Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26,893, for Andrew Piper, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York.
Piper Andrew Elizabeth
N 26,893
CONTENTS

29. 16. New York
Andrew Piper
of Hecktown in the State of New York who was a Sergeant in the Co. G commanded by Captain Strum of the Reg. commanded by Col. Delliger in the Dept. time for 4 Mo. Seq. 2 20 .. priv. 3
Inscribed on the Roll of Hecktown at the rate of 86 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 day of Aug. 1832 and to  S. R. Root Frankfort
Arrears to the 4th of Mar. '34 $ 113 33 Semest. allowance ending 4th  Mar. '34  42 $ 216
{ Revolutionary War Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by G. L. Stiles Book C Vol. N Page 71

Boat service is allowed
Prisoner.
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State of New York
In the matter of Andrew Piper & Revolutionary Soldiers
Union Papers
March 21st. 1832
114.85
adrep
G. B. Ladd
Frankfort
Herkimer Co
N. Y.
Ms. A. 9. 2. 20. 10

State of New York 3/3 Rochester County 3/3
On this tenth day of October in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and thirty two personally appeared in open court before Michael Hoffman first Judge and John Mahon, Augustus Mendelsoe & Herman Maestas judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said County now sitting Andrew Piper resident of Fairport in said County aged seventy two years the sixth day of January last who being first duly sworn according to law, do hereby make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress passed June the seventh one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, That he entered the service of the United States and served the following term and campaigns, under the officers hereinafter named, to wit, the first term and campaign, he voluntarily enlisted the service and served three months in the year nineteen hundred and seventy, under captain Henry Hoates, Lieutenant Richard Peter, and ensign John Myles and that during said term and campaign he was stationed and engaged at Bullock the fort at Horse, called Fort Harney, that there was stationed at the same time and place, a regiment of volunteer troops commanded by colonel Dayton, who were engaged in the same business. That he was regularly and honorably dismissed, but that he cannot state the particular day or month when he enlisted and entered, or was dismissed from the service all he can state is that he performed the service as stated in the summer and fall months of the year.
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That the second term or campaign he voluntarily enlisted entered the service and served in the year nineteen hundred and seventy seven, under captain Frederick Getman Lieutenant John Reff and ensign John Myles, the Field Officers were General Hokinins, Colonel Peter Bellinghausen, Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Bellinghausen and Major Davis Clapsaddle. That he was stationed at Fort Harney engaged in the Valley of  Fort Harney , under said General Hokinins, and that General Arnold came on before he was dismissed. That he was regularly and honorably dismissed from the service but that he cannot state the particular day or month when he enlisted and entered or was dismissed from the service as stated but that he served as stated in the spring summer and fall months of the year - as near as he can recollect about five months, that he was stationed at Fort Hokinins as a private man, and his duty was guarding the fort and to go out when called upon
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That the third time or campaign he volunteered and entered the service on the eighth day of March Seventeen hundred and eighty eight and served ten months in the service  Boat on the Mohawk and Hudson rivers under Colonel Christopher Yates - a Captain John Saffin. That he does not recollect the names of any other officers having command. That his best recollection is that no other officer had command. That the sailors were armed and stationed fifteen or twenty on a boat or sloop and commanded by a captain or a horse addressed as captain without any other officers. That his business was transporting arms, provisions, and munitions of war on said rivers, and stationing guard - That he served the said term of time ten months, and was regularly and honorably dismissed from the service in the year Seventeen hundred and seventy nine, or eighty but on what particular day of the month he cannot state.
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That the fourth time or campaign he volunteered for a which he was not a member of  for class and entered the service as a sergeant  sergeant and served ten  ten months in the year Seventeen hundred and eighty nine under Colonel Tobias Dobbins, Captain Charles Samson, Lieutenant William Wallace and ensign Bullington. That he was stationed at different places and posts, to wit, Fort Plain, Fort Harney, Fort Schuyler, and Fort Dayton, and that his business was principally scouting, watching the movements of the Indians and Tories and disturbing the inhabitants. That he cannot state the particular day or month from recollection when he enlisted and entered the service, but that he served the said term was regularly and honorably and was  dismissed from the service in the last of November, and that his father and mother having a few days before been taken prisoners and carried off by the Indians he went home to take care of the family.
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That the fifth time or campaign he volunteered and entered the service about corn planting time in the year Seventeen hundred and eighty at two  under Capt. Dobbins and shortly after in an engagement with the Indians and Tories and British at the settlements in the county and state aforesaid he was taken a prisoner after having been knocked down there by them and given a prisoner of war to Canada and confined in Montreal gaol eleven weeks.

and five days when he was let out on a furlough on the responsibility of his uncle who was his bail then residing in Canada and that he remained at the residence of his uncle until the last of October when he was again ordered to and returned to prison and confined aboard a ship at Montreal, from thence he was taken to Quebec where he lay confined six weeks, from thence to Halifax, and from thence to Boston where he was discharged in December of the same year - and that he arrived home the last of said month, or the month of January following, that the prisoners herein after mentioned were taken at the same time, in the same engagement and returned prisoners of war for the same time and discharged at the same time that he was, but whether all of them are now living he does not know, to wit, Frederick Gehrman, Jacob Peter, Samuel Hester, Thomas Shornake. That the only one of said prisoners now living is said Thomas Shornake.
7. 2m. 2 years 3 months in all 4 months of the time 2 years 3
That he does not wish to be considered as being perfectly accurate in time or place but that he knows that he performed the service and that the general circumstances of the service were as stated by him that he was born in German Flatts in said County and State and that he resided there when he entered the service in each case and continued to reside there until about two years after the war, when he removed to Frankfurt in the same County and State where he has resided since and that he has no documentary evidence of his service and that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service, except the persons whose affidavits are hereto annexed.
Ques. Where, and in what year were you born?
A. I was born at German Flatts in the County of Herkimer and State of New York on the eighth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty-
was sworn to before me and to your honor came upon

second. Have you any record of your age; and if so where is it?
"I have no record of my age, but there is, a record thereof as I am informed and believe kept in the records of the reform church of the town of German Flats in the County and State aforesaid
Third When was you living when called into service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
"I was living in German Flats in the County and State aforesaid at each time, where I volunteered, enlisted and entered the service, and lived there until about two years after the war and from thence I removed to Frankfort in the same County and State where I have ever since and now reside"
Fourth How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute for whom?
I was a Volunteer in each case once for a day under captain Samout:-
Fifth State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops when you served, such continental and militia regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service:
General Arnold, Colonel Willet, Colonel Gensbant, of the Ohio regiment, Colonel Van Scack, and Colonel Courtland of the York Infantry, were at Fort Stanwix a part of the time when I was, I don't now recollect any other officers or regiments there though I am sure there

