Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 11086, Hammond Wallis, Conn. New York

SERVICE
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Conn. New York
Wallis, Hammond Rebecca
R. 11086
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Shatsbury may the first 1786 a true account of my Nativity as I was born in Connecticut State and County of New London and town Ship of Preston and there I was brought up the (chief of my time till I was twenty Six years of age and then I Left Preston and came to Shatsbury and there I found my Wife that I have know and I agreed with her and she with me to forsake all other Compa- ny and to have each other and to be husband and Wife during our natural Lives her name was Rebekah Paine and
Hammond Wallis was born in the year 1752 April the 2nd and was married in the year 1779 March 1st and my Wife was born in the year 1751 Oct the 18 Day and Lucinda Wallis my eldest Daughter was born in the year 1780 May the 4 Day and Betsy Wallis was born in the year 1782 May the 24 Day and William Wallis was born April the 15 in the year 1785 and he Dyer May the 7 Day 1785 and Hannah Wallis was born May the 16 Day 1785 Shatsbury February the 3 Day 1789
in the year 1789 the 10th Day of June 1789 I have been in the year 1789 the 10th Day of June 1789

Amarzieh martin page 8 James Salisbury page 9 Daniel parse page 10 David martin page 11 Caleb gool page 12 John Kingsley page 13 Seth Oldin page 14 Clothier parse page 15 m'patson page 17 Barker. Cole page 18 m'Clary page Ajire keet page 19 Ichabod Spaine 20 Jediah green 21 Jesemiah Sisk 22 James Draper 23 Benjamin Cole 24 John Hammond 25 m'Knight 26 William Draper 27 Edward Simmons 28 New meads 29 John Alexander 30 Joshua Monroe 31 Jared Farren 32 Thomas West 33 Nathan Stanley 34 the puffer 35 Daniel martin 36 John Wheeler 37
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Donham Wallis [Large handwritten signature/initials]

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the 3 d Section of the act of Congress of the 4 th July 1836. State of New York
County of Clinton. On this 18 day of March 1837 before William J. Haile a Judge of Clinton County Court personally appeared Rebecca Wallace a resident of Plattsburg in said County & state aged seventy five years on the 8 th of October 1836. - who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision - was made by the act of Congress passed July 4 1836 that she is the widow of Hammond Wallace who was a Private & Sergeant in the war of the revolution & served as follows.
He resided at Sturminster, his native place & was listed there as he has informed her, in to Capt Stark -weather or Bowman's Company. Col. Huntington Regt Connecticut Troops for a year. I think Dre Gove was a Lieut in said Company. my said husband served one year as a Sergeant in said Company, as he has told her. the and David Morse, served in the same Company with him. She was married to said Hammond Wallace at Shaftsbury Vermont by Jeremiah Clarke a Justice of the Peace on the 18 th day of March 1779 - she was 17 years, five months & 10 days old when she was married & her husband was twenty seven years of age in April 1779. - His service in said Company was about two years previous to her marriage - after our marriage we resided at Shaftsbury until February following (Feby 1780) when we moved to Little Hoosac & resided there three years, during our residence at Hoosac, her husband belonged to the Militia & was frequently called out in alarms. & she believes he belonged to Capt Housley's Company New York Militia James Main was Lieutenant of said Company & her husband acted as Sergeant in said Company & he had two or three sergeant's warrants, which she supposes were sent on to Washington about the time he was applying for a Pension under the act of 1818. - - Judge Nichols & Chancellor Walworth made out some papers for her husband about that time with a view to a Pension but

