Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 42578, Philip Vermilyea, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
New York.
Vernilyea, Philip
S 42578
CONTENTS

STATE OF NEW YORK Philip Vermilyea
of New York in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Hunt of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Wainwright in the New York line, for the term of nine months
Inscribed on the Roll of NEW YORK at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 of March 1823
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 of June 1823 and sent to James Boardman NEW YORK
Arrears to 4th of March 1823 1. 3 Semi anl. all'ce ending 4 Sept 1823 48
8 49. 3
{ Revolutionary claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. } March 1. 1823

State of New-York, } ss. I, BENJAMIN FERRIS, Clerk of City and County of New-York, } the City and County of New-York, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the said City and County, Do hereby Certify, That PETER AUGUSTUS JAY , Esquire, before whom the annexed affidavits were made, and who hath subscribed his name to the Certificate also hereto annexed, was on the day when the said Affidavits were made, and the said Certificate signed, Recorder of the City of New-York, and a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, called the Mayor's Court of the City of New-York, and duly commissioned and sworn. And further, that the said Court is a Court of Record; that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Peter Augustus Jay, and verily believe that the signature of P. A. Jay subscribed to the said Certificate, is the proper hand writing of the said Peter Augustus Jay.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this tenth day.
of July 1819
Benj. Ferris Clerk

Philip Vernilyca New York line Col. Weissenfels Agnt March 12 Dec 302 g m 1 st July 1819.
Adly of the same Right Company now in a a Pension. - - -
-175 B.

To the Honorable Peter A. Jay Recorder of the City of New-York, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, called the Mayor's Court of the City of New-York, which is a Court of Record of the State of New-York,
The Declaration under oath of Philip Varmilyea — formerly a private Soldier engaged in the Service of the United States, during the Revolutionary War, and now a Citizen of the United States, and resident of the City and County of New-York
Respectfully Showeth, that the said Philip Varmilyea served as a Soldier in the Continental line of the Army in the Regt. Commanded by Col. Wizennett and the Company commanded by Capt. Thomas Hunt, that he Enlisted at Canotlands Mannor in the County of Westchester and State of New-York in the month of March A.D. 1782 for the period of nine months and that he served honestly and faithfully for and during that period and that he was Honorably Discharged at Pukskill in the State of New-York in the month of December of the same year. — Deponent also states that his Discharge was signed by Col. Wizennett above mentioned and that he has lost his Discharge some years since. — Deponent further states that he is now Sixtyone years of age.
And this Declaration further representeth that the said Philip Varmilyea is now a Citizen of the United States, and residing in the City of New-York aforesaid,

and is by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, in need of assistance from his country for support;
Therefore he conceives himself entitled to the benefit of the Act of the Congress of the United States, entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War, approved, March 18, 1818, and requests that your Honor will examine into the truths of the matters aforesaid, certify and transmit the testimony in this case, and the proceedings had thereon to the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War, to the end that such relief may be had in the premises, as is by law in such case provided. And in support of the facts above set forth, he refers to the Testimony — of himself and of William Hadley & James Tice — hereafter set forth,
Dated, the ninth day of July — 1819 Philip Vermilyea
City and County of New York, ss. Philip Vermilyea the above named applicant being duly sworn, says, that the matters by him set forth in the foregoing Declaration, are in all respects just and true.
Sworn the ninth day of July 1819
before me,
P. A. Jay
Philip Vermilyea
City of New York ss: William Hadley being duly sworn saith that he and the above named Philip Vermilyea enlisted at the same time in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Wissenfels about the year 1782 & served together in the same company nine months being the period of their enlistment. That this Deponent hath received a pension on account of the said service under the Act of Congress of March 18 - 1818 - That the said Philip now supports himself as a Cabinet Maker and is as this Deponent believes in reduced circumstances & needs the assistance of his country Sworn the 9 July 1819 Before me P. A. Jay William Hadley

