Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 42,513, John Tozer, Conn.

SERVICE
born
Dozer, John
NUMBER
8.42513
CONTENTS

John Dyer
John Dyer, Jr. Swifts. Cons. Reg
1774 to 1780
Correct
Ex
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STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. SARATOGA COUNTY. }
ON this Twentieth day of April 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Saratoga and state of New-York, personally appears John Sozer — — — — — aged fifty eight years, resident in the town of Galway — — — — — in the County of Saratoga — — — — — in the said state, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, 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 service of the United States in the revolutionary war:" That the said John Sozer — — — — — enlisted in the Town of Bristol — — — — — in the state of Connecticut and joined the company commanded by Captain Peter Watson in the Regiment commanded by Col. Herman Swift of the Connecticut Line & Regt. that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the Battle of Monmouth at which place he was taken prisoner  Sick being overcome with the heat as he believes that he was in the battle of Monmouth — — — — — and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services Except the affidavit of Peter Watson whoe was his capt and knowing to his services and further saith that he enlisted in the month of may or june in the year Seventeen Hundred Seventy Seven for the term of three years and served his country faithfully until the above mentioned Battle after which time he was returned Sick in the Hospital until the expiration of the said term of enlistment at which time he recd an Honorable Discharge Executed at a place called Second River in the state of New Jersey which Discharge he has since lost
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid. Avery Stathweather Judge of Common Pleas Saratoga Co.
Sign John Sozer
I Avery Stathweather the Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said John Sozer — — — — — did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the War Department, pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid act of congress. Given April 20th 1818
Avery Stathweather Judge
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss : SARATOGA COUNTY, }
In testimony that the above named
Avery Stathweather is a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Saratoga and state of New-York, and that the above is his signature, I subscribe my name and affix the county seal, this 19th day of May in the year 1818
W. Stillwell } Clerk of the County of Saratoga.

Ballston State of New York } Saratoga County } ss: I, Peter Watson of Ballston in the County of Saratoga, and State of New York being duly sworn says, that he was well acquainted with John Foye, (with the named) - that this Deponent was a Captain in the Revolutionary War, in the Second Regiment of the Connecticut line commanded by Colonel Heman Swift, that the said John Foye, enlisted in the Company commanded by this Deponent in the said Regiment, to serve for the term of three years, that the said John Foye faithfully served in the said Regiment for at least two years, and until the Battle of Monmouth in which battle the said John Foye was disabled.
Peter Watson
Sworn & subscribed to the 17 th day of April 1818 before me, Avery Stathmeather
One of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Saratoga & State of New York

I Avery Stackweather one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for Saratoga County as within certified being personally acquainted with the circumstances of the within named applicant John Roger Do therefore hereby certify that he is destitute of property and need the assistance of his country for support Given under my hand this 20th Day of April 1818 Avery Stackweather
To the Honorable Secretary of the Department of war Sir please direct the pension certificate to the post office in Galway Saratoga County State of New York Avery Stackweather Esq. by Request of applicant

0149 /
New York
John Fozer
of Saratoga in the state of New York who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Swift of the Connecticut 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 20 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd of Mar. 59 and sent to: Judge Parkyn Dathur
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1859 83.96
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sep th 1859 48
11.44 10 30.35
$833.96
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Specification and Nov 4 th 1820 to the Pension of John Fozer

John Fozer
0169 Oct 1819
to 17

State of New-York, } ss. County of SARATOGA, }
ON this Twenty second day of August 1820 personally appeared in open Court, in the Court of Common Pleas of the said County, the same being a Court of Record for the said County, proceeding according to the course of the common law with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of its proceedings and having the power of fine and imprisonment, John Fozer
aged Sixty — years, resident in the said County, in the State aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows:
for the Term of Three Years in the Company Commanded by Captain Titus Watson in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Heman Swift in the line of the State of Connecticut
That his original declaration was made on or about the Twentieth day of April 1818 and that his Pension Certificate is numbered 8149 and is dated the 25 th day of March 1819
AND I solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and 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 provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Sworn to and declared on the 22 nd day of
August 1820 in open Court
Thomas Palmer Clerk
I, Thomas Palmer Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Saratoga do hereby certify that the foregoing Oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record 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 Fifty two dollars and Ninety four cents
IN testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this Thirtieth day of August 1820
Thomas Palmer
$52.94
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Saratoga.

