Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 13793, for George Loucks, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Locks, George
S. 13793
carded
CONTENTS

24. 1/3 New York
George Loucks
Palatine in the State of New York who was a Private in the Corps. command. by Captain Cook of the Regt. commander by Col. Block in the Mauns line for 20 months and 27 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 69 Dollars 63 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of Nov. 1833 and Levith G. S. Morgan Palatine
139 6 3 451 174 07
Arrears to the 14th of Apr 33 $174.07 Semi-ant. allowance ending Apr 34 34.81 $208.88
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832 G. Cottrell Clerk
Recorded by Book E. Vol. 4. Page 66.

13. 683
Application
George Lanks
Subscribed to the said declaration & certificate also to the foregoing certificate of the constitution  validity of the applicant as legitimate  legitimate .
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 3 rd day of October 1832.
Geo: D. Ferguson
State of New York

State of New York } Montgomery County } ss
On this 7 day of Sep r 1832 before me Henry J. Dieffendorff one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Montgomery, and State of New York
George Lauchs, Resident of the Town of Palatine, County of Montgomery & State of New York Aforesaid, Aged Seventy Three years 4 Months & 1 day
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 th 1832 That he Entered the service of the United States, under the following named Officers, and served as herein stated.
That this Applicant declares, that Immediately after the Commencement of the War he belonged to The Reg t . Commanded by Col Jacob Klock & Lieut Col Peter Waggoner, and served in the Company Commanded by Capt. Christoph W. Fox, Peter Lauchs Lieut Henry Miller 2 d Lieut and Lieut Van Etty Ensign
That he this Applicant declares that conformable to the orders and directions of his Superior Officers, as well than in compliance with the Laws and Resolutions passed in the year 1775 by both, as well by the Old Congress of the United States, than those of the State of New York, furnishing himself with lawful Arms and Acquisitions, and always ready at a moments warning in serving his Country or the United States
This Applicant further declares, that as Early than in the year 1776, he must have performed duties, & Services, for Exceeding three Months, as Apears by Abstract or copy of pay Roll. Allowed him the Amount of £8..19..10 3 / 4 for mere Services performed and £1..18..6 3 / 4 , computed to $5..56..5, for Military and Subsistence and for mere Services performed, the Amount of $22..47..5 at the rate of £2..13..4 3 / 4 per Month, would average, at the rate of Services, Aboard three Months forty 7 days, if that much duties and Service was performed in the year 1776. Almost at the commencement of the War, what Calculation Ought to be made for 5 or Six years in succession thereafter When danger, trouble, & duties & Services became double & Triple after the year 1776. and at an average much more than for the first, impossible and not in the Power of Any Militia soldier To describe,
This Applicant further declares, that in January or February 1776. Ordered out under Capt. Fox. to go to Caghnawaga in mass with the Militia. there joined Gen l Schuyler with the Militia from Albany & Schenectady, there assembled together for some days. When Under the command of the Aforesaid Gen l Philip Schuyler went To Johnstown, there met Gen l John Johnson with three or four hundred Men. there

