Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 14,245, for John Randall, Connecticut

SERVICE
born New York
Randall, John
NUMBER
S. 14245
CONTENTS
carded.
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28.05 Vermont
John Randall
of Rutland in the State of Ver who was a Private in the com by Captain _____ of the Regt by Col. Coddington in the Ver limo for
15 mo born. and N.Y.
aw Oct. 25. 06
Inscribed on the Roll of Ver at the rate of 50 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of Feb. 1834 and Lieut. R. Lemprie Rutland
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 4875. $125 Semi-ant. allowance ending on a L.B. 24 $150
{ Revolutionary Em. } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by ok
E. D. Buel Vol. 3
Order to pay to the sum of pay to John Randall Randall 19 th July 1835
Died 19. January 1837. Order to pay to Randall 1838.
Jan 19-1837
Jan 19, 1837

Sept - Feb 16
Wallenforce off from Oct 12
To J. J. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
Ship in Wash Pa

Wallingford Vt. July, 11, 1855
To. J. P. Edwards Esq
Count. of Prusians
Mr John Randall, now of Clarendon in the county of Rutland. has up to the fourth of March last drawn a pension, as a revolutionary soldier - he is now so old and infirm that he is wholly incapable of any kind of business - so much so, that from his own recollection he cannot tell how or when he served - says he served under Generals Washington - was at the battle of Bunker Hill - at the taking of Burgoyne, and also at the battle of Fort Washington at which time and place he was taken prisoner - which is now about all he can recollect about it - and his mind is so wandering that perhaps a part of that may be imagination - he says he was also at Quebec one winter - thinks the snow was ten feet deep when there - He has hitherto drawn fifty dollars per annum - I am informed that he has resided in this county nearly fifty years sometimes in Mendon - but latterly in Wallingford & Clarendon - his farm lies in this town (Wallingford) on Clarendon line - but has resided considerably with his son on a farm adjoining his in Clarendon -

Mr. Ely, the gentleman who was in this county last autumn, from Washington, investigating pension affairs - saw Mr. Randall - to whom you are referred for further information - For my identity you are referred to the Hon. Wm. Sladen of the Honor of Rep. - from this district -
The children of Mr. Randall, say he (Randall) undoubtedly served as much as four years - of which I suppose proof cannot be fully made - If any further evidence is needed for Mr. Randall to receive the same pension that he has formerly drawn - You will hear the good news to give early information of that fact - add up to Merchant Randall Wallingford - Mr. Randall resided in Conn. while in service. The evidence in Mr. Randall's case was taken before the Probate court for the district of Rutland - whether Robert Purpint or A. S. Brown was judge, Mr. P. does not know - Mr. P. was judge of said court till the first of Dec. 1832 - since which Mr. Brown -
Mr. Randall has not drawn any money since the fourth of March last -
Respectfully Yours
A. S. Miner
P.S. I am informed that a part of the evidence in the above case was taken several years since - that to be now under the first act - A. S. Miner

John Randall Wallingford
4 years
No 5287
Recd -
Mr. Randall's mind is very inform, that he gives his very improper account of his travels his progress however appears to be temple R.T.
John Randall
John Randall
He is a very good man and a very good friend to all who know him. He is a very good man and a very good friend to all who know him.

STATE OF VERMONT, RUTLAND COUNTY, ss.
On this 25 th day of July A. D. 1832 personally appear- ed in open Court before the Judge of the Probate Court of Rutland Dist. now sitting, Benjamin  John Randall a resident of the County of Rutland and State of Vermont, aged 84 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, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. State of New York In 1776 he lived in Helena , when he entered the service of the U. States, & volunteered to go to Canada & Manhattan to Canada & Bushnell , & retreated with the Army in the winter - he has become very infirm, & his memory very poor, & he cannot remember his officers except St. Clair - he got home in the spring, & immediately enlisted in Capt Smith's Company, served in Fort Washington , York Island , Col. McLean , commanded the Fort which was taken by the enemy & he was taken prisoner & remained a prisoner until the next spring, - He also went with the Army at the taking of Burgoyne , but has forgotten his officers names - In the spring of 1778 he enlisted for nine months - joined the summer - joined the Army at Valley Forge - served in Col Van Cortlandt's Reg t of NY York, Genl Putnam's Brigade was in the battle of Monmouth - marched to White Plains & was discharged, but has lost his discharge - He was frequently in service, & served to the amount of 3 or 4 years, but his memory is so much gone that he cannot remember his officers, nor the times he served - nor the other troops with whom he served - He knew Genl Washington , Lafayette , Lee , Bon , Gates , & many others whom he has forgotten. He has no documentary evidence, but has some affidavits which accompany this to prove part of his services. He was born at Sharon Connecticut 21. June 1758 - his age is recorded in his Bible, since the Revolution he has lived in St. Kelly , Clarendon & Wallingford , and for twenty years past has lived in Wallingford . He is known to Elder Page & Rev. W. Martindale the clergymen of Wallingford & most of the people there

