Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 11227, John Weagar, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Weagar, John Weagear or
P 11227
CONTENTS

1852 Power of attorney John Weager New York or Ohio
Filed 2 nd Sept.
J. C. Hassler Present.

POWER OF ATTORNEY
For ascertaining whether any increase or arrears of Pension are due the Widow or heirs of Revolutionary Pensioners, &c.*
STATE OF Ohio } COUNTY OF Summit }
Be it known that before me
R. Walker a Justice of the Peace personally appeared Thomas Weaver aged 52 years, who being duly cautioned and then sworn in due form of law, states that he is the son of John Weaver who was a revolutionary soldier in the State of New York and that he died on the 12th day of August 1851 and that his mother, named Margaret died on the first day of August 1848 and that they were married on the day of in the year 1785 and that they were residents of in the State of New York and that they resided there years, and that he resides in Ohio 19 years and that furthermore
BY THESE
PRESENTS, constitutes, appoints, and fully empowers and authorizes, irrevocably and with powers of substitution, F. E. HASSLER, of Washington city, D. C., as his true and lawful Attorney for him and in his name and stead, to examine into, to prosecute, to demand, and to receive from the U. S. Government and State officers his rights in all and in any manner of claim for increase or arrears of Pension or Land that may be due him as heir of John Weaver who died leaving the same undrawn, as in right of law he may be entitled.
In witness whereof, he has on this 13th day of September 1852, hereunto signed his name, and affixed his seal.
Witness: Geo. Baker } Witness: Robert Sh...
Signed, sealed, acknowledged, and sworn to before me; and I further certify, that Thomas Weaver has always by the community been known as the son of John Weaver
Dated on this twelfth day of September 1852.
J. P.
State of Ohio } COUNTY OF Summit } to wit:
I hereby certify, That R. Walker Esq.,
before whom the foregoing affidavits and acknowledgment were made, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature above written is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas, of said County Court, this 24th day of September one thousand eight hundred and fifty two
W. Milton Clarke Clerk.
* If a Widow applies, state "the date of marriage, and date of death of her husband." † State under what act pensioned, or when pension commenced, if a pensioner—and amount of pension.

W 35.118 John Weagons application for Residence
Hw. # J. W. Allan H 2

State of New-York Yates County Town of Middlesex ss.
I Michael Francisco of the place aforesaid do depose and say that I was a Soldier in the war of the
Revolution that I belonged to the company of Capt. Henry Vanhook in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Peter Yates. North Line that I performed three years military services in said War and that I now receive a pension and that I am acquainted with John Wagar of the town of Copley County of Summit and State of Ohio and that the said John Wagar served as a Soldier in the war aforesaid in the same company Regiment and Line with me and I further depose and say that the said John Wagar entered the service in the year 1777. according to my best recollection and belief and that he left the service at the same time with me both having obtained a discharge in the year 1780. or 1781. and further this deponent saith not.
Subscribed and sworn before me this 26th May 1840. Ephraim Lord Justice of the Peace
Michael Francisco
I further certify that I have been acquainted with the above named deponent for several years and that his character for truth and veracity is good
E Lord J P
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. YATES COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, }
I, ABNER WOODWORTH, Clerk of said County, hereby certify, that Ephraim Lord
Esquire, before whom the annexed proceedings were had, was, on the days of the dates thereof, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, legally authorized to act as such; and that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Justice, and verily believe that his signature to the an-
nexed certificate is genuine.
Witness my hand and Official Seal this twenty seventh day of May
1840
Br. Sloan Jr. D.P. Clerk.

Summit County
On this 24 th day of July 1840 personally appeared before the Subscribers an officer of Court of Common Pleas, xxxx John Wagner of Copley in said County of Summit & State of Ohio, aged seventy seven years, on the 12th day of June 1840, 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 7th 1832.
I further say that I entered the service of the United States in the month of July 1777, as a volunteer in the Militia under the following officers, Col. Peter Yates, was the commanding officer of the Regiment, Captain Henry Van Dyke was the commander of the Company of the Company to which I belonged, the other officers I cannot now recollect —
I was born in the County of Dutchess, Town of Rhinebeck & State of New York, on the 12th day of June 1764. My father moved with his family from Dutchess County, to Pittstown in the County of Rensselaer, just before the Revolutionary War commenced, where they remained, except once during the time they, with the inhabitants, of Pittstown drove forth were their homes by the Indians.
I entered the service at Pittstown, which I think was then called Coxsborough — Captain Van Dyke's Company was first embodied to defend the inhabitants against the Indians — afterwards, was attached to Col. Peter Yates, Regiment — a part of the Company was at Sandburgt during the summer, I was with that part of the Company — I was then only 18