Causing furcider of Arms of St John, the particular Object of St John their Affili- cant did not ascertain, but supposing either Intended to go to Canada joining the British, or calculated to exercise depredations on those friendly towards, in Attaining the Liberty and Independence of Our Country —————
Next he was Ordered  Immediatly  After Oriskany Battle, ordered to drive cattle, from the Indian Castle to Horikimer . When arrived at Horikimer , then Informed, that Gen l St Leger with his Army from Canada had left his En- campment, & Marched Away from Fort Stanwix, thereby  and  thereby  thereby Gen l Arnold then at Horikimer with a considerable force On his march to Fort Stan- wix in order to prevent the British from taking the route to Albany the route to Albany  the route to Albany  the route to Albany  the route to Albany the route to Albany  the route to Albany  the route to Albany  the route to Albany
Next this Applicant declares, that on the 22 d day of May 1780, When f r John Johnson With a large Party of his Succendieries Vizt Tories & Indians from Canada On surprize and Unexpected to the Inhabitants round About the Vicinity of Caghnawaga and at the Village of Caghnawaga in the Morning at day break, Apprized the Inhabitance in that part of Johnstown, With their Murdering Weapons. Vizt With their merciless scalping knife, Tomhawk, and Combustibles to set fire to every buildings & the Murdering & Sculping, burning, taking Prisoners, Men, Women and Children, and when the Militia were joined and met, Under the command of Col John Warner, Marching on in pursuit of the Enemy. Marching to the Village of Johnstown by which time the Enemy had left the Village, Seeing them Marching Along Acasop the Hall Farm, into the woods, And this Applicant thinks why the Com d of our men did not follow, or in pursuing the Enemy into the Woods, Was done in Order to Save the lives of those distressed poor Women & Children, Which their habits were in doing if pursued, in consequence, of Col Warner Abstaining in following, All the Women and Children were permitted to return —
Next, This claimant declares, that he hath been in battle on the 19 th day of Oct. In the same year 1780, then Under the Command of Col. Brown in the Town of Palatine, Generally called Brown battle , in Capt Henry Miller Company Against Col John Johnson With tribe the Number 8 More, to our, When Col Brown was killed at the commencement, and our men put to flight, and while retreating About 45 of the Militia killed Browns men killed, And in the course of About Three hours The Enemy causing a General Havoc, round About the old settlement of Stone Arabia, With the exception of the Fort, and some few houses, which did

Which did not take fire was set to when Attacked by the Incendiaries with their combustibles
On the same day in the Afternoon, this Applicant declares that in pursuit of The Enemy at the distance of About Eight Miles up Along the Mohawk River this claimant Again with others in battle on Sailing & Rocks Flats, and continued Until Mr John with his Incendiary Crew took flight.
That this Applicant also declares that he was present in battle, In July 29 th 1781, Generally called Sandwich Battle , of its happening in the Woods near Sandwich farm, on a Holy Sunday, Against a party of Indians and Tories. About 50 or 60 Strong. The Indian Chief killed & Several Wounded, a few of ours Wounded, the Militia Commanded by Lieut. Sammons, Rebeliefs.
Next this Applicant declares. That in the same year 1781, then Under the Emedient command of Col. Marinus Willet, then belonging to the Company of Militia Commanded by Capt. Henry Miller in Battle Against a large party from Canada, Under the Command of Maj. Ross & Capt. Butler, After a Contested conflict, Attacked with a Number of lives lost, & Prisoners taken on both sides, the Enemy left the Field of Battle.
This Applicant further declares he believes in the year 1779 , if not in the year 1780 Sometime in summer he was ordered out to march out Under the Command of Genl. Van Rensselaer & Col. John Harpe to Fort Schuyler, Where Capt. Sam e Gray with his Batemen & Boats, loaded with Provisions and fusiles to Fort Stanwix, hath been obstructed, calculated to have been taken by the Enemy And there detained. Until Genl. Van Rensselaer with all of us came to their Relief, then Guarding Capt. Gray with his boats & Boatsmen safe to Fort Stanwix, While passing Along to Fort Stanwix, the Enemy Marching down to Minden, Fort Plaine, Burning & destroying, Murdering and taken Prisoners, previous, Our returning from Fort Stanwix.
This Applicant further declares that he once was drafted to send to the Royal Grant To Fort Ox, there continued for about 3 Weeks, under Capt. Gray drafted when Springfield burnt Say 3 weeks, Also with the Militia to Cherryvalley, When cruel Murder committed by Capt. Brandt, & Capt. Butler, With their Inhuman, Indian, and Tory Incendiary Crew, Murdering Women & Children, Men, and Children Unborn Also Watching and Guarding Against the incursions of the Enemy, at Fort Blanch, Several times to Johnstown in Service and duty Independent of the foregoing declarations, pursuing, and Guarding Against the Incendiaries & Also ordered out at least twice, Marching to Herkimer, Once when, the

