Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 10947, Philip Viele, New York

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New York
Viele, Philip Rachel
R. 10947
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Children of 5.431.  Rachel Vile sec d
Applicants under act of July 4. 1836.
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[Large decorative flourish or signature]
Agent D. H. Yates Schenectady N. Y.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of July 4. 1836.
State of New York City & County of Schenectady } Philip Vile
On this 21 st day of October 1840 personally appeared in open court before the Circuit Court now sitting in said City of Schenectady. Cornelius Vile a resident of the town of Glenville in said County aged sixty six years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the pension due his mother Rachel Vile at the time of her decease under the act of Congress passed July 4. 1836. That his father Philip Vile on account of whose services his mother said Rachel Vile was entitled to pension, served throughout the whole of the revolutionary war as a private of militia, but the particulars of each particular term of service this Deponent is unable to relate. He well knows that he did serve as above set forth with the Regiment of Militia commanded by Colonel Abraham Wemple , which said Regiment belonged to the then County of Albany (now Schenectady) in said State of New York. That his father the said Philip Vile during said war resided in said town of Glenville , Schenectady County N.Y. and was enrolled as Deponent believes in the Company of Capt John Van Alstyne , belonging to said Regiment. Deponent has a distinct recollection of his father's services upon various expeditions during said war, but as he was then very young he cannot now remember if he ever knew

The Particulars of his said Science.
And this Declarant further states that his father and mother the said Philip & Rachel Vriel were married on the 24 th day of November 1770 at Schenectady aforesaid by the Rev. Parent Van- man then pastor of the Reformed Dutch Church at that place, that his mother's maiden name was Tonda, that his father the said Philip Vriel, died on the seventh day of August 1795, and that his mother the said Rachel Vriel died on the first day of May 1839 at Glenville aforesaid having remained until the time of her decease the widow of the said Philip Vriel, and that Jacob Vriel, Nicholas Vriel, Rebecca Vriel and this Declarant are the only surviving children of said Rachel, & all that were living at the time of her decease.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year a- bove written before Arch a Campbell Clerk
Cornelius Vriel
Vriel
And the said Court do hereby declare that they have confidence in the declaration of said Cornelius Vriel and believe that the facts contained in said declarations above set forth are true & correct.
Arch a Campbell Clerk
April 1880 -

State of New York } ss County of Schenectada }
I certify that the following is a true copy of the record of the marriage of Philip Vile — and Rachel Fonda — as the same is contained in the Register of Marriages solemnized in the Reformed Dutch Church of Schenectada by the Rev d  Barent Vrooman — at the time thereof pastor of said church viz:
1770
Nov 24. Getrouw-t-of Licentie Philip Vile en Rachel Fonda beyds van Schenectady.
From which it appears that said Philip Vile — and Rachel Fonda — were lawfully joined in wedlock by the said pastor, on the twenty fourth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy Jacob Van Vechten
I, Jacob Van Vechten, above named depose & say that I hold the office of Pastor of said church, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said church as certified by me; and that the date of said marriage is expressed in fair legible figures Jacob Van Vechten
Subscribed & Sworn This 27 th day of October 1839  December 1840 before me. Note. The word "October" & the figures "1839" erased & "December 1840" interlined before execution.
H. P. Pierce Com d of Appeals

The deposition of Hermann Peters of the town of Charlton, County of Saratoga State of New York aged Seventy Six years & upwards who testifies & says that he was a soldier in the war of the Revolution. Is now a pensioner of the United States under the Act of Congress Passed 7: June 1832. That during said war this Deponent was well acquainted with Philip Vile the same person referred to & described in the accompanying papers whereunder is now an applicant for a pension under the Act of Congress passed. Deponent has been informed & truly believes that said Philip Vile served in that expedition to Johnstown against Sir John Johnson. Knows that he left the city of Schenectady for that purpose in the month of Jan y 1776 but cannot relate the particulars of this service. In the latter part of the summer and fall of the year 1777 this Deponent saw said Vile on duty as a Sergeant in Capt. John Van Patten's Company of the Regiment of Colonel Abraham Wemple. Said Vile was engaged at this time in said Company at Bemis heights & other places in the expedition which terminated in the "Surrender of Burgoyne". Deponent knows that said Vile served at this time for a period of two months and believes longer but cannot give positive evidence of the fact, he being absent at Fort Stanwix. In the summer of early in the fall of the year 1778 this Deponent again saw said Philip Vile.

on duty at "Schuylerville" from the company of Capt John Van Patten aforesaid. Said Dicle served at this time for a period of six weeks . Late in the fall of the year 1779 or 1780 this Deponent again saw said Philip Dicle at Fort Plain. Said Fort was at this time commanded by Colonel Willett of the Standard Army but said Dicle belonged to the militia and was at this time as deponent believes under Command of Capt Robert M'Nair drafted from Capt Van Patten's Company. The term of this service was upwards of six weeks .
Humanity
On this 19: day of September A.D. personally appeared before me the undersigned Hermon D. D. D. & made oath that the facts set forth in the above deposition by him subscribed are true. & I certify that he is a credible witness.
John H. Van Eps Justice of the Peace
20 mile
Dicle
Dicle

STATE OF NEW-YORK, COUNTY OF SCHENECTADY, } ss. CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, William N. Freeway Deputy Clerk of said County,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That John H. Van Eps. before whom the foregoing Affidavit was subscribed and sworn, was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified as such; and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said
John H. Van Eps. and verily believe that the signature to said Affidavit and Certificate is genuine.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said county, this 21 st day of November 1838.
W. N. Freeway Dep. Clerk.
W. N. Freeway end

State of New York - § County of Schoharie § ss.
The Deposition of John DeGraaff of the town of Mohawk in the County of Montgomery, in said State aged Eighty three years who being duly sworn deposes and saith that he is a pensioner of the United States under the act of July 9 th 1832. - That previous to the year 1776 he became acquainted with Philip Viele whose widow is now an applicant for a pension under the act of Congress passed July 4 1836. That his knowledge of the military services of said Philip Viele - during said war extends to the following particulars. That in the mo. of January of the year 1776 this deponent & said Philip Viele marched together with a detachment of militia - from Schoharie - to Johnston under the command of Captain John DeRitter at which last named place he said Philip Viele - continued on duty for at least one week - That said Philip Viele and this deponent also marched together to the middle Schoharie fort with a like detachment under the command of Capt. Thos. B. Banker and that the length of this tour exceeded four weeks viz in the summer of 1779 and this said deponent further saith that said Philip Viele and this deponent served together in a tour to Claus Viele's fort in the new town of Rotterdam in the month of August 1781, under command of some officer of said Regiment of Col. Abraham Wemple who was called Captain of the guard, and the length of this tour did not exceed four or five days. And this deponent further saith, that
Burgoyne Saratoga Burgoyne Saratoga Saratoga Saratoga

in the fall of the year 1777 when this Deponent was on duty at Saratoga in the Company of Capt John Van Patten Regiment of Colonel Abraham Wemple he saw said Philip Vile on duty at Fort Edward & other posts during the expedition against Burgoyne He knows that he served at this time at least twenty days with the militia from Schenectady but cannot recollct his commanding officer. And this Deponent further saith that he served in Company with said Vile with militia from Schenectady at a place called Switzerburgh near Caughnawaga for a period of more than three weeks performing Garrison duty, to wit in the month of November 1778 under com- mand of Capt John Van Patten. Then Sergeant Simon Van Patten Ensign Lieutenant In the fall of the year 1779 Deponent again served with said Vile at Fort Plain & Staten Island for a period of at least four weeks (4 weeks) under the command of Capt John Vande. and further Deponent saith not.
P. Vile
John his D. Graft mark
sw. 2503.
On this 15: day of September 1838 Personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the Peace the undersigned John D. Graft made oath that the facts set forth in the foregoing deposition by him subscribed are true & I certify that said John D. Graft is a credible witness & further that he cannot sign his name owing to old age & infirmity.
Russell Dorr J.P.

