Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 19138, James Tyler, Continental N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
continental N. 26.
Tyler, James
S. 19138 B.L. Wt. 10003-160.55
cardeal  or
CONTENTS

Ms. 2060 Pg. 737 Nov 55
James Taylor
Col. Allegheny Col. Allegheny, West H. Coast line, 18th mile
Ent. 10.00 in 1855 for Prisoner for War
Det. June 32-1777
AD 1600a, Nov. 12 th 1855.
B. J. H.
Callen
Stephen Thomas. West. Fairfax Va. Va.
Vol. I. 185.

Notif d sent to H. Ely M c Laughlin, Williams Hon. Vt. 22 d July. 1820
See letter to Jeremiah Tyler 20 April 18 th 27.
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13,249
Vermont.
James Tyler of Shirford in the state of Vermont who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Stark of the New Hampshire line, for the term of one Year Continental
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 17 of Jany 1819
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 of July 1819 and sent Joseph Read Esq Shirford Vermont
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 $12.90 Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 Sept 1819 48 1 mo 19 days ann. 50.90
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
Discontinued $531.

1777 Vermont James Syler
Thetford in the State of Vermont who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Hale of the regiment commanded by Col. Stark in the New Hampshire line for 20 months Continental
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 66 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10. day of November 1832 and sent to Pensioner Thetford Orange County Vermont
  Arrears to 14th of Sept. 1832.  99.99    Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 th Mch 1833  33.33     $133.32  
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. M. Duffield Clerk Book D Vol. 4 Page 87
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No 8
James Syles — Declaration and Schedule
Witnesseth $531 27 July 1810
Not entitled
Sept. 1810
STATE OF VERMONT, } Rutland County } ss
On this
day of
1810
Personally appeared James Syles, known to me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same as his free act and deed.

STATE OF VERMONT, ?
Orange  Rutland County, ss.
On this
day of July
France 1820
personally appeared before the County
court for said county of Rutland , in open court,
(said court being a court of record, agreeably to the laws of this state, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) James Tyler aged 60 years, resident in
prisonment, &c.) James Tyler Orange aged 60 years, resident in Sutton in said county of Bedford , who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth,
on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows: Sometime in the month of January or February 1776. I enlisted for the ensuing year and was in Col John Stark's Regiment and Capt John Stark's Company was at the siege of Canada & served my time out in the spring 1777. I enlisted for 8 months I joined the army at Stillwater & after Bergen's surrender marched to the Schoharie & served more than my time of enlistment and was discharged near Valley Forge all my services were in the New Hampshire line — 1819 —
has received a Pension Certificate, No. B249 And I do 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 I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. a Small Farm, one year
ed in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. a Small Farm, one yearling of oxen one mare & colt, three small cows, — three yearlings one calf, one hog — Farming tools &c. Household Furniture $16.82 one old cutter & harness — one Saddle & Bridle, — Amounting to the sum of _____ $531.33
Sworn to and declared on the third day of July  1 1820 before said court. J. A. [unclear] CLERK
H. E. H. Laughlin CLERK.
STATE OF VERMONT, 2
Orange Butland County, ss.
I, H. E. G. B. Langhlin clerk of the County,
Court for the county of Hartland  Orange , 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 five hundred thirty one — dollars.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court, at Rutland  Chelsea this thirteenth day of July 1820
day of July
182
1820 H. E. G. B. Laughlin C.W.

Claim of James Tyler
TO BOUNTY LAND.
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
84.737
War of the Revolution
Communicate with Stephen Thomas West Fairlee Vt.