John Randall being very infirm, his name is not to this in the kind writing of his son Mr Randall, by his direction.
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.
Sworn to and subscribed the } day and year aforesaid.
John Randall
Atty Roger Rugg
We Fredrick Page a Clergyman residing in Wallingford and Isaac Shaw residing in the same place, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with John Randall who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 74 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the } day and year aforesaid.
Fredrick Page Isaac Shaw
Atty Roger Rugg
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 Fredrick Page who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in Wallingford and that Isaac Shaw who has also signed the same, is a resident in Wallingford and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Rodney C. Royce
Clerk of the Court of Pebble
do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Randall for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 10 th day of May A. D. 1832
Atty Roger Rugg

John Randall
6 mi' Bradley 1776
39 mi' Van Cortlandt 1778 by rolls
returned
R. Temple Rutland Vt

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office.
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 John Randall
   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.              
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, Boatsmen, &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) _____ 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 inquiry 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 required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] 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.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
His name is on the rolls of Van Cortlandt's Key- for 9 mos. Other services must be definitely stated or they cannot be computed -

State of Vermont Rutland County ss 3
On the 24 th day of Oct. 1833 personally came before the undersigned authority, Isaac Mayhew of Wallingford in said County, aged 70 years & a credible witness, who being known to the de- ponent to say that he has lived in Wallingford aforesaid for twenty six years past, & is well acquainted with John Randall of said Wallingford, an in- sistant for a pension , & has been acquainted with him during said residence in Wallingford, having lived a near neighbor to him most of the time - That he has frequently heard said John relate his services during the revolutionary war - Before the passage of any pension law in favor of the soldiers of the revolution, said Randall informed the deponent that the first year of the war he served under Col. Arnold & went with him to Quebec, & was with him when the American Army retreated The deponent has also heard him relate his services in 1776, & of his being taken prisoner in 1776, & kept a prisoner at New York until the following spring. The deponent has heard him relate various other services, which he does not now distinctly remember, but he is confident that the amount of services stated by said John when in kind mind, as having been performed by him, was not less than three years in the whole during the revolutionary war. The deponent further says that said John Randall has almost lost his memory, & has become very feeble in

mind, & is in a state of imbecility & second childhood, which renders him incapable of giving any connected relation of past events - & has forgotten the names of most of his neighbors.
Have you before me the day before aspen?
R Brattle Jr. Penn
On the same day before aspen? personally came Joseph Randall Jr. of said Wallingford, aged 39 years & a credible witness, who being duly sworn doth depose & say - That he has lived near John Randall aspen? ever since he can remember any thing - The deponent is not a relation of said John - That said John is now in a state of imbecility, having almost wholly lost his memory, & forgotten the names of his nearest neighbors, & will ask their names half a dozen times in half an hour - The dep- -onent further says, That when said John was in sound mind, & when the deponent was a boy, he has frequently heard said John relate his services during the revolutionary war - he recalls distinctly hearing him relate his services in Canada under Col. Arnold the first year of the war, & at Quebec - & of his having been in service in 1776 near New York, & being taken prisoner at Fort Washington & kept several months, he thinks in one of the prison ships at New York - and of his being at the captured

of Burgoyne, & of firing a good many cartridges before he surrendered - and of being at the battle of Monmouth - The deponent does not recollect the period of either of these services, but he has frequently heard said John say, when of sound mind & memory, that he had served almost four years in the whole - and from the character said John has always testified, the deponent has no doubt he did serve between three & four years -
Known before me this day & year aforesaid
R Brattle Jr. Rev.
On the same day & year came William Wyllie aged 49 years & a credible witness, who being duly sworn doth depose & say, that for the last 30 years, he has lived within half a mile of said John Randall - has been gradually failing for several years That said John has almost entirely lost his mind & memory & is incapable of relating any connected story - That the de- ponent has frequently heard said John relate his ser- vices during the revolutionary war - That said John was then of sound mind, & related his services in Canada, & of being taken prisoner at Fort Washington & being badly treated whilst a prisoner. & of being at the capture of Burgoyne, where he said he burnt upward of 50 cartridges - & at the battle of Monmouth - That he was in service between 3 & 4 years - but the deponent cannot specify his several services as related by him - but from the good character said John always testified, he has no doubt he did serve at least 3 or 4 years as related by him when of sound mind. Known before me this day & year aforesaid
R Brattle Jr. Rev.

