Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 10209, Jonathan Hildreth, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey.
Hildreth, Jonathan  No. 10209 Lyon, Amanda  732. Wt. 87049-160-55 (Former widow.)
CONTENTS

6.558.
New York. — Albany
Amanda Lyord, formerly widow of  Jonathan Wildreth,
who served in the Revolutionary
N. J.
war, as a  Private,
N. J.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 36 dollars 6 1/4 cents per annum, to commence on the 31 February, 1853, 28 th September 1858.
Certificate of Pension issued 12 th day of March 1859.
and sent to
Jerome Row,
Ithaca.
New York.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 21. Vol. 11
298058-8 sessn ali? 160 - 87049 let. James S. Wilbur the Rec. 27/60 msw.

14051 New York
Jonathan Hildreth
of Tompkins in the State of New York who was a Private in the Comp y . commanded by Captain Stevens — of the Brig F commanded by Col. Holm — in the New Jersey line for H. Monthly
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 36 — Dollars 66 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th day of May 1833. and sent to A. D. Barto Greencampsburg. New York
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $ 73. 33 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 th Sep 1833 — 18. 33
$ 91. 66
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded, by George Taylor Clerk Book 6 Vol 4 Page 59

298 038 act Mar 3/33
Feb 16/39
308.843
Amanda Lyon formerly wife of
Jonathan Hildreth
Amanda Lyon formerly Hildreth
Revolutionary war
Ad: 160 ac, Apr 14/59
Spec. B, Blynn Dr.
W.S. No 32-14051
" July 58-6558
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Jerome Rowe Esq Rowe, Ithaca N.Y.
Ebenezer Bullock
Vol 102 page 25

14709
Jonathan Hildreth Tompkins co N.Y.
A. D. Barto Trumansburg N.Y.

BRIEF in the case of Jonathan Hildreth of Tompkins Co in the State of New York (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 72  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. As a Gen.     Substitute In 1776 1 Private Capt. Sturm, Col. Holmes   Drafted 1777 1 same   Substitute for H. Hall 1   Drafted substitute 1778 2 Capt. Carhart, Col. Holmes   1   2 Capt. Carhart   1780 1 Lieut. Morris  
 5. In what battles was he engaged?  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Monmouth N.J.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? living witnesses and tradition "1777 & 1778"  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.
J. P. Bradford Examining Clerk.

State of New York County of Tompkins ss.
On this 29 th day of August A.D. 1859 personally appeared before the undersigned, a justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Mrs. Amanda Lyon aged 65 years a resident of the town of Ithaca in the County of Tompkins and State of New York, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress approved March 3 rd 1855, granting Bounty Land to Certain widows of Soldiers of the Revolution. That she is the widow of Jonathan Lyon late of Ithaca in Tompkins County N.Y. (deceased) and formerly widow of Jonathan Hill the latter who was a private, in the Company commanded by Captain [blank] in the Regiment commanded by Col [blank] in the war of the Revolution.
That she is the identical person who was pensioned under the 2 nd section of the act of 3 rd February 1853, at the rate of $ 26. 88 / 100 per annum which said pension she receives from the Agent for paying pensions in Ithaca in the State of New York which Certificate she retains in her possession. Said pension Certificate is recorded in the Pension Office in the City of Washington under act February 2 nd , 1853, Page 21 - Vol. 14. Said certificate amended 28 th September 1855.
She further declares that she is still a widow, and makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled to under the act of Congress passed March 3 rd 1855. She further declares that she has never received any bounty land warrant under this or any other act of Congress and has never before made application therefor. She Respectfully refers to the records of the proof of her said husband's death & of their said marriage already sent in and on file at the Department, which was procured and put on file in order to secure the benefits of her present Pension.

Sworn To and Subscribed before me, on the day and year first above written; and I certify that I am not interested in said claim as attorney, agent, or otherwise
Amanda Lyon
John Earl Justice of the Peace
Thereby constitute and appoint Almon B. Powell my true and lawful Attorney, hereby authorizing him to present this my claim for bounty land, and to receive the certificate to be issued thereon. Dated this 29 th day of August A.D. 1859 Witness John Earl } Amanda Lyon
State of New York County of (Dutchess) ss
On this 29 th day of August, personally appeared before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, to me known and declared to be who are to me well known to be residents of the County of Dutchess and credible witnesses, and who, by me being first duly sworn, depose and say, that they are well acquainted with Mrs. Amanda Lyon, who subscribed and sworn to the above declaration in their presence. That they have known her for at least 30 years last past. That she is the widow of Samuel Lyon and the former widow of Jonathan Hildreth. Who served in the company and regiment therein mentioned. That she is the identical person to whom a pension has heretofore been granted, at the rate of $36. 66 / 100 per annum; and that she is still a widow.
Samuel Hill
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 29 th day of August A.D. 1859
Elisha Wilcox
John Earl Justice of the Peace

