Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 11,560, John Willey, N.H.

SERVICE
N. J.
Willey, John
NUMBER _____
R. 11.560
CONTENTS

Know all men by these Presents That I Christiana Orcutt of Nework in the County of Caledonia and State of Vermont only surviving child of John Willey Jr. late of Whilock in said County deceased, a Soldier in the war of the Revolution do hereby constitute and appoint Lyman D. Stevens of Concord in the State of New Hampshire my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to prosecute the claim of my said father for Pension under the Act of June 7. 1832: and thereby author- ize my said Attorney to examine all papers on file at Washington or elsewhere and to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purpose herein specified, hereby revoking all former Power of Atty or authority by me heretofore given.
Witness my hand and seal this 13 th day of February A D 1857.
Signed sealed & delivered
in presence of Emeline S Smith
Johnstone Smith
her Christiana X Orcutt mark
State of Vermont County of Caledonia ss. On this 13 th day of February A D 1857 personally appeared the above named Christiana Orcutt and acknowledged the above Power of Atty to her act and seal Before me Johnstone Smith Justice of the Peace.

Application of Heirs of John Willy for dec. Vermont.
Act 7 th June 1832.

POWER OF ATTORNEY. REVOLUTIONARY PENSION CLAIM.
Know all Men by these Presents, That I Christiana Grew
in the County of Caledonia and State of Vermont of Newashe do hereby constitute and appoint Lesse A. Grew Concord, N.H. , my true and lawful agent and attorney to prosecute my claim
for any amount of Revolutionary Pension or Lucrease  arrears of Pension that may be due; and I hereby authorize my said agent to examine all the papers and documents of every description in relation to said claim that may be on file in the departments at Washington City or elsewhere; to file any additional evidence or arguments that can be obtained, and to receive the certificate which may issue for said claim, which certificate I wish made payable to myself; to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed, and to do all things that I might do were I personally present, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said agent and attorney shall lawfully do in the premises.
Witness my hand and seal this
tenth
day of November
A. D. 1852: -
Signed and sealed in presence of
Andr E Millan W P Hovey
Christiana  X  Grew marks
STATE OF Vermont .
Caledonia
COUNTY, ss:
On this
tenth
day of
November
A. D. 1852,
personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the county and State aforesaid, Christiana Grew and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her free act and deed for the purposes therein expressed.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year above mentioned.
Andr E Millan Justice of the Peace.

State of Vermont, } S.S. County of Caledonia
On this tenth day of November in the year eighteen hundred fifty two, personally appeared me Andr M c Millan one of the Judges of the county of Caledonia  and  the within and for the county of Caledonia, aforesaid. Christiana Or c utt , a resident of Newark, in the County of Caledonia, and State of Vermont, aged seventy two years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declarations in order to obtain the benefit of the provision of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1882;
That she is the only surviving child of John Willey Jr. deceased, who was a soldier in the War of the Revolution: That he first entered the service of the United States as a private soldier, from New Hampshire, in the year 1776; under Captain Joseph Chandler of Upping, from the Town of Nottingham, and served on the Northern Frontier for the term of six months & was honorably discharged;
That in the year 1777, he again entered the service of the United States as a private, in the Company commanded by Captain Nathan Sanborn, in the month of September, and continued in said service, for the space of three months when he was honorably discharged; in

December following; That she has often heard her father tell of his being at Bennington under Genl Stark, in the fall of 1777; and of his being paid by Thomas Bartlett at different times;
That he again entered the service in 1777, in the company commanded by Capt Amos Morrill, in Genl Stark's Regiment, from the town of Nottingham, in the spring of 1777, but the length of service she is unable to state with accuracy.
That in the lifetime of her father, she has heard him recount his services in the Revolutionary war in accordance with the facts herein set forth:
That soon after the close of the war, her father Grandfather , moved to Wheelock in this state, where they both died; that her grandfather's name was John Milley.
That she has heard her father say in his lifetime, that her father came from Nottingham, in the state of New Hampshire, soon after the close of the Revolutionary war; she further states that her father John Milley Jr. died on the first day of April AD 1833. That he never drew a pension in his lifetime, and that he left no widow, but one child; all of which will more fully appear by reference to the

