Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 12,488, Jesse Clother, Mass

SERVICE
Mass
brother Jesse
NUMBER
S. 12488
CONTENTS
carded.

Cir. Tra.      Sept. 2-1836 Transfered to Albany from 4 th March 1835 - Sept 6 th 1836
Rep June 1839.
Albany N.Y. 123.  Pennsylvania
Isaac Clothier
Erie Co in the State of Pennsylvania who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Root - of the Regt commanded by Col Smith in the Massachusetts line for -
7 Mos 5 Ds - $ 23.87
Enscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 23. Dollars 87. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of March 1832 - Sent Thos H Sill, Erie Pa
Arrears to the 4 th of March 1833 - 47.74 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept 1833 - 11.93 2  59.67
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. T. Sprague Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 3 - Page 9 -

State of Pennsylvania Erie County ss } On this fourth day of November — 1832 person ally appeared in open court before the Judges of the court of Common Pleas - it being a court of Record in and for the county of Erie and State of Pennsylvania Jesse Clotlier a resident of the Township of Gerard in the county of Erie and State of Penn- sylvania aged aged 72 years - who being first duly sworn according to Law doth make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as in hereafter stated
That at the time he performed the herein after mentioned service he resided in the town of Han- cock in Berkshire Township county in the State of Massachusetts.
In the month of August 1776 - the deponent enlisted in a company commanded by Capt Root - to serve for three months Col Smith commanded our

regiment. We marched through Seneca into Stock- bridge thence to Great Barrington - thence to Sheffield field - and thence crossed into the State of New York. We marched down to White Plains - but the battle had taken place before we arrived. The deponent remained stationed at that place until his three months had expired when he was dis- charged and returned home.
In the latter end of May 1864 - the deponent enlis- ted in a company commanded by Capt Stephen Smith. We marched to Skene'sboro (now White Hall) in the state of New York - Major Wiley was with us at that place - We remained there about four weeks and then marched to Bennington where we rem- ained about ten days keeping guard. - The deponent was then discharged having served six weeks - and returned home.
About the 1 st of September 1864 - the deponent enlis- ted in a company commanded by Lieutenant Israel Thomas. We marched from Hance's Creek to Berlin in the state of New York. - The deponent remained there about ten days - and then marched to Stephen- town - where we remained about ten days - The deponent was then discharged - having served about three weeks - and returned home.

As soon as he returned home - which was in the latter end of September. He again volunteered in a company commanded by Capt William Douglas. We marched to Bennington and thence to White Hall - and were stationed there for two months. Major Stratton - and Major Rhan commanded us while at White Hall. The deponent has been discharged and returned home.
He has no documentary evidence and knows of no person by whom he can prove his services in the revolution.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity - except the present - and declares that his name is not on the pension rolls of the agency in any State.
In answer to Interrog - Since the war he moved to Saratoga County N York - thence moved back to Massachusetts land there fourteen years, and about nineteen years ago moved to Catskill 60 N York; and four years ago he moved to his present residence in Erie Co. Penna. Has no record of his age nor discharge. That M c Doug Pomeroy is acquainted with the applicant for thirty five years. I can prove his character re puta- tion of being a soldier of the Revolutionary War, - and Rev d George Steenty is also acquainted with him.
Isaac C. Potter

Sworn & subscribed by Jesse Clouthier to applicant in Open Court this 19 October 1832
Henry Clappison
Essex County ss.
Mehad Pomeroy aged 75 years saith that he has been acquainted with Jesse Clouthier this present applicant for thirty five years - That during that time he has often had conversation with him respecting the Revolutionary war, & his services in the war - That he is a man of good character, & has had the reputation in the neighborhood of having been in service during said war and never heard a doubt of his having been a soldier in that war, - and firmly believes he was so
Sworn & subscribed in Open Court 19 th Oct. 1832
Alvin Mearns Pro
Mehad his X Pomeroy mark