was more said that I knew them or most of them, the circumstances of my service were much as stated in my declaration in addition thereto I was in a number of small engagements with the Indians, and in pursuit of them when Butler was killed, at the  event- Canadade Creek,
Sixth Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
I never received a discharge in writing, the only discharge that I ever received was a verbal dismission from service.
Seventh State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution:
Robert Shoemaker Warner Bygert Colonel Frederick Campbell and James Dobb Esquire late a member of the Legislature of the State of New York and now a member of the same , are near neighbours and neighbours of mine have known me for a long time, and are acquainted with my character and my services as a soldier of the Revolution by reputation. There is no clergyman in my neighbourhood who has associated them long enough for me to form an acquaintance with -
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And that 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 this his day and year above said in Open Court Andrew X Piper mark Julius C Nelson Clerk.
Warner Dyer Robert Shoemaker We the undersigned  Laid and resided  residing in the county of Franklin  Linn County of Franklin and State of New York, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Andrew Piper who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be seventy two years of age, that he is situated and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion. Robert Shoemaker Warner Dyer Sworn and subscribed this day and year above said in Open Court Julius C Nelson Clerk
And the said board do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogations 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  Warner Dyer  Warner Dyer and Robert Shoemaker  Robert Shoemaker were a member of the Legislature of this State and  and  resided in the town of Frankfort, and residents of the town of  Frankfort, County of Franklin and State of New York are credible who have signed the certificate, are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit

I, Julius C. Nelson Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Berkshire do hereby certify that the fore- going contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Andrew Piper for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this tenth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
Julius C. Nelson Clerk
State of New York } p. J. Charles Gray the Commissioner Berkshire County } before whom the annexed affidavit was taken of Thomas J. Shoemaker was taken do hereby certify that said Shoemaker is a reputable man and that his state- ment in said affidavit is entitled to full credit.
Dated May 21 st 1833
Chas Gray Comr. etc.

4414, New York Albany Elizabeth Piper widow of Andrew Piper who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 8 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of March 1849 and sent to
J. G. Springerland Barnsville N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2. 1848, Page 167 Vol. 11.

Eliz th Piper wido of And o Piper
2. Proof of marriage

State of New York } Herkimer County } ss. Abraham G. Rosecrantz of the Town of Little Falls being duly sworn deposeth and says that he is the personal Representative and son of George Rosecrantz Deceased, who was the son of the Reverend Abraham Rosecrantz Deed, who in his life time was the Minister of the Reformed protestant dutch church of Herkimer and Germanflats. That he was always informed and believed and now believes that his Grandfather as such Minister solemnized marriages and kept a Record of Marriages, which said Book of Records was after the decease of his said Grandfather in the possession of his father the said George Rosecrantz until his decease, which event took place the 21 st December 1838, and since then the said Book of Records have been and are now in the possession of this deponent, he being the Executor of the said George Rosecrantz Deceased. That he has this day Examined the said Book of Records of Marriages, and finds an Entry therein that in Seventeen hundred and eighty five the fourth day of January Andrew P. Piper was Married to Elizabeth Fox. That the Entry of said Marriage in said Record is in the following words and figures. 1785. d. 4 th Jan y . Andreas P. Peiffer und Elisabeth Fr. Fox. Which said Record is that on the fourth day of January one thousand seven hundred and eighty five Andreas Piper was Married to Elizabeth Fox.
Subscribed & sworn
Abraham G. Rosecrantz
before me this 11 th day of
August 1863 Robert Cashin Justice of the Peace
I certify that I am well acquainted with the undersigned Abraham G. Rosecrantz and that he is so worthy and Respectable in Society and is a man of Truth and Variacity.
Robt Cashin Justice of the Peace

State of New York Rutland County ss.
I, Edwin A. Munson Clerk of the County of Rutland do hereby certify that Robert Basler Esq before whom the within affidavit it purports to have been sworn was on the day of the date thereof a Justice of the Peace duly elected & qualified & further that
I am well acquainted with his hand & writing firmly believe that the within transactions purporting to be his are genuine — In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said County August 12th 1843 —
E. A. Munson Clerk
Eng. P. P. P. under of John P. P. P. V. Pres. of marriage.

9465 In the matter of the application of Eliza- beth Piper widow of Andrew Piper under act of 7 July 1838.
1. Declaration
Memo 1785-
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G. H. N. W. S. Alt

State of New York
Herkimer County
In this thirty first day of July 1843, personally appeared before the undersigned, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for said County
Elizabeth Piper
a Resident of the town of Frankfort the County of Herkimer aged twenty-seven years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of a provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7. 1838 entitled "An Act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows."
That she is the widow of Andrew Piper who served during the revolutionary war as a sergeant of militia in the County of Tryon & served therein in manner & for the terms in his papers set forth in the matter of his application for a pension under the act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832. He also served as set forth in said papers in the Company of Battalions & fatigue men commanded by Captain Lafflin & was taken captive to Canada & remained a prisoner for more than twelve months. She further declares that her maiden name was "Fox", and that she was married at the time herein after given, by the Rev d Mr Rosecrantz of the Dutch Church of Herkimer. She further declares that she was married to the said Andrew Piper on the fourth  fourth day of January in the year seventeen hundred & eighty - five - and that her husband the aforesaid Andrew Piper - died on the fifth - day of June 1842 - that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but that the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred & ninety four, viz. at the time above stated.
Elizabeth X Piper
Subscribed & sworn to the day & year first above said before me the said Judge; and I hereby

certify that said Elizabeth Piper the de- clarant cannot write her name, but makes her mark owing to old age - and further that she is unable to attend Court by reason of bodily infirmity.
Broughton Everett Judge of Common Pleas Herkimer County
I certify that the words "I received under said act a pension of $86.66 per annum" was inter- lined before execution. Broughton Everett Judge of in the same matter for Herkimer Common Pleas
James Piper of the town of Frankfort in said County, being duly sworn deposes & says, that he has known the before named Andrew Piper & Elizabeth his wife for more than twenty five years last past. That said Andrew Piper received a pen- -sion as aforesaid always understood & believed to be true. That he died about one year ago; and since his decease, the said Elizabeth Piper has remained single and unmarried, & is still unmarried & his widow.
Subscribed & sworn this
thirty first day of July
1843, before me
James Piper
Broughton Everett One of the Judges of Herkimer Common Pleas
State of New York } Herkimer County } ss.
I certify that Broughton Everett Esq. before whom the above affidavit was taken & sworn was on the day of the date thereof a Judge of the Herkimer County Courts duly commissioned and qualified and that I am well ac- quainted with his handwriting & truly believe the above signature purporting to be his is genuine.
Attest my hand & seal of said County August 2 d 1843.
E. A. Merson Clerk

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Andrew Piper Nukunonu C. Wyuk
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BRIEF in the case of Andrew Piper  of Frankfort of Herkimer Co. in the State of New York  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court.  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he?  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1776. — 10 — private Gen. Herkimer. Col. Henry Warner   1777. — 15 — — " — Col. Fred. Schuyler Col. P. Bellingr. Lt. Col. Fredk Bellingr.   1778. — 10 — — " — Major Clapboard   1779. — 11 — 2 Sergt. Col. Christopher Yates. Col. Manumt Col. Tobias Huber   1782 — 8 — pte Col. Schuyler  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Little Falls York State  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? German Flatts Herkimer Co. NY.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary & living witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? not attached as required. 
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
M. M. McQuitty Examining Clerk.
x prisoner in Jail 11 mo 58

