Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2499, Joseph Waggoner, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
New York
Waggoner, Joseph Catharine
N 2 4 9 9
CONTENTS

24. 182 New York Joseph Waggoner of Haverland in the State of New York who was a Private in the Comp. command by Captain Cook — of the Regt. command by Col. Block — in the New York line for 10 months and 27 days
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 36 Dollars 30 Cents per annum commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of Nov. 1833 — and sent to S. D. Ferguson Palatine
  Arrears to the 4th of Sep. '33  $ 91.75    Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 M '34  18.15     $109.90  
{ Revolutionary Claim, { R. Agt June 7, 1832. } G. C. [Signature] Clerk Recorded by Book 80 Vol. 1. Page 128

1505 New York Albany Catharine Waggoner widow of Joseph Waggoner who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private N.Y. Line Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 36 Dollars 30
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1818.
30 February 1853 Certificate of Pension issued the 24th day of Aug/53
and sent to L. Foy Fort Plain N.Y.
Entered on Roll of Pensioners under act January 24th, Page 87. Vol. A 3/53
1832
Reg 3 d m 55 - No 6718

State of New York, } ss. Montgomery COUNTY. }
On this 3 rd day of March 1853 personally appeared before me Samuel Belding Jr Judge of Montgomery County, Catharine Waggoner. a resident of Fort Plain Village in the County of Montgomery — aged 79 years, who being duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress, February 3 rd 1853 : that she is the Widow of Joseph Waggoner — who was a Private in the Revolutionary War, and was Pensioned by the Government of the United States, at Thirty Six Dollars per annum, and paid at the Pension Office, in the city of Albany, N. Y., which he enjoyed up to his death, during which time he resided in the town of Newcomb — Montgomery County and State aforesaid. She further declares that she was married to the said Joseph Waggoner — on the 13 th day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty five that her husband, the aforesaid Joseph Waggoner — died on the 15 th day of August — one thousand eight hundred and forty eight, that she was married to him at the time above stated. She further swears that she was a widow at the passage of the above act, and is still a widow, and that she has never before made application for a Pension. De- ponent further swears, that she has no documentary or other evidence, to establish the services of her husband, the said Joseph Waggoner — except that which is on file in the Pension Office, upon which he was pensioned, to which you are respectfully referred for all proof to establish this claim. and has no record of his marriage.
In the presence of the undersigned J. Belding Jr
Catharine X Waggoner mark
I certify that the Widow is unable to appear in open Court, from old age and bodily infirmity.—
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written.
J. Belding Jr County Judge of Montgomery County

Catharine Waggner
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written.
C. Waggner
I certify that the Widow is eligible to a pension in open Court from old age and bodily infirmity.
X
is claim.
Recd. upon which he was pensioned, to which you are respectfully referred for all proof to establish
that further swears, that she has no documentary or other evidence to establish the services of
him at the time above stated. She further swears that she was a widow at the passage of the
act, and is still a widow, and that she has never before made application for a pension. De-
ponent further swears that her husband, the deceased, was at the time of his death, a resident of the County and State of New York, and that she was married to him at the time he enjoyed up to his death, during which time he resided in the town of

Joseph Maggoner
13661
Admitted
Pivoted 10 mo 127 days
45.13.16.17.
3 May '33 P. 368
Eco D. Sarguem Palatine N.Y.

13,661
BRIEF in the case of Joseph Waggoner  Town of Minden — in the State of New York  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 73 years —  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.     From In 1776 to the close of the Revolution each & every year done duty — armed & required himself to be "periods" not stated distinctly. not stated — — — The names of several Officers stated, but not so distinctly as to be briefed —  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none stated  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? not stated  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? only traditional —  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?  is not attached according to the regulations 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
E. Stephens
Examining Clerk.

State of New York Montgomery County ss. On this twentieth - day of September personally appeared in open court, before
Joseph Waggoner a resident of the town of Minden County of State aforesaid formerly the County of Tryon Aged Seventy three years the 6 th day of March last past and 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 passed by Congress June 7 th 1832 - That he entered the service of the United States under the following Officers hereafter mentioned and served as herein after stated. (Viz) That in 1776 he did duty in guarding Snells Fort for some length of time & went in 1777 - to the aid of with General Herkimer and that he was then a private in Capt John Hoff Company who belonged to Col. Jacob Klock's Regiment of Militia & that in the same year they had a tourney to Dutch town also in behalf of the United States & that in the year 1778 - he was drafted under the said Capt Hoff to go and did go to Fort Dayton for some considerable time & from thence they went to Secondaroga with a train fourteen days and from thence to Wintachers near the Indian Castle in (as now called) Herkimer County & formerly called Tryon County.

