Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 2,868, Zebulon Deming, New York

SERVICE
New York.
Deming, Zebulon
NUMBER
R. 2868
CONTENTS
Major

In the Matter of Zebulon Deming A Revolutionary Soldier Claiming a Pension under the act of Congress of 7 th June 1832
He having served upward of thirteen months in actual service beside the last three years of the war. Stood as a minute man and served in the State Troops and Militia of the State of New York and was frequently called out as a minute man.
If allowed he desires his Pension Certificate sent to State P. office Yates County N. York to the care of Abner Warfield he would prefer Drawing his money from the U. S. Branch Bank in the City of New York if his Claims be not allowed any Information from the Secy. of War touching his case will be thankfully received directed as above
The Secy's obdt. Servant Zebulon Deming

State of New York Yates County ss
on the 28 th day of Sept in The Year 1832 Personally appeared in open court Before the judges of Yates County Common Pleas Now sitting Zebulon Deming a resident of the Town of Italy and County of Yates State aforesaid Eighty one Years of age the 26 of Next December 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 was born in the Town of Canan Litchfield County Connecticut in Dec r A.D. 1751 as he believes from a record kept by his sister which I saw a good many years since ago kept in the Bible — Resided at New Canan then Albany Co N York State and Did so Reside as afore said Through the whole of the revolutionary War This Deponent in the month of Jany or Feby 1776 was called out by order of General Schuyler to go to Johns- town to take John Johnson who headed the Indian Tine of Service was I think 8 or 10 days no battle fought But Johnson surrendered then I was dismissed This deponent enlisted in Spring 1776 for nine Month at Canan afore said for to fill up the regiments and served in Company commanded by (Capt Darrow who Retired under) Lieut Bayley Col Ganserost Next Col Van Dyke and General Schuyler March from Canan aforesaid to Albany Then to fort George then to fort Edward then to fort Ann and was Discharged at fort Edward Northern Army (no battles)

This Deponent in July 1777 Was called out as a Militiaman By order Gen Schuyler I think and was Living then at Canan aforesaid marched to Albany and then back to General Schuyler Retreat and was in several Engagements in the retreat — Next Service was to oppose Gen. Burgoyne and was in all the Decisive Battles until the sur- -render of Burgoyne whole time of Service In this Expedition was Three months and half Served under in the Company Comd. by Capt. Chiles Lieut Tols & Col Whiting & Col Waterman and General Gates This Deponent can not Recollect the Exact time but recollects well of Being called up on to go to Stoneybury to oppose the Tories & British & Indians on an alarm For Three or four weeks under the following officers Capt Westwick Lieut Halenbeck then dismissed
This Deponent Lived at Canan aforesaid and from 1777 to 1780 he was called out from two to Four Times in Each Year one Time in Particular and Important to oppose John Johnson on the Mohawk River where he came Burning and Wasting from from Schoharie and we over took him at Fort Plain and gave him — battle Command by Lieut Halenbeck and Col Whiting & Waterman

This Deponent did stand as a minute man and enlisted as such from 1780 to the end of the War Lived in Canaan aforesaid and was frequently called out in taking Prisoners and guarding them for Trial Commanded by Capt. Post with and Lieut. Vols. This deponent has lived since the War in the Town of Florida Montgomery Co. N.Y. Then Saratoga Co Then in Middlefield Otsego County NY and for 14 Years past in Italy where he now Resides NY.
he here by Relinquishes every Claim what ever 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 Sworn to and subscribed to the day and year above written. T. J. Nevins Deputy Clerk      L. Bulun Fleming

State of NYork } Zebulon Demings of the Town Yates County } of Italy up on his oath administered By his Hon Elisha Houldredy one of The judges of our Court of Yates common pleas Saith That he the said Zebulon Demings was a Soldier of The revolutionary War and Served as Follows to the Best of my recollection: That he will be 85 years of age next Decr. — thinks he was in 25 th year when He entered the service — and that I lived in the Town of New Canaan then in the County of Albany and did there Reside through the war and for some years after — in 1776 he Served under Capt Frisby for a short time against Sir John Johnson at Johnstown Montgomery Co. Col Whiting — and in this Expedition we took Sir John Johnson Prisoner or he surrendered Himself & his Party then I returned Home say 2 weeks or so in Spring 1776 same year then I Enlisted at New Canaan under Capt George Darrow in Daily for Nine months to go to the Northward to fill up Vacancies and Was Marched to fort George (Col Ganzvoort was at fort George) N.B. but on account of the Small pox Raging had at fort George he was ordered to Return to Back to fort Edward a distan n of 14 Miles So then Sam Capt Darrow and all who was in danger of the Small Pox was sent back and the said Demings was one of the No. and remained there for about 3 months from then to fort Ann and Boated Provisions for the army to Skaneateles then to fort Edward and was discharged there in latter Part of Decr. } June 24 th 1836
V.D. in a letter from the war department Now before me it is objected and Explanations wanted about this said Capt Darrow I think the said Darrow was in Canada With Montgomery Served as a Lieut t and on his Return home then was a draft ordered of of one Com- =pany out of Col. Whittings Regiment N.B. Then the said Lieut Darrow said if Col Whiting would let him enlist a Company of men he the said Darrow would go as Capt (but refused to go with drafted men) The Col accept d the Proposal and accordingly in a short time Enlisted his full Company and I enlisted as is stated above over

and Was marched from N. Canaan aforesaid to fort George as afore said and served under the said Darrow as Drummer this being the first time with the Drum Previous to this I carried a gun whether the said Darrow had a Capt Commission or not I do not know But I know of a Truth I served under him him as is stated and the said Darrow was Recognized as Capt by the soldiers I hope this expla- nation will be satisfactory to the war Department to gether with my Brother David Derrings affidavit on file sent to you Last Spring By John a Lee in Congress My Brother David kept a record of his own and my Services and Was in service together often I have no other living Proof that I know of to prove this Darrow than my self and Brothers affidavit that I wish you to examine with my statment in Connection 1777 then I served for 3 months or 3 1/2 m as a Drum Major I volunteered under Capt Chiles who took Capt Rootwicks Place the said Rootwick was kept at Home in N Canaan as a Com- =mitteeman (NB it was practiced for officers to take turns in going) under Col Whiting we was marched against Burgoyne at Fort E George to help General Schuyler on his Retreat to Still water and at the expiration of about 3 months I went Home and got clothing and returned to Still Water and served under Capt Chiles as aforesaid and under (Lieut Col Waterman) we was then marched to on against Burgoyne and was in all the Battles untill the surrender of Burgoyne to General Gates I served in addition to the first 3 or 3 1/2 months to make up in all about 5 months in 1778 I served three weeks in Capt Rootwicks Company Col Whitings Regiment marched to Schenectady to check the Enemy from Barring Mills & I think I carried a gun at this time Some times we had to march through Woods & I carried a gun and served as a sergeant and as a good soldier I had the Priviledge Granted to me when I did not carry a gun I served as Drummer & Drum Major alternately during the whole war by Calls too Numerous to mention ones in Particular agent Sir John Johnson (again on the Mohawk River from Schoharie to fort Plain) from 1780 to the end of the war I stood