Rev. and 1813 Wars Section.
Aug May 31, 1928
P. F. Piper, Head of Physical Science Dept. Hutchinson-Central High School Elmwood Ave. & Johnson Park Buffalo, N. Y.
Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 26893, it appears that Andrew Piper (son of Peter Piper) was born January 6, 1760 at German Flats, Herkimer County, New York.
While residing at said German Flats, he enlisted and served with the New York Troops, as follows-
From the summer of 1776, three months under Captain Henry Harter; from the spring of 1777, five months under Captain Frederick Gettman in Colonel Peter Bellinger's Regiment, and was in the battle of Oriskany; from March 8, 1778, ten months under Captain John Lafler and Colonel Christopher Yates in the Boat service on the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers; in 1779 four months as second sergeant in Captain Mark DeMont's Company, Colonel Tobias Dubois' Regiment; in 1782 under Captain Gettman and Colo-

nel Bellinger, he was captured at Little Falls, New York, was imprisoned at Montreal on a prison ship and in jail, was carried to Quebec and then to Boston, where he was exchanged, and reached home a few days after Christmas.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 10, 1832, while a resident of Frankfort, Herkimer County, New York. He died there June 5-1842 January 4, 1842.
The soldier married January 4, 1785, Elizabeth, daughter of Frederick Fox. She was allowed pension on her application executed July 31, 1843, while residing at said Frankfort, aged seventy-seven years.
In 1844 their son, James Piper, aged thirty-nine years testified in the case.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

I.S.C. Vid. 26893. Rev. War.
Aug. 22, 1905.
Sir:
In reply to your communication dated August 18, 1905 and received August 19, 1905, relative to the military service of Andrew Payfer (Piper), I have the honor to advise you that this Bureau has the record of only one Andrew Piper of the Revolutionary War, son of Peter, who applied for a pension October 10, 1832, at which time he resided at Frankfort, Herkimer county, New York. He stated that he was born January 6, 1760, at German Flatts, Herkimer county, New York where he resided when he enlisted in the summer of 1776 and served three months under Captain Henry Hart X er. Enlisted in Spring, 1777 under Captain Frederick  Cottman  Salmon , Colonel Peter Bellinger; was in the battle of Oriskany; 5 months. Enlisted March 8, 1778 under Captain John Leffler  Leffler , Colonel Christopher Vates in the Boat service on the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers; 10 more after the Battle of Oriskany  6 months , 1779, as second Sergeant, Captain Mark De Mont's company, Colonel Tobias Dubois' regiment; 4 months. 1782, under Captain Cottman, Colonel Bellinger, was captured at Little Falls, New York, imprisoned at Montreal (on prison ship and in jail) and Quebed; then eye in collar released a few days before Christmas; 8 months.
His claim was allowed. He married January 4, 1784 Elizabeth, daughter of Frederick Fox, and died June 5, 1842. 5  then

Wid. #26893, Rev. War.
She applied for a pension July 31, 1843, aged seventy-seven years, a resident of said Frankfort. Her claim was allowed.
In 1844 their son, James Piper, aged thirty-nine years, testified in the case.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Hon. James S. Sherman,
Utica,
N. Y.

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inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 32395
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications, Room G 137.
May 20, 1929 192
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering PENSIONS
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Sir
May 20, 1929
Cash - 30 cents
RECEIVED MAY 21 1929 PENSION DIVISION
Shaw's Station offd. Aug 21-1832
Acting Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Sir:
Please furnish photostatic copies of two (2) pages from the Revolutionary War pension claim of Andrew Piper, Widow Elizabeth, W. 26893. Not to be certified.
Signed:
L. J. Bellinger U.S.N. P.W.D. NO. B. Hampton Roads Va.
Received payment May 20, 1929 Thirty Cents
M. E. Enrick Rev. & 1812 Wars Section

FIFTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS.
JAMES S. SHERMAN, N. Y., Chairman. Charles Curtis, Kans. H. M. Hogg, Colo. John F. Lacey, Iowa. John H. Stephens, Tex. T. F. Marshall, N. Dak. William T. Zuber, Ind. W. E. BROWN, Wis. J. J. Fitzgerald, N. Y. C. H. Burke, S. Dak. J. Dougherty, Mo. Chas. L. Knapp, N. Y. J. McAndrews, Ill. E. Hermann, Oreg. Chas. C. Reid, Ark. C. E. Beckman, Minn. B. S. Rodney, N. Mex. E. H. Hinshaw, Nebr.
H. E. Devendorf, Clerk.
Committee on Indian Affairs,
House of Representatives U. S.,
Washington, D. C.,
Utica, N. Y., Aug. 18, 1905.
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Commissioner:-
Will you kindly give me the record of a Revolutionary Soldier as follows:
Andrew Phyfer (Piper), Ensign, Tyron Co. Fourth Regiment. June 14, 1780 -- Oct. 14, 1781.
With thanks for your attention, I am,
Sincerely yours,

House of Representatives U. S.,
Washington, D. C.
July 9, 1894.
Chief Clerk O.W.& N. Division,
Pension Bureau.
Sir:-
I should like very much, if it is possible, to obtain the war record of Andrew Piper of Frankfort, Herkimer County, New York. I have no data except that he was a Revolutionary pensioner as late as 1840, and was so recorded in the census of that year.
Respectfully,
O. R. Lockwood or
32nd District, N.Y.

Hutchinson-Central High School
Elmwood Ave. and Johnson Park
Buffalo, N. Y.
M. Smith Thomas, Principal
May 16, 1928
Commissioner of Pensions, U. S. Pension Office, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
During the month of November last, I wrote your office requesting the report of military services, during the Revolutionary War, of the following persons:
Andrew Piper ney Peter Piper o Frederick Fox (Fuchs) Frederick Frank Conrad Frank
all of whom were residents of Tryon County, New York.
The above names are variously spelled: Pieper, Pyfer, Fuchs, Franck or Frinck.
Yours truly,
P. F. Piper
P. F. Piper, Head of Physical Science Dept.
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1851. 4 wood 1856
26893 WIDOW, &c. 26893
July 13/1851 Hon. W. B. Lock House of Reps.
File No. 44690
Elizabeth Piper Widow of Andrew Piper Barn Rev War
Aug. 22, 1905 History to Hon. J. S. Sherman, Utica, N.Y.
1927 Mar 22 photos. mailed to Frank D. Deuel 1045 Keese Ave. Schenectady, N.Y. (see receipt for payment to Geo. Michael Wedner 19.11237.) aw.
Act: Feb 2nd 1848
1928-May 31-List to P. J. Piper aw. 1929 May 27. Photos to L. F. Bellinger & Franklin N.Y.
Index:—Vol. 1, Page 132
[Arrangement of 1870.]

