Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 20973, John Dennis, Continental (Mass.)

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Continental (Mass.)
Dennis, John Abigail
W 20973
CONTENTS

8131
4
New York
John Dennis
of Oswego in the state of New York who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Armstrong of the line, for the term of 3 years
1770
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 8 of May 1838.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22nd of Mar 1838 and sent to Morse & Stewart Agents Cherry Valley.
  Arrears to 4th of  Mar 1839  79 22    Semi-ann. all'ce ending  4 Sept 1839  48    9  28 5     35 5        $127 22  
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Application sent to James A. Morse Esq. 22 Sept. 1838. Cherry Valley, New York.

3078 8
Albany
Abigail Dennis widow of John Dennis who was a private in the Mass s Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of Dec r 1843 and sent to
Pensioners Canal N. York
[Act of March 3, 1843]
Recorded in Book 8 Vol. 1 Page 105
Let t Hon A. Dana 1443 Do - Do 29, March 1845 -

To the Hon. John C. Calhoun Secretary of the War Department of the United States.
The Petition & declaration of John Dennis, of the Town of Cherry Valley in the county of Otsego & State of New York a Soldier of the war of the Rebellion & a resident citizen of the United States on oath setteth forth & declareth that in the month of May one thousand seven hundred & seventy eight he enlisted as a private soldier at Boston in the State of Massachusetts in Captain Shoffner's Company in Colonel Armstrong's Regiment of Continental Troops, but to what line this Regiment belonged the said John does not know. & he further on oath declares that he enlisted for the term

of three years, & that he continued to sue the United States against the Common wealth for the term aforesaid & about four months over, & was discharged in the month of September one thousand seven hundred & eighty two at Baltimore in the State of Maryland, & he further says that his discharge is not now in existence, as the same was worn out by carrying the same in his pocket, and he further on oath declares that he has never received any pension from Government, & that he cannot now produce any other proof

of the time he served as of our and than his own oath, and that he is now sixty seven years of age and entirely dissolute of any kind of property whatever & by reason of his very reduced circumstances is absolutely in need of assistance from his country for support & He In says the Hon. the Secretary of the War Department to place him on the pension list at eight dollars per month under a late law of Congress. It is duty bound will aid foray.
I have & subscribed John Davis this 8th day of May 1818 before me
James S. Campbell

State of New York Otsego County ss. }
Jacob Smyder of Cherry Valley in the county of Otsego & State of New York of lawful age being duly sworn says that he has known the before named John Dennis for for five years & that he is repute & believed to be a man of truth & of good character & he verily believes that the facts stated in the foregoing declaration are true to further faith not
I was & subscribed this 10 th day of May 1878 before me

John Dennis
Morse & Stewart
8th agents - 8 May 1818 private Amanda's corps - 78 Three years -
Admiral "

State of New-York } ss. Otsego County, }
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the fourth eighth day of May 1818 the above named John Dennis to me known came before me, James S. Campbell one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Otsego and State of New-York, and made oath that the facts stated in the foregoing Petition and Declaration are true:—And I the said Judge, pursuant to the directions of the Act of Congress, entitled “An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, during the Revolutionary War,” do certify to the Secretary of War, that it has appeared to my satisfaction that the said John Dennis served in the Revolutionary War against the common enemy, for the term mentioned in the said Petition and Declaration hereunto annexed:—And in pursuance of the directions of said Act, I do hereby certify to the Hon. the Secretary of War, that the testimony of Jacob Snyder as detailed in his affidavit hereunto annexed, was taken before me, and that I am satisfied that the application of the said John Dennis is fair and bona fide in all respects, and that he, by reason of his reduced circumstances, is absolutely in need of assistance from his country for support.
James S. Campbell

CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss. Otsego County, }
I, GEORGE MORELL, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Otsego, in the State of New-York, hereby Certify, that James S. Campbell now is, and for one year past, has been, one of the Judges of the said Court; and that the signature to the foregoing Certificate and papers, is his proper hand writing.
In testimony wherof, I have hereunto set my hand, and af-
fixed the Seal of the said Court, this
27th day of May
1818.
George Morell Clerk

