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HENDRICK H. NELLES. See Henry H. Nellis in “The Bloodied Mohawk”.
HENRY WILLIAM NELLES. He served as a captain in the Indian Department throughout the
war. For his Loyalty to the British Crown, he forfeited to the State of New York 232 acres of land
with a stone house deeded to him by gift from William Nelles on February 16, 1767; 100 acres
woodland from a deed of gift from Robert Nelles dated March 18, 1779; 100 acres of land and a
frame house he purchased from Frederick Geler on February 2, 1775; 100 acres of land and a frame
house he purchased from John Hadcock on July 7, 1772; 50 acres of woodland and a frame house
he purchased from John Hadcock on June 5, 1767; 100 acres of woodland he purchased from Warner
Tygert on October 4, 1769; a sawmill, and six Negroes (Audit Office 13/14/442-456). His file
contains depositions by [Johann] Adam Young and John Young.
JOHANNES NELLES. On August 13, 1773 he purchased from Leendert L. Helmer a portion of
Lot 8 of the Francis Harrison Patent. It is stated in the deed that Lot 8 had been previously equally
divided by the Leendert Helmer deceased and William Nelles into two separate halves and that
Helmer’s portion had been furthered subdivided into six lots. The deed transfers to the said Nelles,
Sublots 3 & 6 of Helmer’s portion of Lot 8. Sublot 3 contained 50 acres and Sublot 6, adjoining the
rear line of the patent, contained 17 acres and 2 roods of land. The deed was witnessed by John Frey
and Johannes Bellinger (Montgomery County Deeds 1:134). See also Lenard Helmer Junior.
ROBERT NELLES. During the Revolutionary War he was in possession of 150 acres of land in
Lot 64 of the John Groesbeck Patent (Gerrit Y. Lansing Papers 8:11).
CHRISTIAN NELLIS. He signed his Last Will & Testament on November 28, 1807. His will was
probated on October 11, 1808. In his will he left to his sons: John C. Nellis & Jacob C. Nellis all of
Lot 25 of the December 21, 1754 Klock-Nelles Patent the description of which mentions an ash
house located near the Timmerman Creek. [edit to check on the will] The first portion of the said 25
he willed to his sons contains instructions to maintain a line at least five from the westerly side of
the ash house and enough land on the east side of the said creek necessary to build a mill or mills
near where the Timmerman Creek makes a short turn to the south, but not to exceed two rods in
width or eight acres in total and road to the said portion of Lot 25 extending from the main road.
Christian in his will transfers title to the remaining lands in Lot 25 of the Klock Patent. Christian’s
sons also receive title to that portion of Lot 12 of the Francis Harrison Patent which Christian bought
from George Wiles on August 20, 1803. Also his sons are to receive the 100 acres of the Harrison
Patent, with all of the buildings beginning on the southwest corner of the portion purchased from
George Wile’s and which adjoined the Mohawk Turnpike Road and Jacob J. Klock’s farm. John C.
Nellis and Jacob C. Nellis also received title to a farm in the Abraham Van Horne Patent on the
south side of the Mohawk River in the Town of Minden which was being occupied at that time by
Adam Eyganbroadt, and to Lot 26 of the Klock-Nellis Patent. And last, his sons, John C. Nellis and
Jacob C. Nellis, were to receive Christian’s five shares in the Mohawk Turnpike Road. Christian’s
daughter, Margrate Nellis, wife of Henry J. Bellinger was to receive title to Lot 135 of the Klock-
Nellis Patent. Christian’s daughter, Elizabeth Nellis, wife of John N. Klock was to receive title to
Lot 134 of the Klock-Nellis Patent. Christian’s trusty Friend and his sons John C. Nellis and Jacob
C. Nellis were named as executors of the will. The Will was witnessed by the autograph letter
signatures of Christian Klock, Peter March, and Corns C. Beekman (Original Last Will & Testament
in the Department of History & Archives in Fonda, New York).
DEOBALD NELLIS. On April 20, 1767, Christian Nellis of Canajohary sold to Deobald Nellis of
Canajohary for £100 currency of New York 100 acres of woodland in Lot 12 of the Francis Harrison
Patent, with a right of way being excepted for the usage of Adam Nellis and Christian Nellis Junior.
The deed is executed by the unique CN mark of Christain Nellis and is witnessed by the autograph
letter signatures of Adolf Walrath and Jacob G: Klock (Original deed in the Department of History
& Archives in Fonda, New York).
[GEO] NELLIS. During the Revolutionary War he possessed 125 acres of land and [Ludwick]
Nellis possessed 150 acres of land in Lot 42 & northerly half of 43 of the Second Division of the
Christian Garlock or Stone Arabia Patent; as well as 100 acres of land in Lot 9 of the Second
Division of the Christian Garlock or Stone Arabia Patent; as well as 27 acres in Lot 12, 30 acres of
land in Lot 1, and 20 acres of land in Lot 8 of the Third Division of the Christian Garlock or Stone
Arabia Patent (Certificates of Quit Rent Remissions, Mss #A1211).
JACOB NELLIS. He served as a private in the Canajoharie District Regiment of Tryon County
Militia and was killed by British forces in the field on June 27, 1780 (New York State Archives
Audited Accounts A-292).
JOHN NELLIS. During the Revolutionary War he possessed a farm of 125 acres all within the
Christian Garlock or Stone Arabia Patent. The lands apparently shared with Ludwick Nellis,
consisted of 150 acres of land in Lot 42 & northerly half of Lot 43 (50 acres) of the Second Division
of the Patent; as well as 100 acres of land in Lot 97 of the Second Division of the Patent; as well as
27 acres in Lot 13 of the Patent; 30 acres of land in Lot 1 of the Patent; and 20 acres of land in Lot
8 of the Third Division of the Patent (Certificates of Quit Rent Remissions, Mss #A1211).
LUDWICK NELLIS. During the Revolutionary War he possessed a farm of 150 acres all within
the Christian Garlock or Stone Arabia Patent. The lands apparently shared with Ludwick Nellis,
consisted of 150 acres of land in Lot 42 & northerly half of Lot 43 (50 acres) of the Second Division
of the Patent; as well as 100 acres of land in Lot 97 of the Second Division of the Patent; as well as
27 acres in Lot 13 of the Patent; 30 acres of land in Lot 1 of the Patent; and 20 acres of land in Lot
8 of the Third Division of the Patent (Certificates of Quit Rent Remissions, Mss #A1211).
GOTLEP NESTELL. During the Revolutionary War he was in possession of 150 acres of land in
the Harmanus Van Slyck & Abraham DePeyster Patent (Gerrit Y. Lansing Papers 8:11).
MARTIN NESTELL. Map #12 drawn for the Commissioners of Forfeitures by New York Deputy
Surveyor General Isaac Vrooman shows that at the time of the American Revolution occupied a
house in the Harmanus Van Slyck & Abraham DePeyster Patent . On September 21, 1768 a Martin
Nessel received an eight year lease on the northern part of [Woodland] Lot 1 and a Homestead Lot
of 12 acres in the Van Slyck/De Peyster Patent where on Nessel was residing from Hendrick H. Van
Wie of Bethlehem in the Colony of Rensselaer Wyck in Albany County, New York; on September
21, 1768 his lease was renewed for an additional two years. Included in the aforesaid lease was
written permission for Nessel to remove lumber and fuel from Van Wie's Woodland Lot 6 in the
same patent. The same said lease was witnessed by Johan Ger [George] Wafle whose land abutted
the said Lot 1 (S. L. Frey Papers Box 6). See also Martin Nestles in “The Bloodied Mohawk” for the
description of a Revolutionary War farmstead possessed by a Marten Nestell.
GOTLIEB NESTLE, Disabled. He sustained an injury to his right eye while loading cargo onto a
wagon in 1777. He served as a private in the Mohawk District Regiment of Tryon County Militia.
[M805].
MARTIN NESTLE, RWPA #W16354. He was age 61 when deposed on February 16, 1821. He
married in Johnstown, Fulton County, New York in October of 1778, Catharina Gunderman. He died
July 27, 1827. His file contains a Family Bible Record. In 1781, he enlisted at Stone Arabia in
Montgomery County, New York in Captain [ ] Flemming's Company of Colonel John Lamb's
Regiment of Artillery as a matross . He fought in the Battle of Johnstown. He was discharged from
the service in1783 while at Stony Point about 36 miles miles above the City of New York on the
Hudson River. He states that his discharged was destroyed when the home of Jost Spraker in the
Town of Palatine in Montgomery County, New York was consumed by fire. Peter Wormuth states
that he, Wormuth, enlisted as a private in Captain Flemming’s Company in the spring of 1782 and
states that he saw Nestle serving within the same company at the time. [M805].
CATHARINE NEWELL, RWPA #W24331. [Edit to complete].
GARRET NEWKIRK, RWPA #W24339. He was born in the Town of Florida, Montgomery
County, New York in 1760. He married per the records of the Caughnawaga Reformed Church on
June 2, 1787, Rachel Gardinier. In 1777 or 1778 he marched as a private in Captain William Shook’s
Company of the Mohawk District Regiment of Tryon County Militia to Sacondago where an old
Block House was situated and built a new block house which afterwards named Fort Fisher. He states
that he, under the command of Captain Snook, took part in resupplying the garrison of Fort Stanwix
with cattle and provisions. He states that he also performed duties at Stone Arabia and the Johnstown
Fort, the latter along with Sergeant William Colun [Colon]. Garret states that he was amongst the
Whigs chosen to search for John Helmer, a Loyalist, and went from Fort Putman on the Schoharie
Creek and crossed the river at Tribes Hill and searched a house from which a man jumped out of a
second floor window and escaped. Newkirk states that he was once out from Fort Putman under
Lieutenant Victor Putman and while thus engaged he was captured and held by the Indians for two
days before escaping. He was one of those who captured Harry Hare, who was later hung at
Canajoharie, in a house in the Town of Florida. Francis Putman states that Fort Putman was also
known as Fort Cordority. His file also contain depositions by John McGraw and William Newkirk.
GERRIT C. NEWKIRK. John Newkirk, age 62 and Jacob Hall, age 55, testified on September 29,
1787 that Gerrit C. Newkirk possessed a tract of 200 acres land on the west side of the Schoharie
Creek on the south-side of the Mohawk River which he had improved by erecting fences and
clearing land prior to July 25, 1782. Jacob Hall cosigned the affidavit. John Newkirk also testified
that the 200 acres of land possessed by Gerrit included an island in the Schoharie Kill known as
Cadoritie or Lewin’s Island. John states that Gerrit raised Grain & Indn Corn on both the island and
on the upland opposite of the island of about which he had two acres within fences (NYS Endorsed
Land Papers 46:105). On October 9, 1789 John Newkirk, age 64, that a tract of land on the east-side
of the Schoharie Creek on the south-side of the Mohawk River possessed by Gerrit C. Newkirk was
originally, 16 or 17 years earlier, possessed by him, Jim Newkirk, and later transferred by John to
Gerrit. John states that he had cleared 2 or 3 acres and that he had wheat on it at the Commencement
of the War; that in the year 1781 or 1782 he sold his possession to the said Gerrit C. Newkirk. John
Newkirk signed this latter document with his autograph letter signature as John Nukerk and is
witnessed by the autograph letter signature of Recorder Richard Varrick (NYS Endorsed Land
Papers 46:106). On September 29, 1787 John McGraw, age 35, and William Philips, age 32, testified
that Gerrit C. New kirk and Benjamin Newkirk possessed a tract of land which begins on the East
Side of Fishers pattent at [the] Schohary kill and along said pattent to a Beech tree Blaced and
knocted on two Sides and from thence west till Stricks Schohary kill from thence to the plass of
begining Containg two hundred acres of Land with the a Lowance of highway and that the Same
tract peace or parcel of land was purched by Gerrit C. Newkerk and Benjamin Newkirk from Jacob
Jacob Newkirk the original proprietor then of that. The aforesaid parties also stated that the
Newkirks had improved the land by erecting fences and clearing land and that neither Jacob, Gerrit,
and Benjamin. The affidavit bears the autograph letter signatures of John McGraw and William
Philips (NYS Endorsed Land Papers 46:107). On September 25, 1789 Conrod Stone, age 33, stated
that his farm Joins to part of the Land to Indn vacant land on the east side of the Schohary Crick
& south side of the Mohoeke rever near fort Hunter which he is informed Garrat C Newkerke hath
Located and that said Nekerk or his brother Jacob or any of the Newkerks had not any possession
nor had made any improvement on any part of said Land in the year on thousand seven hundred and
eighty three to his knolidg or beleafe nor ever had did he ever here that any of the Newkerks had
any posession of any part of the Inden land untill he hard that Garrat C Newkerke had located part
thereof (NYS Endorsed Land Papers 46:117). See also NYS Endorsed land Papers 46:100.
HENRY NEWKIRK, RWPA #R7622. He was age 75 when deposed on October 14, 1835. He
served in Captain John Newkirk's Company of the First New York Regiment. He states he also
served at Fort Plain and the German Flatts while under the command of Colonel William Malcom.
JACOB NEWKIRK, RWPA #W19912. He was married in Florida Township, Montgomery
County, New York. In addition to his services noted elsewhere, he fought in the Battle of Oriskany
as a private in Captain William Snook's Company of the Mohawk District Regiment of Militia.
Nicholas Hill suggests he once served with Jacob at Fort Plank. His file also contains depositions
by John Servos, William Newkirk, and Jacob Snook.
