Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 23208, Severenus Deygert, New York.

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York.
Deygert Severus or Dygert, Severus
S 23208
CONTENTS
b. Nov 23 1760 res at Palatine N.Y. died in 1833. Wheeler Steuben Co N.Y.

at the Treasury end of the 16 th April 1838 Sep 1839. to 4 March & 15 April 1841.
24. 195
N ew York
Paid the Ar. Grand St 1840. age noni fi
Severus Dugert
Member Levin the State of New York who was a Private in the Comp. commanded by Cap. John Cook of the Regt. commanded by Col. Block in the New York line for 2 Years
See Severus Dugert 3 New York Superadded 3.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 day of Nov. 1833 and sent to J. Snell P. Malatine
Arrears to the 4th of Sep. 35 $ 200 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 M. 34 40 $240
Revolutionary Claim, R et June 7, 1832.
Recorded by C. O. Miles Clerk, Book E. Vol. 1. Page 95.

Application Severenus Lyger

State of New York } Montgomery County } ss  On this first day of September 1832 Personally Appeared before me, Henry J. Dieffendorff one of the judges of the court of common pleas in and for the County of Montgomery aforesaid
Severenus Dygert a Resident of the Town of Wheeler, County of Stuber And State of New York aforesaid, Aged Seventy One Years Eleven Months and twenty one days, As appears, by copy taken by Church book kept by the Revd M c Ehle dec d , Who being first duly sworn according to Law Doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the Benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832  That he this Applicant entered  discharged the service of the United States under the following Named Officers and served as herein stated, Viz t belonging to the Reg t commanded by Col Jacob Klock, and Peter Waggoner Lieut Col Cured in the Company commanded by Capt Sylvanus D. Cook  Andrew Dittmar of Militia then Town of Palatine County of Tryon, now County of Montgomery aforesaid  That the Applicant declares that he is well aware that it is out of his power in rendering Justice to himself, in describing every particular duty, No of days of his services &c After an Elop s more than halfe a Cent re where he has kept no documents, nor Memorandum of his services, V z First that he has been Ordered and commanded to watch and to Guard Fort Keyser and sometimes at Fort Paris, and so Occasionally continued from the year 1777 in Spring of the year, to the Close of the War, to Guard Against the incursions of the Enemy Calculating at a Moderate rate, Averaging for six years Annually two months duties and services performed merely at the Two Forts, Near the Vicinity he resided As to drafts & services and duties performed out and away from his place of residence This Applicant declares, That he has been drafted at two different times to go to the Royal Grant to Guard and Watch Against the incursions of the Common Enemy At Fort Br. once under Command of Lieut John Killie & once under Capt John Keyser he believes for two weeks each trip — at distance About 25 Miles — he this Applicant also Declares that he has been twice to Fort Blank Watching & Guarding Against the Common Enemy he believes About Two weeks each trip, To Fort Antreman once, he believes About Eight days, Service performed, the Commanding Officers he does not recollect To Harkness twice, he believes Once Under Lieut Killie & once Under Capt Breadbag About three weeks each tour,

This Applicant further declares that on the 22 d day of May 1780. When the Inhabitance at Caghnawaga. Town of Johnstown where Aprized by the Unsuspected Tomhawk. Merciless Sculping knife, And combustibles, to set fire to the buildings &c of the Inhabitants, at, and at a distance round About the Village of Caghnawaga all consumed to Ashes, by Col John Johnson with a large Party Incendiaries from Canada, Murdering & Sculping, by taking Men, Women & Children prisoners Commencing at day break in the Morning, that this Applicant was Ordered out Under Lieut Genl Marching from Palatine to join Col John Harper, who had the Eminent Command over the Militia, in pursuit of Col John with his murderous host & crew. on that day, to the Village of Johnstown, when seeing the Enemy Marching Across the Hall Farm, into the Woods, Women & Children returning Out of the Woods but a Number of men, taken Along to Canada, Prisoners
That this Applicant further declares, that in the same year On the 19 th day of October 1780, then Volunteered Under Col Brown, when on his march to meet Col John, with a far Superior force than Col Brown, that he then Emediently at the commencement of Battle see Col Brown fall to the Ground, Instantly dead, Brown Men Militia & All retreating, when Col Browns men retreating, About 45 men killed And some wounded And After in the course of three hours, chiefly All the buildings Grain and All. consumed by the flames, caused, by the Incendiaries from Canada in not sparing the buildings of the Applicant without burning & destroying all Which this claimants farm, then joining the field where battle commenced
Again this Applicant declares, that On the 25 th day October 1781 then under the Eminent Command of Col Marinus Willet in Battle at Johnstown, Against Majt Ross With his host of Incendiaries, Tories & Indians from Canada, which proved An Scarcous Contest, When the Enemy, forced leaving the field, Attented With the loss of Many lives, & Prisoners taken on both sides
Again he in pursuit of the Enemy, the next day With Col Willet after travelling the distance of About fifty Miles. Overtaking part of the Enemy, killing & took a Number of prisoners. Until Marching up to the West Canada Creek. When the Enemy halted on the west bank of said Creek, when Capt. Butler, one of the Party Butchers & Murderers was shot & became a Prisoner to our Indians
That this Applicant further declares, That When a large Party from Canada Suposed At least three hundred Strong at a distance About Eight Miles Early In the Morning Awaiting the Inhabitance round About Fort Summerway Up Along the Mohawk river, With their Usual Merciless Weapons and Ammunition, Murdering men and beast, burning & taking Several Along to Canada, there kept in Captivity, when this Applicant with all