7594 Albany New York
Reported
Elizabeth Piper widow of Andrew Piper who was a Private
in the Revolution
husband died 5th June, 1842;
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 61 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of June 1846 and sent to
Wm C. S. Benton Wes. H. Raper
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 109th June '44 Vol. 2 Page 82
Increase from $21.66. Owing to all former payments under each act.

7594. New York
Elizabeth Piper, widow of Andrew Piper, who was a private, in the Massachusetts line
Sims 15. July 1845 20 th Apr. 46 Hon. C. P. Benton June 2, 40
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 24 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of February, 1846 and sent to George B. Field Frankfort, Herkimer Co., N. York
[Act of March 3, 1843.] v 17 June, 1841
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 82

9881.
New York Albany.
Elizabeth Piper
Widow of Andrew who was a pensioner under the Act of 32 and who died on the 5 June 1842 of Herkimer in the State of N. York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Schuman of the Regt commanded by Col. Bellinger in the Mass. line for 18 war 15th. Increased from 61.66
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 86. Dollars 66. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of March 1849 and sent to
J. L. Klingman Barnerville
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Geo. H. King Clerk, Book D Vol. 1 Page 175

9881.
New York
Elizabeth Piper, Widow of Andrew Piper, who was a pensioner under the Act of 32, and who died on the 5 June, 1842, of Herkimer in the State of N. York who was a private in the co. commanded by Captain Pittman of the Regt: commanded by Col. Hollinger in the M ty , — line for 6 mos: 15 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Allamany at the rate of 24 — Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
37.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of February 1846 and sent to Geo. B. Judl, Frankfort, Herkimer Co. N. Y.
Total amount, $ 108 .30
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by W. C. Stevens Clerk, Book D Vol. 1 — Page 175.

7594. New York Albany Elizabeth Piper widow of Andrew who was a Private in the Revolution
Increased from $61 66
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of $6 Dollars. 66
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of March 1843 and sent to
J. J. Shingland Barnsville N.Y.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in B Vol. 2

V 9465 Elizabeth Piper — N.Y. Suspended
Set to G. J. Bates Oct 19. 1843 " " to Mrs. C. Ellis May 28 '44 " " Miss C. Good & H. Lewis Dec 5 '44 " " to Miss J. S. Foulon Feb 8 '45 " " to Mrs. C. D. Dorr Nov 1 '45 Set July 7 '38

A. H.
Lat. 6° 48' N. Long. 122° 45' W. P. 22' 45"

Report
9881.
New York
Elizabeth Piper Widow of Andrew Piper who was a pensioner under the Act of '32 and who died on the 31 st June 1842 of Herkima in the State of N. Y. who was a private in the Comp y . commanded by Captain Williams of the Reg t . commanded by Col. Bellinger in the Mass s line for 18 m. 13 d.
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 61. Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of June 1846 and sent to Hon. C. D. Benton
Total amount,
$
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Book D
Th. D. R. Clerk,
Vol. 1.
Page 175
Released from $21.66. I deduct all former payments under this Act.

J. L. Edwards Esq. Commr of Pensions Washington D.C. July 1838. 9465

Schenectada, Aug t 31: 1843.
Sir: Enclosed I send papers to substantiate the claim of Elizabeth Piper widow of Andrew Piper under the act of 7 th July 1838, for a pension.
I am very respectfully Your obed t serv t
J. L. Edwards.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions.

No. 9465
Elizabeth Piper
Maw of Anacov NY
Act 7 July 1838 and 23 January 1846.
Adm. 6 mo 15 days from # 21 st pnam
from 4 March 1836 to 4 March 1841
Adm. Act 3 March 1843 and 17 June 1844 # 21 st pnam
Geo. D. Jacob Frankfurt Hesse-Nassau NY

Eliz h Piper widow of Andrew Piper
Pending Claim for a pension -
G. H. Yates Atty

In the matter V o of
Elizabeth Piper
widow of
Andrew Piper dec d
for a pension V o
Albany N.Y., April 10 1846.
Col. J. L. Edwards
Comm ee of Pensions.
Sir.
As I can no longer account for the delay that has occurred in the examination of a few of my cases, I hope I will be pardoned for this letter of inquiry. One of the cases to which I refer is that above noted. I left a brief in that case as long ago as May 1845. Last fall & winter a torrent of letters from those interested in & parties to the case, poured in upon me, but I could do nothing nor give any information until I heard from your office. Last October I sent you a letter of inquiry to which I have as yet received no reply.
If the rule giving Members of Congress the preference as to the order in which claims are taken up, is again in operation, I presume I may attribute my mishap to that circumstance. I have generally found them careful, but if I must resort to them I would

like to be informed of it.
I am very respectfully
Your O b t Serv t
G. H. Wales.

Elizabeth Piper's Certificate
Payment to be made at
Albany by J. W. Olcott
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
N. York
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Vol. 2. Page 82
W. H. Stewart
Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of March 3, 1843, Elizabeth Piper, widow of Andrew Piper - who was a private, and died on the 5 th day of June, 1842 is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Twenty-one dollars and Sixty-six cents per annum, commencing on the 4 th March, 1843, and terminating on the 4 th March, 1848, unless the Pensioner should marry or die before the last mentioned date; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 25 th day of February, one thousand eight hundred and forty-six
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War.
and countersigned.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Elizabeth Piper Widow of Andrew Piper decd
cts 38-43 3/4
increase
6 mo. 150 priso
9 " — boatman
3 — pr. in 76
187 no. 150 pr
61.66
deduct what has been paid
Hon C. S. Benton

Hon. C. C. Benton M.C.
Jun 17 th 1846.
Sir. In the case of Elizabeth Piper widow of Andrew Piper , the Commissioner of Pensions in his letter to you of the 2 d inst. states - that "the pension may be increased for her husband's service in 1776 for 3 months" (under Capt. Hart) "but the alleged tour in 1777 under Capt. Gitman does not correspond with the information of the Department respecting the service of that Officer" &c. The Capt. Gitman (or Stitman ) here referred to, is Capt. Frederick  Gitman not Christian  Gitman of the Rangers, for whom alone I have it in my power to furnish proof.
Seven months including the period of Piper's Captivity, was all that was made out of all that can be made out from the Comptroller's Books & papers. For this period the widow has been allowed already.
Besides, for the 3 months above allowed, the claim for increase was set up, for the service of Piper (as set forth in his Declaration) of ten months (9 are usually allowed) in 1778 under Col. Christopher  Yates as D. D. Master General, to wit, for service in the Company of Fatigue-men, Battlemen & laborers under Command of Capt. John Luffman . No full rolls of Luffman's Company can be found. The evidence of Luffman's service is furnished by the Washington Papers & by the correspondence of Henry Glen D.M.

which has been submitted to the inspection of the Pension Office. In this case of Piper I have filed an original letter of Capt. Laffles giving the names of 3 persons whom he had enlisted, viz, George Loucks, Henry Riley & Jacob Lepuis-for the first & last named, Pensions have been allowed. There are affidavits on file in this case which fortify the allegations of Andrew Piper this widow, that he served in this company.
The old Certificate of the widow is now on file with the papers in the matter of her application for an increase of Pension and she prays that a new Certificate may be issued to her for such increased amount as it may be decided she is entitled to.
G. F. H. S.