State of New York Otsego County ss. On this 20 th day of June 1880 personally appeared in open Court being the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Otsego & State of New York, & being a Court of Record & proceeding according to the principles of the Common Law, with power of fine & imprisonment John Dennis aged Sixty eight years resident in said County of Otsego, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: in Captain Hoffman Company in Armonds Corps raised in Massachusetts that on the eighth day of May one thousand eight hundred & eighteen he made a declaration on oath in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 10 th of March 1818 that he has received a pension from Government & that the number of his Pension Certificate is eight thou- sand one hundred & thirty one (8131)
And I John Dennis do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 10 th day of March, 1818; and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of any prop- erty or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" passed on the 10 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 & by me subscribed — Sworn to & declared on this 20 th June 1880 } John Dennis before the Court Geo. Morell Clk

Schedule of the property of John Dennis the pensioner in the annexed papers mentioned
Real Estate - none.
Personal property four chairs 1 pot, 1 small kettle 1 Spider, 1 table
My occupation is that of a Farmer, but I have a tumor on my back, which is continually increasing which prevents my labouring - I have a Wife aged sixty fifty six years she is an infirm woman, I have two children who live with me Charles aged twenty four years his occupation man & nothing but what he works for, Frederick aged fifteen is able to work. Labor
John Dennis
State of New York - Otis County Clerk's Office } S George Morell Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Otis & State of New York do hereby certify that the foregoing Cash & the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said Court & further that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is five dollars
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Court This 24 th Jan 1820
G. Morell Clerk

John Dennis No 0131 Ottawa C.Y.
x 2 24 March 1819
Con

State of New York Niagara County Is } On this 15 th day of June A.D. 1839 personally appeared before me the Subscriber an of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for said County, Abigail Dennis a resident of the town of Canadawaga in the County of Niagara & State of New York aged Seventy four Years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836, That She is the widow of John Dennis late a private in the army of the Revolution, and is inscribed on the pension list Roll of the New York Agency at the rate of Eight dollars per month, whose certificate is in the words following to wit. War Department, Revolutionary claim, I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States of the 18 th of March 1818 John Dennis late a Private in the Army of the Revolution is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the New York Agency at the rate of Eight dollars per month to commence on the eighth day of May one thousand Eight hundred & Eighteen, Given at the War Office of the United States this twenty fourth day of March one thousand Eight hundred & Nineteen.
J. C. Calhoun
Secretary of War
(L.S.) She further declares that She was married to the said John Dennis on the fifteenth day of November one thousand Seven hundred and Eighty Seven, that her husband the aforesaid John Dennis, died on the fourth day of April in the Year one thousand Eight hundred and thirty five, and that She has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof herunto annexed.
She further declares that her husband the aforesaid John Dennis had three or more Christian names, to wit John Charles Frederick & C. and that he never used any of said names except that of John to her knowledge since the time of the publication of their marriage at which time it was read John Charles Dennis to Abigail Fox.
Sworn to & subscribed on the day and Year her above written before me Abigail X Dennis mark
Sam L. Baragar Judge V.C. b. Dennis Niagara Co

I Samuel Baragar one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Niagara in the State of New York do hereby certify that I am acquainted with Abagail Dennis widow of the late John of the late John Dennis and from an acquaintance with her of fourteen years & upwards believe her to be a credible person, and strictly entitled to belief And I further certify that from old age and bodily infirmity of the above named Abagail Dennis she is and has been for some time past unable to appear before the Judges of our Court of Common Pleas. Given under my hand at Canadagua June 15 th 1839
Samuel Baragar Judge P.C. Niagara County
State of New York Niagara County Clerk's Office I David Wallis Clerk of the said County do hereby Certify that Samuel Baragar Esq. Before whom the Annexed Affidavit was taken and who signed the above Certificate was on the day of the date thereof one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Niagara duly qualified to act as such I am Well Acquainted with the hand writing of said Judge and truly believe the signature above And herunto Annexed of Samuel Baragar otherwise In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my name and Affixed the Seal of the said County the 22 nd day of June A.D. 1839 David Wallis Clerk

