Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 23388, for Pirum Ripley, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
born
Ripley, Pirum
S. 23388
born Sea Service
navy and New York
CONTENTS

Nov 5 30 - 1/2 ton Michigan from 9 in - 30 - Nov 22 1830 - Letter to T. Gilbert 15 July 1839 Recd to P. A. G. 1. Sept 1839 To Alba New York from 4 March 1839 - 27. Sept 1839. Notification to Tilly Gilbert Franklin Co, Cattaraugus County - New York
Let to W. G. Child Sept 8 '45
Albany N.Y.  New York. Simon Ripley Livingston Co. in the State of New York he was a sailor & seaman in the Comp y commanded by Captain Porter of the Reg t commanded by Col. Willett in the Conn y N.Y. time for 17 mo. Sailor - $68 " " Pr. Inf. } 23.33 24 mo. } $91.33 44 24 830
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 91 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of March 1834, and sent to Lemuel Tibbet Livonia. Livingston Co. N.Y.
Arrears to the 4th of March '34 $ 273.99 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept '34 45.66
$319.65
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Ele Brown Clerk, Book E. Vol. 4 Page 119

Riley, Liram Conn 523389

Piram Ripley, Declaration

Rise, Piram Cohn. 523388

1831 59/2 1762
State of New York County of Livingston ss - On this 22 th day of September 1832 personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Living- ston aforesaid Piram Ripley a resident of the town of Livonia in the County of Livingston afore- said aged 69 years the 22 nd day of November 1831 who being first duly sworn according to law doth, on his oath make the following Decla- ration in order to obtain the benefit of the pro- vision of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832
That he enlisted in the service of the United States in the month of February 1778 as a sailor on board the Olive Cromwell a 20 gun ship of the State of Connecticut Commanded by Captain Timothy Parker lived when he enlisted at Norwich in the State of Con- necticut and went ship board at Boston. When sailed from Boston on a cruise. Was dismasted in the Gulf of Florida near the Bahama Islands
In the month of May (previous to the last above) fell in with and captured a 20 gun ship named the Admiral Kepple a British ship.
Sent her into Boston - Went to Charleston in South Carolina - Then sailed and as above in the Gulf of Florida was dismasted in a gale - Then sailed for New London in Con- necticut by the assistance of Mary Westy overtook a Brig (a Merchantman) and made her a Prize and sent her to Boston - and at New London was discharged about the last days of September or first of October 1778 - discharge lost -
In 1778 in the month of December in the said service on board of the ship Confederacy a 36 gun ship Commanded by Captain Seth Harding - lived as aforesaid at Norwich - Went ship board at New London Connecticut sailed from the Delaware thence to the Delaware

River and up it as far as Chester 15 miles below Philadelphia - Thence off on cruise & before sometimes 2 weeks, and then return to Chester made frequent sail on cruise during the season and on one occasion took a 24 gun ship took him into Philadelphia. don't recollect the name - upon another occasion took a schoo- ner of ten vessels guns and took her to Philadel- phia - and also upon another occasion took a sloop which afterwards was proved to be a neu- tral vessel - in the month of October 1779 left the  Chesapeake  Saya Bay while lying at Chester time of service of enlistment having expired to wit 10 months having four months over my enlistment - That in the year 1780 on the first of July enlisted in the service of the United States and joining the army at Nelson's Point Genl. Parsons Brigade was detached from the same and attached to a Company of Light Infantry Commanded by Capt Buel - Colo. Heman Swifts regiment and Genl Poorys Brigade - Marched from thence to the Jerseys moved about from place to place all as it in the same neighborhood. Were upon the lines - returned for Winter quarters to the Highlands in New York and was discharged the last days of December agreeable to the terms of enlistment which was six months - Having removed to New Lebanon in the state of New York in the Winter of 1781 - from which place enlisted in said service on the first of April (1781) in the New York State Troops in a regiment Commanded by Colonel Marinus Willet Marched to Saratoga con- tinued there & about there no other business but scout- ing & keeping garrison until the last of December same year term of enlistment having expired (to wit) 9 months - 1782 first of April enlisted in the regiment Commanded by Colo Marinus Wil- let lived as aforesaid - Captain Gray - Enlisted
Ripley, Piram Conn 523388

