Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 15700, Jonathan Wellman, Conn. Vt.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Vt.
Wellman, Jonathan or John
S. 15 700
B.L.Wt. 26108-160-55
CONTENTS
Carded ok

A. J. Warner July 26, 1851 Col. F. E. Hopkins Nov. 3, 1851. M aj H. Buell Oct 14/53
30,433
Connecticut  Nathaniel Wellman
in the State of _____ was a Private in the Comp y commanded Captain Crane of the reg t commanded Col. _____ in the Conn t Vt. _____ 11 months Private
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 36 Dollars 66 Cents per annum. to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of Feb y 1836 and sent to _____ Sam l Ingham Sec y of War
Arrears to the 14th of March 1836 $182.30 Semi-annual allowance ending Sept r 18.30 Died Feb 24, 1856 $201.63
{ Revolutionary Claim Acct June 7, 1837
Recorded by Sam l D. D. _____ Book 82 Vol. 3 Page _____

State of Connecticut,
Middletown County ss
Probate Court of said Brook in said County
On this Eleventh day of Sept r 1852 - personally appeared, in open Court, before the Court of Probate, Lorenzo D. Smith in cause for the estate of said Brook in the County of Middletown, and State of Connecticut. The same being a Court of record -
now sitting, Lorenzo D. Smith - - - a resident of Middletown in the County of Middletown - and State of Connecticut, aged Seventy - years, who being first sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers, and served as herein stated.
That he was born in Middletown in the County of Middletown and State of Connecticut - that he will be seventy one years old, if he lives, on the 1 st of July 1853 - That his age is recorded in the records of said Town, & that he has resided in said Town ever since he was born -
That at said Middletown in about the 1 st of March 1777 - his Brother Lorenzo D. Smith , who lived the last the applicant. He was or heard of him, in Connecticut, but in what part the applicant does not know, enlisted for ten months in the Shore Guard, to serve in said Middletown , and served out the whole of said time excepting two months, to wit, the months of July and August of that year, and that the applicant took the place of his said Brother, those two months, and served out the whole time thereof as his substitute in said Guard, at said Middletown . The said Guard was commanded at the time by Capt. John Crane, now dead and consisted of eighteen enlisted men. The duty which he performed, was constant, and uninter-rupted -
That the 1 st of March 1778. at said Middletown , he enlisted into the said Shore Guard, for ten months, & served out the whole time at said Middletown , except Capt. John Crane, now dead said Guard then consisted of eighteen enlisted men -
That the 1 st of Aug t 1779. he entered in to a Guard Boat at Bridgeport in the County of New Haven for two months, she was manned with twenty men, Guns, & boarding cutlasses, furnished by the State of Connecticut, & commanded by Capt. Ray, with all the men but the applicant are now dead. The said Boat kept along the shore, from S t Bridgeport to Connecticut River. While the applicant belonged to her, two British armed Boats were taken & their crews, and carried in to New Haven & disposed of for the benefit of this State - He served out the said
Lorenzo D. Smith
The applicant says that he never knew a written discharge

Term of two months in said Boat, and was assigned at said said Breamford.
That in the month of October of the same year, he thinks the first of the month, he was accepted at said Killingsworth - for three months. Went to New Haven to join the company, but they had removed to Stratford - he followed, and there joined it - and returned to New Haven with it, and served in it, until the last day of December, when he was discharged. He does not recollect what time he joined the said company, at Stratford, but he is certain that he served in it, two months. The company was commanded by Capt. Aaron Hovey of said Killingsworth - and Lieut. Rithman and Ensign Johnson, he thinks. They kept quarters at New Haven. There was one or two other companies there. The Regiment never came out, he thinks - The Continental Horse were there. Stood quarters over them - He says he is not certain, but it was the month of Nov: that he was accepted -
That in the year 1780 his Brother William Well- man, now of said Hillsborough, owned a tract of land in the State of Vermont, and went there in the month of March 1780 and the applicant with him to see work on said land. The first of April, of the same year, the applicant was there drafted, and went by virtue thereof into a Fort in the Town of Pittsford in said State, the same being on the frontier, to guard against the Indians. The Fort was built of Hemlock logs, standing erect with their ends in the ground, and about 24 feet high. The Garrison that year consisted of about 700 hundred men. The company in which he served was commanded by Abraham Dorr. Served as Lieut. and Ensign Clerk. He was drafted for six weeks , and served out the time. He then served out the succeed- ing six weeks , for Captain Dechoon. The succeeding six weeks for Lieut. Dechoon - and the succeeding six weeks for Captain Dechoon - making in all four and a half months, besides his own time. He served as a substitute for those different indivi- duals, at those different periods of time. There was a draft every six weeks . On which was enrolled in three days after he went in to town. That in 1781. He was again drafted & served at the same Fort six weeks , - then six weeks , for

Jonathan Paterson. General Paterson's service John Clarke of Connecticut - substitute for rank - missing in action at the Battle of Brandywine - before the company was commanded by Capt. Smith - came recaptured the other ranks about 200 men there at the Battle of Brandywine. That in 1782. He was drafted and served out the same length of time at the same Fort - 6. When for himself & the same as a substitute for rank of John Clarke. Jonathan Paterson & James Burnap - Capt. Smith again commanded - The men were all strangers to him at that time. He has not been in that country, which is about two hundred miles distant for fifty years. He is therefore unable to produce any evidence from the time when he was in the service. He never made an application for a pension before now.
The said Jonathan Paterson hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of
the agency of any State. Before me Garnet H. H. H. Judge of Probate.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Jonathan Paterson
We, Elisha Halsey - a clergyman, residing in the town of Killingworth and Chauncy Paine - residing in the same, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Jonathan Paterson who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 70 - years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. and that there is no clergyman in the Parish in which said applicant resides Sworn and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Garnet H. H. H. Judge of Probate
Elisha Halsey Chauncy Paine
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the abovenamed applicant was a revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Elisha Halsey - who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the town of Killingworth and that Mr. Chauncy Paine who has also signed the same, is a resident in the town of Killingworth - and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. and that there is no clergyman in the Parish in which said applicant resides
Garnet H. H. H. Judge of Probate
1. Richard P. Williams - Clerk of the Court of Probate for the district of Litchfield in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Jonathan Paterson for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of this Eleventh - day of September - 1832
Office,
Richard P. Williams
Clerk -

Cir W.H. Buell Sept 7/55 Set 8 " " 13 " " do do Oct 30 " " ad 32-no 30453
Vol 186. page 92
45-755- Apr March 3. 1855 Apr 6/55
Jonathan Wellman Jonathan Wellman
26/108 if 1955 Pri: Rev. War no Rev. Pensioner
Conn ad 32 - 30453 Buxton
W.H. Buell Clinton Conn