Certificate of Services of the Secretary of State of New Hampshire, and other testimony herewith presented:
That she is directly interested in the foregoing application:
Witness
Andrew McMillan M c W. Newell
Christiana her X marks Grewth
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, and I certify that the above applicants cannot from bodily infirmity attend in open court;
Andrew McMillan Asst. Judge Cal domi Co. Court
State of Vermont
Caledonia County ss
I, G. A. Purbank, Clerk of Caledonia County Court in
the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that Andrew McMillan Esquire, before whom the above Declaration was made, was at the date thereof, such Officer as he has above subscribed himself - namely, Assistant Judge of Caledonia County Court - that as such Officer, he is duly authorized by the Laws of this State to administer oaths - and that his signature above is genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name, and affix the seal of said Court, at Danville, this 18 th day of November, A.D. 1852
G. A. Purbank, Clerk

State of Vermont } District of Caledonia } I Charles S. Dana, Judge of the Court of Probate, within and for the said district, at a court, holden at Danville, in and for said district, on the 9 th day of December A. D. 1852; do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said court, that John Willey Jr. was a resident of Wheelock, in the County of Caledonia, and State of Vermont; and died in the same town, in the year Eighteen hundred and thirty three, on the first day of April; that he left no widow; and that Christiana Orcutt, is the only child of said John Willey Jr., now living; who resides in the town of Newark in the County and State aforesaid.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal at office Danville this ninth day of December in the year of our Lord 1852
Chas. S. Dana Judge of Probate

State of Vermont Calidonia County ss
I Hannah Gray of Burke in the County of Calidonia and State of Vermont depose and say That I am thirty three years of age That I formerly was acquainted with one John Willey Jr of the Town of Wheelock Calidonia County and State of Vermont and for several years I lived near to his house and the general report was That he came from Nottingham State of New Hampshire and that he was a soldier of the war of the revolution I was present at the funeral of John Willey Jr which was the first of April A D 1833 The said John Willey Jr has one child now living and that is Mrs Christiana Orcutt of Newark Calidonia County and State of Vermont And I further say he left no widow and this I distinctly recollect And I further say that I am disinterested in presence of Hannah Gray Hannah Orcutt M W Merrill
State of Vermont Calidonia County ss
Burke November 22 nd 1833 Personally appeared Hannah Gray and made oath that the above affidavit by her signed is true and further say that the said Hannah Gray is entitled credit as a woman of Truth Jos Full F Justice of Peace

State of Vermont Caledonia County Ss
I Ephraim Crett of Newarke in the county of Caledonia and State of Vermont depose and say that I am seventy four years of age that I formerly lived in the town of Wheelock Caledonia County and State of Vermont that I was well acquainted with one John Willey Jr of said Town who was reported to be a Soldier of the war of the revolution I have often sat and heard him recount his services in the revolution I also have heard him say he moved from New Hampshire to Wheelock Vermont soon after the close of the war And I further say that the said John Willey died the first day of April 1833 and I was present at the time of his funeral And I further state that he has only one child now living and that is Mrs Christian Crett of Newarke Caledonia County and State of Vermont And I further state that he left no widow I further state that he never learned to write but made his mark as has been shown in his discharge from the army and I distinctly recollect of reading it to him and others at his house Ephraim Crett
Caledonia ss
November 10 th AD 1852.
Personally appeared Ephraim Crett & made oath that the affidavit by him above subscribed is true Before me Andrew Mellon Just Peace

State of Vermont } Caledonia County }
Butte Nov 22 nd 185 a
This may certify that I am acquainted with Ephraim Orcutt the Signer of the within Affidavit and think he is entitled to Credit as to the truth of the same as sworn to -
Joel Prull Justice of Peace

State of Vermont.
Office of Secretary of State
Montpelier December 29 th 1852
I hereby certify that Andrew McMillan and Joel Small junior, Esquires, whose names are subscribed to the foregoing certificates in their proper handwritings, are and were at the date thereof Justices of the Peace within and for the County of Caledonia in said State, duly appointed and qualified, and that full credence is due to their acts and attestations as such.
Given under my hand and the seal of this office this 29 th day of December A.D. 1852.
Fernand F. Merrill Secretary of State

