Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 14542, for George Snyder, New York

SERVICE
New York
Snyder, George
NUMBER
S. 14542
CONTENTS
carded

George Snyder
Pension Papers
admitted.
24 mo. Private.

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832
State of New York County of Cayuga ss
On this twentieth day of September in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hun- dred and thirty two personally appeared in open court before Joseph S Richardson, Augustus F Ferris, Asahel Fitch Gerrit Smith — the Judges of the court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Cayuga Now sitting George Snyder a Resident of the Town of Conesville in the County of Cayuga and State of New York aged eighty one 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 under Captain John Deeds in whose com- pany was Lieutenant Jacob Snyder and Ensign William Caniscara in Colonel Peter Mooman's Regiment in whose Regiment was Major Joseph Baker and Lieutenant Colonel Seely at the Lower Fort in the town of Schoharie then in the County of Albany in the State of New York in the month of May in the Year A.D. 1776 as a volunteer for three months service and was discharged in the month of August of the same year 1776 at said Lower Fort — That he resided in the said Town of Schoharie at the time he entered the service as aforesaid That he served three months under the aforesaid officers under the engagement aforesaid
That there were three Forts in the said Town of Schoharie then known by the name of Lower Fort Upper Fort & Middle Fort That he was stationed the most part of the time in said three months service at said Lower Fort but occa- sionally lay at the other forts as aforesaid — That he was employed while in said service in drilling

Garrison Duty scouting and as a spy against the indians to the west of the Hudson River and up that River & up  Schoharie  the Mohawk River and up & down the Schoharie Creek and the Mohawk River -
That in the month of August A.D. 1776 And immediately after the expiration of the aforesaid three months service he again entered the service of the United States and served as herein stated under Captain George Mann & Lieutenant Jacob Snyder under the same Regimental officers as when in the Captain Breds Company and in the same Regiment to wit Colonel Peter Vrooman Regiment of Militia and Lieutenant Colonel Seely and Major Joseph Baker That he entered as a Volunteer but for no given period at said Lower Fort in the town of Schoharie aforesaid And continued under these officers except as herein after mentioned in actual service till the close of the Revolu- tionary War in the Year A.D. 1783 When he was discharged - That he was called upon and did much the same service under Captain Mann as when under Captain Breds but was sent more on scouts against the indians to spy out and ascertain their position and movements - That when he was not out against the indians as a scout or spy or out from the Fort on other business when the whole of the troops were out or a part out with him was drilled daily and inspected and roll called - That at some times the Regiment or a part thereof would lay at the other two Forts in said town of Schoharie but that the most of the time the Regiment of Colonel Vrooman lay at the lower Fort aforesaid - That the Middle Fort was called the Head Quarters - That the citizens of Schoharie aforesaid and place thereabout collected into the said Forts for safety and self defense as well as public defense and safety as against the indians & Tories and that he as one of the young men

of Schoharie Volunteers his service in the service of the United States under the aforesaid officers so that while he was rendering his service and doing his duty to the Uni- -ted States he was also assisting in the defense of his neighbors and friends against the Indians and Tories who were then the most dreaded. That while he remained in this service and in June 1778 there came orders for a draft to be made at said Sower fort that one in every fifteen were to be drafted and that the company to which he belonged were divided into classes of fifteen each for the draft and that he volunteered to clear his class the service for which this draft was made was for the term of nine months as he now thinks and that he entered this new service under Captain Walter Moorman in Colonel Tullis Regiment in whose regiment was Major Landa and under these officers marched to Fort Plain and while at Fort Plain he received information from Colonel Moorman aforesaid that he was wanted at said Sower Fort if it was was possible to be discharged from Captain Walter Moo- -man's Company - That he immediately informed Captain Walter Moorman that he was requested to return to said Sower Fort - And he was informed that he might return if he would furnish a substi- -tute exempt and that if the substitute should be sick or should desert that he should immediately return to his post in said Captain Walter Moorman's Company - That accordingly he hired and exempt a substitute and agreed to return in case of the sickness or desertion of his substitute and he was discharged under the conditions of this arrangement and immediately returned to said Sower Fort and went under his said Captain in Colonel Moorman's Regiment - That he was absent from said Sower Fort about a month in said Captain Moorman's Company - That some time in the year 1778 Captain Mann turned to be a Tory was broken and sent to jail

