Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 14867, Solomon Williams, Conn. Continental
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SERVICE: Conn. Continental
Williams, Solomon
NUMBER: S. 14867
carded
CONTENTS:
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8966
This ctf. is on file Herein
Cancelled
New York F
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Solomon Williams of Oneida Co in the State of New York who was a Sergeant in the Company commanded by Captain Gallop of the Regt. commanded by Col. Tyler in the Conn. Ma and continental line for Tyler. 
I. July 6, 1852 and June 1808
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Included on the Roll of New York at the rate of 120 Dollars 00 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 2 day of May 1833 and sent to applicant Rome
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Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $240.00
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept  60.00
                                                      $300.00
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832}
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk
Book E Vol. 4 Page 34
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Declaration in order to obtain the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act Supplementing to" the act for the relief of certain Surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Revolution.
State of New York
Oneeda County ss
On this 3rd day of July 1832 before me personally appeared Solomon Williams of Rome in said County aged 78 years & upwardly, who being first duly sworn in order to obtain the provisions of an act of Congress passed June 7th 1832 does declare and say - "That he enlisted at Goton Con. in May 1775 for Seven Months in Capt. Speir's Co. Col Samuel A. Parson, Regt., and served at Roxbury said letter of Seven months. On first of January 1776 enlisted in Capt Isaac Gallup's Co. Col Samuel H. Parsons Regt. for one year and was discharged about first January 1777 near the North River - and this deponent then enlisted about first of January 1777 into Capt. John McGregor's Company, Col. John Durgee's Regt. for three years and continued to serve until about first of January 1780 when he was discharged from service at Morristown, New Jersey.
That his name has never been found on the pension roll of any State or territory and that he is not entitled to any benefit of the act passed 15th May 1828 for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution.
Solomon Williams
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Onida County ss Before me on the day within named personally appeared Solomon Williams within described to the well known in attendance of merit, integrity, truth and veracity, who being duly sworn made an oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit and declaration.
B. N. Johnson
Com. of Deeds.
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Onida Count ss I David Williams of Rome in said county aged 80 and John Williams of same place aged 73  years, being duly sworn so depose & say & each of them says that he is the brother of Solomon Williams of said Rome - and that each of them served with the said Solomon Williams in Capt. Isaac Gallop's Company, Col. Samuel H. Parson's Regt. for one year from the first day of January 1776 to first day of January 1777 - And the said David Williams does himself say, that he served with said Solomon Williams seven months in Capt Specir's Co, Col Parson's Regt - from May to December 1775 at Roxbury Mass. He also says that he recollects of the said Solomon Williams, enlisting in January 1777 in Capt John McGregor's Co., Col John Durgess' Regt for three years, and how long he served this deponent does not personally know, though he presumes it was for the whole period.
And the said John Williams for himself says that he enlisted for 3 years with the said Solomon Williams, in Capt John McGregor's Co, Col John Durgess' Regt. in January 1777 - and that he served in said Corp with him about one year and four months, when he so [illegible] into the Eighth Infantry - but he has no doubt the said Solomon Williams served out his three years. And this deponent further says that he recollects the said Solomon Williams certainly
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in May 1775 for seven months, in Capt Specier's Company and that he was absent from home during that time, and this deponent has no doubt served that time as above stated.
David Williams
John Williams

Oneida County ss On this 3rd day of July 1832 before me personally appeared David Williams and John Williams to me well known as men of integrity, truth and veracity, who being the said David duly affirmed and the same John duly sworn, testified to the truth of the foregoing affidavit.
B. P. Johnson
Comm of Deeds

I George Brown Clerk of the County of Oneida do hereby certify that Benjamin P. Johnson before me whom the within affidavit purports to have had taken was on the day of the date of the same a commissioner duly appointed and sworn and authorized to take affidavits and that his signature "B. P. Johnson" is in the proper handwriting of the said commissioner.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Said County this 10th day of July 1832.
Geo. Brown Clerk
J. B. Read Deputy

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Solomon Williams
May 1775. Col Samuel H. Parsons Regt 7 months.
January 1776 - " 1777
One year Col Saml. H. Parson's Regt.

