Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 13348, John G Helmer, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Helmer, John G.
S 13348
CONTENTS

3923
New York
John G. Holmer
of Pike in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Downey the Regt commanded by Col. Scott in the New York line for 2 Years
Letter to Maria B. Askey Oct 27/54
977
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of May, 1833 and due to L. Brock Warsaw
Arrears to 4th of Sep 1832 $120 Penzant. allowance ending 4th Mo 33 40 $160
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by Geo. B. Stiles C Book D Vol. 5 Page 129

State of New York Albany County SS: On this Twenty eighth day of September in the year of our Lord 1832 personally appeared before me Abel Fitch Esquire one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the said County of Albany
John G. Helmer, a resident of the Town of Pike in the said County of Albany in the State of New York aged Seventy four years on the fifteenth day of February last who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832
That he entered the service of the United States under the Officers hereinafter named and served as herein stated. That he entered the service in the latter part of the month of January 1777 as a Militia Man - the Company to which he belonged being divided into Classes by lot and going into the service, in turn as they were called. He went under the command of Captain William Fox, who was attached to Colonel Cox's Regiment, from the Town of Canajoharie in the (then) County of Tryon, now Montgomery County, in the State of New York where he then resided, and in which County he was born, to Ticonderoga, and was employed in the service against the British and Indians until the 17th of March when he returned home. In July of the same year he went to Unadilla with other Militia of the same Company under the command of Captain Peter Doorman, in Col. Cox's Regiment. The forces employed there at that time were under the command of General Herkimer, who in conjunction with Colonel Cox agreed on a treaty of peace with Brant the Indian Chief - The agreement was violated immediately by the Indians - He was absent from home at this time about two weeks. Soon after his return he was again called into the service under the same Captain, under the command of Colonel Herkimer Regiment and marched to Oriskany where they had a severe engagement with the Indians on the 6th day of August, in which the American forces gained the victory, though with a severe loss. A brother of the Applicant was

killed in the engagement, and also Captain Bowman, who was the brother in law of him the said John G. Helmer — and also Lieutenant Campbell of the same Company. — That after assisting to remove the wounded to Herkimer, he returned to Oriskany to bury the dead. — That soon after his return home, he was ordered out with others to Saratoga County, and was absent on that service about three weeks under Captain John Bowman brother of Capt Peter Bowman who was killed as above mentioned — That he was afterwards in the same year called out on sudden alarms in the neighborhood in which he was engaged in some skirmishes with the Indians — That in the latter part of May or early in June of the year 1778, he went into the service on a Company of Rangers drafted from the Militia of the County, that he entered as a Corporal, and was engaged as a Substitute for Andrew Gray. Captain John Backbread commanded the Company which was attached to a Regiment commanded by Col Peter Bellinger that he was with the Company when quartered at Cherry Valley and they marched thence to German Flatts, which was the Station occupied by the Company and where the Rations of the Soldiers were drawn through the season. — That they were employed in scouting parties against the Indians — that in such service he went several times to Unadilla, and he once went as one of the Guard, for a number of Cattle forwarded to the Soldiers on the Continental Establishment at Fort Stanwix, where Colonel Van Schaick and Colo Gansvoort were then Stationed — That he was regularly discharged when the Company were disbanded at German Flatts, on the first day of January 1779 given by Capt Peter Bellinger he lost his discharge however many years ago — On his way home he again enlisted, on the 6th day of January 1779 in the Batavia Service under Captain Samuel Gray for the term of One year. He proceeded to Schenectady where the Company was mustered. — That in the month of April they set out on an Expedition up the Mohawk and proceeded to Fort Stanwix. The Boats were