And on the same 24. Oct. 1833, personally came Merchant Randall, son of said John Randall, aged 40 years, & a credible witness who being duly sworn doth depose & say, That his said father has almost entirely lost his mind & memory, & is incapable of making any additional declaration for a pension, - The deponent has frequently heard his father relate his services during the revolutionary war, but he cannot repeat them more particularly than is done in the preceding affidavits - The deponent has no doubt his father served near four years as a soldier during said war.
Known before me this day & year aforesaid
R Temple Justice
State of Vermont
I Robert Peeples Clerk of Rutland County Court do certify that Robert Temple before whom the foregoing affidavits were taken, is a Justice of Peace for said County duly commissioned and that his name thereunto is in his own hand writing.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & affix the seal of said Court this 24. day of Oct 1833 R Peeples

WASHINGTON
September 8, 1931
Mrs. Benjamin F. Jones 580 Prospect Street Maplewood, New Jersey
BA-J/AWF
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.14245, that John Randall was born, June 21, 1758 in Sharon, Connecticut.
While residing in Oblong, New York, he served as a private as follows- in 1775 under Lieutenant Cortright with the New York Troops on the expedition to Quebec, and served until the spring of 1776; from the spring of 1776 in Captain Simeon Smith's company under Colonel Bradley with the Connecticut Troops, was taken prisoner at Fort Washington and held until the spring of 1777; in 1777, was at the capture of Burgoyne, officers not stated nor length of service; from the spring of 1778, nine months in Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt's New York regiment, and was in the battle of Monmouth.
He was allowed pension on his application executed, July 25, 1832, at which time he was living in Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont.
He died January 19, 1837.
Children were referred to, only name given being, a son, Merchant, who was forty years old in 1833. The name of soldier's wife is not stated, nor is there any further reference to children.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

1914 June 25: History to Mrs. Nellie E. Thurston. M.B.H.
1924 Oct. 29 - Hist to Mrs. C. J.
Reed awf
1925 May 8 - " " Mrs. J. E.
Robinson awf
1927 Jan. 31 - Hist to Cong. E. Hart
Fem for Mr. Edwin H. Brigham awf
1929 Feb. 2. Photo to Edwin H.
Bingham. A.D.Y.
1931 Sept. 8 - Hist to Mrs. Benj. F. Jones awf
1933 Jan. 17 - " " Telluride Ballard awf
1935 Jan. 18 - " " John Q. Randall awf
1939 Oct. 11 - " " Howard Randall awf
Rev. Wm
✓ 14.245 INVALID.
File No. 14.245
John Randall Min. Rev. War
Act: June 7 th 1932
Index: Vol. 1
Page 309
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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Paul J. Burleigh May 28 1838
To Edward Esq.
Ann's Cousin
Mr. J.
Her work
Submitting the papers for the series of John Randall, Esq. as more than 90 days have elapsed since (in some cases) the powers of attorney were given
Yours Ever
Paul J. Burleigh
for Robson
quit

Returned case
Vermont. re-t. d per R. Temple
2) Jan. 1. 1832.
admit
15 m
50 c
R. Temple
Killington VT
Washington D.C. Jan. 1. 1832

John Randall
I am disappointed in not obtaining a full pension for John Randall, as it appears quite evident he was in the campaign of '75 with Montgomery at Buena Vista - less if no more than 15 months can be allowed on the present showing, I will take a certificate for that term, & rely upon obtaining further proof for the remainder.
R. Temple
Aug. 20. 1884

War Department Pension Office
December 30. 1883
Sir,
The papers of John Randall are herewith returned. The Secretary of War cannot allow a pension for more than fifteen months service. If you will accept such a pension for him, a certificate will be issued.
I am respectfully
Your Ob't Servt.
J. L. Edwards
R. Temple Esq. Rutland Vermont
1883