his application failed for some cause - she thinks a difficulty in proving her service. - Her husband died on the 23 d day of June 1822, at Plattsburg & since that time she has ascertained that David Morse who served a year in the same company with her husband, is now living in Chateaugay & she hopes to obtain his testimony. - His residence was unknown to her husband as she believes. Her said husband after the marriage served at different times at least two months - during the years of 1780 & 81. - I believe he served a part of the time under Capt Shaw, in the New York militia. she thinks his sergeant's warrants will show the company & reg't to which he belonged. His service was against the Tories & Indians. in the capacity of sergeant - some times he was out three or four days, - sometimes a week, - at other times longer, & shorter once he was called out in an alarm & lost the most of his corn. it having been collected for his house. Joseph Coat, & Henry Borestock were out with him in the same company. a James Mann was a lieutenant & her husband was a sergeant under him. - He went into Old Hoosae, Bennington, Maplestown. - It was at Bennington in service when the Rye field was burnt at that place. - She further declares that she has remained a widow ever since the death of her said husband on the 23 d of June 1822, as will more fully appear by the proof accompany her application & she has no documentary evidence except what is presented with this her declaration. - she thinks she can satisfactorily prove her service for a year before her marriage was a sergeant & that he served as a sergeant after the marriage. - she claims the amount to which she is entitled under the act July 4 1836.
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 18 th March, 1837 & I certify that deponent by reason of bodily infirmity is unable to attend further at trial, & says she is troubled with cramps which render it difficult for her to get about - I also certify that she is a credible person. -
Rebecca Waldo
M m F Hail a judge of Clinton County Courts
The above intimation made by me. M m F Hail first judge

Hammond Wallis
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State of New York
County of Clinton ss I Hammond Wallis of Plattsburg in said County being duly sworn do say that I am a son of Hammond Wallis deceased & have fre- quently heard my Father relate his services in the revolutionary war, and I have no doubt from his statements that he served at least two years - The annexed record of his marriage is in his own handwriting and has been in my possession since my Father's death on the 23 d of June 1822. My mother Mrs Rebecca Wallis has resided in my family ever since that time. - The said Record has been preserved in the family since my recollection, and was taken out of an old account book which is still in my possession, and the order to warn me also annexed was left by my said Father on his decease amongst his Papers.
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 24 th day of June 1837. & I certify that Deponent is a credible person & witness.
George Moore Justice Peace of the Town of Plattsburgh & County of Clinton

State of New York
County of Clinton ss I the Subscriber Clerk of said County do certify that William F. Hale before whom the annexed declaration of Mrs. Rebecca Wallis was taken & sworn on the 18 th day of March 1837. was at the time a Judge of Clinton County Courts & that his signature to the first of said declaration is genuine I being acquainted with his hand writing & that George Moore before whom the within deposition of Hammond Wallis was taken & sworn on the 24 th of June 1837 was at the time a justice of the Peace in said County and that his signature within is genuine I being also acquainted with his handwriting. In witness whereof I have hereunto these papers together with a piece of red tape which before me - -der my official seal here to affixed this 3 rd July 1837.
Thomas Brook Clerk of Clinton County.

11.086.
P. O. Rebecca Wallis Service: widow of Hammond
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: REJECTED _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Little Housack July ye 29 D 1781 Sir you are here by ordered to worn all ye men whose names are her in writine to meet at Lieut Charles greens ye 30 Day of july at 8 a'clock in ye morning in order to have men given from under my hand
David Hustus Capt to Hammon wallis Sargant
Jonathan Randall Wait Stimson
Jeremiah Wood John Story Daniel Coats Joseph Coats Samuel Sweet John Primner John Primner Nehemiah Coon

The pipe which is soiled white Which man Dots tak so much delight It is broke with such mans lives are Such think of them when you smoke tobacco
The pipe which is foul within Shews how the soul is stained with sin and it is paged by the and it doth engrave tobacco paged By the fine think of this When you smoke to base to honor with Sergant
Wallis
Wallis Hammond Com - NY R.11086

✓ N. York 2986 Rebecca Wallis Set to J. D. Woodward May 6. 1839 to same 30. Oct. 1839 ✓ " Hon T. A. Tomlinson July 10. '41
11086
Act July 1838

Rebecca Wallace, N. York See letters 2 o Aug. 1837 - Nov. 6 1837 - 2 Dec. 1837 - July 23, 1838 - Aug. 3. 1838 to J. D. Woodward - also May 16, 1838 to Hon. J. Palmer - and July 23. 1838 & Aug. 3. 1838 to Woodward -
N. Y.
4 July 1836

V 2268 Rebecca Wallace Act July 4. 1836 widow of Hammond-
N.Y. maried March '79. act July 4. 1836 3 Section Lit. to J. D. Woodward 23 July '38
J. Douglass Woodward Plattsburg N.Y.

