Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1968, John Wilbur, Privateer R.I.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Privateer R. I.
Wilbur, John Wilber,
W. 1968 B.L. Wt. 31,451-160-55
Elizabeth
CONTENTS

191.510 Act Mar 3/55
July 20/55
Wilbur, Elizabeth Wilbur and 7 John Wilbur Pm
No 31/451 per
Rev. War
Rec. pension
Penn Feb 53-1461
AD:1600 July 30/56
Wilbur
Mrs. Maxull Elmira N.Y.
Vol. No. 24. 2

1461 Dr. Pennsylvania State Elizabeth Wilbur widow of John Wilbur who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. 3rd February 1853 Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of Aug/53 and sent to
Geo: W. Russell Widow Bradford Co. Pa.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2nd Page 112 Vol. A
3/53
1832
Reg Mar 3 '53 191 570
Afr.
Date of death not on list

4890 Pennsylvania
John Wilbur
in the State of Pennsylvania who was a Private in the Comp. 9 commanded by Captain Smith of the Reg. t commanded by Col Angell in the Rhode Island line for Private 2 years — $80.00
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 80 — Dollars — Cost per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th day of January and put to Hon J. H. D.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1832 — 120.00 Pension allowance ending 4 th Mar 1833 40.00 $160.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Vincent Luce Clerk, Book D Vol. 6 Page 92
E. 2-5

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832
State of Pennsylvania Bradford County — } ss
On this 10 th day of September 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the honorable Edward Herrick Presi- dent & the honorable John Whelan & Jonathan Stevens Esqrs his associates judges of the Court of Common Pleas for said county now sitting John Wilker a resident of Troy Township in the county of Bradford aforesaid and state of Pennsylvania aged 72 years (in fact next) who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the follow- -ing declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832 of the United States That he entered the service under the following named officers and served as herein- -stated. He enlisted in Sept 1776 as a private in the Rhode- -Island state troops at North Kingston (at a place then called Quitsneck neck) in Washington County Rhode Island in Capt Russell Smith's company in Col Angell's regiment That Col Angell was soon after commissioned in the conti- -nental service & this applicant performed duty in the company during the winter at North Kingston and in the Spring was marched to South Kingston where he was taken sick and was released from the service at the application of his father (he being a minor) about the 1 st of May 1777 he having served about eight months - some time in the fall of 1777 he went as a substitute for John Haskins of South Kingston Rhode Island in the expedition of Gen. Spencer & served one month in the militia in Capt Jonathan Maxim's regiment company in Col Dyer's regiment being most of the time at Howlands ferry - the same year went as a substitute for Lot Markham & served one month in the company of Capt John Clark in Col Dyer's regiment of militia most of the time on the west side of Rhode Island at a place called Boston neck - In May or June 1778 he enlisted into the 9 months service of the Rhode Island state troops under a recruiting officer at Richmond in the state of Rhode Island & was mustered at Providence and was attached to Captain Joseph Spingarn's company in Col Gapping's regiment & went to Howlands ferry. was on Rhode Island with Gen Sullivan & in the battle and after the retreat remained at Howlands ferry till his term of nine months expired - In Sept 1779 he enlisted at New-

