Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 4640, John Harrington, New York

SERVICE
New York
or
Harrington, John Herrington
NUMBER
R. 4640
CONTENTS
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35.278 John Hainsworth John Glindon
In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one.
John G. Sanburn Clerk
Interline Sixth line from the top on the first page of the age of seventy seven years the eighth day of last February, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration, and third line from top of Second page "was taken" and "Marched" erased. First line from top of third "undersigned" Eighth line "his" third line from top of fourth page "following" all of which intimation were made before signing
Attest John G. Sanburn Clerk

State of Illinois County of Knox ss
On this ninth day of November A.D. 1848. Personally appeared in open Court, before the Circuit Court in and for the County of Knox and State of Illinois now sitting John Harrington a resident of Knox County of the age of seventy-five years the eighth day of last February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty eight being first duly sworn according to law, took an oath to the effect that the contents of the foregoing petition are true to the best of his knowledge, information and belief. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of November 1848
That he entered the services of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated. That the said John Harrington served under General Schyler, Colonel Livingston Livingston from Tivoli New York, Captain McCle, Left Lieutenant Bloodgood, Ensign Gundy. That the said affiant entered the services on the first part of May - but in what year he can not recollect only that it was the year in which fort Ann and fort George was taken at which time he lay at fort Edwards, and that he left the services in the month of November of the same year. That the said affiant resided in Greene Rensselaer County in the town of Rhinebeck State of New York, at the time he entered the service. That the said affiant was a volunteer that he was not engaged in any battles but was in hearing of two, one at the time that fort Ann was taken and the other when fort George was taken. That this affiant after he entered the service first marched from Rensselaer County to Fishkill and from there marched

down on the east side of the river to the Highlands and after staying a short time at the place last mentioned was taken  Marched back to Fort Edward by water on a Schooner as far as Albany and from there Marched to Fort Edward. That this affiant can not remember the regiments or companies with which he served. That this affiant after returning to Fort Edward as aforesaid lay there during the remainder of his service. That there were two companies at Fort Edward that summer back and in both companies there were one hundred and seventy or eighty men to the best recollection of this affiant. and that this affiant after he left Fort Edward Marched to Saratoga and was there discharged and that he has no documentary evidence and that he knows of two persons by whom he can prove his service if they were here. one of whom is Philip Philips who now resides in Upper Canada and the other Mrs Hannah Lacours who also resides in Upper Canada. That during the time above specified he was not engaged in any civil pursuit and that the the said affiant 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. John age of Harrington mark
Sworn to and subscribed this day and year above said in open Court
J. H. Douglas July 5 th J. C. S.

Personally appeared before me the undersigned John Harrington who being first duly sworn according to law deposes and saith that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory, he can not swear positively as to the precise time of his service; but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the period mentioned below and in the following grades For six months he served as a volunteer and as a soldier and for such service I claim a pension.  Sworn to and subscribed before me this ninth day of November A.D. 1841 in open court
John H. Harrington mark
At Bingham July 5 th J. G. Clee  We John Sanders a clergyman residing in the County of Knox and State aforesaid and Henrik Hoogboom residing in the same County hereby certify that we have been well acquainted with the said John Harrington for the period of thirty six years. We have subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be seventy seven years of age the eighth day of last February, that he is or future and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion.  John Sanders to Sworn and subscribed before me this ninth day of November A.D. 1841 in open court John G. Sanders Clerk  Henrik Hoogboom mark

And the said Court as hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting following the interrogations 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 John Sanders who has signed the foregoing certificate is a Sergeant retired in the County of Knox and State of Illinois and that Gerick Hoagboom who has also signed the same is a resident of the County of Knox and State of Illinois is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit J. N. Douglass Judge
1 st Interrogatory
Where and in what year were you born? Answer
I was born in Poughkeepsie New York I can not tell in what year I was born but am seventy seven years old the eighth day of last February
2 nd Interrogatory
Have you any record of your age and place of birth? Where is it?
Answer
I have not. My son who resides in Upper Canada has a record of my age
3 rd Interrogatory
Where were you living when called into service

