Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 6098, for George Lambert, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Lambert, George
P. 6098
CONTENTS

George Lambert N. Y. K. N. 239282
e. i. m.
Amended — susp 2
Peru del mag. Canajoh

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
June 5 1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of George Lambert
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     October 1778 enlisted 1 Pvt Col. Clyde 68 years   July 1780 enlisted 4 " Col. Barker Montgomery N.Y.R. Traditionary   2 yrs served from Nov. 1780 to the close of the war - more than 2 years and claims a pension for 2 years Col. Whittle (Willett) Witness -  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____, who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ 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.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services. 
6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before the county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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 that 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 shown 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.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[k] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

239.28 Declaration of George Lambert of Canopham & County of Kent - Young & Fletcher of New York for a pension under the Act of 7th June 1802
M c andall agent
23. The within application served as a private 1 month - in 1778 4 months in 1740 - From Nov - 1740 - to the close of the war a period of more than 2 years - Claims a pension for 2 years

State of New York Montgomery County
personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid George Lambert who being duly sworn, deposeth & saith that by reason of old age & consequent loss of memory he cannot swear, routinely as to the precise length of his service - but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the period mentioned below & in the following grade - Service for three years & five months he served as a private - & for such service he claims a pension
In further explanation of his original destination the of the unit stated under oath. That he was put into the Company of Artillery in instant town of Herk then in the month of November 1780 - & was discharged in the fall of 1783. That his Captain was
Leake - George Countryman - Lieut. - He was all the time in Col. Willetts Regt. That his service in the Fort period was a enlistment with the state troops - as he believes - through the State of New York, as he believes. That he served in an enclosed station as the Garrison. That he served in an enclosed camp called into service by some present authority that he was either in the field or in garrison at the time. And for the time during which the service was performed he was not employed in any civil present. - And the interrogatories set by the subscribing magistrate he answers -
He was born in the City of Philadelphia - in 1719 that by the records of his age left in his father's book now in his possession he is 69 years of age and lived at Herk County of Montgomery & State of New York when called into the service he has since the war lived in Herk in Canada and he said residence was called into the service by enlistment - volunteered as a substitute for his brother Peter Lambert - never received any written discharge - his attests of service - Col. Nysius - H. M. Willetts - Col. Willetts - Col. Washington when he went up the Mohawk - Capt. Loden - Capt. Darius - Capt. Leake & many others.
Subscribed before me July 3 rd 1833
William J. D.
George Lambert

State of New York
Montgomery County
Clerks office ss
I, George D. Ferguson, clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Montgomery, do hereby certify, that William Lane before whom the Amended declaration of George Sankat purports to have been sworn, was on the date thereof a Justice of the Peace of said County; And that I am well acquainted with his hand writing & truly believe that his name subscribed thereto is Genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand And seal of office this 4th July 1833.
Geo: D. Ferguson

State of New York Montgomery County ss
Peter Lambert of Canajoharie County of Montgomery State aforesaid - being duly sworn saith - he was a soldier in the Revolutionary War in the New York State Troops 2 years & 7 months - That he is a brother of George Lambert of Cana- joharie aforesaid - has heard his said bro- -ther for a pension - heard and read & recited - Most of the events therein detailed - knows he was in the service the first month as therein stated - dur- -ing the four months therein stated This deponent was in the service down on the North River - but was in form- -ed by said George & his father & other of his acquaintances on his return home that his brother George was in the four months service as is stated in said Declaration - & deponent knows the fact that during the years of 1782 & 1783 - his said brother was in the said Canajoharie Store as is therein stated - for deponent was then in service in Col. Willetts Regt - & used to see said George there generally as often as twice a week - when deponent used to go to the Garrison for provisions for his men - & there he took his turn of duty on guard - as is therein stated the same as other soldiers - I would subscribe the 20th day of Oct. - 1832 - Before me Wm Lane J.P.
his Peter Lambert mark

State of New York Montgomery County ss.
I William Lane one of the Justices of the Peace of Canajoharie in said County do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the within named Peter Lambert and believe him to be a man of truth and veracity in all respects and to be believed when under oath
Oct 30th 1832
Wm Lane J.P.
State of New York Montgomery County ss.
I George D. Ferguson, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County do hereby certify that William Lane before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn sworn was on the day of the date thereof a justice of the peace of the said County. And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said justice & truly believe that the name of said Justice subscribed to the said affidavit & also to the above certificate of character is his proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 14th day of January 1833.
Geo. D. Ferguson
C. H. H. Peterson

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 - 1832.
State of New York Montgomery County
On the 19 th day of September 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for said County being a Court of Record now sitting - George Lambert a president of the town of Canajoharie & County of Montgomery & State of New York aged 65 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers & served as herein stated - Deponent was born in the City of Philadelphia in 1764 & moved thence to the town of Otsego then in the County of Tryon now County of Otsego & State of New York - Upon the war - at the commencement of the Revolutionary war lived at Fort Plain in the years town of Minden & County of Montgomery aforesaid - near Fort Plain in said town - Then was in the fall of 1778 - a call for troops to go to Cherry Valley a distance of about 9 miles - Deponent with Brother Peter & himself enlisted for one month - at Fort Plain in October 1778 - about the time C Valley was destroyed - Deponent enlisted into Capt Belders's Company - in Col Clydes Regt - Then commencing at Fort Plain - and spent his time at Fort Plain - in standing sentry & on guard - until the end of said month when he was discharged - but had no written discharge

