Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26,428, for Nathaniel Sabin, Connecticut
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(3-1776) 

SERVICE
Conn.

Sabin, Nathaniel
Deborah

NUMBER
W.26,428

CONTENTS
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Continued on the Roll under the law of the 1 May 1820. Notification sent 10 July 1820 to David Bolles Esqr
Windham
Connt

(2,573)
Connecticut

Nathaniel Sabin private
Connecticut line - 
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary Wa[r]

Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence o[n] the 5th of May 1818

Certificate of Pension issued the 19 of Septem and sent to the care of Calvin Goddard esqr New London [Con]necticut

Arrears to 4th of Septemr 1818 3 mo [illegible] 4/30} 32.2
Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4 March 1819 48
$80.2

{Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818.}
Three years ["77"? penciled in]
Town of Plainfield
Windham C
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Connecticut - 1385 
Deborah Sabin 
widow of Nathaniel Tabin, decd. 
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 Mar. 1818 and who died on the 7th of February, 1831 of Windham Co. in the State of Contt- who was a private in the compy commanded by Captain J. McGregor of the Regt commanded by Col. Durkee in the Connecticut line for 2 years private- 

Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 80 Dollars ----- Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. 

Certificate of Pension issued the 14th day of December, 1838 and sent to Hon O. Holt, H. Representatives

Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1838= $200:00 
Semi-annual allowance ending 40:00 
$240.00 
{Act July 7, 1838}
Recorded by S. A. Elliot Clerk,  Book A, Vol 1, Page 208.
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Declaration 
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7th of July, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." 
State of Connecticut 
Windham County ss 
On this 24th day of September 1838, personally appeared before the Probate Court for the District of Plainfield in Said County Deborah Sabin a resident of the Town of Sterling in Said County Aged 78 years, who being first 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 7th 1838 entitled, "[illegible] Act granting half pay and pensi[illegible] [illegible]ain widows." That she is the widow [illegible]niel Sabin who was a private in the [illegible] Revolution. That he enlisted in [illegible] 1777, into Capt. John McGregors Company of continental Troops 4th Regiment under the command of Col. John Durkey [Durkee] for three years, and marched to the high lands in New York, and remained there and elsewhere, to wit, at Valley Forge Pennsylvania and Monmouth New Jersey &c. and remained in service until the fore part of March 1780, when he was, hon-
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ourably discharged, which made the full period of his enlistment, and was afterwards in the State service, the particulars of all which may be assertained [ascertained] from the records in the War- office, as he received a pension under the land of 1818. 
She further declares that she was marr- [illegible] Said Nathaniel Sabin on the [illegible] October 1784; that her Husband [illegible] said Nathaniel Sabin died day [illegible]th day of February 1831. That she [illegible] married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January 1794, viz at the time above Stated, no Record or documentary evidence can be obtained of said marriage, neither have I been able to find any of the service of my Said Husband in the war of the Revolution, according to the best of my belief, he rendered services as stated as aforesaid. 
Deboran her X mark Sabin
In presence of 
Joseph Eaton 
Francis B. Johnson 

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, [illegible] this 24th day of September 1838. 
Joseph Eaton Judge of Probate for Plainfield District
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State of Connecticut 
Windham County ss
At a Probate Court holden at Sterling within and for the District of Plainfield in Said County and State on this 24th day of September 1838. This Court, after the investigation of the matter do find, that Nathaniel Sabin late of said Sterling deceased, who was a pensioner died on the 7th day of February 1831, and that he left Deborah Sabin his widow to whom he was married on the 15th day of October 1784, and that she the Said Deborah Sabin has not married since the death of the said Nathaniel Sabin, but is now his widow. I John F. Gordon Clerk of the Probate Court for the District of Plainfield aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Deborah Sabin for a pension. In testimony whereof have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Said Court this 24th day of September 1838. 
John F Gordon, Clerk of Probate for the district of Plainfield

us to [illegible] of Nath[illegible] war of the [illegible] February [illegible]
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I Nancy Phillips of Plainfield in the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut, aged 77 years, do depose testify and say, that I was present at the marriage of Nathaniel Sabin and Deborah Sabin in Said Plainfield which according to my best recollection was in the fall of 1784. Elder Miller performed the marriage cerimony [ceremony] The said Nathaniel and Deborah both lived and resided at that time in Said Plainfield, I was married to Roswell Phillips February 7th 1782, and recollect that the said Nathaniel and Deborah were married between two and three years after I was. I am confident they were married in the fall of the year, and verily believe, that year to have been 1784, and further this deponent saith not. 
Nancy Phillips
In presence of of 
Sally Taylor 
F. B. Johnson 

