Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17,637, Thomas Cole, Conn.
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Conn(ecticut)  
Cole, Thomas
Mary
Number W. 17637
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Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut 
at the rate of 80 Dollars no Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.

Certificate of Pension issued the 13. day of Sept  38 [[?]]

Arrears to the 4th of Sept. $600.00
Semi-annual allowance ending $40.00

$640.00
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State of Connecticut
Fairfield County 
On this Sixteenth day of August. Eighteen hundred thirty Eight personally appeared before the Court of Probate within and for the District of Norwalk in said County and State Mary Coleman a resident of Wilton in the county of Fairfield and State of Connecticut aged Seventy five years of age who bring just duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following [[?]] in order to obtain the benefit of the promise made by the Act of Congress [[?]] July 4. 1836 that she is the Widow of Thomas Coleman who as a private in Capt Samuel [[?]] Company Col. John [[?]] was marched to the City of New York in the year 1776 and was in said since three months What in the spring of the year 1779. said Thomas Cole entered the service of the United States in Capt Nathan Gilbert Company in said Wilton under Col. Stephen St. John and was on guard at said Norwalk - the Battle when Fairfield and Norwalk was burnt [[?]] soldier nine months. 
What in the spring of the year 1780 said Thomas Cole entered the service of the United States - Capt Nathan Gilbert Company  under Col. Stephen St. John and was on guard at said Norwalk and on the lines at Horse Neck and was in [[?]] soldier nine months. 
What on the first of March 1781 said Thomas Cole entered the service of the United States as a private soldier in Capt Nathan Gilbert Company  under Col. Stephen St. John and was on guard at  Norwalk and on the lines at Horse Neck and [[?]] three months that she has no [[?]] or [[?]] in support of her claim
She further declare that she is married to the said Thomas Cole on the Twenty eight day of November in the year Seventeen hundred and Seventy Nine that her husband [[?]] Thomas Cole died on the tenth day of December Eighteen hundred and thirty and that she
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has remarried a Widow [[?]]
said Court of Probate Benjn Isaacs Judge

This may certify that the following is a tree [[?]]
from the records of the town of Norwalk County of Fairfield State of Connecticut [[?]]

Thomas Cole was married to Mary [[?]] November 28, 1779
Thomas Cole Son of said Thomas & Mary born Oct. 22 1780 
Ira Cole Son of said Thomas & Mary born Feb. 10 1783 
Timothy Cole Son of s Thomas & Mary born Augt. 11 1785
Selly Cole Daughter of s Thomas & Mary born Feb. 9 1788  
Charles Cole Son of s Thomas & Mary born May 10 1790
Samuel Cole Son of s Thomas & Mary born Oct 22 1792 
Attest. Benj Isaacs
[[?]] Clerk of [[?]]
I Richard B Isaacs Clerk of the said Court of Probate do hereby certify that the foregoing [[?]] the proceeding of said Court in the Matter of the application of Mary Cole Widow of Thomas Cole due for a pension that Benj Isaacs is a Judge of said Court and also Town Clerk of said Norwalk and that his [[?]] Probate Court this 17 day of August. 1838
Richard B. Isaacs, Clerk
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State of Connecticut
Fairfield County, Ss August 16 1838
Probate Court, District of Nowalk in said County and
State being a Court of Record penally appeared before
said Court Seth Bouton of Wilton in said County who
being fist duly Sworn according to Law depose and
says that he is Eighty four years of age that he was well
respected with Thomas Cole formerly of said Wilton
dec'. and well remember that in August, 1776 [??]