State of New York } County of Chautauqua } ss: On this eighteenth day of March 1836 before me the subscriber, a Justice of the peace for the said county of Chautauqua, personally appeared Jesse Clother who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Blast of Pittsfield in Massachusetts, in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Smith of Lambborough, in Mas- sachusetts, in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the state of Pennsylvania from whence he removed in the month of April last past to the Town of Sheridan in the said Coun- ty of Chautauqua, that he has ever since resided in the said Town of Sheridan, that he now resides in the said Town of Sheridan when he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be payable in the said state of New York in future. That he has not drawn any part of his pension since the 4th day of March 1835 and wishes to be transferred to the state of New York to take effect on the said 4th day of March 1835. The following are his reasons for removing from the state of Pennsylvania to the said Town of Sheri- dan in the state of New York, to wit, that his son with whom he resided in the state of Pennsylvania has removed to the state of Michigan, that he has another son residing in the said Town of Sheridan with whom this deponent resides & intends to reside -
Sworn and Subscribed to before } me the day & year aforesaid }
Chauncy Tucker J.P.
Jesse Clother
Chautauqua County ss: Daniel Douglass being duly sworn says that Jesse Clother who has taken the above oath is the same person described in the above affidavit
Daniel Douglass
Sworn & Subscribed to before me, the 18th day of March
1836
Chauncy Tucker J.P.
Chautauqua County ss: I Chauncy Tucker a Justice of the peace of said County do certify that Daniel Douglass who has signed & sworn to the foregoing affidavit is a person of veracity & that his statement is entitled to credit - Given under my hand this 18th day of March 1836
Chauncy Tucker J.P.

State of New York Chautauqua County Clerks Office
I, George W. Sew, Clerk of said County, do certify, that Chauncey Tucker Esq. whose signatures appear to the jurat of the within affidavit & certificate, was on the day of the date of the same a Stillson Justice of the peace of said County, duly elected & sworn. And further, that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, & verily believe his several signatures subscribed, as aforesaid, are genuine - In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my official seal, this 21. day of March A D 1836
G. W. Sew Clerk

21.122
Sepse Blotcher
Admitted
Private
7 mos 5 d
$23.87
Thos A Sill
Erie Pa

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office.
183
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 Jesse Clothier of Erie County, Pennsylvania
   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.     Enl? 1776 3 Private Capt Root Cols Smith thru Mass & New York Berkshire County   " 1777 1 14 " Smith Mass Traditionary   " 1777 21 " Lieut Thomas   vol? 1777 2 " Capt Douglas Major - Patton Rhan Evidence  
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 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 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 , 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.
[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 [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.

March 15, 1926
Mrs. Fred B. Clothier Fruithurst Silver Creek, N.Y.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 12488, it appears that JESSE CLOTHIER, while living in Hancock, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, enlisted in August, 1776, and served three months as private in Captain Root's Company, Colonel Smith's Massachusetts Regiment. He enlisted in May, 1777, and served six weeks as private in Captain Stephen Smith's Massachusetts Company. He enlisted September 1, 1777, and served three weeks as private in Lieutenant Israel Thomas' Massachusetts Company. He enlisted immediately afterward and served two months as private in Captain William Douglas' Massachusetts Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 7, 1832, at which time he was seventy-two years of age and a resident of Gerard Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania.
In April, 1835, he moved to Sheridan, Chautauqua County, New York, to live with his son whose name he did not state.
In 1836 he stated he had another son (name not stated) who was then living in Missouri.
There is no further data on file relative to his family.
Respectfully,

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Jesse Clother a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his ( or his widow's ) application for pension on file in this Bureau. S. F. 12,488.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug. 1776. 3 mos. Pri. Root Smith Mass.   May, 1777. 6 wks. Stephen Smith. ✓   Sept. 1. 1777. 3 " Lieut. Israel Thomas. ✓   Immediately after 2 mos. Capt. Wm. Douglas. ✓  
Battles engaged in, _____ ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Hancock, Berkshire Co. Mass.
Date of application for pension, Nov. 7. 1832. His ch. was al
Residence at date of application, Gerard Twp., Erie Co., Pa.
Age at date of application, 72 yrs.
Remarks: In 1836, soldier referred to two sons, names not stated.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

H. B. Clothier FRUITBURST SILVER CREEK, NEW YORK
Bureau of Pensions Dept. of Interior, — Washington,
Wishing to settle beyond all doubt as to who was the father of Artemus Clothier, I am writing you to ascertain if possible, proof of same. Was it Jasper Clothier, born 1768, enlisted at Hancock Mass., serving as private for various lengths of time from 1776 to 1777 under Capt Root Col. Smith, Capt. Smith, Lieut. Israel Thomas & Capt. W m Douglass. Residence at time of application for pension Gerard Township Erie Co., Pa. Inferior list of 1840 living with Artemus Clothier in town of Sheridan Served in Battle of Bemis Heights - died 1800