Mrs. Wallau -
H. D. M.

Comptroller's Office
Hartford June 26 1839
I certify that on application for evidence of the services of Hannibal Wallau in the War of the Revolution, I have examined the Books & papers remaining in this Office and find his name on a Pay Roll of the 8th Company 8th Regiment, raised by Major Genl. M'Nally Count 1775 th where he commenced service July 15 July 15 June of Litchburg Nov 16 having served Four Months one day
Henry Kellogg Compt

1000 ... ... ..
July 11.
the Mtn. Rebecca Wallace's hater

Plattsburg N.Y. July 5 1837
J. L Edwards Esq.
Sir, The enclosed affidavit should accompany the papers of Mrs Rebecca Wallace forwarded by me on the 8 th Inst.
Yours respectfully J. D. Woodward

Mrs Rebecca Wallis
For J. L. Edwards Esq. Coun. & etc

Plattsburg NY June 5. 1838.
A. L. Edwards Esq,
Sir,
On the 22 d
March last I forwarded the Deposition of Mrs Winter in the case of Mrs Rebecca Wal- -lis. It is supposed sufficient with the other evidence to entitle the applicant to a Pension.
Yours respectfully C. D. Woodward

Plattsburg Aug t 26. 1837.
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Dr Sir,
From Mrs Rebecca Wallis's additional declaration, it appears that her husband served only a few weeks after the marriage. The warrant to warn new in July 1781 would seem to corroborate her statement as to this period, & as to his previous service in the Connecticut line, it is thought the testimony of David Moose will be deemed sufficient.
Possibly a reference to the papers of Russell Benjamin (if he be a prisoner) may throw light on the case.
Yours respectfully, J. D. Woodward

Plattsburg N.Y. July 27. 1858.
Col James L Edwards
Sir,
In your letter of the 17 th inst, you say "Rebecca Wallis is not entitled to a Pension Certificate for the reasons heretofore made known to you" It is presumed that the "reasons" are contained in yours of the 2 d . see last. Since the date of that letter, the Deposition of Mrs Winters has been forwarded which proves that Wallis did actually serve against Indians & Tories after the marriage. — As no reference is made to this additional evidence, it may have been overlooked in the investigation.
Yours respectfully
J Douglas Woodward for the widow.

War Department Pension Office November 6, 1837
Sir
I have received the affidavit of David Morse, in support of the claim of Mrs. Rebecca Wallis, widow of Hannah Wallis decd. I do not find that Mr Morse has ever received a pension for his services: or that he has applied for one from the County of his present residence. You will please to inform me whether he is a pensioner, or has applied from any other county in New York. Before any examination of the papers of Roswell Benjamin (if any on our files) can be had, it will be necessary, that you inform this Department the place of his residence
The papers remain on file
I am, Very Respectfully Yr. Mo. H. St.
J. L. Edwards
J. R. Woodward Esq. Plattsburg New York

Plattsburg, N.Y., Sept. 7. 1839.
James L. Edwards Esq. Dear Sir.
Sir,
I incline to believe that the service of Hannah Wallis described in the enclosed certificate of the Comptroller of Connecticut, is the same referred to by Mrs. Rebecca Wallis in her amended declaration as being the tour to Boston and Roxbury during the first year of her husband's service.
It is thought an examination of the rolls of Capt. Bowman or Starkweather's Comp., Col. Huntington or Col. Mayhew's Connecticut Reg't, & the Pension papers of David Mops (who is said to have served in the same Reg't with Wallis,) may throw light on the case. Mops is understood to have applied from Franklin Co. Mass under the act of 1832.
Yours respectfully, J. D. Woodward for the widow