Brief in case Christiana Orcutt. Christiana Orcutt. (10 th Nov r 1852 - before Judge County Court.) declares she is the only surviving child of John Willy Jr die d who was a soldier in Rev: War I entered as private from N.H. in Apr: 1776 under Capt. Jos. Chandler & served 6 months & discharged. Again entered as private in Capt. Nath. Sanborn in Sept r served 3 mos. & discharged in Dec r following. Heard John speak of his services - Again entered in 1777 in Co: of Capt. Amos Merrill in spring of 1777 does not remember time of service. Has heard John mention services as above. Soon after close of war John married moved to Whilock Co. Vt. and died. Grandfather name was John. Heard I. say that he & his father came from Nottingham N.H. after war. John Jr died 1 st Apr l 1833. Citef: Court. Hannah Gray. says he was well acquainted with I. Jr it was reported he came from Nottingham him & that he was a soldier in Rev: War was at John's funeral 1 st Apr l 1833. Ephraim Orcutt. says he was well acquainted with

am I. fr. up into soldiers of Rev: was heard I say he moved from N.H. v. John died 1 st Apl. 1833, & Dpt. was present at his funeral. - Christiana his only child - has shown Dpt. his discharge - distinctly recollects reading it.
Certificates On Tho s Bartlett's Muster Roll. £10. 4. 3. Sec: Stats of " " " " £10. 4. 3. same as above. N.H. " Amos Morrill " " £20. 0. 0. Recpt. John Willy Jr for. £6. 13. 9. " Capt Nathan Lamborn Co. £5. 9. 4

State of New Hampshire.
Secretary's Office, Concord.
February 7 th , 1854!
I hereby certify, That at the Date of the annexed attestations, Charles L. Godfrey of Rockingham county, and Lyman D. Stevens of Merrimack county , were Justices of the Peace, respectively, in the said State, duly commissioned and qualified; and that to their acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the State, the date above written.
John L. Badley Secretary of State.

State of New Hampshire Rockingham County ss:
I Charles Willey of Nottingham, in the county of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire depose and say that I am one hundred and seven years of age, that I am a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate of ninety six dollars per year; That I have a brother James now living in Concord and also a brother Samuel living in Dunbarton in this State. I had a Cousin John Willey Jr, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and was known by while in the service and after he came out by the name of "By John", he entered the service in 1776 under Captain Chandler, John Birchford, William Knight & Andrew Nealley, and others from Nottingham were out with him in the same company. In this service he was out about eight months on the Northern Frontier.
In 1777 the said John Willey Jr entered the service a second time under Captain Sanborn and was at Bennington under Genl John Stark and was in said service three months as far as I distinctly recollect the aforesaid services by the said John Willey Jr, he and his father having lived at that time very near my father; That soon after the close of the War the said John Willey Jr & his father moved to Vermont where, as I have been informed, they died several years ago - That I am disinterested
Signed in presence of Chas L Gove W H Smith
his Charles Willey Mark

Subscribed, and duly sworn to before me this fifteenth day September A.D. 1852 and I certify that the aforementioned Charles Willey is personally known me and is a person entitled to credit
Charles S. Godfrey Justice of the Peace
John Meek atty

I James Milley of Concord, in the County of Merrimack, and State of New Hampshire having been duly sworn depose & say that I am eighty years of age, and am a native of Nottingham in this State, where I lived with my father until I was nineteen years old: My father's name was Jonathan Milley: I had four brothers older than myself, and one younger, Jonathan, Charles & Andrew were all in the service: Jonathan died at Newbury with the small pox; Charles is now alive & draws a pension and lives at Nottingham; Andrew died in this town four or five years ago: John died when he was about eighteen years old: Samuel my younger brother is now living in Pemberton.
John Milley was my uncle and lived about a half a mile from my father; he had a son John who always went by the name of John Milley Jr. and he was in the Revolutionary war. He & my brother Andrew came home from the army together and John always after went by the name of "Le John"; Andrew my brother, lived at home after that & helped carry on the farm; soon after the close of the war, my uncle John & son, John Milley Jr. moved from Nottingham to Vermont.
At the time of the war and after the close, I knew many that were with him: John Bickford, William

Knight, Nicholas Brown, Andrew Seally, &c.
I have heard them tell of being at Bennington under Genl Stark and on the Northern Frontier; That I am Disinterested:
James Milley
State of New Hampshire, } Merrimack R. S.S. }
Subscribed and duly sworn to, before me. This Eighth day of July A.D. 1838; and I certify that the above named James Milley is a credible witness:
L. D. Stevens.
Justice of the Peace