State of New York, } ss. Tompkins County Clerk's Office, }
I, STEPHEN H. LAMPORT, CLERK of said County, and also Clerk of the Courts of Record in and for said county, do hereby certify that
John Caeil Esquire, before whom the preceding instrument, was proven or acknowledged, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly elected, sworn and authorized to act as such, and to take the same: And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of such Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the preceding acknowledgment is genuine, and that the same is executed and acknowledged in conformity with the laws of said State, to entitle it to be recorded therein.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of the said County and Courts, at Ithaca, this 30th day of August 18 59
P. B. Wager Dep. Clerk.
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832 -
State of New York
Tompkins County Sp: On this third day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two personally appeared in Open Court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Tompkins in the State of New York, Jonathan Hildreth a resident of the town of Ulysses in the County of Tompkins aforesaid, aged seventy-two years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7th 1832 -
That he entered in the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
That in the Month of September 1776 he entered the service of the United States at the town of Freehold, in the County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey, as a substitute for one Hugh Murrell, who had been drafted from the Militia - The company he entered was a Militia Company under the command of Capt. Thomas Starnes in Col. Holms Regiment - That he continued to serve in said Company & Regiment one month, during which time he was stationed on the Sea-Shore at a place called Longs End in the town of Shrewsbury in the County and State aforesaid, when he was dismissed or discharged - In the Month of January 1777 he again entered the Militia Service, having been drafted, at the said town of Shrewsbury - He entered the same Company & Regiment in which he had before served, and continued his service in said Company & Regiment two months, the last month as a substitute for said Hugh Murrell - He was stationed at said Town of Shrewsbury, during the last mentioned service, at the expiration of which he was again discharged and returned home - In the same year and near the close of the summer, he was again drafted at the said town of Shrewsbury and again entered Captain Starnes Company in Col. Holms Regiment and served two months, during which time he was stationed at a place called Drab in said town of Shrewsbury & at Monmouth Court-house about one month at each place, was again discharged and returned home - In the Month of October in the same year he again entered the service at Monmouth Court-house as a substitute for said Hugh Murrell, and went out to Germantown with a team to carry the baggage of Capt. John Burrows who belonged to the Regular Army - That he was out in this last service one month.

He was near Germantown at the time of the Battle at that place - After the Battle, he returned to Monmouth bringing the baggage of said Capt. Burruss and was discharged at Monmouth aforesaid - In the month of May 1778 he entered Capt. Carhart's company in Col. Holme's Regiment as a substitute for said Murrell and served one month as such substitute and then continued one month on his own account having been drafted in another & different class - That after he had served said two months, he was discharged at Middletown in said County of Monmouth and returned home. During this first service he was stationed at Middletown aforesaid - In the month of July in the year last aforesaid, he was again called on an alarm and continued in service one month. During the last service, he served in Captain Carhart's company in Col. Holme's Regiment, and was moving in pursuit of the British Army as they marched through Monmouth to be followed them until they got on board of their shipping, when he was discharged at Middletown Monmouth County aforesaid - In the month of May 1782 he was again drafted & called into service at Shrewsbury aforesaid & entered a company under the command of Lieut. John Morris in Col. Daniel Bendire's Regiment. Continued in service one month and was discharged - During this last service he was stationed at Shrewsbury but was engaged in guarding along the sea-shore - That he was engaged in no battles - Has no documentary evidence of his service and knows of but one man, and that is John - Brown, by whom he can prove any part of his service -
Was born the 1st. February 1760 in Middletown, Monmouth County New Jersey - lived in Forthold Monmouth County when called into service - After the war lived in the town of Shrewsbury Monmouth County, New Jersey until the year 1809 - then moved into the town of Nelyon Tompkins County, New York where he has ever since lived & now lives - Entered the service first time as a substitute for Hugh Murrell with whom he was an apprentice at the Black-smithing business - He was subsequently drafted several times and served several times as a substitute for Murrell as he has stated in his affidavit respecting no general affairs - None being when he rendered his services - The only Militia Regiments he respects were those in

While he served - He was principally employed as a guard along the sea-shore - His services were principally confined to the county of Monmouth, Newgarry - Never had a written discharge - Never held a commission -
He is known to Joseph Goodwin Esq. from Christ Church David Hall Esq & many others in his present neighbourhood who can testify to his character for sobriety & truth and give their opinion as to his services -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Subscribed before me this day of Oct.
1832 I have the honor to be Your obedient Servant J. S. C. H. Joseph Goodwin Esq. M.P.

