Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2381, John Walter, Conn.

SERVICE
SERVICE Conn.
NUMBER _____
Walter, John Rhoda
No. 238
B. L. Wt. 11259-160-55.
CONTENTS

(724)
New York X
John Walter
Corr Private 4
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 27 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th of May 1818 and sent to the Pensioners, bore of Joshua Harman Esq. Judge, Vt., Canandage, New York
Arrearages to 4 Sep r 1818 $ 34.13
4 mos 8 dys $ 34.13
{Revolutionary claims,} {Act 18th March, 1818,}
Swift Connecticut line 3 years - 1777-
Canandage Canandage
Continued
Off Connecticut March 26 th 1818 to Mr. Palmer Canandage N.Y.

95.639
Act March 3/55 April 24/55
Rhoda Walter, widow of John Walter priv.
A. D. 160 line,
War of Revolution
Recd Pension Act July 3. 1853
N.Y. Ref 53-1323
AD 160 Aln Nov: 29/55,
[Signature]
Adm
Chester Babcock Mc Graville Cortland Co New York
Vol 111. page 7.

1323 New York, Albany Rhoda Walter widow of John Walter who served in the Revolutionary Con m war, as a pirate
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 90 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848
3 rd February 1853 Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of August, 1853 and sent to
Chesler Babcock Mc Grawsville New York
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1848, Page 87 Vol. A
February 3 rd 1853

John Walter
Connecticut
Connecticut Correct D r
Adams
18
L. T. G.
18

State of New-York, } ss :— Onondaga County, }
On this twenty fourth - day of April — 1815, before me the subscriber, First Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the said county of Onondaga, personally appears John Walter — aged fifty — years, resident in the town of Onondaga — in the said county, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war:" That he the said John Walter — enlisted in March in the year 1779 — for three years — at Norfolk — in the state of Connecticut — in the company commanded by Captain John Watson — Col. Swift's Regiment — of the Connecticut line — ; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the fifth of March 1780 — when he was discharged from service in Springfield — in the — state of New Jersey — that he was in the battles of  attacked the same season  he enlisted to  drive them for the artillery  part of the time for Capt. Watson of the Connecticut line & part of  the time for Capt. Moody of New York line & continued  in that employ till a short time before his discharge when  he returned to his regiment & was not in any general action — 10 —
and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Joshua Forman.
John his X Walter mark
I, Joshua Forman — First Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction that the said John Walter — — did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; And I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. Onondaga April twenty fourth in the year 1815.
Joshua Forman "

John Walter
727
No
Sept 1818
Con
State of New York } ss: Onondaga County } ss:
to the estate of the deceased... in the court of the county of Onondaga... 1820 personally appeared in open
...the United States on the 18th day of

State of New-York, } ss : Onondaga County }
On the twenty Seventh day of May 1820, personally appeared in open court in the court of common pleas in and for the county of Onondaga, being a court of record proceeding according to the course of the common law, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, and keeping a record of their proceedings, John Waller aged Sixty Three years, resident in Onondaga in said county, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his Oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows:—
that he enlisted in Coln Heman Swifts Regiment in the Connecticut line of the Revolutionary war that he served three years that he is a pensioner of the United States under the act of 18 th March 1818 that he holds a certificate of Pension Number 727
and I do solemnly Swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818 ; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818 ; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me ; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
that I am unable to subsist without the aid of publick or private charity
Schedule Referr'd to above
his John Waller mark
Our cow $15. 4 Shoats or hogs 10 months old $10. 8 Sheep $8. total $33.
his John Waller mark
Subscribed & sworn in open court this 27 th day of May 1820
Johna Forman first Judg of Common Pleas
I, Truman Adams, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Onondaga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court ; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is Thirty three dollars and cents .
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this
22 nd day of September 1820.
Truman Adams Clerk of the court for the County of Onondaga.

95.639
Rhoda Walter Widow of John Walter Bounty Land claim
Chester Babcock Agent Mc Grusville Cortland Co N.Y.

State of New York
County of Onondaga
} ss.
On this fifth day of April A. D., 1855, personally appeared before me R. Hopkins a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Rhoda Walter aged Eighty four years, a Resident of Town of Geddes in the County of Onondaga and State of New York . Who being duly sworn, according to law, declares that she is the widow of John Walter deceased, who was a private in the War of the Revolution, and was Pensionsed under the act 18 th March 1818 at the rate of $ 96 per annum, and that she has been Pensionsed under the act of Feb 3 rd 1853 at the rate of $ 96 per annum, as the widow of the said John Walter deceased.
She further declares that she was married to the said John Walter in Camillus in the County of Onondaga and State of New York on the 15 th day of March 1826 . She further declares that her husband, the aforesaid John Walter died in Camillus in the County of Onondaga and State of New York on the 17 th day of August 1832 and that she is still a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the act of March third 1855.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written, before me.
R. Hopkins J.P.
Lewis C. Skinner witness
her Rhoda X Walter mark
We Lewis C. Skinner and Loel Jones , residents of the Town of Camillus in the State of New York upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Rhoda Walter , in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Lewis C. Skinner Loel Jones
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
R. Hopkins J.P.

