Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 20453, for Peter Labonte, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Labonte, Peter or Labonte,
R. 20453
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For the purpose of obtaining the benefits of an act, entitled "an act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the army of the revolution", approved on the 15 th of May, 1828, I Peter Labaree, of Champlain, in the state of New-York, do hereby declare, that I enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the revolution for and during the war, and continued in its service until its termination; at which period I was a private in Capt. Livingston's Company, in Col o Livingston's Regiment of the New York line. And I also declare, that I afterwards received certificates for the reward of eighty dollars, to which I was entitled under a resolve of Congress, passed the 15 th of May, 1778. And I further declare, that I was not, on the 15 th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States.
Witness my hand this eighteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight
C. K. Averill.
Peter his X Labaree. mark.
Before me, Calvin K. Averill, a justice of the peace in the County of Clinton, in the state of New-York, personally appeared this day Louis Mainey and Amable Boileau, who did severally make oath, that Peter Labaree by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed, is generally reputed and believed to have been a soldier in the army of the revolution, in manner as therein stated. Witness my hand this eighteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord, one

one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight.
C. K. Averill, J. Peace.
I, John Walworth, Clerk of the Court of the County of Clinton, in the state of New-York, do hereby certify, that Calvin K. Averill, before whom the foregoing affidavits were  were sworn, was, at the time, a justice of the peace, and duly empowered to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, this Eighth day of Septem r . A. D. 1828.
John Walworth.

August 28, 1935
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Mr. Charles A. La Bounty 216 Thurston Road Rochester, New York
BA-J/REL John Baptist Labonte-R.20450 Peter Labonte- R.20453 Washington Labounty-S.O.21940
Dear Sir:
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, R.20450, based upon the military service in that war of John Baptist Labonte.
The date and place of birth of John Baptist Labonte are not shown. His father served as captain in Colonel Livingston's New York Regiment. His Christian name and the name of soldier's mother are not stated.
On June 20, 1828, while living in Champlain, Clinton County, New York, John Baptist Labonte applied for pension on account of his service in the Revolutionary War and alleged that he joined the American Army in Canada under General Montgomery and retreated with the army into New York State and that on his arrival at Albany, in 1776, he enlisted and served as a sergeant in his father's company, Colonel Livingston's New York Regiment; that in 1779, he was transferred to Colonel Hazen's Regiment, sometimes called "The Congress Regiment", and was discharged in June 1783.
His claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of service as required by the pension laws.
There are no data as to wife or children.
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Peter Labonte R.20453
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, R.20453, based upon the military service in that war of Peter Labonte.

The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Peter Labonte are not shown.
On August 18, 1828, while living in Champlain, New York, Peter Labonte applied for pension on account of his service in the Revolutionary War, and alleged that he volunteered and joined the American Army at the time of the invasion of Canada, in 1775, by General Montgomery; that he served in Captain Labonte's Company and came out of Canada with the army on its retreat; that when he reached Albany, he enlisted in Captain Livingston's Company, Colonel Livingston's New York Regiment; that later he served in Colonel Hazen's "Congress Regiment" and was discharged in June, 1783; that he participated in the battles of Champlly, Montreal, Quebec, White Plains, Brunswick, Saratoga and was in a number of skirmishes.
His claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of service as required by the pension laws.
In 1830, he gave his age as eighty-eight years. There are no data as to soldier's family.
*****
Washington Labounty S.O.21940
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in War of 1812 pension claim, S.O.21940, based upon the military service of Washington Labounty.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Washington Labounty are not shown.
Washington Labounty married in August, 1820, in Schoharie, New York, Cornelia Goss. There are no further data in regard to her and no reference was made to children.
While residing in Afton, Chenango County, New York, with post-office at Bainbridge, that state, Washington Labounty applied for pension on account of his service in the War of 1812, and alleged that he enlisted in Concord, New Hampshire, and served in Captain Lamin's or Lannon's Company, and was discharged at Boston. No dates of service are given. His pension application was dated May 10, 1871.
His claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of service as required by the pension laws.
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Very truly yours
A.D.HILLER Administrative Assistant to the Administrator.