STATE OF NEW-YORK, COUNTY OF SCHENECTADY, } ss. CLERK'S OFFICE.
I,
Archibald Campbell
Clerk of said County,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That
Roswell Perry
before whom the foregoing Affidavit was subscribed and sworn, was at the time of taking the same a Justice of
the peace - in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified as such; and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Roswell
Perry and verily believe that the signature to said Affidavit and Certificate is genuine.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said county, this 10 day of April 18 29
Arch d Campbell Clerk.

State of New York } County of Schenectady } p.
John J. Schermerhorn of the City of Schenectady in said County aged 74 years and upwards being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he was a soldier during the war of the Revolution and is now a Pensioner of the United States under the Act of Congress passed June 7. 1833. That during said war he was well acquainted with Philip Vile the same person referred to & described in the accompanying papers. That said Philip Vile was a Sergeant in the Company of Captain John Van Alstyne during said war which said Company belonged to the Regiment of Militia commanded by Col. Abraham Wemple. That this Deponent is well assured that said Vile served at various times & on divers occasions during said war, but owing to loss of memory he can only testify to the following particulars. That in the months of August September & October 1781 when this Deponent was on duty at Vile's Fort and served at Chatham for a period of at least three months performing Garrison duty or standing guard (said fort having been erected to protect a water pass on the Mohawk River) he well remembers that said Philip Vile served in Company with him for a period of at least two months . Sergeant McTear from Capt. Alstyne's Company had command at this Post but said Philip Vile was there also and served as above stated. This Deponent is well assured that he has seen said Vile on duty at other places during said war, but he can a

not distinctly remember where or how long he served Last Pardon is the same Pardon on account of whose revolutionary services application is now made for Pardon
Subscribed & sworn this 27th day of December 1840
John J Schermerhorn
I certify that the De- ponent John J Scher- merhorn is a credible Witness
Mr. Kierce
Albany of Leeds

Cornelius Van Santvoord of the City & County of Schenectady in the State of New York aged 84 years being fully sworn deposes and saith that he was an Ensign in the Company of Captain Abraham Coehout of the Regiment of Colonel Abraham Wemple (Schenectady Militia) during the War of the Revo- lution and is now a Pensioner of the United States under the Act of Congress Passed June 7. 1832. That during said war he was well acquainted with Philip Vile the same person referred to & described in the accompanying papers. That this Deponent has been informed and believes that said Philip served upon various occasions during said war, but he can only testify to the follow- ing particulars. That in the fall of the year 1777 when this Deponent was on duty at Sara- toga. Bennington and other parts in that vi- cinity during the campaign against Burgoyne he remembers that said Philip Vile was also on duty at the same place during the whole of said expedition for a period of at least three months. Said Vile was a Sergeant in the Company of Capt John Van Riper of said Regiment of Col. Abraham Wemple.
Corn. Van Santvoord
Attest my hand This 12th day of March 1839. I do hereby certify that said Cornelius Van Santvoord is credible. Witness - Note 1839 on azure
Rev. Joel Dorr J.P.

State of New York County of Schoharie Clerks Office.
I Arch d Campbell Clerk of said county do hereby certify that William P. Pierce his fine where the foregoing affidavits of Rev d Jacob Van Echten and John E. Schermerhorn just as to have been taken was at the time thereof a Commissioner of Courts in the said county duly commissioned and sworn, and that Roswell Perry before whom the accompanying affidavits of Com- missioners Van Sant and Purvis to have been taken was at the time thereof a Justice of the Peace in the said county duly commissioned and sworn, and further that the sig- natures of the said William, Pierce and Roswell Perry are genuine.
Witness my hand and official seal this 21 st day of August 1841
Arch d Campbell Clerk
Philip Viss

State of New York County of Montgomery
Frederick Woller of the town of Minden in said County aged eighty three years & upwards, being duly sworn saith that he is a pen- sioner of the United States under the act of Con- gress passed June 7. 1832. That during the war of the revolution Defendant resided in that part of the County of Schoharie, now called Prince- ton. He was enrolled in a company of Militia commanded by Captain H on Oothout in the Reg- iment of Colonel H on Wemple. That during said war he was well acquainted with Philip Viole who belonged to the same Regiment of Col. Wemple & to the Company of Captain Van Patten (if De- fendant's memory serves him right). That in the fall of the year 1776 said Philip Viole served in company with this Defendant at Fort Ann performing garrison duty at that place for a term of at least one month. On the occasion nearly the whole of said Regiment of Colonel Wemple was out on duty, and Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Yates had the command Defendant also served in company with said Viole during the campaign against Bur- goyne in the summer and fall of the next year 1777 which continued for a period of at

last three months, during which time the whole of said Regiment was ordered out and served at Saratoga, Stillwater, Bemis Heights, and other posts in that vicinity. Defendant is assured that he has met with said Field upon other expeditions during said war but is unable to relate any further particulars.
Subscribed & sworn to the 28 th day of June 1841 before me & I certify that said Frederick Miller is a credible witness Stephen Helmer Justice of the Peace Montgomery County
Frederick Miller
State of New York; Montgomery County Clerk's Office
I do hereby certify that Stephen Helmer before whom the above affidavit purports to have been taken was at the time thereof a justice of the peace in & for said County duly elected & sworn & that his signature is known to me & the above affixed to the final & certificate of said affidavit appears to be genuine. Witness my hand and official seal this 26 th day of August One thousand eight hundred & forty one.
J. Cook, Clerk

Additional Evidence Revolutionary Claim of Rachel Vile N. York Suspended 1836.
Filed Oct. 24. 1853
J. C. Hasser Washington