STATE OF NEW YORK, ONONDAGA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE,
88.
I Certify That Robert Hopkris whose name is subscribed to the Jurat of the annexed instrument, was at the time of taking the same, a Justice of Peace in and for said county, and duly qualified and authorised to take the same. And I further certify that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe the signature to said Jurat is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and af- fixed the Seal of said County, at Syracuse, this 17 th day of April 1855.
Barnard Slocum Clerk.

State of New York, Onondaga County) ss.
On this 17 th day of March A D 1853.
Personally appeared before the subscriber the Surrogate at a Surrogate's Court held in & for said County of Onondaga
Rhoda Walter aged 81 years a resident of Camillus in the county of Onondaga and State of New York - Who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 d February A D 1853. That she is the widow of John Walter, deceased, who was a private in the War of the Revolution and was pensioned under the act of 18 th March 1818, at the rate of $96, per annum and who was last paid at Albany New York agency
She further declares that she was married to the said John Walter in the Town of Camillus County of Onondaga and State of New York on the 15 th day of March A D 1824. that her name before her said marriage was Rhoda Winchel,
That her husband the aforesaid John Walter, died in Town of Camillus County of Onondaga & State of New York on the 27 th day of August 1830 That she was married to him at the time above stated
She further declares that she was a Widow at the

date of the passage of the act of Feb 3 d AD 1853 and is still a Widow
Rhoda her X Waltri mark
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid before me
J. H. Wisrock, Sumofute of said County of Onondaga
I hereby certify that the above named deponent is unable to attend the sitting of the Court in consequence of the infirmity of old age And I further certify that I have no interest in the claim and am not concerned in its prosecution
J. H. Wisrock Sumofute

State of New York } Onondaga County } On this 18 th day of March 1853 personally appeared before the undersigned a Surrogate at a Surrogates Court held in for said County & State Jonas Winchell who being duly sworn according to law doth depose & say that he was well acquainted with John Walter late a pensioner of the United States who resided in the town of Camillus in said County of Onondaga & that he is a son of Rhoda Walter formerly Rhoda Win- chell & that he was present at the marriage of the said Rhoda Winchell to the said John Walter & that they were married in said town of Camillus in the month of March twenty four 1824 & the deponent further says that the said John Walter died in or about the month of August 1830 & that this deponent was present & witnessed that event in said town of Camillus & that at the death of said John Walter he left the said Rhoda Walter his widow & that she still lives & remains the widow of said John Walter deceased & that said deponent is now a resident in of said town of Camillus & is of the age of 37 the 21 st day of April last
Sworn before me the } Jonas his Winchell day & year first-mentioned } mark L. H. H. S. ... Surrogate of said County

I hereby certify that I have no interest in the result of this case & am not concerned in its prosecution
J. D. Wiscomb
Proprietor of the family of breads

State of New York, Onondaga COUNTY.
On this 17 th day of March A. D. 1853, personally appeared before the undersigned, a Surrogate at a Surrogate's Court within and for the county and state aforesaid, Rhoda Jones aged forty seven years, a resident of Camillus in the county of Onondaga and state of New York who, being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say
that she knew John Walter who was a pensioner of the United States and who resided in the Town of Camillus County of Onondaga & State aforesaid, that she was present at the time when the said John Walter was married to Rhoda Winchel who also resided in Camillus. that she saw them married, she assisted in preparing some of the clothing for that express purpose, and that they were married in Camillus, Onondaga & New York on or about the 15 th in day of March 1824 (Twenty four) and that they lived Toge- ther as husband and wife until the death the said John Walter which took place in August A D 1830, and at his death he left the said Rhoda Walter his Widow. and that she still remains his widow, and is now a resident of Camillus, Onondaga County NY
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. ONONDAGA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, }
I Certify, That J. Harris HiscocK whose name is subscribed to the Jurat of the annexed instrument, was, at the time of taking the same, a Surrogate in and for said County, and duly qualified and authorised to take the same. And I further certify that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe the signature to said Jurat is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, at Syracuse this 17 day of March 1853.
Barnard Slocum Clerk.
I certify that the above named deponent is a reputable witness; and I further certify that I have no interest in the result of the case where this is to be used, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
J. H. HiscocK Surrogate

State of New York, ) Onondaga COUNTY. )
On this 12 th day of March A. D. 1853, personally appeared before the undersigned a Surrogate at a Surrogate's Court within and for the county and state aforesaid, Rhoda Jones aged forty seven years, a resident of Camillus in the county of Onondaga and state of New York who, being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say
that she knew John Walter who was a pensioner of the United States and who resided in the Town of Camillus County of Onondaga & State aforesaid, that she was present at the time when the said John Walter was married to Rhoda Winchel who also resided in Camillus. that she saw them married, she assisted in preparing some of the clothing for that express purpose, and that they were married in Camillus, Onondaga & New York on or about the 15 th day of March 1824 (Twenty four) and that they lived together as husband and wife until the death the said John Walter which took place in August A D 1830, and at his death he left the said Rhoda Walter his Widow. and that she still remains his widow, and is now a resident of Camillus, Onondaga County NY
Rhoda her Jones mark
the day and year aforesaid, before me,
J. H. DISSEN
I certify that the above named deponent is a reputable witness; and I further certify that I have no interest in the result of the case where this is to be used, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
J. H. DISSEN Surrogate

WIDOW, &c.
File No.
2381
Rhode Walter.
Widow.
John Walter.
Rev. Rev. War.
Act.
Feb. 3. 1853.
Index:—Vol.
M
Page
304
[Arrangement of 1870.]