there unloaded, and transported to Wood Creek - from whence they proceeded with their Boats to Oneida Lake - That he drew his arms and accoutrements, and ammunition at Fort Herkimer, while on his way up the Mohawk, and after arriving at the Outlet of the Oneida Lake, he was sent with a Detachment of Soldiers to Onondaga, where they had an engagement with a party of Indians whom they defeated taking a number of prisoners - and burning the Village - That he then returned to Oneida Lake, thence to Fort Stanwix and proceeded down the Mohawk to Schenectady - He was employed in transporting provisions on the Mohawk till July when he was sent with others to Otsego Lake and thence down the Susquehanna to Tioga point, and to Newtown - That he then together with the Company to which he belonged which was attached, to Col Van Schaick's Regiment, marched through the Wilderness to Geneva, and thence westerly to the Genesee River - That between Geneva and Canandaigua they had an Engagement with the Indians, many of whom they killed - That after this Service was performed he returned to Fort Stanwix and thence to Fort Schenectady where he was discharged between the 25 th of December 1779 and the 1 st of January 1780 - That in 1780, he was called out with others of the Militia and marched to Sharon near Cherry Valley under Capt McKee, in Col Clydes Regiment where they had an engagement with the Indians in which Captain McKee received a Wound of which he died the next day - He returned thence in about ten days - Soon afterwards he was again called into the Service under Capt Sipe, in Col Willett's Regiment - That they had an engagement with the British and Indians at Johnstown, and they marched thence to West Canada Creek where they had a successful skirmish with the British and Indians - He was engaged in this Service about three weeks - In the month of August 1781, he was in the Militia Service and in an engagement with the Tories and Indians near Fort Plain - Captain Sipe commanded the Company, under Col Willett -

and in October of the same year he was under the command of the Captain Officers engaged in a battle with the British and Indians at Canajoharie near the present Town of Palatine. General Van Rensselaer commanded the American forces at that place and he thence proceeded to Germantown after which he returned home — He has no documentary evidence of the service he performed at any period of the War. That he was born at Palatine, now in Montgomery, then in Albany County, February 17 th 1758 — that he resided in Montgomery County 17 September 1827 since which he has resided in Pike, Allegany County New York. — That he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure, who is acquainted with his services except Robert Flint, whose testimony he has procured — That he was frequently called out on sudden alarms during the Revolutionary War, for the short periods, varying from two to 5 or 6 days. — That he cannot accurately estimate the amount of time he was engaged in the service, but he believes it would amount to more than three years — That he was placed on the Pension Roll of the New York Agency under the Act of 18th March 1818 — That he then resided at Canajoharie — That he received his pension at the Rate of Eight Dollars per month — that he was struck from the Roll but has lost the letter which informed him of the reason assigned — and does not recollect the cause assigned, though he thinks it was because he was not on the Continental Establishment — That the number of his Pension Certificate, was 4810 —
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension except the present — and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any State, except as above stated — on the Roll for the New York Agency which has been discontinued — And the said Applicant further states that he is acquainted with Daniel S. Gilman, and Samuel Flint and who reside in the said town of Pike and in his neighbourhood and who will testify as to his character for veracity

and as to their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution - the said Applicant has a record of his age contained in his family bible which was copied from the family record of his Father's family and which he believes to be correct -
Sworn to and subscribed } Johnny G. Nelson the day and year aforesaid } Before me.
Azel Fitch
We Daniel S. Gilman and Samuel Flint residing in the Town of Pike and County of Allegany aforesaid and Samuel Flint residing in the same Place hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John G. Nelson who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be seventy four years of age that he is respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion and we believe him to be a man of truth Sworn to and subscribed Daniel S. Gilman the day and year aforesaid Before me Samuel Flint
Azel Fitch

And I the said Azel Fitch one of the Judges of the said Court of Common Pleas as aforesaid do here by declare of the matter and after putting the interrogatories by the War Department that the above named Applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And I do further certify that it appears to me that Daniel L. Gilman and Samuel Flint  and who have signed the preceding Certi- ficate are residents in the said town of Pitts and credible persons and their statements entitled to credit and that Robert Flint  John G. Hefner who has subscribed and sworn to an affidavit hereto annexed is a credible person and that his statement is entitled to credit and also that the said John G. Hefner  Richard Root  cannot by reason of bodily infirmity attend Court for the purpose of making his said Declaration - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day year aforesaid
Azel Fitch 