And that he afterwards was drafted under Capt. Keyser & was stationed at Fort Ox & from there was commanded to go and did go to Otsago where he remained but about twelve days after which time he was detached to Capt. Samuel Gray who had the command of a company of Militia  Infantry & Lancers and went to and was stationed at Frankfort in Tryon county now Herkimer County for nearly three weeks, & that he was as express for Col. Brooks Regiment during the war to Brishang, Herkimer, Albany and numerous other Fort places as well as teaming from Albany to Fort Stanwix, Herkimer and other places. And that he went one trip with Capt. Key to Herkimer, one trip to Richard Gailings, one trip to the Royal Grant on a scouting tour, & one trip under Col. Willet to the Royal Grant in pursuit of the enemy. And in the year 1780 he went to Fort Schuyler under General Mather - Salair & from thence was detached to Capt. Samuel Gray, company of Boatsmen & Went up the Mohawk River to  stationed at Fort Stanwix to guard the American Boats. And that in the year 1781 he was one of those who went in the month of July (he thinks) in pursuit of the enemy who massacred and destroyed the Americans at Simmermans Fort. And that in the year 1780 he was engaged in the Battle when the enemy retreated from Stonerabia after Browns Battle & that in 1781 he was also engaged under Colonel Willet in Johnstown in Montgomery County (then Tryon County) during the Battle until the defeat of the enemy at what was called the Wall Battle otherwise called

Willetts and Major Reps. Battle. And that from the year 1776 to the close of the the revolution he has in each and every year done duty and Armed and Equiped himself, and kept himself, equiped in conformity to the Law of Congress passed the 27 th day of May 1775. And that the said claimant doth Hereby relinquishes Every claim Whatever to a Pension or Annuity Except the present, and declares that his Name is not on the Pension Roll. of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year Aforesaid
Geo: D. Ferguson, Clerk
Joseph Waggoner
We Isaac S. Ketchem a clergyman residing in the Town of Palatine And Isaac S. Ketchem Residing in the Town of Palatine County of Montgomery Hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Joseph Waggoner Who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we Believe him to be Seventy three years five Months & days 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 date Aforesaid
Geo: D. Ferguson. Clerk.
Isaac S. Ketchem Jacob Snell
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 Isaac S. Ketchem who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident in the Town of Palatine And that Jacob Snell — who has also signed the same, is a resident in The Town of Palatine and is a credible person, and that

Their statement is entitled to credit
I, George D. Ferguson, clerk of the said Court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Joseph Waggoner for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 28 th September 1832.
Geo: D. Ferguson
Severn Application of Joseph Waggoner 13.661

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Joseph Waggoner a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
N. file 2499
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATF.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1776 - 1782 served a short time every year amounting to 1 yr. 9 m. 18 d. Pri. { John Hoes Christopher Fox Breadlake Miller John Keyser Samuel Gray Jacob Klock Peter Waggoner Cox Dayton Willett N.Y.   Exped to Ticonderoga  
Battles engaged in, Stone Arabia, Johnstown + the Hall Battle.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Palatine, Tryon Co., N.Y.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 20, 1832. Albany.
Residence at date of application, Minden, Montgomery Co., N.Y.
Age at date of application, 6 mch 6, 1759 son of Col. Waggoner.
Remarks: Sol. m. Sept 13, 1835 Catharine Gibson
he d. Aug. 15, 1848.
She was all. pens. on her appln. spec. mch. 3, 1853 while 79 yrs. of age & a  res. of Fort Plain, N.Y.
Very respectfully,

Bray  WIDOW, &c.
1911 Nov. 11. Hist. to Mrs. A. S. Wickersham. f 1911 Dec. 4. To Mrs. J. A. Little. f 1911 Dec. 15. Miss Mary A. Rainey c 1911 " 16. Mrs. Minerva R. Small c
File No. 2499
Catherine Waggoner Widow
Joseph Waggoner Pr. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 3, 1853
Index:—Vol. 9 N. Page 205
[Arrangement of 1870.]