State of New York 9
Tompkins County 3 p:
I John Brien residing in the town of Enfield in the County of Tompkins and State of New York hereby certify on oath, that I was a soldier of the Revolution in the Militia Service - that in the years 1777. and 1778, I was acquainted with Jonathan Hildreth who then lived in Brannan the County (Newberry) - that the said Hildreth was also in the Service in the years 1777 & 1778. and in the same Companies with me some part of the time - That I have no personal knowledge that the said Hildreth was in the Service except those years, but I have no reason to doubt it - I do hereby & know the day and year aforesaid John Brien J. Brien
We Nathaniel Halsey & John B. Steel of the town of Ulster in the County of Tompkins & State of New York hereby certify that we have been well acquainted with Jonathan Hildreth named in the foregoing Declaration more than twenty years - that during that acquaintance with him the said Hildreth has resided in said town of Ulster - That the said Hildreth is an honest sober and industrious Citizen and his character for truth and veracity stands as high as that of any man of our acquaintance and we should not doubt his word under any circumstances - That we believe him to be twenty-two years of age; that he is respected & beloved in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and we concur in that Opinion - Nathaniel Halsey John B. Steel Subscribed & sworn this day & year aforesaid J. Brien

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 certify, that it appears to them that John Brund is a resident of the town of Enfield, State of New York & John B. Stock who have subscribed one of the above certificates reside in the town of Ulster in the County of Tompkins and State of New York. That they are all credible persons and their statements entitled to credit.
I Samuel Love Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Tompkins in the State of New York, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the Court in the matter of the application of Jonathan Hildreth for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this third day of October A.D. 1832
Samuel Love Clerk

Claim for Pension of Amanda late widow of Jonathan H. H. the died Revolutionary Pension under
Act of February 8 th 1833 2nd Section
Also money in Banty Land Claim of said Widow already filed
Second Name of Isaac N. Y. for claimant

State of New York      At a Special Term County of Tompkins { of the Tompkins County Court held at the office of the County Judge of Tompkins County Present - Hon S P Wisner County Judge
In Open Court -
On this 11 th day of February in the year 1859 before the County Court of the said County of Tompkins being a Court of Record having a seal and clerk held within and for the County and State aforesaid personally appeared Amanda Lyon aged Sixty five years a resident of Ulysses in said County & State and who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following de- claration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd day of Feb- ruary 1853 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Jonathan Hildreth deceased who was a _____ in the Company of _____ commanded by Captain _____ in the Regiment commanded by Colonel _____ in the War of the Revolution

That her said late husband Jonathan Hildreth was a pensioner of the United States and was inscribed on the Roll of the Albany New York Pension Agency as a Revolutionary Pensioner and at the rate of thirty six 1\frac{1}{2} dollars per Annum, which was paid him up to the time of his death at the said Pension Agency in the State of New York.
She further Says that she was married to the said Jonathan Hildreth in Ulster in the County of said aforesaid on the 26 th day of December in the year 1839 by one George Goodwin a justice of the peace and her name before her said marriage was was Amanda Hawkes. That her said husband Jonathan Hildreth died at the Town of Ulster aforesaid on the 24 th day of March 1850. That she was not married to the said Jonathan Hildreth prior to the second day of January 1800, but at the time aforesaid, there is no public Record or private Record of the marriage except what accompanies this application.
She further Says that she cannot herewith file the original Pension Certificate of Jonathan Hildreth as recited in contents for the reason that the same

was surrendered in order to draw after the decease of him the amount of Pension due at the time of his death,
She further declares that upon the 6 th day of July 1857. at Nlyssus aforesaid she was again married to Samuel Lyon by one D. O. Hamilton a minister of the Gospel, and that the said Samuel Lyon died at Newark New Jersey Nlyssus aforesaid upon the 28 th day of September in the year 1858, and she is now a widow Amanda Lyon Sworn & Subscribed before me this 11 th day of February 1859. D. P. Risner County Judge
At the same time and place personally also appeared David Lyon of Nlyssus and Jerome Rome of Macon who being duly sworn say that the above declaration was subscribed by the affiant Amanda Lyon in our presence and we believe from the appearance of the affiant that she is the person she represents herself to be. Sworn & Subscribed Jerome Rome Sworn & Subscribed David Lyon on the day aforesaid & I certify that the affiant is a credible person I am not interested D. P. Risner County Judge

