Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 12135, Jacob Becker, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Becker Jacob
S12135
CONTENTS
boarded

Albany 6,773
Jacob Becker
of Schoharie Co. in the State of N. York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Dietz of the Regt, commanded by Col. Abraham in the N. York line for 12 months & 26 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 42 Dollars 89 Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24. day of April 1838 and sent to Elias Holliday, Schoharie, N. Y.
Arrears to the 14th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, '832.
Recorded by Book E - 2
released from $30
See letter to E. Holliday Esq May 7. 1841 - Schoharie
N.Y.
Let to E. Holliday Sep 22. 43
to Joseph Jackson Sep 11/43 This letter was as reply to a letter from Joseph Jackson, son-in-law of Jacob Becker, P. 693 & should have been filed with his letter in said claim, but was erroneously placed in this claim - Removed to P. 693 Feb. 2-19. 31.
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Jacob Becker 1/4 688 v
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State of Pennsylvania Schuylkill County ss.
On this second Day of October 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in the county of Schuylkill now sitting, Jacob Becker a resident of the town of Schuylkill in said county aged 78 Years, who being first sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of act of congress passed June 7 th 1832; that he entered the service of the united States under the following named officers, and that that he the said Jacob Becker enlisted in Schuylkill for the term of eleven months on the first of April 1778 in a company of rangers commanded by captain John Kutz in the Regiment commanded by colonel Peter Madsen in the militia, in the line of the State of Pennsylvania on the continental establishment, that he served his term of enlistment out faithfully, that he was honorably discharged from the service in Schuylkill, in the State of Pennsylvania that he hereby relinquishes every claim to that ever to a Pension or annuity except the present; that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any agency of any State of the united States; that he was born in Schuylkill, and lived in Schuylkill, ever since the American revolution Sworn and subscribed the day and Year aforesaid
The court pronounced the interrogatories to this applicant he answered on his oath that he was born July 14 th 1754 that he took the name of his age out William Becker that he lived in Schuylkill when he was enlisted and lived in Schuylkill ever since that time of the American Revolution that he was discharged by his captain when duty required Sworn and subscribed the day and Year aforesaid
in open court John Lechner Jr. Clk.
Jacob Becker

I Paul Weedman a Clergyman residing in the Town of Schoharie in the county of Schoharie hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Jacob Becker who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that I believe him to be of the age he has above stated that he is reputed and lives in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier in the revolution and that I concur in that opinion and also that he is a worthy member of my church
Subscribed and sworn in open court the day and year aforesaid
John Gebhard Jr. clk.
Paul Weedman
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 Paul Weedman who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman Residing in the Town and county of Schoharie and is a Credible person and his statement is entitled to credit
William Beekman
Martin Dredd
W. Mann
I John Gebhard Jr. clerk of the court of common pleas of the said county of Schoharie, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Jacob Becker for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office this second day of October 1832 - John Gebhard Jr. clk.

State of New York Schokaw County ss.
Jacob Indres of the town of Schokaw in said county being duly sworn, doth depose and say that he has been well acquainted with Jacob Becker of the town of Schokaw in said county, ever since the American revolution; that the said Jacob Becker enlisted in Schokaw, for the term of six months on the first of April 1778, in a company of rangers commanded by captain John Ditz, in the Regiment, commanded by colonel Peter Vrooman, in the Militia, in the line of State of New York, on the continental establishment, that he and the said Jacob Becker Peter Shafer and Christopher Koenig and others served together in said company and regiment aforesaid; that he and the said Jacob Becker, Peter Shafer and Christopher Koenig was honorably discharged from the service, in Schokaw in the State of New York;
Sworn and subscribed the 15 th day of July 1832 before Me Henry Shafer a Judge of Schokaw Common Pleas
Jacob his  X Indres mark
Henry Shafer a Judge of the court of common Pleas in and for the county of Schokaw, do certify, that I has been well acquainted with Jacob Indres who took the foregoing oath ever since the American revolution, that he is a man of credibility and be believed under oath
Henry Shafer

Schoharie County ss.
Christopher Koenig of the town of Gabel hill in said county being July Sworn doth depose and say, that he has been well acquainted with Jacob Beecher of the town of Schoharie, ever since the american Revolution, that he the said Jacob Beecher enlisted for the term of nine months on the first of April 1778 in a company of rangers commanded by captain John Duty in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Peter Knoorman in the militia in the line of the State of New York, that the said Jacob Beecher served faithfully out his term of enlistment, and was discharged from the service in Schoharie in the State of New York Sworn and Subscribed
the 15 th day of July 1832 before Me Henry Shaper a Judge of Schoharie common Pleas.
Christopher his Koenig mark
I Henry Shaper a Judge of the court of common Pleas in and for the county of Schoharie do certify, that I have been well acquainted with Christopher Koenig ever since the american revolution, that he is a man of credibility and be believed under oath
Henry Shaper
State of New York } Schoharie county ss. }
I John Gebhard Jr. Clerk of the said county do certify, that Henry Shaper before whom the two preceding affidavits purport to have been sworn, was at the date of the same, one of the Judges of the court of common pleas in and for the said county; and that I am acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe his name subscribed to the said affidavits and to the certificates of credibility to be his proper hand writing and signature With my hand and seal of office this second day of October 1832 -
John Gebhard Jr. Clerk of Schoharie com. pleas.