No 679 Catharine Waggoner widow of Joseph N.Y.
Set to S. Fox (May 26/33)

March 28 1853
App d of Catharine Wagoner widow of Joseph
Wm Lloyd
N. 28. 32
24182
Act 3 d Febry: 1853
$36.30 per Annum
Almshouse 3 d Febry 1853 Rev.
S. Lea Fort Plain New York
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business

N. York
Joseph Wagoner Dor.
Conn.
Mays
J. J. Yates
FREE
Commission of Pensions Washington D.C.

June 11. 1853
Add l evi: in case Cath l Waggoner widow of Joseph.
N.Y.
Act 3 d Feby 1853
Rev:
L. Loo Fort Plain N.Y.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official M ss Ineq s

STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. MONTGOMERY COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, }
JOHN W. VANDERVEER. Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that at the date of the Certificate of proof or acknowledgement to which this is subjoined, the said Daniel Belding Esquire, was a County Judge in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same; and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe that the signature to said Certificate is genuine, and that the same is executed according to the Laws of this State.
whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my Official Seal at Fonda,
11 th day of March 1853
J. M. Warkentin CLERK.

Waggoner

Brief in the case of Catharine Wason, widow of Joseph Montgomery County and State of New York , act 3 rd Feby. 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner, under the act of 7 th June, 1832.
Parole proof of marriage.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
E. Fox, Fort Plain, Name and residence of Agent N.Y.
E. C. Baynton, Examining Clerk.

Fort Plain June 4, 1853
Dear
S. P. Waldo.
Can? &c.
Sir. I received yours of the 26 th May last. requiring further Evidence as to the marriage of Mrs Catharine Wozger. I herewith transmit the affidavit of Harvey Huyck, who was present at his marriage. Also the Affidavit of Simon Finger, as to the identity of his. - hoping that they may meet the deficiency in the case
Very Respectfully Yours &c
L. L. L.

State of New York Montgomery County 3 d On the third day of August, 1833 personally came before me a Justice of the Peace of the Town of Palatine, County & State aforesaid Joseph Waggoner a resident of the Town of Minden, County and State of New York aforesaid. Who being duly sworn depones 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 Period mentioned below, and in the following Grades; For.
A Statement showing the Service of Joseph Waggoner, Mont County, State of New York
   Period when the service was rendered Duration of the service Rank of the Claimant Names and Rank of the Company Officers under whom he served Names and Rank Under Gen l 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 Remarks and Occurrences Evidence by which the Declaration is supported   Years Months Days     1776 date Not enrolled 0 0 24 Private Capt John Keph Lieut Peter P Waggoner Lieut Mathias Wom Gen l Herkimer Col Jacob Klock Col Peter Waggoner Maj John Keph Maj Hermann Van Kliefke New York Palatine Feyon County N York aged 74 Ordered out whole Brigade to Caughnawaga, there stayed 3 days & remained by Gen l Herkimer to Moharabia There stationed for 3 weeks, total 24 days Jacob Klock Christopher W Fox Henry Kith   Do Jan 1777 0 0 15 Do Enrge George Waggoner Capt Christo l Fox Lieut Peter P Waggoner Maj t Eisenlord Do Do Resped. to Gps to Sigouderoga, with Team to take & there Drafted to Sigouderoga with their Baggage &c 15   Do June & July 0 0 21 Do Superior Officer Christo l Fox Gen l Herkimer Col Klock Maj t Eisenlord Do Do Drafted to March to Unindula down the Parkshanny, there Mott Capt Brandt the Indian Chief with a N o of Warriors but escaped without coming to Battle   Do 0 0 15 Do Capt Keph Col Klock Do Do By Regt at Gentrymans Dutch Town Guarding against The Incursions of the Enemy   1778 0 0 21 Do Lieut Peter P Waggoner Capt Breadbag Then Col Dayton Do Do Drafted to Fort Dayton Town of Herkimer, now County of Herkimer then yet belonging to Feyon County   Do Sept 0 0 21 Do Lieut Gray Do Do Do First drafted, marched to Frankfort upper part of German Flats Town, at the time of the Gen l conflagration of that part of the Town, and at the same period Gen l Fox conflagration at and all around Fort Dayton at Herkimer Town when first stationed at Frankfort, and met at Fort Herkimer on the South side of the Mohawk river, Town of German Flats   Do Nov 0 0 8 Do Capt Keph Lieut Waggoner Col Klock Col Waggoner Do Do At the time of the Gen l Massacre at Cherry Valley, by Regt   Do 0 0 12 Do Capt Keph Do Do Do At Fort Schuyler near Indian Castle Garrison duty   Do 0 0 9 Do " " Do Do Passed with team to carry load of Peas from Palatine to Albany at the same time a load of Pork from Albany to Fort Stanwix for the support of the troops in Garrison 9   0 4 16 Carried 3000   4 76  
30) 11, 6 (4 120 26

