Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 15700, Jonathan Wellman, Conn. Vt.
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SERVICE
Conn.
Vt.

Wellman, Jonathan or John

NUMBER
S. 15,700
B. L. Wt. 26108-160-55
carded

CONTENTS
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A.  J. Works
July 26, 1851
Let F. E. Hassler
Nov 3 1851
Wm H Buell Oct 14/53

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30433
Connecticut
Jonathan Wellman
in the state of [blank] was a private in the compy commanded by Captain Crane of the Regt commanded by Col [blank] in the Conn & VT line 11 months private.

Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 36 dollars 66 cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of Feby 1836 and sent to Hon Saml Ingham H. of Reps.

Arrears to the 4th of March 1836 $183.30
Semi-an.l allowance ending 4 Sept $18.33
[total] $201.63

Died Feb 24, 1856

{Revolutionary Claim Act June 7, 1832}

Recorded by Dan'l Bo[yd]
Book E Vol 3 Page [illegible]
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[side] Jonathan Wellman - The applicant says that he never had a written discharge any time.

State of Connecticut
Middlesex County ss
Probate District of Say Brook in said County
On this Eleventh day of Sept 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before the Court of
Probate holden at Say Brook in and for the District of Say Brook in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut now sitting Jonathan Wellman a resident of Killingworth in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, aged Seventy years, who being first sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
That he was born in Killingworth in the County of
Middlesex and State of Connecticut. That he will be Seventy one years old, if he lives, on the 4th of July 1833. That his age is recorded in the records of said Town, & that he has resided in said Town ever since he was born.
That at said Killingworth in about the 1st of March 1777, his Brother Zadock Wellman, who lived the last the applicant knew or heard of him, in Canada, but in what part, the applicant does not know. Enlisted for ten months in the shore guard, to serve in said Killingworth, and served out the whole of said time excepting two  months, to wit, the month of July and August of that year, and that the applicant took the place of his said Brother, those two months, and served out the whole time thereof as his substitute in said Guard, at said Killingworth. The said guard was commanded by Capt. John Crane, now decd, and consisted of Eighteen enlisted men. 
That the 1st of Augt 1779, he enlisted into a Guard Boat at Branford in the County of New Haven for two months. She was manned with twelve seamen, Guns & boarding hatchets, furnished by the State of Connecticut, & commanded by Capt. Keyes, who with all the men but the applicant are now decd. The said Boat kept along the shore, from S. Branford to Connecticut River, while the applicant belonged to her, two British armed Boats were taken & their crews, and carried in to New Haven & disposed of for the benefit of this State. He served out the said
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Term of two months in said Boat, and was discharged at said said Branford.
That in the month of October of the same year, he thinks the first of the month, he was drafted at said Killingworth for three months. Went to New Haven to  join the company, but they had marched to Stratford. He followed and there Joined it, and returned to New Haven with it, and served in it, untill the last day of December, when he was discharged. He does not recollect what time he joined the said Company at Stratford, but he is certain that he served in it, two months. The company was commanded by Capt Aron Kelsey of said Killingworth, and Lieut Kirtland and Ensign Johnson, he thinks. They kept Guard at New Haven. There was one or two other companies there. The Regiment never came out, he thinks. The Continental horse were there. Stood guard over them. He says he is not certain but is was the month of Novr that he was drafted. That in the year 1780 his Brother William Wellman, now of said Killingworth, owned a tract of land in the State of Vermont, and went there in the month of March 1780 and the applicant with him to work on said land. The first of April of the same year, the applicant was there drafted, and went by virtue thereof in to sd Fort in the Town of Pittsford in said State, the same being on the fronteers, to guard against the indians. The Fort was built of Hemlock logs, standing erect with their ends in the ground and about 24 feet high. The  Garrison that year consisted of about three hundred men. The company in which he served was commanded by Abraham Ives Lieut Ives Lieut and Ensign Clark. He was drafted for six weeks and served out the time. He then served out the succeeding six weeks, for Asaball Jackson. The succeeding six weeks for Jedh Jackson and the succeeding six next for Abraham Jackson, making in all, four and a half months, besides his own time. He served as a substitute for those different individuals, at those different periods of time. There was a draft every sex weeks. A man was enrolled in three days after he went in the town. That in 1781, he was again drafted & served at the same Fort 6 weeks. Then six weeks, for  

[side] The applicant says further in reference to his services, in the Fort in [illegible] out. That the first year, there he served there as Sargent guard consisting of twelve men of which the applicant was one, called a scouting party, went out to make discoveries, and after being absent about a week, were returning home to the Fort in the night, when they were fired upon by a party of indians, and five men killed; the rest made their escape to the Fort, of which the applicant was one. The next day, a party of men went from the Fort & found the five dead bodies. A sad feel. About [illegible] after then the applicant was out on a like scout, and one man was shot & killed. His friends know it lives in his [illegible - black splotch]
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Abraham Jackson, Jedediah Jackson and John Clark & substituted for each making in all the [illegible] time [illegible] before. The company was commanded Capt. Smith. cant recollect the other. Thinks about 200 men there that summer. That in 1782, he was drafted and served 6 weeks for himself. & the same as a substitute for each of John Clark, Edward Bump & James Bump. Capt. Smith again commanded. The 8 men were all strangers to him at that time. He has not been in their country, which is about two hundred miles distant, for fifty years. He is therefore unable to procure any evidence from them. He never made an application for a pension before now.
The said Jonathan Wellman hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State. Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
[signature] Jonathan Wellman
Before me [signature] Samuel Ingham Judge of Probate.
We, Elisha Kelsey, residing in the town of Killingworth and Chauncey Parmelee residing in the same, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Jonathan Wellman who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 70 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
And that there is no clergyman in the parish in which said applicant resides. 
[signatures] Elisha Kelsey
Chauncey Parmelee
Sworn and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
[signatures] Samuel Ingham Judge of Probate

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Elisha Kelsey Esq. who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in the town of Killingworth and that Mr. Chauncey Parmelee who has also signed the same, is a resident in the town of Killingworth and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit, and that there is no Clergyman in the Parish in which sd applicant resides.
[signature] Samuel Ingham Judge of Probate
I Richard P Williams Clerk of the Court of Probate
for the district of Say Brook in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Jonathan Wellman for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of [blank] Office, this Eleventh day of September 1832
[signature] Richard P. Williams Clerk
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Cir Set do
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Ad 32 - no 30433
Vol W 1. page 92