as a Minute man and was called out several times a Year to repulse the Tories and taking them many times and guarding them to trial to the end of the war. N.B. I have am unable to write only my name and have not kept no Minutes of my former declarations and can not say but there may be some Variations in them but if any its not intentionally done its a long Period of time since the war and I have had my mind Refushed by Conversing with my brother David Last fall when he came to see me - and made his affidavit and hope it will be not forgotten to be Compend and examined with him - and farther saith not
Subscribed and sworn Jebulun Deming The 21 st day of July 1836 before me M c Intosh & Hovey one of the Judges of Yates County Courts
State of New York
County of Yates ss: I hereby certify that Elisha Doubleday whose signature appears to the purport of the above Affidavit made by Jebulun Deming was on the day of the date of the same a Judge of the Yates County Courts dwelling in the said county duly authorized by Law to act as such that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and verily do believe his said signature to be genuine.
In Testimony whereof I hereunto affix the seal of said County and of the County courts thereof. (my Official seal) at Penn Yan this 2 nd day of August 1836.
Rich d McSmith Dep. Clerk
To the Hon. Secy of War if the above proves Satisfactory in any shape or way so that you are of the opinion that Mr Demings has done any Service during the revolutionary War allow him something if ever so small (to dispose of his Case) while he is alive for he is old and infirm and if he ever has anything let him have it while alive (a half loaf is better than no bread) Yours with esteem Aben Maxfield

N.B. Please to compare this with D Demings affidavit on file in Pension office sent last winter to J. Lee in Congress and I hope the explanation of Capt Darrow will be satisfactory. he the said Darrow perhaps acted as Capt and never had a Commission but the said Demings think the said Darrow was raised to a Major afterwards yours at Mansfield
Sept 5.
State July 28th A. Hovey's Army Free
My Dear Department Pension office
Washington City
Revolutionary Claims
Leah D. Demings
16.142

Sept 5.
Italy July 28 th A. Mansfield P.M. free
114. War Department Pension office Washington City
Revolutionary Claims
Adkins & Sturges
16.142

Ex parte Jebulon Fleming Copy 19.982 Affidavit for a pension
Hon. D. Marvin H.R. rec d May 11. 1826

State of New York
Ontario County
S. J. P.
On this twenty first day of February eighteen hundred & twenty six personally appeared in open court in the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Ontario in said State being a Court of record in and for said County Zebulon Denning resident in the town of Conesville in the County of Staten in said State of New York who first being duly sworn according to Law with on his oath make the following decla- ration in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818 and of the 1 st of May 1820, that he the said Zebulon Denning enlisted for the term of nine months on the 1 st day of April 1778 in the State of New York in the Company commanded by Capt: George Darrow in Col: Van Dyke's regiment in the line of the State of New York on the Continental Establishment; that he continued to serve in said Corps until after the expiration of the said nine months when he was discharged from the said service at Fort Clinton in the State of New York; that he was in the battle of Saratoga and that he has no evidence now in his power of his said services except a drum majors warrant granted him by the aforesaid Col: Van Dyke, and that the said warrant herewith trans- mitted is the identical so granted him and under which he served in the capacity of drum major -
And in pursuance of the act of the 1 st May 1820 I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in

any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" passed on the 18 th 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 hereunto annexed and by me subscribed -
   Schedule Am't Schedule Am't     One feather bed $7.00 One hoe $1.83 3/4   One chest 1.00 1 Shillet 12 1/2   One looking glass 87 1/2 1 Churn 50   3 old chairs 75 1 Dressing knife 25   2 pewter plates 37 1/2 1 auger 37 1/2   1 dish kettle 75 1 Stone jug 12 1/2   1 old pewter basin 25 1 half bushel 25   1 old tea kettle 37 1/2 1 smoothing iron 25   1 iron shovel 37 1/2 1 old hammer 1.00   1 old sickle 37 1/2   $12.25 3.04   12.25   $15.29  
Zebulon Deming
That this declarant is by occupation a farmer but that his age and the infirmity of his body prevents him from

gaining a livelihood, that he and his wife (aged 86 years) live with and are dependent on their son for sustenance, his said wife being utterly unable to do any labor in consequence of a paralytic infirmity. And this petitioner would humbly represent that in the month of May eighteen hundred and eighteen he applied to the Secretary at War for a pension, on account of the services herein before expressed, but that such application was sustained by no proof saving the oath of this petitioner; and that the warrant which is now transmitted to the pension office was then lost, and that it was accidentally found a few weeks since by this declarant. Under these circumstances it is respectfully submitted whether his allowance should not commence from the month of May aforesaid. —
Jebulon Deming
Sworn and declared in open Court February 21. 1838 before me M. Brooks
I, Ralph Satter Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Ontario in the State of New York do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court that the said Jebulon Deming did

11 Serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding Declaration against the Common Enemy for the term of nine months under one Engagement on the Continental Establish- ment; I also certify that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copies from the records of the said Court, and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is fifteen Dollars and twenty nine cents - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court on this ninth day of March One thousand Eight hundred and twenty six.
Ralph Sester Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Ontario County.

N o 16142 Zebulon Doring Nyack Co N.Y.
e.i.
See Vol 2 - p. 32 - $2.94 Confirmed 12 days Supt.
A Mansfield M.M. Zebulon Doring N.Y. P. Office Nyack Co N.Y.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
May 16 1833
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 subjjoined 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. Those 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, shewing the Service of Zebulon Dennis, Zalesco Ky.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     July 1776 8 mo 10 Private Captain Robert Colonel Johnstown 51 years Traditional evidence   July 1776 9 Captain Robert Colonel Cannons 51 years   July 1777 3 14 Private Colonel Albany 52 years   Jan 1778 to 1780 3 or 4 mo Captain Colonel Eden 53 years   called out from 2 to 3 times each year Private Colonel Eden 53 years   Private Colonel Eden 53 years   Private Colonel Eden 53 years   Private Colonel Eden 53 years   Private Colonel Eden 53 years   Private Colonel Eden 53 years   Private Colonel Eden 53 years   Private Colonel Eden 53 years   Private Colonel Eden 53 years   Private Colonel Eden 53 years   Private Colonel Eden 53 years   Private Colonel Eden 53 years  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

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 day 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 witnesses 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 he 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 enquiry 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.
[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.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix 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.
□ 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.
[k] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
not answered
[Handwritten signature]

Colonel Vandike Esq
Colonel of a Regiment of foot of the New York forces of the State of New York & County of Albany
To William Fleming Greeting:
By Virtue of the Power & authority to me given to be first constitute and appoint you to be William Fleming to be a colonel of the Regiment of foot of which I am Colonel. Whereas Special Trust is reposed in you for your good conduct you are hereby authorized to execute all the Writs Belonging to your office &c - and also hereby Require all Officers in your command to pay due regard and obedience to your orders & you are hereby Required to conform in all things to such orders as you shall from time to time receive from me or other of our American officers according to the Military Rules & Discipline of War for which this shall be your sufficient Warrant given under My hand this first day of May. In the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & twenty six
Vandike Col

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1863. Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
21868 P. O. _____
Service: Isabell Dining _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____ _____ _____
Re-enlisted: _____ _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____ _____ _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

16.142 New York Zebulon Dunning
Suspended 2868
See letter to A. Mayfield
3 April 1834
do. to E. Russell 28 June 34
See let 30 Augt 1834 to
A. Mayfield
let. to Hon. Joshua Lee May 16. 1836
" to Mayfield 6 Sept 1836 -
" " 26. " "
Act 7 June 1832
Hon. W. H. Kelcey, 11/11/37 1858.

