Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 25877, Nathan Washburn, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Washburn, Nathan
N. 25877.
Anna
or Annah
CONTENTS

4096
Connecticut.
She died Dec. 2 - 1852
Anna Washburn widow of Nathan
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Musician
Conn.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 88 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1st day of March 1849. and sent to
J. R. Flynt, Tolland Ct.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page  364  Vol.  1.

87 L 1777
4096
Connecticut
Anna Washburne widow of Nathan
MSS
who served in the Revolution Conn.
war, as a Minuteman
Increased from $88 per an-
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th first day of March July, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of Sept 1851 and sent to
H Fowler Hartford
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 366 Vol. 1

(2543) + New York * Connecticut Roll
Nathan Washburn Musician Connecticut Line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 8 — Dollars per month, to commence on the 15 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st of Sept r 1819 and sent to Sylvester Gilbert Esq r Tolland Connecticut —
Arrears to 4th of Sept r — 1818 — 37.33 Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 th Mar. 1819 48.00 — Arrear, 4 Mo 20/30 $85.33
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
77 Three Years Continued Stafford and Tolland Co.
See In. cu. 16: May '35 To New York, from 4: Sept. 1834 — May 22: 1835
Letter to Hon George Groenewold p. 1 June 1838
Dead
This action sent to Elijah Stearns Clerk of County. July 18. 1820

813 Anna Washburn
Nathan Mass.
Act 7. July 3 8 th
Marryed in 1780 Died in 1837.
admd 2 years Mississian 88
deduct. died 9. oct. 1837. Pen: Com: 10 oct. 1837.
C. G. Prentiss Worcester Mass.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Worcester, ss.
I, Charles G. Prentiss, Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Worcester, do certify, that Nathaniel Benton is the Judge of said Court, duly commissioned and qualified and that his signature to the paper hereto annexed, is his genuine signature.
I further certify, that Joseph Stone is a Justice of the Peace, within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; and that his signature to one of the papers hereto annexed is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I do hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of said Court, this twenty fourth day of August, in the year of our Lord One thousand, eight hundred and thirty-eight.
Chas. G. Prentiss, Register.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Lancaster County ss
On this ninth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty eight, personally appeared before me Nathan Judg of the Court of Probate for the County of Lancaster, I make beath sworn a resident of Middlesex in said County aged twenty seven years, who being duly sworn acknowledging to be true I do hereby make the following depositions deposition on oath in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of an act of Congress passed July 4. 1861 entitled an act granting half pay and pension to widows of soldiers.
That she is the widow of Nathan Washburn late of Franklinville in Putnam County in the State of New York, who was a soldier of the United States and a pensioner of the United States un- der the act of 1852. At the time my said husband went into the service he belonged to the town of Hatterson in the State of Connecticut where I also lived. I know that he went into the service at that time, I think to Washington, since

elsewhere, but it is impossible for me to give an account of his services or the officers under whom he served. For that I must refer to the rolls in the Pension Office and to the evidence given in the case of my said husband.
She further declares that the last marriage to her said husband Nathan backhouse at said Stafford on the day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and eighty, I think it was the fourteenth of January, before married by Ephraim Alden, but whether our marriage has recorded or not I do not know. Mary Scott and Hannah How both of Stafford were present at our wedding. It is three years ago last October since we removed from Stafford to Franklinville, and I removed from there to Woodside after my said husband's death.
She further declares that her said husband died at said Franklinsville on the ninth day of October in the

your eighteen hundred and thirty seven, and that she has remain- ed his widow ever since. That she was not married prior to his said death at the time of the said funeral to the your deceased husband and many friends, as will appear by the proof annexed.
Given to the subscribers the day and year above written
before me
for Cannett & Leathburn
John B. Bunker Judge of the Court of Probate for said County of Hampshire
much