Head of Col A. Celine then  then  who  who was afterwards killed at C Valley - Col. Klock from Petalim in said County also had the command of some Artilleria who were attached to the relief of C Valley - About this time C Valley was destroyed - In the month of July 1880. Deponent enlisted for four months - at Fort Clark aforesaid - with Capt. John Big - one of the New York State Troops - Lieutenant Helmer in Col. Harkness Regt - I served there one month in said Company at Fort Harkness about 20 miles above Fort Clark - Fort Keyser in Stone Arabia in Petalim in the then County of Tryon - was taken by way of exchange from his Company at Fort Keyser in Petalim - I put into Col. Brown's Regt Stationed at Fort Plain 2 miles below Fort Clark - I was there by order of the Commanding Officer put into the Company there - under arms More the Company then remained in said place as an assistant Com. inpany - in butchering & weighing out provisions for the troops - I received a soldier's pay from the hands of the Paymaster in what was called Barry notes - Some of which deponent has now on hand - During the above six weeks however deponent went to C. Valley to aid the removal of the inhabitants there & also once to Fort Stanwix about 50 miles above Fort Clark - Deponent was discharged at the expiration of said four months in the month of November at Fort Plain - Was on guard - in scouts - & excursions after Loius Indians - James Moore was then discharged from the Company deponent - his place was taken by Jacob very under whom Deponent entered in the same capacity as before - and was subject

& duty under Capt. Adair - of the Infantry under Col. Withers. Then command- ing on the river Mohawk at the time saw Fort Plain & Fort Plank - & then continued in said service until the close of the war. He then spent his time in said Company but took his furlough & did a soldier's duty at the Fort Plank & was here as above stated at the L when was sent out on scouts - on alarms when - except one month - he was & went during the whole month of December 1781 - He then went entirely out of said Company store - in a private soldier's  he was in the same regt. for another soldier who was taken sick & on the first of January 1782 was discharged at Lehigh & returned to the Fort in garrison again - then continued until Col. Withers Regt. was disbanded at the close of the war - Then was during the year 82 & until the year 83 a regt. of New Hampshire troops called the New Hampshire Regt. com- manded by Majors Morrel & Major West & Adjutant Bell - then saw Capt. Chase & Capt. Smith in said Regt. He then was in no regular battle except occasional skirmishes during said time - He spent his family - property was all destroyed - at Otsego 8 miles from Cherry Valley - the family with He then took shelter at Fort Plank - until the year 1780 - When the Fort was besieged by the Indians under Brant. He then, mother & sister & two younger brothers were taken prisoners by the Indians & the brothers returned after the war - He then lived Col. Grier a French Col. commanding the York Troops - wintered at Fort Plank - also recaptured Col. Weissenfeidt.

Deponent has no documentary evidence I know of no person whose testimony in law process who can testify to his service except his brother Peter Lambert of Canajoharie - a County of Montgomery & State of New- York - whom affidavit is hereto annexed. He relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity whatever except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agent of any state. Subscribed & sworn to the day & year aforesaid - Geo. G. Lambert
We Seth Wetmore residing in the town of Canajoharie & County of Montgomery & State of New York and John Root residing in the same place hereby certify that we are well acquainted with George Lambert who has resided here both above mentioned that we believe him to be 84 years of age that he is generally believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution & that we concur in that opinion Subscribed & sworn to the day & Seth Wetmore year aforesaid John Root (Had the said Court do hereby declare their opinion of the ineligibility of the matter)
Pension System of George Lambert of Canajoharie Co of Montgomery State of New York for a pension under the act of 7th June, 1842
M c Callum

after printing the interrogatories filed by the wd an old parliament that the above named Applicant was a revolutionary soldier I served as he states said the Court from the testifies that it appears to them that there is no clergyman residing in the vicinity of the the said Applicant who could certify for him And that Seth Wetmore & John Noad who have signed the preceding Certificate are resi- dents in the town of Canajoharie County of Montgomery aforesaid. That they are credible persons whose statement is entitled to credit.
I, George D. Ferguson, Clerk of the said Court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of George Lambert for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 29th Day of September 1832.
Geo: D. Ferguson

