Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 11342, James Hoyt, Conn.
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SERVICE 
Conn. Hoyt, James Sally 

NUMBER 
W. 11342.  
B.L.Wt. 51755-160-55
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6349 [handwritten]
Connecticut [handwritten]
Sally Hoyt. [handwritten]
widow of
Conn. James. Hoyt [handwritten]
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Musician [handwritten to the right of "a"]
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Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
88- [handwritten to the left of "Dollars"] Dollars ---- [handwritten to the right of [Dollars"]
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1848.
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Certificate of Pension issued the
31rst [handwritten to the left of "day"] day of July 1855 [handwritten to the right of "of"]
and sent to
Wm [William]  T. Minor [handwritten]
Stanford Lt. [handwritten]
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under a[rest of word is illegible]
February 2, 1848, Page 180- [handwritten to the right of "Page"] Vol. [illegible handwritten number to the right of "Vol."]
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256.970    ____ man. 3. 
                  ____ 15. '16

Sally Hoyt wid.
James Hoyt

ad. 160 

Boynton

Rev'y War

Act Feb 2. 1848
Conn [illegible] 48-6349

Sands Seely
Stamford
Conn

End P
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11960
Sally Hoyt
Rec______ 12,1845.
____
6th
act of july 1838
m____ 26 may'32
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the Seventh day of July 1838
entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to Certain widows,
District of Norwalk. On the Sixth day of June one thousand eight hundred and thirty [sic] four Personally appeared before the Court of [unknown] for the District of Norwalk in the County of Fairfield  State of Connecticut Sally Hoyt of the Town of Stamford in said County and State aged Seventy five years who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration In order to obtain the benefit of the promise made by the Act of Congress passed July 7, 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay and Pension to Certain widows that She is the widow of James Hoyt who was a private in the Revolutionary army and according to her best knowledge and belief he served in Cap Amos Smith Company Col. John Mead Regiment for two years,
She further declares She was married to the Said James Hoyt on the twentieth day of May Seventeen Hundred and Eighty nine, that her Husband the aforesaid James Hoyt died on the Twenty Sixth day of May one thousand Eight hundred thirty two; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the Service But the marriage took place following the first of January Seventeen Hundred and ninety four viz. at the time above stated Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written
Before Benj. Isaacs Judge of said court

Sally Hoyt X her mark
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At a board of Probate holden June 6, 1845 Personally appeared Col. Samuel Dean who being duly Sworn deposes and says that He is 83 years says that he was well acquainted with James Hoyt formerly of Stamford now deceased and that said James Hoyt entered the Service under Co C Mead Cap Amos Smith in the Spring of the year 1779 and Served Ten Months in the year 1780 he served eight months; in 1781 about six months all in the Same company and Regiment. I was in the same service at the same time but not all the time in the Same company.       Samuel Dean

Sworn and Subscribed this 6th day of June 1845 before me
I am well acquainted with Said Col. Samuel Dean as a creditable person and [unclear]       Benj. Isaacs Judge

At the Same Court personally appeared Enos Waterbury who deposes and says that he is 83 years of age that He was well acquainted with James Hoyt formerly of Stamford now deceased and [unclear] his [unclear] neighbor and recollects very well that He served with him in the Cont Guard under Capt Amos Smith Col. John Mead But is unable to state the length of his service. 
Sworn and subscribed this 6th day of June 1843   Enos Waterbury
I am well acquainted with Said Enos Waterbury as a creditable and respectable citizen    Before me   Benj. Isaacs Judge
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at a Probate Court holden June 6, 1845 Personally appeared Rufus Hoyt of Stamford County of Fairfield State of Connecticut who being duly Sworn according to Law deposes & Says that he is forty-six years of age that he is the third child of James Hoyt late of Stamford dec and Sally Hoyt formerly Sally Knapp of Said Stamford & well remembers that Said James Hoyt died on the 26th day of May 1832 & Said Sally Hoyt has remained his widow since that period and is now his widow
Rufus Hoyt
Sworn to and Subscribed this 6th day of June 1845 Before me
I am well acquainted with Said Rufus Hoyt as a 
creditable & respectable citizen
Benj Isaacs Judge

At the Same Court Personally appeared Harriett Hoyt of Stamford in Said County & State who being duly Sworn according to law deposes & says that she is thirty seven years of age that she was well acquainted with James Hoyt of said Stamford [illegible] that he died on the 26th day of May 1832 & Sally Hoyt has continued his widow since that period and is now his widow
Harriett Hoyt
Sworn and Subscribed this 6th day of June 1845 Before me
I am well acquainted with Said Harriett Hoyt as a creditable & respectable citizen
Benj Isaacs Judge
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James Hoyt and Sarah Knapp were married by Rev. John Sheppard on May 20th 1789

James Hoyt and Sarah Knapp were married by Rev John Shepherd on May twentieth one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine--

I certify that the above is a true copy of the Record in fair legable figures as above stated--
J. Edwin Scofield Jr. depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the Town of Stamford County of Fairfield and State of Connecticut and that the above is a true copy of Records in said town of Stamford with the exception of the above named--
Certified by me
Edwin Scofield Jr. Town Clerk
of said Stamford

Sworn & Subscribed this 6th day of June 1845
Before Me
Benj Isaacs Judge
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I Richard B. Isaacs of Stamford County of Fairfield State of Connecticut Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Norwalk in Said County & State do hereby Certify that Benjamin Isaacs who has signed the foregoing is Judge of Said Court and that the foregoing is his genuine Signature In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 9th day of June 1845 at Norwalk in Said County & State

Richard B. Isaacs, Clerk of Said Court
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Sally Hoyt
Applicant for Bounty Land
Under law of March 3 1855