State of Connecticut } Town of Stafford within said County of Tolland ss } County August 14. 1838
Extract from the Records of the Town of Stafford in Tolland County ss,
"Nathan Washburn and Anna Elliott orp were joined in marriage February third seventeen hundred eighty."
I Abijah Bloodget Clerk of said Town of Stafford certify that the above is a true copy of the record, with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the Record in fair legible figures, as follows, "Feby 3. 1780"
I Abijah Bloodget above named depose and say that I hold the office of Clerk of the Town of Stafford aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the Records of said town, with the exception above named as certified by me
Abijah Bloodget Clerk of the town of Stafford Tolland County ss. Stafford Aug 14 1838 Personally appeared Abijah Bloodget who subscribed the above Deposition in my presence & made oath to the truth of the same before me, & I hereby certify that the deponent is a credible witness
Lina Winter Jus t Leav

State of Connecticut County of Tolland } S t . County Clerk's office
I Jeremiah Parish Clerk of the Courts in said County of Tolland do certify that Linus Winter Esq r is a Justice of Peace within the County of Tolland, that his Commission bears date the 7 th day of June 1838 and will continue until the 20 th day of June 1839 also that the signature to the within Certificate purporting to be the signature of said Justice Winter is genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office at Tolland in said County
This 15 th day of August A D 1838
Jeremiah Parish Clerk of Tolland County Court

State of Massachusetts } fr. County of Worcester }
I, Rufus Rufus Moulton of Hardwick in said County, of lawfull age, testify and say that I have been personally acquainted with Nathan Washburn to within two years of the time of his decease, which took place in the State of New York; I was also acquainted with Annah, formerly the Wife and now the Widow of the said Nathan; I also depose and say that I am confident said Annah, named in the annexed declaration, is the identical person who was married to said Nathan Washburn, as in her declaration is set forth, and, that she has not been married since the decease of said Washburn, but is still his Widow, and further this deponent saith not.
Hardwick } Aug. 21 st 1838 }
Rufus Moulton
I John E. Washburn of Stafford in the State of Connecticut, testify and say that I have been acquainted with Nathan Washburn, and Annah formerly Wife and now Widow of said Nathan, for more than thirty years; I also say that I have read the above deposition subscribed by Rufus Rufus Moulton, and testify that to my personal knowledge all the facts stated in said deposition are true, and further this deponent saith not.
Hardwick } Aug. 21 st 1838 }
John E. Washburn
Worcester fr. Aug. 21 st . Personally appeared Rufus Moulton and John E. Washburn above named and made solemn oath to the truth of the above depositions by them subscribed. Before me, Joseph Stone, Justice of the Peace. I certify that Rufus Moulton and John E. Washburn, above named are credible witnesses. Joseph Stone, Justice of the Peace.

1834
Mr. Lina Winter Esq
Stafford Conn Tolland County

Cattaraugus County SS. - Lucius Lee & Francis G. Clark of the town of Franklinville in County aforesaid being duly sworn severally say, that they were personally acquainted with Nathan Washburne deceased who was a revolutionary soldier and a pensioner and late of the town of Franklinville in the County aforesaid and State of New York, that they were frequently with him in his last illness that on the 9th day of October last at evening they had left and returned home (a few rods from his residence) when they were notified of his death and requested to return and assist in laying him out, that they did so return as requested and assisted in preparing the corpse of said Washburne for burial that they attended the funeral and assisted in burying the said corpse and further their deponents saith not
Lucius Lee Francis G. Clark
Subscribed and sworn before me this 24th day of January 1838 H. W. McClure Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above deponents are personally known to me and are credible men H. W. McClure Justice

att Grants Store $ 60 att Hatten 18 Gates and bridges 42 att Leovis barn 60 att Butlers 18 att Madelown 31 att Welles 68 att Winker 40 att Sommers 34 att Compieters 50 4/19
B att. Shepard. $10:98 25 28 11:51
$15:70

War Department,
12543
PENSION OFFICE,
18 July 1820.
SIR,
You are hereby informed that the schedule of your property has been examined ; and the Secretary of War has directed your name to be continued on the Pension Roll.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. Edwards
To Mr.
Nathaniel Washburn
Stafford
Conn.

War Department Pension Office
1 st June 1838
Sir
In answer to your letter of the 24 th ulto I have to inform you that Nathan Washburn dec d . has been paid up to the 4 th Sept 1837. there is therefore due the Widow the arrears up to the day of his death, viz 9 th Oct 1837. Mr Stone's letter is herewith returned.
I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your obed Serv t
Geo: M c Cumf Acting Comr of Pensions
Hon George Grennell House of Representatives.