45755
Adn March 3, 1855
April 6/55
Jonathan Wellman
Jonathan Wellman 
Pri: Rev. War
Rev. Pensioner
Conn. ad 32 - 30433
Boynton
no 26105 iss May 19/56
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The undersigned residents & free holders of the Town of Killingworth in the County of Middlesex
& State of Connecticut. Beg leave to represent;
that Jonathan Wellman a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States now living and residing in said town of Killingworth at the age of 93 years, "has been always a respectable and well behaved man; and is now very poor, depending for his support upon a pension as we understand of about Thirty Six Dollars per annum, and upon the help of an only child who is also poor and and a widow without property (except a small House,) and with nothing but her hand labor and the above pension to support the above named Jonathan Wellman her Father with." The undersigned believe that said Jonathan Wellman receives his Pension for services in the Revolutionary War, honestly & faithfully performed, and they pray your Honor to grant to said Jonathan Wellman the addition of Bounty Land under the late act of Congress; believing him to be honestly entitled, and very needy. And we will ever Pray, Killingworth October 9th 1855. 
| Abner Sands | Charles Lane | Chauncey Parmele |
| Lucy Parmele | Poland W Isabelle | Alfred Norton |
| Samuel Crampton | Homer Kelsey | Henry Kelsey |
| Abel Hillery | Daniel Kelsey | David Coarts |
| Jared Realty | Leonard Kelsey | Nathan C Evarts |
| Elias H..Parmelee | David Hull | Henry G. Berman |
| Nathan Lane | David Kelsey | Benjamin Lord |
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9324
Jonathan Wellman
Ct

Return this ij

Hon Saml Ingham H R

Reg 3d Mar 55 - Jr.
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
June 15, 1833

Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will show what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: } ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the Service of Jonathan Wellman, Ct.
| Period when the service was rendered. |
| March 1777 inl |
| " 1778 " |
| " 1779 " |
| octo - drafted |
| 1780 |
| 1782 |
| Duration of the claimant's service. |
| Years. | Months. | Days. |
| 2 mos |
| 10 mos |
| 2 mos |
| 2 mos |
| 5 mos | 18 dys |
| 5 mos | 18 dys |
| Rank of the claimant. |
| private |
| " |
| " |
| " |
| ' |
| " |
| " |
| Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. |
| Cp Crane |
| " |
| Cp Keys |
| Cp Kelsey |
| Ives |
| " |
| Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. |
| [blank] |
| Battles in which the applicant was engaged. |
| [blank] |
| Cap two armed Boats |
| Several Skirmishes |
| Country through which he marched. |
| guarding the shores|
| in a guard Boat |
| [blank] |
| Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present. |
| 70 born in Middlesex |
| entered [illegible] and still resides in s place. |
| Evidence by which the declaration is supported. |
| Service partly proved by two living witnesses - Certificate of two citizens - no Clergyman near the place |
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
1. The Regular Troops.
2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.
3. Persons employed in the Naval service.
4. Indian Spies.
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District  of 
County of [blank] ss.
On this [blank] day of [blank] personally appeared (a) before [blank] A.B. a resident (b) of[blank] in the county of [blank] and State, Territory or District of [blank] aged (c) [blank] years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the prov[s]ion made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) [blank], with [blank] and served in the [blank] (e) regiment of the [blank] line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers, the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he en[t]ered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. ->This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of [blank].
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. [blank] A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. 
I [blank] of the Court of [blank] do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of [blank] for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this [blank] day of [blank] & c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.                                                                                                                                                                                             
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the [blank] and C.D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with [blank], who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be [blank] years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A.B. [blank] who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the [blank] and that C.D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the [blank] and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, [blank] Clerk of the Court of [blank] do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of [blank] for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this [blank] day of [blank] & c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if 
possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person
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will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
1. Where and in what year were you born?
2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live? 
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.
6. To a Soldier. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it?
6. To an Officer. Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons--one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditionary evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
(a) The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
(b) The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
(c) The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
(d) The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
(e) Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:--For [blank] year [blank] months, and [blank] days, I served as a [blank]. For [blank] months and [blank] days, I served as a [blank]; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase 'about three or four months,' is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
(f) The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
(g) The opinion of the Court is always required.
(h) The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
(i) The Clerk must fix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
(j) In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
-> The notes from (a) to (i) are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note (j) applies to continental troops only.
(k) This traditionary evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
(l) If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
(m) The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
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Willm Willmans
Srvy Bill

William Wilman
Survey Bill
This Survey bill 
Drewnd to shew
July ye 12 1780 yrs
And is Recorded in Tinmouth
Proprietors
Book P: 36(e
Left Thos Porter
Ropr Clark
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Tinmouth June 27th 1780
There was surveid  part of a third division of Land for Willm Welmon on the right that Joseph Hooker was the original Proprietor and begining at the North corner of a peace that was Laid out for Nerg Cramton from thence Runing East 270d South 27 Rods then South 10d West 67 Rodsto a Stake then west 10d North 27 Rods then North 10d East 67 Rods to the first Bound.
Surveid a Nother peace to the same Right Begining at the North West Corner of a peace of Land that was surveid for Nerg Crampton from thence North 10d East 100 Rods then East 10d South fifty Rods to Stephe Clarks pick then South 10d West on Sd Clarks Line 100 Rods to a pole Marked then west 10d North 60 Rods to the first Bound and Contains 40 Acres.

[signature] Abraham Ives Count Srvy
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Jonathan Wildman
Deed from
Aaron Adams

This Deed Received
To Record August ye 17th 1780 and is 
Recorded in Tinmouth Vt B Y 48
Thos Porter Regtr.
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Know all men by these presents that G. Aron Adams of Tinmouth in Benington County and State of Vermont for the Consideration of [illegible] pounds Lawfull money Recd to my full Satisfacton of Jonathan Wellman of Tinmouth aforesaid do Remit Realeas and for Ever Quit Claim the said Jonathan Wyldman his heirs and Assigns forever all my Right ti[illegible] Claim & Demand that [illegible] have unto one Seartin peais of Land for forty acres to be laid upon the Right that Drew home Lot [illegible] of which Joseph Hooker was the orignal propriator to said Rig[ht].
To Have and to hold the above the above granted sd quit claimed premises unto him the sd Wildman - his hair & a[ssigns] to his and thairs one proper use Benifit and behouff forever he[re] engageing to warrant and Defend the sd Quit claimed prim[illegible] aganst all claimes to Demands of any person or persons claim from or under me or the orignal propriator in wittnis whairof here unto seat my hand and Seal this Sixth day of June AD [illegible].
[signature] Aaron Adams
Signed Sealed and Delivered
in presents of
[signatures] Daniel Adams
Aaron Rooms
Martin Adams in Benington County Tinmouth August ye 7 1780 personally appeared Aaron Adams & Sealer of the foregoing instrument & acknowledged the same to be free act & [illegible] before me
[signature] Thomas Porter Justice
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Admd
11 mo pri
36.66/100