BOUNTY LAND CLAIM.
Form of Declaration for surviving Officer or Soldier.
STATE OF Vermont On this 13 day of April A.D. one County of Orange ) thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, James Tyler aged 95 years, a resident of  Shelburne in the State of Vermont who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical James Tyler who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain John Hale & Nathl. Hutchinson in the regiment of Green Mountain Boys commanded by Colonel Ethan Allen in the war with  Great Britain declared by the United States on the 4th of July 1776 that he Enlisted at Hopkinton in the State of New Hampshire on or about the 10th day of July A.D. 1776 & 1777 for the term of fourteen days , and continued in actual service in said war for the term of fourteen days, and was honorably discharged at M t Independence 1776 on the 1st in Pennsylvania day of July A.D. 1777 , That the above stated service was in what is called the Revolutionary War for which service he is now in the receipt of a Pension under the act of June 7th  1832 of $66.66 per annum, & he refers to his declaration & accompanying proof now on file in the pension office for proof of his service - that he has heretofore made application for Bounty Land under the act of September 28, 1850, and received a land warrant, No.  for  acres, which he has legally disposed of and cannot now return.
That he never has applied for or received Bounty land under any act of Congress the word "war" interlined before signing
He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the additional Bounty Land to which he may be entitled under the act approved the 3d day of March, 1855. He also declares, that he has never applied for nor received under this or any other act of Congress, any Bounty Land Warrant except the one above mentioned.
his  James Tyler Mark
WE, Roswell Aldrich and Sarah Aldrich , residents of Shelburne in the State of Vermont upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by James Tyler in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be, & we know he is in the receipt of a Pension as above stated -
Roswell Aldrich
Sarah Aldrich
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person he represents himself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Stephen Thomas J. P.
STATE OF VERMONT, ) I. William Martin Clerk of the County Court for  Orange County, SS. ) the County of Orange in the State of Vermont, which is a Court of Record, hereby certify that Stephen Thomas Esq., is an acting Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly qualified by the laws of this State to administer Oaths for general purposes; that I am acquainted with his hand-writing, and believe his signature to the foregoing to be genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereby set my hand and affix the seal of said County Court, at Chelsea in said County, this 14th day of April A.D 1855. I. Martin Clerk

James Tyler Application & Certificate July 25. 1832
P. 6
Admitted Private 20 months. $ 66:66.
sent to Pensioner Hartford Conn. C. O.

State of Vermont, Orange County. Probate District of Bradford p 3-
On this 28 th day of July A D 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Probate Court for the District of Bradford aforesaid, now sitting being a Court of Record James Tyler a resident of Thetford in the County of Orange & State of Vermont aged 72 years, being first duly sworn affirmed, according to law, doth, on his affirmation  oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832. That his name was placed on the pension roll for his services as a soldier of the revolution under the act of Congress of March 18. 1818. & was dropped therefrom on account of his property. That he served as a private one year in 1776 under Capt John Hale & Col John Stark afterwards Genl Stark. & nine months in the year 1777 under Capt Nathaniel Hutchins, Col Scillys Regiment Genl Poor's Brigade knew at the taking of Burgoyne, refer- to his statement now in the department; that he herewith transmits his pension certificate. That he resided in the town of Thetford, County of Orange State of Vermont when he first made his application for a pension, when he has a son Simon still resides. He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency of any State.
James Tyler
Subscribed & affirmed to on the day & year aforesaid

our line below still reside - He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency of any state -
James O' Tyler
Subscribed & affirmed to on the day & year aforesaid
And the said Board do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier & served as he states & that his name was placed on the pension roll & struck therefrom as stated by him & that he is the identical person whose certificate is herewith submitted.
I Simeon Root Clerk & Register of the Court of Probate within & for the District of Brattleboro, in the County of Ranges State of Vermont, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of James Tyler for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 25 th day of July AD 1832. Simeon Root Clerk & Register

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of James Tyler , 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. 19,138.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Jan 1776 1 year. Pvt John Hale John Stark N.H.   May or June 1777 8 mos. Nathaniel Hutchins Billy        
Battles engaged in, Three Rivers, Stillwater
Residence of soldier at enlistment, enl in Hopkinton, Hillsborough Co. N.H.
Date of application for pension, Jan. 17, 1819. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Thetford, Orange Co. Vt.
Age at date of application, 60 in 1820.
Remarks: In 1820 wife Sarah was 60 years of age. There is no further family data on file.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

FRANK W. COBURN, OLD BOOKS, MAPS AND PRINTS, 31 PERCY ROAD, LEXINGTON, MASS., U. S. A.
August 30 1914
Commissioner
Revolutionary War Records
Dear Sir:
Can you furnish me with the Revolutionary record of James Tyler & N. H. placed on pension roll July 27, 1819 and at his death - living with his son James, in Orange Co. VT.
As a descendant I am personally interested, and therefore will feel thankful for the favor. -
Yours
Frank W. Coburn

5 100003
5 New Am

P 19138
INVALID.
File No. 19138
James Tyler
Pre Rev War
Act: June 7 th 32
Index: — Vol. 1 , Page 382
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1914. Sept 3. History to Mr. Frank N. Colburn. M. N. K.