4597
Abigail Dennis
Act. July 4. 1836
Marr'd 15. Nov. 1787
Husband died 4. April 1835
Not entitled under the Act of 1836
In the County of Dukes and one life to collect such sum with Account to work the same being of her dower and only believe the signature above are her own names of Samuel Dyer as witness In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County the 29 day of June A.D. 1839 David Wallis Clerk

State of New York
Tioga County } ss
Be it known that before me Samuel Baragar a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Elijah Blinn and made oath in due form of Law that his age is fifty five years & upwards, and that he is well acquainted with Abagail Dennis widow of the late John Dennis deceased, and that he has known her for fourteen Years last past, that she has resided in the neighborhood of this deponent for that length of time and still does, and that he was also well acquainted with John Dennis the husband of the aforesaid Abagail Dennis from the time they came into the neighborhood of this deponent to reside until the day of his death which was about ten years during all which time the said John Dennis was a pensioner, and he departed this life same time in the month of April 1835, and that the said Abagail Dennis has never since been married and still remains his widow, and this deponent further says that he heard the aforesaid John Dennis say he had two or more Christian names to wit. John Charles & C. but late years had wrote his name John Dennis as he had a son Charles and a son Frederick, and that he believes the said Abagail Dennis to be a credible person. & further saith not.
The word "he" in the eighth line interlined before signing
Sworn & subscribed this 15 th day of June 1839 before
Samuel Baragar Judge P.C.
Elijah Blinn
I certify that I am acquainted with Elijah Blinn the above named deponent and believe him to be a credible person June 15 th 1839
Samuel Baragar Judge P.C.

I hereby certify that the late Rev. John Marsh, D.D. my predecessor, & senior Colleague for the last five years of his life, was pastor of the First Church in this town from the year 1774 to the year 1821, & that, during this period, he kept a very accurate & faithful Rec- ord of Marriages solemnized by him- self, & that at the top of every page of this Record, he wrote thus:
"A Record of Marriages."
I, moreover, certify, that, in this Record is the following Recorded marriage. A.D. One Thousand Seven Hundred & Eighty Seven, Nov. Fifteenth.
"John Charles Dennis & Abigail Fox, Both of Wethersfield."
I certify, likewise, that the pre- ceding is an exact copy of the Re- cord, except that the date is in pro- bably fair & legible letters & figures thus:
"A.D. 1787." | "John Charles Dennis &" "Nov. 15." | "Abigail Fox, Both of Wethersfield"
Wethersfield, County of Hartford & State of Connecticut, May 3. 1839.
Caleb J. Tenny, Senior Pastor of the First Church in said Wethersfield.
State of Connecticut,
Hartford County, Wethersfield, May 3 rd 1839.
Personally appeared the above-named Rev. Caleb J. Tenny, and made solemn oath to the truth of the facts set forth in the foregoing certificate and who is well known to me and whose acts are entitled to full credit. Before me Alfred Francis Just. of the Peace

State of Connecticut } ss. County of Hartford }
I James H. Noolcomb Clerk of the County Court in & for said County of Hartford hereby certify that Alfred Harnis who has subscribed the foregoing certificate is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County of Hartford duly authorized to administer oaths & take the acknowledgement of deeds & that his signature subscribed to said certificate is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County Court this sixth day of May A.D. 1839.
James H. Noolcomb, Clerk.
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1812 Pension
HEE/HDM
February 18, 1930.
Mrs. G. C. Ferris The Onondaga Syracuse New York.
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 20973, it appears that John Dennis enlisted in Boston, Massachusetts, May 1778 and served as a private until September 1782 in Captain Shaffner's Company, Colonel Armand's Corps.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 8, 1818, while a resident of Cherry Valley, Otsego County, New York, aged sixty-seven years, according to his sworn statement. On June 20, 1820 he made another sworn statement that he was aged sixty-eight years. The exact date of his birth and the place of his birth are not stated, and there is nothing further as to his age.
He died in Candor, Tioga County, New York, April 4, 1835.
It is also stated that the soldier had three Christian names, John, Charles and Frederick, but he never used any but that of John.
He was married as John Charles Dennis at Weathersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, November 15, 1787, to Abigail Fox.
She was allowed pension on her application executed June 15, 1839 while a resident of Candor, New York, aged seventy-four years.
In 1820 two children living with soldier were Charles, aged twenty-four years, and Frederick, aged fifteen years.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