WILLIAM J. NEWKIRK, RWPA #R7632. He died in February of 1849.
JOSEPH NEWMAN, RWPA #R7626. He was born in Coleraine Township, Franklin County,
Massachusetts in 1763. He was married to Elizabeth Boyer by the Reverend Abraham Rosencrantz
early in the war per Henry Boyer. His wife expired in either 1812 or 1813. Joseph died in Manheim
Township, Herkimer County, New York on March 20, 1843. He first enlisted as a private in Captain
—— Alvord’s Company of Colonel Samuel Elmore’s Regiment of Massachusetts Troops and fought
in the Battles of Hubbleton and Bemis Heights. He was captured in the Battle of Bemis Heights, but
was able to escape from his Indian captors and then after returned to Coleraine for a short period
before moving to Remensnyders Bush and where he enlisted in Captain John Keyser’s Company of
the Palatine District Regiment of Tryon County Militia. He was taken prisoner-of -war along with
Captain Keyser on March 17, 1780. Joseph states that John Miller was the First Sergeant of Captain
Keyser’s Company. He states that he was once out as a scout to Jerseyfield under First Sergeant
Miller and was also once out as a scout to Andrustown about six miles west [sic: south] of Fort
Herkimer. Henry Ritter states that he marched to Enderstown [sic: Andrustown] when it was burnt
in Captain John Keyser’s Company. Stephen Eyseman states that he frequently saw Newman in the
Canadian prison. Christian Cassalman states he first met Joseph while Newman was a guard at
General Herkimer’s home early in the war. Michael Kern states that he first met Joseph while
Newman was at Fort Dayton serving as a private in Colonel Samuel Elmore’s Regiment. His file also
contains a deposition by Conrad & Elizabeth (——) Boyer.
SIMON NICHOLS. During the American Revolution he possessed a farm of 73 acres in Lot 10 of
the Francis Harrison Patent (Certificates of Quit Rent Remissions, Mss #A1211).
GERHART NICOLAS. Gerhart obtained a 999 year lease to a 100 acre tract of land on the southside of the creek called by the Indians Ostgarrge Otherways Cobus Kill beginning on the northwest
corner of a tract of land upon which Johan Battis Borst resides on Abrill 17, 1770 from Johannes
Lawyer, Jacob F. Lawyer, & Lawrence Lawyer of Schohary. The lease was witnessed by Christopher
Merkle and Johannes Bauch Junior (Johannis Lawyer Papers, NYSL SC16480).
SIMON NICOLLS, RWPA #43077. He was age 64 when deposed on April 28, 1818. He first
enlisted in 1775 in Colonel James Clinton’s Regiment [the Third New York Regiment in 1775. He
was wounded in June of 1776 when a baggage ran over him and fractured his thigh. He was
discharged from the New York Line while serving in Captain Israel Smith’s Company of the Fourth
New York Regiment. His discharge is dated Fort Plank February 5, 1779 and signed by Lieutenant
Colonel Pierre Regnier. John Keller states that Simon Nicolls was quartered in his father’s home at
the time he was discharged in 1779. His file also contains a deposition by Evans Wharry.
CASPER NIER. He was killed on July 10, 1781 while serving in Captain Lawrence Gross’
Company of Lieutenant Colonel Marinus Willett’s Corps (Revolutionary War Rolls Jacket 173
[removed from the Pension Application of Lieutenant Timothy Hutton, RWPA #S1025]).
NATHAN NILES, RWPA #S19008. He was age 70 when deposed on August 13, 1832. He was a
son of Stephen Niles and a brother Ichabod and Robert Niles. Marched to the Schoharie Valley in
July of 1778, under the command of his father, Captain Stephen Niles of the Second Regiment of
Rensselaerwyck District, Albany County Militia. Reenlisted about March 1, 1780 in Captain John
Chipman’s Company of Lieutenant Colonel John Harper’s Corps of Levies and was stationed at Fort
Edward. While at Fort Edward, his company and one other crossed Lake George in batteaus in an
attempt to cut off Sir John Johnson’s retreat from Johnstown, but were unsuccessful. In the summer
of 1780 he was transferred to Captain Joseph Harrison’s Company of the same corps and was
marched to Palmerstown where they constructed a blockhouse. From Palmerstown, Nathan was
marched to Fort Plain where he was transferred to Captain Joshua Drake’s Company and was
ordered to Fort Stanwix where he served under Major Miles Hughes.
GEORGE NOESTEL, RWPA #W16664. He married, per the records of the Dutch Reformed
Church of the German Flatts, on September 25, 1781, Elizabeth Mojer. He served as a private in
Captain Simeon Newell’s Company of Lieutenant Colonel Marinus Willett’s Corps in 1781.
Theobald Moyer, a stepson of Elizabeth Moyer, states that Noestel married his father’s widow and
that they both served together in Captain Abner French’s Company of Willett’s Corps as privates.
Moyer states that performed duties at Fort Plain, Fort House, & Ostego Lake.
ROBERT NOLTON, RWPA #S7272. He was born in the Town of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess
County, New York on February 10, 1759, a brother of Ephriam Nolton. In 1778 he marched to
Johnstown & Fort Hunter under the command of Captain [Ichabod?] Turner and Colonel Abraham
Van Alstyne. In 1779 he enlisted as a private in Captain [Ichabod?] Turner’s Company of Colonel
[Jacob] Klock’s Regiment and marched, under the command of Lieutenant [John?] Schermerhorn
to Stone Arabia and from thence he was marched with the company under Lieutenant Schermerhorn
to Fort Plank and was stationed there under the command Major [Harman?] Van Buren for three
months. His file contains a deposition by Ephriam Knowlton.
NATHANIEL NORTON. The following document from the George Clinton Papers in The State
Historical Society of Wisconsin sheds additional light on the services of this gentleman and others
while he, Norton, was stationed in the Mohawk Valley.
——————
th
Poughkeepsie July 9 1780
Dear Sir
Capt Norton of the 4th. and Lieut Colbreath of the 3d. New York Battalions of
continental Troops are ordered on recruiting Service among the Levies stationed on
the frontiers of Albany Tryon and Charlotte Counties They are utterly destitute of
Cash even to bear their own private Expenses and without a little Money it will be
impossible for them to proceed on this important Business with the least probability
of Success —— I have therefore to request that you will advance them each two
thousand Dollars —— if it is not in the Treasury borrow it on my private account.
I expect Quaker Assessments in Daily out of which I shall be able to replace it. I am
Dear Sir with great
Regard Your most Obedt Servt
Geo. Clinton
Gerard Bancker Esqr.
Treasurer of the State of New York.
Public Service
Geo: Clinton
Gerard Bancker Esquire
Treasurer of the State of New York
Albany
favoured by Cap. Norton
Governor Clinton
£1600.——
400. ——
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JOHN ODELL, RWPA #S28830. He was in the Manor of Cortlandt in Westchester County, New
York on October 24, 1756. In 1780 he was appointed a lieutenant in Captain Daniel Williams’
Company of Colonel Morris Graham’s of Levies and was ordered along with Lieutenant Michael
Dickman to the German Flatts to escort supplies from the Flatts to Fort Stanwix. He speaks of the
capture of a British detachment at DeLancey’s in 1781 or 1782 while he was serving as a mounted
guide. William Dyckman states that he met Odell at Fort Plain in October of 1780 while out under
the command of General Robert van Rensselaer. His file also contains a deposition by Samuel
Youngs.
JONATHAN OGDEN, RWPA #S11154. He was born in the Town of Newton which is now known
as Halfmoon in Saratoga County, New York on April 30th, 1766. He states he first enlisted as a
private while living in the Town or Patent known as Warrens Bush. in Captain Jacob Gardenier’s
Company of the Mohawk District Regiment of Tryon County Militia in May of 1780 and was
stationed at Fort Hunter where he assisted in building additions to the said fortress and in building
two blockhouses. In 1781, he enlisted in Captain Garret Putman’s Company of Lieutenant Colonel
Marinus Willett’s Corps for five months. He states that one of the sergeants in Putman’s Company
was Adam Storms.
JOHN OLEST, RWPA #S44926. See Han Jost Hess.
ABRAHAM OOTHOUT. On February 27, 1771 Abraham received from the hands of Markus
Peterie thirteen pounds ten shillings and one pence in settlement of the account of Markus’ son,
Johan Joest Peterie (Petrie Family Papers REC.1-14). On July 15, 1772, an Abraham Oothout was
noted to be holding a one-third interest in a grist-mill located upon six acres of land adjoining the
Otsquago Creek in the Conrad Coundryman Patent. The remaining two-thirds of the mill where held
in equal shares by Johannes Contreman and Garret A. Lansing of Schenectady (Montgomery County
Mortgages A:18).
JOHN OOSTERHOUT. During the American Revolution he owned a farm of 100 acres in the
James Henderson Patent (a.k.a. Andrustown Patent) (Garret Y. Lansing Papers 8:4).
BALTUS ORE, RWPA #S43750. He was age 59 and living in Minden Township, Montgomery
County, New York when deposed on May 1, 1818. He served as a private in Captain Leonard
Bleeker's Company of the Third New York Regiment from June 2, 1777 until the war’s end. .
GEORGE ORENDORF. He and Lawrence Herder are noted to have provided Commissioner Chris
P. Yates with 15 skipples of Indian Corn (Gerrit Y. Lansing 2:18).
FREDERICK ORENDORF. On September 30, 1826, a John Frank testified that a Frederick
Orendorf possessed 200 acres of land in the Johan Jost Petry Patent during the American Revolution.
Of the 200 acres, 100 acres was in Lot 39 of the said patent and the remainder in Lot 40 of the said
patent. Frank also states that the said Orendorf’s property had been destroyed by the “late enemies
of the United States” during the said war (Garrit Y. Lansing Papers, Box 8 Folder 4). A certificate
in New York State Archives Collection #A1211 states that a Frederick Orendorf possessed a farm
of 200 acres in the John Jost Petry Patent during the American Revolution (Certificates of Quit Rent
Remissions, Mss #A1211).
CORNALOUS ORSON. During the American Revolution he possessed a farm of 150 acres in Lot
14 of the Johannes Lawyer Junior Patent of 1761(Garrit Y. Lansing, Box 12:11).
ROBERT ORSON. During the American Revolution he possessed a farm of 150 acres in Lot 14
of the Johannes Lawyer Junior Patent of 1761(Garrit Y. Lansing, Box 12:11).
AARON OSBORN, RWPA #W4558/BLWt #80622-160-55. He was age 74 when deposed in the
Town of Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York on 1818. He deserted his first wife about
November of 1784. He served as a drummer and as a corporal in Captain James Gregg's
Company of the Third New York Regiment until the Third Regiment was absorbed into the First
New York Regiment . He married in the home of John Willis in the City of Albany, Albany
County, New York in January of 1780 (the hard Winter of 1780), Sarah Read. His
widow was aged 109 or 110 years when she applied for a Bounty Land Warrant. His widow
states that at the time of their marriage she was living in the home of John Willis and to whom
Osborn had returned to work for in 1780 for a period of about two months. His widow states that
he was present within Fort Stanwix during Saint Leger's Siege. Osborn asked his bride to go with
him when he returned to the service, but declined to go with him until Captain Gregg assured him
he would be made a commissary's guard. Sarah states that she knew Captain Gregg well and that the
Captain Gregg had episodes of being shattered in his mind by his wound. She says that Captain
Gregg stated that he & two others of his regiment were out pigeon hunting and that the Captain said
he escaped by reason of the Tomahawk glancing off the bottom of his skull. Captain Gregg said
that when he came to, he crept among said dead long and laid his head on one of the dead and
while his dog came to his relief. She states that Gregg told her that his dog went to two men who
were fishing near the fort and brought them back to rescued him. His widow speaks of the capture
of a British Officer who had been spying [Major John Andre] and seeing a Mister ____ Monteen and
a Mister ____ Clarke assist General Benedict Arnold in escaping. She also mentions the hanging of
a man named Burke supposedly for treason, but that she feels that he was hung instead for insulting
Adjutant J. H. Wendell who was the prosecutor, and that the site site was moved as there was a great
outcry against his sentence. She states that she rode on horseback through Philadelphia and near
some homes that were built near Schulykill she baked some bread and states that the only other
family members present with the Army were the wives of Lieutenant ____ Forman's and Sergeant
____ Lamberson [sic: Simon Lamberton]. She also mentions there being a colored woman named
Letta being with them at Schulykill. She traveled from Baltimore to Saint James River onboard the
same vessel as General James Clinton. She states that near Yorktown she saw the bodies of several
dead Negroes who been starved and thrown out by the British. She provides extensive details on
camp life, her duties, and the Siege of Yorktown. His widow states that Osborn also fought in the
Battle of Peeks Kill and marched in Sullivan's Campaign; and that James was discharged in June of
1783.
ISAAC OSTERHOUDT, RWPA #S43758. He first applied for a pension on April 10, 1818. He
was age 60 when deposed in 1820. He states he served as a private in Captain Leonard Bleeker's
Company of the Third New York Regiment and took part in the Sullivan Campaign in 1779. His file
contains a discharge signed by General George Washington.
JOHN OSTERHOUDT. During the American Revolution he possessed a far of 100 acres in the
Henderson Patent (Gerrit Y. Lansing 9:2).
