Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 23460, Peter Tyler, Conn. Privateer

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn. Privateer
Tyler, Peter
S. 23460
CONTENTS

Albany 31,387
Peter Tyler
of Steuben Co., in the State of N. York who was a Private, in the company comman by Captain Baldwin of the Reg't. comman by Col. Wells in the Conn't. time for 8 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of April 1838 and sent to J. J. Benton Pultney, Steuben Co. N.Y.
Arrears to the 4th of March '38 186.66 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept. " 13.33
$200.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk
Book 1, Vol. 2 Page 72

State of New York } Steuben County ss } on this sixteenth day of October 1832 Personally Appeared in Open Court before the Court of Common Pleas of the Co- unty of Steuben and State of New York now Sitting. Peter Tyler a resident of the Town of Pultney in the County of Steuben aged Seventy one years and upwards who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declarations in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed 7 June 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein after stated. That he en- tered the service at New Haven in the State of Connecticut in the year 1776 as a Substi- tute for Josiah Tyler his Brother in the drafted militia under Captain Abraham Foot and Ensign Harrison when he remained for the term of two months when he was discharged and returned home - about one year after his returned home according to the best recol- lection of this deponent he again entered the service as a Substitute for one stood in the drafted militia of the State of Connecticut at New Haven County and was placed under the Com- mand of Sergeant Samuel Tyler and was stati- oned at a place called Johnson's Point for the purpose of guarding the harbor

where he remained the term of two months and was then discharged and returned home to New Haven County his native place The same year he again Entered the Service at New Haven County as a Volunteer under Ensign Harrison and was Stationed as a Guard at Brandford in the State of Connecticut where he remained for the term of Six months on duty when he was discharged in the fall of the next year he again Entered the Service at New Haven in the Closed militia under Captain Baldwin and Lieutenant Dwight when he remained two months and was then discharged and returned home in 1777 or 1778 he cannot positively determine which. he again Entered the Service in the Closed militia at Brandford under Captain James Barker and marched to the Highlands on the north river where he was discharged at the end of the term of three weeks.
That in 1778 or 1779 this deponent cannot positively determine which year he again Entered the Service at Brandford aforesaid by Enlisting under Captain Enoch Staples for the purpose of Guarding the Town of Brandford and was in actual Service for the term of Eight months and was then discharged. This deponent again Entered the Service in the Closed militia at Brandford aforesaid under Captain Barker and marched to Stratford where he remained on duty for the term of four weeks at which time he was discharged and returned home That in the year 1780 he again Entered the Service

under Captain Lee Gay in Colonel Wells Regiments as a Substitute for Joseph Parmalee and joined the regiment at the Highlands on the Northriver. was shortly after marched to a place called Horse neck in the State of Connecticut where he remained on duty for the term of two months and was then discharged at which time he received a written discharge which was the only written discharge he received during the war and that discharge has been lost. That he was on Board of a privateer on the East river for the term of eight weeks under Captain Robert Olds in what year he does not recollect That he has no documentary Evidence of his services
That he has not been able to procure any evidence of his said services and does not know of any person now living who was acquainted with him at the time they were rendered
That he was born in the Town of Brand- ford in the State of Connecticut in the year 1761 That he has no record of his age and only knows by the information given him by his parents

That after the war was ended he lived about ten years in the The Town of Brandford in the State of Connecticut from there went to Canajoharie in the State of New York where he resided about Eight years from there to Oneida County where he resided about Eight years - from thence to his pre- sent place of Residence in the Town of Pulaski in the County of Steuben.
That in his present neighborhood he is known to Phinehas Parker Elijah Brown Ezra Pettibone Ezra Lyman Stuart William McMillen and others who can testify as to his character for veracity and their belief of his services as a soldier of the revolution
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever ever 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 this 5 th day and year aforesaid Peter Tyler M c Kinsey Dep Clerk Steuben County
we Elijah Brown and Daniel Northrop of the Town of Pulaski hereby certify that we are well acquaint- ed with Peter Tyler who has subscribed and sworn to the above declarations and that we believe him to be seventy one years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion
Sworn to and subscribed this 5 th day and year aforesaid Elijah Brown Daniel Northrop M c Kinsey Dep Clerk Steuben County

