Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 6563, for Barnabas Lyons, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey
Lyons, Barnabas
R. 6563
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32.880
Barnaba Lyons Phil.
Rejected
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6563

The State of Ohio } On this 18 th day of November A.D. 1894 Franklin County } Personally appeared in open Court, before the Court of Common Pleas now sitting at Warren in said County. Barnabas Lyons of Hubbard Town- ship in the County of Franklin Ohio aged seventy-two years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, took an 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 - In the fall of the year 1779 (I think) in the months of November or December, I entered the service as a substitute for My Father, when in my seventeenth year, & placed under the command of Captain Westbroke, we were sent to the Minnisink on the Delaware, where we were engaged guarding the fron- tiers, for one month, when I was released, another person who took My place, & I came home - In the year 1780 in the month of May (as near as I can recollect) I entered the service a second time as a substitute for My Father (Hon. Lyons) and put under the command of Captain Westfall, Colonel Mervil had the command at this time, we were sent to New Pough, on the Shawangunk, in the State of New York, we were employed this town in Capt. Westfall's Garrison, the most of the time, when I first entered this tour of service, I was sometimes engaged in scouting parties against the Indians, our Company shortly after we entered the Garrison, appointed two of our members whom we called rangers, afterwards I done duty in the Garrison - the balance of the tour, Major Dewitt had the command of a Garrison about one & a half miles up the River from Capt. Westfall's, when I was stationed, there was another Garrison about two miles down the River from ours commanded by a Lieutenant, whose name I am unable to recollect, Col. Mervil had the command of a Garrison about three or four miles from Capt. Westfall's during this tour of service Col. Mervil was married at Mervil Tavern, and he selected three from each Garrison for to accompany him to be married of which number I was one. I was in actual duty this tour a period of seven months - our Company was discharged and I went home, I think I had a written discharge from our Captain, but do not now know when it is - In the next year (1781) in fall of the year after peace was declared, I again entered the service

as a volunteer under the command Serjeant Williams, we were stationed at a Garrison about two miles down the river from where I served the last term, the object of this term was to guard against the Indians, it was thought not safe to dismiss the whole army on account of the treachery of the Indians. I served this term as a volunteer a period of three months. Supposing from the upper part of Sussex County when I lived when called into the service, we crossed the Blue Mountain, & passed over the Flat Brook & so to the Shannanack where I was stationed. I served the two first terms as a substitute for my Father, who was hindered by the illness to which he belonged, and I took his place. My Father was a poor man and had a large family of children and from necessity was driven to this course for their support. I have no documentary evidence in my possession, I never had but one discharge, which was when my seven months term was ended & that I have lost. I know of no person living by whom I can prove any part of my services. Beside the above three terms the above three terms, I drove them one month in the fore part of the year 1781, in months of April or May, I was employed in halting provision from New-Town to Chester town. I drove an 18 team which belonged to the Army, or which was entered into the Army by John Detit, the Wagon Master's name was John Martin. And for the above four terms, making in all a service of twelve months I claim a pension. The hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares, that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.  Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid his Barnabas Lyons Before me George Parsons Clerk Newark
We William Veach, a Clergyman, residing in the Township of Flatland in the County of Trumbull Ohio, and Timothy Roberts of the same place hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Barnabas Lyons, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and serves as he states, that we believe him to be seventy two years of age, that he is respected and beloved, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.  Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid William Veach Timothy Roberts Before me George Parsons Clerk  Subscribed here in Morris County, State of New Jersey -

I have no Record of my age. My age is Recorded by my father in his bible, which is now lost.
I was living in Sussex County N. Jersey when called into the service, where I have lived the most part of the time since. I came to Hubbard, where I have lived twenty nine years last past, and do now live there.
I was called into the service as a Substitute the two first tours, in both a period of eight months for my father, Able Lyons; the third tour I was hired by John Dettl to drive team, and the last which was a tour of three months I was a volunteer.
I recd a discharge only for my seven months tour which was given by Capt. Westfall which is lost.
The Rev. William Veach and Timothy Roberts Esq. two of my neighbors, who live in the same township, that I do. can testify as to my character for veracity & their belief of my services as a soldier of the Revolution.
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 the Rev. Mr. Veach has been  has  has the preceding certificate is a clergyman, Resident in Hubbard, and that Timothy Roberts Esq. who has also signed the same is a resident of Hubbard, and is a credible person, and that their statements are entitled to credit.
I George Parsons Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Parnabas Lyons for a Pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 1 day of December Anno Domini 1831 George Parsons Clerk