CHRISTIAN OTTMAN. During the Revolutionary War he possessed 150 acres of land in the
eastern one-half of Lot 10 of the Mathew Bowen Patent (Gerrit Y. Lansing Papers 12:10).
NICHOLAS OXNER. On May 16, 1783 Abraham Van Horne, the High Sheriff of Tryon County,
sold to Adam Bellinger 100 acres of land in Lot 20 of Glen’s Purchase, or as it is otherwise known
Remensynders Bush, to pay a debt which was owed to Rosina Diefendorf, executrix of the Estate
of Henry Diefendorf, deceased.
ISAAC PARIS. He signed a document dated Stonerabie th20 1773 acknowledging the receipt of
£3=6=9 from the hands of Marcks Petery [the document bears Isaac's signature] (Petrie Family
Papers REC.1-20). A list of the goods Isaac had imported into Stone Arabia can also be found in the
Oneida County Historical Society Mss (PAR. 2 Box 24). On July 13, 1775 Isaac mortgaged Lowland
Lot 7 & Homestead Lot 7 of the Otsquago Patent (also known as the Bleecker Patent), as well as the
26 acres of Expense Lot B which adjoins the Otsquago Creek to John R. Bleecker. It is noted that
all of the said properties were purchased by Paris from John R. Bleecker (Montgomery County
Mortgages A:10).
ISAAC PARIS [Jr]. Frederick Baum states Isaac was a son of the Isaac Paris who was killed in the
Battle of Oriskany. Isaac served as a lieutenant in Captain Putman’s Company in 1779. Baum
apparently mistook Isaac Paris Junior for his older brother, Peter Paris, who is also stated to have
been killed in the Battle of Oriskany along with his father. It is clear however that Isaac Paris Junior
survived the Battle as in 1781 he serving as on March 4, 1780 he is appointed an ensign in Captain
Christopher W. Fox’s Company of the Palatine District Regiment of Tryon County Militia (New
York State Comptroller’s Records).
JOHN PARRY. During the American Revolution he resided on 150 acres of land in Lot 8 of the
William Arnest Spornheyer Patent (Gerrit Y. Lansing 9:4).
ALBERT PAWLING. He was appointed as the Lieutenant Colonel Commandant of the First
Regiment of New York State Levies on May 11, 1780. The papers of William Malcom would seem
to indicate he performed only one short tour of duty in the Mohawk Valley driving cattle from Fort
Herkimer to Fort Schuyler.
ZEBULON PARKE, RWPA #S3641. He was born in Hunterdon County, New Jersey in January
of 1757. He died on July 4, 1846. He served as a private in Captain Thomas Patterson's Company
of the Third New Jersey Regiment [Elias Dayton's Regiment] from January of 1776 through July 1,
1779 when he re-enlisted as a sergeant in the same. He fought in the Battles of Brandywine,
Monmouth, Crosswick's Bridge, and Chemung (during Sullivan's Campaign). His file contains a
deposition by John Stout of the same company. His file contains a discharge signed by Colonel Elias
Dayton, his sergeant's commission, and a 1780 pay receipt.
DAVID PARKES, RWPA #S22928. He was born in Sharon Township, Litchfield County,
Connecticut in June of 1764, a brother of Joseph Parks. He was in private in Captain Anthony
Whelp’s Company of Lieutenant Colonel Willett's Regiment as a substitute Joseph Parks. He states
he served at the Middle Schoharie Fort. He also served in Captain John Moody's of Colonel John
Lamb's Regiment of Artillery.
SMITH PARKS, RWPA #R7971. He was born in Sharon Township, Litchfield County,
Connecticut in 1749. He states he served a tour at Cherry Valley in 1778 under Captain Ebeneezer
Benjamin's Company of the King's District Regiment of Albany County Militia and marched from
Cherry Valley to Springfield, New York on the day it was burnt by the British. He states he also
served a tour at Johnstown as a sergeant in Captain Josiah Warner's Detachment of the King's
District Regiment of Albany County Militia. He speaks of the hanging of the spy, ____ Slauson at
Albany.
JOHN PARR, RWPA #S17617. He was born at Roxbury in Morris County, New Jersey on June
17, 1759, a brother of Mathias Parr. He served as a private in Captain Thomas Redding's Company
of the Third New Jersey Regiment. He states his company was stationed at Johnstown, New York
and was from there marched to Fort Stanwix where they erected a new fortress which was christened
Fort Schuyler. His file contains a deposition by Mathias Parr.
MATHIAS PARR, RWPA #S17001. He was born at Roxbury in Morris County, New Jersey on
September 19, 1757, a brother of John Parr. He enlisted as a private in Captain Thomas Patterson's
Company of Colonel Elias Dayton's Third New Jersey Regiment (Lieutenant Colonel White and
Major Frances Barber) and states they were marched up the Mohawk River to engage the Mohawk
Indians. He states his company was stationed at Johnstown, New York and from there marched to
Fort Stanwix to build Fort Schuyler. In the fall of 1776 his company was ordered to Ticonderago
where he became ill and was transferred to the Hospital at Albany. He was discharged while at
Albany in 1777 and re-enlisted in the New Jersey Militia and fought in the Battle of Springfield,
New Jersey under General George Washington and General Maxwell, the Battle of Newark, New
Jersey, and the Battle of Burlington, New Jersey. The other officers of Captain Tomas Patterson's
Company were: First Lieutenant Mott; Second Lieutenant William McDaniel; and Ensign Edward
Patterson. John Parr states his brother served in Captain Patterson's Company at the same time as
he was serving in Captain Thomas Reading's Company of the Third New Jersey Regiment.
MOSES PARR, RWPA #S18149. He was born in South Kingston Township, Washington County,
Rhode Island on July 28, 1764. His father's family migrated from Rhode Island to Stephenstown in
Rensselaer County, New York, circa 1780. At Stephenstown he was chosen by a class of 15 men to
serve in Captain Peter B. Tierce's Company of Lieutenant Colonel Willett's Regiment and was sent
to Johnstown where he contracted the smallpox about June 1, 1781. While ill he was transferred to
the Captain Nathaniel Henry's Company of Willett's Corps. After his recovery he was returned to
Tierce'sa Company at Stone Arabia and marched from there to Fort Plane. On January 1, 1782, he
re-enlisted in Captain Peter B. Tierce's Company of Willett's Regiment for three years. On February
2, 1783 he took part in Willett's Oswego Expedition along with Colonel Jeremiah Onley's Regiment
of Rhode Island Troops. He that after the Peace, he and a few other privates were ordered to march
from Fort Plane to Albany, under the command of Sergeant James Shaw. He states he was
discharged from Willett's Regiment while at Fort Plane on October 18, 1783. Moses describes Fort
Paris as a small fort located between Fort Plane and Johnstown. His file contains depositions by
Stephen Sweet, Elisha Babcock, Nathan Niles, Samuel Foster, and William Caslor. His file also
contains a pay receipt.
FREEGIFT PATCHIN, RWPA #W21910. He was born a brother of Isaac Patchin. He married in
Wilton Parish, Norwalk Township, Fairfield County, Connecticut on September 14, 1784, Molly
Morehouse, a sister of Banks Morehouse. He died in Blenheim Township, Schoharie County, New
York on August 32, 1831. He first enlisted as a fifer at Fairfield, Connecticut. His widow states that
Freegift Patchin, Isaac Patchin, Ira Thompson were all captured by the British while out to
Harpersfield in the summer of 1780 while out under Captain Alexander Harper of Lieutenant
Colonel John Harper’s Regiment of Tryon County Militia. His file contains a deposition by Banks
Morehouse.
ISAAC PATCHIN, RWPA #W18702. He was born in Norwalk Township, Fairfield County,
Connecticut on November 20, 1761, a brother of Freegift Patchin. He married in the home of his
bride’s father in Harpersfield Township, Delaware County, New York on May 24, 1789, Sally Gibbs.
He died February 23, 1834 in Jefferson Township, Schoharie County, New York. He enlisted as a
private at Harpersfield in 1776 in Captain Alexander Harper’s Company of Lieutenant Colonel John
Harper’s Regiment of Tryon County Militia and states that they primarily served as rangers. Isaac
states that their headquarters were in the Middle Schoharie Fort. He states that in 1780, he was
captured by thirty Indians and eight Loyalists along with ____ Brown, an old man who was killed
during the march to Canada; Freegift Patchin; Ezra Throp; and John Henry who died in the prison
at Chamblee. Isaac states that three American Rebels were killed in the skirmish which resulted in
his capture. His file contains depositions by John Bartholomew, Ezra Throp, Peter Vrooman,
Cyrennus Gibbs, and Saltera Gibbs.
SAMUEL PATCHIN, RWPA #S29361. He was born in Wilton Township, Fairfield County,
Connecticut in April of 1758. A newspaper obituary found within this file states that Samuel, his
father, and his brothers moved from Fairfield County, Connecticut before the onset of the American
Revolution. He died in Hague Township in Warren County, New York. He served as an orderly
sergeant under Captain John Chipman of Colonel Seth Warner’s Regiment of Vermont troops and
while out under the command of Major [James M.] Hughes about six miles from Fort Stanwix in
1781, his party was ambushed by the British and six of his detachment were taken prisoners.
Benjamin Fuller states that he, Fuller, was taken prisoner by a British detachment commanded by
Major [John] Carleton in May of 1781 and that he remember seeing Patchin in the same prison. Ezra
Benell [?Benett] of Captain Joseph Harrison’s Company of Colonel John Harper’s Corps states that
he was by British forces commanded by Joseph Bettis on May 8, 1781 [sic]. Reuben Woodworth
states that he served at Fort Stanwix along with Patchin. His file also contains data from the
Revolutionary Pension Application of David Flint (RWPA #W16991). His file also contains
depositions by Squire Patchin; and, Israel Warner, a son of Colonel Seth Warner.
SQUIRE PATCHIN, RWPA #S29361. He was born in Norwalk Township, Fairfield County,
Connecticut on April 7, 1757. His father’s buildings and farm was destroyed in October of 1780 by
British marauders. In 1777, he served as a private in Captain William Peterson’s Company of
Batteaumen and assisted in building a road from Fort Edward to Fort Ann. In 1778, he was stationed
at Fort Plank as a private under Captain Tyrannus Collins of the Ballston and Halfmoon District
Regiment of Albany County Militia [Colonel Jacobus Van Schoonhoven and Lieutenant Colonel
James Gordon’s Regiment] and states that he was amongst those who marched to Cherry Valley on
November 11, 1778 under the immediate command of Colonel Jacob Klock of the Palatine District
Regiment of Tryon County Militia. He states he also served tour at a Stone Arabia under command
of David Rumsey of the Ballston and Halfmoon District Regiment of Albany County Militia. Patchin
states the Charlestown area of Montgomery County, New York was known as the Freehold. He
mentions in his file that an Azar Cole served with him in 1776 and again at Fort Plank in 1778. His
file contains a deposition by John Kennedy.
WALTER PATCHIN, RWPA #W26289/BLWt #33750-160-55. He was born in Norwalk
Township, Fairfield County, Connecticut in 1764. He married (1) Lorany ____ who died in 1786.
He married (2) in Ballston Township, Saratoga County, New York on June 19, 1790, Sarah Pierson.
He died on March 20, 1854. He enlisted as a private in Captain Silas Gray of Lieutenant Colonel
Marinus Willett’s Corps, but after being marched to the Schoharie Valley, he was transferred to
Captain Joseph Harrison’s Company of Willett’s Corps. He was wounded in the leg while out
scouting along the Schoharie Creek. His file contains a deposition by Nathan Delano.
ZEBULON PATCHIN, BLWt #61360-160-55. He married at New Lebanon in ____ County, New
York on June 17, 1798, Polly Cohoon. He died in Clay Township, Onondaga County, New York on
April 6, 1847. He served as a private in Captain Gideon King’s Company of the Claverack District
Regiment of Albany County Militia. John Patchin states that he heard Zebulon speak of having
served at Fort Stanwix.
LAUDAWICK PAWTER. During the American Revolution he resided on 150 acres of land in Lot
4 of the James Alexander/Rip Van Dam Patent (Gerrit Y. Lansing Papers 8:10).
EBENEEZER PEASE , RWPA #S41947. He states he fought only in the last of the two battles
at Saratoga. He states he was present at Cherry Valley on November 11, 1778 as a member of
Captain ____ Coburn's Company of the Seventh Massachusetts Regiment. [M805]
JOHN PECK, RWPA #R8055. He was age 69 when deposed on May 31, 1820. He married in
Marlboro Township, Ulster County, New York on September 14, 1777, Hannah. He died on
February 20, 1835. He first enlisted in Captain Henry Dubois Company of the Fifth New York
Regiment. And was after transferred to the company of Captain ____ Rosencranz of the same
regiment. Upon being discharged, he reenlisted while at Schoharie in the company of Captain
Henry Vanderburgh of the Second New York Regiment. And later the Second New York
Regiment. His widow states that he went to Fort Stanwix shortly after their marriage and was
gone for about fourteen months after which she joined her husband in the Army out of a sense of
insecurity and remained with the Army until he was discharged. She states that her husband
fought in the Battles of Monmouth and Yorktown. Samuel Weed states that he served with Peck
in the Fifth New York Regiment. [M805].
HENRY PELLINGER. During the American Revolution he possessed a farm of 150 acres in
Lot 9 of the Francis Harrison Patent (Certificates of Quit Rent Remissions, Mss #A1211).
