Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 11771, John Wolleber, New York

SERVICE
New York
NUMBER _____
Wolfeber, John
RE 11771
CONTENTS

34504
John Wolleba
Declaration
June 1776
In Vol 3 p 24 - 2 ms in 1782
1775-1781 2
Belmont 9
In Vol 3 p 24 1800
H. A. Loomis HR

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832
State of N. York } Montgomery County } ss — On the 28 th day of July In the year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight hundred and thirty Seven, Personally Appeared Before David F. Saia a Judge of the Montgomery County Courts ————— in and for the County, and State Aforesaid, John Wolleber of the Town of Lyncia, County of Madison, and State aforesaid, who being first duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that by reason of Old Age, and the consequent loss of Memory, he cannot Positively swear to the precise length of his service, but according to best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following Grades;
a Statement showing the Service of John Wolleber of Madison County, State of N, York

  1777  4  M.  d         Forward  0  L  7 1/2  and continued  do  do  do  do    d o during the whole season  0  1  15  Private Capt Dygert  do  do  do  do  
  1779            during the season from the early part in Spring until late in fall  0  5  15  do Capt Miller Capt Hays Dygert  Col Hays Col Peter Bellinges     
  1780, during the course of this year -  do  Capt Henry Miller & Capt Hays & Dygert  Col J. Brown Col H. Bellinges Col Hlock  Engaged in battle      
do Ordered out often and frequently, after 8 th of Aug t impossible for claimant to specify, but says that he at least did render the length of service to the United States, Service as placed opposite in watching and Guarding, against the inuendo of the common Enemy — and sometimes ordered out on alarms &
This year claimant was almost Stationed, almost continually at the Fort upper part of Canajoharie, Indian Castle when letters were sent, from Fort Dayton and Fort Herkimer by Commandants, of these Forts to claimant, with orders, and directions to claimant, to take them to Fort Plain forthwith, and again, when returning furnished with communications by Court at Fort Plain, to Fort Herkimer and Fort Dayton, and so continued from Spring late in fall, besides often and frequently ordered out, in consequence of alarms, watching and Guarding against the inuendo of the common Enemy, and more particular which claimant perfectly recollect, that previous to the General desolation, of the lower part of the German Flats, and fall Hill, claimant with the Company, under the command of Capt Hays Dygert, was ordered out with the said Company Company to New Germantown, there Stationed two weeks, rendering Garrison duty, also sent on Scouts during said period, when at once advised of, that the Enemy had gone down on the South side of the Mohawk river causing a General conflagration, from Fort Herkimer down to the lower part of German Flats and fall hill when Capt Dygert was stationed with his Company at Fort Herkimer 8 days, said tour first at New Germantown, and from thence marched to Fort Herkimer on the South side of the river length of service 22 days, and the full length of service rendered during the whole season on behalf of the United States by claimant at least 5 Months and 15 days, from the early part in Spring until late in fall —
Claimant saith that, in the early part of Spring said year, himself with his wife, his father & mother with their family have removed from the upper part of Canajoharie, to Palatine just to the vicinity of Stone Arabia during the course of said year, but during that period claimant often and frequently constrained to return to their former place of residence, and when an occurrence of a serious nature would present itself while in the upper part Canajoharie, generally ordered out, under the command of Capt Hays Dygert, in Guarding against the inuendo of the common Enemy, the same when at Stone Arabia, then generally ordered out often and frequently called and ordered out under the command of Capt Henry Miller in the Reg t commanded by Col Jacob Hlock, and that in watching and Guarding the respective Forts at both Towns and forts, and often and frequently ordered out, in consequence of threatening alarms and occurrences impossible to specify, or recollect, Excepting on the 19 th day of Oct r same year, claimant saith that he hath been actually, and scarcely Engaged in that memorable Battle under the command of Col John Brown, when Col Brown was slain in battle, and forty five by including Col Brown killed, and several wounded, which engagement took place between the vicinity of Stone Arabia, Town of Palatine, and the Mohawk river