Franklinville N.Y. May 8 th 1835
Hon William T. Barry Q.M. Gen Washington D.C.

Application for A Transfer.
County of Cattaraugus Ys
On this thirtieth day of April 1835 before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Cattaraugus personally appeared Nathan Washburn who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Amos Walbridge in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Charles Webb in the service of the United States. that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Connecticut from whence he has lately removed. that he now resides in the State of New York where he intends to remain and wishes his pension to be there payable in future. and that his reasons for removing to the State of New York, are that he has a daughter living there from whom he expects some care and support in his old age
Sworn and Subscribed to before me the day and Year aforesaid. } Nathan W. Washburn
Tilly Gilbert Justice of the Peace
Cattaraugus County Ys. On this thirtieth day of April 1835 before me the Subscriber a Justice of Peace for the said County of Cattaraugus personally appeared Augustus Partridge who on his oath declares that he well knows Nathan Washburn to be the same person described in the above affidavit
I hereby certify that the deponent Augustus Partridge is a person of veracity. Tilly Gilbert J.P.
Sworn and Subscribed to before me this 30th day of April 1835 Tilly Gilbert Justice of the Peace
Augustus Partridge

State of New York } Cattaraugus County } ss.
I, John W. Staunton, Clerk of the said county do certify that Billy Gilbert esq. before whom the within affidavits purport to have been sworn was at the time of taking the said affidavits a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county duly elected and qualified that his term of Office commenced on the first day of January A.D. 1834 and will expire on the last day of December A.D. 1837 and that his signature subscribed to the said affidavits I verily believe is genuine Witness my hand and seal of the said county this first day of May A.D. 1835 John W. Staunton, Clerk
For Sir, please to grant the request of the Pensioner in this Case and write me the Subscriber at Franklinville Cattaraugus County as soon as convenient Yours O. B. D. Servt Billy Gilbert
Hon William T. Barry Sir, not knowing who has the Pension Agency at this time you will do me a favor to hand this letter into the proper Office that it may be acted upon in due time. And much Oblige Your friend Billy Gilbert

Nathan Washburn
Con to N.Y.

Nathan Washburn
1543 Stafford
Sept 1816

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, County of Tolland ss. County Court or Court of Common Pleas, June term, 1820
ON this 24 day of June 1820, personally appeared in open Court, the same Court being a Court of record for said County, having the power of fine and imprisonment,
Na than Washburn aged 62 years, resident in Stafford in the County of Solano
who being first duly sworn according to law doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows: Three years in Capt. Jones
tionary War, as follows: Three years in Capt. James Wallbridge's company in Col. Charles Webb's Regt. in the Conn. line - his original declaration was dated the 15 th day of April 1818 - his pension certificate is numbered 2543.
" And I do solemnly swear, _____ that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, 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, 1818 ; 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."
   Whitewash   Harvard furniture except bedding 4, 61   1 Cow 18.00   8 sheep with their lambs 10.00   1 axe and 1 hoe 2 beetle wings 1.50   1 old brass kettle 2.00   $ 36.11  
Nathan Washburn

Sworn to and declared by said Nathan Washburn on the 27 th day of June 1820 before said Court, and it is the opinion of said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is
36 dollars and 11 cents. and his circumstances and those of his family are truly stated herein
I,
Elisha Stearns
Clerk of the County Court or Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Tolland aforesaid do hereby certify that
the foregoing is a true copy of the record of said Court. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said
Court on this 27 th day of June 1820
E Stearns
Clerk of the County Court or Court of Common Pleas in and for said County of
Tolland