2 H. B. Clothier FRUITBURST SILVER CREEK, NEW YORK
We have no record of his marriage or children.
John Clothier was born in Connecticut in 1734. Married Eunice Squire of Cornwall, Conn.
Enlisted May 26, 1777, killed Nov. 1777.
Served in Capt. Watson's company. Might this one be father of Artemus? If you can give me any further information I shall be very thankful.
Courteously,
Mrs. Fred B. Clothier
Silver Creek N.Y. Jan. 26, 1926

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Washington, Oct 3 rd 1905.
The Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir: In reply to your letter of 30 th Sept. in case of Jesse Blotcher Certificate Rev. War Act 1832 Albany Agency, Roll, you are informed that, according to the latest account rendered by the U. S. Pension Agent, the records of this office show last payment to have been made at $11.93 per month to 4 September 1849 in Sept 1849. Records do not show date of death.
Letter herewith returned.
Respectfully,
ROBERT S. PERSON
Auditor.
By
[Handwritten signature: J. S. Person]
Deputy Auditor.

On desk.
3-397. (Old No. 3-399.)
O. W. and N. Div
Division.
No. 73 H. Ex'r.
Per. Sur. No. 12.488
Jesse Glotter
Y
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C., September 30, 1905
SIR:
For use in the above-entitled claim for pension, you are requested to furnish this Bureau with a report in the case of
Jesse Glotter
pensioned under the Act June 7, 1832. by certificate
No. 11,123, Issued March 28, 1833 Albany Agency,
showing date of last payment and death.
Very respectfully,
J. Warner
Commissioner.
THE AUDITOR FOR THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT,
Treasury Department.

State of Pennsylvania } Erie County ss }
I Alvin. I. Kline Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Erie County do hereby certify that the within (contained in this sheet of paper, attached by a red ribbon on which the Seal is affixed) contains the Original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the Application of Miss Estlin for a Pension. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal at office this 28 th day of November A.D. 1832
Alvin. I. Kline Clerk
21/122
Miss Estlin

1912, Oct. 11: Hist. to E. May Christy. For
1913, Jan. 4: Hist. to Br. Mr. Genl. For Tombstone For
1926 Mar. 15 - hist to Wid. Fred B. Clothier See case of Artemus R. Clothier Vid. of 26 541 War of 1812 well
Revised
✓ 12,488 INVALID.
File No. 12,488
Jesse Clothier Prv. Rev. War.
Act: June 7 1832
Index: — Vol. 2 , Page 70
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Leje Clothier Perfume of Alister

In the matter of the application of Jesse Clatton for a Pension before the Court of Common Pleas of Erie County
We, the undersigned hereby certify that We have been acquainted with the said Jesse Clatton for a long period of time, before and since his residence in the County of Erie, where he now resides, and for a period of more than twenty years; we have always understood and believed him to be a person of good character for truth and veracity, and have always understood and believed him to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and he has had the reputation in the neighborhood where he has resided, and now resides —
Benjamin Lewis
Isaac Pomeroy
John Pomeroy
Nathaniel W. Ball
James Pomeroy
Erie County ss Before me the subscribers one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared the above named Benjamin Lewis Isaac Pomeroy John Pomeroy Nathaniel W. Ball and James Pomeroy and after being duly sworn severally deposited and said that the above statement or deposition concerning Jesse Clatton is just and true Given under my hand and seal this 20th Day of October AD 1832 Shepherd Beals Jr. P.M.

