Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 6,329, John Warner, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Warner, John
S.6329
CONTENTS
carded.

Benjamin Lloyd Brabb. Clerk Pension Office War Department February 16

Increased to $7 per month, from 23 rd May 1827; and new certificate issued (in lieu of that dated 4 th June 1821, which was issued in lieu of one erroneously made out 17 th Feb. 1821) and sent to Sam l H. Parsons, Esq r . of Hartford, Con. on the 19 th June 1827.
11 20 30
266 2/369 184 1/2
737  Connecticut.
John Warner 2 d privates in the Army of the revolution, company of the Connecticut Militia in U.S. service
Ratio of disability, One half Date of discharge, Test: closed 21 Sept: 1820
Inscribed on the roll of Connecticut at 45 dollars per month, to commence on the 21 st day of September 1820
Certificate of pension issued the 17 th of Feby: 1821 and sent to Calvin Butler Esq r Plymouth Connecticut
Arrears to 4th portion of Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Mar: 1820 $ 21.84 1/2 same 10/30 4/31 $ 21.84 1/2
Died Nov. 8, 1835 on printed list of Sheffield Feb 10 Apr 1806 15 May 1820

J. Warren Russell
Adm l
Adm l - 1/2 84 Rec d 21 Sep r 1820
Cur d to be paid over to Calvin Fuller, Esq. Plymouth, Count y
Act s 10 ap r 1806 & 15 May, 1820. —

Original Claim.
United States. District of Connecticut.
I Pierpont Edwards, Judge of the District Court of the United States of America, for the Connecticut District, by authority of an act of Congress, passed the 25 th day of April, 1812. entitled "An act to revive and continue in force, an act to provide for persons, who were disabled by known wounds received in the revolutionary war, and for other purposes," do hereby especially authorize and commission Calvin Butler Esq r of Plymouth, in the county of Litchfield and District of Connecticut, to take all evidence, pursuant to the rules and regulations, of the said act, for substantiating the claim of John Warner 2 d of the town of Plymouth, in the county of Litchfield and District of Connecticut, to be placed on the pension list of the United States, by reason of the known wounds received in said war, or since, as prescribed in the fourth section, of "an act, concerning invalid pensioners" passed the 25 th of April 1808. While in the actual service of the United States, and in the line of his duty. And when the same shall be completed, to return the evidence, affidavits, certificates and proceedings, had hereon, together with the commission, together with this commission, to the Secretary for the department of War. Given under my hand and seal at New Haven the 22 d day of August A.D. 1820.
Govt. Barrows D.M. Hall

On United States District of Connecticut, Jr. Isaac Miller of Plymouth, in the County of Litchfield, and District of Connecticut, a commissioner specially authorized and commissioned by the Hon ble Peasey Edwards, Judge of the District Court for the District of Connecticut, on the 22 nd day of August 1820, to take all evidence pursuant to the rules and regulations of a certain act of Congress men- tioned in said Commission, for substantiating the claim of John Warner 2 nd of the town of Plymouth, in the County of Litchfield, and District of Connecticut, to be placed on the Pension list of the United States, hereby make known, that on the 21 st day of September A.D. 1820, Titus Damon and Sela Sevil, both of Plymouth aforesaid, well known to me, to and who are in my opinion both men of truth and credit, came personally before me, and made oath that they now are, and for forty three years last past have been, well acquainted with the said John Warner 2 nd , and that they and the said Warner, about the last day of August A.D. 1777, were detached

in the Militia of the State of Connecticut for a term of two months, against the common enemy, in the Revolutionary war, to go into the State of New York, against the army of Genl. Burgoyne. That they all immediately marched to a place called Stillwater, near Saratoga, in the said State of New York; and that while on said tour, in said service, on the 19 th day of September 1777, in the battle with Burgoyne's army on Bemis's heights, near Stillwater, the said John Warner 2 nd , then called John Warner, was severely wounded in the left arm, by a musket ball, while in said action and in actual service, and in the line of his duty, against the common enemy, by which he was much disabled, and was, in consequence thereof, discharged from service for the remainder of the time for which he was attached, and left the service. And that since he the said John Warner 2 nd left the service, his mode of life and employment has been, that of a plain, common, laboring farmer when he has been able to labor, and that he has always been industrious, sober, and trust- worthy, prudent and has ever since resided, and still does reside in the Town of Plymouth of course sworn to before and testified by me
Calvin Walla Commissioner

