Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18,031, John Holmes, Continental New York

SERVICE
Continental New York
NUMBER
Holmes, John Catee
No. 18,031
CONTENTS

Holmes, John Cont-N.Y. W18031

Increased from $43.33 Agent notified — }
Attest to New York Pension Act § 3 rd Auditor 14 Sep 1840
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 th April 1838 from 4 th Sep to 24 th Dec 1839. Agent notified 26. Sep 1840
New York 28,896
John Holmes
of Westchester Co. in the State of N. York who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Mills of the Regt. commanded by Col. Holmes in the N. York line for 14 months & 12 days Increased from $43.33
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 47 Dollars 98 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12. day of June 1838 and sent to Hon. O. Titus, N. R.
Arrears to the 4 th of 5 th Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk.
Book E. 2. Vol. 4 Page 31

Holmes, John Cont-NY W18031

33/15
Brave York. Cal.
widow of John Holmes who died on the
of in the State of who was a priv. in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by N.Y. in the time for
Let: to Alex Ray May 10 1853
Inscribed on the Roll of at the rate of Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the day of March, 18
Certificate of Pension issued the day of and
Arrears to the 14th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the }
Recorded by Clerk, Book Vol. Page 51 362

14 454, John Th Holmes Dutchess Co. N York
16 P. 400
May 11 33
Albro W  W in Quaker Hill Dutchess Co. N.Y.

BRIEF in the case of John Holmes  6 of death of  in the State of New York  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court & Judge  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? Yes  3. How old is he? 79 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     April In 1775 - 9 Private Gen. Col. Mills Col. Holmes   Spring 1776 - 1 " Col. Fleming Col. Thomas   Feb. 1777 - 2 " Lt. Genl. H. Col. Fish   1 " Col. M c Dougall   1 " Col. M c Intosh   1 " Lt. Reynolds   Oct. 1777 - 1 " Col. Farber   Nov. 1777 - 1 3 Deputy Comm ry Col. Scofield Col. Thomas   Spring 1779 - 6 " Col. Burt Col. Benedict   1780 2  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? 1 - 3 - 6  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Watkinsville N. York  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By living witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Richard Cloutis  Examining Clerk.

Thurs
Hon. Jas E. Heath Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Patterson Putnam County, New York April 7 th 1852
Sir
I enclose the original certificate of Catee Holmes widow of John Holmes De d who died September 6 th 1848, and that payment has been rec d up to 4 September 1848. And that there has been lately been an increase of Pension to the surviving children of the said John Holmes De d to be paid to John Holmes the son of the said John Holmes De d Anna Holmes, Catee Squire widow of Jonathan Squire De d Patty Squire widow of Lewis Squire De d and Sophia Thurblet wife of Seth Thurblet, The said John Holmes died December 24 th 1839
I would respectfully enquire whether the like sum is not due to the s d surviving children from the time the s d John Holmes died to the time that his widow Catee Holmes died etc
A Declaration has been made by Hon G. Dean Member of Congress from this place and supposed that this certificate must be returned before any other, would be issued.
I am respectfully
Yours Obedient Servant
John Holmes son of the s d John & Catee Holmes De d
Hon. Jas E Heath Comm r of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Sir I forwarded the Comptrollers certificate New York dated October 10 th 1851. with other papers in the case of Martha Delavan widow of John Delavan both De d and Elizabeth Benedict widow of Benjamin Benedict both De d
I would respectfully enquire whether the said papers have been rec d -
Sincerely yours
J. Holmes
for Jas E Heath Comm r of Pensions

State of New York } Putnam County } } Surrogates Court } } Ja
I Ambrose Ryder
Surrogate of the County of Putnam in the State of New York, at a Court holden at Carmel in said Putnam County hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that, Catherine Holmes widow of John Holmes Dec d Died at Pawlings in Dutchess County and State of New York the 6 th day of September 1848, and that John Holmes, Amos Holmes, Catherine Squire, widow of Jonathan Squire Dec d - Patty Squire widow of Lewis Squire Dec d and Sophia Thurber wife of Seth Thurber are her children who survived her
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Carmel this 22 nd day of April in the year of our Lord 1852.
Ambrose Ryder Surrogate of Putnam County

State of New York Putnam County ss. On this 13 th day of February in the year of our Lord 1840. Personally appeared before Daniel Kent one of the Judges of the Court of common Pleas in and for said County, Katy Holmes or "Catee" as it is on the family record annexed, a resident of the town of Pawlings in the County of Dutchess and State of New York aged eighty years. Who first being duly sworn according to law. Doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed 4 th July 1836, entitled an "act granting Pensions to certain widows, That she is the widow of John Holmes De d who was a private in the war of the revolution, and held a Certificate testifying that in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7 th June 1832, John Holmes of the State of New York who was a private in the War of the Revolution is entitled to receive Forty Seven Dollars and ninety eight Cents per annum during his natural life commencing on the 4 th of March 1831, and payable semiannually on the 4 th of March and 4 th of September in every year, and issued in lieu of one dated Sept r 1 st 1834, which is canceled.
Given at the war office of the United States the twelfth day of June 1838, signed by J. R. Poinsett secretary of War and countersigned by J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions. She further declares that she was married to the said John Holmes on the thirteenth day of May seventeen hundred and seventy nine by Rev d . Abraham Keteltas then a Pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Poundridge in the County of Westchester, and that the said marriage took place at the said Poundridge, and that she has caused the records of said town and Church to be examined to find the record of said marriage, and find none, and that her name before marriage was Katy Lawson or "Catee Lawson" as it is on the family record taken out of the family Bible and annexed herunto. That

That the said family record was made by Mr Osborn a school teacher and all that part of the s d record that is printed relating to s d family record taken out of s d family Bible now in the possession of this applicant was done by the s d Osborn, and from the date on a paper printed by the s d Osborn for one of applicant's children done at the same time that the record herunto annexed was done, is dated Feby 27 th 1807, and verely believes that was the time when the s d family record was made in the s d family Bible, and that part of s d record made in writing has been done since that date stating by whom married, and by whom the record was made, and the time when made, is in the hand writing of John Holmes Esq r , and that her husband the aforesaid John Holmes, recd his Pension to 4 th September 1839, and no longer - and that her husband the aforesaid John Holmes died on the twenty fourth day of December 1839, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof herunto annexed
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before
Daniel Ghent Judge of said County
Me Catee X Holmes mark
I certify that I am not personally acquainted with the s d Catee Holmes, but have no reason to doubt the truth of her declaration, and from what I am able to discover by her being 80 years of age and infirm in body so that I am satisfied she is not able to attend court and the reason of her making her mark is for want of education
Daniel Ghent one of the Judges of said County

Sophia Holmes.
Courtesy, and humility, are marks of Gentility.
Feb y 27 th 1827.

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THE NEW TESTAMENT OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST,
TRANSLATED OUT OF THE ORIGINAL GREEK;
AND
WITH THE FORMER TRANSLATIONS
DILIGENTLY COMPARED AND REVISED.
~~~~~ NEW-YORK :
PRINTED BY SAGE AND CLOUGH,
For S. Campbell, E. Duyckinck, T. & J. Swords, P. A. Mesier, T. S. Arden, and Sage & Thompson.
..... 1803.

Memorandum.
Mr. John Holmes was Born on Dec. 31. st 1752.
Died Decr. 24 th 1839.
Mrs. Gatee Slauson was Born on May 14. th 1759.
Married on May 13. th 1779. by Rev d Abraham Kirtland
An Account of their Children.
1 st Nancy, Born Feb 20 th 1780. and Died Oct. 11 th 1782. 2 nd John, Born Apr. 20 th 1782. 3 rd James, Born Mar. 27. th 1784. 4 th Amos, Born Aug. a 3. d 1786. 5 th Nancy, Born Aug. a 30. th 1788. 6 th Lewis, Born Oct. 26. th 1790. 7 th Gatee, Born July 10. th 1792. 8 th Patty, Born Oct. 11. th 1794. 9 th Sophia, Born Mar. 11. th 1796. 10 th Betsey, Born Oct. 10. th 1799. 11 th Polly, Born Feb. 13. th 1802.
Died Septm r 26 th 1817 Died July 21 st 1830 Died Jan y 25 th 1821
Died Septm r 16 th 1839 Decr. 25 th 1837
By NW Osborn Feby 27 th 1807

4976
Caty Holmes
Ad. July 4. 1834
Marr'd 13 May 1839 Husband d ied 24 Dec 1839
Col Holmes } N.Y. Capt. Mills }
Admitted P. Private 14 & 12 days
John Holmes Jr Esq. Pawling New York

State of New York Rutnam County } ss. John Holmes Junr of the town of Pawlings in the County of Dutchess and State of New York aged fifty seven years - Personally appeared before Daniel Kent one of the Judges of the Court of common pleas in and for said County, Who first being duly sworn according to law, Deposeth and saith that he is personally acquainted with Katy Holmes of the town of Pawlings, in the County of Dutchess and State of New York widow of John Holmes Decd - an applicant for a Pension She being my mother, and who has resided under the same roof with this deponent for the last twelve years. That this deponent was knowing to the family Bible being kept in the Applicants family, and that in the said family Bible was a family record, and that part of the said record that is made in writing is in the hand writing of this deponent, except the death that is recorded July 21 st 1830, and the remainder is printed. The leaf that contains the said family record this deponent cut out of the s d family Bible and had the same leaf annexed the s d applicants declaration This deponent was knowing to the s d John Holmes Decd - receiving his Pension to 14 th of September 1839 and this deponent was personally present when the said John Holmes died, which was on the 24 th day of December 1839, and also this deponent is knowing to the s d Katy or "Catke" Holmes widow of John Holmes Decd remaining a widow ever since the death of her s d husband, and this deponent Subscribed and sworn { has used diligence to find this 13 th day of February 1840 before } the record of said marriage and could not find any further in the town or church
Daniel Kent Judge of said County
John Holmes Junr

State of New York
Putnam County } ss
I William A Root Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Daniel Root before whom the foregoing or annexed affidavit is purported to have been taken was, at the time of taking such Affida- vit a Judge of said Putnam County Courts commenced and sworn and duly authorized to take the same
And further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Judge and truly believe his signature thereon written is genuine —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this thirteenth day of February 1840
Wm Root Clerk

I certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named John Holmes Jr. and that his statements are entitled to full credit
Daniel Ghent one of the judges of Surah County

State of New York } County of Dutchess } ss
1832
On this 22 day of Sept. personally appeared before Albro Atkins one of the Judges of the Court of common pleas in and for the County of Dutchess John Holmes a resident of the Town of Pawlings in the County of Dutchess and State of New York aged seventy nine years the 29 th day of December 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 provision made by 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.