Windham County ss Plainfield August 31st 1838. Personally appeared Nancy Phillips signer of the above affidavit and made solemn oath to the truth of the same, the affiant is personally known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full faith & credit. Before Me Francis B. Johnson
Justice [illegible]
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I Nabby Robinson of Plainfield in the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut aged 78 years, widow of Joseph Robinson late of Said Plainfield deceased, do depose testify and say, that I was married the 11th day of December 1783, and that Nathaniel Sabin and Deborah Sabin were married the year following, and lived in an [sic] house of my Brothers near to me, and I often saw them living together as such, and further this Deponent saith not. 
Nabby her x mark Robinson
In presence of 
Leonard H. Robinson
Louisa H[?] Robinson 

State of Connecticut 
Windham County ss 
On this 19th day of September 1838, Personally appeared Nabby Robinson signer of the above affidavit, who is personally known to the subscriber as a witness who is entitled to credit, and made solemn oath to the truth of the same. Before me, 
Francis B. Johnson Justice of Peace
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I George Cady of Plainfield in the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut do depose testify and say, that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the town County and State aforesaid, and that I have examined the Records of marriages in Said town with much care, and have not been able to find the Record of the marriage of Nathaniel Sabin and Deborah Sabin, and am confident there is no record of their Said marriage in the book of the Record of marriages in Said town, and further Saith not. 
Geo. Cady 

State of Connecticut Windham County ss. Plainfield September 1838. 
Then[?] personally appeared George Cady signer of the above affidavit, who is personally known to the Subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled to credit, and made solemn oath to the truth of the facts contained in the same, 
Before me, Francis B. Johnson Justice of Peace
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I Daniel Wheeler of Plainfield in the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut aged 72 years, do depose testify and say, that I married the widow of Charles Miller who was the youngest son of Elder Alexander Miller, and that when Elder Mill died his papers and records went into the hands of the Said Charles Miller and after the death of the Said Charles and my marriage with his Said Widow I took possession of the Said papers and records, which I have examined with much care, and have not been able to find the record of the marriage of Nathaniel Sabin and Deborah Sabin, and further saith not.
Daniel Wheeler 

State of Connecticut 
Windham County ss 
On this 24th day of September 1838, Personally appeared David Wheeler Esq. signer of the above affidavit, who is personally known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit, and made solemn oath to the truth of the facts contained in the same. Before me, 
Francis B. Johnson Justice of Peace
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I Pierce Smith of Sterling in the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut aged 64 years do depose testify and say, that I was well acquainted with Nathaniel Sabin a pensioner late of Said Sterling deceased, and that Deborah Sabin who lives and resides within a few rods of me, is his widow. that she has not married since the Said Nathaniel's decease, and further saith not.- 
Pierce Smith 

State of Connecticut 
Windham County ss
On this 24th day of September 1838, Personally appeared Pierce Smith Esq. signer of the above affidavit, who is personally known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit and made solemn oath to the truth of the facts contained in the same. Before me, 
Francis B. Johnson Justice of Peace
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1385
2042
Deborah Sabin
widow of Nathl
Con
act 7 July 38

d.31 m.84
admd
2 yrs pri
80$
no deduction

Hon. O. Holt
H.R.
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I Pierce Smith of Sterling in the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut aged 64 years do depose testify and say, that I was well acquainted with Nathaniel Sabin a pensioner late of Said Sterling deceased, and that Deborah Sabin who lives and resides within a few rods of me, is his widow. that she has not married since the Said Nathaniel's decease, and further saith not.-
Pierce Smith

