Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 34,669, John Britton, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey
Britton, John or Britten
S. 34,669
CONTENTS

10.410
Michigan New York
John Britton 3 d
of Coz Niagara in the State of N. York who was a private in the Regiment commanded by Colonel (Lord) Sterling of the N. Jersey- line; for the term of one year.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 11 th of January 1819-
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th of Dec r 1821 and sent to Hon: A. H. Tracy, H. Rep.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1821 — 254.47 semi-ann. all ce ending 4 Mar: 1822 — 48.00
$302.47
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818, }
21 st May 1820
Niagara Coz -
Rev to Pen Age 25 th Sep 1843.
To Michigan from 4 th March 1843. 17. Nov 1843. Notifica- -tion to Pension Agent. Detroit Michigan

State of New York Niagara County } Q
On the Eleventh day of January 1819 before me the undersigned one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said County personally appeared John Britton who said that being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the follow- ing declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval services of the United States in the Revolutionary War". That he the said John Britton is of about the age of sixty three years and resides at Clarence in the County of Niagara. That he the said John Britton enlisted in Kingston in the State of New Jersey in the Company commanded by Capt. John Hollemans of the Regiment com- manded by Col. Sterling of New Jersey Continental Troops in the month of Octo- ber 1775, that he continued to serve in said Corps or in the service of the United States until the month of October 1776 when he was discha- rged at Scituate in the State of New York — That he afterwards

Served in the Militia of the said State of New Jersey — That he is in reduced Circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for Support —
Sworn to and declared John Britton before me this day and year aforesaid
Ch. Moulton
Judge of Niagara Co. N.Y.
Niagara County ss — I James Rice of the County of Seneca in the State of New York being duly sworn say that he has been personally acquainted with the above named John Britton for about fifty years and is well  the said James that he served in the revolu- tionary army in the same Company & Regiment and for about the same period. That the said John Britton served as mentioned in the preceding affidavit — and that the circumstances of the service of the said John Britton, as sworn to, and set forth by him are true and further say that he has no interest whatever in it

Claims of the said John Britton for a pension —
Sworn to and subscribed the 11 Jan. 1819 and I certify that in my opinion he is a creditor to the
John Britton
Ch. Townsend
Niagara County ss — Frederick B. Merrill of said county being duly sworn sayeth that he is personally acquainted with the circumstances of John Britton the before mentioned claim- ant, that he is poor and in such indebted circumstances as to need the as- sistance of his country for support
F. B. Merrill
Sworn to and subscribed the 19 th day of Jan y 1819
Ch. Townsend
I Charles Townsend Judge do as aforesaid do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said John Britton did serve in the revolutionary army as stated in the preced- ing affidavits against the common enemy, and that he is in indigent circumstances and need assistance for his support — And I now trans- mit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary of the War department pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid acts Congress Date Jan y 19. 1819
Ch. Townsend

State of New York Niagara County ss Clerks Office
I Frederick B Merrill Clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Charles Townsend before whom the within Affidavits and Certificates appear to have been made at the time and still is one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County acting as such under the Authority of this State and that the writing so signed is the true and lawful writing of the said Charles Town- send
In Testimony of which I have here- unto set my hand and affixed the County Seal at Buffalo this Nineteenth day of January Eighteen hundred and Nineteen
F. B Merrill
John Bullen. Probate for Testimony Regt
175-19 years

John Britton Lord Sterlings Regn Jersey line 475 Year,

State of New York Niagara County S s
On this tenth day of June 1820 personally appeared in open Court that is to say in the court of common pleas in and for said county, the same being constituted a court of record by the constitution & Laws of said state John Britton aged Sixty five years resident in said county who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that in order to obtain the pension authorized by act of Congress on the 18 th day of March 1818, he did on the 11 th day of January 1819, make a declaration of his Military services in the Revolutionary War, and that his application as he believes has not yet been determined on—
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the purview of the act of Congress entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War", passed on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
1. Cow not worth more than $16. 00 2. pots 1 Bake pan broken 1 Teakettle 4. 00 3 Chairs 1. 00 2 Tables $1. Hoe & axe $1. 2. 00 4. Flour barrels $1. 1 barrel of 2. 00 1. Hay fork 4 1. Harrows $2. 2. 50 1. Churns 4 1. 50
Necessary Clothing & Bedding
1 Note against Joseph Hensley one outstanding debts on which is due about sixty dollars, one other note against W Wheaton an insolvent debtor on which is due about three dollars. One note ag t J. Pines for one dollar.
That he owes to individuals much more than all his property is worth.
That his occupation is a farmer or laborer, but is so infirm as to be unable to support himself by manual labor—