1971/2 In the care of
Peter Tyler
✓ Long

and the said Court do hereby declare their Opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories presented by the War department that the above applicant was a re- volutionary soldier and served as he states and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Elijah Brown and Daniel Northrop who have signed the preceding Certificate are residents of the Town of Patten and that they are credi- ble persons and that their statements are en- titled to credit
I David Rumsay Clerk of the Court of Com- mon pleas do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Peter Tyler for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 16th day of October 1832
M. S. Rumsay Ap. Clerk St. Lawrence County J. P. Rumsay Clerk

Ms. 19.712
Peter Tryon Steuben County New York
Admitted Private 8 months
J. T. Bunton Esq. Seth Reed Esq. Steuben County Hammonds Port. P.O. New York

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Peter Tyler Steuben county New York
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Sub 1776 for Isaiah Tyler 2 Private Capt. Foul Stationed at Johnson Point 71 years Traditionary   Sub 1777 for one Load 2 ditto Ensign Thompson Lieut. Smith Stationed at Stamford to the Highlands New Haven Connecticut   Sub 1777 6 ditto Lieut. Tyler to Stratford to Horse necks   Close 1778 2 ditto Capt. Balsum   " 1777 or 78 21 ditto Lt. Dwight   Enlis 8 ditto Capt. Barker   28 ditto Capt. Staples   Sub 1780 for 2nd Armalree 2 ditto Capt. Lee Lays Capt. Wells   on board of a Privateer for 8 months Capt. Robert Olds  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

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

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

Revolutionary Papers
Peter Tinker
Aug 1852 Mr. Cole
Aug 4 1857
filed - Ex B. 1857
Mr. Hassler
Aug 1857

Staten Island State of New York
Came before me Augustus Tyler who makes Oath according to Law and says that he is the Son of Peter Tyler who was a Revolutionary Soldier and drew a Pen- sion from the United States, that he died about a year ago last March. This is to inform F. E. Happler Esq. Agt. at Washington City D.C. his agent to review the files in the Pension of- fice, and see if his Father had his full allowance, he served informed some seven years, and acted as Sergeant as he is informed, also said Happler will see if public land is due him for services Augustus Tyler Sworn and subscribed before me 29 th July 1857
N. Sawyer Justice of the peace.
State of New York Staten Island
to wit. I Philo P. Hubbell, Clerk of the County of Staten- and State of New York, do hereby Certify that Nathan Sawyer Esq. before whom the foregoing declaration was made, was at the time thereof a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State afore- said, and duly authorized to administer Oaths for general purposes.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my Seal this 29 th July 1857.
P. P. Hubbell
Clerk of the County Court

Rev.&1812 Wars Section. mmvF
March 9, 1938.
Mrs. Einer B. Andersen, 222 Diamond Avenue, S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 23460, it appears that Peter Tyler was born in 1761, at Branford, Connecticut, and while living there, enlisted and served as a private, from 1776, to 1780, at various times, when called upon, amounting in all to twenty-three months and three weeks, under Captains Abraham Foot, Baldwin, James Barker, Enoch Staples, Lee Lay, Ensign Harrison, Sergeant Samuel Tyler and Colonel Wells in the Connecticut Troops. He also served two months on a Privateer under Captain Robert Olds, dates not stated.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 16, 1832, while living in Pulteney, Steuben County, New York. He died about March 1850, leaving a son Augustus. The name of his wife is not stated.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

State of New York Steuben County
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Steuben Peter Tyler who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that by reason of old age and the loss of memory he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of of time his services but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below in the following grades for two months under Captain Root as a private in the year 1776 Stationed at St. Lawrence  St. Lawrence  Point was then in his fifteenth year served as a substitute for Jonah Tyler in the year 1777 was a substitute for one Todd as a private under the command of Lieut General Tyler Stationed at Johnson's Point and served two months in 1777 he volunteered under Ensign Harrison for the term of six months as a private Stationed at Bransford 1778 he served two months as a private under Captain Baldwin Stationed at New Haven in the closed militia in 1777 or in 1778 he cannot positively tell which he entered the service in the closed militia under Captain Barker and was in actual service three weeks or 21 days marched to the Highlands on the Hudson River that in 1777 or 1778 he cannot tell which he entered and was in actual service eight months as a private under Captain Staples Stationed at Bransford that he again entered the service in the closed militia under Captain Barker and was in actual service the term of 28 days as a private in 1780 he substituted for James Parmelee for two months under Captain Lee Say under Colonel Willes marched to Horn Neck that he served two months on board of a privateer for the term of under Captain Robert Olds and for such service I claim a pension
Sworn and subscribed before me this 12 th day of July 1833
Peter Tyler
Nathaniel Ball Justice of peace