for nine months, and served until the expiration of the same (to wit) until the 1 st January, 1783. That he had Previous to the expiration of the last enlistment enlisted in the said term in the said Regiment in a Company commanded by Captain Joseph Harrison for three years and served until the first of January 1784 at the Schenectady Barracks - during the last enlistment marched up the Mohawk River as far as Fort Stanwix and built two block + three stone houses.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity except the present and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state -
Sworn to & subscribed this day and year aforesaid
Pirum Ripley
And the said Court do hereby certify declare their opinion that the abovenamed applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states -
Chauncy D. Bond Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Herk- Mon County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Pirum Ripley for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 31 st day of October 1839
C. D. Bond Clerk
by J. G. H. Clerk

Sept New Orleans
FREE
J. S. Edwards Esqr Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

County of Cattaraugus ss.
On this twenty first day of August 1839 before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Cattaraugus personally appeared Piram Ripley who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Buel in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Swift in the Service of the United States: that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of New York from whence he moved to the State of Michigan in the Month of October 1836 from whence he has lately removed: that he now resides in the State of New York where he intends to remain and wishes his pension to be there payable in future: and that his reasons for removing to the State of New York are that he has a daughter living there with whom he expects to spend his days with. Sworn and Subscribed to before me the day and year aforesaid. } Piram Ripley Tilly Gilbert J.P.
Cattaraugus County ss.
Walter Blount being duly sworn deposes and says that he is well acquainted with Piram Ripley and knows him to be the same person described in the above affidavit. Sworn and Subscribed to before me the 21 st day of August 1839 } Walter Blount Tilly Gilbert J.P.
I hereby certify that the deponent Walter Blount is a person of veracity. } Tilly Gilbert
State of New York
Cattaraugus County ss.
I Francis E. Baillet Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Tilly Gilbert Esq. is a Magistrate as within and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said County the 23 rd day of Aug t 1839.
Francis E. Baillet clk

21501
Piram Ripley (N.Y.)
e i j m Schmidt Sailor 17 mo Private of 31 Infantry 24-
Loman Gibbs Livonia Livingston Co N.Y.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Sir Am Ripley Livingston Co N.Y.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     July '78 { 2 Bds O. Rond 1 6 15 Serjeant Capt Parker St. John's Witnesses to service in '84 - this enlistment for 3 years & c not certified to - also a witness not certified to who swore to the claim & another who swore to 3 years - not certified to be credible   Dec. '78 { Confederals 10 " " Harding   July '80 { 6 pr Capt. Buel Col. Swift P. M. J. St. John's   Sept. '81 { N.Y. State Troops 9 pr " " Miller N.Y.   Sept. '82 { 9 pr Capt Gray "   not stated Harrison  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.
The best proof possible should be produced

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 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.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the 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 further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For ————— year ————— months, and ————— days, I served as a —————. For ————— months and ————— days, I served as a —————; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
W. L. G. [unintelligible] G. Bell

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
awf
July 1, 1936
Augusta Bradford 519 Vine St Chattanooga, Tenn
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 23386, it appears that Pirum Ripley was born November 23, 1763, place not stated.
While residing at Norwich, Connecticut in February 1778, he entered on board the Connecticut State Ship "Oliver Cromwell", Captain Timothy Parker, sailed from Boston, captured the British Ship "Admiral Keppel", they were dismasted in a gale in the Gulf of Florida, near the Bahama Islands, on their return, captured a merchantman, and was discharged at New London, Connecticut in September or October 1778.
He entered, December 1778, on board the United States Ship "Confederacy", Captain Seth Harding, and sailed from New London, Connecticut to the Delaware
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER

River, and was on several cruises on that river, and served to in October 1779.
He enlisted July 1, 1780 and served six months as private in Captain Buell's Company, Colonel Heman Swift's Connecticut Regiment.
He moved to New Lebanon, New York and enlisted April 1, 1781 and served nine months in Colonel Marinus Willett's New York Regiment.
He enlisted April 1, 1782 and served nine months in Captain Gray's Company, Colonel Marinus Willett's New York Regiment; and enlisted January 1, 1783 and served one year in Captain Joseph Harrison's Company, in same regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 28, 1832, while a resident of Livonia, Livingston County, New York.
In 1836, he moved to Washtenaw County, Michigan, to be with his children, and in 1839, he moved back to New York to live with a daughter, no names of children mentioned, nor is the name of his wife on file.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Invalid
1926 July 1 - Hish to Augusta Bradford Eng.
Ref d died 1844 ( settled )
File No. 23388 Army
Piram Ripley Sailor and Pirate.
U.S. Navy Rev War
Act June 7, 1882
Index: Vol. 4 —, Page 119
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Bank of Michigan Detroit Sept. 16. 1839
Sir, Your letter of the 1 st inst addressed to E. P. Hastings P. agt. who is absent from the City is at hand. Mr Hastings left his duties in my hands & on referring to his books I find that Pisum Reply a pensioner on the roll of his agency was last paid June 30 th 1839. His name has been stricken from the Books here & his account closed.
I am respectfully Your obedt Servt A. K. Vanyan
D. L. Edwards

Sir Detroit October 27 th 1836
Enclosed I stand you Mr. Simon Riley's application for a transfer from the State of New York to this State! The result of which you will please make known to me and on to Mr. Riley at Saline, Washtenaw Co. Mich - And Much Oblige Yours &
Henry D. D.
To J. S. Edwards Esq. Com te of Pension City of Washington -

Mech s & Farmer's Bank Albany Pension Agency Nov. 7/8. 1836.
James L. Edwards Esquire, Commission of Pensions,
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 15 th inst. I have to state that Pirum Ripley, a Pensioner under the Act of June 7. 1832, was last paid to the 4 th of Sept. 1836.
I am, Sir,
Very Respectfully
Yr. obed t Serv t
Thos W. Croot
Provd & Pen. agt.

519 Vine Street Chattanooga, Tennessee April-15-1926.
To The Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions. Washington, D. C.
Will you please have the pension records examined for the Military services of Piram Ripley of New York in the War of the American Revolution 1775-1783. The family records state he died in New York 1844 still drawing a pension - Thanking you and with best wishes
I am Cordially yours - Augusta Bradford
(Miss)

File in clini
7051 Mr. Frank Meyer (N.C.) 10278 St. Paul Road 32875
RECEIVED ACTION Please give DEC 1 1890 COMMISSIONER.
until what information you can.
DEC 2 1890 DIVISION

OWHY
8 th
BR
(No Hunt or Blount found)
Gen G.B. Ramm - Com 2
I am seeking for any records you may have in your office establishing the fact of my Grandfather William Ripley's service in the war of the Revolution. He rec d a pension from the Gov t up to the year 1844 - the time of his death - His first enlistment was in the Naval Service & his ship the "Oliver Cromwell". His enlistment must have been from Connecticut.
He with other Marines made the march across the State of New York in midwinter to the defence of Oswego.
My Great Grandfather William Hunt was a Capt in the Revolution & also my Great Grandfather Ambrose Blount

Served in the same Company as a private I think, both enlisting in the Connecticut Colony
Very truly Yours
Henry F. Blount
Dec 1 st 1890
University Park City
I wish the above information in order to establish my eligibil- ity to membership in the Order of the Sons of the American Revolu- tion
Blount
Hunt of Goshen Con Jan 1 1780 Prison Oct 11 1780 near Fort George Exp'd Jany 1783
was capt Col Seth Warner's reg Capt Chapman Com d Fort George
Hunt in Capt Chapman of Pollard's Land or Cont Jany 1 to Dec 31 1781 Col Sackett 2

July 11.
New Haven
Dear J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

Franklinville Cattaraugus County N.Y. July 1st 1839. Hoyt J. L. Edwards Esq. Sir. Simon Nipley is a Pensioner under the Act of June 7 th 1832, resided in the town of Livonia Livingston County N.Y. at the time he obtained his Certificate he has since lived with his Children in the town of Sibley Washtenaw County Michigan and his Agency was transferred from N.Y. to Michigan. He has now come to live with one of his Children in this place and wishes to be transferred Back to N.Y. His Certificate is dated the 8 th day of March 1834. Recorded in the Pension Office in Book E. Vol 4 Page 119 By Mr Brown Clerk You will confer a favor on him by attending to his transfer soon and writing me on the subject. Yours Respectfully
Willy Gilbert
J. L. Edwards

County of Wayne ss. On this twenty fourth day of October 1836 before me, the Subscriber, a justice of the Peace for the said County of Wayne personally appeared Pinum Ripley who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Harrison in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Willett in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of New York from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State of Michigan where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be then payables in future.
The following are his reasons for removing from the State of New York to the State of Michigan. Viz. to live with my children
Sworn and Subscribed to, Pinum Ripley before me, the day and year aforesaid.
WM Strong Justice of the Peace W.C.H.