January 1777 - " 1780
3 years Col John Gregors Regt. as sergeant
B. Johnson
Ajust Rome
NY
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Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832

STATE OF NEW YORK
Oneida County, ss
On this twenty seventh day of August 1832 personally appeared before the subscribed Judge of the court of Common Pleas of Oneida Co Solomon Williams, a resident of said county and state, aged seventy nine 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 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 at Groton. Con 1753. No record existed in his father's book - resided at Norton when he entered service - Since war has lived at Groton, and now Rome Oneida County NY. That he enlisted at Groton Conn in May 1775 for seven months in Capt Speicer's Co, Col. Samuel H. Parson's Regt and served at Roxbury said term of seven months. On first January 1776 enlisted in Capt. Isaac Gallop's Co. Col Samuel H. Parsons Regt for one year and was discharged about 1st January 1777 near the North River - and then this deponent enlisted about 1 Jany 77, in Capt John McGregor's Comp, Col John Durgess' Regt for 3 years and served as Sergeant until 1 Jany 1780 when he was discharged at Morristown in Derry - and received a written discharge signed by Col. Durgess and has been last - Gen. Varneen - had [illegible] most time - whereto annexed affdvt.
He 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.
Solomon Williams
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. 
before me
J. Hathaway
Judge of Deeds
Comm Pleas
We, Gurdon Huntington merchant and Jay Hathaway merchant residing in same Oneida County hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Solomon Williams who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration: that we believe him to be about seventy nine 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 we believe him to be a man of truth and veracity.
Gurdn Huntington
Jay Hathaway
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
J. Hathaway
Judge CP

And the said men do hereby declare my 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 me that Gurdon Huntington Merchant who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in Rome Oneida County and that Jay Hathaway Merchant who has also signed the same, is a resident in same, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. And that from bodily infirmary he is unable to stand court
J. Hathaway Deputy C
I George Brown Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Oneida Co do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Judge in the matter of the application of Solomon Williams for a pension. 
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 27th day of August 1832 & I certify that the above signatures are in the handwriting of the said Judge.
Geo. Brown Clerk
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7682,
Solomon Williams

B. P. Johnson
Rome
NY
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7684

BRIEF in the case of Solomon Williams of Oneida County in the State of New York

(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? A judge
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? Yes
3. How old is he? 79 years
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

Period.
Duration of Service.
Rank. 
Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.

In 1775
Years, Months, Days
As a
Gen.

May enlisted for seven mo 
served
1st Jany. enlisted for one yr
was discharged about Jany 1777
1 Jany enlisted for three years
served as Sergt. till 1st Jany 1780

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sergeant

Cap. Spicer's Compy
Col Samuel H Parson's Regt

Cap Isaac Galley's Compy
Col Samuel H Parson's Regt

Cap McGregor Compy
Col John Durgees Regt

5. In what battles was he engaged? none stated

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Groton Cont.

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living witnesses - David Williams & John Williams

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.

A Rentzel Examining Clerk'
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Mr. E. P. Williams
148 Pennsylvania Avenue
Easton, Pennsylvania.

BA-J/ILL
Solomon Williams
S. 14967

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Solomon Williams, who was born in Groton, Connecticut, in 1753, served with his three brothers, David, John and Stephen, in that war, and died near Rome, New York, in 1852.

The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 14967, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.

Solomon Williams was born in the year 1753, in Groton, Connecticut;  the day of his birth was not given, nor the names of his parents.

While a resident of Groton, Connecticut, Solomon Williams enlisted in May 1775, and served seven months as private in Captain
Spicer's company, Colonel Samuel H. Parsons' Connecticut regiment, stationed at Roxbury. He enlisted January 1, 1776 and served one
year as private in Captain Isaac Gallup's company, Colonel Samuel H. Parsons' Connecticut regiment; he was discharged from served near North River. He enlisted January 1, 1777 and served three years as sergeant in Captain John McGregor's company, Colonel John Durkee's Connecticut company; he was discharged from service at Morristown,
New Jersey. He did not state that he participated in any battles or that he was confined on a prison ship at New London.