City and County of New-York, ss. Be it Remembered, That on the ninth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Nineteen - before me, Peter A. Jay Recorder of the City of New-York, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, called the Mayor's Court of the City of New-York, which is a Court of Record of the State of New-York, personally appeared the aforesaid Philip Vermilyea the Applicant, and William Bradley and James Tice both of the City of New-York and more particularly of the County of New-York do hereby certify that they were present at the time and place aforesaid and that the Applicant, and Bradley both having been sworn for the same purpose and both at the same time after having been sworn, were examined to the fullest extent, who being by me duly sworn, deposed to the truth of the facts stated in the foregoing declaration
Whereupon I being satisfied that the said Applicant did serve in the Army of the United States, on the Continental Establishment, in the Revolutionary War, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months and longer, to wit, for the term and in the manner stated in the declaration of the said Applicant; and that he is fairly and justly entitled to the benefit of the Act aforesaid.
Therefore, I do hereby Certify and transmit the testimony in the case, and the proceedings had thereon, as before set forth, to the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War.
Given under my Hand and the Seal of the said Court, at the City of New-York, the day and year last above written.
P. A. Jay
City of New York ss: James Tice being duly sworn saith that Henry Tice his father who is now dead served as a soldier in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Wiscarfield at the same time with the above named Philip Vermilyea that this Deponent well remembers the said Philip while serving as a soldier in the same Regiment that the said Philip was a neighbor of this Deponent's father & that Deponent knew him well & knows that he enlisted & served in the said Regiment - known the 5 July 1819 Before me P. A. Jay - James Tice mark

City of New York ss: Edward Griffin being duly sworn says that he knoweth well the within named Philip Vermilyea, & hath known him for many years - that the said Philip hath a wife & four children who live with him & are maintained by him - that his only support is from his labor as a carpet weaver - that he is in reduced & indigent circumstances in life & needs the assistance of his country for support.
Sworn the 9 July 1819 Before me P. A. Jay
Edward Griffin
I Peter Augustus Jay Recorder of the City of New York do certify that it satisfactorily appears to me that the within named Philip Vermilyea is in reduced & indigent circumstances in life & need the assistance of his country for support - I am not acquainted with any of the witnesses in this case but they appear to be decent persons - Dated 9 July 1819 P. A. Jay
City of New York ss:
William Webb being duly sworn saith that he was a soldier in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Weisepelt during the Revolutionary war that he enlisted in the summer of 1782 or 1781 & found the above named Philip Vermilyea a soldier in the said Regiment & that they both continued therein until this deponent was discharged in Poughkeepsie on December of the same year. William Webb Sworn the 26 Dec 1819 Before me P. A. Jay

SCHEDULE.
State of New York
} ss.
On this 27 th day of September 1821 personally appeared in open court, the same being a court of record, for the City County of New York
Philip Vermilyea
aged Sixty three years, resident in New York in the said State who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war as follows:— In Capt. Thomas Hunt's Company , in the Reg. Commanded by Col. Wiesenvelt , and that he enlisted at Courland's Manor in the County of Westchester in the State of New York in March A.D. 1782 . for nine months , and that he served honestly and faithfully, the full term of his enlistment, and that his discharge was signed by Col. Wiesenvelt , and that I lost his discharge some years since—
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 an- nexed, and by me subscribed. One Room $10.00. two Chests $2.00. One Table $1.50, Six Chairs $2.00. Three Iron Pots and Tea Kettle $3.00. Six pewter Tea Spoons 12 1/2 ct. Six table Spoons 50 ct. Plates and dishes $1.00. three Jugs 50 ct. Andiron Shovel & Tongs $1.00. Knives and forks $1.25. Total $22.37 1/2 And that his family consists of the following persons. Philip Vermilyea aged 63 years Carpet-Weaver unable to gain subsistence by labour, on acct. of age and infirmities. Wife in the same situation and at this time have five children all of whom are able to support themselves except Betsy aged 17 years out of health. Sam 15 years old in the same situation. Silvester aged 14 years gains part of his subsistence and Nathaniel in the same situation —
Philip Vermilyea
Sworn to and declared, on the 27 th day of September 1821— before J. L. Broom Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the City County of New York .
I, John L. Broom clerk of the Court aforesaid 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 Twenty two dollars and 37 1/2 cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 27 th day of September 1821
J. L. Broom
Clerk of the Court for the of Common Pleas for the City County of New York

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
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May 31, 1934.
Miss Rebecca Shapter, 407 W. 7 th St. Chanute, Kans.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the pension claim, S. 43578, it appears that Philip Vermilyea enlisted at Courtland Manor, Westchester County, New York, in March 1782 and served for nine months, as a private, in Captain Thomas Hunt's Company, Colonel Weissenfels' New York Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 9, 1819, at which time he was sixty-one years old and a resident of New York City.
In 1821, he stated that he had a wife and twelve children; Nathaniel, Betsey aged 17 years, Jane aged 15 years, Silvester aged 14 years, being the only names stated. The name of his wife is not on record.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

New York Jan 2 d 1823
Hon. J. P. Calhoun
Sir
You will know that the regulations are complied with in the case of P. Vermylen agreeable to the with letter of instruction they would have been forwarded before but the papers were mislaid in the clerks office.
With great respect
I am Sir - Yr. Ob. Humbt. Servt.
J. A. Boardman N o 8 Carlish St.