The Undersigned residents & free holders of the Town of Killingworth in the County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut. Beg leave to represent; that; Jonathan Wellman a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States now living and residing in said town of Killingworth at the age of 93 Years, "has been always a respectable and well behaved man; and is now very poor, depending for his support upon a pension as we understand about Thirty Six Dollars per annum, and upon the help of an only child who is also poor and a widow without property (except a small House) and with nothing but her hand labor and the above pension to support the above named Jonathan Wellman her Father with". The undersigned believe that said Jonathan Wellman receives his Pension for services in the Revolutionary War, honestly & faithfully performed, and they pray your Honor to Grant to said Jonathan Wellman the addition of Bounty Land under the late act of Congress; believing him to be honestly entitled, and very needy. And we will ever Pray, Killingworth October 9 th 1855
Abner Lane George Parmach Samuel Crampton Mel Miller Jared Neally Eliz H. Parmach Nathan Lane
Charles Lane Roland L. Ishell Horner Kelby Daniel Kelby Leonard Kelby David Hull Maria Kelby
Chauncy Parmach Alfred Norton Henry Kelby David Coats Nathan T. Coats Tracy P. Brown Benjamin Ford

19324 Jonathan Wellman G.T.
Return this if
Hon John C. Ingham H.R.
May 31 st 1855

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
June 15 1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Jonathan Wellman. Gt
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     March 1778 2 Private Capt Crane guarding the Shokan born in Middlesex entered New Jersey in 18th year in Middlesex Mass and still in place.   " 1778 " 10 " " " "   1779 " 2 " Capt Keay Cap Two armed Boats in a guard boat   Octo. drafted 2 " Capt Kelley at a fort   1780 5 18 " Capt Smith Several Skirmishes " "   1782 4 15 " " "  
Service partly moved by two Living witnesses Certificate of two citizens - no claimant near the place
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted: This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before and State, Territory or District of A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of A. B.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) , who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the
and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons - one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[k] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

William Wilman Survey's Bill This Survey Bill I received July 4 th 1818 And is due in Limmouth Proprietor Book P. 38 Left the Porter Prop te Clarke
W m Wilman Survey Bill

In mouth June 27 th 1800 There was surveyed a third division of land for William Nelson on the right that Joseph Hooker was the original Proprietor and beginning at the North East corner of a piece that was laid out for Mary Grampton from thence running East 270 South 27 rods, then South 100 West 67 rods, to a Stake then west 100 North 27 rods, then North 100 East 67 rods, to the first bound. The surveyors a another piece to the same height beginning at the North West corner of a piece of land that was surveyed for Mary Grampton from thence North 100 East 100 rods, then East 100 South fifty rods, to Stephen Clarke pick then South 100 West on D Clarke Line 100 rods to a pale marked then west 100 North 50 rods to the first bound and contains 40 acres
Abraham Jones Count Surveyor

Jonathan Gilman Deed from Aaron Adams
This Deed Received To Record August 17 1780 and is Recorded in Simmount. 5738 48 Thos Porter Regt.

Know all men by these presents that I, Aaron Adams of Tunbridge in Bennington County and State of Vermont for the consideration of pounds Lawful money Recd to my full Satisfaction of Jonathan We of Tunbridge aforesaid Do Ratify, Confirm and for Ever Quit Claim the Said Jonathan Wildman his heirs and Assigns forever all my Right Title Claims & Demands that I have unto one Certain parcel of Land con- taining forty acres to be laid upon the Right that Drew home Lot No. of which Joseph Hooker was the original proprietor to Said Right.
To Have and to hold the above the above granted a quit claimed premises unto him the Said Wildman - his heirs & as- signs to his and their use proper use Benefit and behoof forever here- in engaging to warrant and defend the Said quit claimed premises against all Claims & Demands of any person or persons Claim- from or under me or the original proprietor in witness whereof hereunto Set my hand and Seal this Sixth Day of June In Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of
Aaron Adams
Daniel Adams Martin Adams Tunbridge August 18 th 1780 personally appeared Aaron Adams & Sealer of the foregoing instrument & acknowledged the same to be free act & deed before me Thomas Porter Justice

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Hon. Sam l Ingham Ho. Rep s

Cop y of Mrs. W. S. Mann

I William Wellman of Killingsworth - in the County of Tolland and State of Connecticut - depose and say - that I am 80 years of age - that I was born and brought up in said Killingsworth - that in the year 1780 - I owned a tract of wild, & unsurveyed land in Pittsford in the State of Vermont - which I sold to my Brother, Jonathan Wellman of said Killingsworth, who hath subscribed & made oath to the annexed application for a pension that here and I went there in March 1780 - to work on said land, there was a long Fort in said Town - in which a large number of Soldiers were kept - that said Jonathan, was immediately drafted, I think in April, to serve in said Fort, and went and served in said Fort, six weeks - he afterwards served six weeks for a man by the name of Jackson - and again six weeks for another man of the same name and another six weeks for Abraham Jackson - making four months and a half - in addition to his service for himself - that he continued after that to serve in said Fort a long time, but I cannot say how long - There was a large number of Men in the Fort, should think 300 or 400 - I cannot recollect the names of the officers - nor can I detail the facts more than I have done - He served the year 1781 - in said Fort, a long time & I think in the same manner as in 1780 - There was great and frequent troubles with the Indians - I have examined the application of said Jonathan Wellman, presented annexed, and from my best recollection & belief it is correct -
And I further depose and say that I served as a common Soldier at Stratford & New Haven in 1779 - in a company under the command of Aaron Belsey Capt. Lieut. Keith and Ensign Johnson - for the term of two months - and that said Jonathan Wellman served therein during all said time as a common Soldier - And further I say not.
Sworn and subscribed before me in open court of Probate in and for the District of New Britain - State of Conn. Jan. 13. 1863 William H. Hall Judge of Probate And I certify that I am acquainted with said Wellman & that he is an credible witness. James P. Hughes. Judge of Probate

This may certify that it appears from the Records of the Town of Killingworth in the County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut that Jonathan Wellman was born July 4 th A.D. 1762 We the undersigned believe the above Elias Stevens 2 named to have been a soldier as he states Isaac Phelps in the Revolution
Killingworth
Elisha Phelps Town Clerk
August 2 nd 1832
This may certify that the above named Jonathan Wellman has the rep- utation of a man of truth & veracity.
Asa King
Killingworth Aug. 2 nd 1832.
Minister of the Gospel.