5627.
Albany, N. York.
Abigail Dennis widow of John Dennis
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 Mar: 1818. and who died on the 4 th Aprie 1835. of Poughkeepsie in the State of N. York. who was a private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col: Armandt in the Mass. line for 3 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany, N. York. at the rate of 80 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of Aug 1840. and sent to Hon: S. B. Leonard. House of Representatives.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1840. $ 320.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept 40 40.00 $ 360.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by Wm. G. Kaatzinger Clerk, Book a Vol. 2 Page 45.

Mr. Edwards will please call decide on this and inform me as early as may be. AD and Fry 12 th
Albany John Dennis act 1818 to what time paid?
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Pt. 4 th March 1835—
4 Apr 1835—
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Abigail Dennis widow of John Dennis, private U.S. Army
(3 years - was honored under act March 18. 1818)
$80 per annum to commence March 1836
act July 7. 1838
Albany Roll
Send cert: to Hon. S. B. Leonard H. R.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File 20973
Abigail Dennis Widow of John Dennis Pris Rev War
Act March 29 48 Index: Vol. 8 , Page 177
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Feb 2.08. Hist. to J.M. Dennis.
1923-Sept 14-Hist. to
Mrs. G.C. Ferris awd.
1923 Dec 6. Mrs G.C. Ferris info no record of bounty land.
1929-Sept 27-Hist. to Henrietta Brockum awd.
1929-Oct 30-Henrietta Brockum - adv. no info as to age awd.
1929-Nov 19-Henrietta Brockum for adv awd.
1930, Feb 18, Hist to Mrs. G.C. Ferris, M.E.E.
1931-Apr 6-Hist to Mrs Henrietta Brockum awd. adv as to date of death of widow awd.

Send statement to F. M. Dennis.
1304-13. St- N.W.
111 Kellogg St. Syracuse, N.Y. Aug. 1, 1923.
Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
My great great grandfather John Dennis fought in the revolutionary war and I desire the proper credentials to join the D.A.R. Will you kind- ly look up his record? He was born in 1750 and died in 1834 and must have received his pension at Canan- ton, C.N.Y.
Very truly Richd W. Ferris
Prof. G. C. Ferris

111 Kellogg St. Syracuse, N.Y. Oct. 20, 1926.
Mr. Hays Haymaker Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
John Dennis, mentioned in Revolutionary War pension claim W. 20973, was given a deed to 160 A. of land in New Jersey by the government when he was mustered out of service in 1782. Do you have a record of such a deed and if not could you tell me where I might obtain a copy of such a deed? If you do have a record of it will you please send me a copy.
Very truly yours,
There is some mystery here Mrs. G. C. Ferris they did not grant 160 at a time prior to 1800. The privates then got 100 acres. & of course the U.S. could not give land in N.J. it had to be unappropriated lands of the U.S.

MISS HENRIETTA BROCKUM 1805 SEVENTH AVENUE TROY, NEW YORK
Oct. 24, 1929.
Mr. Earl D. Church, Commissioner U.S. Dept. of Interior, Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir Reference Rev. & 1812 War Section Aut./H MM
Referring to your letter of Sept 27 th in regard to — John Hennis Rev. War Pension Claim W. 20973. I assume you have given me all the information you have. I was particularly desirous to find out the place and exact date of birth of John Hennis. Can you tell from application for pension of John Hennis? I am very

anxious to get all the information I possibly can in regard to John Dennis.
Appreciating your reply and hoping to hear from you again, I am
Very truly yours.
Henrietta Brockum

MISS HENRIETTA BROCKUM 1805 SEVENTH AVENUE TROY, NEW YORK
Nov. 12, 1927.
Mr. Earl D. Church Com., Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:.. Replying further to your letters of recent date reference Rev. + 1812 was Section Acc F/228, in your first letter you state that in 1820 John Deerin . (W. 20973) had two sons living with him, Charles aged 24 years & Frederick aged 15 years. Charles was my great grandfather and I am trying to find the exact date of his marriage. Perhaps this would help. You say John