A Schedule of the Real and personal Estate of John Fitzer the Pensioner in the affidavit hereto annexed names his necessary Clothing and bedding excepted made in pursuance of the act within mentioned
Real Estate I have none
   1 Square and Compasses worth 25 cts   1 Beetle and 2 wedges 50   3 drawing knives 37 1/2   3 files 18   8 moulding planes 1.50   8 Chisels 1.00   3 hammers 37 1/2   1 Broad ax 1.00   8 Augers (broken generally) 1.50   1 Adz 62 1/2   8 planes 2.00   one Cow 12 - 1 Swine 7. 1 B H - 75 cts 19.75   7 Chairs (old and much shattered) 00.50   1 large Spinning wheel 1.50   1 Small ditto 1.50   2 pails 50   1 old Table 75   1 do Stand 50   2 Smoothing irons 75   2 Iron pots 1.50   1 Iron Kettle small & cracked 25   1 fire Shovel 75 cts 1 pr. Tongs 75 cts 1.50   1 Looking Glass 1.25   1 Iron Kettle 1.50  
$ 41.25 1/2

  Amount Prof. over  41.05 3/4    4 Tea cups & Saucers 25 c 2 iron candle sticks 1/6  44    1 narrow axe 50 c 1 pitch fork 25 c 1 Wash tub 50 c  1.25    1 Churn 50 c 3 milk pails old leaky 25 c  75    one Bible 3.50. 1 Psalm book 25. 1 Shaker book 50.  4.25    Websters 3 rd part 12 3/4. do Spelling book 12  24 3/4    1 pr. Steelyards 1. 2 Chests old 41  2.00    1 Griddle small 25 c 1 frying pan 31 c  56    4 Ear - bowls 25 c 6 do plates 23:18  43    1 Glass tumbler 6 c 1 Pewter Platter old 25  31    3 Jars bottled 19 - 2 Stone Jugs 25  44    1 pr hand irons (no fat) 25 - 6 Knives & forks old 30  55    1 hoe (old) 12 3/4 1 pocket knife 12 3/4  25     $52.94  
The said John Foye is by occupation a Wagonmaker. He is a cripple in consequence of taking a cold while in the Army of the Revolution. which settled in his hip. and he is totally disabled from pursuing his trade
Aforesaid His family residing with him. consists of his wife. Hannah Foye aged Sixty four years. she is unable to support herself
In Witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name this Twenty second day of August 1820
Sworn to in open Court John Foye
Francis Palmer Clerk

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Tozer a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. S. F. 42,513.  Am
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May or June, 1777 → was overcome with heat in battle of Monmouth & was disabled thereby during the remainder of his term of service, 3 yrs, and was discharged at expiration thereof. Pri. Titus Watson Heman Swift Conn.  
Battles engaged in, Monmouth.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Not stated
Date of application for pension, Apr. 20, 1818. His Ch. was al.
Residence at date of application, Galway, Saratoga Co., N.Y.
Age at date of application, 58 yrs.
Remarks: In 1820, his wife, Hannah, was 64 yrs. old. There is no other data relative to family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Personally appeared before me Pestcome Potter one of the judges of Schenectady Common pleas Elij Harp and being duly sworn Deposeth and saith that he was acquainted with John Foser in the year one thou Seven hundred and Seventy Seven and that the said John be to Capt. Titus Watsons Company in Col. Mearns Snuffler in the Connecticut line and that the said John Foser became a cripple whilst in the army and remains a cripple to the time and this Deponant further saith that he belonged to the s Company at the same time and further this Deponant saith and Sworn before me this 29 th day of May 1920 -
Elijah Harp
Pestcome Potter

We the undersigned Physicians and Surgeons do hereby certify that we have examined John Tawse of the town of Galway in the County of Saratoga, and from this examination and a long acquaintance we have had with him we are of opinion that he is materially disabled by reason of an incurable lameness, and other disabilities from following his ordinary occupation to procure a livelihood.
Jerome C. Paine
Sworn before me this 10 th day of August 1820
Nathan Thompson
Perez Otis Justo

1915. Rept. 9. Hist. to D.E. Tozier. F.W.
42 513
INVALID.
Rey —————
File No. 42, 513
John Tozier Vi. Her. 1860
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 572
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Rev Sec August 28, 1915 1
Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C.
1915
Will you kindly pass me with a copy of your record of John Foster of Connecticut who was pensioned for Revolutionary service under the act of 1818?
D. E. Foster 14. Irma Ave Watertown Massachusetts