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
MS
October 2, 1925
Mrs. Ralph Ricketts 116 S. Market St. Johnstown, N.Y.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 6098, it appears that GEORGE LAMBERT, the son of Peter, was born March 1 was born March 18, 1764, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
He alleged that while a resident of Fort Plains (later called Mindon), Montgomery County, New York, he enlisted in the fall of 1778 and served with the New York Troops at various times until the close of the Revolution, amounting to one year, two months, and twenty-nine days, in all, as private and spy under Captains Belden, 149 John Breadbig, George Countryman, Adam Leyp, Gross, and Piercy; Colonels Samuel Clyde, Harper, Brown, and Willett.
He stated that his father's property at Otsego, eight miles from Cherry Valley, was destroyed by the Indians and in 1780 his mother, sister, and two younger brothers (their names not given) were taken prisoners by the Indians. His brothers returned home after the war but no mention is made of the fate of his mother and sister.
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He applied for pension September 19, 1832, while living at Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York. He was called upon for further specifications in regard to his service, to which he did not reply, and his claim was never completed.
The above noted GEORGE LAMBERT is the only soldier of that name who served with the New York Troops, found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau, and he was a brother of the Revolutionary War soldier, PETER LAMBERT, whose history is herewith furnished you.
Owing to lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, only two histories are furnished each Enquirer.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner
Used this way of expressing suspension of the. As it is evident that a complete search of N.Y. State records at Albany could not have been made in this case owing to the fact that two records of Peter Lambert (see N.Y. as Peter) exist. His brother Peter who had about same service as his allowed his pension (see Peter Lambert L. 32867).
OK. AW.

Rev. New York
Suspended act 7 Jan '32 letter 17 Oct 1833
To P. Randall
let to sum Ana Johanne 1834 ad. 922

Debt to David McLean
23 Feb 1835
Hon.
to D. J. Magner T. Sep. 1839
" Same Dec. 18. 1840
" Same April 21 st 1841
" same May 25. 1841
6098
Act June 1832

1925 Oct 2 His to Mrs. Ralph Richards. MRS
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
1923 Mar 28 list to Sorette Gordon. See letter in P.O. Lambert. 1228
6195
George Lambert Service: _____
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____ List of 1853 gives reason for suspension: "The military service which he thinks to prove is not supported by the records at Albany."
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

March 28, 1933
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Peter Lambert, S. 22868 George Lambert, R. 6098 BA-J/MCS
Loretta Gordon 21 North Perry Street Johnstown New York
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of Peter Lambert and data relative to his family.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claims of Peter Lambert and his brother, George Lambert.
Peter Lambert was born August 15, 1760, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
While a resident of Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York, he enlisted in June, 1776, served as private in Captain John Winn's New York company and was discharged sometime in January, 1777. While a resident of Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York, he enlisted in the quartermaster department about January 1, 1780, served as private in Captain John Denny's New York company under Colonel Udney Hay and was discharged January 21, 1781. He enlisted July 25, 1781, served as second sergeant in Captain Livingston's New York company, was in the battle at West Canada Creek and was discharged in January, 1782. He enlisted May 1, 1782, served as second sergeant in Captain Guy Young's company in Colonel Marinus Willett's New York regiment and was discharged December 31, 1782. In addition to this service he served on various short tours, amounting to at least four months in all, in the New York militia under Captains House, Copenman and Belding, and Colonel Clyde.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 19, 1832, at which time he was still a resident of Canajoharie, New York.
He died October 25, 1844.

In 1856, Peter Lambert, Jr., of Canajoharie was referred to as the surviving son of the late Peter Lambert of Canajoharie, New York.
The papers in the pension claim of Peter Lambert, S. 22868, contain no further data relative to this soldier's family. *****
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, R. 6098, based upon the Revolutionary War services of George Lambert.
He was born March 18, 1764, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At the beginning of the Revolution he lived in Fort Plains (later called Minden), Montgomery County, New York, having moved there from Otsego, Tryon County, New York. After the Revolution he lived at Minden and Canajoharie.
While a resident of Canajoharie he applied for pension on September 19, 1832, and alleged that he enlisted in the fall of 1778 and served with the New York troops at various times until the close of the Revolution, amounting to one year, two months, and twenty-nine days, in all, as private and spy under Captains Hilding, John Breadbig, George Countryman, Adam Leipe, Gross, and Plercy, and Colonels Samuel Clyde, Harper, Brown, and Billett. He was called upon for further specifications in regard to his service, to which he did not reply, and his claim was never completed.
He stated that his father's property at Otsego, eight miles from Cherry Valley, was destroyed by the Indians and that his family took shelter in Fort Plank and when the fort was besieged in 1780 by the Indians under Brant, his mother, sister, and two younger brothers (their names not given) were taken prisoners. His brothers returned home after the war but no mention was made of the fate of his mother and sister.
Peter Lambert whose history is given above was a brother of George Lambert.
The papers in this pension claim contain no further data relative to the family of George Lambert.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Pen: H
May 28 '41
Sir
In answer to yours of 22 inst in the case of George Lambert I have the honor to inform you that the papers prepared for Judge Snell as well as those forwarded by Mr Randall, were duly examined when my letter of 21 inst last (a copy of which is herewith enclosed) was written. You will perceive that the militia services which the claimant thinks he has proved are not supported by the records at Albany.
I have the honor.
Hon. P. J. Wagner Fort Plain N.Y.

May 26 1841
Inverness
Miss
G. Laine
Dear P. J. Wagner M. B. Edwards Esqr.
Washington D. B.

