Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 7., Simon Abell, Conn
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Conn

Abell Simon
Betsy

R. 7
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Betsy Abell 
widow of Simon

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Hon. A. J. Parker HR
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State of New York
Dellaware County SS

On this eight day of March in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight before me Amos Douglas one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County of Delaware the said Court being a Court of record at the town of Franklin in said County personally appeared Otis Abel a resident of said town of Franklin in said County aged forty nine years who first being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath depose and say that he is the son of Simon Abel deceased who was Ensign of the fifth company or trainband in the twelfth regiment in the State of Connecticut in the revolutionary war and of Betsey Abell whose deposition is hereunto [illegible] that the said Simon Abell resided in the town of Lebanon in the County of New London in State of Connecticut from the earliest recollections of this deponent, until the time of his death on the twenty fifth day of December one thousand eight hundred and sixteen, and that said Betsey Abell who was formerly his wife and now his widow, has remained a widow ever since his death until the present time, and that said Betsey Abell resided in said town of Lebanon from the death of her husband until the month of September in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty five when he remained into said town of Franklin in Delaware County where she has resided ever since and does [illegible] reside

Otis Abell

Sworn to & subscribed on the 8th day of March 1838 before me Amos Douglas Judge of the Court of Common Pleas and for the County of Delaware State of New York
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State of New York
Delaware County SS
On this twenty fourth day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight before me Amos Douglas one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County of Delaware the said Court being a Court of record. at Franklin in the said County.. personally appeared Betsey Abell a resident of said town of Franklin in said County. aged eighty four years, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth. on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4th 1836 =
The she is the widow of Simon Abell deceased who was an Ensign of the fifth company or trainband in the twelfth regiment in the State of Connecticut in the revolutionary war and that the said Simon Abell served as follows that said Simon Abell left home and went into the service of the United States as an Ensign having been chosen Ensign by the company & upon the requisition of his superior officers in the month of August, in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy six - and marched with his company to New York in order to join the army of the United States and that he remained with the army three months and some days. and returned home in the latter part of the month of November, that she was informed by the said Simon Abell, and verily believes that the said company & regiment, to which he belonged, were called out & enlisted into service upon the requisition of General Washington, and that while he was with the army. they were stationed at New York, & at Harlem and White Plains, that he enlisted for three months and served the said
three months and a few days = That said Simon Abell left home an went into the service of the United States as an Ensign having been appointed Ensign by the Governor [illegible] of the State of Connecticut upon the call of his superior officers in the month of August in the year
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one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven and marched with his company and regiment into the State of New York and there joined the army of the United States and remained with the army three months and returned home in the month of November & that he was informed by the said Simon Abell & believes that he was with the army and in the battle of Saratoga in the month of October when General Burgoyne and his army surrendered and that he returned home thru Albany & that he enlisted for three months and served the said three months = that during the war the said Simon Abel was called out and went at different times to be stationed at places on the seashore and frontier to guard and protect them and that he was absent a few days at a time and at one time a fortnight = the further declares that her maiden name was Betsey Bigelow and that she was married to said Simon Abell at Lebanon in the County of New London in the State of Connecticut on the nineteenth day of June in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven that for about six years before their marriage she resided about half a mile from the residence of said Simon Abell. tht her husband the said Simon Abell died at said town of Lebanon in Connecticut on the twenty fifth day of December in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixteen and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as well also appeared by reference to the proof hereto answered. And that said Simon Abell & herself resided on the same farm in said Lebanon from the time of their marriage until the time of his death and that after his death she resided in the same place, until the month of September in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty five when she came into said town
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of Franklin in State of New York where he has resided ever since

signed: Betsey her x mark Abell

Sworn to & subscribed on the 24th day of January 1838 before me Amos Douglas Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Delaware - State of New York

And I the said Amos Douglas Judge of said Court of Common Pleas do hereby certify that Betsey Abell the above named applicant is a resident of said town of Franklin in the County of Delaware aforesaid and by reason of bodily infirmity is unable and cannot attend or appear before a Court of record and by reason of the infirmities of old age and a [illegible] & stiffness in the hand she is unable to write her name and I do also declare my opinion after investigation of the matter, that said Simon Abell was a revolutionary officer, that he served as the said applicant states. that said Simon Abel is dead and that the applicant is his widow, having never been married since his death. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name (having no seal of office) on the twenty fourth day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight

Amos Douglas Judge
as aforesaid
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State of New York
Delaware County SS

I Crawford B Sheldon Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Delaware (the same being a Court of record) do hereby certify that Amos Douglas Esquire the person before whom the foregoing affidavit purports to have been Sworn was on this day of the date of the Same a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Delaware duly commissioned and sworn & that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Judge & that his name subscribed to the said affidavit & the foregoing certificate is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed this seal of the said Court this 9th day of March 1838.

