Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 43304, Richard Whaling, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Whaling, Richard
S. 43304
CONTENTS

14-764! R. New York
4 Richard Whaling of Broomlof in the state of New York who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Van Schaick of the New York line, for the term of 3 years.
Inscribed on the roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 4 th of May 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st of Sept 1818. and sent to Stephen Maclay Esq. Oswego. Broomlof N.Y.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1819.  128. 28
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Mar 1820.  48
$176.28
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued.
Information sent May 20th 1821. Mr. [?] a list of [?] Broomlof, New York.

State of New York,
Broome County
ss. — On this 4 th day of May, 1818, before me, Anson Camp, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the county of Broome, in the state of New York, personally appears Richard Whaling, aged sixty years, resident in the town of Bengo, in the said county of Broome, who being by me first duly sworn, doth on his oath make the following declar- -ation, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled, "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval services of the United States, in the Revolutionary war." That he the said Richard Whaling, enlisted into the Conti- -nental service, according to the best of his recollection, in the month of December, in the year 1776, at a town called Claverack, in the state of New York, in the company commanded by Capt. John Wendell in the 1 st New York Regiment, commanded by Col. Gosa van Scyck, for the term of three years. — That im- -mediately after he was enlisted, he was marched to Al- -bany, where the company was mustered, and from thence to Fort Ann, where they remained till some time in May or June following, when they were removed to Fort Edward — that they remained at Fort Edward till after the battle at Fort Ann, when they were marched to Fort Miller, and from thence to Stillwater, at which place his regiment left the main army, and was marched to Fort Stanwix — that they remained at this place till late in the fall, when they were removed to Schenectady, where they staid during the winter. — That about the 1 st of March, following, as near as he can recollect, the regiment removed to Saratoga, where they remained two or three months, when they were marched, via Albany, to within a- -bout twenty miles of Philadelphia, (the name of the place he does not recollect) where

They encamped about four weeks, when they were marched to Monmouth, and were engaged in the Monmouth battle. That the next day after the battle they started for White Plains, - that they remained at the latter place 2 or 3 months, and were then marched to Fort Stanwix - that they remained at Fort Stanwix two years, at which place the term of his enlistment expired. - That about 3 or 4 weeks previous to the expira- tion of his first enlistment, he again enlisted to serve during the continuance of the war, in the same company, and in the same regiment. - That on leaving Fort Stanwix, they were marched to Albany, where they staid during the winter season, and in the early part of Spring, were removed to West Point, where they remained two or three months, and were then marched to York Town, where they took part in the battle in which Cornwallis was taken. - That after the battle, they were marched to Pompton, near Forsey Plains, where they remained about four months, and were then removed to Snake Hill, where they continued until the close of the war, and here received an honorable discharge. - That he kept his discharge a number of years, but not thinking it would ever be of any service to him, he suffered it to be destroyed. - That he has no further proof to furnish the War Department, of his said services. - That he has never received any pension from government. - That he is now in reduced circumstances, and strictly in need of the assistance of his government for support. -
Sworn to and declared before me this 4th day of May. 1818.
Amos Cummings one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Worcester

I, Anson Camp, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the said County of Broome do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Richard Whaling did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy and I now transmit the proceedings testimony taken & had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress - Given under my hand at Oswego this 4 th day of May 1818.
Anson Camp one of the Judges of Broome County Common Pleas -
I further certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Richard Whaling is in such indigent circumstances as to stand in need of his County's assistance for support.
Broome County B.
Anson Camp one of of the Judges of the Court S.C.
I hereby certify that Anson Camp above mentioned at the time of signing the above was one of the Judges of the Court of common pleas of Broome County and that the signatures are the proper hand writing of the said Anson Camp.
Broome Clerks Office June 5. 1818.
A. D. Durbach Clerk

Papers relative to the claims of Richd. Whaling
Private Col Van Schaick Regt. New York Line December 1770 - 3 years
The deposition of 2 witnesses (certified by the judge to be credible) proving Genl's service, is required
Walter Whaling } near Ithaca John Boon }

Mondoye County ss Peter Gasper being duly sworn says that he enlisted as a Soldier in the first Regiment in the line of the State of New York in the army of the United States in the Revolutionary War between Great Britain and America some time in the month of January in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Seventy Seven, after which he became acquainted with Richard Whalen now present who was a Soldier enlisted in Captain John H. Wendells Company in the aforesaid Regiment and continued to serve in said Regiment from some time in the year Seventeen hundred and Seventy Seven aforesaid until the close of said War at which time the said Richard Whalen was honourably discharged from Service
Sworn before me this second day of June 1819
Peter Gasper
Forman First Judge of Probate Conn. Dist. —
I certify that from the affirmation of Waller Wood and the oath of James Cannon both to me known that it appears to my satisfaction that Peter Gasper who made the above affidavit is a credible Witness June 2 1819
Joshua Forman First Judge of Probate Conn. Dist. —

