Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 12262, John Baxter, Continental Mass. Privateer

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental Navy.
Baxter, John bandage
W. 12262
B.L.Wt. 1297-160-55
Privateer
CONTENTS

Repe.
24.955, New York
John Breseker, of Jefferson in the State of N.Y., who was a Pri in the commanded by Captain of the reg. commanded by Col. Brereton, in the Mass a line for 20 Mos. 23 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 60 Dollars 22 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. Inc d from $42.22 per annum
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of Aug t 1844 and sent A. Ely, Watertown, NY
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by F. L. Swann Clerk, Book 62 Vol. 14 Page 7

State of New York } County of Jefferson } f.
On this eleventh day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty two personally appeared in open court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Jefferson in the State of New York, now sitting, John Baxter a resident of the town of Brownville in said County of Jefferson aged seventy five 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 provisions of the act of Congress passed June 7- 1832 -
That he enlisted in the army of the United States in the month of November in the year 1775 with Lieutenant Noah Allen, and served in Colonel Brewer's Regiment of the Continental line, under Captain Sowle about two weeks, when the Company under Captain Sowle was united to Colonel Asa Whitcomb's Regiment - He was enlisted in the town of Saundersfield in the County of Berkshire in the State of Massachusetts of which town he was at that time a resident -
He joined Colonel Brewer's Regiment at Dorchester near Boston where he remained about two weeks - From Dorchester he marched with Captain Sowle's Company to Prospect Hill, and there joined Colonel Asa Whitcomb's Regiment - At this place he thinks he remained about a month, when he marched with the Regiment last mentioned to Roxbury - where he remained until after the British had evacuated Boston, when he marched from Roxbury to that place - At Boston he remained until some time in August 1776 when the Regiment took up

the line of march for Ticonderoga passing through Charlestown, where he staid one or two days, to Schen- necoborough, Now Mohikall in the State of New York, at which place he embarked with the last mentioned Regiment on board of boats for Ticonderoga, at which place he arrived about the last of August aforesaid according to his best recollection - At Ticonderoga he remained until the first day of January in the year 1777, when the term of his enlistment having expired, he was discharged from the service and returned to his residence in Saundersfield aforesaid, having been engaged in the service of the United States a little over thirteen months. The discharge above mentioned which said Baxter received on leaving the service has been lost or destroyed long since, so that he is not able now to produce it -
He recollects that the regiment to which he was attached, was for some time commanded by Major Fraz- ier, in consequence of Colonel Whitcomb's illness. He also recollects that while in Boston there was a regiment at that place, commanded by a Colonel Borne as he believes. Ebenezer Smith was an ensign in the company to which he belonged -
The said John Baxter further declares on his oath as aforesaid that in the Month of April in the year 1777, but on what particular day he cannot now recollect, he again entered the service of the United States as a volunteer in Captain Elizer Jennings Company of volunteers, but he does not recollect the names of the other officers of said company, nor the Regiment to which said Company was attached, nor by whom such Regiment was commanded - He marched with said Company from Saundersfield

aforesaid, when he joined said Company, to Albany in the State of New York, and from thence to Saratoga where he thinks he remained about four weeks when the Company to which he belonged was discharged, and he returned to his residence in Saundersfield aforesaid, having been engaged in the service of the United States during the last mentioned period about a month and a half. He does not recollect the names of any Continental officers with whom he became acquainted while engaged as such volunteer as aforesaid, or whether he saw or became acquainted with any -
He further declares as aforesaid, that in June in the year 1777 he again entered the service of the United States as a volunteer in Captain Wheeler's Company of volunteers, which said Company was according to his best recollection, attached to a Regiment Commanded by a Colonel Goley. That he marched with said Company from Saundersfield aforesaid, through Troy in the State of New York, to Saratoga Fort Edward &c. and proceeded northward to within a short distance of Fort George, where he met the retreating army under General St. Clair and joined them. From thence he marched southward with the forces Commanded by General St. Clair, to Stillwater, where General Gates took the command of the Army in the North, and the Company to which he belonged was discharged, and he again returned to his residence in Saundersfield aforesaid, it being about the last of August, having been engaged in the service of the United States during the last above mentioned period

the line of march for Secondbury passing through about two months. He further declares that he recollects very well the above named officers, & that though he was acquainted with several other continental officers, the time has so long since gone by that he cannot now recollect their names.
The said John Bapster further declares that on the first day of June in the year 1778 he again entered the service of the United States as a gunner on board the Privateer ship of war, General Putnam mounting twenty guns, and commanded by Captain Thomas Allen as he believes. The names of the first and second mates were Solliston, and Gait, whose Christian names he cannot now recollect. Soon after the first of June aforesaid, he sailed on board said ship from the port of New London in the state of Connecticut on a cruising voyage upon the Atlantic ocean. She cruised along east of the great Bank of Newfoundland, south of England and west of Ireland, and returned to the port of New London aforesaid, on the fifteenth day of September, having been about on said cruise three months and a half, when he went to his residence in Saundersfield aforesaid. During the voyage aforesaid, the crew of the said ship General Putnam captured and took six British Brigs and sixty or seventy prisoners of war, but the names of said Brigs and the names of the officers by whom they were commanded he does not recollect.
He further declares as aforesaid that about the last of June or the first of July in the year 1780, he again enlisted in the army of the United States with Captain Noah Allen, whose company he in-

mediately joined at West Point in the State of New York and very soon after crossed the Hudson River to Robinson's Farms where he remained a short time - About a week after his arrival at West Point he was united to the Select Corps of Infantry under the Command of the Marquis de La Fayette soon after which he marched with corps aforesaid into the State of New Jersey, crossing the Hudson River at Stony Point - He was then placed in a company commanded by Captain John Kilby Smith under whom he served until discharged as hereafter mentioned - He thinks that after their arrival in New Jersey, they encamped in the "English neighborhood" near the Tottoway River - During the time he was in New Jersey, he recollects marching with a detachment of about one thousand men to Elizabethtown, with a view of crossing over to Staten Island, but the expedition did not succeed - He returned by way of the Highlands on the west side of the Hudson River, with the forces under Command of General La Fayette, to West Point, some time in the month of November of the same year, at which place he remained until discharged from the service on or about the fifteenth day of December 1780, when he returned to Farmersfield aforesaid, having been engaged in the service of the United States during the last mentioned period, five and a half months -
The discharge last above mentioned has long since been lost or destroyed, so that he cannot produce, and he has no discharge, Certificate, or other documentary evidence of any of the service

of said nor are they any persons now living to his knowledge, except those whose affidavits are herewith exhibited, who could testify to the services above mentioned and set forth -
He further declares that amongst the officers under whom he served during the period last above mentioned, he recollects the names of Colonel Shepard and Major Tristram  Tristram . When he first arrived at West Point, that station he believes was under the immediate command of General Washington, and he recollects very well that the Baron de Steuben was at that place disciplining the troops. He thinks he heard soon after that General Arnold (of base memory) was stationed in command there - He also recollects while in New Jersey of hearing of the capture of Major Andre, and the infamous treachery of Benedict Arnold -
He further declares that according to a record of his birth now in his possession he was born on nineteenth day of August in the year of our Lord 1757 at Weathersfield in the County of Hartford, in the State of Connecticut. When he was seven or eight years of age when he moved with his parents to Saundersfield in the County of Berkshire, State of Massachusetts of said, where he resided until about the year 1788, when he removed into the County of Herkimer in the State of New York. In the year 1802 or 1803 he removed to Brownville in the County of Jefferson aforesaid where he has resided ever since and where he now lives, & has

numerous acquaintances who can certify to his credibility &c -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of any agency in any State -
He further declares that he was not enga- ged, during the time he was in the service of the United States, in any battle, and that the whole time he was in the service including the seve- ral terms above specified, amounts to two years and one month -
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
John Baxter
J. P. Burchard (Clerk)
Mr George Brown for a Judge of the Jefferson Common Pleas residing in Brownville Jefferson County - and Philip Burchard Clerk of said Court formerly of Brownville aforesaid now of Watertown in said County do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Baxter who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, and have been so acquainted with him for more than 20 years - and we believe him to be of the age of seventy five years - that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and we concur in that opinion
G Brown
Sworn in open Court the 11 th of Sept r 1872 before me
J. P. Burchard
(J. M. Knight First Judge)
time in August 1776 when the Regiment took up

State of New York § Jefferson County ss. }
I Sardis Little a clergyman residing in the town of Champion in said County of Jefferson and about 20 miles from the place of residence of the within named John Baxter do hereby certify that I am and have been for a great number of years past well well acquainted with John Baxter who has subscribed and sworn to the above or foregoing declaration, that I believe him to be of the age of 75 years — that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that I concur in that opinion: I do further depose and say that for nearly twenty years I lived within about two miles of the said John Baxter in the town of Brownville aforesaid and that I removed from the said Baxter's neighborhood to the town of Champion where I now reside about four years ago —
Sardis Little
Sworn & Subscribed to
the 8 th of Dec r 1832
before me C. M. Knight first
Judge of Jeff. County Courts.