Sands Seely
Stamford Connt
Attorney
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State of Connecticut
County of Fairfield                  SS

On this 10th day of September AD one thousand Eight hundred and fifty six before me a Notary Public written and for the County and State aforesaid personally appeared Sally Hoyt aged Eighty Six years a resident of Stamford in said County and State who being duly sworn according to law declared that she is the widow of James Hoyt deceased who was a Musician in the Revolutionary War.
She further states that she was married to said James Hoyt on the 20th day of May AD 1789 by the Rev John Sheppard at Stamford
and that her name before such marriage was Sally Knapp that her said husband died at said Stamford about twenty two years ago and that she is now a widow.
And she further states that she is now a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States under the law of February 2nd 1848.  She refers to her application on file at the pension department at Washington and the evidence accompanying the same for proof of the services of her said husband in the Revolutionary war of her marriage to him and of his death.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the County land to which she may be Entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855.

In presence of William T. Minor

Sally Hoyt  X her mark
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We Rufus Hoyt and Isaac Hoyt residents of Stamford in the State of Connecticut upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by the said Sally Hoyt in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be

Rufus Hoyt
Isaac Hoyt

The foregoing declaration and affidavit was sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim and that the words "on the" were erased before execution
Edwin Scofield Jr 
Notary Public

 We Rufus Hoyt and Isaac Hoyt both of Stamford Fairfield County Connecticut depose and say that we are the sons of said Sally Hoyt and have lived with and in the same household of said Sally Hoyt ever since the death of her said husband our father James Hoyt which happened about twenty three years since at said Stamford and know that she has not married but continues and is now a widow She is a pensioner of the United States.
Rufus Hoyt
Isaac Hoyt
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State of Connecticut
County of Fairfield
SS
Stamford Sep 10, 1856 Personally appeared before me a Notary Public within and for Said County and State Rufus Hoyt and Isaac Hoyt makers of the foregoing affidavit who [illegible] the same and made oath to its truth before me and I certify that I know said affiants and that they are credible persons
[seal]
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written
Edwin Scofield Jr.
Notary Public
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State of Connecticut
By his Excellency William T. Minor, Governor of Said State.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Know ye, that Edwin Scofield Jr. was at the time of subscribing the within and annexed Attestation and now is a Notary Public in the said State, duly constituted and commissioned, and that to his acts and attestations as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given in and out of Court, that the annexed attestation is in due form and by the proper officer, and that I believe the signature of said Edwin Scofield Jr. thereunto to be genuine.
William T. Minor
[seal]
In testimony whereof, I have caused the public Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed, at Hartford, in said State, this 11th day of September A.D. 1856, and in the 81st year of the Independence of the United States of America.
J.J. Simock for
D.N. Sperry
Secretary of State
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Rev. WIDOW, &c.
File No. 11342
Sally Hoyt
Wid.
James Hoyt
US Rev. War
Act: Feb. 21, 48
Index:--Vol. A, Page 345
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Letters &c.
Not material
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51,755
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9-618
Connecticut
Sally Hoyt
widow of James
who was a Musician
in the Revolution
____________________________
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 88-Dollars--
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843
____________________________
Certificate of Pension issued the 31st day of July 1855
and sent to 
Wm. T. Minor
Stamford Ct.
_____________________________________________

[Acts of March 3, 1843, and July 17, 1844.}
Recorded in Book H
Vol A--Page 157--
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11.773
Connecticut
Sally Hoyt--
widow of James
who died on the 26th of May 1832
of ____________ in the State of _____________
who was a Musn in the _______________ commanded by Captain _______________ of the commanded by ____________________ in the Revolution line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Hartford
at the rate of 88--Dollars--Cents
per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 31st day of July 1855 and Arrears to the 4th of _______________
Semi-Annual allowance ending______________
Stamford Ct.
{Revolutionary Claim}
{Act July 7, 1838}
Recorded by G. T. Getty, Clerk
Book N. Vol. 1 Page 131.
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May 25/52
Rel to Case of Sally Hoyt
widow of James
File
Evans & Fant
Present
Court of Revisions
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May 12
11960
Sally Hoyt
Con
B. Isaac || Aug 1, 1845
"" ||Oct. 27, 1845
"" || Dec 15, 1845
"" || Mch 26 1846
""|| June 12 1846 
"" || June 20 1846
Hon. T. Smith || Jny 17 1848
" J. Dixon || Apr 13 1848
W. T. Minor || Sep 25 1848
Ward & Fant || Aug 7 185_
Same || Oct 25 185_
F. S. Evans Dec. 8, 1853

Evans
Ad July 7 1838
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[Postmark:]
Stamford Ct.
Sep 19

Hon. J. Minot
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
D.C.
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Sally Hoyt
widow of James
Connt Fairfield Co.
Act July 7 1838 .&c
Admitted
2 yrs musician, at $88.
per annum from
March 4, 1836.
excepting 2 years.

Certificate to Claimant

Atty 
William T. Minor
Stamford
Connt

Sally.
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Washington, Dec 10th 1853
William T. Minor, Esq.
Stamford
Connecticut

Dear Sir,

We herewith append a copy of a letter from the Comm'r of Pensions, in the case of Sally Hoyt. It is proper to state that Mr. Waldo examined the case himself.
Very respectfully,
Evans & Fants
" December 8th 1853 I have carefully examined the case of Sally Hoyt, widow of James Hoyt, dec'd. of the State of Connt, under the Act of July 1838, and am compelled to say that I do not find the evidence of the said James Hoyt in the Army of the Revolution sufficient to justify the admission of the claim. A correct view of this case was taken by my predecessor in office the late [illegible] Edwards, in his letter to Mr. J. Minor, Esq. dated Sep. 25, 1848. The additional evidence since filed, does not materially change the matter in my judgement. The case must therefore remain [illegible]."