Nathan Washburn of Stafford in the County of Tolland in Connecticut, testifies & declares on oath that in the month of January A.D. 1777 he enlisted as a Drummer in Captain Amos Walbridge's Company in Colonel Charles Webb's Regiment, Genl. Judiciah Huntington's Brigade in the Connecticut line of the Continental Army in the war of the Revolution for the term of three years. sd Regt was the 2nd in the Connec't line That he immediately joined said Comp'y & entered into the service of his Country, & served in the line, was in the battle of Monmouth & many other skirmishes, and from July 1777 till three years were fully completed & ended, he faithfully served in sd Regiment (which was a part of the time commanded by Lieut. Col. Isaac Sherman of New Haven) against the common Enemy, & on the Continental establishment; and at the end of sd three years service as aforesaid, he was regularly & honorably discharged, — but his sd Discharge has been for some years now past lost & gone out of his knowledge & possession, & he verily believes is not now in existence. He further declares that he is & ever has been a resident Citizen of the United States — That he has become poor, is reduced in his circumstances, and is in need of assistance from his Country for Support
Hebron April 15 th 1818
Nathan Washburn
Tolland County ss Hebron April 15 th 1818 Personally appeared Nathan Washburn and being duly sworn made solemn oath to the truth of the preceding Declaration by him subscribed My name Sylvester Gilbert Judge of County Court

I Sylvester Gilbert presiding Judge of the Court of Common Common Pleas in the County of Tolland in the State of Connecticut, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Nathan Washburn did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding Declaration against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and Testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of war, pursuant to an act of Congress in this behalf made & provided Sylvester Gilbert Judge as aforesaid

P. E. Van Dyke
Solomon Washburn

77745
April 15, 1926
R. E. Van Syckler 1729 Ford Bldg., Detroit, Mich.
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 25877 it appears that Nathan Washburn while a resident of Stafford, Tolland County, Connecticut enlisted in January 1777, served three years as a drummer in Captain Amos Walbridge's Company, Colonel Charles Webb's Connecticut Regiment and was at the battle of Monmouth and many skirmishes.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 15, 1818 while a resident of Stafford, Connecticut aged about fifty-nine years. In 1835 he had moved to New York State to be near his daughter whose name is not given. He died October 9, 1837 in Franklinville, Cattaraugus County, New York.
Soldier married February 3, 1780 in Stafford, Connecticut, Anna or Annah Ellithorp. She was allowed pension on

her application executed August 9, 1838 while residing in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts aged seventy-seven years. In 1845 she was living in Stafford, Connecticut. She died December 2, 1852. There is no further data on file as to family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

3-2027
mmhf
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS WASHINGTON
April 13, 1926
R.E. Van Syckle 1729 Ford Bldg., Detroit, Mich.
Sir:
I have to advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Ensign and Lieutenant Solomon Washburn of Captain Zaphaniah Alden's Company, and of Stafford, Conn.
The Revolutionary War pensioner of 1818 named Salmon Washburn (pensioned as Solomon Washburn) was a private in the Massachusetts Troops.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Massachusetts - 650
Ann Washburn, widow of Nathan Washburn, dec.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1842. 18 and who died on the 9 th Dec r 1837. of Worcester in the State of Mass ts who was a Member in the County commanded by Captain H. H. H. of the Reg t commanded by — Smith in the Mass ts line for 2 yrs
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass ts at the rate of 88 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831. 10 th Dec r 1837
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of Dec r '38, and sent to and B. G. Pierce Worcester, Mass
Arrears to the 4 th of Sept r $ 86.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 44.00
$130.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by R. Burnham Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 — Page 143

Paid at the Treasury under the Act of April 1838 from 4. Sept 1837 to 19. Oct 1837. Cgt Notified 3 rd May 1845
Transferred under act June 17. 1844 to Connecticut from 4 Mar 1844 May 20 1845 & not sent to Rev. Stafford Ct, let to B Lathrop.
to Connecticut 1711.
Massachusetts
Anna Washburn widow of Nathan Washburn who was a Musician in the Mass. line for 2 years
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 11 th day of Sept 1843 and sent to Lyman Pibley Harre, Mass.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 57.