Thomas Cole entered the services of the United States in
Capt Samuel Countock Com[??] [?]  John Mead Gen
Silliman was marched to New York and was in said
services three months the deponent was in US same
services of the times    Seth Bouton
Sworn and subscribed to on the
day and year aforesaid that I am
wwll acquainted with [??] Seth
Bouton & he is a credible person  Benjn Isaacs Judge
At the same Court, Personally appeared Isaach Betts of
Wilton in said District - who being duly sworn according 
to her depose and says that he is seventy six years of age
and was well acquainted with Thomas Cole late of said
Wilton [??] and well acquainted with his Widow Mary Cole
and will remember when he entered the same of the
United States in Capt Nathan Gilberts Company said
Thomas Cole belonged to his Company. That -said Cole
entered said company in the spring of the year 1779 as is
french soldier under Col Stephen St John and so as in this
service of the United States on Guard at Norwalk
and in the Battle when Fairfield and Norwalk was burnt and
was in said service nine months.
That in the Spring of the year 1780 said Thomas Cole
entered the service of the United States in Capt Nathan
Gilberts Company Col. Stephen St John as a French soldier
and was on guard at Norwalk and on the t
lines at Horns
Neck and was in same service Nine months the
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deponent also remembers that on the first of March 17 81 said Thomas Cole entered said service under Capt Nathan Gilbert. Col. Stephen StJohn and was a Guard at [illegible] and on the lines of Thorn neck three months the deponent belonged to said Company at the time. 
[signed] Isaiah Betts
Sworn and subscribed to the day and year aforesaid that I am well acquainted with said Isaiah Betts that he is a credible person and witness. 
[signed] Benj. Isaac Judge
At the said Court personally appeared before said Court Sherman Cole who first duly sworn according to law deposes and says that he was well acquainted with Thomas Cole late of Wilton dec'd and well remembers that said Thomas Cole died in said Wilton on the tenth day of December eighteen hundred and thirty and that Mary Cole has continued his widow since that that [illegible] and is now his widow and that he is thirty four years of age. 
[signed] Sherman Cole
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid  that I am well acquainted with said Thomas Cole and that he a reputable person and witness.
[signed] Benj. Isaac Judge
At the same Court personally appeared before said Court Susan Cole of said Wilton who being first duly sworn according to law deposes and says that she is twenty six years of age and well remembers that Thomas Cole died in said Wilton on the tenth day of December eighteen hundred and thirty and that Mary Cole has continued his widow since that period and is now his widow.
[signed] Susan Cole
Sworn and subscribed this day and year found that I am acquainted with said Susan Cole and that she is a respectable person and witness.
[signed] Benj. Isaac Judge
[in right margin] 3728
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Certified Copy
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THOMAS COLE was married to MARY RESEQUIE Novembr 28th 1779
THOMAS COLE son of sd. Thomas & Mary born Octobr 22d 1780
IRE COLE son of sd. Thomas & Mary born Febry 10th 1783
TIMOTHY COLE son of sd. Thomas & Mary born Augt 11th 1785
SALLY COLE daughter of sd. Thomas and Mary born Febry 9th 1788
CURTIS COLE son of sd. Thomas and Mary born May 10th 1790
SAMUEL COLE son of sd, Thomas and Mary born Octobr 22d 1792
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
TOWN OF NORWALK ss.
Office of Registrar
I Annie E Smith, Assistant Registrar of Births, Marriages and Deaths of said Town, Hereby Certify, that the above is a true copy of the record as it appears in the record of Births of said Town, Volume 18, Page 25.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal, at Norwalk aforesaid, this 16th day of March, A.D., 1914.
[signed] Annie E. Smith
Asst. Registrar
[illegible seal]
[in left margin] *see old record
[round stamp] U.S. Pension Office D Mar 25 1914
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April 18, 1935
Thomas Cole - W.17637
BA-J/AWF
Mrs. Maud B. Nelson
Pimpawaug
Cannondale, Connecticut
Dear Madam
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Thomas Cole of Wilton, Connecticut.
The date furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claims, W.17637, based upon the service of Thomas Cole during the War of the Revolution.
The data and place of birth of Thomas Cole are not found in the claim, nor are the names of his parents given.