years old, I was put to such service as I could perform - from age, infirmities & defect of memory, I cannot state all the particulars of the service -
In the month of October we went to Saratoga. Stayed there till the last of October, a part first of November, was not in any action during my term of service - the next year the Company was not much to do, mostly engaged in watching the tories , transporting baggage &c., in 1778 or 9, we lay a part of the time at Saratoga.
I was discharged by Col. Peter Yates in 1780, - In 1779, while we lay at Saratoga I took a spy, while on sentry, one night, & carried him to the Guard house & delivered him up - don't know what became of him - Can prove my service only by Michael Francisco, whose certificate is herewith enclosed - I have no documentary evidence, whatever.
I have not applied for a pension because my health has been so bad that I could not get from home to attend to the business even since before the time of the passage of the Act of June 7th 1832.
Soon after the Revolutionary war ended I went to Pownal in the State of Vermont where I was married, I removed from there to Amsterdam more than 50 years ago, I removed directly from Amsterdam to Grafton, about 6 years ago where I still reside.
I cannot tell what Continental Regiments or companies served there at that time, I was

not acquainted with any of the Continental officers - nor can I now recollect any of them names.
I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present. And I declare that my name is not on the pension roll of the Agency of any State or Territory whatsoever. I have a Record of my age in my family bible, once in the Dutch Bible & once in the English. -
I never received a written discharge as I can now recollect, if I did it is lost. Nathaniel Arvill. William Brown & Lawrence Brown, who are residents of Coeymans in said County of Summit, & State aforesaid & will when I am acquainted, will testify to my character for veracity & their belief of my having served in the Army of the Revolution. Sworn to & subscribed before me this second day of July 18110 John Weager - H. H. Dubois Associate Judge
We Daniel McVane a clergyman of the Methodist Episcopal Church, residing in the Township of Coeymans, County of Summit & State of Ohio, & Alpheus Northrop of the same place, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with John Weager, who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy six years of age; that he is reputed & believed, in the neighborhood where

he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution; and that we concur in that opinion - Sworn to & subscribed before me this 1 st day of July 3 Daniel H. Conant 1840 J. W. Walker J. Pease Alpheus Northrup
I Robert H. Dubois one of the Associate Judges of Summit Com. Pleas do certify that John Weager the applicant for a Pension whose name is subscribed to his said declaration is unable to appear in said Court by reason of bodily infirmity - and that his declaration was made at his, the said John Weager's dwelling house in the Township of Copley Summit County Ohio
R. H. Dubois Associate Judge I Robert H. Dubois one of the Associate Judges of Summit Com. Pleas, in the State of Ohio, do hereby declare after the investigation of the matter of John Weager's said application, and after putting the interrogatories presented by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states - and I further certify, that the said Daniel H. Conant who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman residing in said Township of Copley and Alpheus Northrup is a credible person and that their statements is entitled to credit - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 3 rd day of July 1840 R. H. Dubois Associate Judge

The State of Ohio Summit County ss }
I Alwah Hand make oath I say that the alterations & interlineations in the declaration of John Weaver of his services as a soldier of the Revolution, were made by me before the declaration was signed or sworn to. I am in my own hand writing Alwah Hand
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 2nd day of July 1840 } Lucian Swift Dep. Clk. pro tem

I William Brown of the Town of Coopley in said County & State aforesaid, in an oath, say, I have been acquainted with John Wray who is now an applicant for a pension as a soldier of the War of the American Revolution, for thirty nine years last past, that he is a man of truth & veracity - I have always understood, it has been generally believed. Wherein the said John Wray has resided, that he was a soldier of said War & ought to receive a pension - His health has been very bad for many years past, and I suppose was the reason he did not apply for a pension - Sworn to & subscribed before me this 29 day of June 1846 } William Brewer M c Walker J. Pease
The State of Ohio I Lawrence Brown of the Town of Coopley, do make oath & say that I have been acquainted with John Wray, who is now an applicant for a pension, as a Revolutionary soldier, for twenty years last past. His character for truth & veracity is good, I have always been convinced a soldier of said War when he has resided since I became acquainted with him. His health has been very bad for many years past, which I suppose is the reason he has not applied for a pension - Sworn to & subscribed before me this 29th day of June 1846 } Lawrence Brewer M c Walker J. Pease