And Captain Peter Snyder then took the command of the Company and continued in the command of the Company till the close of the war -
That as he thinks in the year AD 1777 or 1778 a Scout was sent out from Lower Fort to Coverts Hill and were attacked by a party of British and they the Scout sent back to the Fort for assistance and he went with a small party under Captain Miller to their assistance but before they got to Coverts Hill Captain Miller deserted and then he with his Company went into the the Company of Captain Patrick a regular officer and went on to Coverts Hill where there was an engagement with the British in which Captain Patrick was killed and the Company then retreated and returned to the lower Fort
That he with his Company and Regiment went out from said Lower Fort in the year AD 1777 into Saratoga at the taking of Burgoyne but was not in the battle but they lay in Saratoga till the surrender of Burgoyne and then returned back to said Lower Fort and was out about six weeks from the Fort - That he was Sergeant during all the above service and when he went out on scouts he had the command of the Scouts - That he was of a strong athletic constitution and well acquainted with all the country on the frontiers within the range of said Forts at Schoharie and on that account he was selected by his officers to go out to ascertain the position and the objects of the Indians that he had frequent skirmishes with the Indians and with the Tories - That while others of his company and Regiment were permitted to be off on their private business from the Fort he stayed because it was the request of his officers that he should be ready for any service as a Scout or a spy and whether there was any

danger immediately apprehended or not he was frequently out on scouts, regularly returning once in about three days to communicate with his officers. The object of these scouts were to spy out the objects & movements of the Indians. And that the confidence that he had in his officers and his officers had in him operated upon him together with other causes to remain under their command - And that he remained so as aforesaid under their command in the service aforesaid till the close of the revolution and was discharged in the fall of the year 1783. That there were no Continental troops lay at lower Fort to his recollection while he was there. That Colonel Butler Regiment of Regulars lay one season at the Middle Fort and he thinks in the year 1778.
That he has no documentary evidence of his service and that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an 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 and year aforesaid George Snyder
The Rev. Abner  a clergyman residing in the town of Mentz - in the county of Cayuga and state of New York and David Mentlin residing in the town of Mentz in the county and state aforesaid hereby certify that we are well acquainted with George Snyder who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be eighty one  two years of age that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution.

tion And that we concur in that opinion -
Sworn and subscribed } Rodwell Osburn
The day and Year aforesaid } The words "a clergyman" were inserted before sworn to or subscribed
Daniel his Mintine mark
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinions the investigation of the After 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 Rodwell Osburn who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the town of Mentz in the county of Cayuga aforesaid and that Daniel Mintine who has also signed the same is a resident in the town of Mentz in said county and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit and that the town of Conquest and town of Mentz join and that the words "the investigation of" & "named" were interlined
I Michael P. Myers, Clerk of the court of Common pleas of the county of Cayuga and state of New York do certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of George Snyder for a pension.
Witness my hand and seal of office this twenty fourth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two
M. P. Myers Clerk for J. H. Myers D. Clerk

George Smydus 11/26/44 Declaration

Amended declaration of George Snyder in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832 State of New York County of Cayuga ss
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the peace of the town of Hector in the county of Cayuga George Snyder of the town of Conquest in said county of Cayuga 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 services but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below and in the following grades that he volunteered into the service of the United States in May in the year 1776 and went into the company of Captain John Stearns in whose company was Lieutenant Jacob Snyder and Ensign William Canescarn in Colonel Peter Vrooman Regiment of Militia in whose Regiment was Major Joseph Baker & Lieutenant Colonel Seely and was discharged in the month of August in the same year 1776 and that he was in actual service as a Sergeant the full term of three months and not up than that term in the service of the United States
That in the month of August and immediately after this Respondent was discharged from the last afore- said service and in the year 1776 he volunteered into the service of the United States as Sergeant into the company of Captain George Mann in whose company was Lieutenant Jacob Snyder in Colonel Vrooman's Regiment of Militia or Volunteers in whose Regiment was Major Joseph Baker and Lieutenant Colonel Seely and that he continued in the actual service of the United States in Captain Mann's Company till the month of June 1778 and that he was in actual service of