State of New York Schuylkill County, } ss.
On this tenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven, personally appeared in open court, being before the Judges of the court of common pleas of said County, Isaac Becker, in the eighty third year of his age, 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 7th 1832. Having been placed on the pension list, under the act aforesaid, for nine months service, in the year 1778, in a company commanded by Lieutenant Dietz in Col. Vroman's regiment, and having been struck from the pension roll, or payment of his or payment of his pension having been suspended, as is said, because his claim was allowed without sufficient evidence, he therefore herewith furnishes additional evidence of his nine months services which he thinks ought to be satisfactory. And he also makes his application to be allowed for his other revolutionary services (rendered before and after his nine months services) herein after set forth, which services he offered to bring in at the time of making his declaration, but was advised that nothing short of a months at a time service could be brought in, so that they were all left out of his declaration except his nine months services. And he now saith that he firstly entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
That in January 1776, he was ordered into the service at Schuylkill, now in the county of Schuylkill and State of New York, in Capt. George Mann's company, and he thinks, in Col. Stubergh's regiment, which regiment he believes was generally under the command of Maj. Peter Vroman. That he joined the company at Schuylkill and went to Johnstown now in the county of Montgomery, in said State, to assist in taking of Sir John Johnson and his men, that after Johnson and his forces surrendered, they were discharged there, and returned home. That he was in the service that time as much as two weeks.
That early in the spring of that year he was

14 pressed to go with his horses and waggon, to Fort Edward, to draw plank from the Lake George ship building; 21 was gone three weeks, remembers he got home the day before whit-sunday.
That some time in June 1776, he was ordered into the service in Capt. Mann's company, in the regiment aforesaid, and marched with the company from Schoharie, to Stone Arabia. None in the county of Montgomery and State aforesaid, was 10 in the service that time as many as ten days and was 15 discharged there, and returned home to Schoharie.
That in June 1777, he was ordered into the service at Schoharie, in Capt. Mann's company, in the regiment aforesaid; that about half the regiment went, they marched to Fort Edward, thinks Lieutenant Snyder had command of the company, thinks however, that Snyder was not higher than Second Lieutenant or Ensign at the time. General Schuyler had command at Fort Edwards, was in the service that time about 21, three weeks and was taken sick and discharged.
That in the time of wheat harvest in 1777, he was called out on an alarm, when M c Donald made an attack upon the Town of Schoharie, with the Indians and Tories under his command. Cannot recollect who commanded them, after Col. Harper came with the light horse, they were commanded by a capt. who was a stranger to him; was in the service that time as 14 much, he should think, as two weeks, and was discharged at Schoharie.
That he was he and others were sent out scouting three times to Schoharie Hill, about about thirty miles, he thinks he was in the service there during the three times as much as 12, 12 days, and was discharged each time on his return to Schoharie. Cannot recollect who commanded each time.

1777. That he was sent out twice once from Schoharie, with a scouting party from Schoharie, to Charlotte, about between 30 and 40 miles, that during the two trips, they were gone, he thinks, as many as the four days; was discharged, on his return each time, at Schoharie; does not recollect who commanded them.
That he was sent out with some others after a party by the name of May; thinks they were commanded by Lieut. or Ensign Snyder, was in the service 3 days and discharged at Schoharie on their return.
Was again ordered into the service, thinks in September of that year, to scout in and about a place called Besick, now called Rensselaer Falls, Albany county, was gone as much as three days, and was discharged on his return home to Schoharie.
That about the time Burgoyne was taken, he was pressed to go to Stillwater with his waggon and horses to carry provisions up to the Army and to bring down baggage to Albany for Gen. Gates army; was gone as much as 8 days.
That in the spring of the year 1778, he enlisted for nine months, at Schoharie aforesaid, in Lieutenant Deitz's company in Col. Vroman's regiment, that they kept their headquarters at the upper fort now town of Fulton, that he served his time of nine months out and was discharged in the month of January 1779, at the fort aforesaid.
1779. That early in the spring of the year 1779, he was called in to the service at Schoharie aforesaid in Capt. Stubrachs company, and was in the service that time in and about Schoharie under command of Lieut. Snyder as much as fourteen days.

That in the summer of 1779 he was called into the service to go out with a scouting party to Fresh Lake, at a place called Schenewas creek about forty miles from Schoharie, they had no officer to command them. 4 They were gone as much as four days and were discharged at Schoharie on their return.
7 That he was also in the service seven days under Ensign Ender 3 and one other days scouting in and about Schoharie, where they were discharged.
That he was once with a scouting party about 20 miles up the Schoharie creek, under command, he thinks, of Lieutenant Snyder. 4 he was in the service that time as much as four days and discharged at Schoharie on their return, was also in the service 2 two days the time the women were murdered by the Indians.
1780. In the spring of the year 1780, he was ordered into the service to go to Coleskill to keep garrison, that he went and was in the 14 service that time two weeks, under command of Lieut. Snyder belonging to Cromans regiment.
That he and others were sent out scouting to Schenewas creek about 40 miles from Schoharie was in the service 4 at that time as much as 4 days that on their return to Schoharie he was discharged.
That he was called into the service in October 1780, the time Schoharie was burnt, in Capt. Stubracks company in Col. Cromans regiment, that he was in the service a number of days before the town was burnt, that after it was burnt, they followed the enemy as far as Fort Hunter or beyond, and was in the service 20 that time as many as 20 days, and was discharged at Schoharie on his return.
That in the winter of 1781, he was in the service two weeks keeping garrison at the middle fort in snow in Middleburgh and was discharged at the fort after his time was out.

