Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 10824, William Hedger, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Hedger, William
S 10824
CONTENTS
Carded

20,040. N York
Wm Hedges of Orange — in the State of N. York who was a Private in the Comp — commanded by Captain Emblin of the Reg. — commanded by Col. Dubois — in the Canad. line for 3 Mts.
★ N. Y. Line. Records corrected. Wick. 1838.
Inscribed on the Roll of N. York at the rate of 50 Dollars 0 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of July 1833 and to Martha M. Mitchell Shawangunk
Arrears to the 4th of Mar. '33 $ 160 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sep. '33 40 $ 200
{ Revolutionary Claim, } Act June 7, 1832. } J. C. Miles Clerk,
Recorded by Book E. Vol. 3. Page 62
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6. April 1838. from 4 March 1837 to the 6 Sept 1837. the day of said Pensioners death. — Agt how- -field 20 June 1838.

Treasury Department,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
June 15, 1838.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," the widow of William Hedger deceased a Pensioner on the Roll of the New-York City Agency, at the rate of eighty Dollars and -- -- Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1837 to the 5 th of September 1837, the day of said pensioner's death.
Respectfully, yours,
Abner K. Parrish Comptroller
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

25.709

not T. A. Shawangunk in the county
Leon A. Miller Dalmouth Shawangunk N.Y.

State of New York
County of Orange
On this 28 th Day of May 1833. personally ap-
peared in open court Before the judges of the Court of Common Pleas New Sitting - William Redgers a resident of the Town of Warwick in the County of Orange Aforesaid Aged 75 Years 9 Months. who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the Benefits 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 herein stated
First. That in the Year 1776 in the Spring of the Year I volunteered from a Clatsy and received about $15. As a Contribution made up by the Clatsy to serve for Three Months at Fort Montgomery - That I was placed under the Command of Captain Thompson in the Regiment of Col. Hardinborough - and served for said 3 Months at building the fort etc - That Col Dubois Regiment of Regular Troops lay then and Capt Wood - was Company of Artillery - that
Second. In the Spring of the Year 1777. the the Regiment of Colonel Hardinborough to which belonged was again called for duty at Fort Montgomery and that he again volunteered from the Clatsy for three months and served said time at Fort Montgomery under the Command of Captain Conklin - in the Regiment of Colonel Hasbrouck that General Clinton was in the Command at the Fort that spring
Third. That in the fall of the Year 1778 he was again a Volunteer from a Clatsy in the Regiment of Col. Johannes Larren formerly the Regiment of Col. Hardinborough - for Three Months and was placed under the Command of Captain Dwytt and marched from Shawangunk to Ramapo in New Jersey and was placed did there serve for three Months as aforesaid that a Connecticut Regiment was lying there at that time but he can't remember who was the Commander
Fourth. That in April 1779 about the 1 st he volunteered for Nine Months in the Company of Captain Levi Dwytt in the Regiment of Col. Albert Paulding and served on the Frontier on the West Side of Shawangunk Mountain and was discharged at John Brodhead - in January 1780 that he served as a private in the Militia
Fifth. That in or about the 1 st of April 1780 he again volunteered for Nine Months in the Company of Captain White Lieutenant Weissenfelt and in the Regiment of Colonel Albert Paulding and served for said 9 Months on the Frontier on the West Side of Shawangunk Mountain and was discharged at Napanoch - in January 1780. That he served as a private in the Militia
Sixth. That on or about the 1 st Day of April 1781. he again volunteered for Nine Months in the Company of Captain Conner Lieutenant Aldert Roos in the Regiment of Colonel Weissenfelt and served for said Nine Months on the Frontier on the West Side of Shawangunk Mountain and was discharged at Napanoch - in Jan'y 1782. which service was as a private in the Militia (Making in the whole 3 Years Service as a private in the Militia) as abridged is
 first - for 3 Months - Capt. Thompson Col Hardinborough Regiment  2 nd - " 3 - " " - Conklin - " - Hasbrouck - " - "  3 rd - " 3 - " " - Dwytt - " - " - " - "  4 th - " 9 - " " - Dwytt - " - Paulding - " - "  5 th - " 9 - " " - White - " - " - " - "  6 th - " 9 - " " - Conner - " - " - " - " 
36 Months for which service he claims a Pension.
 First. That to the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department he answers to the That he was Born in the Town of Shawangunk in Ulster County in the Year 1767 on the 20 th day of August -  Second. That he was baptised and his age is recorded in the Shawangunk Dutch Reformed Church  Third. That he was residing in the Town of Shawangunk at the time he volunteered in the Service in Ulster County - N.Y. that he continued to reside in Shawangunk until the Year 1818 - When he removed to New Jersey - in the County of Morris and resided there for 2 Years when he removed to Warwick in Orange County New York and reside there still 