State of New York Newbern County ss: Quist
I William H. Bull Clerk of the said County do Certify that Nathaniel Ball Esq before whom the preceding affidavit purports to have been sworn, was at the date of the same, one of the Justices of the peace in & for the said County, and that I am acquainted with his hand writing, and truly believe his name subscribed to the said affidavit to be his proper hand writing & signature -
Witness my hand and seal of office, this 13 th day of July 1833.
W. H. Bull

State of Connecticut } for Branford May 18 th 1837 New-Haven County }
The Deposition of John Blackstone of said Branford aged 74 years is as follows viz
in the Winter and Spring of 1777 & 1778 I done Duty as one of the Coast Guards for said Branford I enlisted under Lieut Enoch Staples for six Months and done Duty for that term of time and at the Expiration of six Months was Regularly Discharged from Duty. —
and I further depose and say that Peter Tyler one of my neighbours who was born and brought up with me in my Neighbourhood but I should say between thirty and forty years since he the said Peter Tyler removed into the Western part of the State of New- York and has ever since resided there. —
I further depose and say that the aforesaid Peter Tyler done Duty as Sergeant of the Coast Guard under Lieut Enoch Staples for the aforesaid term of time of six Months and I served as a private under him for that time and that our Service commenced together and we were Discharged at the same time together at the Expiration of six Months for which we enlisted further More the Deponent saith not
Sworn to and subscribed the day John Blackstone & year first above written. before me
Noyes Darling, Judge of the County Court for New Haven County.
State of Connecticut } for Branford May 18 th 1837. New-Haven County }
I Noyes Darling, Judge of the County Court for said County, certify that John Blackstone, who has sworn to and subscribed the foregoing deposition, before me, is a person of credibility, & that his statement is entitled to credit.
Noyes Darling, Judge of the County Court for New Haven County.

Original
State of Connecticut } New Britain County } ss Co. } Affin
I, Robinson I. Hovey an Clerk of the County Court within and for said County hereby certify that the Hon Noyes Darling who has signed the within Certificate was at the time of signing the same the Chief Judge of the County Court for said County, duly appointed & sworn. And that his signature to said Certificate is his genuine Official signature. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this 27 th day of March 1837 -
R. Hovey Clerk

To The Honorable Secretary of war Pension office Washington City
Peter T. Lewis

State of New York } Personally appeared before Steuben County } me Nathaniel Ball Esquire one of the Justices of the peace in and for the said County of Steuben. Peter Tyler of the Town of Pultney in the said County of Steu- ben. and being by me dully sworn deposeth and saith. That the Certificate hereunto annexed is the handwriting of him whose signature appe- ars on the same and that it was written and delivered to this deponent at Lyme in the State of Connecticut on the day of which it bears date and that he this deponent received from Captain Lee Lay at the time he received this Certificate his own wages for two months services in Colonel Wells Regiment and also the wages of Hunter and Mallery at the same time amounting to L S D 11.17. and this deponent further saith that the same Cap- tain Lee Lay whose name appears on the annexed Certificate was the Captain under which he served for the term of two months in Colonel Wells Regt. further Evidence of his services of his he has been unable to obtain Sworn and subscribed Peter Tyler before me this 8 day of Sept 1834 Nathaniel Ball Justice of Peace

State of New York Conut Staten County ss: I William H. Bull Clerk of said County do hereby Certify that Nathaniel Ball Esquire, before whom the within affidavit was taken and acknowledged was at the time a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and authorized to take the same and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and justly believe the signature to the within affidavit is genuine —
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office this 15 th day of September 1834 —
Wm. H. Bull

Pulteney, Steuben County N.York Sept 28 th 1834 To The Honorable the Secretary of War
Sir The following is a copy of a letter I received from the War department, dated October 22, 1833 War department Pension office October 22, 1833 —
Sir The papers in support of the claim of Phinehas Parker for a pension have again been examined and are pended for proof the regulations require the best that can be obtained, in every case in this it is obvious that proof might if sought for be obtained There are numerous applicants for pensions who served in the same regiment in which a part of the alleged services was performed; amongst others the name of Peter Tyler is one. The papers are placed on file.
The remarks as to proof in regard to the claim of Phinehas Parker are applicable to that of Peter Tyler whose case is likewise suspended and his papers placed on file
I am Respectfully Yr obt servt
Geoffrey Trump
Actg Commissioner of Pensions Phineas Parker has lately obtained proof and obtained his pension. Peter Tyler has used due diligence and is unable to find any living Evid- of his services. in searching over some old papers he has found the Annexed Certificate which is accompanied with his affidavit
Respectfully your obedient servt
Seth Weed

