The History and Master Roll of The King's Royal Regiment of New York, and Claim for Losses - Henry Hawn and five sons carried arms for his Majesty in the Revolutionary War:
Sons: John 1755; Henry Christian 1761; Jacob (drew land but returned to the U.S.); Christian 1764 (prisoner with the rebels); Hermanus, born 22 Apr. 1767. Daughter Mary married John Druce of Matilda.
A Revolutionary War soldier, Henry Hawn was born in Hanover, Germany, arrived in America in 1753 through the port of Philadelphia, and was farming in Tryon County, New York Province on the Mohawk River, on Sir William Johnson's lands, at the outbreak of the rebellion. Hendrick was also on the rent roll commencing 25 March 1775 farming 100 acres of Sir John Johnson's Kingsborough patent, Tryon County, New York. Hendrick/Henry was also known as Henry Hahn; Henry Haan; Henry Hone/Horn.
- Henry Haan - 8 March 1773 - Naturalization and Oath of Allegiance, New York Province.
- Enlisted on *22 May 1780 and served as a Private in the First and Second Battalions of Sir John Johnson's King's Royal Regiment of New York; in Patrick Daly's Company, First Battalion, from 1782 to 1783.
*16 - 22 May 1780: These enlistment dates span the timing of a major expedition to relieve persecuted Loyalists in the Johnstown, New York area.
- Known marriages: marriage to Eva - 1755, remarried to Anna Hezy, married 2 Sept. 1764, by banns at Niskatha, Albany Co., New York Colony (from original record), and Phoebe Hough, who died in 1815.
Transcription of "Evidence on the Claim of Henry Horn late of Tryon County":
"Claimant sworn
He was a soldier in Sir John Johnson's 1st Battalion, was at La Chine (Quebec) in the Fall of 1783 (with his wife and daughter) gave in a claim to Capt. Daily.
Is a native of Hanover, came to America in 1753, served the last French war. Lived on the Mohawk River when Rebellion broke out, did all he could for the King from the first, joined Sir John's Battalion in 1780.
Had five sons in Sir John's Reg't. - produces his Discharge.
Produces Certificate from Major Grey that claimant and five sons carried arms for his Majesty and to his good Behaviour.
Now lives in 2nd Township.
Had 100 acres lease Land on the Mohawk. Leased of Major Fundy - lease for ever - paying 6 (pounds) York per annum, had cleared 10 acres.
Built house and barn - had 3 horses - 2 cows - 1 ox - 2 heifers, 9 sheep - Loom and farming utensils.
These things were all taken after he went away and joined the British."
The First Battalion was disbanded on 24 Dec. 1783, and Henry was granted land in Royal Township 2 (Cornwall) for his loyalty and service to the Crown. The 1784 Cornwall (RT2) provisioning list has Henry Hawn, wife and daughter (Mary). Henry is also on the 1786 provisioning list in Cornwall Township with his wife and one child over age 16. His sons John Hawn and Hermanus Hawn are on the same list. Henry Hawn was granted Lot 4 in Concession 1; Hermanus Lot 7, Concession 2; Jacob Hawn Lot 12, Concession 3.
Henry's daughter Mary married John Druce of Matilda on 12 Jan. 1804. Four step-daughters, daughters of James Hough and Phoebe, were also granted land as the daughters of Henry Hawn: Rebecca, Hannah, Eunice, and Mary.
Sons: John 1755; Henry Christian 1761; Jacob (drew land but returned to the U.S.); Christian 1764 (prisoner with the rebels); Hermanus, born 22 Apr. 1767. Daughter Mary married John Druce of Matilda.
A Revolutionary War soldier, Henry Hawn was born in Hanover, Germany, arrived in America in 1753 through the port of Philadelphia, and was farming in Tryon County, New York Province on the Mohawk River, on Sir William Johnson's lands, at the outbreak of the rebellion. Hendrick was also on the rent roll commencing 25 March 1775 farming 100 acres of Sir John Johnson's Kingsborough patent, Tryon County, New York. Hendrick/Henry was also known as Henry Hahn; Henry Haan; Henry Hone/Horn.
- Henry Haan - 8 March 1773 - Naturalization and Oath of Allegiance, New York Province.
- Enlisted on *22 May 1780 and served as a Private in the First and Second Battalions of Sir John Johnson's King's Royal Regiment of New York; in Patrick Daly's Company, First Battalion, from 1782 to 1783.
