Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 8948, for Abner Pease, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Pease, Abner
88948
boarded
CONTENTS

30,784 Ohio, Pittsburgh
Abner Pease of Portage Co. in the State of Ohio who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Harrison of the regt commanded by Harper in the N. York mil line for 8 months,
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio, Pitts g at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 day of August 1836. — and sent to S. V. Bierce, Ravenna.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1836 $133.33 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sep 13.33 $146.66
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm Allison Clerk, Book 8, 2 Vol. 5 Page 152
Letter to 3 d Auditor 3. Oct 1838.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 April 1838 from 4 March 1831 to the 26. June 1836. Cgt Notified 20 Oct 1838.

Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office,
October 18. 1838.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The children of Almon Pease , deceased a Pensioner on the Roll of the Pittsburgh, Penn. Agency, at the rate of twenty six Dollars and sixty six Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832 have been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1831 to the 26 th of June 1836, the day of his death
Respectfully, yours,
William K. Parrish Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

The State of Ohio  On this third day of March Portage County  1835, personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas of the Third Judicial Circuit of the State of Ohio, now sitting, the same being a Court of Record, having, by law, a Clerk, and Seal. Abner Pratt, a resident of  , in the County of Portage, and State of Ohio, aged seventy three 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 -
I entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers, and served as herein stated I volunteered in 1777 under Captain John Schenckhorn at Lebanon in the State of New York Served three months - In 1778 I again volunteered for nine months under Captain William Harrison and served out my time - Col. Harper - In 1779 I again volunteered for four months and served out my time at the expiration of each term of enlistment I was dismissed, but never received any regular discharge, the first three months I served under Captains Schenckhorn and Van Rensselaer in the Regiment In the second tour I served in the Regiment commanded by Col. Harper - Commanded by Colonel Willet, In the third tour was commanded by Colonel Major Chittenden - We marched from near Albany in the State of New York to Fort Edwards and joined the Continental Army - was at Fort Edwards About two months - under Major Chittenden, and was their order to keep A Blockhouse at Palmestown West of Stillwater - was there a little short of two months from this to Schenectady - from there to Fort Hunter From there to Fort  Plains - from there to Fort Herkimer and From there to Fort Stanwix - The Company to which I belonged believed the Continental Troops at this last Fort, and were at this time commanded by Major Hughs, a Militia Officer - We were in a skirmish with the Indians at Oriska on the Hudson River when going to Fort Stanwix - In all I served sixteen months
Question, When and in what year were you born.
Answer I was born in the town called Sumner in Connecticut in the year 1762
Question Have you any record of your age and if so where is it.
Answer I have no record My Father kept one from which I have kept my
Age Question Where were you living when called into the service of the United States where have you lived since and where do you now reside Answer I was living at the time I entered the service in New Lebanon in the State of New York I have since lived in Connecticut two or three years and in Chester Hampshire County State of Massachusetts therein in town of Worcester County and State of New York from there twenty

four years ago to the Town of Aurora Portage County Ohio where I now live Question How were you called into service were you drafted did you volunteer or were you a substitute and if a substitute for whom. Answer I volunteered twice and enlisted once according to my declaration
Question state the name of some of the regular officers who were with the troops when you served Continental and Militia Regiment as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service.
Answer I have been as particular as I can in my declaration Question did you ever receive a discharge from the service and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it
Answer I never received any discharge but at the expiration of my time I was told "Boys go home"
Question State the names of Persons to whom you know in your present Neighborhood who can testify to your character & capacity and their belief of your services in the Revolution
Answer Elijah and John H Blackman who are now present who can testify as to my character I know of no living witnesses of my services in the war but the testimony of the before named witnesses the date complements my declaration Alner Dase Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid - Geo. Kirkum Clerk
We are well acquainted with Alner Dase, who has subscribed the foregoing, and believe him to be twenty three years old, and also, from common report believe him to have been a Soldier of the Revolution - and is so reported in the neighborhood where he resides - Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid - Elijah Blackman John H. Blackman Geo. Kirkum Clerk.
I John Seward Jr. a Deacon of the Presbyterian Church in Aurora in Portage County, do certify that I am acquainted with Alner Dase who has subscribed the before mentioned affidavit, and believe him to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and he is generally reported in the neighborhood where he resides to have served as he has above stated -
John Seward Jr Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid - Geo. Kirkum Clerk
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

Office this Church day of March in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight hundred and thirty five
Geo. Worburn Clerk
allow for eight months $26.66 12 3/4
on Rolls for 8 months
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and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Elijah Blackman who has signed the first of the preceding certificates is a resident in the Township of Aurora in said County of Portage that John H. Blackman who has signed the same certificate is a resident in the Township of Stow in said County, that they are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit, and that John Seward Jr. who has signed the last of the preceding certificates is a clergyman resident in the Township of Aurora aforesaid.
Homer Pease Pension Application
128
I George Kirkum clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Portage and State of Ohio do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Abner Pease for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of my office this Eleventh day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and thirty five.
Geo. Kirkum Clerk
on Bills for 8 notes
all in eight notes $26.66 100
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February 21, 1924
Mrs. H. H. Wolff 960 Sherman St., Apt. 24 Denver, Colo.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 8948 it appears that Abner Pease was born in 1762 in Homers, Connecticut. He was a resident of New Lebanon, New York during the Revolution.
He was allowed pension for the service of eight months as a private in the New York Troops, on his application executed March 3, 1835 while living in Aurora, Portage County, Ohio. He died June 26, 1836.
His children are referred to in 1838, their names and the name of his wife are not stated.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev.&'1812 Wars Section
S. 8948.
am
Nov. 13, 1926.
Mrs. H. H. Wolff, 1515 E. 9" Ave. Denver, Colo.
Madam:
I have to advise you, that in his application for pension executed March 3, 1835, Abner Pease, stated under oath, that he was born in 1763.
Herewith is returned your letter from the Registrar General, D. A. R.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