War Department, Pension Office, August 2, 1837.
Sir,
The papers in the case of Rebecca Wallace, widow of Hammond Wallace, deceased, have been examined and placed in our files. The allegation of service in the 1 st regiment of the Connecticut line is not supported by the rolls, and the period, length, & grade of each tour in the New-York militia, with the full names of officers, places of station, &c. should be distinctly set forth, that the rolls of that state may be also examined.
I am, respectfully, your ob t . serv t .
J. L. Edwards
J. Douglass Woodward, Esq. Plattsburg, N. York.

Plattsburg N.Y. July 3. 1837.
James L Edwards
Dr. Sir,
It is thought that an examination of the Rolls of Col. Huntington Conn. Regt., the Papers upon which the Pension of David Morse was granted, & those supposed to have been forwarded by Hammond Wallis in 1818, may throw light upon the claim of Mrs Rebecca Wallace who now applies for a Pension under the act of July 4 1836.
Yours respectfully
J. Douglas Woodward
J

Rebecca Wallis.

(copy)
War Department, Pension Office, December 2, 1839.
Sir,
The supplemental affidavit of David Morris in the case of Rebecca Wallis, has been examined. In order to a satisfactory investigation in regard to the service alleged to have been rendered by claimant's husband in 1776 the name of the Captain should be given. A warrant to call upon the men belonging to Captain Husted's company is produced dated July 29 th 1781, but the name of Hammond Wallis is not on the rolls of the company for that year. To sustain this claim it is necessary that it be clearly shown that the claimant's husband was in actual service after the date of her marriage.
I am, respectfully,
your ob t . serv t .
(signed) J. L. Edwards.
J. D. Woodward, Esq. Plattsburgh, N. York.

Plattsburg N.Y. Nov. 14 1887
James L Edwards Esq.
Sir
I am informed by a son of Mrs Rebecca Wallis that David Morse who proves the services of Hannah Wallis, resided in the County of Franklin New York from which place it is supposed he made his application for a pension, in 1849 or 20. or about that time. Mrs Wallis says that Morse was a Sergeant in the Connecticut line & her husband served longer than he did. It appears from the affidavit of Morse that he is a Pensioner & resides at Johnstown Montgomery County New York. Mrs Wallis says Russell Benjamin resided at Preston New London County Connecticut after the Revolution, & had a sister living in Shaftsbury Bennington Co Vermont & was there occasionally when she lived there. She has not seen or heard from said Benjamin for more than fifty years past, and she supposed he is dead, & thinks it doubtful whether he ever applied for a pension.
Yours respectfully J. Douglas Woodward for the widow
PS Mrs Wallis wishes her Pension Certificate sent to me by mail Yrs J. D. Woodward

War Department Pension Office July 23 d 1838.
Sir,
The statement of William Winter in the case of Mrs Rebecca Wallis is not satisfactory evidence that the claimant was in actual military service after the date of the marriage. The rolls of Captain Husted's company embrace the years 1777, 1778, 1779, 1780 & 1781; the name of Hammond Wallis is not borne thereon at all. To sustain this application, the affidavits of two credible witnesses are required, who can show thereby the time of entering and the time of leaving the company, the place where, the name of the Captain, &c. and that such service was rendered after the date of the marriage.
I am respectfully your obt servt J. L. Edwards
J. D. Woodward Esq Plattsburgh New York

Plattsburg NY March 22 d 1838
James L Edwards Esq
Sir,
Mrs Wallis says her husband served in 1776 or 77 one year in Col. Huntington's Conn Reg t Capt Bowman's or Stark-weather's Compy (the same Co. in which Dandrops served, see his pension Papers and the amended declaration of Mrs Wallis)
It is thought that the possession of the order to march issued by Serg t Wallis, raises a presumption, that he acted under it; but if not, the testimony of Mr Winters shows that Wallis did serve after the marriage, though though the length of the service is not very definitely stated by the witness. He says he believes that Wallis actually served after his marriage more than a month, as Serg t in the New York militia. It is very difficult to get positive proof in these old cases.
Yours, very respectfully A. D. Woodward for the widow.