"
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Sally Hoyt
Act of 1838
Brief
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Brief in the case of Sally Hoyt, widow of James
Fairfield County and State of Connecticut
act July 7, 1838
______________
Claim, ("original")
Proof exhibit, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Service--2 yrs Coast Guard. Capt. Amos Smith & Col. John Med-Conn't--Proved by four soldiers, pensioners, who were in service at same time & the widow of a Revy soldier, there being no company rolls. but service confirmed by records of Conn't as certified by Comptroller.
Marriage--May 20th 1789. Proved by records of Town of Stamford, where he served & where claimant now resides. Widowhood & Identity proof by parol--

Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?

Consulted with Commissioner
S. G. Dodge
Examining Clerk.
Name and residence of Agent
Wm T. Minor
Stamford
Conn't
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Stamford July 20th 1855
Hon. Soren P. Waldo
Dear Sir
Herewith I send you a deposition of Jared Crissey in the application of Sally Hoyt for a pension explaining as it appears to me satisfactorily the discrepancy in the testimony of Samuel Dean and Isaac Quintard. And also affidavits as to the character of Isaac Quintard. Will you do me the favor to look at this case personally. I would not ask this were I not satisfied that the case is a highly meritorious one. There is no record proof of the service performed for the defence of our whole Coast during the Revolutionary war except now and then a pay roll in the hands of the descendants of those engaged in the service which cannot be procured because no one knows where to look for them. Yet the service has been repeatedly recognised by the Pension department. Such an explanation as is given in the affidavit of Mr. Crissey would strengthen the testimony of Isaac Quintard in any court in our State.
Very Respectfully Yours
William T. Minor
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Pension Office, 
September 25, 1848

Sir,
Agreeably to the request of the Hon. Trueman Smith I have to inform you that the papers in the case of Sally Hoyt, widow of James Hoyt, have been again carefully examined, and I am constrained to repeat that the evidence now filed is not deemed sufficiently to establish her husbands alleged service either under Capt Smith or Capt Bell.
Samuel Dean testifies that Hoyt served under Capt. Smith in the years 1779 & 1780 and six months in the year 1781. Isaac Quintard states that he served under Capt. Fitch the whole of the years 1781, 1782, and until the conclusion of Peace in 1783, and that James Hoyt served under Capt Jesse Bell during the years 1781 & 1782 and in 1783 until the conclusion of Peace. No record proof showing the service of Hoyt has been produced. There are a number of rolls in this Office of Capt Bell's Company and one of Capt. Smith's command. The name of
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claimant's husband is not found on either of them and the statements of the only witnesses who have testified conflicting as they do cannot be admitted as satisfactory proof of Hoyt's service. 
I am, very respectfully,
Your Obnt Serv.
F. S. Evans
for Comm'r of Pensions. 

W.T. Minor, Esq.
Stamford, 
Connecticut
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Washington, May 13th 1852
Sir
We herewith enclose the power of Atty from Sally Hoyt, authorizing us to examine [underlined] the papers and prosecute the claim of James Hoyt, dec'd.
Also, this power of Attorney from Sarah Brown, for limited purposes in regard to the case of Jonah Brown, dec'd.
Very respectfully 
Evans & Fant

James E. Heath, Esq.
Comm'r of Pensions
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[addressee]

Hon. J.L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D. C.

[stamped]
PAID 5

Jan 12, 1846
[illegible]
Sally Hoyt

[postmark]
NORWALK CT
JAN 10
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Hon. J. L. Edwards
Dr Sir

Enclosed is Deposition of Isaac Quintard to be applied to the application of Sally Hoyt widow of James Hoyt for a Pension. Isaac Quintard mentioned to me that James Hoyt according to his best belief Served in the Company of Capt Reubin Scofield of Stamford Some time He did not know how long it is probable that the pay Rolls of Capt Scofield which you have in your office will Show.
I am respectfully
Your obdt Servant
Benj Isaacs

Norwark January 9 1846
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Stamford May 23 1853
F. S. Evans Esq.
Dear Sir
Herewith Please find a power of Attorney from Sally Hoyt to you in reference to her claim for a pension 
The old lady is quite poor and deserving I hope Mr. Waldo will find the justice in the claim which I know there is in it.
Respectfully Yours
William T. Minor
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Know all Men by these Presents, THAT
I Sally Hoyt a resident of Fairfield County & State of Connecticut
have made, constituted and appointed, and by these presents do make, constitute, and appoint F. S. Evans of Washington City DC my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name, place and stead, to examine every paper now on file at Washington City D.C. relating to a pension for the services of my Husband James Hoyt Deceased as a Private in the Revolutionary War
giving and granting unto my said Attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully, to all intents and purposes, as I might or could do if personally present, with full power of substitution, and revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming that my said Attorney or his substitute shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Witness my hand this fourteenth day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty Two 
Sally Hoyt
X 
Her mark
Acknowledged before me, this fourteenth day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty two
Edwin Scofield Jr.
Justice of Peace
Sealed and delivered in the presence of
Ellen Skidmore
Charles Bassett
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT
COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD
COUNTY COURT CLERK'S OFFICE