New York.
Candace Baxter widow of John Baxter who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private.
Albany agency.
Rate 96 Dollars cents per annum.
Commencing July 27 th , 1868.
Deduct payments made since
Certificate dated January 3 rd , 1872. and sent to Pension Agent, Atty. Deodatus Wright Albany, N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of pensioners under act Feb- ruary 3, 1853, Page 2 Vol. 16
Date of death not on roll.

Candace Baxter widow of John Baxter act
July 3. 1853
Admiral Ely Watertown N.Y. Miss Ely

State of New York
County of Jefferson On this 7 th day of February 1855 personally appeared before the Hon. William C Thompson County Judge to Candace Baxter a resident of the town of Brownville in the County aforesaid age Seventy one years & upwards, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd day of February 1853 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War; that she is the widow of John Baxter who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States under the act of June 7 th 1832 at the rate of fifty nine dollars and twenty two cents per annum, the Certificate of which she has, and besides herewith encloses that she may obtain the full share of the pension from the 4 th day of March to the 18 th of April 1855. She further declares that she was married to the said John Baxter in Brownville in the month of July 1806 as she believes, but having no record of her marriage cannot remember precisely the time; that her name before marriage was Candace Osmon before she was married and the marriage ceremony performed by John W Collins a pastor of the Peace; that her husband the said John Baxter died in the town of Brownville aforesaid on the 18 th day of April 1847; that she was not married to him prior to the second of January 1800 but at the time above stated - She further declares that she is now a widow
Sworn & subscribed before me this day & year first aforesaid
Candace Baxter
Wm. Thompson, Judge of Pitt Co. N.Y.

State of New York County of Jefferson
Abner Smith a resident of Brownville in the County aforesaid aged Seventy one years being duly sworn according to law says that he was well acquainted with Capt John Baxter deceased that he lived a nigh neighbor to him from the early settlement of the Country until his death; was well acquainted with all of his family; knows that he drew a pension as a Revolutionary soldier until his death; was present when he married his second wife the aforesaid Candace Baxter & according to the best of his memory it was in July 1806, and knows them living together as man & wife during the remainder of his life; was present when he died which was at Brownville the present residence of his son Russell  widow on the 18th day of April 1847; according to his best recollection was present at his funeral which was on the 20th. He further says that he knows that the aforesaid Candace Baxter has not married since the death of her husband the said John Baxter but is still his widow & the widow of the identical John Baxter who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States. He further says that he has no interest whatever in the result of Mrs Baxter's application for a pension.

Sworn & subscribed before me this 3 rd day of February 1855 & I certify that the said deposition is a true copy of truth & further that in consequence of the age of her Father she cannot appear in open Court
Abner Smith
Wm Thompson (a Judge of Jeff. Co. N.Y.)
State of New York Jefferson County ss
Charles Navel Ely being sworn deposes and says that he knew John Baxter who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States at sixty nine 22 dollars per annum, has assisted him in procuring his semi-annual stipends of the same - knows the aforesaid Catherine Baxter and that she was his reputed wife & is now reputed to be his widow & that he is disinterested in the result of her application to
STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Jefferson County Clerk's Office.
that Wm. Thompson Esq., whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledg- ment of the annexed instrument and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a County Judge in and for said County, duly authorized to take the same; that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Judge, and verily be- lieve that the signature to the said certificate of proof, or acknowledgment is genuine; and that the said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the Laws of this State.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of the said County, this 3 rd day of February 1855.
Geo. S. Marsh
CLERK.

Sworn & subscribed before me this 3 rd day of February 1855 & I certify that the said deponent is a man of truth & further that in consequence of the age of her Father she cannot appear in open Court
Abner Smith
Wm Thompson (a Judge of Jeff. Co. N.Y.)
State of New York Jefferson County
Charles Newel Ely being sworn depones and says that he knew John Baxter who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States at sixty nine 22 / 100 dollars per annum, has assisted him in procuring his semi-annual stipends of the same - Knows the aforesaid Catherine Baxter and that she was his reputed wife & is now reputed to be his widow & that he is disinherited in the result of her application for a pension
Sworn & subscribed before me Charles N. Ely this 3 rd day of February 1855 & I certify said deponent is
a man of truth Wm Thompson (a Judge of Jeff. Co. N.Y.)

July 23 5005
June 19/55. Set to Cash collecting warrants for cancellation of residue to Pleasant a the widow of John Baxter Jr. - J. H.
5887 Set 3 rd March /55
March 19, 1855.
Candaen Baxter, Private
N. H. Pension
Permitting way Mar.
Capt. Elijah Dunning's Comp; Col. Ashleys Regt;
Admit 160 Acres.
May 9/55.
W. P. M.
Warrant to 1288 1/2 rd May 9/55
Adriel Ely
Watertown
N. York

State of New York, County of Jefferson, ss.
On this 12 th day of March 1855
personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Jefferson, aforesaid, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, Candace Baxter aged 71 years, a resident of Brownville in the County of Jefferson in the State of New York, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the identical Candace who was a private in Captain Company Regiment of the Revolutionary War and was called into the service of the United States in the war of 1812  the Revolution , and served in a Company commanded by the Revolution and is on the Pension Roll of the Albany New York Agency at the rate of Sixty nine 22/100 Dollars as will appear by the Muster Rolls, and was honorably discharged, verbally, no written or printed discharge was given.
She further declares that she has never received Bounty Land under any previous act of Congress, nor ever before made declaration therefor, that her husband the said John Baxter never received Bounty Land to her knowledge or belief
She makes this declaration in order to obtain the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the act entitled "An act in addition to certain acts granting bounty lands to certain officers and soldiers who have been engaged in the Military service of the United States," passed the 24 th day of March 1855, and appoints ADRIEL ELY , of Watertown, Jefferson County, New York, to prosecute his claim and receive a Warrant therefor. She further says that she was married to the said John Baxter in July 1806 and that her husband the said John Baxter died on the 17 th day of April 1847 since which time she has not intermarried but is still his widow. She further states that she has made application for a pension under the act of January 3 rd 1853 & on due full proof of marriage & widowhood sitizone under consideration in the office of a Commissioner of Pensions & to which she refers for further proof
Candace Baxter
Sworn and subscribed the day and year first above written, before me, and I certify that I am acquainted with the aforesaid declarant and believe him to have served as he states, and to be of the age stated, and that I have no interest in his claim and am not concerned in prosecuting it.
Geo Farnham } JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
State of New York, County of Jefferson, ss.
Personally appeared before me Nicholas L George a resident of Brownville New York and Charles N. Ely a resident of Watertown New York and made oath that they were present and saw the above named declarant sign and make oath to the within declaration, and that they believe that he is the identical person he represents himself to be, and served as is stated in his declaration, and that they are disinterested witnesses.
Sworn and subscribed before me this 12 th day of March 1855 and I certify said deponents are persons of truth.
Geo Farnham } JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Nicholas L George Charles N. Ely
State of New York, Jefferson County Clerk's Office, ss.
I, John L. Marsh Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Geo. Farnham Esq. whose genuine signature appears above, is, and was at the time of signing the same, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned and sworn; that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit.
Given under my hand and seal of office, at Watertown, this 14 th day of March 1855
John L. Marsh CLERK.

State of New York Jefferson County
Nicholas Leary a resident of Brownville Jefferson County New York who being duly sworn according to law deposes and says that he was well acquainted with John Bayte, knows that he was a pensioner of the United States for services in the Revolutionary war and is dead and that Gertrude Bayte who has made the within declaration is now his widow Sworn and subscribed this 18th day of 1885
before me & I certify said depo- sition is a true & correct copy and truth
Geo. Frankham J.P.
5884 Gertrude Bayte, widow of John Bayte a mem- ber of the Association & a pensioner John Ely Notary Public NY

March 20, 1936
John Baxter-W.12262 BA-J/AWF aw
Mrs. Warren Wheeler 211 Park Street Watertown, New York
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Baxter, who died in Brownville, Jefferson County, New York.
The Revolutionary War record of John Baxter which follows was obtained from papers on file in pension claim, W. 12262, based upon his service in that war.
John Baxter was born August 19, 1757 in Weathersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, names of parents not given. He moved when about seven years of age, with his parents, to Sandisfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
While residing in said Sandisfield, John Baxter enlisted sometime in November, 1775, served as private in Captain Moses Soule's company, Colonel Asa Whitcomb's Massachusetts regiment, was discharged January 1, 1777. He volunteered sometime in April, 1777, served six weeks in Captain Elijah Deming's company. He volunteered sometime in June 1777, served two months in Captain Wheeler's company, Colonel Ashley's Massachusetts regiment. On June 1, 1778 at New London, Connecticut, he went on board the privateer "General Putnam", Captain Thomas Allen, served as gunner, cruised around Great Banks of Newfoundland, south of England, and west of Ireland; they captured six British brigs and about seventy prisoners, returned to New London, September 15, 1778. He served from sometime in June or