Patten, Dec 12 1837
Sir Yours of Nov 9 th in relation to Peter Tyler's application is received. I have seen Mr. Tyler who says that he has done duty under Lieut. Staples in all nearly three years but in his declaration he claimed for only six months because that length of time completed the two years service claimed to have been done which he then thought was all that was necessary. He was assisted in making his declaration or affidavit by a person little conversant in such matters consequently did not claim for all the six weeks under done thinking it not necessary. His brother Samuel Tyler (or John Tyler I don't recollect the name) residing in Brandford Ct. can testify to nearly eighteen months service under Lieut. Staples but he is so old and broken in mind that he is thought by some to be an incompetent witness. Perhaps I am not correct in regard to the length of time claimed by Mr. Tyler in his affidavit - there being no copy in his or my possession - all that I have learned about it is from Mr. Tyler himself whose memory is somewhat broken especially about recent events.

Can his declaration be amended; or can he be allowed for services proved not claimed in his affidavit as it now stands. It is well understood in Branford East-haven that Peter Tyler does a great deal of guard duty on the coast and common report is that he was one of the best soldiers on duty but I find upon enquiry that the witnesses who can swear to his services are all or nearly all dead. Mr Tyler says that the services claimed by him was designed for six months when his brother was with him as serjeant. He recollects serving another six months tour when James Blackston was a member of the company under the command of Staples. The roll of Capt Foot I cannot find I can get affidavits of those who have seen it and who say that Peter Tyler's name is upon it for two months service if it would be of any benefit. George Goshwold Esq and Judge Elliott of Guilford have had it — Will you be good enough to forward a certificate for Mr Tyler for the length of time which he has proved to the satisfaction of the department As the old gentleman is quite feeble — and I am not sure that any thing further can be done for him in regard to proof unless he can in some way be allowed for all the service done under Enoch Staples — If convenient an early answer is requested
I am respectfully Your Obed Servt
J. L. Edwards Esq Counl of Penns
S. J. Benton

Peter Jay Lee N.Y.
Dec 21.
N.Y.
Arthur M c Cl ee Dec 14
Peter Tyler's care
H. L. Paton Esq.
Comt of Purvis
Washington City
D. G.
15
Emm
no report no report no report

Comptrollers Office Hartford Connecticut March 29th 1837
I certify that the name of Enoch Staples appears on Haskell's Receipts and is named as a sergeant under the following head, to wit, "United States Dr To the State of Connecticut, for sundry expenditures for the service and expense of guards on the sea coast for the defence of said State" And he is credited for services at Branford Jan y 19th 1782 £56-16-9,
He is also credited for services as a Lieut e same date, and under the same head, for services at the same place, £129-9-10. Specie He is further credited under the same head as Lieut e for services rendered at the same place Feby 6th 1782, £733-16-11. Specie,
He is also credited under the same head for services at same place March 27th 1782, £82-6-4 Specie,
I further certify that the name of Peter Green has not been found,
Wm Field Comptroller

Peter Sykes Wages for Two Months in Colo. Wells Reg t in the Year 1780. ——— £ 4.. 4. Blenezer Hummister's D o ————— 4.. 4. John Mallory's D o ————— 4.. 4. Mallory rec d of L t Raymond ————— 15.  £ 3 .. 9 .. 0
Sykes ——— £ 4.. 4.. 0 Hummister — 4.. 4.. — Mallory ——— £ 3 .. 9 .. —  £ 11 .. 17 .. 0
Certified p r ——— See Lay Capt. D'arcy Mast r Oh Lyme Ms. Aug 2 1783 ————— Asa Mallory Reciev

MRS. JAMES P. BRAYTON STATE REGENT, D. A. R. 328 SOUTH COLLEGE AVE. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
Pension Office Washington D.C.
Please send me complete Pension record of Peter Tyler who served in Revolutionary war from Branford Conn.
Yours truly
Emma S. Brayton [Mrs. James P.]
MAY 24 1910

FIR 7082. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER MAY 22 1910 Department of the Interior, U. S. BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Application No. _____ Certificate No. 31387
NAME OF SOLDIER,
Peter Tyler
Co. _____, Reg't Rev.
INFORMATION DESIRED.
Pension b ct issued Apr. 16, 1838 under the act of June 7, 1832 The above b ct was cancelled and reissued July 16, 1838 in the name of Christopher over Tyler.
Albany Agency Wanted date of last pay- ment and who was Christopher Tyler? [OVER]
L. Stillwell,
6-1736
First Deputy Commissioner.

