Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 36,853, Robert Wright, New York

SERVICE
New York
NUMBER _____
Wright, Robert.
S. 36, 853
CONTENTS

July 1840 Benson
let 21 to Asahel
14932 Indiana
Robert Wright
Dearborn County in the state of Indiana who was a Private in the regiment commanded Colonel Gansvoort of the New York line, for the term of Three Years
Inscribed on the Roll of Indiana at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 15 of June 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 of Sep 16 and sent to James Dill & Laurenceburg Indiana
  Arrears to 4th of  Sep 1819  117.30    Semi-annual all'ce ending  Mar. 1820  48.00    14 Mo 20      30        $165.30  
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
his mark

Wright, Robert Navy 336853

The State of Indiana } ss.
Deffenbaugh County } ss.
Dearborn } ss.
On this day the 15 th of June 1818
before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the Dearborn Circuit Court Personally appears Robert Wright of the county aforesaid aged fifty eight years resident in the said County of Dearborn who being by me first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land & Naval Service of the United States in the revolutionary war". That he the said Robert Wright enlisted in the continental Army in the State of New York in the company commanded by Captain Dybout in the year 1780 that he continued to serve in the said corps upwards of two years one year of that time in Col Gonyavort's reg t and the balance in Col Van Skork's reg t & also served under Capt. Blase in the last named reg t until the close of the war when he was discharged from said service in the State of New York. That he was at the taking of Cornwallis in several skirmishes that he is in reduced circumstances & stands in need of the assistance of his country for support & that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services his discharge which was an honorable one having been left with Col Schoonover at Waterford in New York.
Robert Wright
Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid
John Test
I John Test Presiding Judge of the Dearborn circuit court as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Robert Wright did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding

declaration against the common enemy & I now trans- mit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the direction of the aforementioned act of congress
John J. Hughes
June 15 th 1818.
State of Indiana } set Dearborn County }
I, James Dill clerk of the Dearborn circuit court do hereby certify that John Test Esquire before whom the foregoing evidence was taken and who has certified the same was at the time thereof and now is the President Judge of the third circuit in the said state and that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts as such. In Witness whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of our said Court at Lawrenceburg this first day of July AD 1818
James Dill clerk
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in the office of the Secretary of War and is hereby transmitted pursuant to the provisions of the act

Robert Wright
14932
March 1820
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Schedule District of Indiana
Dearborn County Deaton (Circuit) Set.
In this 23 d day of September 1820 personally appeared in open court being a court of Record in for the County aforesaid and State aforesaid Robert Wright aged 58 years resident in said County, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolution-ary War as follows: That he served in the 1 st New York Regiment in Capt Blakers company, that said Regiment was commanded by Colonel Van Schaiick, and that I have received a pension, and that the number of my certificate is 14,932, and that the date of my original declaration was June 15 th 1818. And I solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale or in any manner disposed of any property, or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it as to bring my self within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval services of the United States in the Revolutionary War passed on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not since nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me, nor have I any property in common other than what is contained in the schedule herunto annexed and by me subscribed - V. J.

2 Hogs - 1 Sheep - 1 Family Bible - 1 Shovel to dig and tongs - 1 Set of cups & saucers - 1 Weeding hoe - 1 garden  garden hoe - And that  my my occupation is that of a Weaver but incapable of pursuing the profession, and that then  two two persons residing in my family only (viz) myself and wife Susannah aged 57 years and incapable of rendering any services whatever
Robert Wright
Sworn to and declared in open court on the 23 rd day of September 1820 Before the Honable Miles C. Eggleston circuit and president judge of the third circuit in the state of Indiana and the Honorable Solomon Mearns and John Livingston associate judges of the Dearborn circuit court -
I James Dill clerk of the Dearborn circuit court do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the record of said court; and that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in said schedule is Forty four Dollars thirty seven and one half cents -
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court this 26 th day of September - 1820 -
James Dill clerk of the Dearborn circuit court -

