Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 40711, George Wightman, Continental New York

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Continental New York
Wightman, George
S 407 11 B.L.W. 1561-100
CONTENTS

Ohio 14.928 R
George Wightman Franklin Co. in the state of Ohio was a private in the regiment commanded by Genl Warner of the N. York line, for the term of the war.
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 4 th of May 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th of Sept: 1819 and sent to J. R. Parish Esq. Columbus, Ohio.
Arrears to 4th of Sept: 1819 - 15 \frac{20}{31 \cdot 30} 128. 20 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Mar: 1820 - 40.00
$176:20
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Not entitled to a pension under the law May 1870
Franklin Co. Ohio
Pension sent to John H. Parnah Esq. 13 July 1820 Columbus Ohio
Date of death not on B

George Wightman No 1561

2 d Declaration & Schedule.
Mr Edward
1 March 1823,
Ohio
A. J. W. Dowell, Columbus, Ohio.
Rec d 21 Nov: 1825

State of Ohio Franklin County, Franklin Court of Common Pleas
On this 28 th day of June 1825 Personally appeared in open Court the same being a court of record for the County of Franklin State of Ohio, expressly made so by the Constitution and laws of said State George Wightman of Franklin County State of Ohio aged sixty four years who being first duly sworn as the law directs doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the acts of the 18 th of March 1818 the first of May 1820 and the first of March 1823. that the said George enlisted for during the war on the first day of January 1780 in the State of Connecticut in the Company commanded by Captain John Chipman in the regiment commanded by Col. Seth Warner in the line of the State of Connecticut in the Continental establishment that he continued to serve in said regiment until the 11 th October 1780 when he was taken prisoner at Fort George of the State of New York and retained a prisoner in the Province of Canada till the conclusion of the war under captivity by Col. R. R. Rogers and never applied for a discharge as his captain lived at a great distance. I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property nor any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war passed on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contract or debts to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed That since the exhibition of my first schedule the following changes have been made in my property. The following is a schedule of my property exhibited in my other declaration which has been since lost or transferred. One Mare 14 years old died last October Three Cows one died in Autumn, one in the Winter and one about the first of June inst. two hogs strayed

away and lost. one calf and one yearling steer slough- tered and eaten. One pair of trace chains sold and one 1/2 inch auger last One beading plane. One box rule last. One drawing knife sold. One broad ax and one inch auger sold also $1.50 collected and used from estate I also own and possess the following
   Item $ cts Item $ cts     One two years old cow 55 00 15 chickens 2 81   Two small pigs 1 00 8 geese 1 00   O. low Dutch plough 1 00 one hand saw 1 00   One pair trace chains 1 50 one joiners tenant saw 1 00   Two swingle trees 50 one pump jack saw 18 3/4   one double tree 25 one sash saw 75   one small clevis 12 1/2 one quick (eye) 50   one broad ax 1 00 one beading plane 1 2 1/2   one shop hatchet 1 50 one half round 18 3/4   Two small axes 2 00   33 8 3/4   One jointer plane 0 75 one copper adz 1 00   one fore plane 50 one foot adz 1 00   one jack plane 37 1/2 one howell 1 00   grain due from Wilson 5 00 2 hammers 0 75   one smoothing plane 30 one stone 1 2 1/2   two squares 2 00 4 sugars 2 00   One pair of Campapes 0 20 one scratch all 6 1/4   six files 0 95 one hoe 50   one chest 25 one sythe 25   2 drawing knives 50 2 pith 2 00   2 crooked knives 50 2 kettles 2 00   one froe 50 1 Dutch oven with lid 1 25   Charles Nolen's note 3 00 1 Skillet cover 50   Widow Damm's ap 4 00 one pair Steelyard 25   18 32 1/2 13 69   18 32 1/2   7 54   33 8 3/4  
Sum owned $73 = 42 1/2  Wove to Philips Melsell two dollars 50 $2 50  Salmon Melsell one 50 1 50  Dr Lincoln Goodale 2 80