State of New York
County of Schenectady p. David Pynne of Glenville in the County of Schenectady and State of America being duly sworn saith and says. I am now eighty two Years of age. I knew Philip Vile in his life time who was a revolutionary Soldier. That he died upwards of fifty Years ago. and left him surviving a Widow named Rachel Vile. who died about the 1 st of May 1839 leaving her surviving the following named Children to wit. Cornelius Vile Jacob Vile. Nicholas Vile and Rebecca Vile. That Cornelius Vile and Nicholas Vile still survive and are the only surviving Children of the said Philip Vile and Rachel Vile and further deponent saith not -
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19 th day of October A D 1853
J. Van Riper
J. H. Schenck
County Judge
State of New York
County of Schenectady p. Nicholas G. Verden of the town of Glenville Schenectady County and State of New York, being duly sworn deposes and says. I am now in my Ninety second Year. I knew Philip Vile in his life time, and knew him from the time I was twelve or thirteen Years of age. Philip Vile died about the 7 th of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven and left him surviving a Widow named Rachel Vile. Who died on or about the first day of May 1839 leaving her surviving the following named Children to wit: Nicholas Vile, Cornelius Vile, Jacob Vile and Rebecca Vile. and that Cornelius Vile and Nicholas Vile still survive and are all of the

of the surviving children of the said Philip and Rachel Miller and further bequests not Subscribed and Sealed. Nicholas G. Miller the before me this 19 th day of October A D 1853
J. H. Johnson County Judge

STATE OF NEW-YORK, COUNTY OF SCHENECTADY, } ss. CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, MARVIN STRONG, Clerk of the County of Schenectady, DO HEREBY CERTIFY,
That Stephen H. Johnson Esq. before whom the foregoing Affidavit was subscribed and sworn, was at the time of taking the same, a
County Judge in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified as such; and that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Judge
and verily believe that the signature to said
Affidavit and Certificate is genuine.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County, this 20 th day of October 1853.
Marvin Strong Clerk.

State of New York
County of Schenectady. It is hereby certified that Satisfactory evidence has this day been presented before me Stephen H. Johnson Judge of the County Court of Schenectady County by the Affidavits of David Prime and Nicholas G. Verden two credible Witnesses whose affidavits signed in my presence are hereunto annexed that Philip Vile, who was a Revolutionary Soldier of the State of New York Died on or about the seventh day of August one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven leaving him surviving a Widow named Rachel Vile, which said Widow of the said Philip Vile died on the first day of May one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine leaving her surviving the following named children that is to say Cornelius Vile Jacob Vile, Nicholas Vile and Rebecca Vile, and that of these said children the following names only are now living viz. Nicholas Vile and Cornelius Vile. And I further certify that the said Nicholas Vile and Cornelius Vile are of full age -
Given under my hand this nineteenth day of October one thousand eight hundred and fifty three -
Stephen H. Johnson
County Judge of Schenectady County —

February 18, 1933
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Mrs. Walter J. Busler 753 Cypress Street Elmira, New York
PHILIP VIELE R. 10947 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letters relative to Garret or Gerret Viele and Philip Viele, soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land made to the United States based upon military service of soldiers in that war.
A careful search of the records of this office fails to show a claim for either pension or bounty land on file on account of the Revolutionary War service of a Garret or Gerret Viele, under any spelling of the name.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, R. 10947, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Philip Viele, the only soldier of that name found in the records of this office. The date and place of soldier's birth and the names of his parents are not shown.
Philip Viele, while residing in Schenectady, New York, married November 24, 1770, in said Schenectady, New York, Rachel Fonda, of Glenville or Schenectady, New York.
The soldier died August 7, 1795 or 1797, in Glenville, New York, where he was buried, and his widow, Rachel, died there on May 1, 1839, "aged ninety years and upwards". She was survived by the following children:
Cornelius Viele
Jacob "
Nicholas, who in 1853 was 62 years old and living in Schenectady County, New York.
Rebecca Viele

On October 21, 1840, Cornelius Viele, son of the soldier, Philip Viele, and his wife, Rachel, aged sixty-six years, and a resident of Glenville, Schenectady County, New York, applied for the pension that may have been due his mother, on account of the Revolutionary War service of her husband.
It was alleged that Philip Viele, while a resident of Glenville, Albany (which was later Schenectady) County, New York, enlisted and that he served at various times from about January, 1776, until sometime in 1782, aggregate term of service not established, as a private and sergeant with the New York troops, under Captains John Van Patten, Thomas B. Bancker, Jellis Fonda, and Colonel Abraham Wemple; that during his service he assisted in repelling invasions of the Indians and Tories up the Mohawk River, was present at the surrender of Burgoyne and was stationed at Bemus Heights, Saratoga, Schoharie, Fort Viele opposite Glenville, and many other places.
The claim was not allowed as proof of at least six months' service, which was the requirement of the pension law, was not furnished.
In 1853, Cornelius and Nicholas Viele, both residents of Glenville, New York, were the only surviving children of the soldier and his wife, Rachel.
In 1853, one Cornelius Viele, born March 4, 1764, was residing in Glenville, New York; relationship to soldier not shown.
In 1855, one Alexander G. Fonda was an elder in the Protestant Reformed First Dutch Church of Schenectady, New York; relationship to soldier's wife, Rachel, not stated.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Revolutionary.
Power of Atty. for
heir of
Philip Viele
New York
suspended
1836 -
Filed 30. Apr. 1833
Cordial Storrs Jr.
per atty.
Washington.
H. E. Hurlbut

AFFIDAVIT AND POWER OF ATTORNEY.
REVOLUTIONARY PENSION CLAIMS.
State of New York County of Schenectady } ss.
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on this 23 day of April, A. D., 1853, I, Nicholas Vrie, do make known and declare that I am the son — and heir-at-law to Philip Vrie, Rachel Vrie — who was the wife of the said Philip Vrie a Revolutionary Soldier, who served under the command of John Van Patten in Colonel in the forces raised in the State of New York under General Clinton, and that he and his wife were married about the month of December 1770, A. D. 1770, that he died about the month of August 1797, A. D. 1797, and that his said wife also died about the month of May 1839, A. D. 1839, and that a pension of dollars a year was drawn by said on account of said services, and so continued until the year A. D. 1839, since which time nothing has been received by either, or the heirs of either of said parties. This deponent with Cornelius Vrie are the only surviving heirs
And that claimant is now 62 years of age; and it is understood and believed that there are arrearages of Pension, and other claims due for said services. NOW, THEREFORE, the true intent of all this is to qualify and irrevocably appoint and empower CORDIAL STORRS, JR., of Washington, District of Columbia, as my true and lawful Attorney, with power of substitution, to investigate, substantiate, demand, and receive the avails of, said claim or claims, and to say and do all things relative thereto, as amply as I might do; hereby ratifying every thing said or done by said Attorney, or his substitute, in virtue hereof; Also, revoking all Powers of Attorney, or other authority previously given for any such purposes.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, day and date first above named. ATTEST:
Nicholas Vrie
Subscribed, sworn to, and acknowledged before me, the day and year first above indicated; and I hereby certify, that I have no interest whatever in said claim.
Thomas Palmer Recorder of the City of Schenectady
I, Marvin Strong, Clerk of the County Court in the County and State aforesaid, do certify that Thomas Palmer Recorder of the City of Schenectady, before whom the foregoing papers are executed, was, at the date of the same, Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths; and the name thereunto subscribed, is his sig- nature.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal, this 23 day of April, A. D. 1853.
Marvin Strong Clerk.