C B Sheldon Clerk
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State of New York
Delaware County SS
On this twenty fourth day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight before me Amos Douglas one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County of Delaware, the said Court being a Court of Record at the town of Franklin in the said County, personally appeared Luna Bartlett a resident of said town of Franklin, in said County aged eighty one years, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, depose and say that she is the sister of Simon Abell deceased who was an Ensign of the fifth company or trainband in the twelfth regiment in the State of Connecticut in the revolutionary war, that she resided in the house and family of said Simon Abell from the month of February one thousand seven hundred seventy six until the month of September one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven that said Simon Abel left home and went into the service of the United States, as an Ensign (having been chosen Ensign by the company, to which he belonged) when the requisition of his superior Officers in the month of August in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy six and marched with his company to New York in order to join the army of the United States and that he remained with the army three months and some days returned home in the beter part of the month of November = that he was informed by the said Simon Abell and verily believes that the said company & regiment to which he belonged, were called out and enlisted into service upon the requisition of General Washington and that while he was with the army they were stationed at New York and at Harlem and White Plains. that he enlisted for three months and served the said three months and a few days.
That said Simon Abell left home and went into the service of the United States as an Ensign having been appointed Ensign by the Governor [illegible]
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of the State of Connecticut, upon the call of his superior officers, in the month of August in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven & marching with his company and regiment into the State of New York and there joined the army of the United States and remained with the army three months and returned home in the month of November. - That he was informed by the said Simon Abell and believes that he was with the army and in the battle at Saratoga in the month of October, when General Burgoyne and his army surrended and that he returned home. thru Albany. that he enlisted for three months and served the said three months. That during the war. the said Simon Abell was called out and went at different times to be stationed at places on the seashore and frontier to guard & protect them and that he was absent a few days at a time and at one time a fortnight. And after this deponent was married, & he resided for about seven years at the distance of a quarter of a mile from the residence of said Simon Abell. And this deponent further says that he was present at the wedding and marriage of said Simon Abell and now Betsey Abel his wife whose maiden name was Betsey Bigelow in the month of June in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven. the marriage ceremony was performed by the Revd John Guerley the settler Minister of the Parish =

Lewis Bartlett

Sworn to & subscribed on the 24th day of Januaray 1838 before me Amos Douglas Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Delaware. State of New York}
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Know all men by these presents that I Otis
Abell son of Simon & Betsey Abell deceased. a Revolutionary Soldier do hereby invocably, constitute & appoint Chas. C. Tucker of Washington City D.C. my true & lawful agent & attorney to prosecute the claim of Simon Abell deceased for any amount of Revolutionary Pension or increase of Pension that may be due under the provisions of the Act of                 or any other act or Resolution of Congress, and I hereby authorize my said attorney to Examine
all papers & documents in relation to said claim
on file in the Departments at Washington City or
Elsewhere, to file additional Evidence or arguments, and to receive the certificate which
may be issued for said claim, & to appoint one
or more Substitutes under him for the purposes
herein expressed:  and to do all things that I might or could do, were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my Said Attorney may lawfully do in the Premises
Witness my hand seal this 30th day of June 1853
Otis Abell
In presence of
A. J. Chamberlin

State of New York Delaware County ss
On this 30th day of June 1853 before me a Justice of the Peace in & for said County above mentioned personally appeared Otis Abell
and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be his act & deed for the purposes therein mentioned
Augustus J Chamberlin, Justice of the Peace
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State of New York Delaware County ss: on this 30th day of June 1853 before me the undersigned a justice of the Peace in & for the County & State aforesaid personally appeared Otis Abell a resident of said county & made oath according to law that he is the identical Otis Abell who presented the foregoing power of attorney and that he is directly interest in said claim and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or assignments as my said attorney may use in prosecuting said claim
signed: Otis Abell

Sworn to & subscribed before me the day & year above written
Augustus J Chamberlin Justice of the Peace

State of New York}
County of Delaware}

I Benjamin Cannon Clerk of the County of Delaware do hereby certify that Augustus J. Chamberlin Esq [illegible]  whom the foregoing affidavit & acknowledgement was 
[illegible] and who has hereunto signed his name, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace in & for the County & State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name & affixed my official seal this 4th day of July 1853
Benj. Cannon Clerk
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____Ex'r.   INVALID

