Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 26499, for Peter Sypher, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Sypher, Peter or Cypher
W 26499
Jamar
CONTENTS

6.0660 New York - C Tamar Sypher Widow of Peter Sypher who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Drummer Private -
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 71 Dollars 88 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension, issued the 14 th day of Feb. 1853 and sent to Hon. Wm. Murray H. of R.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 190 Vol. 4

Augt 10 52 Addl. div. case of Hamor Dypher widow of Peter.
22, 15 1/2 22 266 3/4 333 3/4
355 79 716 708 355 433 3/4 12 84 3/4 708 35
Hon: Com. Murray J. P. Rep.
223 266 3/4 228 3/4 8 20
22, 15 1/2 22 266 3/4 333 3/4
Hon. Com. Murray J. P. Rep.
Summons £35-0-2 22, 15 1/2

State of New York city and County of New York } ss      Hannah Craft of said city and County being duly sworn doth depose and say that she was born in Westchester County and resi- ded there during the war of the Revolution is now a resident of the City of New York is eighty six years of age and deponent further says that her Father Peter Gysker and brothers Peter and Jeremiah Gysker were in the American service during the year 1779 under Capt. Jonas Crane. deponent further saith that her brothers Peter and Jeremiah were frequently in the ser- vice after the year 1779 deponent further saith that her brother Peter was taken a prisoner by the British while in the American service. but this de- ponent cannot say how long he was held a prisoner. This deponent further saith that her father Peter sent his family from Westchester to Peekskill in consequence of the persecutions of the enemy who stole and plu- ndered him of his cattle and other effects. This depo- nent further saith that her brother Peter married Tamar Underhill and that she is now a widow of Peter Gysker a resident of Newburgh in the state of New York Hannah her Craft mark
sworn to before me
This twenty third day of March 1852
Wm. L. Peck alderman of the 20 th ward and Ledge county courts City and County of New York over

I hereby certify that I believe the within named person Phoebe Craft is perfectly honest and sincere in all within stated and that her statement is entitled to the utmost confidence
M m J. Peck Ald 20 th Ward
10. 52 case Cypher Peter
Memor Sept.
way 20 th Ald

Peter Cypher was born April the 6. 1762. Tamer Underhill his wife was born March the 2. 1763, X 1786 1839 1763 and was married April the 24. in the year of our Lord 1786 1839 1786 1786
Sarah Cypher was born December the 28. 1786
Martha Cypher was born April the 10. 1788
Effemia Cypher was born January the 2. 1791
Barlow Underhill Cypher was born June the 6. 1793
Susanna Cypher was born March the 11. 1795
Samuel Ryerson Cypher was born May 12 1798
Henry Lambertson Cypher was born July the 19. 1800
Philip Underhill Cypher was born January 22. 184
Ann Eliza Cypher was born July the 15 186
Sally Mariah Underhill was born March 12.

State of New York, County of Orange, ss: On this twenty eighth day of November, 1851, personally appeared before the County Judge of Orange County aforesaid, Tamar Sypher, a resident of the village of Newburgh in the County and State aforesaid, aged eighty eight years, on the second day of March last past, who being first duly sworn, according to law, declares doth on her oath make the following de- claration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Con- gress passed July 7, 1838, and the acts of Congress continuing the operation of the provisions of the same; that she is the widow of Peter Sypher, who was a private in the militia commanded by Captain Israel Honeywell, and Captain Jonas Orser, and Captain Lambert; that she was informed by her said husband during his lifetime and verily believes that her said husband served under the officers aforesaid in the militia, for four years or thereabouts, being out in said service four, five or six months or there- abouts, in each year of said number aforesaid; that she was informed by her said husband as aforesaid, and verily believes, that her said husband was taken prisoner and taken to the City of New York and held as prisoner until he was exchanged. She has no documentary or other evidence of the facts hereinbefore set forth other than the information derived from her said husband. She further declares that she was married to the said Peter Sypher, on the 24th

