Revolutionary War Claims "W"
Revolutionary War
Claims for Losses
Surnames "W"
JACOB WALKER
In colonial times Jacob Walker lived on the Delaware River in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. During the American Revolution he served in Butler’s Rangers at Fort Niagara. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War Losses heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Niagara on 27 Aug 1787, (AO 12 Vol. 40 P. 355-356)
August 27th 1787
Evidence in the Claim of Jacob Walker, late of Pennsylvania. –
Claimant Sworn
Says he came to America 50 years ago. Lived on Delaware River when Rebellion broke out. – In 1778 joined Colonel Butler, served in the Rangers all the War as private. –
He had 200 acres Northampton County on the Delaware, took it up from the office at Philadelphia at £15 p 100 Acres, paid 8/4d p 100 Quit Rent, had it about 5 years before the War, had done nothing. – had a Deed had been at Expence of Surveying, the whole came to £30 Pensylvania Currency, should have Cleared it if the War had not come on. – He had an Improvement about 5 miles from this place where he lived. He lost all his Stock there, a Scouting Party of the Rebels came up against 4 or 5 People, amongst whom Claimant was one who were Loyalists, two were killed, two taken Prisoners. Claimant made his Escape.
This was in the Winter 1778. –
They took 2 Horses, 20 Hogs, 7 Deer Skins, Furniture, utensils. –
Joah Westbrook Sworn
Knew Claimant, he joined Butlers Rangers in 1778. – Knew of his having an Estate on the Delaware, he had taken it up at the office at £15 p 100 Acres –
He had the Land surveyed. Witness saw his Deeds. Witness lived with him. –
He had two Horses & other Things, there came up a Scouting Party against the Loyalists who lived in that Neighbourhood and took them, they killed one or two People at the same time. –
Decision of the Commissioners
(AO 12 Vol. 66 P. 53)
Jacob Walker late of Pennsylvania
Claim
Amount of Property £48.18.9
Determination 7th December 1787
Loyalty. Bore Arms – The Claimant is a Loyalist & bore Arms in Support of the British Government
Losses.
Real Estate. 200 Acres on the Delaware}
& the Expence of Grant} £17
Persl Estate. Various Articles of Persl Property 27
£44
Loss Proved
Resides at Niagara
Summary of Claim for Losses and Disbursement
(AO 12 Vol. 109 P. 318 Certificate No. 2068)
Name of claimant Walker Jacob; Province Penns; Claim for Loss of Property £48.12; Sum Originally Allowed £44; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £44; Balance After Such Receipt £44; Final Balance £44
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. 45-46 in Second Report P. 975
Proceedings of Loyalist Commissioners
Montreal 1787
Before Commissioner Pemberton
New Claim August 27th.
Claim of Jacob Walker, late of Pensilva.
Repeats the evidences in AO 12
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CHRISTIAN WARNER
In colonial times Christian Warner a native of America, lived in Albany County, New York. During the American Revolution he served in Butler’s Rangers at Fort Niagara. Following the war he settled in Niagara Township, Lincoln County. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War Losses heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Niagara on 25 Aug 1787 transcribed from the official books of the Commissioners of Claims. (AO 12 Vol. 28 P.42-43)
To the Commissioners appointed by Act of Parliament for enquiring into the Losses and Services of the American Loyalists
The Memorial of Christian Wanner [sic] late of Albany County in the Province of New York but now of Niagara in the Province of Quebec
Sheweth—
That your Memorialist at the beginning of the late unhappy disturbances in America was Settled in Albany County in the province of New York where he was in possession of a Good house and Barn Horned Cattle Horses Sheep Hogs Household furniture Farming utensils &c valued at that time at £214 New York Currency.
That understanding Parliament had taken into consideration the distressed State of His Loyal American Subjects and purpose granting them such relief as may appear just and reasonable in proportion to their Losses – Your Memt &c
Schedule of the Losses
House, Barn, Horned Cattle, Horses}
Sheep Hogs, Household furniture } £200 New York Cury
Farming utensils &c— }
Evidence on the Claim of Christian Wanner late of Albany County –
Claimant – sworn
Says he was at Niagara in the Fall of 1783 –
Is a Native of America – lived near Albany – joined Genl Burgoyne in l777 – in 1778 came here and joined Butlers Rangers served during the War as Serjeant –
Had a farm on Patroons Land, had been settled several years before the War, cleared 12 Acres clear – and had began to clear more – built an house and Barn.
