Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 11721, Thomas Wells, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Wells, Thomas
S. 11721
CONTENTS
carded

475 Connecticut
Thomas Wells
of Groton in the State of Connecticut who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Mott of the Regt commanded by Col Ely in the Connecticut line for thirteen months, and in Capt Avery's company & Col Ledyard's Regiment two months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of fifty Dollars per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 day of Sept 1832 and sent to Hon. Noyes Barber.
Arrears to 4th of March 1832 50 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept 1832 25
$75
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Geo. W. Crump Clerk. Book D. Vol. 3 Page 74

State of Connecticut New London County ss Probate District of Stonington - 16 th Day of August A D 1832
On this 16 th Day of August A D 1832 Personally appeared in open Court before me Hon. Simeon Ely Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Stonington now sitting in Stonington Thomas Mills a resident of Groton in County above Seventy Eight years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress passed the 7 th of June A D 1832 That he enlisted in the service of the United States under the following named officers & served as hereinafter stated That he enlisted the 9 th of March 1776 for Nine months in the Connecticut State troops in the Company commanded by Capt Edward Mott of Preston Oliver Lord Lieut John James Ensign & was stationed at Groton in New London County In September 1776 the company to which he belonged was ordered to White Plains in the State of New York where the company marched he was transferred to the Metrop Company commanded by Capt. Lydeaver & was during the period of his enlistment employed in erecting Fort Griswold & the works adjacent at the expiration of his term of service in Dec 1776 he was discharged but at the request of C. Lydeaver

continued in the Fort most of the following Winter. That in the Fall of 1777 he belonged to the militia of the State of Connecticut & was drafted for two months. The company to which he was attached was commanded by Colt John Sury. Isaac Whitman. It left of Groton & was stationed at Groton for the purpose of guarding the Port & repelling any attack that might be made by the Brit- ish. At the expiration of his term of service he was discharged. But no writings of any kind were given him to prove his service or discharge. That he has no documentary evidence of his services aforesaid. The interrogatories prescribed by the war department being prescribed by the Court to the applicant he answers as follows. That he was born in said Groton in the year 1754. — That he has no authentic records proof of his age, except traditional accounts of the of the Family, which he doubts not is correct as That he lived in Groton aforesaid when called into service. That he has lived in Groton aforesaid all the time since the revolutionary war, and now lives in said Groton. — That he voluntarily enlisted for the first term of nine months. — That he was in service under this enlistment thirteen months in the manner aforesaid. — That he was drafted the last term of service of four months. — That he was never a substitute. That to the 5 th Interrogatory he has answered in his preceding account Declaration as far as he can recollect, & that he never received a written

discharge. " That he is known to Jacob Much of Preston in 3 New London County. Joshua Baker. Paul Burrows, Jason Gatham of said Groton, all revolutionary soldiers, who can testify their personal knowledge of his said services afore stated
He 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
Thomas Wells I Sworn & subscribed the day and year aforesaid Before the Court
ASA Fish Judge
I Joshua Baker of Groton in New London County and State of Connecticut aged Eighty two years, a soldier of the Revolution, being duly sworn according to law, do on my oath certify declare & say, that I am well acquainted with Thomas Wells of Groton who signed the preceding declaration for a pension, that I know the said Thomas Wells to have been a soldier in Capt William Gatham's Company and that he served in Fort Griswold in the town of Groton thirteen months, that I was a member of the same company & served at the same time, that I was in said Fort more than two years and a half, was there during the attack on the 6th Sept 1781, was then slightly wounded and taken prisoner, that I know T. Wells to be the identical Wells, who performed the said services, that I have been acquainted with said Thomas Wells ever since my youth, that I believe him to be seventy eight years old - & further deposition saith not.
Stamford August 16 1832
Witnesses of John Morgan
Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid before the Court Joshua Baker mark ASA Fish Judge

I Paul Burrough of Groton in New London County and State of Connecticut aged Seventy Eight years, being duly cautioned & sworn according to law, do on my oath certify declare & say that I am well acquainted with Mr Thomas Wells of said Groton who signed the preceding declaration for a pension in my presence, that I know him to have been a soldier of the Revolution, that he the said Wells & myself in the year 1776 were privately enlisted in Capt. Mott's Company of State Troops of Connecticut, that I Wells served in S d Company from March till September following in said year, in Fort Griswold in S d Groton, that in September our company embarked for New York that I Wells was then turned over to Capt Wm Latham's Matron Company at S d Fort & I left him in service in S d Latham's Company, that when I returned to work the latter part of November following, I found S d Wells performing service in S d fort as aforesaid, that I know S d Thomas Wells to be the identical person who performed S d service that he is resident in S d Town of Groton, that I believe he is in his 78 th year, & that he also performed two months duty in the Company of Militia in 1777, commanded by Capt John Avery, in S d Groton, stationed on the Eastern shore of the River Thames in S d Groton, it being a town of drafted militia in which I also served.
Montington August 16 th 1832 Paul Burrough I am & subscribe, the day and year aforesaid Before said Court
ASR H. H. Judg.
I Jasper Latham of Groton in the County of New London & State of Connecticut aged almost Seventy nine years, a soldier of the revolution, being duly cautioned & sworn, do on my oath certify declare and say that I have ever been well acquainted with Thomas Wells of said Groton, who in my presence subscribed & sworn to the preceding declaration, that I