N. York Zebulon Deming
Letter to Hon. J. Lee, N. R. 24. June 1830
Zebulon Deming
Revs. N. York.
Rejected. See letter to Abraham Mayfield June 8. 1831.

Wm E Howells
Recd -
January 15, 1835

Rec d of the commission of Resubmitting the Pension papers of Deborah Dunning Jany 15 th 1835
H. Miller

Debuted on Sunday May 11.
Mr.
James L. Edwards Esq. Campusian Pension Office Washington
See H.R.

Th Greville Sir
I am the oblig'd to inform the enclosed papers and please write me the result of your inquiry and oblige yours abt Washington Mar 10 1836 and very humble serv. J Lee

War Department April 3 rd 1834 Subject Pension
See Vol 2 p 32
L. Dunning Sept. Corporal $2.94

War Department Pension Office April 3. 1834
Sir,
The papers relating to the claim of Zebulon Doring have again been examined. The applicant alleges that he served in Capt. Darrow's company, Col. Gansvoort's, or Col. Van Dyke's regiment. No Captain of the name of Darrow appears to have belonged to either of those regiments. In order to a favorable decision, the applicant should produce proof of the nine months term of service.
In all cases when in a supplemental affidavit the claim is enlarged, either as to grade or duration of the term of service, the proceeding should be in open Court. The applicant now claims to have served as a Drummer, in the original declaration as a private.
I am respectfully
Your Obet. Servt.
J. L. Edwards
A. Maxfield Esq. Post Master Italy Yates Co. N. York

Brief of the several statements of J. Kleming
1 st Statement
Jany 76. called out by Genl. Scryler & served 8 or 10 ds. Spring 76 enlisted in Harrison Co. Col. Ganservort & Van Dyke for 9 mo.
July 77. called out as a militia man & served 3 1/2 Capt. Chiles in Col. Whiting & Waterman's Regt — called out & served under Capt. Bostwick 3 or 4 weeks from 77 to 80 was called out 2 or 3 times a year from 80 to end of the war stood as minute man under Capt. Bostwick.
2 nd Statement.
76. — under Capt. Frisbee 8 days. pri. 76. — — Harrison — 9 mo. drummer 77. — — Chiles 3 1/2 mo. drummajor 78. — — Bostwick 3 weeks. drummer 78. — — St. Hallenbach 3 " " from 78 to the close of the war repeatedly called out & would amount to 3 mos of actual service
3 rd Statement
Ap. 75 entered the service as a drummer in Harrison Company. Whiting Regt and after serving 1 year was appointed drummajor & served as such to the end of the war.
Witness Foster says the Claimant served from Ap. 75

for 3 years as Alrum Major in Alarrons Co F. Whitings Regt.
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Italy Sept 14 th A. Maxfield P M from
Sept 22
To the Pension office
Washington City D. C.
My
Revolutionary Claims —

Italy Septm 13 th 1836
To the Pension office
Gentlemen yours of 6 th Septm 1836 is received contents examined and in Reply to your Request I am happy to learn you recd the Supplemental declaration of Bebulon Jennings
Wearing date 26 th July 1836
Then you state the original Declaration must be returned to your office before a decision can be made in the case of Jennings You must labor under a mistake & can't return them for I never had them returned to me from the Pension office I think this is never been the practice to return any papers such as declarations I have had the pleasure of obtaining certificates for several of the Revolutionary men under the act 1832 and in all cases when they are suspended for want of proof I have been informed of it by letter and at the close of the letter (they say from your department) the case is suspended for further proof and papers all on file — So of course they are kept in your office and would inform you that in 1835 Jennings case was suspended for want of proof about a Capt Darrow and that proof was obtained last March or April and sent by me to Sec our Member in Congress he opened the case to the Pension office and they gave him a similar letter to me send to me as is now before me from your office stating the original declaration was in my hands or Edward Howell Esq Ex member of Congress — I wrote to E Howell and he said they were never handed to him I then enclosed I then enclosed Mr Howell's letter & I recd & my last letter from from the Pension office showing their own statement ( Papers on file ) &c Then it appears the papers when found on file for I recd a line from Pension office that he might make a new declaration touching this Capt Darrow and it was also stated his name was found for service of 12 days at one time but under an other Capt own

than he had stated in his Declaration This Shews that Derrings is like all other men his mind ( So will ours ) fail in 60 Years So that I presume from my view of the Case The Papers are on file in your office - and Let- Letter & Howell and mine - and the affidavit of David Derrings the Brother of Zebulon Derrings who was a revolutionary Soldier and has I identified this Capt Darrow - and I must call your attention to this fact I want the affidavit of David Derrings will examine & compared with the supplemental Declaration of Zebulon Derrings as its of importance to compare them will together in order that Mr Derrings Case is deserving and if he is to get any thing he wants it while Living for he is fast on a Decline and is Poor and no relations to take care of him and we in this town believe him a man of truth and veracity Judge Doubleday & myself has vouched for it in his original Declaration
Yours with Restraint
Abraham Maxfield P M of Italy
not Alexander as was on the address of your last
P.S. I hope you will be fortunate enough to find the papers on file and that they may have speedy action up on them and inform me of the result - and if any thing is allotted to him give him all that can be bestowed on him for he is in Great want and can't survive but a short time

War Department Jun 24 th 1836
Zebley Denny Claims —

War Department Pension Office June 24. 1836
Sir,
The papers of Zebulon Dunning whose case is referred to in the letter of Abrahame Maxfield, Esq t . have again been examined; The claimant states in his declaration that in 1776 he enlisted in Capt. George Darrow's company, Col. Gansevoort's or Col. Van Dike's regiment and served nine months as a Drummer; that in 1777 he served three and a half months as a Drummer in Capt. Childs' company; in 1778 three weeks in Capt. Bostwick's company, and in the same year three weeks in a company commanded by Lieut. Hollenbeck. To which it is objected that there is no evidence in the Department that Darrow was a Captain in the regiment to which either Gansevoort or Van Dike belonged at that time. In 1777 a draft in the militia for a term of three months was authorized by the Legislature of N. York. But before this part of his statement can be understood, the claimant must particularize the manner of entering the service, whether as one of a class, or how, or otherwise. The name of the claimant is found on the pay rolls of Capt. Bostwick's company for the year 1778 in which he appears to have served twelve days, but not as a Drummer. His name is not borne on the rolls of Lieut.