Hon. Saml. Ingham
Ho. Rep.
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Depo of Wm Wellman
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I William Wellman of Killingworth in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, depose and say That I am 80 years of age. That I was born and brought up in said Killingworth. That in the year 1780, I owned a tract of wild, & unsurveyed land in Pittsford in the State of Vermont, which I sold to my Brother, Jonathan Wellman of said Killingworth, who hath subscribed & made oath to the annexed application for a pension. That he and I went there in March 1780, to work on said land. There was a long Fort in said Town in which a large number of soldiers ware kept. That said Jonathan, was immediately drafted, I think in April, to serve in said Fort, and went and served in said Fort, six weeks. He afterwards served six weeks for a man by the name of Jackson, and again six weeks for another man of the same name and another six weeks from Abraham Jackson, making four months and a half in addition to his service for himself. That he continued after that to service in said Fort a long time, but I cannot say how long. There was a large number of men in the Fort, should think 300 or 400. I cannot recollect the names of the officers nor can I detail the facts more than I have done. He served the year 1781 in said Fort, a long time & I think in the same manner as in 1780. There was great and frequent troubles with the indians. I have examined the declaration of said Jonathan Wellman, hereunto annexed, and from my best recollection & belief it is correct.
And I further depose and say that I served as a common Soldier at Stratford & New Haven in 1779, in a company under the command of Aaron Kelsey Capt. Lieut. Keitland & Ensign Johnson, for the term of two months and that said Jonathan Wellman served therein during all said time as a common soldier. And further I say not.
[signature] Willman Wellman
Sworn and subscribed before me in open court of probate in and for the District of Say Brook, State & County [illegible 13-1833
And I certify that I am acquainted with said Wellman & that he is a credible Witness. 
[signature] Saml Ingham, Judge of Probate
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This may certify that it appears from the Records of the Town of Khillingworth in the County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut that Jonathan Wellman was born July 4th A. D. 1762.
We the undersiners believe the above named to have been a solder as he states in the Revolution.
[signatures] Elias Stevens
Isiah Kelsey
Elisha Kelsey Town Clerk

This may certify that the above named Jonathan Wellman has the reputation of a man of truth & veracity. 
Killingworth August 2d 1832
[signature] Asa King Minister of the Gospel
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I Eli Kelsey of Killingworth in the County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut, depose & say that I am sixty five years of age. That from my youth up I have been well acquainted with Mr. Jonathan Willman of said Killingworth, who is making application for a pension. That during the year 1778, long before & since I lived with my late Father in his house in said Killingworth, and within twenty rods of the ground where the Guard or shore guard so called, generally paraded every morning, at which time the roll was called. And I further depose and say that I well recollect that said Jonathan Wellman belonged to said Guard in the summer of that year. I think he served through the whole season, from the 1st of April to the last of Decr or the 1st of January then next, making at least nine months. I further depose & say, that in June or July of that year the public enemy drove two small vessells ashore at said Killingworth. They were immediately met by the Citizens near the spot, and a part of the Guard, among whom was the said Jonathan Wellman. I saw him & recollect it perfectly. I was a boy, and went there in company with my Father. A number of the enemy was killed. Some small arms, I think 9 taken and the Enemy drove off. Two of our men were wounded. The said Wellman at that time belonged to the guard. I saw him fire his gun at the enemy who were within short musket shot twice, & then fall back and other take his place. The Lguard that year was commanded by Capt. John Crane I think. And further this deponent saith not.
[signature] Eli Kelsey
At a Court of Probate holden at Killingworth in & for the District of Say Brook, County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut on the 1st day of Augt 1833.
Personally appeared in open Court aforesaid Eli Kelsey and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed contains the truth, the whole truth & nothing but the truth. & I certify that I am well acquainted with said Kelsey & that he is a credible witness.
[signature] Samuel Ingham
Judge of said Court of Probate
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To the honourable Court of Probate to be holden at Say Brook within and for the district of Say Brook on the 21st day of September 1832. The deposition of Stephen Kelsey taken sealed up and directed at Killingworth this 19th day of September 1832 by me
[signature] Elisha Kelsey Justice of Peace
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I Stephen Kelsey of Killingworth in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut Depose and say that I am seventy six years of age, that I was born & have always lived in sd Killingworth. That from my youth I have been well acquainted with Mr. Jonathan Wellman of said Town, who is now making application for a pension, and that I served with him as a soldier in a Militia Company stationed at New Haven & commanded by Capt Aaron Kelsey, I think in the year 1779, and further this deponent saith not.
[signature] Stephen Kelsey
A

State of Connecticut
Middlesex County ss.
Killingworth September 1832
Personally appeared Stephen Kelsey and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth. And I certify that the said Stephen Kelsey is well known to me & that he is a credible witness.
[signature] Elisha Kelsey Justice of Peace
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To the honourable Court of Probate to be holden at Say Brook, within & for the District of Say Brook on the 28th day of Sept. 1832. The deposition of Elias Stevens 2d taken sealed up and directed at Killingworth in the County of Middlesex this 26th day of September 1832 by me
[signature} Elisha Kelsey Justice of Peace
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I Elias Stevens of Killingworth in the County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut, depose & say that I am sixty two years of age, and that I have lived near Mr. Jonathan Wellman for twenty five years, and that I have repeatedly heard him say fifteen or twenty years ago that he was in the State of Vermont two or three summers during the Revolutionary war as a soldier, and that I have heard the sd Wellman say that he was out with scouting parties in pursuit of the Indians, I think. And further this deponent saith not.
[signature] Elias Stevens 2d
C

State of Connecticut
Middlesex County ss.
Killingworth September 26th 1832
Personally appeared Elias Stevens 2d and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed contains the truth & nothing but the truth. And I certify that the sd Elias Stevens 2d is well known to me and that he is a credible witness.
[signature] Elisha Kelsey Justice of Peace
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To the honourable Court of Probate to be holden at Say Brook, within & for the District of Say Brook on the 28th day of September 1832. The deposition of Edward Graves taken sealed up & directed at Killingworth in the County of Middlesex this 26th day of September 1832 by me
[signature] Elisha Kelsey Justice of Peace
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I Edward Graves of Killingworth in the County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut depose & say that I am thirty nine years of age, and that I have lived in the neighbourhood with Mr Jonathan Wellman twenty five years, and that I have fifteen or sixteen years ago, heard him relate the story of serving as a soldier in the Revolutionary War, at the Northward, and I have heard the sd Wellman say that he was out with sweeting parties, and the he was out that at two of times some of the party with which he was, were killed, & scalped by the Indians.-- And further this deponent saith not.
[signature]Edward Graves
D

State of Connecticut
Middlesex County ss. Killingworth September 26th 1832.
Personally appeared Edward Graves and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed contains the truth & nothing but the truth. And I certify that the said Edward Graves is well known to me, & that he is a credible witness.
[signature] Elisha Kelsey Justice of Peace
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To the honourable Court of Probate to be holden at Say Brook within and for the district of Say Brook on the 21st day of September 1832. The deposition of Eli Kelsey taken sealed up and directed at Killingworth this 19th day of Sept 1832 by me
[signature] Elisha Kelsey Justice of Peace
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B
State of Connecticut
Middlesex County ss.
Killingworth  September 1832
Personally appeared Eli Kelsey and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him  subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth. And I certify that the said Eli Kelsey is well known to me & that he is a credible witness.
[signature] Elisha Kelsey Justice of Peace

We the undersigned depose & say that we are well acquainted with the above named Jonathan Wellman & that we fully believe him to be a man of truth & veracity.
[signatures] Elias Stevens
Edward Graves