That he enlisted the first of April 1775 under Captain Daniel Mills and James Holmes was Col. of the Regiment and was discharged the last of December in the same year. That he resided in the town of Bedford in the County of Westchester and State of New York when he entered the service. That he was with Captain Mills company at Bedford under discipline from the time of enlistment until August when the company marched from Bedford to Mount Pleasant or Sing Sing then called where the company drew Blankets and I went on board for the Northward and sailed to Albany where we drew arms and clothing and was stationed there a few days and then marched from there to Lake George where we encamped and done Military duty at that place until I was taken sick with the camp distemper, and I lay in the hospital until I was discharged the last of December 1775 the time of enlistment being expired the regiment marched from Lake George to St Johns and left me in the hospital at Lake George and I lay sick for three Months after I was discharged
In the spring of 1776. I entered the service under Captain Peter Fleming in Col. Thomas's Regiment and went to disarm the Tories and was called out and was on guard at Mamaroneck to keep the enemy from crossing from Long Island was there one Month — In February 1777. went under Capt. Peter Fleming to Ward's house below White Plains and was on guard about one mile above Ward's House when the enemy surrounded the house and Delaware's company of rangers was taken Prisoners. Major Gannet of Griffith's Army was killed we marched that night up to the white plains then was ordered to march from the Plains up to Rites Mills where we was under
John Thomas - 14454

Lieutenant Nathan Olmsted - Commanded by Major Fitch who commanded on the lines at that time and I was stationed there as a guard until in April - gone at that time two Months and also was the same summer was in the service at Danbury when it was burned and went from there to Peekskill and there served under Mr. Dugle for one Month - also the same summer was under Capt. Nathan Olmsted at Bedford on the lines one Month - also was on guard under Lieutenant Gilbert Reynolds to guard Provisions belonging to the continental stores near Cross river above Bedford for one Month - and took Abijah Wallis Prisoner - In October 1777. marched under Capt William Fancher from Poundridge and ordered by the Governor to Fort Montgomery, & when we reached Pechskill we found the Fort was taken and on fire, from Pechskill we went to North Castle and Kingstree and Harrison Purchase to Col. Thomas House from there I returned Home, and in service one Month In Nov. 1777 was deputy commissary to Purchase provisions for the Continental Army and served until February 1779 fifteen months, and in the spring 1779 served in Militia Company in Poundridge commanded by Ebenezer Schofield and in Col. Thomas's Ridgemen and Bedford on the lines and was in service when Poundridge was burned by the enemy, the company was returned by the Capt. for six months service and draw wages for that time, - Also in 1780 served as a volunteer under Capt Gourd Bowton in Col. Joseph Benedict's Regiment, was stationed at a place called Fox Meadows - and from there was stationed in the front guard at Griffin, the Continental Army was then two miles above us, the company was returned by the Capt. for two months service done under him and drew pay for that time Sworn before me the 22 nd Sept 1832 Albro Alvis John Holmes

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.

The following interrogatories were put to the applicant
Q. where and what year was you born
A. I was born in the Town of Bedford & County of Westchester & State of New York, in the year 1752
Q. Have you any record of your age and if so where is it
A. I have a record of my age in the Family Bible
Q. Where were you living when called into service
A. in the Town of Bedford in the County Westchester
Q. State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops where you served as near as you can recollect,
of the Continental Army, Col. Ferriss of the Cavalry, Col. Sheldon, & Col. Milden
General Larson & Genl. Heath of the Infantry
Q. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it
A. I received a discharge while at Fort George and I think signed by Genl. Montgomery or Genl. Schuyler I do not know what has become of it I think it is lost,
The above Questions and Answers
taken by me the 22 nd Sept 1832 and sworn to by the Applicant
Albro Albro

I Albro Shinn one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for Dutchess County do hereby declare my 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 that he is infirm and unable to attend court, and I do further certify that James Baker and Benjamin J. Stebbins who have signed the above Certificate reside in the same neighbourhood with the Applicant, are credible persons and the Certificate entitled to full credit.
Albro Shinn

MNH
March 23, 1927
Mrs. F. R. Porter Box 373 Grinnell, Iowa
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 18031 it appears that John Holmes was born December 31, 1752 in Bedford, Westchester County, New York.
While a resident of Bedford, New York he enlisted April 1, 1775, and served at various times until in 1781 or 1782, about three years in all, as private and corporal in the New York Troops, under Captains Daniel Mills, Peter Fleming, Nathan Olmsted, William Fancher, Ebenezer Schofield, Gould Bouton, Robert Wood and Benjamin Chapman, Colonels James Holmes, Thomas, Joseph Benedict, Thaddeus Crane and Albert Pawling, except a part of which service, beginning in August or November 1777 and continuing fifteen months, was as a Deputy Purchasing Commissary under Simeon Selleck, Assistant Deputy Quartermaster General.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 22, 1832 while a resident of Pawling, Dutchess

County, New York, to which place he moved from Poundridge, New York. He died December 24, 1839 in Pawling, New York.
Soldier married May 13, 1779 in Poundridge, New York, Mrs. Catee (or Caty) Slauson born May 14, 1759. She was allowed pension on her application executed February 13, 1840 while a resident of Pawling, New York. She died September 6, 1848 in Pawlings, New York. Their children were:
Nancy Nahoy February 30, 1780, died October 11, 1782. John " April 20, 1782, living in Pawling, N.Y. in 1840. James " March 27, 1784, died September 26, 1837. Amos " August 3, 1786. Nancy " August 30, 1788, died July 21, 1830. Lewis " October 26, 1790, died September 25, 1821. Catee " July 10, 1792, married Jonathan Squire. Patty " October 11, 1794, married Lewis Squire. Sophia " March 11, 1796, married Seth Hurlbut, or Hurlbut. Betsey " October 10, 1799, died September 15, 1834. Polly " February 13, 1802, died December 25, 1837.
John, Amos, Catee, Patty and Sophia survived their mother.
The pensioner whose name appears on the list printed in 1840, as Cate Holmes, is a typographical error and should be Catee Holmes as named in this history.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

John Holmes ✓ N. F. 18,031 N. Y.
An order addressed to Mr. Osborn, A. C. P. Woodbury, signed Simeon Selleck, A. D. Q. M. G., and dated Stamford, Apr. 12, 1879, has been removed from this case in order to send it to the War Dept.
Sent to War Dept.
Jany. 16, 1913.
F. W.
Inch. 25, 1911.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
1906 Feb 23 - Hester
File No. 18031
Catie Holmes
Widow of
John Holmes
For Neo War
Act July 4 th 86
Index: Vol. _____, Page _____
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1812 Aug. 12 Hist. To Mrs. Laura H. Hooper. V.L.H. 1812 Oct. 9 Hist. To Mrs. Arthur Townsend. V.L.H. 1917 Oct. 19. History To Roger F. Williams. 1927 Hist. To Mrs. F.P. Porter M.H.

New York John Holmes Reory
Susp Set to A. Aiken June 30 1834—
Act 9 June '32

New York Rev. -
John Holmes Holmes Suspended
John Holmes mentioned in the letter instead of John Thomas -
See letter to
Albro Atkin 30. Sept. 1833.
Act. 7. June 1832

Holmes, John Cont-NY W18031

New York 28896
See let 5 th Sept 1834 to
A Aiken
Am O. Fitch - chng 22 nd 1838
John Holmes of Westchester in the State of New York who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Miller of the reg t commanded by Col. Holmes in the New York line for 13 months $43.33
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 43 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 day of Sept 1834 and A Aiken Quaker Hill
Arrears to the 4th of March 140.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept 21.66 $151.66
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Danl Days Clerk. Book 6 Vol. 4 Page 112

New York 3345
Catee Holmes
widow of John Holmes, who was a Pensioner under act June 7. 1832 who died on the 24. December 1839 of Putnam Co. in the State of N. York who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Mills of the regt. commanded by Col. Holmes in the N. Y. line for 14 months & 12 days
Let to Jn s Holmes, Jr July 31. 1840. do to L. Knapp P. Capt 28 Sept 1840 Letter to P. Dept & Holmes wife 4 1842 same Apr 1 st 1842
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 17 Dollars 98 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834. 25. December 1839
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of June 1840 and sent to John Holmes Jr. Pocolings, N.Y.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1840 9. Semi-annual allowance ending 1 st Sep. 23.
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3.
Holmes, John Cont-NY W18031

32.988
Set to G. A. 13 up 52 " " J. Holmes " " "
New York - City John Holmes, decd., N. York
of in the State of who was a Private in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the line for Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York City at the rate of 73 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. Verdun 24 December 1839
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 day of Feb '42 and Sarah Hon R Bennett Bof R
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by R. M. Kae Clerk, Book T 2 Vol. 4 Page 33

Dougherty May 20. 1839
Mr John Holmes Sir
Your Mason papers have been returned with objections accom- panying the same. For, not stating the periods of the war when you served for not containing the evidence of a Clergyman and another citizen nor any reason being assigned for the omission and that the papers annexed to the application as originally passed before our Court of Common Pleas were not prop- erly authenticated in Westchester County You will please to send for your papers and the brief of the objections accompanying the same which will enable you to supply them
Yours Truly
Henry C. Brewer

To the Hon. The Commissioner of Pensions I hereby appoint Giles H. Yates, of Schenectady, New York, my substitute to prosecute before you the claim of John Holmes, for an increase of Pension under the act of 4 July 1832,
you will be pleased to allow him to examine the papers on file in your office relating to this claim, dated October 7 th 1852
John Holmes agt & administrator

John Holmes act of 1832 Letter of atty to • Giles F. Yates Oct 7/52

John H. Holmes
To the Hon. The Commissioner of Pensions
I hereby appoint Giles H. Yates, of Schenectady, New York, my substitute to prosecute before you the claim of John Holmes, for an increase of Pension under the act of 4 July 1832,
You will be pleased to allow him to examine the papers on file in your office relating to this claim, dated October 7 th 1852
John Holmes agt & administrator

101 456
John Holmes, dec d
NY
at 7 June 1832
Adm d 22 mo s for value of $3.33 per annum comm g 21 March 1831 & ending 24 Dec r 1839 Payable to
John Holmes.
Anna Holmes.
Caleb Squire & Sophia Hurlburt Sally Squire, only surv children
N.Y. City Agency
No. 14. Bennett N.Y.R.

Catie Holmes, dec d
111
Oct 21 st July 1836.
(On 22 nd Mar) per will had to be $73:53 for administration, & $89 for funeral pay at $47:98 for annual com y 24 Dec 1839 & ending 6 Sept 1848, payable to John Holmes, ad r for the benefit of himself.