the United States in the Company of Captain Mann as aforesaid not up than as a Sergeant one year and nine months
That in the month of June in the year 1778 , there came orders for a draft of one from every platoon of Colonel Mooman Regiment and the Company of Captain Mann was divided into classes of platoon each for the draft and this De- ponent volunteered to clear his class and went from Captain Mann's Company into Captain Walter Moom- -man's Company in Colonel Miller Regiment of Militia in the month of June 1778 and immediately after leaving Captain Mann's Company and that he served in Captain Walter Mooman's Company not up than twenty four days when he was discharged by an arrangement which arrangement may be known by reference to the original declaration of this Deponent hereto annexed and that he was in actual service of the United States under Captain Walter Moom- man in Col Miller Regiment not up than twenty four days and served as a Sergeant
That in June or July of the year 1778 he volunteered into the Company of said Captain Mann's Company again in whose Company was Ser- geant Jacob Snyder in Colonel Mooman Regiment of Militia and continued in actual service of the United States under said last mentioned officer till Captain Mann was superceded by Captain Peter Snyder and served not up than three months under Captain Mann in this last service and he thinks some longer as Sergeant in said Captain Mann's Company and that he continued under the command of Captain Peter Snyder till the close of the war the other officers of the Company to which this Deponent belonged were the same as when Captain Mann had the command and the officers of the Regiment were the same to wit Colonel Mooman Lieutenant Colonel Seelys Major Joseph Baker

That he was discharged in the month of August or September of the year 1788 and that he served in actual service under Captain Snyder not less than four years and six months as a Sergeant and this Deponent further saith that on account of the great length of time and by reason of Old Age and the consequent loss of memory he can not state the precise time when Captain Moun was superceded nor the precise time when Captain Snyder took the command of the company to which he belonged as last aforesaid but according to the best of this Deponents recollection Capt Moun was superceded & Captain Snyder took the command of said company in the latter part of the year 1778 — That the times of entering the service of the United States and the times he left the same are as near as he can now state from his recollection and that he believes he had served in the service of the United States longer than the aggregate amount of the foregoing periods and this Deponent is confident from his best recollection and belief that he has served in the whole of his service as aforesaid not less than six years and nine months and twenty four days as a Sergeant for which service he claims a pension and for such service as aforesaid generally named as aforesaid he claims a pension
That he can not produce the testimony of any witness who is knowing to any the services of this deponent or who can testify to the same that he knows of no person who can testify to the same
That he never received a written discharge from the service of the United States — That he was born in Germantown in the State of Pennsylvania in the year 1750 on the 24 th day of October — That he has no record of his age now that there was a record of his age in his fathers Bible but that he does not know what has become of it

That he is acquainted in his neighbourhood with Rev d Rodwell Odium Rev d John Jefferus Daniel K o King o Samuel Root Esq o Horace Perkins Esq o Mr Walter H Smith Mr Adam Tuckindall & Mr Darius Mentlin who can testify to my character for veracity and their beliefs of my services in the war of the Revolution and this Deponent saith for a history of his services as aforesaid and further particulars thereof reference may be had to the said declaration of this Deponent originally made and here to annexed
The words "as a sergeant" "in the year 1778" George Snyder & "Scotts" were interlined & the words "Mentz" "of the" "year" one written over
erasure
Sworn to & subscribed before me
this 8 th day of January 1833
William Miner Justice of the Peace
I certify that I am well acquainted with George Snyder the person who has subscribed & sworn to the foregoing affidavit or amended declaration and I certify that he is a person of unquestioned veracity and that his statements may be relied upon as nothing but the truth and I certify further that I have been acquainted with him for ten years and upwards and that I have always understood, believed that he was a soldier of the Revolution
William Miner Justice of the Peace
State of New York
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in & a County Clerk's Office
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I Michael S Myers clerk of said county do certify that William Miner Esq o before whom the foregoing affidavit purports to have been sworn & by whom the preceding cert. as purports to have been made, was on the eighth day of January 1833 a Justice of the peace of said county: and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and ver

ily believe the signature of "William Miner" annexed to said affidavit & certificate, to be genuine.
Witness my hand and seal of office this 16th day of January A.D. 1833 M. D. Myers Clerk.