Wollenbeck's company at all.
To sustain the claim to service under Captain Darrow, a full explanation is required, as well as some additional proof. If the claimant served in any other grade in Capt. Bostwick's company than that specified, he will so state under oath. The service after 1778 is so indefinitely set forth that no opinion can be formed as to the character or extent of it.
I have the honor to be
Very respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
J. L. Edwards
Hon. Joshua Lee House of Representatives

Hon
I Lem
Italy 28 th Nov 1836
after enclosing the other 3 letters, I looked over my file & find this letter on my file that I thought I would send also
as this will teach you what the supplemental Declaration was made for as they wanted some explanation of this Capt Darrow
So that you now have all my letters from the Pension office since you left Washington I wish you would attend to it early as business will increase at the Pension office as all most every member will have some of a similar nature yours with extra
A. M. Maxfield
P.S. This letter was directed to your Hon. and I read it from you so you have the begging - and I hope it will end soon for I am all most out of Patience with it was it not for extreme Poverty & the being a good old 76 and a Jackson man I would abandon it for my Health is Poor in deed A. M.

Mr. face A.R.
Revolutionary Claims if the Congress is adjourned please send Pension - officer War Dept arrest
State June 11 th N.Y. A Maxfield P.M. free
Hon Joshua Le
House of Representatives Washington City Dis. Columbia
Mr. Jebson Scenery

Italy June 11 th 1836
Hon J Lee House of Representatives
Sir your letter
from the letter Pension office May 16 and your remark May 17 th was received and forwarded on to Bath to the Hon E. Howell and Revd. his note bearing date 8 th June in which he says he has no papers in his possession relating to Zebulon Demings matter only which is embodied in with other applicants — Hon Mr Howell requested the letter sent back or I would have sent it on to you But I copy all relating to Zebulon Demings. — Zebulon Demings claim was suspended on 3 rd April last as was communicated to his attor. A. Maxfield Esqr on that day and no papers in relation to it have been since Revd dated Wardepartmt June 28 th 1834 — Hon E Howell letter is enclosed bearing date 8 June 1836 which you will see that my instructions is to send back to him I have copied above all that relates to Z. Demings case
I Revd. a letter from Pension office dated Oct. 23 rd 1834 which states in substance as follows the claims of Zebulon Demings has been again examined and the affidavit of Mrs Foster & Martha McC. Master presents such inconsistencies with the applicants declaration and papers on file that his claims are therefor disallowed & his papers placed on file — which leads me to think that they are on file yet in Pension office —
Now Sir provided
that the original papers can not be found will you ask the Secy to grant to me to get Zebulon Demings to make a New Declaration and forward it on to the Pension office or if Congress should adjourn too soon let it be procured by next december when you will return to Washington for the next session —
I hope Your Hon or the Pension office will point out what mode to pursue if the papers can't be found which is said to be in the possession of Hon. Edward Howell in letter of 16 th May 1836 and communicate to me the result as early as possible —
over —

I had a No of applicants and I succeeded with them all and their Cases was each suspended and was allways notified Papers on file and when ever I renewed the Case by new Proff it appeared the old Papers when on file as nothing occurred of any original Papers being Miss laid or lost or sent of By Mr Howell and he had Charge of think 3 or 4 other Cases for me which makes me harbor the opinion they are on file Now amongs the multiplicity of Papers when there has been so many applicants
P.S. if I did not think that Mr Zebulon Jennings Deserving a Pension I would have abandon'd it Long ago but I am Satisfied he has rendered Services as far State as near as his memory will serve after the lapse of so many Years how often do we see Witnesses come in Court & Testify that they do not distinctly Recollect things of one Year Standing ————— Now a great Allowance or to be made for the revolutionary men when its over a half a Century of Years since the Revolution
I remain Yours With Esteem
Abraham Maxfield

I Lee M. G.
Free
A. Mayfield Esq Italy Yates Co Pawlingham NY
Hon. J. Lee H.R.

War Department Pension Office May 16, 1836
Sir,
This affidavit of David Deming, contained in your letter of the 10 th inst. in support of the claim of Zebulon Deming, whose case is referred to in the letter of A. Maxfield Esq. is received. The original declaration in this case, which appears to have been delivered on the 15 th January 1835 to the Hon. Edward Howell, must be returned before the claim can again be examined.
I have the honor to be Very respectfully Your Ob. Servt. J. L. Edwards
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Hon. Joshua Lee House of Representatives

Dear friend
Washington May 17
I send you Mr Edwards letter which will show you what is indispensably necessary before they can go into an examination as these papers only will enable the department to find  return to the the returns and Muster Rolls you will see Mr Dunning and send me these papers mutilated as soon as may be and I shall do all in my power to effect so desirable and meritorious an application
From your friend truly J Lee
N.B. this was read in my absence or I would have sent it to both J. Lee and A. Mansfield from N. York
let me hear from you soon as it is probable we shall adjourn by the 13 or 20 th of June
Yates Co. Italy June 3 d 1836
To the Hon. Edward Howell Esq. Sir by Reading the letter from J. L. Edwards Pension office to Hon. Joshua Leu Min. Congress and from said Leu to me - and I send the original letter to you here in lieu of writing a new letter (what I want is the original Declaration in this case of Zebulon Jennings as the letter states it was delivered to you on 15 th Jany 1835 - which must be in your possession it has never come to my hands from you nor no other source - I wish you would Mail it to me or send it direct to J. Lee in Congress as you will see Hon. J. Lee says the House will adjourn soon I sent on in April on first Monday a strong affidavit in the case of Jennings and I think I shall succeed if you forward on his original Declaration Yours with Eastern - A. Mansfield

Abn Maxfield P.M. Italy June 6 th free
Edward Howell Esq. Baths Steuben Co N York

Gates County S.S. David Demming being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he is acquainted with Zebulon Demming and knows of his performing the following services in the Army of the Revolution, that is to say that said Zebulon Demming served as a private three weeks in a company commanded by Capt. Frisby at Johnstown, also nine months as a drummer in Capt. Geo. Darrers company in Col. Vande- kers Regiment in the Year 1776. Also five months at Sara- toga in Capt. Childs. Col. Whitneys Regt. in the Year 1777 also two months up the Mohawk River in Capt. Bostwick Col. Watermans Regt. in the Year 1778. Also three months at Stone Arabia as Drum Major in same company & Regt in 1779. also three months at Stillwater as Drum Major in Capt. Avirell commanded Watermans Regiment in the Year 1780. and further this deponent saith not.  Subscribed and sworn this 5 th day of October, 1835 before me Uriah Hanford J.P.  David Demming
State of New York
Uriah Hanford Esq.
David Demming of Butternuts Otsego Co. N.Y. or sworn was at who made affidavit before Uriah Hanford Esq. of the county aforesaid Esq. of Gates County on the 5 th day of Oct r 1835. That I am well in favour of Zebulon Demming of said County and verily do believe for his pension — is well known to me that of the same as a Man of Truth & veracity and is a credible and lawful Witness. Whereof I hereunto affix my hand and seal this 5 th day of October 1835 (my official seal) Uriah Hanford John Bryant Chairman Clerk Butternuts N.Y. 1835