The Militia were Ordered Out and in pursuit Under the commands of Col. Willet followed the Enemy for at least thirty Miles into, and through the Woods, but Not overtaken the Enemy he thinks late in Oct. 1781 That this Applicant further declares that he with all the Militia Under Col. Klock, was Ordered, & Marching to Cherryvale Now Otsego County, when Capt Brandt, & Capt Butler With their incendiary Crew, having Approached the Inhabitants on surprise in the most shocking cruel Manner in committing Murder, On Men, Women, and Children, And even on Children Unborn. And after exhibiting the most cruel Spectacle which inhuman beings could be Guilty off, with the Corps of dead bodies Besides all consumed and burned Again this Applicant declares that in the summer 1780, he was sent Under the command of Genl Van Rensselaer & Col. Harber With all the Militia Col. Klock Regt. to Guard, Capt Saml Gray & Company with their Boats from Fort Schuyler to Fort Stanwix. With Provisions for the supply of our Contemptible Troops Situate in the Fort, that Capt. Gray was Apprized of the Enemy laying in wait, for him & his Company with their boats, then halted at Fort Schuyler waiting for reinforcement from up along the Mohawk Each boatman had his arms and Acquisitions in readiness, to defend themselves if attacked That when Genl. Van Rensselaer met the boatmen, with him this Applicant with the Militia went to Fort Stanwix, Guarding the boats & all safe to Fort Stanwix The Enemy disappointed as to their first Object, then Evidently directing their course down the river Distance About 40 Miles to Fort Plain, now Town of Minden but then part of Canajoharie, then burning, & destroying, Murdering and taking Prisoners, chiefly all that part Now composing Minden When the Militia mostly All had been with Genl. Van Rensselaer to Fort Stanwix
That this Applicant further declares, that at the time of Genl. Sullivan's Expedition And Genl Clinton to the West, that this Applicant was Ordered and Engaged With Many Others, transporting boats With his team to Lake Otsego, When the Army or part of the same, went down the Susquehanna River in summer 1779 Engaged for About three weeks continually
That this Applicant further and lastly declares, that he considers it not In his power in doing justice to himself, that after an Elapse of more than halfe an century, & when no thought could have entered into any poor Soldiers Mind neether a Militia Soldier or Enlisted Contemptible soldier, that the Govt. at such late hour, Would take Notices of the Old worn out veterans to reward them with so much Gratitude, that this Applicant States that he would not have escaped in being in the Memorable Battle at Oriskany

Had it not been for his Father who At that time was a Noted man in the then County of Tryon, and who at that critical time was one of the Committee, calculated to devise ways and means in prosecuting the precarious war, and who at that time engaged to be the substitute for his son the present Applicant, and which was the last tribute the Father ever had an opportunity in Advancing for him this Applicant, he was slain in battle by his father, & never saw him no more — That this Applicant flatters himself with an belief that sufficient is stated and declared, to Entitle him to the full compensation interest and contemplated by the late law passed, more particularly when he feels satisfied that he has complied, conformable to the Resolutions passed by the old Congress in May 27 th in the year 1775. Whereas it was Resolved that the Militias of New York be Armed and trained and in constant readiness to act at a Moments Warning, that it be recommended to the provincial Convention of New York to persevere the more vigorously, in preparing for their defence, as it is very uncertain whether the earnest endeavours of the Congress to Accommodate the unhappy differences Between Great Britain and the Colonies by Equitable means will be successfull — That this Applicant declares that from and after the time after he hath Arived to the age of Sixteen, he has kept himself Always in Readyness at a moments Warning, well Armed and Acquist conformable to the foregoing Resolution of the old Congress mentioned, as also in obedience to his Superior Officers, as well than the laws and Resolutions passed by the State of New York, Always ready at a moments Warning, and in hopes his hon ble the Secretary of the War department, will be satisfied that the Applicant has been willing on each and every Emergency, in Attending Every requisition, when called Upon, in supporting the American cause of Liberty and Independence — And that he this Applicant finding it impracticable to testify or swear, to the N o of days Months or years, by connecting the different Trips or tours called Upon, but cannot refrain from considering it but one term, the same Alike that of an Enlisted soldier, from the time enroled, Armed and Acquist Until the close of the war, And that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a Pension or Annuity except the present and declares that his Name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency
of any State to his knowledge _____ and further this Applicant saith not _____
Subscribed N Swane
Salvener Deygert
Before me this 1 st day of September 1832
Henry A. Dievendoff a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for Montgomery

"State of New York to Sundry Persons for Prisoners pay
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To Servius Dygert private in Col. Clydes Regiment Militia from 4 th October 1780 to this day is 22 months at 53/4 per month is £ 58: 13: 4 —
Audited 4 th August 1782 "
State of New York Controllers Office Albany October 24 th 1851.
I certify the above to be truly extracted from an original entry at page 83. Book B. Audited Accounts now remaining in this Office.
Philip Schuyler
W. Lee Examg Clerk

At a circuit court held at the Court House in the Village of Bath in the County of Steuben on the 18 th day of January A.D. 1853
Present Thomas A. Johnson Justice
Charles Wagoner & Simeon Wagoner as produced their depositions in open court before the said Justice did depose that they reside as follows Charles Wagoner in the town of Avoca Simeon Wagoner in the town of Wheeler both in said County of Steuben - That they knew Severinus Dygett in his life time, who is named in the annexed Certificate of Philip Phelps Dept. Comptroller, and often heard him talk of his sufferings in the Revolutionary Service, that he died in the town of Wheeler in the month of June A.D. 1849, That he resided in the town of Wheeler twenty six years, That his age at his death was es- timated at about Eighty Eight years, that he was widowed his only wife Nancy having died some years that he married a second wife who is dead but had no children by her previously to his death, That said deceased left him sur- viving John Dygett aged about Seventy years being the Eldest child, Betsy wife of Henry Storms, Katy wife of Joseph Wagoner, Rudolph Dygett, Sally wife of Gadsby Cramer, his only children, all residing in the said State of New York, That deponents knew the said Seve- rus Dygett & Nancy his wife more than thirty years ago & knew they lived together as man and wife up to the time of her death and were reputed to be reputable husband & wife & so esteemed in society, further saith not Charles Wagoner Simeon Wagoner

State of New York Steuben County }.
Be it remembered That on the 18 th day of January 1853 in open Court before Thomas A Johnson the presiding justice of the Supreme Court at a circuit Court before him held at the Court house in the village of Bath in the Steuben County appeared Charles Wagoner & Simon Wagoner who were to me personally known who are persons fully entitled to credit who after being duly sworn by me made & recited the foregoing deposition.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Supreme Court. This 18 th day of January A.D. 1853.
R. T. Hubbell Clerk of Supreme Court.
666 2/3 22 1332 1332 1465 2/3 146.63
58 13 1/2 2 2/3 29 125

Severanus Dygart 1832
Revolutionary Pensioner
New York
filed 11 th July 1837 Ex by F. E. Hassler July 27 37 " "