Anna Holmes. Catie Squire, Patty Squire & Sophia Murlhart, only sur y children. Nelly John Holmes Patterson New York

Pawling, Dutchess County N.Y. March 25 th 1850
Sir,
I beg leave to state, that in the case of Catharine Holmes widow of John Holmes of the State of New York a Pensioner under the act of 4 th July 1836 - her Certificate is for Forty seven Dollars and 98 Cents and that it appears from the Books of the agent for paying Pensions in the City of New York is Forty nine Dollars and 98 Cents - I wish to be informed which is in error -
I am respectfully your Obt Servant
John Holmes Agt.
Hon. J. L. Edwards

The People of the State of New-York.
BY THE GRACE OF GOD, FREE AND INDEPENDENT:
To all to whom these Presents shall come or may concern,
SEND GREETING:
KNOW YE, That at Poughkeepsie, in the County of Dutchess, and State of New-York, on the fifteenth day of March - in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty two before the Surrogate of said Dutchess county,
Letters of Administration of the goods Chattels and Credits, which were of John Holmer late of Pawling deceased, were duly granted unto John Holmer of Pawling aforesaid, a son of said deceased, and the same are in full force & virtue.
In Testimony Whereof, we have caused the seal of office of our said Surrogate to be hereunto affixed. Witness, M c H. Falluau Esquire, Surrogate of our said county, this 15 th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty two .
M c H. Falluau Surrogate.

fore
wards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D. C.

Paulings Dutchess County New York Feby 15 th 1840
Sir,
I enclose the the papers of Caty or "Catee", Holmes Widow of John Holmes De d and also the original Certificate of the d r John Holmes to do with as the case requires,
I am respectfully Your Ob t Serv t John Holmes In agent & -
Hon S. L. Edwards

War Department Pension Office 30. September 1853.
Sir,
The claim of Joseph Holmes has been examined. His alleged service as Deputy Commissary should be distinctly set forth in relation to the source of his appointment, and the precise time of his actual service with the embodied Regiment. The witnesses who profess to have known him during the Revolutionary war are silent with respect to his 15 months of alleged service in that grade. That part of his claim cannot be admitted without a satisfactory narrative established by evidence. His case is suspended; and his papers placed on file.
I am, respectfully your obed. Servt. J. L. Edward
Abro Akin Esq. Quaker Hill N.Y.

War Department Pension Office April 17. 1834
Sir
I have the honor to inform you that there are no papers on file in this Office in the name of Joseph or John Holmes. The remark of Mr Aiken whose letter is herewith enclosed is not understood when he says that "when his papers were returned from the War Department it was stated that they had examined the papers of Joseph Holmes & that they were put on file by that name". It is desirable that the claimant should state what has passed between him and the Office on the subject of his claim.
I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. J. L. Edwards
Hon. A. Rockee House of Representatives

Patterson Putnam County New York July 26 th 1852
Sir
I received your letter of the 14 April last, stating "That on the 14 Feb y last the pension of John Holmes des d was increased to $73.33 per annum deducting former payments at $47.98, per annum,
The pension of the Widow, will be increased to the same amount, when a certificate of some Court of record is furnished shewing the date of her death and the of the children names who survived her."
I procured the certificate of the Surrogate of Putnam County with his seal of office etc. and forwarded the same on the 1 st of May and have not rec d any answer. — I would respectfully ask whether the same has been received
I am respectfully your obt t servant John Holmes { son of the heir
Mss. J. E. Heath Com r of Pensions Washington City D. C.

New York city pension agency April 10. 1852
Sir
I beg leave to return the enclosed notifications with the statement that John Holmes has already been paid to 24 th December, 1839, at the rate of Sixty Seven 98 / 100 Dollars per annum, and that I presume it cannot be intended to pay the amount therein specified without deducting the previous payments, although there is no intimation to that effect.
The name was inscribed on my roll in conformity with the notification, at 73. 33 / 100 Dollars, and I was this morning about paying the full amount to the administrator, when he himself informed me of the former allowance - of which the certificate also omitted mention. In referring to the old books of the office I perceived that he was correct, and therefore declined making any payment until further instruction -
I am
Very respectfully
Your obedient Servant
June 11. 1849
Thomas A. Phelps
I advised him to return the certificate for correction - but do not know whether he has done so.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the 3d section of the law of the United States, of the 4th July, 1836, Cathee Holmes , ————— of the State of New York widow of John Holmes ————— who was a Private in the War of the Revolution —————
is entitled to receive ————— Forty Seven ————— dollars and ninety eight cents per annum, during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the twenty fifth of December 1839 ————— and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March and 4th of September.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this ————— fifth ————— day of June one thousand eight hundred and thirty  forty .
W. Poinsett Secretary of War.
Examined and ? Countersigned. 5
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.
Cathee Holmes Died September 6 th 1848. money drawn to 4 th Nov 1848

J. E. S. [unclear] Nov 14, 1852

Pension Office
February 14. 1852.
Sir,
Be pleased to inscribe on your Roll, under act of 7. June 1832, the name of John Holmes decd. as entitled to a pension at the rate of Twenty Three Dollars Thirty Three cents, per annum, commencing 24. March 1831 & ending 24. December 1839 when he died. And pay the amount due to John Holmes, Anna Holmes, Catherine Squire, Sophia Burlburt, & Patty Squire, only surviving children of said John Holmes decd.
Very Respectfully Your Ob't Serv't.
W. M. Irving Esq. } P. C. St. } N. York City } DESEATCH Comm n of Pensions.

Nathan Lockwood NY 1898

Washington
Sept 6. 1857.
J. E. Heath Esq Com d of Pensions Sir
In the case of Cateo Holmes dec d . act 4 July 1836. Widow of John (who I understand was pensioned under act 1832) New York role.
I have rec d the enclosed authority of John Holmes the son and adm r ; from Giles F. Bates Esq, with the request, that I shall act for him. Mr Bates fur- nishes me with a memorandum of the alleged service and also certain to affidavits filed in the case of John Holmes .
John Holmes claimed 15 M rs . Service as an assistant to Simon Peleek a. s. 2 M rs . Gen l . that he was appointed and served under said "Peleek a. s. 2 M rs . Gen l . who resided in Fairfield County Town of Stamford Connecticut."
I have been furnished with an original letter signed by "Simon Peleek a. s. 2 M rs . Gen l ." and dated at - "Stamford April 12. 1779"
Thus showing that statement of John Holmes is strictly sustained by record evidence, and should under other decision of your office be allowed the 15 M rs . Service as assistant to the a. s. 2 M rs . Gen l .
I am very respectfully
Alex. N. May

Paulings Dutchess County State of New York March 9 th 1877
Sir
I forward the papers of Catee Holmes widow of John Holmes De d . And as the old comrades of the said John Holmes De d are mostly if not all dead or gone to parts unknown to us, therefore must depend upon the records to prove the service rendered by the said John Holmes.
If circumstantial evidence to identify will be of any avail I suppose it can be had.
John Holmes
Hon. J. L. Edwards Comr

Brief in the case of John Holmes, dec d , late of Dutchess County and State of New York act 7 June 1832
Claim, ("original," or " for increase. ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Traditionary & living witnesses (See papers of Nathan Lockwood, NY act 18 March 1818.)
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
Hon W. Bennett NY
S. Cole Examining Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, John Holmes of the State of New York ————— who was a private in the Army of the ————— Revolution ————— is entitled to receive — Forty-three — dollars and Thirty three cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this First — day of September one thousand eight hundred ————— Lorr

Brief in the case of Cattee Holmes, widow of John Dutchess County and State of New York act 14 July 1836
Claim, ( "original" or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Husband allowed $73:33 - Widow entitled to the same amount per annum.
Name and residence of Agent
John Holmes, Patterson New York
J. Cole Examining Clerk.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
September 18 th 1840.
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 John Holmes, a Pensioner on the Roll of the New York city Agency, at the rate of Forty Seven Dollars and 98 3 / 4 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of September, to the 24 th Dec r 1839. the day of his death.
Respectfully yours,
William B. Harris Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of John Holmes Southport N York which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? no V. * Has he mentioned 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? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? no XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? no XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? yes If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? yes Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? no XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yes
 EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. 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."

March 29. Calif made ple to Adms. of New Notification

Amich, Chenango Co. N.Y. March 18. 1852
Hon J. S. Heath Commissy Pensions
I enclose you the certificate of John Holmes dec'd, and also a certificate of the appointment of his son, John Holmes as his administrator. The children are so widely scattered, that it has been found impracticable to draw the money without the intervention of an administrator. I wish that the pension certificate may be corrected, by making it payable to the administrator for the benefit of the children.