Gates County ss. David Demming being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he is acquainted with T. Bulon Demming and knows of his performing the following services in the Army of the Revolution, that is to say that said T. Bulon Demming served as a private, thru weeks in a company commanded by Capt. Friesly. at Johnstown, also nine months as a drummer in Capt. Geo. Darrers company in Col. Vande- -keers Regiment in the Year 1776. Also five months at Sara- -togoa, Capt. Childs. Col. Whitings Regt. in the Year 1777 also two months up the Mohawk River, in Capt. Bostwick Col. Watermans Regt. in the Year 1778. Also three months at Stone Arabia as Drum Major in same company & Regt. in 1779. also three months at Stillwater, as Drum Major in Capt. Avirell commanded Watermans Regiment in the Year 1780. and further this deponent saith not. Subscribed and sworn this 5 th } day of October, 1835 before me } Uriah Hanford J.P. David Demming
State of New York
County of Gates ss; I hereby certify that Uriah Hanford Esq. before whom the above Affidavit was taken or sworn was at the time a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid duly authorized by Law to act as such. That I am well acquainted with his hand writing and verily do believe his signature to the Jurat of the same subscribed is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I hereunto affix the seal of said County (my Official seal)
this 4 th day of April 1836. George Sherman Clerk

Italy N. York Oct 16 th Ab rs Mansfield P.M. Free
To the Hon ble the Secty y of War
Pension office Revolutionary Claim
For immediate attention if possible
Zebulon Kleming

Italy October 14 th 1834
To the Hon. Secty at War or
" " J L Edwards - Com d of Pensioners etc - Enclosed I send you the Necessary Papers and affidavits in The Case of Zebulon Jennings. Whose papers are on file your Honor's State to me in a Letter bearing date 5 Nov 1833 and the Case Suspended on account of Higher Claims in his Supplemen- tal Declaration - as Drummer. I made affidavit that I found his first declaration in 1832 and he informed me then that he served as Drummer & I supposed that it was no more than a man who Carried a musket and I found it a private I think - then in July 1833 Mr Fowlie Pened his 2 nd Declar- ation as Drummer which was new to me at that time that he would be entitled to more pay then you informed me it must be shown in open Court, I offered to waive the claim as Drummer and take pay as private but this was refused and and now we claim it as our right we do not waive it now in your Letter 3 d of April 1834 you state he must procure further Proof of his services and unless that is complied with noth- ing favorable can be done for him in the same letter you state no Captain By the name of Darrow can be found on the rolls in Certain Regiments, Col Ganservots or Van Dykes, Mr. Jennings informs me that the Capt Darrow alluded to was raised to adjutant & then Major Darrow and that Perhaps he was not returned as Capt but as adjutant or Major Darrow Perhaps this will explain it
and Now after much time and Expense I fixed Mr Jennings of St Montgomery County and Saratoga County and he has procured two Living Witnesses who have testified to his services and will vouch for truth and veracity and certified by the County Clerks of each County and then I took him and all your correspondence in open Court and got an active member of the Bar to draft a declaration and compiled and completed the papers for Mr Jennings and now I forward them all on and will expect to have a Certificate soon - for I think the Proof now before your Honor's will not admit of any doubt
Turn over

Sp. Mr Demings in this Dictation does not agree with his former Declaration, if it contains any thing New you must impute it to his Scavenging in Pursuit of Witrups for 200 Miles ( I am well acquainted with the Country ) he has been on the Battle ground of Fort Stanarish, and fort Plain when he fought Sir Johnson who headed the Indians on the Mohawk — and his memory is much refreshed by conversing with his friend who served in the same regiment with him who has made a Substantial affidavit of Zebulon Demings Services and this same Foster had his Eye shot out in the Battle with Burgoyne and Demings says he draws a pension for it from your Department or some State But thinks your Department
I trust your Honor will act speedily on his case as the Correspondence has been long and tedious and Mr Demings is very Poor & stands in want of assistance from the government for a help he has fought and defended I believe
I remain yours most Obedient Servant Abraham Maxfield
Direct your Correspondence to me as usual — }
P. M. State Yates County N. York
P. S. he also see his Brother who would have subscribed an affidavit for him But he is Laboring under the same disease as I mentioned in my former Letter which is a disease in his head and has lost his memory & Reason & Faculty of Mind A. M.

N.Y. Italy April 19 th
A Mansfield P. No. ssr
To the
Hon
Joshua Lee Esqr
Revolutionary Claims - Pension office - }
Member of Congress Washington City D.C.
45 DE

N. Y. Yates Co., Italy April 18 th 1836 To the Hon Doct. Joshua Lee Esqr and Member of Congress Sirs. Permit me to trouble you with the charge of two Inclosed Papers (or affidavits) of David Derrings - and his voucher for Character In favor of Zebulon Derrings Certifying his services in the Revolution - in 1832 or 1833 I Made application to the Sect y at war under the act of 1832 for Mr. Zebulon Derrings (and others) and Mr Zebulon Derrings application Was Suspended for further Proof and I sent Zebulon Derrings down then to get his Brothers affidavit and one was Sick and Remained so for a long time at Saratoga and and one other had Removed away which was the reason of not getting his Brothers affidavit sooner
Last Oct. this David Derrings came to see his Brother Zebulon Derrings who is My Neighbor and the said David Derrings made the affidavit before Uriah Stanford Esqr of and Near Penn Yan who is well known to you Hon and then he being here amongst Strangers sent a Certificate of His Competency and a Man of Truth and veracity back - and certified by our Co rs . Clerk all in proper form
And Now Permit me to beg of You in the Name of one of the survivors of that band of Valiant men that fought for our Liberty - To plead his Cause at the Pension office at Washington as soon as convenient after You receive these papers and have his Case once more laid open and examined You will find in his first application that Judge Doubleday & my Self vouched for the said Zebulon Derrings as a Man of Truth and veracity and I have not the least doubt of the statement made by Zebulon Derrings being true for I have been acquainted with him for about 14 years and what acquaintance I formed with David, emphasized he appeared to be to me a Man of good memory and bore a good acquaintance with their Remarks I submit his Case to you and hope you will obtain a certificate to help him in his old days he is Very Poor & Knedy no friends to help him he is an object of Charity Yours with Esten Esqr Maxfield

19 th April 1836
Dear Sir Since the Remarks on the other side of this sheet when Perused I have Reflected more on the subject and find in the Last Letter I Recd from Pension offi ce that our Correspondent Broke of on the Ground ing at the time in which I allude to in Mr Zebulon Jennings Going down to get Testimony in Saratoga or Montgomery Co o as he did not succeed in getting one of his Brothers affidavits — he got an affidavit of one Mr Foster I think and I forwarded it on to Secty at war and it was Rejected on the Ground it stated it did not agree with Zebulons Testimony it went all beyond it and I Recd and answer that the Papers of Mr Jennings was suspended and placed on file N.B. So you will be informed of this fact if you should be met by this argument at Pension offi ce that Certificate of Foster did not go to the discredit of the affidavit made by Mr Jennings as a Man of Truth (it only militated against his Claim) (not his Statute of Zebulon Jennings) and on the fact I would Call your attention to that is Mr Jennings made application to an attorney in Ontario Co o who under- =took for him under the Law of 1818 and the attorney died not long after he engaged to try and get him placed on the Pension List and then he had a Discharge and it never could be found after his death which has Put Mr Jennings on the Back Ground — See he alludes to it in his affidavits I think sworn to that his discharge was left with the deceased attorney at Canandaigua which was before the County of Yates was set off and on more fact I Call your attention to Mr Jennings Served as Drum Major a part of the time and I drafted his first affidavit and did omit the words of (Drum Major) and in 2 nd affidavit it was Put in that he Served as Drum Major and part of time as Drummer N.B. I Supposed in Drafting his Declaration that a Drummer or a Drum Major was nothing more than a private and drafted it firstly as a private 2 nd ly I think after finding out that particulars must be stated then in supplemental Declaration it was Drummer or Drum Major ————— up —————
My Dear Don't I have no knowledge in saying that I do understand this term to be understood in the sense that

