Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 11,990, John Andrews, Conn. Continental
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(3-1776)
SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Andrews, John
S, 11.990
Continental,
CONTENTS
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9120
Connecticut
John Andrews
of Berlin in the State of Connt who was a Pri in the Conn commanded by Captain Stanley of the Reg commanded by Col. Gay in the Connt state troops - 16 mo
Continental and Conn.
June 17/05.
Records completed.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connt at the rate of 53 Dollars 84 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of March 1833 and sent Thomas Lee. New Britain. P. O. Cont
Arrears to the 4th of March 33 $107.68
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sep'.: 26.92
$143.60
Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by E. D. Bullock Clerk,
Book E. Vol. 3 Page 1
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State of Connecticut
Hartford County
[illegible] Berlin August 1st 1832

State of Connecticut
Hartford County
[illegible] Berlin August 1st 1832
On this 1st day of August AD 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Probate for Berlin District, in the County of Hartford & State of Connecticut now sitting --- John Andrews a resident of said Berlin aged Seventy four years next November -- who being first duly 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 7th 1832
That he entered the Service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
1st
I enlisted into Capt Gad Stanleys Company of State Troops June 20th 1776 in Col [illegible] Regiment. marched from Farmington to New Haven went on board of a vessel & sailed to New York, encamped in the city a while, then crossed over the North River to Bergen in New Jersey, then we returned to New York & went on Long Island, & stayed there until the Island was evacuated, then recrossed East River & went to Harlem, & then to a place called Mile Square. The Brittish took possession of the city. I was in some skirmishes. Gen. Hart of Farmington was taken prisoner. I served this time 6 months.
2d
I was drafted and went into Capt Asa Brays Company in March 1777. I was waiter to Gad Stanley, but do not recollect whether he was a Major or Colonel. We went to Peekskill, by the way of Danbury. I served this time two months. we encamped at Peekskill in No 3 Barrack at the time of the Danbury alarm we marched about 1500 of us to that place before we arrived it was burnt & we returned to Peekskill encamped again at No 3 Barrack while we [illegible] here fort Montgomery was taken we were on the way and near the fort when it surrendered to the Brittish
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3
I enlisted about the last of May 1777 into Caotn
Henry Champions Company [illegible] Nishund, was first Lieutnt....Heath was 2 Lieutnt. The Regiment was commanded by Col [illegible] Willis of Hartford.  we marched from Farmington to Peekskill - then to White Plains - Fishkill - Poukeepsei [Poughkeepsie]
I was much employed in guarding & scouting during this tour. I served at this time eight months.
4th
In 1777 I enlisted into Capt. Oliver Goodrichs company
We marched from Hartford to Livingston [illegible] in the State of New York. I was then attached to Capt Stephens Company of Artillery, I drove the ammunition Waggon.
I served at this time Eight months. I do not
know of any person living that was with me at
this time, There was only one from [illegible]
that went with me in this tour. This was Amos
Richards, he lived in Ohio The last I heard of him.
I have no documentary evidence of any of my services
Interoga
1
I was born in Farmington and have always lived there and in that part of Berlin which was once Farmington
2 - Answ
I have in a bible
3 do ---
In his declaration & in the answer to 1st [illegible]
4th --- do ---In his do.
5th --- do --- In do-do.
I know Gen Washington - Putnum -  Thomas Mc Dugle - Pattison
6 --- do. I said a discharge from Capt Goodrich & it is lost
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Nath Penfield & Samuel Hartz & Wm Smith

I hereby relinguish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, & declare that my name is not on [illegible] pension roll of the agency of any state.
John Andrews
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day & year aforesaid
Thomas Lee Judge of Probate
Berlin District.
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and of good moral character, is said to be a Deacon of a Church in Millford, and he has
certificates taken [illegible], that he is a Revolutionary soldier, and that his statement
is entitled
to credit. his certificate was taken the
day before the collected on this applicant is dated 31 July.
Certified by me
Thomas Lee Judge of
Probate Berlin District
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I George Washington Southworth Clerk of
Probate for the District of Berlin do hereby
certify that the foregoing contains the original
proceedings of the said Court, in the matters of the application of Doctor John Andrews for
a Pension. And I also certify, that Thomas Lee,
who has affixed his name, in his own proper
hand is Judge of Probate for Berlin District.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and Seal of Office this 2 day of August AD 1832.
Geo. W. Southworth Clerk

2086
[illegible] John Andrews
New Britain Conn
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In testimony whereof I set my hand, and Seal of Office this 2 day of August AD 1832.
Geo. W. Southworth Clerk