He enlisted, place not shown, in 1776 and served three months as a private in Captain Samuel Comstock's company, Colonel John Mead's Connecticut regiment. He enlisted in the spring of 1779, served nine month in Captain Nathan Gilbert's company, Colonel Stephen St. John's Connecticut regiment and was in the battles of Fairfield and Norwalk. He enlisted in the spring of 1780, served nine months in Captain Nathan Gilbert's company, Colonel Stephen St. John's regiment. He enlisted in March, 1781, served three months in captain Nathan Gilbert's company, Colonel Stephen St. John's regiment.
Thomas Cole married November 28, 1779, Mary Resequie (Rusque). Their marriage was recorded on the town books of Norwalk, Connecticut. He died December 10, 1830.
His widow, Mary Cole, was allowed pension on her
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application executed August 16, 1838, at which time she was seventy-five years of age and living in Wilton, Connecticut.
The following [strike out "is a list"] [interlineated] names of the children of Thomas Cole and his wife, Mary, [interlineated] are shown:
Thomas born October 22, 1780
Ire " [born] February 10, 1783
Timothy " [born] August 11, 1785
Sally " [born] February 9, 1788
Curtis "[born] May 10, 1790
Samuel " [born] October 22, 1792
Sherman Cole stated in 1838 that he was acquainted with the soldier, Thomas Cole, and Susan Cole, aged twenty six years in 1838 testified in the case; they were both of Wilton, Connecticut. Their relationship to each other is not shown, nor is it stated that they were related to the family.
Very truly yours
A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
[in left margin] as the copy submitted with original case shows Charles it seems likely should use Charles or Curtis next time F
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1909  June 9 - Hist. to Mrs. Chas M. Cole 
1913 Dec 15 Chas M. Cole advised that children furnished are sworn to by clmt
1914 Mar 26 Chas. M. Cole infd certified record of Norwalk Conn as to births of children has been filed, and no law granting person or bounty land to descendants
1914 May 7 Chas. M. Cole, advised to consult the original records at Norwalk as the name is clearly written Charles in record of 1838 aw.
1916 Mar 4 [illegible] sent to Mr Chas Nutt and he was also advised as to discrepancy relative to name of child aw
1916 Mar 28 Mr. Cole again advised of discrepancy, and that his copy of town record is filed and that a sworn statement will be filed if he wishes to send it. aw
1920 Mar 9 [illegible] to Mrs. F. G. Luce aw
1923 Aug 30 Hist to Vera G. Cole aw 
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 17637
Mary Cole widow of Thomas Cole Pri Rev War
Act: July 4th 36
Index [blank] Vol. A, Page 150
[Arrangement of 1870]
[Right margin] 1932 Mch 4 tombstone data to Chas R. Hall [illegible]
1935 April 18 list to Mrs. Maud B. Nelson aw
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3728
Mary Coe wid of Thomas Cole
Married 1779
[stamp] FREE
Died 1830
Allow 2 yr for $80 per ann
James L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City D.C.
Ad 4 July 1826
Aug 20
Ct(3728
21 july 1836
[circular stamp] Norwalk CT Aug 18
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[llegible] Augt 17 1838
Hon. J.L. Edwards
enclosed I send you the application of Mary Cole for a Pension under the Act of Congress of July 4, 1836 which I promise you will find correct.
Yours respectfully
[signed] Benj. Isaacs
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Mch 31
Mrs. Maud Bethel Nelson Pimpawaug Cannondale, Conn.
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Gentlemen
I would like to receive from your Department the war record of Thomas (deposed) Cole of Wilton, (Norwalk Ct) a Sergt in Capt. William G. Hubbells Co, He was in the battle of White Plane, 1776. Pension was
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granted but suspended under Act of 1820. Mary Cole his widow later received a pension. Thanking you for such information as you may give me. I am Yours Very Truly Maud B. Nelson
March 31 1935
P.S. I think Capt Hubble will be found under New Fairfield Ct.