Indians and Tories from Canada have been Murdering burning Gorman Flats, at another time watching and Guarding at Fort Dayton in Harkness, At each time, Under Capt Miller, to the best of his knowledge This Applicant further declares, he thinks late in the fall 1784. that Evidently After a large Number of Tories and Indians from Canada, hath Approached & Attacked the Inhabitants round About Fort Ticonderoga, As understood the object of the Enemy was to make an Attack, or attempting to take the Fort, but than burning Killing, both men and beast, taking prisoners, This claimant declares he than heard According to his knowledge, Under the Eminent Command of Col Willet went in pursuit of the Enemy, for About 30 Miles, but proved in vain, did not overtake the Incendiaries.
This Applicant further declares, that he hath resided a short Mile from Fort Paris previous, during, and ever since After the close of the War, and that he during the War , to the best of his knowledge and belief, at least at an Average, for five years In succession performed Military duty At a Moderate rate for two Months An. usually, Guarding & Watching at the fort. Guarding Against the incursions of the Common daily expected Enemy.
This Applicant further declares, that the following, which ought to have followed. In rotation, Evidently After describing When in Johnstown Battle 24 th Oct. 1741, the next day Under the Command of Col Willet Again in pursuit of Maj r Rops and his Incendiary crew. Marching at a distance of About 50 Miles. to the West Canada Creek, Where the Enemy were formed Along and On the shore of the west side of the Creek, Willet with his Men from the East in coming up to the Creek, Maj r Rops With his Incendiaries, took flight, leaving his position, Of the Enemy Capt d Battle then at the Creek shot dead, Several others of their party killed before coming to the Creek and a Number of taken Prisoner of the Enemy. And that this claimant declares, That it is not in his power to describe the Number of days, or Months, in Service and when Ordered Out Upon duty, but flatters himself, With an Opinion, that sufficient was done on his part to Satisfy his hon ble the Secretary of the War department, that he has not only been in the Service of the United States for two years, But According and in compliance of the directions and orders of his Superior Officers, As well than in conformity and compliance, of the Resolutions and Laws passed, relative to the militia of the State of New York, as well than by the Old Congress who as early than May 27 th 1775 When Congress hath passed a Resolution, Resolved that the Militia of the State

of New York be armed and trained, and in constant readiness at a Moment's Warning, and that it be recommended to the provincial Convention of New York, to persevere the more vigorously in preparing for their defence, as it was very very uncertain, whether the earnest endeavours of the Congress, to accommodate the unhappy differences, Between Great Britain, and the colonies by conciliatory means would be successful.
That this Applicant further declares, that Although not daily and continually actually Engaged in Battle, that by the forgoing declarations he will be enabled to Make it Appear that he has faithfully and strictly adhered, to the Engagement between the United States, & the State of New York, & himself, that he kept himself In readiness, armed and equipped, at all times, & when called upon, considering it a duty incumbent on him, to comply with the requisitions, and the Emergencies of his country.
That this claimant hereby relinquishes Every claim Whatever to a Pension or Annuity, Except the present, and declares that he is not on the Pension Rolls of the Agency of any State and further this Applicant further notes Sworn and Subscribed the day and date first Aforesaid before me.
Henry S. Dievendorff a Judge
George Soucks
of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County
Montgomery
County ss. We Isaac S. Ketcham a Clergyman and Jacob Snell late Judge both residing in the Town of Galatine In said County hereby certify that we are well acquainted with George Soucks who has Subscribed and Sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be Seventy three years four months and one day of age that he is reported and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion and we further certify that from bodily infirmary that he cannot attend Court Sworn and Subscribed the day and year Aforesaid before me Henry S. Dievendorff a Judge The Court of Common Pleas in and for said County
Isaac S. Ketcham Jacob Snell