July, 1780 as private in Captains Noah Allen's and John Kilby Smith's companies, Colonel Shepard's Massachusetts regiment, and was discharged December 15, 1780. He served in the fall of 1781, as corporal under Lieutenant Wilcox, length of this service not given.
The soldier, John Baxter, resided in Sandisfield, Massachusetts until 1788, when he moved to Herkimer County, New York, there until 1802 or 1803, then moved to Brownville, Jefferson County, New York. He was allowed pension on his application executed, September 11, 1832, then living in Brownville, New York.
John Baxter married in July, 1806 in Brownville, New York, Candace Emerson. She was his second wife; the name of his first wife is not given and there are no details as to their marriage nor to her death.
He died April 17 or 18, 1847. His widow, Candace Baxter, was allowed pension on her application executed February 3, 1855, then living in Brownville, New York, and aged seventy-one years. In 1871 she was living in Canton, Fillmore County, Minnesota.
Roswell Baxter, son of the soldier, John Baxter, was living in 1855 in Brownville, New York. There is no further reference to children.
Very truly yours
G. H. SWEET Acting Executive Assistant to the Administrator

1912, Dec. 2. History to Miss Grace Taylor. Fr.
1916, Jan. 20. Hist. to Mrs. D. W. Troxel, Fr.
1917 July 23 Hist. to Willie B. Baxter
1925 Oct. 15 - Tombstone data to
J. Frank Morgan (Rev.).
1926 Feb. 27 - Hist. to Mrs. G. H. Wallace (Rev.).
1926 Apr. 9 - " " Arthur F. Schram (Rev.).
1927 Dec. 2 - " " George P. Michels (Rev.).
1930 Nov. 18 - " " Mrs. S. A. Ford (Rev.).
1934 Mar. 16 - " " Mrs. John A. Pagan (Rev.).
1936 Mar. 20 - " " Warren Wheeler (Rev.).
95 years old in 1875 if alive
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 122 2 12262
Constance Baxter Widow of John Baxter Print Rev. War
Act: Feb. 3 rd 1863.
Index: - Vol. a, Page 34
[Arrangement of 1870.] Sent

New York
Rev
John Bayton
Suspended
let. to Mr Green 16
Nov. 1833;
Act. 7 June '32

Act 3 d March/55 5887 Candace Baxter
Per. War.
Wart. N o 528 for 1600 acm cancelled June 28/55 see N o 1297 for 1600 acm

No. 5887
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received _____, 18
Andrice Baxter wid of John Baxter Capt Dunning Revolutionary War
Warrant No 1797-160-55
Adriel Ely Watertown N.Y.

Superior on 18 th Oct. 47, 7 with 300 Litres.
W. B.

Mid: Rev: A. S. 53. N.Y. Coll.
Bapt. Ch.

✓ 1297
1 Nov. 1887

5.005 New York A. Constance Baxter, widow of John who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 69 dollars 22. cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 8 th day of March 1853. and sent to
Adriel Ely Jr. Watertown New York
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 12. Vol. 16. (32)

5887. 5887
Candace Baxter widow of John Baxter Dec. P.M. Capt. Denning Revolutionary War
Com? 160 ann
Warrant No. 1294 for 160 ann. Issued June 18/55 & sent to
Adriel Ely
Watertown N.Y.
W.H.C.A.
June 28/55 sent to Com. Gen. Land Office - 78
Vol. B. - 2.

Candace Baxton widow of John Baxton abt Feb. 3. 53
Adul Ely Watertown N.Y. Aug.

State of New York Jefferson County
Nicholas Lawyer a resident of Brownville in the County of Jefferson aforesaid being sworn deposes and says that in the fall of 1833 he bought and moved on to a farm adjoining Capt John Baxter's in said town of Brownville where he now lives; that he was well acquainted with the said John Baxter from that time until his death; that he was present and saw him die and assisted in the last ceremonies; that within a few days past he has been to the Cemetery where he lies buried and copied from the stone at the head of his grave the following viz: "John Baxter died April 17 th 1847 age 89 years & 8 months" that he has no doubt that the above is a true record of the time of his death - He further says that the said John Baxter was a highly respectable man, had the reputation of having been a revolutionary soldier and was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States. He further says that he was well acquainted with his family; that Candace Baxter who now bears the reputation of his widow, was when this deponent first moved into the County in 1833 living with the said John Baxter as his wife, was so regarded and has been ever since and now lives in the same house as his widow. This deponent thinks that the said Candace Baxter has not been married since the death of her husband the said John Baxter, is quite certain he should have heard of it if so & therefore has no hesitation in saying, that the said

Pandora Baxter is now the widow of the said John Baxter who was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States and is dead Sworn & subscribed before William Sawyer on this 26th day of February 1855 and I certify that the
STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Jefferson County Clerk's Office.
that Geo. Harnham Esq., whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized to take the same; that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof, or acknowledgment is genuine; and that the said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the Laws of this State.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of the said County. this 2 d day of March 1855.
John L. Marsh
CLERK.

Constance Baxter is now the widow of the said John Baxter who was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States and is dead Sworn & subscribed before William Lloyd on this 26th day of February 1855 and I certify that the above deponent is a man of respectability & truth.
Geo. Farnham J.P.

8697 not
New York 24.955
John Baxter
of Jefferson Co in the State of New York who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by Col. Brewer in the Mass. man. line for 12 mo 20 d.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 42 Dollars 20 Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of March 1834 and sent to
J. M. Green Brownville
Arrears to the 4th of March 1834 $ 126.60 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept 1834. 21.10
$147.70
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 4 Page 116
1835 Letter to Hon. D. Wardwell 12 Feb 9
transferred to Albany 16th May 1835

State of New York Jefferson County
8697
In the matter of the appl n of John Baxter for a Pension -
Dec. afts. &c. &c.
L. B. Green, Brownville Atty for applicant
Privateer service dis allowed -
 1 st term legal enlistment 12.  2 pr certificate - 25 00  3 " " " 14  4 " " " 26   5 term - 2.5   5.15   19.20 
adm d 12 mo. 20.00 pr

State of New York } Albany County ss }
Eliphalet Smith of the town of Allen in the County of Albany in the State of New York, being duly sworn, I do hereby de- pose & say That he is in the thirty second year of his age. That he knows John Baxter of the town of Brown- =ville in the County of Jefferson State of New York. That he knew the said Baxter in the year One thousand eight hundred & thirty five & six. That the said Baxter Enlisted in the Service of the Government of the United States as a Soldier in the Year One thousand eight hundred & thirty five for one year. That he served in a Company Commanded by Capt. Mops Ide, in the Regiment Commanded by Col. Whitecomb. That the said Baxter served one year & a little over that time as a good & faithful Soldier. That he knew the said John Baxter before the Year One thousand eight hundred & thirty five. That they resided together in the same town, in the town of Sandusfield in the County of Berkshire in the State of Massachusetts. That John Baxter, who makes this application, & the John Baxter who served as a Soldier in the Year One thousand eight hundred & thirty five & six, is one & the same person.
Sworn & subscribed before me August 18. 1831
J Brown Judge Jeff County Court
Eliphalet Smith

State of New York } County of Jefferson }
Elias Sage of Denmark in the County of Lewis and State of New York being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he is acquainted with John Bapster of Brownville in the County of Jefferson aforesaid, and that he has been acquainted with him more or less ever since he was seven or eight years of age. That when he first became acquainted with the said John Bapster both the said Bapster & this deponent were residents of the town of Saundersfield in the County of Berkshire in the State of Massachusetts. That according to the best of this deponent's knowledge & belief the said John Bapster is now about seventy five years of age. That this deponent, in the month of November 1775, resided a mile and half from the residence of the said John Bapster in Saundersfield aforesaid, and that he heard at that time of his enlistment in the United States Army as a private soldier thereof, and that the said John Bapster was absent from home, and was reported to have been engaged as a soldier as aforesaid, until this deponent entered upon service as a substitute for his brother who had previously enlisted in the Army of the United States, on the first of June 1776, in the Company of Captain Lorne, in Colonel Whitcomb's Regiment, Noah Allen being a Lieutenant in said Company.
That at this time he found the said John Bapster acting as a private soldier in said Company then in Boston, and that he & this deponent continued together in the service until some time in November of the same year, when this deponent being taken sick was discharged. That the said John Bapster remained in service as such soldier

according to this deponent's recollection, until some time in January 1777, when he returned to his residence in Farmington aforesaid -
This deponent further says that in the month of April in the year 1777, this deponent entered the service as a volunteer in the Massachusetts Militia in Captain Jennings Company, in which Company he served as a private soldier for about the term of six weeks, and that during the said term of six weeks, the said John Boston also served as a volunteer in said Company, and that he left the service at the same time with this deponent that he recollects that they marched together during the time aforesaid to Albany in the State of New York, & from thence to Saratoga, at Nassau which they were disbanded.
This deponent further says that the said John Boston together with this deponent went into the service again on the first day of June 1778, on board the Private Ship of War General Putnam, mounting twenty guns, commanded by Captain Thomas May, that the names of the first and second mates were Tolleson and Scott, that soon after the first of June aforesaid they sailed together on board said ship from the port of New London in the State of Connecticut on a cruise on the Atlantic, along south of England, and east of Ireland, and east of the great Bank of Newfoundland that they returned to New London on the fifteenth of September thereafter, having captured and taken on said cruise, six British Brigs, and sixty or seventy prisoners of war. That he does not recollect the names of the said Brigs or of their officers, and they both immediately, after the said 15 th of September

of said left the service -
This deponent further says that the said John Baxter and himself, both enlisted in the army of the United States, on the last of June or the first of July in the year 1780, & that said Baxter served under Captain Noah Allen. That shortly after their arrival at East Point in the State of New York where he joined Captain Allen's Company the said John Baxter was selected for the purpose of forming a select Corps of Infantry under the command of General La Fayette, after which this deponent used frequently to see & converse with him, & he recollects very well the fact of the said John Baxter returning with the detachment to which he belonged, to East Point, in the month of November thereafter, about the last of which month this deponent received his discharge and returned home to Canadusfield, leaving the said John Baxter still in the service, where he remained sometime thereafter, but how long this deponent is unable to state. This deponent further says that he was seventy four years of age in April last and that he has frequently seen the said John Baxter within the last thirty years past during which time the said Baxter has resided in the said County of Jefferson in this State -
Subscribed & sworn this 24 day of August 1832
Ebenezer Sage
Before me -
G. Brown Jdge Jeff Co. Ct. Com. Ct.