8957 804
New York
George Snyder
a Conquest in the State of New York who was a Privat in the Company commanded by Captain Deed of the Regt commanded by Col Woorman in the N.Y. Mili- me for Demo
Date of death not on AB
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 day of May 1833 and sent to Samson Robinson Port Byron
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $160.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 1st Sept 40.00 $200.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk, Book C Vol. 4 Page 75

11.864
George Snyder
admitted.
24 mos. Private
5.13.
28th yr 12 De
Samson Robinson
Post Byron
N.Y.
DA

BRIEF in the case of George Snyder of Conquest in the State of New York (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? Eighty one 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. As a Gen.     Volunteer In 1776. 3 Capt John Deed, Col Crooman Major Baker, 2 d Col Secty.   1776 Aug 3 Capt Geo. Mease.   1 st June 1778. Capt Walla Crooman   Volunteer for a Company. about 1 9 to his first service. Since Fort... a substitute for his term of 9 months, and not thereon till 1783. when he was discharged - Having served from 1776 the close of the war in 1783. & furnishing a substitute in 1778 for 4 months, besides.  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? for present Skaneateles  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Schoharie N.Y.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? of clergyman & Daniel McIntire can be by to his testimony  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
D. Murch Examining Clerk.

December 16, 1937
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BA-J/REL George Snyder- S.14542
Mrs. T.W.Windnagle 305 Liberty Street Penn Yan, New York
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to George Snyder, born 1749, in Germany, a resident of New Jersey, who served in the New York troops during the Revolutionary War and died in Gorham On-tario County, New York, April 27, 1837.
You are furnished herein the history of George Snyder, the only soldier of that name or similar spelling who served in the New York troops, War of the Revolution, that is found on the records of this office.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.14542, based upon the military service in that war of George Snyder.
George Snyder was born October 24, 1750, in Germantown, Pennsylvania. The names of his parents are not shown.
In 1776, George Snyder was residing in the town of Schoharie, Albany County, New York. In said town there were three forts for the defense of the citizens against the attacks of the Indians and Tories, the upper fort, the middle (known as headquarters) and the lower fort. George Snyder volunteered in May, 1776, and served at the lower fort doing garrison duty, until August, 1776, as sergeant in Captain John Deeds' (possibly meant for Diets') Company, of which Jacob Snyder was lieutenant (no relationship to George Snyder shown) in Colonel Peter Vroman's New York Regiment. In August, 1776, immediately after the termination of the above noted tour, he again volunteered, served as sergeant under Captains George Munn (or Man), Peter Snyder (no relationship shown) and Walter Vroman, Colonel Peter Vroman's New York Regiment. Being one of the young men of the town and of a "strong athletic constitution" and thoroughly acquainted with

all the surrounding country, he was selected by his officers for special duty and acted as a scout and Indian Spy and went out in command of scouting parties which ranged along Schoharie Creek and the Mohawk River and served in this capacity until the fall of 1783. He was in many skirmishes with the Indians and in an engagement at Cohert's Kill. At the time of the capture of Burgoyne, George Snyder was sent with the company to which he belonged to Saratoga and remained in that place about six weeks but did not participate in the battle. He stated that he served in all six years, nine months and twenty-four days.
George Snyder was allowed pension on his application executed September 20, 1832, while residing at Conquest, Cayuga County, New York.
There are no data as to soldier's family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, George Snyder(S.14542), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
George Snyder Certificate No.8957 Issued May 2, 1833 Rate, $80.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 New York Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
once, for nearly a month, was detached from Col. Vroman's regt. & ser. in Capt. Walter V's co. Col. Miller's regt. on one occasion, he was under Capt. Miller & Patrick, but ret. to his own co. & regt.

Rechar.
14542 INVALID.
File No. 14 542
George Snyder Dis. Nov. 1937
Act: June 1932
Index: —Vol. 1 , Page 351
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1936 Dec 10 - Dist to Mrs Edith M. Coleman - Ek 1937 Aug 4 - Dist to Mrs E. Babcock - Ek 1937 Dec 16 - Dist to Mrs J. H. Lindagle - Ek 1940 - Mar 8 - Dist to Mrs. W. E. Dixon - Ek

Stamp gone where rec. in Rec. of 18 1/2 Nats. Debt - X
701 N. Beach St Lafayette Washington Nov 23, 1936.
U. S. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir: -
Was George Snyder Rev. soldier of near Brunswick N.J., who saw service with the Albany Co Militia, a Pensioner? Thanking you in advance for this information I am,
Sincerely (Mrs.) Edith M. Coleman

16 Brown St. Penn Yan, N.Y. July 20, 1937.
Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I am endeavoring to establish the residence of a George Snyder of New Jersey who fought in the Revolutionary War between 1779 & 1781. However, he fought with New York State troops.

