Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 24975, for Isaac Skinner, Connecticut
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SERVICE   Conn.
Skinner, Isaac
Lucy
NUMBER  W. 24975
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16.995 
Vermont. R. 
Isaac Skinner of Windsor Co in the state of Vermont who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Ward of the Con line, for the term of one year 1776 
Inscribed on the Roll of at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 6 of April 1818. 
Certificate of Pension issued the 18th of May and sent to Dudley Chace Ag.  
Randolph, Vt. 
Arrears to 4th of March 1820   183.96   
Semi-anl all'ce ending Sept 1820 48.00
$231.96 
{Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818 }
Notification sent October 23d 1820 to Benjamin Swan, Windsor Vermont
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114 
Isaac Skinner Decbr of Royalton Windsor Co Vermont 
Isaac Skinner Private 
Colonel Wards Regt
 Connecticut line 1776 to 1777 
April 6th 1818  
The certificate of the Judge to reduced circumstances of applicant is wanting
Corrected
The proof of service is wanting – [unreadable]
Admd [admitted]  18 May, 1820. Gn
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State of Vermont 
Orange County ss}   On the 6th day of April AD 1818 before me the subscriber Chief Judge of the Supreme Court of the State of Vermont, personally appeared Isaac Skinner aged 58 years, resident in Royalton Windsor County & State of Vermont, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled “an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War;” that he the said Isaac Skinner in May or June 1776 enlisted for the term of one year into the Army of the United States, & joined Captain Benoni Cutlers Company Col Andrew Wards Regiment, Brigade he does not recollect, Connecticutt Line.   That he served his time out, & was discharged in New Jersey by general order on parade, no written discharges being given; that he performed the aforesaid service as a private soldier in the Revolutionary War & according to the best of his belief on the Continental establishment; that he is and ever has been since the declaration of Independence a resident Citizen of the United States; that by reason of his reduced circumstances in life he stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; to that he has no other evidence of his said services.    
Sworn to & declared before me the 6th day of April AD 1818. 
Dudley Chase Chief Judge Supr Court 
I Dudley Chase Chief Judge of the Supreme Court of the State of Vermont do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Isaac Skinner did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy for the term of one year on the continental establishment & now transmit the proceedings testimony taken & had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned Act of Congress.   
Dudley Chase Chief Judge Supreme Court 
I hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that Isaac Skinner above named is in reduced circumstances & stands in need of the assistance of his County.   
Dudley Chace Chief Judge Supr Court
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41 
Isaac Skinner
16,994
Sept 1820
Con
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STATE OF VERMONT,
WINDSOR COUNTY.  SS}  At a special term of the Supreme Court of Judiacature, begun and holden at at Woodstock in the County of Windsor, on the last Monday in July, Anno Domini eighteen hundred and twenty. 
On this First day of August 1820, being the second day of said term, personally appeared in open Court, (the same Court being a Court of record agreeably to the laws of this State, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) Isaac Skinner aged sixty one years, resident in Royalton in said County of Windsor, who being first duly sworn according to law. doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows: 
I enlisted into Col. Andrew Wards Regiment Capt. Benoni Cutler’s Company in the Connecticut line May 14th 1776 for the term of one year, and at the end of said Term was discharged at or near Princetown New Jersey. That I was in the Battle of White Plains, Trenton, and one at the Short Stills if I do not mistake the name.   
That he made his original declaration on the Sixth day of April 1818 has received a Pension Certificate, No. 16955 And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War ," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. To Wit- 
One small Island in White River being nearly two acres $30.; 
one wild lot of land in Barnard  on [unreadable]  50; 
One 2 year old Heifer 7.50, one yearling Steer $4, one Calf 1.50 -  13.;
one Plough 1.50, one Harrow $6, 1 Chain 1.50, 3 Hoes 1.50, 2 Old Shovels 3, 2 forks 1.50 – 12.;
one Bush Seythe 0.50; a pitch Fork 3, 1 Rake 0.75, two Axes 2.50, Crowbar 2 -4.75;
two old Sleds 2, 3 old Tables 3, Desk 3.50, 2 Chests 1.50, Bureau #8, Light Stand 1 – 14.00;
14 chains 7, wooden clock 10, 3 Cyder Barrels 1.50, 1 Wash tubb, 6.75;  19.25; 
Hollow ware 8.25, 3 pl hand saws 3, 2 pl Slicer & Tongs (old) 2, 2 sett Crockney 5 - 18.25;
two old looking glasses 1, knives & forks 1.50, Earthen ware 2.50,  -  5. 