✓ 11.259
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Mrs. Cams

N o 677 Rhoda Waller widow of John M. V.
Let to C. Barcock
May 27/53
June 28/53
Act Hoby 8/53

Am Oct 15 th , Albany, Boyle

FREE
Hon L P Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D C

March 31. 1853.
App. of Rhoda Walter widow of John
Onondaga Co.
N.Y.
Act 3 rd Sec. 1853 H. 460 Per Atty Washington 3 rd Feby. 1853
John
1853
Chester Walcock
McGraveside
Walcock
John
Washington
3 rd Feby
1853

No. 95689
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received Apr. 24 th 1875.
John Walter Rev. Dec - St. Cont. Linc Rev. War
11259-160-55
Chester Brabcock M c Grawville Cortland Co. N.Y.

Pension Office 28 th June 1853
Sir,
Jonas Winchell, whose evidence is filed in the application of Mrs. Rhoda Walker, for a pension, is not certified by the Surrogate, to be a credible witness,
Her claim is again necessarily suspended.
Very Respectfully
S. M. Waldo Commissioner
Chester Babcock Esq. McGrawsville N. Y.

Pension Office 27 th May 1853.
Sir.
The regulations of this Office, require, that if "record evidence" of the marriage of the claimant exists, a copy thereof duly authenticated, should be filed. If there be no such evidence, that fact should be averred in the declaration, or in an affidavit. When Secondary evidence, certified to be credible will be admitted.
The case of Mrs Rhoda Walter, who claims a pension as the widow of John Walter, not being in accordance with this rule her claim is necessarily suspended.
Very Respectfully L. Edwards Commissioner
Chester Babcock, Esq McGranville N. Y.

M c Grawville March 28 th 1855
Sir
Enclosed is the Declaration & proof in the case of Rhoda Walter, Widow of John Walter, under act of 3 rd Feb 1853 When the claim is acted upon please re- port to me the undersigned
Yours Respectfully Chester Babcock M c Grawville Cortland Co New York
To Hon S P Waldo Commissioner of Pensions Washington D C

M c Grawville June 23 d 1853
Hon S P Walda Sir
Enclosed is an affidavit in support of the case of Mrs Rhoda Walter which is in compliance with your letter of 27 th May - which is here enclosed,
Yours respectfully Chester Babcock M c Grawville Cortland Co N.Y.

Walter

Brief in the case of Rhoda Walter, Widow of John, Onondaga County and State of New York, act 3 d Feby: 1853,
Claim, ("original," or "for increase" )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner, under the act of 18 th March, 1818, 2 d Con d ,
Parole proof of marriage
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Chester Babcock Esq., McGrassville, N.Y.
Name and residence of Agent
S. C. Boynton, Examining Clerk.

State of New York § Onondaga County §
I hereby certify that on or about 17 th day of March 1853. Jonas Winchel of the town of Camillus in County of Onondaga and State of New York, appeared before me and made an affidavit in regard to the marriage of John Walter and Rhoda Winchel, and that the said Jonas Winchel is a reputable witness and that his statement in said affidavit is entitled to full credit
In testimony whereof I have herunto set my hand this 13 day of July 1853
L. H. D. Siscoe Summons of said County of Onondaga

State of New York Onondaga County } ss
On this 21 st day of June 1883 Personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Rhoda Walter aged 81 years a resident of Camillus in said County who being duly sworn according to law deposes and says that she is the Widow of John Walter who was a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $96 per annum and who died on the 17 th day of August 1880. That she makes this affidavit to be filed with her declaration, which she made about the 17 th day of March 1883, claiming a pension under act of Feb 5 th 1873.
Deponent further says that she never had or made a record of her Marriage, with the said John Walter, and that there is no record evidence of her Marriage within her knowledge. Sworn and subscribed before } her me on the day and date above } Rhoda X Walter written John C. Munro Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Rhoda Walter is personally known to me and that she is a credible witness John C. Munro

STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. ONONDAGA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, }
I Certify, That John C. Mearns , whose name is subscribed to the Jurat of the annexed instrument, was, at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and duly qualified and authorised to take the same. And I further certify that I am well acquainted with his hand- writing, and verily believe the signature to said Jurat is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, at Syracuse, this 21 day of June 185 3 .
Barnard Slocum Clerk.