28 Feb 1829
Before me, Calvin K. Averill, a Justice of the peace in the County of Clinton, in the state of New-York, personally appeared Nicholas Constantine, and Joseph Labe, of the said County, who did this day, severally, make oath, that Peter Laborte, a private in Captain Livingston's Company in Col o Livingston's Regiment in the army of the revolution was, according to the best of deponents' recollection and belief, enlisted for and during the war; and that said Laborte was afterwards transferred into General Hazen's Regiment of the New-York line; and that said Laborte continued to serve in General Hazen's Regiment, as also did these deponents, until the close of the war; and that said Laborte was regularly discharged at that time. Witness my hand, this sixteenth day of February, A.D. 1829.
C. K. Averill, J. Peace.

10 Sept 1829.
State of New-York, } ft County of Clinton. }
Nicholas Constantine being duly sworn, doth depose and say, that he is personally acquainted with Pierre Laboste, a soldier in the army of the revolution: that said Laboste first came out of Canada a volunteer in Col. Livingston's regiment; and that afterwards in the year 1779, as near as deponent can recollect, he enlisted into Congress regiment commanded by general Hazen: that deponent belonged to the same regiment, and is knowing that said Laboste served to the close of the war. And deponent further saith, that the said Laboste, above named, is the same identical person who has made application under the late law for a pension. And further deponent saith not.
Sworn and subscribed before me
this first day of September, 1829. }
C. H. Averill, J. Pease. }
his
Nicholas X Constantine,
mark.
State of New-York, } ft
County of Clinton. }
Joseph Labe being duly sworn, doth depose and say, that he was a soldier in the same regiment with Peter Laboste in the army of the revolution; that he has heard read the above affidavit of Nicholas Constantine; and he has a knowledge of the same facts testified to by said Constantine. And further deponent saith not.
Sworn and subscribed before me
this first day of Sept r . 1829. }
C. H. Averill, J. Pease }
his
Joseph X Labe
mark

23 April 1829
State of New York, } ss
County of Clinton, }
Charlotte Constantine, of Rouse's point, in the County aforesaid, being duly sworn, doth depose and say, that she is the lawful wife of Nicholas Constantine, of the place aforesaid: that she followed her said husband through the revolutionary war in Col. Hazen's regiment, in the New-York line: that she was acquainted with Peter Labonte, as soldier in Col. Livingston's regiment, and afterwards as soldier in Col. Hazen's regiment: that said Labonte was a Canadian Refugee; and, as she hath reason to believe, served through the whole war in those two regiments. — And further deponent saith not.
Charlotte her X Constantine. mark
Sworn before me, this 9 th day of April, } A.D. 1829. } C. K. Averill, J. Pease. }

REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Sept. 16. 1828.
Peter Labonte, of Chautauqua in the County of Clinton, in the State of New York, has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution," approved the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termination, at which period he was a Private in captain Livingston's company, in Col. Livingston's regiment of the New York line; and that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing.
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By order of the Secretary, H. D. Perkins.
+ Hazen's Regiment.
The name of the claimant cannot be found in Hazen's Regiment. 3rd Auditor's office 23rd Sept 1829 does not P.H.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
Sept. 23rd 1828
It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to Peter Labonte in the New York Line
It further appears that Peter Labonte is now on the pension list of any - - - - - agency, and has been so since the 3rd March 1826 at the rate of dollars per month.
John Hagner Aud
correct