Yours Respectfully D. D. Nuttall

STATE OF NEW-YORK,
County of Dutchess,
ss. I, HENRY I. TRAPER , Clerk of
the County of Dutchess, DO HEREBY CERTIFY , That Debra Akin Esquire , before whom the annexed annexed declaration was made & whose name is subscribed to the same was at the time of taking the same a Judge of the Courts (being Courts of Record having a Clerk and Seal) in and for the County aforesaid, dwelling in the said County, duly commissioned and qualified
And Further, That I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Esquire and verily believe that the signature to the said annexed declaration is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said county, the 14 th day of November , A. D. 183 3
Henry I. Traper Clerk
and in your employment from the time of his appointment which was made in the month of August or November in the year last aforesaid but this deponent is unable to state with greater precision the month in which he was appointed or in which his services in that capacity commenced - This deponent was engaged in the active duties of deputy purchasing commissary for the period of fifteen months purchasing wheat, beef, pork & prov- isions for the continental army throughout this part of the country - that during the period of his service wheat was very scarce in this region & he was under the necessity of going into Dutchess county as far as Bedford  West- chester county to make his purchases - that he had much of the wheat which he then purchased floured at the mills of a Mister Boughton at Poundridge, and at the mills at Crook river, both in Westchester county that in the fore part of his term of service he had the provisions purchased by him forwarded by the contin-

State of New York
County of Dutchess ss. John Holmes of the town of Pawlings in the county of Dutchess aforesaid in further support of his application for a pension being duly sworn doth depose and say, that he this deponent was, in the year one thou, and seven hundred and seventy seven appointed a deputy commissary purchasing commissary, for the purpose of purchasing provisions & supplies for the continental army for the term of fifteen months that he was appointed to this office by Simeon Sillcock then the acting purchasing commissary for the continental army, who resided at that time in the county of Fairfield in the state of Connecticut & as this deponent believes, in the town of Stamford, & who has since departed this life as this deponent is informed & believes, to be true. This deponent further says that he acted in that capacity for the space of fifteen months from the time of his appointment which was made in the month of August or November in the year last aforesaid but this deponent is unable to state with greater precision the month in which he was appointed or in which his services in that capacity commenced. This deponent was engaged in the active duties of deputy purchasing commissary for the period of fifteen months purchasing wheat, beef, pork & provisions for the continental army throughout this part of the country. that during the period of his service wheat was very scarce in this region & he was under the necessity of going into Dutchess county as far as Bedford  South Salem in Westchester county to make his purchases. that he had much of the wheat which he thus purchased floured at the mills of a Mister Boughton at Poundridge, and at the mills at Crook river, both in Westchester county. That in the fore part of his term of service he had the provisions purchased by him forwarded by the contin-

mental teams to the Eastward, to Darien & other places which were distributed to the army by the said Simon Kellock, which when a part of the army lay at the East- ward of this place near Darien in Connecticut that a part of the provision, subsequently purchased by DeForest were forwarded by the continental team, by the direction of this DeForest to that part of the army which then lay at or near Peekskill on the Hudson River, under the command of General M c Dougall as this DeForest now thinks, & believes - That said prov- ision were deposited in the continental stores, at or near Peekskill for supplies for the continental army - That during the period of DeForest's service in the capac- ity of Deputy purchasing commissary, he bought the pro- ducts of the country for two successive seasons, and frequently bought too in some instances bought two successive crops of wheat of the same individual - that most of the persons of whom he now recollects, to have purchased supplies are now dead, that he knows of no one from whom he purchased provision, at that time who is now alive. Except Abijah Holmes, of Bedford in Westchester County - That several hundred barrels of provision were forwarded by DeForest to the Eastward as hereinbefore stated. Several hundred barrels of provision were forwarded by DeForest, here- inbefore stated to Peekskill & that the flour purchased by DeForest principally was sent to Peekskill - and further this deponent saith that he purchased wheat, of James Baley of Somerstown and did hire Abijah

Holmes of Bedford to go and thrash out the same and also of Meijah Holmes, also of Lieutenant Seely of Partridge Ebenezer Lockwood Richard Miller Thero Kraah Lockwood, Peter Fleming Joseph Lockwood, Richard Miller John Miller Southbridge Nathan Parry, Enoch Mead Benjamin Hoyt, of South Salem and in Bedford. Gould Bowton Joel Bowton Southbridge Daniel Bowton Stephen Bowton Thomas Harford John Cross Elisha Avery, Enoch Avery. John Pitkin and also Beef and Pork of many of them, and had the Beef and Pork packed at Crop River by Gilbert Reynolds, all of which Persons are now dead as I have been informed and believe to be true - and many others that I do not recollect, and further this deponent thinks and believes to be true that the appointment was in writing - and signed by the aforesaid Simon Sileck the then Purchasing Commissary, and the same is now lost or knows not what has become of it, and did act under said appointment for the aforesaid term of fifteen Months and further this deponent saith not
John Holmes
Subscribed and sworn before me the 26 th day October 1833
Albro Skinner of the judges
of the Court of Common Pleas
for Probate

Stijch Holmes affidavit }

Ulster County ss. Nathan Lockwood of the town of Poundage in the County of Ulst ester being duly sworn on his oath Saith that he is now aged seventy eight years that he was well acquainted with John Holmes now of the town of Rawlings in the County of Dutches State of New York During the Revolutionary war and is still acquainted with him and this deponent further saith that the said John Holmes enlisted in the service of his country on or about the first of April 1775 under Capt. Daniel Mills in the Regiment commanded by Col. James Holmes That said John Holmes went with said Regiment in the month of August or thereabouts to the northern part of the State of New York and this deponent further saith that he went with the said John Holmes from Bedford to Sing Sing and from there to Albany where we drew arms and clothing and from thence to Lake George and knew him there when in service and this deponent further saith they returned together in the month of December following and further says that he knows the said John Holmes was honorably discharged and that the term of service they enlisted for was nine months, and further this deponent saith not
Sworn and subscribed This 28 th day of Sept. 1832 before me
Nathan Lockwood
Wm Lockwood Justice of Peace
I certify that the above named Nathan Lockwood is a man of and belief. Wm Lockwood Justice of Peace

I Nathaniel Bayles Clerk of the County of West - Chester and State of New York, do certify that William Lockwood Esq r whose name is subscribed to the within affidavit is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County , and that I believe the signature subscribed to be his
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 26 th day of September 1832
N Bayles

Westchester County fr. Abijah Holmes of the Town of Bedford in the County of Westchester being duly sworn on his oath that he is now of the age of seventy five years, that he was well acquainted with John Holmes now of the Town of Pawling in the County of Dutchess State of New York during the Revolutionary war , & is still acquainted with him and his deponent further saith that he recollects distinctly that the said John Holmes enlisted or volunteered in the Service of his country in or about the first of April 1775 under Captain Daniel Mills in the Regiment commanded by James Holmes that said John Holmes went with said Regiment in the month of June or thereabouts to the northern part of the State of New York on the expedition against the enemy forces in the Canada & that he returned with said regt. and was honorable discharged from said Service that the Regt. returned from the North in December of 1775 as nearly as his deponent can now recollect. Another deponent knows that said John Holmes

Served under Captain Peter Fleming one month in disarming the Tories for prisoners in 1776. He also knows that he served under Captain Peter Fleming for two months on the ex- pedition towards Lancaster in the year 1777 and deponent knows that he served in Captain Alnsted Company in said year of 1777. for one month at Peekskill under Genl. McDougall. Deponent also knows that he served one month in said year of 1777. under the Command of Gilbert Raynor to guard the provisions intended for the Continental Army.
Deponent also knows that said John Holmes entered was in a trial service in the Spring of the year 1779. in Capt. Ebenezer Hopkins Company and Col Thomas R. and was stationed on the lines in the County of Westchester when Red Bank & Red Bank were burnt by the enemy that said John Holmes was in the service at that time for one month.
And the Deponent further saith that he knows that said John Holmes served for two months in the year 1780 in the Company commanded by Daniel Boston in Col. Joseph Benedict's Regiment, that said Company was stationed

at the Fort Meadows in said County of Shoreham  Shoreham and deponent saith that there services above mentioned were in the United States Nee Poketah, at an out post. As a fact.
The deponent saith not
Given this 25 th day
of Sept 1832 Agree
Abijah Holmes.
James Mills P. Pease
I certify that Abijah Holmes is a man of credit & entitled to belief
I, Nathaniel Bayles Clerk of the County of Westchester State of New York do certify that James Mills Esq r whose name is sub- scribed to the foregoing affidavit is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County and that I believe the signature sub- scribed to be his
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office & subscribed my name the 26 th day of September 1832
N Bayles

Dutchess Co. ss James Baker and Benjamin J.
Statutes being duly sworn doth depose and say that we are well acquainted with John Holmes who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be seventy nine years of age, that he is respected and beloved in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion, and we further say that he is a man of good moral character and worthy of credit in all respects.
Sworn before me the 22 nd Sept 1832
James Baker Benjamin J. Stebbins
State of New York ss Dutchess County ss I Henry Braver Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Mr. John Holmes Esquire before whom the annexed declaration examination evidence was made was at the time of taking the same a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of said County being a Court of record having a Clerk & Seal and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Judge and do hereby believe that the signatures annexed to the said declaration examination and are his genuine signatures
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand under my Seal of Office the twenty sixth day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty two
Henry Braver Clerk

STATE OF NEW-YORK, County of Dutchess,
ss. I, HENRY I. TRAPER , Clerk of
the County of Dutchess, DO HEREBY CERTIFY , That Daniel O'Brien Esquire
whose name is subscribed to the annexed Affidavit and Certificate was on the day of the date of said Certificate and at the time of taking such Affidavit a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn
And Further , That I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said Affidavit & Certificate are is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof , I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said county, the fifteenth day of June A. D. 183 7
Henry I. Traper Clerk
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State of New York
Dutchess County ss
We Epinetus P Benedict a clergyman residing in the Town of Patterson and Embree Ferris residing in the Town of Poughkeepsie both residing within one and half miles of John Holmes who has subscribed and sworn to the annexed declaration hereby certify that we believe him to be eighty years of age that he is respected and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier in the revolution and that we concur in that opinion
Epinetus P. Benedict
Subscribed and sworn this 14 th day of June 1833 before me
Daniel D. Athan Justice of the Peace
I do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Epinetus P Benedict who signed the preceding certificate - that he is a clergyman residing in the Town of Patterson and that I am likewise well acquainted with Embree Ferris a resident of the Town of Poughkeepsie who has signed the same that he is a creditable person and that their statement is entitled to credit
Daniel D. Athan Justice of the Peace

31,870 John Holmes
15mo employment by a Company of Purchased not under military engagement disabled 
Col. H. H. ... Capt. Paul Miles
Enl 6 July 78 ... left Dec 11 ... 5 & 25
1st ... 2 ... 33 ... 1, 13 ... 9 ... 42 ... 3, 4 ...
