Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 15,253, Ralph Wheelock, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
Wheelock, Ralph
NUMBER
S. 15253
carded.
CONTENTS

New York. N o 28.513
Ralph Wheelock
Gansevo Co, in the State of N. York who was a Private in the _____ commander Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded Col. Whitney in the Mass. Troops for 8 months
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of April 1834 and sent to Gates & Hascall Le Roy N. York
Arrears to the 14th of March 1834 79.98 Semi-ann. allowance ending 14 Sep. " 13.33 $93.31
D. Aug. 28. 1847.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book E. Vol. 4 Page 135

State of New York County of Seneca
ss On this 18 - day of October 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Judges of the court of Common Pleas of said county now sitting Ralph Wheelock a resident of the town of Covington in the county and state aforesaid aged seventy four years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832. in the words following, that is to say "I entered the service of the United States as a Militiaman on the first of February 1776. I enlisted for two months under Captain Carroll. Samuel Harnmond was Lieutenant and the ensign's name I think was Robertson of the same company. I then resided at Sherbridge in the County of Worcester & State of Massachusetts, where I continued to reside during the Revolutionary War - Colonel Whitney commanded the Regiment to which the company into which I enlisted belonged - The object for which the Militia were enlisted was to fortify Dorchester heights. We were marched from Sherbridge to Charleston then to Offord & then to Sutton from thence to Mendon Ledgeway and Medfield & Dedham and Roxbury & then to Dorchester where we were stationed. We were stationed five miles from Dorchester point and had to go down to the point on duty We kept guard at, and fortified the point, and we had a hard time of it. We continued at Dorchester until the time for which I enlisted expired. I was then dismissed and went home. I received no written discharge and never heard that any of the Militia of that state received written discharges. I think it was the forepart of April when we were discharged. In the forepart of September in the same year I enlisted under Captain Richardson as a private. Baldwin was the first Lieutenant & Kelly was the Second Lieutenant, Mason was ensign in the same company. I enlisted for three months as a Militiaman - Colonel Dike commanded the Regiment to which our company belonged. We marched from Sherbridge the fore part of September 1776. to Charleston, thence to Leicester, thence to Worcester, and I believe the next town was Marlborough from thence to Waltham & to Watertown & to Little Cambridge.

and to Roxbury, where we were stationed a part of the time we then moved to Dorchester Point and then we were employed in repairing the two forts on the two Dorchester heights. We staid at Dorchester until my time of enlistment expired. I was then discharged & returned home, I recollect a captain Mann that served in the same regiment. In the first expedition the Regular Troops assisted in fortifying Dorchester heights. I was acquainted with a captain by the name of Coburn that belonged to the Regular Troops. I also knew a Colonel Shepherd that commanded a Regiment of Regular Troops - In the second expedition to Dorchester there were no regular troops employed there - In the latter part of September 1777 I volunteered under Lieutenant Freeman who raised a company from the Militia to go up and head Burgoyne to prevent his retreating back to Canada. Walker was the second Lieutenant of the company; for some reason the Captain did not go & Lieutenant Freeman commanded the Company, we were first  belonged to a Regiment of Militia Commanded by Colonel Holman, we marched by Companies & our Company marched from Sherbridge to Brimfield, thence to Ware & to Egbertstown & to Hadley & crossed over to Northampton thence to Chesterfield & to Worthington & to Windsor & to Adams and the next town which I recollect was Williamstown, from Williamstown to Pawtucket in Vermont state thence to Bennington, thence to the place where Bennington Battle was fought, from thence to Tull's Mill I think it was called, on Schaticoke river where we joined the Brigade commanded by General Fellowes, from thence we marched to three Miles East of Saratoga in New York state where we staid about a week and while Stillwater Battle was fought. The next day after that Battle we marched over to Saratoga & lay there that day & night. We then crossed over onto the East side of North River and marched down about a Mile & lay there expecting the British baggage would come along in boats but the American forces that were stationed at the Ford way took it. The same night we were marched back to our huts where we had lain before. The next day we marched for Fort Edward & were stationed there until the British forces under General Burgoyne surrendered. We

were then dismissed & returned home. The whole time I served in the last mentioned expedition was one month. There were no regulars with us except the remnant of Colonel Morris's Regiment — In September I believe the latter part of the month in the year 1779 I volunteered as a private in a Militia company commanded by Captain Hammond for three months. Lieutenant Corbin in the same company. The Ensign's name I do not recollect. Our destination was for Claverack for what particular object I did not know. I think there was a call for but part of the Militia — The company which I was in never joined a Regiment while we were on that expedition and therefore I can give no Colonel's name. — The company in which I was a volunteer marched from Sturbridge to Brimfield then to Milson & then Milbraham then Springfield & then crossed Connecticut river to West Springfield, then to Blandford, then Tyringham, and to Great Barrington and then the Captain had orders to go to Albany in New York State. On our way to Albany we marched through Kinderhook, we lay several days in the City of Albany and were then marched up from Albany four or five Miles and billeted upon the inhabitants. This was about a Mile below where Troy now is. The name of the town I do not recollect. We were kept there several days & crossed over to where Troy is & were marched off to the right and dismissed. The whole time which I served in this last expedition was two months to the best of my recollection. I know we got home the last of November and from other means of recollection I think I cannot be mistaken in the time which I served — I have no documentary evidence of my services that I know of. I do not know that there is any person living by whom I can substantiate my services or any part thereof. I received no written