Middlesex County ss. 
Killingworth Sept 19th 1832 
Personally appeared Elias Stevens & Edward Graves and on solemn oath that the above deposition by them subscribed contains the truth & nothing but the truth, and I certify that the said Elias Stevens & Edward Graves are well known to me to that they are credible witnesses.
[signature] Elisha Kelsey Justice of Peace
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I Chauncey Wellman of Killingworth in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, aged 39 years depose testify and say. That at different times eversence I was a child, and particularly when I was a child, I have heard my Father. Mr. Jno. Wellman of said Killingworth who hath signed the preceeding application for a pension, talked of his serving in the war of the Revolution, at the Northward, and particularly  against the Indians. I know not how long he served there, but understood that he was there two or three years. Some of the time as a soldier, and some of the time not. What was most strongly impressed upon my mind is, his stories to me when a Boy, about his being a soldier & following the tracts of the Indians &c. I distinctly recollect about his giving an account of some men, being killed when he was by the Indians, and scalped. And of his discribing to me at my request, the manner in which a scalp is taken off. and further I say not. 
[signature] Chauncey Wellman 

State of Connecticut
Middlesex County ss.  Say Brook Sept. 11th 1832
Personally appeared in open Court of Probate Chauncy Wellman and after being and cautioned to speak the truth, made solemn oath that the above Deposition by him subscribed contains the truth & nothing but the truth, and the said Chauncey Wellman  being well known to me, I certify that he is a credible witness.
[signature] Saml Ingham Judge of Probate

State of Connecticut
Middlesex County ss.
I Samuel Ingham a Notary public in and for the State of Connecticut, duly appointed, commissioned and sworn do hereby certify, that Elisha Kelsey Esqr. before whom the preceeding affidavits of Stephen Kelsey,  Marked A., Eli Kelsey, Marked B., Elias Stevens, Marked C., and Edward Graves, Marked D., were swore, was on the times, and at all times, during one year now last past hath been a Justice of peace in and for the County of Middlesex. And that his name subscribed thereto, is his own proper hand writing and signature.
Witness my hand and seal of office at Say Brook in said County this 22nd day of November AD 1832.
[signature] Samuel Ingham Judge Probate Notary public
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of Jonathan supplemental August AD 1833.

I, THOMAS DAY, Secretary of the State of Connecticut, and Keeper of the Seal thereof, do hereby certify and make known to whom doth or may concern.
That, Elisha Kelsey, Esquire, before whom the foregoing affidavits of Stephen Kelsey, Elias Stevens 2d, Eli Kelsey and Edward Graves were taken, and at the time of such caption was, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Middlesex in said State, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified, having full power and authority, by laws of said State, to administer oaths to witnesses and to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give certificates thereof; that I verily believe the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine; and that full credence is due to his official acts and attestations.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of said State, at the City of Hartford, in said State, the thirtieth day of August, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three.
[signature] Thomas Day
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October 27, 1932
BA-J/EEL
Jonathan Wellman-S.15700

Mr. Lucius E. Allen
2026 Post Street
Jacksonville, Florida

Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Jonathan Wellman, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.15700, based upon the military service of Jonathan Wellman in that war. 
Jonathan Wellman enlisted at Killingworth, Connecticut, and served as a private with the Connecticut Troops, as follows: from July or August, 1777, two months as a substitute for his brother, Zadock Wellman, in Captain John Crane's Company under Colonel William Worthington and was a member of a shore guard: from March 1, 1778, ten months in Captain John Crane's Company and was on duty at Killingworth in the shore guard: from August 1, 1779, two months on a guard boat commanded by Captain Keyes; during that time, they took two British armed boats with their crews and carried them to New Haven: from about the first of October, 1779, three months in Captain Aaron Kelsey's Company and was on guard duty at New Haven. 
In March or April, 1780, he went with his brother, William Wellman , to the state of Vermont, enlisted there and served at a fort in Pittsford, guarding the frontier and on scouting parties against the Indians, until sometime in 1782, under Captains Abraham Ives and Smith in the Vermont Troops. 
The entire length of soldier's service was two years and three or four months. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 11, 1832, while residing at Killingworth, Connecticut. At that time
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he stated that he was born at Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut, and that he would be seventy-one years old on the 4th of July, 1833, and that his birth was recorded on the town records of said Killingworth. In 1855, however, he stated that he was aged ninety years and that he was a native of New Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont, and that he enlisted from that town in 1780, and then answered to the name of John Wellman" 
[This was on bounty Land ap.] 
He died February 24, 1856. [L. B.]
In 1872, son Chauncey Wellman was aged thirty-nine years and resided in Killingworth, Connecticut. In 1855, it was stated that soldier was living with his only surviving child, a widowed daughter; her name and the name of soldier's wife are not given and there is no further reference to children. 
In 1832, soldier's brother, William Wellman, was aged eighty-two years and resided in Killingworth, Connecticut, and then stated that in 1779, he served with his brother, Jonathan, in Captain Aaron Kelsey's Connecticut Company. In same year, the soldier stated that his brother, Zadock Wellman, was then supposed to be living in Canada. There are no further family data.
Very truly yours
[blank]
A. D. Hiller
Assistant to Administrator.

[William & Zadock Hellman both in files.]
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Stephen Kelsey of Killingworth in the County of Middlesex being of lawful age deposeth and saith that he is knowing to Jonathan Wellman's serving as a soldier at New Haven in a Company commanded by Capt Aaron Kelsey. He thinks in the year 1779. and further the deponent saith not.
[signature] Stephen Kelsey

County of Middlesex ss. Killingworth August 2d 1832
Be it remembered that on the day aforesaid Stephen Kelsey who hath subscribed the foregoing deposition appeared before me and after being examined and cautioned to speak the whole truth made solemn oath to the same deposition, which is taken at the request of Jonathan Wellman to be used at a Court of Probate to be holden at Killingworth within & for the District of Say Brook on the 6th day of August A. D. 1832.
Said deposition drawn up and certified by me.
[signature] Elisha Kelsey Justice of Peace
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Eli Kelsey of Killingworth in the County of Middlesex being of lawful age deposeth and saith that Jonathan Wellman served in a company commanded by Capt. John Crane in the Revolutionary war in the year 1778 but what length of him he served I am not able to say but I was discharged in the month of December the same year. And further the deponent saith not.
[signature] Eli Kelsey