2086
[illegible] John Andrews
New Britain Conn

Returns are requested to New Britain post office Hartford County Conn
Care of Hon Lee
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Hartford County [?] Berlin August 1st 1832
I Nathaniel Penfield of Berlin in the County of North End Certify that I have always been aquainted with Doctor John Andrews and lived in the neighborhood near him, and in the year 1777 I was in the Revolutionary service with him in Capt Asa Brays company at Peekskill, and know that he did the service he has stated in his declaration [illegible] two months. I also well remember that Doctor John Andrews was after in the Revolutionary service in different campaigns, and believe he did all the service he has stated in his several declarations, for he has always been reputed as being much in the revolutionary service. he has always sustained a good moral character & is a man of truth and veracity. I am 72 years old next November
Nathll Penfield
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Thomas Lee Judge of Probate
Berlin District
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Hartford County [illegible] Berlin August 1st 1832
We the Subscribers, neighbours of Doctor John Andrews, who has signed the forgoing declaration, have always been well aquainted with him, and we hereby certify that he is a man of good moral character, and of truth & veracity, and we believe him of the age he states [illegible] -- and he is reputed as being often in the Revolutionary war, & we have no doubt he served the length & number of times he has stated in his declaration.
Wm Smith
Samuel Harte
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year
aforesaid
Thomas Lee Judge of Probate Berlin District
State of Connecticut
[illegible] August 1st 1832
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[illegible]
Hartford County
At Berlin August [illegible]
I Elij. Francis of Berlin in the county of Hartford & state of Connecticut, certify, that I am well aquainted with [illegible] John Andrews, who
has signed and sworn to the forgoing declarations and always have been; and lived a near neighbor to him; I was with John Andrews
in the year 1777 in Capt Henry Champion company at White Plains, and various other towns in that campaign. I served with him at him
at New Haven in the service of the United States Eight months, also I would state that John Andrews is a man of truth and of unquestionable good moral character, and has been an old 
[illegible] in the town of Berlin. Col. Samuel Willis
commanded the Regiment at this time of our service. I am 73 year old [illegible] January
Elijah Francis
Sworn to, and submitted the day and year aforesaid.
Thomas Lee Judge of Probate
Berlin District
Hartford County at Berlin July 30th 1832
This may certify that I am acquainted with
John Andrews formerly of Farmington
now living in Berlin. I was in the same company
with him in the Revolutionary War, in Col
Gays Regiment, and in the Company of Capt
Gad Stanley, we went to New York and were
encamped in the City of New York - Turtle Bay
Harlem Heights - Mile Square - White Plains &
North Castle, after Col Gay died, we were
attached to Col [illegible] Harts Regiment. We entered this Campaign June 1776 and served six months. I am now 74 years old next month
Samuel Higby
Sworn to, and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Thomas Lee Judge of Probate
Berlin District.
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State of Connecticut
Hartford County
[illegible] Berlin August 1st 1832
We Jonathan Cogswell a clergyman, residing in the town of Berlin and Doctor Samuel Hart residing in the same, hereby certify that we are well aquainted with Doctor John Andrews of this town who has subscribed and sworn to the above declarations; that we believe him to be 74 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.
Jonathan Cogswell
Samuel Hart
Sworn to and subscribed this day & year aforesaid
Thomas Lee Judge of Probate
Berlin District.
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogation 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 the Rev Jonathan Cogswell who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, residing in the town of Berlin and that [illegible] Samuel Hart who has also signed the same is a resident in the town of Berlin and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit.
And the court further states that Nathaniel Penfield - William Smith Esq - and Deacon Elijah Francis - who have signed & sworn to the foregoing certificates are residents of the town of Berlin men of truth, and respectibility, well known to the court, and their statements are entitled to credit. Samuel Higbe of Millford in the County of New Haven is unknown to the court he married his wife in this town, and he is reputed to this court as a man of truth, by those who are well aquainted with him and of good moral character, is said to be a Deacon of a Church in Millford, and he has certificates taken [illegible] that he is a Revolutionary soldier, and that his statement is entitled to credit. his [illegible] was taken the day before the court acted on this applicant is dated 31 July.
Certified by me
Thomas Lee Judge of
Probate Berlin District
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State of Connecticut
Hartford County
[illegible] Berlin December 15th AD 1832
On this 15th day of December AD 1832 personally appeared in open court, before the Court of Probate for Berlin District, in said county now sitting John Andrews who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, as an amendment - explanation - and further proof of his former declaration dated August 1st 1832 to which this is an addition - to accompany the former application for a pension.
