Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 6485, for John Low, New York

SERVICE
New York
Low, John
NUMBER
R. 6485
CONTENTS

Ind a 29. 212
John Lou Indiana.
Repts. sent in letter 3 Feb '34 to Hon. A. Lane H. R.
Hon. Mr. Lane

Declaration of John Low for a Pension
State of Indiana } see An this 7 th day of January in the year Franklin County } I am Now one thousand eight hundred and thirty four, person I have appeared in open Court before the Honble the Commissioners of the Court of Franklin and State of Indiana now in session John Van a resident of the said County of Franklin in the State of Indiana as per Twenty One Years the 13 th day of April next who being first duly sworn according to law do on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.

was taken so unwell with the measles, that he could not be carried home. Fort Pachattus remained there for some time, when his friend, Mr. Mathias Van... returned to Schoharie, where she remained for a considerable time when she returned to her mother in Ulster County. His father, Elias Van who was a captain in the New York Militia fell at the Battle of Saratoga. This applicant spent a great part of his time in Capt. Schenck's company of light-horse. While stationed at New Chester he was sent to Minisink on an express, and on his return in the dusk of evening a Tory of the name of Philip Hines rushed from his hiding place by the river side and caught the reins of his Bridle and ordered him to deliver his papers. He was riding with his sword drawn and in an instant made a pass at him, the blow took effect and the Tory fell to the ground with a groan. He soon opened on his horse and returned to his camp or quarters with the papers safe. When he examined his sword he discovered that the blade was covered with blood and hair, and he told his companions to go and see what he had done. They went to the place and found the Tory dead, his head having been split open to the brain. He had been killed no doubt by the British to prevent the papers, he was recognized, and found to be one Philip Hines of the neighborhood. The reason why he (the applicant) was not a discharged in writing may be because he was taken sick in May 1782, and was left behind at Fort Pachattus until the company to which he belonged was discharged, and he never applied for one since that time. However, he could have procured the most honorable discharge. Applicant further thinks it his duty to state to the department that he is confident that many things, such as acts of his marches, &c, the course of them as they occurred, and the particular time when he was in each place, &c, that what he has said in relation to his service is true to the best of his knowledge and belief, when they come to examine his declaration and the affidavits herewith sent (see affidavits of Genl. Sullivan, Genl. Putnam, Genl. Clinton, Genl. McIntire, Genl. Brown, Col. Van Courtenay) besides a great many more of men and he knows of but one person living whose testimony he can furnish every claim relating to a pension or annuity except the Pensions of the Army of any state.  Given to and substantiates the day and Year aforesaid.
John Pott
We Samuel H. ... a clergyman residing in the County of Franklin and State of Indiana, and John Burchfield residing in the same County and State do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Van who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that he believes him to be about Twenty One Years, that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and

State of Indiana
Franklin County } ss
I Robert John clerk of the Franklin Circuit Court in and for the County of Franklin and State of Indiana do hereby certify, that Joseph Evans Esq. before whom the within deposition was taken and whose certificate thereof attached was on the eighth & thirtieth days of November 1833 and acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Franklin aforesaid duly elected, commissioned and sworn into office, and full faith and credit are due to all his official acts, and that the within signatures purporting to be the signatures of the said Joseph Evans Esq. are genuine.
(the above interlineation of "1830 &" made before signing & by Robert John clk for clerk)
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of our Franklin Circuit Court at Brookville this 8 th day of January A.D. 1834.
Robert John CLK D. C. C.
Versailles Inda? Jany 11 th 1834.
Dear J. V. Edwards
Sir, The above deposition of Joseph Evans all was taken before the act of June 7 th 1832 passed and the witness is now dead; was not this the case I'm out of here process another deposition as this was signed as it is however, I flatter myself that it bears the marks of honesty and truth on its face, you will perceive that the certificate of "Veracity" is in my hand write and signed long after the affidavit was written and sworn to at the time, it was not thought necessary by the justice yet the same justice certified to the witness's character and no vacancy had taken place in his office in the mean time. In all probability the applicant's name is on the Roll of as it is necessary to prove his service, I thought however that I had better do in the outset all that can be done, providing his name is not on the Roll for this purpose I sent to Montgomery County Ohio for the purpose of proving the deposition of an old lady by the name of Martha Gillis but she had com