 Fourth That he was at each time a Volunteer — — — — —  Fifth — That he was when at Fort Montgomery in the two first services Stationed with the Regiment of Col Dubois' Continental Troops — And Captain Mordy Company of Artillery — And When at Remapoo there was a Regiment of Regular Troops there but don't remember under Whose Command — That during the three last Engagements of nine months each he was not Stationed in the vicinity of any Regular Troops — That he always Volunteered in Shawangunk — and served as set forth that he never was in any Regular battle but while on the frontiers in 1779-1780 & 1781 he was in frequent Skirmishes with the Indians — and Tories and found them very Troublesome to the frontiers Inhabitants — — — — —  Sixth That he did never receive a written discharge from the service but was at each time dismissed  Seventh That I am acquainted with (Willet Decay —) and (residents of the same Neighborhood who can testify to My good character and Credibility and that it is out of My power to produce a Chryseum to testify for me in Court — That I can prove My Services by William Terwilliger — John McCord & Abraham Sparks and Matthew Martin — That he hereby Relinquishes every claim whatever 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 And Subscribed the Day and Year Aforesaid Gilchrist Aeden (Fowler First Judge of the Orange County Court) William H. Hedger Nathaniel Jones Judge of Or. Co. Com Pleas in Open Court
Wds Willet Decay — and Henry Francher — residing in the same Neighborhood with the Aforesaid William Hedger do hereby Certify that we are well acquainted with William Hedger who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration — that we believe him to be 75 Years of Age; that he is reputed And believed to have been a Soldier in the Revolution — And that we concur in that Opinion — Sworn And Subscribed the Day and Year Aforesaid in Open Court Asa Dunning Clerk William H. Hedger Henry Francher
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 that Willet Decay And Henry Francher who have signed their names to the preceding Certificate are residents of the same Neighborhood with the Said William Hedger — the Aforesaid Applicant and are Credible persons And that their Statement is entitled to Credit. Gilchrist Aeden Fowler First Judge of the Orange County Court Common Pleas in Open Court

State of New York County of Orange
I Asa Dunning, Clerk of the County of Orange and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the said County of Orange Do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of William Hedges for a pension -
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office This 28 th day of May 1833
Asa Dunning
I William Terwilliger a resident of the Town of Shawangunk in the County of Ulster and State of New York After being duly sworn according to Law do depose and say that I am 69 years of age that I am well acquainted with William Hedges the aforesaid Applicant for a pension that I have known him from a child that I was a soldier in the Army of the revolution that I am a prisoner of the United States for Revolutionary service that I know that about the first of April 1779 the said William Hedges did volunteer for 9 months at the house of George Smith Innkeeper in Shawangunk in the Company of Captain Levi Brant in the Regiment of Col Paulding and did serve the said 9 months on the Frontier and was discharged at Wawarsing at which time that I was in the same service and knew the said William Hedges to perform the same Next I know that in April about the 1 st of April 1780 he again volunteered for nine months at the said house of George Smith and did serve on the Frontier for said nine months under Capt White and Colonel Paulding - that I saw him volunteer and sign  doing the said term of nine months commencing the 1 st of April 1780 I saw him several times in the service and know that he served the same Next that in April 1781 he again volunteered for nine months at the house of George Smith and did serve for said nine months on the Frontier in the Company of Captain Conner in the Regiment of Colonel Paulding that I was in the same service and company - and know that he performed the same And further this deponent saith not -
William Terwilliger
Sworn and subscribed this 23 day of April 1833
Before Me Samuel Johnston Justice of the Peace
I Samuel Johnston a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Ulster before whom the said William Terwilliger was sworn do certify that I am well acquainted with the said deponent and believe him a credible witness Witness my hand this day and year aforesaid.
Samuel Johnston Justice of the Peace