    Brought 0 4 16 Forward   1778 0 0 6 Private - - - - Do   1779 June & July 0 0 21 Do Lieut P.P. Waggoner Genl Suylocius Expedition - - Do   Do July 0 0 21 Do Capt John Hoep Col Waggoner - - Do   Do in fall 0 0 15 Do Capt Miller Mayr For - - Do   1780 Feb. & March 0 0 15 Do Capt Hoep Col Klock - - Do   Do July & Aug 0 0 15 Do Capt Hoep Col Waggoner - - Do   1780 Oct 19th 0 0 2 Do - Genl Van Renselaer - In Battle Do   Do fall season 0 0 6 Do Commandt. Capt John Heyer - - - Do   1781 July 0 0 4 Do - Under Col Willet - - Do   Do Oct 25th 0 0 3 Do Lieut Waggoner Col Willet Col Hoep Col Waggoner - Johnstown Battle Do   
Peapod carrying a load of Provision from Schenectady To Fort Dayton, Herkimer, _____.
Prepared, he believes by order of Genl Clinton, with team carrying boats and Provision, Genl Wayne's Expedition
Lower Part of German State in the Neighbourhood of the Catskills, New York State County, When Great Murder committed, Prisoners taken and all around in that vicinity consumed and Burnt the same time all destroyed & Burned all hills
Drafted to Fort Paris, Performing Garrison duty
by Company, stationed at Fort Linnemann Guarding and performing Garrison duty, expect- ing Incurrsion, of the daily expected Enemy -
Regt in Mass. to the Relief of Capt. Gray with his Boat men & Boats. Loaded with Provisions & Supplies for the troops at Fort Stansia, Guarding the same from Old Fort Schuyler to Fort Stansia
In Pursuit of St John with his Army after Brown Battle, Although by Name Under the Genl, the Asst Volunteered, with others of the Militia and Col Dabois with his Sevis and with some of our Indians, It had to Take battle with the Incendaries, without the Great Genl and his men, Excepting a Small Courageous Number of Renfrew class men who not only Volunteered but like brave Soldiers forced themselves away from their homes and in joining those Dugays in battle and the Enemy put to flight. Whereas if the Genl with his force had joined, St John with all could have been taken.
Scout on Scout to Royal Grant with 20 men
In pursuit after Genl. Coughlagration at and around Fort Linnegarman Under the Command of Col Willet
Under the immediate command of Col Willet That day with Col Willet in pursuit of the Enemy, Applicant with two of Our Indians sent to discover finding the way and course Enemy took. When Col Willet had left an officer to besides orders in discharging your Applicant

  Do July 29th 0 0 2 Do Capt Miller & Lieut Sammons " " Battle   1778 forest seasons 0 0 21 Do Capt Keyes " " "   1778 in fall 0 0 21 Do Capt Heep Comt at Fort Dayton not recorded " "   From 1776 to including 1778 0 3 0 Do Capt Heep under Col Hlocke & Col Waggoner " "   Again Including 1779 to including 1782 during the course of 4 years 0 4 0 Do Capt Heep Col Hlocke & Col Waggoner " "   from the year including 1778 to including 1782 during the Period of 5 years 0 5 0 Do Capt Heep Col Waggoner " " 
  Do Engaged in Small Battle Indian Chief Killed two wounded one of which died on their return to Canada, as stated and sworn by others, Series, who after the war returned only one of our men wounded   Do Drafted with others of the Militia to March to Fort De, Royal Grant, there stationed, rendering Garrison duty   Do Drafted with others of the Militia to Fort Dayton More Town & County of Franklin then Lycoming County   Do The Applicant being the son of Col Waggoner continually sent by his Father to Forts where both Genl & Regimental Orders were communicated to him to forward and execute the same the Applicant having no documentary testimony, but at least engaged during that time in such Service the length of time placed before him as an Acting Constable, by virtue of warrants issued by Justices of the Peace frequent and often pressing, with team of the inhabitants rendering their Service to the United States   Do At least one Month Annually inforsoo- ding such orders from the Commandants of the Regt as Mentioned in the preceding proceeding   Do frequently stationed, and then the family removed into Fort Fox, with their effects in rendering Garrison Service for at least the length of Service placed before him, Impracticable to describe the exact Periods 
Total Periods 1 9 18 Do And For such Service I Claim A Pension & more if the fact possibly could be ascertained  his Service 10 21 discontinued 10 27  Subscribed and sworn to before me Lawrence Marshall J.P. This 22 nd Day of August 1853  Joseph Waggoner