Tin ware 0.75, pewter ware 4., 7 Table Spoons 1,  8 Silver Tea Spoons 4. -  9.75;
Glass ware 2.75, 4 old pails 0.75, loom & tackle 7, - 9.75;
$189.50
I owe and am indebted in the following sums viz
To Coolidge 0.50; the Society 1.50;  Hartwell 1.25 - Execution in the offices hard money #600; $425-
Nobles - $19;  Pinney 9;  Goodell 4.50;  Mrs Washburn Note 40; Estelle Iccl Cleaveland $66  135.50;
$563.50
My occupation Blacksmith, able to labor some, but by reason of old age & infirmity can do but little toward supporting my family, which consists of a wife aged 56 years tolerably heathy,  Darius my son aged 19 healthy,  Calvin aged 16 partly able to support himself;  Lucy my Daughter aged 9 years Deaf & infirm.   Isaac Skinner
Sworn to and declared on the First day of August 1820, before said Court. 
Attest, Benj Swan Clerk 
STATE OF VERMONT, 
WINDSOR COUNTY SS }  I, Benjamin Swan Clerk of the Supreme Court for the County of Windsor, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court:--And I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Nothing.   
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, at Woodstock this fifth day of August 1820. 
Benj Swan Clerk of the Supreme Court for Windsor County.
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1181  Vermont Montpelier
Lucy Skinner widow of Isaac Skinner who was a Private in the Conn line for 1 year 
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. 
Certificate of Pension issued the 28th day of July, 1843 and sent to Oel Billings Woodstock Vt. 
[Act of March 3, 1843.] 
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 30
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No 8825 
Lucy Skinner 
Vermont 
Act 7th July ‘38 
Admitted year 
Priv 
$40 per annum 
Oel Billings Esq 
Woodstock Vermont.
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State of Vermont 
Windsor County 
Hartford District ss}   On this 23d day of March AD 1843 personally appeared before the Honr the Probate Court for the district of Hartford aforesaid Lucy Skinner a resident of Royalton in said District aged 78 years, who being first sworn according to law doth on her Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the acts of Congress passed July 7th 1838 and the 23d day of August 1842 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war.  
That she is the widow of Isaac Skinner late of Royalton in said District deceased who was a private in the Army of the Revolution and served as set forth in his declaration under the act of Congress passed March 18. 1818 and drew a pension of ninety six dollars per annum.   
She further declares that she was married to the said Isaac Skinner at Royalton aforesaid on the 24th day of December AD 1786 and that her husband the aforesaid Isaac Skinner died at said Royalton on the 19th day of March AD 1843 that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January 1794 Viz at the time above stated.  
Lucy Skinner x her mark
Witness Polly Safford 
Calvin Skinner 2d
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written. and I further certify that she the said Lucy Skinner is the widow of Isaac Skinner late of Royalton in said District deceased who was a pensioner of the United States and drew a pension of ninety six dollars per annum, she has stated above, and that she the said Lucy is respectable and credible persons. 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Woodstock in said District the day and year before named 
Oel Billings Register.
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Isaac Skinner of Royalton and Lucy Shaw his wife were lawfully married December Twenty fourth Seventeen hundred and Eighty Six. Before me John Searls Pastor 
I hereby certify that the preceeding is a true copy of record with the exception of the date which is expressed or the record in fair legible figures as follows 24th day of December 1786. 
Attest Calvin Skinner 2d Town Clerk of the Town of Royalton Vermont  
I Calvin Skinner 2d above named depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in and said Town of Royalton that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town of Royalton with the exception above named as testified by Mr C. Skinner 2d Town Clerk.   
I further certify that said Isaac Skinner died on the 19th day of March 1843 as appears of record. 
Attest Calvin Skinner 2d Town Clerk 
State of Vermont 
Hartford District 
Windsor County }  The above sworn to and subscribed on this 23d day of March AD 1843. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Woodstock in said District the day and year before named. 
Oel Billings Register
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This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services. Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States. 
L.W.B.
W. 24975
O. W. & N. DIV. 
REVOLUTIONARY. 
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, 
BUREAU OF PENSIONS. 
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 25, 1898. 
Madam:-
Replying to your recent communication you are advised that Isaac Skinner made an application for pension on April 6, 1818, at which time he was 58 years of age and residing at Royalton, Vermont, and his pension was allowed for one year's actual service as a private in the Conn. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Cutler and Col. Ward. Place of his enlistment not stated. His widow, Lucy, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth. 
Very respectfully, 
Commissioner
Miss Desha, 
Section "E", Southern Division, 
Pension Bureau
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Reported 
Vermont 7194 
Lucy Skinner 
widow of Isaac Skinner who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 19th March 1843 of Windsor Co. in the State of Vermont who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain  - of the regt. commanded by Col. Ward the Connecticut line for 1 year 
Inscribed on the Roll of Montpelier, Vermont at the rate of 40 Dollars - per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. 