State of New York
County of Tompkins ss. On this 16, day of February 1859 personally before me a Justice of the Peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths within and for the County and State aforesaid Came Joseph Ganning of Ulster in said County and who being duly sworn Saith: That he knows of the death of Jonathan Hoddeth a Resi- denter of the United States at Ulster That he assisted in laying him out after his decease and attended the funeral Service and knows that he died about the 24 th day of March in the year 1850. Deponent is not interested in any claim on account of the Revolutionary Service of the deceased.
Subscribed Herewith Joseph Ganning on the day above stated I certify that the affi- davit is credible & I am not interested
B. Lansing Justice of the Peace,

State of New York County of Tompkins ss. On this 16, day of February 1859 personally before me a justice of the peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths Came George Goodwin a credible Witness resident in Nlyses and who being duly sworn says that in the year 1839 he was an acting justice of the peace in that Town and upon the 26 th day of December in that year, he duly and legally married Jonathan Hildreth a revolutionary Pensioner of that town to Amanda, whose maiden name was Forster. That the parties aforesaid lived together as man and wife until the death of the said Jona- than in the year 1850. Deponent has made search for the record of said marriage upon his docket but is unable to find said docket
Same subscribed
before me on the day abovenoted of which that I am not interested
Geo. Goodwin
B. Loring Justice of the Peace,

State of New Jersey } County of Essex } City of Newark, } On this 15 th day of February in the year 1859 usually before me a justice of the peace in & for said county duly au- thorized by law to administer oaths within and for the County and State aforesaid said came William Dorrington and Jonas J Kinsey residents of Newark aforesaid credible witnesses of full age and who being each severally according to law duly sworn doth each for himself depose and say that he knew Samuel Lyon late of Nlysses in the County of Tompkins and State of New York, now deceased deponent each for himself says that he attended the funeral service of the said Samuel Lyon and knows that he died about the 28 th day of September in the year 1858 at Newark aforesaid, that the said Samuel Lyon was killed by a train of cars at the time and place aforesaid, and he left him surviving Amanda Lyon a widow who is now unmarried, and as deponent under stands she was formerly the widow of Jonathan Hildreth deceased.
Sworn before me on the day above } stated & I certify that I am } William Dorrington not authorized. } Jonas J Kinsey Justice of the peace

State of New Jersey
County of Essex } ss.
I James J. Terhune Clerk of the County of Essex also of the Court of Common Pleas (being a Court of Record) in and for said County do certify that Elias W. Cobb before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken, at the date thereof was an acting Justice of the Peace for and residing in said County, Commission and Oath, and duly authorized to administer Oaths, & performing all the duties appertaining to his said Office; that I am well acquainted with his handwriting and know that the signature "E. W. Cobb" to the Jurat of said Affidavit is genuine —
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official Seal the fifteenth day of February A.D. 1859 — James J. Terhune

State of New York
County of Tompkins ss. On this 11 th day of February 1859 before me personally came David Lyon mentioned in the annexed affidavit and who being duly sworn says that he has known for ten years last past the family Record of Caleb Fowler father of Amanda Lyon described in the annexed paper, that said Caleb Fowler was the father of said Amanda Lyon, and the said Record is now in depo- nents possession.
Deponent says that in the said Record is an entry made in the hand writing of Sarah Helen Hildreth deceased who is also described in the annexed paper in the words, figures following to wit:
"Amanda Fowler Born March 5 th 1794" "Married Dec 26 th 1839"
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day above stated and I certify that I have no interest in this claim
David Lyon
Jerome Rome
Notary Public
for Tompkins County.

State of New York County of Tompkins ss. On this 11 th day of February in the year 1859 personally before me a County Judge Within and for the county and state aforesaid duly authorized by Law to administer oaths. Came David Seymour a resident of Ulster in the said County of about fifty years of age a credible witness and who being by me according to law duly sworn Athow and says that he knew in his life time Jonathan Hol- deth of said Town of Ulster and who is now deceased. That said Jonathan Holdeth was a Revolutionary Pensioner, and deponent was present laid out his dead body and knowing of his decease deponent attended his funeral Service, and knows that he died at Ulster aforesaid on or about the 24 th day of March in the year 1850. Deponent further says that he knows that Amanda whose maiden name was Fowler lived together with the said Jonathan Holdeth prior to and up to the time of his death as man and wife, and that after the death of the said Jonathan Holdeth, at the time and place aforesaid and as