State of New York Montgomery County. On this 15 th day of June 1820. personally appeared in open Court, being the Court of Common Pleas, of the County of Montgomery and State of New York, and being a Court of record and proceeding according to the principles of the Common Law, with power of fine & imprisonment. John G. Helmer aged sixty two Years, resident in said County of Montgomery who first being duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the revolutionary war as follows: in Captain Grays Company in Col. Gausevoorts Regiment of the New York Line, of Continental troops on the Continental establishment, that on the Eighth day of April one thousand eight hundred and eighteen he made a declaration on oath, in order to obtain a pension under the Acts of the 18 th of March 1818 that, he obtained the same and that the number of his pension Certificate is four thousand eight hundred and ten (4810) And I John G. Helmer do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the united states on the 18 th day of March 1818: and that I have not since that time, by Gift, Sale, or in any manner dispos

of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby to to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18 th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or secu- rities, contracts, or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed John G. Schuyler Sworn to and declared on the 15 th day of June 1820 in Open Court Jno. McCarthy Clerk.
I John McCarthy, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Montgomery and State of New York hereby do certify that the foregoing Oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is One hundred Dollars and . cents In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court on this day of June 1820.

Schedule of the property of John G. Nelson the pension in the annexed papers named - Real estate none Personal estate Five cows, one steer, one mare Horse, twelve sheep and five lambs, one iron kettle (holds 2 pails full), my occupation is a carpenter but I have not worked at that business for four years and he is not able from age and ill health to pursue his occupation I have a wife aged sixty years who lives with me She enjoys poor health, I have two daughters who reside with me, one aged twenty three years the other aged twenty years and they are able to labour and they labour for themselves, my sons have all left me I enjoy but poor health John G. Nelson

I Henry B. Yates, Clerk of the County of Montgomery do hereby Certify, that it appears, to the satisfaction of the Court that the said John G. Helmer did serve in the Revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy, from their former position on the Continental establishment. I also Certify that the foregoing Oath, (or affirmation) and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said Court that the total Amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is One hundred Dollars -
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this 26 th day of August 1823.
Henry B. Yates Clerk.

Rehman
13348 INVALID.
File No. 13348
John G. Helmer Rev River War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 170
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Draft from roll 12 Nov 1801
4810.
New York
John F. Helmer, private, //
New York line 1 year
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 8th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9th of Decr 1818 and sent to Messrs Morse & Stewart, Agents, Cherry Valley.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1818. 4 mo. 27/30 39. 20 semi-ann. all'ce ending 4th Mar 1819. 48. 00
Tansevoort $87.20
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Catskill, Montgomery County
Notification sent September 6th 1820 to
John F. Helmer Johnstown New York
Draft from the Pension list No. 12. 1821. See letter to Helmer.
see letter respecting John F. Helmer June 17. 1829 to W.B. Goff. This paper was improperly endorsed at that time.
rejected Jan'y 29. 1825 see letter to J. Berkenmeier 10 R.R.
see letter to W.B. Goff March 26. 1829 & Apr. 21. 1829.
Feb'y 9. 1824 to J. Berkenmeier informed that Pensioner was not entitled

Col. Willett states in his affidavit that he was Lt. Col. in the Continental Army late Jan. 1. 1781.
[After that period he commanded a State Regt.]

4810
John G. Schuler
CM
Mar 1899

State of New York
Montgomery County ss. On this 15 th day of June 1820 personally appeared in open court being the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Montgomery and State of New York and being a court of record and proceeding according to the principles of the common law, with power of fine and imprisonment John G. Helmer, aged sixty two years, resident in said county of Montgomery who first being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the revolutionary war as follows in Captain Grays company in Col. Gansevoorts Regiment of the New York line of continental troops on the continental establishment. That on the eighth day of April One thousand, eight hundred & eighteen he made a declaration on oath in order to obtain a pension under the act of the 18 th of March 1818. that he obtained the same and that the number of his pension certificate is four thousand eight hundred & ten (4010) - And I John G. Helmer do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818. and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner dispose of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818. and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule here to annexed and by me subscribed.
Sworn to and declared on the 15 th day of June 1820 in open Court.
John G. Helmer
M c Carthy Clerk
Schedule of the property of John G. Helmer the pensioner in the annexed papers named Real Estate None

Personal Estate Two cows. One Steer. One Mare & colt. Twelve Sheep and five Lambs. One iron kettle (holds 2 pails full). My occupation is a carpenter but I have not worked at that business for four years and he is not able from age & ill health to pursue his occupation. I have a wife aged sixty years who lives with me she enjoys poor health. I have two daughters who yet reside with me. One aged twenty three years, the other aged twenty years and they are able to labour but they labour for themselves. My sons have all left home. I enjoy but poor health.
John G. Schner.
State of New York Montgomery County Cliefes Office
I John McCarthy Clerk of the court of common pleas in and for the said county do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said court. And I further certify that it is proved to the satisfaction of the said court by the oaths of credible witnesses and that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is One hundred and five Dollars. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on the 15 th day of June 1820.
J. M. Carthy