State of New York ss. Steuben County Came before me Rudolph Dyger and made oath according to Law, and swears that he is the son of Severenus Dyger deceased who was a revolutionary soldier, and drew a Pension from the United States of Ninety six dollars per year, that he died about 1848, Believing that Public Lands is due to the Heirs, he now appoints H. E. Hepler Genl. Agt. at Washington City D.C. his Agt. to Examine the files at the Pension office, War off. or the office of the Interior to ascertain if any back pay is due or public land.
Sworn and subscribed before me this 4 th day July 1857. Notary Justice of the peace
Rudolph dyger
State of New York to wit Steuben County
I, Philo P. Hubbell, Clerk of the County of Steuben and State of New York do hereby certify that Mathew Saneyes Esq. before whom the foregoing Power and affidavit was made, was at the time a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, and duly author- ised to administer oaths for general purposes.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and af- fixed my seal this 4 th day July 1857.
P. P. Hubbell
Clerk of the County Court

No 25841 Severnus Dygert. Steuben County New York.
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Jacob Snell (Palatine) Montgomery County New York.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the Service of Severenus Dygert  Stuben County New-York
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Served from 1777 to the close of the war absent private Col. Kloch, Lt. Colonel Waggner, Capt. Cook, 71 years Say on County New York Traditionary evidence & three witnesses certified credible - papers correctly attached.   Draft - - 14 " Lieut. Lilly   Draft - - 14 " Capt. Heyer   Served - - 28 "   Served - - 8 "   Served - 1 12 " Capt. Bradbig, Lieut. Lilly   Served 22 May 1780 " Col. Harper,   Called 19 Oct. 1780 " Col. Brown,   Served 25 Oct. 1781 " Col. Willett   Drum Oct. 1781 " Col. Willett   Drum " Col. Kloch   Served 1780 " Genl. Van Rensselaer, Col. Harper,   Served 1779 21 " G. Clinton I am, respectfully,  
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
allegation of an aggregate of service in admissible - each hour claimed for should be stated

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c, Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of } On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers :
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and state in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) 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, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.] And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served. I
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required. I
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must fix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

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BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
Jan. 4. 1926
Chief Rev. Sect. Division.
I have this day received from Frank D. Deuel M.O. No. for $2.75 requesting
photostat copy post office address as per
letter herewith.
Handwritten notes: Jan. 14. 26, Copies (mailed), Insurance Div, with initials and 'AW'.
O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Div.
76-6-L
Am

Request for Photostating (To be prepared in duplicate.)
3-2006
Ex. aw
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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK
Job No. Severus Deygert
Date Jan 9 1926
Subject Severus Deygert Reel 223208
1 copies of 1 pieces consisting of 5 pages to be (No.) (No.) (No.) forwarded when completed to the Rel & War Sect Division.
Remarks: .....
Approved:
W. Wilson
Chief Division. Sect.
Chief Clerk.

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5 Keyes Ave. Schenectady, Ny. Dec. 31, 1925
United States Department of Interior Rev. & 1812 War Section
Mr. Winfield Scott Commissioner
Dygert Severinus S 23208 FINANCE DIVISION JAN 4 1926 BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Dear Sir;—
In regard to your letter to Hon. Frank Crowther, House of Representatives dated Dec. 19, 1925.
Enclosed find P. O. Money order for $2. 75 50 in payment for Photostat copies of the Pension application papers of William Dygert where his wife Anna applied R. 3179 (10 pages) Also Severinus Dygert S. 23208 (5 pages) @ 15 cents per page plus 25 cents each for certification.
In regard to the last paragraph in your letter, I will send you what I know about Peter & Jost Dygert in a later letter.
Truly Yours, Frank L. Deuel 15 Keyes Ave. Schenectady Ny.
As your letter was addressed DENEL instead of DEUEL it is probably filed under that name.

REPRESENTATIVES U. S. WASHINGTON
Pen
December 18, 1925
Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
As 1927 will be the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Oriskany, the Mohawk Valley Historical Society is preparing to commemorate it. One of my constituents, Mr. Frank D. Denel, is most desirous of receiving the following information:
There were two William Dygert's of German Flats or Frankfort, New York, father and son, who served in the Revolutionary War. One of these was a Captain in the Oriskany Battle . Was it the father or the son? This name was sometimes written Deygert, Deichert, Tygert, Teichert in the early days.
In 1840 Anne Dygert was a pensioner and lived with her son John B. Dygert in Frankfort, N. Y. Anne Dygert was the widow of the younger William , and therefore it is presumed that an application for pension must be on file in the Pension Bureau.
Will it be possible to secure a copy of the William Dygert applications for pension from the Bureau? These papers usually give the military service and furnish the information desired.
If it is not asking too much, Mr. Denel would like information concerning the pension applications of Warner Dygert , Peter S. Dygert , Johann Jost Dygert and Nicholas Dygert all of Canajoharie, N. Y. and John Dygert  Seyerinus Dygert and Peter P. Dygert all of Palatine, N. Y. ? who were all soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
However, if this is too much trouble, the last paragraph is not so essential. But I should like to receive the information requested above if it is possible to procure it.
Very truly yours,
Frank Bowther
only! Wm Anne wid of B. 3179 - 10 pages
1925
con life
S23205 5 pages
EL

aw December 19, 1925.
Honorable Frank Crowther, House of Representatives,
My dear Mr. Crowther:
In response to your letter of the eighteenth instant, requesting information for Mr. Frank D. Denel, relative to soldiers of the Revolution named Dygert, I have the honor to advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to show claims for pension, or bounty land on file on account of the services of Warner, Nicholas, Peter S., Peter P., John and Johann Post Dygert, Dygert, Deichart, Tygert, Teichert, or similar name, as described by you.
There is but one claim on file on account of the services of a William Dygert. His widow Anna applied for pension, R. 3179. It is not stated that her husband was a captain and her claim was not allowed, as she failed to furnish proof of six months military service, as required by the pension laws. Photostat copies of her application will be furnished Mr. Denel, under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912, at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty-five cents extra, for

2 1 lication, if that is desired. The number of pages to be copied, is ten.
Photostat copies of the pension application of Severinus Deygert, S. 23208, will be furnished at the same rate. the number of pages to be copied, is five.
Mr. Denel should forward the proper amount for payment, to this Bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
If he desires information in regard to any other soldiers named Peter and Jost Deygert and forwarded as much as possible of the following data in regard to each of them, another search of the records will be made in his behalf: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service.
Very truly yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.
There is one of each but not as copied for the new York Archives. Those files with material library different there were many of these new with some first names & also localities named. Not