First - In my first declaration I stated that I enlisted into Capt. [illegible] Stanleys Company June 20th 1776. and "I served at this time six months" It appears that by the book of Capt [illegible] Stanley which has since been received by the Judge of Probate for this district, & sent to the War Department, that I enlisted the 20th June and was discharged the 25th of December following, which makes my time of service six months, and five days. Your Honr, is referred to that document when it arrives, as further proof of my service in this tour. I well remember we were discharged on Chrismas day, at North Castle in the state of New York. Maj General Thomas commanded the [illegible] General ..... Wadsworth of Durham commanded the Brigade. 2 that Col [illegible] Regiment was [illegible] with ours, ([illegible] Col Jays). I was a private in this campaign, as the above mentioned document will show. and in further proof of this tour you will find
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attached to my former application the certificate of Samuel Higby of Milford, who was in the same company, + whose name is also on the book of Capt. [illegible] Hanley sent to the War Department.
I have no further proof as to my 2 former declaration but think my declaration is proved by the evidence of Nathaniel Penfield. I now remember we were discharged in May 1777 and I very soon went into Capt H Champions company.
In my 3 declaration I stated that I enlisted into Captn Champions company and served 8 months [illegible]
it appears by the letter of the War Department to the Judge of this court that my name is on the rolls of Colonel Willis Regiment as a substitute, but not for the period stated in the declaration; -
I had no memorandum or any writing to refer to, in making my declaration + had not until lately even expected to realize any thing for those services. I made my declaration according to the best of my memory and cannot now, recollect of my being a substitute
I continued this tour immediately on my return from [illegible]. I will know, and it has always been my impression that I served in Willis Regiment at the time 8 months - and this is the opinion of my evidence Elijah Francis who was with me in the same Regiment but as documents in your hands say otherwise I must cheerfully leave it for your Hon to decide the time according to the roll of Willis' Regiment in the War office. There was no other person of my name that I know of, in the regiment.
In my 4th declaration I stated that I did not know of any [illegible] living that was with me. I have not been able yet to hear of any one who can testify as to this service I now remember that a Mr Lockwood and a Mr Whiting one or both were sargeants. these were stationed there (at [illegible]) 4 or 5 [illegible]. I am free to make my affidavitt as to this service + must rely on that, + the former [illegible] evidence for support of this [illegible] I submit the decisions to your Hon - as it is the best evidence I can procure.
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In further answer to Interrogatory 1st I say I was born in the year 1758 in the month of November
John Andrews
State of Connecticut
Hartford County
Berlin December 15th 1832
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Judge of Probate for Berlin District who being first 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 in the tour of duty mentioned in his fourth declaration but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the period mentioned below, and in the following grade for eight months [illegible] as a private and drove the ammunition waggon under Capt Oliver Stephens in the year 1779 and for such service in this later I claim a pension
John Andrews
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Thomas Lee Judge of Probate
Berlin District.
The Court would only state in addition to the former opinion that great pains have been taken to establish the proof of the foregoing applicant as to his 4th declaration - no one doubts him the [illegible]  of his statement - A W Richards being the only person who went from this town with him, as he states in his declaration & where he lives, if living, no one knows here, but Andrews supposes he may be a pensioner + known at the War Department as he was in a number of tours during the revolution and a long time since left this town & said he sent for evidence here a number of years since to establish his claim for a pension under the act of 1818.
The Court is of opinion that the applicants claim in all the terms he states is true - the applicant being in feeble State of health by a long sickness, & much bleeding at the lungs -  is evidently much impared as to memory and very cautious on that account in stating facts -- he would not state a fact he did not believe true. His character is above suspicion
Certified by [illegible] 
Thomas Lee Judge of Probate
Berlin District
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I George W Southworth Clerk of the Court of Probate for Berlin district do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the additional proceedings of said court in the matter of the application of [illegible] John Andrews for a pension In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 15th day of December AD 1832
Geo. W. Southworth Clerk

John Andrews
private
16 mo 5 days
$53.84
Thomas Lee
New Britain P. O. Con-
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11.990
INVALID.
Rev War
File No. 11.900
John Andrews
Priv. Rev. War
Act: June 7th 1832
Index: - Vol. A, Page 9
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Hon Lewis Cass
Secretary War
City Washington
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Berlin New Britain Jany 7th 1833
Dear Sir
Accompanying this you will receive the application again, of [illegible] John Andrews. and I believe all the amendments required are satisfactorily answered as far as in the power of the applicant to answer them, he has not any [illegible] as to his 4th declaration + none can be obtained. it is hoped between the [illegible] evidence + his affidavits will substantiate his claim which is undoubtedly just
he is old and feeble and it hoped a speedy decision will be made on his claim which is much wanted by the applicant
I am respectfully your [illegible]
Thomas Lee