or about the 6 th day of July in the year 1854 Deponent attended the wedding of Amanda the widow of the aforesaid Jonathan Hildreth and Samuel Lyon Deponent knows that the said Samuel Lyon and Amanda Hildreth were married at the time aforesaid in the Town of Nipsses. Deponent is the son of the said Samuel Lyon and knows a family Record kept in a family Bible in the family of his said father and deponent says that in the said Record entered in the hand writing of Samuel Lyon and at about the date when the same occurred is the following entry. "Samuel Lyon was married to Amanda Hildreth - who was born March 5 th 1794 - July 6 th 1854".
Deponent further says that he did not attend the the funeral service of said Samuel Lyon, he is reported to have been killed by the Philadelphia train of cars in the city of Newark New Jersey on or about the 28 th day of September 1858. Deponent received from his friends letters to that effect.
Sworn Habscutched on the day above stated before David Lyon me & I certify that I am not interested in this claim.
D. P. Hissom

State of New York County of Tompkins ss Be it known that upon this 11 th day of February in the year 1859 personally before me a Justice of the Peace duly authorized by law to ad- minister oaths within said for the County and State aforesaid came Abah Fowler, who being by me according to law duly sworn deposes and says that he knew Jonathan Hildreth late of the Town of Hylas, in said County and now deceased in his life time, and knows that the said Jonathan Hildreth when living was reputed to have been a Revolutionary Pensioner and drew for his services, in the Revolutionary War a Pension at the Albany New York Pension Agency, and this deponent says that he was present and knows of the mar- riage of the said Jonathan Hildreth with Amanda whose maiden name as Fowler says here attended the wedding of the said Jonathan and Amanda and knows that they were married in the Town of Hylas aforesaid on the 26 th day of December in the year 1839 by one George Goodwin then an acting Justice of the Peace of the said Town of Hylas.
Subscribed & sworn before me on his the day aforesaid & I certify that Abah Fowler the witness is credible & I am not inter- Mark ested in any pension claim of Amanda widow of Jonathan Hildreth. S. L. Smith Justice of the Peace

State of New York, } ss. Tompkins County Clerk's Office, }
I, STEPHEN H. LAMPORT, CLERK of said County, and also Clerk of the Courts of Record in and for said county, do hereby certify that Samuel Jones  was  sworn  before  me  whom  the preceding affidavit  was  sworn  was , at the time  date of Samuel H. Jones  at the  date of  March 1859  his  above signature to Esquire , before whom the preceding instrument, was  was  proven  sworn  or acknowledged, was  was at the time of taking such proof  proof  or acknowledgment , Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly elected, sworn and authorized to act as such, and to take the same: And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of such Justice , and verily  truly believe that the signature to the preceding acknowledgment is  is genuine, and that the same is executed and acknowledged in conformity with the laws of said State, to entitle it to be recorded therein.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of the said County and Courts, at Ithaca, this 19 th day of February 18 59
S. H. Lamport Clerk.

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
L. W. B. W. 10209.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
April 7, 1897.
Sir:-
Replying to your request for information concerning Jonathan Hildreth, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on October 3, 1832, at which time he was 72 years of age and residing in Tompkins Co., N. Y., and his pension was allowed for eleven months' actual service as a private in the New Jersey troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Stevens and Col. Holmes. He enlisted at Freehold, N. J.
His widow, Amanda, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. B. O. Hildreth,
244 West Bloom St.,
Mansfield, Ohio.

302, 873 act Mar 3 | 53 Sept 7 | 89
Amanda Lyon formerly wid. of Samuel Lyon dead Jonathan Wildreth sec d Private
Revolutionary war
53-6558
Oliver C. Powell Esq Eldridge N. York
Let. to Jas. S. Wilcutt Oct. 27/60 P.M. 11

5 P. O. Box Coates
Hon Geo C Whiting Cannon mid of Pennsylvania Washington D.C.

Hon Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

John S. Hildreth Alma, August 12/60 #87049 Relative to land warrant (of Jonathan Hildreth) for revolutionary services.
Respectfully referred to Com. Pensions.
Int. Dept. Aug 22/60
Moses Kelly Chf. Clk.
Respectfully referred to the Hon. Secretary of the Interior War Dept. } 21 August 1860- }
No Pen Papers or B. Land Case, in my or much more infor- mation wanted
Recd 22 Aug. '60 Mrs. R. Hett