STATE OF VERMONT.
Office of the Secretary of State, Montpelier,
185
I certify that John Beckwith (of Sutton,) Esquire, whose name is subscribed in his own proper hand writing to the foregoing certificate, is and was at the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace  Notary Public , within and for the county of Caledonia duly elected and qualified, and that to his official acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are, and ought to be given.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of this Office, this the second day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-four
Daniel P. Thompson
Secretary of State.
per Mrs. R. Thompson
Deputy

I Deborah Folsom of Whilock in the County of Caledonia and State of Vermont do hereby certify and say That I have been acquainted with Josiah Wiley for forty more than fifty years he lived in the Town of Whilock when I first came into the Town his wife was called Betsey or Deborah they lived together as man & wife from my first acquaintance with them until his death Josiah Wiley and wife were manumitted by the Town of Whilock a number of years before their deaths My husband Jonathan Folsom took care of them she gave Mrs. Wiley said the old man continued to live with us for several years she always lived together as man & wife they had a family of children of about six in number among which of them Christiana who is now the wife of Francis Brewster of Newark and I believe she is the only surviving child I used frequently in talking about her Remotely friends and about twenty at Secondary one was frequently called (John L.) - Mrs. Wiley died about thirty since I am aged ninety one years and have lived in the County of this place from my first ac- quaintance with them to the date and further the separates with me.
Deborah Folsom
Deborah Folsom
Attest
John Beckwith

State of Vermont { Wheelock January 3 rd 1834 Caledonia County ss } Then personally appeared Tabatha Holson signer of the foregoing affidavit and made that the same contains the truth and nothing but the truth
Before John Beckwith Notary Public
I certify the said Tabatha Holson is a credible Witness John Beckwith Notary Public
Tabatha Holson Affidavit
Tabatha Holson

I Jonathan Taylor of Sheffield in the County of Franklin and State of Vermont aged sixty nine years depose testify and say that I was well acquainted with John Willey in who moved into this town from the State of New- Hampshire about fifty nine years ago, was acquainted with him and family from that time till his death, His wife's name was Betsey or Elizabeth, The said John Willey in and said Betsey or Elizabeth lived together as man and wife up to the time of her death, said Willey and wife were chargeable as paupers in said town of Wheelock for some time previous to their deaths, and part of the time while I was Overseer of the Poor in said town I was also acquainted with Christiana Willey The Daughter of said John and Betsey Willey who married one Ephraim Orcutt now of Mercey in this County. I further say that I believe the said Christiana Orcutt to be the only surviving Child of the said John Willey and wife I used to frequently hear the said Willey talk about "Tz" (meaning Tzcondaga) from which circumstance he was sometimes called "Old Johnny Tz" I further say that I have no interest or claim in a Pension to the said John Willey and further say not
Jonathan Taylor

State of Vermont } Sheffield December 28 th 1853 Caledonia County ss Then personally appeared Jonathan Paylen signer of the foregoing affidavit and made oath that the same contains the truth and nothing but the truth
Before John Beckwith Notary Public
I certify the said Jonathan Paylen is a credible witness John Beckwith Notary Public
Jonathan Paylen Affidavit

July 1, 1925
Mrs. Henry Garden P.O.Box 94. West Winfield New York.
Madam:
I have to advise you, that from the papers in the claim R.File 11560, Revolutionary War it is alleged that John Willey Jr. enlisted from Nottingham, New Hampshire in 1776 and served as a private in the New Hampshire troops as follows: Under Captain Joseph Chandler and Colonel Wyman on the Northern Frontier six months; under Captain Amos Morrill and Colonel John Stark, term not stated; under Captain Nathan Sanborn and Colonel Stephen Evens two months and twenty-two days; and that he also served under Colonel John McClary,
Soon after the war his father, John Willey and he removed to Wheelock, Caledonia County, Vermont where they both died. John Willey Jr. died April 1, 1833 leaving no widow, his wife Elizabeth (Betsy) having died previously, date not stated. They had "about six children".
On November 10, 1852, Christiana Orcutt, aged seventy-two years, wife of Ephraim Orcutt, residents of Newark,

Caledonia County, Vermont, claimed to be the only surviving child of the soldier and applied for the pension which might have been due her father but the claim was never allowed for the reason that the claimant failed to furnish the necessary proof of service as required by the pension laws.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Concord Mass Feb 7 th 1859
Sir:
I herewith transmit additional evidence required in the case of Christiana O'Keefe, only surviving child of John Willey Jr. a Revolu- tionary Soldier.
Respectfully yours Jesse D. Kimball
Hon. Lewis P. Waldo Comm. of Pensions Washington D.C.