Middlesex County ss.
Killingworth August 2d 1832
Be it remembered that on the day aforesaid Eli Kelsey who hath subscribed the foregoing deposition appeared before me & after being examined and cautioned to speak the whole truth made solemn oath to the same deposition taken at the request of Jonathan Wellman to be used at a Court of Probate for the district of Say Brook to be holden at Killingworth on the 6th day of August A. D. 1832. said deposition drawn up and certified by me.
[signature] Elisha Kelsey Justice of Peace
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State of Connecticut
County of Middlesex ss.
I Elihu Spencer Clerk of the County Court in & for the said County of Middlesex & the same being a Court of Records do hereby certify that Elisha Kelsey Esq. (whose name purporting to be his signature is affixed to the three several certificates hereto appended) was at the respective dates of each of said certificate to wit. the 2d day of August 1832 and the 10th day of November 1835, a Justice of the Peace in & for said Middlesex County duly commissioned and qualified (as appears by the Commissions of Justices of the Peace on file in my office.) And that as such Justice of the Peace he was authorized by Law to administer oaths.
In Testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County Court this 11th day of February A. D. 1851.
[signature] Elihu Spencer Clk ofs County Court.
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To the Honle
J. L. Edwards
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To the Hon
J. L. Edwards
Sir
Herewith you will recieve the application of Jonathan Wellman for a pension.
He states.
1st That he served 2 months at Killingworth under Capt. Crane in 1777. The truth of this statement rests solely upon his own declaration.
2d That he served 10 months in the shore guard at Killingworth in 1778 under Capt. Crane. This service is proved by the Deposition of Eli Kelsey. Now the difficulty here is, that Crane did not command the guard that year. This is however, I think most clearly an innocent mistake of the applicant, arising from the imperfection, and decay of his memory and upon no principal of the common law, or any other should a simple mistake like that deprivate him of his just right. The question I suppose is not, under whom did he serve, but it is, did he render the service? The names of the officers, are, I suppose, no how important, except, as the giving them, rightfully or more fully, may render the truth of the applicants declaration more or less, probable. But in this case, the applicant had served under Crane the year preceding. Crane lived in the same Town. Was probably often about the Guard, a great length of time has elapsed. The applicant was young, and at this remote period of time, a mistake in that particular is not calculated to excite surprise. The applicant most unhesitatingly states, that he did render this service. I know him well. He is an honest, and true man, and utterly incapable in my opinion of a wilful violation of truth. His general character is above reproach, and I should not, upon his statement above, entertain the least doubt, that he rendered that service. But this part of his case does not rest entirely upon his own declaration. He is supported by the Deposition of Eli Kelsey, who I also know, and whose character for integrity and truth, is perfectly fair. This witness testifies positively, and with a degree of minuteness, and clearness, which I think must procure entire conviction of its truth. He thinks, Crane commanded that year, but he does not swear positively about that. But that Wellman served that year, the witness swears most directly and positively. This witness
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is no how stated to the applicant, and under no possible motive, that I can conceive of to state an untruth. I confidently submit to you sir that this evidence is abundantly sufficient.
3d The service of two months in a guard Boat in 1779. There is no evidence in particular corroborating the declaration of the applicant relating to this. It is a small matter however, at best.
4th The service of two months at New Haven in 1779. This is proved by the Deposition of Stephen Kelsey now deceased. I knew him well, and his statement was entitled to full credit. I think there can be no objection to this.
5th The service in Vermont 
1. This service is directly sworn to by the applicant who is a respectable and credible man. He cannot be mistaken about it. If untrue, then it is wilfully so. There is no escape from this alternative, and knowing him as I do, I have not the least doubt of the truth of this statement.
2. It is proved by the Depositions of Elias Stevens, Edward Graves, and Chauncey Wellman, that he has made this service. The sugest of repeated conversations, fifteen or twenty years ago, when there could be no motive upon his mind for telling an untruth. 
3d The testimony of William Wellman is direct, and positive. He is a Brother of the applicant, but has no interest in the applicant whatever. His character for integrity and truth as well as that of the other witnesses, is entirely above suspicion. The proof therefore, it appears to me, is most abundant, and convincing.
I therefore submit the application to the Judgement of the Honorable Commissioner, believing that he will find no difficulty in allowing it.
Dec 21, 1835.
With great respect I am &c. [signature] Samuel Ingham
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Hon. Mr. Edwards
Commr.
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N. of R.
Decr 22d. 1835
Sir
Herewith you will receive the application of Mr. Wellman for a pension, and also an exposition of my own views respecting it, very hastily prepared. I intended to have delivered these papers in person, but my engagements here do not enable me to do so. 
Knowing the applicant, and having the most entire confidence in the Justice of his claim, I most respectfully indulge the hope, that you will view it as I do.
With Great respect.
Your obt Servt
Samuel Ingham
J.L. Edwards
Commissioner &c.
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State of Connecticut
County of Middlesex ss.
Town of Killingworth
On this 12th day of April AD 1851 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for said County Jonathan Wellman a Revolutionary Soldier to me well known who being duly sworn declares and says, That I Jonathan Wellman of Killingworth in the County of Middlesex was by Father put into the United States guard at the age sixteen years of which I served about nine month under the command of Capt John Crain of Killingworth in the year AD 1779. I then went in the United States service under the command of Capt John Crain. I was in the service about fore or five month.
I then went aboard of a Guard Vessel which was from Branford in N Haven County to Saybrook. I was drafted for three month and went to Bridgeport under the command of Capt Aaron Kelsey. I was drafted in the year of 1780. I there went to Mount Independence, thence I went to Ticonderoga, thence I went to Crown Point under the command of Capt Abram Ives. I was discharged in the month of Oct 1781. I was in the service two years and three or four month which I never received any pay for my services.
In the year of 1832 I received from the United State a pension of $36.66. I make this application to obtain full Pension in [illegible].
This my certificate that I am willing to give up my pension certificate for a larger amount that may issue in leave thereof.
[signature] Jonathan Wellman

This may certify that Jonathan Wellman is credible person titled to full faith and credit and that he subscribed and made oath to the foregoing before me. 
Killingworth April 12 1851 [signature][illegible]  Just of the Peace
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Power of Attorney.  Sold by Skinner & Sperry, 154 Chapel Street, New Haven.
Know all Men by these Presents,
That I Jonathan Wellman of Killingworth Connecticut have constituted, ordained, and made, and in my stead and place put, and by these Presents, do constitute, ordain, and make, and in my stead and place put Alfred J. Works of New Haven in said State to be my true, sufficient and lawful attorney for me and in my name and stead, to prosecute my claim on the United States for an increase of Pension, also to demand and receive of the United States any and all arrearages of pay or Pension that is or may be coming as my due. 
Giving and hereby granting unto my said attorney full power and authority in and about the premises; and to use all due means, course, and process, in the law, for the full effectual, and complete execution of the business afore described; and in my name to make and execute due acquittance and discharge; and for the premises to appear, and the person of me the constituent to represent before any governor, judges, justices, officers, and ministers of the law whatsoever, in any court or courts of judicature, and there on my behalf, to answer, defend, and reply unto all actions, causes, matters, and things whatsoever, relating to the premises. Also, to submit any matter in dispute, respecting the premises, to arbitration, or otherwise; with full power to make and substitute, for the purposes aforesaid, one or more attornies, under him said attorney and the same again at pleasure to revoke. And generally to say, do, act, transact, determine, accomplish, and finish all matters and things whatsoever, relating to the premises, as fully, amply and effectually, to all intents and purposes, as I the said constituent if present, ought or might personally, although the matter should require more special authority the said constituent ratifying, allowing, and holding firm and valid and whatsoever the said attorney or his substitute shall lawfully do, or cause to be done, in and about the premises, by virtue of these Presents.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 12th day of April in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and fifty one.
Signed, sealed, and delivered in presence of us.
[signatures] Jonathan Wellman
William E. Dickirson
Philander Stevens
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State of Connecticut
County of Middlesex ss.
Town of Killingworth
On this 7th day of April AD 1851 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for said County J. Harris a Revolutionary Pensioner, who being duly sworn deposes and says that I Jedidiah Harris was in the service with Jonathan Wellman in the year 1779 or 80. I do not recollect which, I was in the same company under the command of Capt Crane. We were stationed at Killingworth. Jno Wellman was there six or Eight months. That I know him to be the same individual named who served as I have herein stated.
[signature] Jedidiah Harris