Copy of a Marriage Record from the Book of recorded Marriages kept by the Prot. Ref. 1 st Dutch Church of the City of Schenectady.
1970 Nov. 24. Getrouwet op Lijsje Philip Vrie en Rachel Honda beide Veen Schenectady. Translated
Married by Lijsje Philip Vrie to Rachel Honda both of Schenectady
Alexander G. Honda One of the Elders of the above Church this 12 th Sept r 1855.
And I Stephen H Johnson County Judge of the County of Schenectady, do hereby certify that Alex r G. Honda, who subscribed his name to the foregoing copy of the Records of the Protestant Reformed 1 st Dutch church of Schenectady, is an Elder of the said church, and entitled to all credit. And I further certify that I have personally examined the said records & compared them with the above copy, and find it to be a true and correct copy of the same, and the said Alex r G. Honda after being duly sworn declared that the records, produced before me, were the true and legal records of said church, and I further certify that the word "copy" was interlined before execution.
Stephen H. Johnson County Judge

Know all men by these presents That we, Nicholas Veile and Cornelius Veile, of the Town of Glenville, County of Schenectady, and State of New York, do hereby constitute and appoint George Hamilton of Schenectady, New York, and William J. Martin of the City of Washington D.C. our true and lawful attor- neys to prosecute the case of the heirs of Philip Veile for any amount of money due them by reason of Revolutionary services To examine all papers on file in the Departments at Washing- ton or elsewhere, file all additio- nal evidence and arguments in said case, to receive any certif- icate that may be issued in said case, and to do all things necessary in the prosecution of said case, &
And hereby revoke all powers of attorney heretofore given, ratifying and confirming, only, what our attorneys George Hamilton and William J. Martin may do in the premises
In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands this Twelfth day of September A. D. 1855
Nicholas Veile sign Cornelius Veile sign

State of New York } County of Schenectady } ss on this Twelfth day of September A. D. 1855, personally appeared, before me, G. H. Johnson, County Judge, Nicholas Veile, and Cornel ius Veile and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be their act and deed, for the purposes therein specified
G. H. Johnson
County Judge Schenectady County
State of New York } County of Schenectady } ss
J. Marvin Strong, Clerk of the county of Schenectady, do hereby certify that G. H. Johnson, before whom the foregoing power of attorney was acknowledged was at the time of taking said acknowledgement County Judge in and for said county duly commissioned and qualified as such, and that his signature thereto is genuine
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affix- ed the seal of the said county this Twelfth day of September A. D. 1855
Marvin Strong Clerk

Rachel Vile Widow of Philip Vile under act of 7 th July 28 38.

State of New York City & County of Schenectady 3p.
James Parkhurst of Saratoga Springs in the County of Saratoga in said State of New York aged eighty years and upwards being duly sworn deposes & saith that he was a soldier during the war of the Revolution, and is now a pensioner of the United States under the Act of Congress passed June 7. 1832. That during said war he was intimately acquainted with Philip Viall on account of whose revolutionary services application is now making for a pension. That said Viall belonged to and served with the same Regiment of Militia as this Deponent to wit, the Regiment of Militia commanded by Col Abraham Wemple, which regiment belonged to the present County of Schenectady. That Deponent cannot positively state to where company in said Regiment said Viall belonged but thinks it was that of Capt John Van Patten. That said Viall was a Sergeant in said Company & served as such whenever called upon until the close of said war. That deponent distinctly remembers having seen said Philip Viall on duty as Sergeant aforesaid a number of times upon scouting expeditions towards the close of said war, but as said expeditions were at that time numerous & of short duration, Deponent is not willing at this late day to make oath to any of the particulars of this service nor of any of his revolutionary services except the following viz, That in the month of August 1781, this Deponent met said Philip Viall, on duty as a sentry or guard at a ford about fourteen miles from Schenectady called Viall's rapids where there was a log house used as a fort, and called Viall's fort, and served with him at this place for at least two weeks, and Deponent was then informed that said Viall with a number of others from said Regiment of Abraham Wemple were near to.

remain at said ford during said that season, and Depo- nent believes that said Vele did remain there on duty for a period of two or three months. Said ford was one of the most important posts in that vicinity of Country, being the only place where the Mohawk river could be crossed, and it was therefore necessary that a guard be kept there continually to apprehend Indians & Tories, and said Vele was stationed on duty there for that purpose.
James Barry
Subscribed & sworn this 11 th day of September 1841 before me & I certify that said J. V. Pacheco is a credible witness
Wm. H. Riera Notary Public

STATE OF NEW-YORK, COUNTY OF SCHENECTADY, } ss. CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, Archibald Campbell
Clerk of said County,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That William B Pierce before whom the foregoing Affidavit was subscribed and sworn, was at the time of taking the same a Commissioner of the Court in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified as such; and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said William B Pierce and verily believe that the signature to said Affidavit and Certificate are genuine.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said county, this 20 th -day of December 1844.
Arch d Campbell Clerk.

In pursuance of a law passed the 27th day of April, 1784, entitled "An act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their services in the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned," the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five per cent per annum, viz :
  1779 Dec 1 21119 Philip Vraly Jun -0- -8- 10 2 / 3   1781 Oct 18 21266 Philip Vraly " -0- -10- 8-         
STATE OF NEW-YORK, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, August 12 1841.
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. — 5 — now remaining in this office, and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz :
 First—under Capt. John Van Petten in Col. Abm Wemple Regiment.  Second, " " John Van Alten " " Abm Wemple — "  Third, " " " " " "  Fourth, " " " " " "  Fifth, " " " " " "  Sixth, " " " " " "  Seventh, " " " " " "  Eighth, " " " " " " 
M. W. Judway Dep Comptroller

Schenectada Augt 23 d 1841.
J. K. Edwards Esq Commission of Pensions
Sir.
I send herewith for your decision, the application under the act of 4 th July 1836, in behalf of Rachel Vile widow of Philip Vile deceased.
I am very respectfully
Your Ob t Servt
G. F. Wells
agent

Gen: H Sept. 8 '41
Sir
In the case of Mrs Rachel Kisler dec d under the act of 4 July '36 it appears that her late husband was in service but twice after 78 viz in Dec '79 & Oct. 81 say 15 days which added to the service set forth by the witnesses in '76 & '77 & '78 would not amount to 16 months - One of the witnesses estimated his service in the town which resulted in the capture of Burgoyne at three months but another with more propri- ety at 20 days.
Thos F. Yates Esq. Schenectady N.Y.

657 Pension Office.
31 st October 1853.
Sir,
The additional evidence in the case of Rachel Vile dec d widow of Philip of New York, has been received and filed with the original application.
The dates of Philip, and Rachel's death, have not been satisfactorily proved: the witnesses, not shewing how they are able to remember. I would call your attention to a fact not noticed in my letter of 27 th Sept last. It is, that none of Philip's witnesses have proved six months' service, - and the Certificate of the Comptroller of New York does not establish more than two or twelve days service. Besides this, the Certificate shows the service of a private , while all the witnesses say Philip acted as sergeant . An Administrator must be appointed on the

estate of Rachel, and the amount of his Bond certified to this office.
J. B. Webster Oct 31/50
J. E. Maples Esqr. Washington. D.C.