State of New York Montgomery County Clerk's Office
I, George D. Ferguson, Clerk of the County of Montgomery do hereby certify that Lawrence Marcellus Esq? before whom the foregoing Amended declaration of Joseph Waggoner and the annexed affidavits of Christopher W. Foy and Jacob Snell purport to have been sworn was on the date thereof a Justice of the peace in for the said County; And the Jacob S. Snyder, Esq. before whom the annexed affidavit of Henry Sitts purports to have been sworn, was on the date hereof a Justice of the peace in for said County. And that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Justices, I truly believe that the signature of Lawrence Marcellus to the said Amended Declaration & to the said affidavits of Christopher W. Foy & Jacob Snell, & also to the foregoing and annexed Certificate of Character of said Deponents is Genuine And that the signature of J. S. Snyder to the said affidavit of Henry Sitts & also to the annexed Certificate of Character of said Sitts is Genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand Seal of Office this 15th August 1803.
Geo: D. Ferguson
Claim for Pension Joseph Waggoner
48 100 full more amount more more

State of New York Montgomery County ss.
I, Laurence Marcellus the Justice before whom the above named Joseph Waggoner swore to the within affidavit do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the said Joseph and that he is a man of truth and veracity and entitled to full credit Dated August 22 nd 1833
Laurence Marcellus J.P.
Engraving of said aff.

Application of Miss. Catharine Waggoner. Under Act 3 d Feb. 1853.

State of New York } Montgomery County } ss.
On this 3 d day of March 1853. Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace, within the County and State of -oresaid Lawrence Gros. aged 76 Years and upwards, a resident of the village of Fort Plain County and State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare and says, - that he was acquainted with Joseph Waggoner deceased, in his life time, upwards of fifty years, and the said Joseph Waggoner died, about the 15 th day of August 1848, and attended his funeral. Deponent further avers that he is well acquainted with Catharine Waggoner, widow of the said Joseph deceased, and have known her before and after her marriage to the said Joseph, and know that they have lived together as husband and wife since the year 1835, up to his death, and that the said Catharine is still the widow of the said Joseph Waggoner deceased, and further this depo- nant says not.
Sworn to & subscribed, before me the day and year above written, and certify that Lawrence Gros. is a credible Witness.
Lawrence Gros.
James Aplin Justice of the peace.

State of New York } Montgomery County } } & for the county }
On this 9 th day of March 1853 personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice, within and & for the county State aforesaid, Solomon Norton aged 48 years, a resident of the village of Fort Plain County and State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare and say, - that he was well acquainted with Joseph Waggoner deceased, in his life time, and has thus been acquainted with him upwards of twenty five years. Also is well acquainted with Catharine Waggoner, widow of the said Joseph, and has known her before her marriage to the said Joseph Waggoner deceased. Deponent further says, that the said Joseph and Catharine have lived together as husband and wife, up to the death of the said Joseph. And further says, that Joseph Waggoner died about the 15 th day of August 1848, - acted as bearer, and attended his funeral and see him buried, and that the said Catharine is still the widow of Joseph Waggoner deceased, and further this deponent says not. Sworn to, and subscribed this } day & year above written and } Certify that Solomon Norton is } a credible witness, }
Solomon Norton
J. A. Phelps Justice of the peace,

STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Montgomery County Clerks Office, }
do hereby certify that James Spier , Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledgment to which this is annexed, was on the date of the same a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County, and dwelling in said County, duly qualified, and authorized by law to take the same, and that the said certificate of proof, &c., is taken according to the law of this State. And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice, and verily believe his signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my official seal, at Fonda, this 11th day of March 1858.
J. W. Van Derveer Clerk.

