Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 44017, Silas Walton, Continental N.Y. Agency
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(3-1776)

 SERVICE  |


Continental |         Walton, Silas   |       S 44017

N.Y. Agency

CONTENTS |
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See letter to Pens agts. and J. Danforth, P.M.  Oct 1834, - do. to G. Campbell June 4 1833.

date of death not on A.B.

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Notice sent Nov. 20, 1826 to A. Doubleday
Clk. Brookln, NY

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15892
New York.

Silas, Walton,
of Chenango Co: in the state of New York who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Sheldon, of the Connecticut line, for the term of six years. War

Inscribed on the Roll of New York, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 2. of May, 1818.

Certificate of Pension issued the 25 of Nov 181? and sent to Isaac Sherwood, jud
Norwich, Chenango Co. N.Y.

Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1819 
$ 128
Semi-anl, all'ce ending 4 March
48 " 
16 mo. 3/31.} 1820
$176.7

{Revolutionary claim,
Act 18th March, 1818.}

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Returned -- for the Judge's certificate -- "that the applicant by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, is in need of his country's assistance for support."

1 Augst 1819

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Declaration of 
Silas Walson
a Soldier - Col Sheldon
Regt Con: line 1777 - 1783

From the history ? for
the War department


May 2nd 1818

Admitted

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Isaac Sherwood [illegible]
Norwich
N. York
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[This scribe does not complete the letter "d" with the upward leg!]

State of New York}
Chenango County}

On this 2nd day of May 1818 before me the Hbsenber ? one of the Judges of Chenango common pleas in the State aforesaid personally appears Silas Walton aged 65. Years resident in the town of Lisle in the County of Broome who being by me first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the pension of the late Act of congress written an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and ground service of the united States in the revolutionary war.  

That he the said Silas Walton inlisted in the year 1777 on the 17th of March in a company commanded by Epaphras Bull in Col Elisha Sheldons Regiment of the connecticut line and continued to Serve in the said company and in the service of the united States until the 11th? day of June 1783 when he was sent home of Danbury in the State of connecticut. 

That he was in the Battle of Kings Bridge and several other Skirmishes

And that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of the of his country for support and that he has sworn to and ? this day? over the Years? aforesaid before me

[signature] Silas Walton

Charles Josslyn, Judge
Chenango com pleas
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I Charles Josslyn one of the Judges of Chenango com pleas in the State of New York so certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Silas Walton did? Serve in the revolutionary war as Stated in the preceeding demonstration? against the common enemy and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony as taken and held before me pursuant to the ? of the aforesaid Act of Congress.

Charles Josslyn, Judge
Chenango Com Pleas

State of New York

Chief? officer? Chenango County}
August 19th 1818

I hereby certify that the above named Charles Josslyn Esquire was at the time that above Declaration was made before him a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County and that the above signature I believe to be the Lawful? of the said County.

M G Bright, Clerk??
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Broome Com. Pleas

In the Matter of 
Silas Walton a
Revolu.y Soldier 

Silas Walton
1589
Live
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State of New York
Broome County

On this 12th day of September 1820 personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Common Please for said County being a Court of record having the power of fine and imprisonment Silas Walton aged sixty seven years resident in the Town of Lisle in said County who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows -- enlisted the 17th day of March in the year 1777 in the Company Commanded by Captain Epaphras Bull in Col. Elisha Sheldon's Regiment and served until the close of the war -- Made declaration to obtain a pension 2nd of May 1818 Number of Pension Certificate 15. 892     
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 of any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring my self within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval services of the United States in the revolutionary war passed on the 18th day of March 1818 And 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 hereunto annexed and by me Subscribed

Schedule

one 3 pail iron kettle one dish kettle one bake pan one chest 4 Earthen milk pans 4 brown Earthen plates one case knives and forks 4 table spoons 3 tea spoons 3 brown Earthen bowls 3 tea cups & saucers  -- 1 water pail 4 chairs one broad axe one narrow [illegible] 3 augers one hoe.  3 Chisels one scythe and [illegible] one rake one meat barrel 2 baskets one vinegar barrel one wooden wheel one teapot 2 brown Earthen pitchers [signature] Silas Wilton

This deponent further declares that he is a farmer by occupation that he lives in the house with his son and that his health is considerably impaired by the Rheumatism and asthma -- he has a wife who is now sick and has been sick for 4 years with the dropsy.  [signature]Silas Walton

The foregoing sworn to and subscribed 13th Sept 1890
A Doubleday, Clerk
State of New York

I Ammi Doubleday Clerk of the Court of Common Please in and for the County of Broome do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule I hereunto annexed are truly copied from the record of the said Court and I 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 Eighteen Dollars and forty five Cents

In testimony whereof I have hereunto to set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 6th day of October 1820
A. Doubleday Clerk
of Broome County
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May 23, 1934

Mrs. W. F. Jerome
Dexter, Michigan

SILAS WALTON
S. 44017
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Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your latter containing further information in regard to Silas Walton of Norwich, Connecticut, and Waitstill Deming or Demming, of Goshen, Connecticut, who married Hannah Lusk, whose records you desire, together with that of John Jones, of Stratford, Connecticut, whose wife was named Jude.

Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land made to the United States based upon military service of soldiers in that war.

A careful search of the records fails to show a claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service of a Wait Deming (Demming) and John Jones as described; or of any Waitstill Deming or Demming.

The record of but one Silas Walton was found and is given herein as obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 44017, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.

The date and place of soldier's birth and names of his parents are not shown.

Silas Walton enlisted March 17, 1777, place not given, and served as private in Captain Epaphras Bull's company, Colonel Elisha Sheldon's regiment, was in the battle of King's Bridge and several skirmishes and was discharged June 16, 1783.

He was allowed pension on his application executed May 2, 1818, at which time he was aged sixty-five years and a resident of Lisle, Broome County, New York.
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In 1820 the soldier referred to his wife then living and to a son with whom he lived in Lisle, New York, but did not state the name of his wife or son.

Very truly yours

A.D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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44017

INVALID.
Revy

File No. 44,017
Silas Walton
Sol Rev War

Act: 18th March 18
Index :- Vol. 3, Page 036

[Arrangement of 1870]
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I Isaac Sherwood one of the judges of the Court of Chenango Common Pleas in the State of New York Do Certify that the with in named Silas Walton the Pensioner is an indigent Person and Under Reduced Circumstances and Stands in need of assistance of his Country for Support.

Given Under My hand at aforesaid this 12th day of October 1817

Isaac Sherwood Judge

State of New York
Chenango County Clerk's Office

I certify that Isaac Sherwood Esq before whom the above affidavit appears to have been taken was at the time of taking the [illegible - Sworn?] a Judge of the Court of Com. Pleas. Duly qualified as such and that the signature, above subscribed, I believe to be his. Witness my name & the seal of Said Court this 13th Day of Oct. 1819

Paul W. Latham Dep. Clk
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MRS. W. F. JEROME
DEXTER, MICHIGAN

May 1 1934

The Veterans Administration
Washington D. C.

Will you please send me the Revolutionary Service and any family history you may have of the following men:  Silas Walton of Norwich, Conn., Waitstill Deming of Connecticut, 

Thanking you,
Mrs. Jerome
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VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON

May 9 1934

IN REPLY REFER TO:
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Mrs. W. F. Jerome
Dexter, Michigan

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request information relative to Silas Walton and Waitstill Deming, soldiers of the Revolutionary War from Connecticut.

Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land made to the United States based upon military service of soldiers in that war.

With the information furnished by you in regard to these solders it has not been possible to make a proper search of the records, and in order to identify the records of the particular soldiers named Silas Walton and Waitstill Deming in whom you are interested, should they be on file, as much as possible of the following data in regard to each should be given:  approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow. 

Please return these letters with your reply.

Very truly yours
A.D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator

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Dexter Michigan
May 16 -1934

Veteran Administration
Washington D. C.

A. C. Hiller
Assistant

Dear Sir; I am returning the enclosed letters as per your request, with the additional information: Silas Walton ^ (only one)
was home Aug 1st 1755 (his parents were of Norwich Conn.) he married , Elizabeth Demming of Wethersfield Conn. June 14 -1779. (He married 2nd Rosetta Belding in 1787 at Wethersfield. had the following children William Johnson. | Almira.
Betsy Sterrit.  |  John
Zera Lusk | Ebenezer.

The Revolutionary service of of Silas Walton
as given in the Connecticut rolls in as follows:

Private.  enlisted Dec 17 -1777 from 
Norwich Conn.
His name was also on the Pension List.

Waitstill Demming was born Sept. 27 1724, died March 10 1776, he married Hannah Lusk Oct 31 - 1758. They lived for a time in Goshen Conn. Their
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Children were
Elizabeth | Born May 17-1759
Ephraim | " Feb 26-1761
Ezekial   |  " April 4 -1763
Frederick |  " May 17 -1765
Lucretia   |    " March 19 -1767
Selah   |  " " - 1769
Roger  |      " July 19 -1771
Lyman   |    " June 2 - 1773

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I would like information also of John Jones of Stratford Connecticut

The "History of Stratford" by Orcutt gives 
the following: 

John Jones |- wife Jude -
Children
Betsy | born 1771
Rachel | " 1774
Polly | " 1777
Ezra  | " 1779
Rhoda | " 1782
Jerusha  | " 1784

In Vol. 12 Conn Hist. Collection, page 90, gives the following:  Service of John Jones Town of Stratford enlisted for during the war, Captain Brinsmaid and Nichols Col Whitenigo's?  Reg.

on page 97. John Jones Stratford, Enlisted for during war. detailed to serve till
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Jan 1st Next 1777-1781. Capt N Seely

Have you any record of this John Jones and his service in the Revolutionary War.

Thanking you for any information you can give me

Sincerely
Margaret Tyrrell Jerome
(Mrs. W. F.)

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