(or after) Sometime about 1807 he and his wife, Mary, migrated to Goshen, Ontario County, New York. His wife died before he did (1837) so he left no widow.
The Adjutant General's Office re- ferred me to you, thinking it possible that your records might show where he lived or his family while he was fighting.
I will certainly appreciate any help you can give me.
Very truly yours,
Helen Snyder Babcock
(Mrs. E. I. Babcock)
From N. Babcock
116 Brown St.
Penn Yan N.Y.

305 Liberty St. Penn Yan, N.Y. Nov. 19, 1937
Veterans Administration Pension Department Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
3. If you have on file any information , will you kindly forward in detail any item relative to a certain man by the name of George Snyder born 1748, native of Germany, later a resident of New Jersey and said to have served in the New York State troops during the Revolutionary War. He died in Gorham, Ontario County, N.Y. April 27, 1837 aged 88 years, his wifes name was Mary Miner, Names of children, Mary, John, Catherine and Henry.
Am making an effort to establish his residence during the Revolutionary War and find a record of service.
60 - d - 76 Yours truly,
Martha B.F. Windnagle (Mrs.T.W.Windnagle)

Ypsilanti Mich.
Feb. 12, 1940
Veterans Administration Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Can you give me any information pertaining to the services in the Revolutionary War of George Snyder. He served from Albany or Dutchess Co. N.Y. and was buried in Gosham New York.
I thank you for the kindness.
(Mrs. W.) Mary Gayley Dixon.
35 South Summit, Ypsilanti, Mich.

March 8, 1940.
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Mrs. W.E. Dixon 35 South Summit, Ypsilanti, Michigan.
BA-J/CC George Snyder S.14542
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of George Snyder of New York.
You are furnished herein the history of George Snyder, the only soldier of that name or similar spelling who served in the New York troops, War of the Revolution, that is found on the records of this office.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 14542, based upon the military service in that war of George Snyder. of George Snyder
George Snyder was born October 24, 1750, in Germantown, Pennsylvania. The names of his parents are not shown.
In 1776, George Snyder was residing in the town of Schoharie, Albany County, New York. In said town there were three forts for the defense of the citizens against the attacks of the Indians and Tories, the upper fort, the middle (known as headquarters) and the lower fort. George Snyder volunteered in May, 1776, and served at the lower fort doing garrison duty until August, 1776, as sergeant in Captain John Deeds' (possibly meant for Dietz's) company, of which Jacob Snyder was lieutenant (no relationship to George Snyder shown) in Colonel Peter Vroman's New York regiment. In August, 1776, immediately after the termination of the above noted tour, he again volunteered, served as sergeant under Captains George Munn (or Mann), and Peter Snyder (no relationship shown), Colonel Peter Vroman's New York regiment. Being one of the young men of the town and of a "strong athletic constitution" and thoroughly acquainted with all the surrounding country, he was selected by his officers for special duty, once, for nearly a month was detached from Colonel Vroman's regiment and served in Captain Walter

Vroman's company, Colonel Willis' New York regiment, and on one occasion a short time under Captains Miller and Patrick, but returned to his own company and regiment and acted as a scout and Indian Spy and went out in command of scouting parties which ranged along Schoharie Creek and the Mohawk River and served in this capacity until the fall of 1783. He was in many skirmishes with the Indians and in an engagement at Covert's Kill (evidently meant for Cobleskill). At the time of the capture of Burgoyne, George Snyder was sent with the company to which he belonged to Saratoga and remained in that place about six weeks but did not participate in the battle. He stated that he served in all six years, nine months and twenty-four days.
George Snyder was allowed pension on his application executed September 20, 1832, while residing at Conquest, Cayuga County, New York.
There are no data as to soldier's family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, George Snyder (S.14542), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
George Snyder Certificate No.8957 Issued May 2, 1833 Rate $80.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 New York Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