REJECTED

Betsey Abell
1928 July 18 Photos to E. V. Martin-
Service: dale.A D. 4 .
List of suspended claims printed in 1852 shows came of pers 0

: pension as follows:, 18
Suspended for further proof.
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V.
[illegible] Abel
Seth Mar A.D. [illegible]
March 24th 1838
Col. [illegible] Geo. V. Thomas[illegible
Justice [illegible]

Abel, Simon
===========
Act - 4 - July 1886
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JONATHAN TRUMBULL, Esquire,
Captain-General, and Commander in Chief, of the
State of CONNECTICUT, in AMERICA.
To Simon [blocked text] -- Gent Greeting.
You being by the General Assem[bly of the] State 
accepted to be of the Ensign of this [illegible] Company or Trainband in the 12th Regiment in the State -- Reposing special Trust and Confidence, in your Fidelity, Courage, and good Conduct, I do, by virtue of the
Laws of this State, me thereunto en[illegible] appoint and impower you to take the said Company --- into your Care and Charge, as their
Ensign carefully and diligently to discharge that Trust ; exercising your inferior
Officers and Soldiers in the Use of their Arms, according to the Discipline of War ; keeping
them in good Order and Government ; and commanding them to obey you as their Ensign,
for the service of this State. And you are to observe all such Orders and Directions, as from
Time to Time you shall receive, either from me, or from other your superior Officer, pursuant
to the Trust hereby reposed in you
Given under my Hand, and the Seal of the State, in Hartford -- 19th
Day of May -- Anno Domini, 1777
By His Honor's Command,
John Trumbull
George Wyllys Sec'ry
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Act of July 4, 1836
Claim of
Betsey Abell
widow of
Simon Abell
(New York)
Power of Attorney
to examine claim
=

Anderson

Chas. C. Tucker
Present.

Omit
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I Caleb Stark of Lebanon, in the County of New London & State of Connecticut age seventy one years being first sworn as the Law directs do on oath testify & say that on the 1st Monday of October last I held a conversation with the late Capt Amos Fowler late of Lebanon and the conversation was relative to the services of Simon Abel (late of Lebanon [illegible]) as an officer in the War of the Revolution_the said Fowler then state to me, that he knew of the services of Simon Abel for three months at New York & that vicinity in the autumn of the year 1776: the said Simon Abel served as, & was, an Ensign, in said campaign: the said Amos Fowler informed me that he was in said Campaign at New York & at the White Plains where the said Simon Abel was: that he said Fowler stated to me in said conversation was a near neighbor of said Simon Abel, & was with him as aforesaid at New York White Plains & knew that said Simon served three months.___
That the said Amos also stated to me at the same time that said Simon Abel was in the campaign to the northward at the capture of [illegible]: that he served in said campaign, also as an Ensign__but the length of time that said Simon served in said Northern Campaign the said Fowler stated to me, he did not know;
The said Amos, also stated to me that he was a soldier of the Revolution & a pensioner of the United States & I further say that I am [illegible] Amos Fowler died [illegible] at said Lebanon on the 30th day of Nov _1837_ & further I say not,
Caleb Stark

State of Connecticut}
New London County} [illegible]
Be it know that on the 6th day of February 1838 Caleb Stark the above Deponent personally appeared before me  [illegible] after being [illegible] [illegible] made oath, the the deposition by him subscribed contains the truth__and I do hereby certify that I am [illegible] acquainted with the said Caleb Stark & know him to be a man of truth veracity, & a respectable person.

In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand this day and year last aforesaid
Wm. L. Wittiany Justice of the Peace
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House of Representatives
March 21. 1838}

J. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir
I enclose to you herewith the necessary papers for the purpose of procurring a pension for Betsey Abell widow of Simon Abell deceased.

Very Respy
your st c
A. J. Parker
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___________Division.
___________Examiner.
Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington.