I Eli Kelcey of Killingworth in the County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut. depose & say that I am sixty five years of age. I have from my youth up. I have been well acquainted with Mr. Jonathan Wellman of said Killingworth, who is making application for a pension. About during the year 1778. I long before & since I lived with my late Father in his house in said Killingworth, and within twenty rods of the ground where the Genl. or Shore Genl. so called, generally paraded every morning, at which time the roll was called. And I further depose and say that I well recollect that said Jonathan Wellman belonged to said Guard in the summer of that year. I think he served through the whole season, from the 1 st of April to the 1 st of Nov r and the 1 st of January then next. making at least nine months. I further depose & say, that in June or July of that year the public enemy drove two small vessels ashore at said Killingworth. They were immediately met by the Citizens near the spot, and a part of the Genl, among whom was the said Jonathan Wellman. I saw him & recollect it perfectly. I was a Boy. and went there in company with my Father. A number of the enemy were killed. Some small arms, I think 9 taken and the enemy drove off. Two of our men were wounded. The said Wellman at that time belonged to the Genl. I saw him fire his gun at the enemy who were within short musket shot. twice. & then fell back and other take his place. The Genl that year was commanded by Capt. John Crane I think.
And further this deponent saith not.
Eli Kelcey
At a Court of Probate held at Killingworth in & for the Estate of say Brod, County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut on the 1 st day of Aug t 1835.
Personally appeared in open Court as resaid Eli Kelcey and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed contains the truth, the whole truth & nothing but the truth. & I certify that I am well acquainted with said Kelcey & that he is a credible witness.
Saml. Ingalls Judge of said court of Probate.

To the Honorable Court of Probate to be held at Say Brook within and for the district of Say Brook on the 21 st day of September 1832 The deposition of Stephen Helsey taken sealed up and directed at Willington this 19 th day of September 1832 by me
Elisha Helsey Justice of Peace

I Stephen Helsey of Killingworth in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut depose and say that I am seventy six years of age, that I was born & have always lived in sd. Killingworth, that from my youth I have been well acquainted with Mr. Jonathan Wellman of said Town, who is now making application for a pension, and that I served with him as a soldier in a Militia Company stationed at New Haven & commanded by Capt. Aaron Helsey, I think in the year 1779, and further this deponent saith not!
Stephen Helsey
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State of Connecticut
Middlesex County ss.
Killingworth September
1832
Personally appeared Stephen Helsey and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth, and I certify that the said Stephen Helsey is well known to me & that he is a credible witness.
Elisha Helsey Justice of Peace

To the honourable Court of Probate to be holden at Say Brook, within & for the District of Say Brook on the 28 th day of Sept. 1832. The deposition of Elias Stevens 2 d . taken sealed up and directed at Hillingworth in the County of Middlesex this 26 th day of September 1832 by me                      Elisha Halsey Justice of Peace

I Elias Stevens 2 of Killingworth in the County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut, depose & say that I am sixty two years of age, and that I have lived near Mr. Jonathan Wellman for twenty five years, and that I have repeatedly heard him say six or seven years ago that he was in the State of Vermont two or three summers during the Revolutionary war, as a soldier and that I have heard the s d Wellman say that he was out with scouting parties in pursuit of the Indians, I think. And further this deponent saith not. —
Elias Stevens 2
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State of Connecticut } Killingworth September 26 th 1832 Middlesex County ss.
Personally appeared Elias Stevens 2 and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed contains the truth & nothing but the truth. And I certify that the s d Elias Stevens 2 is well known to me and that he is a credible witness.
Elisha Welsey Justice of Peace

To the honourable Court of Probate to be holden at Say Brook, within & for the District of Say Brook on the 28 th day of September 1832.
The deposition of Edward Graves taken sealed up & directed at Hillingworth in the County of Middlesex this 26 th day of September 1832
by me
Elisha Halsey Justice of Peace

I Edward Graves of Hillingworth in the County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut depose & say that I am thirty nine years of age, and that I have lived in the neighbourhood with Mr. Jonathan Wellman twenty five years, and that I have, fifteen or sixteen years ago, heard him relate tell the story of serving as a soldier in the Revolutionary War, at the Northward, and I have heard the s d Wellman say that he was out with scouting parties, and that at two  three of times when he was out some of the party with which he was, were killed, & scalped, by the Indians. — And further this deponent saith not.
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Edward Graves
State of Connecticut } Middlesex County ss. } Hillingworth September 26 th 1832.
Personally appeared Edward Graves and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed contains the truth & nothing but the truth. And I certify that the said Edward Graves is well known to me, & that he is a credible witness.
Elisha Puley Justice of Peace

To the honorable Court of Probate to be holden at Say Brook within and for the district of Say Brook on the 21 st day of September 1832 - The deposition of Eli Helsey taken sealed up and directed at Tillingworth this 19 th day of Sept. 1832 by me
Elisha Helsey Justice of Peace

I Eli Kelsey of Hillingworth in the County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut depose and say that I am sixty five years of age, that I was born & have always lived in sd. Hillingworth, that from my childhood, I have been well acquainted with Mr. Jonathan Wellman of said Town, who is now making application for apprehension, and that the said Wellman belonged to the Shore guard commanded by Capt. John Crane in said Hillingworth in 1778, I think through the summer, but cannot be certain as to that. He was discharged the last of December or first of January, and that I lived in the immediate neighbourhood of where the Guard was kept, and furthermore this deponent saith not.
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Eli Kelsey
State of Connecticut } Hillingworth September 1832 Middlesex County ss.
Personally appeared Eli Kelsey and made solemn oath that the a bove deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth. And I certify that the said Eli Kelsey is well known to me & that he is a credible witness.
Elisha Kelsey Justice of Peace
are well acquainted We the undersigned depose & say that we believe the above named Jonathan Wellman is a man of truth & veracity.
We the undersigned depose & say that we are well acquainted with the a bove named Jonathan Wellman & that we fully believe him to be a man of truth & veracity.
Elias Stevens
Edward Graves
Middlesex County ss. Hillingworth Sep. 19 th 1832 Personally appeared Elias Stevens & Edward Graves and made solemn oath that the a bove deposition by them subscribed contains the truth & nothing but the truth. And I certify that the said Elias Stevens & Edward Graves are well known to me & that they are credible witnesses.
Elisha Kelsey Justice of Peace