That he may be mistaken as to the time in which some of his services were performed, but he knows that he rendered the services services set forth, and has no doubt but that he has done considerable more which he cannot distinctly remember.
1 And to the interrogatories he answers that he thinks he was born in the town of Schoharie, now county of Schoharie and state aforesaid, as he has been informed, in the year 1754.
2 He thinks his age is recorded in the Schoharie Dutch Reformed Church Records of Schoharie.
3 That he was living in Schoharie when called into the service, that he always understood that he was born there, and has always resided there since he has had any recollection and and now resides  still resides there.
4 That he was sometimes ordered into the service and some times volunteered as before stated.
5 He does not recollect many know that there were any regular officers in particular, where he served, but he was acquainted with the following officers of whom some were regular officers, and were sometimes in the service at Schoharie. Lieut. Col. Dubois, Col. Van Schaick, Col. Harpe, Col. Vroman, Lieut. Col. Felic, Maj. Woolsey, Capt. Dubois, Capt. Lansing, Capt. Gray, Capt. Hague, Capt. Kirtkmyer, Capt. Stubrock, Capt. Patrick, who was killed at the battle in Cobleskill, Capt. George Mann, who in '77 turned tory.
6 He never received a written discharge.
7 He is known to the following persons in his neighbourhood who he thinks can testify that they believe him to be a man of veracity, and to have been a soldier of the revolution. John Becker, Henry Becker, John Schoelcraft & John J Enders.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except his nine months pension.

before mentioned which has been the payment of which has been suspended, and except his claim to have his pension enlarged to what he reasonably deserves to have, and declares his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agen- cy of any state except the one hereinbefore mentioned
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this tenth day of February 1837. A. Keyser Clerk
Jacob Becker
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 has stated.
William Bachman
W. Mann
Henry Stapp
Nathaniel Reed
Thos. McDuffie
I Abraham A. Keyser, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the county of Schoharie, do hereby certify that the foregoing and the follow- ing contain the original proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the application of Jacob Becker for a pension. And I further certify that David Miles before whom the affidavit of Johan Dost Dietz, Johan Dost Warner, Jacob Enders, and Peter Vroman, purport to have been taken, and hereto annexed, was on the day of the date of the taking each affidavit, a Justice of the peace of said county, and further that I am well acquainted with his handwriting and will believe his signature to the taking of each affidavit and

certificate, under written, to be genuine. And I further certify that Henry J. Mock, before whom the two annexed affidavits of Martin Ball, and the annexed affidavit of Peter Ball, purport to have been taken, was a Justice of the peace of said county at the time of taking the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe his signature to the taking said affidavit and to the certificate under written to be genuine. And I further certify that Charles F. Vogel, before whom the annexed affidavit of John me Reinhardt and the affidavit of John Schoenast, both herunto annexed, was on the day the same purport, to have been taken, was on the day a Justice of a Commissioner of Deeds, authorized by law to take affidavits: And further, that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe that the signature to the taking of each affidavit, and to each certificate, under written, to be genuine.
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And I further certify that Henry Schafer, before whom the annexed affidavit of Christopher Koening purports to have been taken, was at the time the taking bears date a Judge of said county; and further, that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe the signature to the taking said affidavit and to the certificate under written to be genuine.
N.B. In the 13 th line above the letters 'nes' were interlined and in the 11 th line the words "was on the day a Justice of" erased before Certified to.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this tenth day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven. J. A. Keyser

State of New York Schoharie County. } ss.
Johan Dost Dietz, in the seventieth seventh year of his age, who being duly sworn saith, that he was is well acquainted with Jacob Becker, and was well acquainted with him in the Revolutionary War, and knows he was in the service of the revolution in a company of nine months men commanded by John Dietz Lieutenant John Dietz, a brother of this deponent, and thinks it was in the year 1778. That they kept their headquarters at the Upper Fort at a place now in the Town of Fulton in said county, but what regiment the company belonged to he does not know. That he frequently saw the said Jacob Becker in said nine months service during the time, and understood and well believes he served his nine months out. And this deponent further saith, that he understood and believes that he was in the service in the winter of 1776, at the taking of Sir John Johnson. That he frequently saw him in the service during the war in Col. Vromans regiment, that he was a number of times in the service with him, once he recollects they were in the service as many as two days after a Long by the name of William May, and was once out scouting with him, and others, at the and about a place called Besick, now called Rensselaer Hill, in Albany county, where gone as many as three days, but who commanded he has forgotten. That he was also with him, in October 1780, after Schoharie was burnt, to Fort Herkimer and beyond, that the said Becker was in the service that time as many days as many as twenty days according to the best of his recollection. That he has no doubt but the said Jacob Becker was in the revolutionary service, exclusive of his nine months, as much as six months making fifteen months in all. Subscribed and sworn this 6th day of February 1857 before me David Miles Justice of Peace Johan Dost Dietz
(David Miles Justice of the Peace)

Certify that the within named Johandost Dutz is a man of veracity. (Drove Miles Boston 17/12/1840)
Approved 1840
State of New York S.S.