PETER PELLINGER Junior. On May 5, 1770 he transferred title to Lot 33 of the First Tract
of the Rudolph Staley Patent to his son, Johannis Pellinger, both of the Township of Burnetsfield.
The said lot is said to adjoin Lot 37 and contain more or less 200 acres of land. The said Lot 33
began on the south-side of Lot 37 of the said First Tract and ran thence S23EW 32 chains thence
S70EE 71 chains to Lot 16 thence N23EE 32 chains thence along the bounds of Lot 34 N70EW
71 chains to the place of beginning. The deed bears the unique “PB” mark of Johannis Pellinger
Junior. The deed is witnessed by the autograph signatures of Peter Bellinger and [J]ohannes Hess
(per the original deed in the possession of A private collector in Dolgeville, New York as of 30
January 2012).
DAVID PERRY, RWPA #S28843. He was born at Chester in the Wales of the United Kingdom
on June 4, 1747, the record of his birth being housed in the Saint Mary's Church. He states he
married a Mary Smith. He enlisted as a private in Moses Cantine's Company of the Fifth New
York while at the home of the Innkeeper Morl Wygant's in Newburgh Township, Orange County,
New York in May of 1780 and states Colonel Louis Dubois' Regiment and a portion of Colonel
William Malcom's Regiment were ordered to march up the Mohawk River where they were
engaged in the Battle of Klock's Field and in the pursuit of the British forces to Fort Herkimer.
While at Fort Herkimer in October of 1780 he enlisted in Lieutenant Colonel Albert Pawling's
Regiment of Levies and was marched to Fort Stanwix where a portion of Colonel John Lamb's
Regiment of Artillery was stationed. David states he also fought in the Battle of Stony Point.
DAVID PERRY, RWPA #W2643. He was born at New Concord in Columbia County, New
York on August 8, 1759. He married at Woodstock in Ulster County, New York on October 23,
1808, Content Hamilton. He died at Bolivar, New York on November 28, 1836. He first enlisted
as the representative of his class as a private in Captain Lathrop Allen's Company of Colonel
John Harper's Regiment of Levies in April of 1780; and marched from Albany to Fort Herkimer
and from there to Fort Dayton. David states that while at Fort Dayton he and sixteen others under
the command of Sergeant Moses [Van] Camp were ordered out to Little Germantown, about six
miles up river from Fort Dayton where a small blockhouse was located. After about a week or ten
days he and a few others escorted some baggage to the Little Falls and while returning they had a
skirmish with the British between Fort Dayton and Little Germantown. David states that shortly
after the aforesaid skirmish the Little Germantown Blockhouse and settlement had been attacked
about nine o'clock in the morning; the siege lasting about three hours. Amongst those he served
with in Captain Allen’s Company were Sergeant Moses [Van] Camp; Sergeant Lyman Jackson;
and, Private Ichabod Smith;Private Stephen Burgess; Private Esek Ayelsworth; Private ______
Vandebard and Private ______ Peabody. David states that Lathrop was of New Briton which is
now known as Chatham in Columbia County, New York. About July 1, 1780, he enlisted in
Captain Nathaniel Norton's Company of the Fourth New York Regiment for a bounty of ten
bushels of wheat, but remained in Captain Allen’s Company until December 15th, 1780. Norton's
Company was mustered at Albany where they boarded a sloop and sailed to West Point. From
West Point they were marched to King's Ferry and from thence to a place about ten miles west
called Steen Rappie, [New Jersey] and was there transferred to Captain Jonathan Titus'
Company. He states that while in Titus' Company he served at Van Horn's Mills and at Fort
Washington or Lee (“which ever was the upper fortress”). David states that while he was
stationed at Steen Rappie, when Major [John] Andre was hung at Orangetown, New Jersey about
two miles away. Perry states that Captain Norton's enlistees were then marched back up the
Hudson and Mohawk Rivers to Fort Stanwix before being ordered back to Albany where they
were discharged by General Abraham Ten Broeck. Amongst the men of Captain Titus' Company
were: Sergeant ____ Williams; Sergeant ____ Glover; Private ____ Cook; Private ____ Barber;
Private _____ Bonney; Private ____ Trip; and, Private ____ Shaw. In April of 1781 he enlisted
in Captain [Jelles A.] Funday's Company [sic] of Colonel John McKinster's Regiment [sic] and
served at Albany and Saratoga. On June 10th, 1781 he was recruited to serve until the end of the
war in Captain Jelles Fonda's Company by Lieutenant Josiah Richardson and in the April of 1782
they were marched up the Mohawk River and placed in the company of Captain Jonathan Piercy
of Lieutenant Colonel Willett's Regiment. Perry states that while in the Mohawk Valley they
were reviewed by General Lord William Alexander Sterling. During the summer of 1782 he was
engaged in building a barracks and a blockhouse at Canajoharie. In February of 1783 he states
they were marched from Canajoharie to Duanesburgh, Currysbush, and adjacent areas and joined
with twenty to thirty wagon teams which then proceeded on to Fort Herkimer where they were
joined by a Rhode Island Regiment consisting mostly of Blacks; after three to four days this force
marched for Fort Oswego by way of Fort Stanwix. From Fort Oswego he returned to Fort
Herkimer; during the expedition his feet were frozen en route and he states has yet to recover
from the injuries this caused. After remaining about three weeks at Fort Herkimer he transferred
to the hospital at Fort Plain and remained there until about June of 1783. In the fall of 1783 he
marched to Schenectady and was there discharged on January 6, 1784. Perry states he remembers
seeing General George Washington at Fort Herkimer. He states that others of his company
discharged on January 6th, 1784 were: Sergeant ____ Hamilton; Sergeant ____ Lewis; Sergeant
____ Hollister; Sergeant____ DeForrest; Corporal ____ Hopkins; Corporal ____ DeJoly;
Corporal ____ Debert; Private Rufus Shepard; Private David Campbell; Private James Campbell;
Private Archibald Campbell; Private Asa Corkings; Private John Lansing; Private Evert Lansing;
Private Elijah Griswold; and Private Josiah Burnam. His file contains depositions by Mathew
Calkins and Rufus Shepard. A letter written by Archibald Campbell on October 6th, 1834 states
Mark Greaves, Levi Smith, Ichabod Tubbs, Horace Shepherd, George Houseman, David
Doolittle, George Ingles, Peter Welsh, David Perry, Eliphalet Kellogg, Jesse Purdy, James
Degolier, Gotlep Peters, Christian Fulmer, Elnathan Rogers, Oliver Deake, Mason Deake,
Samuel Ashman, Robert Ayers, Asa Hamlin, Abraham Knap, Daniel Bodwell, Levi Stoughton,
Pliny Moor, and James Dean received a patent of 11,600 acres Clinton County, New York as a
bounty for their services to the State of New York.
JOHN PERSEN, RWPA #S14117. He was born in Catskill Township, Green County, New
York on July 28, 1755. He served as a private and as an ensign in Captain Samuel Van Vechten's
Company of the Coxsackie and Groote District Regiment of Albany County Militia (Colonel
Anthony Van Bergen's) and marched to Johnstown to disarm Sir John Johnson in 1775 and to
Caughnawaga in 1777. His file contains depositions by Wessel Salisbury and John
Schermerhorn.
WILLIAM PETERS. On October 27, 1746 he received from Marks Petrie £0=5=0 (Petrie
Family Papers REC.[ ]-[ ]). On February 4, 1774 Marcus Petrie promised to pay until Peters
£10=9=6 currency of New York with lawful interest (Petrie Family Papers PNO.1-3).
ISAAC PETERSON, RWPA #S14136. He was born in New York City, New York in January
of 1760. He died on October 13, 1835. He first served as a seaman onboard the war schooner
"Maria" (a six-gunner) in 1776. He served in Captain William Hunn's Company of the City of
Albany Regiment of Albany County Militia in 1777. He states he also served a tour at
Canajoharie under the command of Colonel Peter Gansevoort.
JOHN PETERSON, RWPA #S43842. He was age 62 when deposed on April 27, 1818. He
served as a private in Captain Barnet Ten Eyck's Company of the Second New York Regiment.
He also served a tour in Captain Joseph Harrison's Company of Lieutenant Colonel Willett's
Regiment. His file contains depositions by Benjamin Wallace and Jeremiah Rickks (of the
Second New York).
PHILLIP PETERSON, RWPA #W3717. He was born at Little Nine Partners in Dutchess
County, New York on March 2, 1756. He married in Chatham Township, Columbia County,
New York on November 27, 1798 Hannah [ ]. He first served as a private in Captain John
Smith's Company of Rangers from the Kinderhook District Regiment of Albany County Militia.
Peterson states he served tours at Fort Herkimer, Stone Arabia, and the Upper Schoharie Fort
under the command of Captain Harman Vosburgh and Colonel Abraham Van Alstine. Phillip
states he served as a private under Captain Abraham Van Buren, Lieutenant Isaac House, and
Ensign [ ] House at Fort Hunter in 1780 running scouts into the northern frontiers. Phillip also
states he served at Fort Plain, Fort Ann, Fort Edward, and the Upper Schoharie Fort under the
command of Captain Abraham Van Buren. Peterson states he served at Johnstown and
Canajoharie in October of 1781 under Captain Hans Philips of the Kinderhook District
Regiment. John Cornelius states he marched with Phillip to Fort Plain Captain Abraham Van
Buren in 1778 and while there they were discharged. His file also contains a deposition by
William Peterson.
JOST D. PETRE. During the American Revolution he possessed 50 acres of land in Lot 6 of the
Johan Jost Petrie Patent as well as 50 acres of land in Lot 24 of the Johan Jost Petrie Patent (New
York State Archives Collection #A1211).
DEATRIC J. PETREY. During the American Revolution he possessed a farm of 50 acres in the
John Jost Petrey Patent (Certificates of Quit Rent Remissions, Mss #A1211).
JACOB PETREY. During the American Revolution he possessed 50 acres of land in the Johan
Jost Petrie Patent (New York State Archives Collection #A1211).
JOHN J. PETREY. During the American Revolution he possessed a farm of 150 acres in the
John Jost Petrey Patent (Certificates of Quit Rent Remissions, Mss #A1211).
DANIEL PETRIE. On May 28, 1763 he received a deed for 200 acres of land in Lot 23 of
Glen's Purchase, the deed suggests this lot abutted the Mohawk River (Petrie Family Papers
DEE.1-1).
DIRCK PETRIE. He signed as a witness to a Petrie Family Document dated June 17, 1763; the
document is signed by Derick Swart and another, and also mentions Christain Scholl and
Abraham Wemple of Schenectady (Petrie Family Papers COR.1-2).
JOHAN JOST PETRIE. He served as the Captain of a company of Tryon County Militia
during the French and Indian War. Amongst his papers found in the Oneida County, New York
Historical Society are the following which are highly necessary for an understanding of life in the
Colonial Mohawk Valley. Johan Jost oversaw a company of men in riding supplies at The Great
Carrying Place & Conajoharie falls during the year 1755 (Petrie Family Papers ACC.1-4). In the
settling of his account with the British Crown, his Majesty's Commissioners noted that Johan
Jost had been taken a prisoner by the French forces and his house burnt in the late conflict along
with all of his vouchers. The British Commissioners allowed him to be paid £2154=12=0 for his
services to the crown, but withheld £436=4=9 to account for the possibility of an overages until
they could examine the accounts personally (Petrie Family Papers ACC.1-4). In a memorandum
on the activities of the men paid by Johan Jost to ferry supplies for his Majesty's Service appears
the following names [in the order listed]: Dittrich Petry; Peter Bellinger; Jacob Weber, Junior;
Martin Schmitt; Christian Getman; George Hultz; Adam Helmer; Adam Bauman; Johannis
Bellinger; Niclass Weber, Junior; Henrick Meyer; George Hultz, Junior; Detrich Demuth;
Frederick Bellinger; Gottfried Rigel; Conrad Frank; Jacob Niclas Weber; Georg Wens; Jacob
Ittig; Adam Steel; Tomas Schumacher; George Kast; Frederick Orendorff; John Mory; Peter
Bellinger; Jacob Weber, Junior; Johannes Bellinger; Henrig Herder; Peter Bellinger; Peter
Bellinger, Junior; Frederick Miller; Acus Van Schleick; Peter Foltz; Lorentz Zimmerman;
Nichlass Staring; Philip Fox; Marcus Petry; Johannes Petry; Daniel Petry; Johan Jost Petri,
Junior; Johannes Rasper; Frederick Helmer; Johan Jost Demuth; George Jacob Weber; Adam
Helmer; Andrew Klep Sattle; George Webber; Niclass Herder; Henrig Weber; Philip Fox;
Londolff Schumacher; Hans Michel Ittag; and, Hans George Dachsteder (Petrie Family Papers
ACC.[ ]-[ ]). On February 12, 1770 Jno DePeyster acknowledged a payment to Johan Jost Petrie's
account from the hands of Jost's son Markus (Petrie Family Papers REC.1-13).
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Albany July 11 1761
Gentn
I am directed by His Excellency General Amherst to acquaint you both of his being
informed of your obstructing His Majestys Service at the Little Falls together with
the addition of limetting the Kings Highwa eighty yards & offering to pull down a
House erected for His Majestys Service only and that if you do not immediately desist
from such insolent behavour he will treat you both with the Severity your Crimes
deserv
Your humble servant
Jno Bradstreet
DQMG
Mr Petrie & his Eldest Son
(Petrie Family Papers COR.1-1).