  For and during said year 0 5 0 do   1781 0 4 0 do do " " do   1782 from July 1782 to Dec. About the 15th 1783 1 6 0   3 4 7 
and claimant further states that he at least did render the full length of 5 Months United States Service during the course of this year as placed opposite
Claimant further saith and states, that he hath been off and on, to both places, viz the same alike the year Previous, and that this was a Sorrow and precarious year, and that he did render Service on behalf of the United States. When residing, or within the beat of Capt. Miller's Company, did not quit any one town, when warned and ordered out, on any Occurrence whatever, and the same when at their farm Upper end of Canajoharie, often and frequently, being ordered out, while on the farm, often and frequently stationed at Fort Paris, and at other times at the fort at the Indian Castle and at both places or forts rendering Garrison duty, and often and frequently called and ordered out in consequence of alarms, reflecting the incursions of the Enemy, and the reason why having gone to the upper part of Canajoharie, they had some Grain Sown, which required their presence and with the greatest difficulty, only reaping a small portion of the same and that he hath rendered at least the length of 4 Months United States Service as an Militia Soldier,
Claimant further declares, that this was a remarkable and Uncommon year, more especially to a family who hath been great Sufferers from the commencement of the Revolutionary War until that time, the Applicant states, that either the latter part of May or forsooth of June 1781, his brother Nicholas, was taken a Prisoner by the Indians from Canada and taken, to Montreal, at which place he was kept in Captivity, until late in Spring, succeeding year 1782, when said Nicholas, Wolfer, in conjunction with four of his Associate fellow prisoners, viz Frederick Christman, Jacob House, then from Tyon County, and two others, Prisoners from the State of Vermont absconded, and left Montreal, by undertaking, a very arduous, Hazardous, and distressing Enterprise, but with the greatest difficulty, once more, reached his bosom friend, with his two tender branches, his affectionate Father, and mother, brothers and Sisters, embracing, and beholding all them, which were near and dear to him, with a heart of Gratitude, and rejoicing. But O! O! Alas, no sooner was this heart filled with Gladness, came the report, with a veil, to darken all their rejoicings, and gratifications.
The Applicant declares, that after an Elapse of four weeks and four days, when his brother Nicholas arrived home, he had received an Order from Col. Bissett for two heads of Cattle, when Claimant selecting his two brothers viz Nicholas and Peter Wolfer and his brother-in-law Peter Kepsler, with their arms and accoutrements, when all four were well armed and equipped, in driving down some the cattle to Fort Plain distance of ten miles, and after the delivery of the cattle in returning when coming within a mile from the place of their abode, all at once sprung by 13 Indians that his Brother Nicholas and his brother-in-law Peter Kepsler, killed and massacred his Brother Peter receiving two wounds, but escaped, and himself taken Prisoner to Canada - in the first place to Niagara there kept for about two weeks, and from thence sent to Montreal, there kept in Captivity for about two months, and from thence sent back to rebel Island, and there kept and continued, until fall and during the winter until the latter part of December a few days before Christmas 1783 when Claimant arrived at home, so that the Claimant, from the time he was taken, and made a Prisoner, until returned, to his place of Residence viz to the North easternmost part of the then Town of Canajoharie making the length of one year and six months Service equal to Carried over

Brought 4 11 2 Private / or is ard 3 4 7 Private
1778 from the early part in Spring until late in fall or early part in winter
0 9 0 Boat man Capt William Paterson, otherwise Peters " " do do
Equal to all other United States Service, for the following reason vizt It was in consequence of the directions and / st Order and the requisition of Col Marinus Willett, also, Claimant says, and declares, that he did not proceed incautiously, but to the contrary that all four, were well Armed and Acquit, calculated to defend, themselves and the latter calculated, and stipulated, and engaged on the day previous thereto, on behalf of the United States, calculated in support of the troops at Fort Plain —————  Claimant further beg leave to state, that if true as he was instructed by one of his former Agents, that the Objections, on the part of the department of War, had been principally predicated in consequence of Claimants Enlistment Under the British Army, if such an imputation has been imbraced in any of my former declarations, I supplicate Almighty God to bear Testimony, to the truth of such an abominable imputation which must have been practiced on a poor miserable suffering friend to his Country's cause, for Liberty and Independence Contrary to his knowledge, if such has been contained, in either of these declarations Positive Testimony will be attached to the present, to satisfy the mind of his host the Commissioner of its falsity, and that by Old revolutionary veterans of the first rate of Credibility —————
Claimant declares, that he was Enlisted in a Company of Boat men under the Command of Capt William Paterson, otherwise, Peters, early in Spring 1778, and that in which Company he had rendered faithful services, to the United States, as a Boatman for at least 9 months — during the Period of said year —————
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension or annuity except The Present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Total 4 1 7 Length of Service rendered To the United States, and for such Service the Applicant Claims his Pension