State of New York Montgomery County } Ys.
On this 2 nd day of June 1853. personally appeared before me, the undersigned a Justice of the peace for the County and State aforesaid, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, Simeon Tinger, a resident of the village of Fort Plain County and State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law doth upon his oath declare and says, that he was well and long acquainted with Joseph Waggoner deceased, and knew him to have been a Pensioner, - am also acquainted with Catharine Waggoner, widow of the "Identicle" Joseph Waggoner, who was a Pensioner of the State of New York.
This deponent further says, that the said Joseph Waggoner was Pensioner for services rendered during the Revolutionary war, by the Government of the United States, and this deponent further says, that he is, and has been long and well acquainted with the said Catharine, & knows her to be still a widow, and further this deponent says not
Sworn & subscribed the day & year first above written, before me, & I certify that Simeon Tinger is a credible witness
Simeon Tinger
Justice of the peace

STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Montgomery County Clerk's Office, }
I, J. W. VAN DERVEER, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that James Slinn , Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof acknowledgment to which this is annexed, was on the date of the same a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County, and dwelling in said County, duly qualified, and authorized by law to take the same, and that the said certificate of proof, &c., is taken according to the laws of this State. And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said JUSTICE, and verily believe his signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my official seal, at FONDA, this 3 day of June 185 3 .
J. W. Van Derveer Clerk.

State of New York Montgomery County On the 2nd Day of August 1833 Personally Came The Undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Christopher W. Fox who being Duly Sworn deposes and Says that he has been personally acquainted with the said Joseph Waggoner since the Year 1800. who is the applicant for a Pension and that he has Personal knowledge of services rendered the United States by said Applicant in the Revolu- tionary War. That said applicant was with this Deponent in the Battle at Johnstown Under the Command Col. Willet & this Deponent further Deposes and saith that he was with said applicant on an Expedition to Tiendiroga for the Space of three Months Under the Command Col. Cox and Maj. Evenlord, also that he was in Battle on the 29th day of July 1813 with the Applicant, in what is generally called Sandusky Battle Against a large Party of Incendiaries, Tories and Indians, Finally that the deponent has examined in taken an Observation of the contents contained, in the supplemental declaration subscribed and sworn to by the Applicant, that deponent declares, that he is personally known to almost each and every occurrence as set forth by the said Claimant, and this deponent further saith, that Claimant where he is known Is considered a Man of Good Good Reputation, truth and Veracity, and to be believed when Under Oath, And that the Services and contents contained in the same is entitled to full credit
Christopher W. Fox
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2nd Day of August 1833
Laurence Marshall J.P.

State of New York Montgomery County ss
I Laurence Marcellus the Justice of the Peace before whom the within named Christopher W  W  for swore to the within affidavit. Do Certify That I am well acquainted with the said Christopher and that he is a Man of Truth and veracity and entitled to full Credit Dated August 2 nd 1833
Laurence Marcellus J.P.
Affidavit of Jacob Strick on behalf of Joseph Haggan

Affidavit by Jacob Sull on behalf of Joseph Waggener
[Faint, mirrored handwritten text, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the page]