State of New York
Onondaga County Clerk's Office June the Second 1819 I certify that Joshua Forman by whom the within affidavit was taken was at that time the first Judge of Onon- daga Common Pleas duly commissioned and sworn as such Judge and that he is now acting as the first Judge in and for the County of Onondaga and further that I am acquainted with his hand wri- ting and verily believe that the within signature of J. Forman is in his own proper hand writing In witness where- of I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County of Onondaga
E. S. Hoss Dep. Clk

Onondaga County ss. Moses Lent being duly sworn says that he entered as a Soldier in the first Regiment in the line of the State of New York commanded by Colonel Van Schaick in the army of the United States in the Revolutionary War with Great Britain some time in the year seventeen hundred and eighty one and continued to serve in said Regiment until the close of the said War that soon after he entered into said Regiment he became acquainted with Richard Whalen now deceased who was a Soldier in the aforesaid Regiment and continued to serve in said Regiment from some time in the year Seventeen hundred and eighty one aforesaid until the close of the said War at which time he the said Richard Whalen was honorably discharged from service
Sworn before me This second day of June 1819
Moses Lent his mark
Thomas First Judge of Probate Court. Herk —
I certify that from the affirmation of Walter Wood and the oath of Grace Wood both to me known that it appears to my satisfaction that Moses Lent who made the above affidavit is a credible Witness June 2 1819
Isabella Forman First Judge of Probate Court. Herk —

State of New York Onondaga County Clerks Office June the 2 nd 1849
I certify that Joshua Forman by whom the within affidavit was taken was at that time the first Judge of Onondaga Common Pleas duly commissioned and sworn as such Judge and that he is now acting as the first Judge in and for the County of Onondaga and further that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe that the within signature of J. Forman is in his own proper hand writing In witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County of Onondaga
R. S. HESS Dep. CLK

I do hereby certify, that I was well acquainted with Richard Whaling late a private in the army of the revolution, in the latter part of the year 1776 at which time he enlisted as a private in Capt. John H. Wendell's company of the first N. York Regt. in which company I then served as Lieutenant - That to my knowledge he continued to serve in that company under the command of Capt. Wendell until the 8 th of April 1781 when upon the resignation of Capt. Wendell I was promoted to the command thereof. That he continued to serve in the said company under my command from that time until 1783 when he was discharged by me on the reduction of the army - that he was mustered in the said company by me on the 23 rd of April 1783 for the month of March of that year, as appears by a muster roll of that date still in my possession. - Given under my hand at Waterford this 8 th day of September 1819
J. C. Son Brooks
late Capt. in 1 st N. York Regt. of the army of the Revolution
On this 8 th day of September 1819 the above named John C. Son Brooks appeared before me and being duly sworn says that the contents of the above certificate by him signed are strictly true to the best of his knowledge and belief and I do further certify that I am personally acquainted with the said John C. Son Brooks & know him to be the same person who has subscribed his name to the above Certificate.
M. Auderville one of the Commissioners of Saratoga County

State of New York Broome County ss
On this 13 th day of September 1820 personally appeared Richard Whaling, aged sixty four years, resident in the town of Owego in said county, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war as follows: In a company commanded by Captain John Tenbroke, in a Regiment commanded by Colonel Gory Van Schaick, in the New York line, for the term of one  six years & five months in succession, commencing in the month of December 1776 That in conformity with the law of the United States of the 18 th of March 1818. relative to revolutionary pensions. he made application on the 4 th day of May 1818. for a pension. That a pension was granted him, the certificate of which bears date September 24 th 1819. and is numbered (14.760). And I Richard Whaling do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818. & that I have not since that time, by gift sale or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provision of an act of Congress. intitled, "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed on the 18 th day of March 1818. and that I have not, nor had any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed & by me subscribed.
Richard Whaling - $45.50 Cob. B.E.
Real Estate - I have none -
Personal Property - I have as follows: to wit
  One small yoke of working oxen - $40.00   Two middle sized cows - - - 20.00   Three small Hogs - - - 5.00   Eight small Sheep - - - 8.00   $74.00 