He was rejected his application in 1818 from Cherry Valley Otsego Co. N.Y. Was his pension received at this place in 1820? when you say Charles was living with him aged 24 years? Our family believes Charles was married about 1820. It is important in my search to know where he was living at the time of his marriage whether at Cherry Valley, Candor, or some other place. Please say where John Dennis was living in 1820 when he had his two sons living with him. Also on what date was his pension check delivered to him for the first time at Candor Very truly Yours, N.Y.
Henrietta Brockum.

MISS HENRIETTA BROCKUM 1805 SEVENTH AVENUE TROY, NEW YORK
Aug. 3, 1927.
Pension Dept. Washington D. C.
Gentlemen: Please furnish what general information you have in your record concerning John Dennis who when he died in 1834 was receiving a pension at Canador, N. Y. for service in the Revolutionary War.
Also, please furnish information you may have concerning a man named Willbur , full name first name unknown, living

and probably last received his pension at Warren, Pa. who may have served in the Revolutionary War.
Thanking you, I am Sincerely,
Henrietta Brockum

MISS HENRIETTA BROCKUM 1805 SEVENTH AVENUE TROY, NEW YORK
Sept. 22, 1929
Pension Dept. Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:- I wrote you early in August asking you to be kind enough to give me all the informa- tion you had concerning DENNIS John Dennis who was a pensioner and veteran of the Revolutionary War receiving his last pension at Canadon, N.Y. in 1834.
Also, if you had a record of a Revolutionary War veteran of the name of Willbur or Wilbur coming from Warren, Pa. First name unknown.
Please let me hear from you.
Very truly yours,
Henrietta Brockum

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January 6, 1930
Pension Bureau Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Have you any record of the application for admission into the American army of John Charles Frederick Dennis born 1750 died 1835 married to aigail Fox 1787 made application for pension in 1818. I'd very much like to know where he was born.
Yours Truly Ruth W. Ferris (Mrs. G. C.)
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Miss HENRIETTA BROCKUM 1808 SEVENTH AVE. TROY, N. Y.
Mar. 31st, 1931.
Mr. Earl D. Church, Commissioner, U. S. Dept. of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Referring again to your letter of Sept. 27th, 1929, Reference Rev. and 1812 Wars Section, AWF/HMM, Revolutionary War pension W. 20973, John Dennis of Candor, Tioga Co., N. Y., please advise me the date of death of his widow, Abigail Dennis. She was allowed pension on her application executed June 15th, 1839, while a resident of Candor, New York, aged seventy-four years.
Would you be good enough to hurry this information along to me, as I lack this item of information only in making out my application to the Daughters of the American Revolution and wish to get it through in time for the April meeting?
Very truly yours,
Henrietta Brockum