Dr Samuel Persons a note on interest for three years or more } 8 90 Edward Perkins _____ 31 00 Elias Willard _____ 18 00 Francis Steward _____ 1 00 Second due $ 58 90 I also own two beds and bedding _____ 20 00 9 Kitchen Chairs _____ 2 00 10 Crooks _____ 0 75 6 Knives & forks broken forks _____ 1 00 6 Pewter plates tea & coffee pot _____ 2 50 12 another plates _____ 0 60 Pewter platter and basin _____ 1 00 table tea and table spoons _____ 1 75 Two blankets Stets and meat barrel _____ 1 25 $ 34 60 43 12 1/2
I am by Occupation a cooper my health feeble and I am able to labor but little disabled by rheumatism My family consists of my wife Elis- abeth aged 55 years infirm with the rheuma- tism and part of the time helpless George Wightman
The State of Ohio Franklin County ss I Thomas H. McConnel Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereunto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said Court and

do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is forty six dollars and thirty two cents.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 10 th day of November. A.D. 1825.
H. W. Doweell Clerk

George Wightman priv.
Col. Seth Warner's Coeymans Reg't
1780 - Adm't m. E. 4 May 1810 -
George Wightman Private Col. Warner's Regiment Connecticut Line 1780 - 3 years George Wightman
Honorable J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War Washington City
The deposition of two credible & disinterested witnesses to be taken & authenticated (or the certificate of an officer of the Reg't) to prove the service of Applicant, is required.
Warner's was one of the 16 additional regiments, attached to no particular line when Wightman's service commenced.
Admitted - m. E.
The let. of the Colk: is filed with the dist. of Michl. Baker -

George Wightman aged fifty-five years deposes and saith that about the first of January in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty, he enlisted at Fort- Edward in the State of New York into a company commanded by Captain John Chipman in a Regiment commanded by Colonel Seth Warner as a Continental establishment This deponent has forgotten the No of said Company and Regi- ment, but believes they were returned to the War Department as belonging to the Connecticut line of Conti- nental troops. This deponent enlisted into said Company as a private soldier during the war This deponent served as a good and faithful soldier in said Company and Regiment till some time in October following the time of his enlistment of which when he was taken prisoner by

The British at Fort George, and came into Montreal in Lower Canada and detained at Montreal and St Johns as a prisoner of war till after the close of the Revolutionary war - This deponent never received any pecuniary discharge from the service of the United States by reason of his capture, parole or - This deponent is now a resident citizen of Franklin County in the State of Ohio This deponent knows of no other evidence to prove his services as aforesaid - This depo- nent has never received any pension from the United States, and is now in reduced circumstances and needs the assistance of his country for support
May 4 th 1818
Attest J. M. Smith George Wightman Esq.

State of Ohio Franklin County ss
Columbus May 4 th 1818
Personally came before me Orvis Paine, President Judge of the 6 th Judicial Circuit of Ohio, George Wightman, signed an affidavit of the foregoing affidavit and subscribed the same in my presence and made solemn oath that the matters and things therein contained are just and true
Orvis Paine
I, Orvis Paine, President Judge as afore- said, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said George Wight- man did serve in the Revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding affidavit against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony had before me to the Secretary of War agreeably to the acts of Congress aforesaid - May 4 th 1818
Orvis Paine

I further certify from my own knowledge that the said George Wightman is in reduced circum- stances and absolutely needs the assistance of his country for support Anns Smith
George Wightman Private Col Warner's Regiment Connecticut Line 1780. Byers
George Wightman
Private

I George Wightman Aged 88 years do on oath testify and declare that I enlisted into the Army of the Revolution for the period of during the war in the year 1779 in a company commanded by Capt John Chipman in Col Seth Warner's Regiment in the Conniet- cut line and served therein until the 11 th of October 1780 at which time I was captured at Fort George by the British forces by whom I was carried to Canada and retained as a prisoner of war until after the peace of 1783 I further testify that I never have received payment for my services as a soldier during the period I was so retained as a prisoner as aforesaid - Neither have I ever received from the United States the bounty land to which I am entitled for the services above mentioned
State of Ohio
Franklin County
Sworn and subscribed
this 24 day
of Sept 1829
William A Mayhew Pierce
George Wightman
Sept 24 1819