The State of Ohio Summit County ss } J. Rodolphus Walker a justice of the peace in & for the Township of Copley in said County & State do hereby certify that Nathaniel Arvill, Alpheus Northrup , William Brown & Lawrence Brown are residents of said Township to me personally known to be the persons who are men of respectable standing in society, & are in peacable integrity & that they were by me sworn to the truth of the facts set forth in the respective affidavits hereto attached — J. Walker Justice of Peace At Copley this 29th day of June A.D. 1840

The State of Ohio Summit County ss
I Nathanial Averill of Coopley in the County of Summit & State of Ohio under oath say, that I have been acquainted with Mr John Wraige, who is an applicant for a pension, as a Soldier of the War of the American Revolution, for forty years. his Cha- -acter for veracity is good, his health has been very bad for the last ten or fifteen years. So that he has been unable to do any business - I have have always understood & believed him, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution. I ought to receive a pension, he has always been consid- -ered a Soldier of said War, ever since I have been acquainted with him - And for the said not know to I subscribed before me on this 29 day of June 1840 } Nathanial Averill R. Walker J. Pease
The State of Ohio Summit County ss
I Rufus P. Spalding Clerk Pro tem. of Summit Co. Ohio do hereby certify that Rodolphus Walker Esq before whom the foregoing affidavits of William Brown, Lawrence Brown, & Nathanial Averill, were taken & whose certificate of their being residents of the Township of Coopley in the County of Summit, State of Ohio, & with whom said Walker was personally acquainted on the 29th day of June 1840, & still is a justice of the peace in & for said County & State, & has legal authority to take said affidavits. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal Affidavits, 3rd day of July 1840 - R. P. Spalding Clerk pro tem.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section AWF/eel
July 11, 1929
Mrs. Lola M. Ashcraft Thayer Kansas
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R.11227, it appears that John Weagar was born June 12, 1764, in Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York, and moved with his father, whose name is not stated, to Pittstown, Rensselaer County, New York.
He applied for pension July 2, 1840, at which time he was residing in Copley, Summit County, Ohio, and alleged that while a resident of Pittstown, New York, he enlisted in July, 1777, and served at various times in Captain Henry Vanderhoof's Company, Colonel Peter Yates' New York Regiment until in 1780 or 1781.
The claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of six months service.
He stated that soon after the Revolution was over, he went to Pownal, Vermont, where he was married, and moved from there to Amsterdam, New York, and from there to Copley, Ohio.

It also appears in said claim that the soldier married in 1783, Margaret, her maiden name is not given.
He died August 12, 1851.
Son James was fifty-two years of age in 1852, and residing in Copley, Ohio.
There are no further data relative to children.
Respectfully,
HARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.
I did not say anything about the date of death of wife Margaret. Thomas stated that she d. in 1798. & that he was in 1852 52 years of age. so he would have been born in 1800.

John Wages.
Ohio
Rejected. Suspended
See let. 11 July 1840
Hon. J. W. Allen
let 15 Oct. 40 to
Alma Mater
let. 29 April 1842 Hon.
J. J. Andrews
2nd Coombs July 9 1842
did not receive his warrants.
11227
Act 7 June 1832

Thayer Haws Mar. 7 - '29
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:
Kindly give me the Revolutionary War pension record of Leonard Wager (Wagar, Weager) and John Wager ( " " ) both of New York state. Thanking you in advance, I am
Very truly yours (Mrs.) Lola M. Ashcraft

1929- July 11- Hist L Mrs Lola M. Ashcraft Aug.
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1870.
11,227
P. O.
John Weager
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18 .
Discharged: _____, 18 .
Application filed: _____, 18 .
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
The printed list of 1852 shows reasons for rejection -
Attorney: tion - P. O. "not six months service."
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18 .