State of Connecticut
Windham County ss
On this 24th day of September 1838, Personally appeared Pierce Smith Esq. signer of the above affidavit, who is personally known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit and made solemn oath to the truth of the facts contained in the same. Before me,
Francis B. Johnson Justice of Peace
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State of Connecticut 
Windham County ss

I John F. Gordon Clerk of the Probate - Court for the District of Plainfield in, Said County and State, do hereby certify that Francis B. Johnson whose signature is heretofore annexed, is his genuine signature, and that he is a lawful Justice of the Peace for Said County duly commissioned and sworn, and that his Said commission will expire on the 20th day of June 1839. and that full faith and credit are to be given to his official acts as Justice of the [illegible] aforesaid. 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Said Court this 24th day of September 1838. 
John F. Gordon Clerk of Probate for the district of Plainfield
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Nathaniel Sabin
Exd

Continued
2673
19 Sep 1818
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District of Connecticut, ss. 
At a Special Court of Common Pleas holden at Windham within and for the County of Windham, in said distrcit-
On this 27th day of June A.D. 1820, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record for the County aforesaid, [Having the power of fine and imprisonment,] 
Nathaniel Sabin of Plainfield in the County of Windham aged Sixty one years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, viz: That he enlisted for the term of three years on the 20th day of March in the year 1777 in the State of Connecticut in the company commanded by Captain John McGregor in the regiment commanded by Colonel John Durkee in the line of the State of Connecticut on the Continental establishment: that he continued to serve in the said corps until the end of the said time & was a Prisoner about 9 months in New York -
when he was discharged from the said service in AD 1780- in the month of March in the State of ["New York" crossed out] New Jersey the name of the Town I do not recollect 
I am a Farmer, have a wife named Deborah aged 65 years I and my wife are infirm and unable to support ourselves by our labor. I am a Pensioner made application for a Pension on the 5th day of May Anno Domini 1818. & obtained a Pension certificate numbered 2673- 
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; 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, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; 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. 
Nathaniel his X mark Sabin 
Schedule of the whole estate & income of the above named Nathaniel Sabin- 
House & one acre of Land - 50 -
5 Chairs 1.25 - Case of draws $2. - 3.25
3 Kettles 1.34 - hoe .34 axe 84c - 2.52
Shovel & tongs 1.34
Candle stand 67
---------
$57.78
Nathaniel Sabin his X mark
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Sworn to and declared on the 27th day of June A. D. 1820, before the Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Windham, in the district of Connecticut. 
Attest, David C. Bolles Clerk. 
I, David C. Bolles Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Windham, in the State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing declaration & oath and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records 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 fifty seven  - Dollars, and 78 Cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, [illegible]ffixed the Seal of the said Court, on this 29th day of June [illegible]20. 
David C. Bolles Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Windham County.
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Nathaniel Sabin
May 5, 1818
Correct

I certify that the within applicant is in indigent circumstances
Calvin Goddard
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State ["DISTRICT" crossed out] OF Connecticut, ss. 
On this 5th day of May 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Superior Court for the said State ["district" crossed out], personally appeared Nathaniel Sabin aged fifty six years, resident in Plainfield in the said district, 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 and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war:" That he, the said Nathl Sabin enlisted in Voluntown in the state of Connecticut in the company commanded by Captain John McGregor of the 4th Connecticut Regiment commanded by Col John Durgee [Durkee] on or about the 20th Day of March AD 1777 for three years; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the Month of March AD 1780, when he was discharged from service in Rahway state of New Jersey, that he was in the battles of German town & at Stoney point & at Mud Island - that at the time of his discharge he belonged to Capt Oliver Phelps company and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his county for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services. 
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid. 
Calvin Goddard Judge of Supr Court

I Calvin Goddard Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Nathaniel Sabin did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. 
May 5th 1818 
Calvin Goddard Judge of Supr Court
 I certify that I am personally acquainted with the above applicant and that he is in indigent circumstances
Calvin Goddard
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Rev. ' 1812 Wars Section
MMNF

March 4, 1926
Nathaniel Sabin
W. 26428

Mrs. E. .B. Kent
133 Grove St.
Putnam, Conn.