I Chauncy Wellman of Richford in the county of Litchfield and State of Connecticut, aged 39. years do hereby testify and say - That at different times hereinafter I was a child, and particularly when I was a child, I have heard my Father. Mr. Dea Wellman of said Richford, who hath signed the preceding application for a pension, talk of his service in the War of the Revolution, at the Northfield, and particularly against the Indians. I know not how long he served there, but understand, that he was there two or three years - Some of the time as a soldier, and some of the time not. What was most strongly impressed upon my mind is, his stories to me when a Boy, about his being a soldier & following the tracks of the Indians. &c. I distinctly recollect about his giving an account of some men being killed when he was by the Indians and scalped - and of his describing to me at my request, the manner in which a scalp is taken off - and further I say not - Chauncy Wellman.
State of Connecticut } Litchfield County ss. } Saybrook Sept. 11 - 1832
I personally appeared Chauncy Wellman and after being duly cautioned to speak the truth, made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed contains the truth & nothing but the truth - since the said Chauncy Wellman being now known to me, I certify that he is a creditable person. Saml. H. Phelps Judge of Probate
State of Connecticut } Litchfield County ss. } I Samuel H. Phelps a Notary Public in and for the State of
Connecticut, duly appointed, commissioned and sworn do hereby certify, that Oliver Hovey Esq. before whom the preceding affidavits of - Stephen Hovey, members A - Eli Hovey, members B - Elias Stevens, members C - Oliver Hovey and Grace Stevens members D - were sworn, was on the time, and at all times, during one year now last past hath been a Justice of peace in and for the County of Litchfield, - and that his name subscribed thereto, is his own proper handwriting and signature -
Witness my hand and seal of office at Saybrook in said County this 22 nd day of November A.D. 1832 -
Samuel H. Phelps Judge of Probate Notary Public

Nov. 30. Jonathan Willard 193224
I Richard P. Williams Clerk of the Court of the Court of Probate House for the District of New Britain, County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut do hereby certify that the within and foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Jonathan Willard for a pension and also his supplemental application, under acts of the 1 st day of August A.D. 1833. explanatory of the first.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 6 th day of August A.D. 1833 -
Clerk -
I, THOMAS DAY, Secretary of the State of Connecticut, and Keeper of the Seal thereof, do hereby certify and make known to whom it doth or may concern.
That Elisha Kelsey , Esquire, before whom the foregoing Affidavits of Stephen Kelsey , Elias Stevens & Elisha Kelsey  and Edward Graves were was taken, is, and at the time of such caption was, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Middlesex in said State, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified, having full power and authority, by the laws of said State, to administer oaths to witnesses and to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give certificates thereof; that I verily believe the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine; and that full credence is due to his official acts and attestations.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of said State, at the City of Hartford, in said State, the thirtieth day of August , in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-Three.
Thomas Day

October 27, 1932
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BA-J/REI. Jonathan Wellman-S.15700
Mr. Lucius E. Allen 2546 Post Street Jacksonville, Florida
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Jonathan Wellman, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.15700, based upon the military service of Jonathan Wellman in that war.
Jonathan Wellman enlisted at Killingworth, Connecticut, and served as a private with the Connecticut Troops, as follows: from July or August, 1777, two months as a substitute for his brother, Zadock Wellman, in Captain John Crane's Company under Colonel William Worthington and was a member of a shore guard: from March 1, 1778, ten months in Captain John Crane's Company and was on duty at Killingworth in the shore guard: from August 1, 1779, two months on a guard boat commanded by Captain Keyes; during that time, they took two British armed boats with their crews and carried them to New Haven: from about the first of October, 1779, three months in Captain Aaron Kelsey's Company and was on guard duty at New Haven.
In March or April, 1780, he went with his brother, William Wellman, to the state of Vermont, enlisted there and served at a fort in Pittsford, guarding the frontier and on scouting parties against the Indians, until sometime in 1782, under Captains Abraham Ives and Smith in the Vermont Troops.
The entire length of soldier's service was two years and three or four months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 11, 1832, while residing at Killingworth, Connecticut. At that time

he stated that he was born at Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut, and that he would be seventy-one years old on the 4th of July, 1833, and that his birth was recorded on the town records of said Killingworth. In 1855, however, he stated that he was aged ninety years and that he was a native of New Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont, and that he enlisted from that town in 1780, and then "answered to the name of John Wellman".
This was on family Said ap.
2 B. He died February 24, 1856.
In 1832, son Chauncey Wellman was aged thirty-nine years and resided in Killingworth, Connecticut. In 1855, it was stated that soldier was living with his only surviving child, a widowed daughter; her name and the name of soldier's wife are not given and there is no further reference to children.
In 1832, soldier's brother, William Wellman, was aged eighty-two years and resided in Killingworth, Connecticut, and then stated that in 1779, he served with his brother, Jonathan, in Captain Aaron Kelsey's Connecticut Company. In same year, the soldier stated that his brother, Zadock Wellman, was then supposed to be living in Canada. There are no further family data.
Very truly yours
William Zadock Wellman Look in files.
A.D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

To the honorable Court of Probate to be holden at Hillingworth within and for the district of Saybrook on the 6 th day of August A.D. 1832. The deposition of Stephen Thelsey taken sealed up and directed at Hillingworth in the County of Middlesex this 2 d day of August A.D. 1832 by
Elisha Thelsey Justice of Peace

Stephen Helsey of Hillingworth in the County of Middlesex being of lawful age deposeth and saith that he is knowing to Jonathan Wellman's serving as a soldier at New Haven in a Company commanded by Capt. Aaron Helsey, he thinks in the year 1779, and further the deponent saith not
Stephen Helsey
County of Middlesex ss. Hillingworth August 2 d . - 1832 Be it remembered that on the day aforesaid Stephen Helsey who hath subscribed the foregoing deposition appeared before me and after being examined and cautioned to speak the whole truth made solemn oath to the same deposition, which is taken at the request of Jonathan Wellman to be used at a Court of Probate to be holden at Hillingworth within & for the District of Say Brook on the 6 th day of August A.D. 1832 Said deposition drawn up and certified by me Elisha Helsey Justice of Peace

To the honourable Court of Probate to be holden at Hillingworth within and for the district of Lay Brook on the 1 st day of August A.D. 1832 The deposition of Elisha Welsey taken sealed up and directed at Hillingworth in the County of Middlesex this 2 nd day of August A.D. 1832 by Elisha Welsey justice of Peace

Eli Halsey of Hillingworth in the County of Middlesex being of lawful age deposeth and saith that Jonathan Wellman served in a company commanded by Capt. John Crane in the Revolutionary war, in the year 1778 but what length of time he served I am not able to say, but he was discharged in the month of December the same year, and further the deponent saith not
Eli Halsey
Middlesex County ss. Hillingworth August 2 d - 1832. Be it remembered that on the day aforesaid Eli Halsey who hath subscribed the foregoing deposition appeared before me & after being examined and cautioned to speak the whole truth made solemn oath to the same deposition taken at the request of Jonathan Wellman to be used at a Court of Probate for the district of Say Brook to be holden at Hillingworth on the 6 th day of August A.D. 1832, said deposition drawn up and certified by me
Elisha Halsey Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut
County of Middlesex } p: I, Elisha Spencer Clerk of the County Court in & for the said County of Middlesex, (the same being a Court of Record) do hereby certify that, Elisha Kelsey Esq (whose name, purporting to be his signature, is affixed to three several certificates hereto appended) was at the respective dates of each of said certificates, to wit, the 2 d day of August 1833 and the 10 th day of November 1835, a Justice of the Peace in & for said Middlesex County, duly commissioned and qualified (as appears by the Commission of Justice of the Peace on file in my Office.) And that as such Justice of the Peace he was authorized by Law to administer oaths.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County Court this 11 th day of February A.D. 1851.
Elisha Spencer Clerk of said County Court.