Revolutionary Claims.
Under the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved 15th May, 1828.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 24 April 1829.
SIR:
YOUR claim under the abovementioned act was examined in due course; and, if it had been corroborated by the public records at Washington, would have been decided without delay. In your case, however, as in others under similar circumstances, and in regard to which the books usually referred to furnished no information, a decision was postponed until the pressure of business incident to the execution of a new law of this nature, superadded to the other duties of the Department, should so far subside as to afford time for further research. Recourse having, at length, been had to all the sources of information within reach of the Department, I have, now, to acquaint you that nothing is found among the records in the Public Offices here, to corroborate or support your claim. This, however, is not considered a sufficient cause for rejecting it; inasmuch as the records relating to the Army of the Revolution are known to be incomplete; yet, as the testimony furnished by you, in addition to your own declaration, does not assert the fact of your having enlisted  served in the Continental Army in the manner stated by you, but only that you are generally reputed and believed to have done so, it is deemed a sufficient cause for calling upon you for further evidence.
I am, nevertheless, aware of the difficulty that exists in obtaining, after so long a time, any positive or direct proof that your services were such as to entitle you to the benefits of the act. And you may be assured that, in weighing such as you may find yourself able to bring, all proper consideration will be given to this difficulty.
It is believed, however, that the archives of some of the States contain evidence of the rank and service of their regiments or corps on the Continental Line. This evidence may be found either in muster-rolls, settlements, accounts, grants of land, or other rewards for revolutionary services. It may, therefore, be well for you to apply to the proper authorities of the State in whose quota you served, to see whether, in your case, such evidence exists. Where this cannot be obtained, it will be desirable for you to obtain from one or more persons, who know you to have enlisted  served in the Continental Army for the war an affidavit to that effect, authenticated in the manner heretofore prescribed.
To aid you in this undertaking, I will, if you request it, cause to be prepared and transmitted to you, a list taken from the papers which have been received at this Department, under the abovementioned act, of the names and residence of such officers of the line and regiment to which you represent yourself to have belonged, as are known to be now living; and, on application to them, they may be able to supply the testimony which you need.
I am, sir, very respectfully, Your obedient servant.
M c Peter La bonte, Champlain, Clinton Co. N.Y.
Colonel Livingston in whose Regiment you reported yourself to have enlisted is now living at Johnstown. Shortly since Co. H. 4th Inf. And is believed to have some of the records of his Regiment.

Retain it until Col. Watson makes affidavit to the Dower of Attorney.

20. 453
Peter Labonte
For official report & other papers of investigation into frauds by Canadian Refugees - See admitted John Gauley File No 46.358

Revolutionary Claims.
Under the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved 15th May, 1828.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
28 Sept 1829
Sir,
Before any further decision can be had on your claim under the above-mentioned act it will be necessary for you to give a particular account of your service in the revolution mentioning where and under what officers you served, and when where and by whom you were discharged or of whom you received the certificate for the reward of eighty dollars.
I am &c.
M c Peter La bonte of Champlain, care of C apt Alvah Ely. Rouses Point. N.Y.

1935-Aug 28-List to Chas J. A. LaBonty Letter in case of John Baptist Labonte R. 204 50 - Ed
Old war 71 NAVY
Ex'r.
No. 20.453
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
REJECTED
Peter Labonte
P. O.
Canadian
Service: Rev. J. A. Labonte
Enlisted: _____ , 18 .
Discharged: _____ , 18 .
Application filed: _____ , 18 .
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____

(not admt)
1633
Know all men by these presents, that I Peter Laborde, of Champlain, in the County of Clinton, in the state of New-York, do hereby constitute and appoint Col o Joseph Watson, of the City of Washington, my true and lawful Attorney, with power of substitution, for me, and in my name, to receive from the United States, the amount of pay now due to me under the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the revolution," approved 15 th May, 1828, as a private in Col o Livingston's regiment of the New York line of the army of the revolution. Witness my hand and Seal this Eighteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight
Sealed and delivered in presence of } C. H. Averill.
Peter his X Laborde. Seal mark.
Before me, Calvin K o Averill, a justice of the peace in the County of Clinton, in the state of New-York, personally appeared this day, Peter Laborde, whose name is subscribed to the foregoing power of Attorney, and acknowledged the same to be his act and deed, and also declared the same was not given by reason of any transfer, or of any attachment, levy, or seizure by any legal process whatever, of the pay therein authorised, and to be received; but that the said pay is intended to enure wholly to his personal benefit.
Witness my hand, this Eighteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight.
5
C. H. Averill, J. Peace.

I, John Walworth, Clerk of the Court of the County of Clinton, in the state of New-York, do hereby certify, that Calvin K. Averill, before whom the foregoing power of attorney was acknowledged, is a justice of the peace.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, this eighth day of September, A. D. 1828.
John Walworth.
Before me, _____ a justice of the peace in the County of _____ in the District of Columbia, personally appeared this day, Col o Joseph Watson, the attorney named in the foregoing power of attorney, and made oath that the same was not given to him by reason of any transfer, or of any attachment, levy or seizure, by any legal process whatever, of the pay therein authorized to be received; but that the said pay is intended to enure wholly to the personal benefit of the person by whom the said power was executed. Witness my hand, this _____ day of _____ in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight.
I, _____ County of _____ Certify that
I, _____
Clerk of the Court of the in the District of Columbia, do hereby before whom the foregoing affidavit was

was sworn, was at the time a justice of the peace, and duly empowered to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hands and affixed the seal of the said Court, this                      day of A. D. 1828.