I certify that the contents of this declaration were by me made known to said Tamar Sypher and understood by her before the same and that she made her mark thereto because she is unable to write her name by reason of great age and bodily infirmities
(twenty fourth) day of April, in the year 1786, by a person named Regua, a justice of the peace authorized to solemnize marriage, in the town of at Southland's Manor, in the County of Westchester, and State aforesaid. That her husband, the aforesaid Peter Sypher, died on the third day of April, in the year 1819, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. Her said husband Peter Sypher died at Newburgh, in the County of Orange aforesaid. That her said husband Peter Sypher was a resident of Sing Sing, in the County of Westchester, in the state of New York, during the war of the revolution; That the name of the applicant before her aforesaid marriage to said Peter Sypher was Tamar Underhill.
Tamar her Sypher mark
I sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before J. W. Bate County Judge Orange County N.Y.
I the said Judge do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the said Tamar Sypher who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration, and that she is a creditable person, and her declaration is entitled to full credit and belief; I further certify from a personal examination of the said Tamar Sypher that she is unable to attend the sitting of the Court on the account of old age and bodily infirmity.
J. W. Bate County Judge of Orange County N.Y.

State of New York, County of Orange, ss: On this 28th day of November, 1858, personally appeared before the County Judge of the County aforesaid, Effernia Sypher, aged 60 years, who being first duly sworn, ac- cording to law, declares under oath that she is the third child of Peter and Ta- mar Sypher; that the paper hereto annexed is in the handwriting of this deponent; that it was made by her about twenty five years ago, and shortly after her father's death; that the original from which the said paper is trans- cribed was in the handwriting of said father of this deponent, and purported to be the family record of said Peter and Tamar; that on such record the family name was written Sypher and not Cypher, as it is written on said copy by this deponent; that this deponent wrote the said name as aforesaid because her school teacher was in the habit of writing the said name Cypher, and that this deponent acquired said habit from said teacher and so wrote it in the copy of the record hereto annexed. This de- said Peter died as set forth in said Tamar, deceased and the said Tamar has remained a widow ever since, and this deponent says that since ponent further says that, since her father's death as aforesaid she has been the manager and head of the family of her father, and that her mother the said Tamar has resided with her during that time. That her said mother has often spoken within the last ten years re- pecting an application for a pension but that for some years, this deponent regarded such application useless, as the

wants of the family did not require it, but that subsequently this deponent and her mother required the assistance which a pension would give them, and at the suggestion of friends, her said mother requested this deponent to cause application to be made. And this deponent further says that the application has been delayed for want of means which could be conveniently spared by the family and because of the labor and trouble consequent upon making such application. This deponent further says that she frequently heard her said father in his lifetime speak of having served in the war of the revolution, and that he was taken prisoner as is set forth in the application of Tamar Cypher. Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year first aforesaid.
Euphemia Cypher.
D. W. Bate County Judge of Orange County N.Y.
I further certify that I know the above named deponent, and that she is a person of respectibility and that her statements are entitled to full credit and belief. And I certify that the two lines interlined on the preceding page were so interlined before signing, which lines are as follows: "Said Peter died as set forth in said Tamar's declaration, and that said Tamar has remained a widow ever since, and this deponent says that"
D. W. Bate County Judge of Orange County N.Y.

State of New York Westchester County ss
On this 7 th day of September A D 1852 personally appear- ed before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Salomon Under a resident of the Town Ossining County of West- chester in the State of New York who being duly sworn according to law Says on his oaths that he is Eighty Three years old on the 24 th of October last That he is a Son of Captain Jonas Under who was a Captain in the war of the Revolution. That he was acquainted with Peter Sypher late husband of Yamor Sypher, that he has frequently heard his father the said Captain Jonas speak of the Service of the said Peter Sypher Served with him, that he has heard his father speak of the Service of Jeremiah Sypher Brother to the said Peter Sypher and also has heard his father in his life time speak of the Service of Peter Sypher father of the husband of Yamor Sypher He further says that he remembers of seeing the said Peter Sypher the father of the said Peter late husband of the said Yamor and Jeremiah Sypher Brother of the said Peter in his father's company after the war of the Revolution.