Elizabeth Piper Widow of Andrew Piper —
appl. for increase of pay — under acts of 7 th July 1838 & March 3 rd 1843 & 17 th June 1844

Albany N.Y. Apr 27 1848.
Col J. L. Edwards Commr of Pensions
Sir
In the matter of Elizabeth Piper widow of Andrew Piper
The Declaration in this case asserted service 1 st in 1776 under Capt Harter - 3 m s 2 d " 1777 " " Gitman 3 " 3 rd " 1778 in D r M c Dept under Col.
Christ Yates D r M c General.
This service is specified as having been in the Batavia Company of Capt. John Coffey.
4 th 1779 under Capt Demuth 4 m s
5 th 1782 8 m s under Capt Gitman.
6 th He was also over 6 months a prisoner of war.
1 st , 2 d , 4 th . Of this service no record proof can be adduced. It is well known that the records of the Comptroller of this State furnish no proof of service in those early years of the war, save perhaps occasionally in 1779.
5 th The militia service rendered in this year there is now & then only a record of in connection with the names of soldiers, though there is evidence that Capt s House Sutts, Gitman, Bradbury & others in Tryon County did serve in 1782, as I have several times had occasion.
6 th As shown That Piper was a prisoner of war , documentary evidence is on file with the papers to show it for this & some small militia service in addition, the stipend of $21 66 is no doubt granted. All the other service we abandon the idea of making out - but assert the widow's claim for.

increase of her stipend by reason of her husband's services in the Quaker Master Department to wit in the Company of Bittern, Solferino men & laborers commanded by Capt. John Laffler. Capt. Laffler commanded a Company in the Dr M c Dept in 1778 & 1779, on for two years. The term of service claimed to have been rendered by Piper in this company is 10 months. In the case of the widow of George Smith, by Piper was proved the service of said Smith in said Company. There are a number of affidavits corroborating the service of Laffler's Company in the years named to which I can refer if at all deemed necessary. The correspondence of Henry Glen & Dr McGehee proves this service, and I have in several cases filed such proof. I happen to have one of Capt. Laffler's letters in which he gives the names of several persons he enlisted in his company in 1779 - It is sent herewith.
The widow confidently expects an increase of her pension for her husband's service in the Company of Capt. Laffler & she prays that the same may be allowed to her.
Her old pension Certificate is enclosed
I am your Ob t Serv t
G. H. WALKER

State of New York } Ulster County } to
Friedrich Bellingr of the Town of Germanflats in the said County of Ulster being duly sworn saith that he will be eighty four years of age in November next as he believes - that he is acquainted with Andrew Piper of the Town of Frankfort in said County who as he is informed is an applicant for a Pension under the act of the 7 th of June 1832 - that he was well acquainted with said Andrew during the Revolutionary war - that this Deponent knows that the said Andrew served from the month of April until a few days before Christmas in the year 1779 as he believes in the Boat service of the United States - that said service was rendered by said Andrew in a company of Boatmen commanded by Captain John Siffer - that he this Deponent was enlisted under Captain Samuel Gray who also commanded a company of Boatmen - that both companies were employed in Boating during the season of the enlistment of the said Andrew and this Deponent, on the Mohawk River and that they performed also several Trips on the Hudson River from Stillwater in Saratoga to Fishkill about nine miles above last point - that although said Andrew and this Deponent were enlisted under different Officers yet that they were together most of the season - that sometimes both companies were under the command of Captain Gray and sometimes under Captain Siffer - that in the Fall and early part of the winter after the close of the navigation they were employed in cutting fire wood for the Troops in Barracks at Albany - that they were so employed in getting out wood at

before Christmas of that year he this Deponent and the said Andrew Piper were discharged together at Schuylkill and proceeded home together to Germansville then in the County of Lyon where they both resided —
That this Deponent cannot say for certain that said war was rendered in the year 1849 but believes that it was in that year —
And this Deponent further saith that during said war he was drafted and marched to Fort Stanwix under Captain Henry Hart to labor at said place in opening and making roads & bridges and const- -ructing some of the out works of said Fort — that he re- -mained employed at said Fort for the term of one Fortnight — that during the whole of the time whilst this Deponent was so employed at said Fort the said Andrew Piper was at said Fort also and employed in the same labour —
That the said Andrew remained employed at said Fort after this Deponent came away but how long this Deponent cannot say — And further saith not —
Sworn to in Open Court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said County His this day of October 1882! Frederick X Bellingr mark
Subscribed & sworn to the 9 th day of October 1882 Before me Frederick Gilman a Justice of the peace of Herkimer in said County
(See Clerk's Certificate 1 st page)
put this aside & the Services are pronounced

Henry being daily...
where she and the subject that she was acquainted with Andrew Wilson...
is a man that... is a man that...
Andrew Wilson...

State of New York
Ulster County ss. I John M. Staunton, Clerk of the said county do certify that Arnold Holden, before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn, was at the date of the same one of the Justices of the peace in and for the said county, and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his name subscribed to the said affidavit to be his proper hand writing and signature. Witness my hand and seal of Office this 30. day of August A. D. 1832.
John M. Staunton, Clerk

State of new york Dutchess County ss:
I Julius C. Nelson Clerk of the County of Dutchess aforesaid do certify that Frederick Peterson before whom the annexed affidavit was taken was at the time of taking the same a justice of the peace of Dutchess - in said county and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and believe his name subscribed to said affidavit is his genuine hand writing In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County the ninth  eighth day of October A.D. 1832 Julius C. Nelson Clerk
upon a justice of the peace of Fairfield in said county
State of new york ss: Dutchess County ss:
I Kiram Nelson the Justice before whom the above affidavit was taken do hereby certify that I am acquainted with the above named Frederick Edward and that he is of a reputable man and that his statement is entitled to credit Kiram Nelson

State of New York Herkimer County - ss
I Conrad Eddick of Frankfort in said County do hereby certify that I am seventy years of age and that I have known Andrew Piper in the annexed declaration since he was a boy, that I knew him while he was in the service in the Revolutionary war, and that I recollect that he acted as a non commissioned officer as stated by him in his said declaration which said declaration I have heard read, and I par- ticularly recollect that said Piper during his said service stationed me & others on guard, and I further certify that I served under Captain McKim at the same time & place (Fort Herkimer)
C. M. Eddick
Subscribed & sworn the 8th day of October 1832 Before me Hiram Norton a Justice of the peace of Fairfield in said County
State of New York ss Herkimer County ss
I Hiram Norton the Justice before whom the above affidavit was taken do hereby certify that I am acquainted with the above named Conrad Eddick and that he is of a reputable man and that his statement is entitled to credit
Hiram Norton