Bren April 6, 1931
Miss Henrietta Brockum 1805 Seventh Avenue Troy, New York
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWF:MLB
Dear Madam:
You are advised that in order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, in the case of Abigail Dennis, widow of John Dennis (W. 20973) , the name and address of the person paid, and possibly the date of widow's death, you should address the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., citing all of the following data:
Abigail Dennis, widow of John Dennis (W. 20973), Certificate 5078, issued December 1, 1843, rate $80 per annum to commence March 4, 1843, Act of March 3, 1843, Albany Agency.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Pv. and Sr
Rev. and 1812 Wars Section. AWF
November 19, 1929
Miss Henrietta Brockum 1805 Seventh Avenue Troy, New York.
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim of John Dennis (W. 20973), it appears that his pension commenced May 8, 1818, and in 1820 when he referred to his son, Charles, they were both living in Otsego County, New York.
January 7, 1840, Charles Dennis a resident of Candor, Tioga County, New York, stated that at the time his father, John Dennis, was placed on the pension roll, they both lived in the same house in Cherry Valley, New York, and that said John Dennis continued to live there for four or five years, when he moved to Candor, New York.
Very truly yours
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section AWF/cel
October 30, 1929
Miss Henrietta Brockum 1805 Seventh Avenue Troy, New York
Dear Madam:
I advise you that in the Revolutionary War claim of John Dennis (W.20973), the exact date of his birth is not given nor is the place of his birth stated.
When he applied for pension, May 8, 1818, he made a sworn statement that he was then sixty-seven years of age, and on June 20, 1820, he made another sworn statement that he was aged sixty-eight years.
There is nothing further as to his age.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
AWF/FMM
September 27, 1929.
Miss Henrietta Brockum 1808 Seventh Avenue Troy New York.
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 20973, it appears that John Dennis enlisted in Boston, Massachusetts, May 1778 and served as a private until September 1782 in Captain Shaffner's Company, Colonel Armand's Corps.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 8, 1818, while a resident of Cherry Valley, Otsego County, New York, aged sixty-seven years.
He died in Candor, Tioga County, New York, April 4, 1835.
It is also stated that soldier had three christian names, John, Charles and Frederick, but he never used any but that of John.
He was married as John Charles Dennis at Weathersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, November 15, 1787, to Abigail Fox.
She was allowed pension on her application executed June 15, 1839, while a resident of Candor, New York, aged seventy-four years.
In 1820, two children living with soldier were Charles, aged twenty-four years, and Frederick, aged fifteen years.

one In order to identify the record of a particular soldier of the Revolution surnamed Willbur, who might be the subject of your inquiry, it is essential that you furnish the full name with as much as possible of the following data pertaining to him: approximate dates of birth and death, place of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

September 14, 1923.
Mrs. G. C. Ferris, 111 Kellogg St., Syracuse, N. Y.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 20973, it appears that John Dennis enlisted in Boston, Massachusetts, May 1778 and served as a private until September 1782 in Captain Shaffner's Company, Colonel Armand's Corps.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 8, 1818, while a resident of Cherry Valley, Otsego County, New York, aged sixty seven years.
Pa He died in Candor, Tioga County, New York, April 4, 1835.
It is also stated that soldier had three christian names, John, Charles and Frederick, but he never used any but that of John, Pa  and he was married as John Charles Dennis at Weathersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut,

November 15, 1787, to Abigail Fox, She was allowed pension on her application executed June 15, 1839, while a resident of Candor, New York, aged seventy four years.
In 1820, two children living with her , her were Charles, aged twenty four years and Frederick, aged fifteen years.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

Dec. 6, 1923.
Mrs. G. C. Ferris, 111 Kellogg St. Syracuse, N. Y.
Madam:
I have to advise you, that a careful search of the records fails to show that bounty land was allowed to the Revolutionary War pensioner John Dennis, W. 20973.
It is proper to add that the records of lands allowed before 1814 are incomplete, owing to the destruction of papers when the British burned Washington in 1814.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
I search old books prior to 1800 Nothing on them.

62422 Oct. 21, 1839 Cii. sent N.Y. 7 July 1833 M o 15 Nov. 1786 Humb. and Cape 1833
Ex J. L. Edwards Com. of Pensions War office Washington D.C.
62422 V.M.

Declaration
State of New York } Tioga County — } {
On this eighth day of October A.D. 1839. personally appeared before me Samuel Baragar one of the Judges of the court of Common Pleas for said County of Tioga, Abigail Dennis a resident of the town of Candor in the County of Tioga, Aged Seventy four Years & upwards, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled, "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows: That She is the widow of John Dennis late a Private in the Army of the Revolution, and was inscribed on the Pension list Roll of the New York Agency at the rate of Eight dollars per month in conformity with the Law of the United States of the 18 th of March 1818, to commence on the eighth day of May 1818, given at the War office of the United States the twenty fourth day of March A.D. 1819, And that at the time he applied for and received his certificate of Pension he resided in the town of Cherry Valley Otsego County New York, and that he resided there a few Years after, and then removed from there to the town of Candor Tioga County New York where he resided until the day of his death. —
She further declares that She was married to the said John Dennis on the fifteenth day of November in the Year Seventeen hundred and eighty six or thereabouts, that her said husband the aforesaid John Dennis died on the fourth day of April in the Year Eighteen hundred and thirty five, that She was not married to him prior to his leaving the Service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four viz at the time above mentioned, and that She yet remains a widow and has not been married since the death of her said husband John Dennis — and that She never learned to write Sworn to and subscribed this 8 th day of October 1839 before me } Samuel Baragar Judge of P. } Ephraim Doty Witness
Abigail her Dennis marks

