Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 11,394, Thomas Whitcomb, Vt.

SERVICE
NUMBER
U.S.
Whitcomb, Thomas
R. 11,394
CONTENTS

Thomas Whittier
Pension papers forwarded by
31.008.
Abel Clary Clinton Ohio Oct 1833

Declaration
By Thomas Whitcomb - of Frankfort County of Herkimer N.Y. in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress - passed June 7 th 1832 -
State of New York Dued a County ss. On the 19 th day of November 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Court of Chancery of the State of New York - at a Circuit Court held before the Hon ble Nathaniel Williams Esq r Vice Chancellor of the 5 th Circuit of the State of New York now sitting at the City of Utica, in the County aforesaid - Thomas Whitcomb aged fifty sixty five years - a resident of Frankfort in the County of Herkimer - (in the jurisdiction of said Circuit Court) - who being first duly sworn deposes and according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
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That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated. That at Barnard in the County of Mifflin - State of Vermont - on the first of October seventeen hundred and eighty - as a private in Capt. Benjamin Dyer's Company - of Infantry of Col. Joseph Safford's Regt. This dft n was drafted as a private he served three days - in said company in said service - and was honorably discharged the 12 th of October 1780 - at Barnard aforesaid.
1780

That as a private in said Compy he marched first to Bethel Fort thence to Ryallton - that the enemy had burnt Ryallton before said Compy arrived - that he marched thence to Brookfield - thence returned to Barnard aforesaid.
That on the first of June seventeen hundred and eighty one - at Barnard aforesaid - this deft volunteered as a private in Capt John Benjamin's Compy - of the Vermont Volunteers, but that he cannot now recollect the name of the Col of the Regt to which said Compy belonged - as a substitute for one for the period of six months - and was honor- -ably discharged at Ryallton the first of December seventeen hundred and eighty one -
That he marched directly from Barnard the place of his enlistment aforesaid - to Ryallton aforesaid, & was stationed at Ryallton - during said six months.
That on the first of September seventeen hundred and eighty two, this deft enlisted as a private in Capt Benj. Green's Compy of Vermont Men - (That at Coeur du Fort - he served as a private for the period of three months & he served three months at Bristol and that he served said three months in said Compy and was honorably discharged at Coeur du Fort - the first of December 1782 - Morris 1782 - Hodas W. Lymn

That Schuyler Wingby & John Wingby of Frankfort are persons to whom he is known in his present neighbourhood & to whom his bills of service are known. That he was born at New Brunswick Hampshire County Massachusetts in 1768.
That he has no record of his age.
That he lived at Barnard aforesaid when called into service - removed to Springfield in 1795 - & in 1798 - removed to his present place of residence - and has resided at his present residence - till the date hereof.
1833 1768 65 53 12
That he received no written discharge.
That from the service in which this deft was employed - as aforesaid, he is unable to detail other facts than those above named.
1833 1780 53
That he was drafted in 1780 - That he volunteered as a substitute in 1781. and that he enlisted in 1782.
That Schuyler Wingby & John Nicholas and of Frankfort aforesaid are persons residing in the neighbourhood of this deft and to whom this deft is known & who can testify as to his character for truth and their bills of his service as a soldier of the Revolution.
That this deft knows of no other evidence of said service than that herewith exhibited.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to all pensions or annuities except the present, and declares that his name

is not on the Pension Roll of the Army of any State. ————— Thomas Whittier Sworn & Subscribed ————— The day & year aforesaid M c Williams Vice Chan c
State of New York Dutch County ss. We Schuyler Kingsley — John Nicholas Hoback Corner of Frankfort in the County of Fulton do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Thomas Whittier, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be fifty eight — years of age — that he is respected and beloved in the neighbourhood where he resides & have been a soldier of the revolution & that we con- cur in that opinion ————— Schuyler Kingsley Sworn & Subscribed this 19 th day of ————— C. M. Comes of Dec r 1833 ————— John Nicholas. M c Williams Vice Chan c
And the said Court hereby declares its 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 that it appears there is