He further says that he has always understood that Peter Sypher late husband of Yamar Sypher and his brother Jeremiah Sypher done considerable Service in the war of the Revolution He further says that he never heard of any other Peters Sypher's than those above named
And deponent further says that it is now his impression that Peter Sypher late husband of Yamar Sypher was a drummer thinks that he was
He further says that he is confident that either the father or son was a drummer under his father in the war of the Revolution That this deponent has always had the impression from what he has heard his father say about the Service of the said Sypher's
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day and year above written
Elmer Clegg
W Greene Justice of the Peace
I the said Justice do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Salmon Osner who subscribed and was sworn to the foregoing affidavit and that his affidavit is entitled to full credit and belief I further certify that the words served, thinks that he has, was was, in before executed
W Greene Justice of the Peace

State of New York, Westchester County, ss
On this 8 th day of September 1852 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Elizabeth Wai- ght aged Seventy five years on the 10 th day of next month a resident of the County of Ossining County of Westchester in the State of New York who being duly sworn according to law says on her oath that She is a daughter  Daughter of Peter Sypher late husband of Yamor Sypher that She has frequently heard her mother speak of the Services of her Father Peter Sypher her Brothers Peter and Jeremiah Sypher in the war of the Revolution That her mother died in the year A D 1825 She further says that She never knew or heard of any other Peter Sypher's except her father and Brother. She further says that her Brother Peter Sypher moved from Westchester County to Newburgh over fifty years ago and She don't remember particularly of hearing her Brother speak of her Services, but has often heard her Mother speak of the Services of her father and Brothers She further says that She has frequently heard her Mother tell of different Brothers the said Peter Sypher being taken prisoner by the British and what he suffered

Sworn to and Subscribed before me the day and year above written. Elizabeth her Haight mark
W. Greene Justice of the Peace
I the said Justice do hereby certify that I am acquainted with Elizabeth Haight who subscribed and was sworn to the foregoing affidavit that she is a credible person and her affidavit entitled to full credit and belief.
I further certify that the words "then, and, ago," was understood before special ed.
W. Greene Justice of the Peace

State of New York. Orange County Clerk's Office.
I, NATHAN WESTCOTT, Clerk of the said County of Orange, and also Clerk of the County Court of said county, being a Court of Record having a seal, Do hereby Certify, that Stephen D. Parmach
before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit subscribed and sworn was, at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and sworn and authorized to administer oaths for general purposes; and further, that I am acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice, and verily believe that the signature Stephen D. Parmach Justice of the Peace in and for Orange County annexed to the said declaration and affidavit is genuine.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said county of Orange the 3 d day of April 1852
N. Westcott
Clerk.

State of New York
Orange County ss Euphemia Cypher of the town of Newburgh, in said County, being duly sworn deposes and says, that she is the individual who made an affidavit on the 28 th day of November 1851 relative to the family record of Peter Cypher and Fanny Cypher, which said affidavit was taken before David H. Batz, County Judge of said Orange County. - that the original record from which she copied the marriage of Peter Cypher and Fanny Cypher and the births of the children as set forth in said affidavit has been destroyed, and that at the time she copied said record, the same was very much worn and that she copied the said original record of said marriage and births, because of its worn and torn condition and to preserve the marriage record of Peter and Fanny Cypher and the births of their children.
Subscribed and sworn before me this 1 st day of April 1852
Euphemia Cypher
Stephen C. Parnenter Justice of the Peace in & for Orange County.
Orange County ss I, Stephen C. Parnenter, a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Euphemia Cypher who made the above affidavit, and that her character for truth and veracity is beyond question.
Witness my hand this 1 st day of April in the year 1852.
Stephen C. Parnenter

# 14555,
Tamar Typher
Widow of Peter
New York
Letter from W m Murray Mar 23/1852.
Act 9 July 1838

9.334
New York - R
Ama Sypher widow of Peter who was a Mili. & Drms. in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 71 Dollars 88. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 day of Feb. '53 and sent to
Hon. Wm. Murray A of R.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 - Page 92.