Fort Main May 22. 1841.
Mr. Lin
In your recent Letter to me in regard to the Pension claim of George Lambert, you say in substance that his proof of only 5 days service, & that his services in the Canadian Department can't be allowed -
I am requested to say that Lambert thinks he proved 8 or 9 months service - viz. 1 st by papers drawn by Boardall - 2 d by papers drawn by Judge Small - He is now apprehensive the last were not sent on - if not, he will begin again -
I myself am of this business as I fear you are - but permit me to ask, as my last office in this matter, whether you can substantially inform him if you have all these papers? By doing it or trying to do it, you will oblige him & your humble servt.
J. J. Magner

Hon. B. G. Magner
April 21 st 1821.
O. C.

Sir
120 Gen. Off. Apr. 21 st '41
I have the honor to inform you that the certificate of the Compt. of Mf. in the case of Geo. Lambert has been examined & filed with the other papers. This claim is asserted for services in the Militia regt. commanded by Col. Blyde from 78 to the close of the war. It is known that the audited accounts in the Comptroller's office embrace all the services of that regiment within the designated periods of his alleged services - and it appears by this certificate that the only service credited to him is 5 days. Unless his alleged services in the Militia are sustained by those records to the extent of six months, he cannot be allowed a pension. His employment in the Commissary Store does not entitle him to a pension.
Hon. J. J. Wagner
Fort Plain N.Y.

ALC 20.1841
In al
Ny.
George L. Hunt.
Free
James Edwards Esqr. Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
D.C.

Fort Plain, N. Y. April 14. '41.
Mr. Sir
Let us try the application of George Lambert once more for a Pension, upon enclosed Certificate - for what it is worth Respectfully yours &c. P. J. Wagner
To J. Edwards Esqr.

In pursuance of a law passed the 27th day of April, 1784, entitled "An act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their services in the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned," the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five per cent per annum, viz :
  1782 July 20 11465 Geo Sampert Spri 0 10 8   viz 5 days                 
STATE OF NEW-YORK, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany,
184 }
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. _____ now remaining in this office, and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz :
First—under Capt. Adam Leipe in Col. (Lt) Saml Clydie's Regiment. Second, " " " " " " Third, " " " " " " Fourth, " " " " " " Fifth, " " " " " " Sixth, " " " " " " Seventh, " " " " " " Eighth, " " " " " "
M c M c Ilwain Dep. Comptroller
See 384 Chg? P. J. Weyant

Won: T. J. Wagner. Dec: 18. 1840.
O. C.

Pension Office Dec 18, 1840
Sir The two affidavits in the case of George Lambert have been examined - The pay roll referred to by Peter Young should be transmitted to this office in order to bring relevant evidence. The claimant is referred for further proof to the Comptroller of the State of New York - The witnesses now offered  the affidavits  do not specify when one tour of service the witnesses now offered are wholly indefinite. Not one tour is specified in conformity with the regulations of the Department.
Hon P. J. Wagner House Reps N.Y.

State of New York
Montgomery County } ss.
Peter Young of the Town of Minden & County of said being duly sworn says that this deponent was formerly Sergeant in the Revolutionary War, in a company commanded by Capt. Adam Lipe, belonging to the Regiment of which, Samuel Glynne was Colonel, & a part of the time, Colo. Campbell. That George Lambert, now in Canajoharie, served & acted in said Company as a private or soldier six days active service between the 6th. July 1780. & the 20th. July 1782. - this time deponent knows from the fact of its being so inserted on a Revolution-ary Pay Roll now in his own possession & then kept & made by himself. Besides this service deponent well recollects that said George Lambert & his father Peter Lambert, were much engaged in batch-ering for the Levies and Soldiers. - This said service as soldier was rendered at & near Fort Plain. & further says that he is eighty years of age & is on the Pension Roll.
Sworn this 13th Decr Nov 1840 before me. I do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in my office. J. Courtynman Justice.
Peter Young
State of New York
Montgomery County } ss.
Adam Lasker of Minden & County of said being sworn says that as he served in the Militia during the Revolutionary War, in a company different from that in which George Lambert served, he cannot with certainty say as to his actual service, but thinks & has no doubt of said service in the company of Capt. Adam Lipe in the year 1781. - that it was then always & since, reputed that he did actual duty in said service, but how or how long this de-

- ment does not know - that deponent is about seventy eight years of age & is on the Pension Roll - Adam Cashmark X Sworn this 13 day of November 1840 before me J. Countryman Justice
State of New York Mount gomery County Clerk's office
ss: I certify that Solomon Countryman, whose name is subscribed to the first of the above affidavits, was at the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County and duly authorized by the laws of the said State to administer oaths and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and verily believe that his signature to the foregoing affidavits are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of the said County this 19th day of November in the year 1840 John M. Tubbs Deputy Clerk
Geo. Lamb
NY
P. J. Wognum N.Y.