Massachusetts - 650
Anna Washburn widow of Nathan Washburn
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 - and who died on the 9 th October, 1837 - of Worcester in the State of Mass ts who was a musician in the Comp y commanded by Captain Walbridge of the Regt - commanded by Col l Webb in the State line for Lyncburg -
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 88 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836. Terminating 9 October '37
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of March '43 and sent to E. Bank Brighton, Mass ts -
Arrears to the 4 th of Semi-annual allowance ending
$140.58.
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Book 4 - Vol. 1 - Clerk, Page 43 -
Recd March 15. '43 New certificate ipd: in this case, see the opinion of the atty: Genl: of the 2 d of September 1842 -

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 2 d Feby 1848 entitled An act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution
State of Connecticut } County of Tolland } ss
On this 22 day of Sept. 1848 before me a magistrate in and for the County of Tolland personally appeared Anna Washburn a resident of Stafford in the County of Tolland State of Connecticut Aged 88 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 2 d Feby. 1848, granting pensions to Widows of person who served during the Revolutionary War
That she is the Widow of Nathan Washburn who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution
That she received a pension under the act of June 17. - 1844, at the rate of eighty eight dollars — 85 per annum
She further declares that she is still a widow
Cher
Sworn to and subscribed Anna X Washburn on the day and year above mark written Before me John Orutt Justice of the Peace John Orutt
Nicolas Jewett
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above declarant and know she is the same individual who drew a pension stated in the foregoing declaration John Orutt Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut County of Tolland
S. S. County Clerk's office Tolland
I Jeremiah Parish Clerk of the County & Superior Courts in said County certify that John Orrell Esq of Stafford is a Justice of Peace within and for sd County duly appointed, sworn into said office and acting in said capacity, that his name is enrolled in the commission of the justices of the Peace for sd Tolland County now in this office, which commission bears date the 20th day of June AD 1848 and will continue until the 20th day of June AD 1849 and that the signature to the within certificate purporting to be the official signature of sd Justice Orrell is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & office and affixed the seal of sd County this 26 day of September AD 1848.
Jeremiah Parish Clerk
11/11/48 Ga M.H.

Increased to £96, 8s 6d £88 per annum, from July 1, 1848,
W. Fowler Hartford CT

State of Connecticut
Tolland County ss
Be it known that on this 12 th day of August 1851 before me a Justice of the Peace in for the County aforesaid personally appeared Anna Washburn who being first duly sworn declares, that she is the Widow of Nathan Washburn who was a pensioner of the United States under the Act of March 18 th 1818 at the rate of Ninety Six dollars per annum; and that she is now receiving a pension, as his Widow under the Act of February 5 1848 of Eighty eight dollars only per annum.
That she claims under the joint resolution of July 1 st 1848 the same rate of pension as was allowed her deceased husband viz $96 per annum.
Signed and sworn to before me this 12 th day of August AD 1851 and I hereby certify that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Abraham Francis Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut
Tolland County ss Tolland
I Joseph Bishop Atty Clerk of the County Court in the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Abraham Francis Esq before whom the foregoing Declaration was executed was at the date of the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths and take Depositions and the name thereunto subscribed is his signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my Official Seal this 8 th day of September AD 1851.
Joseph Bishop Atty Clerk

Hartford September 9 1857.
Sir
I transmit herewith the papers of Anna Washburn a pensioner under act Feb. 2 d 1848 at 88 $ per Annum, asking for an increase of pension to the same amount as was allowed her husband Nathan Washburn under Act 18 March 1818. if found to be correct please make returns to me
I am Very Respectfully Your Ob t Serv t . Henry Fowler.
J. Heath Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

Anna Washburn
Payment to be made at Hartford by
Horace Goodwin D ly Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Connecticut
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 311/Vol. 1.
Geo. H. King Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Anna Washburn widow of Nathan Washburn who was a Musician in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty eight dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 1st day of March one thousand eight hundred and forty nine.
W. L. Marcy.
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. B. Barret Commissioner of Pensions.

88
March 7, 1845.
bl.
Annual Washburn.
June 17. 1845.
bl.
Make transfer from Massachusetts to Con- necticut under Act June 17. 1844 from 4 th March 1844, on this paper - write to him enclosing pr. mts under that act
very truly yours
Very truly yours J. G.

Dear Sir
Enclosed I send you the Affidavit of W. Annah Washburn, which I hope is correct. She was formerly on the Pension Roll of Massachusetts, but in this case I suppose no application for transfer is necessary - Should I err, your earliest advice will confer a favor upon the needy old Pensioner & oblige
Respectfully Yours
Brig d Lathrop
Commissioner Pensions
Washington
D.C.