That it appears to them that Schuyler Grigsby - Ebenezer Gomer - & John Nicholas - are residents of Frankfort - & that said Grigsby - is a clergyman - of Frankfort aforesaid & that said Gomer & Nicholas - are reputable persons & that their statement is entitled to credit.
William W. Chas.
I, J. W. Williams - Clerk - of the Court of Chambers - of the 5 th Circuit of the State of New York - do hereby certify that the foregoing contains, the original proceedings of the said Court - in the matter of the application of Thomas Writton for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court this 19 th day of November, 1833.
J. Watson Williams Clerk in Chambers Frankfort N.Y.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Thomas Whitcomb 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. R. File 11394
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Oct. 1, 1780 12 days Priv. Benjamin Cox Joseph Safford Vt.   July 1, 1781 to Dec. 1, 1781 " John Benjamin ✓   Dec. 20, 1781 to Sept. 20, 1782 " Beriah Green Wait or Safford   Sept. 1, 1782 to Dec. 1, 1782 "          
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Barnard Vt.
Date of application for pension, Nov. 19, 1833.  Ref.
Residence at date of application, Frankfort, Herkimer Co., N. Y.
Age at date of application 65 yrs, born 1768 at New Braintree, Hampshire Co., Mass.
Remarks: Soldier also stated that he was b. Aug. 14, 1765
This claim was rejected, insufficient proof, under the requirements of Act of June 7, 1832.
He was 65 yrs old on Aug. 14, 1830 - 71 in 1836 -
Very respectfully,
No Thos. Whitcomb Rev. War of Ohio. Papers fail to show the name "R. Briley" or that soldier removed from New York State.
Commissioner.

Id. to Hon. J. Peabody Feb 13. 1846
W. G. Wade, July 8, '45. A. Alvord March 2, 1854
1139H

31.008 New York Recd.
Thomas Whitcomb Rejected
Lot to A. C. Creary 6 June 34 " " to same Dec 12 th 1834 " " to Hon A Mann Jr 9 Mar '37 " " to W. G. Ward Sept 4 1845 " " to Atwood March 2. 1852
act. 7 June 32
Letter to A. C. Mann from Mr. C. G. Allen '37 of Washpk. Feb. 15. 1844.

Wakesman Huron Co O February 11 1884
I will send a note inquiring concerning a Pension Claim in favor of Thomas Whitcomb a soldier of the Revolutionary war Brally acting as attorney for him I want to know if the Pension was granted by the government and if granted who it was paid to You will find the case recorded on the records in the year 1849 or 1850 please send all information connected with case if you find it Most Respectfully Yours
Roswell, Derbyson
PS Address Roswell Derbyson
Wakesman
R 11394
Huron, Co, O

To Chf _____ Div. Action _____ DEC 23 1911 COMM. REC.
Dec 20 1911
Mackeman Karen County O
To the Honorable Secretary of the Interior
I want to learn if there has been filed a claim in the Pension office for a Soldier in the revolutionary war, by the name of Thomas Whitcomb the claim was filed about sixty or sixtyfive years ago by M c R Braly Please answer this and oblige P E Lawler Addres Mackeman O
M c R Braly 45 876

1884 Feby 22 Roswell Derby Cont'd that the omission of officers names & residence prevents identification - the Case rejected because the soldier age was 12 years & he could prove b mor Service Prior
1912 Jan. 25. Hist. to Mrs. P. E. W. Fowler. P
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
11394
P. O.
Thomas Whitcomb
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized.
_____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis.
Searched for _____, 18

Frankfort Feb. 25 1854
To the Commiss ry of the Pension Dept. Dear Sir:
I wish to know if Thomas Whitcomb from Frankfort Herkimer Co. has drawn a pension & if so what amount & the names of the heirs or representatives by whom it was drawn - also when it was drawn -
Some of the heirs only know by hearsay that he has ever drawn a pension -
Thomas Whitcomb was a soldier of the Revolution -
Kindly answer as early as practicable directing as last above mentioned -
Yours very Resp y .
Amos Alvord

State of Vermont
Secretary of State's Office Burlington Feb 24-1846.
I J. M c Shafton Secretary of State of Vermont hereby certify that upon an original Pay- Roll of Revolutionary service of Capt. Beliah 4-1 Green's Company of Rangers, as recorded in this office, occurs the name of Thomas Whitecomb with an allowance to him for service from the 30 th of November 1781. to the 31 st of March 1782. - four months & one day
I also further certify that upon an other like recorded "Pay-Roll of Capt. Benj e & "Cox's company of Militia for scouting duty" "passing after the victory to Brookfield the "year past. 1780" occurs the name of the said Thomas Whitecomb with an allowance to -3 him for three days service from Oct 11 th the said term being the entire time of service of said company disclosed by the above Pay-Roll.
I also further certify that it appears from other other like recorded Pay-Rolls that Capt. Benj e Cox's company was in service from Aug 15 th