I, Thomas Robinson Clerk of the County Court, within and for Fairfield County, and keeper of the Seal thereof, and of the Commission of Justices of the Peace for said County, hereby certify--THAT
Edwin Scofield Jr., ESQUIRE,
was on the 4th day of April 1852 and now is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly appointed, commissioned and sworn, having full power and authority by the laws of this State, to take the acknowledgement of Deeds and other instruments, and to certify the same; also to administer Oaths, to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give certificates thereof; that full faith and credit may, and ought to be given to his official acts and attestations; that I am acquainted with his hand writing, and know [crossed out] believe that the signature to the instrument hereto annexed, purporting to be his, is his genuine official signature; and that said instrument is executed, acknowledged and duly authenticated according to the laws of this State.
In Testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand, and affix the Seal of said Court, at Norwalk in said County and State, on this 30th day of April A.D. 1852
Thomas Robinson Clerk
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Mrs. Sally Hoyt
Power of Attorney
Revolutionary Claim,
to see papers &C
Evans & Gant
Present

W Cole
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Know all Men by these Presents, THAT
I Mrs. Sally Hoyt a Resident of the Town of Stamford-fairfield County & state of Connecticut--
have made, constituted and appointed, and by these presents do make, constitute, and appoint F. S. Evans Esq. of Washington City DC my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name, place and stead, to collect and examine each & every paper now on file in Washington City DC in relation to a pension due me on ac of my Husband James Hoyt late of the town of Stamford, Deceased, services in the Revolutionary War Her claim was sent on by Judge Isaacs of Norwalk in Said county and State
giving and granting unto my said Attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully, to all intents and purposes, as I might or could do if personally present, with full power of substitution, and revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney or his substitute shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Witness my hand this eighteenth day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty two
Sally Hoyt
X
Her Mark
Acknowledged before me, this eighteenth day of february in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty Two
Jas Stevens
Notary Public

Sealed and delivered in presence of 
Maria Howard
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Washington, May 21, 1852

Dear Sir,

We desire to call up the case of Sally Hoyt, widow of James, Connt [illegible] Act 7th July 1838. You will find an authority on file with this paper.
The marriage is established by record proof to have taken place May 20th 1789.
Three persons residents of the same County Fairfield Connt and whose names are on the pension roll for full pensions ["full pensions" underlined] testify as follows.
Samuel Dean [underlined] Act 18 March 1818. $96 per annum. States that James Hoyt served 10 months in 1779 and 8 months in 1780. Col. Meade, Cap Amos Smith
Enos Waterbury, 7 June 1832 $80 per annum knows that James Hoyt served in Coast Guard, under Col. Meade Cap Amos Smith
Isaac Quintard 7 June 1832 $80 per annum
Is positive that James Hoyt served in Revy War, under Cap Jesse Bell, saw him daily in the service, that he served
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more than two years. The certificate of the Comptroller of Connt shows large payments to Captains Smith & Bell.
The history of War there that the inhabitants of Fairfield County, were much exposed and hence the Corps of Coast Guards performed much service during the War. If you will consult the map, you will find Fairfield County lies on Long Island Sound, where the British shipping were generally found. 

Very Respectfully
Evans & Fant
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Stamford Connt Sep 13, 1856
Hon J. Minot
Commissioner of Pensions
Herewith I Send applications 
of Rachel Clason
Rebecca Weed
Rhoda Dann
Hannah Waterbury
Polly Bishop
Sally Whitney
Sally Hoyt for bounty land under the act approved March 3, 1855
All of these females are Revolutionary Pensioners
Respectfully Yours
Sands Seely
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Comptrollers Office, Connecticut
Hartford Nov 8 1845
On application for evidence of the services of Capts Jesse Bell and Amos Smith in the war of the revolution I find the following entries in the pay Table records in this office in relation to their service in that war--
[illegible] 28 1776
Capt Jesse Bell, Col Whitings Regt
To order on Treasurer in and for his Co. £ 172--
Also from June 12, 1779 to Feb 2 1780 he is charged |18699-2-9
'78 Oct 30 In [illegible] he is charged, Post at Greenwich | 30-16-1
'80 Nov 10 In Do, he is charged Do Do | 152-13-5
82 June 24 In Do, he is charged Do Do |1287-8-3
'77 June 6 In Do, he is charged Guard at Stamford | 132-3-8 1/2
78 Feb 20 In Do, he is charged Co at Stamford | 223-12-1
78 July 1 In Do, he is charged Guard at Stamford | 10-1-17
Nov 5 In Do, he is charged Guard at N. Haven | 15-7--
Capt Amos Smith [illegible] head of militia service from April to Nov 1779 is charged nominal money | 743-4-10
'80 Decem 27. In Norwalk, he is charged, Post at Greenwich | 477-12-3
81 March 1 In Do he is charged Do Do | 157-17-4
80 March 28 In [illegible] he is charged for order on Treasurer his pay roll. J. Meads Regt | 189-22-10
83 May 12 he is again charged for order on Treasurer to pay roll militia [ illegible] | 29-14-8
A Carrington, Comptroller
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Aug. 22, 1846.
[illegible] Mrs. Hoyt

J. L. Edwards
Washington, D.C.

PAID 
[Postmark] NORWALK
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Hon. J. L. Edwards
Sir
Enclosed I take the liberty of forwarding the Testimony of Isaac Quintard particularizing the time of Service of James Hoyt which I think meets the objections made in your letter to my [illegible] of March 26, 1846 as to Quintards testimony Waterbury & Dean are both deceased, and of course no further testimony or correction of former testimony can be obtained from them. Quintard positively testifies that Hoyt served all [underlined] the time he did himself as you will perceive by the enclosed and that they were in almost daily intercourse & conversations with each other during the whole time of his own services & I hope it will benefit the case of Sally Hoyt in her application for a Pension.
I forwarded yesterday further Testimony as to the Services of John Little & I hope to hear from both cases shortly.
I presume I need not remind you that these Two poor old Ladies must necessarily be near the end of their days. they are exceedingly dependent in their circumstances and anything to benefit them in this world must not be delayed long and the pittance our whole Township will say is rightly due them had better be to their own comfort & use than their Heirs.
Most respectfully,
Your obd Servant
Richard B Isaacs

