Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 29529, John Wall, Conn. New York

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Conn.
Wall, John
S. 295-29
New York.
CONTENTS

inscribed on the rolls
Michigan
at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per
mth, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831
ending 9 March 1849.
Warrants of Pension issued the 13 day of Oct 1853 and sent to J. B. Chapman
Arrears to the 4th of Pension allowance ending
Pension
recorded by book Vol. 9

Power of Attorney in the case of John Wall of Michigan a suspended case under act of 1832
Ex by B. B. Chapman Nov 28-1857

State of Michigan, } COUNTY OF Jackson }
ss. I, Walter Budington Clerk of said County of Jackson
DO HEREBY CERTIFY, that L Haine whose name is subscribed to the certificate or proof of acknowledgment of the annexed Instrument, and therein written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly Elected and qualified, and duly authorized to take the same: AND FURTHER, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate or proof of acknowledgment is genuine: I FURTHER CERTIFY, that said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the Laws of this State.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said County, at Jackson this Eighteenth day of November A. D. 18 51
W Budington Clerk. By R Van Horn Deputy

State of Michigan } p. Know all men by these presents That I Chester Jackson County } Wall of said County of Jackson & State of Michigan a son of John Wall deceased who was a Revolutionary soldier of the United States and late of the County aforesaid do hereby constitute & appoint B. B. Chapman my true and lawful attorney to prosecute the claim of said John Wall deceased for any amount of Revolutionary pension that may be due, and I hereby authorize my said Attorney to examine all the papers & documents in relation to said claim on file in the Department at Washington City or elsewhere, to file additional evidence or arguments, to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said claim which said Certificate I wish made payable to Chester Wall Executor of said John Wall deceased, and I further authorize my said Attorney to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying & confirming all that my said Attorney shall lawfully do in the premises. Witness my hand and seal this 8 th day of November A.D. 1851
Signed & sealed in the presence of Elisha Stoddard
Chester Wall (seal) Executor
State of Michigan } p. On this 8 th day of November A.D. 1851 before me Jackson County } the subscriber a justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Chester Wall and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be his act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned. And I further certify that said Chester Wall did make oath before me that he was sincerely interested in the above mentioned claim.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day & year aforesaid J. Haine justice of the Peace.

State of Michigan ss I Jonathan L. Videto In age Jackson County and Clerk of the Probate Court holden at Jackson in and for the County and State aforesaid the same being a Court of Record do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court by the affidavits of John J. Durand and James A. Dyer both of lawful age and residents of the town of Jackson in said County and who are persons entitled to to credit that John Wall who was a reputed soldier of the Revolution and a resident of said town of Jackson died in said town of Jackson in the County of Jackson and state of Michigan on the twenty ninth day of March in the year Eighteen hundred and forty nine and at his death left no widow but left eight children only and all of whom now survive, are of lawful age and whose names are as follows to wit: Chester Wall , Joseph Wall , William Wall Betsey Allen , Sally Pratt , Hannah Cutter , Mercy Ostrander and Maranda Collar . And I further certify that Chester Wall is the legally qualified Executor of the last Will and testament of said John Wall deceased and has given bonds in the sum of two thousand Dollars The word "names" in the foregoing interlined
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Jackson this 27 th day of July in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and fifty three
Jonathan L. Videto Judge of Probate

34 5 38 John Wall Pittsburg Application for Pension -
Bundles of rolls Capt Mead rolls for Aug 1776 & Jan 1777 none at 2 rolls
on roll Capt Stone rolls from 9 Sep to 26 Nov 1777 2 mos 18 days with under

State of Michigan County of Jackson ss
In the matter of John Wall an applicant for a Pension On this twenty fifth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and thirty eight personally appeared in open court before the Circuit Court of Michigan now sitting in the said County of Jackson John Wall a Resident of the town of Jackson County and State aforesaid aged Seventy nine years Who being duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following Declar- -ation in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. - That on the 14 th day of July A.D. 1776 at Horse Neck in the State of Connecticut he enlisted for one year into the Army of U. States under the following named Officers as he recollects - to wit. Brig. Gen. - Wadsworth. Col. - Silliman. Capt Abram Mead, 1 st Lieut Henry Warren. 2 do - - Ingersol. Ensign Thomas Hobby. Sergt. Jesse Boyt and Jerry Mead. That in a few days after enlisting he was marched to the City of New York was Stationed there until the British landed on Long Island, then passed over to Long Island but soon obliged to retreat, and the Last Pigmy Guard that relieved the company he belonged to was entirely cut off - His company retreated back to Harlem Heights, made a stand there about three weeks, then retreated to White Plains, made a stand there about two weeks, then marched to Piskskill on North River from thence to North Castle where he staid until discharged which was in January 1777 he thinks it was on the first day - had no written discharge - Rec d Eight Dollars bounty when he enlisted - In the April following 1777 he again Enlisted into a company of Rangers commanded by Capt Benjamin Stevens, 1 st Lieut Caleb Lawrence 2 do Wright Carpenter, Eny. Abram Warren Sergt - White, 2 privates Zebia Palmer and - Gales,

This company was raised part in Connecticut and part in New York, by what was called Committee Men, they received no pay - was Stationed on the East Side of North River about forty miles above the city - had several skirmishes at one time (Sept), they surprised a party of forty British and Refugees. Killed one took three or four Prisoners and killed three horses. at another time, (December) they went on to Frogs Neck, a Rendezvous of the British, and surrounded a house owned by one Palmer Killed one man and took six prisoners. he found forty Dollars in Silver in the house which Col. Thomas took from him and gave him back ten of it - discharged by his Capt in January following by parol - In May following 1778. he enlisted as Privateer in New London on Board Ship Putman. She carried twenty Guns, nine pounders, and one hundred and ninety men. Commanded by Capt. Thomas Allen Lieut. Nathaniel Saunders, Sailing Master - Potter, Head Boson. David Boulton & James Setchell, privates, Wm Thomas. Eldridge Thomas. Pendleton, James Parsons, and Michael O. Brion. Sailed for the British Channel while crossing the Atlantic they took one ship loaded with Salt. sent it to Boston while cruising in the Channel fell in with a convoy took three of their ships put all their men, about 30, on board one ship sent them back on Parol for exchange. Sent the other two to Boston. cruised in the Channel about five or six weeks and then returned back. while on their return took one ship loaded with Sugar Rum Molasses and Coffee. sent it to Boston prize money Single Share $1100.00 $1100.00

paid in continental money realized but little for it. The Ship Pulman was owned by Nathaniel and Thomas Shaw. —
Early next Spring 1779. he again enlisted under Capt. Valentine Rider to cruise on Long Island Sound to cut off the foraging parties of the Enemy. he and his Brother James and five others went from Horse Neck. up the River to Middletown to get a Boat. got it. Came back and was in the Service till the 11 th of November following when he and five others were taken prisoners under the following Circumstances. 3 boats went over to Long Island to take one Judge Jones Prisoner that they might exchange him for Col. Seliman who was then a Prisoner in the British Camp. They Landed with 20 or 21 men sent back two boats with four men. to return and take them off at a Signal. They drew the other boat into the Bushes. Lay in the woods the first day. Night came they surrounded Judge Jones House and took him Prisoner took him immediately to the Boat. all went back but 12 or thirteen. who waited for the boats to return. when they came. the wind rose so they durst not attempt to cross. Staid two or three days. and when the wind had gone down and they were preparing to cross. a British party of Dragoons 40 in number came suddenly upon them. what men were in the boats showed off as quick as possible and left him and five others who were taken Prisoners. the names of the others were as follows. to wit. George Lyman Ebenezer Chittester. Henry Chittester. Charles German

and James Ambler. They were conveyed to New York City by a guard of Hessians and imprisoned in the Sugar House Remained Prisoner till the fifth of November A D 1780. when he was released by a general exchange. Set on shore at Elizabethtown Point. Went back to Horse Neck out of health did not regain it three or four years - on the first of December went over to Long Island under the command of Major Plumage with 40. Men, lay by in the woods the first day at night at near the break of day they proceeded to a point near Smith Point or Tarry inlet, Surrounded it took forty Prisoners killed one Relieved back to Norwalk the second day after taking the same Fort - did not go into the Service after that, followed the sea a part of his time for six or seven years immediately after the War that during that time he was married in the State of Maine, then Territory, came and settled with his wife at Horse Neck lived there about eight years, moved from there into the County of Cayuga in the State of New York, lived there fourteen or fifteen years moved from there to the town Royalton in Niagara County State of New York, lived there twenty five or six years, from there he moved to the State of Michigan where he now Resides, has been in this State about two years - he was born at Nine Pardners on North River as he has been informed in the year A D. 1759 - he believes there was a Record of his birth in his Father's Family but does not know what has become of it - and he further

States that he has no documentary evidence of any part of his service, nor knows of no Person Living whose testimony he can procure, that can testify to his service - and further states that 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 of any State, and that he has made no application for a Pension before under the act of Congress of the 7 th of June A.D. 1832.
Sworn and Subscribed the 7 th day and year aforesaid? William P Thompson Clk
John Hall
We Eben Roberts a clergymen of the town of Spring Arbor County of Jackson and State of Michigan and Samuel Roberts of the same place and John Collar of the town of Jackson County and State aforesaid hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Hall who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration and have been for twenty years or upwards, that we believe him to be seventy nine years of age that he has always been reputed in the neighbourhood where he has resided to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion -
Sworn and Subscribed the 7 th day and year aforesaid? William P Thompson Clk
Eben Roberts Samuel Roberts John Collar
And the 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 Eben Roberts who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman Resident in the Town of Spring Arbor and that Samuel Roberts and John Collar who have signed the same are Residents, the one of Spring Arbor the other of Jackson aforesaid and are cred- -ible persons, and that their statements are entitled to credit -
Richd. Foster Supr. Comt & Presiding Judge of said Court I William D Thompson Clerk of the Circuit Court for the County of Jackson do hereby certify that the foregoing con- -tains the original proceedings of the said Court on the matter of the application of John Moll for a Pension -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 25 th day of April A.D. 1838
William D Thompson  Co Clerk