We the subscribing Selectmen of the Town of Stafford County of Tolland and State of Connecticut do certify and say that Nathan Washburn of Stafford aforesaid is a person in reduced circumstances in life and is in need of assistance from his country for support and we further state that we believe him to be a person that comes under the provision of the Law made for the relief of revolutionary soldiers
Stafford April 13. 1818
Jobiah Johnson Nathan Hyde Rufus Leonard
Select Men

May 9. 1845.
Commissioner Pensions
Washington
Annah Waburn D.C.
at March,
Senate

Stafford May 6 th 1875 Commissioner Pensions Dear Sir
I enclose you under cover bearing date the 5 th of last March, the Papers I supposed necessary to obtain the Pension of Annah Washburn. Fearing they might have been overlooked, & urged by the need of the feeble old lady I write to inquire in relation to them. Respectfully Yours
Henry Catnip
Mar 7 - Ann Washburn Cls June 17 44

Jan 11 45
Anna Washburn Mass No 38
1711-43
5.5.3
to the Commonwealth Prison Washington D.C.
Anselin Jan 14
1845

Stafford Jan'y 6 th 1845
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir
The Widow, Anna Washburn widow of Nathan Washburn deceased who was a musician during the revolutionary war - has made application to me for assistance in procuring a pension -
She was a pensioner under the act of July 1838 on the Pension roll of Massachusetts, and her certificate - a copy of which I have - the original having been surrendered - pursuant to be recorded in the Pension office - Book A. Vol. 1. Page 143. - Will you do me the favor to inform me Sir, whether she comes under the act of 1842-3- or 4, for a continuance of her pension - and if so, what steps are requisite to procure the same -
Her extreme need is my excuse for soliciting your early attention to this in her behalf
And I Obeys Your Respectfully
J. B. Lathrop

Aug 29 '43
Small Washburn Map to 1853.
to 1853.
Washington
Commissioner of Pensions
Charles Ely
PK 15

Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts. August 26th. 1848.
Dear Sir. The Subscriber, some time since, sent to the War department the Declaration of Anna Washburn Wd. of Nathan Washburn, a Prisoner, said Declaration I have not heard from, and I do not recollect that I wrote to whom I wished the Certificate to be directed, but now wish you to direct it to me when it is made out, or at least should like to hear from it soon, any information in relation to the subject would be very acceptable.
Respectfully Yours Lyman Sibley
J. L. Edwards Esq.
No 1853,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
Sir:
May 24 th 1843.
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the 3d section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The widow of Nathan Washburn, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany, N. York, Agency, at the rate of eight Dollars and 18 3/4 Cents per month  annum , under the law of the 18 th March, 1818, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1837, to the 9 th Oct. 1837.
Respectfully, yours,
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS,
Present.

Nathan Washburn Albany 18 March 1818
$8 per month
To what time last paid
Pension Office 1 st June 1838
6 th to 4 th Sep 1837 - 19 38 not in JH

Contr. Affin
James L Edwards Esq
Hon Amos Kendall
P. M. General
Washington

Washington May 24. 1838
James L. Edwards Esq Com r of Pensions Sir
I enclose the letter of Joseph Stone Esq making inquiry for Mrs Washburn as to the time of the last payment of pension to her husband Nathan Washburn, and how much was due at the time of his death -
The remaining inquiries in the letter as to her & her husband's engagement , banns  published , cruel delay , being "as good as married ", and final union . I will not trouble you with -
Please return the letter as soon as possible -
I am Sir respectfully your servant Geo. Grinnell

Nathan musician Clapham 18 mar. 1818? My. act at  when last p.? J. M. C.
6 Decr 38.
10 th Decr 1837 JH

Brief in the case of Anna Washburn, widow of Nathan Washburn Tolland County and State of Connecticut act 2 February 1848
Claim, (" original " or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Allowed under the Joint Resolution of July 1, 1848, at $94, deducting $88 per annum from the 1 July 1848
Name and residence of Agent.
N. Fowle Esq., Hartford Ct.
J. C. Allen Examining Clerk.