State of New York Herkimer County - ss
I Julius C. Nelson Clerk of the said County do certify that Diron Norton before whom the within affidavit was taken was at the date of the same a Justice of the peace of the town of Fairfield in said County and that I am acquainted with his handwriting and justly believe his name subscribed to the said affidavit to be his proper hand & genuine in its nature The Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of the said County this eighth day of October A.D. 1832 Julius C. Nelson Clerk

State of New York } Herkimer County } ss
Germanflats
Thomas J Shoemaker of the Town of Frankfort in said County being duly sworn saith that he is sixty eight years of age - that he is well acquainted with Andrew Dipe of the Town of Frankfort in said County that this Deponent has been acquainted with scily Andrew Dipe from his infancy and prior to the Revolutionary war that this Deponent and the said Andrew were both born at Germanflats on the Mohawk River in the County aforesaid and both resided during the whole Revolutionary war at said Germanflats - that the said Andrew and this Deponent were both enrolled in the militia of the district in which they resided the said Andrew under Captain Gitsman and this Deponent under Captain Frank - that this Deponent has repeatedly during said war seen the said Thomas on duty as a militiaman - that he has seen him on duty at Fort Dayton  and also at Fort Herkimer where he the said Andrew was drafted as this Deponent understood and billeted to guard said Fort and that he has seen said Andrew on duty on other occasions - that in the month of May as this Deponent believes and in the same year that previous determined which this Deponent believes was in the year 1782 the said Thomas  Andrew and this Deponent were under arms and proceeding from Germanflats to the Little Falls a place on the Mohawk River six or seven miles below for the purpose of guarding certain Boats then transporting wheat and other grain to be manufactured into flour at that place where the said Andrew and this Deponent and others including some of the troops belonging to the regular Army of the United States were attacked by a party of British Troops Indians & Tories and taken prisoners and carried to Ogdensburgh then Oswegatchie on the St Lawrence River - that the said grain which at the said time of the capture of the said Andrew & this Deponent as aforesaid was transported to the Little Falls was intended to be

manufactured at said Falls into flour for the subsistence of the Inhabitants and militia of Germantown then collected at and guarding Fort Wilkinson at Germantown — that from the Little Falls the said Andrew and this Deponent and others were taken by the enemy to Ogdensburg aforesaid on the St Lawrence River then called Oswegatchie and from there to Montreal where the said Andrew and this Deponent are imprisoned for about six months then next ensuing — that after their imprisonment for the term aforesaid the said Andrew & this Deponent were sent to Quebec in Lower Canada and from Quebec to Boston where the said Andrew & this Deponent are exchanged and sent home to Germantown where they arrived either a few days before or a few days after Christmas of the same year — that since the Revolutionary War the said Andrew and this Deponent have always resided and still continue to reside in Wilkinson County aforesaid and have always been well acquainted with each other and further saith not.  Sworn to this 21 st day of August 1832 before me
Charles Gray Compt of Leeds Thomas J Shoemaker (See last page)
State of New York Rensselaer County
I, Julius C. Nelson clerk of said County do hereby certify that Charles Gray before whom the above affidavit was taken was at the date of the same a Commissioner of said County and duly authorized by the laws of this State to take & certify said affidavit and that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Charles Gray & believe the same Charles Gray subscribed to said affidavit to be his genuine signature in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 8 th day of October A.D. 1832
Julius C. Nelson, Clerk

In the meeting Elizabeth Piper

State of New York Herkimer County ss; James Piper of Frankfort in said County being duly sworn deposes and saith that Elizabeth Piper widow of Andrew Piper late of said town deceased is still living at Frankfort afore- said and that the said Andrew was a Revolutionary pensioner and that the deponent is the son of said Andrew & Elizabeth and further this deponent saith not - Subscribed & sworn the 15 th day of February 1845 James Piper Before me W. B. Sheldon Justice
Herkimer County ss; I William F. Sheldon the Justice of the peace before whom the above affidavit was taken do certify that I am well acquainted with the said James Piper and that his statement is entitled to full credit. Dated February 15 th . 1845.
W. F. Sheldon

Mr. Asaph Root Essex
FREE
J. S. Edwards Camer of Pension Washington

Frankfort Oct. 18 th 1844 J. L. Edwards Esq.
Commr. of Pensions
Sir instead you have additional papers in the case of the widow Elizabeth Piper for a pension furnished in pursuance of your letter to Giles F. Yates Esq. of the date of October 19 th 1843 - he should give the case your early attention &c.
Respectfully Edward & Holmes

Andr Piper
Comptroller's certificate
Compt 80 152 " 82 51 24 Whip 76 3 — roll 77 —

In pursuance of a law passed the 27th of April, 1784, entitled "An act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their services in the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned," the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five per cent per annum, viz :
   Date No. Name Rank Days Pay Interest     1782. Dec 14 th 24594 Andrew Pepper privé 15 9 4   1780. April 1 st 20953 Andr s Phyfer " 1 17. 4   1780 April 1 st 20958. Jacob Small Capt n 12 19. —   " " " 20959 George Helmerd t " 3 11. 6   " " " 20960 Jacob Petryf Ens. 2 9 4.    15 day pri  5. 24
STATE OF NEW-YORK, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, Oct 17 th 1844.
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. s 8, & 5. — now remaining in this office, and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz :
First under Capt. Jacob Petryf Ensign & in Col Christm Ittig Sergt Regt. Second " " " Wm L Gittman " " Peter Bellinger's Regt Third " " " ————— " " Ditto " " Fourth " " " ————— " " Ditto " " Fifth " " " ————— " " Ditto " " Sixth " " " ————— " " ————— " Seventh " " " ————— " " ————— " Eighth " " " ————— " " ————— " Ninth " " " ————— " " ————— " Tenth " " " ————— " " ————— "
Philip Thompson De y Comptroller

Feb. 19. 1845.
Adela the case of Elizabeth Piper
J. S. Edwards Esq. Commr. of Pensions Washington

Frankfort Feby. 15 th . 1845
J. L. Edmonds Esq.
Comm: of Pensions
Sir We have yours of the 8 th Inst: to Hon. C. S. Benton by which we are for the first time informed that you did not receive our answer to yours of the 5 th Inst: his last which we forwarded to Mr. Benton, owing probably to the fact that other matter was contained in the letter to which Mr. Benton's attention was requested which induced him to overlook the request to inform your department in relation to the case of Mrs. Piper. We are however under the circumstances sufficiently accommodated by the Resolution of the 23 rd Jan y last to compensate for the delay so far as Mrs. Piper is concerned. Instead you have the further evidence in her case required by your letter of the 8 th Inst: which we hope will be satisfactory; if any doubt should remain Mr. Benton was well acquainted with old Mr. Piper in his life time and is well acquainted with James the witness and no doubt will satisfy you that all is right on reference to him we desire that you forward a certificate as soon as may be according to the rules of the department. We same time since forwarded additional evidence in the case of Jonathan Edridge and we are