Free
Printed Museum Feb 16 1866 for the City of Washington
Examination of Pensions City of Washington

Fort Plain, Montg o 6 th , State of New York Sept. 12. 1839.
Sir
I am desired by Mr. George Lambert of Canajoharie (Pension applicant) to enquire of you, as to what is the condition & progress of his application. He says since he transmitted his original papers, some additions have been made, pursuant to requisitions from Department . that they have been transmitted to Washington by his Atty. but in consequence of neglect, his most probity , he has rec d no tidings as to their acceptation, and is now anxious to know the result, & if necessary to amend or do otherwise as you may instruct, and will try the matter again, through me, when I go to Hb. Reps. this winter -
Do me the favor, Sir, to send me at your earliest convenience the history of his case, & if there be any pinch , still  when & what it is, & how it may, according to your rules & regulations, be supplied. By so doing I am sure you will or may benefit an old Soldier & will gratify your humble
Sir
C. J. Wagner M. Co
N. B. - Judge J. Snell, his Atty. is dead -

How. C. J. Magner
17. Sep. 1839
OL

331 War Department Pension Office 17 Sept 1839
Sir
In reply to your letter of the 12 th instants I have to inform you that the rolls of the Militia New York obtained from the Archives of that State in 1834 have all been returned for the purpose of making the investigation of Claims under the several Pension laws, have all been returned to the Comptroller. Bates Cook Esq., to whom the the Claimant George Lambert is referred the claimant mentioned whose claim is the subject in the of your inquiry is referred for further proof
Hon S. J. Wagner Fort Place N.Y.

Ans Aug 3
Aug 11
Revolutionary Pension Claim
Hon. Lewis Cass
Secretary of War
Washington
Suppl
absc.
George Plant

Village of Ames Campchain Montgomery County N. York August 8 th 1834
Hon. Lewis Cass Secy of War Supplementary declaration of respondent in favor of the Pension claim of George Lockhart with a letter from the department attached to facilitate your reference to the original declaration on file - If it shall not be deemed inelaborous, as I trust it will not be, I would respectfully ask the depart- ment to recur to the papers on file - It will will be perceived that one or two months of Militia service was overlooked by the depart- ment - at any rate I do have it on the abstract of intollerable which I retained - There is also 3 months service set forth in this amended de- claration as per Indian Spy - not mentioned in his declaration which it is hoped will be allowed - He is a helpless & is deemed an honest old man and if there is anything due him for his service as a soldier, I am no doubt he will realize the benefit of it - Any communication on the sub- -ject may be addressed to the subscriber at Ames Village - Cass County N. York
Yours Sir, most respectfully Your obedt Servt Nicholas Marshall Agent

War Department Pension Office 17 October 1833
Sir,
The papers in support of the claim of George Lambert have again been examined, and placed on our files.
There is no evidence in the Department of any enlistment in Dr. Webb's Regiment, for the time stated by the applicant. His services while in a Company's Store are not provided for under the Act of 7 June 1832. No service not strictly military can be allowed. The two years of service alleged are not sufficient to entitle him to a pension.
I am, respectfully Your obedient servant Geo. M c Greene acting Comm r . of Pensions
P. Randall Esq. Amajothaine N. Y.

Brief in the case of George Lambert
Perseverance
PRandoll agent

Brief in the case of George Lambert a pension applicant -
The applicant swears to three years & five months as a private - The portion of the time in which he was in the Commissary Store - he swears he was put there by the authority of his command- ing Officer - was under military command all the time & rec d his pay from the Paymaster's hands - & was called like all the rest of the soldiers in Garrison to do duty by standing line - The amendment to his papers will be found on the first sheet of his papers - All which is respectfully submitted
P. Randall agent -

Ex. MCS Div. Rev 81817
Washington Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C. Jan 23 1875
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
First name David No. of claim, Remania Name of soldier Nicholas Boston  Back
Soldiers at enlistment P. O. address of claimant, & after service
Company 1st Penna. Line
Regiment Albany Co 10th Reg.
State where enlisted United States
birth Date of enlistment between 1771-3 death
Date of discharge
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
State war served in New York.
Return attached letter with reply.
Wayne Brumaker att.

Johnstown N.Y. July 28 1926.
U.S Dept Interior Pension Bureau Re war Records.
Gentlemen:
Please send me a copy of the pension of,
George Lambert
Peter Jr.
Tioga County Militia Colonel Samuel Tompbell. 1 st Reg " E Benezer Rox. New York State

all so send me Nicholas Böt or Boadt. sudden venania
his father name Andrew Boadt Katharine
Nicholas lived in Minden most Germany or that is where his children were born.

George Lambert Magdalena his wife three children were born in Minden Montgomery Co.,
Peter Lambert of Minden Montgomery Co.
Very truly Yours
(Mrs) Ralph Ricketts 116 S Market St.