*16 - 22 May 1780: These enlistment dates span the timing of a major expedition to relieve persecuted Loyalists in the Johnstown, New York area.
- Known marriages: marriage to Eva - 1755, remarried to Anna Hezy, married 2 Sept. 1764, by banns at Niskatha, Albany Co., New York Colony (from original record), and Phoebe Hough, who died in 1815.
Transcription of "Evidence on the Claim of Henry Horn late of Tryon County":
"Claimant sworn
He was a soldier in Sir John Johnson's 1st Battalion, was at La Chine (Quebec) in the Fall of 1783 (with his wife and daughter) gave in a claim to Capt. Daily.
Is a native of Hanover, came to America in 1753, served the last French war. Lived on the Mohawk River when Rebellion broke out, did all he could for the King from the first, joined Sir John's Battalion in 1780.
Had five sons in Sir John's Reg't. - produces his Discharge.
Produces Certificate from Major Grey that claimant and five sons carried arms for his Majesty and to his good Behaviour.
Now lives in 2nd Township.
Had 100 acres lease Land on the Mohawk. Leased of Major Fundy - lease for ever - paying 6 (pounds) York per annum, had cleared 10 acres.
Built house and barn - had 3 horses - 2 cows - 1 ox - 2 heifers, 9 sheep - Loom and farming utensils.
These things were all taken after he went away and joined the British."
The First Battalion was disbanded on 24 Dec. 1783, and Henry was granted land in Royal Township 2 (Cornwall) for his loyalty and service to the Crown. The 1784 Cornwall (RT2) provisioning list has Henry Hawn, wife and daughter (Mary). Henry is also on the 1786 provisioning list in Cornwall Township with his wife and one child over age 16. His sons John Hawn and Hermanus Hawn are on the same list. Henry Hawn was granted Lot 4 in Concession 1; Hermanus Lot 7, Concession 2; Jacob Hawn Lot 12, Concession 3.
Henry's daughter Mary married John Druce of Matilda on 12 Jan. 1804. Four step-daughters, daughters of James Hough and Phoebe, were also granted land as the daughters of Henry Hawn: Rebecca, Hannah, Eunice, and Mary.
The History and Master Roll of The King's Royal Regiment of New York, and Claim for Losses - Henry Hawn and five sons carried arms for his Majesty in the Revolutionary War:
Sons: John 1755; Henry Christian 1761; Jacob (drew land but returned to the U.S.); Christian 1764 (prisoner with the rebels); Hermanus, born 22 Apr. 1767. Daughter Mary married John Druce of Matilda.
A Revolutionary War soldier, Henry Hawn was born in Hanover, Germany, arrived in America in 1753 through the port of Philadelphia, and was farming in Tryon County, New York Province on the Mohawk River, on Sir William Johnson's lands, at the outbreak of the rebellion. Hendrick was also on the rent roll commencing 25 March 1775 farming 100 acres of Sir John Johnson's Kingsborough patent, Tryon County, New York. Hendrick/Henry was also known as Henry Hahn; Henry Haan; Henry Hone/Horn.
- Henry Haan - 8 March 1773 - Naturalization and Oath of Allegiance, New York Province.
- Enlisted on *22 May 1780 and served as a Private in the First and Second Battalions of Sir John Johnson's King's Royal Regiment of New York; in Patrick Daly's Company, First Battalion, from 1782 to 1783.
*16 - 22 May 1780: These enlistment dates span the timing of a major expedition to relieve persecuted Loyalists in the Johnstown, New York area.
- Known marriages: marriage to Eva - 1755, remarried to Anna Hezy, married 2 Sept. 1764, by banns at Niskatha, Albany Co., New York Colony (from original record), and Phoebe Hough, who died in 1815.
Transcription of "Evidence on the Claim of Henry Horn late of Tryon County":
"Claimant sworn
He was a soldier in Sir John Johnson's 1st Battalion, was at La Chine (Quebec) in the Fall of 1783 (with his wife and daughter) gave in a claim to Capt. Daily.
Is a native of Hanover, came to America in 1753, served the last French war. Lived on the Mohawk River when Rebellion broke out, did all he could for the King from the first, joined Sir John's Battalion in 1780.
Had five sons in Sir John's Reg't. - produces his Discharge.
Produces Certificate from Major Grey that claimant and five sons carried arms for his Majesty and to his good Behaviour.