Sarah Bump's Affidavit
John Randall

I Salathiel Bump of Salisbury in the County of Litchfield and State of Vermont, depose and say upon oath, that I am  was twenty two years of age, last November, and that I am well acquainted with Capt John Randall now of Wallingford in the County of Rutland. I lived in Oblong, now America, in the State of New York during the Revolutionary war. Said John Randall, was a few years older than myself, and was brought up from a child by my father, and resided in my father's family with me, until he was, about fourteen years of age, and after that time, and during the Revolutionary war. Said Randall made it his home at my father's and stayed there when he was not in the Army. I know that in 1776 said Randall enlisted and went off with the army, and it was then said he went to Quebec. Upon his return home, he gave a description of the hardships and troubles in going & returning from Quebec, and that he served under Genl. Montgomery, after his return home he stayed but a short time, and again joined the army, and during the whole war, he occasionally returned home & stayed a short time and again joined the army, but was most of the time on salary in the Army. It was then said by his friends and by him and that he was in the battles of Monmouth, at Fort Washington, and at Stillwater at the taking of the Army of Burgoyne, and during the war when he was

at home, he gave me a particular description of the battles, and movements of the Army. I was not in the Army with him any during the war, but he then and ever since had the reputation of being a revolutionary Soldier, and a brave and fearless one, I have no doubt, from the knowledge I had of him during the war, that he served as a Soldier at least four years, I have known him always since that time, he is now broken down and feeble, and his memory nearly gone.
Salathiel Bump
State of Vermont } Salisbury July 12 th 1833. Addison County ss } Then personally appeared Salathiel Bump and made solemn oath, that the above affidavit by him subscribed, contains the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Before me Ebenezer N. Briggs Justice Peace
I certify that Salathiel Bump, the signer of the above affidavit, is a creditable witness and full reliance can be placed upon his testimony. Ebenezer N. Briggs Justice Peace
State of Vermont } Addison County ss } Dr. Samuel Swift, Clerk of the County Court for the said County of Addison do hereby certify that the above named Ebenezer N. Briggs, before whom the above affidavit was made was at the time a Justice of the peace for said County, and his name subscribed thereto is his own signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this 12 th day of July A.D. 1833.
Sam d . Swift. —

Axel Simon Somers of Sharon in Litchfield county and State of Connecticut of the age of sixty nine years deposed says that he was & is well acquainted with John Mandel formerly of said Sharon but now of Wallingford in Rutland county and State of Vermont and the said Mandel and myself both entered into the service of the United States in the army of the Revolution in the Spring of 1776. under the command of Col. Simeon Smith and immediately after our enlistment we went to New York from there we went over to the ferry side of the N. River to a place called Long's Creek from there we were sent into a place called the English Neighborhood road from there we went to Fort Washington on York Island. when we were both taken Prisoners Prisoners, we were at this time under the command of Col. Braddy & in his Regiment after we were taken we remained a considerable time with the British but were not exchanged until several years afterwards Axel Somers
Litchfield County ss. Sharon Jan'y 13 th 1826. personally appeared Axel Somers subscribed to the foregoing affidavit & made his oath to the truth of the same before me
Abner Stearns J. P.

De. Maxim of Sharon in Litchfield county of the age of sixty six decades and says that he is well acquainted with John Brandal formerly of said Sharon but now of Wellingford in the county of Rutland and State of Vermont - and further say that the said Brandal enlisted into the revolutionary army in the Spring of the year 1778. for the term of nine Months the defendant enlisted at the same time & in company with said Brandal and on both immediately after our enlistment or as soon thereafter as possible we joined the army at Valley Forge in the Regiment commanded by Col. Philip VandeCarrland in Genl. Poor's Brigade from Valley Forge the Brigade marched to Monmouth in pursuit of the British & on both underwent the fatigues of Monmouth battle after the battle we then marched to White Plains in the State of New York, where we lay until late in the fall of 1778. and soon afterwards we went into winter quarters at Mumbachner where we remained until the nine Months service had expired when we were regularly discharged by
Signed Col. Wisenfelt
Deorijah Mead
Litchfield county & Sharon Jan'y 12 th 1820 personally appeared De. Maxim subscribed to the foregoing affidavit & made oath to the truth of the same
Just Steeling Jr. Pres.

1 I Frederick Wolcott Clerk of the County Court within & for the County of Litchfield in the State of Connecticut certify that Ansel Sterling Esq. was at the date of the two preceding Certificates which pur- port to be signed by him, & that he now is, a Justice of the Peace within & for said County, legally commissioned & qualified, & that said signatures which purport to be his are, as I verily believe genuine his proper hand writing, & that full faith & credit are due to his official acts and assertions. —
Witness my hand and the Seal of said Court at Litchfield in said County this 30 th day of July, A. D. 1832.
Frederick Wolcott, Clerk.
Sharon July 8 th 1833. I hereby certify in addition to my certificates annexed to the affidavits of Nathaniel Manan & Ansel Sterling that they are of them men well known to me as men of strict integrity & veracity the said Sterling is now deceased
Ansel Sterling Esq.