I Alayana Mooberry aged Sixty Six and I John Mooberry aged 68 years do on oath testify and declare that we have been long acquainted with George Wightman who subscribed the within declaration and knows he is the person therein stated and that he has been the reputed person who performed the Military Service therein set forth
State of Ohio
Franklin County
Sworn and subscribed
before me this 14 day
of Sept 1829 and
I further certify the above deponents are reputable witnesses
William Longhurst Power
Alexander Mooberry John Mooberry
The State of Ohio set. In testimony, that William Long Esq. who takes & subscribes the foregoing affidavits, was at the state thereof a Justice of the peace, for the S d Franklin county, in the said State of Ohio. I Jeremiah Wilson Secretary of the said State of Ohio, have hereunto sub- scribed my name, and affixed the seal of my office, the 17 th day of September Anno Domini 1829
J. Wilson

November 29, 1935
aw George Wightman-S.40711 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. W. S. Van Fossen Columbus Ohio
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of George Wightman of either Franklin or Licking County, Ohio.
The Revolutionary War record of George Wightman which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 40711, based upon his service in that war.
The date and place of birth of this soldier are not shown, nor are the names of his parents stated.
George Wightman served nine months as private in Captain Levi Stockwell's company, Colonel Peter Yates' New York Regiment, definite dates of this service not given. He enlisted January 1, 1780 and served in Captain John Chipman's company, Colonel Seth Warner's Continental Regiment, he was taken prisoner, October 11, 1780 at Fort George, carried to Montreal and then to St. Johns, and held a prisoner of war until sometime in 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 4, 1818, at which time he was fifty-six years of age and living in Franklin County, Ohio.
He referred to his wife, Elizabeth, in 1825 as aged fifty-five years; there is no reference to their children.
If you desire information in regard to the last

payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of the pensioner, George Wightman, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and cite the following:
George Wightman Certificate # 14928 Issued September 28, 1819 Rate $8.00 per month Commenced May 4, 1818 Act of March 18, 1818. Ohio Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Duplicate notification of restoration sent to Joel Buttles, at Columbus, Ohio, 31 May 1826.
George Wightman Ohio
Application for restoration
Brief within
A. J. W. Powell Columbus Ohio
Restore
Restored 25 Nov. 1825, & Notification sent as above. -
See also letter 17 th March 1826 to Hon. M. Wilson, giving information of claimants restoration.
(File March 1820)
Last evidence 10 Nov 1825

40 711 Rev INVALID.
1912 Feb. 12. Hist. to Mrs. Sarah W. Brown 1924 June 10. Hist. to Mabel E. Richardson 1933 Feb. 13. Hist. to Alice W. Cunningham 1925 Jan. 19. Hist. to Mrs. W. S. Van Buren
File No. 40 711 George Wightman Rev Rev. Mrs.
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 3 , Page 568
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Brown's Pharmacy, Korner heads A. G. Jan 30. 1912
J. C. Davenport
Commissioner of Pensions Dear Sir
Will you kindly give me information of Geo. Wightman who was a soldier of Revolutionary War he enlisted at Salisbury Jan. 12 1780. was taken prisoner near Fort George Oct. 11. 1780 exchanged before Jan. 183 I am anxious to find out all I can about him. There were three brothers by name of Wightman in the Revolutionary War. I don't know the names of two of them. Geo. Wightman is rather an uncommon name. so perhaps you can help me. One of them was my Great- Grandfather and I am very anxious

to get - his War record
Thanking you in advance for your kindness and trouble
I remain
Truly Yours
(Mrs.) Sarah Wightman Brown Home heads
Channing Co.
A. G.
ack FEB 5 - 1912

