Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 14,169, for Isaac Pinney, Connecticut
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SERVICE  Conn.
Pinney, Isaac
NUMBER   S. 14,169
carded
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Rep 10 June 44 
32.153
Connecticut
Isaac Pinney deceased late 
of Hartford of the State of Conn. was a Sergt in the Co. commanded by Captain -  of the -  commanded by – in the * Revolution line for 2 years 
* Conn Line Sept 26 1906 records completed SS 
[Inscribed on] the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 120 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831 and ending 3 July 1833 day of his Death
Certificate of Pension issued the 10th day of June 1844 sent to Hon. Jos. Trumbull Hartford Conn 
Arrears to the 4th of
allowance ending
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.} 
Swann Clerk, 
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Griswold
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Mary Griswold
Conn
2nd Section Act 7 July ‘38
35,559
Isaac Pinney decd
Conn
Act 7 June ‘32
Died 3 July 33
Rolls Butten Regt 2nd Conn
Admd [admitted]
2 yrs Sergt
120 from 4 March 31 to 3 July 33 to Mary Griswold only surviving child
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State of Connecticut  
Hartford County }  Windsor 
On this 10th day of July in the year 1843, personally appeared before Jesse Olmsted Justice of Peace in and for the County aforesaid Mary Griswold, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the heretofore unclaimed pension due her deceased father Isaac Pinney.   
That she is the only lawful child of the said Isaac Pinney, who died on the third day of July in the year one thousand Eight hundred and thirty two, at which time he was aged ninety one years. That her father the said Pinney was  reputed to have served a number of years in the Revolutionary war, in the capacity of Corporal and Sergeant, and she now claims as the only lawful heir of the said Pinney the amount that was lawfully due him for his said services in the Revolutionary war from the 4th day of March 1831 to the day of his death on the third day of July 1832.   
Mary Griswold 
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year first above written and I certify that the declarent is personally known to me, and that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me that the declarent is the only lawful child and legal heir of Isaac Pinney late of the aforesaid town now and further certify that I have examined a book containing a family record of the declarent
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of which the following is the last entry therein viz 
"Isaac Pinney died July 3d July 1832”   
I further certify that the declarant is reputed to be a very reputable and creditable person 
Jesse Olmsted Justice of Peace
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I Phebe Wallace of the Town of Windsor in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut aged Eighty years do on oath testify and say that I was well acquainted with Isaac Pinney late of the aforesaid town of Windsor, now deceased, and that I lived neighbor to him during the revolutionary war, and distinctly recollect that he served in the war for a number of years and it is strongly impressed on my mind that I have often heard the said Pinney say that he served in Col Butlers Regiment.   
At that time he went by the name of Sergeant Pinney.  The said Pinney died in the aforesaid town of Windsor some time in the year 1832 at which time he was at the age of rising ninety years old. I further testify and say that I am intimately acquainted with Mary Griswold, the widow of Abial B Griswold,  late of the aforesaid town of Windsor, deceased, and that the said Mary is the only lawful child of the said Isaac Pinney deceased.  
Witness  Nathan S. Griswold 
Phoebe Wallace x her mark
State of Connecticut 
County of Hartford } ss  Windsor
Personally appeared before me Phoebe Wallace with whom I am personally acquainted, and subscribed to the above and made solemn oath to the truth of the same, and I certify that she is a reputable and creditable person.   
Jesse Olmsted Justice Peace
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State of Connecticut ss. 
office of Secretary of State 
I do hereby certify that Jesse Olmstead Esq is, and since the 20th day of June last part have been a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of Hartford in said State. duly appointed & commissioned, as appears of record in this office - and that the two preceding & the one succeeding signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.   
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said State this 11th day of July 1843 
Noah A. Phelps Secretary of State
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I Lucinda Mather of the Town of Windsor in County of Hartford and State of Connecticut aged seventy five years do on oath testify and say that I was well acquainted with Isaac Pinney late of the aforesaid town now decd and that I lived near Neighbor to him during the Revolutionary war and distinctly recollect that he served a number of years in the war, and that he went by the name of Sergt Pinney.  I have often heard the said Pinney Converse on his revolutionary exploits, and services, and have heard him say that he served in Coln Zebulon Butlers Regt of which fact I have no doubt.   The said Pinney had the name in the neighborhood when he resided of being a very honest and worthy inhabitant, and lived to be over ninety years and died in the aforesaid town some time in the year 1832 and left but one child by the name of Mary who married Abiel B. Griswold, who is now dead, and his widow Mary Griswold is now residing in the aforesaid town, and is the only lawful child of the said Isaac Penney decd. Further this deponant sayeth not.
Lucinda Mather 
State of Connecticut 
County of Hartford }  ss Windsor July 10th 1843 
Personally appeared before me Lucinda Mather with whom I am personally acquainted and subscribed To the above and made Solemn oath to the truth of the same and I certify that she is a respectible and credible person.   
Jesse Olmstead Justice of Peace
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State of Connecticut 
Comptroller's Office 
Hartford 1 July 1843 
This may certify that on the “Settlement with the 2d Connecticut Regt Zebulon Butler Esqr Colonel, before January 1st 1780” there in the following entries viz 
Rank   - Comt [commencement] of Service - time of this settlement -  Term 
“Isaac Pinney, Corpl, Jan 25 ‘77  - Decr 20 ’77 – 10 mo to 26 days 
Isaac Pinney, Sergt, Decr 20 ’77 – Jany 1st 80  2 years 10 days”
Gideon Welles Comptroller
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O.W. and N. Division  3-525
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Washington D. C. , August 10 1906
F.S.C.
