Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 28,641, William Bellinger, New York.

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York.
Bellinger, William
S 28641
CONTENTS

New York 24.356
William Bellinger of Root in the State of New York who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Copley of the Inf. commanded by Col Bellinger in the N.Y. line for Vernon 13 ds.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 54 Dollars 7 1/2 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of Nov 1833 and sent to E. Griswold  Angelica
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833 . $136.90 Semi-ann. allowance ending 1 March 34 . 27.38
$164.28
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk, Book C Vol. 4 Page 90
Certificate returned from Angelica by E Griswold and enclosed to Geo. R. Furguson Palatine NY. 24 April '34

Wm Bellinger
1865
Admitted
Private Home & Bnys 45. B. 1617
3 May '33 P. 368
Geo D Ferguson Palatine Ky

13.675
BRIEF in the case of William Bellinger Town of Roots — 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? 73 years, —  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.     From & after the year 1775 to the close of the war "Periods" not stated distinctly not stated As a — Gen. Names of several officers stated — but not so as to be verified correctly —  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? at Oriskany — Aug. 1777 —  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? not stated  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? by traditional evidence only one a Clergyman —  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? not attached according to the regulation 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
E. Stephens Examining Clerk.

13.675 Application
William Bollinger ✓ Swain

State of New York } Montgomery County } ss. On this 20 th day of Sept r One thousand Eighty Hundred & Thirty Two, Personally Appeared in Open Court at Johnstown ————— at the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Montgomery, William Bellanger of the Town of Root — in the County of Montgomery and State of New York, Aged Seventy three years & 10 Months ————— Who being first duly sworn, according to Law, doth make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the Benefit of the act of Congress Passed June 7 th 1832; That he Entered the Service of the United States Under the following Named Officers and Served as herein stated Viz t That this Applicant declares, that Immediately after the commeno- cement of the commencement of the Revolutionary War he hath been Enroled in the Company of Militia Commanded by Capt y Henry Elder Elder , in the Reg t . Commanded by B r . Peter Bellinger ————— Then Residing in the Town of German Flats; That this Applicant although well satisfied that that he hath been Ordered out in performing Militia duty in the year 1775. but that he this claimant does not recollect, but this Applicant declares That the first Campaign he was Ordered Out, he went to Schenectady situate in the Town of Johnstown, There met in joining the Militia from Albany and Schoenectady, under the Command of Gen l Philip Schuyler, there remained for Several days, then Marching on going to Johnstown Under the Command of the Aforesaid Gen l , this Claiming V o John Johnson with about three or four hundred men to surrenders Up to them, the particular Object not Ascertained, of V o John. supposing at the time That he was  happily calculated calculating to go with his men to Canada, or to Excercising Quarters and Babarities, on those Attached, in Achieving their Liberty, and Independence of the Americans, this Applicant then residing in German Flats That this Applicant further declares, that in the fore part of summer in the year 1777 Under the Command of General Nicholas Herkimer, went to Unadilla down the Susquehanna river, when this claimant was drafted, there met Capt t Brant, who had a large party of Warriors, encamped but about a quarter of a Mile distance from the Encampment, from that of Gen l Herkimer, their Situate for some Several days. When Capt t Brant, with two of his Warriors came into the Gen l Encampment, when treaty Concluded, Avoiding in taking Battle Next This Applicant declares that on the Sixth day of August same year 1777 again, In Battle Under the Command of Gen l Herkimer at Briskany, at a distance about four Miles below Fort Stanwix down the Mohawk river, which Terminated a Serious