August the 12 1860
Gentlemen Sir I must call your attention to these few lines I wish you to forward me Jonathan Hildreth Second Warent He was at in Revolution War he was in Monmouth Battle. Which I and his Son John H Hildreth
Please send your Address to gratiat County Alma post

No 7190
Amanda Lyon,
formerly widow of
Jonathan Hildreth - Tompkins Co - New York
// Admitted Ad February 3/53 at rate of $36.66 2/3 per Annum, commencing Sept. 28. 1858, when her last husband died.
// Service 11 mos. private Aff
// Pay widow
// Certificate h.
Jerome Rowe Esq.
Ithaca,
Tompkins Co
New York

Brief in the case of Amanda Lyon, formerly widow of Jonathan Hildreth, of Tompkins County and State of New York act February 3. 1853.
Claim, ("original," or " for increase. ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner, under act of June 7, 1832, at rate of $36.66 per annum, and died March 24, 1850—"Amanda Hildreth," his widow, receiving the annuity at that date, as appears by report of 3 d Auditor. Claimant was married to the pensioner in 1839, in 1839 as is shown by affidavits of two witnesses of the ceremony.
In 1857 Claimant married Samuel Lyon, who died on the 28 th of September 1858, as is proved by (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Several witnesses, who also prove the identity of the applicant as the widow (formerly) of the Jonathan Hildreth the above named pensioner, and her present widowhood. Affirm accordingly.
Jerome Rowe Esq. Ithaca,
Name and residence of Agent
Tompkins County,
New York
R. Gibbs Examining Clerk.

Alma Gratiot County State of Michigan Oct 18/1860
Mr Geo. Whiting Esq
Or Sir
Yours of the 28th of August came duly at hand and noticed I delayed answering before in order to get information from the State of New York which I enclose herewith -
My Father Jonathan Wilderth Served in the Revolutionary War he was a Volunteer and Enlisted during the last year of the War about Nine Months before its close and Served as a private Soldier until the close of the War he was Engaged in the Battle of Monmouth. He was a Resident of the State of New Jersey when he Enlisted
My Father Resided at Tannansburg in the County of Tompkins in the State of New York. Where he died I think the enclosed Statement of Mr Sallen is the best that he died. - There has never been any applica- tion made for a Bounty Land Warrant by him or his Widow or any of the heirs before this one.
My Father Enlisted during the War and Served until its close, is the grounds upon which I claim the Land Warrant as promised him had he applied for it.
Yours Respectfully John S. Wilderth
Geo. Whiting Washington D.C. }

298.058
298.058
Draft Proofs in this case will be filed with application for Pension on behalf of Clamank.

State of New York, ) ss. County of Tompkins
On this 11th day of February , A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty Nine , personally appeared before me, a Notary Public Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, Amanda Lyon aged Sixty five years, a resident of Ulysses , in the State of New York , who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Jonathan Holdreth , deceased, who was a in the Revolutionary War and who was enlisted in the company commanded by Captain on the Roll of Revolutionary Pensions and received a pension paid at the Albany New York Pension Agency at the rate of thirty six dollars per annum to the time of his death in in the war with Great Britain, declared by the United States on the 18th day of June, 1812, that her said husband died at Ulysses on or about the 24th day of March , A. D. 1850 , for the term of and continued in actual service in said war for the term of and was honorably discharged at on the day of  A.D.
She further states that she was married to the said Jonathan Holdreth in Ulysses in said county, on the Twenty Sixth day of December , A. D. 1838 , by one George Goodwin a Justice of the peace and that her name before her said marriage was Amanda Fawler ; that her said husband died at Ulysses on the 24th day of March , A. D. 1850 , and that she is now a widow.
She further declares that she has heretofore made application for bounty land under the act  not-  any act of Congress  act  approved September 28, 1850, and obtained a land warrant for  and a new has received any  Land Warrant  the further says that  which he has legally disposed of and it cannot now be returned.  of July 1851. She was married to one Samuel Lyon by one D. C. Hamilton a minister of the gospel, and that the said Samuel Lyon died at Newark on the 28th day of September 1858
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the "act approved March 3, 1855."
Amanda Lyon
We, David Lyon of Ulysses and John N. Selkirk , residents of Ithaca in the State of New York , upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Amanda Lyon in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
J. N. Selkirk David Lyon
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Sereno Rome Notary Public for Tompkins County New York

302.873 Mrs Amanda - Lyons Claim for Bounty Land Act of March 3 rd 1855.
Oliver C. Powell Elbridge, Onondaga County, N.Y.
Agent & Atty