166 Pension Office July 17 1832
Sir
The claim of John Weager of Ohio for the benefit of the act of June 7 1832 has been re-examined. I can see no reason for changing going behind the decision of my predecessor; You state that Weager was mistaken in his first Declaration as to his age when he entered service. I find that in a subsequent, supplemental declaration he perverts insists that so far as his age is concerned when he entered the service, his first declaration is correct, and that he can not recollect the particulars of the service mentioned by the Comptroller of NY. I do not attach much importance to Francisco's Affidavit in support of this claim, for he swears to just the service and time as alleged in the Declaration of Weager, I also find he was pensioned without having furnished any Record evidence of his service. It is possible

167 that in his case the production of the comptroller's certificate might have corrected the parol testimony. The only proof of service in support of Waege's claim is Francis's affidavit, and the comptroller's certificate, which last does not show a service of six months. I have reviewed this case at your re- quest. I must, however, remind you that more than five years having elapsed since its last adjudication any further evidence in support of it must be accompanied by an affidavit that it was not known to have been in existence or could not have been sooner procured.
J. J. Coombs Esq Present

J. F. Coombs
July 17 th 1852
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Pen: Officr
393 April 29, 1842
Sir,
I herewith return the letter of John Wager Alvah Hand Esq. in the case of John Wager, and have to state that he alleges to have served in the New York militia from 1777, and has produced the affidavit of Michael Francisco, who testifies to the applicant's service. The applicant was born in June 1764, and consequently was not of an age to perform military service until 1780. But If he had served there is record evidence of his having served for a short period in 1781. If he had performed military service previous to 1781, by authority of the state of New York, he would have been paid for it, and the records of that state would have shown the payment made or the service for which he was entitled to pay. His service as it appears from the records, was less than six months, and

no one is entitled to a pension under act of 7 June 1832, who did not perform six months service in a military capacity, and by order of competent authority.
Hon. S. J. Andrews
29 April 1842
SL
Hon S. J. Andrews H. R.
OC 35.118 32 act. etc.

A Hand
Oct 15 1840
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Gen: Office
96
Oct: 15. 1840
Sir,
The amended declaration of John Wager and the certificate of the Comptroller of the State of New York and that of the Secretary of State have been examined and filed. It would appear from the public records that he was paid in 1781, for seventeen shillings and six pence for his service, which was for a period of less than one month. He was born in 1764, and in 1781, would have been about sixteen years of age and subject to perform military duty. If he was employed in any capacity previously, it could not have been in a regular organized corps, as he would have been paid to perform military service called out by order of competent authority, otherwise he would have been paid for his service and the records would have shown the amount paid. The act of 7th June does not provide for any one who did not serve six months. The claim has therefore been rejected. Alvah H. and Esq. Akron, Ohio.
O. C. C. S.

Hon. J. W. Allen
11. July 1840
OL
124

Pen: Office
153
July 21, 1840
Sir,
The paper in the case of John Wager has been examined and filed with suspended case. He alleges service in the New York militia under Captains Henry Vanderbeek and Col. Peter Yates, from 1778 until 1780. The witness, Michael Francisco served only a short time in Capt. Vanderbeek's company as appears from his declaration. He is clearly not allowed for other service. The applicant should specify each term of actual service as required in the enclosed printed regulations. Application should be made to the Secretary of State of New York, at Albany for such proof of the service as the records in his office may afford. Mr. Hoard's letter is herewith returned.
Hon. J. W. Allen H. R.
O.C. [Signature]

Washington, April 15 th 1852.
Sir:
Thomas Ewing Jr. who has lately left the City, put into my hands the claim of John Weager, of Ohio, for a pension under the Act of 7 th June 1832. The claimant is still living.
I respectfully request a reexamination of the claim. More than two years service is proved by the testimony of Michael Francisco, who served in the same company with him, and has received a pension for said service.
It has been objected in this case, that the claimant, according to his own showing was only thirteen years of age when he entered the service. This however is a mistake. He says in his declaration that he was fourteen years of age. It is true, he says he was born in June 1764, and he thinks it was in July 1777 that he entered the service. This would make him but 13 years old when he entered the service, instead of 14 as he alleges. This is a mistake therefore which must be rectified, in order to reconcile the statements. The Certificate of the

