Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 1,014, Richard Heath, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey
Heath, Richard, Jr.
S. 1,014
CONTENTS
carded

Sept 1837.
New Jersey No. 28.293
Order to pay 28
Richard Heath Jr.
of Hunterdon, in the State of New Jersey who was a Privat in the Company commanded by Captain George Ely of the Regt. commanded by Col. David Chamberlain the New Jersey line for 1 year & 9 months private at $6
Inscribed on the Roll of New Jersey at the rate of 63 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2nd day of March 1831 and sent to C. Bartlett Flemington
Arrears to the 14th of March 1831 $189.00 Semi-ann. allowance ending 11 Sept 31 32.00 $221.00
{ Revolutionary Class { Act June 7, 1831
Recorded by Geo. C. Whiting Clerk Book 6 Vol. 3 Page 116

Richard Heath Junr. 27. 8 24
Certificate to be sent to C. Bartles Flemington Huntedon Co N. Jersey

State of New Jersey Hunterdon county ss: on this twenty eighth day of September in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred & thirty three before me George Henry one of the Judges of the Superior court of common pleas of the said county of Hunterdon aforesaid personally appeared Richard Heath Junior as resident of the township of Kingwood in the county of Hunterdon and State of New Jersey aged seventy two years on the twenty third day of June now last past who being first duly sworn according to law on her oath makeh the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Provisions made by the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. I am unable on account of violent attacks of gravel to attend before the court of common pleas at the court house in Flemington. To Inter II I was born in the township of Annwell in the county of Hunterdon and State of New Jersey on the twenty third day of June 1761. To Inter III my age is recorded in my own family bible which was recorded by my mother upwards of fifty years ago. To Inter IIII When called into the service of the United States I lived in the township of Annwell aforesaid until about forty years ago when I removed to the township of Kingwood and have resided there ever since excepting about three which time I again resided in Annwell aforesaid which was about twenty years ago. To Inter V When called into the service of the United States as a Militia Man in the war of the Revolution I was attached to the Annwell

Regiment of Militia in the county of Hunterdon State of New Jersey, at the time of my being enrolled the company to which I was attached was divided into two claps, each clap to stand alternate monthly tours. I was enrolled as soon as I arrived at the age of sixteen years and attached to one of the claps of Captain George Ely company. The clap to which I was attached marched in June 1777. we marched to Monmouth, and was there at the time of the battle of Monmouth. Our company was not engaged in the battle, but was posted in a piece of woods, near the battle ground. George Ely was our Captain that tour. Palmer Roberts was Lieutenant. Don't recollect ensign. I was out on this tour one month, & was discharged about the last of July 1777. after remaining at home one month our clap, was again called out, to stand our regular monthly tour. I again went, we marched from Amwell I think. John Schenck was our Captain this tour, went to Amboy & stood there one month & were discharged. After I was enrolled attached to the company of Militia and claps as aforesaid which took place in June 1777. I recollect distinctly of serving regular monthly tours whenever it came to the turn of our clap to go from during the whole of the war of the Revolution length of time and loss of memory I am unable to state the different places, at which I laid in their regular order, in which they came. I recollect of serving under the following State Officers and at the following State places, regular tours of one month each, to wit. Officers - Generals. Philemon Dickinson - and John Scudder - Colonels. David Chambers.

Phillips, George Ely, and Bonnell - Majors Cornelius Stout. Paint Samuel Greenendine - George Holecomb Captains George Ely, John Schenck. David Holmes. John Sherrend Jacob Gearhart., Lieutenants Palmer Roberts Jacob Renk, Richard Cowins - I recollect serving monthly tours at the following 3 stated places. at Anboy I think three tours - 2 at Elizabethtown. two tours - at Elizabethtown 1 point one tour, At. Trinleys point above 1 Elizabethtown point. one month - At Haverstraw 2 Bay. two months. at Papain Falls. one tour 1. of one month - At Morristown one tour 1. of one month - At Brundbrook one tour 1. of one month - At Springfield one tour 1. of one month - At the line of the revolts of the Pennsylvania line. I was called out. 1. and at Longheths near Princeton. one month in addition to the above stated tours I served as a substitute my brother David Heath. 2 two months under Captain Ralph Guild in the flying camp. we were not located at any particular place but were continually skirting the country in the neighborhoods of Morristown. Haverstraw Elizabethtown other places, In addition to the above stated services I was very frequently called out on alarms. which would last from five days to two weeks. I have no hesitation in saying that I was out on alarms during the war of the Revolution for the term of 3. three months - the above stated services were rendered in the years 1777. 1778. 1779. 1780.

