Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 32536, for Daniel Stringham, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Stringham, Daniel
S 32536
CONTENTS

22352 Indiana
Daniel Stringham of Parkers in the State of Indiana who was a private in the first commanded by Captain Watkins of the regt commanded by Col. Philips in the New York line for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Indiana at the rate of 20 Dollars 4 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of October 1833 and Joseph A. Wright Rockville
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 50 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 March 10 $60
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Saul Boyd Clerk Book E Vol. 7 Page 129
Letter to P. Ad. (Serre Hants) 19. July 1835
Date of death not on B

27,243 Daniel Sturgham Application 3. For Pension Indiana for 1777 pension Cannon $20.
The applicant said it was six months.
Joseph A. Wright Rockville Indiana

State of Indiana Park County ss
On the 20th day of August in the year of our Lord 1883 personally appeared in open Court, before the Park Circuit Court of said county now sitting, Daniel Stringham a resident of Florida township in the county of Park aforesaid aged sixty nine years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress passed June 7th 1836. —
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated to wit, That in the year 1777 between the 17th day and the last day of October he volunteered himself as a Militia-man in the service of the United States against the British under Captain Samuel Watkins, his Lieutenant was either Charles Bull or Stephen Smith, but which of those two persons he does not now recollect, the name of the Ensign he has forgotten, William Jackson was the Major, Moses Phillips was the Colonel - there were Militia officers: that he said Stringham entered said service under said officers between the said 17th and the last day of said October at the town of Wallkill, county of Ulster, State of New York thence he marched under said officers to Newburgh, which was then in the same county and about 23 miles from said town of Wallkill, that he remained at Newburgh about 5 days; then he marched up the river (North river) about 6 miles, thence marched down the river about 10 miles to New Windsor where he was discharged about the

25 th day of November 1779, - and during this tour of service the British burnt the town of Wallkill , sometimes called Kingston, the county seat of said county - this claimant is certain that he served during this tour at least one month - his discharge from said service was only a verbal discharge.
In the summer following, the month nor day not recollected he entered the said service under the same officers, at said town of Wallkill, thence went to Minnasmink on the Delaware river about 24 miles from where he entered the service, but Minnasmink was burnt before we reached there, and that we continued there and in the neighborhood for one month when we were discharged verbally by the officers.
Shortly afterwards in the same year (the precise time not recollected) he entered the said service as a volunteer under the same officers at said town of Wallkill, thence he marched under said officers to Pimpach, on Reeder's Creek river (about 22 miles from Wallkill) where he was stationed about one month when he was discharged - the cause of marching to Pimpach was that it was burnt by the British or Indians - that he served during this third tour at least one month - That some time as well as he now recollects in the year 1779, the month nor day not recollected, entered the said service under the same officers, at said town of Wallkill and marched about 44 miles from where he entered said service to Gansherton, which was then also burnt, and the Indians had dispersed - where he also remained in said service one month when he was discharged.

that he entered said service at said town of Wallkill under the same officers some time during the year last aforesaid (the day nor month not recollected) and marched above Minnisink 28 miles from Wallkill with a view of going to meet the Indians, who were committing great depredations in the country, that during their march the Scituate battle was fought, but before the Regiment to which this Claimant was attached could reach the place - Upon hearing the news of said battle and the retreat of the Indians, the Officers discharged this Claimant after they returned to Minnisink - that he was in the service during this time four weeks . He also again entered said service some time during the same year (1779), the day nor month not recollected, at said town of Wallkill under same Officers and marched to Maumacotton about 20 miles where we remained about two weeks when we were dismissed. He further states that some time during the same year he again entered the said service under the same Officers at said town of Wallkill (the day nor month not recollected) and marched to Shannungunk about 30 miles where we remained one month in the service of the United States when we were dismissed. The Indians during the time above mentioned were almost continually harassing the neighbourhood and neighbouring villages and it was the duty of the militia to repulse them; and service of all these tours of duty above mentioned was always occa- sioned by the Indians, British & Canadians burning villages & towns, or committing depredations in the neigh- bourhoods. And in all these tours of duty he served as a private in the Militia as above mentioned.

He was engaged in no battle, the enemy retreated before he could reach the scene of action. He was in all cases discharged verbally. There were no Continental or Regular Officers with him in those tours of duty: the defense of that part of the country was confided to the Militia there. That he has no documentary evidence by whom he can prove said service, and that he knows of no person now living whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his said service. — He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present allow. that his name is not on the Pension roll of the Agency of any State whatever.
The following is the answer of the said Stringham to the several questions propounded to him by the court to wit, That he was born at said town of Wallkill and in the year 1764 — His age was recorded in his father's Bible which is now in the possession of his brother in Shanagolden and from his father's Bible he transcribed it into his own Bible now in his possession where he resides — He was living at said town of Wallkill when called into said service; and since the Revolutionary war he continued to live at said town of Wallkill until the year 1816 when he emigrated to this State where he now resides. He was called into service as a volunteer — He cannot be more particular in the statement of his services, nor of the names of the Officers than above stated — His discharge was only a verbal one and given by his said Captain — He states that the Hon. Amory Strong and Robert Mitchell and Lemuel Smith, and D. E. Harris a clergyman who can testify as to his character for veracity, and their belief of his services as a Revolutionary soldier. Daniel Stringham Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid (S. B. R.)