War Department, Pension Office,
December 2, 1837.
Sir,
The supplemental affidavit of David Morf in the case of Rebecca Wallis, has been examined. In order to a satisfactory investigation in regard to the services alleged to have been rendered by claimant's husband in 1776 the name of the captain should be given. A warrant to call upon the men belonging to Captain Husted's company is produced dated July 29 th 1781, but the name of Hammond Wallis is not on the rolls of the company for that year. To sustain this claim it is necessary that it be clearly shown that the claimant's husband was in actual service after the date of her marriage.
I am, respectfully, your obt. servt.
J. L. Edwards
J. D. Woodward, Esq. Plattsburgh, New-York.

State of New York Montgomery County
David Morse of Johnstown in said County being duly sworn says that he is in the eighty third year of his age that he served in the War of the Revolution and is now a Pensioner of the United States for services therein. That in said Revolutionary War he belonged to Colonel Huntingtons Regiment of the United States Troops of the Connecticut line. That this deponent served in said Regiment about two years. That this deponent enlisted shortly after the declaration of Independence, that this deponent was in that War well acquainted with Hammond Wallis a Serjeant in that Regiment that this deponent is not now able to state the com- =pany said Wallis belonged to; that at the time of Wallis enlist- =ment he was a neighbor to this deponent and a resident of Preston in Connecticut. That the said Wallis served during the time this deponent did and longer. that this deponent & said Wallis were in the battle of Long Island in August 1776 and said Wallis was there taken by the British forces: That at the time the said Wallis was in the service this deponent was then informed and so always since understood that he the said Wallis was a married man; that this deponent then well understood his wifes maiden name but now cannot be posi- =tive in consequence of age and the great and distant past day but is well satisfied and believes her name was Rebecca Paine
Subscribed and sworn to this 5 th day of June 1837 Before me and certify that the witness is a credible person & Witness
David Morse
John W Cady Justice of the peace in & for the County of Montgomery State aforesaid

State of New York Montgomery County Clerks Office.
George D. Ferguson Clerk of Montgomery County aforesaid do hereby certify that John W. Cady Esq. before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn, and whose name is subscribed thereto as within appears, was on the date of the same a justice of the Peace in and for said County: And that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, & truly believe that his name subscribed as herein before specified is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of my Office this 6th June 1837.
Geo: D. Ferguson
Copy of Mr. Robert Wallace
David Morse affid.

Mrs Rebecca Wallis amended docket act July 4. 1830.

State of New York County of Clinton Co. }
I believe my husband's service in 1781 after our marriage was in Col. Shaw's (Paul J. Smith) Reg't. (He had been Capt. in a that Thomas Palmer was Ensign in Capt. Husted's Company, Philip Bono steel was Corporal. — & Col. Bently had command of the Reg't at Little Falls in 1780 or 81. — my husband served after our marriage as I have stated in my amended Declaration sworn before George H. Wallis on the 26 th August 1837. — I believe he served under Col. Shaw. I know that he was named in a warrant which he left in my house, in signed by Capt. Husted dated July 29 th 1781. To meet at St. Charles Green. Green kept a tavern, & the militia used to meet there. — I had several other orders addressed to my husband, as Sgt, but I have lost them. — (George Moore a little blotched. — )
I was subscribed to before me this 21 st September 1838 & I certify Rebecca Wallis that deponent is a credible witness. — }
Am F. Haili first judge of Clinton County Courts