I Joseph Randall of Wallingford in the County of Rutland and state of Vermont, seventy eight years of age, have been acquainted with John Randall, (an applicant for a pension) for forty years past, and for the last thirty five have lived nigh him, and although of the same name am not a relative of his.
Have frequently heard him relate his services in the army of the Revolution previous to the passage of any pension Law by the Congress of the United States.
Have heard him relate service before Quebec I think under Arnold but do not know the precise length of time. Have heard him converse with William Stuart deceased.
A sergeant in the company to which I belonged in 1776, who was taken with the said John Randall at Fort Washington on York Island, was myself in hearing of the discharge of the Cannon when the fort was taken. Have frequently heard them recount their sufferings while prisoners, and am perfectly convinced from circumstances related by the said John, that he was at said Fort and a prisoner as above stated. Have heard him say that after his release from the British as prisoner, he felt as if he wished to make them some recompense for their ill treatment of him, and immediately enlisted again into the Revolutionary Army -
Have heard him speak of being at the capture of Burgoyne, and in the battle at Monmouth, and other battles which I do not now recollect -
Have heard the said John relate services to the amount of three or four years in the whole -
For the last four, or six years, the said John has been failing in mental faculties, and has gradually lost his powers of mind to that degree that he is now incapable of giving a correct statement of any transaction whether recent or former and further saith not Joseph Randall

Subscribed & known to before me, at Wallingford, Rutland County Vermont, This 4th day of Nov. A. 1833.
Wat. Grew Justice Peace
I Lieut Genl of Wallingford, Rutland County Vermont, seventy five years of age, a soldier of the Revolution, & now a pensioner of the United States, testify & say that I have been acquainted with John Randall for the same term of time as stated in the foregoing affidavit of Joseph Randall Esq. I have very frequently heard the sd. John Randall relate his services in the Revolutionary war, having heard him speak of being in the battle of Monmouth, & being at the taking of Burgoyne; & have no doubt but he served in the Revolu- tionary war for a period not less than four years. The mental faculties of the sd. John Randall have for four or five years past been very much impaired, & have continued from that time rapidly to fail; so much so, that he is now incapable of giving a correct & coherent statement of former & recent times - actions -
Levi Fries
Subscribed & known to before me at Wallingford Rutland County, Vermont, This 4th day of Nov. A. 1833.
Wat. Grew Justice Peace

I certify that I have long been acquainted with Joseph Randall & Lent Innes, Esqrs. The persons who made the preceding affidavits - the former has formerly been a Judge of Probate & the latter a Magistrate - and they are very respectable, & credible witnesses. Robert Temple per them
State of Vermont
I Robert Peepoint Clerk of Rutland County Court do certify, that Rev. Mr. Innes, before whom the foregoing affidavits were taken, & the above named Rev. Temple, are Justices of the Peace for said County duly commissioned - and that their names thereto subscribed, and in their proper hand writings. -
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & affix the seal of said Court this 4 th day of Nov. 1833 R Peepoint

John Randall: No claim found under Act of 1818.
Rice.
Oct. 16, 1906.

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Finance Division
Jan. 25, 1929
Chief Rev. and 1812 War Section Division.
I have this day received from Edwin H. Bingham money order in the amount of $ 2.80 , requesting photostat copy as per letter herewith.
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O. J. RANDALL Chief, Finance Division. 76-6-2
To C.C. Jan 26 To Law Lab-1
Photos mailed + Fin. Div. mfd. A.W.Y. Feb. 2, 1929.

MO# 12383-28
FORT d BELL 1 st LI TT STREE HARTFORD CONNECTICUT
Jan. 23, 1929
Bureau of Pensions Rev. & 1812 Wars Section Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
Yours of the 19 th at hand. Please have certified photostatic copies of papers on file in Rev. War pension claim of John Randall, S. 14245 - and enclosed find money order for $2 80 to pay for same
Very truly Yours
Edwin N. Bingham

Conn.
Falconer N.Y.
Oct 11, 1924
Pension Dept Washington D.C.
Dear Sir.
Would you please give me what record you have in your Dept. in regard to John Randall Jr. Sharon Conn.
He served 1776 under Wash- ington on Long Island was taken prisoner at Fort Washington. He was born in Sharon Conn. June

24, 1758 want to know the name of his wife and date of which he died - names of child or any other dates regarding him, his wife and children - want to use it for membership to D. A. R. Thank you for a reply - Yours Truly
Mrs C. J. Reed Falconer
Chaut. Co - N.Y.