A. N. RICHARDSON 390 Orange Street RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
May 3, 1924.
Pension Office, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Can you give me any information regarding George Wightman, who served in the Revolutionary War from Connecticut, apparently from Salisbury. I wish very much to learn when and where he was born and his wife's name.
If you do not have this data in your office, can you advise me where I would be likely to find it?
Thanking you, I am,
Very truly yours,
Mabel C. Richardson

MISS ALICE W. CUNNINGHAM 62 HIGHLAND AVE. SOMERVILLE, MASS.
Jun. 1, 1932.
Dept. of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
On the advice of the Navy Dept. I am writing you to know if you have any records concerning a George Whitman , Wightman , Weightman , Weitman or Witman who served in the Revolutionary War.

War.
I have heard that he was taken pris- oner by the British. but I don't know for sure.
If he was a pensioner to whom was the pension paid.
If you have any records about him please let me know.
Yours Truly
A. W. Cunningham

MISS ALICE W. CUNNINGHAM 62 HIGHLAND AVENUE SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS
Jan. 29, 1933.
A.D. Hiller Asst. to Adm. Veterans Adm. Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
In regard to the George Whitman or Wightman of whom I wrote you, I wish to say my infor- mation is very meager. He enlisted at Salis- bury, Conn. Jan. 13, 1780,

was taken prisoner and kept somewhere until the war was over. He must have been born between 1760 & 1765. He could have been only fifteen when he enlisted as I have record of another an- cestor who was only sixteen at time of en- listment.
Yours truly,
Alice Whitman Cunningham

COLUMBUS CHAPTER
COLUMBUS, OHIO
November 11, 1935
Veterans' Administration, War Dept. Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Will you please send me any data you have in your records on the Revolutionary service of George Wightman of Ohio- Franklin or Licking Co.
It would be a great favor if you would send this data at your earliest convenience as this grave is to be marked on Nov. 17 and we would like to use the official record in the service.
Yours truly,
Katharine N. Van Fossen
(Mrs. W.S)
Chrm of Historic Spots Com.
Rec. in RUT 78/2 Mar. Beck Nov 15

February 13, 1933
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George Wightman-S.40711 BA-J/AWF
Miss Alice W. Cunningham 62 Highland Avenue Somerville, Massachusetts
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of George Wightman.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S.40711, based upon the Revolutionary War service of George Wightman.
The date, place of birth and names of his parents are not stated.
George Wightman served nine months as private in Captain Levi Stockwell's company, Colonel Peter Yates' New York regiment, definite dates of this about 1780 service not given. He reenlisted in January, 1780 and was a private in Captain John Chipman's company in Colonel Seth Warner's Continental regiment, he was taken prisoner, October 11, 1780 at Fort George, car- ried to Montreal and then to St. Johns, and held a prisoner of war until the close of the war.
He was allowed pension on his application ex- ecuted May 4, 1818, then fifty-six years of age and living in Franklin County, Ohio.
In 1825 he referred to his wife, Elisabeth, as aged fifty-five years. There is no reference to their children.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid and possibly the date

of death of the pensioner, George Wightman, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., citing all of the following data-
George Wightman Certificate No. 14928 Issued September 28, 1819 Rate $8.00 per month To commence May 4, 1818 Act of March 18, 1818 Ohio Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
June 10, 1924.
Mabel G. Richardson, 390 Orange St., Riverside, Calif.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 40711, it appears that George Wightman served nine months in Captain Levi Starkwell's Company, Colonel Peter Yates' New York Regiment, dates of enlistment and discharge not stated.
He enlisted in January 1780 and served as a private in Captain John Chipman's Company, Colonel Seth Warner's Continental Regiment, was captured October 11, 1780 at the battle of Fort George, carried to Canada and detained until after the close of the War.
He was allowed pension on his application executed