and therefor I Enclose one of Secy Letter Stating the kind of Proof Necessary for him to make in order to a favorable Decision for the applicant, which says Proof must be made of the 9 months term of service which is stated in the affidavit of David Jennings touching the point - if no favor- able Decision can be given for the claimant I think I shall bring him in person at the Pension office next summer and have him interrogated in person and in that case to see the simplicity the honesty and his poverty & gray hairs will draw that sympathy which is due for him by all who knows & sees him that will make the few remaining days on earth easy and that he may not have it to reflect upon that his country has not been unmindful of him in his latter days - and it is lamented here by all who knows him that he cant obtain something from Government as well as others perhaps less deserving than he for all who knows him believes his statement true to the best of his knowledge and memory I dont believe he the said Zebulon Jennings would swear false knowingly for the best of his life in Yates Co. if any errors in his declaration is by lapse of time not intentionally done { Yours with Eastern Abrn Maxfield
I do believe this letter to be substantial evidence of David Jennings
N.B. Doubtless it will be gratifying to you to learn that all the towns in Yates has gone for Jackson except Starkey
I trust you will communicate to me without delay by mail if any thing favorable turn up in favor of my applicant so that I may cheer up his drooping spirits that there is some prospect for him to get on Pension List. Role if its only but a small allowance - amongst the many thousand of applicants for Pensions I dont believe there is a more honest applicant than Zebulon Jennings Yours A. Maxfield
Yours with Eastern Abrn Maxfield

A. Maxfield P.M. Italy Gate N.Y. For
P. Adams Secretary of War Washington
Rejected June 8. 1831
21.757
Ms

I Zebulon Deming of the Town of Italy in the County of Yates and State of New York do here by Certify that I did Enlist in the Revolution in the Year 1776 in the New York Line or State of New York For the Term of Nine Months under Capt Darrow and under Col. Van Dyke and Gen Schuyler and Was Discharged at the Expiration of the above time and I farther State I served -
The next Summer in the Militia under Capt. Childs and under Col. Whiting and General Schuy- ler and Gen. St Clair untill General Gates took Command and I farther more State I was in the Battle at the Saking of Burgoin
Also oppond and assisted in Saking and Wrestling the sword from Sir John Johnson on the Mohawk Rivr - More Services too Numerous to mention I stood when not otherwise Emp- loyed in the Militia for 3 Years as a minute man
For all These Services I claim from my Country Some Assistance for I am Poor and Needy no Connection able to Support me old and Infirme not able to work I am Now Seventy Nine Years old - I claim under The act Entitled an act for the relief of Certain Surviving officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution Approved 15 th May 1828 in Congress
acted at Italy May 17 th 1831 Zebulon Deming
We the undersigned being Personally acquainted with Zebulon Deming and have been for many

We the undersigned being Personally acquainted with Zebulon Deming and have been for many Years do Verrify on oath that we believe his
Statement True to the Best of his Knowledge farther more we believe him to be a man of Truth and Veracity Sworn and Subscribed to this 18 th day of May 1831 William Griswold Daniel Baldwin In Presence of Elisha Doubleday Justice
I. Elisha Doubleday J.P. of the Town of Italy in the County of Yates do certify that I am Personally acquainted with the Subscribers in the above Affidavit and know them to be of good Standing and Men of Truth and Veracity Elisha Doubleday J.P.
Mr Secretary at War Dear Sir if Mr Deming's Claim should not come under the act above Alluded to - Please to inform me wether he can Receive any thing by any other Existing Law for I am not acquainted with the united State Laws Sufficiently to know what way to Proceed, I can certify in addition to the above Certificates that he is in need of assistance and I have Been Personally acquainted with Mr Deming for 10 Years past and believe him to be a Man of Truth and Veracity Direct your answer to Abraham Maxfield P.M. Italy Yates Co N.Y. Your obedient Servant — Abraham Maxfield
N.B. if there can be any means devised for his Relief, Pr. on to point out the way to Proceed as you have a statement of his services above

State of New York
Yates County, ss On the 22 day of Nov. 1836
Personally appeared before me Elisha Doubleday one of the Judges of Yates County Common Pleas. — Zebulon Demings a resident of the town of Italy and County and State aforesaid and made — Oath in due form of Law to the following facts and Services performed by said Demings in the Revolutionary War to the best of my recollection
And That I am of the age of Eighty five Years the 26 th of Next Decr. and that I was of or in my 25 th year when I entered the service in the — Revolutionary War and that I resided in New Canaan then in the County of Albany and did reside there through the whole war and for some years afterwards
1776 I was called upon By order from General Schuyler to go to Johnstown to take in John Johnson who headed the Indians and the said Johnson was made prisoner I was served under Capt. Frisby Lieut. Tole Supt. Col. Waterman and General Schuyler time of going and returning about Three weeks (I served with the gun)
1776 the same Year I enlisted for Nine Months under Capt. Darrow Lieut. Daily to fill up battalions for the Northern army commanded by Col. Gansevoort Some times and at others by Col. Van Dyke and Gen. Schuyler Services at fort George then on account of the Small Pox Raging at fort George we went back to fort Edward  ann and went to Boating Provision from fort ann to Schenectady and I staid my time out and was discharged at fort Edward my services Commenced in April and was discharged in Decr. It has been objected here to you about this Capt. Darrow Name Could not be found on muster Roles at Washington and I have since made a Supplemental Declaration to explain this away on 13 th Sept. 1836 (I served as Drummer)