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A copy of Dr. Petrie's account as presented to the State of New York 1781
The following persons are Debtors to Wm Petry Surgeon being wounded by the cruel & merciless
Savages & Companions Enemies of America
1777 Augst the 6th Conrads Vols, Ranger of Capt Breadbig's Compy wounded with a Ball & two
Book shott under my attendence wounds dressed twice a day 3-10
1779 May 10th The wife of Jost Smith & the wife of Henry Widerstyn being scalped under my
attendence ii months dresd twice a Day 30.July 9th Jost Vols wounded in thigh & arm with a Ball 3 book shot & a cutt with a hatchet under my
care six weeks dressed twice a day 4-10
Catherine Dornberger Scalped and stabbed with a spear in five sundry places Dressed twice a Day
161780 August 8th John Docksatder & Conrad Vols both wounded with Bokshott under my care 30
Days 3Sep 1st Jacob Ittig Wounded Dressed twice a day 40 Days 5-10
21 Christian Shell wounded through his arms dressed him 24 days twice 2-10
Octb 29th Adam Hartman and John Demood each with a Ball under my care 3 months Dressed twice
a Day 18.
1781 febr 6th Peter Davis fort suprised & three of his daughters wounded one stabbed 3 times & a
cut with a Hatchet under my care 5 weeks Dressed twice a Day 10May 28th [1781] Nath Shoemaker wounded with a Ball through his Breast Dressed twice a day 8
weeks 4-10 Abrm Wohleber scalped & two scalps taken at one time under my care one year Dressed
twice a Day 20Jan 24th [1782] Frederick Shell wounded with a ball through his thigh Dressed twice a Day 2 months
4- __________
£ 121-101
(Petrie Family Papers ACC.1-7).
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to Capt Ekeler German flats & Kings Land Comittee July the 18th 1777.
Sir you are herby ordered to Send one of your Serjeants to Adam Young and Demand the ten pound
find, and if not payd imediately you make distress of any of his goods as much as the amount , and
to [ p ] defray the Cost for Saide distress without any delay
by order of the Comittee
Wm Petry Chairman
(Oneida County Historical Society KEL.1).
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JOHANNES PETRIE. He served as a private in Captain Jacob Small's Company of the Kingsland
and German Flatts Regiment of Tryon County Militia and was wounded in the shoulder and back
during the Battle of Oriskany. He was 37 when pensioned for his wounds (Herkimer Family
Portfolio Folder 21).
JOHN MARKS PETRIE. On March 5, 1776 he purchased from Marks Petrie 100 acres of land in
a lot formerly granted to John Bonrath on the north side of the Mohawk River near the German
Flatts. This tract of land abutted the Mohawk River and begin at a point opposite the mouth of a
creek flowing on the south side of the Mohawk River and abutted Lot 45 to the west. The deed was
witnessed by Christian Schell and Ge: Demuth (Petrie Family Papers DEE.1-3).
MARCUS PETRIE. On July 2, 1766 Marks Petrie was given 100 acres of woodland by his father
Jost Petrie. This tract of land Burnetsfield lands began at the corner of Lot 13 and had a corner which
was noted to be located at the upper end of the Little Falls. This deed is witnessed by Johann Christ
Schell and Johann Dietrick Petrie (Petrie Family Papers DEE.1-2).
JOHN PETRY. William McKendry states he spent the night of June 15th, 1778 in the home of
Mister John Petry located across the river from Colonel [Peter] Bellinger's Home at The Little
Carrying Place. McKendry also notes this to be the site of Walter Dygert's Ferry (McKendry's
Journal).
RICHARD PETRIE. He served in the German Flatts and Kingsland District Regiment of Tryon
County Militia and was killed by British forces in the field on August 6, 1777 (New York State
Archives Audited Accounts A:228).
WILLIAM PETRY, Doctor. On January [ ], 1779 Colonel Peter Bellinger at Fort Dayton submitted
a bill to the State of New York for the treatment of the wounds he, Bellinger, received in the Battle
of Oriskany for two months (Herkimer Family Portfolio, NYSL Mss #SC11965). During the
American Revolution a Wm Petry possessed 100 acres of land in the Johan Jost Petrie Patent
(Certificates of Quit Rent Remissions, Mss #A1228).
____ PHILIPSE. During the Revolutionary War he possessed 150 acres of land in Lot 3 of the
James Alexander/Rip Van Dam Patent (Gerrit Y. Lansing Papers 8:10).
JACOBUS PHILIPSE. On June 15, 1773 he received title to 60 acres in Sublot 3, 60 acres in
Sublot 4, 18 acres in Sublot 18, and 8 acres in Lowland Lot 11 adjoining the Mohawk River in Great
Lot Four of the Alexander Colden Patent Jacob C. Ten Eyck, Guysbert Fonda, and Cornelius Van
Scheluyne of the City of Albany (Jacob Abbott Collections, Box 5:704).
JACOBUS PHILIPSE. On October 14, 1774, Jacobus Philipse of the Willege [Patent] in the
County of Tryon was declared a lunatic by the Court of Chancery in New York City. The oversight
of estate was awarded to his brother Philip Philipse and his nephew, Lewis Philipse of the Willege
Patent, son of Philip, by the same Court on November 9, 1775 (Jacob Abbott Box 4:552). (Jacob
Abbott, Box 4:552). In an undated transaction Harmanus Philips & his wife Hannah; John Philips;
Philip Philips; Abraham Philips; James Philips; Benjamin Deline & his wife Agnes; Elias Crum &
his wife Hannah; Martin Gardinier & his wife Dolly; John Philips Junior & his wife Eve; John
Castler & his wife Elizabeth; Harmanus Philips & his wife Hannah; Rynard Van Sickler & his wife
Agnes; Thomas Harrison & his wife Mary; Harmanus Cromwell; David Lewis & his wife Mary;
Barney Oldman & his wife Agnes; Harmanus Harrison; Peter Harrison; Edward White & his wife
Margaret; Henry Bogardus; John Bogardus; Harman Bogardus; Edward Bogardus; Catherine Jones;
Cornelius Hendrickson; Henry Huff; John Mills; and John Ballman & his wife Lannah, all heirs at
law of the Jacobus Philipse deceased, transferred to Lewis Philipse title to the real estate of Jacobus
Philipse deceased for $425.00 (Jacob Abbott Collection, Box 4: 554).
HARMANUS PHILLIPS. During the Revolutionary War he possessed 150 acres of land in Lot 4
of the James Alexander/Rip Van Dam Patent (Gerrit Y. Lansing Papers 8:10).
PHILIP PHILIPSE. Philip transferred to his son Lewis Philipse . . . All that Messuage & tenement
and farm commonly called or known by the name Willike [the Willege Patent] . . . in the Mohawk
District . . . on the Mohawk River . . . Eight Morgan[s] of Low land along the said Mohawk River
and so along the side of the Land of Abraham Philipse to the Road called the Willow Flatt and the
one third part . . . of 100 acres of Wood Land adjoining and belonging to the said Willow Flatt . .
. also a tract of low land above the house adjoining to Colyers Kill containing five morgans and all
the adjoining woodland for the yearly rent of One Pepper Corn beginning on July 25, 1776 (Jacob
Abbott Collection, Box 4:553).
VOLKERT PHILLIPS. During the Revolutionary War he possessed 75 acres of land in Lot 1 of
the James Alexander/Rip Van Dam Patent (Gerrit Y. Lansing Papers 8:10).
CONRADT PICKARD. During the Revolutionary War he possessed 100 acres of land in Lot 59
of the Adoniah Schuyler Patent (Gerrit Y. Lansing Papers 9:4).
JOHN PICKARD. During the Revolutionary War he possessed 150 acres of land in Lot 60 of the
Adoniah Schuyler Patent (Gerrit Y. Lansing Papers 9:4).
JOHN PICKLE. On March 1, 1779 William Gibson and Abraham Hodge were ordered to appear
before Tryon County Court of Common Pleas Justices Isaac Marselis and David McMaster on a
charge of stealing a horse from John Pickle. Their bond was set at ^500 (Abbott Collection Mss
#338). During the American Revolution a John Pickle possessed a farm of 100 acres in Lot 55 the
Andrew Fink or Stone Arabia Patent and 50 acres in Lot 48 the Andrew Fink or Stone Arabia Patent
in the Caughnawaga District (Certificates of Quit Rent Remission in NYSA #A1211).
PHILIP PIER. In August 1, 1804 John Ernest Pier & his wife Marie, and Sophie Pier, wife of
George Hyne, conveyed unto Jacob G. Klock their interest in Lot 136 of the Klock-Nellis Patent
which was in the possession of their deceased father, Philip Pier at the time of the American
Revolution, but wrongfully sold as attainted lands by the Commissioners of Forfeitures for the
Western District to Nanny Fisher (New York State Archives Collection #AO200, Box 52:17).
JONATHON PIERCE. He served in the 6th Massachusetts Regiment (Alden's Regiment) and was
sentenced to death for desertion while at Lake Otsego in July of 1779. He was to be executed along
with Frederick Snyder of the Fourth New York on July 29, 1779, but both were granted reprieves
(McKendry's Journal).
EZRA PIKE, RWPA #W18764. He was born in the Town of New Marlboro in Massachusetts on
March 27, 1761. He married on February 18, 1768, Mary Garlick, a daughter of Doctor ____ Garlick
of Alburgh Township, Grand Isle County, Vermont. He died at Isle La Motte, Grand Isle County,
Vermont on April 19, 1840. His file contains a Family Bible Record. He first enlisted as a private
in Captain James Talmadge’s Company of the Charlotte Precinct Regiment of Dutchess County,
New York Militia [Colonel Roswell Hopkins’ Regiment] about May 1, 1778. In October of 1779,
he was drafted to serve in Captain Daniel Shepard’s Company of Colonel Hopkins Regiment for
three months. In October of 1780, he marched to the German Flatts and Fort Herkimer in pursuit
of those who had burnt Stone Arabia under the command of Captain John W. Schermerhorn of the
Second Rensselaerwyck Regiment of Albany County Militia [Colonel Killian Van Rensselaer’s
Regiment]. [M805].
WILLIAM PIKE, RWPA #S14167. He was born in Claverack Township, Columbia County, New
York on March 9, 1757. He states he first enlisted on January 15, 1775 [sic: 1776] as a private in
Captain Jacob Phillip’s Company of the First Claverack District Regiment of Albany County Militia
[Colonel Robert Van Rensselaer’s Regiment] and marched to Johnstown to disarm Sir John Johnson.
He also served a tour in Captain Abraham Fonda’s Company of the First Rensselaerwyck District
Regiment of Albany County Militia [Colonel Abraham Ten Broeck’s Regiment] in 1776 at Half
Moon Point. In June of 1776, he enlisted as a private in Captain Peter Van Rensselaer’s Company
of Colonel James Livingston’s Regiment of Additional Continentals and marched to Lake George,
about seventy-five miles above the City of Albany. In the spring of 1778 he marched to the Town
of Schenectady as a guard under the command of Captain Jeremiah Muller of the First Claverack
District Regiment. In October of 1778, he went to Schoharie under the command of the aforesaid
Captain Phillip and Lieutenant Colonel Henry J. Van Rensselaer of the First Claverack District
Regiment. In October of 1780 he marched under Captain Jeremiah Muller and Colonel Henry J. Van
Rennselaer to Palatine where he fought in a skirmish . . . Called the Battle of Butler and Brandt was
at the Fight was engaged at the time about one month . . . [sic: the Battle of Klocks Field]. Jacob
Moul states that he and Pike bought fought in the Battle of Klocks Field. His file also contains a
deposition by Henry Philip.
ANDREW PIPER, RWPA #W26893. He was born on the County of Herkimer, New York on
Janaury 6, 1760. The records of the Dutch Reformed Church of the German Flatts note that he,
Andreas P Peiffer, married Elizabeth Fr. Fox [Elizabeth the daughter of Frederick Fox] on January
4, 1785. In 1776 he served in Captain Henry Herter’s Company of the Kingsland and German Flatts
District Regiment of Tryon County Militia and marched to Fort Stanwix were he participated in the
reconstruction of that fort. In 1777 he served in Captain Frederick Getman’s Company of the
Kingsland and German Flatts District Regiment and primarily stood duty within Fort Herkimer. He
states that he fought in the Battle of Oriskany. In 1778 he served as a batteaumen in Captain John
Leffler’s Company, of which he states there 15 to 20 men per boat or sloop. In [1780] he served as
a sergeant in Captain Mark Demuth’s Company of Colonel Tobias [sic: Lewis] Dubois’ Regiment
at Fort Plain, Fort Herkimer, and Fort Dayton. He took part in the pursuit of Captain Walter Butler
in 1781. In 1782 he enlisted under Sergeant ____ King of Captain Frederick Getman’s Company.
On June 21, 1782 he was in a skirmish with the “enemy” at Little Falls and was taken prisoner after
being knocked down. He was held in the Montreal Jail for eleven weeks before being allowed to go
to his uncle’s where he remained until late October when he was returned to a prison aboard a ship.
He was exchanged on December 14, 1782. Piper states that Captain Frederick Getman, Jacob Petrie,
Lawrence Harter, and Thomas Shoemaker were all taken at the same time as he. Thomas T.