And I the said judge do hereby declare my opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the inter- rogatories prescribed by the War Department that the abovenamed applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. And the said judge further certify that it appears to me that Isaac S. Ketcham who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman resident in the Town of Galatine and Jacob Snell who has also signed the same is a Resident in the town of Galatine in the County of Montgomery etc. and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. I the said judge do further certify that the applicant cannot from bodily infirmity attend the court given under my hand at Galatine the 7 day of September 1832.
Henry V. Drevendoff a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for Montgomery County
State of New York
Montgomery County. ss. I George D. Ferguson, Clerk of the County of Montgomery, do hereby certify that Henry V. Drevendoff before whom the foregoing declaration of George Soules, as also the foregoing Certificate of Isaac S. Ketcham & Jacob Snell purport, to have been sworn, was on the date of said declaration, & Certificate a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of said County. And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Judge and verily believe that the name of said Judge subscribed to the said declaration & Certificate & also to the foregoing certificate of the inability of the applicant is Genuine .
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 3 rd day of October 1832.
Geo: D. Ferguson
13. 683 Application.
George Soules

Geo. Saucke
13683
Schmidt Private 20 mo & 27 days 45. 13. 16. 17
P. 368
3 May '33
Geo. H. Ferguson Palatine N.Y.

(13,683)
BRIEF in the case of George Laucks Town of Palatine in the State of New York (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a judge of the Court C. Pleas  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  "cannot from bodily infirmity attend the Court"  3. How old is he? 73 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.      "Periods" — In 17 not stated — in such a way — as to be brief  not stated — several stated  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Brown's battle — battle on Failing's & Hook's Flats — Landersman's battle — &c —  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? not stated —  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? only traditional evidence One a Clergyman —  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?  not attached according to the regulations 
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
E. Stephens
Examining Clerk.

Affidavit of Current Mills in behalf of George Ranch

State of N. York Montgomery County } ss
On the third day of August One Thousand Eight Hundred & Thirty Three Personally Appeared before me a Justice of the Peace of the Town of Palatine County of Montgomery and State of N. York Aforesaid, George Laucks, of the same Town of Palatine County, And State Aforesaid, 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 Order
A Statement showing the Service of George Laucks, Mont. County State of New York
   The Period when his Service was rendered Duration of the several Services Rank of the Claimant Names and Rank of the Company Officers Under whom he Served Names and Rank of General and Field Officers The 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 Remarks and Occurrences Evidence by which The declaration is Supported   years Months days     1776 Private Capt Christopher Fox Lieut Peter Laucks Lieut Henry Miller Lieut Van Etty Bur Genl Horkheimer Col J. Klock Col Waggoner Majt Fries Majt Van Vranken N. York Palatine then Teyon, now Mont County aged 74 years Conrad Kirts Jacob Shell John L. Wells   1776 May 8 for during the year 0 3 8 Do Do Do Do As appears, the best Testimony to be obtained, Abstract of Pay Roll preserved by Capt Fox dated 1776 with others of his Military papers since the Revolution, and which I believe to be Genuine   1777 in Spring 0 0 6 Do Do Do Do   Do Augt 0 0 10 Do Do Genl Arnold Do Ordered out and were to March to Balstown after arriving at Amsterdam commanded to Johnstown to Horkheimer. Immediately after Oriskany Battle   Do during the year 0 1 0 Do Do Col Klock & Col Waggoner Do Services rendered on various occasions and emergencies on behalf of the United States, at least for the length of time as stated, by the Applicant cannot specify particularly   1778 June 0 0 15 Do Lieut Saml Gray Col Clyde Do General conflagration at Springfield, some of the Inhabitants killed & some taken prisoners. Burning, from their houses with part of the Militia commanded to Cherry Valley, there stationed in the fort under Lieut Saml Gray   Do Early in Sum 0 0 8 Do Capt Miller Col Waggoner Do Ordered and Marched to Boon's Creek then Stationed, & on an Alarm   0 5 17 Carried Over  