1777 I served from some time in June till after the surrender of General Burgoyne making 4 or 5 months as militia man Was called out by order of General Schuyler I served under Capt Childs Lieut Tolee Col Whiting a part of the time & Col Waterman (alternately) Series at fort George and then retreated back with the whole army and was in all the Battles up on the retreat of General Schuyler untill the Surrender of Burgoyne to General Gates for further Particulars see my Supplemental Declaration 13 th Sept r 1836 to gether with David Demings affidavit sent last spring to the Hon. J. Lee member in Congress my Brother David Having Better Learning than my Self he kept a List in writing of all his services as well as mine and I make mine from memory and I Put the Greatest Confidenc in the accuracy of his affidavit therefore I wish it examined with this as well as my Supplemental Declaration (I served all this time as Drum Major)
1778 I served three weeks or there abouts in a Town to Schenectady to prevent the Enemy from Burning Mills at or near Schenectady City I served under Capt Rootwick and this time I carried a Gun on a party of Expectations of Harny's woods to march in and served as Sargeant
from 1777 to 1780 I was frequently called out I served three months at Stoneratz North of Johnstown to oppose the British & Indians & Tories but the year I have forgot (See) my brother's affidavit for this service I served I think under Capt Rootwick served as Drum Major by order from Genl Schuyler Sworn and subscribe the day & year above written

as Drum Major - by orders from Gen Schuyler Sworn and subscribe the day & year above written
1780 I Volunteered on an Expedition against Sir Johnson on the Mohawk River to oppose Sir Johnson he was then at Schoharie when we over took him he was burning and wasting all the Property in his way (Except Vories ) and he was not overtaken until he arrived 3 or 4 wks at Fort Plain on the Mohawk then we gave Him a Seven Battle in which Sir Johnson was Wounded in his knee and reports when he was Carried off by some of His men and we took a No of Prisoners and Carried them in the fort at Fort Plain time of Seven Not exactly known But suppose it to be 3 or 4 weeks I served with the Drum until it got Broke then I took a gun Comd. by General Gansevoort, Col Whiting, Lieut. Hobbart
from 1780 to the end of the war I was what we called in those times a Minute man to be ready at all times in taking Vories one time in particular on the Sabbath had a plan laid to take a whole Congregation prisoners & then to kill all the officers Col Whiting & Capt. Root were because they were Commissioners to try the Vories
NB I all ways Volunteered on all occasions in each Seven except the Nine months then I enlisted and served as a faithful Soldier and at the same time Hope my Brother's affidavit & my Supplemental Declaration will be carefully examined with this Substitute for my old Declara- tion made in open Court I think in 1832 or 1833 which appears by letter now before me to be lost at Pension office and further this deposit saith not
Subscribed and sworn the 22 nd Nov 1836 before me - 3 T. L. L. Fleming E. D. D. - a Justice 3

State of New York
County of Yates ss: I hereby certify that Elisha Doubleday Esquire before whom the preceding Deposition or Affidavit of Lebulon Deming was taken or sworn and also whose signature appears to the Jurat of the said Affidavit was on the day of the  thereof a Judge of Yates County Courts in and for the County aforesaid duly authorized by the Laws of said State to act as such. That I am well acquainted with his hand writing and verily do believe his said signature to be genuine.
In Testimony whereof I hereunto affix the seal of said County (my Official seal) the 5 th day of December A.D. 1836.
George Mearman Clerk
New York No 16142
Lebulon Deming
Rev. -
Suspended
Ex del to H. H. for him
Lee - June 14 1837
H. Lee H. H.

Certificate
Then being no resident Clergyman now residing at this time in the Town of Italy We Daniel Baldwin and Abraham Maxfield residents of the Town of Italy in the County of Yates and State of N. York hereby certify that we are well acquainted With Zebulon Derring who has subscribed and Sworn to the above Declaration that we Believe him to be Eighty one years of age
a Man of Truth and veracity That he is reputed and belived in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier in the revolution and that we concur in that Opinion
Subscribed & Sworn this 28 th Sept. 1832 Daniel Baldwin Abraham Maxfield T. J. Nevins Dep. Clerk
Certificate of the Court
and the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after taking the interrogatories prescribed by the war Department that the above named applicant Zebulon Derring was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states and the court farther states certifies that it appears to them Daniel Baldwin and Abraham Maxfield who signed the above Certificate are residents in the Town of Italy are Credible Persons and that their statements are entitled to Credit
By order of the court
T. J. Nevins Dep. Clerk

Certificate of Clerk
I George Sharman Clerk of the court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Yates do hereby certify that the foregoing contains The original Proceedings of the said court in The matter of the application of Zebulon Deming for a Pension in Testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal of office this 28- day of Septm. A.D. 1832
George Sharman Clerk L. J. Nevins dep Clerk
10/22 George Sharman Clerk Zebulon Deming

State of New York County of Yates ss.
I George Shearman clerk of the said County of Yates and of the Court of Common Pleas thereof Do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Zebulon Deming for a pension and I further certify that Valentine Graham Esquire before whom the following affidavit purports to have been taken or sworn of Zebulon Deming bearing date the 17 th day of July 1833 was at the time an acting justice of the Peace in and for the County of Yates sworn and duly authorised by law to act as such and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe the signature "Valentine Graham" to the said affidavit subscribed to be genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County and of the Court of Common Pleas thereof at Penn Yan this 18 th day of July 1833.
Geo. Shearman clerk By R. M. Smith Deputy clerk

State of New-York } Gates county, ss. }
On this Seventeenth day of July 1837, personally appeared before me, the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid, Zebulon Dennis , to me known to be the person making application for a Pension and whose papers are herunto annexed, and who being duly sworn, doth depose and say: That he never received a written discharge, but was at the expiration of his several terms of service verbally dismissed by the Colonels of the regiments. That he knows of no person living by whom he can prove his actual services. That there is no minister of the Gospel residing in the neighborhood of this deponent; circuit Preachers come among us occasionally but this deponent is not acquainted with any of them. And 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 not less than eight days , I served as a private in January or February 1776 under Capt. Frisbie, by order of Gen. Schuyler, as set forth in my declaration. For nine months I served as a Drummer in 1776, in Capt. Darrow's Company, as set forth as aforesaid. For not less than three and a half months , I served as a Drummer and Drum Major in 1777, in Capt. Chiles company, as set forth as aforesaid. For not less than three weeks I served as a Drummer in 1778, in Capt. Bortwick's company, as set forth as aforesaid. For not less than three weeks I served as a Drummer, in 1778 this de

ponent thinks, in Lieutenant Holenbeck's company in pursuit of Johnson, as set forth or aforesaid —making in the whole one year two months and one week , and for such service I claim a Pension. And this deponent further says that from 1778 until the close of the war he was called out on many occasions on alarms and as a minute man, but he is totally unable to specify the precise times or the precise length of each tour of duty, but he is confident he served not less than three months , but whether this service can be allowed or not he leaves to the discretion and generos- ity of the Head of the Pension Department. And further says not.
Zebulon Deming
Sworn and subscribed, before me, at Italy, Grates county, N.Y. on the day and year above named. And I further certify, that there has been no resident Minister of the Gospel in our vicinity; and that I am well ac- quainted with the above named Zebulon Deming, and verily believe, from report, and my own knowledge respecting him, that he was in the service of his country in the war of the Revolution.
Valentine Grahame, Justice of the Peace.
14 mo. Pension See Vol 2 - p 32 #2.94 Corporal

State of New York County of Seneca Town of Charlton ss William Foster of said Charlton being duly sworn makes oath and says, that previous to the war of the Revolution he was well acquainted with Debuton Deming who (this depo- nent is informed) has made or is about to make appli- cation for a pension that he and the said Deming both resided in the town of New Canaan then the county of Albany now a county of Columbia and State of New York that on the 15 th / fifteenth day of April in the year 1775 that the deponent enlisted into the American service under Captain Hilkiah Baldwin in the Regiment commanded by Col. William B. Whiting that the said Debuton Deming on the same day enlisted into a company commanded by Captain George Darrow in said Regiment that he Deming served as a drum Major in said Regiment for and during the term of three years while the deponent served as a private in said Regiment
William Foster
Subscribed and sworn
this 16 th day of September 1834 Before me Josiah C. Grant Justice of the Peace
I certify that from personal acquaintance common fame and the general character of William Foster who hath deposed as above I believe him to be a man of truth and veracity Josiah C. Grant Justice of the Peace