The Pension Dept. Washington D.C.
As I desire to join a Patriotic Society, I am trying to obtain the Military record of John Randal of Vermont. He was one of the "Green Mountain Boys" and drew a pension, I understand, from

Rutledge, Vermont.
Do the Pension records show that John Randall of Vermont received a pension for services in the Revolutionary War? I musting I may receive a reply. I am
Very respectfully Mrs Nellie E. Houston Kirkwood,
Ill
Warren Co.
P.S. - Enclosed find a stamped envelope.

And please inform me of any charges -

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN COLONISTS STATE REGENT OF ILLINOIS MRS. J. E. ROBINSON 1411 NORTH MAIN ST., BLOOMINGTON
Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington - D. C. Gentlemen:- Will you please send record of pension issued to John Randall of Conn. & Md U. S. files S 14245 and also of John Stevens, B L Wt - 1944 - 300, Capt., was issued Jan. 25, 1796. No papers.

Thanking you for this information I am
Sincerely yours
Georgia F. Johnson
Mch. 18 - 1925

78 Hill St. Rochester, N.Y. Sept. 14, 1939
Veterans administration Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please be so kind as to give me as much information as you possibly can about a John & David- Randall who served in the American Revolution in the State of Conn.
History on a separate sheet of paper what information I have about them. Yours co-operatively
(over)

in this matter will be greatly appreciated by me.
Sincerely yours
Howard Randall

State of Conn.
List of officers & men in Capt. David- Downs co., Burrill Regt., taken prisoner at the Cedars Canada May 19, 1776.
David Randall Rec.
8th Regt. Huntington 1775.
John Randall enlisted July 13, dis- charged Dec. 10, 1775.
Capt. Smith co.
John Randall enlisted July 10, 1776 prisoner at Fort Washington.
Col. Parsons Regt., 10th Continental John Randall sick in hospital at Stamford, discharged Nov. 1776.
Third Regt.
John Randall enlisted July 1, 1780 discharged Dec. 13, 1780

(2) State of Conn. cont.
Burrows Regt.
John Randall paid from Jan. 1, to Dec. 31, 1781.
5th Troop of Dragoons, artillery dets. 1777-1783.
David Randolph presented on June 12, 17(80?) from Sharon Conn., a farmer, 5 ft 10 in, dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair, discharged for WARD.
Desire any information at all about a John & David Randall or Randolph.
From
Howard Randall 78 LILL Street Rochester, N.Y. Sept. 14, 1939.

Box 228 Veterans Administration, Wis. Pembina Bureau: 1/11/33 Veterans Administration, Washington.
Referring to P.A.-F. S.E.L. (? record John Pundell of Sharar Conn. Revolutionary War record)
Gentlemen. I believe this statement just received from Conn. State Library will enable you to give me record of my great great grand father's War Service
" The Librarian states: " John Pundell, born 1705 at Sharar, Pension NO. V.14245.
Thanking you for your reply,
Very truly yours, Tallmadge Ballard

Box 778. Veterans Administration, Miss Director of Pensions. Jan. 2 nd . 1933
Dear sir: Washington D. C.
Major General C. H. Bridges suggests that I appeal to you for the data I need. My Grand Father (twice removed) John Pandall of Sharon Conn, served in the Revolution and had family application issued to his folk in 1783 at New Fairfield Conn. I don't know whether he enlisted at Sharon or New Fairfield. Our family record lists him as Orderly Sergeant but we have no record of his rank or length of service. One thing we do know his Brother sought on the British side and enlisted  Pandall's oland (in East River NY) which was taken from him by confiscation - glad it was! If you can give me data as to his length of service Regiment, Company and Officers served under I shall be most gratefull. Yours most obedient Servant, Tallmadge Ballard

580 Prospect St. Maplewood N.J. In re. Rev. & 1812 War Section.
Dept. of the Interior Wash - D.C.
Fullerene: I am a descendant of John Randall who was born at Sharon Conn. June 21. 1758. Will you kindly send me the record of his services in the Rev. War.
Thanking you in advance I am Very truly yours.
Mabel J. Jones (Mrs Benjamin F.)