adm d ... 1, 2, 12
13mo. pri
Admitted ... Privated 14 & 12 days
Canal old and open ... certificate
Hon. C. Titus Home Reps

State of New York } Westchester County } ss
On this 17 th day of June one thousand eight hundred and thirty four, Elijah Holmes of the town of Bedford in said County of Westchester aged seventy seven years. Personally appeared before Thomas Smith a Commissioner to take acknowledgments of Deeds &c who first being duly sworn according to law deponeth and saith That this deponent is well acquainted with John Holmes of the town of Pawling in the County of Dutchess and have been ever since I was a child and was acquainted with his entering the revolution service under Capt n Daniel Mills in Col d James Holmes' Regiment and was knowing that the s d John Holmes doing duty under the s d Capt n Daniel Mills from the first of April 1775 until August as near as I can recollect, and was knowing to the s d John Holmes leaving Bedford in s d August with the s d Capt n Mills company in Col d Holmes' Regiment for the northward and the s d John did not return until the following winter and it was said that the said applicant had been in the said with Col d Holmes' Reg t for the term of nine Months, and this deponent further saith that he was knowing to the s d applicant volunteering in the spring of 1776, under Capt n Peter Fleming in Col d Thomas' Regiment for one month went to manacouack was with s d applicant at place also with him under s d Capt n Fleming from Feby 1777 until the first of April, marched from Bedford to White Plains, and was a little above Ward's house when it was burned, then from there to White Mills, and stationed there as guard until April when at White Mills was under Lieutenant Nathan Olmsted gone two Months This deponent further saith that he well recollects the said applicant performed one months service under Capt n Nathan Olmsted as guard at Harrison's Purchase in the summer of 1777. Same summer served one month at Crap's River under Lieut n Gilbert Reynold to guard the Continental stores at that place — Same year in the month of October —

was with the applicant in the service of the Country. under Capt W m Ganher. Colk Thomas Regiment. Marched from Poundridge to Dukes Kill, with intent to pass over the Hudson River to Fort Montgomery - The fort being taken, the regiment marched through the county near White Plains through North Castle to Harrison to the House of Colk Thomas. Thence back to Poundridge, and dismissed after the month service - This deponent further saith that he was, knowing to the applicant's acting for more than one year as deputy Commissary for procuring and forwarding provisions for the Continental army Commencing in the fall of 1777 near winter - That he assisted applicant in threshing out wheat purchased in Stephen Town, near Somers, also in loading teams, with flour at the mill at Cropp River and at Bantony Mill Poundridge, likewise Beef and pork at Gilbert Reynold's - part of said provisions was forwarded by S c - applicant to Dukes Kill and part to Stamford Ct. It was at the time understood that the applicant was acting by appointment under Simeon Sillack of Fairfield County Ct. the then commissary - This deponent well recollects, selling two crops of wheat of his own raising to the applicant whilst acting as deputy commissary - This deponent further saith, that in the season of 1779 the applicant was in service in Capt Ebenezer Scapfield's Greenwich Colk Thomas Regiment was is satisfied that his then term of service was six months - This deponent further saith, that in the year 1780 - this deponent and applicant were in service at the Fox meadow and elsewhere - That term of service was two months - at this time forces when at Fox meadow and Griffin, where within the British lines, - Further this deponent saith that
Subscribed and sworn the day and year as aforesaid before me Thomas Smith Commr of Dudge
Abijah his X Holmes Mark
I hereby certify that for thirty years I have been well acquainted with the above deponent Abijah Holmes, that he is a man of respectability and fully entitled to

was with the applicant in the service of the County. witness
Credit - His intellect continues strong and recollection clear and distinct. The cause of not writing his name is from a hurt in the right hand -
Thomas Smith. Commissioner of Deeds for
I Nathaniel Bayles Clerk of the County of Westchester State of New York do hereby certify that Thomas Smith before whom the foregoing affidavit of Abijah Holmes was sworn to and whose name is subscribed to the Swat thereto (and the certificate above) is a Commissioner of Deeds in and for said County duly appointed & sworn and that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said Commissioner and believe the signatures subscribed thereto as his are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County and sub this 17 th day of June 1834
N Bayles CLK

State of New York } Westchester County } ss
Nathan Lockwood of the Town of Poundridge in the County of Westchester of the age of seventy nine years Personally appeared before William Lockwood one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County who first being duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that he is well acquainted with John Holmes of the town of Pawlings in the County of Dutchess an applicant for a pension, and have been acquainted with him for sixty years or more and knowing to the said applicant enlisting under Captain Daniel Mills in Col. James Holmes's Regiment in the spring of the year 1775 and that the said applicant done duty at Bedford untill August, I then belonged in the same Regiment under Captain Jonathan Platt - in Col. Holmes's Regt when about the first of August the Regt marched to go to St. Johns. I do well recollect that the said applicant was with said Regiment under said Captain Mills, and when we were on board the vessel from Poughkeepsie to Albany, the said applicant lost his hat by it being blown over board into the water and lost, and that he was knowing to his being with them untill we reached Lake George where said applicant was taken sick and was left in the hospital at that place, the term of enlistment was nine months, I think that he was discharged the last day of December 1775 - This depositor further saith that it was said and understood generally that the said applicant was Deputy Commissary to General Howe for the continental army provisions and put them up at Crook's river in South Salem and also at Bowton's Mill in Poundridge, and have no doubt that the said applicant done the duty as he stated in said application, as it was
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said and known generally that the s d applicant was reputed as a soldier in the revolution war, and well recollects that the s d applicant was with this deponent when they marched from Bedford for St. John as before stated and further this deponent saith not. Dated this 18 th day of June 1834
Subscribed and sworn the day and year aforesaid before me
William Lockwood Justice of the Peace
Nathan Lock Wood
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above named deponent and that his character is good and that he is entitled full credit
William Lockwood
Justice of the Peace
I, Nathaniel Bayles Clerk of the County of Westchester State of New York, do certify that William Lockwood Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit of Nathan Lockwood was sworn to and whose name is subscribed to the Jurat thereto (and the Certificate above) is a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned & sworn, and that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said Justice & believe the signature subscribed thereto as his are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said County the and subscribed my name this 18 th day of June 1834
N. Bayles Clerk
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State of New York County of Dutchess
On this 7 th day of June 1834, Personally appeared before Albert Skinner one of the Judges of the court of common pleas in and for the County of Dutchess, John Holmes a resident of the town of Pawlings in the County of Dutchess and State of New York aged eighty one years the 31 st day of December 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 provision made by 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. — That in the beginning of the Revolutionary war he enlisted the first of April 1775 for the term of nine Months, under Captain Daniel Mills in the Redmen under the command of Col. James Holmes, That he resided in the town of Bedford in the County of Westchester and State of New York when he entered the service, That he was in Capt. Daniel Mills company under discipline from the first of April untill August in the S d Town of Bedford when the company marched from there to Mount Pleasant or Sing Sing then called, where the company drew blankets and went on board to go to the Northward and sailed to Albany where we drew Arms and clothing and was stationed there a few days and then marched from Albany to Lake George where we encamped and done duty at that place untill I was taken sick with the Camp dis- = temper when I lay in the hospital untill the last of December the end of the term of enlistment when I was discharged and I remained sick for three Months after I was discharged. The regiment marched from Lake George to St Johns and left me in the hospital at Lake George, — Also in the Spring, in the year 1776 I volunteered under Capt. Peter Fleming for one

Month and went to disarm the Tories and was on guard at Memarancik to keep the enemy from crossing from Long Island, the company belonged to Col. Thomas's Regiment.
Also in February 1777, I volunteered in the service under Lt. Captain Peter Fleming for two months and marched to the white plains and lay about one Mile above Ward's house when the enemy came there and burned the house and Delaware company of Rangers was taken pris- -oners and Major Campbell was killed, we marched that night up to white plains, then marched from there up to White Mills, I was then under Lieutenant Nathan Olsted commanded by Major Fiske who commanded on the lines at that time and was stationed at that place as a guard until in April, served two months also in the same summer 1777 was one month in the service at Danbury when it was burned and from there to Peks Kill under General M c Douglass one month at that time - also served one month under Captain Nathan Olsted on the lines as a guard - also the same summer was one month under Lieutenant Gilbert Reynolds to guard the provisions belonging to the continental stores at or near Croton in South Salem, also in the Month of October Captain William Fancher, was ordered out by the Gov t and I went with the com- pany from Poundridge for Fort Montgomery, when we reached Peks Kill and found that the Fort was taken and after we did not cross but went from Peks Kill to North castle and Kings street to Harrison's Purchase to Genl. Thomas's house, then home to Poundridge Gone over a month - Also in the Month of September as soon as I could get a horse and gear before 1777, I was appointed Deputy commissary by Simon Tilick then acting commissary for the army and he belonged at or near Danbury in Fairfield County Connecticut

I acted under that appointment as Deputy commissary to purchase provisions for the army, I then lived in the town of Poundridge in the County of Westchester and State of New York about 15 Miles from the said Simeon Seleck and did purchase Provisions, such as wheat and had it flowered and forwarded to Darien to the said Simeon Seleck and by sent them on to the army then lying to the Eastward, and also Beef and Pork, Provisions then being very scarce I had to travel over the towns of Bedford Somerstown North Salem, South Salem, Poundridge, and in the lower towns of then Dutchess now Putnam County and did the purchase and forward the provisions untill in February 1778, having purchased and forwarded the crops of two successive seasons, I purchased Provisions of Wix Seely Stephen Bowton Elisha Pellum Sarah Avery and many others in Poundridge also in South Salem Abijah Gilbert Gould Bowton Benjamin Hoyt and others also in the town of Bedford Richard Miller Abijah Holmes and others in Somers I purchased of Haskileah Baley wheat in the mow and had to get hands to thresh it out and also of Joseph Fields and others, the Beef and Pork was packed by Gilbert Reynolds at Crop Revers South Salem all of which Provisions so purchased and put up was part sent to the Eastward to Connecticut and part to Poughkeepsie where the army then lying in both places and was in want of the Provisions the persons that I purchased the provisions of are mostly dead and do not recollect of any now living except Abijah Holmes of Bedford - I do now think and believe that I was appointed Deputy commissary by the S. Simeon Seleck Commissary, by a written Instrument, if so it is lost or mislaid so I cannot find it, the term that I was in this service was fifteen months

Also in the spring 1779 I volunteered under Ebenezer Scifield Captain of the Pauridge company in Col. Thomas's Regiment was out on the lines and was out when Pauridge and Bedford was burned by the enemy, the company was returned by the Captain for six months service and I drew pay for six months service —
Also in 1780. I volunteered under Captain Gould Bowton in Col. Joseph Benedict's Regiment and went under him below White Plains at a place called the Fox meadows, the continental army being still lower down — then we was stationed at Griffiths as the front guard, the continental army army was then two miles above us it was said that we were placed there to draw out the enemy after that we returned home, the Captain returned the company for two months service and I drew the wages for two months service, this two months service was in the fall of the year I think in September and October and was out on duty all the summer almost every night to patrol the roads, we was required to be ready at a moments warning — as there was much alarm that the enemy would be upon them on a surprise. I was born in the town of Bedford aforesaid. While in Captains Fleming and Bowton's company I served as Corporal, all the service above stated was volunteer service except the first nine months was by enlistment, as stated and that also was volunteer service, I was born in the town of Bedford the 31 st day of Decr. 1752. I have a record of my age in Family Bible, I was living in the town of Bedford when

I was called into service. Since since that I lived in Poughkeepsie, and now live in Pawling town Dutchess County. If I had any written discharges lost and I cannot recollect by whom it was signed,
I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declare that my name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid before me
John Holmes
Albro Skinner Judge of County Courts of Dutchess County
Rev Ephraim P Benedict residing in Patterson Putnam County a clergyman and James Baker residing in Pawling Dutchess County hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Holmes who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be eighty one years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion
Sworn and subscribed the day and
year aforesaid before me Ephraim P. Benedict James Baker
Albro Skinner Judge of County Courts
And the said judge do hereby declare my 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 I further certify that it appears to me that Ephraim P

Benedict who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the Town of Patterson and that James Baker who has also signed the same is a resident in the Town of Paulting and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit And I do certify that the applicant cannot from bodily infirmity attend court
Albro Skinner
Judge of the County Court
State of New York } County of Dutchess } ss
I Henry J. Fraser Clerk of the said County do hereby certify that Albro Skinner Esq. before whom the preceding and annexed declaration and examinations were made was at the time of taking the same a Judge of the County Courts of said County being Courts of record and having a Clerk and Seal and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Judge and well believe the signatures affixed to said declaration and examinations purporting to be his are genuine —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County Courts the 25 th June A.D. 1834
Henry J. Fraser Clerk

This a second Application in consequence of the original papers not being found in the office
Please direct any communication to Albro Shin Post Master Luque Hill Ditchup County N.Y.

983
J. L. Edwards Esq. Lentian Office Washington City
John Holmes age 20.