23 March 1830.
State of New York, } Clinton County, } Peter Labaree being duly sworn, doth depose and say, that he is now eighty eight years old; that in the year 1775, he entered as a volunteer in Captain Labaree's Company in Col o Livingston's regiment, and was at the siege of Quebec; that he retreated with the said regiment to Albany, and served in said regiment until 1778 or 9, when he enlisted for the war into Captain or Company, and in the regiment Commanded by col o Hazen, and served unto the close of the war. That he was in the battles at Quebec, Saratoga and White Plains and other skirmishes. And deponent further saith, that when he sold his claim on the United States for bounty land, he gave up his discharge; and he further saith, that he received his discharge from general Hazen, at Head Quarters, and also, his certificate for the reward of eighty dollars: And further deponent saith not. Peter his Labaree mark.
I hereby certify, that Peter Labaree, to me personally known, made oath to the foregoing affidavit, and declared the same to be true, according to the best of his remembrance and belief: and I do further certify, that he appeared to be so infirm and old, as not to be sensible of the services he had rendered. 15 th March, 1830. B. H. Averill, J. Pease

Clinton County, f st Nicholas Constantine & Peter Renway soldiers in general Hazen's regiment in the New-York line of the army of the revolution, being duly sworn, do depose and say, that they were acquainted with the said Peter Laborite, above named, and saw him sign or make his mark to the above affidavit: that they were personally acquainted with said Laborite, in the time of the revolution, and are knowing to his serving in Col. o Hazen's regiment, and in the manner stated by him in his said affidavit. And further, that they do know he enlisted for the war, and served to the close.
Sworn before me this 15 March, 1830. } B. K. Averill. J. Pease. . . . }
Peter his X Renway, mark.
Nicholas his L Constantine mark.

5 Dec 1829
Peter Laborde, late a soldier in the army of the revolution, being duly sworn, doth depose and say, that he joined the American army at the time general Montgomery invaded Canada, in 1775, and was engaged in the battle at St Quebec; that he was engaged as a volunteer the first year of the war, and after they retreated from Canada, and arrived at Albany in 1776, he enlisted into Captain Livingston's Company, and Col o Livingston's regiment, for the war; that he served the whole war to the end, in the regiment aforesaid mentioned, except towards the latter part of the war, he served in general Hazen's Regiment, and was discharged from the regiment last mentioned in June, 1783, at Albany; And deponent further saith, that he was in the battles of Chambl y , Montreal, Quebec, White Plains, and Brunswick, besides several other skirmishes; that some time after the war, he sold his United States bounty claim, and gave up his discharge, and all his papers, and does not know where to look for them: And further saith, that he received his discharge from general Hazen, and also his certificate for the reward of eighty dollars. And further deponent saith not.
Sworn before me this
21 st day of Nov r 1829.
John Yule, J. Peace.
his Peter X Laborde, mark.

I Samuel D. Ingham Secretary of the Treasury do hereby certify that the annexed papers are the original papers received at the Treasury Department in the name of Peter Labonte & in support of his claim for the benefits of the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution". Approved 15 th May 1828.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Treasury this.
(H)