Lost 2 Cows – 1 ox – 2 horses – 4 sheep – 13 hogs – furniture utensils. — Taken by the Rebels soon after his joining Burgoyne some afterwards—
Benjn Frelick – sworn
Knew Claimant, he had a farm on Patroon’s Land – He was always a Loyalist served in Butlers Rangers.
He had more Clearances than Witness
Had rather a larger Stock than Witness remembers his having 3 Horses – lost 2, 3, or 4 horned Cattle—
Remarks his having 3 horses. Lost 2, 3 or 4 horned Cattle.
Summary of Claim for Losses and Disbursement
(AO 12 Vol. 109 P. 316 Certificate No. 2048)
Name of claimant Wanner [sic] Christian; Province N York; Claim for Loss of Property £112.17; Sum Originally Allowed £52; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £52; Balance After Such Receipt £52; Final Balance £52
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. 27-28 in Second Report P. 967
Proceedings of Loyalist Commissioners
Montreal 1787
Before Commissioner Pemberton
New Claim August 25th.
Claim of Christian Warner, late of Albany Co.
Repeats the evidences in AO 12
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HENRY WINDECKER
In colonial times Henry Windecker a native of America, lived on the Susquehannah River, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. During the American Revolution he served in Butler’s Rangers at Fort Niagara. Following the war he settled in Bertie Township, Welland County. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War Losses heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Niagara on 31 Aug 1787. (AO 12 Vol. 40 P. 418-421)
To the Commissioners appointed by Act of Parliament for enquiring into the Losses and Services of the American Loyalists
The Memorial of Henry Windecker late of Susquhannah River in the County of Northumberland and Province of Pennsylvania, but now of Niagara in the Province of Quebec. –
Humbly Sheweth,
That your Memorialist at the beginning of the late unhappy disturbances in America was settled at Susquhannah River in the County of Northumberland and Province of Pennsylvania – where he was in possession of a good Farm with Buildings thereon, Live Stock, Household Furniture, Farming utensils &c valued at that time at £490 New York Currency. –
That understanding Parliament had taken into Consideration the distressed state of the Loyal American Subjects and purpose granting them such Relief as may appear Just and Reasonable in proportion to their Losses
Your Memorialist in behalf of himself and Family humbly prays that you will be pleased to take his Case into your serious Considn and that you will be pleased to grant him such Relief as may appear reasonable and your Memorialist shall forever pray &c
State of the Effects lost by Henry Windecker late of Susquhannah River in the Province of Pennsylvania at the time he made his Escape to the British Army in 1777. –
A good Farm with buildings thereon}
Live Stock, Household Furniture }
Farming utensils &c } £490
August 31st 1787
Evidence on the Claim of Hendrick Windecker, late of Pennsylvania. –
Dorothy Wife of Claimant appears. –
Says her husband went to the Mohawk River about ten weeks ago, he went to see some Relations, she expects him back every Day. – All his Family are here. –
Her Husband was a native of America Lived on the Susquhannah River, he left Home to join the British, he would not join the Rebels. He was one of the first that Joined the Rangers. Served all the War. –
Claimant herself and Family with several other Families of Loyalists came in about 9 years ago. – Is now settled at Fort Erie
Her Husband had a Farm on Susquhannah, he bought under the Connecticut Title, he settled on it 17 years ago, he had a Deed for same. –
5 or 6 Acres clear, there was a House. Left 3 Horses 10 Hogs, Furniture & utensils, Took nothing but their horned Creatures.
Produces 2 Affidavits to Claimant’s being in possession of Property mentioned in his Memorial and to his Losses. –
Mr Justice Burch Certifies to Claimant’s Loyalty, speaks very favorably of him. Says he is only gone on a visit into the Colonies. –
Decision of the Commissioners
(AO 12 Vol. 66 P. 54)
Henry Windecker late of Susquehanah River
Claim
Amount of Property £281.5
Determination 7th December 1787
Loyalty. Bore Arms – The Claimant is a Loyalist & Bore Arms in Support of the British Government
Losses.
Real Estate. Improvements on a Farm}
on the Susquehanah} £15
Persl Estate. Various Articles of Persl Property 28
£43
Loss Proved
Resides at Niagara
Summary of Claim for Losses and Disbursement
(AO 12 Vol 109 P. 318 Certificate No. 2069)
Name of claimant Windecker Henry; Province Penns; Claim for Loss of Property £281.5; Sum Originally Allowed £43; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £43; Balance After Such Receipt £43; Final Balance £43
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. 81-83 in Second Report P. 990
Proceedings of Loyalist Commissioners
Montreal 1787
Before Commissioner Pemberton
Aug 31.