State of New York. Duties, bounty, &c.
John Holmes of the Town of Pawling, in said County, came before me Albro Kim, one the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for said County, who being duly sworn deponeth and saith, that in relation to the several matters stated in his application to the War Department for a pension, he volunteered under Capt Peter Flemming in Col. Thomas Regiment, in the County of Westchester, and went with said company to Mamaroneck as a guard at that place, the enemy being opposite on Long Island, and served one month and as near as he can recollect it was in the month of August 1776, and he further saith that he volunteered under the said Capt Flemming in Col. Thomas Regiment the four part of Feb. 1777 and went from Bedford and lay about one mile above Ward House where Delevan's company of rangers were taken by the enemy and then marched back to White Plains and from there to Little Falls and were stationed there until the four part of April served two months, Major Fish commanded on the line at that time, - This deponent further saith that the four part of April 1777 he went from South Salem from a place called Crook River with a load of provisions belonging to the Continental Stores, to Danbury, when there was furnished by a Continental officer to carry a load of baggage to Peekskill upon reaching Peekskill was kept one month by Genl. Mac. Dogle to draw provisions for his army then on the Highlands the stores were in the hollow, - He further saith he further that he was a volunteer under Lieutenant Nathan Umstead who had the command of the Bedford company (Capt Flemming having resigned) and in Col. Thomas Regiment and served one month, as a guard near Bedford and believes it was from about the middle of May to the same time in June 1777. - This deponent further saith that he volunteered in the Poundridge company commanded by Capt William Fancher, and Gilbert Reynald Lieutenant in Col. Thomas Regiment and was out one month to guard the Continental Stores at Crook River and as near as he can recollect it was in the month of July, 1777.

This deponent further saith that he was in sd Poundridge company, commanded by sd Capt Fancher in Col Thomsone Regiment, went from Poundridge with sd Capt Fancher the first part of October 1777 for Fort Montgomery, when we reached Peekskill and found the fort was taken did not cross the River, but returned to North Castle and to Harrison's Furnace to Col Thomsone's House and from there home was out at this time one month. He further saith he was living in Poundridge and under Capt Ebenezer Schofield who then commanded the company, in place of Capt Fancher in Col Thomsone's Regiment and was with the company from early in the Spring until Fall, 1779, was guard on the lines was out when Poundridge meeting House was burned and when Bedford was burned, the time of service was six months, as allowed by the Capt. He further saith that in the year 1780 he was living at Cropp River now South Salem, and volunteered under Capt Gould Bowton in Col Joseph Benedict Regiment and went from South Salem with sd company below White Plains to a place called Fox Meadows, the Continental Army was lower down after that Continental Army moved above us and we were placed at Griffin as front guard, served at this time two months, and as near as he can now recollect this service commenced the latter part of Sept. 1780 and ended the latter part of Nov.
John Holmes
Sworn before me the 18 th of August 1834
Albro Skinner

State of New York } County of Dutchess } Henry S. Fraser, Clerk of the County of Dutchess do hereby certify that Abner Klein Esq. whose name is subscribed to the foregoing affida- vit and before whom the same purports to have been taken was at the time of taking the same a Judge of the County Courts of said County duly commissioned and qualified and further that the signature of his name affixed to said affidavit is genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the said County
The 21 st August 1834
Henry S. Fraser Clerk

1834 Ithaca Hill Dutchess County N.Y. May 5th
Dr Sir I have received the enclosed from the Hon d A. Bookey, (Member of Congress from this district) by which it appears that the papers of John Holmes an applicant for a pension, are not to be found in the Pension Office, your line to Mr Bookey I have shown to Mr Holmes, who has requested me to forward to the Pension Office what has heretofore passed between the War department and the applicant, Mr Holmes made his application for a pension in the fall of 1832, the papers were returned, to the Clerk of this County (Mr Traver whose letter on the subject is herewith enclosed) stating that they were not properly authenticated, the papers were soon corrected further testimony procured, and returned to the War department, in October  5th month in June 1833. I received a line from you stating that you had examined the papers of Joseph Holmes, (which was supposed to be a mistake for John) that they were satisfactory, except as to fifteen months service as deputy commissary, and for which further proof was required, it was further stated that the papers were put on file, a further application as to the fifteen months service & additional testimony was then procured, and forwarded to the department, since which they have not been heard from, - at the request of the Applicant I have written to Mr Bookey on the subject and who I suppose has applied to the pension for information, I was mistaken when I wrote to Mr Bookey that the papers were returned, the last time it was a letter from the you, you will therefore perceive that the original papers must be in the office, if they are not to be found be so good as to write me as soon as convenient that he may receive the Application - He is a worthy old man and there can be no doubt of his being entitled to a pension. Respectfully yours Albro D. Kim

State of New York County of Westchester ss. Amos Marshall of the town of South Salem in said County being now of the age of seventy nine years, in the matter of John Holmes of the town of Pawlings in the County of Dutchess an applicant for a pension for Revolution services, being duly sworn deposeth and saith that this deponent is well acquainted with the said John Holmes and has been about sixty years and was acquainted with him in the Revolutionary war and this deponent was acquainted with the said John Holmes when he was putting up flour at Borton's Mill in Poundridge and it was said and generally understood that he was acting in the capacity of Deputy Commissary and purchased wheat and had the same flowered at the s d Borton's Mills and that The said flour was for the continental Army and further this deponent further saith that he now thinks and believes to be true that the s d John Holmes was acting in the capacity of mentioned as aforesaid in the latter part of the year one thousand seven hun- dred and seventy seven and during the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy eight when the s d John Holmes was purchasing the wheat and flowering the same and it was said and understood generally that the said Provisions was Purchased and put up for the continental army and does think and believe that the same was delivered into the continental stores at Peekskill and further this deponent saith not.
Subscribed and sworn
Before me this twenty second day of October 1833
Samuel Scofield Justice of the peace
his Amon X Marshall Mark
I the undersigned have been well acquainted with the said Amon Marshall for twenty years and do believe his evidence to be enti- tled to full credit
Samuel Scofield Justice of the peace

I Nathaniel Bayles Clerk of the County of West- chester. State of New York do hereby certify that Samuel Scofield Esq d before whom the foregoing affi- davit was sworn to, is a Justice of the peace in & for said County duly elected & sworn & authorized to take the same. and that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said Justice and believe the signature subscribed thereto as his is genuine
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto af- fixed the seal of said County and subscri- bed my name this 22 nd day of October 1832
N Bayles CLK

Pawlings June 6 th 1838
Sir I received your line yesterday stating that you had been to the Pension office to examine my Father's claim - and found that his certificate was not for the whole amount of service as was on file in that office I herewith enclose the original certificate for you to exchange for a new one - When he first obtained his certificate he was very sick and did not suppose that he would live to receive the pay that was then due - which made us willing to receive the certificate without any further enquiry what part of the time of service as was set forth was allowed or rejected - only that part claimed as Dept. Commis-sary - which was then decided that it did not come within the provision of the act of 7 th June 1832 - although substantially proved - and gave up that point then, also we are not in possession of the necessary proof in that case now - it was stated in a line from the department that the six Months service stated, under Capt Ebenzer Lefield in the year 1779, ought to have the Record of his appointment to that office - but before I had time to have the Record examined the certificate was forwarded and accepted without examining the Record at Ebenezers - Therefore if that would make any difference, I would wish to have the privilege of doing so, now - I think the time claimed in the application was
  1775  5 Months  Capt Mills  Col. Holmes Regiment    1776  1 Month  " Fleming  " Thomas    " 77  2 " for part of the time  " Olmsted  " Maj. Fife    " "  1 month at Danbury & Peeks Kill  with M c Douglass    " "  1 " Capt Olmsted  " Thomas    " "  1 " " Fancher at Fort M c Neil  " "    1779  6 " Lieut. Reynolds  " Thomas    " "  6 " Capt. E. Scofield  " Thomas    1780  2 " " Gaild Barton  Col. Benedict  
I think the above about as was stated in application except the first term - My Father states that he furnished David Williams with arms etc when D r Williams and

associates took Mayah under the spin & the applicant has allways insisted that his service as Deputy - Commissary was the best service that he rendered to his country in the Revolution
I would take it as great favor to examine the case and we will be satisfied with what you shall think proper -
I am respectfully
Yours
John Holmes Linn
P.S. I suppose if the certificate should be increased as you expected that the sum above the present will reach back to the year 1831 - when it first comm.
J. Holmes Linn

State of New York County of Westchester ss. Abijah Holmes of the Town of Bedford in the said County of Westchester, in the matter of John Holmes of Paulings in the County of Dutchess an applicant for a pension for Revolutionary services, being duly sworn, doth further depose and say - That he this deponent, well knew at the time and now distinctly recollects, that said applicant in the years one thousand seven hundred seventy seven and one thousand seven hundred and seventy eight, acted as deputy commissary for supplying the army with provisions. That it was understood and this deponent believes said applicant was duly appointed to said office of deputy commissary - That during the latter part of the first named year - seventy seven, and most of the following year, he was personally knowing to purchases made by said applicant of provisions for the purpose as aforesaid, of the inhabitants of several towns in said County of Westchester in the northeastern part thereof - viz. Bedford, Poundridge, Salem now South Salem - Stephen Town, now Somers. That in one instance he was hired by said applicant, to thresh a quantity of wheat purchased of James Bailey of Somers, now deceased - That, during the aforesaid years, this deponent, sold provisions to said applicant, the wheat he delivered to Banton's Mill to be ground - That, he this deponent, recollects, that, Daniel and Stephen Banton's Richard Miller, Samy Holmes and others, transported with teams flour from said Banton's Mills and the mill at Crooks River flour - Pork and other provisions received of Gilbert Reynolds a packer of provisions and many others, to the con- -tinental stores at Pekkskill, and well recollects that at said time said applicant was frequently forwarding to Simeon Sillcock of Fairfield County, to the commissary and principal to this deponent, provisions for the use of the army as aforesaid - This deponent, from the fact clearly recollects, that he sold to said applicant provisions in the fall of each of the aforesaid years and other facts previously detailed and others recollects, he is well satisfied, said applicant served as deputy commissary as before related, about the term of fourteen or fifteen months -

That during said term, said applicant resided in the Town of Poundridge, that this deponent resided during the same time in the aforesaid Town of Bedford, about four miles from said Applicant, that he was frequently at the residence of said Applicant and at the aforesaid Mills, having been employed by said applicant at different times to have the provisions made ready for transportation, and that he often assisted in loading the conveyances, used in the continental service, with the aforesaid provisions, and saw the teams depart, with said provisions for the places as aforesaid — Further this deponent saith not —
Subscribed and Sworn this twenty first day of October 1833 —
Abijah his X Holmes mark
Before me — Thomas Smith, Comm r of Deeds &c —
I the undersigned hereby certify that I have been well acquainted with Abijah Holmes the aforesaid deponent for more than twenty years, and that during all of said time to this date his character for truth and veracity as a Witness has been fair and I Verily believe he has sworn to nothing in this affidavit but what he recollects and thinks to be true —
Thomas Smith, Comm r of Deeds &c —
I Nathaniel Bayles Clerk of the County of Westchester, State of New York, do hereby certify that Thomas Smith Esq before whom the foregoing affidavit of Abijah Holmes was sworn to and who has subscribed the same thereto, is a Commissioner of Deeds in & for said County, duly commissioned and sworn and that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said Commissioner & believe the signature subscribed thereto as his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto

affixed the Seal of said County and Subscribed my name this 31 st day of October 1833
"Commissioner - Deeds" written on erasure M. Bayles
M. Bayles AR

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 service 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 :
  23 d May 1779 John Holmes Priv. £ 18 6   31 st Augt. do John Holmes do 5 7 0   25 th Dec. do do do 4 17 9   30 th June 1781. do Corps. 8 6 8   15 th Nov. do do do 2 
State of New York, County of Dutchess, ss.