State of New York Tioga County. } ss
I Certify that Abigail Dennis above named is a credible person, and I further certify that the above named Abigail Dennis is very infirm and debilitated, and from her infirmity and debility is utterly unable to appear in open Court, and in fact is confined to her house.
Given under my hand at Canajoharie October 8 th 1839
Samuel Baragar one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said County of Tioga

Candor N.Y. { Nov 22 }
free
J. L. Edwards Esqr Caminsiam of Pensians
Washington D.C.
NY
Nov. 27. 1839

Candor Tioga County N.Y.
Nov. 21 st 1837
To J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir. having received a circular from your office relative to my application for a Pension as the widow of John Dennis deceased, in which I was informed it was necessary that I should name some person with whom I can communicate, and as I am old & feeble & live some distance from the Post office, I hereby appoint Sam d Baragar as my agent, to transact my business relative to my Pension Claim, and request that any communication in relation to that matter may be made to him.
In presence of
Respectfully Yours
her
Lucius Humphrey
Abigail X Dennis marks

Candor N.Y. June 24 th 1839
Sir will You have the goodness to communicate with me on the subject of this application for a pension, as the old lady lives in a remote part of the town, & also do me the favor { to send me the form of a widows declaration in order to obtain a pension. & You will confer a great favor on You Yours Sinc
Off Secy Sam l . Baragar P.M. Candor
Hon. J.L. Edwards Cam. P. morans }

State of New York,
Viago County — ss. Before me Samuel Baragar an of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for said County personally came Abigail Dennis widow of John Dennis a Revolutionary Pensioner, who being duly sworn according to Law deposes and says that she is the widow of John Dennis who was a Revolutionary Pensioner, and at the time the name of the said John Dennis was inscribed on the Pension Roll they the said John Dennis and Abigail Dennis resided in the town of Cherry Valley in the County of Otsego and State of New York & that they resided there for several years afterwards, and then removed to the town of Canoea Viago County & State aforesaid where they resided until the decease of the said John Dennis which was on the fourth day of April 1835, and where this depo- nent now resides & further saith not
Sworn & subscribed this                      Abigail Dennis 18 th day of April 1840 before me Samuel Baragar Judge etc.                      mark
Witnesses Lucius P. Humphrey
I certify that the above named Abigail Dennis is a credible person. Given under my hand at Canoea Apr. 18 th 1840
Samuel Baragar Judge etc. Viago County

State of New York Tiaga County — ss.
On this 7 th day of January A.D 1840 personally appeared before me a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in & for said County. Charles Dennis a resident of the town of Candor in the County of Tiaga. aged forty five Years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath say that he is the son of John Dennis deceased and at the time his father John Dennis was placed on the Pension Roll he and his father resided in the same house together, in the town of Cherry Valley in Otsego County New York, and that the said John Dennis resided in the said town of Cherry Valley for four or five Years after his Name was inscribed on the Pension list, and then removed to the town of Candor in the County of Tiaga where he remained until his death which was on the 11 th day of April A.D 1835. & further saith not. Charles Dennis
Sworn & subscribed on this 7 th day of Jan. 9 1840 before me
Samuel Baragar Judge of C. Tiaga Co
I Certify that Charles Dennis the above affiant is a credible man, Given under my hand at Candor Ap. 18 th 1840
Samuel Baragar Judge of C.