And the said Court of Common Pleas of Jefferson County 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 George Brown who has signed the foregoing certificate is a Judge of this Court and a Resident of the town of Brownville of Ohio and that Felix Burchard Esq. who has also signed said Certificate was formerly a Resident of Brownville and is now clerk of this Court, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Felix Burchard Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Jefferson County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of John Baxter for a pension — And I further certify that George Brown before whom the two preceding affidavits of Elisha Smith and Elias Sage were taken is now and was at the times of taking the same a Judge of the said Court of Common Pleas & that the signature of the said "G. Brown, Judge Jeff. County Courts" to the first of said affidavits is the in each case the genuine signature of said George Brown.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 15 th Day of September in the year 1832 —
F. Burchard Clerk

State of New York } County of Jefferson } On this twenty first day of June in the year of our Lord 1833 personally appeared before me, Elias Sage of Denmark in the County of Lewis, to me well known, also being by me first duly sworn, deposed and swore, that he subscribed & sworn to the affidavit within annexed, to which his name is attached, before George Brown Esqr a Judge of the Jefferson County Courts, on the 24 th day of August in the year 1832. and that the facts  Statements contained in said affidavit are true - Elias Sage
Subscribed & sworn this
21 st day of June 1833
Before me Enoch Clark
a Justice of the Peace
of the County of Jefferson
I the Justice above named do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Elias Sage, the person who has sub- scribed and sworn to the above affidavit. That he is a person of good character and that his statements are enti- tled to full credit - Enoch Clark Justice of the Peace June 21-1833-
and joined the Company Commanded by Capt

And the said Court of Common Pleas of Jefferson county
State of New York 3 Clerk's Office Jefferson County ss. I, Poley Burchard Clerk of the said County do certify that Enoch Clark before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn was at the date of the same one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County & that I am acquain- ted with his handwriting and verily believe his name subscribed to the said affidavit to be his proper handwriting and signature Witness my hand and the seal of the said County this 28 th day of June A.D. 1833
Poley Burchard Clerk By David Finley Dept Clerk.
New York son County Com. Pleas
Matter of n Baxter ation for pension
claration and tificates etc
1697
J. H. Bronson of Watertown - for applicant
W. Green of
Nowansville
Substitute
atty for applicant

State of New York Jefferson County } ss
David Smith of the town of Houndsfield in the County of Jefferson and State of New York being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he is seventy years of age - That he has been acquainted with John Baxter, now of Brownville in said County of Jefferson and who has applied for a pension on account of Service rendered in the war of the Revolution as this deponent is informed, ever since the said Baxter was about twelve years of age - That when this deponent first became acquainted with the said Baxter they were both residents of Houndsfield or Sunderland in the County of Berkshire, State of Massachusetts - That according to this deponent's best recollection and belief said John Baxter is now about seventy five or seventy six years of age - That in December in the year 1775 the said John Baxter entered the service with three brothers of this deponent, and that according to this deponent's best recollection said Baxter enlisted a short time previous to his so entering the service, and he thinks probably he must have enlisted some time in the month of November 1775. That said Baxter enlisted in what was called the year's service and was discharged according to this deponent's best recollection in January in the year 1777. That said Baxter served as aforesaid in the Company commanded by Captain Sowell in Col. Whitcomb's Regiment of the Massachusetts line. That Noah Allen was a Lieutenant in said Company - This deponent further says that in the month of  middle of the month of May in the year 1780, the said John Baxter (together with this deponent) entered the service again  again enlisted in the service and joined the Company commanded by Capt

Noah Allen, in the Regiment commanded as this deponent believes by Colonel Wiggles- worth. That deponent recollects that soon after said Baxter recruited , said Company was marched to the Hudson River near West Point That the said Baxter served from the time when he so recruited as aforesaid until some time in November or December in the year 1780 as aforesaid, having been in the service a little over five months and a half under the last mentioned enlistment. This depo- nent further says that Mr. Baxter has always sustained the character of a very honest and respectable man, and that his statements are entitled to full credit.
Subscribed & sworn this
David Smith
11 th day of July 1833
Before me - Zeno Allen Judge of J P P Com. Pleas
I Zeno Allen the Judge before whom the above affidavit, subscribed by David Smith, was subscribed & sworn, do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the said David Smith, & have been for several years, and that he is a credible person, and his state- ments are entitled to full credit.
Houndsfield July 11. 1833.
Zeno Allen Judge of J P P Com Pleas
State of New York County of Jefferson ss. I, Selye, Burchard Clerk of the said Court of Jefferson do certify that Zeno Allen before whom the above affidavit appears to have been subscribed & sworn, and whose name is subscribed to the above certificate of the credibility of David

Smith was at the date of the said Affidavit and Certificate a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the said County of Jefferson and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Judge, and verily believe his name subscribed to the said Affidavit and Certificate to be his proper hand writing & signature - Witness my hand and the seal of said County this 13 th day of July A.D 1833 -
J. P. Purdie Clerk

John Baxter 32
19-
John Baxter Payments to be made at New York by Treas. Mechanic's Bank Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of New York
incurred 20.230 1/2 69.22
deduct what has been paid
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book C Vol. 4 Page 116 by W. G. Williams, Clerk.
A. Ely Esq Watertown N.Y.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, John Baxter of the State of New York who was a private in the revolutionary war
is entitled to receive Twenty dollars and Twenty 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 twenty-sixth day of March one thousand eight hundred and thirty-four
Secretary of War
Examined and Countersigned.
J. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

Aug 21. 1844
Philo Buxton My
Col. J. L. Edwards Comm. of Pensions Washington

Watertown August 17. 1844
Sir
On the 5 th March last I sent to you the application of John Baxter for an increase of pension, with the proofs upon which it was grounded and also his Pension Certificate. On the 21 st June last I wrote to you again on the subject enclosing the old man's statement of services rendered by him & I have not heard one syllable in regard to his application & do not know that you have even received them. It is important that a decision be had, as the 4 th Sept is near at hand & the old man will want the old Certificate returned in order to obtain his pension if you adjudge that he is not entitled to an increase & consequently a new one.
Yr Ob serv Admiral Ely.
LL Edwards Esq Sec y of Pensions Washington

578. 160
Panama Boats
112

Watertown Jefferson County N.Y. June 23. 1855
Sir
I return herewith land warrant No. 528 of 160 acres issued under act March 3, 55 to Candace Baxter Private Revolutionary war - I presume it is intended for Candace widow of John Baxter Private of the Revolution - Please to make the cor- rection & return
Very Respectfully
Yrs, Obed Servt Adriel Ely
Hon. L. P. Waldo Head of Pensions

Rev. Mr. Goffin Mch. 6 th 1855,
Sir: Please accept the time denoted the within memorandum as part of the duties of his death.
Very respectfully,
D. M. [unclear] D. M. [unclear] D. M. [unclear]
Mr. Randall, J. A. Atkinson, Esq. Miss Audita. [unclear]
John Baxter paid to 4 March 1847.
Robert G. [unclear]
Account

Watertown Jefferson County New York March 2 d 1885
Hon. L. P. Waldo Com d of Pensions Sir
I send herewith the affidavit of Nicholas Lauryer to supply the deficiency of proof in the case of Bandace widow of Jno Baxter Claimant for act Feb. 3. 53 - as per yr letter of 9 th ultimo
Very Respectfully
Your Ob Servt Admiral Ely