J. L. Edwards
Aug. 8, 1881.

War Department, Pension Office, Aug. 3 rd 1838.
Sir,
In answer to your letter of the 27 th Ult o . I have to inform you that the affidavit of William Winter in the case of Mrs. Rebecca Wallace, widow of Hammond W. dec d . was not overlooked in the examination of her claim. This affidavit does not contain any satisfactory proof that Wallace was in the service in 1781, after the marriage took place. Unless the claimant can produce more satisfactory proof, the claim cannot be allowed. The name of the Colonel who commanded the reg t . is not mentioned, nor are any particulars which the regulations require, set forth in such a way as to satisfy the Department that Wallace performed any service in 1781.
I am, Very Respectfully, Your H on . Serv t .
J. L. Edwards
J. D. Woodward Esq r . Plattsburgh, New-York.

Plattsburg N.Y. Oct 29. 1838
Col Jas L Edwards Comr
Sir,
From the evidence in the case of Mrs Rebecca Wallace, it is supposed that she is entitled to an allowance for one years services of her husband as Sergeant in the Connecticut Troops previous to her marriage which took place March 8. 1779. She produces an order to warn men addressed to her husband as Sergeant signed by Capt Austin & dated July 29 1781. We think it reasonable to presume that Sgt. Wallis performed his duty, & this presumption is strengthened by Mr Winters who swears that "Wallis was a Sergeant of New York Militia in 1781, and he then told Deponent he had orders to warn out men to meet at Charles Greens in Little Hoosac (Green kept a tavern there) & said Wallis did as he told Deponent warn out some of the men of Capt Austins Co to meet at said place & Deponent recollects that Samuel Sweet was one of the men to which Wallis said he had warned" It is not insisted from the evidence that Mrs Wallis is entitled to an allowance for services after the marriage except those rendered under the order to warn men, but it is urged that the proof on this head, aided by the legal presumption referred to, is sufficient to entitle her to a pension under the act of July 4. 1836. for her husbands services previous to her marriage. If however it be determined that the evidence is not sufficient to show any service under the order after the marriage, then it may be proper to place her name on the Roll under the act of July 7. 1838. Her declaration under that act is enclosed.
Yours respectfully
J. Douglas Woodward for the widow

✓ 2986 Mrs Rebecca Wallis July 7. 1838.
Compl. Confidante 11 mi & 1 day

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838. entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows.
State of New York
County of Clinton ss Rebecca Wallis. On this twenty first day of September 1838. personally appeared before William P. Haile first Judge of Clinton County Courts Rebecca Wallis a resident of the town of Plattsburgh in said County aged Seventy six years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 1838. entitled an act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows" that she is the widow of Hammond Wallis who was a Sergeant in the war of the revolution and served as stated in my declaration made to obtain a pension under the act of July 4 1836. taken before Judge Haile on the 18 th March 1837. & my amended declaration taken before George Moore Esq on the 26 th day of August 1837. to which & the other papers in her case now on the files of the pension office she refers. -
She further declares that she was married to the said Hammond Wallace on the 18 th day of March 1779. Seventeen hundred & seventy nine and that her Husband the aforesaid Hammond Wallace died on the 23 d day of June 1822. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the services in the Connecticut State Troops. in which he served a year as a Sergeant as she believes, but her marriage took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred & ninety four viz at the time above stated.
Sworn to and subscribed to before me the any year first above written & certify that deponent cannot by reason of bodily infirmity attend court She is quite feeble & troubled with cramps as she says & has difficulty in walking about. - She is a credible person.
Rebecca Wallis
Wm - P. Haile first Judge of Clinton County Courts

State of New York
County of Clinton p. S I the Subscriber Clerk of said County
Certify that William P. Waile before whom the within declaration of Mrs. Rebecca Wallis was taken sworn on the 21 st September 1838 was at said time a first Judge of Clinton County & that his signature to the jurat of the within affidavit or declaration is genuine — Witness my official Seal October 29 th 1838. —
E. H. McLaughlin Dept. Clerk