February 10, 1931
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section
Winifred F. Ticer 269 Seneca Avenue Warren, Ohio
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R.6563 , that Barnabas Lyons was born in Morris County, New Jersey, date not given.
He applied for pension November 18, 1834, while a resident of Hubbard Township, Trumbull County, Ohio, aged seventy-two years, and alleged that he entered the service from Sussex County, New Jersey, in November or December, 1779, as a substitute for his father, Able Lyons, who had a large family of children to support (names of children and wife not stated) and served at various times in Captain Westbrook's Company and Captain Westfall's Company, Colonel Marvil's Regiment.
In April or May, 1781, he served as a Teamster for one month under John Martin, Wagonmaster; and later in 1781, served a term of three months under Sergeant Williams guarding the frontiers against the Indians.
His claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of six months actual military service as required by the pension law.
One Samuel Beeman, of Southington, Trumbull County, Ohio, stated in 1854 that he was one of the heirs of Barnabas Lyons, a Revolutionary soldier, relationship not shown. There are no further family data.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

Nov 13, 1853
Dec 21 1853
Sept 1853
July 24/57
32,800
Printed Address Rejected See letter to
Alex. M. Connell
Warren, Ohio
19 March 1835
do 27 July 1836
do 19 July 1837
Oct 20 1837
(10.02)

Barnabas Lyons
Ohio - Jan 30
23 Feb Seneca Co.
Gen. L. A. Waldo Camp of Union Washington D.C.

Suthington O July
Barnabas Lyons
Ohio No 32
Heirs of Barnabas Lyons Washington City D.C.
Paid 3 3/4

Hon B. F. Wade
Dec 21/53

352
Pension Office Dec 21/1853
Sir
I enclose the letter of Messrs Smith & Tuttle and have the honor to inform you that there is not a particle of proof on file, in this office, to show that Barnabas Lyons of Ohio, ever served a day in the War of the Revolution. He alleged that he served in New Jersey and New York, if he did so some evidence of the fact should be found in the office of the Secretary of State of N. J., and the Comptroller of N. Y.,
Dear B. F. Wade U. S. Senate

Southington July 15 th 1857
Sir
I take the method of making an inquiry of you respecting the Pension of Barnabas Dyer who was a revolutionary Soldier and has never drew a pension or bounty land, and his heirs (of which I am one) are desirous of obtaining it, and if it would not be asking too much I would like to have you give me some instructions in what way to proceed, or send me some documents by which I may gain the desired information.
Respectfully Samuel Beeman
P. S. Direct to Southington Trumbull County Ohio

Edward Beman
July 24/14

Pension Office, July 24. 1854.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 15 th instanc, I have to state that Barnabas Lyons made application for pension in 1835 and his claim was then rejected. In 1853, the claim was renewed, and the a letter of which a copy is enclosed, was sent to the Hon. Mr. Wade, of the U. S. Senate, which sets forth the objections to its allowance.
Very respectfully Se
Samuel Beeman Esq. Southington, Franklin Co'y, Ohio.

A. McConnell July 27, 1836
Record Vol 21, P 36

War Dept. P. Office July 27, 1856
Sir,
In answer to your letter of the respecting the case of Barnabas Lyons I have to inform you that if he you can obtain proof of his  your having served as alleged for a term of seven and a term for three months on the warrior Minisink river as alleged his  your claim will be allowed. There are many persons now living  serving in Super County, N.J. who served in the revolutionary war, on the near frontier of New Jersey and New York. The testimony of some of these persons may that greatly be obtained and as the regu- lations require the best testimony which can be procured, the depositions of one or more of these persons should be exhibited.
Alexander M c Connell Esq. Warren, Ohio.

Rev. C. Zimmerman
July 20. 1840;
O. B.

Pa. Office
242
July 20. 1840
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 14 th inst. in the case of Barnabas Lyon, I have to inform you that the letter to Alexander McConnell of the 19 th July 1837 a copy of which is herewith enclosed will show the objections to the admission of the claim. Perhaps some proof may be obtained on making application to the Secretary of State of N. York at Albany and to the Secretary of State of N. J. at Trenton.
Hon. C. Whittlesey, Canfield, Ohio.
C. W. W. J.