Where have you lived since the revolutionary war and where do you now live?
Answer
Greenbush three miles from Albany and that I resided in that vicinity the greater part of my days, and about thirty years since I went to Canada and live now about three miles from Windsor and that I came to this Country about a year ago last August
5th Interrogatory
How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer or were you a substitute and if so substitute for whom?
Answer
I was a volunteer
6th Interrogatory
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
Answer
I served under General Schuyler Col. Livingston, Capt. McCuist, Blooberg Adjutant. Friendly
7th Interrogatory
Did you ever receive a discharge from the service and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it?
Answer
I was discharged at Saratoga - I believe I had a written discharge but if I did I have lost it -

42 Submarogeloy
State the names of some persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood and who can testify to your character for veracity, and the belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution?
Answer
John L. Luns and Sarah Hogeboom
I John G. Sanborn Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for the County of Knox and State of Illinois do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the disbarment of John Harrington for a fraud
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the said Circuit Court this ninth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one.
John G. Sanborn Clerk
35.278 John Harrington Illinois
Interline: Sixth line from the top on the first page "of the age of seventy seven years the eighth day of last February, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration and third line from top of second page "was taken" and "Marched" erased. First line from top of third "undersigned" Eighth line "his" third line from top of fourth page "following" all of which institution was made before signing
Attest
John G. Sanborn Clerk

V.L.W. Rev. War Section.
September 21, 1917.
Mrs. Eleanor W. Frazee, 1233 S. 4 th Street, Springfield, Illinois.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 17 th instant, you are advised that in the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim R. 4,640 it is alleged that John Harrington was born February 8, 1764, in Poughkeepsie, New York, and while residing at Greenbush ( 3 miles from Albany ), or at Schoharie, Rensselaer County, New York, enlisted in May, the year Fort Ann was taken, in Captain Magee's Company, Colonel Livingston's Regiment, New York Troops, and served until the following November.
He applied for pension November 9, 1841, while a resident of Knox County, Illinois, which was not allowed as he did not furnish sufficient proof of six months service as required by the Act of June 7, 1832, under which he applied. In 1841 he referred to his son then living in Upper Canada, his name is not stated, and there is no other family data on file in the claim.
Very respectfully,
J. M. [unclear] Commissioner.

Before me Amos Ward a justice of the Peace of Knox County and State of Illinois personally came Hannah Lander & made the oath required by Law to the following statements viz Witnesseth and saith that John Harrington Entered the service of the United States Troops in the month of April in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty and left the service in Dec. of the same year and deponent further saith that the said John Harrington enlisted at Greenbush S.D. N.Y. & discharged at Fort Edward or Stillwater or at Albany and from loss of memory deponent cannot determine and further this deponent saith not Sworn and subscribed to this 10th day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four Hannah Lander Amos Ward J.P.
I hereby certify that the above deponent is a credible witness Amos Ward J.P. State of Illinois Knox County ss.
I Henry J Prunkle clerk of the County Commissioner Court for said County do certify that Amos Ward Esq whose name appears on the above affidavit was on the day he signed the same an acting justice of the peace in and for said County duly elected and qualified and that as such full faith and credit are and of right ought to be given to all his official acts
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Macomb this 11 th day of June A.D. 1844
Henry J Prunkle clerk

John Harrington Illinois
act 7 June 1832.
Rejected. See letter to H. H. Sylvester Oct. 17. 1844.
Let. to Rev. John Wentworth Jan'y 8th '49.
4640

REJECTED
4640.
P. O.
John Harrington
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Printed Rejection Book of 1882 states p 425
"not six months service"
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
Recognized. _____
Contract. _____
June 22, 1917 Somerville data to Helen Gillin, Reg. Illa see letters in R. 777 T. 10001.1. Benson, Va. 1917 Sept. 21 Hirt to Mr. Eleanor W. Fugue. and

Rev 1-10-20
1233 S. 4 th St Springfield Ill.
Sept. 17 1917
The Commission of Pensions, My dear Sir
Will you please send me the Service of John Warrenton, a Rev-Soldier who asked for a pension in Knox County Illinois, but not having served the required time it was not granted. He served and we desire to complete records.
Thank you for the information.
Yours truly
(Mrs.) Eleanor W. Frazar