State of New York Allegany County } ss
Robert Flint of Pike in said county of Allegany being duly sworn says that he was Seventy five years of age in March last, that he has from childhood been acquainted with John G. Helmer of Pike - that he remembers that in the Month of July 1777 the said John G. Helmer with other Militia were called into the Service of the United States against the Indians - That Peter Bowman commanded the Company to which he belonged and Colonel Cox commanded the Regiment - they went to Maedella this Deponent also went in being attached to the same Company that said John G. belonged to - That General Hardman and Colonel Cox there met with Brant, the Indian chief and a treaty of Peace was agreed upon between them. Which was however violated the next month - This Deponent then  at the time understood that said John G. Helmer went with the same Company of Militia in the latter part of July to Oriskany, and that he was in the Battle fought with the Indians on the 6th of August, when Captain Bowman was killed, but this Deponent did not accompany that Expedition, being unable to go on account of lameness - That he knows of the remembers that said John G. went into the Service in May or June 1778 in the Company of Rangers drafted from the Militia of Lyon County - This Deponent was drafted and served in said Company and said John G. Helmer went as a Substitute for Andrew Gray who was drafted - The said Company was employed in scouting among the Indians, and they were dismissed January 1 st 1779 - And this Deponent also knew that said John G. Helmer entered the Service under Captain Samuel Gray in January 1779 and that he was absent on that Service during that year, though this Deponent was not in the Service with him - This Deponent was in the Service with said John G. at the Battle fought with the British and Indians under an Officer named Ross in November 1780 - The American forces were commanded by Colonel Willett and this Deponent accompanied said John G. with  when the American forces to West Canada Creek, where they had an Engagement with the Indians after which they returned home - This Deponent heard of the said John G. Helmer being engaged in the Service

at various other times but was not in the service in company with him as he now recollects except as above stated —  This Deponent fully believes that said John G. Holmer was in the service of the United States as a Soldier in the Revolutionary War at various times amounting in the whole to more than two years, he further declares and that the particulars detailed in the Declaration of the said John G. the which has been read in the hearing of this Deponent, corresponds with what he knew, or heard at the times mentioned by him, as having performed the service  Sworn to and subscribed Robert F. Lint this 28 th day of Sept r 1832 Before me
Azel Smith 
one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegany County

John G. Helmer 2 Declaration

20 Megan County Clerk's Office } I, James W. Sherman Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Arel Fitch before whom the annexed affidavit & declaration purport to have been sworn was at the date of the same one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas in for said County.
And that I am well acquainted with his handwriting and truly believe his name subscribed thereto is his own proper hand writing.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County this 8th of October 1832.
W Sherman

John G. Helmore
Morse & Stewart agents
Admitted
Additional Proof
Capt. Gray
Certificate

State of New York Montgomery County ss
I Samuel Gray do upon certify upon honor, that I was a Captain in the War of the Revolution, on the Continental establishment & served in the Quartermaster department, principally, under the direction of Henry Glen, then acting as Quarters Master General at Schenectady. & I do further certify that in the month of January 1779 I enlisted into my company John G. Helmer, & that for the term of one year & that he continued to serve in my company during said year & was honorably discharged at the expiration thereof
Samuel Gray Lieut. Col.