-1. to Nov 15 th inclusive AD 1780. Also for one day for scouting done in Barnard Aug. 1 st 1780.  Also A company of Lt. Eliza Keyes. Also a detachment under command of Sergt. Daniel -5 Sharp. Aug. 23-1780: for five days. Also under command of Capt. Cox. Aug. 9-1780 for -2 two days. Also for marching to Fort Ticonderoga at Battle in the year 1781. Mar -29. 1781. two days.
and also certify that there is upon file record in the Office a paper of the Tenon for the year 1781. The state of Vermont The above taken at Fort Defiance in presence of the Military under my command. (1780 44 days labor at 4/- per day $8.16 2/3) (1781) 10 days at 2/- per day $1.00 The above taken being done 9-12-01 The August and September 1780 Barnard April 7-1781 per me Benjamin Cox also all of which Pay & Re-also the above has been audited & paid as appear of record

D. M. S. S. after
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the office at Bristol this 24 th day of February 1846.

(Copy) War Department Pension Office March 9. 1837.
Sir,
The supplemental affidavit of Thomas Whitcom, contained in the enclosed letter has been examined. He states in his original declaration, sworn to on the 19 th of November 1833, that he was born in 1768, and was in 1780 drafted and served in Captain Benjamin Cox's company twelve days, and that in 1781 he served 6 months as a substitute for some one, name not remembered, at Royalton, in Capt. Benjamin's company. In a supplemental declaration, sworn to in November 1834, his age is stated to be 69, and the term of service to have been under Capt. Benjamin at Fort Bethel. A tour of four months is also added as having been rendered in 1782, in Captain Green's company, at Fort Bethel, and at Corinth. According to the original statement, which in that particular remains unchanged, the claimant was born in 1768, and consequently was in 1780 but twelve years of age. A witness is produced to shew that a man of the name of Thomas Whitcom served ten months in Capt. Benjamin's company in 1781, but the claimant is not clearly identified as the individual described. Another

witness declares that a man of the name of Thomas Whit- com served four months in Capt. Green's Company in 1782, but the affiant does not say that he knows, or that he even supposes, that it was the claimant.
This claim was rejected in 1834, and there seems to be, on reviewing the case, every reason to believe that that decision was well founded.
I have the Honor to be, Very Respectfully, Your Obedt Servant, (Signed) J. L. Edwards
July 23 1844
Mrs. Buel
The papers Thomas Whitcomb are wanted H. B.
J. L. Edwards Whitcomb
Ex 44 Superior
Hon. A. Mann Jr. Frankfort N. York.

Rose New York 28th April 1846
Sir,
Enclosed I forward a certificate of what service appears to the credit of Tho s Whitcomb in the Secretary's Office at Burlington.
As the term of service of six months was established by the affidavits of two reputable witnesses, it is hoped this will be satisfactory.
I am respectfully Your Obedient Servt W. G. Wade
Hon. J. L. Richards, Comm r of Prisons Washington D. C.

S. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir Sir
I herewith enclose you some additional proof in the case of Thomas Whitcomb. Washington                                     yours obedient 31. July 46
Timothy Jenkins

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Rev. War.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
December 27, 1911.
Mr. P. E. Fowler, Wakeman, Ohio.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the 20" and received the 23" instant, you are advised that in order to identify a Revolutionary War pension claim, in addition to the full name of the soldier, 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.
up JAN 17 1912 aw
There is no law granting pensions to the descendants of Revolutionary War soldiers.
Very respectfully,
J. L. Ravenel
Commissioner.
Dear Sir: Thomas Whitcomb was my Grand father and he died at East Townsend Ohio over sixty year ago and I am not looking for a pension it is some proof so I can give the Daughters of the Revolutionary War I have no proof and that is what I want I think ht you could send me something Mrs B Elizabeth Whitcomb Fowler Box 111 Wakeman O

Rose August 29 th 1845
Sir
Very respectfully I beg leave to request the favour, of being furnished with a copy of the last letter, written from the Pension Office in the case of Thomas Whitcomb, an applicant for a pen- sion under act of 9 th June 1832, - Application made from New York State
I have the honor to be Very respectfully Your Obedt Servt M c G. Wade
Hon d J. L. Edwards Commiss r of Pensions Washington D. C.