10.449 New York - @ Sanger Typhus
widow of Peter 1819 who died on the of in the State of who was a Dm. In Prv. commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the line for Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll of New York P. 17 at the rate of 71 Dollars 88 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 day of Feb. 1853 and settled - Hon. Wm. Munn Arrears to the 4th of R. of R. Semi-annual allowance ending
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7, 1838. R. M. Mac Clerk, Recorded by Book Vol. Page 548

Reg
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 26499
Tamar Sypher Widow of Peter Sypher Brn. Rev. War.
Act Feb. 2" 1878
Index: Vol 1 , Page 260
[Arrangement of 1870.]

April 21. 1897 - History to Mr William B. Doyle Akron, Ohio.

Advised. etc. in case of being that Beecher's will of Thomas.
J. G. Gamble Present to the
O. Niplett Esq. Atty Court of Pleasants

Advert. evidence in the case of James Sipher, wid. of Peter Sipher
Feb 27
Hon J. C. Heath Comm. of Pensions D. C.
716 2/3 358 2/3 148 2/3 71 6 2/3 86 0 0
Report to Hon Mr. Murney Wash

10555. New York.
James Lapham Wilson of Peter
Rev. Rev. H. H. Hovey, Mar 23 1852
Is same as rep 52 same Aug 21/52 same Nov. 5/52
Act 7 July 1838.

Hon. William Murray, Dear Sir:
I am personally acquainted with Richard Corwin, William White- head, and Thomas Powell, whose affida- vit, Mr. McEwen is about to send to you.
Mr. Corwin is a highly respectable man, residing near Balonville in this town. Mr. Whitehead is a resident of this village and much respected. Mr. Powell is well known to you as the head of the firm of Powell, Ramsdell & Co. Their statements may be implicitly relied on. Very truly yours, Newburgh NY April 29 1852
T. G. Moore

I fully agree with Thomas George as to the character of the within named Richard Corwin William Whited & Thomas Powell and have no hesitation in declaring that they are entitled to entire confidence. I am also well acquainted with W m Wear a Justice of the Peace of this place & think him entitled to full confidence any statements which either of the above named persons make may be relied upon
John J. Morell
Newburgh April 28 th 1852

Will col Miles do me the favor to examine the claim of Tamar Sypher? I observe in the letter with it, that if the decision of the Office is adverse, the agent wishes it sent to the Secy of Int on appeal, I have, therefore, taken the liberty to trouble you,
J. Riplett

April 9 th 1902
Ad. evi: in case of Tamor Gypher wid: of Peter.
James Cusick
Ms. A. 9. 2. 22. 38
Hon W. Murray H. of Reps.
Coole
One of the 6000 Enigma machines

Warwick April 5 th 1852
De Sir
I herewith enclose the affidavits of Miss E Sypher & Mrs H. Craft together with the comptroller certificate of the Services of Peter Sypher in 1780-81 & 82 in support of the claim of Mrs Fanny Sypher widow of Peter Sypher to a pension under the Act of July 7 1838.
Stephen C Parmachenee before whom the affidavit of Miss E Sypher was taken has been acquainted with her for many years and you will see by his certificate of credibility he speaks very flattering as regards her character for truth and veracity
Also in regard to the certificate of Alderman. W I Peck to the credibility of Mrs Hannah Craft
I merely speak of the above certificates to show you the character and standing of the witnesses in this case. That you may be able to meet any objection made by the commissioner on account of any discrepancy that may seem to appear particularly between the affidavit of Mrs H Craft and the comptroller certificate over

Mrs H Craft States in her affidavit that her Father Peter Sypher and Brothers Peter and Jeremiah Sypher served in 1779 under Jonas Orser
The Comptrollers certificate seems to show that Peter Sypher did not do any service before 1780. but when you come to examine the amount paid to Peter Sypher you will find that he was paid £35- on the 28 th of May 1780. for nearly eleven months service consequently the service must have commenced as early as July 1779. as stated by Mrs Craft
When at Newburgh last Saturday to get the affidavit of Miss E Sypher she urged me if it were possible to get this case allowed before the first of May. I was informed that the circumstances of the family had become embarrassed. and if you can get the Commissioner to take up this case as soon as possible it immediately you will do the family a great kindness
I Remain Very Respectfully Yours Thos L McEwen
Hon M Murray Washington

Brief in the case of Tamar Gyspher widow of Peter County and State of New York act 6 July 1838 vs
Claim, ("original," or " for increase ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Record & traditional proof of service
Documentary proof of marriage
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Thomson - In file
Name and residence of Agent
Hon Mr Murray Hyt B
Examining Clerk.