Claim of Henry Windecker, late of Pensilva.
Repeats the evidences in AO 12 with the following marginal notes of the Commissioner:
“Seems a poor honest creature”
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JOHN WINTEMUTE
In colonial times John Wintemute a native of America, lived on the Susquehannah River in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. During the American Revolution he served as a Corporal in Butler’s Rangers at Fort Niagara. Following the war he settled in Bertie Township, Welland County. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War Losses heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Niagara on 27 Aug 1787. (AO 12 Vol. 40 P. 334-346)
To the Commissioners appointed by Act of Parliament for enquiring into the Losses and Services of the American Loyalists
The Memorial of John Wintemute late of Susquhannah River in the County of Northumberland and Province of Pennsilvania but now of Niagara in the Province of Quebec.
Humbly Sheweth
That your Memorialist at the beginning of the late unhappy disturbances in America was settled in the North Branch of Susquhannah in the County of Northumberland where he was in possession of a good Farm, Buildings, Live Stock, Household Furniture, Farming utensils &c valued at £800 New York Currency. –
That understanding Parliament had taken into Consideration the distressed State of the Loyal American Subjects and purpose granting them such Relief as may appear just and reasonable in proportion to their Losses. –
Your Memorialist in behalf of himself and Family humbly prays that you will be pleased to take his Case into your serious Consideration and that you will grant him such Relief as may appear Reasonable, and your Memorialist will ever pray.
State of the Effects lost by John Wintemute of the Province of Pennsylvania at the time he made his Escape to the British Army in the year 1778, from which period till the close of the American War he served the King in Colonel Butler’s Rangers. –
300 Acres of Land, Cattle, Grain, Household}
Furniture, Farming utensils &c } £800
August 27th 1787
Evidence on the Claim of John Wintemute late of Pennsylvania. –
Claimant Sworn,
Is a native of America, was settled on the Susquhannah when Rebellion broke out. Joined Colonel Butler in 1778. Served all the War as a Corporal. –
Had half a Proprietors Right on the Susquhannah – disputed Land, had it from Connecticut Government about 1772. – Says he paid 160 Dollars. –
He had cleared 60 acres. – The Lot where he lived consisted of 300 Acres, built upon it, half a Right consisted of 200 acres.
Lost 10 Horses, 6 Horned Cattle besides 10 Cows, 42 Sheep, 30 Hogs, –
The Indians & Rangers had all these Things in 1778.
When he came away he left Furniture, utensils &c. behind him.
Michael Showers Sworn,
Knew Claimant, he joined Colonel Butlers Rangers and Served. –
He had half a Proprietor’s Right on the Susquehannah – He settled about a year before Witness. –
Thinks he had 60 acres Clear. –
The most reasonable Clearing 20/ p Acre – £3 the highest. – has known it done for 10/
He had a large Stock, 9 Cows & many other Creatures. –
His Cattle, &c, were taken by Indians and Rangers. –
He left his Furniture, Tools and utensils behind. –
Colonel Butler Certifies strongly to the Loyalty of Claimant and all the Family.
Decision of the Commissioners
(AO 12 Vol. 66 P. 55)
John Wintemute late of Susquehanah River
Claim
Amount of Property £450
Determination 7th December 1787
Loyalty. Bore Arms – The Claimant is a Loyalist & Bore Arms in Support of the British Government
Losses.
Real Estate. Improvements on a Farm}
on the Susquehanah} £90
Persl Estate. Various Articles of Persl Property 96
£186
Loss Proved
Resides at Niagara
Summary of Claim for Losses and Disbursement
(AO 12 Vol. 109 P. 318 Certificate No. 2070)
Name of claimant Wintemute John; Province Penns; Claim for Loss of Property £450; Sum Originally Allowed £186; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £186; Balance After Such Receipt £186; Final Balance £186
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. 43 in Second Report P. 974
Proceedings of Loyalist Commissioners
Montreal 1787
Before Commissioner Pemberton
August 27th.
Claim of John Wintemute, late of Pensilva.
Repeats the evidences in AO 12 with the following marginal note of the Commissioner:
“N. B. to be allowed for improvements. He had a large stock, most of it taken by the Rangers”
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