State of New York County of Orange
I Asa Dunning, Clerk of the County of Orange and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Orange Do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of William Hedger for a Pension -
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 28 th day of May 1833
Asa Dunning
I William Terwilliger a resident of the Town of Shawangunk in the County of Ulster and State of New York - After being duly sworn according to Law do depose and say that I am 69 years of Age that I am well acquainted with William Hedger the Applicant for a Pension that I have known him from a Child that I was a Soldier in the Army of the revolution that I am a Pensioner of the United States for Revolutionary Service that I know that about the first of April 1779 the said William Hedger did Volunteer for 9 Months at the house of George Smith Innkeeper in Shawangunk in the Company of Captain Levi Brewster in the Regiment of Col Paulding and did serve the said 9 Months on the Frontier and was discharged at Wawarsing at which time that I was in the same Service and knew the said William Hedger to perform the same  Next I know that in April about the 1 st of April 1780 he again Volunteered for Nine Months at the said house of George Smith and did serve on the Frontier for said Nine Months under Capt White and Colonel Paulding - that I saw him volunteer and during the said term of Nine Months commencing the 1 st of April 1780 I saw him several times in the service and know that he served the same  Next That in April 1781 he again Volunteered for Nine Months at the house of George Smith and did serve for said Nine Months on the Frontier in the Company of Captain Conner in the Regiment of Colonel Paulding that I was in the same Service and Company - and know that he performed the same  And further this deponent saith not -
Sworn and subscribed this 23 day of April 1833
Before Me Samuel Johnston Justice of the Peace
I Samuel Johnston a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Ulster before whom the said deponent was sworn do certify that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and verify believe the signature "Samuel Johnston" subscribed to the foregoing Certificate of the said annexed Affidavit to be genuine.
STATE OF NEW-YORK, Ulster County Clerk's Office,
ss.
I Jacob Snyder, Clerk of the County of Ulster, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Ulster County, Do hereby Certify, That Samuel Johnston Esquire, was on the day of the date of the Certificate to the annexed affidavit, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Ulster, duly authorized to take affidavits, &c.; and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and verify believe the signature "Samuel Johnston" subscribed to the foregoing Certificate of the said annexed Affidavit to be genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, this ninth day of May 1833.
Jacob Snyder