Affidavit Peter Lampert vs George Lampert

State of New York } ss on the 15 Day of December Montgomery County } 1834 Personally appeared before me Jacob G Snyder a Justice of the Peace of the town of Minden in and for the the County aforesaid Peter Lampert of the town and County aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that he has been personally acquainted with George Lampert a resident of the same town and County aforesaid in the Revolutionay war more particularly particularly from the time of his Youth, deponant further saith that Claimant, has been a Revolutionary Soldier, more especially from and after the time he arrived to the age of Sixteen Until the conclusion of the Revolutionary War, although about some considerable time from the Company, and Regt. to which deponant belonged to, and more particularly in the year 1780, When deponant was absent, from February to February 1781, and that Claimant, has been Enlisted in Capt Breadbeag's Company and which he verily believes, that he was often and frequently told not only by Claim- ant himself, but often and frequently told by one of his Sergeants, vizt Charles Warner, who belonged to the same Company. Under said Capt Breadbeag And that deponant further saith, that Claimant is a man of Truth and Veracity, and that his testimony is entitled to full credit
Subscribed and sworn to this 15th day of December 1834 J G Snyder Justice
Peter his X Lampert Mark
State of New York } ss this Day certify that Montgomery County } George Lampert who was sworn before me, on the day and date as aforesaid in the fore going affidavit purporting as to the Service rendered by George Lampert an applicant for a pension and I do further certify that I have been personally acquainted with the said deponant from the time I was a Youth and that he is a person of Truth and Veracity and his testimony entitled to full credit Given under my hand at Minden this 15 Day of December 1834 J G Snyder Justice

I certify that Peter Lambert always has made his mark and never had done otherwise he never writ his name
Minton December 15 1884
J. C. Hughes Pastor

Revolutionary Pension claim of George Lambert of Canajoharie County of Montgomery New York -
M Randall agent Ames. Canajoharie County & state of New- York -

State of New York Montgomery County
George Lambert of Canajoharie & County & State aforesaid being duly sworn saith that he is the identical person who is named as the applicant for a pension in the paper referred to, in the annexed letter from the Department as having been placed on the file of the Department. Saw letter purporting to be from Genl. Cramb Acting Comdr. of Garrison & dated 17- Oct 1833. Deponent saith also, that he remains in the Company department being as he then supposed so directly under subject to military orders, created such a hope in deponent's mind, of obtaining a pension for that service. That he was less careful on that account, in enumerating his service for the terms in the milia. Did however enumerate repeatedly to his attorney periods of milia here in which together amounted to six months. & deponent thought & still thinks they were specifically set forth in his declaration & thinks a recurrence of them will shed some light on that account besides his service in the Company department. Deponent saith he was on month in the fall of 1778 in Capt. [Baldwin] Baldwin's Company as is set forth in his said declaration. Also in the month of August-Sept-Oct & Nov- of 1780- in Capt. Hightread's Company in Col. Brown's Regt. as is in said declaration, except that the term of this last service was performed in the Company department was performed by special order from his Office as an officer over & above his regular duty as a private all of which duties he regularly performed precisely as the other soldiers did. Deponent says it is or was intended to have been set forth in said declaration & such was the fact. That in 1781- he took the place of another soldier in Col. Wilts Regt. The deponent thinks in Capt. Lewis Company for one month. The soldier's name does not

recalled - but recalled he was called out of the com- missary department for one month - I think it in the month of November 1781 - a little just before Yorktown - The service was rendered at Fort Plain the soldiers for whom he served were sickly - very pale - was dismissed & sent home near the city of Schenectady - Deponent said also that in the summer of 1779 - he belonged to Capt George Cooteyman's company of militia in Col Clyde's Regt - that he was drafted in the month of June & July of that year - three several times for 7 days each & for three several periods served as a private at Fort Plain un- -der his said Capt. George Cooteyman. at Deponent says in the early part of the summer of 1781 - He with others volunteered - on a call of Col. Vattat. under Capt. like of the militia Lieut. Dumble & went to Schoharie - then called Schoharie - on account of the Tories & Indians they were on service 3 days a distance about 15 miles & brought in some cattle from the Tories - Deponent says also - that as he thinks on the first of August 1778 Col. Clyde & Maj. Cooteyman called the Regt together - selected four persons best acquainted with the surrounding country as Indian spies for 3 in the as the Deponent. his Father Peter Lambert - his uncles George Lambert, John Miller & Michael Lamb were thus selected & served as spies for the months of August, Sept & October of that year - were constantly on service their time was spent in a range from Fort Plain of from 5 to 20 miles abroad - were under no daily command but went & returned, accord- ing to our own judgment as we were advised by the officers from time to time. Went to Schoharie & Fort Herkimer & various other places & returned sometimes separately to the Fort & sometimes together as circumstances required - we drew our ammunition & provisions from the Fort - as the other soldiers.

Whenever we went concerted together our movements were made & left that the others might know when & where we had passed - Deponent saith that he served out his time as such spy the last of Octo- -ber 1878 as he believes. That his Father - the said William & Lewis are all dead. That the reasons why he did not state this last service in his said declaration declaration are that he was not advised that for such service any one was entitled to a pension nor did it occur to him until the circumstance was named to him by the said form made a few days before his death after the deponent's papers had been sent on - to the department. The history of which service was fresh in his recollection - The deponent prays that the affidavit may be received as an amendment & supplement to his said declaration on file - He also saith that by reason of old age & consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service. But according to the best of his recol- -lection he served not less than six months & twenty four days as a private. & three months as an Indian spy. & for such service he claims a pension - Deponent saith that in early period of his service he entered at the service at Fort Clark & Fort Clark as before stated. That he did duty in Garrison - in the field or marching under orders - in a regular corps - commanded by competent authority except when he acted as a spy as aforesaid And that during the whole time above specified he performed no civil business. And deponent saith further that he has no documentary evidence & that he knows of no person whose testimony he can produce who can testify to his service except those whose affidavits are annexed to his said declaration on file.
Sworn & subscribed the 31 st day of May - 1884 before me J. G. G. ... Notary Public