discharges when I was discharged — I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declare that my name is not on the pension Roll of the Agency of any State. After the Revolutionary war I moved to Pittsfield in the County of Berkshire in the State of Massachusetts where I resided Eight years, from there I moved to Poughkeepsie in the County of Dutchess State of New York where I resided about thirty years, from there I moved to Coeymans in the County of Greene where I now reside — I was Born in Sturbridge & lived there until several years after the Revolutionary war, say ten years or upwards, I was born in 1758. My age was recorded on the town Book of Sturbridge. I have seen the Record of it, and I suppose it is there now — Elisha Anderson, Jason W. Duguid, Benjamin Newman now live in the town of Coeymans aforesaid, who are acquainted with me and were acquainted with me when I resided at Poughkeepsie aforesaid and can testify as to my Character for veracity & to their belief of my services as a soldier of the Revolution Subscribed & sworn to the day & year aforesaid in open court
Firmly & Truly Clerk Ralph Wheelock
We, Elisha Anderson and Jason W. Duguid both residents of the town of Coeymans in the County of Greene and State of New York, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Ralph Wheelock who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration, that we believe him to be seventy four years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Subscribed & sworn to the day & year aforesaid in open court
Firmly & Truly Clerk
Jason W. Duguid Elisha Anderson

And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after investigating the matter and after putting the interrogatories presented by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and that he served as he states. And the said court further certifies that it appears to them that Elihu Anderson and Jason W. Duguid both residents of the town of Covington in said county, who have signed the foregoing certificate are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Isaac Wilson William Mitchell Robert Merrill
I Timothy Fitch Clerk of the said court of common Pleas of Genesee county do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Ralph Wheelock for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 18 th day of October 1832.
Timothy Fitch Clerk

State of New York
Genesee County p: I Timothy Fitch Clerk of the said County of Genesee do hereby certify that Augustus P. Hascall before whom the an- nexed affidavit of Benjamin Newman pur- ports to have been taken was on the day of taking the same a justice of the peace in and for the said county and that full faith & credit are to be given to his acts in that capacity and further that I am well acquainted with the signature of the said justice and verily believe that his signature subscribed to the said affidavit is his genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 18 th day of October 1832
Timothy Fitch Clerk

Ralph Wheelock
19950
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State of New York } Genesee County } ss. Benjamin Newman of the town of Covington in the said County being duly sworn according to law deposes and says that he lives in the said town of Covington, that he is well acquainted with Ralph Wheelock who also resides in said town of Covington, that he was also acquainted with said Wheelock when he resided in the town of Pampey County of Onondaga State of New York & lived within two miles & a half of him in Pampey aforesaid for fifteen or sixteen years, That he believes said Wheelock is of the age of twenty four years, that he was reputed and believed in the said town of Pampey when he resided to have been a Revolutionary Soldier, And that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he now resides to have been a Revolutionary Soldier and that he said deponent concurs in that opinion, And that said Wheelock sustains a good character for truth and veracity And further said deponent says not.
Subscribed & sworn this 2 d day of October 1832 before me
B. Newman
Augustus P. Marshall A Justice of the Peace in & for said County

State of New York Genesee County ss }
I Gershom Benedict a Clergyman residing in the town of Covington in said County hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Ralph Whetlock who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration hereto attached; that I believe him to be seventy four years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that I concur in that opinion. —
Sworn and subscribed the 10 th day of June 1833 before me
Gershom Benedict
Augustus P. Hascall a Justice of the Peace in for said County
Genesee County ss. I hereby certify that it appears to me that Gershom Benedict who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident in the town of Covington in said County, and that his statement is entitled to credit. —
Augustus P. Hascall a Justice of the Peace &c —
State of New York } Genesee County ss }
I Timothy Fitch Clerk of said County certify that Augustus P. Hascall before whom the foregoing Affidavits purport to have been taken and made — was at the date of taking the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said Justice and verily believe his name subscribed to said affidavits to be genuine —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and seal of office this eleventh day of June A.D. 1833.
Timothy Fitch Clerk By B. Pringle Deputy

Eliz March 7-
Prng
15 March 1834
New York
Post
Hon. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