State of New York Schoharie County, } ss.
That he was also in the service with the said Jacob Becker at Johnstown in the winter of 1776 to take in John Johnson and his men, that he was in Lichtmyers company and the said Becker was, he thinks, in Capt. Mairs company both com- panies belonged to that was and Col. known as  the  regiment a regiment commanded by Maj. Peter Vroman, who was afterwards col. of the regiment, that they were in the service that time as much, he thinks, as two weeks, before they re- turned. of the summer of 1776
That he was with him in the beginning of the Summer of 1876 he left in the service in a company he thinks was com- manded by George Mann, in the regiment of for said, that they marched from Schol am to Stone Arabia now in the county of Montgomery, they were in the service, he thinks, more than a week, were discharged there and returned home before and sworn this 9th day of February 1837 before me I have read this paper
Johan Gust Werner
I certify the above named Johann Gott Warner to be a man of integrity Dawson Miles Justice of the peace

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Jacob Becker
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Private 12 mo & 26 days
Canceled old & make out a new Certificate
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BRIEF in the case of Jacob Becker County of Schoharie in the State of New York (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? —  3. How old is he? 78.  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.     Enlisted In 1778. 1 st April — 9 — Private Capt. John Deitz, Col. Vroman of the Militia in the state line Continental Establishment  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Schoharie City N.Y.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Credible Witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? They are not attached to the Seal 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. Waugh Examining Clerk. March 5. 1833.

February 3, 1931
Mr. Alfred L. Becker 247 Park Avenue New York, New York
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWF:MLB CW
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 12135, that Jacob Becker was born July 14, 1754 in Schoharie, New York.
While residing in said Schoharie, he served as private with the New York troops, as follows:
From in January, 1776, two months in Captain George Mann's company under Major Peter Vrooman; in the spring of 1776, three weeks hauling plank from Fort Edward to Lake George; later in 1776, nearly a month under Captains George Mann and Hager; in 1777, two months and one week in scouting tours under Captain Mann and Lieutenant Snyder; from April 1, 1778, nine months under Lieutenant John Dietz in Colonel Peter Vrooman's regiment. He continued to serve at various times until the winter of 1781 under Captain Stubrach and Lieutenant Snyder.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 2, 1832, at which time he was living in Schoharie, New York.
There are no data as to his family.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

State of New York Schoharie County 3 rd ss.
Mattice Ball a revolutionary pensioner, being duly sworn Saith, that he is well acquainted with Jacob Becker, and was well acquainted with him in the revolutionary war, and knew said Becker to have did service, in a trip to Boeksaake and Lounenberg, the time out at this trip was about three weeks, also three short trips to Schoharie Creek, time out two weeks.
Mattice Ball
Subscribed & sworn this 16 th day of January. 1837 before me Murray Schook Justice
I certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Mattice Ball and believe him a man of truth and veracity Murray Schook J.P.

State of New-York Schobam County, } ss.
Johannes Reinhardt, in the seventy ninth year of his age, being duly sworn saith, that he is well acquainted with Jacob Becker, and was well acquainted with him in the revolutionary war, that they were townsmen at the time of the revolution, and knows that the said Jacob Becker was in the service of the united States. That this deponent was away from Schobam in the summer from '77 till in the spring of 1780, and from that time till in the fall of the year 1782, he frequently saw the said Jacob Becker, in the service in Capt. Stubracks company, at Schobam in Col. Vroman's regiment at Schobam in said state, and from what he has seen of his services he thinks they would amount from, in the the spring of '78 till in the fall of '82 to as much as four or five months. That the said Jacob Becker was always called a faithful soldier and true to his country.
Johannes Reinhardt
Sworn before me this Eighth day of February 1837- Charles F. Vogel Commissioner
I certify that the above named Johannes Reinhardt is a man of veracity Charles F. Vogel-

That in 1779 he was with at
State of New York Schoharie County, } ss.
John Schoelcraft, now in the seventy second year of his age, being duly sworn, avers unto law, saith, that he then he is well acquainted with Jacob Becker, and was well acquainted with him in the revolutionary war, and knows that the said Jacob Becker was in the service of the revolutionary war in Col. Vromans regiment that he has frequently seen him in the service in said regiment during the war, at different periods. That this deponent was also in the service; that he and the said Jacob Becker were born, and have always lived in Schoharie, and he this deponent is well acquainted with the said Jacob Becker's services, and from what he has seen and knows of his said services he thinks they would amount to as much as six months besides his nine months services in Lieut. Dutz company.
John Schoelcraft
Sworn before me this Eighth day of February 1837 - Charles F. Vogel Commissioner
I certify that the above named John Schoelcraft is a man of veracity Charles F. Vogel -

State of New York Schoharie County, } ss.
Jacob Enders a resident of Schoharie, in the 79th year of his age, being duly sworn saith, that he is well acquainted with Jacob Becker, and was well acquainted with him in the Revolutionary war, that they were then townsmen together, and have been ever since, and he knows the said Jacob Becker was in the revolutionary service. That this deponent was with him in the service at the taking of Sir John Johnson at Johnstown in January 1776, that the said Becker was in the service that time as much as 14 days, that they were in Capt. Mann's company. That he was with him in the service in the forepart of the summer of the same year, in Capt. Mann's company. That they marched from Schoharie to Stone Arabia now in the County of Montgomery and State aforesaid, that the said Becker was in the service that time as much, he thinks, as six ten days.
This deponent also knows that the said Jacob Becker was in the service at Schoharie the time M c Donald made an attack upon the peace with the Indians, and torrs under his command, in the year '77, in the time of wheat harvest, that the said Becker served that time as much as two weeks, that this deponent was in the service at the same time, in the same company, and they were discharged at Schoharie.
That in the spring of the year 1778, he knows the said Becker enlisted for nine months in Lieut. John Deitz's company, in Vroman's regiment, and served his nine months out; that this deponent enlisted at the same time, for nine months, in the same company for which service with other service this deponent draws a pension.
That he was out scouting with him three times to Schoharie Kill, that they were in the service during the three times as much as 12 days it was in the year 1777.
That he was once with him scouting to Schoharie Creek below about 4 days.

That in 1779, he was with the said Becker out scouting to Fish Lake at Schenck's Creek about 40 miles; he was in the service that time as much as 4 days. He was also with him and others up Schenck's Creek about 20 miles scouting under Lieut. Snyder, about 3 days. He also knows he was in the service when Schenck's Creek was burnt in Oct. 1780.
That in the fall or winter of 1781, he knows the said Becker was keeping garrison at the middle fort that this deponent had been keeping garrison there two weeks when the said Becker came, and he has no doubt but the said Becker served two weeks. And from what this deponent knows of the service of the said Jacob Becker and from all the circumstances, he has not the least doubt but that they would amount to more than fifteen months including his nine months enlistment.
Subscribed and sworn this
10th day February 1837
before me
David Miles Justice of the peace
his Jacob X Enders mark
I certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Jacob Enders and that he is a man of veracity David Miles Justice of the peace

State of New York Schobarn County, } ss.
Peter Ball, aged eighty two years, who being duly sworn saith, that he is well acquainted with Jacob Becker and was well acquainted with him in the Revolutionary war, and knows that the said Jacob Becker, enlisted in a company which Lieut. Dietz had command of, and he thinks it was for nine months, and according to the best of this de- ponent's recollection and belief, he has no doubt but that the said Becker served his nine months and that they were they kept their head quarters at Schobarn, now town of Middleburgh, at what was called the upper fort. That this deponent was Quartermaster in Col. Vromans Regiment in the during the War, and frequently saw the said Jacob Becker in the Service in said com- pany during the nine months, thinks it was in the year 1775.
Sworn & Subscribed
this 3 rd day of November
1836
before me Henry J. Mock J.P.
Peter Ball
I certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Peter Ball and that he is a credible witness Henry J. Mock J.P.

State of New-York, Schoharie County, ss.
Mattew Ball in the eightieth year of his age being duly sworn saith, that he is well acquainted with Jacob Becker, and was well acquainted with him in the Revolutionary War, and knows that he, the said Jacob Becker, enlisted for nine months in a company commanded by Lieutenant Dietz, but what Regiment the company belonged to he does not know. Thinks it was in the of year 1778 they kept their headquarters at Schoharie now town of Middleburgh, that he saw the said Jacob Becker frequently in the service during the nine months and, from what he knows, he has no doubt but that he served his term of nine months out.
Subscribed and sworn
this 3 rd day of November 1836
before me Henry D. Moak J.D. Mattew Ball
I certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Mattew Ball and that he is a credible witness
Henry D. Moak J.D.

State of New-York, Schoback County, } ss.
Christopher Koenig, now in the seventy eighth year of his age, being duly sworn saith, that he is well acquainted with Jacob Becker and was well acquainted with him in the Revolu- tionary War, and knows that the said Jacob - Becker served nine months in a company commanded by Lieut. John Dietz, but what regiment the company belonged to he is not positive. That this department served for nine months in the same company, and thinks it was in the year 1778. - That they kept their head quarters at the middle  upper Fort now town of Middleburgh, County of Schoharie.
A. B. the word "middle" in the 2 nd line above was erased and the word "upper" substituted Subscribed and sworn this 2 nd day of November 1836 before me Henry Shaper a judge of Schoharie common Pleas
his Christopher Koenig mark
I certify that I am well acquainted with the man named Christopher Koenig and that he is a credible witness
Henry Shaper a judge of Schoharie common Pleas

See Vol. 3, p. 64, f. 62 - 1781 73 - 0.70 - 1 74 - 0.11 - 1779 76 - 6.00 - 1780 77 - 1.33 - 1781 79 - 3.10 - 1779 81 - 1.55 - 1780
15.09
2 mo & 8 days
Raw gas - 9.11
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State of New York Schoharie County, } ss.
Peter Vroman being duly sworn saith, that that the papers of Col. Peter Vroman were left with this deponent after the death of the said Col. Vroman, that this deponent was called upon to make search for the military papers of the said Col. Vroman and could find none. Shortly Lately he was called upon by an other person to make search, and after failing to find any, he recollected that some years a go that he had removed some papers considered of little or no value from a chest of his and put them into a bag made for the purpose, and hung them in his garret, and on opening and searching this bag he, among other papers, belonging to Col. Vroman in his life time, found the annexed paper which he has no doubt was one of the original military papers of the said Col. Peter Vroman.
Subscribed and sworn this 10 th day of February 1887, before me David Miles Justice of the peace
Peter Vroman
I certify that the above Peter Vroman is a man of truth & veracity David Miles Justice of the peace

Rev Name
12835 INVALID.
File No. 12, 133-
Jacob Becker Prior Boer War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index: —Vol. A , Page 28
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Aug. 30. 1918. Photo- stat copies of 28 pages sent to Geo. P. Helander Olds Motor Co. Lansing Mich. see correspondence and receipt in Jacob Becker. N.Y., R. File 693. 1931-Feb. 3-Hist to Alfred S. Becker ans.

In pursuance of a law passed the 27th day 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 :
   1 1781 Feby 8 13687 Jacob Becker " " " Female 0 5 4   2 1780 Decr 6 13629 Jacob Becker " " " " 1 5 0   3 1780 Nov 8 13820 Jacob Becker " " " " 1 6 8   4 1781 Feby 14 14142 Jacob Becker " " " " 0 5 0   5 1780 Decr 14 14156 Jacob Becker " " " " 0 18 4   6 1781 Feby 1 14212 Jacob Becker " " " " 0 5 10   7 1779 Oct 23 14324 Jacob Becker " " " " 0 8 10 2/3   8 1780 Decr 6 14418 Jacob Becker " " " " 2 13 4   9 1781 Feby 8 14476 Jacob Becker " " " " 0 18 10   10 1779 Oct 24 14619 Jacob Becker " " " " 1 4 10 2/3   11 1780 Decr 14 14667 Jacob Becker " " " " 1 19 1 1/3   12 1780 Feby 1 14723 Jacob Becker " " " " 0 12 5 1/3   13 1779 Augst 10 14901 Jacob Becker " " " " 0 12 5 1/3   14 1780 Nov 8 15058 Jacob Becker " " " " 2 16 10 2/3   15 1779 Nov 18 15292 Jacob Becker " " " " 0 12 5 1/3   16 1781 Feby 14 15343 Jacob Becker " " " " 0 10 8   17 1779 Decr 31 15490 Jacob Becker " " " " 0 7 1 1/3   18 1779 Nov 28 15562 Jacob Becker " " " " 0 17 9 2/3  
STATE OF NEW-YORK, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, April 5 — 1841.
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. — 3 & 4 — 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. Christm Stubrach in Col. Peter Vrooman's Regiment.    Second, " " Christm Stubrach " " Peter Vrooman's "    Third, " " Christm Brown " " Peter Vrooman's "    Fourth, " " Lt John Dietz " " Peter Vrooman's "    Fifth, " " Jacob Snyder " " Peter Vrooman's "    Sixth, " " Jacob Snyder " " Peter Vrooman's "    Seventh, " " Capt Christian Stubrach " " Peter Vrooman's "    Eighth, " " Christian Stubrach " " Peter Vrooman's "    9th " " Christian Stubrach " " Peter Vrooman's "    10th " " Lt. Jacob Snyder " " Peter Vrooman's "    11th " " Jacob Snyder " " Peter Vrooman's "    12th " " Jacob Snyder " " Peter Vrooman's "    13th " " Enf. Johan L Bellenger " " Peter Vrooman's "    14th " " Capt. Christian Brown " " Peter Vrooman's "    15th " " Lt. John Dietz " " Peter Vrooman's "    16th " " John Dietz " " Peter Vrooman's "    17th " " Enf. Jacob Becker " " Peter Vrooman's "    18th " " John Enders " " Peter Vrooman's "   
Albany County Militia
By Book A of Audited accounts it appears that the first, second, third, fourth, fifth & sixth certificates above named were paid for pay for the time he found his own provisions And I further certify that the Books of Service & Militia from No 1 to No 10 inclusive furnish no evidence of revolutionary service prior to the year 1777
H. H. Deyoway, Secy. Comptroller

We the Subscribers for ourselves or some other person for us do acknowledge to have received of Colonel Peter Vrooman the respective sums opposite to our names in certificates issued by General Banker Esq Treasurer pursuant to an Act of the Legislature passed the 27 th of April 1784 for services performed in the Militia in the late War
   Date Persons Names No of Certificates Amount Signers Names Names of Witnesses To Persons Making Marks   £ s d     3 Nov. 1784 Jacob Baker private 18 18 12 6 3/4 Jacob Baker  
Comptroller's Office } Albany April 4 th 1843
I hereby certify the above to be a correct copy of a pay Roll now remaining on file in this office and it appears on examination that no more certificates have been issued in favour of the above named person for services rendered under Col Vrooman
Philip Phelps Deputy Comptroller