Now lives in 2nd Township.
Had 100 acres lease Land on the Mohawk. Leased of Major Fundy - lease for ever - paying 6 (pounds) York per annum, had cleared 10 acres.
Built house and barn - had 3 horses - 2 cows - 1 ox - 2 heifers, 9 sheep - Loom and farming utensils.
These things were all taken after he went away and joined the British."
The First Battalion was disbanded on 24 Dec. 1783, and Henry was granted land in Royal Township 2 (Cornwall) for his loyalty and service to the Crown. The 1784 Cornwall (RT2) provisioning list has Henry Hawn, wife and daughter (Mary). Henry is also on the 1786 provisioning list in Cornwall Township with his wife and one child over age 16. His sons John Hawn and Hermanus Hawn are on the same list. Henry Hawn was granted Lot 4 in Concession 1; Hermanus Lot 7, Concession 2; Jacob Hawn Lot 12, Concession 3.
Henry's daughter Mary married John Druce of Matilda on 12 Jan. 1804. Four step-daughters, daughters of James Hough and Phoebe, were also granted land as the daughters of Henry Hawn: Rebecca, Hannah, Eunice, and Mary.
Sons: John 1755; Henry Christian 1761; Jacob (drew land but returned to the U.S.); Christian 1764 (prisoner with the rebels); Hermanus, born 22 Apr. 1767. Daughter Mary married John Druce of Matilda.
A Revolutionary War soldier, Henry Hawn was born in Hanover, Germany, arrived in America in 1753 through the port of Philadelphia, and was farming in Tryon County, New York Province on the Mohawk River, on Sir William Johnson's lands, at the outbreak of the rebellion. Hendrick was also on the rent roll commencing 25 March 1775 farming 100 acres of Sir John Johnson's Kingsborough patent, Tryon County, New York. Hendrick/Henry was also known as Henry Hahn; Henry Haan; Henry Hone/Horn.
- Henry Haan - 8 March 1773 - Naturalization and Oath of Allegiance, New York Province.
- Enlisted on *22 May 1780 and served as a Private in the First and Second Battalions of Sir John Johnson's King's Royal Regiment of New York; in Patrick Daly's Company, First Battalion, from 1782 to 1783.
*16 - 22 May 1780: These enlistment dates span the timing of a major expedition to relieve persecuted Loyalists in the Johnstown, New York area.
- Known marriages: marriage to Eva - 1755, remarried to Anna Hezy, married 2 Sept. 1764, by banns at Niskatha, Albany Co., New York Colony (from original record), and Phoebe Hough, who died in 1815.
Transcription of "Evidence on the Claim of Henry Horn late of Tryon County":
"Claimant sworn
He was a soldier in Sir John Johnson's 1st Battalion, was at La Chine (Quebec) in the Fall of 1783 (with his wife and daughter) gave in a claim to Capt. Daily.
Is a native of Hanover, came to America in 1753, served the last French war. Lived on the Mohawk River when Rebellion broke out, did all he could for the King from the first, joined Sir John's Battalion in 1780.
Had five sons in Sir John's Reg't. - produces his Discharge.
Produces Certificate from Major Grey that claimant and five sons carried arms for his Majesty and to his good Behaviour.
Now lives in 2nd Township.
Had 100 acres lease Land on the Mohawk. Leased of Major Fundy - lease for ever - paying 6 (pounds) York per annum, had cleared 10 acres.
Built house and barn - had 3 horses - 2 cows - 1 ox - 2 heifers, 9 sheep - Loom and farming utensils.
These things were all taken after he went away and joined the British."
The First Battalion was disbanded on 24 Dec. 1783, and Henry was granted land in Royal Township 2 (Cornwall) for his loyalty and service to the Crown. The 1784 Cornwall (RT2) provisioning list has Henry Hawn, wife and daughter (Mary). Henry is also on the 1786 provisioning list in Cornwall Township with his wife and one child over age 16. His sons John Hawn and Hermanus Hawn are on the same list. Henry Hawn was granted Lot 4 in Concession 1; Hermanus Lot 7, Concession 2; Jacob Hawn Lot 12, Concession 3.
Henry's daughter Mary married John Druce of Matilda on 12 Jan. 1804. Four step-daughters, daughters of James Hough and Phoebe, were also granted land as the daughters of Henry Hawn: Rebecca, Hannah, Eunice, and Mary.
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