New York Recd
Peter Tyler Suspended let. Seth Weed 22
Oct. 1833
do to do 3 Oct 34.
do " J. P. Benton
Aug. 19 1835
to same 19. Nov. 1837
Act. 7 June 32

to the
Nov 16. W. Anna May Mar 10 1837
[Signature]
Mr. at- ny.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Pittsfield Nov 10 1827
Sir Some time in July I sent some additional testimony in the case of Peter Tyler's application for a pension -- He has I believe got all the proof to be had -- There are however one or two witnesses in Connecticut whose age and health is such that they are not able to testify their memory having nearly left them. There is a muster roll somewhere in existence of Capt Foot of Branford & where his name is entered for two months service the roll I cannot find Judge Elliot and George Griswold Esq of Guilford have had it and they think it was sent to your office at Washington if so you will find Peter Tyler's name upon it. Mr Tyler is live upon the charity of his friends is old and in feeble health and feels very anxious to get a little assistance before he dies. Will you be good enough to write me your decision upon his application.
Respectfully Hon. Mr
J. M. Benton
J. L. Edwards Esq
Adams
( J. M. Benton P.W. Pittsfield Stockbridge Co NY

ms ms
Apr 12. J. Benton Esq. Putney W. 1845
Free
Ms. Tyler Peter Tyler Accepts pension
J. N. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Putney Steuben Co NY April 5 1838
Sir In the case of Peter Tyler's application for a pension will you be good enough to forward a certificate for the length of time of service which has proved which was stated in your last to be eight months — We thought we had satisfactorily proved fourteen months — He is old and feeble and very poor and very much needs even a small pittance — As soon as convenient please send him a certificate
Respectfully Your Obed Serv
David T Benton
J. L. Edwards Esq

1835
work to be had the one - no
Patteney NY August 12
f
N.Y. Aug 18.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Pension Office Washington City
Mr. Taylor

Baltimore Steuben Co Md August 7 1835
Sir Peter Tyler has made application and has forwarded several documents to obtain a pension for services rendered in the revolutionary war - and Seth Weed Esq who has done his business has left this place and no one appears to know how far he had proceeded in the business - - Will you be good enough to inform me what further proof is necessary in order to obtain a pension for Mr Tyler.
Respectfully Yours J. T. Denton
J. L. Edwards Esq

July 13. NY. Adolph Peter Tyler,
J
J. H. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Tuckney, Steuben Co. NY July 4 th 1867
Sir Enclosed I send some additional testimony in behalf of Peter Tyler who has made application for a pension for services rendered in the revolutionary war. It seems to be all the testimony that can be obtained I have been to Branford where he formerly lived and where he rendered most of the services to his country and nearly all of his old companions are dead. There is a muster roll of Capt Foot's which I am told has been sent to the pension office at Washington - which has Peter Tyler name upon it for service rendered under Capt Samuel Foot. If the proof is considered sufficient please forward the certificate to me Respectfully Yours
L. J. Benton
J. L. Edwards Esq

Resolution
23460
INVALID.
File No. 23,460
Peter Taylor
Rev New Was
Act: June 7 th 89 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 427
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Apr. 22/93 Hist. to Giles T. Brown, Atkins, Mich.
W.C.
1910 May 11 - Hist. to Mrs. James P. Brayton
1926 Apr. 8 - Hist. to F. Webster Tyler.
1928 - Mch 9 - Hist. to Mrs. E. B. Anderson MMK F

Arkport, N.Y.
March 10, 1928.
Dear Sir:
Can you please send me complete copies of all the records and documents relating to the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 23460, of Peter Tyler ?
Said Peter Tyler served for a time as a substitute for his brother Josiah who himself was in the War.
Did the following enter claims for pensions? If so, please send me their records:
Josiah Tyler , New Haven Co. Conn. May have removed to New York State.
Lewis Tyler , of Connecticut
Lieut. Job Tyler of Connecticut.
Thanking you, I am
Sincerely yours,
P.S. Please include F. Webster Tyler , Engr. Samuel Tyler , New Haven Co., Conn.