War Department. Pension Office, 10 Sept. 1821.
Sir,
I return to you the papers in the case of Peter Vermilyea, for amendment in the following particulars, to wit: - The official seals of C. D. Golden, and P. A. Jay, Esquires, should be attached to their certificates of the credibility of the witnesses who have sworn to the service of P. Vermilyea. - The schedule of property in this case is not made out according to the requisition of the Act of the 1 st May 1820. A proper form of schedule is herewith transmitted.
I am, Sir,
Your humble Servt.
J. L. Edwards
James Boardman, Esq. N. York. — }

State of New York
City and County of New York ss: I John L. Broome Clerk of the City and County of New York and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the same City and County, Do hereby Certify that Cadwallader D. Colden and Peter Augustus Jay Esquires before whom the annexed affidavits were made, and who have subscribed their names to the Certificates also hereto annexed were on the day when the said Affidavits were made and the said Certificates signed, the first Mayor and the other Recorder of the City of New York and Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the said City and County, duly Commissioned and Sworn; And further that the said Court is a Court of Record; that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Cadwallader D. Colden and Peter Augustus Jay respectively, and verily believe that the signatures Cadwallader D. Colden, and P. A. Jay subscribed to the said Certificates respectively is the proper hand writing of the said Cadwallader D. Colden and Peter Augustus Jay respectively, and that full faith and credit ought to be given to the same -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court this twenty fifth day of September in the forty sixth year of our Independence A. D. 1821 -
J. L. Broome Clerk

State of New York City & County of New York
Personally appeared before me Col. James Warner for the City & County of New York , Col. James Warner one of the Justices of Peace for the City & County of New York and made oath, that he is well acquainted with William Hadly of said City & has been for some time of years, that he is a man of Respectability & full faith and credit is due to oath
Sworn before me this 24 th day of Nov. 1820 James Warner
John William Hollen
I am not personally acquainted with William Hadly before mentioned but from the testimony of Col. Warner I am fully of the opinion that he is a man of respectability and a disinterested witness John William Hollen 24 Nov. 1820

State of New York City & County of New York
Edward Hollen personally appeared before me John  Quackenbush of the City & County of New York Jas. W. Domine a gentleman of respectability be  and  made  oath  that  he  is  well  acquainted  with  William  Webb  Esq. is well acquainted with William Webb Esq. of s d City & has been for a length of time, that he is a man of Respectability & full faith & credit is due to his oath.
Sworn before me J. W. Domine this 24 th day of Nov r . 1820.
Edward Hollen
I am not acquainted with Mr Webb Esq. before mentioned but from the testimony of J. W. Domine I am fully of the opinion that he is a man of respectability and a disinterested witness. Edward Hollen

State of New York City of New York.
ss.
Personally appeared before me Peter A. Jay Recorder of the city of New York the Reverend Thomas Lyell who being duly sworn deponeth & saith that he hath been well acquainted with James Tice & that the said James Tice is a respectable man of fair Integrity character for to whose oath full faith & credit in this deponent's opinion ought to be given. Sworn before me the
13 Dec: 1820
P. A. Jay
Thos. Lyell
I the above named Peter A. Jay do certify that I am not acquainted with the above named James Tice, but that I am well acquainted with the above deponent Thomas Lyell who is a respectable clergymen & the Rector of Christ Church in this City of unimpeached Reputation & that by reason of his testimony contained in the foregoing Deposition I am of opinion that the said James Tice is a credible witness to whose oath full faith ought to be given. Dated at New York the 13 th December 1820
P. A. Jay

1924 May 21. Rev. Philip P. Hamlin. Rev.
42578
INVALID.
Rev
File No. 42.578
Philip Hamlin
Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 524
[Arrangement of 1870.]

HELMICK & CODER INSURANCE, REAL ESTATE, LOANS
AETNA LIFE INSURANCE CO. ALL BRANCHES
21 NORTH GRANT AVENUE PHONE 636 CHANUTE, KANSAS
FIRE, TORNADO AND CASUALTY INSURANCE
April 26, 1924.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
Will you kindly send me the service record of Philip Vermilye or (Vermillia) who served as member of Colonel Wessenfels Reg. Humb Co. about 1781 or 1782, in the Revolutionary War.
I would like two copies as two members of my family are contemplating joining the Daughters of the American Revolution, and two records may be necessary.
Thanking you for this favor, I am
Very truly yours,
(Miss) Rebecca Rheadter.
# 407 W. 7 th St. Chanute, Ks.