Wrote this 8 th day of January 1834
Robert John A.K.D. C.C.
Versailles Ind a Jany 10 th 1834
Dear J.V. Edwards
Sir, The above deposition of Joseph Ramey all was taken before the act of June 7 th 1832 passed and the witness is now dead; was not this the case I so understood. I have procured another deposition as thirty and a half as it is however, I flatter myself that it bears the marks of honesty and truth on its face, you will perceive that the certificate of veracity is in my hand written and signed long after the affidavit was written and sworn to at the time, it was not thought necessary by the Justice yet the same Justice certified to the witness's character and no vacancy had taken place in his office in the mean time. In all probability the applicant's name is on the Roll of 20 it is unnecessary to prove his service I thought however that I had better do in the outset all that can be done, providing his name is not on the Roll for this purpose I sent to Montgomery County Ohio for the purpose of procuring the deposition of an old Lady by the name of Betty Gillis but she had gone to New York, I left orders however to take her deposition if she ever returns. I flatter myself however that the declaration and deposition now sent will prove completely satisfactory to the Department, if it does not I will endeavor to procure the other affidavit as soon as possible. Papers were made out W.H. years ago and put into the hands of Genl. James Noble then a Senator from this State but he died at Washington City and no account has been heard of them since. Yours &c. H. Harding asst Secy

Be it known that on the Eightday of November A.D. 1830 before me Joseph Evans, one of the Justices of the peace, within the County of Franklin, personally came Joseph Randal, of said County, of lawful age, who being by me duly sworn as by law required, on his oath saith, that John Low, of the County aforesaid, now a petitioner for a pension from the United States, for services rendered, in the War of the Revolution was to his knowledge a Revolutionary Soldier, that he in- sisted in the service of the United States, in the year 1776 for and during the War of the Revolution, that he served in Colonel Philip Van Courtland's Regiment of Infantry, in the Company of Captain John Hoornbake, of the Second New York Regiment. And deponent on his oath also saith, that he was acquainted with the said John Low during the whole time of his said service in said War, and knows him to be the identical person so serving; and that he knows of no other John Low in said Franklin County.
State of Indiana } ss Franklin County } Nov 7-1
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th day of November 1830 Joseph Evans Justice of the Peace
And the said Justice further certify that the said Joseph Randal is a person of truth and veracity and as such is entitled to full credit.
This last Certificate was Signed by me on the 30th of November A.D. 1833 Joseph Evans

State of Indiana, ss. I do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in my office and of the whole thereof. Given under my hand and the seal of said office this _____ day of _____ 19____
John Bruffee
And he said I can't do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories presented by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and said as he states, and the board further certifies that it appears to them that David H. John - who has subscribed to the foregoing Certificate is a clergyman resident in the County of Franklin and State of Indiana, and that John Bendig who has also signed the same is a resident in the same County and State, is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to full credit.
David Bruffee # Seal Comm. F.C.
James A. Welch # Seal Comm. F.C.
# Seal Comm. F.C.
The Commissioner for the War Department
In answer to the 7 th Question presented by the War Department. Answer to 1 st Q st I was born in Ulster County New York the 15 th day of April 1763. Answer to 2 nd Q st I have a record of my age in my Bible - now in my possession. Answer to 3 rd Q st When I was called into service, I was residing in Ulster Co., New York, and continued to reside here long after the War. I then moved to Essex Co., New Jersey from thence to Wyoming Penn, from thence to Columbus Ohio. From thence to Franklin County Indiana where I now reside. Answer to 4 th Q st I was Enlisted for Service during the War. Answer to 5 th Q st I can state the names of Genl Washington Genl Lee Genl Gates Genl Sullivan, &c, &c, &c. I also recollect the company commanded by my Father Capt. H. & Sons who was in the Battle of Saratoga, there were many more militia companies who served in conjunction with the Regular troops, where I served but I now have forgotten the names of them - the general circumstances of my service are stated within. Answer to 6 th Q st I never had a discharge in writing for the reasons mentioned within Declaration (see Declaration). Answer to 7 th Q st Engraving William Whitetock, John Young, Ralph Williams & all who know me.
JOHN JOHN