State of Michigan County of Wayne P: On the twenty second day of October 1836 before me the Subscriber a Notary of the Peace for said County personally appeared John Van Gasson Who on his oath declares, that Perum Ripley is the identical person named in an original certificate of Pensions in his possession from the War department, and is also the same person who has sworn to, and subscribed the above Affidavit. Sworn to and Subscribed before me the day and year aforesaid - John Van Gasson
County of Wayne P: I do hereby certify that John Van Gasson the Witness aforesaid is a person of truth & veracity D. D. Strong J. P. Notary Public

I, Isaac G. Rowland Clerk of the Court of Wayne County certify that John W. Skrzysla Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing Signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have here- unto affixed My Seal of Office and Subscribed My Name. This twenty seventh day of October one thou- sand eight hundred and thirty-six.
I. G. Rowland Clerk

Gonson County
On this 26th day of June 1833
before me E D Davis a Justice of the peace of said County, Elisha Blount aged 75 years who being duly sworn saith that he has been acquainted with Pyram Ripley of Lyman County New York that said Ripley lived in Norwich Ct in the time of the Revolutionary war that said Pyram Ripley enlisted in the year 1778 on board a French Gun Ship called the Oliver Coamault commanded by General Parker for the time of nine months & served out his time
That he again enlisted the first of the year 1779 on board the ship Confederacy of thirty Six guns commanded by Seth Ward for one year he thinks & served out his time of enlistment; this Deponent visited said Pyram while on board the Confederacy at New London Harbor; That in the summer of 1780 said Pyram enlisted into the Continental Army & was gone from home not less than six months according to his best recollection this Deponent saw & conversed with said Ripley soon after his return from Morristown the names of the other officers under whom said Ripley served this Deponent has forgotten and for the said not
Subscribed & sworn to this Elisha Blount 26th day of June 1833
before me E D Davis Justice of the Peace
E D Davis the Justice before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken do certify that Elisha Blount who has subscribed & sworn to the same is a credible witness & that his statement is entitled to credit Dated June 26th 1833
E D Davis Justice

State of New York
Genesee County ss
I, Timothy Fitch Clerk of said county certify, that Eleazar D. Davis before whom the within affidavit purports to have been taken and made was at the date of taking the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said county - and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice and verily believe his name subscribed to said affidavit is genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and seal of Office this sixth day of July A.D. 1833.
Timothy Fitch Clerk By B. Pringle Deputy
Rose, Piram Conn 523338

State of New York — Seneca County ss.
On the 5 th day of July 1833
John Plumm of Windham in the County of Bradford and State of Pennsylvania of lawful age personally appeared before me Mr. Potts one of the Justices of the Peace of said County and made oath that he became personally acquainted with Pymon Kipley of Lima in the County of Livingston and State of New York, in the year 1781, in which year said Pymon Kipley served nine months in Colonel Charles Willets regiment of "New York State troops" and that said Deponent was with him in the service the said term of time — and further saith that said Kipley went into the service of the United States in 1782 for nine months and before his term of service expired, he enlisted in Colonel Willets regiment of "Three years men" for two years, and served as nearly as said Deponent recollects about one year after the close of the "Revolutionary war" and then obtained his discharge — and further says that the above mentioned enlistments were made at New Liberon in the State of New York, and that he understood at the time of the close of the above term of service that at each and every time thereof said Pymon Kipley was legally and honorably discharged but whether by written discharge or otherwise does not recollect — and further this Deponent saith not —
Subscribed this 5 th day of July 1833 before me
John Plumm
Mr. Potts — Justice of the Peace
I Mr. Potts, before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken, do certify that I am personally acquainted with the deponent named therein and he sustains the character of a man of credibility and veracity — Dated July 5 th 1833 Mr. Potts Justice of the Peace