[stamp] Received Apr 6 1935 Mail [illegible]
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Headquarters Commandery-in-Chief
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Committee on Marking Graves
Charles R. Hale, Chairman
131 Washington St. Hartford, Conn.
Pvt. 3-1932
Rev & 1812 Wars
Chief Clerk Pension Department Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
Please send me Revolutionary War Record of Thomas Cole His widow Mary Cole of Wilton, Conn. was on the 1840 pension roll
Yours very truly
[signed] Chas. R. Hale
[Oval shaped stamp mostly illegible] Feb 6 - 1932
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[printed seal] VETERANS BUREAU
District No. [blank]
UNITED STATES VETERANS BUREAU
Manon, Va., July 18, 1923. In reply refer to: [blank]
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I wish to join the D.A.R. and am trying to get official proof of the service of three ancestors. Will you please verify the same if possible.
1. Thaddeus Sterling was a quartermaster of the 3rd Regiment Lighthouse Conn. Militia under Major Daniel Starr. He was a pensioner under Act of Congress approved 1832. Died March 8, 1837
2. Thomas Cole, born in Wilton, Conn. was a soldier of the Revolution and was with the American Army when they occupied New Serl City. His widow drew a pension for his services until her death.
3. Jonathan Giddings born in 1741 in Lyme, Conn. was wounded in the Revol. War an died April 8, 1817. I do not know whether he was pensioned or not.
Thanking you for your trouble and patience,
Very truly yours,
Vera G. Cole
[circular stamp] US Pension Office H Jul 19 1923
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Revo 1-[illegible]
[circular stamp] U.S. Pension Office D Feb 24 1920
[diamond shaped logo with initials] HHL
Gerard Pennsylvania 2//20/20
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Will you kindly advise me as to whether your records show that Mar Ressequie wife of Thomas Cole (Connecticut) a Revolutionary soldier recieved ]received] a pension. Any data you can furnish me will be gratefully appreciateed.
Yours very truly
Mrs. Frederic G. Luce
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aw Rev. War Section
March 28, 1918
Mr. C.M. Cole, 657 State Street, Bridgeport, Conn.
Sir:
In reply to your personal inquiry of the 27" instant, you are advised, relative to the Revolutionary War pension claim of Mary widow of Thomas Cole, (W.F. 17,637) that the certified copy of the town record of Norwalk, Conn.dated March 16, 1914, forwarded by you to this Bureau and which states that Curtis Cole, son of Thomas and Mary, was born May 10, 1790, has been placed in said claim with the certified copy of said town record dated August 17, 1838, which states that Charles Cole, son of Thomas and Mary, was born May 10, 1790.
In regard to the discrepancy, it is suggested, if you desire to [illegible] this matter, that you furnish the Bureau with the sworn statement of yourself, or any one designated by you, to examine the original town record, relative to the correct name of said child. 
Upon receipt of such a paper it will be filed in said pension claim for future reference.
Very respectfully,
[signed] G.M. Saltzgaber Commissioner
[in handwriting on otherwise typewritten document] On Mar. 27 1916 Mr. C. M. Cole called at the Bureau with Hon. Ebenezer J. Hill, M.C. of Conn. relative to the discrepancy and they assured themselves that the old record was Charles after talking over the atter. We decided that it would take another investigation of the records of Norwalk to [illegible] which report was correct and as Mr. Cole was extremely anxious to have the name Curtis recorded, Mr Hill and I decided it would be well for him to send a sworn statement. RU
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[date obscured by page fold]
Mr. Charles Nutt, 7 Monroe Avenue, Worcester, Mass.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of the 22" instant, you are herewith furnished for Mr. Charles N. Cole of 667 State Street, Bridgeport, Conn. the record of the Revolutionary War soldier Thomas Cole whose widow Mary was pensioned (W.F. 17,637), and also advised that the same record was furnished Mrs. Charles M. Cole at the above address on June 9, 1909.
It is proper to add that the Bureau has been in correspondence with Mr. C.M. Cole relative to one of the children of said soldier, namely, Charles born May 10, 1790, as reported in the certified copy of the town records of Norwalk, Conn. dated August 17, 1838, which constitutes a part of the original evidence on which the widow's claim for pension was based.