1775 Conflict, and Attended with the loss of a large Number of the Militia, than from Teyon County who were Slain at Battle and a great Number wounded and many Taken Prisoner
That this Applicant, further declares that in the year 1780 he was Ordered to remain at Fort Plain, with 14 of the Militia to Watch and Guard the Fort, and Inhabitants contained In the Fort, While all the Militia in mass were Ordered out to march to Fort Schuylar, to relief Capt. Gray who was Obstructed with his company of Boatsmen & Bateus, loaded with Provisions & supplies, Calculated for the supply of the Garrison at Fort Stanwix, then when the Enemy had been laying in wait watching the boats at Fort disappointed, when Under the command of Genl. Van Rensselaer, Guarding the boats And All safe to Fort Stanwix, When the Enemy peering down the Mohawk River to Fort Plain than part of Sarajoharie, now Town of Minden, there making an attack on Fort Plain but not succeeded, although but 13 able bodied men besides this claimant, in the Fort. And the Meeting house next to the Fort reduced to Ashes, Murdering & Taking prisoners, and consu- ming the most of the buildings, throughout the whole, now, Town of Minden, ————— And that the Enemy drove away all his Cattle and when the Enemy drove away All his horn Cattle, and when after the Enemy left the Burning and consuming All around there Evidently near the Fort, this claimant declares, that himself With his thirteen Associates leaving the Fort, & followed in pursuing the Enemy at a distance of About four Miles when overtaken part of the Second Division, but they making their Stand, firing Upon our Party, as we also gave fire on them and the Enemy pressing us for at considerable distance, but all of us Escaped, making a safe retreat to the Fort, without the loss of a single Man.
That this Applicant further declares that in the year 1781 he was Ordered out to march along with the Militia but not able to, leave the Fort, and after on my way, to go to Fort Stanwix, After arriving at the River, when Genl. Schuyler found him on his way, discovering that he had his leg cut severely, gave him his discharge
And That this Applicant further declares, that in the year 1778 he left then Under the command of Capt Adam Jyfe, continually, Watching and Guarding Against the Incursions of the common Enemy, drafted to Fort Snell in Stone Arabia, twice, frequently drafted to Fort Clyde, Twice drafted to Cherryvale, for two weeks each time, frequently Ordered and By draft to Fort Blank time he does not recollect, When residing in the Town then German Flats County of Teyon Now Town of Warren, twice in the winter drafted to go to German Flats, then on duty & Militia services under the duty & Military duty under command of Capt Backler he thinks in the year 76 several times after Ordered out to Hoosick, down along the Mohawk German Flats, and also to Fort data , at least twice, number of weeks in doing so, not known
That this Applicant further declares that on the 25th day of Oct 1781, that That this claimant further declares that on the 25th day of Oct 1781

Maj Rops with his Incendiary Crew, Vigt Tories, and Indians, and some regular troops, unsuspected. Early in the Morning surprised the the Inhabitants some distance off. the Mohawk River with their Mercell's Tomhawk, Sculping knife, and combustible to set fire to buildings where place called Kattysburg, and down along the River was destroyed some killed and some taken prisoner, and forced along to Canada, and chiefly all the buildings consumed to ashes, when at the same time, the father of this claimant was taken prisoner and one of his brother killed, This Applicant declares that on being ordered out to march to in pursuit of the Enemy when met Col Willett on the way to Johnstown, Col Willett knowingly acquainted with the claimant allowing and ordered him to return, in consequence of the situation of his father and brother, and his distress was so great that he was not allowed to return in consequence escaped the battle in Johnstown But he thinks the next day, Again went in pursuit of Maj Rops with his Incendiary Crew, Under the command of Col Willett, at a distance of About fifty Miles when overtaking some part of Maj Rops men, some killed and Several Wounded, and then pursuing along to the West Canada Creek where Col Butler was shot dead across the Creek And Rops with his Incendiaries put to flight.
And this Applicant further declares, that it is altogether impracticable for any one Militia soldier, to describe the Number of tours and trips, weeks days nor Months, no not one among thousands: this claimant feels assured, can tell as to various duties and services performed from the commencement to the close of the war. Only this claimant declares, that in compliance with the orders and requisitions of his Superior Officers as well than in conformity to a Resolution passed by the Old Congress May 29 th 1775, as also in Obedience to the laws and Resolutions passed by the State of New York. That this Applicant declares that from and after the year 1775 always has kept himself well armed and equipped, and always in readiness at a moments warning, and always did perform Militia duty on each and every Occurrence or Emergency when called Upon, 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, Only this Applicant further declares that in last of July 1781. when ordered out under Col Willett at the time when the Incendiaries have committed a cruel conflagration round About Fort Schenckman. Murdering, burning and taken prisoner, When this claimant in pursuit of the Incendiaries under Col Willett as aforesaid at a distance of About, thirty miles in pursuit, but in vain.
This Applicant further declares, that in the year 1780 he believes that place called Springfield, then Tryon County, now, Stego County, Marching out in Mass, under Capt Lyles, and under the Command of Col Willett after, a General Conflagration caused by a large body of Incendiaries from Canada, and further this Applicant saith not.
Sworn and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid Geo: D. Ferguson, Clerk
William Bellinger