State of New York. Montgomery County, Clerks Office, ss:
I, George D. Ferguson Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the county of Montgomery aforesaid, do hereby certify that Stephen Helmer before whom the foregoing Amended or supplemental declaration of George Lambert purports to have been sworn, was on the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid; and that his signature subscribed thereto is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court the 11th day of June 1834.
Geo: D. Ferguson, Clerk

State of N. York Montgomery County
On the 15 th day of December 1834
Personally appeared before me last J. Snyder a Justice of the Peace of the Town of Minden, in and for the County aforesaid, Peter Young Esq. of the same Town and County aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to Law - deposes and saith that he has been personally acquainted with George Lampert, a resident of the same Town and County aforesaid, in the Revolutionary War, more especially from the year 1778 for and during the remainder part of the Revolutionary War, and deposes and further saith, that the said George Lampert has entered the service of the United States, as a faithful and deserving soldier, at an early age  has been  known to him personally known, that said Claimant has and did render United State Services, with him, said deponent, and under him also deponent was Orderly Sergt. in Capt Adam Sykes Company, that the first year Claimant did serve, as a substitute for others that Claimant did belong to Capt Adam Sykes Company. Immediately after he became of the age of sixteen, in the Regt. commanded by Col Clyde. Genl. Gibbon Brigadier and for the two latter years, Vizt 1781. and 1782. Generally engaging  in the and all, under the direction of Col Willett. — deponent further saith that the Applicant is a man of truth and veracity. And that his testimony is entitled to full credit
Subscribed and sworn to this 15 th day of December 1834 Before me J. G. Snyder Justice
Peter Young
State of N. York Montgomery County
This may certify that Peter Young Esq. who was sworn before me, on the day and date as aforesaid, in the foregoing Affidavit, purporting as to the service rendered by George Lampert an Applicant for a Pension, And I do further certify, that I have been personally acquainted with the said deponent from the time I was a youth — and that he is a man of truth and veracity and his testimony entitled to full credit —
Given under my hand at Minden this 15 th day of December 1834
J. G. Snyder Justice

Affidavit of Peter Young on behalf of George Lambert
State of New York
Montgomery County
Clerks office ss:
I George D. Ferguson, Clerk of the County of Montgomery aforesaid, do hereby Certify that Jacob G. Snyder before whom the foregoing affidavits of Peter Young & Peter Lambert purport to have been sworn, was on the date of the same a Justice of the peace in for the said County. And that I am well acquaint- ed with his hand writing & truly believe that his name subscribed to the said affidavits is the foregoing Certificate of Character of said Young & Lambert is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 23 rd day of November December A.D. 1834.
Geo: D. Ferguson

State of N.York - § 12 On the 11 th day of December Montgomery County ss. Abraham Morrel first Judge, Samuel A. Gibbs Henry Murphy a resident of the Town of Stark in the County saith that he hath been personally acquainted with George A Revolutionary Soldier, almost from the commencement of the Revolution he hath been on frequent tours in rendering United States Services the said Claimant, had belonged to Capt. John Broadbent Company that the said Claimant was one out of some, who were authorized he heard Claimants declaration read, and verily believeth that he at further saith that the said Applicant is a man of Truth and Veracity Sworn to and subscribed before the Court of Common Pleas This 11 th day of December 1834 in Open Court. Geo: D. Ferguson, Clerk.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, & after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier & served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Henry Murphy who has signed the foregoing affidavit is a resident of the town of Stark in the county of Herkimer in said state, and is a credible person & that his statement is entitled to credit.
I George D. Ferguson, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Montgomery, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of George Varnumt for a pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 13 th day of December 1834.
Geo: D. Ferguson.

In the Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirty four, personally Appeared before John Hand, Henry I Buffum and David Bracker, Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Northumberland, who being duly sworn according to Law, who depose and Lawrest of the Town of Canajoharie, County of Montgomery Aforesaid any war during the same, and ever since, deponent further saith that to the United States, with the Aforesaid Applicants, also verily believe that a Company of Volunteers  drafts for four Months in the year 1780, and also fully Satisfied in Spying the Enemy for three Months, and that he hath been present when least has rendered the length of Services contained in his Statements, and deponent ry, and his Testimony Entitled to full Credit
Henry Murphy
Attest Henry Murphy for George Lambeck Pledge