Lebanon Ohio July 16 th 1840.
To the commissioner of Pensions - Sir, the object of this note is to obtain information of the Pension Department for an old lady residing in this town, who thinks she is entitled to a pension as the widow of Robert Wright her deceased husband who was a pensioned - Robert Wright had a pension granted to him some time about the year 1813, or 1814, or 15 - & continued to draw a pension of $96. per year till his death in 1823 - he lived in Indiana - was formerly from New York - was enlisted for 3 years & then during the war - his wife has lost his certificate of his right to his pension - hence we cannot be what Law it was allowed under so as to see whether she as his widow is entitled to a pension or not - hence we have to refer to the records of the Department & of the allowance of his pension to know the Law under which it was done - & to know the extent of that allowance, she was married to him July 2 nd 1786 - & he died Oct. 23 rd 1823. Having drawn his pension as a p er . till his death - we presume we have all the Laws on that subject, though we do not know whether or not - What Law he was allowed a pension under & whether from the statement here given if the facts are satisfactorily proven

She would be entitled to a pension under any Law for the allowance of pensions &c & whether he was or his heirs are are entitled to any land under that allowance, &c — by giving the information here sought with any suggestion you may think proper you will confer a great favor on a helpless widow of a deceased Pensioner — Your early attention to the will be thankfully rec d . — P.S. to forward the information to Abraham Storrs, Lebanon Ohio —
Asahel O Brown

July 16 1872 To the Commissioner of Pensions - Pension office July 16 Department of War Washington City -

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
map 45 an
January 14, 1934
C. N. Fullerton 113 Indiana Ave., Washington, Ind.
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 36853 it appears that Robert Wright was born in December 1762 1762.
He was allowed pension for the service of three years as a private in the New York Troops, on his application executed June 15, 1818 while a resident of Dearborn County, Indiana.
Soldier married July 2, 1786, Juda, maiden name not stated, who was aged fifty-seven years in 1820. Soldier died October 23, 1823. In 1840 his widow Juda was living in Lebanon, Ohio. There is no further data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., May 15 , 192 3
In reply to your request of _____, for the history of  Robert Wright , a soldier of the Revolutionary War, the following is taken from the soldier's claim for pension.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1780 Priv. { Lieut. Bleeker General Gansevoort Van Schaick N.Y.   and served to close of war                                            
Battles engaged in, Siege of York with several skirmishes. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enlisted in New York State Date of application for pension, June 15, 1818. His ch. was ab. Residence at date of application, Decatur Co., Indiana Age at date of application, Born in Dec. 1762.
Remarks: He died Oct. 23, 1825. Pol. married July 2, 1786 Jada... who was aged 57 years in 1820. In 1840 she was living in Lebanon, Ohio. No further family data.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

21. July 1840
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Record No 30 page 167

Gen. Office July 21, 1840
Sir,
In reply to your enquiry in the case of the widow of Robert Wright deceased, I have to inform you that if she was married in 1786 as stated she would be entitled to a pension under act 7 th July 1838. His name is inscribed on the roll of the Indiana agency under act of March 18, 1818, and on the 27 th September 1819, and not in 1813 or 1814 as stated in your letter. Enclosed is a copy of the regulations under act 7 July 1838 for the guidance of the widow in making her declaration.
Asahel Brown Esq. Sebanon Ohio.
G.C

36 853
INVALID.
Revy
File No. 36 853
Robert Wright
Dis Rev 1880
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 572
[Arrangement of 1870.]
July 3-1902 Mrs. Edward Andreas. Berwyn Ills.
1923-May 15- Hist. to Alma B. Osborne - mmstf. 1934-Jan 14 - Hist to C.N. Fullerton mmstf.

Washington Indiana December 3rd, 1923.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington D.C.
I am looking up the records of some ancestors and a relative of mine advised me that you had the Revolutionary War Record from which record, pension was paid to my great grand father Robert Wright.
Robert Wright was a private from New York state, whose wife was Juda Wright, and Robert Wright drew a pension from the U.S. Government at Dearborn County Indiana, after the close of the war.
Being very much interested in securing an accurate record, I would appreciate very much if your Department would send me a copy of Robert Wright's service.
I am informed that this record can be found in Revolutionary War Record Section, M.M.H.F.-S.36853.
Thanking you for furnishing me any information
Yours very truly,
C. M. Fullerton. 112 Indiana Ave.
Washington, Indiana.

Aurora, Ind. April 3, 1923.
U. S. Com. of Pensions.
Dear Sir: Can you give me any information concerning the Revolutionary record of Robert Wright who drew a pension in 1835 , in Dearborn Co., Indiana. He was my great-great-grandfather

and I'm trying to establish his record so I can join the D.A.P.'s Thanking you,
I am, Alma B. Osborne
Aurora Ind.
R.R.1.