London in the privateer Young Cromwell commanded by William Nattall and was absent at sea 4 months
In May or June 1780 he enlisted in the continental regiment of Col Greene at Charleston Rhode Island & was marched to Providence and attached to Capt. Holden's company in said regiment - went with the company to Rhode Island and was engaged some of the time in defending the forts after the British left the island - the French being there most of the time - after leaving the island we encamped a short most of the time at East Greenwich and then went to Providence and at the expiration of his term of service - being 6 months was dismissed at the college at Providence. He also served one month in Capt Lewis's company in Col Dyer's regiment of militia but does not remember the year - served at Newport - has no record of his age - he would further state that the foregoing services were all in the capacity of a private - that he was engaged in many short militia tours besides the above of a few days at a time in cases of sudden alarm - also that the foregoing dates are according to the best of his recollection at this remote period of time - that since the revolution he has resided in Washington County Rhode Island till 1807 since which time he has lived in Springfield Township Bradford County Pennsylvania & that Robert Potter of Columbia township is a witness to prove his service & the only witness in the county he has no written discharge & never had any. John W. Miller sworn & subscribed to the foregoing & year affirmed J. M. Bell Prob.
We Ezra Long & George Knapp residing in the township of Troy in the county of Bradford & state of Pennsylvania do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Miller who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be 72 years of age that he is respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resides & that we concur in that opinion to have been a soldier of the revolution & that we concur in that opinion. Ezra Long George Knapp sworn & subscribed in open court this 10th day of Sept 1832 before J. M. Bell Prob.

And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogations prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states - and the court further certifies that it appears to them that James Pearson who has signed the preceding certificate hereto annexed is a clergyman residing in the township of Canton in Bradford County aforesaid and that Complin Baker who has signed the annexed certificate and Ezra Long & George Knap who have signed the preceding certificate are residents in the township of Gray in said county and are credible persons and that their respective statements are all entitled to credit
By the Court (the words "of the United States" being intended before signing in the declaration of John Miller)
J. P. Bull, Prothonotary
I James P. Bull Clerk of the court of Common Pleas of Bradford County Pennsylvania do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original pro- -ceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of John Miller for a pension
I at the time of signing this certificate set my hand & seal at office this 10 th day of September 1838
J. P. Bull Prothonotary
State of Pennsylvania ) Before Churchill Barnes Esq. Bradford County ss ) a justice of the Peace is & for the county of Bradford aforesaid personally appeared John Miller who being duly sworn deposes & says that he is the same John Miller who signed the foregoing declaration in pursu- -ance of the regulations of the War Department he hereby relinquishing every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state Sworn & subscribed the 18 th day of January 1833 (I certify that the said John Miller is the same person set forth in the foregoing declaration he being personally known to me) before me Chas. Barnes Justice of the Peace
John Miller marks

Personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the peace in & for the county of Berks and state of Pennsylvania John Miller who being duly sworn deposes & says that by reason of old age & the consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service in the first term of his enlistment herein mentioned but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below and in the following grades - for eight months as a private from Sept 1 st 1776 to May 1 st 1777 as set forth in the withdrawal declaration for one month as a private as a substitute for John Hunsicker in 1777 - for one month as a private as a substitute for Lot Markham - for 9 months as a private commencing in May or June 1778 - for four months as a private on board the privateer Young Cromwell in 1779 - for 6 months as a private commencing in May or June 1780 and one month as a private in Capt Lewis's company - in all 80 months as set forth in the withdrawal and for such service I claim a pension hereby relinquishing any claim to a pension or annuity except the present and my name not being on the pension roll of any state Sworn & subscribed this 18 th day of January 1833 before me
John Miller Mark
Justice of the Peace J. Miller
John Wilber
17577
State of Pennsylvania Berks County ss
I James R. Bull Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said county do certify that Churchill Barris Esq. who signed the within is and was at the time of his signing the same an acting justice of the peace duly commissioned as such in and for the county of Berks aforesaid & that his official proceedings in this behalf are entitled to full faith & credit Witness my hand & seal of the Court of Common Pleas of said county the 22 nd day of January 1833 J. R. Bull Prothonotary

Pension If a patent is granted on the within application Please forward the Certificate to Geo. W. Russell Ulster Bradford County Penn a