Warwick N York Sept 23 1852
Sir
I herewith enclose additional evidence to be filed & to amend the case of Mrs Fanny Dyer her widow of Peter Dyer her under the act of Congress passed July 7 1838
Very Respectfully Yours
Thos M'Evoy
Hon J E Heath Com of Pensions

Tamar Gypker widow of Peter, NY adm d . July 7 1838 &c
Drummer 12 mos $43.00 Private 8 mos & 22 ds 28 88 $71.88
per annum from 4 March 1836 to except 2 years.
Cart to Hon W m Murray Hess

State of New York, Orange County Clerk's Office, } ss.
I, NATHAN WESTCOTT, Clerk of the said County of Orange, and also Clerk of the County Court of said County, being a Court of Record having a seal, do hereby Certify, that William Mear
before whom the foregoing affidavit was subscribed and sworn was, at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county duly commissioned and sworn and authorized to administer oaths for general purposes; and further, that I am acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice, and verily believe that the signature William Mear
subscribed to the said affidavit are genuine.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said county of Orange the first day of May 1852.
N Westcott
Clerk.

State of New York, Orange County ss
On this 29 th day of April A D 1852 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid William Whitehead aged Sixty Six. He is a resident of Newburgh County of Orange in the State of New York who being duly sworn according to law says on his oath that he was personally acquainted with Peter Dypher late husband of Fanny Dypher at the time of his death and over Liberty just before his death that his informant frequently heard the said Dypher and his informants Father William Whitehead speak of the war of the Revolution that the said Dypher was reputed and believed to have been a Soldier in the war of the Revolution
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and
year above written William Whitehead
William Wear Justice of the peace in and for Orange County.
I the said Justice do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with William Whitehead who subscribed and was sworn to the foregoing affidavit that he is a credible and a respectable person and his affidavit entitled to full credit and belief.
William Wear Justice of the peace

(State of New York) Orange County ss
On this 29 th day of April 1852 personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace within and for the County of Orange and State aforesaid Thomas Powell a resident of Newburgh County of Orange and State aforesaid Aged Eighty Three years who being duly sworn according to law says on his oath that he became acquaint- ed with Peter Dyphers late husband of Yamor Dyphers in the year 1798 and continued acquainted with him up to his death that this deponent always understood that the said Dyphers was a Soldier and served in the war of the Revolution that this deponent believed and believes that the said Dyphers served in the war of the Revolution (Sworn to and subscribed) Thomas Powell before me the day and year above written
William Wren Justice of the peace in and for Orange County
I the said the Justice do hereby Certify that I am personally acquaint- ed with Thomas Powell who subscribed and was sworn to the foregoing affidavit is a credible person and his affidavit entitled to full credit and belief I further certify that the word Dyphers was interlined before execution William Wren Justice of the peace

State of New York Orange County ss
On this 28 th day of April A D 1852 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Richard Corwin aged Seventy two years a resident of the Town of Newburgh County of Orange in the State of New York who being duly sworn according to law says on his oath that he was personally acquainted with Peter Sypher late husband of Tamar Sypher at the time of his death and eight or ten years before his death. That said Sypher was reputed and known to have been a Soldier of the Revolu- tionary war with Great Britain and served in the Army of the American forces and that this was commonly stated and believed in the community in which said Sypher lived and that this dep- onent with others fully believed that such was the fact
Subscribed to the 28 th of April Richard Corwin 1852 and subscribed before me William H. Bear Justice of the Peace in and for Orange County I the said Justice do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Richard Corwin who