This may certify that Jedidiah Harris is a credible witness and is intitled to full faith and credit and that he has herewith subscribed and made oath before me.
[signature] Philander Stevens Just of Pce
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State of Connecticut
County of Middlesex ss.
I Elihu Spencer Clerk of the County Court in and for the County of Middlesex aforesaid (the same being a Court of Record.) do hereby certify that Philander Stevens Esq. (whose signature believed by me to be genuine is affixed to Two Certificates hereto annexed) is and since the fourth day of July A D 1851 has been a Justice of the Peace in and for said Middlesex County duly commissioned and qualified (as by Commission on file in my office). And that he is as such Justice of the Peace authorized by Law to administer oaths.
In Testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County Court this 25th day of April A. D. 1851.
[signature] Elihu Spencer Clk of sd County Court
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Jnoan Wellman
Con.

Revolutionary Pension

F. E. Hassler
Attorney
26 June 1851
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Power of Attorney.  Sold by Skinner & Sperry, 154 Chapel Street, New Haven.
Know all Men by these Presents, that Alfred J. Works of the town of New Haven State of Connecticut have constituted, ordained, and made, and in my stead and place put, and by these Presents,
do constitute, ordain, and make, and in my stead and place put as substitute Attorney F. E. Hassler of Washington City D. C. to be my true sufficient, and lawful attorney for me and in my name and stead, to prosecute the Pension claim of Jonathan Wellman to an increase and arrearages of Pension from and against the United States. I the said Works, give this authority by virtue of a clause of substitution contained in the written Power of Attorney by said Wellman given to me and which is now on file in the U.S. Pension Office. 
Giving and hereby granting unto my said attorney full power and authority in and about the premises; and to use all due means, course, and process, in the law, for the full effectual, and complete execution of the business afore described; and in my name to make and execute due acquittance and discharge; and for the premises to appear, and the person of me the constituent to represent before any governor, judges, justices, officers, and ministers of the law whatsoever, in any court or courts of judicature, and there on my behalf, to answer, defend, and reply unto all actions, causes, matters, and things whatsoever, relating to the premises. Also, to submit any matter in dispute, respecting the premises, to arbitration, or otherwise; with full power to make and substitute, for the purposes aforesaid, one or more attornies, under him, my said attorney and the same again at pleasure to revoke. And generally to say, do, act, transact, determine, accomplish, and finish all matters and things whatsoever, relating to the premises, as fully, amply, and effectually, to all intents and purposes, as I the said constituent if present, ought or might personally, although the matter should require more special authority than is herein comprised I the said constituent ratifying, allowing, and holding firm and valid all and whatsoever my said attorney or his substitutes shall lawfully do or cause to be done, in and about the premises, by virtue of these Presents.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 23d day of June in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and fifty one. 
Signed, sealed, and delivered in presence of us.
[signatures] A. J. Works
Richard F. Lyon
E. J. Sanford
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State of Connecticut
County of New Haven ss.  New Haven
On this 23d day of June AD 1851 personally appeared before me a Notary Public within and for said State, Alfred J. Works signer and sealer of the within Power of Attorney and acknowledged the same to be his free act and Deed. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Notarial seal on the day and year last above mentioned.
[signature] Edward J. Sanford
Notary Public
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Sir
Enclosed please find a Power of Attorney in my favor in the Revolutionary Pension case of Jonathan Wellman now pending in your office.
Yours respectfully
[signature] F. E. Hassler
Attorney
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New Haven Ct. 5th May 1851
Hon. Sir
Herewith I present the papers of Jonathan Wellman in support of his claim to an increase of Pension. His claim now is for a full Pension with the arrearages from the time of the first grant in 1832. 
There were two Capt. Crane's in the service, and he or the person who wrote the declaration confounded them. One was John, the other James Crane. It is intended that the time principally specified was service under James Crane, and since the taking of this proof, it is found that proof can doubtless be had, to show that he Wellman was with John Crane all the time said [illegible in paper crease] which our State records show to be 2 years. If the proof here offered with that already sent in on a former application does not quite raise his pension to a full allowance, we beg to have the case suspended, with notice, that we may offer further proof of the service under John Crane above referred to. But
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it is hoped, what is here offered, may suffice for a full pension. He served nearly one year at Mt. Independence, Ticonderoga & Crown Point N. Y. mainly under Capt. Abram Ives, but of this we can find no proof but his own testimony for corroboration of which, in this particular, we ask to refer you to the proper records for those places.
He now draws but a mere pittance, when all fully believe him entitled to a full Pension. He is in poverty, and Dependant on charity, as I am aware & it is earnestly hoped that he may now obtain that which all who know him, believe his due He is feeble, and fast declining, and can not long live to enjoy the Bounty that may be awarded him.
Let me repeat the hope, that he may receive a certificate for a full Pension in lieu [illegible line in folded paper] holds, and which he will return. But if otherwise before a final decision is had, permit us to furnish the further proof recently discovered.
Very truly yours
[signature] A. J. Works
New Haven Ct

Comr of Pensions
Washington
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Clinton Sept 26th 1853
Hon Loren P. Waldo
Dear Sir, When at Washington last I was favored by you with a sight at the papers of Jonathan Wellman a pensioner of $36.66. Act 1832, Connecticut. The old gentleman is now living aged 91 years last 4th of July. Ever since his pension was granted he has worried and complained that a service of some 10 or 11 months performed in Vermont by him was not allowed. The matter was put into Works hands some two years ago and he made the matter worse and left it. The old man is & has been for years dependent on an only daughter and she a poor widow for his support except the $36.66 which he draws. Wellman is a very worthy patient, good man always been temperate and respectable. Lost his property by purchasing more poor land then he could pay for and the Interest eat him up. I have no power of Attorney. I have no bargain with him. I have no desire to get any thing from him in the matter. And now Dear Sir. I know that your time is fully occupied and if you would stop to hear every beggar you would never sleep. But I think Wellman has peculiar claims on the kindness of the public and what I ask of you sir at this time
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is that you will take up his papers and take them home with you and give them a half hours examination and write me if you think any thing can be done with them?
I was so disappointed at the shabby manner that his case was got up that I threw the papers down is despair. But after I got into the case and had further time for reflection, I thought that the schedule of time made by the department had some favorable indications in it. 
Please look at the schedule which you will find in his papers. There is proof of living here that William went to Vermont in the time of the Revolutionary War and Wellman has told the same story in relation to his serving there. It does seem to me as if he should have if he can satisfy your Honor that he performed the service claimed. 
I have no interest in the matter any way and do what I do only as a friend of one I conceive to be a very worthy old man. If you can not give this your attention, whether prevented by your official position or by necessity and want of time, Will you write me your answer?
Very Respectfully Yours
[signature] Wm H. Buell
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By virtue of a Power of Attorney on file in the Pension office from Jonathan Wellman a Revolutionary Pensioner act 1832, Connecticut Rolls I authorize Wm H Buel to examine & prosecute said Wellman's claim.
Washington City 22 Sept 1853
[signature] F. E. Hassler
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Power of attorney
case of 
John Wellman alias Jonathan Wellman
alias
Connecticut