Comptroller of New York, on file in the case, shows where the mistake is:— That the Col. and Capt. under whom he served were not commissioned until June 1778 . It is very clear, therefore that said claimant entered the service in May 1778 , instead of 1777, as he supposed. The correction of this error reconciles the claimants statements.
I would respectfully suggest, that the papers of said Michael Francisco, and also the papers of Emanuel B. Young, late of Orange Co. New York, who served in the same Company, be examined in connection with this claim— They will undoubtedly throw some light upon it.
I am very respectfully Your obt Servt J. L. Coombs
W. H. Heath Com r of Pensylvania

Warr- Ap. 28/42
J. L. Edwards Esq
Sir
I have received from one of my constituents the within letter, which I take the liberty to forward to you for information -
Very respectfully yours J. Andrews

John Weagar
Suspended claim
At 1832. Ohio roll
W Cole
Tho: Ewing Dr.

Washington D.C. Jany 29, 1852
Sir,
I have been acting as atty for John Weagan for about a year past in endeavoring to find additional evidence of his service in the Rev. War - I do not know that I have a power of atty on file in your office, but presume that I may be permitted to examine his papers -
Very Respectfully Yours obedt Servt Thos. Jennings Jr.
Danvers S. Heath Esq Con't

House Reps
July 9 1840
Sir —
I enclose to you a letter from a Hand, with the papers of I. Weagen - applying for a pension —
Resp ly
JN Allen
Col. Edwards

To see pension paper. of John Wagon
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Mr. Ewing - Ex 105
June 30 - 57

Sho Army Genl March 26 th 1881
Dear Sir
Plas find enclosed a memorandum handed me a few days since by one of the relations of John Wagon a Revolutionary Soldier who is now living in this county & who has never drawn a Pension! I think that the old man is really entitled to the claim! This is all that I have been able to get by sending to him; I have a proposition from his friends of one half of all that can be obtained & if they will decide with you agreeably if you see fit to render the necessary assistance at Washington
Plas examine the records in person immediately; As near as I can learn he once made application; but when or where I am not advised nor of the reason of his failure! If your report prospects poorly I will call on him immediately & with much respect Yours &c
O. White
P.S. - Plas advise me as to the disposition I am to make of the blanks you sent me; I have offered them to several of my acquaintances but they refused for the reason that they had not applications! Esay Green a Justice of the Peace of this place does send most of the 1882 claims
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Albany August 28th 1840.
Sir
Enclosed is an additional statement of John Wagon, together with a certificate from the Comptroller's office at Albany, which affords all of the additional evidence we have been able to obtain from that place. I addressed a letter to the Secretary of State, and rec d the certificate.
Mr Wagon is very infirm & his faculties much impaired by disease, and it is hardly to be expected that he should be very explicit.
Very Respectfully Yours, Abraham Van Buren,

The number and amount of certificates issued by the Treasurer of the State of New York for Services and Militia pay to be continued from Book No 4
1781 Nov 6 th 27.646 John Wager private 0. 17. 6
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State of New York Comptroller's Office Albany August 10. 1840
I hereby certify that above to be true extracts from Book No 5 now remaining in this office and that the Service for which the above certificate was issued was performed under Lieut. Jacob Wallenbeck under the Command of Lieut. Col. John Van Rensselaer in a regiment commanded by Col. Peter Yates of Albany County Militia. Michael Francis was a private in the same Company
A. W. Treadway Dep. Comptroller
State of New York Secretary's Office
I certify that on the 22 d day of June 1778 the following persons were appointed by the Council of appointment and duly commissioned as officers in the Militia viz: Peter Yates Colonel and John Van Rensselaer Lieut. Colonel of a Regiment of Militia in the County of Albany - Henry Vanderhoff Captain, Nathan Ford First Lieutenant, Jacob Wallenbeck Second Lieutenant and Simon Vandercook Ensign of a Company in the said Regiment.
Albany August 11. 1840
Arch d Campbell Dep. Secretary