REVOLUTIONARY SERVICE.
O. W. & N. Div.
MEMORANDA.
Please supply as much as possible of the data called for below.
Full name of soldier:
Sylvanus Dwyer
Place of residence before service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Mohawk valley perhaps Herkimer or Montgomery Co. N.Y.
Place of residence after service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
St. Lawrence Co. N.Y.
Date of death (as near as possible):
Think between 1840 & 1855
Christian name of widow:
Second wife do not know First wife Hannah Snits
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
He received Pension think $9 per month
Remarks:
He died in St. Lawrence
St. Lawrence Co. N.Y. aged about
91 years
Your name and address:
Mrs. Ella R. Thompson
612 Locust St.
Des Moines Iowa

PD Feb 18-97
William Lockhrem
Dear Sir
I was disappointed in your information regarding my Great Grandfather Sylvanus Dugget For a few months ago my Sister Mrs E R Thompson wrote for the same purpose & I recd a very satisfactory answer telling When he enlisted how long he served & how long his widow received a pension after his death - he enlisted from the Mohawk Valley New York & I wished the same information as she has (my Sister) did a short time ago & I do not know where the proper record of his service is to be found & I am very anxious to get the same knowing it must in some way have been recorded

another
I write ask search of his name & war record & trust you may be able to tell me for my childrens sake & you will confer a great favor on their Mother as well as them very respectfully &
gratefully yours &c Mrs. [unclear]nette 811 west 10 Des Moines Ia
PS
I see I spelled the name wrong before therefore I claim the mistake please pardon
Sylvanus Duggett or Gant he is the grandfather of H.J. Wagner my Father who is now 80 years old & receiving pension from our last war

$10598 $23208
612 St. Locust St Phila, Pa Jan 5/1895
Department of Interior Pension Office Washington D.C.
Dear Sir I am a direct descendant of Sylvanus Deyger - who served in the Revolutionary war and who drew a Pension. He enlisted from the Mohawk valley N.Y. dis

not know the town Gen Herkimer and he married Sisters. Cathrine Haggert - his daughter married Joseph A. Wagner Also on the Mohawk valley My father Henry J Wagner is their oldest son, Any information you can give me will be thankfully received as I am desirous of joining the Daughters of the Revolution and must

have proof that my Ancestors fought in the Revolutionary war. Suppose his name will be on the Pension list If you will let me hear from you soon shall be glad yours most Respectfully
Barb Ella R Thompson P.S. also
My Great Grandfather Abram Wagner not being old enough to enlist but did service

in the Commissary department

Mrs. Ella St. M. El.
to 1811- es, Iowa.
Resolutions
23208 INVALID.
File No. 23208
Severinus Dugert Rev War
Act: June 7" 32"
Index: — Vol. 2 , Page 117
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Apr. 19/95 Publ. Hist. 6 N R. Thompson. 612 Locust Des Moines Ia.
Mar. 17-1897-Histo Mrs. Dr. Jarnette - West 10 th st. Des. Moin
1926 Jan. 14. photo mailed to Frank D. Weir. Au

Severinus Dygart
£ 58.. 13.. 4
Audited 23 Feb y 1787
1787 Feb y 23 This day in the presence of the undersigned Severinus Dygart £ 58.. 13.. 4
Severinus Dygart £ 58.. 13.. 4 Audited 23 Feb y 1787
Severinus Dygart

State of New York
to Levrinus Dygart D r
1782
Aug t 4. To my Pay as a Private in Capt Dygarts Co / Col Black } Clyde's Regt Militia during my Captivity from the 4 Oct r } £ 58. 13. 4 1780 to this day is 22 months @ 53 3/4 per month. - -
N.Y. Comptroller's Office Albany Jan 22. 1854
I certify that the above is a facsimile of the original on file in this office
W. D. Haswell Clerk.
Philip Schuyler Comptroller
Levrinus Dygart 28. 13. 4 1814. 1815. 1816. 1817. 1818. 1819. 1820. 1821. 1822. 1823. 1824. 1825. 1826. 1827. 1828. 1829. 1830. 1831. 1832. 1833. 1834. 1835. 1836. 1837. 1838. 1839. 1840. 1841. 1842. 1843. 1844. 1845. 1846. 1847. 1848. 1849. 1850. 1851. 1852. 1853. 1854.

Severus Dygert M/S 32
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Washington City D.C. March. 11 th 1832
Honorable J. E. Heath Sir. Commissioner of Pensions
In behalf of the heirs of Severinus Dyert, late a Revolutionary Soldier & whose application for a Pension under the act, June 1832 lies suspended or rejected on the files of your office - I present a copy of the record found at Albany N.Y. which is as follows -
"State of New York to Sundry Persons for Prisoner Pay To Severinus Dyert, private in Col. Clydes Regiment Militia from 4. Oct, 1780, to this day is 22 Months at 53 3/4 per month is £ 58. 13. 4 - Audited 4 th August 1782 "
which document sets at rest all question of service for any period less than 22 mo and hope the heirs may receive at an early day a certificate.
Yours respectfully,
F. E. Hassen