Thomas Eastman. affidavit. to be used in the case of James Tyler.
3 2 1

I Thomas Eastman of Holderness in the County of Grafton State of New Hampshire of Lawfull age do hereby say that I was personally knowing to James Tyler now of Thetford in the County of Orange and State of Vermont but then of Waltham in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire Enlisting into the United States Service in the revolution was he Enlisted the last of January or the first of February 1776 for the term of one year served in Capt John Nade's Company Col John Stark's Regiment and I think Genl Sullivan's Brigade I was personally knowing to his doing duty as a Soldier in said Company and regiments for one full year viz - he after enlisting went to Winter Hill near Boston tarried there about three weeks then marched to New York up North river to Albany then to St Johns and Montreal and down the St Lawrence river until he reached the place called the Three Rivers where he met the British troops and was obliged to retreat and did retreat until he reached Mount Independence where he was stationed until his term of Enlistment had expired and received an honorable discharge - I also further state that he enlisted again into the United States Service in May 1777 for the term of eight or nine months served in Capt Nathaniel Natchers Company Col Gilley's Regiment Genl Poor's Brigade was in the Battle at the taking of Genl Burgoyne and after he had capitulated was marched to Valley Forge where he did duty until his term of enlistment had expired and was honorably discharged - I am the more particular in my statement for I enlisted with him and served in the same company the whole of the time and messfed and boarded with him the whole term - and further saith not -
Thomas Eastman
State of Vermont Orange County ss
Thetford July 11 th 1879 personally appeared the above named Thomas Eastman and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed contained the truth and nothing but the truth - I also certify that the said Thomas Eastman is a credible and disinterested witness taken before me Joseph Reed Judge Orange County Court -

Jeremiah Tylor: Affidavit to be used in the case of James Tylor.

I Jeremiah Tyler of Thetford in the County of Orange & State of Vermont of full age testify & say that I was acquainted with James Tyler (Haw of Thetford in the County of Orange & State of Vermont) in the year AD 1776 then of Hopkinton in the County of Hillsborough & State of New Hampshire, I was knowing of his enlist- ing as a private soldier in the Revolutionary War with Great Bri- tain some time the last of Jan y or the first of Feb y 1776 for the term of one year & that he the said James went off with others in to the United States service, & was absent till some time the next winter after being absent about one year & also I was knowing to his enlistment some time in the months of May in the year 1777 for the term of eight or nine months & that went out for the purpose & was absent till sometime the next win- ter following when he returned home after an ab- sence of about nine or ten months I then did under- stand and ever since understood the said James Tyler did serve as stated above for the term of one year & nine or ten months in the American army in the Revolutionary War - As I was knowing to his enlistment under Capt. John Hale of Hopkinton in the County of Hillsborough & State of New Hampshire & I under- stood that he belonged to Col. Stark's Regiment in the New Hampshire line in the year since and in the eight or nine months since that he belonged to Col. Huchin- son's Company & Col. Kelley's Regiment in the New Hampshire line, and further the deponent saith not;
Jeremiah Tyler
State of Vermont } Thetford July 11 th 1879 Orange County } I personally appeared the above named Jeremiah Tyler and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed contained the whole truth and nothing but the truth before me - Joseph Root Judge of Orange County Court
I also testify that the said Jeremiah Tyler is a credible and trustworthy witness
Joseph Root Judge Orange County Court

James Tyler, Priv. Orange County, Vt. Various services - One year in col. Starks regiment, New- Hampshire line.
17. January, 1819.
The evidence of two credi- ble and disinterested wit- nesses (or of an officer of the regiment) duly taken and authenticated is required
31 May 1819
Joseph Reed, judge Thetford, Orange County, Vermont.