State of New York, Tioga County ss.
Be it known That before me Samuel Baccapac a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared George Johnson and made oath in due form of law that his age is Seventy years and upwards, and that he now resides in the State of Michigan at a place called Little Pond and that previous thereto has resided in the town of Cherry Valley Otsego County N.Y. and that in the Year one thousand eight hundred and Eighty Seven he resided in the town of Weatherfield in the State of Connecticut & resided there previous to that time, and that in the Summer & fall of Eighteen hundred & Eighty Seven he and John Dennis lived with a Mr. Enoch Buck of Weatherfield aforesaid as labourers on the farm of said Buck, and that he was well acquainted with John Dennis & the then Abigail Fox, and that some time in the month of November in the year Eighteen hundred and Eighty Seven thinks about the middle of the month John Dennis was married to Abigail Fox, cannot recollect the precise day of the month, but recollects well of going with John Dennis to the place where Abigail Fox lived, and then in company with them both to the house of Rev. John Marsh who then & there married John Dennis to Abigail Fox in my presence, after which we returned to the house of said Enoch Buck & spent the evening as is usual on such occasions, and that this deponent has known the said John Dennis & Abigail his wife for many years since & they have lived together as man & wife & first said not
Sworn & Subscribed this
18 th day of April 1840 before me Samuel Baccapac Judge A.C.
Witness Lewis B. Armstrong
George Johnson mark

I Certify that George Johnson has the appearance of a man of truth & veracity & believe him to be a person who is entitled to Credit. Given under my hand at Canajoharie April 18 th 1840
Samuel Baragar Judge
State of New York Seneca County Clerk's Office
I David Wallis Clerk of the said County and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the said County Certify that Samuel Baragar Esq before whom the three annexed Affidavits were Taken and whose name is subscribed to the Certificate thereto attached was on the day of the state thereof one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County of Seneca duly qualified to act as such I am well acquainted with the hand Writing of said Judge and do truly
Believe the signature above and within is genuine In Testimony Whereof I have unto this my hand & affixed the Seal of the said County May 20 th 1840
D Wallis Clk
S. B. Leonard
H.C.

June 1. 1840.
My
add proof
Abigail Dennis
Report H. H. B.
Sec. H. H. B.
Free
L. Edwards Com. of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.

Candor Tioga Co. N.Y.
May 26 th 1840
Sir. Enclosed is the affidavits in the case of Abigail Dennis widow of the late John Dennis a Revolutionary Pensioner, which are duly authenticated, which I hope will be acted upon as soon as may be, I should have directed my communication to his Hon. S. B. Leonard M.C. from an district but I did not know but that Congress may have adjourned before the business could be disposed of, I therefore would request that future communications may be made to me,
I am Ob d Serv t
Saml. Baragas
J. L. Edwards Esqr Com. of Pensions
Report to Hon. S. B. Leonard H. Rep s

Candid NY Aug 5
27/17 Aug 9/43
Ch. Dennis.
March 30/43
NY $80 per am
To the person at Free Landon N.Y.
L. Edwards Com. Friends Washington D.C.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3 rd March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7. 1838. —
State of New York Tioga County } ss.
On this 22 nd day of July 1843 personally appeared in said County, Abigail Dennis a resident of the town of Candor in the County of Tioga & State of New York, aged eighty eight years, who being first 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 d on the 3 rd March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war, That she is the widow of John Dennis who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, and his name was inscribed on the pension List Roll of the New York Agency, on the 24 th day of March 1819, And that she received a pension under the Act of July 7 th 1838 for five years at, Eighty dollars per year, —
She further declares that she is still a widow, and that she never learned to write. —
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before
Abigail her Dennis marks
J Roscerane J.P.
I certify that I am personally acquainted with the declarant above named, & believe her to be of good Moral Character, & entitled to Credit, Given under my hand at Candor, July 22 nd 1843
J Roscerane J.P.

State of New York, of David Wallis Clerk of the said County of Seneca County Clerk's Office and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County certify that Jesse Rosecrance Esq before whom the within Affidavit was taken was on the day of taking the same an Acting Justice of the Peace in and for our said County duly authorized to act as such I am well acquainted with the hands writing of said Justice and being below the signature of Jesse Rosecrance within subscribed to the Affidavit & Certificate is Genuine. In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Court of Common Pleas in & for said County at Owego Aug 5 th 1843 D Wallis CLK