Hon. J. Wentworth
Jan'y 8-49

Pension Office January 8 th , 1845
Sir
I have the honor to return herewith Mr Romneys letter, and to enclose a copy of My report in the case of John Harrington dated 17 Oct 1844 re H. H. Sylvester Esq, which will show you the objection to the admission of his Claim
Hon John Wm Nuttall House of Reps

Jan 11. 1842
Mr. Garrison
Manufactory of Candles Washington City D.C.
FREE
5311 20 19

Knoxville, No. 60, M c , Jan. 10 th 1842. Commission of Pensions
Sir, I am requested by John Harrington, who in last Autumn made application for a pension for revolutionary services, to enquire at your office, what disposition has been made of his case. The Papers were forwarded to your office in Nov. last, since which time he has heard nothing of them. If they have not been received, or are insufficient, or if the pension has been allowed will you be pleased to inform me at your earliest convenience.
I Am Very respectfully Julius Manning.

July 23 rd 44
Adolph M c Harrington Jas
Rev J. S. Edwards Cannon Beach
H. A. Sylvester

July 22 1844
Sir
Enclose some add l . proof in the case of M c Hamington of J.W.P. His claim is suspended under the act of June 7. 1832
I am Respectfully
A. H. Sylvester
Col. Edwards

Warbyton Decr 16/48
Sir
Please return me this letter with an answer & oblige
Yr Obedient
John Brereton
Rev J. Sedgwick

State of New York Secretary's office
I certify that it appears by the Military Register in this office that on the 25 th day of May 1777 John Harrington Enlisted as a soldier in Colonel Malcoms Regiment, Captain Blacks company in the New York Line of the Army of the United States for three years and was mustered to March 1779.
Arch d Campbell Dep Sec of State
Albany June 15. 1844

Nov 29. 1841
Illinois
FREE
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.
FREE

Knoxville, Knox Co. Ills. Nov 15. 1848 By request of John Harrington, I transmit the enclosed papers as the ground of his application for a pension. I perceive the clerk who has draughted them has not written so legibly as should have been done; but I believe the papers are substantially correct.
Letters may be directed to this place - care of Julius Manning - Very Respectfully Julius Manning

W. W. Dylouta
Oct 17 '44
Left 10:30 AM Oct 17 1844
Dear
I am very sorry that I have not been able to write to you sooner. I have been very busy lately, and I have not had much time to do so. I hope you are well, and I hope you will be able to write to me soon. I am, Dear Sir, Yours very truly, W. W. Dylouta.

347 Pension Office
October 17. 1844
Sir,
I have examined the additional proof which you left here in the case of John Harrington. The claimant in his declaration set forth six months service, and under no other Captain than Magee. It appears from the Comptroller's certificate that he served not more than three months under that Officer. The other service performed mentioned in the certificate was under other Officers and could not have been performed by the claimant. The affidavit of Hannah Landers cannot be admitted as evidence, no one woman being considered as a competent witness as to military service. ✓
Henry Sylvester Esq Present.
35278 Illinois Index act June 1832

M c Hamington
Nov 7
aad pf. Sa
H. A. Hylant

In pursuance of a law passed the 27th of April, 1784, entitled "An act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their services in the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned," the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five per cent per annum, viz:
  24 th July 1780. John Harrington Priv £ 6 4 5   20 th Oct Do Do Do 3 16 6   24 th Oct 1781 John Harrington Do 1 10 11   4 th Nov Do Do Do un 18 6 
STATE OF NEW YORK,
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, June 15 th 1844.
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. 3. 4. 8. 9. now remaining in this office, and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz:
 First—under Capt. John P. Allen in Col. John Hars Regt.  Second " " James Magee " " Morris Graham "  Third " " Anty. Boris " " William V. Rempel "  Fourth " " Lawrence Townsend " " Do "  Fifth, " " " " " "  Sixth " " " " " "  Seventh " " " " " "  Eighth " " " " " "  Ninth " " " " " "  Tenth " " " " " " 
Philip Schuyler