State of Michigan } County of Jackson } Chester Wall of Sandstone in said County being duly sworn upon his Oath Saith that he is a Son of John Wall late of Jackson in said County. That said John Wall died at his Residence in Jackson aforesaid on the twenty eighth day of March in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty nine That he was ninety years of age at the time of his death. That Deponent was present with him at the time of his death. Sworn & subscribed before me } Chester Wall this 5 th day of December AD 1850 } Edward Keigly Justice of the Peace
State of Michigan } County of Jackson } ss. I Walter Budington Clerk of said County hereby certify that Edward Keigly before whom before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, was at the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly elected and qualified and authorized by the laws of this State to adminis- ter oaths and affirmations, and that I am well acquainted with his handwriting and that his signature thereto is genuine. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court for said County at Jackson this fifth day of December AD 1850 W Budington Clerk By W H Myrick Dept Clerk

January 3, 1936
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Mrs. Homer H. Heath 3161 Haughton Drive Toledo, Ohio
JOHN WALL S. 29529 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Wall, born February 3, 1759, in Nine Partners, New York, enlisted at Horse Neck, Connecticut, and died in Jackson, Michigan.
The record of John Wall follows as found in the papers on file in pension claim, S. 29529, based upon his service in the Revolution.
John Wall was born February 3, 1759, in Nine Partners, New York; the names of his parents are not given. When very young, he moved with his parents to Horse Neck, Connecticut.
While residing in that part of Greenwich called Horse Neck, in Fairfield County, Connecticut, he enlisted July 14, 1776, and served in Captain Abraham Mead's company, Colonel Silliman's Connecticut regiment, was in the battle of Flatbush and retreat from Long Island, in the battles of Throg's Neck and White Plains and was discharged about January 1, 1777. He enlisted in April, 1777, served in Captain Benjamin Stevenson's company of rangers, Colonel Thomas' New York regiment, was in several skirmishes and was discharged in January, 1778. In May, 1778, he entered on board the privateer, "General Putnam", Captain Thomas Allen, and served on a six months' cruise, made a trip to the British Channel and during this tour assisted in capturing several vessels. He volunteered in the spring of 1779 with his brother, James Wall, under Captain Valentine Rider in the whaleboat service, was in an expedition to Long Island and assisted in abducting Judge Thomas Jones, and being delayed by a storm, he was one of six who were taken prisoners, carried to New York City where they were confined in the Old Sugar House and he was exchanged November 5, 1780. After returning to his home in Horse Neck, he volunteered under Major Tallmadge to go to Long Island where he assisted in capturing Fort George and taking forty prisoners and killing one. He did not serve after that.

John Wall followed the sea a part of the time for six or seven years after the Revolution, during which time he married in the Territory of Maine, date of marriage and name of wife not stated. He resided in Greenwich (Horse Neck), Connecticut, until about 1797 when he moved to Cayuga County, New York, where he lived fourteen or fifteen years, then moved to Royalton, Niagara County, New York, for twenty-five or twenty-six years, thence to the State of Michigan.
Pension was allowed on the application executed by John Wall April 25, 1838, while a resident of Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.
John Wall in 1838 was a resident of Jackson, Michigan, and died there March 28 or 29, 1849 (both dates given). His wife did not survive him but he left eight children, all of whom were living in 1853. Their names were as follow:
Chester Wall, who in 1850 was living in Sandstone, Jackson Co., Mich. Joseph " William " Betsey Allen Sally Pratt Hannah Cutter Mercy Ostrander Maranda or Miranda Collar
In 1838, one John Collar was living in Jackson, Michigan, his relationship to soldier's daughter, Maranda or Miranda Collar, not shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

29.529 Rev INVALID.
File No. 29.529
John Wall
Rev Rev War
Act: June 1 st 82 nd
Index:—Vol. 9 , Page 437
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1907 July 6. History to Miss Mary L. Robson.
1916 July 11. History to Mrs. Sarah M. Robson. ♀
1919 June 4. History to Mrs. James S. Allen. ♀.
1928 Nov. 20 Photo to Kate L. Curry A.D.Y.
1935 May 10 Hist. to Miss Zillah M. Crocker — MKB 1936 Jan. 3 Hist. to Mrs. Homer H. Keaty MK B

This commission of Capt Abraham Mead, Conn. was filed in the claim of John Natt V.F. 295-29 Rev. War. Comm.

JONATHAN TRUMBULL, Esq;
Captain-General and Commander in Chief of the English Colony of Connecticut , in New-England , in America ,
To Abraham Head Greeting.
Y OU being by the General Assembly of this Colony, appointed to be Captain of a Company now ordered to be raised in this Colony, and to join the Continental Army, reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Fidelity, Courage and good Conduct, I do, by Virtue of the Laws, of this Colony, me thereunto enabling, appoint and impower you, the said Abraham Head to be Captain of said Company. you are therefore, carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of a Captain in leading, ordering and exercising said Company in Arms, both inferior Officers and Sol- diers, in the Service aforesaid, and to keep them in good Order and Discipline, hereby com- manding them to obey you as their Captain and yourself to observe and follow such Orders and Instructions, as you shall from Time to Time receive from me, or the Com- mander in Chief of said Colony, for the Time being, or other your superior Officer, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, ordained and established by the Continental Congress, pur- suant to the Trust hereby reposed in you.
Given under my Hand, and the public Seal of said Colony, at Hartford the 20 th Day of June Anno Domini, 1776.
By His Honor's Command,
George Wyllys Sec'y.
Jn. Trumbull

John Wall Michigan
June 7, 1832 suspended
See letter July 1838 Prof. Woodley & Johnson do. 8 Sep 38
Seth D Johnson July 11. 44 " to Hon. W. Woodbridge Feb 7 45 " S. G. Brown to 1850 " to Brown June 1851
June 7, 1832
Letter to Prof. Woodbridge July 1832 B. B. Chapman July 8/53

Michigan Agency.
John Wall, and who was a private Com. troops —
old set June 7, 1832.
No 33.166
2 years private $50 per m.
Com March 4, 1831, and March 9, 1849, when he died.
Payable to Chester Wall, Executor
for use, and that of Joseph Wall, William Wall, Betsey Allen, Sally Pratt Hannah Cutter Mercy Stranders & Miranda Cutter, as &c B. B. Chapman Present.

Michigan Agency John Wall Deceased Chf. 33166 - 1832 St. 295-29 Act. #32. Michigan Agency.
Private #80 issued Sept. 13, 1833. From Mch. 4, 1831 ending Mch. 9, 1849.

Exam d by S. J. Bowen this 7 th Dec. 1850 and returned -

Large cursive letter 'S' or 'G' with loops.
hineas
11-6-5
6-9-1
17-7
12-2
0-0-2
10-5-4
Large cursive letter 'S' or 'G' with loops, partially overlapping the central text.
Phineas Dance
1-6-5
6-19-1
0 120.. 6-19-9

July 10 1896
Capten A Crane Mand.
A Compt
to Cash 0 0 2 to Cash 0 0 2 to Cash 0 10 0 to Cash 0 0 2 to Cash 0 0 2 to Cash 0 0 2 to one Pound of tea 12 0 to 10 gallons of Rum 4 0 10 to 4 gallons of Rum 1 0 0 to a Cagg
to Cash 0 0 2 to Cash 0 0 2 to Cash 0 3 5 to Cash 0 2 2 to Cash 0 8 0 to Cash 0 0 10
0 0 7 2 7 2
2 7 2      4/9: 8:7 1 0 11  1 6 3  2 7 2 14 0  1 13 2

July 18
Lieut Simon Garrison
A Compt
 To Cash — 0:0:11  to Cash — 0:0:00  to Cash X 0:5:12  to Cash — 0:1:00  to Cash — 0:2:10  to Cash — 0:2:10  to Cash — 0:0:00  To Cash — 0:3:00  to Cash X 0:4:00 
1-0-11

July 16 1896
Lieut. Horace Walrin
 At Compt  to Cash 0:12  to Cash 0:12  to Cash X 0:12  to Cash 0:12  to Cash 0:12  to Cash 0:2;8.  to Cash 0:6;8.  18;8 

august 2 nd 1840
From Holy Spirit Church
to Cash — — — — —

5-0-0 5-14-0 6-0-0 5-12-0  22-6-0 18-6-0 28-0-0  5-8-12-0
74-4-6 68-12-0  5-12-6  5-6-6 1-0-0  6-6-0

The Boon
Head Head Head Head Head Head Head Head Head time favours the bold and Head Head and all Head and all Head and Head Head and Head Head and Head and Head Head and Head Head and Head Head and Head