14932-18
To Chf. Div. Action JUN 27 1902 COMMISSIONER
Berwyn Ill.
June - 25 - 02
H. Clay Eames, Dear Sir:
I want to obtain papers proving that I am a direct descendant of a revolutionist in order to join the "L. of A. Q." My great-grandfather Robert Wright was a revolutionary soldier - was with Genl Washington at Valley Forge. He was born in Balamena, Antrim Co. Ireland in 1754 - died in Clinton Co. Indiana in 1845.
Will you kindly advise me what will be required of me to obtain the necessary papers.
Trusting to hear from you a very early date - I am, Resp't. Eunice Andrews.
Add. Mrs. Edward Andrews. Berwyn Ill (Suburb - Chicago)

Rob Wright
Private Colt's Garzavoto Regt.
1780 to 1783
5 Sept 1810 -
Dec. 15. June 1818
on Roll
The line must be stated in the declaration.
Admitted
This is forwarded to show the requi- sitions has been complied with & also that if Wright does not draw from the date of his first application he will be entitled from the date of this at least

United States of America } District of Indiana } etc
On this fifth day of September 1878 be me the subscriber Image of the district court of the United States for said district personally appears Robert Wright of the county of Dearborn in said district, age upon verification who being by me first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the follow- ing declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late acts of Congress entitled "an act to pro- vide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," that he the said Robert Wright was age then fifty seven years en- -listed in the Continental Army in the State of New York in the company commanded by Captain Hybatt in the year 1780 that he con- -tinued to serve in the said corps upwards of two  three years, one year of that time in Col Ganzvots Regt and the balance of that time in Van Skolks Regt, and also served under Capt Wolker in the last named Regt, until the close of the war, when he was discharged

from said Service in the State of New York. That he was at the taking of Cornwallis and in several other engagements; that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support. That his discharge which was an honorable one having been left with Col. Schoonover in Waterford State of New York and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said Service.
Given to and sealed before me this day and year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty six.
A. Parke
I Benjamin Parke Judge of the District Court of the United States in and for the said District do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Robert Wright did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding Declaration against the common enemy and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony had and taken before me to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the before mentioned act of Congress - I further certify that the claimant is in indigent circum-

Stanzas given the fifth day of September Eighteen hundred and eighteen -
A. Parke

R. Wright
Barnstable
Col. Gannetts
Regt. 1770 to 83
Oct 1880
Yours sincerely R. Wright

State of Indiana } Dearborn County } ss
Be it known hereat that on the eighth day of July eighteen hun- dred and ninety; there before me John Sevingston one of the associate Judges of the Dearborn Circuit court in the third circuit of the State of Indiana personally ap- peared Robert Wright aged fifty seven years in his own right Resident in the county of Dearborn who being by me first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath state the following declarations in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled "an act to provide for persons en- gaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" that he the said Robert Wright enlisted in the Infantry in the State of New York in the company com- manded by Captain Sylvester in the year 1780 in a Regiment com- manded by Col. Gansvoort in the New York line at the Conti- nental establishment that he continued in the said service up- wards of three years fighting against the common enemy in the revolu- tionary war - about two years of that time under the command of the said Gansvoort, and the residue of the said period of three years in a Regiment under the command of Col. Van Schaick also in the

New York line on the continental establishment; in this last mentioned regiment he was under the command of Captain PH Hasty  Bleeker until the close of the revolutionary war when he was honorably discharged from said service in the state of New York, that during the period aforesaid he was in several skirmishes and finally was present fighting against the common enemy at the siege of North Jersey and surrender of Cornwallis - that he left his discharge in the care of Col. Schaeffer in the state of New York - that he is now in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support, and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Robert Wright
sworn to subscribed and declared before me this 10 th of July 1819
John Livingston
A. J. D. C.
State of Indiana } Declarant being } set
I John Livingston one of the associate judges of the Dearborn circuit court in the third district of the state of Indiana do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Robert Wright did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy - and I further certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said

Robert Wright is in reduced circum- stances and has need of the aid of his country for support - and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken before me to the sen- -atory for the Department of War pur- suant to the directions of the afore- mentioned act of Congress.
John Livingston A. J. H. C. C.
State of Indiana Dearborn County } set
I James Dill Clerk of the Dearborn circuit court do certify that John Livingston before whom the within and foregoing proceedings were read and who has certified the same was at the time then of and now is an associate Judge of our Dearborn circuit court and that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts as such
In witness whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of our said court this 8 th of September A.D. 1819
James Dill Clerk