See caption. a soldier of the [?] information as contained in [?] on file in this Bureau.
May 4, 1818, while a resident of Franklin County, Ohio, aged fifty six years.
In 1825, soldier referred to his wife Elisa- beth, aged fifty five years. There is no further family data, nor is the date and place of soldier's birth stated.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

In response to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of George Wightman a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. File 40,711
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     ✓ Jan'y. 1780 9 mos. Pri. Levi Starkwell Peter Yates N.Y.   John Chipman Seth Warner Cont'd.   captured Oct. 11, 1780 at Ft. George, and detained a prisoner at Montreal and St. Johns until after the close of the War.  
See Comptroller 1.209 for ent. + disch.
Battles engaged in, Fort George.
Residence of soldier at enlistment,
Date of application for pension, May 4, 1818.  Albany.
Residence at date of application, Franklin Co. Ohio.
Age at date of application, 56 yrs.
Remarks: 1825 referred to his wife Elizabeth as 58 yrs. no other family data.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON
July 2, 1932
IN REPLY REFER TO:
BA-J/AWF
YOUR FILE REFERENCE:
Miss Alice W. Cunningham 62 Highland Avenue Somerville, Massachusetts
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to George Whitman, under various spellings of that surname, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data given by you are not sufficient to enable this office to identify the record of the George Whitman in whom you are interested.
As much as possible of the following data relative to him are essential- approximate dates of birth and death and places of residence at enlistment and after service.
Upon receipt of this information another search of the records will be made in your behalf and the record sent if on file.
Please return these letters when you reply.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

The proper officer at Washington City is hereby requested to deliver my Land Warrant to Thomas J Hodson Esquire to be by him forwarded to me directed to Colonel Wm Bliss To the care of Bela Latham Esquire dated Sept 14 1829 George Wright mem In presence of Alexander Mackey John Mackey

State of Vermont } On this 29 th day of Addison County } April 1829
Personally appeared John Chipman of Middlebury in the County of Addison. and State of Vermont, and being duly sworn, doth on his oath depose and say, he was a Captain in Col. Seth Warner's Regiment in the United States Army in the Revolutionary War, and that a person by the name of George Wightman, (whom this deponent believes now resides in the State of Ohio,) enlisted into the Company, then commanded by this deponent, in the United States Service, during the war , - and that the said George Wightman continued in said Service until the month of October A.D. 1780, when he was taken prisoner of war by the enemy, and carried into Canada, and this deponent believes the said George Wightman, was not exchanged until near the close of the war.
John Chipman
Sworn & subscribed this 29 April 1829
Before Joel Doolittle Justice Peace

State of Vermont Addison County ss. I, Samuel Swift, Clerk of the County Court for the said County of Addison, do hereby certify that the within named Joel Doolittle, before whom the within affidavit was sworn was at the time, a Justice of the peace for said County, fully authorized to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court this 29th day of April A.D. 1829.
Sam Swift Clerk
Mr. At this date, I recd. your communication of the 30th inst. concerning the deposition of John Brightman, your request to know, what, according to my belief, was the meaning intended to be conveyed by the declaration, in the expression, "during the War" as stated in the deposition? In compliance with your request I state, that I distinctly understood, that the meaning intended to be conveyed, by the deposition, was, that the late George Brightman enlisted for the term of clearing the War, in the War the more conspicuous, as elsewhere at the time & place of giving his deposition, which was written by myself, relating several circumstances connected with the deposition of said Geo. Brightman, and to refresh his memory, in the elements, referred to ancient documents, then in his possession. Joel Doolittle Middlebury Vt. Oct 4 1829 Wm. Tyler Esq. B-y and others
George Brightman's Claim for re- counting lands H. H. Hovey