Pension papers.
Thomas Whitcomb
- forwarded by
Archd L Gray
Clinton
Onondaga County
New York

Amended Declaration State of New York Onondaga County ss:
On this 12 th day of Nov 1834 - personally appeared before the court of Chancery of the State of New York - at a General term before William Denis Esq. Vice Chancellor of the 5 th circuit of the State of New York at the City of Utica - in said County Thomas Whitson - a resident of Frank- lin in the County of Herkimer & State aforesaid - aged fifty nine years - who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oaths make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following name officer - and since as herein stated - That on the first of February 1782 in the year one thousand seven hundred eighty one - he this deft enlisted as a substitute private in Capt. John Benjamin's Company of Rangers of Vermont - That said Company was not incorporated into any regiment - That said Company was stationed at Bethel Fort, in the State of Vermont - That 1000. on the first of March - (as this deft believes) said Company marched to said Fort and was stationed - at Bethel Fort ten months - That this deft was dis- 10- charged - the first of December 1781 - as this deft believes -
That on the twentieth of December 1781 - (as this deft believes) - he enlisted as a private - in Capt. Benjamin's Company of Rangers - (of Vermont) - That said Company was of Col. Wait's or Safford's Regt of the Vermont Militia

That this deft served four months in said last named Comp y & was discharged at Bethel Fort, in (now) the county of Windham & State of Vermont. That during this last named term this deft was stationed - firstly at Corinth - & a part of the time at Bethel Fort.
And this deft further says that the declaration signed by this deft and on file in the Pension Office of the United States - was executed by this deft without having conversed with - the witnesses - of said commission whose affidavits are hereto annexed - it was according to the recollections & belief of this deft at the time of executing said declaration (on file as aforesaid) - that since the receipt of the letter from the Comt of Pensions relative to said declaration this deft has been to Vermont & conversed with - Bury Col - & Solomon Common - who submitted the annexed affds. and from facts stated by said Col & Common this deft has recited more of said commission than - for this deft has able previous to said conversations to recollect. - That he was discharged from said last named Comp y - at Bethel Fort - the 20 th of April 1782.
Sworn & subscribed this 11 th day of June first - aforesaid.
A Devis Vice Chancellor

J. Watson Williams Clerk of the Court of the State of New York - do. hereby certify that the foregoing are the original proceedings of the same. Denis - Esq. Vice Chancellor of the 5 th Circuit of the State of New York in the matter of the petition of Thomas Whitson - for a pension - in compliance with the Act of Congress - passed June 7 th 1832 -
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal of office this twentyfifth day of November A.D. 1834.
J. Watson Williams Clerk in Chancery 5 th Circuit N.Y.

I Solomon Emmons of Woodstock the County of Windsor and state of Vermont, of lawful Age Depose & say, that in the year 1781, I enlisted into Capt. John Benjamin's Company for the Term of Ten Months, and that Thomas Whitcomb who then resided in Barnard in said County, was in the same Company, and I recollect that we were both discharged, at the expiration of said Term at the Fort in Bethel, I do not remember many particulars, it being upwards of forty six years since I have seen Mr. Whitcomb, to this time, but by telling many circumstances that took place while in the Service, I am satisfied in my own mind that he is the identical person that was in said Company - after being discharged we were marched down to Royalton in said County, and there disbanded - Woodstock 30 th Octo r 1834 Solomon Emmons
Windsor J. Woodstock 30 th October 1834, Then Solomon Emmons to me well known as a credible witness, and made solemn Oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed contains the truth & nothing but the truth Benj a Swan Justice Peace
In Testimony whereof I the above I above subscribed Benjamin Swan Clerk of the County Court have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Court this 30 th day of October A 1834 —
Benj a Swan Clerk