State of New York Saratoga County ss: I Alpheus Goodrich Clerk of the County of Saratoga do Certify that Isadore C. Grand before whom the within Affidavit purports to have been sworn over at the date of the same one of the Justices of the peace in and for the County of Saratoga - That I am acquainted with his hand writing & sincerely believe his name subscribed to the said Affidavit, to be his proper hand writing and signature
Witness my hand and seal of Office the 20 th day of Sept- ember 1834 A Goodrich Clerk

State of New York Montgomery County ss
Be it known that before me Geo. Wannink a Sister of the peer in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Martha M c Martin and made oath in due form of law. That Zebulon Denny of the town of Helderberg County of Yates State of New York went out as a drum Major under Capt. Geo. Darrow in the service of the United States in the Revolutionary War in the year One Thousand Seven hundred & seventy six that Capt. Geo. Darrow lived at the time in one of her father's houses & that it is the news of said Zebulon Denny going out with said Capt. Darrow does not know how long he was out
Subscribed & sworn before Me Sep. 13. 1834
Martha M c Martin Mark
Geo. Wannink Sister Dea
I certify that I have been acquainted with Mrs. Martha M c Martin for upwards of twelve years, & that she is a person of good moral character & of truth & veracity Geo. Wannink Sister from
11 th day of October 1834
George Wannink Clerk of Yates County
County

State of New York Montgomery County
Clerks office, ss: I, George D. Ferguson, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Montgomery do hereby Certify that George Warwick before whom the within affi- avit purports to have been sworn Was on the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County: And that I am well acquainted with his hand writing & Verily believe that his name subscribed to the said affi- davit & to the within Certificate of Character is his true hand writing
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 23 rd day of September 1834-
Geo: D. Ferguson.

State of New York Yates County - }
on the 11 th day of October 1834.
Abraham Maxfield Personally - appeared in open Court Before the Hon. the Judges of Yates County Court Common Pleas Now sitting a Resident of the Town of Hols, and County of Yates and State aforesaid
Who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following Declaration That I Abraham Maxfield Did Draft his first Declaration and that the said Zebulon Dunning did Make mention of his Serving as Drummer and Drum Major in the revolutionary WAR But this Deponent Supposing that it was nothing More allowed for it and so I penned it down (as private) in his original affidavit or Declaration which was taken in Sept r 1832, and in a subsequent Declaration made about July 1833 it was then stated against his and written serving, as Drummer and Drum Major and then in this Supplemental Affidavit it was then mentioned and that after wards this deponent Received a line from the Secty. of war That when application is made for any Higer Grade it must be done in open Court and accordingly we Abraham Maxfield and Zebulon Dunning having appeared in open Court to correct errors and do away previous objections Raised by the Secty. at war and further this deponent saith not Abraham Maxfield P.M. Sworn before me this 11 th day of October 1834
Hols Yates County
George Hearnman Clerk of Yates County

In this Eleventh day of October in the year one thousand eight hundred thirty four personally appeared in open court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the county of Yates and State of New York now sitting. Zebulun Dering a resident of the town of Italy in the said county of Yates age eighty two years, the twenty sixth day of December last - who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declara- tion in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of 7 th June 1832.
That in the month of April in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy five he the said Zebulun Dering entered the service of the United States in the Revolutionary War at New Canaan in the county of Albany now the county of Columbia, in the State of New York, as a Drummer and served as such drummer for one year in Colonel William Bradford Whittings Regi- ment of Infantry - that the said Regiment was employed at different places - some times at Albany - and at Fort Edward - at Ticonderoga - and at other places - as directed by General Schuyler - That in the spring of the next year (1776) after he the said Zebulun Dering had served as a drummer as aforesaid for the term of one year - and while a drummer in Captain George Darrow's Company - he the said Zebulun Dering received the appointment of Drum Major and received a Warrant for the same from the said Colonel

Whiting, which said warrant was in this department's possession until about ten years ago, when he carried the same to a lawyer in order to obtain a pension - but did not obtain the pension - and the said warrant was lost by the said lawyer and had not been found - and that the said Isham Dunning did serve as such drum major in said Regiment under said warrant for the term of the remainder of the Revolutionary War being more than seven years - That during the first four years of said time he was in actual service at different places in the state of New York - at Fort Plain - at Ticonderoga - at Fort Edward - Fort George - was in a battle at Fort Plain - and in a battle at Fort Schuyler against the British troops - was with General Schuyler in 1777 in the retreat from Fort George and in several engagements against Bur- goyne - and was at Saratoga and assisted in the capture of Burgoyne - was at Albany and other places in the state at various times under Colonel Whiting - some times under Colonel Asa Water- man - some times under Colo- nel Van Dyke - for a short time with Colonel Gagevoort - That for the last three years of said time the said Isham Dunning stood enlisted as a min

the man - and was frequently called out - for a more particular description of said services. This deponent refers to his previous declaration and supplemental affidavit now on file in the pension office in Wash- ington -
Sworn before me this                      Zebulon Leming
11 th day of October 1834
George Thompson - Clerk of Shelby County - 3
Mr Elisha Daubhacey a Judge of Shelby County courts - and Abraham Neele Judee Residents of the house of Shelby in the County of Shelby and State of Kentucky do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Zebulon Leming who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration - that we believe him to be right - two years of age - that he is a man of truth and veracity - that he is respected and believed in the neigh- bourhood where he resides to have been a Revolutionary soldier and that we concur in that opinion And we further certify that we have previously certified to the above facts in open court and that we are informed and believe that the said certificate is now on file with the declaration and other evi- dence papers of the said Zebulon Lem- ing in the pension office in Wash-

Washington City -
Elisha D. Dabney Abraham Maxfield
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter that the above named applicant Isham Dunning was a Revolutionary Soldier and Officer and served as he states - and that Elisha Dabney and Abraham Maxfield who have signed the above certificate are residents of the town of Italy - are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit. By order of the Court -
I George Shearman Clerk of the court of common pleas in and for the county of Yates - in the state of New York do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the supplemental proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Isham Dunning for a pension -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this eleventh day of October 1834 -
George Shearman Clerk

10 Washington City -
Elisha Dumbarton Abraham Maxfield
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the in- vestigation of the matter that the above named applicant Isham Dunning was a Revolutionary Sol- dier and Officer and served as he states - and that Elisha Dumbarton and Abraham Maxfield who have signed the above certificate are residents of the County of Shelby - are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit - By order of the Court -
I George Shearman Clerk of the court of common pleas in and for the county of Shelby - in the state of New York do hereby certify that the foregoing con- tains the supplemental proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Isham Dunning for a pension -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this eleventh day of October 1834 -
George Shearman Clerk