For Jag
Y. Y.
I Abraham Sparks a resident of the Town of Shawangunk in the County of Ulster and State of New York After being duly Sworn According to Law do depose and say that I am 70 Years of Age that I am well acquainted with William Hedger at present of the Town of Warwick in the County of Orange and State aforesaid that I have known him from a Child that I believe him to be 71 Years of age that he is a respectable and Creditable Man that I am well persuaded he was a soldier in the militia of the Revolution that I was in the Revolutionary Service and am now a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States that I know the Aforesaid William Hedger the Aforesaid Applicant did in the Month of April 1779 Volunteer in Shawangunk Aforesaid for Nine Months in the Company of Capt Levi Dewitt in the Regiment of Col Paulding and did serve said term of time and was stationed on the frontier —  Also that in the Year 1780 in the Month of April he did again Volunteer in Shawangunk under Captain White for Nine Months and did serve said Term of time on the Frontier on the West Side of the Shawangunk Mountain in the Regiment of Colonel Paulding  Also that in the Year 1781 in the Month of April he did Again Volunteer in Shawangunk under Capt Commr Lieutenant Albert Root in the Regiment of Colonel Wirrenfeltt and did serve for the term of 9 Months in said Company and Regiment on the said Frontier the said Regiments being occupied as a Guard stationed and moving about to different places on the Frontier to save the Inhabitants from the depredations of the Indians —  I was at the same Service with him several times and saw him in the said Engagements as aforesaid set forth. And further this deponent saith not —  Sworn and Subscribed this Abraham Sparks 23 rd Day of April 1833 Before Me Samuel Johnston Justice of the Peace
I Samuel Johnston the Aforesaid Justice of the Peace before whom the Aforesaid Abraham Sparks the Aforesaid deponent was Sworn de Certis by that I am well acquainted with the said deponent and believe him to be a Respectable Man and fully Entitled to Credit —  Witness My hand the day and year last above mentioned Samuel Johnston Justice of the Peace
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto and County, this

I Abraham Sparks a resident of the Town of Shawangunk in the County of Ulster and State of New York After being duly sworn according to law, do depose and say that I am 70 Years of Age that I am well acquainted with William Hedges at President of the Town of Warwick in the County of Orange and State aforesaid that I have known him from a child that I believe him to be 71 Years of age that he is a respectable and Creditable Man that I am well persuaded he was a soldier in the militia of the Revolution that I was in the Revolutionary service and am now a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States that I know the aforesaid William Hedges the aforesaid Applicant did in the Month of April 1779 Volunteer in Shawangunk aforesaid for Nine Months in the Company of Capt Levi Dewitt in the Regiment of Col Paulding and did serve said term of time and was stationed on the frontier —  Also that in the Year 1780 in the Month of April he did again Volunteer in Shawangunk under Captain White for Nine Months and did serve said term of time on the Frontier on the West Side of the Shawangunk Mountain in the Regiment of Colonel Paulding  Also that in the Year 1781 in the Month of April he did again Volunteer in Shawangunk under Capt Comm Lieutenant Aldert Root in the Regiment of Colonel Wirrevelt and did serve for the term of 9 Months in said Company and Regiment on the said Frontier the said Regiments being occupied as a Guard stationed and moving about to different places on the Frontier to save the Inhabitants from the depredations of the Indians —  I was out in the same service with him several times and saw him in the said engagements as aforesaid set forth.  And further this deponent saith not —  Sworn and subscribed this Abraham Sparks 23 rd Day of April 1833 Before Me Samuel Johnston Justice of the Peace
I Samuel Johnston the aforesaid Justice of the Peace before whom the " " " " " was sworn de Certe believe
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. Ulster County Clerk's Office, }
I, Jacob Snyder, Clerk of the County of Ulster, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Ulster County, do hereby certify , That Darriel Johnston Esquire, was on the day of the date of the Certificate to the annexed affidavit, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Ulster, duly authorized to take affidavits, &c. and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and verily believe the signature " Darriel Johnston " subscribed to the Certificate of the said annexed Affidavit to be genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, this ninth day of May 1833
Jacob Snyder