For the purpose of attaining the benefits of an act entitled "an act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution" approved on the 15 th of May 1828 I Peter Labonte of Champlain in the State of New York do hereby declare, that I enlisted in the Continental Line of the Army of the Revolution for and during the war & continued in its service until its termination; at which period I was a private in Captain Livingston's Company in Col. Livingston's Regiment of the New York Line. And I also declare that I afterwards received Certificates for the reward of Eighty dollars, to which I was entitled under a resolve of Congress passed the 15 th of May 1778. And I further declare that I was not on the 15 th day of May 1828 on the Pension List of the United States.
Witness my hand this Eighteenth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred & twenty Eight -
C. H. Avenell
Peter his X Labonte mark
Before me Calvin H. Avenell a Justice of the Peace in the County of Clinton in the State of New York personally appeared this day Louis Mauney & Annah Boileau who did solemnly make oath that Peter Labonte by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed is generally reported & believed to have been a Soldier in the Army of the Revolution in manner as therein stated. Witness my hand this Eighteenth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred & twenty Eight -
C. H. Avenell J. Peace
I John Walworth Clerk of the Court of the County of Clinton in the State of New York do hereby certify, that Calvin H. Avenell before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn, was, at that time a Justice of the Peace, & duly empowered to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of the said Court, this Eighth day of September A. D. 1828.
John Walworth

Peter Labonte's Revolutionary Claim.
Original claim Jn: Watts Agent
1033
Peter Labonte.
Peter Labonte.
See? Sept. 16. 1828 - feld. Wm. fan.

Rev.
Before me Calvin A. Smith a Justice of the Peace in the County of Clinton in the State of New York personally appeared this day Peter Labonte whom Name is subscribed to the foregoing power of Attorney, & acknowledged the same to be his act and deed & also declared the same was not given by reason of any transfer, or of any attachment, levy or seizure by any legal process whatever of the said Peter Labonte authorized to be received, but that the said power is intended to ensure wholly to his personal benefit.
Witness My Hand this Eighteenth day of August in the year of our Lords one thousand eight hundred & twenty Eight.
C. R. Sewell & Pease
I John Walworth Clerk of the Court of the County of Clinton in the State of New York do hereby certify that Calvin K' Arvill before whom the foregoing power of Attorney was acknowledged is a Justice of the Peace - In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court - This Eighth day of September A. D. 1828 John Walworth
Before Me _____ a Justice of the Peace in the County of _____ in the District of Columbia personally appeared this day Col. Joseph Watson the Attorney named in the foregoing power of Attorney, and made oath that the same was not

given to him by reason of any transfer of any attachment, levy or seizure, by any legal process whatever, of the pay therein authorized to be received, but that the said pay is intended to enure wholly to the personal benefit of the person by whom the said power was executed. Witness my hand this _____ day of _____ in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred & thirty Eights -
I _____ Clerk of the Court of the County of _____ in the District of Columbia do hereby certify that before whom the foregoing Affidavit was sworn to at the time, a Justice of the Peace, & duly empowered to administer oaths - In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hands & affixed the Seal of the said Court, this day of _____ A. D. 1828.
P. Labonte power of attorney. Joseph Watson.

Before me Calvin H. Avery a Justice of the Peace in the County of Clinton in the State of New York, personally appeared Nicholas Constantine and Joseph Labre of the said County who did this day solemnly make oath that Peter Labre a private in Captain Livington Company in Col. Livington Regiment in the Army of the Revolution was according to the best of deponents recollection & belief enlisted for & during the war, and that said Labre was afterwards transferred into General Harsens Regiment of the New York line, and that said Labre continued to serve in General Harsens Regiment, as also did these deponents, until the close of the war, and that said Labre was regularly discharged at that time. Witness my hand this sixteenth day of February A.D. 1829
C. H. Avery J. Peace

Peter Labaree, Revolutionary Claim
Peter Labaree.
additional (Evidence in support of) Labaree's claim
1033.
Found in New York ballot. -ing book, page 189 -
Rec d 28 Feb 1829.

Peter Labonte
Peter Labonte Pension claim. Evidence in support of - Recd 23 April 1829.

State of New York County of Clinton & S. Charlotte Constantine of Ross Point in the County aforesaid being duly sworn, doth depose and say that she is the lawful wife of Nicholas Constantine of the Place aforesaid That she followed her said Husband through the Revolutionary war in Col. Hazen's Regiment in the New York Line, - That she was acquainted with Peter Labonte a Soldier in Col. Livingston's Regiment, and afterwards a Soldier in Col. H. Regiment - That said Labonte was a Canadian Refugee and as she hath reason to believe served through the war war in those two Regiments - And further deposes saith Not -
Sworn before me this 9 th day of April
A.D. 1827
C. M. Merrill C. P. Pease
Charlotte & Constantine not