State of Pennsylvania } County of Bradford } ss.
On this twenty eighth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and fifty three, personally appeared before the subscriber one of the Associate Judges, of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Bradford, and State aforesaid. — Elizabeth Wilber, widow of the late John Wilber, deceased, who was a resident of Troy township, in the County of Bradford and State of Pennsylvania, aged seventy three years, who first 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 the 3 d February, 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of John Wilber, who was a private, and who drew a pension for his Revolutionary Services, at the rate of $38- or 40 a year, payable at New York City, or Philadelphia. That her said husband died at Troy, Pennsylvania on 9 th day of November, 1846.
She further declares that she was married to the said John Wilber, on the Eleventh  sixteenth day of October, eighteen hundred and thirty eight; that her said husband died (as above stated) on the ninth day of November eighteen hundred and forty six; that she was not married to him prior to the second day of January eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a widow.
Elizabeth Wilber
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written; And (Certify) that the above named applicant is unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity.
Before
Myron Ballard
Associate Judge

I know all men by these presents that I Elizabeth Wilber do hereby constitute and appoint George W. Russell of Ulster Bradford County Penn a my lawful Attorney for me and in my name to receive the Pension Certificate which may appear to be due to me as the widow of the late John Wilber, and to do all lawful things concerning it. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 28th day of May 1853.
Attest
Elizabeth Wilber Seal
Myron Ballard Cornanda H. Standers
State of Pennsylvania } County of Bradford }
Personally appeared before me Myron Ballard. Associate Judge of the County Court of Common Pleas, in and for the State and County above written.
Elizabeth Wilber, who acknowledged the above Power of Attorney to be her act and deed, for the purposes therein named. Witness my hand this 28th day of May A.D. 1853.
Myron Ballard Associate Judge
A Pension granted on the withdrawal of Application Please send the Certificate to George W. Russell Ulster, Bradford Penn a

State of Pennsylvania } County of Bradford } ss.
On this 28th day of May 1853. personally appeared Peter Hulslander, and Amanda Hulslander, residents of the County of Tioga, in the State of Pennsylvania, who on their solemn Oaths declare, that, Elizabeth Wilber, is the widow of the late John Wilber deceased, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner, the said John and Elizabeth Wilber, was married at Sullivan, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, on the tenth  seventh (1837) day of October one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight, by one John H. Freeman, Esq. a justice of the Peace, that these deponents, were both present and saw them married; and that the said John Wilber died at Troy, Penn a on the ninth day of November eighteen hundred and forty six, the said Peter, was present at his funeral, but Amanda was not present.
They further declare that she the said Elizabeth Wilber, is still a widow.
They further declare that they are disinterested witnesses.
Peter Hulslander Amanda Hulslander
Sworn to and subscribed before associate Judge me this 28th day of May 1853, and (I certify) that the said Peter Hulslander, and Amanda Hulslander are both credible witnesses.
Mijoor Ballard — Associate Judge

State of Pennsylvania } County of Bradford } ss
I, Allen McKean, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify that Myron Ballard Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing application, Power of attorney and Affidavits, is and was at the time of signing the same one of the Associate Judges, of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, duly commissioned and sworn, that all his official acts, as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid County Court is a Court of Record having general jurisdiction.
Given under my hand and Seal of Office at Towanda this 2 d day of June 1853.
Allen McKean. Prothonotary
Respectfully If an extract is granted on the within application please forward the Certificate to H. Russell Walter Bradford County Penn a

March 15, 1939
BA-J/AWF John Wilbur W. 1968
Mrs. C. A. Stein 245 E. Princess Street York, Pennsylvania
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Wilbeross Exeter or Richmond, Rhode Island.
The data which follow were obtained from claims for pension and bounty land, filed under W. 1968, based upon the service of John Wilbur or Wilber in the Revolutionary War.
John Wilbur was born in the month of October, 1760, place not stated, nor are the names of his parents given.
John Wilbur enlisted in North Kingston, Washington County, Rhode Island, sometime in September, 1776, served as private until May 1, 1777, in Captain Roswell Smith's company, Colonel Angell's Rhode Island regiment. He served in the fall of 1777, one month in Captain Jonathan Maxon's company, and one month in Captain John Clark's company, Colonel Dyer's Rhode Island regiment, during this service he was in General Spencer's Expedition. He enlisted sometime in May or June, 1778, served nine months in Captain Joseph Springer's company, Colonel Topham's Rhode Island regiment, and was in the battle of Rhode Island. He enlisted in New London, --, sometime in September, 1779, served on board the privateer "Young Cromwell" commanded by William Wattles, length of this service four months. He enlisted sometime in May or June, 1780,