Brief in the case of Candace Baxter, widow of John, Jefferson County and State of New York! act 3 d Feb. 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase" )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was pensioned under the Act of June 1832, at the rate of $69.22 per An. Three witness testf. to general reputation of marriage & cohabitation. Pensioner died 18 th April, 1851. Affidavits of two witnesses & report of the Third Auditor. Widowhood & identity established by the affidavits of Three Co.ville Affiants.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Adriel Ely, Jr. Watertown,
Name and residence of Agent
11.4.
S. C. Blyton, Examining Clerk.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Jan 31 1844
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears
that the name of John Payton is borne upon the pay rolls of Capt. Elijah P. Denny, from April 26. 1777 34 thirty seven days, & from July 8. 1777 760s twenty six days
The name of John Payton is also borne upon the pay roll of Capt. Jonas Wheeler in Aug 1777 for thirty three days, and upon the pay roll of the town of Sandisfield from July 2. to Dec 19. 1780
5. 67  $ 2.43 76. 12  20. 23.
There are no rolls of Capt. Moses Sibley after Oct 1778; - of the ship Palatine, or of Lieut. Wilson in 1781 in this Office.

belongs to
State of New York Jefferson County ss
in Septm 1781 I was called out to go up near Stillwater I went with about 60 men under my command as captain of the 1st Regt of Artillery under the command of Col. John Minton had no higher officer
The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is hereby requested to furnish evidence from the Rolls in his office of my service
I enlisted into the Col of Col. Bowles, Moore I believe Lieut. Col. Allen enlisted me at Sandersfield in Berkshire Col. Massachusetts about the 1 st December 1775 and joined Col. Brewer's Regt at Dorchester Heights, my first enlistment was for one year, but I joined the Regt before my year's service commenced. I served one year or more in Col. Bowles' Col. which was for part of the time under Col. Brewer & then under Col. Whitcomb. In April 1777 I served in the Militia under Col. Dunning at Saratoga & other places about ten months. In June 1777 I served in the Militia under Col. Wheeler about two months. In May 1778 on board Ship Putnam Allen Capt to Middle of September 1778. I enlisted again in May 1780 for six months in the Col. commanded by Col. John Killen Smith in Col. Shepherd's Regt I served 5 mo 15 days & was honorably discharged
I am now eighty six years old & my memory does not enable me to state any thing further material to the matter requested. I have an friend Adm l Eliza Watson N.Y. to act in the premises as my attorney. Witness my hand at Watertown this 14 th day of Nov. 1843 Subscribed before me
Job L. Baxter
O. H. H. Justice

And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone: and that said application and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances which tend to satisfy me of the identity of the party described in the application with the individual who rendered the service.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Peabody; Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Subscribed before me. J. W. Baxler P. H. Justice

Watertown Jefferson County New York Feby. 3. 1853
Hon L. P. Waldo Commr of Pensions Sir
Herewith I send the application of Hannah, widow of Jno. Baxter, for a pension from act Feby. 3. 53 I am Respectfully Yrs Ob Servt
Adriel Ely

WAR of the Revolution
2 d Sec Feb 3. 1853 13 th Sec. ACT OF JULY 27, 1868.
CLAIM FOR INCREASE OF WIDOW'S PENSION.
Supplemental to case in which certificate No. 5005 was issued March 8 th , 1865.
BRIEF in the case of Candace Baxon , Widow of John Baxon , a private in the War of the Revolution
Resident of Winneshiek County, and State of Iowa .
Post Office address: Prosper, Winneshiek Co. Iowa
This should be Prosper Hesper not Hickman
DECLARATION AND IDENTIFICATION IN DUE FORM Dec 13. 1871
PROOF EXHIBITED.
Pension on the roll of Albany, New York at $69.32 pr. annum.
Paid to Sep. 4. 1871 Certificate Surrendered.
Claim Increase of Pension under Sec 13 th Act July 27/68 Identity and Continued widowhood shown.
Agent, and his P. O. address.
Dr. Odatus Wright, Albany, New York.
Issue certificate for Eight dollars per month, under acts of June  Feb 3 , 1858, and July 27, 1868, commencing July 27 , 1868, deducting former payments. Since
Wm F. Trask , Examiner.
Passed Dec n 26 , 1869.
APPROVED: [Signature]
Feb 10. 00.

Barb River Sept 23 d 1834-
Dear Sir
Having a partial acquaintance with your honor I take the Liberty of breaking you a line upon the subject of my situation as a pensioner of the Revolution (the case is thus) as you will perceive in the Secretaries office - it is true I draw Pudive half pension - & I am satisfied that there is something not right or as it should be having served two years & upwards in said Revolution I cant conceive why & wherefore I should not be intitled to full pension as well as those who served with me at the same time and place or places that I did - for further particulars I will give you a brief Statement of my services as heretofore stated - I enlisted my first services in said Revolution when in the 1775 in the month of November when I enlisted into the years service I was in said service from there until January 1777 in all say 13 months in actual service in Col. Hutton's Regiment. & in April of 1777 I was called upon as a Militia man & went into the service under Capt. Benning & remained in said service about 2 months & in June & soon after I was released as said Militia man I again was called into the service as a Militia man again under Capt. Wheeler & remained in said service about 2 months or until the latter part of August & in the month of May 1778 I enlisted on board the Ship Putnam or Putman - and remained on board said ship until about the middle of September following during said time we made six prizes being all of them Briggs - in the month of May 1780 I again enlisted for six months & served under Capt. John Noble Smith in Col. Shepherd's Regiment in Morris De Lay Hays's Detached Infantry

8 Served 5 months & 15 days - in actual Service making in all 2 years 2 months and 15 days in actual Service - & having perused by the last message of the President that there is a prospect of a further investigation upon the subject of those who actually receive pension now. Could I be satisfied that Congress would pass an act to that effect I would be pleased & willing to hold on until such investi- gation could be made as respects me. but should it not be likely that such an act would be passed at this session of Congress. in that case you would do me a favor by ascertaining either from the Secretary or in his said offer what portion of Service he has allowed me & when & when said Service was rendered as I shall otherwise be satisfied with half pension. knowing that by the several acts heretofore passed by Congress I am entitled to a full pension. your attending to the above, will much please your friend. who Earnestly begs & solicits the favor of every honorable man & if convenient. write me a letter and give my such information I should be pleased to have you as you shall be able to discern upon the subject as soon as possible I Truly remain Sincere & humble Servant
John Baxter
Hon. Daniel Wardwell
Member of Congress.
Washington City
D.C.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  Bounty Land             Department of the Interior  OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS       It is hereby Certified, that under the Act of March 3 rd 1855, entitled, "An Act in addition to certain Acts granting Bounty Land to certain Officers and Soldiers who have been engaged in the Military Service of the United States."  Condolers  Private  Revolutionary War  is entitled to locate ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY ACRES , at any Land Office of the United States, in one body, and in conformity to the legal subdivisions of the public lands, upon any of the public lands "subject to sale at either the minimum or lower graduated prices."  (Given under my hand and the Seal of the Department, this Ninth day of March 1855)  W. 528            _____ Commissioner       Boulton, Wright, Hunt & Faxon, New York
Note: You can locate this Certificate at any of the United States Land Offices, or it will be located for you by the General Land Office on the return of it, with your request to that effect endorsed thereon, specifying the State and Land District in which you wish the location made. If you locate it, fill up and sign the following application.  To the Register of the Land Office  I locate this Certificate, in the  quarter of section  at  in Township  of Range  18  Attest  Register.

Revolutionary Claims
Brownsville Feb 9
per
15 Feb. 1836. New York John Baxter
O. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pension City of Washington

Brownville, Jefferson County, N.Y.
February 8. 1834-
O. L. Edwards Esqr.
Sir.
In your letter to me of the 13 th Nov. last (herewith enclosed), in relation to the claim of John Baxter for a pension on account of Revolutionary Services, you say that "In the office of the Secretary of State of Massachusetts, E. D. Bangs Esqr. are rolls of the Militia of that State during the Revolution, & of the Continental Service up to November 1776." &c. Immediately after the receipt of that letter I wrote to Mr. Bangs, requesting him to forward me the necessary Certificate, in answer to which I received the letter enclosed under date of Nov. 29. 1833. in which Mr. Bangs says that "The rolls in that office, though numerous, are very defective, irregular, and incomplete, a fact of which the War Department at Washington is well informed."
That the rolls in the Secretary's office, are thus "defective irregular, and incomplete" also appears from the certificate of Mr. Bangs enclosed, dated the 4 th instant, and which the numerous applications of a similar nature have delayed until this time.
It appears to me now that Mr. Baxter has fully complied with the requisitions of the Department, and that you will be well satisfied, not only that he has produced the best evidence in his power in order to substantiate his claim, but that the evidence that he has produced is abundantly sufficient to entitle him to a pension. His services are well authenticated by the proofs in the Pension Office, and the certificates accompanying them of his good character and high standing. Show that he is a proper object of the munificence of his Country, while his poverty and age require that his remuneration should be made soon, else it may be too late for it to smooth the rough passage of his remaining days, by enabling him to enjoy, during that short period, a few of the comforts of life.
Very resp y Yours &c
A. M. Green

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Feby 4 th 1834.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of John Baxter, as a private, is borne on a Pay roll of Capt. Elijah Demings' Company, in Col. Ashleys' Regt. where he is allowed from April 26 th to May 20 th 1777, twenty-five days - m do 25-  John Baxter's name is borne on a Pay Roll of Capt. Elijah Demings' Company, in Col. Ashleys' Regt. where he is allowed from July 8 th to the 21 st 1777, fourteen days - 14  John Baxter's name is also borne on a Pay Roll of Capt. Lucas Wheelers' Company, in Col. Ashleys' Regt. where he is allowed from July 21 st  1777 to the 16 th of Aug t 1777, twenty six days. = 26  John Baxter claims for services under Capt. Moses Lowles' Company, in Col. Brewers' Regt. from Novem r 1775, to the 1 st of Jan y 1777. The  2 = 0 5-
Ex. 16.