Pension Office.
April 30, 1857.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 27 th ult. I have to state, that the fact that the most material affidavits in the case of John Wrlly, dec. of N. H. were purporting to have  were were made before Col. Godfrey was not the only one which prevented the allowance of the claim -
It was required that - inasmuch as the claimant learned, based upon the record - direct testimony connecting him with the record should be furnished - Another reason, that the claim could not be allowed, unless the testimony of witnesses was adduced who knew that he rendered the identical services credited to a man of his name upon the record -
L. D. Stevens Esq Encard N H

State of New Hampshire, Secretary of State's Office.
I do 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 office, it appears that the name of John Willey Junr. is borne upon "A Muster Roll of the men mustered in Capt. Joseph Chandlers Company in Col. Wymans Regiment by Thomas Bartlett Muster Master for said Company" with an allowance for "advance wages bounty &c" of £9. 18; Travel money £0. 6. 3; Sum Total, £10. 4. 3.
And upon "A Muster Roll of the men mustered in Capt. Joseph Chandlers Company in Col. Wymans Regiment by Thomas Bartlett Muster Master of sd. Company" is borne the name of John Willey Junr. as a private in said company; His abode, Nottingham; Advance wages £2; Bounty £7; Blanket money 12/; Gun money 6; Travel 6. 3; Sum Total £10. 4. 3.

At the bottom of the foregoing Roll is the following:—
"State of New Hampshire August 10 th 1776 "The subscribers being appointed by the "Council & Assembly for that purpose have "mustered the above company & paid them "as set down they being able bodied effec- "tive men well accoutred,
"R. Thomas Bartlett Muster Master"
And upon "a muster Roll of Captain Amos Morrills company in Col. John Stark's Regt. raised by the State of New Hampshire in the continental Service, mustered and paid by Eliphalet Giddings Muster Master" is borne the name of John Willey Junr. — Place of abode, Nottingham; Time when mustered, Apl. 8. 1777. State Bounty £ 20.
In Vol. 7 Page 86 Army Rolls is the following:—
"September 9 th . 1777.
"We the subscribers being enlisted soldiers "in the Militia now raising to join "General Stark at Bennington or the "commanding officer there or there about, have "each of us received of Thomas Bartlett "Muster and Pay Master for said men that

„are raised in Col: Mc Carthy Regiment the „sum of four pound ten shilling for one months „advance wages and the sum of two two pound „three shillings & nine pence for one hundred & „seventy five miles to Bennington at three pence „Pr. mile being in the whole the sum six pounds „thirteen shillings & nine Pence“.
The foregoing is signed by John Willey Jun. Witnes: "John his Willey Jur." mark
And upon "a Pay Roll of capt. Nathan Semborne Company in a Regt. of Militia of New Hampshire in the service of the United States of America commanded by Col. Ke- phen Evans from the 8 of Sep. 1777 to the 16 of Decr." is borne the name of John Willey Jun. as a private in said company — Rate per month in dolls. 6\frac{2}{3} ; Time in the service, 2 months 22 days; Money recd. $ 2.; Amount of wages $ 5. 9. 4; Balance due $ 3. 9. 4; Furlowed Octob. 19.
And upon "A Muster and Pay Roll of men raised in Col: John Mc Carthy Regiment of Militia to join General Stark at Benning- ton or the commanding officer therein Mustered and paid by Thomas Bartlett Muster & Pay master for said men September

9th. 1777," is borne the name of John Willey Jun. as a private, with an allowance for "advance wages" of £ 4. 10 ; Travel money £ 2. 3. 9 ; Sum Total £ 6. 13. 9
And I further certify that the foregoing contains all the service of John Willey Jun. as borne upon the Revolutionary Rolls and documents in this office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the State this 23 rd day of September, 1859 John L. Wadley, Secy. of State.

Pension Office Feb'y 13 1854
Sir Some affidavits have been received in the case of John Willy dec'd of Vt. The affidavit of Charles Willy was taken in 1852, why wasn't it forwarded when the application was sent on? I find that his affidavit was written by and attested before Charles L Godfrey, affidavits taken before him will not be considered here, — The case will not be admitted until the service is proved by witnesses who know of his service, either by having served with him or who can show that they were in a position to testify to the length of the service,
Jesse A. Green Esq Concord N.H.