That his family consists of Lydia his wife aged fifty one years, Almira her daughter aged Eleven years, Fanny her daughter aged nine Years & Pamela her daughter aged Seven years. That his said wife when in good health might be able to support herself. but that the remaining persons of his family residing with him are unable to support themselves.
Sworn to and declared this 10 th day of June 1820. Before me
John Britton
R: Townsend
Judge Court Com Pleas
I John E Marshall clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Niagara do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copies from the record of the said Court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount of value in property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule exclusive of debts clothing and bedding is twenty eight dollars.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 20 th day of June 1820
J. E. Marshall. Clerk of the Court. for the county of Niagara

Application for a Transfer
State of Michigan County of Genesee ss.
On the thirtyfirst day of August 1843 before me the subscriber, a Justice of the peace for said County of Genesee personally appeared John Britton 3 d who on oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain John Polkhamnes in the Regiment commanded by Colonel — Wines in the service of the United States: That his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of New York from whence he has lately removed: That he now resides in the State of Michigan where he intends to remain and wishes his pension to be payable there in future The following are his reasons for removing from the State of New York to the State of Michigan viz: That his Children have all moved to the State of Michigan and he desired to live with them
Sworn & subscribed to before me the day and year aforesaid
John Britton 3 d
James Wicksall Justice of the Peace for Genesee County Michigan
Oath of Witness
State of Michigan County of Genesee ss.
On the thirtyfirst day of August 1843 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace, for said County, person- ally appeared John Britton Senior who on his oath declares that John Britton 3 d is the identical person named in an origin- al certificate of Pension in his possession from the War Department and is also the same person who has sworn to and subscribed the above affidavit.
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year aforesaid James Wicksall Justice of the Peace
John Britton Senior

Magistrate's certificate of Witness
State of Michigan County of Genesee ss
I do hereby certify that the witness aforesaid is a person of truth & veracity Subscribed this 31 st day of August 1843.
James Birdsall Justice of the Peace for Genesee County St of Mich o
County Clerk's certificate
I Thomas R Cummings Clerk of the Court of the County of Genesee certify that James Birdsall is a magistrate as a bove and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 31 st day of August in the year one thousand eight hundred & forty three. The words "Court of the" being first interlined
Thos R Cummings Clerk Genesee County Michigan

State of New York
Broome County ss. James Britton of Union in said County of Broome being duly sworn maketh oath & saith that he is acquainted w th long has been with John Britton, they being brothers, that the said John Britton enlisted in October 1775 in Captain John Polhemus Company in Lord Sterling's Regiment New Jersey Troops cont d to Oct r establish d . & that in October 1776 the said John Britton returned home, having been discharged at Tiendrago in the same month of October 1776 as this deponent understands at that time & verily believes to be true, & further that this deponent about five years saw & conversed with Capt. John Polhemus above named & the said Polhemus informed this deponent that John Britton served in his Company faithfully one year. - & that this deponent has no interest whatever in John Britton's claim for a pension from the United States under the existing laws of said U. States, & believes that the said John Britton served in the revolutionary army from October 1775 to October 1776 as aforesaid.
James Britton
Sworn & subscribed the 31 st day of March 1821 before me
P Robinson Jus. Peace.
I certify 31 March 1821

That I am well acquainted with James Britton above named & that he is a credible person
P. Robinson Jus. Peace
State of New York
Broome County ss
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I hereby certify that Peter Robinson, before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, was at the time of taking the same a justice of the Peace in & for said county of Broome duly qualified as such and that the signature of said justice is genuine
Witness my hand and seal of said county -
Virgil Whitney Dep. Clerk

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. John Button S.F. 34669
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Oct. 1775 Oct. 1776 Pol. John Polhemus Lord Sterling Winds N.Y.   afterwards in N.Y. militia names of off. names & dates not stated        
* also sons John Button 3d
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, enlisted at Kingston N.Y.
Date of application for pension, June 1819
Residence at date of application, Clarence Niagara Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, 65
Remarks: In 1820 his wife Lydia was 51 yrs. old. Children: Elmer 11 yrs. Fanny 9 yrs. Parmela 7 yrs. In 1843 he had moved from N.Y. to Michigan to be with his children.

34. 669 Rev INVALID.
1912 Jan 15 - Heil. To Mrs. S. G. Chamberlain E. L. L.
File No. 34, 669
John Britton His Rev. Wad
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 479
[Arrangement of 1870.] ✓

Let this man swear That he has not made a deed in Newton Co.
See affidavit within no 12 Sept.