Sworn to and subscribed this 28 th day of July 1837 before me — D. F. Vania Judge of Montgomery County Courts —
John his + Wollebur mark
State of New York
Montgomery County ss: I do certify that the above named John Wollebur is to me known that he is reputable & his declaration entitled to full credit That he the applicant cannot from bodily infirmity attend court to make this declaration — & that I have put to him the several interrogatories required by law & that they were satisfactorily answered; nor have I any doubt but that he performed the services above stated — July 28 th 1837 — and that he made his mark because he could not write — D. F. Vania Judge of Montgomery County Courts —
caught of line
service equal to carried over

State of N. York - Montgomery County } ss
On the twenty 25 th day of July 1837, Personally Appeared before me John L. Getman a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, Peter Wolber, of the Town of Sturtevant Schoharie, County of Schoharie & State aforesaid Who has been duly sworn according to Law, deposeth and saith that he has been personally acquainted with John Wolber, Previous to the Revolutionary War, during the said War, to the final close of the said War, and ever since,
Deponent further saith, that the said John Wolber has been a Revolutionary Soldier, and that he was attached and belonged to the Company of Infantry Commanded by Peter Dygert, Capt, John Windacher, 1 st Lieut, Peter M c Norton 2 nd Lieut and Henry Moyer Burig, in the Regiment of Militia Commanded by Col Peter Bellinger In Genl Nicholas Skolium's Brigade, in the then County of Tryon,
deponent further saith, that he is personally known, that the aforesaid John Wolber, has proved and distinguished himself as a true and faithful United States Militia Soldier, that his first Service rendered to the United States was that on a draft, as deponent, do recollect he believing, for part in January 1777, Under Capt Henry Dieffendorff, Capt Over a Company of drafts, and Col Ebenzer Cox, who had the Command of the Regt. of said drafts, and always understood, had gone to Elizabethton And not returned Until sometime in Spring for the Space of - Three months do deponent further saith, that latter part of Spring same year Ordered Out Under Capt Peter I Dygert, with his Company, to Working and Opening the road from New Germantown, to Fort Schenck, at the same time Ordered Out with their Arms And Accoutrements, as deponent understood 22 days
do deponent further saith that some time in June & July drafted to Fort Stanwix, cutting and felling trees across the Wood Creek, calculated to Stopping the progress of the Enemies, passing to the Fort viz Fort Stanwix, and other duties on behalf of United States, - as deponent verily belief 1 M th & 15 days
do, 8 th Aug t at the time of that memorable Oriskany Battle, when Claimant was Engaged in battle as always understood 21 tho. days
do deponent further saith that Claimant during the course of same year often and frequently was called Out, on general Alarms And Occurrences, but unpracticable to Specify, but deponent says that Claimant did render at least render the length of one month and 15 days, such services not particularly specified 1 M th 15 days

