Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 11728, John Webster, Conn.

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Webster, John
L. 11728
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ca New York
John Webster of Western in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Buell of the Regt commanded by Col Sheldon in the Connecticut line for 12 months and 7 days
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Inscribed on the Roll of Utica New York at the rate of 40 Dollars 76 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of Janua- ry 1833 and sent to B.P. John Rome, N.Y.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 $61.16 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mar 33 20.38 $81.54
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Eug. Cromwell Cler Book D Vol. 7 Page 170

John Webster Oneida Co. N.Y.
Private. 10680.
1776 Capt Barzilla Babb Co. mil. — 3 months.
1776. Col Sheldons Reg. 3 mos — 10 days
1777. Col Elisha Sheldons Reg. 3 mos. 15 days.
1778 — Lt Ephraim Harned — 12 days.
1779. Capt Zebulon Taylor Co — 2 months.
Serving. One Year 7 days.
admitted 17 mo & 7 days
N.P. Johnson Agent. Rome. N.Y.
Pension to be payable Utica N.Y.

John Webster Onondaga Co. N.Y.
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State of New York
Oneida County  ss On this 28 th day of Decr 1892 before me personally appeared John Webster within named, who being sworn deposes & says, that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows:
That he enlisted at Litchfield Conn in February 1770 in Capt. Baggilla Beebe's Company - Lieut. J. Mason - The name of the Col. I do not remember - The troops marched to the West end of Long Island, after crossing the Sound in vessels we were we were stationed at the West end of the Island at Brooklyne - and stood guard - cut fascines, worked on fascines in building the fort - and served there for the full term of Three months - and a few days over - but how many over not recollected - was regularly discharged - but did not receive a discharge in writing -
In August 1776 this deponent volunteered in Captain Archelaus Puel's Company Militia Col Shelden Regt. Conn. Militia - and marched to the Sound and there took shipping for New York and was at the city when taken by the British and retreated to Kingsbridge and had skirmish with the enemy there - and there marched up the North River also after the shipping of the enemy sailed down the River, we were discharged at or near Kingsbridge This deponent having served three months and ten days - being discharged last November. did not receive a discharge in writing.

In August 1777 was drafted at Litchfield in Capt. Elisha Jones comd) militia - Col Elisha Sheldon Ref. and marched immediately from Litchfield for to the North River and had our quarters at Fishkill Barracks - but as the British Shipping proceeded up the river to the relief of Burgoyne, we also marched up the River, in order to prevent their landing and making depredations upon the property of the inhabitants - and after the Shipping returned down the river - Burgoyne having been taken some time previous - This deponent was discharged at a new Fishkill on the north river having served Three months & fifteen days - The deponent did not receive a written discharge. The company being discharged together
In August 1778 This deponent was again drafted and marched under the command of Lieut. Ephraim Harrison from Litchfield and marched to the North River in the state of New York, and was at Kingston and about there and served there for the full term of twelve days . When we were discharged but did not receive any discharge in writing. The cause of being called out at this time was an expectation as deponent understood, that the British were about to make an attack along the North River.
In October 1779 This deponent was again drafted at Litchfield by Capt. Zebulon Tailors

Company of militia - in Col Sheldons Reg t and marched from Stockfield to Haverbrook where The Tories and Brits made frequent attacks and we were then stationed the full term of two months and some days over but how many this deponent does not now recollect. This deponent was regularly discharged but did not receive a discharge in writing.
This deponent did not obtain a Clergymans Certificate, because there is no settled minister in the town where he resides -
This deponent says he has no documentary evidence of service, nor does he know of any living witness who can prove his services or any part thereof -
Never rec d any discharge in writing.
John Webster
Personally appeared the above named John Webster to me known as a man of credibility with veracity made on the oath Sworn to appearance - Dec 28 th 1833.
Abel Whedon Justice of the Peace

Clerks office Oneida County
By George Brown Clerk of Said County, do hereby certify that
Abraham Lueder before whom George Lueder affidavit was taken, was on the day of the date of the same a Justice of the Peace in the Said County, that I am acquainted with his hand writing, and believe the foregoing Signature to be in his proper hand writing.
I further certify that the annexed are the original proceedings of the Court in the matter of the Said John Webster.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of Said County. This 29 th day of December 1832
Geo Brown Clerk J. B. Read Dep. Clk