Madam: 

I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 26428 it appears that Nathaniel Sabin enlisted in Voluntown, Connecticut March 20, 1777, served as a private in Captains John McGregor and Phelps [arrow to handwritten note "this was Seth not Oliver"] Companies, Colonel John Durkee's Connecticut Regiment, was in the battles of Germantown, Mud Island and Stony Point, and was also a prisoner in New York for about nine months, the date and place of capture and of release not stated, and was discharged in March 1780. He was subsequently in the "State service", no details given. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 5, 1818 while a resident of Plainfield, Windham County, Connecticut at which time he stated that he was aged fifty-six years and in 1820 stated he was sixty-one years of age. He died February 7, 1831 in Sterling, Windham County, Connecticut. 
Soldier married October 15, 1784 in Plainfield, Connec-
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ticut, Deborah Sabin [arrow to "see statement of Geo. Cady town clerk & of Daniel Wheeler who held church records."] (both then of said Plainfield). She was allowed pension on her application executed September 24, 1838 while a resident of Sterling, Connecticut aged seventy-eight years. In 1848 she had returned to Plainfield, Connecticut. 
Respectfully, 
WINFIELD SCOTT 
Commissioner.

Date of her death not on AB
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Connecticut 3476
Deborah Sabin
widow of Nathaniel Sabin who was a Private
in the Connecticut line for 2 years

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of Eighty - Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued the Eighth day of December 1843 and sent to 
Benjamin Colter[?]
W. Hartford
Con. 

(Act of March 3, 1843.)
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 1 Page 76
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Reputed[?]
Decr. 19/48

2493
Connecticut
Deborah Sabin
widow of Nathaniel Sabin
Con.
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars  ~ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.

Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of Decr. 1848 and sent to 
Hon. J.A. Rockwell
H of R

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
February 2, 1848, Page 337 Vol. k.
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Declaration 
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2d February 1848 entitled An Act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution" 
State of Connecticut 
Windham County ss 
On this 4th day of September 1848 before me a magistrate in & for the County aforesaid personally appeared Deborah Sabin a resident of Plainfield in the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut Aged eighty eight years who being first duly 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 on the 2d February 1848, granting pensions to Widows of Persons who served during the Revolutionary War. 
That she is the Widow of Nathaniel Sabin who was a Private in the revolutionary war 
That she received a pension under the Act of 17 June 1844 at the rate of eighty dollars  [blank] Cents per annum. 
She further declares that she is still a widow 
Sworn to and subscribed on 
the day & year above written 
Before me 
Amos[?] Willen[?] Justice of the Peace 

I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above declarant and she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated in the foregoing declaration 
Amos[?] Willen[?] Justice of the Peace
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3529

Deborah Sabin

$80.
3576
76

Benjn Colton
W. Hartford
Con:
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State of Connecticut 
Windham County ss Plainfield June 1. 1843 
On this first Day of June in the year 1843 personally appeared before Elkanah C. Eaton a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Deborah Sabin a resident of the Town of Plainfield in the County & State aforesaid aged Eighty six years who being first duly sworn accordin[g] to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of a Pension made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3rd Day of March 1843 granting pensions to widows of Persons who served during the Revolutionary war. that she is the widow of Nathaniel Sabin who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and died the 7th Day of February 1836 and that she was pensioned under the Act of the 7th Day of July 1838 at the Rate of Eighty Dollars pr Annum. 
She further declares she is still a widow and has remained so ever since the death of her husband the sd Nathaniel- 
Deborah her X mark Sabin
Signed in presence of 
Olive Spalding 
Nancy Spalding 

Sworn to and subscribed on the Day & year first above written and I certify the above declarant is personally known to me and is the widow of Nathaniel Sabin who was a soldier of the war of the Revolution, and that she was a pensioner under the Act of July 7, 1838 and is a Respectable & credible person.
Elkanah C. Eaton Justice of the Peace
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State of Connecticut 
office of Secretary of State
I do hereby certify that Elkanah C. Eaton Esq is and ["was" crossed out] on the 1st day of June 1843 was a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of Windham in said State duly appointed & commissioned as appears of record in this office- and that the within signature purporting to be his is genuine. 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said State this 30th day of August 1843. 
Noah A. Phelps 
Secretary of State
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2043
Ct
Sept 29
7 July 1838
Mrs Sabin