1779, this year Gaius was Stationed Almost continually at the Fort, Indian Castle, when letters were sent often and frequently and almost constantly, letters were sent from Fort Dayton, and Fort Herkimer to Gaius at the Fort, Indian Castle, when Gaius forwarding or carrying them to Fort Plain, and Again, the same Gaius carrying and transmitting letters from Fort Plain, to Fort Herkimer, and Fort Dayton, and so continued, until such time as the season of winter set in and the ground was covered with snow and ice and the roads were impassable and the weather was so cold that it was difficult to keep the fire burning and the soldiers were suffering under the weight of their arms and the cold Until late in fall, excepting sometimes called out on serious Alarms. With others of the Militia, and that he did render his full equal share with others of the same Company, exclusive, of such service as mentioned in the foregoing.
1780, deponant further saith, that Claimant with his fathers Family, have moved to Stone Arabia, into the house of Jacob Markell, there continued, for at least during the course of said year, but during the said year, often and frequently constrained to return to their former place of residence, And, always, when an Occurence of a serious nature by the Enemy, hath presented itself while in the then Upper part of Canajoharie Ordered out, Under the Command of Capt. Harjost Dygest, to repel the incursions of the common Enemy, the same when at home this year at Palatine, Vizt Stone Arabia And when at Stone Arabia, Ordered out Under the Command of Capt. Henry Miller In the Regt Commanded by Col Jacob Klock, that although, Occupying the house of Markell aforesaid, Chiefly Oblidged to have recourse to Fort Paris, there rendering Garrison duty, and the reason why, having gone to the Upper part of Canajoharie, they had some Grain Sown, which required their presence, and with Great difficulty, Only reaping a Small portion of the farm,
deponent further saith, that, on the 19 th day of Oct same year, Claimant Under the Command of Col John Brown, Against Col John Johnson, With his Incendiary Associates from Canada, Was Engaged in battle on that day,
Deponent further saith, that claimant further saith did render faithful service during said year, to the United States, often and frequently, on each and every occurrence, —
1781, deponant further saith, that during this year, Gaiment has been off and on the to both places the same alike the year previous, and that he did render services often and

3 Frequently to the United States, and that he did not Omit or Neglect any one tour during the course of said year, when thereunto required, 1782, deponent further State and declare, that this was an uncommon and Remarkable season, more particular to the whole Family to which deponent was nearly connected, viz the Family then under the controul of deponents Father and Mother—
deponent saith that his brother hath been taken a Prisoner By his brother Nicholas Wolleber, sometime latter part of May or forepart of June, the year previous 1781 by the Indians from Canada, and taken to Montreal, at which place he was kept, with Frederick Christman, Jacob House, then of the County of Tryon, now Montgomery, in conjunction, with two other Prisoners from the State of Vermont, when the said Nicholas with his fellow Prisoners having left Montreal, Unknown to the British, without being exchanged but went without leave or license, and Arived at the State of Vermont; After they had endured much Sufferings, and from thence to York State Until Arived at the Upper part of Canajoharie then County of Tryon, to which place, they did remove to again, in Fall 1781.
deponent further, saith, that no sooner had he returned by embracing his Bosom friend, and his two tender Branches, connectively, with his Father and Affectionate Mother, Brothers and Sisters, only four weeks & four days having elapsed, when his Brother John by order of Col Willett, was ordered and directed, in procuring two heads of fat cattle, in consequence thereof, immediately after took his brother Nicholas his brother in law Peter Kopseller, and his Brother Peter Wolleber, all each and every one well armed, and equipped, Guarding the said John Wolleber with the cattle to Fort Plain, at a distance of about ten Miles, when after delivering the same, while returning and when coming within a little better than a mile of their Fort, when they were assprized by 13 Indians, Incendiaries from Canada, when deponents Brother Nicholas Wolleber after he had been taken a Prisoner in the latter part of May or forepart of June 1781, and kept in Captivity at Montreal until according to the best of deponents recol- lection, returned and Arived at home sometime in June 1782, After he had to encounter the most hazardous and distressing hardships which any human being could endure, in hopes of Enjoying himself with his family and friends, but Alas, to the contrary when returning after returning delivering those cattle, as aforesaid