rolls which he describes are not found in this Office. —
John Baxter claims for further service under Capt. Zenas Wheeler, in Col. Ashley's Regt. — The rolls he describes is not found in this Office. —
Edward D. Bangs by

Jan 2 o
NY
John Baxter Enclosed
L. Edwards Esq Museum office

Home of Reps May 2 o 1895
Sir Be kind enough to give me an answer to the enclosed letter —
Yours respectfully D. Woodruff
J. L. Edwards

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
SECRETARY'S OFFICE, Nov. 29 th 1833.
SIR,
I HAVE received your letter requesting me to examine the rolls in this office for evidence of the services of
John Baxtu
in the Revolutionary War. Thousands of similar applications have been made; and they are daily presented in such numbers, that it is impossible for me or my clerks personally to attend to them, without neglecting the usual business of the office. I therefore found it necessary to establish a rule (of which public notice was given) requiring that examinations should be made by the applicants themselves, or their friends or agents. They are allowed free access to the rolls and records, and every facility in my power to afford. If they discover any evidence of the services claimed, they are furnished with blanks for the purpose of preparing certificates for my signature. These certificates are compared by me or one of the clerks with the rolls pointed out to us, and, if true, they are signed by me. This is cheerfully done without any charge. Nothing has ever been asked or received for these services by any one connected with the office. I believe this is all that can be reasonably required of me; and all that can be done without neglecting my incumbent duties.
There are two gentlemen (Messrs. HOMER and WHITE) who, for some time past have been constantly employed in assisting the old soldiers, and who expect a trifling remuneration for their trouble in making the search and preparing the necessary certificate. As, for the reasons already stated, I cannot myself attend to the case stated by you, I shall place it in the hands of these gentlemen for investigation, and request them to communicate to you the result.
The rolls in this office, though numerous, are very defective, irregular, and incomplete, a fact of which the War Department at Washington is well informed. It is therefore always uncertain whether the services claimed, although they may have been faithfully rendered, can be proved by our records. In a majority of cases, a part only of the service can be shown from the existing rolls. Whatever evidence can be discovered, will be furnished to you at a small charge by the gentlemen whom I have mentioned.
I am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
Edward D. Bangs. Secy
L. M. Green Esq.

War Department Pension Office Nov. 13. 1833
Sir.
The papers of John Bayler have again been examined. By the regulations of the Department every applicant is required to produce the best evidence in his power in order to substantiate his claim. In the office of the Secretary of the State of Massachusetts, E. D. Bangs Esq. are rolls of the Militia of that State, during the revolution, and of the continental service up to November 1776. By applying to Mr Bangs proof may be had, which will be satisfactory.
I am Respectfully (Yr. Obt. Servt.) J. L. Edwards
S. M. Green Esq Brownville N.Y.

In the matter of John Baxton for violation of Purvis Papers sent to Madam 1844
A. D. ag

Watertown N.Y.
June 21. 1844
Sir On the 5 th March last I sent to you the application of Capt John Baxter for an increase of Pension. Capt Baxter is no ordinary man and does not ask for an increase so much for the amount of money he may receive as the gratification it will afford him to have his services fully recognized and established. He claims to have enlisted into Capt Moses Sower's 1 st Col o Whitcomb's Regt 1 st November 1775 and to have served from that time until 1 Jan y 1777 13 months. It was called the Years service and the Regt was commanded by Col o Whitcomb. His 2 d period of service for which he declared was in Capt Dunning's Coy from April 77. 2 months & the 3 d period was under Capt Wheeler same year about 2 months. Then two periods of service appears to have been by the record proof I sent you between 3 & 4 months. The 4 th period for which he declared was for service on board the Ship Putnam from some time in May 1778 to until the middle of September following about 4 months.

5 th & last period of service for which he declared was performed under Capt John Nibley Smith, Col Shepherd's Regt Mays- ville Fayetteville Infantry 5 Mo. 15 days In proof of this service I sent you a Certificate copy of the Pay Roll by the town of Sandusfield showing his service to have been from July 2 nd to Dec. 19. 1780
5 Mo. 17 days - I enclose herewith his ap- plication in his own hand writing in 1834 to Hon D Woodruff which Mr Woodruff laid before you - You at that time refused to increase his pension saying that there were no rolls of his 1 st and 5 th terms - & that he was mistaken in regard to the length of service in his 2 nd - 3 rd & 4 th terms - It is well known that Col Whitcomb was out at the time Capt Boston alleges to have served under him and from the fact as will be seen by the proof I sent to you that he was not mista- ken in his 2 nd term excepting that there was a few days between April 26 1777 and July 8. 1777 which he did not serve & called it all one period & two months when it was 37 days & then 26 days making 2 Months & 2 days & in his 3 rd service he said about two months - The proof says 33 days in this it seems he was mistaken - what proof you have of the 4 th period of his service &

do not know & cannot tell how far he was mistaken. How much you allowed if any, for the service in 75. & I do not know but I verily believe that he is honestly entitled to a full pension & that the records 'if in existence will show it. I think his statements made ten years before the proof of any portion of it was known to him con- forms with great exactness to the proof. I believe that if you will carefully review the matter you will come to the same conclusions which I have I suppose that he was not allowed any thing for the service under Col. Shepard in 1780 This is fully established by the proof I sent to you. I hope your immediate attention may be given to it
Yr ob serv
Adair Ely
Lt Edward Ely Cous of Pensions

Cornelius Taylor
Payment to be made at Albany
by James M. French, Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the agency of
New York
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the 3d day of Pensioners under act February 1853, Page 12 Vol. 10
G. J. Getty Clerk.
RECORDED

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that, in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853.
Candace Payton John Payton
widow of John Payton in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the Pension List, at the rate of Sixty-Nine dollars and Twenty two cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this Eighth day of March , one thousand eight hundred and fifty three
Herbert Allen Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and countersigned.
S. P. Hildreth Commissioner of Pensions.
Sep. 1863. Pana Christian Co Illinois 1/2 year previous Brownville N.Y.
May 29. 1853 Brownville N.Y. for year previous in Ohio Co N.Y.

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Watertown March. 5. 1844
Sir
I enclose a certificate of service of John Baxter in the Rev. War. I enclose also his declaration made in order to obtain the pension. Capt Baxter declares
1 st for about one year from Dec 1775 in Capt Munn's Sower, Col. Brewer & Whitcomb
It appears there are no rolls of both Sowers after October 1775
2 d He declares for about 4 months at different times in 1777. The rolls show 3 periods of 37, 26 & 33 days 96 days in all
3 rd in 1778 on board Ship Paterson from May to Sept
4 th in 1780 in Capt Smith's Col. shifted for 5 Mo. 15 Ds The rolls prove 5 Mo. 17 days
5 th in 1781 a short time under Lieut Wilkey for which I can find no proof
Capt John Baxter is a very respectable man not in any need of a pension, but several motivated. That he does not get credit for the service he performed - He is a man of strict integrity and although 86 years old is in the perfect possession of all his mental faculties. I have made these remarks because he is entitled to them & because you say in your letter to the Hon D. Wardwell 12. Sep. 1835 (herewith inclosed), that he is mistaken

in regard to the length of his 2 d , 3 d & 4 th terms & that there are no rolls of his first & fifth -
Now it appears by the evidence herewith that the old man says about 4 months in 1777 & the evidence shows 96 days or 3\frac{1}{8} months and add to this the time of going & returning and it will appear so near correct that the old gentleman should be excepted from any charge of intention to deceive -
Then as to his 4 th term Capt. Beyer says he enlisted for 6 Mts & served 5 Mts 15 days & was honorably discharged - The evidence is that he served 5 Mts. 17 days & this shows to be sure that he was mistaken in the length of the service, but it was in his favor & only two days - It appears that he has been allowed but for a little more than one year and I am requested by the old gentleman to ask a review of his claim I do not think that Justice has been done him - If he cannot be allowed a full pension, which upon the review of the case I think you will do I would thank you for a statement of the periods of service allowed him.
Very Respectfully Yr Obedient
J. L. Edwards Esq Washington
Admiral Ely

For Increase Pension FORM
N.
DECLARATION FOR INCREASE OF PENSION.
Under section 13, act July 27, 1868.
No. OLD CERTIFICATE 5,005
APPLICANT.
Claudace Baxter
(Large handwritten letter B)
(Large handwritten word "Pension" written vertically)
FILED BY
Teodatus Wright Albany N.Y.