Shoemaker states that he served within Captain [edit] Frank’s Company of the Kingsland and
German Flatts District Regiment while Piper was in Captain Getman’s Company. He states that he,
Piper, and eleven others were taken prisoner while escorting some batteaus from the German Flatts
to the mill at Little Falls on June 21, 1782. He states that they were marched to the Montreal prison
by the way of Ogdensburgh. Frederick Bellinger of Captain Samuel Gray’s Company of Batteaumen
states that Piper was serving in Captain Leffler’s Company at the same time as he was in Captain
Gray’s Company. Bellinger states that they were at Fort Stanwix together for two weeks rebuilding
that fortress. Within his file is a document signed by Captain John Lafler at Canajoharie on March
15, 1779, stating that he had enlisted the services of Ifenr Kelly on March 6, 1779, George Louks
on March 7, 1779, and Jacob Lappius on March 14, 1779. His file also contains depositions by Henry
Frank, Conrad Ittig.
WILLIAM PORTER, RWPA #S44249. He was age 60 when deposed on May 11, 1818. He
enlisted at Fort Stanwix as a private in Captain Derick Hanson’s Company of Colonel James
Livingston’s Regiment of Additional Continentals in February of 1777 for the duration of the war.
He fought in the Battles of Saratoga and Yorktown. [M805].
JOHN POST. On December 7th 1776 Jellis Fonda issued a receipt to Anthony Van Veghten while
at Fort Dayton for £14-0-0 he had received from John Post while he, Fonda, was at Fort Dayton
(The Jacob Abbot Collection).
CORNELIUS POTMAN. On September 20, 1776 he received from the Tryon County Committee
of Safety Chairman, John Frey, a receipt for the delivery of three wagon loads of lead he had carried
from Albany for the use of Tryon County. It is noted he was out with one wagon for five days and
two others for for four days each (Gerrit Y. Lansing Papers 2:14). On November 11, 1784 former
Clerk of the Tryon County Committee of Safety, John Winn, signed a document stating that
Cornelius had never been paid for this service.
MARGARETTA POTMAN. She is mentioned in conjunction with her brother, David Potman, in
a January 23, 1773 entry in an Account Book kept by Gerrit Roseboom (John N. Bleeker Papers, Box
1 Folder 154).
DAVID POTTMAN. During the Revolutionary War he owned 150 acres of land in the Harmanus
Van Slyck & Abraham DePeyster Patent (Gerrit Y. Lansing Papers 8:11).
JOHN PRICE. He served as the captain of a company of the Albany City Regiment of Albany
County Militia, amongst those noted to have served in his company were: Lieutenant Isaac Lansing;
Lieutenant John Scott; Lieutenant Henry Hogan; Sergeant Frances Harsen; Sergeant Jonathan Hilton;
and, Privates Archibald Campbell; Henry Lansing; Garret Ryckman; J. V. Bentheusen; William
Heyer; Thomas Hunn; John Davis; John Redliff; John Myers; William Van Wie; Jonathan Brooks;
M[ichael] Hoogkirk; John Wilkenson; Jacob R. Hilton; James Green; Isaac Fryer; Ryheart Van Sante
[sic]; John Merselis; John Crour [sic]; John Ellis; Dirck Schuyler; Chris Pruyn; Peter W. Douw;
Jacob Hoogstraser; Isaac Peterson; Chris Nisbey; Cornelius Werner; Benjamin Hanson; Rynier
Pruyn; M[ichael] Eights; Barn[____] Evertson; John D. Wandelaer; Jacob Pruyn; Rynier V Y[ainer?]
(Revolutionary War Rolls, Jacket 123).
JACOB PRITCHARD. He served as a lieutenant in the First New Hampshire Regiment and was
wounded in Sullivan's Expedition in 1779 (Correspondence of the Board of Indian Affairs,
1791-1797 [hereafter M1062], page 528).
HENRY PRUYNE, BLWt #202-428. He married on January 11, 1817, Elizabeth Mower, and was
the step-father of Conrad Mower. He served as a member of the Third New York Regiment.
JACOB PULVER, RWPA #W17505. He was age 66 when deposed on July 25, 1821. He married
in the Town of Taghkanie, _____, ___ ____ in 1774, Catherine , a sister of Eve ____. He died on
October 19, 1834. He first enlisted as a private in Captain Peter Van Rensselaer’s Company of
Colonel James Livingston’s Regiment of Additional Continentals in April of 1777, and was
discharged from the regiment while on the German Flatts in July of 1778, he having hired James
Banks as his substitute. His widow states that he was once taken ill while in the service and that she
went with Jacob’s father to bring him home. His file contains a deposition by his sister-in-law, Eve
(____) Van Deusen. [M805].
ADAM PUTMAN. William Putman testified on April 16, 1789 that Adam Putman possessed a tract
of land on the east-side of the Schoharie Creek on the south-side of the Mohawk River by as early
as 1780 and that Adam had improved the property by building a building, clearing land, and erecting
fences. His affidavit bears the autograph letter signature of William Putman (NYS Endorsed Land
Papers 46: 118). Jacob Putman, yeoman stated on April 16, 1789 that Adam Putman possessed a
tract of land on the east-side of the Schoharie Creek on the south-side of the Mohawk River by as
early as 1780 and that Adam had improved the property by building a building, clearing land, and
erecting fences (NYS Endorsed Land Papers 46: 119).
AARON PUTMAN, RWPA #R8531. He married as Arent Pootman von Schenectady per the
records of the Dutch Reformed Church of Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York on April
18, 1764, Claartje Vedder van Nestonuggone . . . ( which is Called in English sometimes Catharine
& at other times Clara). His daughter, Jemina (Vedder) Clute, wife of John G. Clute, states her
father served within several companies of the Schenectady District Regiment of Albany County
Militia [Colonel Abraham Wemple’s Regiment] and as a butcher under the direction of Commissary
General Henry Glen. His file contains a deposition by his nephew, Peter Van Vranken.
ADAM PUTMAN. On April 23, 1789 Jacob Seeber, a farmer, states that Adam possessed a tract
of land in 1780 and which he still resides and that Putman had improved the property by building,
clearing land, and erecting fences. William Colon, a yeoman, also stated on April 23, 1789 that
Adam had possessed a tract of land as early as 1781and had improved the property since by building,
erecting fences, and clearing land (NYS Endorsed Land Papers 46: 116). William Putman testified
on April 16, 1789 that Adam Putman possessed a tract of land on the east-side of the Schoharie
Creek on the south-side of the Mohawk River by as early as 1780 and that Adam had improved the
property by building a building, clearing land, and erecting fences. His affidavit bears the autograph
letter signature of William Putman (NYS Endorsed Land Papers 46: 118). Jacob Putman, yeoman
stated on April 16, 1789 that Adam Putman possessed a tract of land on the east-side of the
Schoharie Creek on the south-side of the Mohawk River by as early as 1780 and that Adam had
improved the property by building a building, clearing land, and erecting fences (NYS Endorsed
Land Papers 46: 119).
CORNELIUS PUTMAN. During the Revolutionary War he possessed 150 acres of land in the
Sixberry and Van Dyck Patent (Gerrit Y. Lansing 9:4).
FRANCIS PUTMAN. During the Revolutionary War he possessed 150 acres of land in the John
Abale-Abenezer Wilson Patent (Gerrit Y. Lansing Papers 8:10).
GERRET PUTMAN. During the Revolutionary War he possessed 81 acres of land in the Sixberry
and Van Dyck Patent (Gerrit Y. Lansing 9:4).
HENRY PUTMAN. During the Revolutionary War he possessed 100 acres of land in the Sixberry
and Van Dyck Patent, as well as 50 acres of land in the William Correy Patent of Mohawk Township
(Gerrit Y. Lansing 9:4).
JACOB PUTMAN. During the Revolutionary War he possessed 96 acres of land in the John
Abale-Abenezer Wilson Patent dated October 18th, 1708 in Cognawaga Town (Gerrit Y. Lansing
Papers 8:10).
PETER C. PUTMAN. During the American Revolution he resided on 36 acres of land in the Peter
Mebee Patent which had been conveyed to Cornelius Putman in 1753; and 100 acres of land in the
Sixberry and Van Dyck Patent of Mohawk Township (Gerrit Y. Lansing 9:4).
VICTOR G. PUTMAN. During the Revolutionary War he possessed 150 acres of land in the John
Abale-Abenezer Wilson Patent Town (Gerrit Y. Lansing Papers 8:10).
WILLIAM PUTMAN. During the American Revolution he resided on 36 acres of land in the Peter
Mebee Patent which had been conveyed to Jacob Putman in 1758; and 114 acres of land in the
Sixberry [sic: Richard Shucksburg] and Van Dyck Patent of Mohawk Township (Gerrit Y. Lansing
9:4).
VINSENT S. QUACKINBOSS. On April 18, 1789 William Quakenboss testified that Vincent
possessed a tract of land for upwards of 16 years on the west side of the Schoharie Creek on the
south-side of the Mohawk River which he had improved by erecting fences and clearing land (NYS
Endorsed Land Papers 46:108). Francis F. Pryme, age 60, testified on January 31, 1789 that Vincent
on the west side of the Schoharie Creek on the south-side of the Mohawk River which he had
improved by erecting fences and clearing land. The document bears Pryme’s autograph letter
signature (NYS Endorsed Land Papers 46:109).
ABRAHAM QUACKINBUSH. During the Revolutionary War he possessed 120 acres of land in
the John Scott, Junior Patent (Gerrit Y. Lansing 9:4).
ABRAHAM D. QUACKINBUSH. During the Revolutionary War he possessed 150 acres of land
in the John Scott, Junior Patent (Gerrit Y. Lansing 9:4).
ABRAHAM J. QUACKINBUSH. During the Revolutionary War he possessed 111 acres of land
in the John Scott, Junior Patent (Gerrit Y. Lansing 9:4).
ELSHIE SCOTT QUACKINBUSH. During the Revolutionary War he possessed 150 acres of land
in the John Scott, Junior Patent (Gerrit Y. Lansing 9:4).
JOHN J. QUACKINBUSH. During the Revolutionary War he possessed 82 acres of land in the
John Scott, Junior Patent (Gerrit Y. Lansing 9:4).
MYNDERT W. QUACKINBUSH. During the Revolutionary War he possessed 150 acres of land
in the John Scott, Junior Patent (Gerrit Y. Lansing 9:4). He served as the first lieutenant of Captain
Andrew Wemple’s Company of the Mohawk District Regiment of Tryon County Militia was
suspected of being disaffected to the Rebel Cause after the desertion of Captain Wemple in 1780.
He resided upon 13¼ of land in Lot 8 of the Butlersbury Patent, as well as Lot 18 of the which had
been leased to Captain Andries Wemple in a three life lease from Colonel John Butler, but was
forfeited to the State of New York by the Attainder of Colonel John Butler (New York State
Archives Collection #AO200, Volume 47, Box 52, Item 12; The Christopher Yates Papers in the
Syracuse University Library; Henry Glen Papers, NYSHA). During the Revolutionary War he
possessed 150 acres of land in the John Scott, Junior Patent (Gerrit Y. Lansing 9:4).
NICHOLAS QUACKINBUSH. During the Revolutionary War he possessed 100 acres of land in
the John Scott, Junior Patent (Gerrit Y. Lansing 9:4).
PETER J. QUACKINBUSH. During the Revolutionary War he possessed 89 acres of land in the
John Scott, Junior Patent (Gerrit Y. Lansing 9:4).
JAMES QUINAU. He served as the second lieutenant of Captain Rynier Van Everan’s Company
of the Canajoharie District Regiment of Tryon County Militia. John A. Coons, RWPA #R2292,
reports that he was killed in the Battle of Oriskany.
ANDREW RABER. During the Revolutionary War he possessed a farm of 10 acres in Lot Two of
the Francis Harrison Patent, as well 140 acres of land in Lot Three of the Francis Harrison Patent
(Certificates of Quit Rent Remission in NYSA #A1211).
ANDREW A. RACE, RWPA #R8555. He was born in the Livingston Manor of Columbia County,
New York in October, 1755. He served as a private in Captain [ ] Robertson's Company with Low
Decker and [ ] Vosburgh and assisted in building a fort at Stone Arabia in 1776. In 1777 he was
called upon to act as a teamster using the horses of John Van Dusen and Isaac Oper to pull wagons
which carried military baggage to Half Moon Point and the Ballston area under the command of
Captain Joseph Elliot. His file contains depositions by Christian Niver, Andries Coon, and Mathiness
Shoock.
JONATHON W. RACE, RWPA #S29399. He was born in Claverack Township, Columbia County,
New York on May 7, 1754. He served as a private and orderly sergeant in the companies of Captains
Jasper Huyck and John Osterhoudt of the First Claverack District Regiment of Albany County
Militia (Robert Van Rensselaer's Regiment). He served a tour at Johnstown. His file contains a
deposition by Major Richard Esselstyne's son, Jacob Esselstyne.
PHILIP RACE, RWPA #S5970. He was born in the Hillsdale Township, Columbia County, New
York on October 3, 1760. He served as a private in Captain John Osterhoudt's Company of the First
Claverack District Regiment of Albany County Militia. He states the settlement of Greenbush was
located opposite the City of Albany. In 1776 he served tours at Fort Hunter and Schoharie. On one
tour to Schoharie he was under the command of Sergeant Abraham Etting. His file contains
depositions by Joshua Brooks and David Potts.