Thatford January 17 th 1819. I James Tylor of Thatford in the County of Orange and State of Vermont do hereby and say that some time in the Month of February 1776 I enlisted into the service of the United States for one Year and on the Continental establishment I enlisted in Hopkinton in the State of New Hampshire into the Company commanded by Capt Hale in Col John Stark's Regiment in the New Hampshire line proceeded to Winterhill near Boston and from thence to Providence - New London and to New York then to Albany and to St Johns Montreal and down to Small where we met the British troops and we were obliged to retreat back to Mount Independence where we was stationed until my term of enlistment had expired and was honorably discharged - I also enlisted in the Month of May or June 1777 for eight months joined the army at Still Water where in Col Nathan Mutchins Company Col Gilly Regiment Genl Poor Brigade in the New Hampshire line was in the Battle at the taking of Genl Burgoyne and after he had surrendered we marched to Valley Forge in Pennsylvania where I continued until my term of enlistment had expired and was honorably discharged - and I further say that I am poor and in indigent circumstances and stand in need of assistance from my Country for Support -
James Tylor
State of Vermont, on the 17 th day of January A.D. 1819 the above named James Tylor being present made Oath that the foregoing Statement by him made and subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth and in particular that from his reduced circumstances he needs the assistance of his Country for support. and I have no doubt but he did the same as he has stated
Joseph Reed Judge Orange County Court
State of Vermont Orange County Clerk's office January 18 th 1819 I H E G W th Laughlin Clerk of Orange County Court hereby certify that Joseph Reed Esq r before whom the foregoing Affidavit was taken is a Judge of Orange County Court acting under the authority of the State, and that his name to the foregoing Certificat is in his own hand writing Attest H E G W th Laughlin Clerk

State of Vermont, ) I hereby certify from my particular personal Orange County ) knowledge of the pecuniary situation of the within named James Tylor that he is in reduced circumstances and has need of assistance, from his Country for support and is so far fully entitled to the benefit of the late act of Congress, for the relief of revolutionary officers and soldiers. Given under my hand at Thetford in the County of Orange and State of Vermont this 17 th day of January. A.D. 1819-
Joseph Reed Judge Orange County Court-
To the Hon'ble Calhoun Secy War.
James Tylor. Claim for Pensions

James Tylers, —
Declaration and Schedule, Copy of
Record, —
1 March 1823
Vermont.
Return to be made to Jeremiah Tyler postmaster Vergennes Vt. Vermont
(Sept 1819)

State of Vermont Orange County } ss
Supreme Court March Term 1829 on the 2 d day of March 1829
personally appeared in open Court (being a Court of Record) for the State of Vermont, James Tyler Resident in Shetford in said Orange County, aged Sixty nine years the 2 d day of April next, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818, & the first of May 1820, that he the said James Tyler enlisted some time in the month of January or Feb y 1776 for the term of one year in the Company of Cap t John Hale in the Regiment commanded by Col John Stark in the line of the State of New Hampshire and was at the retreat out of Canada, and served out his time, that in the Spring of 1777 he enlisted for the term of eight months in Noble's Connecticut Company and Col. Eddy's Regiment and joined the army at Stillwater, and served out more than the term of my enlistment, and was discharged at the Huts near Valley Forge, that all his services was in the New Hampshire line and on the continental Establishment, that his name has been placed on the pension list, and dropped therefrom on account of his property.
And in pursuance of the act of the first of May 1820, I do solemnly affirm that I was a Resident Citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that 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 my self 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 18 th day of March, 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 I any income other

than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, (necessary bedding clothing and household furniture excepted,) and by me subscribed viz. one farm in said Shetford containing about 80 acres of land, house, Barn and farming utensils Estimated at — $600, 00 one yoke of Oxen 50, one horse 35 Dollars 85.00 Two Cows 25, Three yearlings 24 Dollars — 50.00 Two Calves seven Dollars — 7.00 Household furniture — $42.00-16.83 $758, 83
That since the Exhibition of my first Schedule no changes have taken place in my property Except the variation in the value of my real Estate, and that the stock I then owned has been disposed of and exchanged for about the same number and value of other stock. That I was by occupation a farmer, but am now so old and infirm that I am able to perform but very little labour, That Sarah my wife is in her 69th year and is also infirm, & unable to perform much labour, —
James Tyler, —
I, H. E. G. B. L. Laughlin Clerk of the County & Supreme Court within and for the County of Orange aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing Declaration and Schedule hereto annexed are truly copied from the Record of the said Court; And I 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 Seven hundred and forty Two Dollars Excluding the 16 dollars for necessary household furniture. In Testimony whereof
I have I have hereto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County Court on this ninth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Twenty nine, H. E. G. B. L. Laughlin Clerk of the County & Supreme Court for Orange County N.Y.