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WASHINGTON, D. C.
Jan. 28, 1927.
Hon. Winfield Scott, Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Mr. Scott:-
I enclose herewith letter from Mr. Edwin H. Bingham, Governor, Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Connecticut, 44 Gillett St., Hartford, Connecticut, asking for the record of John Randall, S-14245, Revolutionary War. Will you kindly furnish this record at your convenience, and oblige,
Yours very truly,
EHF/G. Enc. 1.

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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section MMHF/eel
January 19, 1929
Edwin H. Bingham 44 Gillett Street Hartford, Connecticut
Sir:
I advise you that photostatic copies of papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim of John Randall, S. 14245, will be furnished you under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912, at the rate of fifteen cents a page with twenty-five cents extra for certification if that is desired.
The number of pages to be copied is seventeen.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
17 1.00 85 175 2.50 2.80

FORTY-FOUR GILLETT STREET HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
Jany 10 th 1874.
Bureau of Pensions Revolutionary Rolls Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs:
I would like a Photostatic copy, certified, of the pension papers of John Randall, who died in Wallingford Vermont Jan. 19, 1837. His number I think is S. 14245 -
Will you please write me the cost and I will re- mit, Very truly Yours
Edwin N. Buckingham

Chicago, Ill., Dec. 28, 1934
To the Bureau of Revolutionary War Pensioners:
I had an ancestor whose name was
John Randall , born in Conn. 23 June, 1758
died in Wallingford, Vt. 29 Jan., 1837
He served in the revolution in Ct. and received a pension for said service in Rutland Co., Vt.
What I hope to receive from you is a copy of his pension certificate with any family data thereon, who he was is one point I'm trying to get but the S.A.R. tells me likely that will not be shown, but his marriage and children may.
Thanking you kindly send this to me for use in the S.A.R., I am,
Very truly yours,
John A. Randall
John A. Randall, #30 N. LaSalle St. R. 1325, Chicago, Ill.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Bandall , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. J. 14.245.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1775 Spr 1776 Priv. Lt. Gortwright ✓ N.Y.   Spring 1776 Simeon Smith Bradley Conn.   Captured when Ft. Washington was taken & held until the following Spring   1777 at Capture of Burgoyne.   1778 9 mos. Philip Van Cortlandt N.Y.  
Battles engaged in, Expedition to Quebec; Monmouth. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Oblong N.Y. Date of application for pension, July 25. 1832. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Wutland Co. Vt. Age at date of application, born June 21. 1758 at Sharon Conn. Remarks: He died Jan. 19. 1837 (A.B.) Children: Merchant only name stated
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
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January 31, 1927
Honorable E. Hart Fenn House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Fenn:
In response to your letter of the twenty-eighth instant, with enclosure from Mr. Edwin H. Bingham, Governor, Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Connecticut, 44 Gillett Street, Hartford, Connecticut, I have the honor to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 14245, it appears that John Randall was born June 21, 1758 at Sharon, Connecticut.
While residing at Oblong, New York, he enlisted in 1775 and served as a private under Lieutenant Cortright in the New York Troops, was on the Expedition to Quebec and served until the spring of 1776.
He enlisted in the spring of 1776 and served as a private in Captain Simeon Smith's Company, with Capt. Smith under Colonel Bradley, was taken prisoner at Fort

Washington and held until the spring of 1777.
He enlisted in 1777 and served as a private and was at the capture of Burgoyne, officers not stated nor length of service.
He enlisted in the spring of 1778 and served nine months as private in Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt's New York Regiment, and was at the battle of Monmouth.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 25, 1832, while a resident of Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont. He died January 19, 1837.
Children are referred to, only name stated being a son Merchant, who was forty years old in 1833.
The name of soldier's wife is not stated, nor is there any further family data on file.
Herewith is returned the letter from Mr. Edwin H. Bingham.
Very truly yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

January 17, 1933
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John Randall-S.14245 BA-J/AWF
Mr. Tallmadge Ballard Veterans Administration, Box 228 Wisconsin.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Randall, a pensioner from Vermont.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S.14245, based upon the Revolutionary War service of John Randall.
He was born June 21, 1758 at Sharon, Connecticut, the names of his parents are not given.
While residing at Oblong, New York, he served as a private as follows- in 1775 under Lieutenant Cortright and Colonel Arnold on the expedition to Quebec, was in the retreat from there and served until the spring of 1776; from the spring of 1776 in Captain Simeon Smith's company in Colonel Bradley's Connecticut regiment, was taken prisoner at Fort Washington, and held on a prison ship in New York until the spring of 1777; he was at the capture of Burgoyne in 1777, officers names not stated nor length of this service shown; from the spring of 1778, nine months in Colonel Philip Van Cortland's New York regiment, and was in the battle of Monmouth.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 25, 1832, at which time he was living in Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont.
His children were referred to, only name stated