Payments to be made at New York by Messrs. D. W. S. Br. Bank Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
New York Jacob Beekman
Recorded by G. C. Stiles Clerk, in Book D Vol. II Page 15

James L. Edwards Esq Com. of Pensions Washington

Sir
Schoharie N.Y. March 24 th 1837.
One Jacob Becker of this town was placed upon the pension roll for nine months services rendered in 1778, in Lieut. Dietz's company in Col. Vroman's regiment; and that payment of his pension has been suspended upon the ground that payrolls had been obtained from which is shown that all the service rendered by therein by him was one tour of 11 and one of 12 days. —
This evidence seems to have determined the case against him; and the Ottoman, probably, would have let it remain so, were it not for the apparent reproach cast upon his veracity by this payroll. He has, however, been able to remove every doubt on this subject, not only by the testimony of five credible witnesses but by documentary evidence signed by the officer who commanded the company, which document is annexed to the papers enclosed. The document alluded to, you will see, is in the nature of a receipt and dated the 27 th day of January 1779, the time these nine months men were paid off. This receipt shows that nine of these three months men received their pay of Col. Vroman and receipted the same, and one hundred and ninety dollars and two pence appear to have been received by Lieut. Dietz himself naming the persons for whom it was received, and the amount each one was entitled to; and among the number we find the name of Jacob Becker, and Jacob Eiders, one of the witnesses, who then added Jr. to his name, on account of an Uncle of his, of that name, since the death of whom he has omitted the Jr. And on the back of the receipt is the name of Christopher Koening another of the witnesses, both of whom were in the same service with Becker. This document, I presume together with the five affidavits of his nine months services I presume will be sufficient to satisfy the department that he did serve the nine months as stated by him. —
The applicant has made a new declaration in order to include his other services which were omitted in his first, through erroneous advice. And now, upon principles of equal justice if the pension of one is reduced because it is found he draws more than he is entitled to, the pension of an other ought to be enlarged if it be found he receives less than he is entitled to.
Becker's claim stands as well supported by evidence as could be expected at this late day. Eight credible witnesses have sworn to more or less of his services yet I think it doubtful whether

his name will be found either on capt. Mann's or capt. Stubrach's rolls, for I am satisfied that if they have made any returns they are but partially made and very defective, as were the rolls of Lieut. Deitz's company in relation to the nine months service.
Berlin has proved his services affirmatively by six or eight credible witnesses and capt. Mann's and capt. Stubrach's rolls cannot be received to prove a negative without a violation of law and evidence.
The case is respectfully submitted upon the evidence as it stands. —
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient Servant
Elias Holliday
J. L. Edwards Esq. Chm. of Pensions.

Schoharie July 31, 1837.
Sir:
Your letter of the 14 th inst. in relation to Jacob Becker's pension case, was duly rec'd. You state in it that his 9 months services in '98 require further evidence. He has proved the service by seven witnesses, two on the first application and five in the last, and to require of him more proof is requiring more than he is able to procure. — You say, in the receipt of Bounty money, there is no evidence that Becker received any of it. It does not, however, follow that he was not entitled to it, or did not receive it. These soldiers, you will see enlisted about the first of April, and were discharged about the first of January, and this money was not received till the 27 th of January. Now, if Becker did not serve nine months why receive for him $28.58 the amount of 9 months service pay and promise to pay it to him?
You mention also that a certificate of the act referred to should be procured. This Mr. Becker could obtain, but it would be of no use so long as further proof is required, which he cannot procure. I read your letter to Mr. Becker, who on hearing it requested me to inform you that he would feel himself much obliged if you would send back his papers that he may be enabled to present them to congress with his petition for relief.
I am, respectfully
your obedt Serv't
J. L. Edwards Esq Comr of Pensions
Elias Holliday

6 Dec 80. 1.5. 14 " - -18.4. 6 " " 2.13.4 14 " " 1.19.
8 Nov. 80. 1.6.8. 8 Nov. - 2.16.10.

Schoharie April 20, 1838.
Sir:
In your letter of the 14 th instant, in relation to the claim of Jacob Becker, for revolutionary services, you state that he will be allowed a pension for 12 months and 26 days, and that on returning his pension Certificate a new one will be issued for that amount; I therefore enclose the same to you.
I am respectfully Your obed't serv't Elias Holliday
James L. Edwards Esq. Com. of Pensions

6773 New-York
Jacob Becker of Schoharie in the State of New-York who was a Pirate in the Company, commanded by Captain John Deitz of the Reg't commanded by Col. Brown in the New-York line for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of New-York at the rate of 30 Dollars per per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of March 1833 and sent to Hon. J. B. Buel H. H. R.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar. '33 $110 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sep. '33 15 $75
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by G. B. Stites Clerk, Book 10 Vol. 4 Page 15
Letters to Pensioner V. Ben. Agt. 2. Aug. 1830 " " E. Holiday - July 14. 1837 " " do - Aug. 5. " " " same April 16. 1838