Certificate of Pension issued the 29th day of April 1844 and sent to Oel Billings Woodstock, Vermont. 
Arrears to the 4th of March 1841 $200 – 
[Act July 7, 1838.] 
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, 
Book A. Vol. 2 Page 57
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Bureau of Pensions. 
24975
27497
Isaac Skinner 
enlisted Woodstock Conn 
served through the War and had a pension 
Record wanted for Miss Lucy Skinner, his daughter aged 87. Now lives at Royaltown Vermont. 
Please return the record to Miss Deshan 
Sec E. Southern Div. at your earliest convenience
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Revy WIDOW, &c. 
File No. 24975 
Lucy Skinner 
Widow of Isaac Skinner 
Pri Conn Line 
Act: March 3d 43 
Index:--Vol. S, Page 216 
[Arrangement of 1870.] 
Apr 25 ‘91 Miss Desha So Div P.B.
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Lucy Skinner
$40 per annum
Oel Billings
Woodstock Vt
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Woodstock Vt. May 10. 1843 
Hon. J. L. Edwards 
Sir
Enclosed I forward you the declaration of Lucy Skinner Widow of Isaac Skinner for a pension under the act of March 3d 1843 
I am Respectfully your Obt Svt 
Oel Billings
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Nathaniel Flint's
Deposition
Relative to Isaac Skinners case
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Nathaniel Flint of Brookfield, Orange Co & State of Vermont of lawful age do depose & say that I well knew Isaac Skinner now of Royalton Windsor Co. Vt. while a soldier in Col Andrew Ward Regt from May AD 1776 to May 1777. That the said Skinner belonged to Capt Benoni Cutlers Company, in which an I also served for doing the term aforesaid, that it is my belief that the said Skinner was honourably discharged tho not in writing - written discharges at that period not being given.   And further I the Deponent say not.   
Nathan Flint 
State of Vermont 
Orange County ss} At Randolph in said County on this 10th day of December 1819 personally appeared the above named Nathaniel Flint & made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed contains the truth the whole truth & nothing but the truth.   
Before me Timothy Bayliss Jus Peace 
I hereby certify that the above named Nathaniel Flint is a credible person & that his deposition is entitled to full belief.  
Timothy Bayliss Justice Peace 
State of Vermont 
I hereby certify that Timothy Bayliss is a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Orange & that the writing above purporting to be his signature appears to my satisfaction to be such- 
Dewey Chace Chf Judge Sup. Court
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Eben'r Woodward
Deposition
Relative to Isaac Skinner case
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I Ebenezer Woodward of Royalton Windsor Co. of lawful age do depose & say; that I well knew Isaac Skinner now of Royalton and while a soldier in Col Andrew Wards Regt Capt Benoni Cutler’s Company for the period of one year from May 1776 into May 1777; that it is my belief that the said Skinner was honourably discharged after serving out his said period of one year & further I the Deponent say not.   
Ebenezer Woodward
State of Vermont 
Orange County ss} At Randolph in said County on this 10th of Decr 1819 personally appeared the above name of Ebenezer Woodward & made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed contains the truth the whole truth & nothing that the truth Before me 
Timothy Bayliss Justice Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Ebenezer Woodward is a credible person & that his deposition is entitled to full belief.   
Timothy Bayliss Justice Peace 
State of Vermont 
I hereby certify that Timothy Bayliss is a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Orange & that the writing above purporting to be his signature appears to my satisfaction to be such. 
Dudley Chace Chf Judge Sup Court
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921
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State of Vermont 
Windsor County 
Hartford District  ss}  On this 23 day of March AD 1843 personally appeared before me Oel Billings a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Windsor and Register of the Probate Court for the District of Hartford aforesaid, Lucy Skinner a resident of Royalton in said County of Windsor aforesaid aged 78 years who being first sworn according to law doth on her Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed the 3d March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. 
That she is the widow of Isaac Skinner late of said Royalton deceased who was a private in the Army of the Revolution and served as set forth in his declaration under the act of Congress passed March 18th 1818 and drew a pension of ninety six dollars per annum, and that she the said Lucy Skinner was pensioned under the act of July 7. 1838 and August 23d 1842 and drew a pension of forty Dollars per annum.    
She further declares that she is still a widow. 
Lucy Skinner x her mark
Witness Polly Safford 
Calvin Skinner 2d 
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written; and I further certify that she the said Lucy Skinner is the widow of Isaac Skinner late of Royalton in said District deceased and that he the said Isaac was a pensioner of the United States and that she the said Lucy was also a pensioner as she has stated above and is respectable and credible person.  In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal. 
Oel Billings Register.