DECLARATION FOR INCREASE OF PENSION.
(Under section 13, Act July 27, 1868.)
State of Iowa } ss.
COUNTY OF Winneshiek }
On this 5th day of March, A. D. 1871, personally appeared before me, Randall Stewart Justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid, Candace Baxter, aged 88 years, a resident of Union Hillmore Co in the State of Iowa...
My Post-Office address is as follows: Prosper Winneshiek Co, Iowa
And she hereby constitutes and appoints Isodatus Wright of Albany NY, Attorney, to present and prosecute this claim, and authorizes him to receive and receipt for any certificate that may be issued for the same...
Witnesses E. H. Collins, Syvilla Collins
Signature of Claimant: Candace Baxter
Also personally appeared E. H. Collins and Syvilla Collins, residents of Winneshiek County, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Candace Baxter sign her name (make her mark) to the foregoing declaration...
STATE OF IOWA, } ss.
WINNESHIEK COUNTY, }
I, G. C. HATHAWAY, Clerk of the District Court of Iowa, in and for the County of Winneshiek, in the Tenth Judicial District thereof, the same being a Court of Record, and having a seal, do hereby certify that Randall Stewart Justice of the Peace...
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, at office in Decorah, in said County, this 11th day of March, 1871. A. D. 1871.
Clerk District Court.

DECLARATION FOR INCREASE OF PENSION.
(Under section 13, Act July 27, 1868.)
State of Iowa COUNTY OF Winneshiek } ss.
On this 5 th day of Dec , A. D. 18 71 , personally appeared before me, Randall Stewart justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid, Candace Baxter , aged 88 years, a resident of Garner  Fullmore Co in the State of Iowa  Minnesota who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the identical Candace Baxter to whom was granted Pension certificate No. 5005 , payable at Albany N.Y. at the rate of $69 22/100 dollars per month  annum , issued under the act of Feb'y 8 th 1853 - 28 th Dec that she makes this declaration in order to secure the increase of her pension to which she is entitled under the thirteenth section of the act of July 27, 1868. That she still remains a Widow, and has not again married since the 8 th day of March , 18 55 , the date of her said certificate.
My Post-Office address is as follows: Prosper Winneshiek Co, Iowa
And she hereby constitutes and appoints Brodatius Wright of Albany N.Y. , Attorney, to present and prosecute this claim, and authorizes him to receive and receipt for any certificate that may be issued for the same, and to do any other act or thing necessary, or that she might do if personally present, with full power of substitution and revocation, hereby countermanding all former authority that may have been given for the above specified purpose.
Witnesses E. H. Rollins Saylla Rollins
Signature of Claimant: Candace Baxter mark
Also personally appeared E. H. Rollins and Saylla Rollins , residents of Winneshiek County, Iowa , persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Candace Baxter sign her name (make her mark) to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with her that she is the identical person she represents her self to be; and they further state that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. That she is still a Widow, not having remarried since the 8 th day of March , 18 55 *
Signatures of Witnesses. { E. H. Rollins Saylla Rollins
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 5 th day of Dec 18 71 ; and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing declaration and affidavit were carefully read by me to the applicant and before subscribing their names thereto, and I know the affiants to be credible persons.
Signature of Judge or other Officer Randall Stewart justice of the Peace
* Date of Certificate.

Rev. Meadows
Character of pending claim,
Claimant, Candia Baxter
Soldier, John
Pensioner now on Rolls New York
Certificate No. 5085
Agency at which last paid, Albany
Cause of termination, Albany
Date of termination,
108 Frank
Examiner,
Room No. 42
Last paid to
Sept 4. 71
as shown by the Records of Finance Division,
complete up to
Page
Clerk.
Forwarded to F. D., Dec 26. 1871
Returned to Ex'r, 12. 26. 71

Watertown N.Y.
Nov 23, 1912
Dept of the Interior—
Bureau of Pensions—
Will you kindly send me the Regulations pension records of John Baxter of the State of New York? The following is known of him
John Baxter born Aug 19, 1757 married probably in 1784-85 to Anna Macdonald

unknown. The following children were born to them Levi Aug 17 1786
Roswell July 14 1787
Anna Oct 4 1789
Mary Jan 17 1792
Sally Dec 20 1793
He received a pension and probably served in 4 Regt Neschester Co. under Col Thaddeus Crane.
He moved to Perch River Town of Brownville County of Jefferson N.Y. State

in the early part of the 19th century probably some time between 1800 and 1805 He died in the Town of Bromley at the age of 89 and is buried at Perch River same town
It is possible that he received a land grant for Rev. Services.
Thanking you for this favor.
I am sincerely
(Miss) Grace Taylor 159 Flower Ave West Watertown N.Y.

I. W. TROXEL, C.E. WARREN, OHIO.
ms. 11 Recd. Sec.
Warren, Ohio., January 12, 1916.
211-Olive Street.
The Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington,
War Dept. D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly furnish the records of the following known Soldiers of the Revolution. I am not certain that they were pensioners.
sw 712262 John Baxter — Sandisfield, Mass. Enlisted to serve in the Continental Army in 1780 and 1781. Lieut-Col. Collars Regiment. (Berkshire)
• Ebenezer Adams — Becket, Mass. Corporal in William Watkins Company. (Berkshire)
js Joshua Osborn — Enlisted in 1776, in Connecticut.
• Jacob and Nicholas Troxel — Northampton, Co., Pa.
• Christian Murburger — Northampton, Co., Pa.
All Moyers of Berks, Co., Pa. who resided in Kutztown.
Very Respectfully,
Mrs. I.W. Troxel.
Per E.M.T.

1932 Walnut Street Springfield, Mass. Museum Bureau Stamp retd C.W. Mass. Will you kindly give me the Revolutionary War Service of John Baxter of Sandisfield, Mass. credited with service in 1780 and Sam l Baxter born about 1762 Also the Mearbon's from or near  U.S. OFFICE JUL 19 1917  et Stamp Enclosure

North Hampton, New Hampshire or the Bracketts from or near New Market, New Hampshire. Any information about the above would be gratefully received.
Will gladly send check for trouble Sincerely Yours
July 18 th 1917.
Willis B. Bayter

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Dexter, N.Y., October 3rd, 1925.
U.S. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Sir:- I am working on a Grave Registration for the Adjutant General of the State of New York- thatvis, I am mapping and locating the graves of soldiers of the different wars in the different cemeteries in the Town of Brownville, Jefferson Co., N.Y. I find at this time of day, difficult to obtain records of some of the soldiers of the early wars.
I would like the records (rank, organization and date of service) of the following men, who were on the pension rolls and were living in Jefferson county as follows:
X Revolutionary war. John Baxter
✓ Pension roll of 1840 ✓
War of 1812
Pension roll 1859-60.
✓ Ebenezer Allison Asa Ackerman Lyman Ackerman Uriel Burlingame
Nicholas Lawyer David Phelps Nathaniel Peek Luther Read,
There is also another Samuel Giles who died in 1883..
Mr. Cane Asst Chief of Record Div knows of no such printed list as 1859-60 & asked me to finish our letter by asking for more data Aut
Thanking you for the above information, I am
Very truly yours,
J Frank Morgan J. Frank Morgan.
Oct. 15 25

750 Seventh St. Buffalo, N.Y. Jan. 19, 1926
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir
The printed lists of pensioners as contained in a copy of Senate Documents owned by the Grover Library gives John Baxter of Jefferson Co. N.Y. as having been granted a pension in 1819, dropped in 1820 and renewed again in 1832. He lived in Boonville - served in Mass. Militia May I have the record of his service in the Revolutionary War - also whatever family data is filed in connection with his pension? Several John Baxters served from Mass. so this record is needed to identify the John Baxter of Jefferson Co. N.Y.
Very truly yours (Mrs) Frances W. Wallace

85 North Pearl St., Buffalo, N.Y. Feb.25, 1926.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly send me the military record of John Baxter, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, serving from Massachusetts ?
-His name appears in Senate Documents-Pension Roll-Vol. 2 page 326 (1st session 23rd. Congress) as a pensioner of Jefferson Co., N.Y. Placed on roll September 7, 1819-Dropped in 1820. Pensionsed again in 1832. He was an early settler of Brownville, Jefferson Co., N.Y. He was born in 1757-birthplace not known to writer. Please include the family data filed with his application for pension.
Very truly yours
Arthur F. Isham

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Sons of the Revolution
in the State of New York
Fraunces Tavern Corner Broad & Pearl Streets New York City
June 22, 1927
Hon. Winfield Scott, Commissioner Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
My dear Mr. Commissioner:
It appears that there are two John Baxters, one was born Sept. 24, 1760 the son of Petit and Sarah (Brush) Baxter married in 1786 and died at Friendship, N.Y. in 1841; the other John Baxter was born in 1749, the son of John and Martha (Close) Baxter who married Lydia Bell in 1771.
If you can send us the Revolutionary record and any information you may have about the family of John Baxter, who according to New York in the Revolution by Comptroller Roberts was a pensioner, it may help to clear up the matter of the two John Baxters.
Very truly yours,
George P. Nichols Secretary.
.DT

Dr

Sons of the Revolution
in the State of New York
Fraunces Tavern Corner Broad & Pearl Streets
New York City
December 5, 1927
Winfield Scott, Esq., Commissioner, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Receipt is acknowledged of your favor of December 2nd giving the Revolutionary service of John Baxter, for which we thank you.
Very truly yours,
George A. Nichols Secretary.
. DT