War Dept Pen Offic Sept 8, 1888
Dear Gentleman
The amended declaration of John Wall has been rec d together with the original and I have to state that on referring to the pay rolls of Captain Abraham Meads of the Connecticut Militia for the year July 1776 the applicant's name is not found there nor are the names of the Lieutenants & Ensign mentioned in the declaration as being on the roll. It is therefore probable that the applicant's alleged service in 1776 was in some other company & company. His name is found on a roll of Captain Stevenson's Company from 9 Sept to 26 November 1777. The service under that officer appears to have been in town of short duration. The applicant should amend his declaration as to his service in that company and the best testimony which he can procure of his reputation . The claim for 1776 The alleged service in Captain Mead's company cannot be allowed without the testimony of at least one witness who had a personal knowledge of his service

and who can testify to the time of his entering and the time and manner of his leaving the service, and the regiment and company to which he belonged
Stephen H. Moody & Johnson Sept 8, 1858 Parker C.C.
Co
Steph: Moody & Johnson Jackson. Michigan

Woodbury July 9. 1886 Nich OC

War Dept. P. Office July 7. 1838
The declaration of John Wall has been filed with suspended cases. He alleges to have enlisted in Capt. Abraham Beards company of Genl. Wayne's in July 1776 and served until 1 st Jany 1777. There is a roll in this Office for a part of the period alleged and the applicant's name is not found thereon. The most satisfactory proof of his service in said company should therefore be exhibited. His alleged service in Captain Benjamin Stevens's Coy and in Capt. Ruler's companies should also be proved by the witnesses from personal knowledge. Service on board a Privateer is not provided for by act 7 June '32. The applicant should give a satisfactory reason under oath for not making an earlier application for a pension.
Sept 22. Moses Johnson Q. M. Brant

Aug 9 th 50
Desires to see John Wall's papers.
Triplet
Michigan
Desires to see the papers in the case of John Wall
J. J. Bowen Atty. Present

Pension Office, July 8, 1853.
Sir,  I have examined the additional testimony submitted by you in the case of John Wall, late of Michigan, under the act of June 7, 1832, in connection with the papers of James Ambley of Vermont and Henry Blish, Master of Connecticut, late pensioners under the above named act, and have decided to admit the claim for two years service. But before a certificate can be issued, yet it is necessary that a certificate from a Court of Record be filed, showing the date of Wall's death

and the names and ages of the children who were then living. For the manner in which the estate should be prepared was referred to the 2 d schedule of the application, or the accompanying printed sheet. The estate filed money orders the day of his death - but makes no reference to his children.
B. B. Chapman
July 8/53
B. B. Chapman Esq.
Elysian,
Lorain Co
At Yorke Ohio

Washington City April 12 th 1833
Hon. Com d of Pensions Sir,
Something over one year since in prosecuting the claim of John Wall of Mich. to a pension under act of 1832, I submitted with the claim the Commission of Capt. Abraham Mead and on account kept by him with his under Officers, there proper Decisions of Oliver Mead grandson of said Capt. Abraham & to whom I was under obligation to return them if called upon, he has recently requested me to return the papers. You will therefore much oblige by delivering them over to me
I am very Respectfully Yours B. B. Chapman
Copies of the above papers may be taken & the originals returned.
B.B.C.

Elyria Lorain Co. Ohio July 29 th 1853
Hon. L. P. Waldo Commr. of Pensions
Sir
In accordance with your letter to me of the 8 th inst in the case of John Wall deceased, late of Michigan, under act of 7 th June 1832, I herewith enclose a Certificate of a Court of Record as to the day of his death and the names of his surviving children, together with the fact, that Chester Wall is the legally qualified Executor on the Estate of said John Wall deceased. You will please therefore have the Certificate of Pension issued and made payable to said Chester Wall , Executor for the benefit of said surviving children.
Very Respectfully Yours B. B. Chapman

John Wall Annual July 29 th

Pension Office, July 8 th 1853.
Sir:
I have examined the additional testimony submitted by you in the case of John Wall, deceased, late of Michigan, under the Act of June 7 th 1832, in connexion with the papers of James Ambler, of Vermont, and Henry Chichester, of Connecticut, both pensioners under the above named Act, and have decided to admit the claim for two years' service. But, before a certificate can be issued, it is necessary that a certificate from a court of record be filed, showing the date of Wall's death, and the names and ages of the children who were then living. For the manner in which the certificate should be prepared, you are referred to the 2 d section of the regulations in the accompanying printed sheet. The certificate filed merely shows the day of his death, but makes no reference to his children.
I am, respectfully, Your Obt. Svt, L. M. Waldo Commissioner.
Recd Aug 1 st 53 adams,
B. B. Chapman, Esqr. Elyria, Lorain Co. N. H. Ohio.

Hon. Com te of Pension

Elyria Lorain Co Ohio March 26 th 1853
Hon Court of Pensions Washington City D.C. Sir
I herewith enclose additional evidence in support of the claim of John Wall deceased of Michigan to a pension under act of June 7 th 1853 & which claim is now upon the suspended files Very Respectfully Yours
B.B. Chapman

Penna Office April 13. 1852.
Gentlemen;
As Barker's Historical collections of Connecticut, and Sparks' Life of Washington, to which reference has been made in your letter addressed to this office requesting the a re-examination of the case of John Wall, an applicant for a pension under the act of June 7, 1832, has not been submitted to this office by you, I cannot determine whether said to be contained in these publications the testimony of such a document of such a document as to verify the case within the recent decision of the Hon. Secretary of the Interior, in which he declines a support of which no testimony "evidence to the effect" has been submitted within five years.
Messrs Evans & Hart Presb.

Washington, Nov. 28 th 1857.
Sir,
I have filed a petition of Attorney in the case of John Wall, whose papers are upon the suspended files, Act June 7 th 1832 for the State of Michigan.
This claim has been disallowed under erroneous views of the service. It is true that he stated, that he entered for one year under Capt. Abram Meade, and the records show that this company was in service six months . His service is sustained by the testimony of Israel Meade, of Cayuga County New York, who was a revolutionary soldier, and testifies from personal knowledge of the facts. As it regards his capture and the term of imprisonment, the names of the persons, who were captured with him, at the same time he did not know that any of them was alive — and yet if you will refer to the papers of James Dubled, and the roll of Vermont, Act 1832,

and Henry Chichester, Connecticut roll, you will find that they were pensioned for this particular service and captivity, and in Sparks life of Washington, Vol 7. page 293, is a corroborative of his services under Major Talmadge.
In Barbers Historical collection of Connecticut, page 374, is a minute narration of the history of the expedition, in which he was captured. The records at Hartford, also show, that Sherman Meads Company, was raised for 6 months from June 1776 and served until Jan'y 1777, in Col Sillimans reg t , which is in accordance with his statement.
With these facts & explanations, no claim an allowance, and do not see how it can be any longer resisted.
Very respectfully Yr Obed serv t
B. B. Chapman per H. S. Evans
J. E. Heath Esq r Counsel of Petitioner.

State of New York County of Cayuga
on this 25 th day of November 1838 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in & for the said county Israel Mead who being duly sworn according to law deposes & says, that he was acquainted with John Wall. When I first became acquainted with him he resided in Greenwich in the county of Fair- field in the State of Connecticut. That he was acquainted with him previous to the revolutionary war. That he knew him during the war. That the said John Wall served in the revolutionary war. I first saw him in the service at Byron bridge. I think he the said Wall was stati- on'd at said bridge during one summer season. I think when the said Wall first went into the service he went under capt- ain Abram Mead. There was one Hobby who belonged to the same company that Wall did. That said Hobby was an ensign in said company. I think the company aforesaid was raised for one year. I think the aforesaid company was commanded by Col. Salomon. That the aforesaid company went to the city of New York & from thence

to Newbern Heights "That they went from Thence to the White Plains" at which last mentioned place there was an engagement between the British & Americans "That the aforesaid company was in that engagement I think John Wall was there at that time" I think after the battle of White Plains the aforesaid company with others was ordered to Peekskill from thence to North Castle for winter quarters" Says he knows of the said Wall's serving under Captain Stephen who raised a company of rangers" Thinks said company of rangers was raised for one year" Thinks said Wall served in said company of rangers for one year or until said company was discharged" Thinks said company was on the lines some thirty or forty miles from the city of New York" Calib Lawrence was the first Lieu- tenant of said company of rangers "That Wright Carpenter was the second Lieutenant" And deponent further says that afterwards the said Wall volunteered & went on board of a Whale boat "That said boat was com- manded by Captain Volentine Rider" That he was well acquainted with said Rider That said boat was designed to cut off British foraging parties running in Long Island Sound" Deponent further says that

The said Wall was out a number of times on the sounds in Whale boats "does not recollect how many times" Thinks he was on the Whale boat about one year." Deponent further says that immediately after the said wall was engaged in the said Whale boats this deponent understood that in the said Wall was taken prisoner & confined in the Sugar House prison at the city of New York" That he does not recollect how long said Wall was confined in said prison. That said Wall was finally exchanged & returned home." That soon after in the said Wall went to Long Island to take fort George was then under Major Salway" deponent was there at same time" Deponent further says he is of the age of Ninety years" That he served in the revolutionary war" was in- timately acquainted with John Wall during such service" Saw him frequently during such service Thinks said Wall was about 2 years older than deponent" Depon- ent further says that he deponent came to Cayuga county in the State of New York some fifty years ago" That said Wall came to said County about the same time this deponent did" That he remem-

-and in said County some four or five years or more" That Defendant has since understood that said Wall has moved into the western country" That he has not seen said Wall for some forty or forty five years" don't know but he might have seen him within thirty years Subscribed & sworn to before me the day & year first above written
5 37 AM
Orlando White a justice of the peace in & of the county of Stan first aforesaid
I do hereby certify that I am personally ac- quainted with Israel Read the above defendant That I know him to be a man of good mor- al character of good sound mind & memory & of truth & veracity"
Orlando White
Nov 25-1850
State of New York
Cayuga County, Clerk's office I hereby certify that Orlando White before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken was at the time of taking the same a justice of the peace in the said County duly Elected and authorized to act as such & that the foregoing is his genuine signature -
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and official seal this 26 November 1850. Edwin B. Marvin Dep Clerk Cayuga County Clerk of the Supreme & County Courts thereof. (Clerk absent)

Brief in the case of John Wall, dec'd Jackson County and State of Michigan , act June 7, 1832.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Consolidated Commission Satisfactory Record and parole proof of service. See also case, Henry Chickester, James Amble, Commission Oct 1832 - and case of (If for increase.) Peter Garrison Com. 1838, Oct.
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent B. B. Chapman, of Elyria to Ohio near Painesville.
Examining Clerk, Code Nels

D. G. Brown
18 Oct 1850

Pursuin Office 18 th Oct. 1850
Sir,
The papers of Charles Wall, son of John Wall Esq. transmitted by you have been received and filed.
The enclosed copy of my report to Hon. W. Woodbridge of the 7 th Feb. 1845, will show you the reasons for which the case was rejected. These objections have not been removed.
S. G. Brown Esq. Pursuer.