J. E. Hassler Sept. 27, 1883
( Evans )

565 Pension Office Sept. 27, 1853.
Sir,
The additional evidence in the case of the heirs of Rachel & Philip Vile of N. Y. - has been received & filed. Before the case can be finally disposed of the office must be furnished with the certificate of a court of record showing the dates of the deaths of Rachel & Philip Vile and the names and number of the children. This certificate must be accompanied by the evidence upon which it is based.
A. E. Hassard Present

8-10 25 D 3.5
4 m. 2.75
19.6 3/4
Revolutionary
Additional Evidence Claim of the heirs of
Rachel Vielle
N. York. Suspended 1835.
Col
Filed Aug 20. 1853
T. E. Wassler Washington

State of New York City & County of Schenectady } ss
on the 16 day of August A.D. 1853 appeared before the undersigned Thomas Palmer Recorder of the City of Schenectady
Cornelius Vile of the town of Glenville in the said County of Schenectady and State of New York aged 89- Years the 4th of March last; who being duly sworn according to law did depose and say, that he was well and intimately acquainted with Philip Vile late of Glenville in said County now deceased, and with his family during the Revolutionary war, and since till the time of his death; and was one of his nearest neigh- -bors: That said Philip Vile served as a Sergeant in Captain Van Patten's Company of Militia, and in Colonel Abn Wemple's Regiment, and in other Companies: That he was constant- -ly called out to repel invasions of Indians, Tories and other British Troops particularly up the Mohawk River, up the Mohawk River, up the North River and in Schoharie,
That scarcely a month intervened from the years 1776 to 1782, when he was not called out on alarms, either in whole company, but more frequently as volunteer or drafts, and as substitutes for men of families, for those engaged in harvest, and whose families were sick: This deponent cannot state the months or the times of services, except hereafter mentioned some of these services were of short duration, as the alarms subsided
In the year 1777, he was called out and served from July till the surrender of Bur-

= gsyne on the or about the 19 th of October in that year. his service was 8 months at least. He had his team there engaged. with a hired man
In the Years 1781 & 1782. he was frequently called out, and often repaired to a small Fort, called Fort Vile situate in the town of Rotterdam in said County of Schenectady on the south side of the Mohawk River and opposite to the town of Glenville aforesaid: That on one occasion during that time the enemy made an incursions on the Mohawk River, and detachments of the said Captain Van Patten's company was stationed at the said Fort Vile in Rotterdam aforesaid: That the family of this deponent, with this deponent repaired to the said Fort for Protection: and continued there for at least 20 days, bringing and supplying them- selves with their own provisions, during which time the said Philip Vile was doing duty there as a sergeant. It being customary for families to repair to neighboring Forts for Protection, during alarms and invasions. It was customary also for neighbors to supply these detachments with provisions
In the following Years and places according to the best recollection of this deponent, the said Philip Vile served in said companies, or as volunteers draft and often as a substitute for others: that is to say this deponent was not present in said expeditions, but knows that he started on them, with others in the expedition and returned with them; The said company volunteers, drafts, and substitutes were generally transferred to other officers, and companies, and this deponent cannot designate them, the men & officers are now dead. B. 1

Although young at the time, the events of that period have made a deep and lasting impression on my mind and recollection of this event, especially having lived so nigh the scenes of action, and so nigh the said Philip Vile. He submits them with greater confidence. The Border war was marked with such dreadful cruelty - murders, bloodshed and rapine -
In 1776 when the Indians & Tories invaded Cobleskill Schoharie County & burned the place, the militia was called out
In 1777. Called out at the German Flats on the invasion of the enemy. In John Johnson came down the Mohawk with Brant and the militia were frequently called out. In the summer & fall from July to October at Saratoga and was at the surrender of Burgoyne. The said Philip Vile was sent with his team about the middle of July, with supplies for the Army, along the Hudson River and when there he was prevailed upon to stay there in the service as the news of the March of Burgoyne had spread the alarm.
From 1777 to 1782 there were constant alarms, not a month passed without these alarms and invasions, and the said Philip Vile was ever ready to turn out on these short expeditions. He usually took his own provision, as they were expected to be short, and the neighbors supplied those not able to furnish themselves.
In 1778. Called out when the Indians invaded the the  hollow under German Flats, under Brant & the Tories. At the alarm when Cherry Valley, the upper part of was burned, and when Cobleskill was destroyed, and

At Schoharie upper Fort
In 1779 called out when the Indians invaded the Mohawk Country. Alarm at Stone Arabia when Palatine was invaded, and so great were the Alarms; That the Colonels Gansvoort called out the whole of the Schenectady Militia, with the neighboring Troops. This was in the Spring of this year, but in these expeditions the Militia were soon discharged. Schoharie was again invaded this year, but the danger soon passed off & the expedition short said Viele returned with the Draft & Volunteers.
In 1780 In the Spring Lt John Johnson with Indians & Tories & Loyalists invaded the Mohawk, and Canajoharie destroyed - General Van Rensselaer called out the Albany Schenectady Militia: and Marched to Fort Paris where Colo Brown was killed and the Schoharie valley destroyed - expedition however short as far as regarded the Schenectady Militia their provisions fell short. At Stone Arabia Col. Van Schaick & Gansvoort marched to the relief of the Inhabitants ordered out the Schenectady Militia, with Capt Van the & Colo M'Nelly. The affair at Hocks, then Schenectady Militia discharged said Viele returned with the rest.
In 1781 Colo Livingston or Colo Van Courtland and their Detachments forgets which. Marched in the Spring, traveled up the valley of the Mohawk near Fort

Plain and the Schenectady drafts called out - during this year, Col. Millet assumed the command - In consequence of the increased invasions & alarms In July was the invasion of Schoharie and the Fort taken and the Militia from Schenectady called out about the month of September. An affair at Cobleskill. Schenectady drafts called out some some
the Fall Walter Butler invaded the Mohawk Valley and constant alarms & callings out and the said Vile was actively engaged in those callings out
In 1782 Schoharie again invaded and alarms up the Mohawk - After this, very little done up the Mohawk or at Schoharie, but the fore part of the season the said Vile was frequently called out, on short tours
The said Philip Vile often went out on small scouting parties, being well acquainted with the country, and fond of that kind of life, besides very often acting as a substitute
This deponent, has no doubt of the general cor- =rectness of his recollection of his services in the events above stated - and so states the fact to be that said Vile served more than two years during the years, 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, 1780 1781 and 1782, and this deponent verily believes much more than  that time - He devoted the principal part

of his time during those years to the service - and Sergeant Vile was known & reputed in the neighborhood, till he died, as an active soldier of the Revolution, though acting a very obscure and humble part. He was called after the war Sergeant Vile
That said Philip Murrill Ruene son on or about the 24 th December 1790 and they lived together as husband and wife and so called each other & so known in their neighborhood.
Said Vile died on or about August 7 th 1797 & buried in Glenville a present that this deponent has frequently visited his grave & a Tomb Stone standing his said age and death placed over the grave
That the said Ruene died May 1 st 1839 aged 90 Years upwards at Glenville & a Tomb Stone erected over her grave stating her said age & death. And this deponent has no interest in this application
Before sworn to the words "two years" written over the 3 rd line from the bottom of the 5 th page & an errand at the end of the 4 th line of the same page, and the words "much more than" written over the last line of the said 5 th page -
Sworn & Subscribed to the 16 th August 1853
before me, and I deem it that said Vile is a credible Witness and a man of truth & veracity
R.W. as Palmer
Recorder of the City of Schenectady,