1781. 182. - I have no hesitation in saying that I served as a soldier in the war of the Revolution for the term of nineteen months at least. I think Albertus Myers can testify as to some of my services then known to  then Jacob Beanecker and Richard Heath who can testify as to my character as to truth and veracity to whom I am known in my present neighborhood - I have never received a written discharge my discharges were all verbal.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not the pension roll or agency of any state.
Sworn & subscribed before me this 28 th day of September AD 1833.
Richard Heath Junr
Geo. Henry
Amherst county p: Albertus Myers being duly sworn according to law on his oath saith that he was eighty two years of age in the month of June last deponent during the whole of the war of the Revolution deponent resided in the township of Newell aforesaid and was well acquainted during the whole of that time with Richard Heath Junr. who hath sworn to & subscribed the foregoing

declaration. Deponent recollects serving monthly tours with the said Richard Heath Junr. in the war of the Revolution at the following stated places, to wit one tour of one month at Elizabethtown - one tour of one month at Paines Falls. - and one tour of one month at Morristown - Deponent lived during the whole of the war of the Revolution within two miles of the said Richard Heath Junr. from what Deponent saw & heard of the services of the said Richard Heath Junr. at the time they were performed. He verily believes that the said Richard served as a soldier in the war of the Revolution for the term of nineteen months.
Sworn & subscribed before me this 28 th day of September AD 1833.
Geo. Henry
His mark Albert X Myers
We Jacob Bearder of the township of Newark in the county of Hunterdon and Richard Heath, residing in the township of Ringwood in the county of Hunterdon certify that we are well acquainted with Richard Heath Junr. who hath sworn to & subscribed the above declaration that we believe him to be seventy two years of age and that he is reported and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and we concur in that opinion.
Sworn & subscribed before me this 28 th day of September AD 1833.
Geo. Henry
Jacob Bearder
His mark Richard X Heath

I George Henry the above named Judge of the Inferior court of common pleas of the county of Henderson do hereby certify that I am acquainted with Albertus Meyer the above named witness and that full faith & credit is to be given to his statements given under my hand this 28 th day of September AD 1833.
Geo. Henry
State of New Jersey Henderson county ss: I George Henry one of the Judges of the Inferior court of common pleas of the county of Henderson aforesaid before whom the foregoing declaration of Richard Heath Junr. was made and the affidavit and certificate of Jacob Bearder & Richard Heath was taken after the investigation of the matter and putting the Interrogatories by the War Department do hereby declare my opinion that the above named applicant Richard Heath Junior was a Revolutionary soldier and served and served as he states - and I do hereby further certify that I am well acquainted with Jacob Bearder and Richard Heath who signed the preceding certificate: that Jacob Bearder is a resident of Amwell township and Jacob Bear Richard Heath is a resident of Kingwood township and that their statements are entitled to full faith and credit - and I do also certify that the said Richard Heath Junr. the applicant

I Richard Heath who signed the preceding certificates, are different persons. - I farther certify that the said Richard Heath Junior by reason of bodily infirmity cannot appear before the court of common pleas at the court house in Flemington - and that it would be inconvenient for him to procure the certificate of a clergyman now residing in his neighborhood and that the said Richard Heath Junr. is esteemed in his neighborhood as a man of truth over and given under my hand this twenty eighth day of September in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred & thirty three 1833
Geo. Henry
State of New Jersey Hunterdon county ss: Isaac G. Farlee clerk of the Superior court of common pleas of the county of Hunterdon do hereby certify that George Henry Esquire before whom the foregoing declaration of Richard Heath Junr. was made on an applica- tion for a pension was at the time of taking the affidavits now in one of the Judges of the said court of common pleas, and that the signature "Geo Henry" to the preceding affi- davits & certificates, is genuine - and that the foregoing contains the original proceedings had before the said Judge, in the matter of the application of Richard Heath Junior for a pension - In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said court this first day of October Anno Domini 1833.
Isaac G. Farlee clerk