Sir, At this date, I rec d your communication of the 30 th ult m . accompanying the deposition of John Chipman, you request to know, "what, according to my belief, was the meaning intended to be conveyed by the deponent, in the expression, "during the War" as stated in the deposition? In compliance with your request I state, that I distinctly understood, that the meaning intended to be conveyed, by the deponent, was, that the said George Wightman enlisted for the term of during the war . In this I am the more confident, as deponent at the time & place of giving his deposition, which was written by myself, related several circumstances connected with the enlistment, capture, and subsequent detention of said Geo ! Wightman, and to refresh his memory, he, the deponent, referred to ancient documents, then in his possession.
George Wightman Admin for next of kin County Court Miss. Woodstock
Joel Doolittle Middlebury Vt. Oct r 7 1829 Woodstock Esq. B-y land office

from Butts Knnd.
rec. May 31. 1826
J. L. Edwards Esq. at the Pension office Washington city
recd. 31 May 1826.
Columbus, Ohio.
From Yee Butts,

Columbus, Ohio May 23. 1826
Sir
I have just received a letter from Mr. Wilson a member of Congress on the subject of George Wightman's claims claim for a pension, in which he incloses yours to him under date of 10th of Apl. 1826 in which you state that "In referring to the speakers in the case of George Wightman I find that he was restored to the pension list on the 28th of Nov last and a notification thereof sent to A.S.M. Dowell of Columbus Ohio"
Mr. Wightman has never received any notice to that effect himself, and Mr. M c Dowell states that none ever came to him, it is probable therefore that some your letter has miscarried.
I suppose it may be of little consequence to Mr. Wightman whether he holds in his possession a notification of that kind or not, so that his name is on the list of but without one he will not know how far back to claim the pension, and will therefore be anxious to obtain such a certificate certificate, which may probably be required — I am satisfied that he has never received one.
I am yours with much
Respect
Joel Butcher

George Wightman Ohio
Brief
Application to be restored
/10 th Nov 1825, last evidence/

George Wightman of Franklin County, Ohio, enlisted as a private on the 1 st January 1780 in Warner's regiment, Connecticut line, for the war. On the 11 th October 1780, was taken prisoner in a battle at Fort George, and remained in captivity till the close of the war. Pensioned the 28 th Sept 1819, to commence 1 st May 1818.
Exhibits a schedule of his property 15 th June 1820, which see, herewith, containing a long list of personals, amounting to. $205.00
He states that he owes $128.72. in small sums. The names of the creditors are given. Discontinued 13 th July 1820.
His 2 d Schedule dated 25 June 1825.
A list of personal property, too long for institution. 105.02
Deduct 2 beds and bedding. 20..
$85.02
Owes in small debts to sundries 58.70, but there is no evidence of their claims
States that since the exhibition of his first schedule the following changes have taken place in his property.
A mare, 14 yrs old. died Oct 1825.
3 Cows. died within the last year
2 Hogs strayed, and lost
1 Calf, and 1 Yearling Steer slaughtered and eaten
1 pr of trace chains s , 1 half inch auger lost, 1 plane, 1 box rule lost 1 broad axe and auger sold for $1.50. collected and used
He does not state that he has paid any debts, altho' the sum said to be due in his 1 st Schedule is evidently diminished in his 2 d more than one half. It is for this reason that his case is briefed for decision, without requiring the affidavit of his creditors
He is a cooper aged 64 His wife 55; both afflicted with rheumatism, and he unable to work much.
* sold
I certify that

I have examined the within case, and am of the opinion that according to the principles which have governed in previous decisions, the claim ought to be admitted

George Wightman for naturalization
Ohio Rose March 1820
Rev March 9. 1826
Mr. W. Wilson, H. Rep.
Common Pleas - C. C. Ohio

William Wilson Esgame
Member of Congress

Columbus Feb 28, 1826
Dear Sir
I have again to trouble you with some papers in favor of an old man in this neighborhood Mr. Wightman — I made some application some time ago for him for his land — the result of which you will find herewith — He has since then (the last summer) applied for a pension and sent on a schedule of his property for that purpose. He has received no answer to that application and applied to me for some advice. I thought best to refer his papers to you and through you to the proper department. Col. Chipmans' affidavit is pretty much to the point with which and his own statement which he had prepared to send to me, as it was you will probably be able to find his name on the rolls. He is old and infirm as well as poor.
I am yours &c
Joel Butts
William Wilson Esq.