State of New York City & County of Schenectady ss David Pruis son of Glenville in the County of Schenectady & State of New York, appeared before me the undersigned Recorder of the City of Schenectady on the 16 th day of August AD 1853 who being duly sworn according to law declared that he was 88 years old the 10 th day of February last That he was well acquainted with Philip Vile of said town of Glenville during the Revolutionary war and until his death. That this deponent lived in the same County and town with him and a nigh neighbor of his. That said Philip Vile served in Captain Van Patten's Company in Colo Wemple's Regiment of Militia. That said Philip Vile was called out in all the alarms and expedition up the Mohawk River. North River & Schenectady Flats. Schoharie & at other places. This deponent well recollects, that the Militia was called out at the invasion of Burgoyne. Although this deponent was not at that expedition. This deponent often con- versed with the men then called out and from them he was informed & believes, that he continued there till the surrender of Burgoyne in October 1777. The said Philip Vile returned home with the rest of the Militia after an absence of three months This deponent further says that

That it was a matter of public notoriety in the neighborhood, when the said Philip Vicle was called out in the years 1776 - 1777 - 1778 - 1779. 1780. 1781
That the said Philip marched with the Militia & returned with them, and served the different wars as he was informed by credible men who served with him. & which he verily believes to be true, as are now dead. That the detachments called out were often transferred to different companies & regiments.
This Deponent has no doubt from his own knowledge & from the information of his fellow soldiers in the States and  Service that the said Philip Vicle served during the years aforesaid over two years. That he served as an orderly sergeant in said expeditions as he was informed.
That the said Philip Vicle was married to Rachel Fonda of said town of Greenville as he was informed and believes. That they were called & known in their neighborhood as husband & wife and so called each other until said Vicle died in the year 1797, leaving his widow Rachel surviving him; That said Rachel died leaving in 1839, leaving Nicholas Vicle son and heir at law. This Deponent has visited their graves and Tombstones checked over them specifying their names, deaths and ages.
And this Deponent further says, that he is well acquainted with Cornelius Vicle, that they were brought up together from boyhood.
That he is a man of integrity.

City a respectable citizen. and a man of truth & veracity: That this deponent has heard read the deposition of Sam Cornelius. and that the same corres- ponds with his recollection. and from the continued alarms & invasions & the continued calling out of the Troops. that Saint Pierre served over two years - That the town of St. Pierre St. Pierre adjoins the city (then town) of Schenectady. And this deponent has no interest in the appointment
Sworn to the 16 th day
of August A.D. 1853
and certify that deponent is a credible witness
Thomas Palmer
James M. Smith
Recorder of the city of Schenectady

State of New York City & County of Schenectady On the 16th day of August A.D. 1853 appeared before me the undersigned Recorder of the City of Schenectady, Nicholas 4 Veeder of Glenville in said County, State, who being he me duly sworn according to Law, did depose & say, That he is aged 91 Years; That he resided in the City of Schenectady, during the Revolutionary war, and served in the Militia under Captain Van Bruck in Colo Wemple's Regiment of Militia, for which he now draws a small pension.
That this deponent was well ac- quainted with Philip Veeder of Glenville afore- said deceased, before & during the Revolution- ary war, and at the time of his death, that said Philip served in Captain Van Bruck Company and Colonel Wemple's Regiment of Militia - That said Philip Veeder was called & served on the various alarms & expeditions up the Mohawk River: Schoharie Saratoga, and at the Surrender of Burgoyne - Though this deponent was not with him on these expeditions from 1776 to 1782, he was informed by those who served with him; that he was so frequently called & served: That he Veeder

were called out & returned with Messrs Vile he served as a Sergeant - This deponent knows of his being so called out, and returning home with the soldiers -
This deponent remembers when said Philip Vile died which took place at Glenville aforesaid, in August 1797 and was at his Funeral That said Philip Vile married Rachel Fonda da. who survived said Philip Vile and died at said Glenville 1 May 1839
That they lived together as husband & wife and so called each other, and were so called & known among the neighbors & acquaintances: That said Fonda of Glenville adjourned Schenectady -
That said Nicholas - Vile is the son & heir at law of said Philip Vile And this deponent has no interest in this application
That this deponent is well acquainted with Cornelius Vile and David Pruim and they are credible witnesses, and men of strict integrity, and of truth & veracity: And this deponent's recollection corresponds with the statements of Cornelius Vile and David Pruim: and from his knowledge of the frequent & continued alarms and services of said Vile - He served over two years during the years afore- said: The County of Schenectady being on the frontier was subject to continued calls - Sworn & subscribed to the
16 th day of August A.D. 1853 Nicholas Vile and I certify that the deponent is a respectable citizen and a credible witness THOMAS PALMER Recorder of the City of Schenectady

State of New York. City and county of Schenectady ss.
I Marvin Strong, clerk of the county of Schenectady do certify that Thomas Palmer whose name is subscribed to the jurats of the depositions of Cornelius Vrie. David Pruin and Nicholas Greeder hereto annexed, was at the dates thereof, and now is Recorder of the said city of Schenectady; and duly authorized by law to take said depositions:—And that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Recorder; and that the signatures of " Thomas Palmer " to each of the said jurats are in the hand proper handwriting of the said Recorder. And also to his certificate on the back annexed to these papers. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of my said office, the seventeenth day of August A D 1853
Marvin Strong Clerk

And I the within named Recorder do certify that it appears satisfactorily to me from the testimony of Cornelius Vile, David Pruim & Vidraeus V Veder, credible and disinterested witnesses: That Philip Vile did serve in the Revolutionary War at least two years from 1776 to 1782: That said Vile died on or about the 7 th day of August 1799, having previously married Rachel Honda, leaving her surviving him: That said Rachel died on or about the 1 st May 1839 aged 90 years & upwards and that Nicholas Vile is their surviving son then alive
Thomas Palmer
Recorder of the City of Schenectady

Plaque
Chas. Neville - } N.Y. - Suspended - widow of Philip } Jan - 1836 for the Ex ~      Martin & Hamilton (M c Ra)

Nov. 4. 1903 - Visty 15 Mrs. M. G. Hoffman Fry Ba 1912 July 17. To Miss K. K. Viste & 1933 Feb. 18. Het. to Mrs. Walter J. Busler - m. L. B.
10.947 P. O. Rachel Viste Service: with Philip Viste
Enlisted: REJECTED , 18
Discharged: , 18
Printed List of 1852 Rejected Suspended claims 900s following Reason for suspension:
Application filed: , 18 "He did not serve six months", Alleges:
Re-enlisted:
Attorney: 1
P. O.
Recognized. Contract.
Cert. of Dis. Searched for , 18

Elmira, N. Y. 753. Cypress St., Feb. 6. 1933.
Director of Pensions, Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Are you able to tell me, the Revolutionary War record of Philip Vieile, said to have been in the battles of Saratoga and Bemis Heights; also of his father, Gerrit Vieile?
Both said to have come from Mass. or Conn.
Thanking you.
Yours Truly,
Mrs. Walter J. Busler.