Subscribed and Was Sworn to the following affidavit it that he is a Credible and Respectable person that his affidavit is entitled to full credit and belief
I hereby certify that I am twenty two years old that I was personally acquainted with Peter Syphax in his lifetime and heard the said Syphax speak of his life time and heard the said Syphax speak of his times in the war of the Revolution that he was respected and beloved in this community to have lived in the war of the revolution
Wm Wear Justice of the peace
o o o o

Subscribed and Was Sworn to the foregoing affidavit it that he is a Credible and Respectable person that his affidavit is entitled to full credit and belief
I hereby Certify that I am twenty two years old that I was personally acquainted with Peter Sylvester in his lifetime and heard the said Sylvester speak of his services in the war of the Revolution that he was respected and beloved in this community to have lived in the war of the revolution
Wm Wear
Justice of the peace
0 45 Nov 10 1842

State of New York, Westchester County ss
On this 7 th day of September A D 1852 personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid. Aaron Sherwood a resident of the town Arin- ing County of Westchester in the State of New York aged Eighty Three years past who being duly sworn according to law says on his oath that he was acquainted with Peter Sypher late husband of Tamor Sypher and remembers of seeing the said Peter Sypher in the Militia Service du- ring the war of the Revolution. That the said Peter Sypher father's name was was Peter, and that the said Peter Sypher had a Brother by the name of Jeremiah and that this deponent has always un- derstood that the Father Peter Sypher and the son Peter late husband of the said Tamor, and Jeremiah Sypher all served in the war of the Revolution. That this deponent never knew or heard of any other Peter Sypher's than the above named.
He further says that deponent's father was a Lieutenant in the war of the Revolu- tion, under Captain, Butcher in the early part of war and in the later part of the war was made Captain.
He further says that he remembers of seeing the said Peter Sypher doing duty under his father. The said

Captain Lieutenant Sherwood in the later part of said war
This deponent is not able to state whether the said Peter Sykkes acted as drummer or not
Sworn to and subscribed his Aaron Sherwood mark before me the day and year above written
W Greene Justice of the Peace
I the said Andrew do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Aaron Sherwood who has subscribed and was sworn to the forego- ing affidavit and that his affida- vit is entitled to full credit and I further certify that the year, was indented and the was erased before executed
W Greene Justice of the Peace

STATE OF NEW YORK,
County of Westchester, ss.
I, ROBERT R. OAKLEY, Clerk of the County aforesaid, and also Clerk of the Courts in and for said County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That R. J. Green Esquire whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed Instrument and endorsed thereon, was, on the day of the date of the said Certificate, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, residing in said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same, according to the laws of the said State. And, further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County Courts, the 15th day of Septm 185 9
Robert R. Oakley Clerk.

State of New-York, } ss. City and County of New-York, }
I, GEORGE W. RIBLET, Clerk of the City and County of New-York, and also Clerk of the Supreme Court for said City and County of New-York, being a Court of Record, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Wm B Beck  alderman of 20 Ward and whom the annexed deposition was taken, was at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said City and County, duly elected and sworn, and that his signature thereto is genuine, as I verily believe,
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 24 th day of March 185 2
Geo: W Riblet Clerk.
George W Riblet

State New York
City & County of New York ff.
Hannah Craft of said City & County being duly sworn doth depose and say, that I was born in Westchester County and resided there during the War of the Revolution and now a resident of the City of New York, and am now Eighty six years of age and deponent further saith that my Father Peter Cypher and Brothers Peter and Jeremiah Cypher were in the American Service during the year 1777 under Captain Jonas Dyer This deponent further saith that her Brothers Peter & Jeremiah were frequently in the Service after the year 1779. This deponent further saith that her Brother Peter was taken a prisoner by the British while in the American Service but this deponent cannot say how long he was held a prisoner This deponent further saith that her Father Peter sent his family from Westchester to Pickettville in consequence of the persecution of the Enemy who stole & plundered him of his cattle & other effects This deponent further saith that her Brother Peter married Turner Underhill and that she is now the widow of Peter Cypher a resident of Newburgh in the State of New York
And further this deponent saith not
Sworn to before me
This 23 rd day of March 1862
3 her Hannah X Craft mark
John J. Sack Alderman 20 th Ward 1 Judge County Court City & County New York

I hereby certify that. I believe the within named Person Nannali Craft is peaceably honest & sincere in all within stated and that her statement is entitled to the utmost Confidence
Wm J Smith Alf. J. Evans
Feb 23/1902.