Taken on furlough, when both deponents Brother Nicholas Wolleber, and his brother in law Peter Kapseller, were shot, scalped and scalped, deponent himself, two wounds received, but escaped, and his Brother John Mijsing, expecting that he was drowned in the Mohawk river, when thorough searches were made, by the Neighbours Around, and by Soldiers sent from Fort Plain, but all in vain, and not until Spring or forepart in summer 1788 when a Prisoner by Name of Butterfield, as Butterfield hath faith, had left, deponents brother Bjt John Wolleber, on Rebel Island, in captivity, which was the first Intelligence, the family had obtained, that the said John was yet in existence That the said John was also well Armed and Acquit, when taken the gattle to Fort Plain, on while returning,
And deponent further faith that his brother John Wolleber, the Present claimant was Enlisted in the Company of boat men, commanded by Capt. William Patterson in the year 1778, for Nine months, and that deponent says that he is personally known that the Applicant did render boat Service, Under the command of the aforesaid Capt. Paterson, from the early part of Spring during the whole season, until forepart in Winter, and further this deponent faith not.
Subscribed and sworn this 25 th day of July 1837 before me
Peter Wolleber
John P. Gilman J.P.
State of N, York } ss - This may certify, that I am personally acquainted with Peter Wolleber the witness sworn before me to the foregoing Affidavit, And I do further certify that he is a Person of irreproachable character, of good Morals, truth and veracity, and that in My opinion his Testimony is Entitled to full Credit, Given Under my hand at Palatine this 25 th day of July 1837
John P. Gilman J.P.

State of N, York } ss - Montgomery County }
On the 30 th day of September 183
Personally appeared before me, John J. Johnson a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, Henry Shunk of the Town of Palatine, County and State aforesaid, aged eighty seven years past, who was duly sworn according to law, deposes and faith that he has been well acquainted with John Wolleber previous to the Revolutionary War, during same, and ever since,
deponent further saith that the said John Wolleber has been a true and faithful Revolutionary Soldier, that himself, said deponent has been taken by the Indians with two of his brothers, vizt John & William Shunk besides two boys, while mowing Grass, on the frontiers of the Old settlement of Stone Arabia Town of Palatine, and taken and forced to Canada, and taken to Motreal, and there kept in captivity until sometime in fall that they were taken and made prisoners, latter part of July 1782
deponent further saith, that when at Motreal and there kept in close confinement, also finding that the aforesaid John Wolleber was an Associate fellow prisoner and sufferer with himself & others, and so kept in captive together, until sometime in fall, when removed to Rebel Island, and there continued and kept with the aforesaid John Wolleber on said Rebel Island, and with a great Number of other prison- ers, during Winter 1783, during Spring & Summer, and until Exchange the same year 1783
And deponent further doth declare that the said John Wolleber with himself and his two brothers besides a number of others Prisoners, were found the way by Daniel H. Wolleber, by landing at Boston and not until at the arrival at Boston, when deponent, and his elder brother John constraint being detained for two days, in consequence of their other Brother (William) who was dangerously sick, and soon after leaving him Died; always understood that Mr Wolleber had been with his family at home about two days sooner, than deponent and his brother John, who were friendly received between Christmas & New Year by their family & friends, the Melancholy Scene about the four & Brothers, to the contrary notwithstanding. And deponent further saith that John Wolleber has proved

State of N, York } ss - Montgomery County } ss -
On the 30 th day of September 1821 Personally appeared before me, Henry Shunk a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, Henry Shunk of the Town of Palatine, County and State aforesaid, aged eighty seven years past, who was duly sworn according to law, deposes and faith that he has been well acquainted with John Wolleber previous to the Revolutionary War, during same, and ever since,
deponent further saith that the said John Wolleber has been a true and faithful Revolutionary Soldier, that himself, said deponent has been taken by the Indians with two of his brothers, vizt John & William Shunk besides two boys, while mowing Grass, on the frontiers of the Old settlement of Stone Arabia Town of Palatine, and taken and forced to Canada, and taken to Montreal, and there kept in captivity until sometime in fall that they were taken and made prisoners, latter part of July 1782 deponent further saith, that when at Montreal and there kept in close confinement, also finding that the aforesaid John Wolleber was an Associate fellow prisoner and sufferer with himself & others, and so kept in captive together, until sometime in fall, when removed to Rebel Island, and there continued and kept with the aforesaid John Wolleber on said Rebel Island, and with a great Number of other prison- ers, during Winter 1783, during Spring & Summer, and until Exchange the same year 1783
And deponent further doth declare that the said John Wolleber with himself and his two brothers besides a number of others prisoners, were sent the way by Quebec & Wolleber, by landing at Boston and not until at the arrival at Boston, when deponent, and his elder brother John constraint being detained for two days, in consequence of their other Brother (William) who was dangerously Sick, and soon after leaving him Died, always understood that Mr Wolleber had been with his family at home about two days sooner, than deponent and his brother John, who were friendly received between Christmas & New Year by their family & friends, the Melancholy scene about the son & Brother, to the contrary notwithstanding And deponent further saith that John Wolleber has proved