Elmira, N.Y. 753. Cypress St., Feb. 13-1933.
Referring to: BG-71 M.L.B.
Mr. A. D. Hiller Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
If I remember correctly in my letter of February 6, asking for the Revolutionary Records of Philip Viel and his father, Garret Viele, I stated they came from Conn. or Mass.
I find they were residents of New York State, as I was misinformed.

Hence, I am sending this letter, thinking it may assist you in searching the Records for the information I require.
Thanking you.
Yours Truly,
Mrs. Walter J. Bueler.

during the Revolutionary War.
I am told that an application for pension was made by his widow but death occurred before it was granted.
Any expense attending this report will be promptly met.
Very truly (Mrs) M. G. Hoffman.
Troy Bradford Co. Penna.

Troy, N. Y. Oct. 2/1913
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir:
I am directed to you by the Record and Pension Office for further information regarding the military service of Philip Vile or Vealy of Schenectady, N. Y. 10947

Troy, Pa. Oct. 21/1903
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir,
I am directed to you by the Record and Pension Office for further information regarding the military service of Philip Vile or Vealy of Schenectady, N. Y. 10.9457

during the Revolutionary War.
I am told that an application for pension was made by his widow but death occurred before it was granted.
Any expense attending this report will be promptly met.
Very truly (Yrs) W. G. Hoffman.
Troy Bradford Co. Penna.

357 PARK AVENUE YONKERS, N.Y.
July 5 1912
United States Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly tell me where I can get information concerning Wiles who have applied for pensions? I am writing a Wile genealogy and I am sure I would be much helped if I could get copies of the Wiles who have applied for pensions after the second war especially, the Revolutionary War. If there is any copying to be done for which I should pay I would be glad to do so. Very truly (over) R. K. Wile

m.p 24705 David Velez N.Y.
S.F 10226 Cornelius Velez NY
Lewis Velez f 24674 NY
Minard Velez son 033916 NY
Lewis Velez son 34907

My father Gen l Egbert L. Vale mex- drew a pension - which however ceased with him -

Cornelius son Veil. Whole was a private. Herman Peters. Expedition to Johnstown, Van Falls as visit in Capt John Van Pelt's Co. 1777 fall & served 2 months , fall 1778, 6 weeks , fall 1779 or 1780, 6 weeks . ( 5 months in all )
John DeGraff. Jany 1776 1 week - (1779 (4 weeks) - (1781 - (5  days ) - (fall 1777 - 20 days ) - (1778 - 3 weeks.)
John Schumuhorn. - (Aug. Sept. Oct. 1781 - 2 months ),
C. G. Van Santvoord. ( Ball 1777 - 3 months .) Summer Field 
F. Uecker. ( ball 1776 - 1 month ) 1777 3 months .
Jas. Barbite - says Veil served when called out after going to close war. In 1781 2 weeks .
1776. 1777. 1778. 79. '80 '81
  H. Peters 27 2m bw bw - - 5m all   DeGraff. 1w. 20d 3w. 4w. - 5d. 11w. 5d.   Schumuhorn. - - - - - 2m. 2 mos.   Uecker - 1m. 3m. - - - - 4m.   Barbite - - - - - - 2w. 2 w   1m. 3m. bw bw. 2w 

In the Matter of Philip Vriel of N.Y. Cornelius Vriel - Philip was Sergeant in Capt Van Pattens Co. Col. Mumps Regt - In 1777 - served 3 months - to Burgoyne's defeat. In 1781 & 82 - 20 days Fort Vriel
David Prins - Philip was absent 3 months in 1777 - to Burgoyne's defeat.
Nicholas Vriel - Has heard that Philip served, does not know it.
Henry Petrus - Saw said Vriel on duty as Sgt. in 1777 -
Schoharie Lower fort - 6 weeks fall - 1778 X
John De Graff - Marched to Johnstown 1 week Jan'y 1778
Schoharie Middle fort 4 weeks summer 1779
Claus Vriel's fort - 4 days - 1781
Switzburg - 3 weeks Nov 1778 X
Fort Plain 4 weeks fall 1779
John J Schuerhorn - At Vriel fort - Augt. Sept & Oct - in 1881 - the said Philip served 2 months (DeGraff says not more than 4 or 5 days)
Cornelius J Van Santvoord - Knew Philip in 1777 - at Latchy of - Burgoyne
Hack. Vriel - - Fort Ann - 1 Mo. Fall 1778 - Also in 1777

James Bachyle — Philip remained at Vile's Fort 2 or 3 months in 1781
Service Proven
   M. W. D.     in January 1776 — 1. —   " fall 1776 1 — —   " year 1777 3 — —   " " 1778 — 6 —   " summer 1779 1. 0 —   " fall 1779 1. 0 —   " 1781 2. 0 —  
Sergeant — 9. 3.
This is the amount of service specified by witnesses and identified with claimants his band — Sept. 27, 1853
Jacob Vile Nicholas Vile Rebecca Vile Cornelius Vile
Chief of the Evidence

10,947 8-008.
(Old No. 8-849.)
Bureau of Pensions.
Philip Diele
Oct. 21, 1840, - 66
Glenville N.Y. Aft. Cornelius Diele son
Dec. 1, 79 Glenville N.Y.
Aft. Jno Van Patten
Cal At 18 1/2 simple Pnt —
Oct. 18, 81 Aft Jno Van Alten
Cal Dv
Pnt —
mar. Rachel Fonda
Nov. 24, 1770 - Schenectady N.Y.
D - Aug 7, 1795
She died May 1, 1839
various short tours Each year from 76 to 82
Ref lack of proof of sufficient service