August 4, 1937
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BA-J/EEL
George Snyder-S.14542
Mrs. E.J.Babcock 116 Brown Street Penn Yan, New York
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to George Snyder, of New Jersey, who served with the New York troops and later lived in Ontario County, New York.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.14542, based upon the military service in that war of George Snyder, the only soldier of that name or similar spelling who served with the New York troops that is found on said records.
George Snyder was born October 24, 1750, at Germantown, Pennsylvania. The names of his parents are not shown.
In 1776, George Snyder was residing in the town of Schoharie, Albany County, New York. In said town there were three forts for the defense of the citizens against the attacks of the Indians and Tories, the upper fort, the middle(known as headquarters) and the lower fort. George Snyder volunteered in May, 1776, and served at the lower fort, doing garrison duty, until August, 1776, as sergeant in Captain John Deeds(possibly meant for Diets)Company, of which Jacob Snyder was lieutenant(no relationship shown) in Colonel Peter Vroman's New York Regiment. In August, 1776, immediately after the termination of the above noted tour, he again volunteered, served as sergeant under Captains George Mann(or Man), Peter Snyder (no relationship shown) and Walter Vroman, Colonel Peter Vroman's New York Regiment. Being one of the young men of the town and of a "strong athletic constitution" and thoroughly acquainted with all the surrounding country, he was selected by his officers for special duty and acted as a scout and Indian Spy and went out in command of scouting parties which ranged along Schoharie Creek and the Mohawk River and served in this capacity until the fall of 1783. He was in many skirmishes with the Indians and in an ene

gement at Cobert's Kill. At the time of the capture of Burgoyne, George Snyder was sent with the company to which he belonged to Saratoga and remained in that place about six weeks but did not participate in the battle. He stated that he served in all six years, nine months and twenty-four days.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 20, 1832, while residing at Conquest, Cayuga County, New York.
There are no data as to soldier's family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, George Snyder(S.14542), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
George Snyder Certificate No.8957 Issued May 2, 1833 Rate $80.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 New York Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

December 10, 1936
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BA-J/REL
George Snyder-S.14542
Mrs. Edith M. Coleman 401 Beech Street Toppenish, Washington
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of George Snyder, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, who served in the Albany County Militia, and was from "near Brunswick, New Jersey."
You are furnished herein the record of a George Snyder who served in the Albany County, New York Troops during the Revolutionary War; it is not shown that he ever lived in the state of New Jersey. The data furnished are obtained from the papers on file in his claim for pension(S.14542), based upon his service in the Revolution.
George Snyder was born October 24, 1750, at Germantown, Pennsylvania. The names of his parents are not shown.
In 1776, George Snyder was residing in the town of Schoharie, Albany County, New York. In said town there were three forts for the defense of the citizens against the attacks of the Indians and Tories, the upper fort, the middle (known as headquarters) and the lower fort. George Snyder volunteered in May, 1776, and served at the lower fort, doing garrison duty, until August, 1776, as sergeant in Captain John Seeds (possibly meant for Dietz) Company, of which Jacob Snyder was lieutenant (no relationship shown) in Colonel Peter Vroman's New York Regiment. In August, 1776, immediately after the termination of the above noted tour, he again volunteered, served as sergeant under Captains George Mann (or Man), Peter Snyder (no relationship shown), and Walter Vroman, Colonel Peter Vroman's New York Regiment. Being one of the young men of the town and of a "strong athletic constitution," and thoroughly acquainted with all the surrounding country, he was selected by his officers for special duty and acted as a scout and Indian spy and went out in command of scouting parties which ranged along Schoharie Creek and the Mohawk River and served in this capacity until the fall of 1783. He was in many skirmishes with the Indians and in an engagement at Cohert's Kill. At the time of the capture of Burgoyne, he was
Found these of found Sol in the Res but did not find that he served as sergeant which is the probable cause of his being pensioned only as a private.

sent with the company to which he belonged to Saratoga and remained in that town about six weeks but did not participate in the battle. He stated that he served in all six years, nine months and twenty-four days.
George Snyder was allowed pension on his application executed September 20, 1832, while residing in Conquest, Cayuga County, New York.
There are no data as to soldier's family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, George Snyder (S. 14542), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
George Snyder, Certificate No. 8957, issued May 2, 1833, rate $80 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, New York Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.