Mem. in case of claim of John Wall to Pension.
Mts to Comptroller of Conn. Nov. 21, 1880

John Wall enlisted at Norwalk, Conn. on 14. July '76 for one yr, under Capt. Abram Mead, Col. Lilliman, Gen. Wadsworth, went to N.Y. to Long Island, retreated, was in last picket Guard, cut off, went to Harlem, then to White Plains, then to Peekskill then to North Castle and disch. ? Jan. '77, Again enlisted in Capt. Benj. Stevens Comp. Rangers in Apr. '77 as Committee men, had several skirmishes. In Sept. surprised 40 British killed one took 3 or 4 prisoners, &c. in Dec. at Frogs Neck took 6 prisoners, killed one, and disch. ? in Jan. by parol. Was privater from May '78 on Ship Putnam on Cruise to British Channel and back &c. In spring of '79 enlisted under Capt. V. Rider to cruise on the Sound to cut off foraging parties served till 11. Nov. taken prisoner, con- veyed to N.Y. by Hessians, remained till 5. Nov. '80 In 1. Dec. went under Maj. Talmadge with 40 men to a fort. near South Point or Foray Inlet surrounded and took 40 prisoners, killed one, and returned to Norwalk. Did not serve after that. Born in 1759.
Israel Mead, was in service with a man named Jno. Wall from Greenwich, Conn. under Maj. Talmadge command, thinks said W. was at White Plains under Capt. A. Mead.

Aug 12/52 John Wall Much more All
J. J. Bown atty Present

Washington City Aug. 12. 1850
Sir,
I enclose a Power of Attorney from Christie Wall, the son and Executor of the estate of John Wall, deceased, who was, it is believed, entitled to a Pension for his services in the Revolutionary war, and whose papers are on file in the Pension Office.
Be pleased to report the facts in the case to me as early as convenient.
Respectfully
Your Obed. Servt.
S. J. Bowen
Col. J. L. Edwards Comm ee of Pensions

Know all Men by these Presents,
That the  I  Chester Wall (Executor of the Will of John Wall) of the County of Jackson have constituted and appointed, and by these Presents do constitute and appoint, S. J. BOWEN, of the City of Washington, my true and lawful Attorney, irrevocably, with power of substitution, for me and in my name, place, and stead, to ask, and receive of and from the United States any Bounty Land, Pensions, Money or Moneys that now is or are due to the said John Wall on account of services rendered, disbursements made, or expenses incurred by him while in the service of the United States, or on any other account whatsoever, and in my name to give receipts and other sufficient discharges for such Bounty Land, Pensions, Patents, and Money due as aforesaid, and to attend to and prosecute any and all business of whatever nature I may have with or before any of the Departments of the Government or Congress, and, generally, to do any and every other act or acts, that I might or could do, were I personally present at the doing thereof: hereby ratifying and confirming whatsoever the said Attorney shall do in and about the premises by virtue hereof.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this Thirtieth day of July 18 50
Signed, Sealed and Delivered } Two in the presence of } Witnesses.
Sam. A. Bradwick N. P. Trimm
Chester Wall  executor &c

State of Michigan } Ss. County of Jackson }
1850 personally appeared
On this thirtieth day of July White Wall
before me, and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be his act and deed for the purposes therein contained.
Edward Weigley Justice of the Peace
State of Michigan } Ss. County of Jackson }
I HEREBY CERTIFY, That Edward Weigley Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit and acknowledgment was made, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of Jackson  Circuit County Court, this Thirtieth day of July , one thousand eight hundred and fifty
W. Bunting Clerk. By M. H. Myrick Deputy Clerk

State of Michigan Probate Court for the County of Jackson sss:
I Orson D Bennett
Judge of Probate in & for the County of Jackson in said state of Michigan do Certify that Christy Wall of said County is Executor duly qualified of the estate of the Will of John Wall late of said County deceased as appears by the Records & proceedings of the said Probate Court now remaining in my office.
Given under my hand & the seal of the said Probate Court for the County of Jackson at my office in Jackson this thirty first day of July in the year one thousand Eight hundred & fifty
O. D. Bennett

Thos. W. Woodbridge Feb 7. '45

Sir
Jan 9 th 1798 Febry 7 th 45
I have the honor to return your correspondent's letter respecting the case of John Wall & to inform you that he claimed to have enlisted & served one year from 1 Jan y 76 under Capt. Mead (Col. Silliman) & also enlisted & served one year from Apr 77 under Capt. Ben Stevens of the Conn te troops.
The first term is contradicted by the facts 1 st that the Regiment was not in service  was not in service for twelve & 2 nd that his name is not borne on any one of the rolls of Capt. Mead for that term in 1776 . The other term was for 2 mos 18 days from 9 Sept. to 26 Nov. 77 - This service therein denied by the rolls - His private service is not provided for but if he will give upon oath a faithful account of each time he cruised in the Whale Boats under Capt. Rider it will be considered Hon. W. Woodbridge Senate

D. Johnson July 16 1844
[Faint, mirrored cursive text, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the page]
[Faint, mirrored cursive text, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the page]

249 Pension Office July 16. 1844
Sir,
The additional evidence in the case of John Wall under the act of 17 July 1832 has been examined and filed with his other papers. now
The Narrative of his service is entirely inconsistent with the records of this office. In his declaration he says, "that on the 14 day of July A.D. 1776, at Hase Neck in the State of Connecticut he enlisted for one year into the Army of the United States under the following named Officers as he recollects to wit, Bng Genl. Mawsworth, Col. Silliman, Capt. Abram Mead and was discharged in January 1777. The roll of Capt. Abram Mead's Company is in the office and they shew he commanded a Company of two hundred men in August & September 1776 and was attached to the Regiment commanded by Col. Mead, the name of John Wall is not found on the roll, the term of service is wholly inadmisible. and that under Capt. Stevens being but 2 mos 18 days is not sufficient to entitle him to a pension
D. Johnson Esq Jackson Michigan

Cour. of Pensions Oct. 18. 1850.
Replies to inquiry relative to Rev. Claim of John Wall for Pension & incloses Copy of letter from the Office to Hon. W. Woodbridge written on 7. Feb. 1845.
Rec? Oct. 19. 1850
Copy of inclosure sent to S. Chadwick with remarks, requiring proof according to the terms stated Oct. 28. 1850.

Pension Office
October 18 th 1850.
Sir:
The papers of Chester Wall, Son of John Wall, deceased transmitted by you, have been received and filed.
The enclosed copy of my report to Hon. W. Woodbridge of the 7 th February 1845, will show you the reasons for which the case was rejected. These objections have not been removed.
Very respectfully,
Your Ob t Serv t
J. L. Edwards
J. G. Brown, Esq. Present.

Jan 3/57
Triplet add evidence Respecting the claim of the heir of John Wall.
Mich 32 on
S. J. Bower Atty Present

Washington City Dec. 13, 1850
Sir,
I enclose additional evidence in support of the claim of the heir of John Hall dec d for a pension due his Father at the time of his decease, for services rendered in the war of the Revolution, under the act of 17th June 1832. I trust now that the evidence required by you in your several letters, is furnished,
Respectfully, Your Ob t . Servt. S. S. Bowen
Hon Com r of Pensions } Present }

Copy Letter to Aaron Murphy of Milan Cayuga Co N.Y.
1847 Moird Augt 13 th

John Wall of Michigan, Suspended, act of June 7 th 1832 Declaration made April 25 th 1838, in which he claimed to have enlisted at Horse Creek Ct. July 14 th 1776 as a private for one year into Captain Abraham Mead's Company in Col. Silliman's Regiment and Genl. Wadsworth's Brigade and received at his enlistment $8 bounty, was marched to New York Long Island, Harlem, White Plains, and North Capel, where he was discharged January 1 st 1777 - that - Ingraham was 1 st Lt. Henry Warren 2 nd Lt. Thomas Hobbs Ensign, Jesse Hoyt and Jerry Mead Sergeants of said Company
That in April 1777 he enlisted for one year into Captain Benjamin Stevens Company of Rangers of which Company Caleb Laurence was 1 st Lt. Wright Carpenter 2 nd Lt and Abraham Warren Ensign That said Company was raised partly in Ct & New York and belonged to Col. Thomson's Regt in which he served one year
That in in the Spring of 1779 he enlisted into the Whale Bat Service under Captain Valentine Rider & thus served until 11 th of November following when he volunteered with a number of others to go over to Long Island for the purpose of capturing Judge Jones an English Judge that they might exchange him for Gen'l Silliman , That while thus engaged himself and five others viz George Lyman , Ebenezer Chickester , Henry Chickester , Charles Gerran and James Stubler were taken prisoners and carried to New York & confined in the Old Sugar House for over one year
That in December 1780 he volunteered under Major Sallmadge & crossed over to Long Island & helped take Fort George & Fort Smith That including his imprisonment he was in service over three years