I Benjamin Cox of the age of Barnard Windsor County State of Vermont do testify and say that in the years of 1781 and 1782 I served under Capt. Beriah Green in a company of Rangers in defending the frontiers of the united States apart of the time at Bethel now in Windsor County this State and part of the time I was at Corinth and there I was acquainted with one Thomas Whitcomb who served there with me in the same company the term of four months and I say that he the said Thomas Whitcomb thou did Military duty in the said company the said term of time above mentioned and further your deponent saith not Barnard October 29 th 1834 Benj. Cox
State of Vermont } Personally appeared Windsor County ss } at Barnard October 29 th 1834 I Benjamin Cox the signor of the above deposition and made oath to the same to be the truth and nothing else but the truth before me
Alpheus Howes justice Peace and I further say that I am well acquainted with the said Benjamin Cox and that he is a man of truth and integrity Alpheus Howes justice Peace
State Vermont } Woodstock, County Clerk's Office 29 th Octo r . 1834 Windsor County ss } I Benjamin Swan Clerk of Windsor County Court Do hereby Certify, that Alpheus How is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, duly Commissioned and qualified, and that the above is his signature In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Court the day & year above —
Benj. Swan Clerk

State of New York
Herkimer County ss
Thomas Whitcomb of Herkimer County Town of Frankfort being Duly sworn says that it is the belief of this Deponent that in Drafting the Declaration subscribed by this Deponent in this application for a Pension there is a mistake that it is the belief of this Deponent that the Declaration stated that this Deponent was drafted that the Drafted was erased and an interlineation that this Deponent was a Substitute and this Deponent further says that He does not recollect the name of the Person for whom he was a Substitute and this Deponent further says that in his original Declaration in his application He stated that he was out when Royalton was Burnt that in his second Declaration he did not name the Service thinking it ashort Service not Prov'd he would not spend any time with it and this Deponent further says that when he went to the State of Vermont to obtain testimony that he made a mistake in the time of Service under Capt Benjamin and Green found the time of Service longer then he had stated and this Deponent further says that he made a mistake in the man that Commanded when Royalton was Burnt Capt Benjamin Cox was Capt of said Company but others had the Command at Barnard fort it was stated in the first application that Swift Commanded when in fact Lieut Elias Keyes Commanded said Company and this Deponent further says that he this Deponent was fifteen years of age the 14 Day of August 1780 and that Royalton was Burnt the October following and that he was Seventy one last August and that his age was Differently stated in his Declaration it was through mistake of the agent of this Deponent and this Deponent further says that he has always kept the Remembrance of his age from the time Royalton was Burnt Frankfort 21 Day of February 1837 Thomas Whitcomb
Thomas Whitcomb came before me & Sworn to the above affidavit this 21 Day of February 1837 James G. Furguson Justice of the Peace

State of New York 2 Steuben County 3 Clerks Office 3 p:
I E. A. Munson Deputy Clerk of the County of Steuben do certify that James G. Ferguson Esq. was on the day of the date of the within affidavit a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly elected and qualified And that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and truly believe the signature of
"James G. Ferguson Justice of the Peace" subscribed to the said affidavit to be genuine - In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said County this 21st day of February A.D. 1837
E. A. Munson
Dep. Clerk

STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. Herkimer County,
I certify that Isaac Piper  genuine whose name is subscribed to the annexed affidavits & certificates was, on the day of the date of said affidavits & certificates a justice of the Peace in and for said county duly elected and qualified. And that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe his signature to said affidavit genuine  with & certificates genuine —
Witness my hand and official seal.
January first 1846 —
E. A. Munson Clerk