Not certain whether we forwarded direct to the department or to Mr. Benton for the department, it was intended to be in answer to yours of the 19 th  Augt  last we have not heard from it. will you examine that case and give us such information as will be calculated to advance the case if possible for the poor old man as he is frequently sending to and calling upon us for informa- tion in respect to it. We will henceforth communicate with the department direct.
Respectfully J. Ward & Holmes

Oct 21. 1844
my Dept H Col Phipps St. Louis
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

"State of New York to sundry persons for their pay during their captivity, vizt
"To John Sawyer Private in Col. Klock's Regt from 17 th Octr 1780 to 21 st May 1783, is 31 months & 4 days @ 53 3/4 p month £83.5
"To Frederick Gitman Captain in Col. Bellinger's Regt from 21 st June 1782 to 14 th Novr 1782 is 4 months & 23 days @ 53 3/4 p m th £76.5.4
"To Andrew Piper private in said Regt from 21 st June 1782 to 14 th Decr 1782, is 5 mo & 24 days 53 3/4 £15.9.4
Comptroller's Office } Albany Oct 17 th 1844
I certify the proceeding to be a true extract from a Revolutionary record now remaining in this office
Philip Schuyler Desumptio

Schenectady N.Y. Oct 18 1844
Sir
In the matter of the application of Elizabeth Piper widow of Andrew Piper under the act of 7 th July 1838, the account now stands as follows.
Proof of marriage admitted -
cts to proof of service.
1778 - You will find the name of Phoebe Piper, or otherwise spelt on the Roll of John Laffler for this year, if you have that Roll - (say at least 9 mos & more if the Roll shows it -)
1780 - Serf t of Militia as per enclosed Certificate, (as much more as you have satisfactory parole proof of in his case - He rec d $86 66 / 100 per m th for his captivity to Canada, as per annu d certificate) 21 do 5 th Sept r 1844
In all fifteen mos & 14 days 15 Mos 14 days
I am very respectfully
Your obed t Serv t
G. H. M. S.
L. Edwards Esq. Com r of Reserves.

July 30 45
W
Eliz. D. [unclear] N.Y.
Deb July 18
10
Edwards Esq. Commr. of Pensions Washington

In the matter of Elizabeth Piper widow of Andrew Piper decd. 3
See your letter of Feby. 8. 1845. and our answer of Feby. 15. 1845. and affid. inclosed
- As it not time that this was disposed of. we have not heard or heard from you in relation to it since the date of your letter above mentioned. will you examine the case and forward to us the result.
July 26. 1845.
Yours Respectfully Isaac & Holmes
To J. L. Edwards Esq. Commr. of Pensions

Oct. 31. 1895, Frankfurt N.Y. Oct 23/95.
Mr. S. G. Budd.
Mrs. Eliza of Eliz. Piper.
1147. Recl. & reg. in. Pension Office
Rec. d. Eliz. Piper
In Arres.

10 =
Hon. W. L. Harry Deputy of Ward Washington

In the matter of the claim of Elizabeth Piper, widow of Andrew Piper deceased for a pension — 3
Frankfort Oct. 23. 1845
Hon. W. B. Sturgis Secretary of War
Sir the case above mentioned has been some time or more pending before the pension office and action had upon it and about the 12 th Feby. last I received a letter from the office through and directed to the Hon. C. S. Benton. dated Feby. 8. 1845 in which it is said in reference to an objection taken in a previous letter to James Hohnes dated Dec. 5. 1844 "The objection to the pension under the act of July 7. 1838. created by the act of April 30. 1844 has been removed by the passage of the resolution of January 23. 1845 — provided satisfactory evidence be produced of the claimants having been alive at the last mentioned day"
and on the 15 th of Feby. 1845 I forwarded to the office the proof required by said resolution. since which I have been unable although I have wrote to the office once or more in relation to it to hear from the action of the office in the case and under the circumstances I am unable to account for the delay & silence of the office

and have therefore after waiting thus long thought it a proper case to invite your attention to and ask your action in the premises
Very Respectfully Yours &c.
Geo. B. Linder

Direct Geo. B. Ladd Frankfort Herkim Co.

Joint Resolutions
A resolution explanatory of an act making appropriations for the payment of revolutionary and other pensions of the United States for the fiscal year ending the thirtieth of June one thousand eight-hundred and forty five.
Approved January 23 d 1845
Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled That the Act entitled an act making appropriations for the payment of revolutionary and other pensions of the United States for the fiscal year ending on the thirtieth of June one thousand eight hundred and forty five shall not be so construed as in any way to affect the claims of those widows whose application for a pension or an arrear of pension at the passage of this resolution shall have been made and filed in the Pension Office awaiting the decision of the Commissioner of Pensions thereon.
Approved Jan 23 d 1845
Joint Act
Restricting the grant of Pension in certain cases
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled That from and after the passage of this act a pension shall not be granted to any widow for or during any part or portion of the time her husband may have received one whose declaration therefor shall not have been made on or before the thirtieth day of April one thousand eight hundred and forty five and shall not have been received at the Pension office on or before the twenty third day of January one thousand eight hundred and forty five. Approved Feb 26 th 1845

Pension Office March 1 st 1845
Claimants under the foregoing resolution will make a declaration setting forth the facts in the case according to the subjoined form. The declaration may be made before any magistrate authorized to administer oaths. The official character & signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer under his seal of office.
Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the resolution of Congress of the 23 d January 1845
Whereas the act of the 30 th of April 1844 prohibited me from drawing a pension for the same period during which my husband was a pensioner. I now make the following statement under oath to obtain the benefits of the resolution above recited mentioned. I am the widow of Andrew deceased  Piper who was a ser- gant in the war of the Revolution. I have drawn no pension nor have I received any certificate authorizing me to do so and I now ask for the amount due me from the time my pension ought to have commenced. I made my declaration before the 30 th of April 1844 and believe it was filed in the Pension Office before the 23 d of January 1845. Elizabeth mark  X Piper Sworn to and subscribed before me on this 30 th day of December in the year 1845 at Frankfort in the County of Herkimer and State of New York.
Isaac Pinn Justice of the peace I certify that the declarant is personally known to me and that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit. Isaac Pinn Justice of the peace

Erwin A. Munson Clerk of the County of Herkimer do hereby certify that Isaac Rifer who has signed the foregoing is a Justice of the Peace for the County of Herkimer in the State of New York and that the
above is his signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto sub- scribed my name and affixed my seal of office this thirty first day of December 1845 at Herkimer in the State of New York
E. A. Munson Clerk