State of New York County of Ulster ss On this 27 th day of April 1833 Before me Samuel Johnston One of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County Aforesaid Personally Appeared Matthew Martin Aged 70 Years Who being first duly sworn according to Law saith before me and say that he is well acquainted with William Hedges a Resident of Warwick in Orange County An Applicant for a pension that he is a man of character and credibility that he believes him to be 71 Years of Age that he knows that in April 1779 William Hedges did volunteer in Shawangunk in Ulster County for Nine Months as a private in the militia in the Company of Captain Levi Dwytt in the Regiment of Col Paulding and did serve for said term on the Frontier on the West Side of Shawangunk Mountain and was discharged at Warwarsing at Capt Brodheads after having served said term —
Also that in the Year 1780 in April William Hedges Aforesaid did again volunteer for 9 Months as a private in the militia in the Company of Captain White in the Regiment of Col Paulding and did serve at the Aforesaid Frontier for said term —
Also that in the Year 1781 in April William Hedges Aforesaid did again volunteer for 9 Months as a private in the militia in the Company of Captain Connell Lieutenant Aldert Rooke in the Reg- iment of Colonel Weissenfelt on the said Frontier and was discharged from said after having served said term that this deponent was himself in the service at the same time and is now a pensioner of the United States for Revolutionary Services and knows the said services to have been performed And further this deponent saith Not —
Matthew Martin
Sworn and Subscribed
this 27 th day of April 1833
Before me Samuel Johnston Justice of the peace
I Samuel Johnston the Aforesaid Justice of the peace before whom the Aforesaid deponent was sworn do certify that he is a cred- -ible witness — Witness my hand the day and year afore- said Samuel Johnston Justice of the peace
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, this ninth day of May 1833.
Jacob Snyder

State of New York, County of Ulster ss On this 27 th day of April 1833 Before me Samuel Johnston One of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County Aforesaid Personally Appeared Matthew Martin Aged 70 Years Who being first duly sworn according to Law 16 th Cap re and say that he is well Acquainted with William Hedges a Resident of Warwick in Orange County An Applicant for a pension that he is a man of Character And credibility that he believes him to be 71 Years of Age that he knows that in April 1779 William Hedges did Volunteer in Shawangunk in Ulster County for Nine Months as a private in the Militia in the Company of Captain Sam Dwyte in the Regiment of Col Paulding and did serve for said Term on the Frontier on the West Side of Shawangunk Mountain and was discharged at Warwarsing at Capt Broadheads after having served said term
Also that in the Year 1780 in April William Hedges Aforesaid did Again Volunteer for 9 Months as a private in the Militia in the Company of Captain White in the Regiment of Col Paulding and did serve at the Aforesaid Frontier for said term
Also that in the Year 1781 in April William Hedges Aforesaid did Again Volunteer for 9 Months as a private in the Militia in the Company of Captain Conn Lieutenant Aldert Roefs in the Reg- iment of Colonel Weisenfelt on the said Frontier and was discharged from said after having served said term that this deponent was himself in the service at the same time and is now a pensioner of the United States for Revolutionary Services and knows the said Services to have been performed And further this deponent saith Not
Matthew Martin
Sworn and Subscribed
This 27 th day of April 1833
Before me Samuel Johnston Justice of the Peace
I Samuel Johnston the Aforesaid Justice of the Peace before Whom
STATE OF NEW-YORK, { ss. Ulster County Clerk's Office, {
I, Jacob Snyder, Clerk of the County of Ulster, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Ulster County, do hereby certify, That Samuel Johnston _____ Esquire, was on the day of the date of the Certificate to the annexed affidavit, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Ulster, duly authorized to take affidavits, &c. and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and verily believe the signature "Samuel Johnston" _____ subscribed to the Certificate of the said annexed Affidavit to be genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, this ninth day of May 1833.
Jacob Snyder

A Statement showing the service of William Hedger
   Time When the Service was commenced Duration of the Claimant's Service Rank of the Claimant Name and rank of the Company Officers under whom he served Names and Ranks of the General and Field Officers Battles in which the Applicant was Engaged Country through which he Marched Place of Abode when he Entered Service, and Age at the Present Period Evidence by which the declaration is supported   Years Months Days     commenced Spring of 1776 — 3 — Private Militia Capt. Trobbridge Col. Hardinge None from Shawangunk to Newburg to Fort Montgomery Shawangunk N.Y. 75 3/4 Years Traditionary   do. 1777 — 3 — D o Militia Capt. Cooklin Col. Hasbrouck Gen. Clinton None D o D o D o D o D o D o   Fall of 1778 — 3 — D o Militia Capt. Dewitt Col. Saurin None from Shawangunk through Orange Co. to Ramapoo Valley D o D o D o D o   April 1779 — 9 — D o Militia Capt. Lieut. Dewitt Col. Paulding None { from Shawangunk to Wawarsing and along the frontier to the West of Shawangunk & Mountain } D o D o by 3 Living Witnesses   April 1780 — 9 — D o Militia Capt. Whit. Lins Brinsfield Col. Paulding None { from Shawangunk to D o D o D o as last above } D o D o by 3 Living Witnesses   April 1781 — 9 — D o Militia Capt. Connor Lieut. No. 2 Col. Brinsfield None D o D o as last above D o D o by Three Living Witnesses  