We Isaac S. Hetcham a Clergyman residing in the Town of Palatine Montgomery County, and Jacob Snell of the same place, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Bollinger who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be Seventy three years, & Eleven Months of age, that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier in the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the A day and year aforesaid
Isaac S. Hetcham Jacob Snell
Geo: D. Ferguson, 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, and served as he states and the court further certifies, that it appears to them that Isaac S. Hetcham who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident in the Town of Palatine and Jacob Snell who has also signed the same is a resident in the Town of Palatine and is a creditable person, and that their Statement is entitled to credit.
I, George D. Ferguson, Clerk of the said Court, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Bollinger for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 26th day of September 1832.
Geo: D. Ferguson

State of New York } ss. Montgomery County }
On the 12 th day of June -red before me the Undersigned of Montgomery aforesaid,
Aforesaid, who being duly sworn, deposes and saith, That I swear positively as to the precise length of his service, But as Below and in the following grades
   Period When Serv. Duration Claimant's Service Name & Rank of Company Officer Name and Rank of Genl Field Officer Battles in Which Claimant Was Engaged Country through Which he Marched Place of Abode Where Claimant Resided when he Entered the Service     1775 Enrolled 110 days Henry Eckler his Capt. Genl Herkimer Lt Peter Bellenger Major Cleasby County of Tryon Town of German Flats now Herk- imer County   1776 Jan or Feb: 0 10 Capt Eckler Genl Schuyler No Battle from Germantown to Johnstown Do   Do same year in wintering 0 0 Do Genl Herkimer Garrison duty German Flats German Flats   Do in following year 0 22 Do Do Disbanded Out Do to Cughnawaga Do   Do same year 0 22 Do Do Do from German Flats Do   for part in Summer 0 0 Do Genl Herkimer to Unadilla German Flats Do   1777 July 00 22 Do Under Do Oriskany Battle New Germantown to Oriskany Do   Do 6th Augt 00 15 Do Under Do Oriskany Battle to Oriskany Do   Same year 1 00 Do Under Do Cherry Valley from German Flats Do   Same year 1 00 Do Under Do Fort Stanwix to Cherry Valley Do   Same year 1 00 Do Under Do Fort Stanwix through New Germantown Do   Same year 1 00 Do Under Do Fort Stanwix through New Germantown Do   6 1  

One Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirty Three Personally Appear- rsigned a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of William Bellinginger a resident of the Town of Root, Same County and State by reason of Old Age and the consequent loss of Memory, he cannot Positive According to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the Periods Mentioned
   Remarks and Occurrences While Services Performed In the Revolutionary War Evidence By which the Declaration is Supported     Well assured to have been inrolled Under Capt Eckles that year, Company convened and Ordered Out Particular Service, doth not Recollect does not collect None for the year 1775   Marching from German Flats Exceeding 30 Miles to Johnston In cause hereunder of John H. Then acting as Sergeant drafted in Harkness Deed of Isaac Hoffman & Jacob Small Sworn to the Original &c. And   Marching from German Flats to Glenshawaga, in Johnston From thence returned to Fort Sull, Stonerabia Town of Palatine There continued and put on Garrison duty for at least 20. Total 22 Days Performing Garrison Duty Fort Sull. Stonerabia in Town of Palatine Christian Belling Peter Young To Supplemental Declaration -   There met Capt Brandt with a No of Warriors, Indians, There met with an Scarcous Engagement, Number of lives lost and prisoners taken.   From German Flats twice drafted at two different times during the season, Guarding Against the incursions of the Enemy   Drafted twice to Fort Stanwix under Capt Michael Myers Performing duties both watching and Guarding the Fort, as Also labouring and working at the Fort to prepare the same For defense   Carried Boer  

forward
Remarks And Occurrences While duty & Services performed in the Revolutionary War
Evidence
By which the Declaration is Supported
Drafted Capt Eckler Company twice to Fort Blank both tours at least two weeks each
To Cherry Valley, in 1780, time of Genl. Massacre and Conflagration 6 days, under Capt Lyse several times at Fort Clyde, at least twice drafted watching and guarding two weeks each tour, To twice drafted to Cherry Valley, 2 weeks each tour, under Capt Lyse, To once drafted to Fort Blank, when Capt Reneau Van Rensselaer had command of drafts 2 weeks ordered out with Capt Adam Lyse & Company to Cherry Valley with all the Company, when returning brought along a Cannon to Fort Plain 8 days, returned on a Sabbath day removed from German Flats in 1777 latter part of the summer season, to Town of Canajoharie
In the Original declaration, stated, the incursion at Springfield, Occurred in 1780 Whereas happened 1778, for want of recollection, Mistake; went from Springfield to Cherry Valley there watching and guarding several days Commanding Officers Lieut Col Waggoner from Col Klocks Regt Col Lyse Col Clyde Regt, Mistake all for want of recollection.
At the time Genl Conflagration then westernmost part of Canajoharie now Town of Minden, Selected and directed with 13 others of the Militia to remain in guarding the Fort vizt Fort Plain, and defend- ing the same, while both Regts vizt Col Klocks And Col Clydes Regts were ordered out in Mass Under Genl Van Rensselaer to guarding boats to Fort Stair from Fort Schuler
after Battle Under Col Willet in pursuit of Maj Ross & Capt Butts traveling at least 50 Miles to beyond West Canada Creek. When both his Father and Mother were taken prisoners and his brother cruelly murdered
Under Col Willet in pursuit of the Enemy 30 Miles Marching the first, all night. Most of the 2 d day, but disappointed, Enemy not overtaken Carried forward

   Period When served 6 m duration claimants services Names and Rank Comp. of officers Names and Rank of Genl and Field off Battles in which claimant was engaged Country through which he Marched Brought Place of Abode Where claimant resided when entering the service     1777 during that season 110 Days Capt Eckler Genl Merkur Major Glos Stable Drafted to Fort Plain from German Flats to Canajoharie, Fort Plain German Flats   1778 during the season from Spring till Oct 25 1 0 Capt Adam Lyse Genl Merkur Major Glos Stable To different Forts & Stations Ordered out by his superior officers Capt Lyse Canajoharie Do   1778 1778 in summer 2 23 Capt Lyse Genl Merkur Major Glos Stable Do Do   1780 July 0 12 Capt Lyse Lieut Col Waggoun Springfield from Palatine to Canajoharie Then Fort Plain   1781 Oct 25 July or Aug 0 15 Capt Lyse Company Col Elyder Regt. Fort Plain Canajoharie Fort Plain   1781 July or Aug 0 9 Capt Lyse Col Willet Johnstown From Canajoharie To Johnstown In pursuit of Majt Ross & Battler Fort Plain   0 4 Capt Lyse Inferior Officers do not recollect Col Willet Then Palatine Incursions by The Enemy around about Kurn Hattin at their camps Fort Plain  