Hon. W. Wilson H. R. rec d . March 9. 1826

Sir
February 25 th 1826
Sometime since last I sent a schedule of my property on and has received no answer, I have spent my young days in the service of my country and done it cheerfully, now I am old and unable to get my living by labour, I have no other shift but to throw myself at the mercy of my country. Praying they would consider necessity, old age, and a life spent in the service of my country, a claim for some Remuneration - I served nine months in the Militia of New York under Col. Peter Yates Capt. Levi Stockwells Company - Then I enlisted during the war under Capt. John Chipman in Col. Seth Warner's Regiment and was taken prisoner the 11 th day of October 1780 at Fort George - Sir if your Honor should think my claim worthy of notice you will please to use your utmost in obtaining them and forward an account to me.
Columbus Ohio -
George Hightman
To Honorable Secretary of war
I was returned for the state of Connecticut

George Wightman is not returned for Land on the New- Hampshire Land to which Col Warner belonged, in whose Regiment it is stated he served.
Dept of War
August 16. 1821

State of Vermont /s- On this 28 th day of March 1821 personally appeared Col o John Chipman of Middlebury, in the County of Addison and State of Vermont, and being duly sworn doth depose & say: That in the Revolutionary war, I was a Captain in Col o Seth Warner's Regiment, and according to my best recollection in the year 1778 George Wightman enlisted into the com- pany then under my command, for the pe- riod of during the war, in the Regiment afore- said - and continued to serve in said com- pany, for two years or more, as a soldier, at Fort Edward & Fort George, and in the year 1780 in October, according to my best recollection, the said George Wightman was taken prisoner by the enemy, and continued a prisoner of war until near the close of the war. and I further say that the aforesaid Regiment was on the continental establishment.
John Chipman
Sworn & subscribed this 28 th day of March 1821 before me Joel Doolittle Judge Supreme Court Vermont

State of Ohio Franklin county } ss
But it remembered, that on this fourteenth day of June A.D. 1821 came before me, one of the judges of the court of common pleas for the county & state aforesaid, George Wightman and made oath that he is the same identical George Wightman mentioned in the within affidavit and that he never received any land in consequence of his services in the revolutionary war - and subscribed this affidavit
George Wightman
Sworn & subscribed before me this 14th day of June 1821
David Smith
Judge of the court of common pleas for Franklin county
To genl. Brantz at Columbus
State of Ohio

United States of America
The State of Ohio Sec. To all whom it may concern.
Be it known That David Smith Esq. who takes and subscribes the foregoing deposition, was at the date thereof an associate Judge of the court of common pleas in and for the county of Franklin in the State of Ohio, duly appointed and commissioned as such, and that full faith and credit is and of right ought to be given to all his official doings and transactions both in court and country. In testimony whereof
I Jeremiah Wilson Secretary of the State of Ohio have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office this 14 th day June A.D. 1821. and in the forty fifth year of American Independence
J. Wilson Secy. of State Ohio

Honble Secretary of War, Sir if I am continued on the pension List please forward notice to J H Smith at Columbus Ohio June 15 th 1820
George Wightman

George Wightman
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28 Sept 19
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State of Ohio Franklin County } ss Franklin Court of Common Pleas on this 15 th day of June 1826 personally appeared in open court the same being a court of Record duly constituted such by the laws and Constitution of said State, George Wightman aged Forty years resident in said County who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the revolutionary war as follows, that he enlisted about the first of January in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty into a company commanded by Captain John Chapman in a Regiment commanded by Colonel John Fitz Mearns during the war, the etc of the company and Regiment he has forgotten and he does not know whether the regiment belonged to the Connecticut or New York line though he believes it was returned as troops belonging to the Con- necticut line. This Deponent enlisted as aforesaid at Fort Stanwix on the Hudson River and served faithfully in said company and Regiment after his enlistment as aforesaid till the 11 th day of October 1780 and was then taken prisoner by the British and Indians in a battle at Fort George and carried to Montreal and detained a prisoner of war till the close of the Revolutionary war this declarant also served 9 months before this enlistment on a draft under Captain Levi Stockwell and Colonel Peter Yates in the New York Militia - this Declarant served in several battles stated in his original declaration of the 14 th day of May 1818 and has received a pension certificate from the War office of the United States dated the 28 th day of Septem- ber 1819 and numbered 14928 - And the said George Wightman do solemnly swear that I was