State of New-York, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE.
No. 1.
Albany, March 23 1854.
I Hereby Certify , That on searching the Records in this office for the Registry of Certificates issued in pursuance of a law, passed April 27, 1784, entitled "An Act for the settlement of the pay of Levies and Militia for their services in the late war, and for other purposes therein mentioned," I find the following, viz:
   NAMES. NO. OF BOOK. NO. OF CERTIFICATE. DATE. £ S. D. RANK AND NAME OF COMPANY OFFICER. RANK AND NAME OF FIELD OFFICER.     Sovrinus Dygert Pnt 1 1.148 Aug 31. 1780 7 " 1 1/3 Capt. Sovrinus Rock Colo. Jacob Klocke   Sovrinus Dygert " 1 1.216 Aug 31. 1780 " 7 1 1/3 " John Bradlake " Jacob Klocke   Sovrinus Dygert " 1 1.706 Nov 8. 1779 1 6 8 " John Zilie " Jacob Klocke   Salbierenus F. Dygert " 1 1.601 Dec 31. 1778 1 10 2 1/2 " John Zeely " Jacob Klocke   Sovrinus Dygert " 1 1.995 Aug 17. 1779 2 8 " " Sovrinus Rock " Jacob Klocke   Sovrinus Dygert " 1 2.051 March 6. 1780 2 " 10 1/3 " Sovrinus Rock " Jacob Klocke   Severinus Dygert " 4 17.656 July 31. 1780 5 4 10 2/3 " Garrit Putman Lt Colo. John Warner   Severinus Dygert " 4 17.710 Oct 23. 1780 not yet paid 7 7 6 2/3 " Garrit Putman " " John Warner   Seffrianus Dygert " 4 18.942 Dec 31 1782 " 7 2 " John Bradbig " " Peter Waggoner } Col. Jacob   Seffrianus Dygert Sr. " 4 18.943 Dec. 31. 1782 " 10 8 " John Bradbig " " Peter Waggoner } Klocke's Pay   Sovrinus Dygert 10 47.502 Aug 4 1782 58 13 4 For the character of the service and the company and Regt.   To 86 16 6 3/4 to which he belonged on the annuity certificate.  
I have examined the Rolls for the items above set forth, and find them to be correct.
W. D. Nassau Clerk.
J. M. [Signature] Comptroller.

State of New-York, } COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE.
N. 2,
Albany, March 23 1854.
I hereby certify that on searching the record of audited accounts in this office, from May 22, 1782, to October 31, 1794, I find in Book B. pp 83 of said record the following audited account therein recorded, to wit: Headed
State of New York to sundry persons for Prisoners Pay Dr. (Omitting here in copying record four accounts of same description in favor of four other persons)
1788 { To Servinus Drygart private Col. Glysdis Regt. Mili. from 4 th Oct 1780 to this day is Aug 4 { 22 months at 53 3/4 per month is £ 58..13..4
And I further certify that the following is a true copy of a paper remaining in this office and that the same is a correct transcript therefrom and the whole of said original paper with the endorsement made thereon viz: " State of New York to Servinus Drygart Dr. 1782 Aug 4 . To my pay as a Private in Capt Drygarts Co. Col. Black Glysdis Reg t Militia during my captivity from 4 th Oct r 1780 to this day is 22 months @ 53 3/4 per month £ 58..13..4 " H. D. Saserill Clerk. J. M c Intosh Comptroller
Servinus Drygart £ 58..13..4 Audited 23 Feb y 1787

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
March 25 th 1841.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Severanus Dygerh, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany, N.Y. Agency, at the rate of Eighty Dollars and _____ Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of Sept. 1839, to the 1 st March 1840.
Respectfully yours,
Wilson B. Parsons
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

I testify that Servenus Dwyer is a resident of the Town of Wheeler & has been for some years past which time I have been acquainted with him and Believe him to be a man of Truth Wheeler September 18 th 1833
G. H. Wheeler 2

On the 19 th day of September in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty Five personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in the said Town, County and State aforesaid, who being duly sworn, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length than the periods mentioned below, and in the following
Statement showing the service of Groverus Dyer
   Period when the service was rendered Duration of claimant's service Rank of the claimant Names and rank of company officers under whom he served Names & Rank of Gen'l & Field officers Battles in which applicant was engaged Age at which applicant entered the service   years Months days     1777 Private Capt Andrew Dillenbach, Lieut Severus Cook he believes, John Mayor, Ensign Genl Nicholas Spark Genl Jacob Kloock, Lieut Col Waggoner Maj John Frey Maj Van Slyke & Maj Bisselord As a churchman Born 23 Now age 72 years Then Troy N. York   1777 from Hagg until later in fall 0 1 15 " Capt Dillenbach By order of Genl Jacob Kloock " "   1777 0 0 0 " Do Do " "   1778 Oct 0 0 21 " Lieut Kelly " " "   1778 May 0 0 6 " Capt Dillenbach " " "   1778 July 0 0 14 " Capt Cook Col Waggoner " "   1778 in summer 0 0 8 " Capt Cook Col Kloock " "   1778 same season 0 0 15 " Capt Cook Col Waggoner " "   0 2 4  

and Eight Hundred & Thirty Three son of Wheeler County of Ulster, and State of N. York, Severinus Dygert of Sworn, deposeth and saith, that by reason of Old Age, and the consequent loss of of his Service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than 16 years
at Ulster County N York
   Period of Service Remarks and Occurrences Proof By Which Declaration is supported     as by record Nov 1760 Although aged 16 years, 23 November 1776, the claimant doth not recollect that he hath rendered Service to the United States during the preceding Winter, but early in Spring following vizt 1777 Entered as a Revolutionary, Militia, Soldier, and continued during the Revolutionary Struggle, where ever, and at each and every Occurrence, when thereunto Ordered and required, all three of the Regts residing in Patanki of which either, M c Trey or Groulford Brigade May at that time Ordered to perform Garrison duty, at Fort Keyser at least for the length of Service placed opposite Rudolph Dygert Peter Wallerath Jacob Seany Jacob Snell   Ordered by his Superior Officer Brig d Genl Dillenbach, next after 6 th Augt. by Lieut Severinus Cook, when his left was disabled in the Battle of Saratoga in performing Garrison Service and duty as a Soldier, United States Service, at Fort Paris The foregoing list is a true copy of the Original then following to the supplemental Declaration   Drafted and Ordered to March About 25 Miles to Fort On where Stationed in performing Garrison duty for at least the length of time placed opposite Job Layre Wheeler French William Sager Jr Jacob Snell & Rudolph Dygert & George H Wheeler his Certificate, &c   Ordered out by Capt. to march to Breidtown after Arrived at Amsterdam, returned to Johnston. Service as placed opposite   Expedition to Springfield at the time of the Genl Conflagration at that place, by Brant. & H from thence Ordered Under Lieut Gray to March to Cherry Valley, there Stationed Guarding & performing Garrison duty   Ordered out by Maj t to Bowman Creek against the Incursions of the common Enemy   Ordered out on an Alarm, marching to Schoharie there Stationed Guarding against the incursions of the common Enemy Carried over  