This claim was examined at the Pension Office and adverse reports made to the same, for particulars of which see letter addressed to Moody & Johnson July 9 th 1838, Sept. 8 th 1838, To D. Johnson July 16 th 1844, & Hon. W. Woodbridge January 7 th 1845
By which it was claimed "That John Wall claimed to have enlisted and served for one year from Jan'y 1 st 1776 and which statement was contradicted by the facts. 1 st That the Reg't of Col. Silliman was not in service for twelve months. 2 d That his (Wall's name) was not borne upon any rolls of Captain Meads Company for that term in 1776, as Meads roll for August & September of that year were in the Pension Office and, 3 d That the under Officers of Capt. Mead were not such as claimed by John Wall in his declaration.
By a careful examination of the declaration of John Wall and the proofs herewith submitted it will be seen that the above decision was erroneous in every particular save one.
First Wall did not claim to have enlisted or served for one year from January 1 st 1776, but that he enlisted July 14 th of that year and only served until January 1 st 1777. Secondly, The rolls in the Pension Office claimed to be those of Capt. Meads Company for August & September are the rolls of a Company of Militia under the Command of Lieutenant Odell Close of Capt. Meads Company of Ct. Militia not those of Capt. Mead of Silliman Reg't. & which were state troops raised for six months as will appear by the Certificate of the Comptroller of Ct. and Sec'y of the United States hereto attached and by which it will also appear that the under Officers of Meads Company were as claimed by John Wall and I also attach the original Commission of Capt. Mead and refer for further proof of John Wall's services in said Meads Company to the Affidavit of Israel Mead accompanying this case, & to the Affidavit of Silas Davis, and to the original papers of Smith Mead Revolutionary Pension act 1832. Benjamin Roll, who was pensioned on account of his services in this identical Company.

The second tour of service as claimed by John Wall was in Captain Benjamin Stevens Company of Rangers and in this is sustained by the Rolls of said Company, for the period of two months and 18 days, from Sept. to 26 th of November 1777, and by reference to the aforesaid claim of Smith Mead and the affidavits of Obediah Banks, Solomon Close, Jonathan Taylor, Jotham & Zacheus Mead, accompanying the same, the statement of John Wall as to the length of service performed by Capt. Stevens Company are fully sustained.
The third tour of service claimed by John Wall was under Captain Valentine Riden in the Whale Boat service and commencing in the Spring of 1779 and continuing to Nov. 11 th of said year when he was taken prisoner the particulars of which are given in his declaration. His statement of the expedition to Long Island and of the capture of six of the Company is fully sustained by the extract from the Historical Collection of Ct. and which is submitted. His statement of the names of the individuals thus captured is also sustained, by reference to the pension papers on file in Pension Office in care, of James Imbler of Vermont Act of 1832, who claims to have belonged to Capt. Valentine Riden Company the same Company to which Wall claimed to have belonged, & says six men were then captured, also the paper of Henry Chickester of Ct. act of 1832, another of the six named by Wall, & who also states the number taken to have been six and says George Symon one of the number given by Wall was of the party. Also the paper of Betsey Garrison of Ct. act of February 2 nd 1848, claiming Charles Garrison also one of the six named by Wall to have been of the party and the affidavit of Zacheus Mead with said paper that "a man by the name of John Wall was taken in the same expedition & was confined as a prisoner with said Garrison". Likewise the affidavits of Samuel Close, Silas Davis, Hannah Garrison & others, herewith attached, clearly show the facts of Wall's imprisonment & the pensions granted to Imbler & Chickester show that the imprisonment was recognized by the Court of Pensions & pension granted for the same.

The fourth term of service claimed by Wall was in December 1780 under Major Tallmadge on the expedition to Long Island to take Fort Smith or Fort George His services in this case are sustained by the affidavit of Israel Mead who served in the same company and which affidavit is on file with Wall's original papers And for a full account of said expedition reference may be had to Sparks life of Washington Vol. 7. page 293
I also enclose a statement made by John Wall of his services when when he was 87 years of age over eight years after his first declaration was made by which it will be seen his impressions of his services are very similar to those given in his former declaration except as to the year of his imprisonment. I likewise call particular attention to the last paragraph of D. Johnson's letter & of his opinion of the claims of Wall to a pension, and would have like attention called to the Certificate of the Hon. D. Stewart as to the character of said D. Johnson
Very Respectfully Submitted B. B. Chapman
March 26 th 1853
Atty
I also enclose the Commission granted by the Governor of Connecticut to Captain Abraham Mead placing him in the Command of a company ordered to be raised to join the Continental Army dated June 20 th 1776 and also enclose an account book in which account is shown to have been kept against Capt. Mead & the officers of his company & which bears date July 16 th 1776 two days after Wall claims to have enlisted also showing that Wall was not correct as to the names of his under officers This Commission & account book I received from Oliver Mead of Horseback Ct. who is the grandson of said Captain Abraham Mead. They were delivered to me July 15 th 1853. in the presence of Samuel Clegg Sam Clerk of Greenwich Ct.
B. B. Chapman

State of Connecticut Comptroller's office Hartford Jan'y. 8 th 1853
I certify that on application for evidence of the service of John Wall, in Capt. Meads Company in Col. Silliman's Regiment, in the war of the Revolution, I have examined the documents remaining in this office, and do not find any Pay Roll of Capt. Meads Company, or of the Regiment commanded by Col. Silliman.
On a Pay Table Book in this office I find an account under the following heading viz "Col. Gould "S. Silliman's Regt. June 1776, Onv d to New York," in which account I find the following entry, "Capt. Meads "Pay Roll, Bounty on Enlisting £228. 1 do Equipping £51. 2. / Com "mission £7. 10. / Total. £286. 2. 10."
On another Pay Table Ledger I find an account with Capt. Abraham Mead as follows,
1776 June 19 th To ordn on Treasurers £580. (Silliman's Regt.) which is balanced by his acct rec d . May 24 th 1777 £574. 10 From documents in this office it appears that Col. Silliman's Regt. was ordered to be raised "at a Session of the General Assembly of the State of Connecticut held in June 1776, and was ordered to march immediately and

"join the Continental army in New York, to be "in service until the 25 th day of December 1776;
R. G. Pinney Comptroller by Geo. Robinson Clerk.

Department of State, Washington, June 8. 1852.
B. B. Chapman, Esqr., Washington.
Sir:
The statement made by you of the revolutionary services of John Wall of Connecticut is so far corroborated by an examination of the Washington Papers, that a Return has been found of the Regiment of Col d Silliman, which coincides entirely with the list of officers under whom, it is alleged, Wall served.
"Army Returns" N o 36, p 76, contains a "Return of the officers in Col d Silliman's Regiment" dated "Oct r 5. 1776." and signed by "G. Selleck Silliman"

Silliman, Col d in which the officers of the "1 st Company" are thus enrolled:—
"Cap t . Mead - Discharged.
"Lieut. Engerson - dead
"Lieut. Waring.
"Ensign Hobbey."
Unfortunately, no returns of the privates of this company have been found: no positive evidence, therefore, of Hall's actual service has been dis- covered.
I am, Sir, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
D. and Webster

The State of Connecticut } ss. Be it known that before me Julius B. Curtis Fairfield County } — a Justice of the Peace — in and for the County and State aforesaid duly authorized by law to administer oaths personally appeared Samuel Close Town Clerk of the town of Greenwich in said Fairfield County and in the Seventieth (70 th ) year of his age, who being first duly sworn according to law on his oath says That from his birth he has resided in said town of Greenwich and that when in youth he was personally & intimately acquainted with John Wall who then resided in said Greenwich and whom this deponent always understood resided there during the Revo- lutionary War and was a reputed soldier of said war That in the year 1797 or about that time he said Wall moved from Greenwich to the County of Cayuga in the State of New York, The date of his removal is re- membered by the deponent from the fact that deponent's mother removed to said Cayuga County at the same time and in company with said John Wall and others and deponent afterwards saw him in said Cayuga County. That some few years since deponent was called upon to aid in obtaining a pension for Betsey German who was the widow of Charles German who was a soldier of the Revolution and formerly a resident of this town, and that deponent at the instance of Mrs. German or her friends wrote a letter to said John Wall asking him to give his affidavit concerning his knowledge of said Charles German's services in the Revolution and particularly concerning the imprisonment of said Charles German by the British in New York during the Revolution as it had always been understood in this com- munity that they said Charles German and John Wall were pris- oners together during a period of the Revolutionary War having been taken by the British while they and others were on an expedition to Long Island to take Judge Jones a British Judge in order to exchange him for General Silliman. That for some reason deponent received no answer to his letter And deponent afterwards understood that said John Wall removed from the state of New York to the state of - Michigan
Samuel Close.
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 15 th day of January 1853 & I further certify that said Samuel Close is Town Clerk of this town & whose testimony is admissible to the full extent thereof.
Julius B. Curtis Justice of the Peace

Town Clerk's Office Greenwich 6 th January 15 th 1852.
I hereby certify that Julius B. Curtis, is a justice of the Peace and his signature to the within affidavit is in his hand writing, and resides in said - Samuel Close, Town Clerk - Greenwich.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD, COUNTY COURT CLERK'S OFFICE,
} ss. Bridgetport I, Wm H Noble
CLERK
of the County Court, within and for Fairfield County, and keeper of the Seal thereof, and of the Commission of Justices of the Peace for said County, hereby certify—THAT
Julius P. Curtis ESQUIRE, was on the 15 th day of January 185 3 and now is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly appointed, commissioned and sworn, having full power and authority by the laws of this State, to take the acknowledgment of Deeds and other instruments, and to certify the same; also to administer Oaths, to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give certificates thereof; that full faith and credit may, and ought to be given to his official acts and attestations; that I am acquainted with his hand writing, and know that the signature to the instrument hereto annexed, purporting to be his, is his genuine official signature; and that said instrument is executed, acknowledged and duly authenticated according to the laws of this State.
In Testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand, and affix the Seal of said Court, at Bridgetport in said County and State, on this 14 th day of February A. D. 185 3
Wm H Noble Clerk.