I, Joseph T. Adrianee , Clerk of the County of Dutchess, DO HEREBY  CERTIFY, That Daniel D. Athin Esquire
whose name is subscribed to the certificates of the attestation of the two annexed affidavits and whose name is on the annexed papers five times written, Was on the day when the said affidavits were taken a Judge of the County Courts of said Dutchess Co. appointed.
in and for the County aforesaid, dwelling in the said County, in the Town of Poughkeepsie duly commissioned and sworn and duly authorized by the Laws of this State to take affidavits to be read in Courts of Record &c.
AND FURTHER , That I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Judge and verily believe that the signature to the said certificates is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF , I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the
Seal of the said County, the First day of March
A. D. 1847
J. T. Adrianee Clerk.
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Philip Phelps  Esquire

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 service 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 :
  23 d May 1779 John Holmes Priv. £ 18 6   31 st Augt. do John Holmes do 5 7 0   25 th Dec. do do do 4 17 9   1781. do do Capt. 8 6 8   do do Priv. 3 15 0 
IN TESTIM Seal of the s
STATE OF NEW-YORK,
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, 20 th February 1847.
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. 1. 2. 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. Andrew Miller in Col. John Washburn Reg't.     Second " " Col. Dan l Benton " " Thaddeus Crane "   Third " " Capt. Robt. Wood " " Albert Pawling "   Fourth " " Col. Dan l Benton " " Thaddeus Crane "   Fifth " " Col. Benj m Chapman " " do "   Sixth " " " " " " "   Seventh " " " " " " "   Eighth " " " " " " "   Ninth " " " " " " "   Tenth " " " " " " "   Eleventh " " " " " " "   Twelfth " " " " " " "  
Philip Phelps Comptroller

State of New York } Dutchess County } ss. John Holmes of the town of Pawlings in the County of Dutchess and State of New- -York aged sixty four years personally appeared before Danill D. Akins one of the Judges of the Court of common pleas in and for said County who first being sworn according to law, deposeth and saith, That he is well acquainted with Catherine Holmes widow of John Holmes Dec d being one of their children and have almost allways resided with them from my earliest days until the present period, and was knowing to his father John Holmes Dec d making his declaration to obtain a Pension, and that he mentioned of being in the Revolutionary service under Lieut Daniel Bouton in Col d Thaddeus Cramers Regt and also of being in the service under Capt n Robt Wood, in Col d Albert Pawlings Regt but as he had not any proof as was then known to him it was deemed not necessary to engraft the same in his declaration but often afterwards stated that if he could find where Capt n Robt Wood resided if he was living he could get his Pension increased He, the said Capt n Capt n Robert Wood moved to parts unknown to us &c, This depon- -nant was raised up and most allways resided in the neighborhood where the said Lieut Daniel Bouton and Capt n Gould Bouton resided after the War was over. they resided one in Pawndredge Lieut Daniel and died there and the other Capt n Gould resided and died in South Salem and this deponant resided in the said Pawndredge at the time of their deaths and the said Capt n Benjamin Chapman in Col d Thaddeus Cramers Regt resided in the said town of South Salem and died there as this deponant is well informed and merely believes to be true, and from all the circumstances this deponant has no doubt that the said John Holmes of whom the said Catherine Holmes now an applicant was the identical person that done the service as she stated Sworn & Subscribed this
1 st day of March 1842 before me
John Holmes
Danill D. Akins Judge of Dutchess County Court

I certify that I am well acquainted with John Holmes Esq. who made the within deposition and that his statement is entitled to full credit and belief. Dated March 1 st 1878
Daniel D. Atkin Judge of Pulaski County Courts

State of New York } ss Dutchess County }
Supplement
On this first day of March in the year of our Lord, eighteen hundred and forty seven, Personally appeared before Daniel D. Atkins, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County Cathee Holmes , a resident of the town of Pawling in the County of Dutchess and State of New York, aged eighty-seven years, who first being sworn according to law. Doth on her oath make the following supplementary Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the "act of Congress, passed 4 July 1836, entitled an act granting Pensions to certain widows, for an increase of Pensions, — That she is the widow of John Holmes, Dec d ., who was a private in the war of the Revolution and held a certificate under the "act of 7 th June 1832 for Forty seven Dollars and ninety eight cents per annum and that she holds a certificate of the same amount under the "act of 4 July 1836.
She further states, That she is informed and verily believes, to be true, that John Holmes Dec d her late husband was a soldier and served in the Revolutionary War as a volunteer under Lieut. Daniel Benton in Col. Thaddeus Cramers Regt as a private and held a certificate issued by the Treasurer of the State of New York 31 st of August 1779 for £5.7.0, also the said John Holmes was a private under Capt. Robt Wood in Col. Albert Pawling's Regt 25 th Dec r . 1779 for £4.17.9 also the said John Holmes was a Corp t under Capt. Gould Benton in Col. Thaddeus Cramers Regt 30 th June 1781 for £8.6.8. Also the s d John Holmes was a private under Capt. Benj m Chapman in Col. Thaddeus Cramers Regt. 15 th Nov r 1781. for £3.15.0, —
She further states that she was married at Poundridge in the County of Westchester and State of New York to the said John Holmes 13 th May 1779, and that her said husband was a native of the town of Bedford adjoining to Poundridge and well recollects Lt. Daniel Benton who resided in the town of Poundridge at the time of her marriage and was well acquainted with him, before the war commenced and in the war time and after the war ceased, and that her husband resided in the tent of Lt. Daniel Benton's Company in the first part of the year 1779. Also

she is informed that her husband the sd John Holmes served in the year 1779. under Capt Robt Wood in Col s Albert Pawling Reg t and has no doubt of that fact, Also, the said John Holmes and this declarant went to Keeping house at South Salem in Westchester County and was residing there the first of Jany 1780. and that Capt n Gould Benton in Col s Thaddeus Cramers Reg t was a resident of the same town of whom I was well acquainted before the S d War and in the S d War and after S d War and as near as I can recollect her S d husband resided in the beat of the said Capt n Gould Benton's Company, Also, in the year 1781. in the Month of April, the said John Holmes and myself went to reside in Lower Salem so called but in the same town of South Salem near to Capt n Beman Chapman in Col s Thaddeus Cramers Reg t and did reside at that place untill the end of the war and within the beat of the S d Capt n Beman Chapman's company. and that her husband the said John Holmes was out in the service from the time of their marriage 13 May 1779 to 1782 or the close of the war and has no doubt but that the said John Holmes her late husband was the Identical person that done the service as above stated etc
Sworn & subscribed this 1 st day of March 1847 before me.
her Cater Holmes mark
Daniel P. Stern Judge of Dutchess County Courts
I certify that I was acquainted with the aforesaid John Holmes in her life time and that I am likewise partially acquainted with the aforesaid Cater Holmes who made the foregoing declaration and that her statements are entitled to full credit and belief and that I am satisfied that she is the widow of the aforesaid John Holmes deceased.
Dated March 1 st 1847
Danme P Stern Judge of Dutchess County Courts

I further certify that the before named Catie Holmes is as I am informed and believe enabled to write her name from want of education and that from old age and infirmity she is unable to attend any court of record in this county the Court House of the county being about twenty four miles distant from her place of residence.
Dated March 1 st 1847
Samuel P. Shum Judge of Dutchess County Court
whose name is subscribed to the - " - - - - - was on the day when the

State of New York Dutchess County ss.
December On this 1 st day of November 1857. before me a Justice of the Peace in & for the County and State Aforesaid, personally appeared John Holmes, of Pauling - N.Y. Who being duly sworn, declares and says, that he is the son of John Holmes deceased, the identical person who served in the Revolutionary war as a Dept Company that the said John Holmes died on the 24 th day of December 1839 leaving no widow, and the following surviving children, only viz - John Holmes, Amos Holmes, Catherine Squire, Patty Squire, & Sophia Hurlburt. That sometime during the life time of the said John Holmes, it is believed that he applied to the pension office at Washington, for an increase of pension under Act 7 th June 1832, and that he filed the proper proofs therein, to entitle him to the same, and this declarant asks that the proper proofs in said office, may be examined, and that the said pension may now be allowed to the surviving children of the
STATE OF NEW YORK, § COUNTY OF DUTCHESS, § 88.
I, Joseph T. Adriance , Clerk of the County of Dutchess, and of the Courts of said County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, THAT Charles H. Hall Esq. whose name is subscribed to the annexed Jurat or Certificate, and thereon written, was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, dwelling in the said County, duly elected and sworn, and authorized to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand- writing of the said Justice, and verify believe that the signature to the said Jurat or Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County and Courts, this 20 th day of Dec r A. D. 185 7
W. H. Adriano Clerk.

State of New York Dutchess County } S.S.!
On this 1 st Day of November December
1857, before me a Justice of the Peace in & for the County and State Aforesaid, personally appeared John Holmes, of Poulting - N.Y. Who being duly sworn, declares and says, that he is the Son of John Holmes deceased, the identical person who served in the Revolutionary war as a Dept Company that the said John Holmes died on the 24 th Day of December 1839 leaving no Widow, and the following surviving Children, only viz - John Holmes, Amos Holmes, Cater Squire, Patty Squire, & Sophia Hurlburt - That sometime during the life time of the said John Holmes, it is believed that he applied to the pension office at Washington, for an increase of pension Under Act 7 th June 1832, and that he filed the proper proofs therein, to entitle him to the same, and this declarant asks that the proper proofs in said office, may be examined, and that the said pension may now be allowed to the surviving Children of the said John Holmes
Sworn & subscribed before me this 1 st Day of December 1857. }
John Holmes Chas. H. Hall - Justice of the Peace.