State of New York
County of Clinton p. William Winter of Plattsburg in said County being duly sworn says that he is eighty two years of age and in the year 1781 he resided at Little Rossae N.Y. and during the summer and autumn of that year, and was well acquainted with Remond Wallis who then resided at that place. Deponent recollects that in the summer of that year (1781) said Wallis was a sergeant in the New- York militia, and he then told deponent he had orders to warn out men to meet at Charles Greens in Little Ros- -ae. (Green kept a tavern there) and said Wallis did so he then told deponent came out some of the men of Capt Hustus Company to meet at said place. Deponent recollects that Samuel Sweet was one of the men which said Wallis said he had warned. Deponent recollects that said Wallis did actually serve during that summer more than a week of actual service against Tories & Indians. He served under Capt Hustus as deponent believes. Deponent saw said Wallis when he was collecting his men, and saw him with them, and heard him and others say that they were going out in pursuit of Tories and Indians - deponent understood at the time that said Wallis did go to Bennington & old Rossae. as as a sergeant -
Deponent further says he recollects that in the fall of that year (1781) said Wallis was called out in an alarm and served two or three weeks as a sergeant in the New- York militia. Deponent thinks Capt Hustus commanded the company. & he distinctly recollects that while said Wallis was absent from home in actual service, his com- pany which had been gathered for drilling, was mostly spoiled. Deponent believes that said Wallis actually served after his marriage more than a month as a sergeant in the New York militia, and further saith not.
I swear and subscribe to before me after being carefully read over to deponent by me and I certify that he is a credible witness.
February 21, 1838.
Wm F. Halle first judge of Clinton County Courts
William Winter

State of New York
County of Clinton p I the Subscriber Clerk of said County certify that William P. Hailk before whom the within affidavit of William Winter was taken & sworn on the twenty first day of March instant was at said time first Judge of said County and his signature within is genuine & being well acquainted with his hand writing. Witness my hand & official Seal at Platts burgh this 22 d . day of March 1858.
Thomas Brook Clerk by By J. H. Sanborn Deputy Clerk

Mr. Rebecca Wallis additional decln out July 4 1836.

State of New York
County of Clinton
I Rebecca Wallis widow of Benjamin Wallis deceased in addition to my former declaration do prove that my husband served as I believe a year in Col Huntington Connecticut Regt. Tis the year 1776. or 77. - in Capt. Benjamin Brownmans Co. Maj. Starkweather - (Perhaps Brownman was Major & Starkweather Captain) My husband has told me that he did the waiting for three companies when he was out in the year, service - I always understood from him that he enlisted for a year & served his time out as a Sgt. & rec d his discharge. He told me that he went to Roxbury. Charlestown, or so on. & during his first years service. It may be that his enlistment was for less than a year, but I have always understood he served a year. in Col Huntington Regt. -
When we lived in Little Hoosac. the next year after our marriage & in 1780. my said husband served in Capt. David (I think) Housatonic Company - Lt James Main & Lt Joseph Thurston. I don't remember the Colonel. / about three or four days as a Sgt. He went to Old Hoosick & Bennington - this was in the summer. & In the autumn of 1780. He was called out again & went north again under same officers. & was absent a week or more. - His service was against Tories & Indians - In 1781. He served in same
Company. in July one week and more. - In the fall of the same year he served one week under said officers. - He was called out four times when we lived in Little Hoosac. & served a week each time - once when my husband was called out. in an alarm we expected the Tories & Indians & during his absence I shut myself & family up in our house for safety. - I cannot give the details of his service, with more precision owing to old age. - but I am confident he served from one to two months of actual service in the New York militia.
for safety I will state his services after our marriage at one month instead of two, though I believe he served & was absent as much as two months - once when my husband was absent in
an alarm I staid with him in Hoosick. once with Mrs. Thurston - I have heard my husband say that David Morse & Ross were Benjamin served with him in Col Huntington Regt. before our marriage
1 Mr. /
I now subscribe to before me this 26th August 1837 & I certify that Deponent is a credible witness
Rebecca Wallis
George Moore Justice of the Peace