222 Diamond Ave. S.E. Grand Rapids, Mich. March 5, 1928.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir: —
Kindly give me any information you have in regard to the following Revolutionary War participants: —
✓ (a) Peter Tyler , corporal, Capt. Abraham Foot's company (Conn.), Col. Andrew Ward's Regiment.
(b) Stephen Marvin , private, Capt. Marvin's company, 4th N.Y. Regiment under Col. N. B. Livingston.
mo(c) Ozias Marvin, capt. of coast guards.
○ (d) Stephen (a) Marvin, corporal, 6th Regiment form of the county of Albany, N.Y.
Respectfully yours
Mrs. Einar B. Andersen

Box 372, Johnson City, N. Y. Feb. 23, 1926.
U. S. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
A great-aunt has informed me that my great-great-grandfather, ----- Tyler, originally of Connecticut, served in the Revolutionary War and later, while a resident in the Town of Pulteney, Steuben Co., N. Y., received a pension of eight or nine dollars per month.
S 23460 Peter is the only one of that town Please send me a transcript of his application for pension together with any other possible information. ruled list
I very much desire to obtain the answers to the following questions:
1. What was his first name? 2. Did more than one Tyler in the Town of Pulteney, Steuben Co., N. Y. receive a pension? 3. Did he live in Pulteney when he applied for pension? 4. Where did he come from when he settled in Pulteney? 5. Did his wife outlive him and receive pension after his death? 6. What was the date of his death?
----- Amos Parker, also of Conn., was in the Revolution and later removed to New York State where he received a pension. S 43766
Please send me an abstract of his service record and a transcript of his application for a pension.
I desire to learn where he lived when he enlisted and where he lived when he applied for pension. Where and when did he die?
Hoping to hear from you soon, I am
Sincerely yours,
J. Webster Tyler

COMMERCIAL LAW OFFICE
...OF...
GILES T. BROWN.
ESTABLISHED IN 1866
Plaintiff,
VS.
Defendant.
Ithaca, Mich., Aug 15- 1895.
Wm Lockiren
Commission of Pensions
Dear Sir, Can you inform me how to get the Military history of a revolutionary pensioner, knowing only the following facts, — Peter Tyler served I think during the whole war in the Navy, somewhere about Sackett's Harbor a part of the time, — I think he enlisted from Connecticut — Commenced drawing a pension somewhere about 1830 — his residence at the time of application for a pension was Steuben County, New York
Now if you can help me to more definite information it will be a great favor
Tell me what what expense or charges will be incurred and I will remit
Very Respectfully Giles T Brown

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
April 8, 1926.
F. Webster Tyler, Box 372, Johnson City, N. Y.
Sir:
I have to advise you, that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 23460, it appears that Peter Tyler was born in 1761, at Branford, Conn., and while living there, enlisted and served as a private, from 1776, to 1780, at various times, when called upon, amounting in all to twenty-three months and three weeks, under Captains Abraham Foot, Baldwin, James Barker, Enoch Staples, See Lay, Ensign Harrison, Sergeant Samuel Tyler and Col. Wells in the Connecticut Troops. He also served two months on a Privateer under Captain Robert Olds, dates not stated.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 16, 1832, while living in Pulteney, Steuben Co., N. Y. He died about March 1850, leaving a son Augustus. The name of his wife is not on record. stated -
Orig. sent ( The above noted is the only pensioner of the Revolution named Tyler, found on the lists of Steuben Co., N. Y. a resident of Pulteney. )
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section MEE/cbl
December 13, 1918
F. Webster Tyler Arkport New York
Sir:
I advise you that photostatic copies of original papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 23460, of Peter Tyler, will be furnished you under the act of August 24, 1912, at the rate of fifteen cents a page with twenty-five cents extra for certification, if that be desired.
The number of pages to be copied is fourteen.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to a Samuel Tyler as described by you or to Josiah Tyler, Lewis Tyler or Job Tyler.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Peter Tyler 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. L. file 23,460
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     23 mos 3 wks Med 76 2 mos. 26/10/1812 Private Pri. Abraham Foot Conn.   77 2 mos. Lt. Samuel Tyler   77 6 mos. Ens. Harrison   all 78 2 mos. Capt. Baldwin   1777 or 78 3 mos. James Barker   1777 or 78 8 mos. Enoch Staples   79 1 mo. Barker   80 2 mos. Lee Gage Wells  
2 mos. onboard Robert Olds Minister Battles engaged in,
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Branford Conn.
Date of application for pension, Oct. 16, 1832. Hartford.
Residence at date of application, Pultney Steuben Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, born 1761 at Branford Conn.
Remarks: In 1851 application Tyler claimed to be soldier's son and his father was not stated.
Name of wife not stated died in Mar - 1850