Plainfield Ct
Sept 25

Free
Hon. James L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D.C
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Plainfield Ct. Sept 25 1838. 
Hon J. L. Edwards
Sir
Enclosed is the pension application of Deborah Sabin of Sterling Ct. Her husband died received a pension of Ninety Six dollars, under the act of 1818. 
She states that he died February 7th 1831. proof could have been furnished that he died that year and month, & perhaps the day. but as you have the exact time in the war or pension office, I deemed it not necessary. Every other fact stated in her declaration I believe is proved. I hope to the satisfaction of the Department. 
Very Respectfully &c 
Francis B. Johnson
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Office House: 9 to 12 A.M. and 1 to 4 P.M.

TOWN CLERK AND TREASURER.
Office TOWN HALL, GRISWOLD.

Jewett City, Conn., Aug. 31, 1900

O. W. & N. DIVISION
SEP 6 1900
RECEIVED

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:- Will you kindly send me if possible the date when Nathaniel Sabin ceased to draw a pension also age, birth, or any other facts regarding him, which are given. He served in Captains John McGregor Co, 4th Conn. Reg, Revolutionary war. Enlisted Mar 30, 1777 discharged Apr. 1, 1780.
Thanking you in advance.
Ida M. Tift Owen
Jewett City
Conn.
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US PENSION OFF[illegible]
K
SEP 4 1900
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C.R-

RETURN THIS LETTER

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.

GIVE NUMBER OF CLAIM, AND SOLDIER'S NAME, COMPANY, REGIMENT AND STATE FROM WHICH ENLISTED, IF YOU EXPECT ATTENTION AND REPLY.
E.F. Ware
Commissioner.

U.S. PENSION OFFICE
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OCT 20 1902

[illegible stamp]
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Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pension
Washington, D. C. 
Dear Sir, - Can you tell me when Deborah widow of Nathaniel Sabin applied for pension? Age at date of application? If her maiden name was given? where she lived when she applied for pension? when did she died and where? 

RETURN THIS LETTER

I would also like to know where Nathaniel Sabin lived at death. 
Yours Truly
Mrs. F. B. Owen
70 Anthony Ave.
Providence R. I
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U.S. PENSION OFFICE.
G
OCT 20 1902
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Do not understand what you mean by number of claim

Nathaniel Sabin enlisted in Conn. in 1777 Captain J. McGregor. Col John Durkee.

This is on Deborah Sabins Pension paper-
"Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act Feb. 2, 1848. Page 337 Vol. 1." 
Mrs F. B. Owen.
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U.S. PENSION OFFICE.
G
OCT 20 1902

U.S.P.B.
OLD WAR & NAVY FILES.
OCT 22 1902
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Revy
26,428
WIDOW, &c.

File No. 26,428
Deborah Sabin
Wid of Nathaniel Sabin
Pri Rev War

Act Feb 2nd 1848
Index: Vol T, Page 190
(Arrangement of 1870.)
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Oct. 1 - 1900 - Hist to Miss Ida M.T. Owen
Jewett City Conn

Nov. 11 - 1902
Mrs. F. B. Owen Prov. R.I

[illegible] Mch 4 - Hist to Mrs. E. B. Kent MMNF
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ELIZABETH PORTER, PUTNAM CHAPT.
D. A. R.
PUTNAM, CONN.

Jan. 22, 1926

Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

I would like the pension record of # W-26428 NATHANIEL SABIN, of Plainfield, Conn.

also

JOSEPH CARY, who was born 1757 in Mansfield Conn. and died 1848 in Ontario, Wayne County New York, 

[note in margin next to above: "not just[?] as described Had one from Wayne Co. but not descriptive otherwise"]

Very truly,
Mrs. E. B. Kent.
133 Grove Street
Putnam, Conn.

U. S. PENSION OFFICE
G
JAN 23 1926