To the Rev. d J. L. Edwards

John Nor J. L. Edwards
Sir
Herewith you will receive the application of Jonathan Wellman for a pension - He states.
1 st That he served 2. Months at Killington under Capt. Greene in 1777 - The truth of this statement rests solely upon his own assertion.
2 d That he served 10. Months in the Shore Guard at Killington in 1778. under Capt. Greene - This series is proved by the deposition of Eli Kelcey. Now the difficulty here is, that Greene did not command the Guard that year. This is however, I think most clearly an innocent mistake of the applicant, arising from the imperfection, and decay of his memory, and upon no principal of the common law, every other should a simple mistake like that deprive him of his just right. The question I suppose is not, under whom did he serve - but it is, did he render the services. The names of the officers, are, I suppose, no how important, except, as the giving them, rightfully or wrongfully, may render the truth of the applicants declaration more or less, probable. But in this case, the applicant had served under Greene the year preceding - Greene lived in the same Town - was probably often about the Guard, a great length of time hereafter - The applicant was so young - and at this remote period of time, a mistake in that particular is not calculated to excite surprise - The applicant most unhesitatingly states, that he did render this series - I know him well - He is an honest, and true man - and utterly incapable in my opinion of a wilful misstatement of truth. His general character is above reproach, and I should not, upon his statement alone, entertain the least doubt, that he rendered that series - But the part of his case does not rest entirely, upon his own declaration - He is supported by the deposition of Eli Kelcey, who I also know, and whose character for integrity and truth, is perfectly fair - This witness testifies positively, and with a degree of minuteness and clearness, which I think must produce entire conviction of its truth. He thinks , Greene commanded that year, but he does not speak positively about that - But that Wellman served that year, the witness swears most directly, and positively - This witness

is no way related to the applicant, and under no possible motive, that I can conceive of to state an untruth. I confidently submit to you Sir that this evidence is abundantly sufficient.
3 d The series of two months in a Quaker Board in 1779 - There is no evidence in particular corroborating the disinterment of the applicant relating to this - It is a small matter however, at best.
4 th The series of two months at New Haven in 1779. This is proved by the deposition of Stephen Kelsey - now deceased. I knew him well, and his statement was entitled to full credit - I think there can be no objection to this -
5 th The series in Vermont -
1. This series is directly sworn to by the applicant who is a respectable and credible man - He cannot be mistaken about it. If untrue, then it is wilfully so - There is no escape from this alternative. and knowing him as I do, I have not the least doubt of the truth of this statement
2. It is proved by the deposition of Deacon Edward Graves, and Chauncy Wellman - that he has made this series, the subject of repeated conver- sations, fifteen or twenty years ago - when there could be no motive upon his mind for telling an untruth -
3. The testimony of William Wellman is direct, and positive - He is a Brother of the applicant, but has no interest in the application whatever. His character for integrity and truth as compared with that of the other witnesses, is entirely above suspicion - The proof therefore, it appears to me, is most abundant, and convincing -
I therefore submit the application to the judgment of the Honorable Commissioner, believing that he will find no difficulty in allowing it
Dec. 21. 1835.
With great respect I am Sir
Samuel H. Green

Hon. Mr. Edwards 7 Conn. & K

N. J. R. Dec r 22. 1835
Sir Herewith you will find the application of Mr. Wellman for a pension, and also an exposition of my own views respecting it, very hastily prepared. I intended to have delivered these papers in person, but my engagements here do not enable me to do so.
Knowing the applicant, and having the most entire confidence in the justice of his claim, I most respectfully indulge the hope, that you will view it as I do.
With greatest respect
Yours ab t Dec r
Samuel Ingraham
Hon. J. L. Edwards. Commissioner

State of Connecticut County of Middlesex ss Town of Killingworth
On this 12 th day of April 1851
personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace within and for said County Jonathan Wellman a Revolutionary Soldier to me well known who being duly sworn declares and says - That I Jonathan Wellman of Killingworth in the County of Middlesex was by my Father put into the United States service at the age of sixteen years of which I served about nine months under the command of Capt John Brain of Killingworth, in the year 1779. I then went into Mather's service under the command of Capt John Brain I was in the service about four or five months
I then went aboard of a Gunde Vessel which ran from Branford in New Haven County to Saybrook, I was drafted for three months and went to Bridgeport under the command of Capt Aaron Hulsy. I was drafted in the year of 1780 I then went to Mount Independence thence I went to Ticonderoga thence I went to Crown Point under the command of Capt Abraham Duer. I was discharged in the month of Oct 1781, I was in the service two years and three months which I never received any pay for my services. In the year of 1852 I received from the General State a pension of $36.66 I make this application to obtain full Pension in future.
(Jonathan Wellman, justice of the Peace)
This may certify that I am willing to give up my pension certificate for a larger amount that may issue in time thereof
Jonathan Wellman
This may certify that Jonathan Wellman is a reliable person and is entitled to full faith and credit and that he subscribed and made oath to the foregoing before me Killingworth April 12 1851 (Jonathan Wellman, justice of the Peace)

Know all Men by these Presents,
That I Jonathan Wallman of Killingworth Connecticut
have constituted, ordained, and made, and in my stead and place put, and by these Presents, do constitute, ordain, and make, and in my stead and place put
Alfred J. Works of New Haven in said State
to be my true, sufficient, and lawful attorney for me and in my name and stead, to prosecute my claim on the United States for an increase of Pension, also to demand and receive of the United States any and all arrears of pay or Pension that is or may be coming on my due
Giving and hereby granting unto my said attorney full power and authority in and about the premises; and to use all due means, course, and process, in the law, for the full, effectual, and complete execution of the business afore described; and in my name to make and execute due acquittance and discharge; and for the premises to appear, and the person of me the constituent to represent before any governor, judges, justices, officers, and ministers of the law whatsoever, in any court or courts of judicature, and there on my behalf, to answer, defend, and reply unto all actions, causes, matters, and things whatsoever, relating to the premises. Also, to submit any matter in dispute, respecting the premises, to arbitration, or otherwise; with full power to make and substitute, for the purposes aforesaid, one or more attorneys, under him said attorney and the same again at pleasure to revoke. And generally to say, do, act, transact, determine, accomplish, and finish all matters and things whatsoever, relating to the premises, as fully, amply, and effectually, to all intents and purposes, as I the said constituent if present, ought or might personally, although the matter should require more special authority than is herein comprised. I the said constituent ratifying, allowing, and holding firm and valid all and whatsoever the said attorney or his substitutes shall lawfully do, or cause to be done, in and about the premises, by virtue of these Presents.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 12th day of April in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and fifty one
Signed, sealed, and delivered in presence of us.
William E Dickinson
Jonathan Wallman
Whitcomb F. Hovey