A. M. Lowell
Ohio,
19 July 1837
SL

War Dept. Pen. Office July 19, 1837
Sir,
The affidavit of William Burnet in support of the claim of Barnabas Lyons has been examined and filed with his other papers in this office. Besides  In addition to a term of one month, he alleges to have served a term of seven months in 1780 in the State of New York under Captain Westfall and a term of three months under that officer in 1781, as a substitute for his father Abel Lyons. There is a list of those who served as alleged in Captain Westfall's company in 1780 & 1781 in this office and his father's name is found therein, but also not his own. The claim cannot therefore be admitted. The credit of a record is being  considered greater than that of the testimony of witnesses. The claim cannot therefore be admitted. The claim has of course been rejected. Alexander M c Connell Esq r . Warren, Ohio.

Washington Dec 19 th 1853
Dear Sir,
Pardon me for troubling you so often. The enclosed letter I believe will give you all the information necessary to enable you to pass upon the claim of Barnabas Dyer for a Russian, for proof of the claim it refers to papers being in file, if they are insufficient please send them to me or Capt.
Very Respectfully yours
B. F. Wade

Alex. M c Connell
19. March 1835
O. b.
Record. Vol. 26. p. 453

War Dept. P. O. Box 100 March 18 19 , 1885
Sir
The declaration of Basualdo Lyons has been ex d . He alleges to have served as a militia man of New Jersey as a substitute for his father one term of one month, one term of seven months and one term of two months. The New Jersey militia were not called out to serve one month only under one engagement. The three terms set forth, could not therefore have amounted to six months. the length of for which length of time is The act of June 7, 1832 provides for none who did not serve six months. The claim has consequently been rejected and the papers filed in the office.
Alex r - McConnell Esq Warren. Ohio.

Confield 5 July 15
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L Edwards Esq Comm on Pensions
Washington City Dist of Columbia

Confield July 14 th 1840-
Sir
Barnabas Lyons of Hubbard in Franklin County says he applied through Alexander the Connell for a pension under the act of 1832. about four Years since. He served in the Militia on the frontiers of New York, against the Indians, and he does not know, of any person, who is alive, that served with him, or knew him. After he made his application, he sent the deposition of a person who knew him for fifty Years; as to his character. He does not know what decision you have made in his case, and he wishes me, to request you to inform him. He also wishes you to state, whether under the act of 1832, a pension cannot be obtained, on the death of the applicant, with testimony of his good character.
Is there any probability, that the archives in New York or New Jersey, (as I understand he served in both states,) furnish any proof of his services. Your answer is requested.
Very Respectfully Yours C. Whiting.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm on Pensions.

July 3 Pension claim Old
FREE
J. L. Edmonds Esq. Comm. of pension Washington City D. C.

The State of Ohio } June 19th A.D. 1837-
In Trumbull County }
This day I William Burnett of
Hubbard in the county of Trumbull and State of Ohio. age a sixty-six years the eighth day of December last being duly sworn on my said oath depose and say that I have been intimately acquainted with Barnabas Gano. for fifty years last past. I believe him to be a man of strict truth and veracity & from many statements made to me & to others in my presence and hearing. previous to the year A.D. 1830 believe that he (Barnabas Gano) was in the war of the revolution and served as such. the length of time he claims to have served, being a period of eleven months. His statement made to me by Mr. Gano among many others, will state, Sir, Sergeant Williams in going through the exercise. in bringing his gun to a half charge, shot a man by the name of John Buckley who was standing centry. This took place at the Housatonic in the State of New York. at West Brooks Garrison - I have heard him tell this story more than forty years ago, and many others of a similar character, about his services in the war of the revolution And further this deponent saith not
Sworn to and subscribed on the 19th day of June A.D. 1837 —
Wm. Burnett
Before me George Austin
The State of Ohio } Trumbull County }
I George Parsons Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, do hereby certify that George Austin Esquire, whose proper signature is subscribed to the above affidavit, now is and was at the time of administering said oath, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and sworn, and to whose official acts full faith and credit are due — Witness my hand, and the seal of said Court at Warren this 20th day of June A.D. 1837.
George Parsons Clerk By C. Taylor Deputy

Warren June 19th 1837-
J. L. Edwards Esq.
In Sir your letter of the date of March 19th 1835, informing me that the application of Barnabas Lyons for a pension was rejected, is rec d . Since the rec d of letter he has sent to the State of N. Jersey, for the purpose of procuring testimony, but without success. In your letter you state that "N. Jersey Militia were called out to serve one month only under one engagement." Barnabas Lyons claims that he served as follows viz. One month in N. Jersey for his Seven do. " N. York 3/4  together Three do for himself in the State of N. York
Accounting in all to the sum of eleven Months service - Enclosed you will please find the deposition of William Burnet, who proves the character of the applicant. Mr. Lyons claims to have served only one month in the State of N. Jersey, & that he served ten months in the State of N. York
I am most Respectfully
Your obt Servt.
Alexander M c Combie

Barnaby Lyons
ans July 27, 1836
Received of Barnaby Lyons the sum of One Dollar for rent of house No. 10 Barnaby Lyons
L. Edwards Esqr Commission of Pension Washington City D. C.