Cruc County ss before me one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County name Daniel Barron and being sworn According to law Depreth and saith that I have been acquainted with Jesse Colthun for the term of twenty or more years and that I believe him to be a Man of truth and veracity — Daniel Barron Sworn and Subscribed before me before me the 22 Day of November 1832 — John Salisbury
I John Salisbury Esquire before whom the above Deposition was taken Do hereby certify that Daniel Barron who have sworn to the above above Affidavit is of good character for truth and veracity and that his statement is entitled to full credit — John Salisbury Justice of the Peace
State of Pennsylvania } I Elmer Kelso Notary of Cruc County ss } the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Cruc. Do hereby certify that John Salisbury Esquire before whom the above deposition purports to have been taken was, at the date of the same, one of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Cruc duly commissioned and sworn. And that the name of John Salisbury signed to the above, is in his own proper hand writing to me well known — In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the Seal of said Court — this 11 Day of December. 1832
Elmer Kelso, Proth

I, Shepherd Beals Esqr before whom the within Disposition was taken Do hereby certify that Zimri Lewis Isaac Pomeroy John Pomeroy Nathaniel W. Battles and James Pomeroy who have sworn to the within affidavit are persons of good character for truth and veracity and that their statement is entitled to full credit. Shepherd Beals Jr. Esqr.
State of Pennsylvania } I, Edwin S. Kelso Prothonotary of Erie County ss } the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Erie. Do hereby certify that Shepherd Beals Esqr. before whom the within Disposition purports to have been taken was at the date of the same, one of the Justices of the Pleas in and for the County of Erie duly Commissioned and Sworn. And that the name Shepherd Beals subscribed to the said Disposition & certificate is in his own proper hand writing to me well known. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this eleventh day of December A.D. 1832
Edwin S. Kelso

N 2-1 Rev. Sec
SILVER CREEK, N.Y. OCT 7 - 12
(THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY)
Revenue Department, Washington, D.C.

Have you any records concerning Revolutionary service of the following: Jesse Clothier, private, in Capt. Wm Douglas Co. Col. Benj. Simonds's Berkshire Co. Regiment. Mass.
John Skidmore (or Scidmore) of New York state either Dutchess Co., or Long Island.
E. May Christy Silver Creek, N. Y.

apb
Mr. Brudin
[Large cursive flourish]
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Brother
James DeWitt Apr 4-36

Trinity Bank
Philadelphia April 4. 1836
Sir
Your letter of the 2 nd inst is received. The pension of Jesse Clutter a prisoner of Act 7 Jan 1832 - $23 82 /100 per annum was last paid at the Bank on the 2 nd of Ap r 1835 to the 4 th March 1835. Agreeably to your instructions no further payments will be made him & his name shall be noted on the list or transferred to the Albany Agency from and after 4 th March 1835.
I am Sir very respectfully Your Obed t Serv t Jas Whitt Pond
J. L. Edmonds Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington

W. B. Burdine N.Y.
Hon. J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
John to all my friends
John Black

Ithaca March 22 d 1856
Dear Sir,
Enclosed I send you the application of Ezra Clutter for a transfer from the Roll of the Pennsylvania Agency to the N. York Agency - The pensioner is in needy circumstances & an immediate action on the enclosed application will greatly oblige him - Be careful to have the transfer take effect at the time asked for in the application - Please direct your answer to me at Ithaca, Chautauqua County N. York -
Very Respectfully Your O bt Serv t
Chauncy Tucker
To Hon. J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Pensions Washington City

The court propounded the following interrogatories to the applicant
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 do you now live 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 service 6 Did you ever receive a discharge from the service; and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it 7 State the names of some persons to whom

you are known in your present neighbourhood and who can testify as to your character for Meriden city; and their belief of your services as as a soldier of the revolution
Dear Cousin
George Sturtevant a Clergyman residing in the Township of Connecticut in Vermont being duly sworn deposes and saith that he is acquainted with Isaac Clapp the within named applicant that he believes him to be seventy three years of age, and believes him to be a man of good character for truth and veracity -
Sworn and subscribed
to open court - }
George C. Sturtevant
Nov 7 th 1832
Calvin Phelps Pro

We _____ a clergyman residing in the _____ residing in the _____ hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Jesse Blo thier, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 72 years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood 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 the said court do hereby declare their opin ion, after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories, prescribed by the War Department, that the abovenamed applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the court further certifies, that it appears to them that George Stultz who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman resid ent in the County of Erie and that M c Ad Pomeroy who has also signed the same is a resident in the Erie County _____ and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit -
Certificate Nov 10. 1832 Henry Shippen

I Alvin Melle clerk of the court of common Pleas of Erie County Pennsylvania do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Jesse Clotier for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 10 th day of November 1852
Alvin Melle Clerk
Jesse Clotier Pension