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a true and faithful friend to the the American cause for liberty and Independence, which can never be confuted by no one, who has been acquainted with him, during the said war, And further this deponent saith not,
Sworn to, and subscribed On the 30 th day of Septem r 1837 before me John D. Schuman J.P.
his Henry X Shultz mark
State of N. York } Montgomery County } ss -
This may certify that I the subscriber a justice of the peace, have been personally acquainted with Henry Shultz, the Witness, Sworn, and subscribed his name, by making his mark to the foregoing Affidavit, for reason, declares that he never did learn to write and that I have known the said Witness for thirty years past - And I do further certify that the aforesaid Witness is a man of Truth and Variety and his Testimony Entitled to full Credit - Given Under my hand this 30 th day of September 1837 -
John D. Schuman J.P.

State of N, York Montgomery County
On the 30 th day of September 1737
Personally appeared before me John Griman a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County aforesaid Conrad Kirts of the Town of Palatine, County and State Aforesaid, who has been duly sworn according to law, deposeth and saith that he is aged Eighty years past, and that he has been a Rev- olutionary Soldier, from the commencement of the Revolutionary War, during the same, until the termination of the Revolution, that at the commencement of the aforesaid War, he belonged to the Company of Militia, commanded by Capt Christopher Fox, and in the Reg t of Militia commanded by Col Jacob Klock until the 6 th day of Aug t 1777 when Capt Fox was severely wounded at Oriskany Battle, when after said Engagement, Lieut Henry Miller succeeded to the command of the said Company, and continued in command from year to year during the remainder part of said War, until the final Conclusion of the Revolutionary War,
And deponent further deposeth and saith, that he has been Personally acquainted with John Wolleber now a resident of the Town of Lewis, and County of Madison, same State aforesaid, previous to the Revolutionary War, and during the said War, and ever since, excepting when taken a Prisoner to Canada, and instructed as I sorely believe to be true that he was taken a prisoner in summer 1782 and taken to Canada, where kept in captivity until late in the year 1783 when exchanged with a number of other Prisoners from the United States,
Deponent further saith, that the said John Wolleber has been a true and an interprising Soldier, that he has rendered faithful United States Services, that he personally knows and recollects that the said John was one of those brave Militia Soldiers, who was engaged in fighting the battle on the 6 th Aug t 1777, at Oriskana, in defence of American liberty, under the command of Genl Nicholas Herkimer And that the said John was one among others, who aided and assisted In carrying their Genl, Brig Genl Nicholas Herkimer when severely wounded from the battle ground, to prevent his becoming the