*A. 5332 Dec. 10 th 1857
Deed of Tamar Sylvester widow of Peter —
New York
Wm Murray, A.H. Hog Rehs
Act 7 July 1835

State of New York. Orange County Clerk's Office.
I, NATHAN WESTCOTT, Clerk of the said County of Orange, and also Clerk of the County Court of said county, being a Court of Record having a seal, Do hereby Certify, that David W. Bate before whom the annexed declaration and affidavit were subscribed and sworn was, at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace  the County Judge in and for said county, duly commissioned and sworn and authorized to administer oaths for general purposes; and further, that I am acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice  Judge , and verily believe that his signature subscribed to the said declaration and affidavit is true and genuine.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court and county the eight day December 185 1 .
Geo. C. Mc Connell Dep. Clerk (the Clerk being absent.)

Mr Cole will please act on this soon -
J. J. C. S.
Hon M. Murray
Kept Copy -

(Persons making application at the Comptroller's or Secretary of State's Office, for searches, or certificates of service of any person, in the army of the U. S. during the revolutionary war, should give the name and ranks held by such person; the nature of the service; whether in the Infantry, Cavalry, or Artillery, &c.; in the regular army or militia; the names of the officers commanding the regiments and companies at the time of enlistment, service and discharge, as near as can be given. The names should be given with care, and in a legible hand.)
In pursuance of a law passed the 27th of April, 1781, entitled "An act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their service 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:
  180 - May 25 Peter Sypher Brumum No. of Cert'e issued, 25729 £ 35 - 2   781 - July 31 Peter Sypher Private do do do 36317 £ 11 2 2 2/3   782 - Novem 11 Peter Sypher do do do do 36414 £ 11 13 4   do do do   do do do   do do do   do do do   do do do   do do do   do do do   do do do   do do do   do do do   do do do   do do do   do do do   do do do   do do do   do do do   do do do 
State of New-York,
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, March 29 th 1852
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Books No. 8 now remaining in this office, and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz:
  1st under Capt. Jonas Orser in Col. Jas. Hammonds Regiment.   2d " " Israel Honeywell " " "   3d " " do " " "   4th " " " " "   5th " " " " "   6th " " " " "   7th " " " " "   8th " " " " "   9th " " " " "   10th " " " " "   11th " " " " "   12th " " " " "   13th " " " " "   14th " " " " "   15th " " " " "   16th " " " " " 
I have examined the records for the service of _____ and find entries, as above, amounting to £ _____
Examining Clerk. asv. leg
Philip H. Shepherd Comptroller.

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
April 21, 1897.
Sir:-
Replying to your request for information concerning Peter Sypher, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that Tamar, widow of Peter Sypher, made an application for pension on November 23, 1851, at which time she was 88 years of age and residing in Orange County, N. Y., and her pension was allowed for the actual service of her husband as a drummer and private in the New York troops, Revolutionary war, for a period of three years; a part of the time he served under Capt. Lambert. Place of his enlistment not stated.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. William B. Doyle,
Akron, Ohio.

WILLIAM B. DOYLE, Attorney at Law, AKRON, OHIO.
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Akron, Ohio, March 18th, 1897.
The Hon.  very Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you please give me what information you can concerning Peter Sypher, A revolutionary soldier who served in Colonel Stephen Moylan's  Moylan's Cavalry Pennsylvania  calvary , Philadelphia troops. The widow of Peter Sypher was a pensioner, but I am not able to give you any dates. I will be very grateful if you will send me all the information you can in regard to either the soldier or the pensioner.
Thanking you in advance for any courtesies that may be shown me, I am,
Yours very truly,
Wm B. Boyle