Jonathan Wellman
Cond - 32

Filed 26th Sept

Oct 4 -82
Ex
F. E. Hassler
Present
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Power of Attorney
Know all men by these presents that I Jonathan Wellman Alias John Wellman of Killingworth in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut. Do hereby make constitute and appoint F. E. Hassler of Washington City D. C. my true and lawful attorney irrevocably and with power to substitute one or more persons under him to prosecute my claim for increase of Pension, which may be due me for my military services in the war of this Revolution. To demand and receive from the United States Government office, all my rights which may be due me for said Revolutionary service. Hereby revoking and countermanding any other power of Attorney or authority, which may have been heretofore given by me for the above specified purpose. Especially a power of Attorney given by me to one Alfred J Works of New Haven in the State of Connecticut in the year AD 1851 about the 20th day of May. 
Which said power of Attorney I hereby revoke and countermand forever. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twentieth day of September AD 1852.
[signature] John Wellman alias Jonathan Wellman
In presence of 
[signature] Wm. H. Buell
[signature] Eliza C. Dickinson 

State of Connecticut
County of Middlesex ss.
On this twentieth day of September AD One thousand Eight hundred and fifty two, Before me a Notary Public duly authorized to take acknowledgements in the State and County aforesaid. Personally came Jonathan Wellman alias John Wellman signer and sealer of the above power of attorney and acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed. 
Wm H. Buell
Notary Public
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Mem.
Jonathan Wellman served under Capt John Cram in the year 1778.  Eli Kelsey, Jedediah Harris of Killingworth, Stephen Kelsey of Killingworth witnesses for the Eight months service under Capt John Cram. Under Capt John Cram seven months in 1779 from April 1st to Sept 1st 1779 and one month in a guard [illegible] with Keys* and Capt Aaron Kelsey from Oct 1 1779 to Dec 1 1780. In March 1780 I went to Vermont and entered the Militia at New Wallingford so called, and served in a fortification called Pittsford Pickets, and was discharged about the 1st day of Oct 1780. Captain Abram Ives was Captain Lieut Ives I think was Lieutenant. During this tour we went after Indians about 400 Militia we went from fort Independence to Ticonderoga from thence to Crown Point and up to the Broad Lake. From there we returned without meeting the Indians, they having crossed the Lake and so got out of our reach. When we returned to the crossing our Boats were gone and we made rafts to convey the troops across. We returned immediately into the fort from where we first started. In the spring of 1781, I again entered the service in a Company commanded by Captain Smith about the 1st of April and continued in actual service at Pittsford Fort untill the first of October of that year which was 1781. I think a man by the name of Bailey was a Lieutenant in Smiths Company. There was nothing worthy of note transpired this summer. I answered to the name of John Wellman during both of these tours.
* Captain Keys or Kize
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APPLICATION OF CERTIFICATE OF REVOLUTIONARY SERVICES.
Made by the [blank] of the party who rendered the service.
STATE OF Connecticut
COUNTY OF Middlesex ss.  Town of Killingworth
The [blank] is hereby requested to furnish evidence from the Rolls in his office of the service of John William who was alias Jonathan Willman in the war of the Revolution. He was a native of the Town of New Wallingford (so called of I think Rutland and State of Vermont. He enlisted from the Town of New Wallingford in the County of [blank[ and State of Vermont in the year 1780 & 1781 as a private in the in the Company commanded by Captains Abram Ives in 1780 & Capt Smith in 1781 in [blank] Regiment [blank] and he served as follows, viz: -- In a fort or picket called "Pittsford pickets from about the 1st of 1780 to about the 1st of October 1780, under Captain Abram Ives. Lieut Ives I think was Lieutenant of this Compy. In the year 1781 I entered the same fort as a private in a Company commanded by Captain Smith (cant give his Christian name). I think a man by the name of Bailey was the Lieutenant of this Company. I served from about the 1st & April in Smiths Company untill about the first of October AD 1781. In the year 1780 I was one of a party of about 400 men who crossed Lake George and pursued the Indians the west side of the Lake Champlain and returned without overtaking them. I answered to the name of John Willman was so called and known.
I am now 90 years old, and my memory does not enable me to state the services more fully than above stated. 
Witness my hand, this twentieth day of September A. D. 1852.
Signed by said John Wellman
[signature] John Wellman alias Jonathan Wellman
in presence of
[signature] Wm. H. Buell Notary Public Justice of the Peace.

Here describe as fully as may be, the length of service, the rank, &c., of the claimant, or the capacity in which he served, and all [illegible] known. [illegible] or heir applies, state "my information."
[illegible] HASSLER, agent and attorney, of Washington City, D. C.
[illegible] PATENTS IN ILLINOIS BOUGHT BY HIM.
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I have been long and well acquainted with Mr. Jonathan Wellman of Killingworth in the State of Connecticut who is making application for a pension. His character is that of a respectable honest man and his statements entitled to full credit.
Washington Feb. 22. 1836
[signature] Samuel Ingham
M. of C.
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No 19,324
Connecticut
Jonathan Wellman
Suspended
Let to Hon S Ingham 4 Jany 1836
Admd
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Sept. 29, 1853.
Let in case of Jonathan Wellman
Wm. H. Buell
Clinton, Conn.

FROM WM. H. BUELL,
FIRE, MARINE & LIFE
INSURANCE AGENT;
CLINTON, CT.
free

Private
Hon L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D. C.

[stamp] WESTBROOK CT SEP 26
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Washington City D C
June 25th 1851

Honorable J. E. Heath
Commissioner of Pensions
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Reg 3d m 55 - no 45755
Jonathan Wellman
ad 32 - 30433 Conn
Boynton

FROM W. H. BUELL,
FIRE MARINE & LIFE INS. AGENT,
CLINTON, CT.