Anna Washburn
Mass.
act 7 July 38
$88
from March 36 to 9 Oct. '37
Elijah Black Brighton Mass.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Worcester, ss.
On this second day of March eighteen hundred and forty three, Personally appeared before me Lyman Sibly a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Worcester, Annah Washburn a resident of Hardwick in said county eighty two years of age, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the amount of Pension which she claims from the fourth of March 1836 to the tenth day of October in the year 1837, from which period she has been already paid under the act of the seventh of July 1838, and the declarant further alleges that she is still the widow of Nathan Washburn who was a Musician in the Revolutionary War, that her pension was allowed at the rate of eighty eight dollars, per annum and was paid to her at the agency at Boston in the state of Massachusetts, and further she saith not.
Annah Washburn sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written. Before Me, Lyman Sibly Jus. of Peace
Worster J. March 2 d 1843 I hereby certify that Annah Washburn who has this day signed the above declaration and made oath to the same, is reputed to me to be the Widow of Nathan Washburn of Franklinville State of New York deceased, and that it is reputed that she has received a pension from the United States Lyman Sibly Jus. of Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Secretary's Office March 6. 1843.
I hereby Certify that, at the date of the within Attestation Lyman Sibley was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Worcester
Witness the Seal of the State.
Yrs. afft Bolles
Secretary of the Commonwealth

1853
Anna Washburn
$88 per ann
Lyman Sibley Barre, Mass

Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 3 d March 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain Widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7 th . 1838.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Worcester County ss.
On this 9 th . day of May in the year of our Lord 1843 personally appeared before me, Lyman Sibley one of the Justices of the Peace in, and for said County, Anna Washburn a resident of Barre and Wardwick two adjoining towns in said County of Worcester, aged Eighty two Years, who first being 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 3 d March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the Widow of Nathan Washburn who was a Musician in the Revolutionary army, that her husband entered the service from Stafford Connecticut, and enlisted for the three last years of the War, that he served in Capt. Woodbridge's Company, and Col. Charles Webb's Regiment, and her said Husband received his discharge from the Army by the above named officers, that he, the said Nathan Washburn received a pension, for several of the last years of his life at the rate of Eight dollars per month, that she, the said Widow of said Nathan Washburn received an annual pension of Eighty Eight Dollars under the Act of July 7 th . 1838.
She further declares that she is still a Widow.
Witness Ursula Moulton
Anna
Washburn mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above Written
Before Lyman Sibley Justice of Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Worcester County ss.
I hereby certify that the Declaration of the foregoing Declaration is personally known known to me, and that from the examination of the original Certificate of the Husband, Nathan Washburn dms. and other papers in the hands of the said Anna Washburn, I am perfectly satisfied to the truth of her declaration May 9th. 1845 Lyman Sibley Jus. of Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcester ss.
I, Charles G. Prentiss, Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Worcester, do certify, that Lyman Sibley is a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County duly com- missioned and qualified and that his signature to the foregoing certificates are genuine.
In testimony whereof I do hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this twentieth day of May one thousand, eight hundred and forty- three.
Chas. G. Prentiss, Register

United States of America State of Connecticut Tolland County ss. Stafford February 15 th 1845
Be it known, that before me Hannibal Alconverse a justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, Personally appeared Annah Washburn and made oath in due form of Law, that she is the identical person who drew a pension under the act of the third of March 1843 on account of the revolutionary services of her husband the late Nathan Washburn, at the rate of Eighty Eight- Dollars per Annum; - that she now makes this af- fidavit for the purpose of drawing a pension under the act of Congress passed on the 17 th day of July 1844 entitled - "An act to continue the pensions of certain widows" - that she has not intermarried, but continues to be a Widow - that she now resides in Stafford in said Tolland County & State of Connecticut, and has resided there for the space of Ten months past, and that previous thereto she resided in Bane in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Annah Washburn
Sworn and Subscribed
This 15 th day of February 1845
In presence of Hannibal Alconverse Justice of the Peace
Before me Hannibal Alconverse Justice Peace
I certify that the above named Affiant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who draw a pension as stated by her in the foregoing af- fidavit. Hannibal Alconverse Justice Peace