State of N. York Montgomery County
On the 30 th day of September 1737 Personally appeared before me John Herman a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County aforesaid Conrad Kirtz of the Town of Palatine, County and State Aforesaid, who has been duly sworn according to law, deposeth and saith that he is aged Eighty years past, and that he has been a Revo- lutionary Soldier, from the commencement of the Revolutionary War, during the same, until the termination of the Revolution, that at the commencement of the aforesaid War, he belonged to the Company of Militia, commanded by Capt. Christoph. W. Fox, and in the Regt of Militia commanded by Col. Jacob Klock until the 6 th day of Augt 1777 when Capt. Fox was severely wounded at Oriskany Battle, when after said Engagement, Lieut. Henry Miller succeeded to the command of the said Company, and continued in command from year to year during the remainder part of said War, until the final Conclusion of the Revolutionary War,
And deponent further deposeth and saith, that he has been Personally acquainted with John Wolleber now a resident of the Town of Lewis, and County of Madison, same State aforesaid, previous to the Revolutionary War, and during the said war, and ever since, excepting when taken a Prisoner to Canada, and intruded as I verily believe to be true that he was taken a prisoner in summer 1782 and taken to Canada, & there kept in captivity until late in the year 1783 when exchanged with a number of other Prisoners from the United States,
Deponent further saith, that the said John Wolleber has been a true and an interprising Soldier, that he has rendered faithful United States Services, that he personally knows and recollects that the said John was one of those brave Militia Soldiers, who was engaged in fighting the battle on the 6 th Augt 1777. at Oriskana, in defence of American liberty, under the command of Genl. Nicholas Herkimer And that the said John was one among others, who aided and assisted In carrying their Genl, Brig Genl. Nicholas Herkimer when severely wounded from the battle ground, to prevent his becoming the

Victim of the Tompkins and Scalping knife, —
And this deponent further saith, that he feels perfectly satisfied and assured that the said John Wolleber was also actively engaged as a true and faithful American Soldier, at Stonerabia, in Palatine on the 19 th day of October 1780 in the battle commonly called Brown's Battle commanded by the much and ever lamented, Col. John Brown, who fell a victim, and became a victim to the Incendiaries from Canada —
deponent further saith, that he has every reason to believe that in particular this family most nearest connected with the said John, have been some among the many greatest sufferers, and that he the said John Wolleber was a strict and perfect vigilant supporter of the American Independence, and since the Revolution, a warm observer, of the same further this deponent saith not
Conradt Hill
Sworn to, and subscribed on the 30 th day of September 1837
Before me
John D. Schuman J. C.
State of N.Y. } Montgomery County } ss
This may certify that I have been personally acquainted with the said Conradt Hill the witness, sworn to the foregoing Affidavit for thirty years past, And I do further certify, that the said witness is a person of truth and veracity, and his Testimony Entitled Entitled to full credit, Given Under my hand at Palatine this 30 th day of September 1837
John D. Schuman J. C.

State of New York
Montgomery County Clerks office ss
I do hereby certify that John T. Getman Esquire Whose name is subscribed to the jurats of the annexed affidavits & certificates was on the day of the dates of the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County and duly authorized by the Laws of said State to administer Oaths &c and that his signature subscribed thereto is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of my Office this 15 th day of February 1838
A. Clancey Clerk

State of New York
Montgomery County to wit I Frederick Simmons of said County being duly sworn deposeth and say that I was well acquainted with John Wolleber in the Revolu- tionary war being a Prisoner with him in Canada on Prison Island some 40 or 50 miles above Montreal in the River St Lawrence on which place I was confined with the said Wolleber under a British guard with about 200 more prisoners from the first of October until the 17th of Aug. following when I made my Escape from Prison & left said Wolleber with the rest of the prisoners under a British guard and further know not up to that I knew Henry Skutts & his brother to be prisoners at the place & length of time
Fred. Simmons
Sworn and subscribed before me October 2nd 1837
Laurence MacColling Justice of the Peace I certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Frederick Simmons and that he is a man of truth and veracity & to be believed under oath Laurence MacColling J.P.

State of New York, Montgomery County, Clerks Office ss:
I George D. Ferguson, Clerk of the County of Montgomery aforesaid, do hereby certify that Lawrence Marcellus before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn, was on the date thereof a Justice of the Peace of said County; And that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, & Verily believe that his name subscribed to said affida- vit & to the within Certificate of Character is Genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of my office this 2 d Oct. 1837.
Geo: D. Ferguson.

11.771
P. O. John Wolleber
Service: _____
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____ _____
Re-enlisted: _____ _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____ _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Com