   Y m d     1778 0 2 4 Brought Forwards   Do, date not recd. 0 0 14 Private Capt J. Keyser " " " "   Do Oct 0 0 21 do " Maj t Fox " " "   Do same period 0 0 8 do Capt Cook Col Killock " " "   do Sept 0 0 21 do Capt Cook Col Waggoner " " "   Maj t Fox " " "   Do November 0 0 6 do Capt Cook Col Killock " " "   Do during the campaign of last year 0 2 15 do Capt Cook Gen l Orders " " "   Do 0 0 0 " " " " " "   1779 In force at summer 0 0 14 do Capt Cook Col Waggoner " " "   Maj t Fox " " "   Do June & July 0 0 21 do Christian Keller Gen l Clinton " " "   Do in full raid year 0 0 21 do Capt Broadbag " " " "   Do 0 2 00 do Under Lieut t Kelly " " " "   Do 0 1 00 do Capt Miller Maj t Fox " " "  

Drafted & Ordered to march to the Royal Grant. Fort Or, United States Service Garrison duty
Drafted, & Ordered to March to Fort Rank rendering Garrison duty, United States Service
Ordered out, the whole Regt. on an Alarm to Fort Countryman Expecting Incursion by the Common Enemy
At the time of the General Conflagration Upper Part German Flats & Herkimer. Round About Fort Dayton, Stationed, & there kept on Garrison duty United States Service
Ordered out at the time of our destruction by Butler And, Brandt, with their incendiary crew from Canada to Cherry Valley
Ordered and directed in rendering Garrison duty, at Fort Keyser & Fort Paris, At least length of Service, performed, Stand Exonerate
Although Claimant being satisfied, that he hath rendered Various other duties & Services on behalf of his country vizt United States, but impracticable to describe, in course - quence no charge
Ordered out & Marched to German Flats, At the time of Genl. Conflagration, lower Part German Flats & Fall Kill, the whole Regt.
Preped, drawing boats with Waggons, from Mohawk river To Lake Otsego, at the time, Genl. Sullivans Expedition to the West, United States Service
Drafted & Stationed Fort Dayton, Herkimer, ren- dering Garrison duty, in United States Service as a Soldier
Ordered and Stationed at Fort Keyser, in rendering Garrison duty, during the year for at least the length of Service Placed Opposite
Ordered by his Superior Officers, to Fort Paris, rendering Garrison duty at different times during the year at least the length of Service placed Opposite

   1780 July 8 th Aug. 0 0 15 do Capt Cook Gen d Van Rensselaer & Col Harper " "   Do May 22 0 0 4 do Capt Cook Col o Harper " "   Do latter part Feb. 0 0 14 do Capt Cook Col o Klock " "   Do April 0 0 14 do Capt Cook " " "   Do Oct 19 th 0 0 3 do Capt Miller Col o Brown Engaged in Battle   Do from early in Spring until late in fall 0 2 15 do Lieut. Gibby Under the direction of Col o Klock & Col o Waggoner & Maj r Fox " "   Do Do 0 1 00 do Capt Miller Maj r Fox " "   1781 latter part of Sept 0 0 5 do " Col o Willett " "   Do 25 th Oct r 0 0 3 do Capt Sam l Gray Col o Willett Engaged in Battle   1 5 3  

Ordered out to March by Reg't Col'locks & Col' Glycer to Guard Capt Sam Gray with his Company of Boatmen & boats, with supplies, for the Garrison from Fort Schuyler to Fort Stanwix
Ordered Out, all the Reg't, At the time of the Gen'l Conflagration At, and at a distance Around the Village of Caghnawagas, Town of Johnstown, there joined Under the Command of Col' Harper, in pursuit of John Johnson With his Incendiaries from Canada To Ordered Out by Reg't, to March to Fort Ticonderoga There Stationed, in rendering Garrison Service, And Also sent on Scout, On an Alarm expecting incursion by the Common Enemy
All the Company Ordered Out, Stationed at a blockhouse In the Neighbourhood of the Gletsners, Guarding Against the Incursions of the Enemy
Not Warned, but Volunteered, and Engaged in Battle Under the Command of Col' Brown, Col' Brown Slain, and About 45 of our men killed retreating
Ordered and Stationed at Fort Keyser rendering Garrison duty & Service on behalf of the United States
B at H Keyser
Do the same at Fort Paris at least the length of service As Stated Opposite
Ordered out in pursuit of Capt Brandt & At least 300 Indians, and Tories, At the time of the General Conflagration At, and at a considerable distance Around Fort Ticonderoga, Now Town of Oppenheim, John Dille pursuing the Enemy distance About 30 Miles through The Woods,
B at Johnstown
All the Militia, Ordered Out, Marching to Caghnawaga thence towards Johnstown, there joining Under Command of Col' Willett, in Battle, against Maj' Ross & Capt' Butler, with their Incendiary crew consisting, with 800 Indians & Tories, some regular Troops, as stated by Willett's Narrative &
Carried forward

   year Months days     1781 1 5 8 Brought Forwards   Do July 0 0 5 Private Capt Cook Emmediately after Furlough Battle   Do during said year 0 1 0 do Capt Cook Col Hlock & Col Waggouer " "   Do Do 0 2 0 do Under Lieut Kelly Ordered & Directed By Col Willett " "   Do Do 0 1 0 do Capt Miller Maj t Fox " "   1782 0 5 15 do Capt Cook Col Willett, Col Hlock Col Waggouer & Maj t Fox " "   0 0 8   Total 2 4 2  
And for such service I claim a p
Subscribed and sworn before me this 19 th day of September 1833 before me
David Barney Esq. Esq.
State of New York I, of the County of ... do hereby certify that ... ... that his present place of residence is Wheeler ... man of good moral character and entitled to

By Order of Col. Biltz Marched to Saratoga, Evidently arrived After Battle hath Subided, _____ To Warmed and called out in rendering Services to the United States, not otherwise enumerated, at various times during said year At least One month Service _____ Ordered and Stationed at Fort Keyser, rendering Garrison duty during said year, for at least the length and time of service placed Opposite _____ Ordered to Fort Paris, rendering Garrison duty, at least length of Service placed Opposite _____ During said year, continually Annoyed by the common Enemy Five different Occurrences from Spring Until late in fall When Murder, war committed and Prisoners taken, in the Town Clarent resided, besides sometimes, Ordered out at a distance On Alarm, in consequence of the Enemy, And when and after returning, constraint in performing and rendering Garrison duty at Fort Keyser & Fort Paris, impossible for the Applicant to separate or distinguish, but engaged in rendering United States Services, say from the 1 st day of May Until the 15 th day of Oct. same year, besides finding himself with Provisions & Ammunition claimant further Nicely being present in the fore part of the war to help build block houses & days cannot recollect the year. Likewise 26 Days drawing provision from Albany to Fort in Albany
endian
Severinus Deyget
near of the town of Wheeler in said County being duly sworn under with Severinus Deyget the maker of the above affidavit uben County and State of New York and that he is a - full Credet as a witness