Recd Sept 1829
State of New York
County of Clinton ss. I Nicholas Constantin being duly sworn doth depose and say that he is personally ac- quainted with Pierre Labonte a Soldier in the Army of the Revolution. That said Labonte first came to Canada a Volunteer in Col. Livingston's Regiment and that afterwards in the year 1779 as near as deponent can recollect he enlisted into Congress Regiments commanded by Genl. Hovey - that de- ponents belonged to the same Regiment & is knowing that said Labonte served to the close of the war - And deponent further saith that the said Labonte above named is the same identical person who has made application under the late law for a pension - And further deponent saith not -
Sworn & subscribed before me this first day of September 1829
Nicholas his Constantin Mark
C. N. Dreville J. Peace
State of New York
County of Clinton ss. I Joseph Labr being duly sworn doth depose and say that he was a soldier in the same Regiment with Peter Labonte in the Army of the Revolution, that he has heard read the above Affidavit of Nicholas Constantin & he has a knowledge of the same facts testified to by said Constantin - And further deponent saith not -
Sworn & subscribed before me this first day of Sept. 1829
Joseph his Labr Mark
C. N. Dreville J. Peace

Further Evidence in support of Peter Labonte, claim. for Pension
John B. Labonte
Peter Labonte

Rec 5 Dec 1829.
Peter Labonte late a Soldier in the Army of the Revolution being duly sworn doth depose and say that he joined the American Army at the time Genl. Montgomery invaded Canada in 1775 & was engaged in the battle at Quebec that he was engaged as a Volunteer the first year of the war and after they retreated from Canada and arrived at Albany in 1776 he enlisted into Captain Livingston's Company & Col. Livingston's Regiment for the war - that he served through the whole war to the end in the Regiment aforesaid mentioned, except towards the latter part of the war he served in General Hazen's Regiment and was discharged from the Regiment last mentioned in June 1783 at Albany - And deponent further saith that he was in the battles of Chamblie, Montreal, Quebec, White Plains & Brunswick besides several other skirmishes - that some time after the war he sold his United States County claim and gave up his discharge & all his papers and does not know where to look for them - And further saith not that he received his discharge from General Hazen & also his certificate for the reward of Eighty Dollars And further deponent saith not
Sworn before me this 31 st day of Novr 1829
Peter his  mark Labonte
John Gule - J. Hoar

Re. 23 March 1830.
State of New York
Clinton County ss. Peter Labonte being duly sworn doth depose and say that he is now Eighty Eight years old. that in the year 1775. he entered as a volunteer in Captain La Bonte's Company in Col. Livingston's Regiment and was at the siege of Quebec, that he retreated with the said Regiment to Albany and served in said Regiment until 1778 or 9 when he enlisted for the war into Captain or Major North's Company and in the Regiment Commanded by Col. Hazen and served until the close of the war - that he was in the battles at Quebec, Saratoga and White Plains & other skirmishes - And deponent further saith that when he sold his claim on the United States for bounty land, he gave up his discharge - And he further saith that he rec d his discharge from General Hazen at near Quaker & also his certificate for the rewards of Eighty Dollars. And further deponent saith not.
Peter his X Labonte mark
I hereby certify that Peter Labonte to me personally known made oath to the foregoing affidavit & declared the same to be true according to the best of his remembrance & belief. And I do further certify that he appeared to be so infirm and old as not to be sensible of the oaths he had rendered - 15 th March 15 th March 1830.
C. S. Arvill J. Pease
Clinton County ss. Nicholas Constantino & Peter Renavy soldiers in Judah Hazen's Regiment in the New York line of the Army of the Revolution, being duly sworn do depose and say that they were acquainted with the said Peter Labonte above named and saw him sign or make his mark to the above affidavit - that they were personally acquainted with said Labonte in the time of the Revolution, and are knowing to his serving in Col. Hazen's Regiment & in the manner stated by him in his said affidavit -

And further that they do know he enlisted for the war and served to the close - and further they say not -
Given before me this 15. March 1830 C. Adonai S. Pease
his Peter x Renway mark his Nicholas Constantino mark
Peter Labonte Revolutionary Pension claim
(Further Evidence in support of)
Peter Labonte