  Ant. Mowbray  $74.00    One Plow & Harrow  6.00    One Ax & One Hoe  1.50    one Dish Table     Three Tinware     Four Old Spoons  .50    One Chest of Drawers, very old  3.00    One Broken Tea Kettle  .25     $85.25  
  Ant. Mowbray  $85.25    Two Small chairs  1.50    One Iron Pot & Dish Kettle  1.75    Three Old chairs - 3 Benches & stools  1.13    Four Cups & Saucers  .38    One old Table  1.00    One Spinning wheel  2.50     $93.51  
Debts due me - I have none
I owe To Eleazar Dand - Eight Dollars & Fifty cents
" To William A. Ely - Five Dollars & Eleven cents -
his Richard Whaling mark
The said Richard Whaling further testifies, that by reason of advanced age and a rheumatick disorder, with which he is afflicted the principal part of his time, he is unable to pursue any regular occupation. That he is employed principally in procuring food & other necessaries for house in taking care of his family, which consist of himself, his wife Elizabeth whose age is Fifty Four years, and who having lost the use of her right hand is able to do but little towards her own support. His Daughter Mary, whose age is 20. years, & who would be able to support herself by her labour, but is prevented by being compelled to stay at home to take care of her mother; and his son Morris who is Eleven years, & able to contribute but little to his own support.
Sworn & declared to on the 13 th day of September 1820 before me
his Richard Whaling mark
Anson Camp. one of the judges of the court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Broome.
I Amie Doubleday Clerk of the county of Broome in the state of New-York, & of the court of common Pleas of said County. do hereby certify that the foregoing Oath & the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said Court, and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Ninety Three dollars and Fifty One cents. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said court on this 13 th day of September 1820
A. Doubleday Clerk

Rev. & 1812 War Section
MS
December 10, 1929
Mr. Charles Cafferty Apalachin Tioga County, New York
Dear Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 43304, it appears that Richard Whaling enlisted at Claverack, New York, in December, 1776, and served until the close of the Revolution in 1783 as a private in Captains John H. Wendell's and John C. Ten Broeck's Companies in Colonel Goose Van Schaick's New York Regiment. He was in the battles of Monmouth and Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 4, 1818, at which time he was living in Owego, Broome County, New York, and he stated that he was then sixty years of age.
In 1820 he stated that he was sixty-four years of age and was living in Owego, New York. He also referred to his wife, Elizabeth, aged fifty-four years, his daughter, Mary, aged twenty years, and his son, Morris, aged eleven years.
The above noted is the history of the only Richard Whaling of New York that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

1929 Dec. 10. Inst. to Mr. Chas. Cofferty, M.C.O.
43 304
INVALID.
Rev
File No. 43 304
Richard Whaling
Pa. New York
Act: 18 March 18
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 560
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Apalachin, Tioga Co., N.Y., Oct. 12, 1929.
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Oct 12 1929
Gentlemen, -
If you can locate the pension application of the following Revolutionary soldier would you kindly send a copy
Richard Walen
Whalen Walling Whaling
He died in the town of Owego, Tioga Co., N.Y.
Very Respectfully
Charles Cafferty.

Onaga N.Y. Sept 17 th 1819
Dear
Hon John C. Calhoun
Adm
Secretary of War Washington City

Orange Broome Co. N.Y. Sept. 16. 1847
Hon. J. C. Calhoun
Or Sir
Enclosed are the papers of Richard Whaling, an indigent Revolutionary soldier, who claims a pension under the act of Congress of the 18 th March 1818. Mr Whaling made out his statement of facts, relative to his service, soon after the law was passed, confidently hoping, as he served nearly seven years, that he should immediately found entitled to a pension. But some time in the course of last winter, his papers were returned, with a statement, that as his name was not found on the N York rolls, it was necessary for him to procure two witnesses to substantiate the facts set forth in his affidavit. After this, Mr Whaling made inquiry, and learned that two of his old comrades resided in Onondaga Co. about 80 miles from this place; and when the ground was settled, in the spring, he took his staff & tottered on, on foot in search of them, as he had no ability to procure other means of conveyance. He obtained their affidavits, the certificate of the Clerk H. B. and had his papers forwarded again to the War-officer, believing that he should be able to draw his pension this September; but had the mortification to see his papers again returned requiring the affidavit of an officer of the Regt. It was with difficulty that Mr Whaling obtained knowledge where any officer of the 1 st N.Y. Regt. resided, but he has at length found the one who was Capt. of the Company he was in at the time he was discharged. He has obtained his certificate sworn to before a commissioner of Saratoga Co. N.Y. There can now be no deficiency, unless the certificate of the Clerk of Saratoga Co. with the seal of the court should be required. Saratoga is nearly 200 miles from this place, and the certificate of Capt. Tenbroeck was obtained by writing to him so that it is not exactly as it would have been, had Mr W. been present. After all these papers being forwarded to the War-office, I think the testimony will be deemed sufficient to entitle Mr Whaling to a place on the pension list.
With sentiments of respect I am Sir Your most Obedient Servt. Stephen Mack