State of New York - Seneca County ss -
On the 5 th day of July 1833 Sophena Plumb of Windham in the County of Bradford & State of Pennsylvania, of lawful age, personally appeared before me in Potts one of the Justices of the Peace of said County and made oath that she has been personally acquainted with Pymus Whippley of Livonia in the County of Livingston and State of New York from his infancy - he having been brought up at her father's house - and that in the year 1778 he enlist- -ed on board a twenty gun ship called the "Ohio Crown- -well" commanded by Timothy Doker, and as nearly as she recollects was gone nine months, and then returned home - and in the beginning of the year 1779 enlisted on board the ship "Confederacy" of thirty six guns, commanded by Lieut. Hardenberg, and was gone as nearly as she recollects about one year - In the summer of 1780 he enlisted in the Continent- -al army and was gone about six months - The three above named enlistments, this deponent says were made at Norwich in Connecticut - And this deponent further saith that in the year 1781 the said Pymus Whippley enlisted for nine months and served his time - In 1782 he enlisted again for nine months and joined the army, and before his term of service expired, he enlisted in Colonel Mansfield's Militia regiment of three years service for two years, and served as nearly as she recollects about one year after the Revolutionary war closed, and obtained his discharge - And this deponent says that the three last mentioned enlistments were made at New Lebanon in the State of New York - And this deponent says that at each and every term of service above mentioned she understood that the said Pymus Whippley was legally and honorably dis- -charged, but whether by written discharge or otherwise she does not recollect - and further saith not Deponent and subscribed this in Potts Justice of the Peace 5 th day of July 1833 before me
Sophena Plumb

I, S. Pett, before whom the within affidavit was taken, do certify that I am personally acquainted with the Defendant David Thorne and know him to sustain the character of a person of credibility and veracity —
Dated July 5 th 1833
S. Pett Sub. Clerk
State of New York, Tioga County ss. I Green M c Intosh Clerk of said County do certify that John Bell Esq. whose name appears subscribed to the within before whom the within & annexed affidavit purports to have been sworn was at the date of the same one of the Justices of the Peace in & for said County; And that I am ac- quainted with his hand writing, and truly believe his name subscribed to the said affidavit to be his proper hand writing & signature —
Witness my hand & seal of office this 8 th day of July A.D. 1833 —
Green M c Intosh Clerk
Rose, P. M. Conn 5 23388

State of New York Livingston County } ss.
7- Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Judge of Livingston County Court who being duly sworn Piram Rigley who being duly sworn doth depose & say that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but ac- cording to the best of his recollection he served not less than the period mentioned below and in the following grades - In 1778 as a common sailor at least 7 months on board the Oliver Cromwell a ship be- longing to the state of Connecticut as he then understood - In 1778 & 79 commencing Dec r 1778 as a common sailor 10- on board the Confederacy at least 10 months - In 1780 6 at least 6 months as a private - In 1781 at least 9 months - In 1782 at least 9 months - In 1783 at least 12 months. Having served in all about four years & five months at least & for such service I claim a pension - he knows of no person whose testi- mony he can obtain except of those whose affida- vits are hereto attached - Was born in the year 1762 - has no record of his age except family record in his house - Lived when called into service as stated in his application - Lived after the Revolution at New Lebanon about 3 years then moved to Coxsackie - County of Greene New York - from thence to Middleburg - Schoharie County New York - from thence to Richmond in Ontario County N. York - & from thence to Livonia - Livingston County N. York where he now resides - Called into service as stated in his application - discharged as stated in his application - his service was a private soldier except when a sailor -
Sworn to & subscribed this 16 th day of July 1833
Piram Rigley
Before me - Samuel Tilly a Judge Livingston County Court

Ent 1 July 1980 Dec - 10 Dec 1980
Ripley, Purn Conn S 2338

State of New York Livingston County 3/
I certify that Lemuel Gibbs before whom the within affidavit of Persam Kipley was sworn was at the date thereof a legally authorized Judge of Livingston County courts and that his name to the Jurat of the said affidavit is his own proper hand writing and signature
Witness My hand and Seal of office at Geneseo this 2 d day of January A.D. 1831
Chamney H. Bond Clerk of Livingston County By S. G. Haven Dep. Clk