  from the year 1775 To The year 1783 Commencement to latter part of Summer 1777 under Capt Schuler Genl Herkimer Col Peter Bell Maj Glaspide Maj J. Bolling County of Tryon throat all and different directions German Flats Until latter part of Summer 1777   from latter part of 1777 To 1783 Capt Adam Lyse Same Brigadier Genl Col Clyde Maj Coghman Maj Houn County of Tryon different Directions   1779 Do — Totals at least 2 22 00 Capt Lyse Do Salvius Capedite Guarding, Station during the Season & sent on Scouts Lake Otsego different direction Fort Plain Constrained remove into profused can beats   1780 Do during the Season from Spring till Winter 1 Bats at least 3 00 0 Under Capt Lawrence Groff Lieut Schrewling Capt Lyse Substitute for his brother Salvius who was enlisted for 9 Months Guarding the Garrison, sent on Scouts, once to Unadilla, at different times to Otsego, & Adirondack lakes, often not very far into the Woods, when Enemy kept lurking around them   1781 Do and for and during that year 5 0 Do Col Willet Col Clyde Do the same kind of duty and Services performed — different directions Fort Plain   1782 5 0 Do Do Do Do different Plans and directions Fort Plain   1778 in summer 0 8 Under Capt Lyse with his Company to Cherry Valley Under Do Col Clyde Do Guarding and when returning brought along a Field piece to Fort Plain to German Flats At the time of the conflagration that Town Fort Plain   Do 1778 same Do same year 0 0 15 22 Capt Lyse Do Herkimer Invasion and Genl conflagration Fort Plain   4. 11. 9 2. 5. 10 1. 1. 0 7. 4. 19 Days 13 discontinued 

The Applicant further declares and States, that on consideration and Upon a review of his Original decla- -ration, That much of his Services performed for the United States, having been Omitted and not contained or embraced in the same, he flatters himself with a hope that his Hon- ble The Principal, of the Pension Office, will be enabled to make Sufficient Allowance for his Old age, and loss of Memory, As well than the length of time since the manyfold Services by him having been performed, Suffering him to add, such as he concianciously and clearly can attest to — That merely the Services performed when actually engaged in Battle, apparently is nothing to be com- -pared, to the continual Services performed in Guarding our Frontier Forts, Near at home and at a distance as well than being Sent on Scouts Spying Out Our daily expected Incendies, impossible if the different Terms, and tours connected with the Number of days Weeks, or Months, Must be Specifically mentioned and embraced, he cannot be doing justice to himself Neither to his Hon ble The Pension Office
And for which Services As Stated in the Preceding Statement, Appertaining to his Original declaration, and his Statement Supplementary to the Original, With the Additions thereto annexed, And for such services I claim a Pension —
Sworn before me the Under his William Bellinger assigned a Judge of the court mark Common Pleas in and for the County of Montgomery Aforesaid, who was confined on his sick bed, weak and unable to sign his Name thereto, V iz William Bellinger, Perfectly rational and of sound mind and tolerable good Memory, who declares that he was born in the Town of Palatine, then County of Tryon Now County of Mon t . In the year 1759, on the 6 th day of

October in said year, Now Aged Seventy three years, eight Months & Six days That he the said Applicant, hath signified his Name by his Mark for want of Power & Strength, and also, that the Interrogatories, as prescribed by the War department were again put and satisfactory answered to this the supplementary Declaration, annexed to the original Declaration, this 12 th day of June 1833.
Henry S. Dievendoff a judge of Montgomery County Court
State of New York Montgomery County ss
I George D. Ferguson, clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County do hereby Certify that Henry S. Dievendoff before whom the foregoing annexed affidavit or supplemental declaration purports to have been sworn was on the date thereof a judge of Montgomery County Court, & that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe that his Name subscribed to said supplemental is Genuine. And I further certify that Henry Cook before whom the annexed affidavit of Peter Young purports to have been sworn was at the date thereof a Justice of the Peace of the County of Montgomery aforesaid, and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing & verily believe that his name subscribed to the said affi- davit & to the Certificate of Competency annexed or following the same is Genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 2 nd day of October 1833.
Geo: D. Ferguson