State of Connecticut } SS Town of Killingworth County of Middlesex }
On this 12 day of April A D 1851
Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for said County of Harris a Revolutionary Pensioner, who being duly sworn deposes and says that I, which Harris was in the service with Jonathan Stillman in the year 1777 or 80 I do not recollect which, I was in the same company under the command of Capt. Brune we were stationed at Pillingbury Stillman was there six or eight months, but I know him to be the same individual named who served as I have known him.
Jeremiah Harris
Philander Towns, Just of the Peace
This may certify that Jeremiah Harris is a credible witness and is entitled to full faith and credit and that he has subscribed and sworn to the same before me.
(Philander Towns, Just of the Peace)

State of Connecticut County of Middlesex ss: I, and for Ebenezer Spencer Clerk of the County Court in the County of Middlesex aforesaid (the same being a Court of Records) do hereby certify that Philander Stevens Esq. (whose signature believed by me to be genuine is affixed to two certificates hereto annexed) is and since the fourth day of July A.D. 1851. has been a Justice of the Peace in and for said Middlesex County duly commissioned and qualified (as by Commission on file in my office) And that he is as such Justice of the Peace authorized by Law to administer oaths.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County Court this 25 th day of April A.D. 1851.
Ebenezer Spencer Clerk of said County Court

Ino a Wellman Con -
Revolutionary Pension
P. E. Hassler Attorney 26 June 1851

Know all Men by these Presents, that I Alfred J. Works of the town of New Britain State of Connecticut
have constituted, ordained, and made, and in my stead and place put, and by these Presents, do constitute, ordain, and make, and in my stead and place put as substitute
Attorney, F. E. Hassler of Washington City D. C.,
to be my true, sufficient, and lawful attorney for me and in my name and stead, to
prosecute the Pension claim of Jonathan Wellman to an increase, and arrearages of Pension from and against the United States - I the said Works give this authority by virtue of a Clause of substitution contained in the written Power of Attorney by said Wellman given to me and which is now on file in The W. S. Pension Office
Giving and hereby granting unto my said attorney full power and authority in and about the premises; and to use all due means, course, and process, in the law, for the full, effectual, and complete ex- ecution of the business afore described; and in my name to make and execute due acquittance and discharge; and for the premises to appear, and the person of me the constituent to represent be- fore any governor, judges, justices, officers, and ministers of the law whatsoever, in any court or courts of judicature, and there on my behalf, to answer, defend, and reply unto all actions, causes, matters, and things whatsoever, relating to the premises. Also, to submit any matter in dispute, respecting the premis- es, to arbitration, or otherwise; with full power to make and substitute, for the purposes aforesaid, one or more attorneys, under his, my said attorney and the same again at pleasure to revoke. And generally to say, do, act, transact, determine, accomplish, and finish all matters and things whatsoever, relating to the premises, as fully, amply, and effectually, to all intents and purposes, as I the said con- stituent if present, ought or might personally, although the matter should require more special authority than is herein comprised I the said constituent ratifying, allowing, and holding firm and valid all and whatsoever my said attorney or his substitutes shall lawfully do, or cause to be done, in and about the premises, by virtue of these Presents.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 23 rd day of June in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and fifty one
Signed, sealed, and delivered in presence of us.
Richard D. Lyman.
E. J. Sanford
A. J. Works

State of Connecticut } ss New Haven County of New Haven }
On this 23 rd day of June A D 1851 personally appeared before me a Notary Public within and for said State Alfred J. Works signer and seal of the within Power of Attorney and acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed - In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Notarial seal on the day and year last above mentioned -
Edward J. Sanford Notary Public

Sir Enclosed please find a Power of attorney in my favor in the Revolutionary Pension case of Jonathan Willman now pending in your office
I am respectfully
F. Hassler Attorney

New Haven Ct- 5 th May 1837.
Hon. Sir
Herewith I present the papers of Jonathan Wellman in support of his claim to an increase of Pension. His claim now is for a full Pension with the arrearages from the time of the first grant in 1832.
There were two Capt's Crane in the service, and he or the person who wrote the declaration confounded them - one was John, the other James Crane. - It is intended that the time principally specified was service under James Crane, and since the taking of this proof, it is found that proof can doubtless be had, to show that he Wellman, was with John Crane all the time since then - which our State records show to be 2 years - if the proof here offered with that already sent in on a former application does not quite raise his Pension to a full allowance, we beg to have the case suspended, with notice, that we may offer further proof of the service under John Crane above referred to. But

it is hoped, what is here offered, may suffice for a full Pension - He served nearly one year at Mt. Independence, Ticonderoga & Crown Point N.Y. mainly under Capt. Abram Ives, - but of this we can find no proof but his own testimony for corroboration of which, in this particular, we ask to refer you to the proper records for those places -
He now draws but a mere pittance, when all fully believe him entitled to a full Pension. He is in poverty, and dependant on Charity as I am aware, & it is earnestly hoped that he may now obtain that which all who know him, believe his due. He is feeble, and fast declining, and can not long live to enjoy the Bounty that may be awarded him -
Let me repeat the hope, that he may receive a certificate for a full Pension, in lieu of the the will return - But if otherwise, before a final decision is had, permit us to furnish the further proof recently discovered
Very truly Yours A. J. Works New Haven CT
Comm ee of Pensions Washington

Clinton Sept 26 th 1853. Hon Secy P. Waldo.
Dear Sir. When at Washington last I was favored by you with a sight at the papers of Jonathan Wellman a pensioner of $36.66. Act 1832. Connecticut. The Old gentleman is now living aged 91 Years last 4 th of July. Ever since his pension was granted he has worried and complained. that a service of some 10 or 11 months performed in Vermont by him was not allowed. The matter was put into Works hands some two years ago and he made the matter worse and left it. The Old man is & has been for years dependent on an only daughter and she a poor widow for his support except the $36.66 which he draws. Wellman is a very worthy patient, good man always been temperate and respectable. Lost his property by purchasing more poor land than he could pay for and the Interest eat him up. I have no power of Attorney. I have no bargain with him. I have no desire to get any thing from him in the matter. And now Dear Sir. I know that your time is fully occupied and if you would stop to hear every beggar you would never sleep. But I think that Wellman has peculiar claims on the kindness of the public and what I ask of you is at this time

is that you will take up his papers and take them home with you and give them a half hours examination and write me if you think any thing can be done with them?
I was so disappointed at the shabby manner that his case was got up that I threw the papers down in despair. But after I got into the cars and had further time for reflection, I thought that the schedule of time made by the Department had some favorable indications in it.
Please look at the schedule which you will find in his papers. There is proof living here that Wellmans went to Vermont in the time of the Revolutionary War and Wellmans has told the same story in relation to his leaving there. It does seem to me as if he should have if he can satisfy you, Honor that he performed the service claimed.
I have no interest in the matter any way and do what I do only as a friend of one I desire to be a very worthy old man. If you can not give this your attention, whether prevented by your official position or by necessity and want of time, Will you write me your answer?
Very Respectfully Yours Wm H Druel

By virtue of a Power of Attorney on file in the Pension office from Jonathan Wellman a Revolutionary Pensioner act 1832, Connecticut Rolls I authorize Mrs. H. D. Dool to examine & prosecute said Wellman's claim — Washington City. 22 Apr 1853
J. E. Hassler

Power of attorney John case of Jonathan Willman alias Connecticut
Jonathan Willman Con d- 32
Filed 26 th Sept
Oct 4- 82
64 J E Hassler Present.