Declaration
In order to obtain increase of Pension under the joint Resolution of Congress passed July 1st, 1848,
State of New York
Herkimer County 3/4
On this fourth day of September A.D. 1848, personally appeared before me James Macaulay - - - a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, Elizabeth Piper a resident of the Town of Frankfort in the aforesaid County of Herkimer, aged 83 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain an Increase of Pension under the act of Congress passed 1st. July, 1848,
That she is the widow of Andrew Piper who was a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of Eighty six dollars and Sixty six cents per annum, and who died in the aforesaid Town of Frankfort in said County of Herkimer, on the fifth day of June 1842, That since the death of her said husband she this Declarant has applied for and obtained a Pension at the rate of Sixty one dollars and Sixty six cents per annum in consideration of her said husband's Revolutionary services and she now applies for the amount of sum to which she is entitled under said act or Resolution of July 1st, 1848.
Subscribed and sworn to before me the day and year aforesaid. And I certify that the above Declarant is the widow of Andrew Piper who was a Pensioner as above set forth.
Elizabeth Piper mark
James Macaulay Justice of the Peace of the county of Herkimer

STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. Herkimer County, }
I, STANDISH BARRY, Clerk of the County of Herkimer, do certify
that James Macaulay Esquire, whose name is subscribed an 8 Jurat of affidavit to the certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument in writing and endorsed thereon, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledg- of affidavit and making such Certificate for a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, dwelling in the said county, and duly authorised to take the same; and that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe his name subscribed to the said certificate an 8 Jurat to be his genuine signature.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said county at Herkimer, this 20 day of September A. D. 1848
Standish Barry Clerk

CP
7590 H Res
Adul Acts
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at $86.66 per annum ded of former saylts at $61.66 per an.
Ad act 48
at $86.66.
J. S. Shingland Harrisville NY

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 2 nd February, 1848, entitled "An act making further provisions for surviving widows and soldiers of the Revolution."
State of New York Herkimer County. ss
On this fourth - day of September Eighteen hundred and forty eight personally appeared before me James Macaulay - a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, duly authorised by law to administer oaths, Elizabeth Piper , a resident of the Town of Frankfort in the aforesaid County of Herkimer, aged 83 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the second day of February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Andrew Piper , who was a soldier in the Militia of the State of New York in said War of the Revolution and who died on the fifth day of June 1842. That Declarant drew a pension of Sixty one dollars and Sixty six cents per annum under the act of 17th June, 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Subscribed and sworn to before me the day and year first aforesaid
Rev Elizabeth X Piper mark
James Macaulay Justice of the peace of Herkimer county

I hereby certify that the above Declarant Elizabeth Piper is personally known to me, She is the identical person who drew a pension under the act of 17th June, 1844, as the widow of Andrew Piper. She is now unable to write her name & is therefore compelled to make her mark or cross.
James Macaulay Justice of the Peace
STATE OF NEW-YORK, Herkimer County,
I, STANDISH BARRY, Clerk of the County of Herkimer, do certify
that James Macaulay Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument in writing and endorsed thereon, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment affidavit and making such Certificate a Justice of the Peace
CP 7590 1/2 Re Adm Cts 38. 43944 at $86.66 per annum less former pay at $61.66 per An. Ad actus at $86.66. J. S. Shuyler and Hannasville NY

I hereby certify that the above Declarant Elisabeth Piper is personally known to me, She is the identical person who drew a pension under the act of 17th June, 1844, as the widow of Andrew Piper; She is now unable to write her name & is therefore compelled to make her mark or cross.
James Macaulay Justice of the peace of Herkimer county
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } 85. Herkimer County, }
I, STANDISH BARRY, Clerk of the County of Herkimer, do certify that James Macaulay Esquire, whose name is subscribed  as a Justice of the Peace to the certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument in writing and endorsed thereon, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment  affidavit and making such Certificate  before a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, dwelling in the said county, and duly authorised to take the same; and that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe his name subscribed to the said certificate to be his genuine signature.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said county at Herkimer, this 20 day of September A. D. 1848
Standish Barry Clerk
EOP 7300 W.H. Adm Clerk 38. 43444 at 88.66 per a red 9 per a at 86.66 per a Adm Clerk at 88.66. J.S. Shuyler Harrisville N.Y.

In the matter of Elizabeth Piper For a pension
additional Papers
Report
Birt to
Friend & Holmes Frankfort Arkansas co. N. York

State of New York Jr
To the following persons for their pay during their captivity. viz:
To Andrew Piper, private in Col. Peter Bellinger's Regt. from 21 st June 1782, to 14 th Dec r 1782, is 5 mo. & 24 days, 53/4. £15. 9. 4
Comptroller's Office Albany Oct. 9 th 1844.
I certify the preceding to be a true extract from a revolutionary record now remaining in this office.
Philip Schuyler Dep Comptroller

Herkimer county ss;
I Erwin P. Munson Clerk of said county and of the Court of Common Pleas thereof do certify that at a term of said Court commenced on the first Monday of October instant and held in and for said county at the Court house in Herkimer before the judges of said Court Shroham G. Rosegrants Esquire personally appeared in said Court and there produced and submitted to said Court a certain book purporting to be the book of records of marriages births and deaths &c. kept by the late Rev. George Rosegrants from which book the following extract is taken "1785 d 4th Jany Andreas P Reiffer and Elisabeth Fr Fox" under the head of Marriages
And I further certify that it appears to the said Court that said book of records is genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court this Eighth day of October 1844 - E. P. Munson Clerk

Herkimer county ss; James Piper of Frank- fore in said county being duly sworn depo- seth and saith that he is a Son of Andrew and Elizabeth Piper named in the papers annexed and is of the age of thirty nine years, that he is a German and understand and speaks both the English & German language, that his grandfather Pipers Christian name was Peter and that his grandfather Fox's Christian name was Frederick, and that from the knowl- edge of this deponent of the manner in which the records of the Rev. George Roegnitz were kept and the custom of the Germans he understands and believes the words "Andreas P. Reiffer" to mean "Andrew a son of Peter Piper" and that the words "Elizabeth Fr. Fox" mean "Elizabeth a daughter of Frederick Fox" and further this deponent saith not
Subscribed & sworn the 18 th day of October 1844
James Piper
Before me W. D. Sheldon Justice
State of New York Herkimer county ss; I William D. Sheldon the Justice of the peace before whom the above affidavit was taken do certify that I am personally acquainted with the said James Piper and that his state- ment is entitled to full credit. Dated October 18 th . 1844
W. D. Sheldon

Capt. Safford L. Allen
March 15 th 1879.
No. 1
Mr. Geo. Louch
Henry Glan A. L. M. G.
at Schuylkill
33

Sir, Canajoharie 15 March 1779.
I have taking the Opportunity to send you the return of the men with I have in list there is two men names that I had for gate to return them In which I was down state his name Reuben Young looks March 7 1777 Jacob Lappius March 14 1777 now I have sent you one man I had no more to send you for there is two of my men got sick so that I could not send you come down my self and I am your humble servt.
John Angell Capt.