Sir
Seehorne Aug 24, 1848
Once more I present the claim of Noah Becker to an increase of pension. In 1837 his claim was rejected, although his services were proved by a host of witnesses, besides documentary evidence of a 9 months tour which was also proved by several witnesses who served with him in the same company. Becker felt dissatisfied with the decision, and applied to Congress for redress in January, 1838, and his case was submitted to the committee on Revolutionary Claims, and before any final action was had upon it by Congress, you issued a pension certificate of $42, 89, and enclosed it to me in a letter under date of July 14, 1838, in which you stated Becker was allowed for his 9 months service in 1778, also one month and 18 days for services previous to 1778, and for 2 months and 8 days for services in '78, '79 '80 & '81, in all 12 months & 26 days.
I now enclose to you a certificate showing services to the amount of $18, 12, 6 1/4 independent of the 9 months service and the service rendered in '76 & '77, as no returns are found of services rendered at that early period.
I am, respectfully,
Your obed't serv't Elias H. Holliday
James V. Edwards Esq Com. of Pensions

Sir:
Schoharie April, 19 1841.
Jacob Becker of this place is a pensioner of about $42.39 per annum. He has always insisted upon it that his pension ought to be increased, and has always been confident that if returns of his services were made that a thorough examination of the Records would show that he had served very considerable more than he gave up at the time he made his declaration, in Feb'y, 1837, as it was impossible for him at that time to remember all his services during the War. And in order to satisfy the old gentleman I, at last, wrote to the Comptroller to examine and certify to whatever he found in Beckers favor. He accordingly sent me the certificate which I herewith enclose to you. It foots, if I am right, at £18. 1. 0, equal to $45. 12 1/2.
I believe that there are no returns, at our Comptrollers office, of any service rendered, in Col. Vromans regiment prior to 1778, at any rate, on an examination of the Records, a little more than a year ago, I could find none. And I have six certificates or rather copy certificates of the services rendered by the persons named in them who served in Col. Vromans regiment at various periods from in '76 to '81 inclusive, and not a single certificate is there of service prior to 1778. — Becker served 14 days at the taking of Sir John in January, 1776; this service is proved by John Dork Warner, and Jacob Enders, who were with him, and corroborated by John Dork Dietz. And 14 days at Albany & Poughkeepsie, H.C. in Capt. Hagers Comp. proved by John Dork Warner, and by Mattise Ball in his second affidavit annexed to Beckers Declaration of Feb'y 1837. And also more than a week in Capt. Mannis Company, at Stone Arabia in June '76, proved by John Dork Warner & Jacob Enders. And 14 days service in August '77 the time M c Donald made an attack

upon Schoharie, proved by Jacob Enders; likewise 12 days Scouting at Schoharie Hill, in '77, proved by Jacob Enders. see proceedings on file sent to you in 1837.
Now, out of the 96 days service that Becker declared for as having been done in '76 & '77, he proved 62 days of the service and was allowed one month it as appears from and 18 days of the statement in your letter under date of April, 14 1838, this was allowing him 14 days less of the service, than he proved.
Now, when we take into consideration that Schoharie was a frontier settlement, continually annoyed by the Indians, Tories and other enemies of our Country, and how poorly it was defended even with all the men that Col. Vroman could muster, we cannot reasonably believe that because no returns of services were made in those years, that no service was rendered. It appears to me that on reviewing this case, the Department will not hesitate to allow, of these services, as much at least as has been proved. viz: 62 days. It also appears from your letter, above referred to, that of the service of Becker, rendered in '79 '80 '81 '79 '80 and '81, there was allowed two months and 18 days, making in all 12 months and 26 days.
Becker asks now to be allowed the residue of his services proved to have been rendered prior to '78, viz: 14 days making 62 days service as proved in '76 & '77 and also to be allowed for his services proved by the enclosed Certificate in addition to his nine months services. And although he is sensible that he can at most enjoy his pension but for a short time, seeing that he has already attained the age of 87 years, yet he feels it due to himself to have his pension increased, at least to the amount of the proof in the case, and he feels a degree of confidence that it will be done. and especially to his with I pre- present his case with the additional evidence, for the consider- ation of the Department, hoping his pension will be increased to his satisfaction.
J. L. Edwards Esq Com. of Pensions
I am, respectfully your Obed't Serv't Eliad Holliday

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, Jacob Becker Of the State of New-York who was a Private in the Revolutionary Army
is entitled to receive Thirty dollars and cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 17 th day of March one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three

TELEPHONE WICKERSHAM 2- 0740 CABLE ADDRESS BECKERLAW NEWYORK
ALFRED L. BECKER ATTORNEY AT LAW 247 PARK AVENUE NEW YORK CITY
January 11, 1931.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you be so kind as to send me a statement of the information appearing on record concerning Jacob Becker , a Revolutionary pensioner of New York. He appears to have received a pension of $30.00 from March 7, 1833 for service in the militia.
Respectfully yours,
Alfred L Becker