JACOB RADLEY, RWPA #W26381. He married at Barrington, New York on September 10, 1784
Lucretia [ ]. He died at Leicester, Livingston County, New York on September 11, 1807. He served
as a corporal in Captain Christian Muller's Company of Colonel Morris Graham's Regiment; as well
as in Captain Joseph Harrison's Company of Lieutenant Colonel Willett's Regiment. His file contains
depositions by James Radley and Jebediah Noble.
THOMAS RAMSEY. On October 4, 1784, Thomas and William Ramsey of Cherry Valley sold to
Gabriel Duytser Lots 26 & 36 of the John Lindsey (Cherry Valley) Patent. Each of the two said lots
contained 100 acres of land and had an exemption of two & a half acres from each for the
construction of roads. The deed was witnessed by Tele Snell & Christopher P. Yates (Montgomery
County Deed 1:295 & 1:299).
WILLIAM RAMSEY. On October 4, 1784, William and Thomas Ramsey of Cherry Valley sold
to Gabriel Duytser Lots 26 & 36 of the John Lindsey (Cherry Valley) Patent. Each of the two said
lots contained 100 acres of land and had an exemption of two & a half acres from each for the
construction of roads. The deed was witnessed by Tele Snell & Christopher P. Yates (Montgomery
County Deed 1:295 & 1:299).
FREDERICK RASBERG, RWPA #S27349. He was age 37 when pensioned on October 19, 1786
for a wound he sustained in his lower jaw while in the Battle of Oriskany on August 6, 1777.
FREDERICK RASPACK. In January of 1779 Colonel Peter Bellinger submitted to the State of
New York for the treatment of the wounds he received in the Battle of Oriskany for eleven months
(Herkimer Family Portfolio, NYSL Mss #SC11965).
MARY RASPACK. During the Revolutionary War he possessed 100 acres of land in the Johan Jost
Petrie Patent in the Kingsland District of Montgomery County (Certificates of Quit Rent Remissions,
Mss #A1228).
JOHN RASPACK. During the Revolutionary War he possessed 132 acres of land in Great Lot 4
of Glen’s Purchase in the Kingsland District of Montgomery County (Certificates of Quit Rent
Remissions, Mss #A1228).
GODFREY RATTENOUR. During the American Revolution he possessed a farm of 113 acres in
Lot 12 of the Alexander Colden Patent (Garret Y. Lansing Papers 8:10; Montgomery County Deed
3:163). He also is known as Godfrey Rattenover & Godfrey Rattenower.
SAMUEL REED, RWPA #S43910. He was age 76 when deposed on April 25, 1818. He served as
a private in Captain Elias Van Benschoten's Company of the Third New York Regiment from April
of 1777 through April 21, 1780. He fought in the Battle of White Plains and took part in the defense
of Fort Stanwix in 1777.
MATHIAS REEPSUMMER. During the Revolutionary War he possessed 150 acres of land in Lot
1 of the Frederick Morris Patent (Garret Y. Lansing Papers 12:11).
WILLIAM REEPSUMMER. During the Revolutionary War he possessed 100 acres of land in Lot
20 of the Johannis Lawyer Patent (Garret Y. Lansing Papers 12:11).
ELISEBETH REIGEL. During the American Revolution Elesebeth Reigel of Dillenburch
possessed a farm of 150 acres in Lot 5 of the Subdivision of Larger Lot 2 of the Sarah Magin Patent
(Certificates of Quit Rent Remissions, Mss #A1211).
JOHANNES REINHART, RWPA #S42235. He was age 58 when deposed on May 7, 1818. He
states he served in Captain Henry Tiebout's Company of the Third New York Regiment from May
of 1777 through May of 1780. His file contains depositions by Conrad Ecker, Adam Deitz, Junior,
and Mess Master John H. Nehemiah.
GEORGE RESNER. The following is found in New York State Archives Manuscript Collection
#AO200 Volume 26, page 16.
______
New York 21st July 1785
Gentn
George Resner late a Lieut in the Regt of Militia of Montgomery
County commanded by Lieut Col Clyde was slain in the Field in an action
with the Enemy on the 6th August 1777 & left a Widow who re-married on the
2d of Decemr 1782 ____
It is a matter of doubt whether I am authorised to grant a Certificate for the
proportion of the Seven Years half pay directed to be granted by a Law of the
State passed 17th April 1784 Fol 51 in the State Laws, which would have
become due to the Widow previous to her Intermarriage if the Pension had
been directed to be paid as it from time to time became due ____ or whether
the Provision made by the Act is wholly or partially lost to the Widow; the
only Orphan Child left by Lieut Resner; as it is asserted, being dead ____
Pursuant to the directions of the Legislature to take your Opinion in
Cases of Difficulty; I submit the preceding State to your Consideration & beg
you will be so obliging to give me your Sentiment on the occasion as early as
possible ______
I am Gentn
Messrs Remsen:
Your hume Servt:
Denning & Lands
Peter S. Curtenius State Audr
______
JOHN RHOADS, RWPA #S46470. He enlisted as a private in Captain Amos Hutchins
Company of the Fifth New York Regiment on December 25, 1776 and was mustered out
until January of 1782. [M805].
JOSEPH RHOADS, RWPA #45583. He was a brother of the John Rhoads who was killed
at Fort Montgomery and the Mary Rhoads who married a Mister Frederick Hadley, per the
claims of a descendant. He enlisted as a private in Captain Henry Dubois' Company of the
Fifth New YorkRegiment in the spring of 1777 and served until the War’s end. The Fifth
New York having been incorporated into the Second New York Regiment. He took part in
the retreat from Fort Montgomery. He also served in the Sullivan Expedition, the Battle of
Monmouth, and in the Siegeof Yorktown. His file contains a Family Record.
JOHN RICE, RWPA #W22068. He was born near Tillaborough in Tryon County, New
York, a son of Peter Reis. He is called John Reis in the records of the German Reformed
Church of German Flatts. He married in a ceremony performed by the Reverend Rosencrantz
in Montgomery County, New York, on May 24, 1784 Catharine Helligas, a sister of Eve
(Helligas) Walrath (Peter H. Walrath's widow). Catharine states she was living at
Canajoharie when she first met John and remembers seeing him performing duties within
Fort Dayton. His file contains depositions by Eve Walrath and John Hizer's son, Aaron Hizer.
JONAS RICE, RWPA #W22082. He was born in Worcester Township, Worcester County,
Massachusetts on June 26, 1755. He married at Casleton Township, Rutland County,
Vermont on March 13, 1786 Elizabeth Fairchild. He died on February 17, 1839. He served
as a lieutenant in Captain James Blaksly's Company of Colonel William Malcom's Regiment
at Fort Herkimer and Fort Plain in 1779. His file contains two of his commissions which are
signed by Governor George Clinton. He states he fought in the Battles of Trenton and
Princeton, New Jersey; and Horseneck, Connecticut. The marriages of David Ph: Schuyler
and Margaretha Peter Keslar on March 12, 1784; and, Conrath Vols and Catharine Lentz on
June 10, 1784 are documented within his file. William Malcom states that while in his
regiment he was of Vermont (William Malcom's September 8, 1780 letter to Governor
George Clinton (NYHS).
JOHN RICE, RWPA #S43933. He was age 98 when deposed on September 5, 1818. He
served as a sergeant in Captain Robert Wright's Company of Colonel James Livingston's
Regiment from May 10, 1776 through 1783.
SAMUEL RICE, RWPA #S30678. He was born in Charlmount, Franklin County,
Massachusetts in 1753. He states that he marched up the Mohawk River to Johnstown while
serving as a private in Captain Samuel Robinson's Company.
LUTHER RICH. During the Revolutionary War he possessed 100 acres of land in Lot 51
of the John Lindsey Patent (Gerrit Y. Lansing Papers 9:2).
JAMES RICHEY. William McKendry states Mister Richey's House was located
approximately 20 rods from Fort Alden in the Village of Cherry Valley (McKendry's Journal
July 27, 1778). He also states that Misses Richey moved from this house to greater safety on
August 6, 1778. On October 23, 1778 Sergeant Elijah Dickerman of the 6th Massachusetts
Regiment married Miss Letty Gibbens within the Richey house. A James Richey of Cherry
Valley purchased Lots 48 & 49 of the John Lindsey (Cherry Valley Patent) from George
Clarke, His Majesty’s Secretary for the Colony of New York, each lot containing 100 acres
(Montgomery County Deeds 1: 45).
JOHN RICHTOR. During the American Revolution he possessed a farm of 147 acres in
Lot 1 & Lot 2 of the subdivision of Greater Lot 8 & Greater Lot 16 of the Sarah Magin Patent
(Certificates of Quit Rent Remissions, Mss #A1211).
NICHOLAS RICHTOR. During the American Revolution he possessed a farm of 150 acres
in Lot 1 & Lot 2 of the Subdivisions of Greater Lot 8 & Lot 12 of the Sarah Magin Patent
(Certificates of Quit Rent Remissions, Mss #A1211, Box D7816).
HENRY RIGHTMEYER, RWPA #S14312. He was born in Glen Township, Montgomery
County, New York on January 1, 1763. He was age 33 when first pensioned on September
20, 1786 for a wound he received to his left arm in the Battle of Johnstown. He is noted to
have first enlisted in Captain Robert McKeen’s Company of Lieutenant Colonel Henry K.
Van Rensselaer’s Regiment of Levies in 1779. In 1781, he enlisted in Captain Garret
Putman’s Company of Lieutenant Colonel Marinus Willett’s Corps and performed duties in
Fort Plain and Fort Windecker, as well as in Johnstown. In 1782 he served in Captain Abner
French’s Company of Willett’s Corps at Fort Plain, a small fort at Clock’s, on the Mohawk
River, Fort House, and Fort Herkimer. His file contains a deposition by George Rattinour.
NICHOLAS RIGHTOR, RWPA #S14309. He was born on September 1, 1754, a brother
of Dorothy (Rightor) Logenhelt. He states he first served as a private in Captain John
Sanford’s Company of the Second Regiment of Suffolk County, New York Militia [Colonel
David Mulford’s Regiment] along with Orderly Sergeant John Myers. He states that in
January of 1776 he was amongst those who were ordered to Johnstown to disarm Sir John
Johnson. In 1776 he served in the Schoharie Valley under Captain John Lawyer of the United
Districts of Duanesburgh and Schoharie Regiment of Albany County Militia [Colonel Peter
Vrooman’s Regiment]. He states that the Middle Schoharie Fort and the Upper Schoharie
Fort were built of earth and wood thrown up around some small shelters. He states that
Timothy Murphy was arrested on the 17th of October, 1780 for firing upon Sir John
Johnson’s Flag. He states that he took part in the pursuit of Sir John Johnson forces under
Captain John Lawyer. He also fought in the Battle of Cobles Kill.
JOHN RIKER, RWPA #R6001. He was born at Newark, New Jersey on March 18, 1765,
a brother of Thomas Riker. He was married at New Paltz in Dutchess County, New York.
He died at Prattsburg, Steuben County, New York on July 13, 1853. He served as a private
in Captain ____ Whelp’s Company of Lieutenant Colonel Marinus Willett’s Corps and
enlisted therein at Fishkill, New York and went by ship up to Albany and from thence to the
Saratoga Barracks. Afer being at Saratoga a month he was marched to Fort Plain. John states
that while . . . at Fort Plain a scouting party was sent out among which was this deponent
— that said party discovered a body of Indians encamped upon low plain that they returned
to fort Plain & informed Col Willet – that Col Willett arrived where the Indians were
encamped about sun rise and arranged his men on each side of a vale and sent out a few men
to discover themselves to the Indians upon seeing whom the Indians gave chase the men ran
between the lines of men stationed on each side of the vale the Indians followed & when they
had passed us Col Willets men fired upon them a most sanguenary battle ensued – the
Indians were beaten – Col Willets men then returned to fort Plain carrying the wounded on
their backs – this deponent was in said battle . . . John also states that he was part of a squad
of men sent out to guard Parso mills [Paris’ Mills] for three weeks. Riker states that he was
then marched to Fort Herkimer where one ____ McIntire and a ____ Burk were shot for
desertion. Also while at Fort Herkimer, he went under Captain Whelp’s to bury the bodies
of some of his regiment who been waylaid by the Indians. He later fought in the Battle of
Johnstown and after the battle, he states: . . . the next morning we pursued the enemy until
Canada Creek where we had a skirmish with them the enemy retreated across the creek and
Butler as he was going out of the water was wounded one of our Indians crossed the stream
and killed him . . . He states they then returned to Fort Plain were his shoes were stolen
causing him to march from thence to Fort Hunter barefoot in the snow. His file contains a
deposition by Thomas Riker. [M805].
ASA RIPLEY, RWPA #W22077/BLWt #27654-160-55. He was born in the Town of West
Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut on May 22, 1760. In his September 5, 1832
affidavit, Ripley testified . . . That in the year 1781 in the month of August he enlisted in the
New York State Troops called the New Levies under Captain Thomas Skinner and served in
a Regiment and Served in a Regiment commanded by Colonel Marinus Willett in which
Aaron Rowley was Major – marched to Albany from there to Schoharie thence to Turlough
or Tilow where they had a battle with the Tories and Indians – from thence to Fort Plain and
assisted in building Fort Plain thence to Fort Herkimer where about the 17th of October
1781, our troops had a battle with the tories and Indians commanded by Major Butler a tory
– that said Major Butler, about two days after the battle, was killed by one of our Indians
at West Canada Creek – . . . And, in the supplementary to his September 5, 1832, he testified
that . . . the first of August ad 1781 he enlisted under Captain Thomas Skinner under Major
Rowley and Colonel Willet marched to Albany from thence to Schoharrie thence to Tilaw
had A battle the Tories and Indians from thence to what is now Fort plain thence to fort
Herkimer was Stationed Thare about two months thence to Johnstown had A battle with the
Tories and Indians the tory Butler was killed Maijor Rowly was wounded Served Four
months and received A written discharge from Col. Willet . . . As Ripley’s original
application of September 5, 1832 was consider inadequate by the Pension Commission of
the War Department he was denied his pension on first application. Thus, Ripley proceeded
to swear out two additional two depositions, one on September 4, 1833 and the other on June
24, 1835. In his explanatory application, dated September 4, 1833, Ripley stated . . . That
in the year 1781, in the month of August, he thinks, he volunteered under Capt. Samuel
Thomas Skinner – went to Albany – thence to Schoharrie thence to Turlough or Tilow where
they had a battle with the tories and indians, called Turlough battle – was then under said
Capt. Skinner, & Col. Willett who was present at the battle – thence marched to Fort Plain
& built Fort Plain – thence to Fort Herkimer, then back to Fort, after the fort was completed
Plain, & thence to Johnstown . . . In Mister Ripley’s final deposition of June 24, 1835, he
is quoted as stating . . . that he was once more out as a volunteer he thinks in the year 1781
or 1782 he Joined an embodied Corps of Columbia County Militia of the State of New York
under Capt Thomas Skinner of said County and was ordered on a march from thence to
Albany and from thence right up the Mohawk River to a Station where Fort Plain was
afterwards built and from thence to Fort Herkimer on said River where he joined formed a
junction with a body of American Troops under the Command of Col Marinus Willet and
from Fort Herkimer he was marched back with a Detachment of troops to where Fort Plain
was to be erected where he and his fellow Soldiers were ordered to Commence building the
Said Fort called Fort Plain, the Major of the Regiment was Major Rowley. His messmates
were Sergeant Knapp, Sergeant Rowley, son of Major Rowley, and Samaliel Barns, one
other he recollects by the name of Lovejoy who was detached from the Fort on a scouting
party and Poor fellow whilst out was killed by the Indians or tories. Whilst this applicant
was employed in building Said Fort and when about half completed a body of Tories and
indians made an attack on the America Troops at Fort Hunter on the Mohawk from which
the enemy were repelled with loss The tories and indians and this applican thinks Some
british were Commanded by the famous but infamous Col. Butler. This applicant with a
Considerable number of Militia and volunteers Pursued the Party under Butler as far as Old
Johnstown in Montgomery County NY where this applicant and his fellow Soldiers had a
sharp battle with the Enemy In this Battle the enemy took from them a Piece of Cannon a
number of times which the Americans retook and at length retained. This applicant was in
the hottest of the Battle and helped to drive off the enemy from the Cannon a number of
times. At the time the American troops overtook Butler and his men, they were engaged in
killing the Cattle of the inhabitants and some of them were Cooking victuals when the
Americans announced their arrival by sending among them Some grape Shot when the action
Commenced. The action closed about dusk – The enemy under Butler then retreated being
closely Pursued by the Applicant and his fellow Soldiers who was bent on retaliation
retaliation against Butler & his tories & his indians for the many murders and atrocious
deeds Perpetrated by them at Wyoming and other places. Their retreat Commenced on
Friday / next day Saturday / they Continued the Pursuit but owing to a violent Storm of rain
marched no further than Stonerabia – next day Pursued on and tried to Cut off their retreat
by Seizing their boats – On Monday Some time in the afternoon the Americans Soldiers
Came in Sight of the Enemy – Coming in gun shot of them. Said Col Butler was in the rear
of his men he cried out and whooped to the americans at the same time slapping his
Posterior and telling them to kiss them &c when one of the friendly indians who were
accompaning the Americans on their expedition drew up his gun fired on Butler and gave
him his mortal wound. The indian aforesaid ran up to Butler who Cried for Quarters when
as this applicant was informed the indian told him he would give him Such Quarters as he
and the tories gave at Wyoming and elsewhere and then struck his tomahawk into him –
Scalped him, took of his red Green Coat and other ornaments & left him, Thus Perished the
Cruelest of the Cruel – That this applicant & his fellow soldiers by order of Col. Willet gave
up the Pursuit of the enemy and were marched back to Fort Plain where the Troops
Completed the building of the Fort and this applicant when he had served out his
Engagement for 4 four months he received a written discharge Signed by Col Willet and
handed to him by a subaltern officer – This tour Commenced on the 2" day of August as he
thinks or not far from that day and Continued till the 3d of December ensuing 1781 or 1782
he thinks making a tour of four months duty as A volunteer Soldier – . . .
JOHN W. RISSOM. During the American Revolution he resided on 150 acres of land in
Lot 5 of the William Arnest Spornheyer Patent (Gerrit Y. Lansing 9:4).
JOSEPH RIXFORD, RWPA #W5708. He was born in Sharon Township, Litchfield
County, Connecticut in March of 1765. He was apprenticed to Reuben Muder of Chatham
Township, Columbia County, New York. He married in Amenia Township, Dutchess
County, New York on October 9, 1799, He died in Sharon Township, Litchfield County,
Connecticut on April 12, 1836. His file contains a Family Bible Record. He first enlisted in
1780 as a private in the place of the said Reuben Muder and states that he was marched under
the command of Captain Bartholomew Barrett of the Second Claverack District Regiment
of Albany County Militia [Peter Van Ness’ Regiment] to Warrensbush in Montgomery
County, New York and from there marched to fight in the Battle of Klock’s Field. He next
served as a private in Captain Holt Dunham’s Company of Lieutenant Colonel Marinus
Willett’s Regiment of Levies. [M805].
MIKEL ROGERS, RWPA #R8955. He was born in Fishkill Township, Dutchess County,
New York in 1759, a brother of Joseph Rogers. He served as a private in Captain Hugh Ray’s
Company of Colonel Morris Graham’s Regiment. He states that while in Captain Ray’s
Company, they marched to Hurlsgate on the East River where General Charles Lee
commanded and during the construction of a fachine fort there they dug up an “old burial
ground”. In 1780 he enlisted in Colonel Henry Livingston’s Corps of Levies and marched
to the Middle Schoharie Fort under command of Major Melchanton Willsey. He was present
at the fort when it was attacked by Sir John Johnson in October of 1780. After Sir John
retired from the Schohaire Valley they pursued him and joined Governor Clinton’s forces,
crossed the river at Fort Plain, and pursued the enemy until their supplies were exhausted.
He states that he was present at the funeral of Colonel John Brown.
JOHN ROOF. On May 2, 1778 John Roof purchased from George Schremling for £3000
Currency of New York two tracts of land in Lot 5, or as it also known Lot “E”, of the Lewis
Morris Patent. The first tract of the two tracts begins in the division line between Lots 5 &
6 and from thence runs south 26 degrees west 12.00 chains; thence; south 36 degrees west
68.00 chains; thence south 84 degrees 30 minutes east 34.50 chains; thence north 31 degrees
east 17.00 chains; thence north 55 degrees east 14.00 chains to Schremlings Kill, or as it also
called the Canajoharie Creek; thence down the middle of the said creek to the Mohawk River
and then along the banks of the Mohawk River to the place of beginning, containing in all
325 acres more or less. The second of the two tracts begins in the middle of the said
Schremlings Kill at a point 21.50 chains above the third or Great Fall of the said creek and
from thence north 84 degrees 30 minutes west 34.00 chains; thence south 18 degrees 30
minutes west 30.50 chains; thence north 84 degrees 30 minutes west 43.50 chains; thence
south 26 degrees 30 minutes west 24.00 chains to the middle of the said creek and then along
the middle of the said creek to the place of beginning containing more or less 334 acres more
or less (Montgomery County Deeds 1:232). On May 7, 1777 Colonel Peter Gansevoort
posted an order for the cessation of all commerce with the local Indians by the white
inhabitants near the fort and the soldiers of Fort Stanwix’s garrison on the door of Mr. Roof’s
House near Fort Stanwix (The Gansevoort Military Papers). An interesting letter which
possibly addresses Mr. Roof tenure at Fort Stanwix can be found under the notes on Thomas
Mair.
JOHN ROOF. On May 1, 1791, Roof paid the Quit Rents due on the southerly half of Lot
25 (200 acres), the northerly half of 34 (200 acres), and the northerly half Lot 58 (100 acres)
of the Frederick Young Patent from the October 11, 1765 through May 1st, 1791
(Captain) JOHN ROOF. During the Revolutionary War he possessed 172 acres of land in
Lot 6 of the Lewis Morris Patent (Gerrit Y. Lansing Papers 9:3).
ELIAS ROLLE. On April 15, 1778 he was paid by the Commissioners of Sequestration as
the gardner employed . . . to keep the garden of Sir John Johnson in Repair (Gerrit Y.
Lansing Papers 2:18, the document is dated Fort Johnson).
JOHN ROTH, RWPA #W16936. On February 28,1779 Jacob Wright [the half-brother of
Captain Joseph House], and seven others petitioned the New York State Senate to reimburse
Mary Rother for the treatment of wounds Godfrey Youngs and others had received in battle.
SETH ROWLEY, RWPA #S42216. He served for a year in Captain Stephen White’s
Company of Lieutenant Colonel Marinus Willett’s Corps in 1781. He fought in the Battles
of Saratoga.
SETH ROWLEY [the Second], W24777. He was born at Kent, Connecticut on February
19, 1760. He married in the Village of Spencertown in the Town of Hillsdale, Columbia
County, New York on December 14, 1786, Innocent Salsbury. He died in the Town of
Unadilla, New York on January 26, 1851. His file contains a Family Record. He served early
in the war and was present in Fort Stanwix during Saint Leger’s 1777 Siege as a private in
Captain Henry Tiebout’s Company of the Third New York Regiment. In May of 1780 he
exchanged billets with Sergeant Isaac Pennell of Lieutenant Colonel John Harper’s Regiment
of New York State Levies and served until December of 1780; Pennell taking his place in
Captain Simeon Smith’s Company of Colonel Seth Warner’s Regiment at Fort Edward. In
May of 1781 he enlisted as an sergeant in Captain Abraham Fonda’s Company [sic] of
Lieutenant Colonel Marinus Willett’s Corps and upon the expiration of his term he reenlisted
as an orderly sergeant in Captain Joseph Harrison’s Company of Willett’s Corps,
occasionally serving as sergeant major. He marched in Willett’s Failed Oswego Expedition
and states that many men froze to death with only about thirty to forty of the regiment being
fit for duty upon their return. On January 30, 1792, Rowley signed a power-of-attorney for
Jelles A. Fonda to collect for him all monies and goods due to him as pay for his
Revolutionary War services. Benjamin Wallace states that Rowley served as a private in
Captain Tiebout’s Company of the Third New York Regiment from March 16, 1777 until
April 15, 1779 when he was exchanged for John Welch per Benjamin Wallace’s deposition.
Captain Jellis A. Fonda and Lieutenant John Thorton state that Rowley served in Willett’s
Corps for more than a year and was not discharged until the War’s end. Michael Hilsinger
states that he, Michael served as a private in Willett’s Corps and that Rowley served as a
sergeant in the same regiment for three years. Lieutenants William Lighthall and Walter
Swits, stated in a deposition dated February 7, 1792, that served with Sergeant Rowley in
Colonel Seth Warner’s Regiment.
JOHN RUFF. On September 18, 1764 Johan Roff and Han Jost [Frttury] Hultz are
mentioned in a Petrie Family document dealing with financial matters (Petrie Family Papers
REC.1-11).
HENRY RUNKLE, RWPA #S14388. He was born in Dutchess County, New York and was
age 78 when deposed on March 28, 1833. He first enlisted as a private in company Captain
Henry Oothout’s Company [sic: Abraham D. Fonda] of the First Rensselaerwyck District
Regiment of Albany County Militia [Lieutenant Francis Nichol’s Regiment] in 1775. In
1779, he marched to Schoharie under the command of Captain William Hun of the City of
Albany Regiment of Albany County Militia to apprehend Loyalists. He also took part in
several other missions to Fort Hunter and Schoharie in 1779, 1780, and 1781. He states that
he fought in the Battle of Klocks Field and in 1782 he served a tour at Fort Herkimer.
[M805].
HENDRICK RYCERT. During the American Revolution he possessed 60 acres of land in
the John Scott Junior Patent (Garrit Y. Lansing Papers, 9:4.
CHRYSTIAN RYNDER, RWPA #R8801. He was age 90, when deposed on December 10,
1847. He served in the companies of Captain Garret Lansing of the First New York Regiment
and Captain Leonard Bleeker of the Third New York Regiment. A Christian Rynder enlisted
as a private in the Eighth Company of the First New York Regiment on April 13, 1778. No
one of this name appears in the Muster Rolls of the Captains Lansing and Bleeker’s
Companies.
JOHN RYNDERS, RWPA #S42234. He applied for a pension on April 16, 1818. He states
he served in Captain Aaron Aorson's Company of the First New York Regiment for three
years. A John Rynders appears in the Muster Rolls of The Eighth Company of the First New
York Regiment, but not in Captain Aorson’s Company.
HENDRICK RYURT. During the American Revolution he occupied 60 acres of land in the
John Scott, Junior Patent of Mohawk Township (Gerrit Y. Lansing 9:4).