State of Ohio County of Summit
Be it Known, that on this twenty fifth day of April A. D. 185 3 before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared
Thomas Weagor resident of Capley in said County, and made oath according to law that John Weagor who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution, and who has heretofore made application for the benefit of
the Pension Act of 4 That he is directly interested as a claimant in said Pension, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my Agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Countermanding and revoking all Powers of Attorney and authority heretofore given, I hereby constitute and appoint SAMUEL M. KNIGHT , of Washington City , my true and lawful Attorney to prosecute the claim of John Weagor for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or increase of Pension that may be due; and I hereby authorize my said Attorney to examine all papers or documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Department at Washington City or elsewhere, to file additional evidence or arguments, and to receive for my exclusive benefit, the certificate which may be issued for said claim, which certificate I wish made payable at the Washington City, D. C. Agency; to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed, and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises.
Thomas Weagor
Sworn to, subscribed, and Acknowledged before me the day and year above written, and I hereby certify that I believe the said Thomas Weagor to be directly interested in said claim as set forth, and to be the identical party therein alleged.
B. Walker Justice of the Peace
State of Ohio County of Summit
It is Hereby Certified, that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County that Thomas Weagor the party who has sworn to, and acknowledged the foregoing Declaration and Power of Attorney, is the identical child of reputed soldier aforesaid. I further certify, that B. Walker Esq. before whom the preceding affidavit and Power of Attorney were made and acknowledged, was, at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and that the signature purporting to be his, I believe to be genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office, this 26 th day of April 185 3
N. B. Stone Clerk of Common Pleas
1. Claimant's name or names in full.—2. Post Office address. 3. "That he is the identical man," or, "that she is the widow of the identical man," or, "that he or she is the legal heir of the identical man," &c., &c. 4. Leave this line blank.—5. "He is," "she is," or "they are."—6. Revolutionary soldier's full name.—7. Claimant's signature.—8. Claimant's name.—9. Magistrate's signature. 10. "Identical," "widow of," or, "child of."—11. Magistrate's name.—12. Clerk's signature.
N. B.—Should two or more heirs join in the foregoing, the plural should be substituted for the singular number.

STATE OF OHIO, SUMMIT COUNTY, SS.
} I
Lucian Swift Dep.
pro tem Clerk of the Court of
Common Pleas, within and for the county of Summit and State of Ohio, do hereby certify, that Robert H. Du Bois
Esquire, before whom the foregoing and annexed was taken, was at the time of taking the same, an associate judge in and for said county, duly commissioned and sworn, and to all whose official acts, as such, full faith and credit are due, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine as I believe.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at Akron, this third day of July A. D. 1840.
Lucian Swift - Dep.
CLERK. pro tem

The State of Ohio Summit County ss 3
On this 27th day of August 1840 Personally appeared John Wager, and made the following additional statement of his services in the War of the American Revolution,
Says he entered the service in the summer of the year 1777. Before the taking of General Burgoyne, cannot state the exact service rendered during the year, but was principally employed in protecting the inhabitants of the country & assisting in their removal. — In the year 1778 was also employed in protecting the country against the Tories & Indians, as scout & guard, was sent as express to Capt. Ostrander at Kinderhook at one time, don't recollect who sent him, nor the business — In the year 1779, was a part of the time at Scaghticake, the other part was spent the same as the year before. — In the year 1780, was at Saratoga, the rest of year was spent at different places — From the certificate no d from the Secretary's office at Albany, says he must have been in the Army also in the year 1781. — But for the great length of time which has elapsed since said service was rendered, the long sickness with which he has been afflicted, and the consequent loss of memory —

he is unable to state with any certainty the different items of service which he has rendered during that war. He says he can only say generally that his whole time was spent in the service of his country in the different capacities, which it pleased his officers to direct.
Emanuel B. Young who lately died near Oswego in the State of New York served with affiant in said war, & was his principal witness to prove his service. In consequence of said Young's death he has been deprived of his testimony. - Young died about a year ago.
John Weagge
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 27th day of August 1840.
R. H. DuBois Associate
Judge of Summit County
The State of Ohio
Summit County ss } I Rufus P. Spalding Clerk
Pro tem. of the Court of Common Pleas, within & for the County of Summit, & State of Ohio, do hereby certify that Robert H. DuBois, before whom the foregoing declaration was made & sworn, was at the time of taking the same an associate judge of said Court. duly commissioned & sworn and to all of whose official acts, as such full faith & credit are due, and that the foregoing signature

purporting to be his is genuine as I believe In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at Akron this 27 th day of August A.D. 1820 R. P. Spalding Clerk pro. tem.