Midnight, for
  Brought over 0 5 17 Private Continued Genl Vipond Do   1778 in summer 0 0 16 Do Do Col Waggoner & Col Hlock Do   Do summer 0 0 21 Do Do Col Jacob Hlock Do   Do same year 0 0 8 do Do Col Hlock Do   Do from Spring until late in fall 0 2 15 do Do Capt Miller Majr Fox Do   Do in summer 0 0 15 do Do Col Waggoner & Majr Fox Do   Do same 0 0 10 do Do Do Do   Do same season 0 0 21 do Do Do Do   1779 June & July 0 0 21 do Do   Do 0 0 22 do Capt Keyser " Do   Do during same 0 2 00 Do Capt Miller Majr Fox Do   1780 latter Part in Feb 0 0 14 Do Capt Miller " Do   Do in April 0 0 14 Do Do " Do   Do 22 nd May 0 0 3 Do Do Col Waggoner Do 
Stationed at Schoharie near Fort Plain by drafts twice, at each period 1/2 days rendering service on behalf of the United States  Drafted to Fort Plank, rendering Garrison duty during the period there Stationed  By Company, At Fort Countryman Guarding Against the incursion of the Common Enemy  Generally Stationed at Fort Paris rendering Garrison duty  German Flats  Fort Dayton Workmen &c  Stationed thrice at John & Camps Watching and Guarding Against the incursion of the Common Enemy  Genl Sullivan Expedition, proposed by order of Genl Clinton, carrying boats from Canajoharie, Mohawk River To Lake Onondaga  Drafted to Fort Ox rendering Garrison Service &c  Stationed at Fort Paris rendering Garrison Service  At Fort Schuyler, now Ft Johns Ville there Stationed and kept on Garrison Service, guarding against the expected incursion of the Enemy  Stationed At George Gattman rendering the like Service as at the Period precedent preceding  At the time of the Genl conflagration at and at distance round about Canajoharie then pressing the Enemy Under the immediate Command of Col John Warner
15 17

Do 22 d May 0 0 3 Do Do Col Waggoner At the time of the Genl conflagration at and at distance around about Lachinawago then pursuing the Enemy Under the immediate Command of Col John Harper
1780 Oct 19 th 0 0 2 Do Capt Miller Col Brown Engaged in Battle Do Engaged in Battle Under the Genl Command of Col Brown under present, again in Battle on the  Salisbury field
Do in July 1781 0 0 15 Do Capt Miller Genl Van Rensselaer & Col John Harper Do Relieving Capt Paul Gray with his boats & Company who were obstructed by Capt Brant with a large force from Canada, guarding their safe with their supply for the Garrison from Fort Muncie to Fort Stanwix
Do at different Periods during the year 0 2 15 Do Capt Miller Maj t Fox " " Do Occasionally Stationed at Fort Paris Contstant in rendering Garrison Services for at least the length of his Services pleased Dismissed
1781 Oct 23 rd 0 0 9 Do Capt Miller Col Waggoner & Col Willett Engaged in Johnstown Battle Do Enclosed but by Night before Arrived at Johnstown village, joined Under Com d of Col Willett, then Under Genl Command of Col Willett forming the Army, and soon afterwards Engaged in Battle, when at last Equaled in one place, the Enemy Retreating. Attacked with the loss of many Wives lost and Persons taken in both sides, next went with Col Willett in pursuit of the Enemy in Capt Butlers with their Savage Crew, and not until to the westward fork When the En y & Butlers left made their Stand on the west side of the Creek, when Butlers and some others soon fell and in end put to their final ruin
Do some time during same year 0 0 4 Do Lieut Solomon Woodworth Maj t Fox " " Do Found on Scout with Lieut Woodworth from Fort Paris into the Woods, coming out at Mayfield and returned the way through Johnstown to Fort Paris
Do same year 0 0 1 Do " By order of Col Willett " " Do Prepared by order Col Willett with Team to carry a load of Baggage and Provision from Fort Paris to East Canada Creek 2 21
Do same year 0 2 15 Do Capt Henry Miller Maj t Fox " " Do At different Periods Stationed at Fort Paris rendering Services in performing Garrison duty and particularly Ordered and directed
1782 0 2 0 Do Capt Miller Maj t Fox " " Do Stationed at Fort Paris frequently, and at different periods besides often and frequently called out on Alarm, and always ready in having had recourse to Fort Paris at each and every Alarming Gun when fired, that the Alarmist did turn out on frequent Occurrences, during the said year, at times When murder was committed on two old  young persons about a mile distance, at another time a young man about the same distance taken prisoner, at one other time, again murder committed and prisoner taken, and at one other period, five prisoners taken, Carried Over
15 17 1 14 18 1 11 18