State of Connecticut County of Tolland } ss County Clerk's Office Tolland
I Jeremiah Parish Clerk of the County & Superior Courts within and for said Tolland County, Certify that Hannibal A. Converse of Stafford in said County is a Justice of Peace within and for said Tolland County duly appointed, commissioned & sworn into office and acting in said Capacity with full powers to administer oaths, — his commission bears date the 8th day of June 1844 and expires June 2d. 1845 and that the signatures to the within certificates purporting to be the official signatures of said Justice Converse are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name officially and affixed the seal of said County this 28th day of February AD 1845
Jeremiah Parish Clerk

Porter Washburn
Porter Walbridge of Stafford in the County of Tolland testifies and says that he has ever been acquainted with Nathan Washburn of the same Stafford and enlisted near the same time with him into the Continental Army and in the same Company and was near him during three years of the war of the Revolution, and further says that having examined the foregoing declaration subscribed by him, knows the facts therein stated are true ~ Hebron April 15 th A.D. 1818 Porter Walbridge
Tolland County ss Hebron April 15 th 1818 Personally appeared the above Porter Walbridge & made solemn oath to the truth of the preceding affidavit by him subscribed Sworn before me Sylvester Gilbert Judge of Court

Washburn Declaration & Affidavit
correct.
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Rev 7 WIDOW, &c.
File No. 25,877
Maria Washburne wid of Nathan Washburne Musician Rev War
Act: Feb 28 48
Index:—Vol. W , Page 313
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1910 Sept 2. Hist. to Chas. J. North. A.E.P. 1913 Mar. 20 Hist. to Jeannette Abel. Letter in S.F. 232/4 Jonathan Fanning. V.L.M. 1913 May 1 Hist. to L. Rogers Letter in W.F. 2031 E. Hasbun 1919 July 7 Hist. to Elizabeth A. V.L.M. Hitchcock Letter in W. 21064 Samuel Setharp 1926 Apr. 15 Hist. to R.E. Van Dyke

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Nathan Washburn a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. N.Y. 26-877.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Jan. 1777 3 years Drummer Amos Walbridge Charles Webb Conn.                                                   
Battles engaged in, Monmouth.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Stafford, Conn.
Date of application for pension, April 15, 1818. Cln. allowed
Residence at date of application, Stafford, Tolland Co., Conn.
Age at date of application, 57 or 60 yrs.
Remarks: 2d. married at Stafford, Conn. Feb. 3, 1780 Anna or Anna Ellsworth. He died at Franklinville, Cattaraugus Co. N.Y. Oct. 9, 1837 and she was allowed pen. on an app. of Aug. 9 1838 while a resident of Sandwich, Worcester Co. Mass. aged 82 years. In 1838 she married to a daughter then living in New York State no name is stated.  Very respectfully,  ?

THE MICHIGAN SOCIETY SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
PRESIDENT WILBERT H. BARRETT ADRIAN
VICE-PRESIDENT REV. JOSEPH A. VANCE DETROIT
VICE-PRESIDENT LEE M. HUTCHINS GRAND RAPIDS
SECRETARY RAYMOND E. VAN SYCKLE DETROIT
REGISTRAR CLARENCE M. BURTON DETROIT
CHAPLAIN REV. HARLAN L. FEEMAN ADRIAN
HISTORIAN REV. MINOT C. MORGAN DETROIT
TREASURER FRANK G. SMITH DETROIT
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 1729 FORD BUILDING DETROIT, MICHIGAN
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Please military record and family data contained in following files:
(a) Nathan Washburn, Musician, Pension granted Conn. Line. Commenced Apr 15, 1818. Placed on roll Sept 21, 1818 (age then 76) sums recd 1,444.32
(b) Lieut Soloman Washburn of Stafford, Conn? Ensign Capt. Zaphaniah Alden's Company, Lexington Alarm, and afterwards Lieut. in further service. Pension granted under Act of 1818.
Yours truly
Secretary

CHAS. J. NORTH, 745 ELLICOTT SQUARE, BUFFALO, N. Y.
Buffalo, N. Y. Augst -24/1910
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:
Can you give me the Pension Record of one Nathan Washburn, a Pensioner from Connecticut, who served in the Revolution and settled in Erie Co. N. Y.
Yours truly Chas J North 745-Ed. Sq. Buffalo N.Y.
AUG 27 1910