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of _____ a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S 28641
    DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1775 Henry Eakles Peter Billinger N.Y.   ✓ 1776 Four weeks ✓ Henry Eakles   ✓ 1777 Four weeks ✓ { Michael Myars Adams Lipse { Billinger Blyde   ✓ 1778 Four weeks ✓ Adams Lipse Blyde   ✓ 1779 Four weeks ✓ Lipse   ✓ 1780 Four weeks ✓ Lipse Blyde   ✓ 1781 Four weeks ✓ Lawrence Blyde Billinger   ✓ 1782 Four weeks ✓ Lipse Blyde   1783 Adams Lipse Billinger   
Battles engaged in, Chippewa, attack on Ft. Gains, West Canaan Creek
Residence of soldier at enlistment,
Date of application for pension,
Residence at date of application,
Age at date of application, Thirteen Years.
Remarks: And his brother murt and their names not stated. A brother Adam referred to as alive in 1751. The above is the only Billings found in the Rev. War pension records.

Bellinger V.L.H.
28 641
Sept. 30, 1907 Hist. to William
Recy INVALID.
File No. 28,641
William Bellinger
Rev. Rev. Mrs.
Act: June 7 th 39 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 32
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Affidavit on Peter Young Esq r

State of New York Montgomery County } ss
On the 28 th day of Sept 1833 Personally Appeared before me a justice of the peace of the Town of Minden County of Montgomery and State of N. York came Peter Young Esq r of the said Town of Minden, County & State Aforesaid Who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he has been personally acquainted with William Ballinger a claimant for a Pension in the Revolutionary War since the Latter Part of the year 1777 after Oriskany Battle, to the then Town of Canajoharie now Town of Minden in said County, then Tryon, now Montgomery County.
And that deponent further says, that the Aforesaid Claimant has been a true and faithful Revolutionary Soldier, from the time of his acquaintance with him, to the conclusion of the War, deponent says, that he is, and was personally known that the Claimant often and frequently, hath been ordered out Under Capt Adams Sup r , in Col Samuel Clydes Reg t and actually did March out, to repel the Incursions of the Common Enemy of the United States, And deponent, further says, that he doth verily believe that the Applicant has been Actually Engaged at Oriskany Battle, Also that he was engaged In What is called Johnstown Battle Under the Command of Col d Kirtland Against Maj r Rop d & Capt d Butts & their accompanying Troops, in Oct r 1781
That deponent further saith that the said Applicant has been a man of good Reputation Truth and Veracity, While deponent has been acquainted with him the said Claimant, And that the statement set forth in Claimants supplementary declaration is entitled To full credit
Subscribed & sworn to before me
On the day and year Aforesaid
H. Cook Justice
Peter Young
State of New York } ss Montgomery County } ss
This may certify that I am personally acquainted with Peter Young, a resident of the Town of Minden County & State Aforesaid, do certify that he is a man of good Reputation Truth & Veracity, Dated at Minden, this 28 th day of Sept 1833
H. Cook Justice