Hon. ___________________

___________Division.
___________Examiner.
Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington.

Hon. ___________________
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March 24, 1838.
Sir:  I have the honor to inform you that the claim of Mrs. Betsey Abell, widow of Simon Abell, dec'd has been examined and her papers filed in this office.
It is asserted for two terms as ensign in '76 & 77 of 3 mos. ea. without stating the names of the officers, &c., as required by the regulations. His commission bears date in May '77 and consequently discredits the allegation that he held that rank in the tour of '76. But the most fatal objection is that the militia did not serve in both tours as much as 6 mos. If the names of the commandants of the company & regiment in which he served (particularly in '77 ) be furnished
the Secretary and Comptroller of the State of Connecticut, their certificates will determine the length of his service. That of the militia
generally was such as is above intimated, say about 2 mos. in '77. The proof of the date of the marriage is not as satisfactory as it should be. Before parole testimony can be deemed sufficient to establish a fact which is so generally susceptible of record proof it should be shown by the certificate of the proper officers that there
(2)
were no registers kept in the Church or Town where the marriage was solemnized.
To Hon. A. J. Parker, House of Rperesentatives.
-----ooooo-----
The letter of June 11, 1849 to George C. Thomas, states that no evidence has been furnished since March 24, 1838, and a copy of that letter is enclosed.
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is not as satisfactory I should be [partially missing text] parol testimony can be deemed sufficient to
establish a fact which is [partially missing text] generally susceptible of record proof it should be shown by the certificate of the proper offices that these were no registery kept in the Church and Town where the marriage was solemnized -
[vertical text]
Hon A. J. Parker
Mar. 24 '38
O.C.
Hon. A. J. Parker
Ho. Rep
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War Dep
Pen. off
Mar. 24  38
Sir
I have the honor to inform you
that the claim of Mrs Betsey Abell widow
of Simon Abell decd has been examined
& her papers filed in this office-
It is asserted for two terms as Ensign
in 76 & 77 of 3 mo ea without stating the
names of the officers &c -- as required
by the regulations - His commission
bears date in May 77 and consquently discredits the allegation that he held that rank
from the tour of -76 - But the most fatal objection is that the militia did not serve
in both tours as much as 6 mo-
If the names of the Commandants of the
Company & rgt. in which he served
(particularly in 77) be furnished the Seal of 
Comptroller of the State of Connecticut, their certificates will determine the length of his service - That of the Militia generally was such as is above intimated say about 2 mo - in 77-
The proof of the date of the marriage
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& not as satisfactory it should [illegible] testimony can be deemed sufficient to establish a fact which is so generally susceptible of record proof it should be shown by the certificate of the [illegible] offices that there were no registers kept in the church and town when the marriage was solemnized.

Hon. A. J. Parker

illegible

Hon. A. J. Pkrer
[illegible 24 & 38
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Washington City
Nov 21st 1848
Capt. Geo. C. Thomas

Dr Sir

The widow of Simon Abel and Ensign in the Continental Line from Lebanon Conn, filed an application, Commission and other papers for a Pension, in the Pension Office, from time in the year 1839 or 1840 (or perhaps fall of 1838); and the reason stated by the Department, why a Pension was not granted was the want of a Certified Copy of the Record of her marriage.
Otis Abel (a son) wrote to Conn. for the required Certificate but was informed that no such record had been kept, and since that time has prosecuted the claim no farther.
The testimony of Luna Bartlett, a then living, and credible witness to the marriage, was filed with the papers in this case. At that time they thought this to be the best, and perhaps the only testimony that could be obtained; it is possible however, that other testimony can yet be procured from Connecticut, if absolutely necessary.
The Widow Abel died 17th Aug 1844 (or '40) without receiving any Pension to which she thought she was justly entitled, and to which her children now living, alledge they are entitlted.
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You are hereby respectfully requested to act as an Attorney in prosecuting this claim against the United States

Respectfully Your Obt Servant
A. R. Parker

Capt. Geo. C. Thomas}
Washington City}

P. S. Capt. Amos Fowler, of Lebanon, Conn. was in the same service-and drew a pension-also his Widow drew a pension.
Capt. Fowler wrote Mr Abel that he could testify as to his service and secure him a pension.
The Widow Abel lived and died in Franklin Delaware Co. N.Y. where her children are still living.
A. R. P.
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Washington D C
19 Jany / 49
Col J. L Edwards
Commr of Pensions:
Sir:
Herewith I enclosed a power of attorney (letter of attorney) requesting me to act in the case of the widow of Simon Abel, and Ensign in the continental lines from Lebanon Connecticut.
Mrs Abels case has been suspended for several years & as witnesses are fast dying off & the difficulties of procuring testimony increasing with time, you will much oblige me by informing me if any & what farther testimony is requisite to complete this case.
I have the honour to be 
very Respty
Your obd Svt
Geo. C. Thomas
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G. C. Thomas
June 11 119
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153
Pension Office
June 11th, 1849
Sir
In answer to the letter of Mr Parker transmitted by you respecting the case of Betsey Abell widow of Simon Abell I have to state that no additional evidence in support of her claim has been [illegible] my report to Hon N. J. Parker of 24 March 1838 a copy of which is herewith enclosed.

George C Thomas Esq
Present
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See receipt in Henry Abbott, W.1347
SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE.   1-681    PHONE Branch 476
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