The State of Connecticut, ss Be it known that before me Samuel Fairfield County } Close a Notary Public in and for said County and state duly authorized by law to administer oaths personally appeared Silas Davis a resident of Greenwich in said County and in the Eighty fifth year of his age who being first duly sworn according to law on his oath says that he has from his birth resided in said Greenwich and that he was formerly and from his earliest recollection person- ally acquainted with John Wall who resided in Greenwich during the Revolutionary War and who afterwards removed to the County of Cayuga in the state of New York That deponent always understood that said John Wall was at the battle of White Plains in Captain Meads Company and of which company Henry Waring was Lieut. and Thomas Hobbz was Ensign, with all of whom deponent was personally acquainted That deponent further understood & it has been then generally reputed that said John Wall was one of six who were taken by the British on Long Island while they said six and others were in the service of the United States and on an expedition to take Lady Jones a British Judge that they might exchange him for General Silliman and that said John Wall and the other five were taken to New York and there kept in confinement over one year, Charles German formerly of this town was one of the six then captured and confined and he mar- ried Betsey Davis a sister of the deponent and which is one reason why deponent remembers so particularly concerning John Wall , having often conversed with said Charles German and John Wall concerning their services and sufferings during the Revolutionary War Deponent says on reflection that it was claimed by said Charles German that they were imprisoned in the City of New York for about fourteen months in what was then called the Old Sugar House. That it was in that part of Greenwich called Horse Neck that John Wall resided and in the same place in said Greenwich where deponent resides Captain Hezekiah Meads above named was a neighbor of deponents father during the Revolutionary War and for many years thereafter Lt. Henry Waring and Ensign Thomas Hobbz of Captain Meads Company

were also residents of this town of Greenwich and where they died Betsey German (sometimes called Betsey Farman ) is now in the receipt of a pension on account of said Charles German services in the Revolution Deponent remembers that said John Wall had a brother named James Sworn to & subscribed this 15 th day of Silas Davis January A.D. 1853 before me as witness whereof I hereunto set my hand & official seal
Samuel Close. Notary Public.
I further Certify that in addition to the facts stated in the foregoing affidavit of Silas Davis I have subscribed said that he had always understood from Captain Abraham Mead and Lieut Henry Waring , that previous to the battle of White Plains said Captain Mead on account of ill health was discharged and returned home leaving Lt. Waring in Command of the Company and that just before the battle of White Plains took place he said Mead returned again to the Army and again took Command of said Company & so commanded during the battle and afterwards and this further statement is made by the consent of said Davis. I also Certify that said deponent Silas Davis Esq. is a person whose testimony is entitled to the fullest credit.
Samuel Close. Notary Public.

State of New York, ss Be it known that before me Edmund Titer Queens County a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Hannah, Margaretta and Elizabeth Germain and Elizabeth Gibbons all residents of Glen Cove in said County and who being first duly sworn according to law on their oaths say that they now reside in the same house with Betsey Germain a former who is the widow of Charles Germain and is now a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States. That they have often heard said Betsey say that her said husband Charles Germain while in the Revolutionary war and then residing at Horrebeck in the State of Connecticut and being with others on an expedition to Long Island to take Judge Jones a British Judge that they might exchange him for General Sullivan, was taken prisoner with others of the same party and carried to City New York & there confined in the "Old Sugar House" for thirteen months and that one John Wall who also resided at Horrebeck was taken prisoner at the same time with her said husband and confined at the same place with him and were together kept in said prison for thirteen months, and that said Betsey says that she and one Sarah Hobbey went to New York from Horrebeck and saw said Charles Germain & John Wall while in the prison together and conversed with them, and the object of their visit was to convey money to said prisoners, they being in a very suffer- ing condition and that after the close of the Revolution said John Wall moved to what was called the "New Country" Deponents knowledge of the above transaction & expedition to take Judge Jones is wholly derived from statements made by said Betsey and her said husband and upon which they place implicit reliance and they make this affidavit at the instance of B.B. Chapman who called upon them to day in order to take the affidavit of said Betsey Germain & who by reason of a fall lately received is so deranged in mind as to be unable to give as clear statements as formerly, Deponents say that no longer ago than Saturday the above facts were repeated in their hearing by said Betsey sworn before me this 18 th day of January 1853. Hannah Germain Margaretta Germain Elizabeth Germain Elizabeth Gibbons Edmund Titer Justice of the Peace

I further Certify that the above deponants, Hannah, Margaretta, Elizabeth German, & Elizabeth Gibson, to me personally known, are all residents of Glen-Edge and are persons whose testimony are entitled to the fullest Credit.
Edmund Titus Justice
STATE OF NEW-YORK, COUNTY OF QUEENS, } ss.
I, MARTIN I. JOHNSON, Clerk of the County of Queens do hereby certify that Edmund Titus before whom the annexed deposition was taken was at the time of taking such deposition, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, dwelling in said County, elected, sworn and duly authorized to take the same. And further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice and verily believe that the signature thereunto subscribed is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County twentieth day of January 1863
Martin I. Johnson Clerk.

"7
From the Connecticut Journal Dec r 15 th 1779
On the 4 th ult. about 25 volunteers, under the command of Captain Lockwood, Hawley, Jones, and Lieutenants Jackson and Bishop, set off from Newfield harbor on an expedition to Long Island, to fetch off Thomas Jones Esq. one of the Judges of their Supreme Court and a warm Loyalist; they crossed the Sound that evening, and arrived at Stony Brook near Smith Town, and then marched to Portwick (said Jones place of residence) where they arrived the 6 th about 9 o'clock in the evening, being 52 Miles and after surprising the house took said Jones prisoner; in consequence of which an alarm arose; which obliged our men to retreat, traveling 52 Miles the same night, and rejoining themselves the next day; (By which time the enemy's light horse were near) the following evening they retreated to their boats, having taken two prisoners more, crossed the Sound and arrived safe at Black Rock in Fairfield, on the 8 th ; except six men, who being in the rear, were taken by the light horse
The object of the above expedition appears to have been the Capture of some person of sufficient rank to exchange for Gen. Silliman who was captured by the enemy a short time previous"
The above most truly copied from page 374 of the Connecticut Historical Collections and which is to be found in the Library of Congress
B.B. Chapman

Tolland, Conn. January 8. 1853
Sir,
In reply to your enquiry concerning the reputation and standing of Samuel Close and Silas Davis Esq. of Greenwich, Connecticut, I have the honor to say, that that they are among our most respectable citizens.
They have each of them been Representatives in our State legislature, and are very prominent in the town of Greenwich, and have shared, and still share largely in the confidence and esteem of the public.
I have long had a personal acquaintance with each of the gentlemen above named, and have no hesitancy in saying that the most implicit reliance may be placed in any statement they may make.
I remain truly Yours
Soren P. Waldo
B. B. Chapman Esq.

Packson Augt 10 th 1846
Dr Sir
John Wall of this place wishes me to forward to you the following statement - to enable you to apply for a Pension in his behalf: - in 1838 I made an application in his behalf but they seemed to pay but little attention to it; but after a long time informed me there was not sufficient proof unfortunately I have no copy of the Petition but the papers with sufficient proof are on file, and I suggest to you whether it would not be better to renew the old application and I have no doubt but if you were there you would get his pension allowed, but you are unquestionably a better judge, I have no experience in the matter myself & therefore cannot speak advisably upon the subject, only I will remark that it will make no difference as to any arrangement you may have made with Mr. Wall in reference to your services with the compensation therefore, and if you can succeed on the application that I made it will be the same I think to him and you & for that purpose I give you the liberty to make all proper uses of my name as his attorney.
Statement of Facts
John Wall, resides in the Township of Packson County of Jackson & State of Michigan. Says that he was born on the 3 rd Feby 1759 at Nine Ponds in the State of New York & while very young his Parents moved to Horse Neck in the State of Connecticut and remained in that place, till he went into the army as hereafter stated. On the 14 day of July 1776 he entered into

mood the Service under Capt. Abram Head , the ensign officer, was of the rank of Ensign and of the rank of Hobby. This Company was raised for one year and he thinks the year would & did expire on the January following. He enlisted at Horse Neck aforesaid, the Company belonged to a Regiment Commanded by Col. Sillaman. After he enlisted his Regiment went to the City of New York & was Stationed on Long Island, was in the Flat Bush Battle so called. Immediately after the Battle he retreated  retreated to the City of New York, from there to Harlem Heights about fifteen miles from the City on the East side of the Hudson, Marched from there to the White Plains in the State of New York, at which place they had an engagement with the British. After the Battle of White Plains they Marched to Peekskill, Stayed there a short time and then went back to North North Castle for Winter quarters where they stayed untill January 1777 when this Company was discharged. He was in the Company of Capt. Head  Head during the whole time, he thinks the Regiment he was in was commanded by Col. Sillaman as aforesaid, belonging to brigade Commanded by Gen  Gen (Wadsworth), but is not positive as to that. He says at the Battle of Flat Bush the attack was made in the night time. That the advanced guard or Piquet of men that relieved the Piquet - that he belonged to on the night of the Battle were all cut off to a man. That the Battle lasted about all night, that they returned to the city of New York the second day after the Battle as he thinks. Thinks that Gen. Sterling Commanded our forces Thinks there was another General there