Simon Norton Severed

I Nathan Niles of Alburgh in the County of Grand Isle and State of Vermont of Lawful age Do Testify & Say That I am personally knowing to Sherer Pease then of New Lisbon in the State of New York now of the State of Ohio Serving nine Months in the American Service in the Revolutionary war in Col. Harkins Regt. in Capt. Shipman & Harkins company in the year A D 1780 We Started from fort Edward to Palser Town from there to Schenectady & from there to fort Stanwix where we served our time and I was Discharged & further this Deponent Saith not Nathan Niles
State of Vermont } Then Personally appeared Grand Isle County } Nathan Niles who in my presence subscribed the foregoing affidavit & at the same time made solemn oath that the same contained the truth the whole truth & nothing but the truth. June 20 th A D 1826 Before Me John Mc c LOUD Judge of Grand Isle County Court

I hereby certify that the foregoing deponent is a credible witness
John M. Powers Judge of Grand Isle County Court
State of Vermont
Grand Isle County Clerk's office June 21 st A 1836
I Joel Allen Clerk of the County Court within & for the County of Grand Isle do hereby certify that John M. Powers is a Judge of the Court within & for said County duly qualified to act in that behalf & that his signatures annexed are his genuine signatures in testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed My name & affixed the Seal of our said Court at North Hero in said County the day & year aforesaid
Joel Allen Clerk

I John Bush of Alburgh in the County of Grand Isle & State of Vermont of Lawful age do testify & say that that I was personally known to Oliver Dues then of New Lebanon in the State of New York now of the State of Ohio serving nine months in the American Service in the Revolutionary war in Col. Hopper's Regt. in Capt. Chipman's & Hargraves Company, in the year 1780 we started from Fort Edward went from there to Palmer Town from there to Schenectady from there to Fort St. Johns where we served our time out & were discharged I further this Deposition saith not  Alburgh June 20 th AD 1836 John Bush
State of Vermont } Alburgh June 20 th AD 1836 Grand Isle County } Then personally appeared John Bush who in my presence subscribed the foregoing affidavit & at the same time made solemn oath that the same contains the truth the whole truth & nothing but the truth Before me John M. Powers Judge of Grand Isle County Court  I hereby certify that the above deposition is a credible witness John M. Powers Judge of Grand Isle Co. Court

Mr. H. H. Wolff Bureau of Pensions 1515 East 9 th Ave. Rev. and 1812 War Section Denver, Colorado Washington D.C. Sept. 16-1926
Dear Sir -
Under date of Feb. 21. 1924 - I received from your office, this Rev. record of Abner Pease Jr.
"I have to advise you that from papers in the Revolutionary War pension Claim S. 8948 it appears that Abner Pease was born in 1762 in Somers Conn. He was a resident of New Lebanon New York during the Rev. He was allowed pension for service of eight months as private in the New York Troops on his application. Executed March 3-1836 - While

living in Aurora, Portage County Ohio. He died June 26. 1836."
The enclosed copy of letter from H.A.R. Registrar General - As you see, states that the marriage date of his parents is later than 1762 (being 1763). I have made exhaustive search of all family records and can not find but one date for Abner Pease birth - that is 1763 - yet your record states 1762 -
Can you please tell me just where and how you came by this date? I am sorry to bother you

3 about this but I have only done so, as a last resort.
Thanking you for any help you may be able to give me in this matter of dates
Yours Truly
Frances A.B. Wolff (Mrs H.H. Wolff)
Her parents were said married about after 1762 - So the other would not be of any use before 1757

Nashua N. July 20. 1836
Wm James L. Edwards
Sir,
I herewith return the papers of Oliver Pease, together with the additional proof required by you on the former ap- plication -
I am, Sir,
Respectfully Yours O. L. Hunt
L. V. Biner

1924 Feb. 21 - Filed to Mrs. H. H. Wolf - M.H.F. 1926 Nov. 13 with H. H. Wolf - M.H.F. ad. birth date 1762 sworn to Au
Rev. War
8948
INVALID.
File No. 8948
Abner Pease
Prin. Rev. War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index: — Vol. 1 p. 2 , Page 292
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Advised only 2 reports left mmstg
Mrs H. H. Wolff 960 Sherman Street apt. 24. Denver - Colo-
January 16-1924
Commissioner of Pensions - Washington. D. C.
Dear Sir -
All information and data, which you can send me relative to the service of the following - will be greatly appreciated - Griseold Gillette - State of Conn - War 1812 - died in Portage County - Ohio - His widow Clarissa Gillette was drawing a pension at time of her death -
Abner Pease State Conn - War of Revolution served as private - Also as Capt. of State Militia of Conn - After War of Revolution - He died in Portage County - Ohio -
Rev. St.

Colonel Tracy - State of Massachusetts - War of Revolution - Died in Portage County Ohio
Elias Babcock - fr. State of Mass - War 1812 - (May have been at Vermont?)
He died in West Berkshire Vermont.
Elias Babcock - State of Mass - War of Revolution - Corporal. Captain Nathan Watkin's Co. 12th. Mass. Regiment -
The information concerning these ancestors is to be used to Establish eligibility to membership in the "Daughters of the American Revolution" also "U.S. Daughters of 1812."
I thank you for any assistance which you may be able to give me in this matter.
Yours Truly,
Frances A. B. Wolff (Mrs. H. H. Wolff)
960 Sherman St. apt 24 - Denver - Colo.