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State of New York Chenango County ss:
I Nelson Pettibone one of the Clerks of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, do hereby certify that John Holmes deceased, who was reported to have served in the War of the Revolution as a Deputy Com- missary, was was a resident of Saratoga in the County of Saratoga, State of aforesaid, and died on the 24 th day of December 1839 leaving no widow and the following surviving children only, viz: John Holmes, Amos Holmes, Calvin Squire, Sally Squire and Sophia Hurlbut.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Albany this 31 st day of December 1857.
Nelson Pettibone

April 17/52
Mr. Coe
Rev. G. Dean Baptist -

State of New York } Dutchess County } ss
Be it Known that on the 12 th day of March 1852, before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly authorized to administer oaths personally appeared John Holmes and made oath according to law, deposing and saith that he is the child of Catherine Holmes Dec d widow of John Holmes Dec d who was a private in the war of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States at the rate of $47.98.6 cts per annum, and that he has reasons to believe that the said pension ought to be increased and that he is directly interested in the same, and that he now makes this declaration to receive any increase and arrear of Pension that may be due on account of the Services of the said John Holmes as aforesaid, for the benefit of this deponent John Holmes & Anna Holmes, Catherine Squire widow of Jonathan Squire Dec d Patty Squire widow of Lewis Squire Dec d and Sophia Hurlbut wife of Seth Hurlbut being the children and the only surviving children, and claimants under any acts or resolutions of Congress applicable to the case, and that the said John Holmes Died on the 24 th day of December 1839. and that the said Catherine Holmes was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of 47.98 cts from the said 24 th day December 1839. to the time of her death which took place on the 6 th day September 1848.
STATE OF NEW YORK, } COUNTY OF DUTCHESS, } ss.
I, Joseph T. Adriance, Clerk of the County of Dutchess, and of the Courts of said County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, THAT Chas H Hall Esq whose name is subscribed to the annexed Jurat or Certificate, and thereon written, was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, dwelling in the said County, duly elected and sworn, and authorized to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said Jurat or Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County and Courts, this 12 th day of March A. D. 1852
J. T. Adriance Clerk.

State of New York } § Dutchess County } §
Be it known that on the 12 th day of March 1852, before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly authorized to administer oaths personally appeared John Holmes and made oath according to law, deposing and saith that he is the child of Betsy Holmes Dec d widow of John Holmes Dec d who was a private in the war of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States at the rate of $47.98.6 cents per annum, and that he has reasons to believe that the said pension ought to be increased and that he is directly interested in the same, and that he now makes this declaration to receive any increase and arrear of Pension that may be due on account of the services of the said John Holmes as aforesaid, for the benefit of this deponent John Holmes, Thomas Holmes, Betsy Squire widow of Jonathan Squire Dec d , Patty Squire widow of Lewis Squire Dec d and Sophia Hurlbut wife of Seth Hurlbut being the children and the only surviving children, and claimants under any acts or resolutions of Congress applicable to the case, and that the said John Holmes died on the 24 th day of December 1839, and that the said Betsy Holmes was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of 47.98 cents from the said 24 th day December 1839, to the time of her death which took place on the 6 th day September 1848.
Sworn and subscribed before me this 12 th day of March 1852. } John Holmes Chas H Hall Justice of the Peace

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James E. Heath Esq. Committee of Pensions Washington D.C.

Patterson Putnam County New York April 23 rd 1852
Sir
Taken out
- I enclose the certificate of Elder John Warren in the case Ann Peck widow of Henry Peck De cd an applicant for Bounty Land &c. Also the Surrogates certificate in the case of Cates Holmes widow of John Holmes De cd . Yours of the 14 th says that a certificate may issue in this case to her surviving children and as they are much apart and cannot easily obtain a power of attorney from each one therefore would be pleased if the payment may be made to John Holmes administrator as is in case of John Holmes De cd deceased Feb y 14 th last and a certificate of the Surrogate of Dutchess County will show. Yours with respect John Holmes
Hon Jas E Heath Comr

Carmel, N.Y.,
Oct 3, 1912
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:—
Will you please send me the military history and any family data concerning my great- grandfather John Holmes of Bedford N.Y. who served during the Revolu- -tionary War, as Private, Corporal and Deputy

Commissary. Refer to sketch. file 18031 Rev War
I wish this information in order to prove Eligibility to D. A. R.
Respectfully Yours Mrs. Arthur Townsend, Carmel, Putnam Co., N.Y.

Rev 1-6-16
Delaware Junction N.Y.
August 1917
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir:
Please send me the military history of Ruben Rundle Sr. a Lieutenant in the Conn. Regiment of Colonel John Mead. His sons record that is of Ruben Rundle Jr. is found in Rev. war Records section S. File 9298 (This has been sent to him.) I would also like to know any data that is recorded concerning his family. Also Please send

me the military record and anything concerning the family of Oziel Holmes born in 1753 and died after the year of 1840 having resided with John Holmes in 1840 at Pawlings Dutchess Co N.Y. and the military history and anything concerning the family history of Joseph Lobdell born in 1761 1861 and died after the year of 1840 having lived with Emelius Pickett in Fairfield Herkimer Co N.Y. Thanking you for Past favor
I am sincerely your Roger F. Williams DeKalb Junction N.Y.

Aug 5. 1912
Com. of Pensions Washington D.C.
Please send me the military record of my great grandfather
" John Holmes " who served in the Revolutionary war. His home was in Westchester Co N.Y. He enlisted Apr 1st 1775 and served as private and corporal. He also served as Deputy commissary under S ir ton Silcock, acting commissary. He was was granted a pension upon application re-entered Sept 22 - 1832. He was born 1752, died Dec 24 - 1839 was son of Peter Holmes, of Bedford N.Y.
I wish this record in order to prove eligibility to D.A.R.
Mrs Laura G. Hoopes 501 N Robert St Fairfield Iowa

3345 (24) 1052 (356)
Jos. S. Finch & Co.
Distillers Golden Wedding Rye Whiskey.
Pittsburgh. New York Jan. 19 th 1906
Pension Dept. Washington, D. C.
Do the records of your office show that John Holmes who lived in Pawlings N.Y. drew a pension for service in the Revolution - he served in the 4th N.Y. Regiment of foot - Col. Henry B. Livingston Commander - he died about 1848 -
His father Peter Holmes also served in the war - is there any record of his being pensioned?
Very truly
302 Broadway N.Y. Frank R. Holmes

Grinnell, Ia. Jan. 30, 1927
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
My Dear Sir
Cates Will you give me whatever information you can find on the family of Catel Holmes who was a Rev. pensioner of Dutchess Co. N. Y. Pawlings and lived with John Holmes in 1840 and was aged at that time 87. Was John Holmes his son? Would like his service if you have it also the name of his wife and birth dates of both.
Yours truly
Mrs. H. R. Porter
BX.373
Grinnell Iowa.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Holmes a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     April 1775 Several times Private Daniel Hill James Holmes N.Y.   Peter Fleming Thomas   14 mos. 4 Nathan Olmsted Joseph Benedict   12 days William Lawrence Thaddeus Crane   Ebenezer Sheffield Albert Tawling   Gould Bouton under Simeon Teller   Robert Wood   Benjamin Chapman   Aug. Nov. 1779 12 mos Deputy Purchasing Commissary  
Battles engaged in, _____  Residence of soldier at enlistment, Bedford, Dutchess Co. N.Y.  Date of application for pension, Sept. 22, 1840  Residence at date of application, Pawling, Dutchess Co. N.Y.  Age at date of application, Dec. 31, 1852 at Bedford, N.Y.
Remarks:
He married at Poughkeepsie May 13, 1779, Mary or Catharine Slane. She was at Poughkeepsie on an application executed Feb. 13, 1840 while a resident of Pawling N.Y. She died at Pawling N.Y. Sept. 6, 1848. See Supplement for family data.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

The following are the names and dates of births and death of their children:
   Nancy,  born Feb. 20, 1780,  died Oct. 11, 1782.    John,  born Apr. 20, 1782.     James,  born Mch. 27, 1784,  died Sep. 26, 1817.    Amos,  born Aug. 3, 1786.     Nancy,  born Aug. 30, 1788  died July 21, 1830.    Lewis,  born Oct. 26, 1790,  died Sep. 25, 1821.    Cafee Gatee,  born July 10, 1792,  married Jonathan Squire.    Patty,  born Oct. 11, 1794,  married Lewis Squire.    Sophia,  born Mch. 11, 1796,  married Seth Hurlburt.    Betsey,  born Oct. 10, 1799,  died Sep. - - 1834.    Polly,  born Feb. 13, 1802,  died Dec. 25, 1837.   
A careful search of the records of this Bureau fails to show that a claim was filed on account of the service of a Peter Holmes of New York, Revolutionary War.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Wid. File 18031. Rev. War.
L.M.H.
F February 24, 1906.
Mr. Frank R. Holmes, #302 Broadway, New York, New York.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated January 19, 1906 and received in this Bureau January 20, 1906, you are advised that the papers in the above noted claim show that John Holmes, was born December 31, 1752 at Bedford, Westchester Co., New York, from which town he enlisted April 1, 1775 and served for fourteen months and twelve days as a Private and Corporal under Captains Daniel Mills, Peter Fleming, Nathan Olmstead, William Fansher, Ebenezer Scofield, Gould Bouton, Cols. James Holmes, Thomas, Joseph Benedict, and Gen McDougall. He also servied from November 1777 to February 1779 as Deputy Commissary under Simeon Sillcock, Acting Commissary.:
His claim was allowed upon an application executed September 22, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Pawling, Dutchess Co., New York. He died December 24, 1839.
He married Gatee (or Gatee) Slauson, at Poundridge, Westchester Co., New York, May 13, 1779. She was born May 14, 1759 and died at Pawling, New York, September 6, 1848. Her claim was allowed.

Section.
August 12, 1912.
copy (family) sent to Roger T. Williams Oct. 19, 1917. Mrs. Laura Y. Hoopes, 501 North Court Street, Fairfield, Iowa.
Madam:
In addition to the military record of John Holmes, W. File No. 18,031, Rev. War, you are furnished the following family data:
Children.
Nancy, born February 20, 1780, died October 11, 1782. John, " April 20, 1782. James, " March 27, 1784, died September 26, 1817. Amos, " August 3, 1786. Nancy, " August 30, 1788, died July 21, 1830. Lewis, " October 26, 1790, died September 25, 1821. Catee, " July 10, 1792, married Jonathan Squire. Patty, " October 11, 1794, married Lewis Squire. Sophia, " March 11, 1796, married Seth Hurlburt. Betsey, " October 10, 1799, died September -- 1834. Polly, " February 13, 1802, died December 25, 1837.
Very respectfully,
J. C. Baverport Commissioner.