To the Hon. John C. Calhoun Secretary of the War Department of the United States
The petition and Declaration of John G. Helmer of Canajoharie in the County of Montgomery in the State of New York and a resident citizen of the United States aged Sixty years and upwards on oath setteth forth and declares that in the month of January in the year 1779 he enlisted in Capt. Samuel Gray's Company in Col. Gansevoort Regiment of the Continental Troops in the continental establishment of the New York line for One year and that he faithfully served the said term of one year in said regt. and at the end thereof received an honorable discharge which said discharge is now lost and he further say that he has never received any pension from Government and that he served against the Common Enemy and he further on oath declares that he is destitute of any property and is in reduced circumstances and has to depend on his children for a living and therefore prays that he may be placed on the pension list at eight dollars per month - and the said John G. as in duty bound will ever pray
Sworn & Subscribed
John G. Helmer
Before me James S. Campbell This eight day of April 1818 one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Otsego in the State of New York

Otsego County ss } 11 ————— J. —————
Peter Sitt a soldier in the revolutionary war — Being duly sworn Says that he was in the same Company and regiment with the Veteran John G. Helmore and that he knows that he served the time mentioned in his said application and that he knows that the petition and application of the said John is true — and is in need of support from his country — and further saith not —
Sworn & Subscribed this 15th day of April 1818 Before me
his Peter Sitt Mark
James S. Campbell one of the Judges of Otsego Com. mon pleas at N.Y.

Helmer State of New-York, } ss. Otsego County, }
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the eight  eight day of April 1818 the above named John G. Helmer — came before me, James S. Campbell — one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Otsego and State of New-York, and made oath that the facts stated in the foregoing Petition and Declaration are true: — And I the said Judge, pursuant to the directions of the Act of Congress, entitled “An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, during the Revolutionary War,” do certify to the Secretary of War, that it has appeared to my satisfaction that the said John G. Helmer served in the Revolutionary War against the common enemy, for the term mentioned in the said Petition and Declaration hereunto annexed: — And in pursuance of the directions of said Act, I do hereby certify to the Hon. the Secretary of War, that the testimony of Peter Sitts — as detailed in his affidavit hereunto annexed, was taken before me, and that I am satisfied that the application of the said John G. Helmer — is fair and bona fide  in  all  respects , and that he, by reason of his reduced circumstances, is absolutely in need of assistance from his country for support.
James S. Campbell

Pldm
CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss. Otsego County, }
I, GEORGE MORELL, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Otsego, in the State of New-York, hereby Certify, that James S. Campbell now is, and for one year past, has been, one of the Judges of the said Court; and that the signature to the foregoing Certificate and papers, is his proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and af- fixed the Seal of the said Court, this
24th day of April 1818.
G. Morell Clerk

John G. Helmer
not contracted
Rec Jan 28-1825

State of New York
in Rensselaer County, ss. Joseph Fols being duly sworn
I certify that I am acquainted with John Frank who on oath states that he is a man of truth and veracity & from his testimony I am satisfied that due credit ought to be given to the said Joseph Fols
Says that he is acquainted with John G. Helmer - And that the said John G. Helmer, Enlisted the second time in a Company of Rangers - for Nine Months, which was attached to the fourth New Yorks Regiment and commanded by a Captain by the name of Darnont to which Company this Deponent had also Enlisted and was a messmate with the said John G. Helmer for the said Nine Months, that they were often on scouting parties together - that they both were clothed victualled and paid by the United States and were considered United States troops. And commanded by United States officers - that the said John G. Helmer served faithfully as a Soldier for the said Nine Months, and in consequence of his exertions there were many lives saved and an abundance of property to the inhabitants up and down the Mohawk River, and that the said John G. Helmer is very poor and stands in need of help & further saith Not -
Dated August 14th 1824
Sworn & subscribed this 14th day of August 1824 -
Joseph Fols his Marks -
before me Alfred Putnam Justice of the peace
I certify that I am acquainted with Joseph Fols & full credit may be given to his testimony

State of New York
Herkimer County I - John Frank, being duly sworn says that he is acquainted with John G. Kelmer and that said John G. Kelmer Enlisted in a company of Rangers for a nine months tour - which company was attach- ed to the fourth New York Regiment, commanded by a Captain Darnant, and that he faithfully served the nine months , and has often seen him on scouting parties, with Joseph Foltz, that he was victualled and clothed by the United States, and always commanded by the Officers on the Continental Establishment - and that the said John G. Kelmer rendered essential services up and down the Mohawk River to the inhabitants and is convinced that many lives have been saved in consequence of his exertions while he was a sol- dier in the revolutionary war - and that he is very poor, and considers him a fit subject to receive aid from his Government for the meritorious deeds while in said service -
Dated the 15 th day of December
1824 -
Sworn before me
this 17 th day of Dec 1824
John Frank
Alfred Putnam Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid -
I certify that I am acquainted with John Frank and that full faith and credit may be placed on his testimony in any instance whatever
A. Putnam J.P.