The undersigned F. Harris a clergyman residing in the said county of Park about 7 miles from the residence of said Stringham, and knowing him to be a person of  known to be about 4 miles from the residence of  said Stringham , and Robert Mitchell and Simon Smith who reside in said county of Park about 7 miles from the residence of said Stringham hereby certify that we are well acquainted with said Daniel Stringham who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 69 years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.  Terrell F. Harris Robert Mitchell Simon Smith  the day and year aforesaid D. G. Davis CLE
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the Rules Department, that the claim named, applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and serves as the states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Daniel F. Harris who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman residing in the county aforesaid; and that Robert Mitchell and Simon Smith who has signed the same is a resident as they state above, and that they are credible persons and that their statements is entitled to credit.
signed: August 20 th 1833
John R. Porter. Judge
And the Court further certifies that the annexed Affidavit of the Rev. Mary Romney is entitled to credit, and that she is a man of credibility, and of long and intimate acquaintance with the said Applicant Daniel Stringham.  signed: John R. Porter

Filed on the same day and you affirmed personally appeared in open court before the court affirmed personally appeared Amos Hovey the witness states that he has been several years well acquainted with the witness named Daniel Stringham and that he is reputed by those who know him as an honest and honorable man and that his statements are entitled to credit and that he verily believes the facts state in the foregoing affidavit are true
A. Hovey
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Jn o G. Davis Clk
I John G. Davis clerk of the court of Parke County do certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Daniel Stringham for a Pension
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 20th day of August 1838
Jn o G. Davis Clk

June 27, 1936
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Mrs. H.L.Hancock Rockville Indiana
BA-J/REL Daniel Stringham-S.32536
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Daniel Stringham and Abel Hall.
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon the military service in the Revolutionary War of an Abel Hall. Such claims are the source of the data furnished by this office.
It is suggested that as a possible means of obtaining information in regard to the military service of that soldier, you apply to The Adjutant General, War Department, this city, who is custodian of military records.
The record of Daniel Stringham is furnished herein, the data for which are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.32536, based upon his military service in that war.
Daniel Stringham was born in 1764, in Wallkill, New York. The names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in said Wallkill, Daniel Stringham volunteered the latter part of October, 1777, and served one month; the next year, he served two months; in 1779, he served three months; all of his service was rendered as a private in Captain Samuel Watkins' Company, Colonel Moses Phillips' New York Regiment and he was out against the Indians, who were burning towns and committing depredations against the inhabitants.
After the Revolution, he continued to reside in Wallkill, New York, until 1816, when he moved to Indiana.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 20, 1833, while residing in Florida Township, Parke County, Indiana.

There is no reference to wife or children.
In 1833, a brother of the soldier, Daniel Stringham, was residing in New York. The name of the brother is not stated.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Veterans Administration Washington D.C.
Please send me the Revolutionary Service Record of Daniel Stringham and Abel Hall .
Veterans of Revolution.
Thanking you. Sincerely
Wm. H. L. Hancock Rockville, Indiana

32 536 Rev INVALID.
1936-June 27-Heir To Mrs. H. L. Hancock
File No. 32,536
Daniel Stringham Rev. Rev. Dad
Act: June 1 st 1894
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 396
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Daniel Stringham — Indiana
7 th June 1832.
$20. per Annum
To what time last paid
12 th to 4 th July 1837
2/8

FREE
Notman
Mr. W. Edwards Mr. of Pines Washington

Off. State Bank of Indiana Carmel March July 9. 1838
Sir I enclose herewith the members of Daniel Shryne's Revolutionary Pension paid at this agency on 4. S. Street last P. Wishing your uninterrupted Peace
Yours Sir W. H. Linn N. H. Linn
Wm H Linn Comptroller of Pensions Washington City

Letter of J. S. Wright

Wacknelli Park county Indiana
August 27 th 1833
Dear Sir
Enclosed I send you the Application of Daniel Sturges for a Pension, an old and distinguished citizen of this country. His son is an officer of the Navy, and has holds the command of Lieutenant - the other is the application of David Ephraim whose papers were made out before, but appear to never to have been received, you will perceive from his statement, that he has lost almost his memory. Though if his name is not found, by sending back his papers with instructions on the same, he will be thinks be able to prove his service
Yours Respectfully
J. S. Edwards Esq. Joseph W. Wright Pension Agent Pension office Washington City D. C.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Stringham, Henry GRADE Private LINE New York
WARRANT NUMBER 7769 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED December 12, 1791 to Samuel Birdsall, 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.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Stringham, Peter GRADE Private LINE Hazen's Regiment
WARRANT NUMBER 13722 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED March 21, 1791 to Josiah Starr , 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.