Norwalk August 19th 1846
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Sally Hoyt
Widow of James --Ct 1838
The Claimant declared in Fairfield Co. Ct June 6. 1845 that her husband (as she believed & understood) served as Private in Capt Amos Smith's company in Col Jno Mead's Regt 2 years Married May 20th 1789

Saml Dean
["Enos Waterbury" crossed out]
--sworn same time & place testfied
Is 82 years old--well knew James
James entered service in Spring of 1779 served ["10 mos." crossed out]
under Capt Amos Smith Col. Meade--10 mos
In 1780 he served --8 "
In 1781 about --6 "
true [underlined] but not all the time in same compy.
[drawn finger pointing] Pensioned under Act of 1818. See Hannah Dean Ct. act 20 Feby '48. No 4077--
Declared he served from 1778 first under Capt. Jesse Bell then, in 1779 under Capt Yates Col Enos.
and in 1781 in N.Y. troops--dischd in Stamford found on rolls of Enos for 1778-9.
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Enos Waterbury--same time & place
Is 83 yrs old. Well know James 
[crossed out: James entered service in Sprint of 1779 under Capt Smith Col Mead--10 mos--In 1780 he served 80]
Well recollects that Hoyt served with him in Coast Guard under Capt Amos Smith Col John Mead--but is unable to state the length of his service.
Pensioned Act '83 at $80--see Amy Waterbury Ct. 1853 No. 7189. Declared in July 1832. Served as Coast Guard at Horse Neck 2 years almost continuously from June 1st 1779 to 1st Jany 1782--dischd at Stamford.
Isaac Quintard--same county--3 affs of about same tenor Witness served in Capt Jabez Fitch's corps in 1781--2 and until in 1783. and is confident Hoyt served all the time witness did--Often saw him serving under Capt Jesse Bell stationed at Stamford.
Quintard was pensioned under act of 1832--Ct at $80--afterwards suspended & again restored on the discovery of Fitch's roll up to March 1783 confirming his statements--
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Wm Pennoyer--same county--June 1852
Is aged 87 yrs--Knew James Hoyt
Hoyt entered service under Capt Smith at Stamford about May 1778 ["8" underlined]--Col Mead's regt. A portion of his service was under Capt Jesse Bell--
Hoyt served ["about" crossed out] in 1778 about 6 mos.
In "1779 " 10 "
In " '80 " 8 "
Witness was in service in same vicinity at same time--frequently saw & heard of him in service.
I have not found the papers in this case.
Pennoyer pensioned --act 1832 from Ct. at $80
Abigail Weed of Stamford, aged 92. Augt 1852
Knew that Hoyt served in Capts Smith & Bell's companies--is positive he served upwars of 2 years--Served in 1779--'80 & '81--at Stamford. Middlesex--after saw him go to the service and return and talked with him about it Says she is pensioner on Cont roll.
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The Comptroller of Cont certified--Nov 8, 1845 to payments made to Capt Jesse Bell from 1776 to 1781 or 82, for his company
Capt Amos Smith--similar a/c. (Meades Regt)
from April 1779 to May 1783.---
Stationed at Greenwich. Stamford-N Have - & at Horse Neck.
Some of the terms of service indicated in these a/cs correspond, substantially, with the statements of the witnesses. Generally the duration of the tours is not indicated--

I find roll of Capt Jesse Bell's company & the other companies in Col Jno Mead's regiment but they do not come down so late as the year 1778. How it could be inferred, as intimated in the letter of Sept 25th, 1848, that the witnesses were contradicted by the rolls, I cannot understand. 

It is there intimated that the witnesses contradicted each other.
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Samuel Dean testified that Hoyt was in service from the spring of 1779 to & through the year 1781.
William Pennoyer testified that Hoyt began to serve in May 1778 and served in 1778-79 and 80.
Isaac Quintard said he served through 1781 and 82.
Waterbury does not remember distinctly the time but in his own case declared he served from June '79 to Jany 1782.
Abigail Weed says he served in 1779-'80 & '81.
Let us suppose that Pennoyer made a mistake of one hear in his date. (And nothing is more common than for such errors among persons of his age). and we have four pensioners [underlined] --to say nothing of Mrs. Weed--who had excellent opportunities to know the facts they state concurring to prove Hoyt to service, and so far from their statements being contradicted by the rolls they are strongly confirmed by the fact that all the record evidence within reach is in perfect harmony with their statements.
2 [illegible] pensioners, not contradicted [underlined] by the rolls have been held sufficient in the absence of rolls. and even
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when rolls were in existence and the claimants name was not borne on them.

Here is no contradiction but rather record confirmation of the statements of five witnesses of the best description.

Dodge

July 30 1855-
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[illegible]
March 24, 1848

Dr Sir

I have been requested by Wm T. Minor Esq. of Stamford Ct. to obtain from your office & forward to him the papers in the application of Sarah Hoyt widow of James Hoyt who applied for a pension through Benjamin Isaacs Esq. of Norwalk [illegible] about 4 years. Mr. Minor applies for the papers at the request of the son & Executor of Mr. Isaacs. If you can [illegible] send me the papers I shall be obliged.