On this 11 th day of Sept personally appeared in open court now sitting, John Webster in the court of Common Pleas, Oneida Co. state, aged eighty five 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 act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated: That he was born at Litchfield Co. April 1747. Record of age at Litchfield - Resided there when he entered service - Since war has lived at Litchfield Co. and now Western Oneida Co. N.Y. Enlisted in February 1776 in Capt Parzilla Beebe's Co. J. Mason's Lieut. The name Col. forgotten - Marched to West end of Long Island at place called Brookline, and stood guard & cut fascines, and assisted in building a fort, and served about 3 months - Rec d no written discharge. In August 1776 volunteered in Capt Archelaus Buel's Co. militia, Col. Sheldon's Regt. and marched to the City of New York, and was there at time city was taken by the British and retreated to Kingsbridge had skirmish with British there - and marched up river and after the passing of enemy returned. we were discharged at or near Kingsbridge having served three months and ten days - being discharged last November in that year - In August 1777 was drafted in Capt Eaton Jones Co. militia - Col. Elisha Sheldon's Regt - and marched to the North River, and performed the service up and down river to protect the inhabitants from incursions of the enemy, and were discharged at or near Fishkill having served three months and fifteen days - In the month of August 1778 was drafted again and marched under a Lieut. Ephraim Harrison to the North River and served about twelve days. In the month of October 1779 was drafted in Capt Zebulon Tailon's Co. militia and marched to the State of New York, and served about two months, and returned home - having served about one year. This deponent has no recollection of any person now living to prove his services - but as far as he remem d as to his reputation he Recalls a Capt Babe, but don't remem d any other cont g officers -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Geo. Brown clerk John Webster

We, James Comstock and James Keach residing in Western Oneida Co hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Webster who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration: that we believe him to be about eighty five 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. That he is a man of truth and veracity
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. 28th day of Aug 1832 - Albany
Sylvia Utley, Justice
Simon Comstock James Keach
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 Simon Comstock farmer who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in Weston and is a farmer and that James Keach who has also signed the same, is a resident in Weston and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
It would occasion too much expense to require a personal attendance from all witnesses from court. By the Court C. Hayden foreman
I, George Brown Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Oneida do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of John Webster for a pension. In Test whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 11th day of Sept 1832
And I Certify that Sylvia Utley above named is a Justice of the Peace of said County and the above signature Sylvia Utley is her proper handwriting Geo. Brown Clerk

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John Webster
admitted
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15 Apr 1832 12 Dec 1832
Oct. B. P. Johnson Home Oneida Co N. York

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BRIEF in the case of  John Webster, - Western,  Co. of Oneida  in the State of N. York.  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court.  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 85 years!  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     February In 1776 about 13 months private Gen. Cap. B. Beebe, St. V. Mason,   August 5 10 " Cap. J. Bud, Col. Sheldon.   August 1777 3 15 " Cap. C. Lewis, Col. E. Sheldon.   August 1778 about 12 " St. E. Harrison   Oct. 1779 about 12 7 " Cap. J. Tait  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Kingsbridge.  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Litchfield, Conn?  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary.  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
W. Fawett Examining Clerk.