State of New York Herkimer County ss Be it remembered that on the third Day of June in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty three personally appeared before me Sanders Lansing one of the Judges of the court of Common Pleas in and for the said county of Herkimer in the said State of New York. Nicholas Basler of the Town of German Flatts in the said County aged fifty nine Years who being duly sworn, did depose and say that he is personally acquainted with John G. Helmer, and was acquainted with him during the revolutionary war. that the said John G. Helmer served in Captain Samuel Gray's company as a Ballcarrier. that this Deponent joined the said company in or about the month of April in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine at Fort Hunter in the county of Montgo- mery in the said State where the said John G. Helmer was in, and belonged to the said company. that the said John G. Helmer and this Deponent continued to serve in the said company, until on or about the twenty fourth Day of December in the Year last aforesaid when the said company was discharged from service at Schenectady in the county of Schen- ectady & State aforesaid. that the said John G.

Heberer. That the said John G. Helmer was in the expedition against the Onondaga Tribe of Indians, and was considered to be a good & faithful Soldier. and this Deponent further says that the said John G. Helmer drew his musket and bloaths the same as any other Soldier, and that the said John G. Helmer served also in the expedition commanded by by General Sullivan against Tribes of Indians in the Southwest part of the State of New York. and the Deponent further saith not - Sworn the 3 d Day of June 1823 before me. Nicholas Colter Sanders Lansing.
I Certify that the above named Sanders Lansing was at the time of taking the above affidavit by him one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in Herk Co. New York. Feb. 7 th 1824
JOHN H. ACERN Rep. Congress

Application of M. B Ashley Administrator for an examination of the case of John G. Helmer Deceased? a Revolutionary Soldier .
address him at Evans Mills Jefferson Co NY Jas. A. Bowen

The People of the State of New York to all whom it may concern find greeting.
Know ye that at the County of Jefferson & State of New York on the second day of July A.D. 1857 Letters of administration of all and singular the goods, chattels, and credits of John G. Helmer deceased late a revolutionary Pensioner who died at Theresa Jefferson County N.Y. on the fifth day of August A.D. 1837 leaving no widow were duly granted by the Surrogate of Jefferson County New York to Marcus B. Ashley of Watertown N.Y. and that the same are valid in full force
In testimony whereof  of the same we have caused the seal of the Surrogate's Court to be affixed at Watertown N.Y. this second day of July 1857.
Ebenezer H. Brown
Surrogate

State of New York On this 5th day of July, A.D. 1857 Personally Jefferson Co. N.Y. appeared before me James H. Bowen a Notary Public in & for the County of Jefferson and State of New York. Marcus B. Ashley who being duly sworn according to law declares that he is 51 years of age a resident of the town of Watertown N.Y. and is the administrator of the estate of John G. Helmer deceased who was a private in the Revolutionary Army and served in the company commanded by Capt. Gray in the State of New York. He is informed that That the said John G. Helmer became entitled to a pension under the Act of March 18 th 1818 which he never received. That he was placed upon the pension roll of the New York Agency at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum under the act of June 7. 1832 his certificate bearing date January 3 rd 1833 to draw the pension until the time of his death which occurred at Theresa Jefferson County N.Y. on the fifth day of August A.D. 1837.
That he makes this application for the purpose of obtaining the pension due to the said John G. Helmer deceased from the 18 th March 1818 and also for any increase he may have become entitled to by the act of June 7 1832 or otherwise he respectfully refers to the accompanying proof of his death & also of his  the appointment as administrator from the Surrogate of Jefferson Co. N.Y. and desires that he may receive a favorable consideration of the claim & an early reply which please forward to me to the care of James H. Bowen Evans Mills Jefferson Co. N.Y. Sworn & subscribed before me the day & year Marcus B. Ashley above written my hand & seal James H. Bowen Notary Public's

Payable semi-annually---the first pay- ment on this certificate will be made on the 4th of March — next, at the Branch Bank, U.S. City of New York.
Recorded

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY That, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th of March, 1818,
John G. Holmer, late a private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pen- sion List, Roll of the New York Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to commence on the 8 8 th day of April, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this ninth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War.