Shepherd New York Herbert C. Cox Thomas Whitcomb of Brattleboro Herbert C. Cox Brattleboro
They duly sworn according to law, deponent and saith, that he is the identical person who made application for a pension under act of Congress of 7th of June 1832, on account of his revolutionary ser- vices, — that if it was stated in his declaration made in 1833, that he was born in 1758, it was an error of the person who wrote the declaration, — but as he has no second name of his age, he could not state with great certainty that he could other wise, that according to the best of his knowledge he was born in the year 1754. or 1755, as he was near twenty years of age at the de- claration of Independence, — but relative to his ser- vices he is positive, that he done service a few days, in Captain Bangs Cox Company in the year 1780. and that in the year, 1781, he served in Captain Benjamin's Company, as stated in his declaration made in November 1833. at least six months, he believes he served the months of in the winter of (1781 and 1782) Seventeen hundred and eighty one and, Seventeen hundred and eighty two, he done service for four months, in a company commanded by Captain Beriah Green, — That the reason why more service was claimed, in his declaration made in November 1834, than in the one made in 1833, — was, that at the time of his making his declaration in 1833, — he could not call to mind, circumstances and events relating to his ser- vices, — that he was enabled to in 1834, when he visited the state of Vermont, and found those persons whose Deposi- tions were presented in support of deponents claim, — and who reminded him of circumstances, which satisfied him that he was mistaken in the length of time in which he was engaged in service in Captain Benjamin's Company, and it was not that he wished to claim a pension for more services than he actually performed, but is willing to accept of an allowance for such service, — according to the length of time that Captain Benjamin's Company was in service in the year 1781, — as the service was performed in the capacity of a substitute, it is not expected that his name appears upon the records, of the services of Captain Benjamin's Co,
That, as to the witnesses whose affidavits were pre- sented in support of deponents claim, — would state relative to their recognizing this deponent as the identical person who served with them, that they did recognize this deponent to be the identical Thomas Whit- comb, who performed service with them in the year,

1981 and 1982, that this deponent was personally acquainted with each of them, the father of one of which was a neighbor of deponent's father, and that this deponent was a school mate with this identical person who testified to deponent's services.
Subscribed and sworn before me This 31 st day of December, 1848 Isaac Phipps Justice of the Peace
Thomas Whitcomb
I certify that the above named officer Thomas Whitcomb is a respectable person of undoubted truth and honesty, Isaac Phipps Justice of the Peace

State of New York Herkimer County ss
I, Judge John B Deygert being duly sworn according to law, do hereby state that he has been, personally acquainted with Thomas Whetcomb of Frankfort for three years or more, that he knows him a good character and always deems himself as a good in such a man- ner as to merit and receive the full confidence and respect of his fellow citizens, - by having elected him the fill various town officers, & that of Justice of the peace, - the duties of which he faith- fully discharged, that he is universally known in the vicinity where he resides, as one who done service in the Revolutionary War, that the fullest and most implicit confidence, is, and should be placed in his statements relative to such ser- vices - as he is a respectable person of undoub- ted truth and honesty.
Given and subscribed before me this 31 st day of December 1845 Isaac Phipps
John B Deygert
In testimony whereof the Board of Justices of the Peace I certify that John B - Deygert above named is a respectable person, and who has discharged the duties of Justice of the Peace Correct, in said County of Herkimer for some eight or ten years.
Isaac Phipps In testimony of the same
10 Isaac Phipps In testimony of the same I certify that Doctor Caleb Buelley above named is a highly respectable person Isaac Phipps In testimony of the same

State of New York Suffolk County
ss Horace Covildge Esq of Brookfield, Herk Co NY aged forty years and upwards, being duly sworn deposeth and saith, that he has been personally acquainted with Thomas Whitcomb of Brookfield Herk Co NY from his earliest acquaintance, that he has often heard him speak of his services in the Revolutionary War, and that from his first acquaintance with him he has always understood and believed that he had done service in the Revolutionary War, that he is known and repre- sented to have been a soldier of the Revolutionary War by the people generally in the vicinity, that he is a highly respectable person, has been for several years a magistrate in the town where he resides, has been and is a person in whose statements, is and should be placed implicit confidence, that he is and has been for many years a useful and influential member of the Church.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 31 st day of December 1845 Horace Covildge
Isaac Phipps Justice of the Peace certify that the above named officer is a highly respectable person.
Isaac Phipps Justice of the Peace
State of New York County of Herk
ss Caleb Dester Caleb Budding of Brookfield-N.Y. being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that he has been personally acquainted with Thomas Whitcomb an officer for a previous for upwards of thirty years, and that he has always been known, as a very respectable person, in whose statements could be, and has been, placed implicit confidence, that he has been elected to fill various town offices, by his fellow citizens, among which was that of Magistrate, which duties he faithfully discharged that he is universally known in the vicinity as one who has performed services in the Revolutionary War, that full confidence is placed in all of his statements relative to the same, he being a person of undoubted truth and veracity.
Sworn and subscribed before me this 31 st day of December 1845 Caleb Budding
Isaac Phipps Justice of the Peace
I certify that Doctor Caleb Budding above named is a highly respectable person Isaac Phipps Justice of the Peace