States of N. Yorke
Montgomery County
On the 11 th day of December One thousand Eight Hundred and thirty four, Personally appeared before Abraham Morris, Samuel A. Gilbert, John Hand, Henry J. Duffenruff and David Spackler Judges of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions of the peace in and for the County of Montgomery Aforesaid George Lampert a resident of the Town of Canajoharie, in the County and State Aforesaid, born in the City and County of Philadelphia on the 18 th day of March 1764 Now aged seventy years past. 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 Claimant states that it is impossible to procure the Church records, but that he has a family record kept by his Father, to which if found expedient by the Court, Claimant further states that he entered the service at the age of sixteen, sometime in March 1780 After which time, served in the Company of Militia commanded by Capt. George Countryman, and after the first year's service rendered, he said Claimant then attached to Capt. Adam Sypher Company of Militia, in the Regt. belonging to Col. John Clyde who commanded the Fishkill Brigade, but more particularly, Claimant did consider himself under the General command of Col. W. H. D. in the year 1781 & 1782 to the conclusion of the Revolutionary War, and that Claimant has rendered services to the United States as follows:
Hon. C. McLean
A. Statement showing the services of George Lampert Montgomery County State of N. Yorke
   Period when services were rendered Duration of continuous service Private Rank of Company Officers Name and rank of Genl & Field Officers Battles in which Claimant was engaged Country through which he marched Place of abode where he entered the service and his age at the present period Proof by which the Declaration is supported   Years Months Days     1778 Dec r 0 1 0 Private Capt. George Countryman Capt. Joseph Hance Lieut. Nicholas Boyd Lieut. John Hand " N. York Canajoharie Then Tryon County now Montgomery aged seventy years, & according to records Eleven Months Henry Murphy, Peter Lampert, Positive, Col. John Reed, Joseph Waggoner, Nicholas Dunkle, George Dunkle, Adam Garlough, Doct. Joseph Webster, Laurence Groff, and William Lockwood, with whom there is personally acquainted, and who can testify as to his character as a warrior. Their belief as to his being a soldier in the revolutionary war.   1779 July 0 0 8 do Capt. Lynde " " " Substitute for John Christ Eights who had been drafted to Fort Stanwix 8 days   0 1 8 Carried Over  

  Brought 0 1 8 Private Forward   1779, July 0 3 0 do Capt Lipe Col Clyde " " do   1780 from 25th Augt to the 25th Dec 0 4 0 do Capt Breadbag Lieut. Helmer Lieut Col. Pervoll " " " do   do. from Spring until 25th Augt 0 2 0 do Capt. Lipe Col. Clyde " " do   1781, July 0 0 3 do Capt Grop " " " do   do. do 0 0 2 do " Maj Wait & Maj Morrel " " do   do. do not recd 0 0 4 do Ensign Sack Col Willett " " do   do. Month of Dec. 0 1 0 do Capt Pierce Col Willett " " do   do. during Spring, summer and fall term 0 1 8 do Capt Lipe Col Willett " " do   1782, during Spring, sum- mer, & fall term 0 2 1 do Capt. Lipe Col Willett " " do 
Claimed with three others, Viz Peter Lampert, John Miller George Michael Jonas, Engaged for Three Months by Col Clyde, and actually Enlisted for the express purpose in spying the Enemy, commenced in July, and continued in spying the Enemy the full three Months, that the four were divided in two parts, Viz each party had to be out Breadbag's days, stationed at Fort Plain, there obtained their Regular Rations, until the expiration of the full three Months
Enlisted under the command of Capt. John Breadbag, Viz on a General draft, the Claimant was drafted for 4 months out of Capt Lipe's Company, stationed at Fort Plain, and from thence ordered different directions, wherever it was found expedient from time to time in rendering services impossible to measure the various kind of service, in this Consider it expedient after once Enlisted for four months, part of said Company to return to Fort Plain, with Capt Van Rensselaer to Fort Schuyler, Guarding Capt Gray with his boats, provision & boatmen to Fort Hamilton, at the time where Capt Breadbag with about 400 Indians took a position about 20 miles on the South side of the Mohawk river, causing a General conflagration of the part then in the hands of the Enemy, and at various other occurrences, during the period of the full end of four months, as aforesaid,
Ordered out at various and different times on alarms, in presence of the Enemy, stationed at Fort Plain in rendering Garrison duty, from Spring until 25th August, in rendering the services, at least the length of service as placed on the Claimant finding it impracticable to specify the particular occurrences
Ordered out under Capt. Grop, to Turlough, to Appochquid a Number of unexpected persons, Also driving away a considerable Number of Cattle by order of Col Willett to Fort Plain
Ordered out by Col Willett, to Pilates the New Hoosack Creek, under the command of Maj Morrel & Wait, through the woods
By order of Col Willett, by Company - Under Command of Ensign Sack on an alarm
Substitute in lieu of a Nine Months man, Viz one of the Lenois who was sickly and anxious to return home, all the months of December when his time would have expired by New Year, under the command of Capt Pierce
Often and frequently called out on alarms and occurrences from Spring until late in fall, impracticable to specify but having rendered services at least the length of service required with the same considerable Garrison duty, exclusive of all the foraging
This year the Indians continually have kept lurking about and continually annoying the Inhabitants, impracticable to specify at various and different times, murdering and prisoners taken, to Canada, the Inhabitants continually reassured,

 31 years different seasons, etc. 1/2 years service and pay 
and the Militia often and frequently called out, in pursuit of the Enemy, and Regiment at least has rendered the length of Service as placed opposite.
He hereby relinquishes every Claim whatever 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.
Total 1 2 29 Length of Service, for which the Applicant Claims a Pension
Sworn to and subscribed This 1 th day of December 1834 in Open Court Geo. D. Ferguson, Clerk
George Linnport