1897- History to Eliza H. McConnell Burlington, Iowa.
1897- History to Mr. Hildreth Mansfield, Ohio.
1897- History to B. O. Hildreth Mansfield, Ohio.
July 24-1902 Chas. B. Hildreth - Cleveland O. Can't state to which Brigade Col. Hildreth's Regt. belonged - Regt. was 1st Monument County.
10.209.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
Feby. 19. Mrs.
File No. 10209
Apr. 7- B-O-
Amanda Lyons forsook Wid Jonathan Hildreth Print Rev. War
May 12 Mr.
Act: Feby 3 d  1863
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Sturtevant Feby 12 1859.
Sir
Enclosed Please find Declaration for Banty Land of Amanda widow of Jonathan Holdreth deceased a Revolutionary Pensioner.
The necessary Proofs on this application will be filed with an application for a Pension on behalf of the Applicant.
A certified copy of Commission as Notary is also on file with the Pension Department.
Yours &c
Hon Geo C Whiting Commr of Pensions,
Jerome Rome

Geo. C. Whiting Esq. Pension Office Washington D.C.
Alice Mier Rev. P. Mier Amanda Mier Oct 23 1860

Jonathan Childs
N.Y. - Oct. 1832
Recd. application
Wm G. C. Whiting Commissioner Pensions Washington D.C.

3 d Auditor's Office Feby 28, 1839
Sir: Jonathan Hildreth, Albany N. Y. Agency, under Act of June 7, 1832, died March 24, 1830, & his pension has been paid in full to that date, to Amanda Hildreth.
Very Respectfully a for  for
Auditor Geo. C. Whiting Esq. Commr. of Pensions
Pension Office, February 28, 1838.
The 3 d Auditor will please certify the date of death of within named person, and the name of his widow if she drew the annuity
due at said date
Very respectfully
John Root. Commr
H. D. D.

Trumansburg 26 th Sept r 1860
Mr John S. Hildreth
Dear Sir I received your Letter asking information about your Father's pension — On referring to the Ledger of McAllen & Hester. I find him credited with his Pension as follows —
viz — 4 th Sept 1847 $18.08 7 th March 1848 18.08 4 th Sept 1848 18.08 4 th March 1849 18.08 4 th Sept 1849 18.08 4 th March 1850 18.08
I find no credit later than 4 th March 1850. — I will enquire of your Step Mother the first time I see her, & if I can learn any thing more definite will write you
Yours Respectfully James McAllen

Utica Tompkins County N.Y. Feby 19/69
Sir
Enclosed the Com- mission with please find Declaration and proofs for winding pension under act of Feby 3 1853. 2 d Section.
The same may, it is requested may be used to establish the widow's claim to Pensionary Land Jerome Rowe
Hon Geo Whiting Chair of Pensions

Mansfield Cemetery Association.
Mansfield, Ohio, March 6 th 1897
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
Will you kindly send me the complete military record as you may have it of Jonathan Hildreth , a soldier of the Revolutionary War , who lived in New Jersey , at the time, and served with the New Jersey Troops . I think he enlisted at Freehold N.J. and served a part of the time under Capt Stevens and Col Holmes. He was born Feb. 1 st 1760. and married Hannah Britton March 20 th 1791, and who died July 24, 1810. Whether before or after the death of his wife, (I am unable to state), he moved from N.J. to Tompkins Co N.Y. On Oct-3, 1832, he applied for a pension and was then 72 years old. Some time after the death of his wife Hannah Britton, he again married, but I only know the given name of his second wife which was Amanda, having forgotten her last name if I ever knew or heard it. Jonathan Hildreth died Feb 1 st 1850, and after his death his widow (Amanda) made application for a

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Widows pension, and received the same as the widow of Johnathan Hildreth, until her death. Her application was signed by the Commission on pensions. I never saw my Grand Father or either of his wives, to the best of my recollection, as I was born in Ohio June 6 th 1838- My parents having removed from Tompkins Co N.Y. to Harrison Co Ohio in September 1832, and the facts as I have given them by you have been gathered from various sources, the best I could obtain, I am very anxious to obtain a correct record if possible and have been advised by our Ex Adjutant General of this State, to write you where in all probability I could secure his correct Military record. I shall be more than thankful to have you send me anything authentic you may find in the records of your office
Yours very Respectfully
B. O Hildreth
References.
Secty of State Hon John Sherman
Representative Hon W. B. Kerr. Home of Representatives.
244 West Bloom St Mansfield Ohio