33 Jewett Place Utica N.Y. Sept 10. 1890.
Commissioner of Pensions Dept of Interior Washington, D.C. My dear Sir:
Please send me the Pension Record of John Baxter 88 yrs old in 1840 - (Pension Record of 1840) of Brownsville, Jefferson Co. New York Also of John Carter - aged 78

in 1845 - living with John Davis in Henderson, Jefferson Co - New York -
Thanks very much for looking up these records. Yours truly
(Mrs. F. R.) Bruce M. Ford -

R. B. MURPHY DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT
E. P. CRAIN DIRECTOR OF CERTIFICATION
JOHN A. PAGE DIRECTOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
Department of Public Instruction
ARTHUR E. THOMPSON, SUPERINTENDENT
BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA
February 26, 1934.
Veterans Bureau, Division Pension Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
I am interested in getting information regarding John Baxter who was a captain in the Revolutionary Army. For several years following his death a pension was paid to his wife Candace Emmerson Baxter whose address was Prosper, Iowa and Prosper, Minnesota.
The change of address came about when the post office was moved across the state line. Candace Emmerson Baxter died about 1870.
Any information you can give me or any assistance you can give me will be greatly appreciated.
Yours very truly
Mae B. Page (Mrs. John A.)
BUY "DAKOTA MAID" FLOUR

Feb 13 th 1936
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Watkins N.Y.
Veterans Administration
Please send pension Record "Rev war #724" of John Baxter decd at Brownville
Jeff C N.Y.
I Oblige
Mr Warren Wheeler
211 Park St-
Watkins
N.Y.

March 16, 1934
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Mrs. John A. Page Department of Public Instruction Bismarck, North Dakota
John Baxter-W.12262 BA-J/AWF
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to John Baxter, a soldier of the War of the Revolution, whose widow, Candace received a pension.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W.12262, based upon the Revolutionary War service of John Baxter.
He was born August 19, 1757 at Weathersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, names of parents not given; when about seven years of age he moved with his parents to Sandisfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
While residing in said Sandisfield, John Baxter enlisted in November, 1775, served as private in Captain Moses Soule's company, Colonel Asa Whitcomb's Massachusetts regiment, was discharged January 1, 1777. He volunteered in April, 1777, served six weeks in Captain Elijah Deming's company, Massachusetts militia. He volunteered in June, 1777, served two months in Captain Wheeler's company, Colonel Ashley's Massachusetts regiment. On June 1, 1778 at New London, Connecticut, he went on board the privateer "General Putnam", Captain Thomas Allen, served as gunner, cruised around Great Banks of Newfoundland south of England and west of Ireland, captured six British brigs and about seventy prisoners of war, returned to New London, September 15, 1778. He served from June or July, 1780 as private in Captains Noah Allen's and John Kilby Smith's companies,

Colonel Shepard's Massachusetts regiment, was discharged December 15, 1780. He served in the fall of 1781, as corporal under Lieutenant Wilcox, length of this service not given.
The soldier, John Baxter, resided in Sandisfield, Massachusetts until 1788, when he moved to Herkimer County, New York, there until 1802 or 1803, then moved to Brownville, Jefferson County, New York. He was allowed pension on his application executed, September 11, 1832, then living in Brownville, New York.
John Baxter married in July, 1806 in Brownville, New York, Candace Emerson. She was his second wife, his first wife's name is not given and there are no details as to marriage and her death.
John Baxter died April 17 or 18, 1847. His widow, Candace Baxter, was allowed pension on her application executed, February 3, 1855, then living in Brownville, New York and aged seventy-one years. In 1871 she was living in Canton, Fillmore County, Minnesota.
Roswell Baxter, son of the soldier, John Baxter, was living in 1855 in Brownville, New York. There is no further reference to children.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

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November 17, 1930
Mrs. F. R. Ford 33 Jewett Place Utica, New York
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 12262, that John Baxter was born August 19, 1757 at Weathersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut.
While residing at Sandisfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, he enlisted and served as a private in the Massachusetts troops, as follows:
From November, 1775, thirteen months in Captain Moses Sowle's company, Colonel Asa Whitcomb's regiment; from April, 1777, one and one half months in Captain Elijah Deming's company; and from June, 1777, two months in Captain Wheeler's company, Colonel Ashly's regiment; June 1, 1778, at New London, Connecticut, he went on the privateer "General Putnam", Captain Thomas Allen, and served three and one half months as gunner, and captured six British brigs and about seventy prisoners of war; from June or July, 1780, he served five and one half months as private in Captains Noah Allen's and John Kilby Smith's companies, Colonel Shepherd's regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 11, 1832, while a resident of Brownville, Jefferson County, New York. He died there April 18, 1847.
Soldier married in July, 1806 at Brownville, New York, Candace Emerson.
She was allowed pension on her application executed February 3, 1855, while a resident of Brownville, New York.

aged seventy-one years.
It is stated that soldier had a first wife. Neither her name, nor details of said marriage are given.
Soldier's son, Roswell, is the only child referred to.
The above noted is the history of the only soldier named John Baxter who was from Brownville, Jefferson County, New York, that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
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February 27, 1926
Mrs. G. W. Wallace 750 Seventh St Buffalo, N. Y.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 13263, it appears that John Baxter was born August 19, 1757 at Weathersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut.
While residing at Sandisfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, he enlisted and served as a private in the Massachusetts Troops, as follows-
From November 1775, thirteen months in Captain Moses Sowle's Company, Colonel Asa Whitcomb's Regiment.
From April 1777, one and one half months in Captain Elijah Deming's Company; and from June 1777, two months in Captain Wheeler's Company, Colonel Ashley's Regiment.
June 1, 1778, at New London, Connecticut, he went on the privateer "General Putnam", Captain Thomas Allen, and served thirteen  three and one half months as Gunner, and captured six British brigs and about seventy pris-

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onors of war.
From June or July 1780, he served five and one half months as private in Captains Noah Allen's and John Kilby Smith's Companies, Colonel Shepherd's Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 11, 1838, while a resident of Brownville, Jefferson County, New York. He died there April 18, 1847.
Soldier married in July 1806 at Brownville, New York, Candace Emerson. She was allowed pension on her application executed February 3, 1855, while a resident of Brownville, New York, aged seventy-one years.
It is stated that soldier had a first wife, her name and no details of said marriage are given.
Soldier's son Roswell is only child referred to.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

request of _____, received military history of John Baxter REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information in his and (or his widow's) application for pen- sion filed with this Bureau. N. 7. 12262
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Nov. 1775 13 mos. Pri. Moses Howe Asa Whitney Mass.   Apr. 1777 1 1/2 " " Elijah Deming "   June, 1777 2 " " Wheeler Ashley   June 1, 1778 3 1/2 " Gunner Sailed from New London, Conn. on Privateer General Putnam, commanded by Capt Thomas Allen; captured six British brigs and 600 prisoners of war.   June or July, 1780 5 1/2 " Pri. Noah Allen John Wilby Smith Shepherd  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Sandisfield, Berkshire Co., Mass.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 11, 1832. His cl was at
Residence at date of application, Brownville, Jefferson Co., N.Y.
Age at date of application, B. Aug. 19, 1757, Weathersfield, Hartford Co., Conn.
Remarks: The name of soldier's first wife, date of marriage &c. not stated. He married his second wife, Candace Emerson, July, 1806, at Brownville, N.Y., where he died Apr. 18, 1847; she was allowed pension on her application executed Feb. 3, 1855, while a resident of Brownville, N.Y., aged 71 yrs. A son, Roswell, only child referred to.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

In reply to your for statement of the a s the REVOLU Formati cont on file i
Oct 3 October 15, 1925
J. Frank Morgan Dexter, N. Y.
Sir:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 12262, it appears that John Baxter enlisted in November 1775 and served as a private at various times in the Massachusetts Troops under Captains Sowle, Elijah Deming, Wheeler, Noah Allen, and John Kilby Smith, and Colonels Asa Whitcomb, Ashley, and Shepherd, he served until in 1780, amounting in all to twenty-two months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 11, 1832, while a resident of Brownville, Jefferson County, New York.
From the papers in the War of 1842 pension claim, Widow Certificate 21832, it appears that Ebenezer Allison served as a private in Captain McNitt's Company

of New York Militia from May 30, 1814 to June 8, 1814 and from August 3, 1814 to August 21, 1814.
In 1854, he was a resident of Brownville, New York.
From the papers in the War of 1812 pension claim, Survivor Certificate 24546, it appears that Uriel Bur- lingame after served as a Piper in Captain Elijah Carpenter's Company of New York Militia from September 19, 1814 to November 8, 1814,
He was allowed pension on his application exe- cuted March 22, 1878, while a resident of Brownville, New York, aged 83 years.
The War of 1812 records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to pension having been claimed on account of the services of any Asa and Lyman Ackerman.
You are requested to state the period of service or name of War, in which service was rendered by Samuel Giles, Nicholas Lawyer, David Phelps. Nathaniel Peck, and Luther Read, in order that proper search of the records may be made in your behalf.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
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