a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift, sale or in any manner, disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war passed on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not now any person insured for me any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me now having any interest other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed; necessary bedding and wearing apparel excepted
George Wrightman
Schedule of property owned by George Wrightman 6 gauges 1.00 14 Chests 4.00 - one lot of files 1.00 one lot of files 1.00 1 hand saw 2.00 - 1 Tineant Saw 1.50 - 1 Sash Saw 1.25 1 Campax saw 0.37 1 Brace & Bits 2.00 - 1 lot draw knife 2.50 one lot of turning chisels 2.50 one dung fork 0.50 - 7 augers 3.25 - 1 Hay fork 0.37 1 Iron Square 2.00 - 1 Broad Axe and foot adze 3.50 Lot of Hammers and pinches 1.50 - Lot of Bush Plain 2.25 - Lot of Mauling planes 2.25 - 2 hay 2.00 - 1 hafer, campax - 1.00 - 1 hand axe 2.00 - one Turning Laths 2.00 - 3 axes 4.50 - 1 Trace 1.25 - 2 saddles 6.00 - 1 chest 0.50 - 4 chains 1.50 1 ladder 2.00 - 1 Barn 1.00 2 meat tubs 1.50 Trunk & forks 4.00 - 1 leafed pot & hear pot 1.25 - 2 Kettles - pots & Oven Stew 9.25 - 1 puter dish 1.00 - 1 Jug 0.50 - 3 Buckets, 2 Pails 2.25 - 1 puter Dish 0.50 Earthen crocks 0.50 - 1 ladder 0.25 - 1 Gun 4.00 and Hear & 1. Scythe 1.25 Lot of Plough iron 2.00 and

White Sheet 2.00 one sheet 1.50 - 1 share 20.00 one two year old cow 15.00 - one cow 12.00 - one cow 12.00 one Heifer 9.00 - one, one year old steer 11.00 - one calf 1.50 Six Sheets 9.00 - one Lashing rope 1.00 Shoemaker, Janemery 0.62 1/2 Haywards small 0.75 - 25 work tuts 1.25 - a Set of drawing chain, and one set of Hains 5.00, Irons for double tree & Smuglebra 2.00 - one Small chain 0.37 1/2 - a Small tuts 0.75 - and Small dangle trangs 0.25 - one Trammel 1.75 - Smoothing iron 0.50 one leather drill 0.25 one wire Lifter 1.50. Hand Bellows 0.25 - 19 guns 5.00
Schedule of Debts due George Wightman
  Span Vaghalter 0.50   " W m Barker 1.50   " M rs Shannon 0.75 
Schedule of Debts owed by George Wightman
  To Philip Heitzge 12.50   " John Heitzge 10.00   " Jacob Heitzge 63.00   " David Spangler 9.50   " W m Johnston 2.48 1/2   " J Butts 12.44   " Isaac Butts 14.82   " Daniel Heitzge 4.00   128.72 
This Declarant has no family to support but himself and his wife fifty two years of age and beds of them from age and infirmity are too feeble to do any considerable manual labour and unable to support themselves comfortably without assistance George Wightman

I, Abram S. McDowell Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Franklin and State of Ohio do hereby Certify that the foregoing Oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of said Court and do further Certify that it is the opinion of the Court that the total amount in value of the property estimated in the aforesaid Schedule is 205. dollars and — cents
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my the Seal of the said Court this 23 day of June A D 1820
Abram S. McDowell Clerk