Subscribed & sworn before me this 19 th day of September 1833 David Barney J.P.
I David Barney the hereby certify that they are all credible Dated 19 th September
State of N. York Montgomery County ss
On the 30 th day of Sept 1833 persons Montgomery and State of N. York Afore- said, who being severally and duly sworn, depose and say that the Applicant has been a true and faithful Soldier both deponents, do believe, that claimant has rendered the services such service declared for, and more if practicable to recollect all considered a person of truth and veracity, and that deponents, &c
Subscribed & sworn before me this 30 day of September 1833
I Jacob Hees The Justice of the peace before whom the foregoing Makers thereof - and that both are credible persons, and that
State of New York Montgomery County ss
I George D. Ferguson, clerk of the Court of Common do hereby certify that Jacob Hees before whom the above of Rudolph Dygert purports to have been sworn, was at the time of said Court: And that I am well acquaint- ed with the person whose name is subscribed to said affi- davit of Character is genuine. In testimony whereof and Seal of Office this 2 o October 1833.

Job Saurz B'njamin French Wm. Gagar
Justice of the Peace before whom the above affidavits at I am well acquainted the makers thereof and persons and that their statement is entitled to credit 1833-
David Barney J. Peace.
They appeared before me a Justice of the Peace of the Town of Palatine, County of Jacob Snell and Rudolph Dygert, both residents of the Town of Palatine, County of to that they have been personally acquainted with Socrates Dygert, the foreigner the Revolutionary War, and ever since the Revolution, that deponents are persons They having examined the statement contained in his supplemental declaration is stated, and actually do the belief that claimant has rendered the full benefit of And that deponents further say that claimant is a man who always was sider claimants affidavit to his supplemental declaration, entitled to full credit
Jacob Snell Rudolph Dygert
ing affidavits were taken, I hereby certify that I am well acquainted the for statement is entitled to credit. Dated September 30 th 1833 Jacob Snell J. P.
in Place of Montgomery County Affidavit of Jacob Snell and the date thereof a Justice of Dated with his hand writing with the above certificate have hereunto set my hand
Geo: D. Ferguson

State of New York Montgomery County ss
On the first day of Sept in the year One thousand Eight Hundred & Thirty Two, personally before me Henry J. Differndorff, One of the Judges of the Court of common Pleas in and for the County of Montgomery (Aforesaid), came Rudolph Dygert, of the Town of Palatine  Wheeler in the County of Montgomery  Stueban , and State of New York, Aforesaid who being first duly sworn according to Law, deposes and saith that he has been personally acquainted with Reverend Dygert, who now resides in the Town of Wheeler County of Stueban, and State of New York Aforesaid, who this deponent saith and declares that he has been personally acquainted with the above named Reverend Dygert from the time of his youth, and thereafter subsequently previous to the revolutionary War, for and during, the said War
And Ever since That this deponent further saith that he hath been sworn to some of the services performed by the said Reverend, he being well satisfied, that he has done and performed Military duty from the time he arrived to the age of Sixteen to the close of the war knows that he hath been wounded and called out frequently on duty. That this deponent saith, that he being satisfied that the said Reverend, has been in battle Under Col Brown, in Palatine Oct 19th 1780. Also in Battle under the command of Col Marinus Willet at Johnstown finally knowing him. Always kept in readiness, And knowing him to have Obeded each and every call when required
thereto in defending his country's cause who are and subscribed before me this 1 day of September 1832. Henry J. Differndorff a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Montgomery ss
Rudolph L. Dygert.

State of New York Montgomery County ss
I Henry J. Dierendorff one of the judges in and for said County do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the Within named Rudolph Dyger and know him to be a man of truth and veracity and to be believed under oath in every respect. Given under my hand this 1 st day of September 1832 Henry J. Dierendorff a judge of the court of Common Pleas
State of New York Montgomery County ss
I George D. Ferguson, Clerk of the court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County aforesaid, do hereby Certify that Henry J. Dierendorff before whom the foregoing declaration of Selverus Dyger, & the foregoing affidavit of Rudolph Dyger, purport to have been sworn, was on the date thereof a judge of the court of Common Pleas of the County of Montgomery aforesaid; And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Judge & do hereby believe that the name of the said Judge subscribed to the said declaration and affidavit, & also to the Certificate endorsed on the back of said affidavit is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office this 19 th December 1832.
Geo. D. Ferguson,
Affidavit by Rudolph Dyger on Application of Selverus Dyger
7 11 1 1832

State of New York Montgomery County
Peter Warhult Of Canajoharie & County of Montgomery being duly sworn says he has been personally acquainted with General Dyger during & since the Revolutionary War - frequently saw him during the war - was with was in a habit of seeing & conversing with him in relation to his military campaigns - under stood from him & others of the neighborhood at the time that he was in the militia service and this was the general understand- ing at the time in the neighborhood & among his friends that he was in the Revolutionary service & from circumstances which he now relates the deponent has no doubt he that deponent was in the service on several occasions with the said Dyger - & further saith not
Subscribed & sworn to before me The 14th day of August 1840 Peter Warhult Mark
Wm Lane Justice
D.