State of New York Montgomery County ss. on the 3 rd day of August 1833
Personally came before me the undersigned a Justice of The peace in the Town of Palatine, County & State aforesaid Jacob Snell
a resident of the Town of Palatine County and State aforesaid, being duly sworn, deposes and saith, that he has been personally acquainted with Joseph Waggoner an Applicant for pension, since the year 1772 and that said deponent has a certain & direct knowledge of the following services rendered by him, the said applicant, during the Revolutionary war - viz That this deponent saith, that during The Revolutionary war, that himself and the Applicant often and frequently both met each other when called out on expeditions at certain times when to Herkimer twice, to Fort Stanwix, once, in pursuit of the Enemy, Under Col Willett at the time of the Gen l Conflagration round about Fort Schuyler, in 1776, Landers Battle in July, Oct 25 th 1776 at the Battle of Johnstown, Under Col Willett, finally that he either in the year 1775 or 1776 was at Fort Snell with others of the Militia, the Militia then Stationed at different Houses at Stone Arabia, and a Great Number at Fort Snell, and that he well recollects that the said Claimant from that time and at all times from year to year, and time after time, whenever thereunto required, or ordered by his superior Officers, always did proof a good and faithful Soldier to the end of the war,
And this deponent further saith that he did have an opportunity of examining his additional and supplementary declaration, did not per- ceive, that the Applicant has by any means been endeavouring to Exercise Exaggeration, but the length of Service as set forth in his supplemental declaration, do not reach the length or bounds of his Service performed during the war, if all could be ascertained, or recollected, No. in the opinion of the deponent. That not only Joseph Waggoner the present Applicant, but almost each and every faithful Soldier who has been a true and faithful Militia Soldier, although he if he was up to the Mark in the Revolution, That he finding it impracticable, to bring himself near it, after such a late period of time -
That the deponent further states that the Applicant Is a man conside red where he is known of Good Reputation and Veracity and to be believed when under Oath, And that in the opinion of this deponent that the facts, and the different periods connected with the length of Service set forth in his Supplemental Declaration is Entitled to full credit
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year above Mentioned
Laurance Marable J.P.
Jacob Snell

State of New York
Montgomery County
I Lawrence Marcellus the Justice before whom the above named Jacob Louis Levene to the within affidavit do certify that I am personally acquainted with the said Jacob and that he is a man of truth and veracity and entitled to full credit
Dated August 3-1883
Lawrence Marcellus J.P.

State of New Yorke
Montgomery County ss On the 7th day of August 1833 Personally Appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in the Town of Minden, County of State aforesaid Henry Sits, of the Town, County, & State aforesaid, who being duly sworn deposes and saith That he has been Personally acquainted with Joseph Waggoner, Resident, of the same Town, County, & State aforesaid from the time of his youth, until the commencement of the Revolutionary war, and for and during the same  same , and ever since,
And that the deponent declares that claimant for a Pension, has given Marks of Testimony, from the beginning of the Revolution, from time to time, and from year to year until the conclusion of the war, That he is personally known that Applicant went Under the command of Genl Herkimer to Unadilla down the Susquehanna River there Met Capt Brandt, the Indian Chief, with a Number of Loyalists — In June & July, 1777. Also on the 29th day of July 1781, Engaged in Battle Generally called Sandusky Battle Under command of Lieut Sammons, present Lieut Gray, Lieut Paris, and forsg Sevell — Also in Battle engaged on the 25th Oct 1781 under command of Col Willett against Maj Robt & Capt Butler with a large force, composed of Indians and Tories to the Number of About 800 Incendiaries Generally called Johnstown Battle Under Willett — Also Several times on drafts and in March to Herkimer in the year 1778 & 1779, in 1780 19th Oct in battle on Klock's & Farling's Flats, against John Johnson with his force composed of Indians & Tories Incendiaries from Canada — Also at the time of Genl Incursion by the Enemy at and around Fort Schuyler, burning and Murdering taken

Prisoners in the year 1781 he deponent believes latter part of Sept Then in pursuit of the Enemy Under the command of Col. Willett, during that Night, and part of the next day but the Object of all of us confuted.
And the deponent declares that many more tours and trips could be mentioned but too tedious, but claimant under the controul of his father, always executing the Orders of his Father Brig Col Peter Waggoner to the Company Officers, when not withstanding claimant seldom missing, partaking almost in each any concourse, when found expedient, which always happened to be the case
That deponent is considered a Man of good reputation truth and veracity And to be believed when Under Oath
Sworn and subscribed on
before Me this 7 day of August 1833
Henry Sitts
J G Snyder Justice of the Peace
State of New York } I David L Snyder the Montgomery County Justice before whom the
Affidavit of Henry Sitts for Joseph Waggoner
Within named Henry Sitts Sworn to the within affidavit do certify that I am well acquainted with the said Henry Sitts and that he is a man of truth and veracity and entitled to full credit dated August 7 1833
J G Snyder Justice