LeRoy N.Y. March 7. 1834
Dear Sir
We have obtained the certificate of E. D. Bangs Esq. Secy of Massachusetts and enclose with the other paper in the case of Ralph Wheelock and trust that the additional proof to Mr Wheelock's very minute recollection of events will be found satisfactory
Yours Respectfully
Gates Hascall
Hon J. L. Edwards. Cam. br.
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No 19950 Ralph Wheelock N.Y.
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Sep. 23. '33
Ref d to E. D. Bangs
Submitted to a Private 8 mo.
Gates & Hascall Le Roy New York

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office.
May 20 th 1833 Oct 30 - -
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Ralph Wheelock Genesee Co NY.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1776 Enlisted 2 Priv Capt Carroll Cols Whitney Mon Mass. Aged 74 Worcester County Mass Traditionary   Sept 1776 Enlisted 3 " Richardson Pike   Sept 1777 Vol 1 Pt Freeman Holman Stillwater NY   Sept 1772 Vol 2 Private Hammann Mass  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
By the regulation of the Department any applicant is required to produce the best proof in his power. By application to E. D. Baughman Secretary of the State of Massachusetts, in whose possession are rolls of the militia of that State the claimant may obtain evidence of his services.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case, the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
G. T. Austin Ebenezer D. Clarke

Ralph Wheelock S15253. photos. of 10 pages of for
Mrs. L. B. Barlow 1364 Girard St. N.W. Washington D.C.
paid $1 \frac{75}{100} Oct. 17, 1924
rec'd. by.
A. B. Watson
REV. WAR SECTION

M 233
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
Oct. 17 1924
Chief Rev Division.
Sir:
I have this day received from Miss L. B. Barlow cash No. .... for $ 1 75/100 , requesting post-office address as per letter herewith.
Oct. 23 24 Copies mailed Finance Div. not Adv. REV. WAR SECTION 9/3/24
Respectfully,
J. Randall
Chief Finance Div.

Request for Photostating (To be prepared in duplicate)
M 6
Ex. out
OFFICE OF CHIEF CLERK
Job No. 1392
Date Oct 17 1924
Subject Ralph Wheelock Rev 815-253
1 copies of 1 pieces consisting of 10 pages to be (No.) (No.) (No.) REV. WAR SECTION forwarded when completed to the .....Division.
Remarks: .....
Approved:
A.E. Nilson
Chief Div. WAR SECTION
Chief Clerk.

Will you kindly send the military history of the following? Soldiers of the Revolution. Ralph  Wheelock , new pension, and resided at Poughkeepsie Ulster Co. New York.
Jonathan  Clark private Mass. Continental Line

Her pension, and resided at Sullivan Co. New Hampshire.
John Clark , Private New Hampshire Continental Line, Her pension and resided Sullivan Co. New Hampshire.
Samuel Clark , Her pension resided at Plainfield Sullivan Co.

New Hampshire in 1840.
Address.
Miss Gertrude Merrill, 39 West 12 th St. New York City

1914 Nov 21: history to Miss Gertrude Mullin. M. B. H. 1924 Oct. 17 Copies made to Mrs. C. B. Barlow.
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15253 INVALID.
File No. 15253 Ralph Wheelock Brn Rev. War
Act: June 9 th 1832
Index: — Vol. 1 ; Page 485
[Arrangement of 1870.]

By Gates & Haskell Esqrs. Le Roy N.Y.
W. H. Wheeler

10 45 Fly Gates to Haskell Eng. Le Roy NY
Seal of the seal Seal of the seal

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Feb y 10 1834.
* hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Ralph Wheelock, as a private, is borne on "a Pay Role for Miledge in Capt. Benjamin Richardsons Company. in Colo n Nicholes Dikes Regt the Distance of way from the Center of Each Town where Each Respective Officer and Soldier Belongs, to the Heights of Dorchester Sept 4 th 1776" where he is allowed from the Town of Sturbridge for 72 Miles travel. ————— £ 0 = 6 = 0
Ralph Wheelock's name is borne on "a Pay Roll for Miledge and Travel home at 20 Miles pr Day for Capt. Benj a Richardsons Company. in Col d Dikes Regt. the Distance of Way from the Center of Each Town to which said Company Belonged to Dorchester Heights November 28 th 1776." where he is allowed for travel to the Town of Sturbridge four days. ————— na do 4

Ralph Wheelock claims for services under Capt. Richardson in Col. Dikes' Regt. in 1776. the rolls for which are not found in this Office except those mentioned.—
Ralph Wheelock claims also for services under Captain Carratt. Col. Whitney's Regt. in 1776. and under Lt Freeman. Col. Holmon in 1777. also under Capt. Hammonds in 1779. But the rolls which he describes are not found in this Office. Concl.
Edward D. Bangs Secy