State of New York } ss I William Lane one of the Justices of Montgomery County } the Peace do hereby certify that I am person- ly acquainted with the Within Named Peter Wallerath, And Know him to be a man of truth and veracity, and to be believed Under Oath in every respect — Given Under my hand at the Town of Canajoharie this 6 th day of August 1832 Wm Lane J. P.
State of New York Montgomery County, ss: — I George D. Ferguson, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the county of Montgomery aforesaid do hereby certify that William Lane, before whom the within affidavit of Peter Wallerath purports to have been sworn, was on the date thereof a justice of the peace of the County aforesaid. And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and verily believe that the name of said Justice subscribed to said affidavit, & also to the Certificate endorsed thereon is Genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this nineteenth day of December 1832.
Geo: D. Ferguson
Affidavit by Peter Wallerath - on behalf of Leavitt & Dwyer
Under Oath

Montgomery County State of New York Town of Palatine
Personally appeared before me John C Seale one of the Justices of the Peace of Palatine afore said & makes oath and says that he has been personally acquainted with Suffrenus Dygert from his youth & that this deponent says that the said Suffrenus Dygert was in company with deponent at Brown Colonel Battle or Stone Arabia in Palatine afore said as a volunteer for the Militia man under Capt Suffrenus Cook of Palatine of Palatine in the year of our Lord 1780. further this deponent knows that the said Suffrenus Dygert was in the battle at Johnstown under the command of Colonel Willard in the year 1781. as a Militia man in the revolutionary war.
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Subscribed & sworn before me this 22 d day of August 1832 J. C Seale Justice
did not appear, before me Court last, in Montgomery County aforesaid Was in

State of New York Montgomery County ss. } I John C. Searle, one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Montgomery aforesaid do Certify that that the Within Named Jacob Leamy is a Man of truth and veracity in every respect and to be believed under oath Dated this 29 th day of Aug, 1832
J. C. Searle Justice
State of New York, Montgomery County ss. I George D. Ferguson, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County aforesaid, do hereby Certify that John C. Searle, before whom the Within affidavit of Jacob Leamy purports to have been sworn, was on the date thereof a Justice of the Peace of said County; And that I am acquainted with his signature, & verily believe that the name of said Justice subscribed to said affidavit, & also to the Certificate endorsed on the back thereof is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office the Nineteenth day of December 1832.
Geo: D. Ferguson

State of New York } ss On the 15 th day of Decem r Montgomery County } ss One Thousand Eight Hundred & Thirty two personally before me Abraham Morrel one of the judges of the court of common pleas in and for the county of Montgomery, cause Jacob Luell of the Town of Palatine, county of Montgomery & State aforesaid, Who being duly sworn according to Law, declares and certifies that he has been personally acquainted, with Severenus Dygert, from the time of his youth, that the said Severenus, and that this  that deponant have gone to school, to one and the same teacher consecutively together, And that the said Severenus hath resided in the aforesaid Town of Palatine previous, during, and some time after the Revolu- tionary War, When he first moved into the Town of Oppenheim same county of Montgomery, and removed into the county of Oneida, And as he this deponant hath been informed, removed by the said Severenus last September, than residing in the Town of Wheeler County of Steuben, Where this deponant verily believes that the said Severenus & his family, keep residing at the present day, in the said town of Wheeler and county of Steuben That for reason, why the said Severenus did not appear, before the Open court, in September last, in Montgomery county aforesaid was in consequence of extreme illness of his wife, that he hath left his family, and came at a distance nearly 200 Miles, for the purpose of procuring Testimo- ny in support of his character, and services per- formed, during the War of the Revolutionary War,

That from the intimate acquaintance which he the said Jacob has had with the said Severenus and the knowledge which he has had of him the said Severenus, of his character, of his services, of his age, the said Jacob Snell, being satisfied, that the facts as set forth in the declaration by the said Severenus are true and correct, that the deponent knows, and verily believes that the applicant was a true friend, to his country's cause during the Revolutionary War, to the close of the same, and that the said deponent declarer, & being satisfied, that he believes and is well assured, that not one of the Old Veterans who at least fifty the declaration of our Independence, to the close of the Revolutionary War, are at this late hour, enabled to enumerate the different tours or trips connected with the No. of days in actual service of the United States as a Militia soldier, only when in actual Battle and Engagement, and even then and in such occasions some considerable many, cannot, remember all the particulars.
That this deponent further declares and saith that the best testimony in his possession as to the services performed as early in them in the year 1776 by an Abstract or Copy taken from the Original pay Roll than in the Company commanded by Col. Christopher W. Ten, in the Regiment commanded by Col. Jacob Klock, and Genl. Nicholas Herkimer's Brigade, in said County of Herk. Whereas this deponent already was involved in the aforesaid Company, and by which the said payroll it does appear, or Abstract taken from the same, at the time when payroll was made out, and before disposed of. That he this deponent was placed on the said Roll, as one of the Musterous, or Documents for services performed the sum of £8. 12. 9 3/4. Also to those and such who have employed and engaged him as their agent, viz the said Jacob, in order, to obtain the benefit of the Act passed by Congress, on the 7th day of June last past 1832.

For Pensions, who belonged to the said Company with the said deponent, and as appears, were allowed & entitled for mere services performed the same year 1776 as follows viz to John P. Smit Philips £11. 16. 1. To George Saucha £8. 19. 10 3/4. To Conrad Kiltz £12. 8. 0. To Harry Stultz £8. 15. 1 1/2 To William W Fox, £10. 2. 8, To Peter Fox £9. 9. 11 To Christoph Fox, £10. 8. Who all in the same year 1776 did belong to the same Company commanded by Capt Fox Aforesaid And this deponent further declares, that he is satisfied and believes that, if any one of our Militia Soldiers had performed the duties as a Soldier on behalf of the United States for three Months in the year 1776, that the services performed in General by the Militia would average six Months annually, to the close of the struggle in the War, but to be lamented, that no one at the present day, being enabled to render justice to himself, if the time of Service is required by adding the No of days connected with every trip or tour called out, and engaged in the Service of the United States and further this deponent saith not
Sworn and Subscribed Before me this 15 th day of December 1832
Jacob Snell
Alvin Morrill one of the Mayors of Albany county courts of the as the mayor of Albany at law in the Supreme courts
I certify that I am personally acquainted with the foregoing Alvin Morrill known to me to be a person of truth and veracity and to be believed when under Oath, dated this 15 th day of December 1832
Alvin Morrill one of the Mayors of Albany county courts of the as the mayor of Albany at law in the Supreme courts
Said Alvin Morrill

State of New York, Montgomery County, ss: I, George D. Ferguson, clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Montgomery, do hereby certify, that Abraham Morrill, before whom the foreg- oing affidavit of Jacob Snell, purports to have been sworn, was on the date of the same a judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the County aforesaid: And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said judge & verily believe that the name of said judge subscribed to the said affidavit, & also to the foregoing certificate of Character of said Jacob Snell, is Genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 19th December 1832.
Geo: D. Ferguson
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Declaration
Processus Dygent

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Deymont, Hanjost GRADE Private LINE New York
WARRANT NUMBER 7053 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Nov. 18, 1790 to — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.