Truly Yours
J. Dixon

Comm'r of Pensions
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Hon'l J. L. Edwards,

Dr Sir

Enclosed you have Sally Hoyt widow of James Hoyt application for a Pension The reason that she has not applied before was because she possessed a commendable property which may be the [illegible] of her Son, for whom She had [illegible] obligated. She has lost [illegible]

Shall be pleased to hear of the other applications remaining to be heard from

I am respectfully
Your obd svt
Benj. Isaacs
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[illegible]
Ap 13, 1848

Dear Sir
Nearly two months since I applied to you for the papers in the case of Sally Hoyt widow of James Hoyt of Fairfield Co. Ct. I am again requested by Mr. Miner of Stamford to obtain the papers. Permit me to [illegible] you, & ask your attention to my letter asking you for the papers.

Respectfully,
James Dixon

J. L. Edwards Esq.
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Washington, June 30th 1852

Sir,

We herewith enclose the deposition of William Pennoyer, of Fairfield County, Connt, in relation to the case of Sally Hoyt, widow of James, [illegible] Act 7th July 1838. Also the certificate of the Comptroller of Connt showing that there is no evidence of Hoyt's services on file.
If you will refer to my brief filed on the 21st [illegible] you will find that the Archives of Connt show payments to the officers under whom it is alleged that Hoyt served.

Very respectfully,

Evans & Fant
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Washington, Aug. 9th 1852

Sir

On the 21st May last we filed a brief and called up the case of Sarah Hoyt [underlined], widow of James, Connecticut [illegible[ July 7th 1838, under a power of Attorney which we filed on the 13th of the same month.
On the 30th June following, we filed the deposition of William Pennoyer, a Revolutionary Pensioner, sustaining the case, and, [illegible] file, the depositions of Abigail Weed, who is also a pensioner, who testifies to more than two years [underlined] service on the part of said Hoyt. We should think that there is now sufficient evidence, to authorize administration of the claim.

Very respectfully
Evans & Fant

James E. Heath, Esq.
Comm'r of Pensions
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[SEAL[
State of Connecticut
Comptroller Office
Hartford June 4th 1852

I certify, that on application for evidence of the service of James Hoyt, in the war of the Revolution I have examined the books and documents remaining in this office relating to that war, and do not find the name of the said Hoyt, on any Pay Roll or other document now in this office.

R. G. Pinney, Comptroller
by Geo. Robinson, Clerk
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PAID [stamped]
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D. C.
Nov. 15, 1845
[illegible] case
Sally Hoyt
[postmark] NORWALK CT NOV 15
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Hon. J. L. Edwards

Dr Sir

Power of attorney has been presented in reference to Sally Hoyts Pension you have made a mistake she is the widow of James Hoyt and also in the service of Cap Bill his name is Jesse Bell instead of James Bell
I hope that when you receive the enclosed additional testimony in reference to her case it will be sufficient to establish her claim.
I shall be pleased to hear from the application of Hannah Weed and Sarah Litch. 

Your obdt Servt
Benj Isaacs
Norwalk Nov. 12, 1845.
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Sally Hoyt
appl of Attorney
F.S. Evans
May 23, 1853
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Know all men by these presents that I Sally Hoyt of Stamford Fairfield County Connecticut have made constituted and appointed and by these presents do make constitute and appoint F. S. Evans Esq. of the city of Washington my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name place and stead to attend to and prosecute my claim for a pension before the Commissioner of pensions at Washington giving and granting unto my said attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every thing and act whosoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises as fully to all intents and purposes as I might or could do if personally present, with full power of substitution and revocation hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said attorney shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 23d day of May A.D. 1853
Sally Hoyt
X
her mark
Sealed & delivered in presence of 
William T. Minor 
Delia Walters
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State of Connecticut
County of Fairfield

On this 23rd day of May A.D. 1853 before William T. Minor a Notary Public in and for Said County and State duly authorized by law to administer oaths personally appeared Sally Hoyt maker of the within power of Attorney and acknowledged the same to be her free act and deed In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal at Stamford in said County the day and year aforesaid
William T. Minor
Notary Public
[SEAL]
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Power of Attorney
Case of Sally Hoyt cont
widow of James

[illegible]
Alex Nay
4 Ap 58
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Know all men by these presents that Sally Hoyt widow of James Hoyt decd late of Stamford Connecticut who was a Revolutionary Soldier hereby constitute and appoint Alex Ray of Washington Cty my true and lawful agent and attorney to prosecute the claim of pension for any amount of Revolutionary Pension or increase of pension that may be due and I hereby authorize my said agent to examine all papers and documents in relation to said claim on file in the Department at Washington Cty or elsewhere to the additional evidence or arguments & to receive the certificate which may be issued for said claim which certificate may be made payable to me to the agency at Hartford Connecticut--and to do all things that I might or could do where [sic] I personally present, hereby ratifying and confirming all my said attorney and agent shall lawfully do in the premises
Witness my hand & seal this 28th day of March AD 1853
Sally Hoyt
X 
her mark
Attestations of [illegible] made before execution
Signed and Sealed in presence of
Alex N. Holly
Cas E. Holly
State of Connecticut
County of Fairfield
Stamford
On this 29th day of March AD 1858 before me, the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Sally Hoyt and acknowledges the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year aforesaid
Alex N Holly
Justice of the Peace
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD, 
COUNTY COURT CLERK’S OFFICE,
S.N. Bridgeport

	I, Wm H Noble	CLERK 
of the County Court, within and for Fairfield County, and keeper of the Seal thereof, and of the Commission of Justices of the Peace for said County, hereby certify—THAT
Alexander N Holly	 ESQUIRE,
was on the 29- day of March 1853 and now is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly appointed, commissioned and sworn, having full power and authority by the laws of this State, to take the acknowledgement of Deeds and other instruments, and to certify the same; also to administer Oaths, to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give certificates thereof; that full faith and credit may, and ought to be given to his official acts and attestations; that I am acquainted with his hand writing, and know that the signature to the instrument hereto annexed, purporting to be his, is his genuine official signature; and that said instrument is executed, acknowledged and duly authenticated according to the laws of this State.

In Testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand, and affix the Seal of said Court, at Bridgeport in said County and State, on this 30th day of March	A.D. 1853
	Wm H Noble Clerk.
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I Jared Crissy of [illegible] Connecticut whose [illegible] that [illegible] the daughter of Sally Hoyt who has an application now pending before the pension Department for a pension on account of the Services of her husband James Hoyt.
The application was first made by Benjamin Isaacs at the time Judge of Probate for [illegible] District who while the application was pending and not long after it was made died of apoplexy the application [illegible] the deposition of Samuel Dean was Sent to the Department by said Benjamin Isaacs about the time of the death of said Benjamin a letter was received from the Department requiring farther testimony of the [illegible] of James Hoyt this letter was [illegible] Benjamin Isaacs who [illegible] the additional testimony without knowing the [illegible] in the declaration or that [illegible] by Samuel Dean. I accompanied him to take the deposition of Isaac Quintan and was present when that deposition was made and [illegible] to and no information was given to said Isaac Quintan as to the [illegible]
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stated in the declaration or [illegible] to in the deposition of Samuel Dean.
Jared Crissy [*signature*]
State of Connecticut
County of Fairfield | SS Stamford July 19,1858.
Personally appeared Jared Crissy [illegible] of the foregoing applicant who [illegible] same in my [illegible] made oath to its truth and [illegible] that I am well acquainted with the said Crissy and that his statements are [illegible]
William T. Minor
Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut
County of Fairfield | Stamford July 19,1858
The undersigned hereby [illegible] that they are well acquainted with Isaac Quintard and that his statements are entitled to credit. Chs Hawley
William T. Minor
Justice of the Peace
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Sept 29, 1845
Add to [illegible]
Sally Hoyt

J.L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pension
Washington City
D.C.

[stamp]
PAID
NORW [illegible]
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State of Connecticut
County of Fairfield}

on this twentieth day of September 1845 Purnall, appeared in open Court before the Court of Probate within and  for the District of [illegible] in said Court now sitting Isaac Quintard a resident of Stamford in the County and State as aforesaid aged Eighty Four years who, being first Sworn according to Law - doth on his Oath make the following Statement. "He was well acquainted with James Hoyt late of said Stamford [illegible] and will remember that he was a Private Soldier in the Revolutionary War, that he saved in Capt. [illegible] Bell, Company in the year 1781 and 1782 at least five years, the deponent was not in the same Company but knew well as to his services and often met + saw him doing that, in Capt sworn and subscribed before said court the day and year last above written
Fairfield County Norwalk September 20: 1845,
I Richard B Isaacs Clerk of the Court of Probate in and for the District of Norwalk in Said County. Do certify that Isaac Quintard of Stamford in the County of Fairfield & State of Connecticut subscribed the forgoing Definition and that He is well known to this Court it be a man of truth and [illegible]. In the matter contained in Said definition is to apply to the Care of Sally Hoyt who has applied for a pension in witness whereof I have hereunto set the Seal of Said Court + Subscribed the Same with my name the day and year aforesaid 

Richard B Isaacs, Clerk
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Hon J L Edwards

Norwalk September 22, 1845-

W. Sir,

I enter you the Definition of Isaac Quintard I shant apply it to the application of Sally Hoyt widow of James Hoyt [illegible] for a pension, after considering the same [illegible] allow the [illegible] which you deem proper.
I should like to hear from the application of other widows which you have under consideration.

Respectfully
Your obd svt
Benji Isaacs

P.S. [illegible] says it is but 270 miles from this to Washington my letter from there all come marked double price

B.I.
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State of Connecticut Fairfield County Norwalk [symbol]
Personally appeared Isaac Quintard of Stamford State and County aforesaid being duly sworn according to Law, testifies and says that he is eighty three years old and well acquainted with James Hoyt formerly of Stamford [illegible] and his widow, and is positive that he served in the Revolutionary War under Cpt Jesse Bell and went to see him almost daily in the service, that he served more than two years in said war as a private Solder. Capt Bell had the charge of the Troops in Stamford during pretty much the whole war Capt Smith occasionally served under him

Isaac Quintard

Sworn and Subscribed by the Said Isaac Quintard this 6 day of January 1846. Before the Court of Probate for the district of Norwalk and Said Court is well acquainted with Said Isaac Quintard as a creditable and respectable person and witness. In witness whereof I have herewith set my hand and the Seal of Said court the day and year [illegible] above written

Richard B Isaacs Clerk
of the Court of Probate for the
District of Norwalk

[seal affixed]
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At A Court of Probate holden August 18, 1846 For the District of Norwalk Personally appeared Isaac Quintard who being duly sworn according to Law deposes & says that He is Eighty Two years of age. That He was well acquainted with James Hoyt late of Stamford deceased. That He the deponent was during the Revolutionary War In a company of State Guards Stationed at Stamford Commanded by Capt Fitch the whole of the year 1781. 1782 untill Peace took place in 1783 and that the Sayd James Hoyt Served in a Company of Town Guards (So called) under the Command of Capn Jesse Bell Stationed at Said Stamford during the Same year, to with 1781, 1782 until Peace took place in 1783. That Said Hoyt, He the Deponent is positive, Served all the time He did Himself. They being from childhood intimate companions and neighbors

Isaac Quintard

Sworn and subscribed the day & date above mentioned Before me
Rich B Isaacs Clerk

I Richard B Isaacs Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Norwalk Do hereby certify that the forgoing affidavit & act is a true Statement of the doing of said court in the case of Sally Hoyt in an application for a Pension In testimony whereof I have herwith set my hand and seal of said court this 18th day of August 1846.
Richard B Isaacs [underlined] Clerk

[seal affixed]
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State of Connecticut 
County of Fairfield } s.s.