   Broought Forwarded     1782 1 11 18   1781 July 2 21 air almed Capt. Miller by order of   8 27   1781 July 0 0 6 do. by Order of Col. Willett Ordered out to reinforce Col. Willett For Lough Battle, not in time with our company.   Total and duration of claim 1 11 24 And for such Service I claim a Pension  
Continued
At a distance of three Miles from Fort Paris, and that the Indians from Spring until fall almost continually have kept looking around, in the Woods, near the settlements, and Farms continually annoying the inhabitants not only next adjacent to the Woods, but twice, almost in the center of the Old settlement of the Old settlement of Canaan, in the Town of Palatine, six John Read & Wife Murdered, two young boys, the four of Richard Baucus taken Prisoners, three brothers by the name of Shults, one black boy and one White Boy named Walatue Woolf. All connectively taken Prisoners at another period at distance 2 miles from the fort Conrad Bear taken prisoner at the distance of two Miles from Fort Paris, and at one other Period, Old Mr Wool Murdered, Josiah Knipe, and Henry Haring taken Prisoners, and all and each of such occurrences connected with others more distant, and the Militia Soldie at each and every occurrence on such occasions, had to fly to his Arms, and at each and every such occurrence to march off at a moment in pursuit of the Succeeders, the Applicant is not unaware that his Honor the Pension Commissioners may consider his dwelling too long on such Minor Occurrences, but on his part considered it Expedient merely to exhibit a glance, to his Hon: the Pension Officer, affording him opportunity to realize the situation, of the inhabitants residing in that part of the County of Lyone, when at the same time at other places and counties in The State, had reason to hope that the difficulties in consequence of the Ravages of our common foe or Enemy, had come to an End, as late than in the year 1782, and that the length of his Service, for which he has declared, as well there some several years previous he has declared for less, and short of the length of Service actually performed, for reason where the Applicant has kept no documents, nor Memorandums, of his Services, or of the particular time, and occurrences, he in such instance proffered, because of using such charge.
George L. Smith
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd Day of August 1893 Laurene Marshall J.P. State of New York ) Laurene Marshall Montgomery County ) the Justice before whom the above named George L. Smith swore to the foregoing affidavit. To Certify that I am well acquainted with the said George L. Smith and that he is a man of truth and veracity and entitled to full credit Dated August 3rd 1893 Laurene Marshall J.P.

State of New York Montgomery County 3/3 On the 3 day of August in the year 1833 personally came before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace in & for said county, Jacob Snell a resident of the Town of Palatine County & State aforesaid & being duly sworn deposeth & saith that he has been personally ac- quainted with George Snell an applicant for a pension, since the year 1770 & previous that he the said applicant is a resident of the Town of Palatine County & State aforesaid, and that deponent has a certain knowledge of the following services being performed by said applicant during the Revolutionary War — That first deponent saith That as he considers it will select the most Prominent, vizt that the said Applicant has been in Battle with this deponent, Generally called Col Brown Battle in Stone Arabia, on the 19th day of Oct 1780, also on 25th day of Oct 1781 Engaged, under command of Col Willett in Battle with deponent, Generally called Johnstown Battle, Although the deponent could not be with Col Willett in pursuit of Maj d Rep and Capt Butler, but deponent being well assured that this claimant did go with Col Willett in pursuit, to the last extremity, &c
And this deponent further saith that in examining the supplemental declaration predicated by the claimant on the original, that the deponent is known to almost each and every occurrence, embraced as to the length of his service and different periods therein contained, that deponent has witnessed almost all personally himself, during the service of the Applicant in the the Revolution War Especially when ordered out on General Incursions and forays at a distance from our Forts That this deponent declares, that he feels well assured that the Applicant has by no means exaggerated, the length of his service, but that he would be entitled to more if all could be recollected and remembered as to his services performed during the Revolution
And that this deponent further declares, that where the Applicant is known, that he is considered to be a Man of truth and veracity and good reputation, and to be believed when under oath, and that the Statement given in his supplemental declaration is entitled to full credit
Sworn and subscribed to, before Me on the day and year above written
Jacob Snell
Laurence Marshall Justice of the Peace