Mr War Department.
Pension Office, 27 th June 1821.
Sir,
The papers in the case of John Britton, an applicant for a pension, have been duly examined. But as there are two persons of that name, and residents of the state of New York who are applicants, it is deemed proper that this person should be very explicit in his statement. Did this applicant heretofore make out a declaration in Steuben county? - Let the fact, yea, or nay, be attested under oath.
I am, Sir,
Your humble Serv t .
J. L. Edwards
Charles Lawrence, Esq. Buffalo, N. York.

Old case ✓
John Britton Magard & P.M.K.
Chas. Townsend Agt. Buffalo, N.Y.
Recd. 30 Apr. 1821.
John Britton
Secretary of War City of Washington
1821

Buffalo April 12 1821
Sir
In consequence of weakness and broken bones I have not before this been able to travel to Broome County for additional evidence as to my services
I have now obtained the enclosure and if I should be placed on the Pension Roll, will thank you to send my Certificate to Charles Townsend Esq.
I am Sir
Your obed Servt Daniel B. Hill

J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Sir,
Pension Agency Detroit September 11. 1843
I enclose the application of John Prillon for a transfer to this agency from New York. Be pleased to send him the notice to my care.
Mrs Amy Witherell was paid at this Agency at the rate of 220 Dollars p. annum from July 4. 1838 to Sept. 4 1847. & for the remaining portion of the 5 years at the rate of 240 p. p. ann. She has applied for the pay- ment of the remaining 20 p. p. annum for the first named peri- -od. I enclosed her certificate to you some time since.
Be pleased to instruct as to the mode of payment
I am Sir
respectfully your
ob. Servant
C. D. Hastings
Pension Agent

MECHANICS' & FARMERS' BANK,
Albany Pension Agency,
Sept. 28, 1843
JAMES L. EDWARDS, Esquire, Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 25 th inst., I have to state, that Mrs. Britton 3 rd a Pensioner under the Act of 18 March 1818 _____ at eight _____ Dollars per month _____ was last paid to the 4 day of March 1843
I am, Sir,
Very Respectfully,
Your ob't serv't,
Mr. W. Platt
PRES'T AND PENSION AGENT. per
L. Jenkins.

State of New York } County of Erie } ss.
John Britton being duly sworn saith that he is and has been a resident of Clarence in said County of Erie late the County of Niagara since and previous to the passing of the act of the United States on the 18 th March 1818 entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war;
That he has never made any affidavit or declaration relative to his military services in the County of Steuben or any place other than the said County of Niagara or Erie in order to obtain a pension authorised by the act aforesaid and further saith not
Sworn to and declared the sixth day of July 1821 before me
John E. Britton JOHN D. WILSON Commissioner

State of New York Erie County ss
I James W Barton clerk of the County of Erie do hereby certify that Joseph W Moulton before whom the within affidavit was made, was on the day of the date of the same a Commissioner to perform certain duties of a Judge of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, and as such duly authorized by Law to take affidavits to be read in any Court of record in said State.
And further that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Commissioner and hereby certify that the signature Jos W Moulton subscribed to the same is the proper hand writing of the said Commissioner.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said County and subscribed my name this 3 day of September A D 1821
James W Barton clerk by Jacob A Barker Dep
(Handwritten signature and text, possibly "Jacob A Barker" or similar, written in a cursive style with some scribbles.)

J. G. CHAMBERLAIN
JAN 10 1912

J. G. CHAMBERLAIN
Lumber, Mill Work and Mason Supplies
Terra Cotta Pipe, Etc.
Bell Phone, 31-x Inter-State, 98
Bordentown, N. J. _____ 190
Dept of Interior Pensions - Reference to John Britton Britton or Britton - Please send certificates of Pensions of Col -
John Britton - Serial # 34669 - Age 19 In Oct 1775 enlisted at Kingston N.J. under Col. John Colhens and Col. Jas. Sterling, same up. afterwards served in militia of N. Jersey.
 Britton John Private and Sergeant Continental  Army, Morris County N.J. Militia  Britton John Private - Continental Line  Britton John, Private New Jersey Militia  Britton John Private 2 Regiment, New Jersey  Continental Line - New Jersey Militia 
One of these men was an ancestor, his daughter Sarah Britton, having married John Lipes Rev. Sol. , my great great Grandfather in 1792. In sending me certificates, you will assist me greatly in locating him. Your attention will greatly oblige Yours, very truly, M rs J. G. Chamberlain "Will T. S." Bordentown N. J. P. Box 35.