Personally appeared before me on this 23d day of June A D Eighteen hundred and fifty two William Pennoyer who being first duly sworn makes oath and says; That he is aged eighty Seven Years ^ eleven month and a resident of New Canaan in said County and State; That he was a Soldier of the Revolutionary War; That he was personally acquainted with James Hoyt of Stamford in said County and State deceased Husband of Sally Hoyt of said Town of Stamford the present applicant for a pension; Deponent further states That he said James Hoyt was a Private in the Revolutionary War; That he entered said War in a Company commanded by Captain Smith and in the Town of Stamford in Said County and State on or about the month of May _ A D Seventeen hundred and seventy eight and in a Regiment commanded by Colonel Mead Deponent further states that a portion of the said James Hoyt's service was performed under Captain Jesse Bell and that the said Hoyt continued in said War acting in said capacity for Two years and upwards as follows about (6) six months of the year A D Seventeen hundred and seventy eight Ten month of the succeeding year 1779 and about eight months of the year 1780 Deponent makes the foregoing statements having been in the same service ^ and on guard at the same time and in the same vicinity with the said Hoyt; Deponent also states he frequently
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the said James Hoyt served for two years and upwards as aforesaid; Deponent further states that he is disinterested in the application of Sally Hoyt Widow of James Hoyt as aforesaid [word crossed out] for a pension on account of her said Husband James Hoyt deceased for his services in the Revolutionary War and that the said Sally Hoyt is still a Widow (The words and on guard and clever mouths interlined p??? to execution)

Sworn to and Subscribed before me on the day and year first above written

William Pennoyer

Samuel C. Silliman Justice of Peace

I also certify that the statements of the foregoing deponent are entitled to full credit and belief and that I believe him to be of the age stated in the foregoing deposition

Saml C. Silliman
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD,
COUNTY COURT CLERK'S OFFICE,

}ss.

I, Thomas Robinson, CLERK of the County Court, within and for Fairfield County, and keeper of the Seal thereof, and of the Commission of Justices of the Peace for said County, hereby certify - THAT Samuel C. Silliman ESQUIRE, was on the 23d day of June 1852 and now is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly appointed, commissioned and sworn, having full power and authority by the laws of this State, to take the acknowledgment of Deeds and other instruments, and to certify the same; also to administer Oaths, to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give certificates thereof; that full faith and credit may, and ought to be given to his official acts and attestations; that I am acquainted with his hand writing and ^ believe ["know" crossed out] that the signature to the instrument hereto annexed, purporting to be his, is his genuine official signature; and that said instrument is executed, ["acknowledged" crossed out] and duly authenticated according to the laws of this State.

In Testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand, and affix the Seal of said Court, at Norwalk in said County and State, on this 26th day of June A. D. 1852

Thomas Robinson, Clerk.
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State of Connecticut
Town of Stamford
Fairfeild County
S.S.
Personally appeared before me on this second day of August A-D Eighteen hundred and fifty two. Abigail Weed wo being first duly sworn makes oath and says that she is aged twenty-two years and a resident of said town, county, and state, that she is a United States Pensioner and placed on the Pension Roll of the State of Connecticut; that she is intimately aquainted with Sally Hoyt widow of James Hoyt deceased whom an apllication for a pension in the pension department is now pending further states that the said James Hoyt was a Private in the Revolutionary War and in a company commanded by Captain Smith Captain Jesse Bell ; and in a Regiment commanded by Colonel Wells and Mead of the militia ; that she is positive the said Hoyt served two years and upwards in same Companys and Regiments as follows about Ten months during the year A-D Seventeen hundred and Seventy-nine, Seventeen hindred and Eighty and Eighty-One in each case eight months guarding the coast of Stamford, Middlesex, and Knueirsh Point. Deporment makes the forgoing statements having seen him while acting in said capacity and he occasionally came home and returned on duty the distance being so short and that she frequently saw him and connected with him in to his saw and saw him when he returned home from service and being a near neighbor she knew the said James Hoyt and his widow before and during the war. Depomant further states she is disintrested in said apllication of Sally Hoyt widow of James Hoyt deceased for arr  of
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a pension due by account of the late James Hoyt's finance' and that she knew all of the officers aforesaid     
Abagail (X ) Weed
her mark         

Sworn to and
Inscribed before
me on the day
and year first above written
Edwin Scofield Jr Justice of Peace

I also certify that the statement of the foregoing deponent are entitled to credit and that I believe her to be of the age therein stated
Edwind Scofield Jr Justice of Peace

STATE OF CONNECTICUT,}
COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD,}
COUNTY COURT CLERK'S OFFICE,}  ss
I Wm H. Noble Clerk of the County Court within and for Fairfield County, and keeper of the seal thereof, and of the Commision of Justices of the Peace for said County, hereby certify—THAT Edwin Scofield Esquire, was on the 2nd day of August 1852 and now is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly appointed, commisioned and sworn having full power and authority by the laws of this State, to take the acknowledgment of Deeds and other instruments, and to certify the same; also to administer Oaths, to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give certificates thereof; that full faith and credit may, and ought to be given to his official acts and affectations ; that I am aquainted with his handwriting, and know that the signature to the instument hereto annexed, purporting to be his, is his genuine official signature; and that said instument is executed, acknowledged and duly authenticated according to the laws of this State. In Testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand, and affix the seal of said Court at M in said County and State on this 5th day of August A.D. 1852 Wm H Noble Clerk