Power of Attorney
Know all men by these presents that I Jonathan Wellman alais John Wellman of Killingworth in the county of Middlesex and State of Connecticut. Do hereby make constitute and appoint P. E. Hassler of Washington City D.C. my true and lawful attorney sincerely and with power to substitute one or more persons under him to prosecute my claim for increase of Pension. which may be due me for my military services in the war of this Revolution. to demand and receive from the United States Government officers. all my rights which may be due me for said Revolutionary Service. Hereby revoking and countermanding any other power of Attorney or Authority. which may have been heretofore given by me for the above specified purpose. Especially a power of Attorney given by me to one Alfred J. Works of New Haven. in the State of Connecticut in the year A.D 1851 about the 20th day of May. which said power of Attorney I hereby revoke and countermand forever. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twen tieth day of September A.D 1852. John Wellman ala
In presence of
Jonathan wellman
Wm. H. Buel } State of Connecticut } ss Eliza C. Dickinson County of Middlesex }
On this twentieth day of September A.D one thousand eight hundred and fifty two. Before me a Notary Public duly authorized to take acknowledgments in the State and County aforesaid.
Personally came Jonathan Wellman alais John Wellman signed and sealed of the above power of attorney and acknowledged the same to be his free Act and deed. Wm. H. Buel Notary Public

Mem.
Jonathan Wellman served under Capt John Cram in the year 1778. 1779 . Eli Telsey Jeremiah Harris of Killington Stephen Telsey of Killington witnesses for the Eight months service under Capt John Cram under Capt John Cram Seven months in 1779 from April 1 st to Sept 1 st 1779 and one month in a company with Capt Aaron Telsey from Oct 1 1779 to Dec 1 1780. In March 1780 I went to Vermont and entered the Militia at New Wallingford so called, and served in a fortification called Pittsford pickets , and was discharged about the 1 st day of Oct 1780 Captain Abram Ives was Captain Lieut Ives I think was Lieutenant, during this time we went after Indians about 400 Militia we went from Fort Independence to Ticonderoga from thence to Crown Point and up to the Broad Lake, from thence we returned without meeting the Indians they having crossed the Lake and so got out of our reach. When we returned to the crossing our Boats were gone and we made rafts to convey the troops across. we returned immediately into the fort from where we first started. In the spring of 1781 I again entered the service in a company commanded by Captain Smiths about the 1 st of April and continued in actual service at Pittsford fort until the first of October of that year which was 1781. I think a man by the name of Bailey was a Lieutenant in Smiths Company. There was nothing worthy of note transpired this summer I answered to the name of John Wellman during both of these tours
* Captain Reys or Rize

APPLICATION OF CERTIFICATE OF REVOLUTIONARY SERVICES,
Made by the
of the party who rendered the service.
STATE OF Vermont } ss COUNTY OF Middlesex }
TOWN OF Killingworth
The _____ is hereby requested to furnish evidence from the Rolls in his office, of the service of John Wellman who was in the war of the Revolution. Jonathan Wellman
He was a native of the Town of New Wallingford (so called) in the County of I think Rutland and State of Vermont.
He enlisted from the Town of New Wallingford in the County of _____ and State of Vermont in the year 1780 as a private in the Company commanded by Captain _____
Alvan Ives in 1780 & Capt Smith in 1781 in _____ Regiment and he served as follows, * viz:— In a fort or picket called "pittsford pickets from about the 1st of April 1780 to about the 1st of October 1780. under Captain Alvan Ives. Lieut Ives I think was Lieutenant of this Company. In the year 1781 I entered the same fort as a private in a Company commanded by Captain Smith. (Can't give his Christian name). I think a man by the name of Bailey was the Lieutenant of this Company. I served from about the 1st of April in Smiths Company until about the first of October AD 1781. In the year 1780 I was one of a party of about 400 men who crossed Lake George and pursued the Indians up the west side of the Lake Champlain and returned without overtaking them. I answered to the name of John Wellman and was so called and known.
I am now 90 years old, and my memory does not enable me to state the services more fully than above stated.
Witness my hand, this twentieth day of September A. D. 18 42 ,
Signed by said John Wellman  John Wellman alais Jonathan Wellman in presence of Mrs. H. C. Buell.  Solomon P. Hurlbut Justice of the Peace.
* Here describe as fully as may be, the length of service, the rank, &c., of the claimant, or the capacity in which he served, and all facts known.
For heir applies, state "my information."
HASSLER, agent and attorney, of Washington City, D. C. D PATENTS IN ILLINOIS BOUGHT BY HIM.

I have been long and well acquainted with Mr. Jonathan Willman of Killingsworth in the State of Connecticut who is making application for a pension - His character is that of a respectable a honest man - and his statements entitled to full credit.
Washington Feb. 22. 1836
Samuel Hughes Mr. of C -

N o 19.324
Connecticut
Jonathan Wellman
Suspended
Set to Hon S Ingham 4 Jan y 1836 29 Dec 1835
adm c

Sept. 29, 1853.
Let. in case of
son's death.
W. Private  in  the  case  of  his  son's  death .
Mr. J. B. Bell Clinton Pa.
free.
FROM WM. EL. TUTTLE, FIRE INSURANCE AGENT, CLINTON, PA.

Washington City Ala June 25 th 1851 Honorable J. E. Heath Commissioner of Pensions.