no 25709
William Hodge Orange County New York
Schnittut
Pirate 2 years Lufwans
Isa. N. Stutchell post Master Shawangunk New York

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 William Hedger Orange County New York
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Vol Spring 1776 — 3 — private Col Teerpeny, Colonel Hardenburgh, Col Dabois 75 years Ellster Traditionary evidence & three   Vol - Apr 1777 — 3 — " Col Hardenburgh, Col Coughlin G e Clinton County Witnesses certified credible, papers   Vol - June 1778 — 3 — " Col Sausen, Col Dewitt New York Court   Vol - Apr 1779 — 9 — " Col Dewitt, Col Pailding   Vol - Apr 1780 — 9 — " Col White, Col Pailding   Vol - Apr 1781 — 9 — " Col Conner, Col Weisenfelt  
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 days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the 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 in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William Hedger a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his ( or his widow's ) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. F. 10824.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Spring 1776 3 mos. Pri. Tarpey Hardenburgh N. Y.   Spring 1777 3 " Concklin Hasbrouck   Fall 1778 3 " DeWitt ✓   Apr. 1. 1779 9 " Levi DeWitt Albert Pawling   Apr. 1. 1780 9 " White Albert Pawling   Apr. 1. 1781 9 " Conner Weissenfels  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Shawangunk, Ulster Co., N. Y.
Date of application for pension, May 28, 1833. His cl. was al
Residence at date of application, Warwick, Orange Co. N. Y.
Age at date of application, Born Aug. 20, 1757 or 1767, Shawangunk, N. Y.
Remarks: Soldier died Sept 6, 1837, leaving a  widow, name not stated.
There is no other data relative to family  The above noted is the only William Hedger  or Hedges found on the Rev. War records of this Bureau
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

RECORDS.
CHANGES TO BE MADE.
COMPANY, REGIMENT, ETC., SHOULD INVARIABLY BE USED.
CORRECT.
Inv. orig. S. F. 10824
" ctf.
orig.
ctf.
Name Wm Hedger
Service N. Y.
Date filing _____ From _____
INCORRECT.
Conn.
P. O. address:
Crotonville

Leobek Kill June 11 th 1833
Gentlemen
I sent You herewith the application in the case of Elijah Marshall to a claim for a Pension I hope the affidavits annexed thereto will be satisfactory evidence to Your hon to grant him a Pension
Please to send the result as soon as possible because he is a poor man and is in want of relief
I am respectfully Your ob t Servant Henry Shaper
to the Hon Lewis Cass Secretary of the War Department " " James A Edwards, commissioner of Pension city of Washington

Revised
10824
INVALID.
1915, Oct. 28. History to Mrs. Meta H. Yerg. Br.
File No. 10,824
Wm Hedger
Pris New War
Act: June 7th 82
Index:—Vol. a , Page 170
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Goshen New York
October 16-1915
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Referring to your letter of the 14 th instant, I have learned since writing you that my ancestor did spell the name Sledger rather than Sledges - therefore will you kindly send me a history of his services, also his father and five brothers whom I think spelled the name Sledges.
I have only been

able to learn the names of two brothers, they are Peter Sledges and Abert Sledges.
My ancestor Wm Sledger - drew a pension while living at Amity, and afterward at Portville.
I think this will be all the information you need.
Thanking you for your services I am
sincerely (Mrs) Meta H. Gey