Bureau Washington
D. C.
I am seeking information which will enable me to obtain the necessary certificate as a "daughter of the Revolution": My Great Grandfather Jonathan Hildreth enlisted in the war of the Revolution, from the state of New Jersey, after the close of the war he removed to the state of New York - Tompkins Co- and drew a pension of 90 dollars a year until his death. I thought by referring this to the proper department you might be able to furnish me with the necessary proof, as had he not been

a soldier he could not have drawn a pension, hoping this may receive your immediate attention as I wish to go in as a charter member of a chapter which is forming in our city, I am yours Respect- fully
Mrs. Eliza H. McConnell 1015 North 6 th St Burlington Iowa
Jan. 25 th 1897

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
L. W. B. W. 10209.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
February 19, 1897.
Madam:-
Replying to your request for information concerning the military record of Jonathan Hildreth, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on October 3, 1832, at which time he was 72 years of age and residing in Tompkins Co., N. Y., and his pension was allowed for eleven months' actual service as a private in the New Jersey troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Stevens and Col. Holmes. He enlisted at Freehold, N. J.
His widow, Amanda, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. Eliza H. McConnell,
1015 North 6th St.,
Burlington, Iowa.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Jonathan Hildreth of Tompkins co N.Y. 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? yes 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?
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? Yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? all answered
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.

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 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 shewn 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.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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.
‡ QUERE XVI.  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 paper 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.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, 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.

THEO. D. SHEPHERD, GRAND REGENT, NORWALK. A. E. RAWLINSON, GRAND VICE REGENT, MT. VERNON. EDWARD E. DOW, GRAND ORATOR, CARE THE PLINY-WATSON CO., TOLEDO. GEO. LAWTON, PAST GRAND REGENT, 54 MITCHELL BLDG. CINCINNATI. J. M. MCKINSTRY, GRAND SECRETARY, 519 SOC. FOR SAVINGS, CLEVELAND. WM. H. BEEBE, GRAND TREASURER, SECOND NATIONAL BANK, RAVENNA. JOHN E. VIOT, GRAND CHAPLAIN, 113 SO. PERRY ST., DAYTON. W. J. DAVIES, GRAND GUIDE, CANTON. B. O. HILDRETH, GRAND WARDEN, MANSFIELD. J. W. STONEY, GRAND SENTRY, 98 HICKS ST., CLEVELAND.
GRAND COUNCIL OF OHIO
* Royal
Arcanum
GRAND TRUSTEES: JOHN E. HEISER, HAMILTON. SAMUEL A. LYTTLE, 42 LIVINGSTON ST. CLEVELAND. BEN BRADY, 2539 STANTON AVE. CINCINNATI. COMMITTEE ON FINANCE: HON. A. G. COMINGS, OBERLIN. DR. E. A. CAMPBELL, 29 EUCLID AVE. CLEVELAND. W. G. HURLBERT, NILES. COMMITTEE ON LAWS: W. L. KENDALL, 65 OAKDALE ST. CLEVELAND. HON. EUGENE LANE, COLUMBUS. A. D. FOLLETT, MARIETTA. COMMITTEE ON COUNCIL WORK: C. A. FISH, 177 KENILWORTH ST. CLEVELAND. JOSEPH D. SAWYER, PIQUA. HERMAN LEISER, CARRIE ST., STA. E, CINCINNATI.
Office of B. O. HILDRETH, Grand Warden.
MANSFIELD, O. April 21 st 1897
H. Clay Evans Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
{ own division Revolutionary }
Your letter of the 7 th in reply to one from myself of a more early date duly received. I now ask you to give me if possible, the last or latest address of Amanda Hildreth, who drew a pension as the widow of Jonathan Hildreth who was a soldier of the Revolution, and served as a private in the New Jersey troops, and enlisted at Freehold N.J., and served a part of the time under Capt. Stevens and Col. Holmes.
Such information will be thankfully received by the youngest Grand son of Jonathan Hildreth long since deceased.
Yours very Respectfully B. O Hildreth Mansfield Ohio.

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
L. W. N. W. 10209.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
May 12, 1897.
Sir:-
Replying to your communication of a recent date you are advised that the address of Amanda Lyon, former widow of Jonathan Hildreth, at the time of filing her application for pension, February 11, 1859, was Ulysses, Tompkins County, N. Y.
John S. Hildreth, son of Jonathan Hildreth and Amanda Lyon, on October 18, 1880, was residing at Alma, Michigan.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. B. O. Hildreth,
Mansfield, Ohio.