State of New York Montgomery County
I, Laurence Marshall the Curator before whom the above named Jacob Small swore to the foregoing affidavit do certify that and wife acquainted with the said Jacob and that he is a man of truth and veracity and entitled to full credit Dated August 3rd 1833
Laurence Marshall J.P.
Affidavit, for George Small

State of New York
Montgomery County ss On the 3 rd day of August in the year 1888
personally came before the undersigned a Justice of the peace, in & for said County Conrad Kiltz who being duly sworn deposes & saith, that he has been since the year 1770 personally acquainted with George Sauchs an applicant for Pension, and that to his certain knowledge said applicant has performed the following services during the Revolutionary War viz that he is personally known that he has rendered service for and on behalf of the United States, as a true and faithful Soldier from the year 1776 until the conclusion of the Revolutionary War. That he is personally known that Applicant has been engaged in Battle when Col Brown was slain in Battle in Housatonic, and where and when 45 were killed on our retreat which Engagement was had on the 19 th day of Oct 1780 and also in August also this deponent further declares that Claimant on the 25 th day of Oct. with him, was engaged in that Memorable Battle Under Col H. Kiltz at what is generally called Johnston Battle Against Major Rapp and Capt Butts, with their force of 200 men
Further deponent declares, that he hath examined the supplemental declaration of the Applicant and that deponent is personally known, to almost each and every occurrence contained in said supplemental declaration, and that he considering that Claimant has by no means exaggerated as to the Period and length of service, but to the contrary considerable more could be added to Claimants declarations if all could be remembered,
And this deponent further saith that Claimant is a man where he is known of good reputation, credibility and veracity, and to be believed when Under Oath and that the contents contained in his Supplemental declaration, is Entitled to full Credit
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 8 th Day of August 1888 Conrad Kiltz
Lawrence Marcellus Justice of the Peace

State of New York Montgomery County
I Lawrence Marcellus the Justice of the Peace before whom the within an named innocent Wits swear to the within Affidavit Do Certify that I am personally acquainted with the said Complainant and that he is a man of strict integrity as well as truth and veracity and entitled to full Credit
Dated August 3rd 1880
Lawrence Marcellus Justice of the Peace
Affidavit of innocent Wits in behalf of George Lawrence

State of New York, Montgomery County, ss. Clerk's office, ss.
I George D. Ferguson, clerk county, do hereby certify that Lawrence Marcellus Esq. before whom the annexed amended declaration of George Louch, & also the annexed affidavits of Jacob Snell and Donald Kilts, purport to have been sworn, was on the dates thereof a Justice of the peace, in & for the said County: And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice & verily believe that his name subscribed to said amended declaration & to said affidavits & also to the annexed certificate of Character of said Defendants is his proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 15th August 1833 Geo: D. Ferguson

13.083
BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of George Lanchs which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? no V. * Has he mentioned 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? no VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? not known VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? no - The Judge has - IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? no
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? none
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? no
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? no
 EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. 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 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 shewn 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.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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.
QUERE XVI. 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 paper 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.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, 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.

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July 26/57 Mrs. Geo. H. Haigh Little Falls, N.Y.
Revised
13793
INVALID.
File No. 13.793
George Loucks Brw. Rev. War.
Act: June 7 th 1932
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 225
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Dear Sir
I have found in the possession of a cousin, a Pension paper of my great-grandfather if I could get it - would like a copy of the same, from the department at Washington, or where ever it was recorded, also if I could get their papers showing under who he served & what regiment. This paper was given to George Locks of the State of New York, who was private

in the Revolutionary army, and was given at the War office of U.S. 7 th day of Nov. 1833 & recorded in the pension office, in Book E Vol. 4 Page 66 by G. C. Shles Clerk
I do not know if I am writing to the proper place or not; if not, please let me know where to write; if there are charges let me know & I will remit-
Mrs George H. Haight Little Falls Her Co. N.Y.