FROM W. H. BUELL, FIRE, MARINE & LIFE INS. AGENT, CLINTON, CT.
Reg 31 m 5-5-20 455
Jonathan Wells
ad 32-30433
Department of the Interior. free
FREE
Coeymans
Hon J. Minot.
Consumption Pen Washington

45755
Jonathan Wells
Conn - 33833
Department of the Interior free FREE
Doyleton
Dear Minot,
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Clinton Sept 10 th 1855.
Hon J. Minot
Commissioner of Pensions; Washington D.C. Dr Sir
Yours of 7 th of Sept inst reporting the application of Jonathan Wellman a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States; claiming for Bounty Land under the act of March 3 rd 1855. Suspended was received. The Applicant (who is still alive) made his application & was pensioned under the act of 7 th June 1832. The Hon Samuel Ingham of Conn it is believed made out his papers, and there is no duplicate preserved. It is believed that the Original papers may be found in the Pension Office. Will the department in Brief give the undersigned a synopsis of the service upon which Wellman was Pensioned. Wellman may have been a "Substitute" in much of the service he performed in the Revolutionary War and there may not be any record at all of his service. If so must he necessarily be shut out from all claim to Bountyland under the late act? May not the proofs, which were necessary & sufficient to pension him under the act of 1832 be sufficient to prove his claim to Bounty Land under the act of 3 rd of March 1855?
Very Truly Yours
Wm H. Buell.
4 " "

Whitcomb Conn Oct 22 d 1855. Hon J Minot. Commissioner of Pensions DC Dear Sir,
In behalf of certain petitioners herein named I beg leave to present to your Honor's special notice, the enclosed in favor of Petition of Jonathan Wellman a Revolutionary Pensioner act of 7 th June 1832, claimant for Bounty Land act of 3 rd March 1855, filed No 45755. By which your Honor will understand something of the sympathy felt for Mr Wellman by the neighbors of the Old Man. The report comes like a paralysis to the Old Man; that he can not have the Bounty in common with others. He has I understand felt aggrieved with the Department that his claim for Pension was not fully allowed, and now this comes a double affliction . If the Rolls of Captain John Crane's Company of Coast Guards could be found I have no doubt they would show the service. The Connecticut accounts show that Captain Crane was paid certain sums for Coast Guard service. Captain Crane gives affidavit under oath setting forth his service (affidavit on file) for himself & company. Mr Wellman claims that in one town at least he was enrolled and answered to the name of John Wellman which would be very natural at least. I have no doubt that your Honor would without solicitation lean to the side of the Old Man if it were proper and necessary. But we hope and in the

name of these Petitioners and for the benefit of the Old Settlers, ask your Honor to re-examine the claim and make search if necessary for the Rolls where his name may be found.
Colonel William Worthington had the oversight of these Guards for Saybrook, Conn; & vicinity at the time Wollman served. and so far as I can learn the Rolls are not on file at the Controller's office in Connecticut. I have no interest in this claim Wollman except Notarial fee.
Very Truly Yours
Am H. D. Root.

State of Connecticut } County of Middlesex } SS Killingworth. On this nineteenth day of March in the year Eighteen Hundred and fifty five Before the Subscribing a Notary Public personally came Jonathan Wellman aged 92 Years a Resident of the town of Killingworth in the County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut Who being duly cautioned & sworn according to law Declares and says that he is the identical Jonathan Wellman who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate of Thirty Six Dollars and 66 cents per Annum by Pension Certificate dated the 24 th day of February 1886 of which (I certify) the following is a true Copy.
"War Department. Revolutionary Claim "I certify that in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7 th of June 1832
Jonathan Wellman of the State of Connec- ticut who was a private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Thirty six Dollars and sixty six cents per annum during his natural life, commencing on the 4 th of March 1831 and payable semi annually on the 4 th of March and 4 th of September in every year. Given at the War Department Office of the United States this twenty fourth day of February one thousand Eight hundred and thirty six
Lewis Cass
Secretary of War
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which he may be entitled under the act of Congress passed

On the 3 rd day of March in the year 1855.
In presence of Julia A Davis }
Jonathan Wellman
Selina Davis } Witnesses
At the same time before me a notary public Personally came Julia A Davis & Selina Davis to me well known who depose & say under oath that Jonathan Wellman whose true signature is above written is the identical man he represents him- self to be and that since Wellman signed the above signature of Jonathan Wellman himself in their presence on the day and year first above written and that we are wholly disinterested.
Selina Davis
Julia A Davis
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year first above written and I certify that Julia A Davis & Selina Davis are credible witnes- ses and that I am personally acquainted with Jonathan Wellman aforesaid and that I am wholly disinterested.
Wm H. Buel, Notary Public
The Commission of Pensions will please send the Warrant to Wm H. Buel, Clinton Conn Wm H Buel for Jonathan Wellman

✓ 26,108
3 Nov Aug

P.
15 a /00 INVALID.
File No. 15.700
Jonathan Wells
Dis New Was
Act: June 7 th 82
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 405
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Apr 11-1900
Miss C. Louise Sands Meriden Conn
Oct 25-1901
Rev J. W. Wellman Boston Mass.
1932-Oct 27-Visit to Mr Lucius E. Allen Elk

Meriden, Conn. March. 14, 1901.
Pension Office Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen in Charge.
I would like to learn if possible from the records in your possession something of William and Jonathan Wellman of Conn. pensioners of Rev. war ?
I learn William Wellman was a private in Capt. Eli Leavenworth's Co. of New Haven, Ct. 1776 Col.
Reimont (suppose this means Raymond) Enlisted Nov. 24 1776 discharged Feb. 1782 Enlisted again on paid Jan. 1. 1781 to Dec. 31. 1781 in 4 th Regt. Conn. Line, Col. Zebediah Butler His name on list of pensioners 1832 living in Middlesex Co. Conn. Want to know what town he was living in 1832, what his age at enlistment, who his wife was if it tells, or any details about him.
Of Jonathan Wellman I learn nothing more than he was a pensioner of the Rev. war in 1832 & in Conn. I wish to learn the name of the town his age at any given time, wife's

name, etc.
Hope to hear from you soon
Very truly Yours
Miss C. Louise Sands
66 Lincoln St.
Meriden
Conn.
P.S. I am very anxious also to learn where in N.Y. state or Ct. James Wellman lived, who was a pensioner of Rev. war also, & if not asking too much of you would like to have you give me any thing about him, while looking for those of same name James Wellman was of Killingworth, Ct. b 1763 & was discharged from service in Rev war in 1782 - This is all I know of him except he was said to be a pensioner of that war. Some of the descendants of his brother John Wellman think James settled in N.Y. state later while others say that he remained in Ct. I am most anxious to learn where he lived after the war as there is no trace of him in Killingworth Ct

LUCIUS E. ALLEN - 1925 LORRAINE PLACE ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN 2546 Post Street, Jacksonville, Fla.
October 13, 1932
Veterans Administration, Records Division, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
In connection with the preparation of a history of the Wellman Family, I desire to secure all available information, date of death, names of children, if any, and military record of JONATHAN WELLMAN, who enlisted from Killingworth, Connecticut, and served during the Revolutionary War, and was I believe granted a pension.
Yours truly,
Lucius E. Allen
A-Cy.