November 2, 1937.
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BA-J/ady Richard Heath, Jr. S.1014 Richard Heath, S.820
Mr. F. Warner Heath, Jr. 100 South Fourth Avenue Highland Park, New Jersey
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter relative to two soldiers of the Revolutionary War named Richard Heath.
Their records are furnished you herein as found in the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claims for pension, based upon their military service in that war.
Richard Heath, Jr. S.1014.
Richard Heath was born June 23, 1761, in Amwell Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Amwell Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Richard Heath, enlisted and served on tours of one month each, in 1777, 1778, 1779, 1780, 1781, and 1782, amounting to nineteen months in all, as private in the New Jersey Militia under the following officers: Captains George Ely, John Schenck, David Jones, John Sherrard, Jacob Gearhart, Ralph Guild and Colonels David Chambers, Phillips, George Ely and Bonnell.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 28, 1833, at which time he was a resident of Kingwood Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. He signed Richard Heath, Jr.
Soldier had a brother, David Heath, his age not given.
In 1833 one Richard Heath, was living in Kingwood Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, his age or relationship to soldier not stated. There are no further family data.
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Should there be 2 lists, the sent together again - but this one extended to Record Page - Do not let it end on this page.
Date of death not on APD.

1937 Nov 2 Heath Jr. L. A. 10/1/37 cl. 10/20 Richard
Rev War
INVALID.
File No.
1046 Richard Heath Jr. Mrs. N. J. Linn
Act: June 7 1882.
Index:—Vol. a , Page 167
[Arrangement of 1870.]
✓

Union Bank Pension Office Septem 25 1837
Sir:
I enclose the voucher of Richard Waltz Jr requiring your special attention for pay- ment
I am respectfully Y Your Ob t Servant Miss Dickinson Fresh
J. L. Laurence Esq

Richard Heathers
Adm. 1. year 8 7. Mathes
C. Burles Flemington WD.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the Service of Richard Heath L.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.              
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
[Handwritten notes at the bottom of the page, likely from the claimant or a clerk, mentioning dates and names.]

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
1. The Regular Troops. 2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers. 3. Persons employed in the Naval Service. 4. Indian Spies.
 As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record. 
DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) years, who being first duty sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
 [Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.] 
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the Court of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of _____, 19____.
 If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out. 
✓ Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this                      day of                      &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (1) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his
Each company of militia was after 1777 divided into 8 companies, say 100 men instead of 1000. A full explanation of actual service - the times places, officers must be given spread in detail produced

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollections, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months, is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [e] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

Deceased — (Payments to be made at Trenton
by the First of Trenton Banking Comp. & Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of N. Jersey
# 820
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book C Vol. 3, Page 116 by Geo. E. Whiting Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Richard Heath Junr. of the State of New Jersey who was a Private in the War of the Revolution
is entitled to receive Sixty-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 Second day of May one thousand eight hundred and thirty-four
Lewis Cass
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

May 16. 1834. Paid to H Allen 1834.
April 10 1835 Paid to 4 March 1835
Sept 12 1835 Paid 10 Sept 1835
April 25 1836 Paris to March 4 1836
Sep 19 1836 Paid to Sep 4 1836
Paid to 4 Feb 1837
Paid to U. S. A. 1838
Paid to 4/Sept 1838
Paris Nov. 11. 1839
Price to 4/10/1835
Paris 64 rue 1840
Paris 5.4/11/1880
Paris to 4 m. and 1841
Paris to 4/1841
Paris 4 me 1842
Paucity of spirit
Moved to Astoria 1843
Paid to Dr. Lefevre 1843
Oct 18 1844
Padt. 4 Sept 1897
Paid to 4 men 1845.
Pass to Wm on 18th
Pa. Oct 21 Sep 1846
Paid to H clean outfit
road to 4. 10/10/07
Paid to 4 Mar. 1848
Found to 4 Feb 1848
paid to 4 Mar 1849
From to 4 Sep 1849
paid to 4 Mar 1860
VAR DIE WIRTSCHAFT
W.A. WARD, JR. AND J. B. LADD