March 25, 1938.
Dr. S. E. Park 1817 Church Street Evanston, Illinois.
BA-J/ILL Thomas Wells S. 11721
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Thomas Wells, who was born September 12, 1753, in Groton, Connecticut, and received a pension in 1832.
The record of Thomas Wells, the pensioner cited by you, is furnished herein as found in pension claim, S. 11721, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Thomas Wells was born in the year 1754, the day not given, in Groton, New London County, Connecticut; the names of his parents are not shown. He resided there at the time of the Revolutionary War.
Thomas Wells enlisted March 9, 1776, served as private in Captain Edward Mott's Connecticut company until September of that year, was transferred and served in Captain William Latham's Connecticut company and continued until the expiration of service of thirteen months; during this time he was engaged principally at Fort Griswold. He enlisted in the fall of 1777, and served two months in Captain John Avery's company, Colonel Ledyard's Connecticut regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 16, 1832, at which time he resided in Groton, Connecticut, where he had always resided.
There are no data whatever pertaining to the family of this soldier.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name

of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, this city, and furnish the following:
Thomas Wells Certificate #475 Issued September 7, 1832 Rate $50 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Connecticut Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Thomas Wells
P. Papers.

know him to have been a soldier of the Revolution & that he served a suck, in the year 1776 - that I Wells served as a private in Captain Mott's Company of Connecticut State Troops at Fort Griswold in said Grotton, from March till September when Mott's Company, were ordered to N. York and embark & that I Wells, then was annexed to Capt William Latham's Company of artillery or Matross, and contin- ued to serve till Fall of the year aforesaid - I believe in November - That I was a member of I Wells Latham's company & know that said Thomas Wells is the identical person who performed said ser- vice, that I believe said term was at least nine Months, when I left the Fort aforesaid and left I Wells in service, and always understood that I Wells continued in I Fort through the Winter following, but the exact time never knew, that I believe I Tho Wells is Seventy Eight years old - that I know he is resident in I Town of Grotton - dated Stonington August 16 1832
Jesper Latham
Sworn to & subscribed the day and year aforesaid Before the court
Asa Fish Judge

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, Thomas Wells, was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states - And the Court further certifies that it appears to said Court, that Joshua Fike, Paul Burrows, Jesper Latham and Peter Williams, who have signed the preceding certificates, are all residents in said Town of Groton, and are credible persons and that their statements, are entitled to credit.
A. S. Fish Judge.
I Nathan Daboll Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Stonington Connecticut do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Thomas Wells for a pension In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 28 th day of August, - 1832.
Nathan Daboll Clerk.
Thomas Wells P. P. Anthony.

I Peter Williams of Groton in New London county aged Twenty Seven years being duly sworn on oath declare and say That I was drafted for two months in the fall of 1777 to perform a tour of duty in Fort Griswold in Groton. And performed my tour of duty under Capt. John Avery & Col. Ledyard. While in this service I became acquainted with Thomas Wells of Groton who was then on duty in the same company & I know that he remained on duty in the fort for two months & believe he was honorable discharged at the expiration of his term of service having never heard to the contrary further this deponent saith not Deled July 25. 1832. Peter Williams
New London county Stor. mfr. July 25. #1832.
Personally appeared Peter Williams & made solemn oath to the truth of the facts in the above deposition by him subscribed before me Ebenezer Drown Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut, New London County ss I John D e Witt Clerk of the County Court for said New London County do hereby Certify that Elias Brown esq before whom the within deposition was taken is a Justice of the peace in and for said New London County, and that his signature thereto affixed is in his own proper hand writing. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County this 23 rd day of August AD 1832 John D e Witt Clerk

1922 Gary to Hist. to Geo. Hudson Letter in P. 22041 George Mills 1938 Mar. 25-Hist. to Dr. S. S. Park - J.H.
Rehran
11721 INVALID.
File No. 11721 Thomas Wells Brn. Rev. Kan
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 399
[Arrangement of 1870.]

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
14.11721
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Thomas Wells a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Feb. 9. 1776 18 mos. Pvt. Edward Mott William Latham at Fort Griswold Conn.   Fall of 1777 2 mos. John Avery Sedgwick  
Battles engaged in, none stated.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Groton Conn.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 16. 1832 His ch. was al.
Residence at date of application, Groton New London Co. Conn.
Age at date of application, b in 1754 in Groton Conn.
Remarks: There is no data on file as to his family
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

THE NORTH AMERICAN VETERINARIAN
A JOURNAL FOR GRADUATE VETERINARIANS
EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
March 3, 1938
Pension Office Washington, D. C.
Would it be possible for you to furnish me with a transcript of the pension record (application, pertinent data, etc.) of Thomas Wells , Born at Groton Conn., Sept. 12, 1254 1753 and died there in 1848. only one of Groton
He was placed on the pension roll in 1832 for services rendered during the Revolutionary war.
Material requested for D. A. R. application.
Yours very truly,
S. E. Park
Received A. G. O. MAR 9 1938
Dr. S. E. Park, 1817 Church St., Evanston, Illinois