Rev. War Section.
July 17, 1912.
Miss K. K. Viele, 357 Park Avenue, Yonkers, N. Y.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 5 th and received the 15 th instant, you are advised that the following are the only soldiers named Veley, Viele, Viel, Veal, or Veale found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
W. File No. 9,586, Rev. War, James Carr Veale was allowed pension on his application executed September 18, 1832, while a resident of Veale Township, Daviess County, Indiana.
He stated that he was born in March, 1763, in Loudoun County, Virginia, but removed with his father (whose name is not stated) to Chester District, South Carolina, where he enlisted in 1780, as a Private under Captain Hollingsworth of Colonel Brandon's regiment, and served until the proclamation of peace.
He married in October, 1782, Lavina Towns. He died in Daviess County, Indiana, January 14 or 15, 1839, and she was allowed pension as Levina Veale, on her application executed January 20, 1840, while seventy-seven years of age and a resident of Veale Township aforesaid.
No children given, except their son James Carr Veale who

testified in the claim and furnished the following record of his family.
James Carr Veale born November 13, 1786. Elenor Veale " October 15, 1791. Thomas Veale " August 30, 1814, Miles L(?) Veale " February 27, 1816. Sary Veale " November 8, 1817. James A. Veale " November 22, 1819. Mary M. Veale " September 11, 1823. Elizabeth Veale " February 16, 1826.
In the papers in claim R. File No. 10,947, Rev. War, it is alleged that Philip Viele was a resident of Glenville, Albany County, New York, when he enlisted in the army and served various short tours and on alarms every year from 1776 to 1782 as Private and Sergeant under Captains John Van Patten and Thomas B. Banker and Colonel Abraham Wemple; he was stationed along the Mohawk river, at Schoharie, Saratoga, Fort Viele opposite Glenville, and many other places.
Soldier married at Schenectady, New York, November 24, 1770, Rachel Fonda; he died August 7, 1797. (age not stated). she died at Glenville, May 1, 1839, aged ninety years and upwards, leaving only four children: Jacob, Nicholas, Cornelius and Rebecca Viele.
On October 21, 1840, son Cornelius Viele, a resident of Glenville, Schenectady County, New York, and sixty-six years of

age, applied for the pension which would have been due his mother, but the claim was never allowed for the reason that he failed to furnish satisfactory proof that his father served six months in a duly organized corps.
One Cornelius Viele aged eighty-nine years on March 4, 1853, a resident of Glenville, testified in the case but did not state any relationship to Philip Viele.
Sur. File No. 11,609, Rev. War, John Viele was allowed pension on his application executed December 11, 1832, at which time he resided at Esopus, New York. He stated that he was born July 30, 1758, at Kingston, Ulster County, New York, where he resided when he served in the New York troops as follows.
From December, 1776, as Private under Captain Tobias Van Buren; two months.
In 1777, Sergeant under Captain Frederick Schoonmaker; 4 mos.
In 1778, Private under Captains Philip Swart and John L. De Witt; two months each.
In 1779, Artisan under Captain Jacob Bogardus; eight months.
In 1780, Private under Captain Moses Cantine, Colonel Malcom; three months.
In 1781 and 1782, Private under Captain Bogardus, Colonel Snyder; three months each.
There is no family data on file.
J. C. Schuyler Commissioner

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 Philip Viele 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.
R. 10947
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1776 to 1782 various short terms for alarms each year Private John Van Ratten Thomas B. Banker Abraham Temple N.Y.          
Served along the Mohawk, at Schoharie, Saratoga, Fort Ticonderoga, Glenville, etc. etc.
Battles engaged in,
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Glenville, Albany Co., N.Y.
Date of application for pension, by son: Oct. 21, 1840.
Residence at date of application, Glenville, Schenectady Co., N.Y.
Age at date of application, 66 yrs.
Remarks: Sol. mar. at Schenectady, N.Y. Nov. 24, 1770, Rachel Fonda; he d. Aug. 7, 1797, she d. May 1, 1839 at Glenville, Jacob Nicholas, Rebecca & Cornelius Viele only surr. childn. living in 1853.
Failed to furnish satisfactory proof of six mos. service.
Very respectfully, "He did not serve six mos."
6-2856  Cornelius Viele at 89 mch 4, 1853 res. Glenville, testified Commissioner. in case, no relationship stated.

H. C. Washburn
Decm 20
1853

313 Tunica Office, Dec 20, 1853.
Sir:
The affidavit of P. A. Toney, filed by you as additional testimony in the case of Rachel Bird, mother of Philip, adds nothing to the evidence which was before this office when my letter of the 30 th of October last was addressed to you. Toney was not a Revolutionary soldier, and his testimony is too vague and indefinite to make it available as proof of service.
H. C. Harper, Esq. Friend.

Washington D.C. Sept-14 th , 1853
Hon S. Minton; Sir:
I herewith enclose- power of attorney from the heirs of Richard Beile, reversionary pension case with certified copy of the record of Prot Meth 1 st Dutch Church of the City of Schenectady, New York, as to the marriage of Philip Beile and Rachel Konda
This, I believe, completes the evi- dence required by the Department for the allowance of this case
Very Respectfully your Obi- Servt William S. Martin

Revolutionary
Additional evidence
claim of
Rachel Viele
N. York suspended 1836.
Col
Film Dec 15, 1853
F. E. Hasser
Washington

State of New York City, County of Schenectady Philip A. Bruax of the town of P'iskayuna in the County of Schenectady being duly sworn says that he will be 80 years old the 21 st day of January next: That he was acquainted with Philip Vile in the Revolutionary War. He was a soldier in that war I saw him muster at Schenectady to go on an expe- dition at Lake George. then my father mustered at the same time both in a three months men under Jacob Crite, and the said company marched for Lake George the said Philip Vile with them. This deponent's father went in the same company at that time. the said company was gone at least 2 months in the said service. When the company returned back. Colonel Yates being the commander and as the deponent was informed by his father that the said Colonel Yates was wounded in his shoulder at that time.
Sworn & subscribed to the 13 th day of December 1853
before me. and certify
that I am personally acquainted with deponent she is a credible witness
O. H. Gilf
Thomas Palmer
Recorder of the City of Schenectady
STATE OF NEW-YORK, COUNTY OF SCHENECTADY, } ss. CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, MARVIN STRONG, Clerk of the County of Schenectady, DO HEREBY CERTIFY,
That Thomas Palmer Esq. before whom the foregoing Affidavit was subscribed and sworn, was at the time of taking the same, the the Recorder of the City of Schenectady in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified as such; and that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Recorder
and verily believe that the signature to said
Affidavit and Certificate is genuine.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County, this 13 th day of December 1853.
Marvin Strong Clerk.

Pension Office, March 4. 1858.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 13 th ultimo, I have to state that it is contrary to rules of this office to furnish copies of papers filed in support of claims before it.
Upon furnishing a proof of attorney the condition of the claim of Rachael Veile an applicant for pension under act of July 4. 1836, will be reported to you.
Very respectfully, JC
R. Furman Esq. Schenectady, New York.

W. Chesnut Feb 13/58 Sir Sir
I am anxious to obtain a copy of the papers relating to the pension of Philip Locke Esq which are on file in your office. You will oblige by informing me the amount of fees necessary for me to remit to obtain such copies
Respectfully
Yours W. Hurman

5.631 Rachel Vile Staten Island - NY Born 8 Sep 1801. Died 1853- Interred Oct 20 1853 - Mt. Vernon 1853 - Staten Island Mar 4, 1853.
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July 4, 1836

Sep 18 1853-
Oct 1836
W J Martin

Pension Office
Sep 18 1855
Sir
The date of marriage was not a question in the case of Rachel Vile of NY that point having been settled as early as 1820, but the suspension of the claim has grown out of the fact that it has not been proved that her husband rendered as much as six months service in the war of the Revolution.
Very Respectfully Yr Obedt Serv t
W. J. Martin Esq
Present