being, Merchant, a son who was forty years old in 1833, and whose address in 1835 was Wallingford, Vermont.
The soldier, John Randall, died January 19, 1837.
The name of the soldier's wife is not stated, nor is there any further reference to children.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
War
October 29, 1924.
Mrs. C. J. Reed, Falconer, N. Y.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 14245, it appears that John Randall was born June 21, 1758 at Sharon, Connecticut.
While residing at Oblong, New York, he enlisted in 1775 and served as a private under Lieutenant Cortright in the New York Troops, was on the Expedition to Quebec and served until the spring of 1776.
He enlisted in the spring of 1776 and served as a private in Captain Simeon Smith's Company, under Colonel Bradley's Connecticut Regiment , was taken prisoner at Fort Washington and held until the following year. Spring
He enlisted in 1777 and served as a private, and was at the capture of Burgoyne, officers not stated nor length of service.
He enlisted in the spring of 1778 and served nine

months as a private in Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt's New York Regiment and was at the battle of Monmouth.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 25, 1832, while a resident of Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont. He died January 19, 1837.
Children are referred to, only name stated being a son Merchant, who was forty years old in 1833.
Handlof soldier's wife is not stated, nor is there any further family data on file.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

January 18, 1935
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John Randall-S.14245 BA-J/AWF
Mr. John A. Randall 30 N. LaSalle Street, R.1325 Chicago, Illinois
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Randall, born June 23, 1758 in Connecticut and died in Wallingford, Vermont, a pensioner.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S.14245, based upon the Revolutionary War service of John Randall.
He was born June 21, 1758 in Sharon, Connecticut, names of his parents not shown.
While residing in Oblong, New York, John Randall served as a private as follows: in 1775 and 1776 under Lieutenant Cortright and Colonel Arnold in the expedition to Quebec was in the retreat from there and served until the spring of 1776; from the spring of 1776 in Captain Simeon Smith's company in Colonel Bradley's Connecticut regiment, was taken prisoner when Fort Washington surrendered, and held on a prison ship in New York until the spring of 1777; he was in the battle of Stillwater and taking of Burgoyne in 1777, officers names not stated nor length of this service shown; from the spring of 1778, nine months in Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt's New York regiment, and was in the battle of Monmouth.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 25, 1832, at which time he was residing in Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont, where he had

lived about twenty years.
The soldier, John Randall, died January 19, 1837.
Reference was made to his children, only name given being Merchant Randall, a son who was forty years of age in 1833, and whose address in 1835 was Wallingford, Vermont. The name of soldier's wife is not shown and there is no further reference to children.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

October 11, 1939
BA-J/AWF John Randall S. 14245
Mr. Howard Randall 78 Lill Street Rochester, New York
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of David and John Randall, both of Connecticut.
The Revolutionary War records of this office have been searched and no claim for pension or bounty land found based upon service of a David Randall who served with the Connecticut troops.
The Revolutionary War record of John Randall which follows was obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 14245, based upon his service in that war. This is the record of the only John Randall of Connecticut found on file in the Revolutionary War records of this office. This surname was searched under similar spellings.
John Randall was born June 21, 1758, in Sharon, Connecticut. The names of his parents are not given.
enlisted in 1775 served as While residing in Oblong, New York, John Randall enlisted in 1775 served as a private under Lieutenant Cortright and Colonel Arnold in the expedition to Quebec, was in the retreat from there, and in the service until in the spring of 1776. He served from the spring of 1776, in Captain Simeon Smith's company in Colonel Bradley's Connecticut regiment, was taken prisoner when Fort Washington surrendered, and held on a prison ship in New York, until the

spring of 1777. He was in the battle of Stillwater and at the taking of Burgoyne, in 1777, names of officers and length of this service not shown. He served from the spring of 1778, nine months in Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt's New York regiment, and was in the battle of Monmouth.
The soldier, John Randall, was allowed pension on his application executed July 25, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont, where he had lived about twenty years.
He died January 19, 1837.
Reference was made to the children of John Randall, only name stated was Merchant Randall, a son who was forty years of age in 1833, and whose address in 1835 was Wallingford, Vermont. The name of soldier's wife is not given, and there is no further reference to children.
In order to obtain the name and address of the person who received the last payment of this pension, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data:
John Randall Certificate #28057 Issued February 1, 1834 Rate $50.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Vermont Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator