Revolutionary War Claims "H"
Revolutionary War
Claims for Losses
Surnames "H"
HENRY HAINER
In colonial times Henry Hainer (also known as Derick and Richard) a native of Germany, lived in Ulster County, New York. During the American Revolution he served in Butler’s Rangers at Fort Niagara, He settled in Grantham Township, Lincoln County. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War Losses heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Niagara on 25 Aug 1787. (AO 12 Vol. 28 P. 55-56)
To the Commissioners appointed by Act of Parliament for enquiring into the Losses and Services of the American Loys
The Memorial of Henry Heaner [sic] Late of Ulster County and Proce of New York, but now of Niagara in the Proce of Quebec; Privet in Lieutt Col Butlers Corps of Rangers
Sheweth
That in the late Troubles in America has suffered the value of Land Houses Stock Utensils and Furniture, and amounts to the value of £200 New York Currency or £112.10 Sterling
He therefore Begs the Commissioners would take his said Loss into Consideratn and Grant him such Relief as they may think meet and your Memorialist will ever pray – Henry Heaner made his mark.
Augt 25th
Evidence on the Claim of Henry Heaner late of New York –
Claimant – Sworn
Is a native of Germany – 22 years ago came to America, lived in Ulster County, was in Butlers Rangers – Served three years.
Had Land from Mr Livingston abt 80 Acres – for 2 Lives – himself and Son payg ½ Skipple for 2 Acres, had not a Lease – had 34 Acres cleared 34, built house & barn.
Values his Improvments at £100—
Lost 4 Cows – 7 Hogs – 3 Sheep – 100 Bushel wheat – all his Furniture Utensils taken by the Rebels when Claimt went to the British Army.
John Wraight—Sworn
Knew Claimt he was a Loyalist – he went to Canada, and joined the Rangers – he had a Son in the Rangers – he had a Leased Farm about 80 Acres – he had made Improvements – had cleared 30 – or 40 Acres.
He had 7 or 8 horned Cattle – Sheep Hogs, furniture – Witness saw some of his Things sold at Vendue by the Rebels—
Summary of Claim for Losses and Disbursement for Henry Heaner
(AO 12 Vol. 109 P. 172 Certificate No. 1372)
Name of claimant Heaner Henry; Province N York; Claim for Loss of Property £112.10; Sum Originally Allowed £112.10; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £65; Balance After Such Receipt £65; Final Balance £65
The Second Report of The Bureau of Archives for the Province of Ontario, 1904 transcribed from Library of Congress MSS 18,662 Vol. XX MSS. 35-36 in Second Report P. 971
Proceedings of Loyalist Commissioners
Montreal 1787
Before Commissioner Pemberton
August 25th.
Claim of Henry Heaner, late of Ulster Co.
Repeats the evidences in AO 12
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MARGARET HARE
In colonial times John Hare a native of America, lived near Johnstown, Tryon County. New York. During the American Revolution he served as a Captain in the Indian Department at Fort Niagara. The following is the Claim for Revolutionary War Losses of his widow Margaret Hare heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Niagara on 25 Aug 1787. (AO 12 Vol. 28 P. 50-53)
Schedule of the Loss & Damages sustained by Margaret Hare Widow of Capt John Hare Killed at Arishan Battle on the Expedition against Fort Stanix under the Command of Brigadier General Barrey St Ledger on the 6th of Augt 1779.
A Lot of Land near Johns Town in}
Tryon County Provce of New York Sold}
To Capt Adam Zealy in 1776 for 287l}
of which Sum remained due 177l}
York Cury per Note—}
Damages sustained by Genl Schuylers party}
Of Rebels when they came agt John Town}
in 1776 as p Accot of particulars made} 40.4.11
thereof at same time—}
Damages as p Inventy made by Capt}
Hare on the 20th June 1776 when he was}
Home on a Scout from Canada in} 117
Houses Grain &c Destroyed by the}
Rebels—}
Book Debts to the amount of 165.4
2 Notes of hand 1 for £24.17.3 the other
£16. 3 Cows, 7 Sheep & 4 Horses taken
by the Rebels—
Farmg Utensils plough Harrow
Axes hoes and spaids – 2 Iron Shod
Slays
Servts Man & Woman bound for 7 years –
A Silver Watch taken by the Rebels –
A Note for a Waggon—
Lost 20l by the Depreciation of the Contl
Money £100—
Expenses in coming to Canada £20
Evidence on the Claim of Margt Hare Wo of John Hare late of New York
Claimant - Sworn
She resided at Montreal in 1783 –
Gave her Claim to Major Leake – he was going to England that year – he set off but he did not get to England in time—
Her Husband John Hare was a Native of America lived in Johnstown when the Rebellion broke out – he joined the British in 1776 – was a Captain in Indian Departt lost his Life in an Engagement at Fort Stanwix – He made a Will – left his Estate to Claimt during her Widowhood and then to his Children.
William Eldest Son – he has served in Butlers Rangers – 3 Daughters – 2 in this Province under age – 1 Married in the States.
Claimant came herself in with her Daugrs in June 1783 – Says she was stopt by one of the Rebels the Commissioners or she shd have come in sooner – Says he stopt her as an an [sic] Hostage. Her Husband was Possessed of an Estate at Johnstown which has been sold, but they have not received all the Money—
Her Husband Lost various Articles in 1776 when Genl Skuyler came against them in the settlement, his House was plundered. Delivers an acct in her husbands hand writing, — This amount is £40—but seems to be for Provisions taken from the House and some household Goods plundered.
This was in January 1776.
In June following his House was plundered by a party of the Rebels under Col: Deaton, and other Rebel officers –
Buildings were damaged and Fences were destroyed –
The late John Hare had a Lease from Sr Wm Johnston he was to have had a Lease for ten years – but the Deed was not made.
The House and place were near the Goal – John Hare was under Sheriff – The Goal was made a Fort of by the Rebels and in making the Fort they made use of Timber from Mr Hares House to amount of £25 – they took his Fences for burng they took boards – iron, Staples &c
Produces an Acct of Damage done to amount of £100 & upwards.
Claims a1so for Loss of office of Under Sheriff.
Produces Deputation in 1775.
Wm Hare, the eldest Son – sworn
Says his Father made a Will –
Witness entered in Butlers Rangers in 1780, served till they were discharged – served as a Volunteer. Wits was at Home when his Fathers house was plundered by Skuyler’s party
Remembers when the Rebels took Possn of the Goal and fortified it.
They took Timber and Boards of his Father, to make a Block House at the Goal – damaged his House – Took the fences to burn, damaged his Corn & other
property.
Summary of Claim for Losses and Disbursement
(AO 12 Vol. 109 P. 172 Certificate No. 1370)
Name of claimant Hare Margaret Wo; Province N York; Claim for Loss of Property £234.18; Sum Originally Allowed £50; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £50; Balance After Such Receipt £50; Final Balance £50
The Second Report of The Bureau of Archives for the Province of Ontario, 1904 transcribed from Library of Congress MSS 18,662 Vol. XX MSS. 33-35 in Second Report P. 970
Proceedings of Loyalist Commissioners
Montreal 1787
Before Commissioner Pemberton
August 25th.
Claim of Margt. Hare, Widow of John Hare, late of New York.
Repeats the evidences in AO 12 with the following marginal notes of the Commissioner:
Referring to £40 for plundered goods “It is over-charged in the account”
Referring to £100 for damage done “Greatly over-valued.”
Referring to deputation of 1775: “Seems to be a loss from bad neighbors.”
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ANDREW HAVILAND
In colonial times Andrew Haviland a native of Germany, lived in Tryon County, New York. During the American Revolution he served in Butler’s Rangers at Fort Niagara. Following the war Andrew Haviland settled in Bertie Township, Welland County. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War Losses heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Niagara on 30 Aug 1787. (AO 12 Vol. 28 P. 76-78)
To the Commissioners appointed by Act of Parliament for enquiring into the Losses and Services of the American Loys
The Memorial of Andrew Hoverland [sic] Late of Tryon County in the Province of N York, but now of Niagara in the Prov: of Quebec.
Sheweth
That your Memorialt at the beginning of the late unhappy disturbances in America was settled in Tryon County in the Province of New York where he was in possession of a good Farm with building thereon erected Live Stock Household furniture Farming Utensils &c valued at that time at £354 New York Currency
That understanding Parliament had taken into Consideration the distressed State of the American Loyal Subjects purpose granting them such relief as may appear just and reasonable in proportion to their Losses –
Your Memorialist therefore Prays &c &c &c
Schedule of the Memts Losses
200 Acres Land, Corn House House}
hold Furniture Farmg Utens &c} £354 New York Cury
August 30th
Evidence on the Claim of Andw Hoverland late of Tryon County
Claimant – sworn
Says he was at Niagara in 1783
Is a Native of Germany
Was in the last French War, settled in America after end of that War – resided in Tryon County
Went to Niagara in 1778 to join Col: Butler. Served alI the War in the Rangers.
Had 200 Acres – had it soon after the French War – gave 2 years work for it to Col: Crawford.
Had 40 Acres Clear – values the clear Land at £100 – the rest at £100 more –
Does not know what is become of it.
Had 12 horned Cattle – 3 Horses – 12 Hogs – Furniture Utensils – The Rebels have taken all these Things.
Lawrence Blasons – sworn
Knew Claimt He left his Home to join the British – he would not stay with the Rebels – he served a long time with the Rangers –
He had a farm in Tryon County, thinks abt 40 Acres were clear – remembers him in possession long before the War. He had a good Stock, he had 12 horned Cattle – 3 horses.
Justice Birch certifies That Claimt was settled on a good Farm and had good Stock.
Summary of Claim for Losses and Disbursement
(AO 12 Vol. 109 P. 174 Certificate No. 1374)
Name of claimant Hoverland Andrew; Province N York; Claim for Loss of Property £199.8; Sum Originally Allowed £106; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £106; Balance After Such Receipt £106; Final Balance £106
The Second Report of The Bureau of Archives for the Province of Ontario, 1904 transcribed from Library of Congress MSS 18,662 Vol. XX MSS. 64 in Second Report P. 983
Proceedings of Loyalist Commissioners
Montreal 1787
Before Commissioner Pemberton
August 30.
Claim of Andrew Hoverland, of Tryon Co.
Repeats the evidences in AO 12 with the following marginal notes of the Commissioner:
“A poor, honest creature.”
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JAMES HEASLIP
In colonial times James Heaslip a native of Ireland, lived in Beaver Dam near Albany, Albany County, New York. Durng the American Revolution he served as a Corporal in Butler’s Rangers ar Fort Niagara. James Heaslip settled in Stamford Township, Welland County. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War Losses heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Niagara on 24 Aug 1787. (AO 12 Vol. 28 P. 25-27)
To the Commissioners appointed by Act of Parliament for enquiring into the Losses and Services of the American Loyalists
The Memorial of James Haslip [sic] late of Albany County in the province of Quebec, Corporal in Lieut Col: Butlers Corps of Rangers
Sheweth –
The Memorial of James Haslip late of Albany in the Province of New York but now of Niagara in the province of Quebec Corporal that in the late unhappy Troubles in America he suffered the Loss of a House Lands & Effects the value of which was £100 New York Curry £56 – Sterling.
He therefore humbly begs the Commrs would please to take his said Loss into their Consideration and grant him such Relief as they may see meet—James Heaslip
Evidence on the Claim of James Heaslip late of Albany County
Claimant – sworn
Says he is a Native of Ireland
Went to America 1774 – was settled at Beaver Dam 20 Miles from Albany. Settled on Patroon Land, was to pay a 10th part of Produce – but had got no Lease.
In 1777 joined Butlers Rangers – was a Corporal Served all the War. Produces Certificate from Col: Butler to Services and Loyalty.
Do from the Surgeon of the Regt and that he had been severely wounded in the Service.
He had built a House and cleared 12 Acres. 1 Cow – 1 Mare, Utensils furniture Cloaths Taken by the Rebels.
Summary of Claim for Losses and Disbursement
(AO 12 Vol, 109 P. 172 Certificate No. 1371)
Name of claimant Heaslip James; Province N York; Claim for Loss of Property £56.5; Sum Originally Allowed £42; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £42; Balance After Such Receipt £42; Final Balance £42
The Second Report of The Bureau of Archives for the Province of Ontario, 1904 transcribed from Library of Congress MSS 18,662 Vol. XX MSS. 22 in Second Report P. 965
Proceedings of Loyalist Commissioners
Montreal 1787
Before Commissioner Pemberton
New Claim Aug. 24.
Claim of James Heaslip, late of Albany Co.
Repeats the evidences in AO 12 with the following marginal notes of the Commissioner:
“Seems a fair man. To be allowed as much as we can, on acct. too of his having been severely wounded.”
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JAMES HOGHTELLING
In colonial times James Hoghtelling a native of America, lived in Sussex County, New Jersey then in Helebury, Albany County, New York. He afterwards served in Butler’s Rangers at Fort Niagara. Following the American Revolution, he lived near Niagara. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War Losses heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Niagara on 7 Dec 1787. (AO 12 Vol. 28 P. 416-418)
To the Commissioners appointed by Act of Parliament for enquiring into the Losses and Services of the American Loys
The Memorial of Jas Hofftalin late of Albany County in the province of New York, but now of Niagara pro. of Quebec private in Lieut Col. Butlers Rangers
Sheweth
That in the late Troubles in Ama he suffer’d one year & 2 Months confinement the value of his Expences & losses of his Effects during his confint being as per Schedule – Besides the loss of his Son that suffered an Ignonimous death for his Loyalty to his King.
Your Memorialist therefore prays &c
Schedule of Memts losses
A Farm contg 150 Acres of Land}
Situate & layg in Sussex County in}
New Jersey which descended to me}
From my Father, for the purche}
of which he paid £150 Cury} 150
Horses taken away by the Rebels 20
2 Milch Cows 12l – 10 Sheep 4l 16
New York Currency 186
Decr 7th
Evidence on the Claim of James Hofftalin late of Albany County
Claimant—sworn
Says he is a Native of America lived at Helebury near Nesheat Haw Albany County.
Joined Butlers Rangers in the year 1776 – served all the War.
Had 150 acres in Sussex County New Jersey. His Father bought them many yrs ago his Father died 40 years ago – they came to him on his Fathers Death. He was in Possession till he went to Albany County he then left his Brother as his Tenant.
40 acres were clear, there was a log House – Clear Lands sold at £5 York Currency per Acre—
The Rebels have taken the Lands. Says they turned his Brother off—
Has heard it was sold as forfeited by Claimant.
He had some Stock on his place at Albany – the Land was not his own he was obliged to leave his Stock, 2 horses, 3 Cows, 10 Sheep taken by Rebels.
Left Utensils, furniture, when he went away
Now settled near Niagara.
Decision of the Commissioners
(AO 12 Vol. 64 P. 77)
James Hofftalin late of Albany County
Claim
Amount of Property £84.7.6
Determination 14th December 1787
Loyalty Bore Arms. The Claimant is a Loyalist and Bore Arms in Support of the British Government.
Losses
Real Estate. 150 Acres in Sussex County New Jersey £ 84
Personal Estate. Various articles of Personal Property 21
£105
Loss proved
Resides near Niagara
Summary of Claim for Losses and Disbursement
(AO 12 Vol. 109 P. 174 Certificate No. 1382)
Name of claimant Hofftalin James; Province N York; Claim for Loss of Property £84.7; Sum Originally Allowed £105; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £105; Balance After Such Receipt £105; Final Balance £105
The Second Report of The Bureau of Archives for the Province of Ontario, 1904 transcribed from Library of Congress MSS 18,662 Vol. XX MSS. 58 in Second Report P. 1070
Proceedings of Loyalist Commissioners
Montreal 1787
Before Commissioner Pemberton
December 7.
Claim of James Hofftalin, late or Albany Co.
Repeats the evidences in AO 12 with the following marginal notes of the Commissioner:
“Seems a fair man.”
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GEORGE HOUSE
In colonial times George House a native of America, lived in Tryon County, New York. During the American Revolution he joined Butler`s Rangers at Fort Niagara. Following the war George House lived in Willoughby Township, Welland County. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War Losses heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Niagara on 30 Aug 1787. (AO 12 Vol. 28 P. 79-80)
To the Commissioners appointed by Act of Parliament for enquiring into the Losses & Services of the Amn Loyts
The Memorial of George House late of Tryon County & Pro: of New York, but now of Niagara Pro: of Quebec, Private in Lieut Col: Butlers Corps of Rangers.
Sheweth
That in the late unhappy Trouble in America he has suffered the Loss of vizt –
Farming Utensls— £20
House & Barn— 24
Horses 6— 24
Househd Furne— 10
Grain @ 5/p Bushel— 75
New York Cury £201
He therefore prays &c (signed) Geo: House
August 30th
Evidence on the Claim of George House late of Tryon County
Claimant – sworn
He is a Native of America, lived on the Mohawk River – joined the British in 1777 – served all the War under Coll Butler in the Rangers.
Had some Lands on the Mohawk – had no Lease but had lived on them 15 years before the War. He had built an House – a good Deal was clear before he took it – but he cleared some more –
He only Claims for the Buildings £24 – He had 4 Horses & 2 Colts – 6 horned Cattle Utensils – Furniture – Grain in the Ground.
Left all these Things when he went away – The Indians took them some of them only – the Rebels took also some – the most –
Mrs. Mary Brant—sworn
Remembers Claimt he had some Lands on the Mohawk where he lived – he had some Lands on the Mohawk where he lived – he had a good house & building which he had built himself – he had some Lands clear – he had 4 work Horses, five horned Cattle – utensils, furniture. He left them behind when he went away.
Summary of Claim for Losses and Disbursement
(AO 12 Vol. 109 P. 172 Certificate No. 1373)
Name of claimant House George; Province N York; Claim for Loss of Property £113.1; Sum Originally Allowed £53; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £53; Balance After Such Receipt £53; Final Balance £53
The Second Report of The Bureau of Archives for the Province of Ontario, 1904 transcribed from Library of Congress MSS 18,662 Vol. XX MSS. 65 in Second Report P. 9
August 30.
Proceedings of Loyalist Commissioners
Montreal 1787
Before Commissioner Pemberton 83
Claim of Geo. House, late of Tryon Co.
Repeats the evidences in AO 12 with the following marginal notes of the Commissioner:
“Claimt a good man.”
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CASPER HOVER
In colonial times Casper Hover/Hoover a native of Holland, lived on the Susquehannah River in Pennsylvania. During the American Revolution he served in Butler’s Rangers at Fort Niagara. He afterwards settled in Cataraqui, Frontenac County. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War Losses filed by his son Jacob and heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Niagara on 17 Sep 1787. (AO 12 Vol. 40 P. 431-433)
An Account of Losses suffered by Casper Hover late of Susquhannah Province of Pennsylvania. –
6 Horses left in the Possession of the Americans}
in the year 1777 to join the British army}
worth at least in New York Currency-} £40
8 Horned Cattle left as above…. 48
9 Hogs…. 8
A Dwelling House & Barn computed to be worth 10
Farming Tools, Instruments of Agriculture}
together with House Furniture worth} 30
80 Bushels wheat worth at that time}
5/ P Bushel…. 20
September 26th 1787
Evidence in the Claim of Casper Hover late of Pensylvania deceased
His second Son Jacob, appears. –
Says his Father resided at LaChine in the Fall 1783 and all that Winter. – He died last July 12 Months leaving Henry, his eldest Son now residing in the 4th Township, and Jacob who appears and a widow now in the 4th Township. –
His Father was a native of Holland lived on the Susquhannah, joined the British in 1777 – Claimant himself and 2 Brothers also joined – His Father served some time. Claimant and his Brother served till their discharge – reside in 4th Township. –
His Father had some little Improvements on the Susquhannah, A House and Barn. –
Six Horses, 8 horned Cattle, 9 Hogs, Tools, & Furniture, 80 Bushels wheat. –
All these things were on the Premises when they joined the British. –
Edward Hicks Sworn
Knew Casper Hover, He and his three Sons all joined in 1777 to Butler’s Rangers & Served. The young Men served all the War. –
He had 5 or 6 Horses, 4 Cows, and young Cattle and other Things. –
Heard that all the Creatures were taken by the Rebels. –
They were left on the Premises when he went away to join the British Army. –
Decision of the Commissioners
(AO 12 Vol. 66 P. 66)
Casper Hover Deceased late of Pennsylvania
Claim
Amount of Property £80
Determination 8th December 1787
Loyalty. Bore Arms – The late Casper Hover was a Loyalist & Bore Arms his three Sons were likewise Loyalists & bore Arms – His Widow is likewise a Loyalist.
Losses.
Persl Estate. Various Articles of Persl Property £67
£67
Observation
The whole to be paid to Henry Hover
Loss Proved
Resides at Cataraqui
Summary of Claim for Losses and Disbursement
(AO 12 Vol. 109 P. 174 Certificate No. 1392)
Name of claimant Hover Henry for the Wo & Children of Casper Hover; Province Pennsy; Claim for Loss of Property £80; Sum Originally Allowed £67; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £67; Balance After Such Receipt £67; Final Balance £67
The Second Report of The Bureau of Archives for the Province of Ontario, 1904 transcribed from Library of Congress MSS 18,662 Vol. XXI MSS. 25-26 in Second Report P. 1003
Proceedings of Loyalist Commissioners
Montreal 1787
Before Commissioner Pemberton
September 26.
Claim of Casper Hover, of Pensilva.—Died.
Repeats the evidences in AO 12 with the following marginal notes of the Commissioner:
“A good family.”
“Satisfied.”
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