served six months in Captain Holden's company, Colonel Greene's Rhode Island regiment. He served many short tours of a few days each in Captain Lewis' company, Colonel Dyer's Rhode Island regiment.
John Wilbur lived in Washington County, Rhode Island, until sometime in 1807, then moved to Springfield Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. He was allowed pension on his application executed September 10, 1832, then living in Troy Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
John Wilbur died in Troy Township, Pennsylvania, November 9 or 10, 1846.
John Wilbur married October 11, 1838, in Sullivan, Tioga County, Pennsylvania Elizabeth Hulslander (Hulselander). The date and place of her birth and names of parents are not given.
The widow, Elizabeth Wilbur, was allowed pension on her application executed May 28, 1853, at which time she was seventy-three years old, and living in Troy Township, Pennsylvania. She was allowed one hundred sixty acres of bounty land on her application executed July 16, 1855, then living in Jackeen Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
There is no reference to children.
Peter Hulslander and Amanda Hulslander were both living in 1853 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, and were both present at the marriage of John Wilbur and Elizabeth Hulslander. It was not stated that they were related to the widow, Elizabeth Wilbur.
The papers on file in these claims contain no further discernible data relative to family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and

possibly the date of death of this widow, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data-
Elizabeth Wilbur, widow of John Wilbur Certificate # 1481 Issued August 22, 1853 Rate $80.00 per annum Commenced February 3, 1853 Act of February 3, 1853 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Agency.
If you desire information relative to the location of the land referred to herein, you should apply to The Commissioner of the General Land Office, this city, and furnish the following data-
Warrant # 31451- 160 acres- Act of 1855.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

181,510
Elizabeth Wilber. widow of John Wilber a Revolutionary pensioner on Pens a Roll . Herself a pensioner on same roll under act 3 d Feb 1853 at $80 per year by certificate dated 22 nd Aug 1853
Original claim under act of 3 March 1855.
M c Clatwell Atty Elmira N.Y.

State of New York, Chemung County ss On this 16 th day of July 1855 before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County personally appeared Elizabeth Wilber a resident of Jackson Township Tioga County Penn a aged seventy five years who being duly sworn deponeth and declares that she is the widow of John Wilber deceased who was a soldier in the war. declared by the United States Revolution and was placed on the Pension Roll of the Philadelphia Agency at the rate of Eighty — dollars per year for such service
That she herself is now a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Eighty dollars p r an. under act of Feb 3. 1853 per year by Pension certificate No. — dated 22 d August 1853 Numbered —
That she was married to the said John Wilber in the County of Tioga State of Pennsylvania on the 11 th day of October 1838 by one John H. Furman a Justice of the peace: that her name before such marriage was Elizabeth Hulselander. That her said husband John Wilber died at Troy Bradford County Penn a the 10 th Novem r 1846. and that she is still a widow — For proof of her marriage & she refers to the papers on file with her pension application
Elizabeth Wilber
On the same day and year aforesaid before the Justice aforesaid personally appeared Chester Stewart & Eliza E Stewart — residents of the town of Jackson Tioga County Pennsylvania who being duly sworn do upon their oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed & acknowledged by Elizabeth Wilber in our presence, and that we believe from her appearance & statements that she is the person she therein represents herself to be —
Chester Stewart Eliza E Stewart
On the same day and year before the said Justice

personally appeared Eliza A Stewart — a resident of Jackson Free County, Penn a . aged 28 years who being duly sworn deposes & says that she was well acquainted with John Wilber the revolutionary soldier above named in his life time and his wife Elizabeth the applicant above named: that they resided together as husband & wife & were so reputed in the neighborhood of their residence. That her said husband John Wilber died about the month of November 1846 and that the said Elizabeth is still a widow — Eliza A Stewart
The foregoing declaration and affidavits 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. Thos Maxwell Justice of the peace Chemung Co NY
State of New York Chemung County Clerk's Office ss. } I A. F. Babcock Clerk of said County do certify that Thos Maxwell Esq before whom the foregoing affidavits were taken was when they bear date now is a Justice of the peace of said County duly qualified & that his signature above subscribed is genuine. Witness my hand & Seal of Office the _____ day of July 1855 — A. F. Babcock Clerk Chemung county

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Wilbur widow of John Bradford County and State of Pennsylvania act of Feb 3 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband a pensioner under act of June 7 1832 at $80
Private
Marriage proved by Cr. witts.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Death of Penns proved by Aud. report
Identity cr. witts.
Name and residence of Agent
G.W. Russel Esqr Ulster Bradford Pa.
Examining Clerk.
H. Gray

Personally appeared James Parsons, who being duly sworn deposes & saith that he is acquainted with John Miller an applicant for a pension under the act of Congress of June 7. 1832. He has been so acquainted for about seven years - that he believes him to be of the age of seventy two years according to his representation in his application - that he is reputed to be & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a revolutionary soldier & that this deponent fully con- curs in the opinion that he was a revolutionary soldier also that he is the near relative of the applicant to the said John Miller.  Subscribed & sworn to this 21 st day of August 1832 before me Ch s Barnes Justice of the peace
Personally appeared John Miller an applicant for a pension under the act of Congress of June 7. 1832 for about 20 years - that he believes to be about 72 years of age & that he is reputed to be & believed in the neighbor- hood where he resides to have been a revolutionary soldier & that this deponent fully concurs in that opinion.  Subscribed & sworn to this 21 st day of August 1832 before me Ch s Barnes Justice of the peace
I certify that Conklin Baker who signed the above is a credible person & his character is good for truth & veracity - Certified this 18 th January 1833 Ch s Barnes Justice of the peace  3

State of Pennsylvania } I certify that James Purvis who signed Bradford County } the within is a minister of the gospel
Chas. Barnes Justice of the peace
State of Pennsylvania } Bradford County } I James P. Bell Prothonotary a Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said county do certify that Churchill Barnes whose name name is signed to the within affidavit is & was at the date of his sign- ing the same an acting Justice of the peace duly commis- sioned as such in & for said county & that his official pro- ceedings in this behalf are entitled to full faith & credit
In testimony whereof I have here to set my hand & seal of office This 19th day of September 1872
J. P. Bell, Proth.
$80 per ann
Report to the Hon. J. Ford

Personally appeared Robert Potter who being duly sworn deposes & saith that he resided when a boy in the town of Charlestown in Rhode Island & in the year 1780 he saw John Wilburn enlist as a private under Nathan Knyon who acted as a recruiting officer for Col Greenes regiment - that he enlisted for 6 months & this deponent said the said John Wilburn much as he was then said for Providence & that he was absent for the term of six months or more & then returned & it was stated and at no time contradicted that he had fully served for the term of his enlistment - that he has been acquainted with the said John Wilburn for the greater part of the time since his enlistment to the present time - that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution & this deponent fully concurs in that opinion - also that he believes the age of the said John Wilburn to be about 72 years
Sworn & subscribed this 20 th day of August 1838 Robert Potter before me Ch n Barnes Justice of the peace
State of Pennsylvania } I certify that Robert Potter Bradford County } who signed the above is a credible person & his character is good for truth & veracity. Certified this 18 th day of January 1839 Ch n Barnes Justice of the peace

Elmira NY July 18 1855
Sir
Enclose the declaration of Elizabeth widow of John Wilber a Rev Pensioner under act June 7 1832 herself a Pensioner under act of Feb 3 1853 — claiming Bounty Land under act 3 March 1855
Yr Thos Masswell (7)
Com of Pensions

✓ 31,451
5 3 Also Anna

1860
Ms. A. 9. 2. 15. 1
Cour t of Pensions
Washington
DC
Claim of widow of Rev. soldier under act 3 March 1855. both pensions on Penn a . Roll.

N o 1958 App t of Elizabeth Leilber widow of John -
Pa  4840
Act 3 d Feby: 1853
Rev: Allowed $80 per annum Comm. Feb. 3. 1853
Rev. Mr. Russell Ulster Bradford Co Pa.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business

Pension Office
August 17/53
Sir Please report time of last payment to or death of within named pensioner
Respectfully H. B. Ely S. Dole Bland G. G. G. G. Present
John Wilbur, act 1832, $80. p. an. — Paid to the 1 st Sept. 1846, no date of death on our Books.
L. Burt. Auditor.

1908 May 12. Hist. to Mrs. A. Belle Carnochan P. 1915 Mch. 4. Hist. to Mrs. Jane Parsons. & hist to Mrs. 1939. mch. 15 - hist to Mrs.
any Stein
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1968 Elizabeth Wilburn, Widow. John Wilburn, Rev. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 3, 1853.
Index: — Vol. M. , Page 336.

Troy. Pennsylvania
Commissioner of Pensions -
Washington. D. C.
Dear Sir - I wish to ascertain the Regiment, or Company, in the war for the independence, to which John Hilber, of Washington County P. I. belonged. He received a pension, in later years, which was sent to Troy - Bradford County, Pennsylvania, which is my excuse for writing

you - in hopes that I can learn something of his record.
If I am addressing the wrong person - will you kindly forward this to the one to whom it belongs -
Very Sincerely Yours A. Belle Canochan.
May forth.

W one 2 stamps recd Stamp ret'd - W MFW Rev
Imoy, Pa; Feb. 24th
Department of Interior, Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:-
I desire to know if you will please send me a copy of the Pension record of John Wilbur , (D.S.C. (Wid. File 1968) The said Rev. war
John Wilbur acted in the capacity of a private.
Thanking you in advance

for prompt attention, I am Yours very truly, Jane Parsons. Troy, Penna. Box 275.

PURD A. GEESEY SECRETARY
OFFICE: 41 E. KING STREET
YORK, PA. Feb. 6, 1939
Mr. Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Have you any record of service in the Revolutionary War for JOHN WILBER of Exeter, R. I. who married Mary Morey April 28, 1754. He may have married the second time. He may have also lived in Richmond, R. I. and the possible date of his death is Nov. 5, 1798.
I will appreciate information on the above.
Most sincerely,
Mrs. C. A. Stein
Mrs. C. A. Stein 245 E. Princess St. York, Pa.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Wilber a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
Mr. 1968
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Sept. 1776 4 mo. Private Roewell Smith Angell R.I.   Fall 1777 1 mo. Jonathan Maxim Dyer " "   1777 1 mo. John Clark Dyer " "   May or June 1778 9 mo. Joseph Springer Topham " "   Sept 1779 4 mo. Wm Walters Private "Young Cromwell" Conn.   May or June 1780 6 mo. Holden Greene R.I.   ✓ 1 mo. Lewis Dyer " "  
Battles engaged in, Rhode Island under Genl. Sullivan.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓ Enl. at Luidnesett, Washington Co., R.I.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 10, 1832. Allent.
Residence at date of application, Troy Twp., Bradford Co., Pa.
Age at date of application, born in Oct. 1760
Remarks: Soldier married at Sullivan Tioga Co., Pa., Elizabeth  Hulslander. He died at Troy, Pa., Nov. 9, 1846 and she was  allowed pension on her appln. executed May 28, 1853 while  73 yrs. of age, & a resident of Troy Twp.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.