Warren Trumbull Co. Ohio June 27 th 1836.
Sir
The declaration of Daniel Lyons, and your letter of the date of March 19 th 1835 - rejecting his claim is rec d . in which you state he served as a Militiaman of New Jersey Substitute for his Father one term of one Month, one term of Seven Months and one term of two Months - That the N. Jersey Militia were called out to serve one month only under one engagement, and that the three terms set forth could not therefore have amounted to Six Months - Mr Lyons says he served as follows to wit. One Month in New Jersey as Substitute for his Father. Seven Months in the State of N. York as Substitute for his Father, on the Frontier, and Three Months for himself in York State. That account of his services is Eleven Months - Mr Lyons has made many exertions to obtain proof of his services, but all without success. He is a man of unblemished reputation and could procure almost any number of his Neighbors to say that they believe him to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that too, from statements made before the act of June 7 th 1832 was enacted - Mr Lyons is in want of Assistance

and thinks himself justly and equitably entitled to the claim he makes of the department, he therefore prays that his claim may be reconsidered, and that his services amounting to eleven months of actual service may be rewarded by a pension. I am Most Respectfully yours, abt Genl A. Alexander M c Clellan
J. L. Edwards Esq. Washington City

32.800 J Dec 11. Barnaba, Lyon, Claims Ohio
Ref. to the no. of servant
[Handwritten signature]
L. Edwards Esqr - Commissioner of Decisions Washington City D. C.

Winton December 5 th 1834 J. L. Edwards Esqr.
In Sir Inclosed you will please find the application of Barnabas Lyons for a pension, which is respectfully submitted for your examination
I am Respectfully your
Obt. Servt -
Thos. M c Connell
N.B. The application of Lucia Beldin was forwarded for examination, some time since no return has been Recd
A. C. C.

6563
P. O. Barnabas Lyons
Service: _____
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: Cook & Rejected & suspended Claims 1852 gives =
Re-enlisted: "Not only mos. ser- vice"
mmx
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18
1923 - Jan. 2 - Fish to Miss Helen C. Lyons mmx 1934 Feb 10 - Writ. to Wm Fred T. Dicket. m m H F. Keel Letter in care Peter Re Half - 0.18377

Rev. S...
19 Normandie Apts. McKeesport, Pa. Dec 4. 1922.
Pension Bureau. Washington D.C. Gentlemen.
I am writing to your office to ask for information regarding "Barnabus Lyons" a soldier in the Revolutionary War. I have not been able to find out any thing in

regard to his experience in the army. But my father thinks he might have enlisted from the State of New Jersey.
I am under the impression he made petitions for pension and my father thinks he was given land in Mercer Co. Penna.
Any information you may be able to give me about this party will be greatly appreciated.
Awaiting your reply, beg to remain. Yours very truly.
Miss Helen E. Lyons.

Rev. War Section
mmh January 2, 1923
Miss Helen E. Lyons 18 Normandie Apartments McKeesport, Pennsylvania
Madam:
In response to your letter received December 8, 1922, you are advised that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim R. 6583 it appears that Barnabas Lyons was born in Morris County, New Jersey.
He applied for pension November 18, 1834 while a resident of Hubbard Township, Trumbull County, Ohio aged seventy-two years, and alleged that he entered the service from Sussex County, New Jersey in November or December 1779 as a substitute for his father Able Lyons who had a large family of children to support (names of children and wife not stated) and served at various times in Captain Westbrook's Company and Captain Westfall's Company, Colonel Marvil's Regiment. In April or May 1781 he served as a Teamster for one month under John Martin, Wagonmaster; and later in 1781 served a tour of three months under Sergeant Williams guarding the frontiers against

the Indians.
His claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of six months actual military service as required by the pension law.
There is no family data on file other than the above reference to his father's family.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Lyons, Edward GRADE Private LINE Pennsylvania
WARRANT NUMBER 9796 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED March 10, 1790 To Alexander Porter, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.