State of New York } Herkimer County } ss on the 7th day of September 1833 sorrowly appear before me a Justice of the peace
of the Town of German County and State Aforesaid. Christian Bellingrager of the said Town, County & State Aforesaid. Who being duly sworn according to Law deposeth and saith that he was personally acquainted with William Bellingrager from at the commencement, and during the Revolutionary War and ever since.
And that this deponent further depose and saith, that he is personally acquainted that the said William, Bist the Applicant for a Pension has rendered services to the United States as a Militia and Revolutionary soldier, that he the said Applicant has often and frequently been drafted and ordered out, then residing in the Town of German Flats, County of Tryon, now County of Herkimer on various occasions and occurrences, to guard against the incursions of the Enemy of our Country.
This deponent further declares and saith that in the year 1777 latter part of June & forepart of July, the said Applicant was drafted with others of the Militia under Genl Herkimer to this deponent's knowledge & Marched to Unadilla, there met Capt Brant the Indian chief, with a number of other Warriors, against the United States, but passed over without coming to battle.
This deponent further depose and saith that soon after the return of Regiment from Unadilla, that he again was ordered out, under Capt Eckler, that Regiment actually was engaged in that Memorable Battle at Oriskany under the command of Genl Herkimer, and continued until the Enemy hath left the Field of Battle — as this deponent always understood and verily believeth to be true.
And this deponent further saith that sometime after Oriskany Battle same year that his Father with Regiment himself & all the family were obliged to remove from their place of residence, that part of German Flats, Situate at Anderson Town, down the Mohawk river, and that the said Applicant hath proved a faithful soldier during the said War in favour of the American Revolution.
And this deponent further saith, that he hath seen and heard the supplemental declaration read, and satisfied and verily believeth, that that Claimant has rendered the length of service as contained in the forth in said supplemental declaration.
And this Applicant further saith that after the incursion of Anderson Town by the Enemy, Burning and destroying all the buildings & then murdering, that said Claimant with others, were ordered out, in pursuit of the Enemy, with some of our Indians and Militia, in returning, burning the house of Adam Young, who the owner of which was considered a rank Enemy to the United States cause, all under the direction and order of the Revd Daniel Crops. for reason the said Young, frequently harboring Indians and Tories, in making discoveries on the friends of their own Country, further deponent saith not.
Subscribed and sworn to on the day and year above written before me
John C. Herkimer a Justice of the peace in & for said County.
Ebenezer D. Root

There
State of New York } Herkimer County } ss
This may certify that I am personally known and acquainted with Christian Bellingger the deponent to either Sworn, that he is considered, as well by his Neighbors where he is known than, by myself, that he is a person of good reputation, truth and veracity, and to be believed when under Oath, dated at Danville. Herkimer County this 7th day of Sept 1833
I have administered a Oath of the peace in & for said County
State of New York } Herkimer County } ss Clerk's Office }
I Julius C. Nelson Clerk of the Said County do certify, that John Herkimer Esqr before whom the foregoing Affidavit purports to have been sworn, and also who has made the above Certificate, was, on the day they bear date a Justice of the Peace in and for said County & duly authorized to act as such, and that I
am acquainted with the handwriting of the said Justice and believe his name subscribed to the said Affidavit and Certificate is his proper hand writing and Signature -
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 7th day of September 1833
Julius C. Nelson Clerk

Rec'd 10/17/83 5
Gen. J. Edwards Court of Pensions Washington City

J. Edward Committee of Finance
J. Griswold Esq Angelica N.Y.
Angelica April 2 d 1831.
Dear Sir, William Bellinger is not to be found in the County of Angelica Allegany in consequence of which I transmit to you the enclosed certificate
J. Edwards Esq. Com. 25.
Yours very respectfully C. D. S. Smith

FOUNDED 1835.
THE DELAWARE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA,
Southeast corner Third and Walnut Streets.
Ganajoharie N.Y. Aug 22d 1907.
WILLIAM BELLINGER
RESIDENT AGENT, CANAJOHARIE, N. Y.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
Will you kindly give me the pension record of William Bellinger who served in the Revolutionar war in Col-Samuel Cambell Regiment,
My reasons for this inquiry is that one of our oldest citizens told me that said Bellinger recieved a pension, and he being a great grand parent of mine I would like to have a copy of his pension certificate for information only,
Yours Truly,
William Bellinger