State of New York Herkimer County } ss.
On this 3 rd day of June 1853, personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace for the county and State aforesaid, duly authorized by law, Harvey Husek, a resident of the village of Herkimer, Herkimer County & State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, doth upon his oath declare and says, that Joseph Waggoner and Catharine Gibson, both of the village of Fort Plain County of Montgomery & State aforesaid, were married at my residence, and in the presence of my family, on the 13 th day of September 1835, by the Rev Mr Spinnar a duly authorized clergyman, and I saw them married . This deponent further says, that the said Rev Mr Spinnar has been dead for several years, and further this deponent says not.
Sworn & subscribed to before me, the day and year first above written, and I certify that Harvey Husek is a credible witness
H Husek
Eli Taylor
Justice of the peace
State of New York, HERKIMER COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
Wm H Bangs
I, Ebenezer Wm H Bangs, Clerk of the County of Herkimer, do certify that Eli Taylor Esquire,
whose name is subscribed to the certificate and jurat of affidavit of the annexed instrument, was at the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county, dwelling in said county, duly elected and sworn; and that I am well acquainted with his handwriting, and verily believe the name subscribed to the said certificate and jurat of affidavit, to be his genuine signature.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said county, at Herkimer, this day of June A. D. 1853
Wm H Bangs Clerk.

Los Angeles - Cal. 2622 Romeo Pl.
Pension Bureau
Please send Rev- olutionary War Record of Col. Peter Waggoner and his son Joseph Waggoner. In a former inquiry Joseph Waggoner was said to be a commissary sergeant. Recently a member of the family got a Record

and he was rated a private.
In my former inquiry through a Congressman. I had a letter from the pen- sion office - It stated that there was still preserved on Record a Requisition for provision -
Hoping for a full report and thanking you in advance
I am Respectfully
Minerva R Small

2623 Romeo St Los Angeles, Cal.
Dec. 3 rd 1911.
A Pension Office Washington D.C.
Kindly send me War Record of the War of the Rebellions covering the service of Col. Peter Waggoner and his son Joseph Waggoner.
Also the Record

of John Rainey, (Rany, Rainy), Thanking you. I am very truly yours (Miss) Mary A. Rainey.

2938- Magnolia ST Berkeley Calif.
Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Am very anxious to go into the - Daughters of the American Revolution - And would like a statement of my Great-Grand father - Joseph Waggoner a soldier of the Revolutionary War. Also information of him or his widows application for pension and of his father - Col. Peter Waggoner both of Tazewell Co. N.Y.
An early reply will be very greatly appreciated.
Very truly Yours.
Mrs J. C. Little

Berkeley Cal. Nov. 1. 1911.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
A letter from the War Department, advised me to write to you for information regarding one W2499 Joseph Wagoner served as a sergeant in Colonel Jacob Klock's Regiment of Tryon County, New York, Militia, Revolutionary War. His name appears on an account and on a receipt roll which show that he received pay for his services to Dec 31, 1779. I am very anxious to become a Daughter of the American Revolution, and any information you give will be greatly appreciated. If any fee is charged

kindly advise me before making search.
Very Resp't.
Mrs A. S. Wickersham
2938 Magnolia St.

Record Division.
December 16, 1911.
Mrs. Minerva R. Small, 2622 Romeo Place, Los Angeles, Cal.
Madam:
In response to your undated letter received the 11 th instant, you are advised that the Revolutionary War pension records of this Bureau fail to afford any information relative to Colonel Peter Waggoner other than that given in the claim of his son Joseph Waggoner, Wid. File No. 2499, Rev. War, whose record is enclosed, as the records fail to show that the same has ever been furnished to you or any Congressman.
It is proper to add that the said Joseph Waggoner alleged that he served as a Private, and he was pensioned as such.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

December 15, 1911.
Miss Mary A. Rainey, 2622 Romeo Street, Los Angeles, Calif..
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 5" and received the 11" instant, you are herewith furnished the history of Joseph Waggoner Wid. File 2,499 Rev. War, and advised that the Revolutionary War pension records fail to afford any information in regard to Colonel Peter Waggoner other than that stated in the claim of the said Joseph, his son.
In order to identify a pension claim which may have been filed on account of the services of John Rainey (Raney or Rainy), in the Revolution, in addition to his name some of the following data is essential: names of some officers under whom he served, places of residence at enlistment and after discharge, approximate dates of birth and death, given name of widow.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Waggoner, Michael GRADE Private LINE Connecticut
WARRANT NUMBER 6707 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Aug. 4, 1796 to  not shown
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.