Can't say whether it was Woodworth or not.
In April 1778 as he thinks, he enlisted under Capt. Benj. Stevens who raised a Company of Rangers so called, the Company was raised by order of the Select or Committee, Men, as he thinks, for one year and he was in actual service during that time, on the lines about 30 or 40 miles out of the City of New York.
They were stationed at what was called Harrison's Purchase or that was their head quarters. But were the most of the time out on scouting parties and was engaged in several skirmishes during the year on one occasion he was out with fifteen others commanded by their ensign Abram Warren, concealed themselves behind a stone wall & attacked a body of Horses which they disarmed  disconsecr. Killed one man & 3 or 4 horses and wounded 5 or 6 more the remainder took to flight. Caleb Lawrence was the 1 st Lieut. of that Company & Asa  wright- Carpenter 2 d Lieut. This Company he thinks, was in the state of New York. At the expiration of the year he was discharged after which he went to New London Connecticut & in May following he went on board a Privateer called Gen. Putnam fitted out by Mr. Wain by the name of Shaw, Commanded by Thomas Allen, was out on a cruise about six months took six Prizes during the time. One was retaken returned to New London, after which he went Home to Horse Neck.
Shortly after he volunteered on board of a Whale Boat Commanded by Capt. Valentine Rider who had cruising orders from the General Government as he supposed.

This boat was designed to run  run and cut off the British foraging parties in Long Island Sound, cruised on this boat untill Nov. 11 th 1780 at which time he was taken Prisoner. The circumstances of his being taken Prisoner were as follows. A party went over to Long Island to take Judge Jones Prisoner with a view to exchange him for Col. Silliman who was then a British Prisoner a favorable opportunity occurred, they took Jones but were were surprised by a party of the Enemy and shoved off from Long Island in hast & left him & five others & after securing themselves all night in the bushes were taken Prisoners carried to the city of New York & confined in close confinement in a prison called the Sugar House for about one year On the 5 th of Nov 1781, he was exchanged after he was exchanged he went home and in a few days he volunteered under Major Talmadge to go to Long Island to take Fort George on the south side of the Island. The fort was occupied by Refugees. Major Talmadge had 20 continental soldiers and about 20 volunteers.
They took the fort, killed one man & brought off 40 prisoners, had one man wounded by a buck shot, thinks this Fort taken the same month he was discharged from Prison, viz in Nov 1781.
The above are the principal incidents connected with Mr. Wall's services in the Revolutionary war the circumstances are not related so minutely as in his former
Dr msf msf msf

Petition or Statement which I forwarded to the Pension department on his former application and it can not be expected that he could give so particular statement - it being a lapse of some 24 years, and they had mostly escaped any memory, I have not a particle of doubt of the truth of the Statement, and justice demands that he should have his Pension, and if you can aid him in procuring it, like Jacob of old will receive the last blessing of a dying Patriot who has served his God & his Country & who will shortly leave to us & Posterity the rich boon acquired by the Glorious Revolutionary Struggle of which he was a participant.
Any assistance that I can render you further I will do most cheerfully. To
Aaron Murphy Esq.
Respt - Young W. Johnson
David Johnson, whose signature is above, is at present one of the Justices of the Supreme Court in Michigan - Circuit Judge of the 7 th Judicial Dist. He is a Genl. of the highest charac- ter & integrity & worthy of the most implicit reliance.
David Stuart Rep 1 st Cong. Dist. Michigan Washington 24 th Mar 1853.

State of Michigan, ss. Be it known that on this 27 th Jackson County 3 day of July A.D. 1853 personally appeared before me Jonathan L. Videto Probate Judge in and for the County and State aforesaid the Court being a Court of Record and in open Court came John J. Durand and James A. Dyer both of lawful age and residents of the town of Jackson in said County of Jackson and state of Michigan and both credible and disinter- ested witnesses and who being first duly sworn according to law on their oaths say that they were formerly and for many years personally acquainted with John Wall late a resident of said town of Jackson in the County and state aforesaid where he died on or about the twenty ninth day of March in the year Eighteen hundred and forty nine and was a reputed soldier of the Revolution and on his death left no widow but eight children only and who now survive and whose names are as follows to wit, Charles Wall , Joseph Wall , William Wall Betsey Allen , Sally Pratt , Hannah Cutter , Mary Ostrander & Maranda Collar and are of lawful age John J. Durand James A. Dyer
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court before me on this 27 th day of July A.D. 1853.
Jonathan L. Videto
Judge of Probate of Jackson County, Michigan

Ina Much
J. L. Edwards FREE Commissioner of pensions Washington D. C.

Jackson Aug. 1 st . 1838
John Wall of Jackson County State of Michigan being duly Sworn dep. and says that some sixteen or seventeen years ago he made an application for a pension under the Act first passed entitling Revolutionary Soldiers to a pension by some Judge Howland of Genesee County State of New York — But for some reason which he is now unable to give, except that he was not a Pauper, he did not obtain a pension Since the act of 1832 he has always intended to make an application but has not until lately found it convenient to do so — And this Dependant further says that it is now upwards of forty years since he left the State of Connecticut and he does not now know of any man living who knows of his having Served as a Soldier in the Revolutionary War or that knew him while living there i.e. in Connecticut —
Subscribed & Sworn } John Wall the day & year above written } before me } J. C. B. came first. Dated in & for the County of Jackson State of Michigan.

Edwards
Jackson Aug 10. 1838
In the enclose you the affidavit of John Wall, as the court does not set till late in the fall and no judge short of 15 miles and the Defendant being very feeble it as a matter of convenience to take it before a justice of the Peace - to require proof of his service by Witnesses knowing of the fact would cut short at once all hopes of his obtaining what is his due - he can prove by innumerable witnesses from the State of New York that he was then reputed to be a revolutionary soldier - he can support his character for truth and veracity by as many witnesses as you require but he says he can fix his mind on no person now living which knew him in the State of Connecticut - it has almost fifty years since he left the State and having no relatives there he has had no communication with any person there living since that time - the feebleness of old age and the want of means will prevent him from going then in search of proof - if any further particulars of his service or more testimony of his reputation as a soldier or of his truth and veracity be wanting we will try and obtain it. but we have no hopes of his obtaining proof from witnesses having personal knowledge of his service
Very respectfully
Yours
Moody & Johnson

June 11
Wall - Herntopaper
D. Howard
Home of Inverness
Washington City
D.C.
FREE

Jackson June 1 st 1838
Sir The Pisonian Papers of John Wall of Jackson County State of Michigan were sent by Moody & Johnson of Jackson Jackson County & State of Michigan his attorneys
Very Respectfully Yours &c
J. Edwards Comr of Pensions
Moody & Johnson
BREE

State of New York
Cayuga County } Is Israel Mead of the Town of Seneca in the county and State aforesaid having been duly sworn deposes and says that he was a soldier in the revolutionary war that he was acquainted with a Man by the name of John Hall a native of Franklin in the State of Connecticut that they were together in the service under Major Talmadge that the said John Hall was taken prisoner and carried to New York. That after he this deponent and the said John Hall was at the Storming of Fort George on the South Side of Long Island. This deponent further states that he thinks that the said John Hall was at the battle of White Plains under Capt Abraham Mead. and this deponent further says that he cannot say how long the said Hall was in the service but from his best recollection should think as long as two years J. S. WOOD Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3 rd day of Sept 1843 Stephen Woodin Justice of peace
I do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Israel Mead the person who made the above affidavit and know him a man of good moral character and entitled to full credit as to truth and veracity J. Woodin Justice of peace
State of New York Cayuga Co. ss. I William Richardson Clerk of the said County of Cayuga do hereby certify that J. Woodin Esq. was a justice of the peace in the said County, duly appointed & qualified and that the above signature is genuine In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand Seal of said County this 8 th day of September 1843 W. Richardson Clk

Oct 19 1843
To
Mitchin
Oct 1832
John Bull
Good Spring
Commission of Pensions Washington
D.C.
FREE

Jackson Michigan Oct 13 th 1843
Dear Sir
In the Spring of 1838. John Wall of this Place made application for a Pension under the act of 1832. About that time he forwarded his Petition with proofs &c.
Some time in the Summer of 1838 I rec d a Letter from J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions acknowledging the Receipt of the Petition, but that the proofs were not sufficient to entitle Mr Wall to a Pension. Since that time Mr Wall has been able at some considerable expense to procure the affidavit of Israel M c read which is herewith enclosed. I think upon the examination of the Petition it will be found that the principal facts therein stated are corroborated by Mr M c read's affidavit. He is probably the only living man who has any knowledge of the facts, the story is one of Antiquity. And I sincerely hope that the proofs will be considered sufficient.
There is abundant of evidence which can be procured showing that Mr Wall has always been reputed to have been a Revolutionary Soldier. With that exception, you probably have all the evidence we can obtain. An answer as soon as convenient to the foregoing will much oblige your
Humble Servt J. Johnson
To the Com ee of Pensions