On May 2, 1914, Mr. Cole forwarded to the Bureau a certified copy of the town records of Norwalk, Conn dated March 16, 1914, which stated that Curtis son of Thomas and Mary Cole was born May 10, 1790, and the name Charles does not appear on this record.
On May 7, 1914, the Bureau advised Mr. Cole in regard to
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this discrepancy and it was suggested that he consult the original records of Norwalk in person in order to satisfy himself to the matter.
Very respectfully,
[signed] E.C. Tieman, Acting commissioner
Mr. C. M. Cole
667 State Street
Bridgeport, Conn.
Sir:
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Rev Sec H
Charles Nutt
7 Monroe Ave.
Worcester, Mass
Genealogist
Member of the New England Historic Genealogical Society; the American Historical Association; the Worcester Society of Antiquity
Pension Commissioner, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Mr. Charles M. Cole, 667 State St. Bridgeport, Conn. wishes me to secure the abstract of the pension record of his Revolutionary ancestor, Thomas Cole of Wilton, Conn. He was in Capt, Daniel Godfrey's company in 177. In 1776 he served in New York, probably at White Plains. Capt. Ephraim Carpenter's co. 1776. He was a son of Jonathan Cole. He married Mary Resseguie. Possibly his wife, not he, had the pension.
Very truly yours,
[signed] Charles Nutt
Feb. 22, 1916.
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aw
Rev. War Section.
May 7, 1914
Mr. C. . Cole, 667 State Street, Bridgeport, Conn.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the second instant, relative to the name of the child born May 10, 1790, to Thomas and Mary Cole. (W. File No. 17,637) you are advised that in th the copy of the town records of Norwalk, Connecticut, dated August 17, 1838. the name is clearly written Charles, and in the copy of said record furnished by you dated March 16, 1914 it is typewritten Curtis. It i suggested that you clear the matter up by consulting the original record of Norwalk in person.
Very respectfully,
[signed] G. M. Salzgaber 
Commissioner.
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Bridgeport, Conn.
May 2, 1914.
Department of the Interior.
Bureau of Pensions
Washington,D.C.
Mr. G.M. Saltzgaber, Commissioner
Dear Sir,
Referring to yours of March 27, 1914. my previous correspondence was to establish my right to become a member of the sons of the American Revolution. Curtis Cole (my grandfather) son of Thomas and Mary (said Curtiss being the correct name and not Charles) you will readily understand my difficulty if your previous records stand. There must have been an error in the original readings of correspondence which could easily occur in the hand writing of those times and much as I dislike to trouble you and the matter being one to me of importance, could and will you please consult the original certification of August 17th. 1838 comparing same with certified copy of town records of Norwalk, Conn. sent you on March 23, 1914. Further both my mother and myself remember her father in law and my grandfather Curtis, as well and can forward you, if you desire affidavits to that effect. We have no desire or intention regarding pensions or bounty land. I trust i have succeeded in making the matter clear to you and assure you of our hearty appreciation of your efforts in our behalf I am
Yours very truly,
[signed] C.M. Cole
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Mr. Charles M. Cole, 667 State Street, Bridgeport, Conn.
Sir:
In response to your letter of he 25" instant. relative to the Revolutionary War pension claim of Thomas and Mary Cole, Wid. File No. 17.637, you are advised that the certified copy of the record of the town of Norwalk, Connecticut, dated March 16, 1914, as to the births of their children, forwarded by you has been placed in said claim with the copy of the same record which was certified by the Clerk of said town on August 17, 1838, which states that "Charles Cole son of sd Thomas & Mary born May 10, 1790."
You are further advised that there is no provision of law which would entitle the grand children or other descendants of such a soldier to pension or bounty land.
Very respectfully,
[signed] G. M. Saltzgaber
Commissioner
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March 23, 1914.
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Record Division, I.S.C. Wid.File 17637 Rev. War.
Corner initial G.C.K.