Surv File 14169
Rev. War
Madam:
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Isaac Pinney    
a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow’s) application for pension on file in this bureau.  
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT  Jany 25, 1777    LENGTH OF SERVICE  10 mos, 26 days   RANK.  Corpl.  OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.  Colonel Zebulon Butler  STATE. Conn.
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT  Dec 20, 1777   LENGTH OF SERVICE  2 yrs, 10 days  RANK.  Sergt  OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.  STATE. 
Battles engaged in,  none mentioned
Residence of soldier at enlistment,   not stated
Date of daughter’s application for pension,   July 10 1843.  This claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application,  Windsor, Conn.
Soldier’s age not stated.  Date and place of birth not shown.
Remarks:  No application filed by soldier.  He died at Windsor, Conn. July 3, 1833, aged 90 years, leaving no widow and but one child, Mary, Widow of Abial B. Griswold.
Very respectfully
Commissioner
Miss Winifred E. Whedon
Winterset, Iowa
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14169
Rev War INVALID
File No. 14, 169 
Isaac Pinney 
Sergt: Rev War  
Act: June 7" 1832 
Index: -- Vol. 1, Page 297 
[Arrangement of 1870.] 
June 13 ‘ 99 Miss W E. Whedon Winterset Iowa
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Winterset Ia  April 8, 1899 
U.S. Pension Office  
Washington D. C. 
[stamp] O.W.&N DIVISION APR 14 1899 RECEIVED
Will you kindly furnish me with the war record Isaac Pinney, who was engaged in the War of the Revolution. He enlisted from Cambridge Massachusetts and drew a pension. Please
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send me a bill of the expense attached to procuring the information and I will forward the amount at once. 
Yours respectfully 
Miss Winifred E. Whedon 
Winterset  Iowa
[stamp] U.S. PENSION OFFICE  H APR 12 1899
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Hartford Sept 12th 1843
Dear Sir
I send you herewith a certificate which I hope will be satisfactory & as this case has been pending for some time will you permit me to request as a favor that you will give [unreadable] attention  & Oblige your obt Servant 
Jos. Trumbull
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Hartford City & County State of Connt Apt. 19th 1844 
Dear Sir
According to the requirement of your letter and date of 23 March 1844 I have obtained the Clerk of the Probate Court to the document heretofore submitted. 
It is difficult for me to perceive how the widow the evidence in respects case be improved.   
“The certificate moreover does not state whether there is a widow, & if not, when she died, & what surviving children the left &c”  this is the objection
The certificate states, “that Isaac Pinney late of the town of Windsor in said County & State, died on the 3d day of July 1833 & left no widow, & but one lawful child by the name of Mary Griswold, the widow of Abial B. Griswold "  
Will you please to look at this statement once more & I think you will be satisfied. At any at the Judge does not perceive how he can improve the certificate. 
Respectfully 
Your Obt Servant 
Jos Trumbull
Please to give this matter early attention}
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State of Connecticut 
Hartford County }  Probate Office District of Hartford    
September 12th 1843 
I certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me that Isaac Pinney late of the Town of Windsor County and State died on the 3d day of July in the year 1833 and left no widow and it one lawful child by the name of Mary Griswold the widow of Abial B Griswold decd that satisfactory evidence has also been exhibited to me that the said Isaac Pinney at the time of his death and for many years previous thirts was by occupation a farmer and that he was in possession and the owner of a large Estate consisting of landed and personal property, which descended to his said daughter Mary Griswold and her heirs; that satisfactory evidence has also been exhibited to me that Isaac Pinney sustained a high character for strict veracity & spotless integrity and was reported in his neighborhood to have been a faithful soldier in the revolutionary war and was called by the name of Sergeant Pinney in reference to his station in a war and that he is without doubt the same Sergeant Pinney who served in Col Butlers Regt.   Satisfactory evidence has also been exhibited
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to me that there is not a person now living in the Town of Windsor or in the Town of Hartford that served in the Connecticut line.
In testimony whereof I hereunto sign my name, and affix the seal of the Probate Court of the district of Hartford, at the Probate Office in said Hartford, the day and year above written. 
 John Russell Judge of Probate for the district of Hartford. 
ln Probate Office Hartford Conn April 16th 1844 
I certify that the above and foregoing is the proceedings of the Court of Probate for the district of Hartford, at the date above named in the matter of a Certificate of the heirs of Isaac Pinney deceased, late of Windsor in said County and State aforesaid and the signature
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of the Judge is his genuine signature. 
In testimony whereof I hereunto sign my name and affix the Seal of the Probate Court of the district of Hartford at the Probate Office in said Hartford the day and year above written. 
James W Russell Clerk of Probate for the district of Hartford
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Pension Office, March 23rd 1844.
Sir
The additional evidence in the case of Isaac Pinney has been examined and the Certificate of the Judge of Probate is herewith returned. 
The action of the Court should be attested by its clerk, as he is the officer in whose keeping the seal is supposed to be. The certificate, moreover, does not state whether there is a widow, and if not when she died and what surviving children she left. If the widow be still alive the amount due is payable to her and not to the child or children.  
I am Sir Very respectfully, your Obedient Servant 
J L Edwards 
Joseph Trumbull, Esqr 
Hartford Connecticut.
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Hartford July 11th 1843 
I send you herewith a claim in favor of Mary Griswold for balance of pension due her deceased father Isaac Pinney.  
Will you please give it attention & oblige  Your Obt. Servant 
Jos. Trumbull