Department of the Interior.
free
FREE

[stamp] CLINTON CT SEP 10

Hon H. Minot.
Commission Pen
Washington
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45755
Jonathan Wellman
Conn- [illegible]2-36433 
Boynton
[stamp] FROM WM. H. BUELL, Fire, Marine & Life Insurance AND BOUNTY LAND AGENT, CLINTON, CONN.
[stamp] CLINTON OCT 22

Department of the Interior
free

Hon J Minot.
Commissioner of Pen
Washington D
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Clinton Sept 10th 1855.
Hon J Minot
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D C
Dr Sir
Yours of 7th of Sept inst reporting the application of Jonathan Wellman a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States; claim for Bounty Land under the act of March 3d 1855. Suspended was received. The applicant (who is still alive) made his application & was pensioned under the act of 7th June 1832. The Hon Samuel Ingham of Conn it is believed made out his papers, and there is no duplicate preserved. 
It is believed that the Original papers may be found in the Pension Office. Will the department in Brief give the undersigned a synopsis of the service upon which Wellman was Pensioned. Wellman may have been a "substitute" in much of the service he performed in the Revolutionary War and there may not be any record at all of his service. If so, must he necessarily be shut out from all claim to Bounty Land under the late act? May not the proofs, which were necessary; & sufficient to pension him under the act of 1832 be sufficient to prove his claim to Bounty Land under the act of 3d of March 1853?
Very Truly Yours
Wm. H. Buell
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Clinton Conn Oct 22 1855.
Hon J Minot Commissioner of Pensions D C
Dear Sir,
In behalf of certain petitioners herein named I beg leave to present to your Honor's special notice, the enclosed Petition in favor of Jonathan Wellman a Revolutionary Pensioner act of 7th June 1832, claimant for Bounty Land act of 3d March 1855, filed No 45755. By which your Honor will understand something of the sympathy felt for Mr Wellman by the neighbors of the old man. The report comes like a paralysis to the old man; that he can not have the Bounty in common with others. He has I understand fast aggrieved with the Department that his claim for Pension was not fully allowed. And now this comes a double affliction. 
If the Rolls of Captain John Cranes Company of Coast Guards could be found, I have no doubt they would show the service. The Connecticut accounts shows that Captain Crane was paid certain sums for Court Guard service. Captain Crane gives affidavit under oath setting forth his service (affidavit on file) for himself & company. Mr Wellman claims that in one tour at least he was enroled and answered to the name of John Welman which would be very natural at least. I have no doubt that your Honor would without solicitation lean to the side of the old man if it were proper and necessary. But we hope and in the
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name of those Petitioners and for the benefit of the Old Gentleman; ask your Honor to re examine the claim and make search if necessary for the Rolls where his name may be found. 
Colonel William Worthington had the oversights of these Guards for Say Brook, Conn; & vicinity at the time Wellman served, and so far as I can learn the Rolls are not on file at the Controlers office in Connecticut. I have no interest in this claim whatever except Notarial fee.
Very Truly Yours
Wm. H. Buell
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State of Connecticut
County of Middlesex ss. Killingworth.
On this nineteenth day of March in the year Eighteen Hundred and fifty five Before the Subscriber a Notary Public personally came Jonathan Wellman aged 92 years a resident of the town of Killingworth in the County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut who being duly cautioned & sworn according to law declares and says that he is the identical Johnathan Wellman who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate of Thirty Six dollars and 66 cents per annum by Pension Certificate dated the 24th day of February 1836 of which (I certify) the following is a true Copy.
"War Department. Revolutionary Claim "I certify that in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th of June 1832 Jonathan Wellman of the State of Connecticut who was a private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Thirty six dollars and sixty six cents per annum during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March 1831 and payable semi annually on the 4th of March and 4th of September in every year. Given at the War (Department) Office of the United States this twenty fourth day of February one thousand Eight hundred and thirty six.
Lewis Cass Secretary of War
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which he may be entitled under the act of Congress passed
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on the 3d day of March in the year 1855.
[signature] Jonathan Wellman
In presence of
Witnesses
[signature] Julia A Davis
Selina Davis
At the same time before me a Notary public Personally Came Julia A Davis & Selina Davis to me well know who depose & say under oath that Jonathan Wellman whose true signature is above written is the identical man he represents him self to be and that said Wellman signed the above signature of Jonathan Wellman himself in their presence on the day and year first above written and that we are wholly disinterested.
[signature] Selina Davis
[signature] Julia A Davis
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year first above written and I certify that Julia A Davis & Selina Davis are credible witness and that I am personally acquainted with Jonathan Wellman aforesaid and that I am wholly disinterested.
[signature] Wm H. Buell Notary Public

The Commissioner of Pensions will please send the Warrant
to Wm. H. Buell, Clinton Co Conn
Wm. H. Buell for Jonathan Wellman
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26,108

Rev Army
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P.
15700
INVALID.
File No. 15,700
Jonathan Wellman Pri Rev War
Act: June 7" 32
Index: - Vol. 1, Page 408
[Arrangement of 1870]
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Apl 11 1900
Miss C. Louise Sands
Meriden, Conn.

Oct 25 1901
Rev J. W. Wellman
Boston, Mass.

1932 Oct 27 Hist to Mr Lucius E. Allen
EEL
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Meriden, Conn.  March 14, 1901.
Pension Office
Washington D. C.
[stamp] U. S. PENSION OFFICE F MAR 16 1901
[stamp] [illegible] RECEIVED MAR 20 1901
Gentlemen in charge,
would like to learn of possible from the records in your possession something of William and Jonathan Wellman of Conn. pensioners of Rev. War?
I learn William Wellman was a private in Capt. Eli Leavenworth's Co. of New Haven, Ct. 1776 Col [blank] Reimont (suppose this means Raymond). Enlisted Nov. 24 1776 discharged Feb. 1782. Enlisted again or paid Jan. 1. 1781 to Dec. 31, 1781 in 4th Regt. Conn. Line Col Zebulon Butler. His name on list of pensioner 1832 living in Middlesex Co. Conn. I want to know what town he was living in 1832, what his age at enlistment, who his wife was if it tells, or any details about him. 
Of Jonathan Wellman I learn nothing more than he was a pensioner of the Rev. war in 1832 & in Conn. I wish to learn the name of the town,
his age at any given time, wife's
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name, etc.
Hoping to hear from you soon.
Very truly yours
Miss C. Louise Sands
66 Lincoln St.
Meriden, Conn.

P.S. I am very anxious also to learn where in N. Y. State or let James Wellman lived who was a pensioner of Rev. war also, & if not asking too much of you, would like to have you give me any thing about him; while looking for those of same name James Wellman was of Killingworth, Ct. b. 1763 & was discharged from service in Rev War in 1782 - this is all I know of him except he was said to be a pensioner of that war. Some of the descendants of his brother John Wellman think James settled in N. Y. State later while others day that he remained in Ct. I am most anxious to learn where he lived after the war as there is no trace of him in Killingworth Ct.
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LUCIUS E. ALLEN
2546 Post Street,
Jacksonville, Fla.

October 13, 1932

Veterans Administration,
Records Division,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sirs:
In connection with the preparation of a history of the Wellman Family, I desire to secure all available information, date of death, names of children, if any, and military record of JONATHAN WELLMAN, who enlisted from Killingworth, Connecticut, and served during the Revolutionary War, and was I believe granted a pension.
Yours truly,
[signature] Lucius E. Allen

A-Cy.

[stamp] RECEIVED OCT 17 1933 READER 629 [illegible]