After his service in the Revolutionary War, this soldier resided in Groton, Connecticut, then in Rome, Oneida County, New York.

Solomon Williams was allowed pension on account of his
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service in the Revolutionary War on his application executed July 3, 1832, at which time he resided in Rome, Oneida County,
New York. He made no reference to wife or children.

Solomon Williams died July 6, 1852.

In 1832, this soldier's brothers, David, aged eighty years, and John, aged seventy-three years, were residents of Rome, New York.
Both David Williams and John Williams served in the Revolutionary War in Captain Isaac Gallup's company with their brother, Solomon.

There are no further data regarding the family of this soldier in the papers on file in this claim for pension.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, and name of person to whom it was paid, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, this city, and furnish the following data:

Solomon Williams
Certificate #1736 Use this as the other one was cancelled - Mrs. Finch
Issued November 9, 1832
Rate $120 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
New York.

Very truly yours,
A.D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.

2.
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New
1736 
New York
-
Solomon Williams
of Oneida in the State of New York
who was a Sergeant in the Comp'y commanded
by Captain Spicer of the Regt. commanded
by Col. Parsons in the Connecticut
line for 3 years and Continental

AW
June 18.08

Inscribed on the Roll of New York
at the rate of 20 Dollars - Cents per annum
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 9th day of Novr.
1832 and sent to J. P. Johnson

Arrears to 4th of Sep 1832 $180
Semi=anl. allowance ending 4 Mar 3 $60
$240

{Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded by Geo C. Stiles Clerk
Book D Vol.  5 Page 155
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Letter to Gordon Huntington 20 June 33; let to Isaac Lawrence 20 June '33

Certificate issued in May [not sure] 28 Augt 1833

W.L. Williams
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State of New York
County of Oneida

I Solomon Williams of the Town of Rome, aged Seventy seven years do upon oath testify and declare that about or in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy six, I entered or enlisted into the service of the United States for the term of one year, and served in the Connecticut line, commanded by Colonel Samuel H. Persons, and also Colonel
Captain Isaac Gallop's company and that I continued in the service aforesaid until discharged at the end of the year. 
And further testify and declare that about
or in the month of January one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven, I entered or enlisted as a Sergeant, into the service of the United States for the term of three years, and served in the regiment of the Connecticut line, commanded by Colonel John Durkee and Captain McGregory's Company and that I continued in the service aforesaid until discharged in the month of December
one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine.

Solomon Williams

Affirmed to and subscribed before me this 2nd day of September 1830.

Benjn Rudd Justice
of the Peace

I David Williams aged seventy eight years and
John Williams aged seventy one years, do upon oath declare that I am well acquainted with Solomon Williams who has subscribed the above declaration in my presence, and do well know to be the identical person he therein represents himself to be, and further I know or do believe
X
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X - he did perform the military service therein stated.

David Williams
John Williams

Witnessed & Sworn September 2 1830 before me Benjamin Rudd Justice of the Peace

State of New York
County of Onedia

On Rolls 
30th Sept
[illegible]
2 years [illegible]
120$

21453 Solomon Williams [in the margin]

Before me Benjamin Rudd a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared the above named Solomon Williams subscriber of the foregoing declaration, to me well known and likewise personally appeared David Willimas and John Williams subscribers to the above certificate of identity, both to me well known to be men of responsibility and truth of the depositions by them respectively submitted Dated this 2nd day of September 1830.

Benjamin Rudd Justice of the Peace
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admitted 3 years as Sergeant

Look for previous application

B.P. Johnson
Rome
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7684

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Solomon Williams Oneida County NY which require further proof or explanation.

I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes

II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes

III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?

IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes

V. Has he mentioned 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?
he is not precise in giving the time

VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes

VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes

VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes

IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes

X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes
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XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? No

XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No

XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. +If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? Yes

XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? Yes

XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? Yes

XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 7th

EXPLANATORY NOTES.
QUERE V. 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 _____ year _______ months and _______ days, I served as a _______. For months ________ and days _________, I served as a __________; and for such service I claim a pension."
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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the 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.

QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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 affidavits must be properly authenticated, as above directed.

QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end 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.
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Payments to be made
at New York
By [illegible] USA Bank
Agent for paying Pension =
ors, in the Agency of New York

Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book E Vol. 4 Page 31 by W. L. Williams Clerk.

Cancelled [noted in margin]
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.

I certify that in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Solomon Williams of the State of New York who was a Sergeant in the war of the Revolution is entitled to receive One Hundred & twenty dollars and
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 Office of the United States, this 2 day of May one thousand eight hundred and thirty three

Lee Cap
Secretary of War.

{Examined and Countersigned}
JD Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.
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1918, Mch. 16. History to Gertrude D. O. Sullivan F.w.
1921. Sept. 29, Oswald P. Backus
Room 8 - Empire Block Rome, NY
[illegible] of cost of copies 
see letters in David Williams
W 22632. aw
1922 Apr. 8. Photos mailed
to Geo. H. Williams, Rome.
N.Y. (see receipts for 
payment in David Wil-
liams W22832 aw)
1940-March 1st. to Mr. E. P.
Williams. JLL.

14867
INVALID.

File No. 14,867
Solomon Williams
Sergt. Rev. War

Act: June 7th 1832
Index:---Vol. 1, Page 413

[Arrangement of 1870.]
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RevSec H

Wishing to Join DAR I write for pension record of  my ancestor Pt. Solomon Williams born Sept 10 1754 died Rome NY 1852. Thanking you in advance for the information. I am very truly

Gertrude D. O'Sullivan
Hurm View        
Edison Beach
Port Huron
Mich

March 10 1918.
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(MF 42)
Date Apr 4, 1922
Name Solomon Williams 
No. S14867
War Rev
Photographic copies wanted of 3
pieces, consisting of 4 pages. [initials???]

Remarks:

Exr. A[?]Wilson
Chief Rev War Station

_______________
Law Clerk.

Serial 6374
No. _____________________
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See receipt for payment in David Williams W22632
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In reply to your request of _____________, received _____________ for a statement of the military history of Solomon Williams a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. S.F. 14,867.

DATES OF ENLISTMENT OF APPOINTMENT.
LENGTH OF SERVICE.
RANK.
OFFICERS UNER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN. COLONEL.
STATE.

May 1775 7 mos - Spicer Saml H Parsons Conn
Jan 1 1776 1 yr - Isacc Gallup Saml H Parsons 
Jan 1 1777 3 yrs Sergt John McGregor John Durkee

Battles engaged in,
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Groton, Conn.
Date of application for pension: July 3, 1832 His cl was al. [probably means his claim was allowed]
Residence at date of application Rome, Oneida Co., N.Y.
Age at date of application {Born in 1753 at Groton Conn. He died July 6, 1852.
Remarks: There is no data relative to wife or children

Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Date of death taken from Agency Book.
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148 Penna. Ave. Easton, Pa., Feby. 12, 1940.

Pension Bureau,
Veterans Administration,
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen:- Will you please help me with information as to what & when rank as an officer was acquired by Solomon Williams, b. Groton, Ct., 9/21 - 1753, d. on his farm nr. Rome, Oneida Co. N.Y. 7/6 - 1852, age 98 yrs. 10 mos. He m. Elizabeth Ashby 6/10 - 1779 & had 7 sons and 4 dau.

Solomon, with 3 bros. - David, John, & Stephen all entered the Rev. War at the 1st call & did not quit until the return of Peace in 1782.

Solomon was an officer in the battles of Sag Harbor, White Plains & others & was a prisoner on prison ship at New Londen when Benedict Arnold sacked & burned the town. Connecticut has little inf. but State Librarian advises that as near as he can determine, this particular Solomon app. for pension & his pension app. no was S.14867.

Would you kindly refer to this app. & pass on to me whatever information it discloses?

Assuring you I will appreciate your early cooperation.

I am Respectfully Yours,
E.P. Williams