449 Pension Office.
26 th May 1853.
Sir,
The application of the heirs of John Willy jr. dec d . of Vermont has been received and filed under the Act of 7 th June 1832.
John has not been sufficiently identified with the services set forth in the Certificate of the Comptroller of N. H. Record evidence must be adduced of date of John's intermarriage with Christiana's mother; of the death of the mother and Christiana's heirship. If the widow lives, she should make application.
Jesse A. Grew Esq. Concord. N. H.

Carefree N.H. January 13, 1808.
Sir: I herewith transmit the claim of Christiana Orcutt, only child and heir at law of John Willy Jr. deceased, a Revolutionary soldier, for arrears of Rensselaer due said Willy at the time of his death.
I am, Sir, Respectfully Your obed Servt Desse Albrod.
Hon James E. Heath. Washington D.C.

38520
John Willey, Jun. dec d of Vermont.
Lepe. A. Grove 26 May
1853 - Same Feb y 13
1854 - L. D. Stevens
April 30, 1857 -
11560
June 7 1832 -

Concord N.H. March 27. 1857.
Sir.
I have been requested by the only surviving child of John Willey Jr. deceased to prosecute said Willey's claim for Pension under the act of June 7. 1832.
This claim was first presented by Capt Jesse A Gove and the letter received by him in this case were carried away to the West when he joined the Army after his appointment to a Captaincy.
I am informed that the only objection to the allowance of this claim was the fact that the affidavit of Charles Willey was sworn to before Charles S. Godfrey a justice of the Peace who was detected in forging evidence in pension cases.
Charles Willey was 107 years of age when he testified and is now dead. Capt Gove as I am credibly informed, called in Godfrey to administer the oath because he was near at hand & that Godfrey had no part in taking this testimony. Now I should be pleased to be informed if the objection above named was the

only objection raised in this case; and also if the testimony of witnesses who were present would be received to remove the same;
The evidence was forwarded about the 13 th of January 1853—
I am very respectfully Your Ob t Serv t L. D. Stevens.
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting Comm r of Pensions Washington D.C.

N o 38.520 John Willy Jr. die? Vermont.
letter to. Jesse A. Groom 26 th May 1853. Same Feb y 13 1855
Adh 7 th June 1852.

1915. Mch. 30. History to Mrs. L. G. Gress. ms. 12
1926 July 1. Hilt & Mussey Garden (see letter in claim W 23701 Thomas Brooks - Com)
11560
P. O.
John Willey
Service: _____
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____ _____ _____
Re-enlisted: _____ _____ _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____ _____ _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

GEMAR & GRIESS GENERAL MERCHANDISE
SUTTON, NEBR..
3/19 1915
Com. of Pensions. Dear Sir:
Would you please inform us whether or not a John Willey of Vermont drew Pension as being a Veteran of the Am. Revolutionary War. I am try to trace up some of my ancestors, as I think I am going to join the D. of R. and will have to know all of these facts. Maybe you could inform me, where I could get better trace on this subject, and if there is any Fee attached. Thanking you for your time & hoping to hear from you soon. Resp. Mrs. L. C. Griess.

M.B.H.
Rev. War Section.
March 30, 1915.
Mrs. L. C. Griess, Sutton, Nebraska.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 19 th instant, you are advised that in the papers in claim R. File 11560, Revolutionary War it is alleged that John Willey Jr. enlisted f rom Nottingham, New Hampshire in 1776 and served as Private in the New Hampshire troops as follows: under Captain Joseph Chandler and Colonel Wyman on the Northern Frontier six months; under Captain Amos Morrill and Colonel John Stark, term not stated; under Captain Nathan Sanborn and Colonel Stephen Evens two months and twenty-two days; and that he also served under Colonel John McClary.
Soon after the War his father, John Willey and he removed to Wheelock, Caledonia County, Vermont where they both died. John Willey Jr. died April 1, 1833 leaving no widow, his wife Elizabeth (Betsy) having died previously, date not stated, they had " about six children !!
On November 10 19 , 1852. Christiana Orcutt, aged seventy-two years, wife of Ephraim Orcutt, residents of Newark, Caledonia County, Vermont, claimed to be the only surviving

child of the soldier and applied for the pension which might have been due her father but the claim was never allowed for the reason that the claimant failed to furnish the necessary proof of service as required by the pension laws of June 7, 1832 under which she applied.
Very respectfully,
Im Saalgebäude.
Commissioner.