Gentlemen,
June 9th, 1909, your record to Mrs. Charles M. Cole 667 State St. Bridgeport, Conn. Re. to military history of Thomas Cole a soldier of the Revolutionary war, has recently been brought to my attention of an error as the record stands in your report, and in order that such error may be corrected, at this time I enclose, herewith, a certified copy of record, carrying the official seal of the town of Norwalk, conn. Please note the name of Curtis Cole, born May 10th. 1790, instead of Charles.
I would also say at this time for future reference, if need be that there was another son Sherman, born probably in Wilton, Conn. who died in Norwalk, Conn. in 1879 age 74.
Will you kindly correct your records as far as Curtis Cole is concerned, advising me of such correction and all of the privileges of Thomas Cole through his son Curtis Cole, who was my Grandfather, and I would also ask that such correction of your records records be made so plain that there can be no confusion in the future.
Appreciating your prompt and careful attention I beg to remain Yours very truly
[signed] Charles M. Cole
[circular stamp] U.S. Pension Office D Mar 25 1914
[handwritten in left margin] I suppose he means title to pension etc.
[handwritten at bottom of page] The old town record has just as much value as the new both sworn to. of course there is a mistake in one of them.
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[date obscured by page fold]
Mr. Charles W. Cole, 1124 Iranistan Avenue, Bridgeport, Conn.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the [illegible smudge] and received the 9" instant, you are advised that in the pension claim of Mary Cole widow of Thomas Cole. W. File No. 17,637. Rev. War, it is not stated that they had children named Curtis and Sherman.
The names of the children with dates of their birth (furnished June 9, 1909) were duly sworn to by their mother Mary Cole and were obtained from the records of the town of Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Very respectfully,
[signed] G.M. Saltzgaber
Commissioner
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Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen,
Referring to yours of June 9th., 1969, Recordd Division I.S.C. (or J.S.C.) Wid.File I7637.Rev.War. under "Remarks, Soldier at Norwalk, Conn., your records read "Charles, born May 10, 1790. The correct records should be Curtis, born May 10, 1790. Kindly consult your records and advise me if the above is a clerical error or an error of record and if the latter, please furnish me with the necessary information of correction. I would also say that there was another son,Sherman born June 4, 1804. If it should be a clerical error it would make confusion so please kindly send e another new record, instructing me to destroy the one which you sent to me June 9, 1909.
Awaiting your early reply, I am Yours very truly,
[signed] Charles M. Cole
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In reply to your request of [blank], received [blank] for a statement of the military history of Thomas Cole a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in [strike out "his (or"] his widow's application for pension file in this Bureau.
W.File 17637
[column headings]
Date of Enlistment or Appointment | Length of Service | Rank | Officers Under Whom Service was Rendered [subheadings] Captain | Colonel | State
1776 | 3 mos | Pri | Samuel Comstock | John Mead | Conn.
Spring 1779 | 9 mos | [bracket shows this and following 2 lines are the same for Captain and Colonel]
Spring 1780 | 9 mos | [blank] | Nathan Gilbert | Stephen St. John | [blank]
March 1781 | 3 mos | [blank] | [blank] | [blank]
Battles engaged in, Fairfield
Residence of soldier at enlistment [blank]
Date of application for pension, Aug 16 1838 [illegible] was al.
Residence at date of application, Wilton, Fairfield Co. Conn.
Age at date of application, 75 yrs
Remarks: Sol. mar. Norwalk, Conn. Nov. 28 1779 Mary Reseque or Resequie he died Dec 10, 1830
Ch -Thomas b. Oct 22 1780, Ira b. Feby 10, 1783, Timothy b. Aug 11 1785, Salley b. Feby 9, 1788. Charles [interlineated  "or Curtis"] b. May 10, 1790, Samuel b. Oct 22 1792.
[interlineated "see correspondence relative to this name"]
[written in left margin "aw In report sent out Mar 9, 1920 the two spellings of wife's name were given and also two names of child born May 10 1790.]
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Pension Office Washington, D.C.