In reply to your request of _____, received for a statement of the military history of John Webster 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. File 11728
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July. 76 3 mos. Bezaleel Beebe ✓ Conn.   Aug. 76 3 mos. 12 d. Archelaus Beebe Sheldon   Aug. 77 3 mos. 15 d. Eaton Jones Elisha Sheldon   Aug. 78 12 d. Lt. Ephraim Harrison   Oct. 79 2 mos. Capt. Zebulon Taylor Sheldon  
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Litchfield Conn.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 11. 1832. Allura S.
Residence at date of application, Western, Oneida Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, Litchfield Conn. Apl. - 1747
Remarks: Died May 2. 1839 Agency book.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
November 20, 1924.
Mrs. Sears E. Brace, 1505 Mount Curve Ave., Minneapolis, MINN.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.11728, it appears that John Webster was born in Litchfield, Connecticut, in April 1747.
While a resident of that place he enlisted and served in the Connecticut Troops as follows:
From February 1776 for over 3 months in Captain Bazeleel Beebe's Company.
From August 1776 for 3 months and 10 days in Captain Archelaus Buel's Company, Colonel Sheldon's Regiment, and was in a skirmish at King's Bridge, New York.
From August 1777 for 3 months and 15 days in Captain Eaton Jones' Company, Colonel Elisha Sheldon's Regiment.
From August 1778 for 12 days under Lieutenant Ephraim Harrison at Kingston, New York.
From October 1779 for over 2 months in Captain Zebulon Taylor's Company, Colonel Sheldon's Regiment.

He was allowed pension on his application executed September 11, 1832, while a resident of Western, Oneida County, New York. He died May 2, 1839.
There is no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Check
11728
INVALID.
1907 May 20. Hist to Mr. W. K. Mayhall, c. 1917 Apl. 6. Hist to Mrs. E. G. W. Worthington 1924, Nov. 20 - Hist. to Mrs. Sears E. Brace. nm
File No. 11728
John Webster Rev Brew Ward
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index: — Vol. 2 , Page 399
[Arrangement of 1870.]

MRS. SEARS E. BRACE 1505 MOUNT CURVE AVENUE MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA
U. S. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:
Kindly send me an official statement that the following ancestor was a Pensioner for services in the Revolutionary War:
John Webster born April 3- 1747 first enlisted Feb. 1776 - Jan. 26-1776, he receipted for a gun and bayonet, No. 63, at Litchfield ct. belonging to the Colony of ct. which was drawn for use in the Colony's service - "allowed Pension of $40.76 per annum"

If this is correct I shall appreciate your statement of same.
Very truly yours -
Annelia Webster Brace
Oct. 31 - 1924.

March 19, 1917.
Rev Sec Att
To the Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs, -
In connection with some D.A.R. papers, I have been asked for an official statement regarding the pension of John Webster. Will you kindly send it to me?
According to my knowledge of the facts, John Webster was born April 3, 1747 at Litchfield Ct. and was a soldier in the War of the Revolution.
1) He enlisted in Feb. 1776, Captain Bayliss & Beebe's Co, marched to the West End of Long Island, crossing the Sound in vessels, to a place called Brookline where he stood guard etc

2) In Aug. 1876 volunteered in Capt. Archelaus Buel's Co of militia, Col. Sheldon's Regt. 3) In Aug 1877 was drafted in Capt. Eaton Jones Co. of militia, Col. Elihu Sheldon's Regt. 4) In Aug. 1878 was drafted in Lieut. Ephraim Harrison's Co. 5) In Oct. 1879 was drafted in Capt. Zebulon Taylor's Co. of militia Col. Sheldon's Regt.
Thanking you cordially in advance, I am
Most sincerely yours, (Mrs. E.) Gertrude Webster Worthington 1411 Eighth Avenue Spokane, Wash.
Worthington

1526 MORGAN AVENUE PARSONS, KANSAS.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.-
Will you please tell me if the names of John Webster, Joshua Webster, John P. Wagner, Johannes Abeel, - Franz - Brise gr - - Jessenden can be found

If there are charges please send bill with reply to this and I will remit -

(3) Either of these marks from Me. N. Mass. P.O. or Conn? By replying to these questions You will much oblige -
Wm. W. B. Maxwell, 1626 Morgan-ave., Parkers, Kansas - May the third -

May 21, 1907.
Mrs. W. K. Matwall, 1526 Morgan Avenue, Parsons, Kansas.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 3rd instant and received on the 6th, you are advised that a careful search of the records of this Bureau fails to show that a claim for pension was filed on account of the services of John P. Wagner or Johannes Abeel of New England.
In order to identify a claim for Revolutionary War or War of 1812 pension for any one by the name of Knapp, Buese, or Fessenden, the full name of the soldier and some of the following data is essential: organization in which the soldier served; places of residence at enlistment and after service; approximate date of death; given name of widow.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.