State of New Jersey Hunterdon county ss: Richard Heath Sws. being duly sworn according to Law. on His oath saith. that the reason why did not call upon a clergyman to certify for him is because David Bateman the clergyman located in the congregation to which this deponent belongs. died about two years ago. since which time there is no stated clergyman belonging to our congregation. & that there is no clergyman residing within six miles of me with whom I am acquainted. & being informed it would be very inconvenient to procure the certificate of a clergyman - the Deponent on His oath further saith. that he does not know of any persons living by whom he can prove his services other than Albertus Meyer. & John Meyer whom affidavits. he has procured - this deponent states in his declaration that he served two months as a substitute for his Brother David Heath. that the said David Heath. had enlisted in the five months service under Capt Ralph Grubb the year deponent does not recollect - that the said David Heath. became unwell & got this deponent to take his place in the five months service & serve out the residue of his time which was two months - when this deponent first entered the service of the United States as a Militia man in the war of the Revolution. I recollect. that the Militia was divided into two classes only. afterwards I recollect that they were again classed. into a number of classes. the But the number I do not recollect distinctly but think it was Eight - after they were divided

into the right clapper. There was the same call for the Militia. that there was when divided into only two clappers. - And It was almost always. the case that four clappers. out of the eight were called on at one time to go out Hand the monthly tours. - It being almost altogether the case that one half was called on to go at one time is the reason why I stated in my declaration that we were divided into two clappers only - I am unable from the length of time to fix days. related of my services. I can only state generally the places at which my services. were performed which I have already done in my declaration - I will add that the places that I have enumerated in my declaration I served with an embodied corps called into the service of the United States. by competent authority and that while at those places I was either in the field or garrison and that during the time for which I claim a pension I was not employed in any civil pursuit -
Richard Heath
sworn subscribed before me a Judge of the court of common pleas of Henderson county this 30th day of December 1833.
Geo. Henry

State of New Jersey Hunterdon county ss: John Myers, being duly sworn according to law on his oath saith that he is acquainted with Richard Heath Esq. who hath sworn to subscribed the foregoing declaration. I knew him during the war of the Revolution his deponent recollects serving one tour of one month, in the militia of New Jersey in the war of the Revolution at Papanap falls. in the fall of the year as this deponent 1777  thinks Deponent recollects, that said Heath his one tour of one month at that time placed in the militia they were together frequently on that tour-
Sworn subscribed this 30th of December 1853 before me a Justice of the peace of the county of Hunterdon
John F. Myers mark
Geo Henry

State of New Jersey Hunterdon county ss. I Isaac G. Farlow clerk of the Superior court of common pleas of the county of Hunterdon do hereby certify that George Henry lay before whom the foregoing affidavits were taken over at the time of taking the same now is one of the judges of the Superior court of common pleas of the said county of Hunterdon that his signature to the same is genuine In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said court this 30th day of December A.D. 1853. thirty three.
Isaac G. Farlow clerk

Richard Heath Junr.
27824.
Certificate to be sent to B. Bartles. Flemington N.S.

Richard Heath, S.820.
Richard, son of Andrew Heath, was born July 14, 1759, place, and the name of his mother are not stated.
While living with his father in Anwell Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Richard Heath enlisted in 1775, and served on tours of one month each until after the surrender of Cornwallis, amounting to two years in all, as private in the New Jersey Militia under the following officers: Captains George Ely, John Schenck, Garhart, Cornelius Hoppeck, John Phillips, Stout, Jacob Gearhart and Colonels David Chambers and George Ely.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 14, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Kingwood Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, where he had lived forty-five or forty-six years.
There are no family data except the above references to soldier's father.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
Date of death not on app.