Rev Secy Robt
Department of the Interior Washington D.C.
Gentlemen
I am writing in regard to my Grandfather John Wall He was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution He was born in 1759 was one of the old sugar house prisoners There was a pension granted him I think in 1853 or 4
If you will send me his record as a Soldier I will be very grateful
Respectfully Yours
(Mrs) Sarah M. Robson Route 5 Jackson Mich.
Monday June 26 th 1916

Box 22, R. F. D. # 8
Jackson, Mich.
Jan. 25, 1907.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D. C.
Dear Sir.
I am desirous of becoming a member of the society, of the "Daughters of the American Revolution", and write you to help me to proof of my eligibility.
My mother's grandfather, her mother's father was

John Wall, born February 3 rd 1759 and was granted a pension before 1855, perhaps about 1853 or 54.
He was a prisoner in the Old Sugar House seven days.
My mother was the youngest of the family and as there was no record of events kept by the descendants, you may know that I am greatly at sea, and will depend on you for proof of the pension. Enclosed find stamp for reply, Hoping you may be successful in your search
I am Respectfully, (Miss) Mary L. Robson

MRS. HOMER H. HEATH REGISTRAR, FT. INDUSTRY CHPT. D. A. R. 923 PROSPECT AVENUE, TOLEDO, O.
Dept. of Interior 3161 Houghton Dr. Washington - D.C.
Please send me the necessary data containing the Revolutionary war record of John Wall - b. - 2/3 - 1759 - Nine Partners - N.Y.  d. - 3/1 - - Jackson, Mich.
Enlisted Horse Neck. - Conn. -
I understand this record is in the above mentioned office. -
Yours. -
Pamelia Pray Heath - (Mrs. Homer H.)
12/26/35-

3-2233
15822
BUREAU OF PENSIONS Finance Division
Nov. 15 ..... 1928
Chief Rev. & 1812 Wars. Recd. Division.
I have this day received from Kate S. Curry ..... Cash ..... in the amount of $ 0.45 ..... , requesting photostat copy as per letter herewith.
..... ..... ..... O. J. RANDALL ..... Chief, Finance Division.
Photos delivered & Fin. Div. mfd. A.H.Y. Nov. 20, 1928.

November 14, 1928
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Sir:
I desire photostat copy of one page ( 1 negative & 2 positives) from the Revolutionary War pension claim of John Wall, S. 29529.
Kate S. Curry 1420 Girard St. N.W. Washington D.C.
Recd. payment 45 cents Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
Antonia W. Ford.
1 negative
2 positives
15 30 45

All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No.
27809
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications, Room G 137. Please furnish work specified below.
November 14, 1928
Bureau ordering PENSIONS
Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job photostat copy of 1 page ( 1 negative & 2 positives) from the Revolutionary War pension claim of John Wall, S. 29529.
No. of copies 3 copies 1 negative & 2 positives Shall form be kept standing? days
For further information see M.M.H. Finch Room No. 5033 Phone No. 541
Approved: Chief Clerk of Bureau (with signature)
Margaret M. Finch
Chief of Branch Rev. & 1812 War Sec.
NOTE: No order made "SPECIAL" unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering
CHECK WORK DESIRED
Duplicate
Multigraph single or double space? Facsimile signature?
Mimeograph one side or both sides? Facsimile signature? Folding once or twice?
Assembling Stapling Once? Twice? Side? End?
Electric typewriter Fill in addresses? Dated?
Table with 2 columns: Addressograph from lists, Envelopes, size, Proof list, Labels (submit sample), Fill in letters | Cards, size, Pay rolls, Corrections, Tabulation sheets
Photostat x Size actual Official use? Repay? yes $45 cts Blue Print Size Official use? Repay? $
Remarks

NOTE: Routine changes of addresses may be made on this blank without formal reference through or initialing of chiefs of branches or chief clerks of bureaus.
.....192 .
(Date)
INDICATE BY AN X IN PROPER SQUARE ACTION TO BE TAKEN.
Make new addressograph plate
Change present addressograph plate
Destroy present addressograph plate
On list.....
as follows:
Now reads
 1 .....  2 .....  3 .....  4 .....  5 ..... 
Should read
 1 .....  2 .....  3 .....  4 .....  5 ..... 
FOR USE OF DUPLICATING AND ADDRESSING SECTION
ADDRESSOGRAPH
The above change was made ..... 192 .
Operator .....
MULTIGRAPH
Operator ..... Date ..... Type set by ..... Date .....
Remarks: .....
MIMEOGRAPH
Operator ..... Date ..... Cut by .....
Remarks: .....

Feb. 16 - 1935 -
Bureau of Pensions, Dept. of Interior, Washington - D.C.
I have been told to write - to the above department for the military record of John Wall who was born Feb. 3, 1759 at Nine Partners, N. Y. - Enlisted at Horse Neck, Conn. - Died at Jackson, Mich. - March 28 - ?
I am eligible for membership in D.A.R. also through Ebenezer Crocker (1752 - 1806) served as a private - in Col. Whitney's (17 th N.Y.) Regiment of Albany Co. Militia. Can this be verified?
Will you kindly let me know the cost of the copy of records? I am very anxious to have this information at an early date -
Very respectfully yours (Miss) Zillah M. Crocker

Rec. Sec m
C. G. A. XXXXX AVENUE. 105 S. Thompson. JACKSON, MICHIGAN.
May 15, 1919.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly send me the record of John Wall, Revolutionary soldier, born at Nine Partners, N. Y., Feb. 3, 1759; enlisted at Horse Neck, Conn.; later received a pension.
I need this information before filing my application to join the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Sincerely,
Mrs. James S. Allen.

C O P Y
April 18, 1851
S. G. Bowen, Esq.,
Present
Sir:
The additional evidence transmitted by you in the case of John Wall does not meet the objections made against this claim by the office heretofore.
John Wall in his own declaration claimed that he served from 1st January, 1776, to 1st January, 1777, under Captain Mead and Colonel Sillman. The objection to this was that that regiment did not serve the period he described, and that while it was in service John Wall was not a member of it, as is shown by the muster rolls.
He also claimed to have served one year from April, 1777, under Captain B. Stevens, of the Connecticut troops. The rolls show that he did serve 2 months and 18 days in that company, which would not entitle him to pension.
Against such evidence as this no more oral testimony can avail anything.
F. S. Evans for Comr.
Triplet

May 10, 1935
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Miss Zillah M. Crocker 834 Lincoln Avenue Toledo, Ohio
JOHN WALL S. 29529 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of John Wall, born February 3, 1759, at Nine Partners, New York, enlisted at Horse Neck, Connecticut, and died in Jackson, Michigan, and of Ebenezer Crocker (1752-1806), who served from Albany County, New York.
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolution of Ebenezer Crocker, under any spelling of the surname. Such claims are the source of Revolutionary War data furnished by this office. The record was found of John Wall and is given below as obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 29529, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
John Wall was born February 3, 1759, in Nine Partners, New York; the names of his parents are not given. When very young, he moved with his parents to Horse Neck, Connecticut.
While residing in that part of Greenwich called Horse Neck, in Fairfield County, Connecticut, he enlisted July 14, 1776, and served in Captain Abraham Mead's company, Colonel Silliman's Connecticut regiment, was in the battle of Flatbush and retreat from Long Island, in the battles of Throg's Neck and White Plains and was discharged about January 1, 1777. He enlisted in April, 1777, served in Captain Benjamin Stevenson's company of rangers, Colonel Thomas' New York regiment, was in several skirmishes and was discharged in January, 1778. In May, 1778, he entered on board the privateer, "General Putnam", Captain Thomas Allen, and served on a six months' cruise, made a trip to the British Channel and during this tour assisted in capturing several vessels. He volunteered in the spring of 1779 with his brother, James Wall, under Captain Valentine Rider in the whaleboat service, was in an expedition to Long Island and
I did not say col. my home in Greenwich, Conn. altho it was stated that he was a native of that place, because col. stated that he was born in Nine Partners, NY.

assisted in abducting Judge Thomas Jones, and being delayed by a storm, he was one of six who were taken prisoners, carried to New York City where they were confined in the Old Sugar House and he was exchanged November 5, 1780. After returning to his home in Horse Neck, he volunteered under Major Tallmadge to go to Long Island where he assisted in Capturing Fort George and taking forty prisoners and killing one. He did not serve after that.
John Wall followed the sea a part of the time for six or seven years after the Revolution, during which time he married in the Territory of Maine, date of marriage and name of wife not stated. He resided in Greenwich (Horse Neck), Connecticut, until about 1797 when he moved to Cayuga County, New York, where he lived fourteen or fifteen years, then moved to Royalton, Niagara County, New York, for twenty-five or twenty-six years, thence to the State of Michigan.
Pension was allowed on the application executed by John Wall April 25, 1838, while a resident of Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.
John Wall in 1838 was a resident of Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, and died there March 28 or 29, 1849 (both dates given). His wife did not survive him but he left eight children, all of whom were living in 1853. Their names were as follow:
Chester Wall, who in 1850 was living in Sandstone, Jackson County, Michigan.
Joseph "
William "
Betsey Allen
Sally Pratt
Hannah Cutter
Mercy Ostrander
Maranda or Miranda Collar
In 1838, one John Collar was living in Jackson, Michigan, his

relationship to soldier's daughter, Maranda or Miranda Collar not shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator