Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 11,916, George Yetton, N.H. New York

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
N. H. New York.
Getton, George
$11,916
Carded.
CONTENTS

Rev. Wm
11.916 ✓ INVALID.
File No. 11.916
George Getton Fifer Rev. Wm
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. a , Page 421
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1402 George Letton
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as private in the 1st Regiment of Heavy Artillery, Pennsylvania Reserves, mustered into service June 5, 1861, and was honorably discharged at Washington, D.C., June 11, 1861, after which he was mustered into the service of the United States under the command of the late Colonel John H. Collins, and served as a private in the 1st Regiment of Heavy Artillery, Pennsylvania Reserves, mustered into service June 11, 1861, and was honorably discharged at Washington, D.C., June 11, 1861.
Given under my hand this 14th day of June, 1862. George Letton Private 1st Regt Heavy Artillery Pa. Res.
DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1862.

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of New-Hampshire, } ss. Superior Court of Judicature County of Stratford — August term 1832.
On this 22 d day of August 1832, personally appeared in open Court before the Judges of the Superior Court of Judicature , now sitting, George Yetton a resident of Wolfborough in the County of Stratford and State of N. H. aged 72 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated—
I enlisted in the Company commanded by Capt. James Norris - Col. Wales Regt. of the New Hampshire Line in the Continental establishment at Exeter in N. H. in the month of October 1776 for the term of one year as a Musician - marched to Tienderoga - was attached to the Brigade commanded by Genl. Poor, was taken sick at London ferry on the Mohawk River where I continued until my term of service expired - In the Spring of 1779 I enlisted in a Compy of New York Militia commanded by Capt. Noble & served five months at a place called Schoharie about 30 miles from Albany & in the Spring of 1780 - I again enlisted in a Compy of New York Militia commanded by Capt. Allen & served four months - said service was on the Mohawk River - I do not know of any person whose testimony can prove my service, I was born as I verily believe in New Castle N. H. on the 17 April 1760 - but I have not an Record of my age - at the time I entered the service I resided at Dover N. H. - since the Revolutionary War, I have resided in Wolfborough N. H. about fifty two years - all my service was by voluntary enlistment - the service in the New York Militia was in Companies not attached to any Regt. - two towns furnished a Compy & Capt. Allen's Adjutant - the towns were called New Lebanon & New Canaan - I never had a written discharge - I am known by Mr. J. Tibbetts, Esq. Representative to the Legislature & Saml. Nudd Jr. Town Clerk - & others in said Wolfborough -
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.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day aforesaid in open Court
George Yetton
We, Thomas J. Tibbetts - residing in Wolfborough , a Justice of the Peace and Saml. Nudd Jr. Town Clerk residing in Wolfborough hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with George Yetton , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 72 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Thos J Tibbetts Saml Nudd Jr.
Sworn and subscribed the day aforesaid - in open Court
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court certifies, that it appears to them that Thomas J. Tibbetts who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Justice of the Peace resident in Wolfborough and that Saml. Nudd Jr. , who has also signed the same is a resident in the same Town, & Town Clerk thereof and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Andrew Pease , Clerk of the said Court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of George Yetton — for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this 22 d day of August
AD 1832. A Pease, Clerk

George Yetton
9482
$7 1/2
1 year Manna
9 Mos Revah
Admilla
Thos Libbee O'Shippe Stafford Co N.Y.
Applicant in the case of in the State of (Not All Issue Issued)

BRIEF in the case of  George Pitman  of Wolfborough  in the State of  New Hampshire  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 72 Years 
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Oct In 17 76 1 " " Musician Gen. Capt. Morris Col. Hales   Spring 79 " 5 " not stated Capt. Noble   " 80 " 11 " " Capt. Allen  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none stated  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Dover N.H.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? no proof minutes or clergymans evidence  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? defective 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
L. D. Woodson Examining Clerk.

1849.
New Hampshire
George Retton
of Wolfboro in the State of N H who was a Fife & Drum in the Company commanded by Captain [blank] of the Regt commanded by Col. Stacy in the N H Star line for 1 Year (musician) 9 (two Private)
N. H. and N. Y. Records completed June 26/45.
Inscribed on the Roll of N H at the rate of 74 Dollars -- Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of Nov 1832 and sent to Abbott Ellipse Staffna Co N H Arrears to 14th of Sep 1832 $ 111 -- Semi-ann. allowance ending Dec 30 37 -- $148 --
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. H. Blair Clerk Book D- Vol. 1 st Page 197.

Samuel  Samuel  Statham & Deposition

I Samuel Nudd Jr of Wolfborough in the County of Strafford & State of New Hampshire Depose and say
That I have been acquainted with Mr George Yeaton an old Gentleman living in this Town for a number of years since Yeaton is considered a man of truth and veracity and the general impression in this town and the neighborhood where the said Yeaton resides is that he was en- gaged as a soldier in the service of his Country in the Revolutionary War
Saml Nudd Jr Town Clerk
State of New Hampshire Strafford ss Wolfborough August 20 th 1832 Then Personally appearing Samuel Nudd Jr and made solemn oath to the truth of the of the above Deposition by him subscribed to in my presence Thos G Tabbets Justice of the Peace
State of New Hampshire Strafford ss Wolfborough August 20 th 1832
This may certify that the above Deposition subscribed by Samuel Nudd Jr who is Town Clerk of the Town of Wolfborough expresses the opinion of all those who are acquainted with George Yeaton in my opinion & the the said Nudd's testimony is entitled to full credit & belief Thos G Tabbets Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire Stafford p

James H. Smith Deposition

I James Haines of Wolfborough County County of Strafford & State of New Hampshire do hereby certify and say that I have been acquainted with Mr. George Yaton an old Gentleman living in this Town for a number of years since Yaton is considered in this Town a Man of Truth and veracity and the General impression in this Town and the Neighborhood where the said Yaton re- sides is that he was engaged in the Revolutionary War
James Haines
State of New Hampshire Strafford ss
Wolfborough August 18 th 1832
Then personally appeared James Haines and made solemn Oath to the truth of the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed to in my pres- ence Thos J Tibbetts Justice of the Peace
State of New Hampshire Strafford ss
Wolfborough August 18 th 1832
This may Certify that James Haines who signed the above Deposition is a Man of Truth and Veracity whose Testimony is entitled to full Credit and belief
Thos J Tibbetts Justice of the Peace