Head of Revolutionary Dept -
Sir - 
Will you kindly give one revolutionary record of Thomas Cole and any dates of his birth or death recorded in your office.
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His widow Mary recieved [received] a pension for his service percured [procured] for her by a Mr. Isaac of Norwalk and payment made by him.
Thomas Cole was of Wilton Conn. this widow Mary lived in Wilton or Norwalk, Conn when she recieved [received] the pension and up to the time of
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her death, Dec 245h 1848. Any information will be gratefully recieved [received]. Very cincerly [sincerely] E. H. Cole
address Mrs. Charles M. Cole
#667 State Street
Bridgeport, Conn
May 30th 1909
over
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Also have you any records of a Jonathan Cole of Wilton Conn, father of Thomas, he was also in the Revolution and his widow was Sarah.
E.W.C.
[circular stamp] Record Division Jun 2 1909
[circular stamp U.S. Pension Office O Jun 1 1909
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March 4, 1932
BA-J/AWF
Mr. Charles R. Hale
131 Washington Street
Hartford, Connecticut
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Thomas Cole, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim. W.17637, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Cole.
He enlisted in 1776 and served three months as private in Captain Samuel Comstock's company in Colonel John Mead's Connecticut regiment. He enlisted in the spring of 1779 and served nine months in Captain Nathan Gilbert's company in Colonel Stephen St. John's Connecticut regiment, and was in the battle of Fairfield. He enlisted in the spring of 1780 and served nine months in Captain Nathan Gilbert's company in Colonel Stephen St. John's regiment. He enlisted in March, 1781 and served three months in Captain Nathan Gilbert's company in Colonel Stephen St. John's regiment.
He died December 10, 1830
His widow, Mary, was allowed pension on her application executed August 16, 1838, then a resident of Wilton, Connecticut, and aged seventy five years.
Very truly yours
A.D. Hiller
Assistant to Administrator
[written in right margin] Tombstone data only for full record see other letters
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AWF

Rev. War Section.
August 30, 1923
Vera G. Cole, Marion, Va.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.17714, it appears that Thaddeus Sterling was born at Wilton, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, June 18, 1749 and while residing there enlisted in the Spring of 1778 and served as a private 6 months in Captain Caleb St. John's company, Colonel Silliman's Connecticut regiment. He enlisted in March 1777 and served 9 months under the same officers. In February 1778, he enlisted and served 11 months in Captain Caleb St. John's company. He enlisted March 1, 1779 and served 9 months in Captain Caleb St. John's company, Colonel Mead's regiment. He enlisted in May 1780 and served 6 months in Captain Abraham Gregory's company, Colonel Stephen St. John's regiments and in March 1781 he enlisted and served 6 months under the same officers. He was in the battles of Danbury, Ridgefield, Fairfield
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and Norwalk.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 3, 1832, while a resident of Wilton, Conn.
There is no data on file as to his family.
The above is the only soldier named Thaddeus Sterling found in the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 17637, it appears that Thomas Cole enlisted in 1776 and served as a private 3 months in Captain Samuel Comstock's company, Colonel John Mead's Connecticut regiment. He enlisted in the Spring of 1779 and served 9 months in Captain Nathan Gilbert's company, Colonel Stephen St. John's regiment. In the Spring of 1780, he enlisted and served 9 months under the same officers and in March 1781, he enlisted and served three months under said officers.
He was in the battle of [interlineated "July 8 79"] Fairfield. He died Dec. 10, 1830.
Soldier married in Norwalk, Conn. Nov. 28, 1779, Mary Rusque or Resequie and shw [she] was allowed pension on her application executed August 16, 1838, while a res-
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ident [resident] of Wilton, Conn. aged 75 years.
Their children-
Thomas born Oct 22, 1780
Ira " Feb. 10, 1783
Timothy " Aug. 11, 1785
Sally " Feb. 9, 1788
Charles or Curtis " May 10, 1790
Samuel " Oct. 22, 1792
The Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to any Jonathan Giddings.
Respectfully,
[blank]
Commissioner.