I Robert John Clark of the County of County Commissioner in and for the County of Franklin in the State of Indiana, do hereby certify that the foregoing con- tains the original proceedings of the said Court in the ma- -ter of the application of John Law for a pension -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court Providence this day of January 1834. Robert John Clark C.C.C.H.
Jan 29. 212 John Law Indiana.
Respectfully Sent letter 3 Feb 34 to Hon. H. Lane H. R.
Hon. Mr. Lane
John Law. The Standing - Agent Versailles Ind a

May 24, 1937
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BA-J/EEL John Low-R.6485
Mrs. Donald Gordon Metamora, Box 4 Indiana
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to John Low, who is listed in 1840 Census of Pensioners as having received pension in Franklin County, Indiana.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, R.6485, based upon the military service in that war of John Low.
John Low, son of Nelus, was born April 15, 1763, in Ulster County, New York. The name of his mother is not given. John Low stated that his father was a captain in the New York troops and fell at the battle of Saratoga.
After the Revolution, John Low lived in Sussex County, New Jersey; then in Wyoming, Pennsylvania; then in Columbus, Ohio; thence to Franklin County, Indiana.
January 7, 1834, while residing in Franklin County, Indiana, John Low applied for pension and stated that while residing in Ulster County, New York, he enlisted in 1776, served in Captain John Hornbarrie's Company, and in Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt's 2 nd New York Regiment, five years and seven months in all, and that he was in the battle when the British entered New York City, in the battles of Brandywine, Eupus, Saratoga, Red Bank, Fort Mifflin, and in an engagement with the Indians at Chester in General Indian campaign. He stated that on one occasion, while carrying an express from Red Chester to Minisink, a Tory attempted to stop him but that he was rising with sword drawn and that he made a pass at the Tory and slew him, rode on and delivered the papers entrusted to him.
His claim for pension was not allowed because the military rolls -
Could not find a Nelus Low no Cornelius who served as a capt. Mrs F. dictated this paragraph

of the 2 d New York Regiment recorded John Low as a deserter in 1777. John Low, the applicant for pension presented no evidence subsequent to the rejection of his claim to prove that he was not the John Low, the deserter. The pension which John Low received in 1840, as cited by you, may have been paid by the state from which he served and not by the United States.
The date of death of John Low was not given and there are no data as to wife or children.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

6485

War Department Pension Office Feb 3. 1834
Sir
The papers in support of the claim of John Long have been examined. He He alleges to have entered the service in 1776 for the war. There was no enlistment at that period in that year for a long period of three years. On a examination of the rolls of that regiment in this office it is found that he deserted, and in 1777 as it does not appear that he again rejoined the army. By the act he has forfeited all claim to the the bounty of his country. He cannot therefore be allowed a pension. The papers will be placed on file in this office.
C.S.
Wm. A. Lane N.R.

Wm H. Lane
Feb 3, 1839
O. C.
Recorded Vol. 25
Page 346

March 23 rd 37
Veterans Administration Washington D.C.
The name of John how appears on 1840 census list as a pensioner age 77 living in Franklin County Indiana.
If this pensioner gave service in Revolutionary War please send me an account of his record.
Thanking you
Miss Donald Gordon Metamora Indiana

P. O.
Service:
Enlisted: REID , _____, 18_____
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges:
Re-enlisted:
Attorney:
P. O.
Recognized.
Contract.