And on this same 21 st day of September A D 1820 came personally before me the said commissioner, Gideon Woodruff of Plymouth aforesaid a Physician who is well known to me and is respectable in his profession and made oath that he knows and is well acquainted with aforesaid John Warner and with the wound mentioned in the foregoing affidavit; that the wound was a fracture of the elbow joint of the left arm and has disabled that arm the same being now twisted so as to turn the palm of the hand outward from the body and renders the arm in- adequate unless in laboring; and that in the opinion of the said Gideon Woodruff from his own knowledge and acquaintance with said Warner and his said wound, the same would disable and prevent the said Warner at least from half from obtain- ing his subsistence if what he could do if said wound had not existed.
I swear to before me and testified by me Calvin Miller Commissioner
And on this same 21 st day of September A D 1820 the said John Warner named in said commission came personally before me the said commissioner and made oath that the reason why he did not make application for a pension before is that when pen- sions were first granted he thought he would try to live without assistance from his country and that afterwards when he wished to obtain a pension he made application to respectable men of his acquaint- ance and was uniformly told that the law had been

so altered that it would be very difficult if not impossible for him to obtain a pension and that until last July he did not know that one could be obtained; And also that he is not and has never been on the pension list of any State
Sworn to before and attested by me Calvin Butler Commissioner
Thereby certify that the foregoing testimony was closed before me on the 21 st day of September A.D. 1820
Calvin Butler Commissioner

W.P.A.
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
April 5, 1924
James B. Mason 3539 Locust St. Philadelphia, Pa.
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.6329, it appears that John Warner enlisted late in August 1777 as private in Captain Samuel Smith's Company, Colonel Thaddeus Cook's Connecticut Regiment, was in the battle at Bemus Heights on September 19, 1777, where he received a musket ball wound in the left arm, and was discharged on account of said wound.
He was allowed pension for the disability resulting from his wound, on an application executed September 21, 1820, while residing in Plymouth, Litchfield County, Connecticut.
He is the same person whose pension was increased in 1827. He died November 8, 1830.
There is no data on file as to family.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner

Dr. Limstock's certificate.

Certificate of John L. Comstock and for an increase of pension in favor of John Warner
It is hereby certified that John Warner was formerly a private of Captain Samuel Smith's company, in the regiment of Colonel Thaddeus Cook, who it appears by the accompanying certificate was placed on the pension roll at the rate of four dollars per month, on account, as he states, of having received a wound in his left arm from a musket ball; which wound, affects the elbow joint in such a manner, that he can only straighten it to an angle of about 45 degrees; The rotatory motion of the hand is also much impaired so that he cannot turn it in a horizontal position; and This arm is smaller than the other, being withered and weak and nearly useless; and I should think, it would, as he states, become weaker every year — — — — — And as he states

While in the line of his duty, and in the said service, on or about the 19th day of September 1779, at a place called Beman's Heights, near Stillwater, in the State of New York, is not only still disabled in consequence of the said injury, but in my opinion, is entitled to more than he already receives as a pensioner, being disabled in the degree of seven eighths from obtaining his subsistence by manual labor
O. L. Coonstock M.D.

State of Connecticut } ss: Hartford Hartford County }
On this 23 d day of May A. D. 1827 personally appeared John L. Comstock, known to me as a highly reputable physician & surgeon, residing in said Hartford, and made solemn oath that the statements in the preceding certificate, by him, subscribed, in my presence, are true.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my notarial seal on the day & year above written
Daniel H. Parsons Notary Public

Dr. Brown's Certificate

Increase of Pension.
It is hereby certified that John Runner 2 nd formerly a private of Captain Smith's company, in the regiment of Colonel Shadwell's Foot, who it appears by the accompanying certificate, was placed on the pension roll at the rate of four dollars per month, on account, as the State, of having received a wound in the Elbow of his left arm, which produces such a degree of stiffness and weakness of the whole limb, as to prevent him from performing the ordinary labors of life; inasmuch that he can neither dress or undress himself without assistance; and this disability has increased so much as to amount to 7/8 of a total disability while in the line of his duty, and in the said service, on or about

The nineteenth day of September in the year 1777 at a place called Beman's Heights near Still Water in the State of New York, is not only still disabled in consequence of the aforesaid injury, but in my opinion is entitled to more than he already receives as a pensioner, being disabled to the degree of 7/8 from obtaining his subsistence by manual labor, and his disability will probably continue to increase.
O. H. Brown. M. D.

State of Connecticut } Hartford County } ss. Hartford.
On this 23 rd day May A D 1807 before me the Subscriber a Notary Public residing in said City of Hartford, personally appeared J. William Brown, known to me as a reputable physician & surgeon, residing in the City of Hartford aforesaid, and made oath, that the preceding statement by him subscribed in my presence is true.
With my hand & Seal
Samuel H. Parsons Notary Public.

Commision from District Judge.

United States of America } ss: District of Connecticut }
To John L. Comstock and William Brown, both physicians and surgeons, residing in the City & County of Hartford, within said District and State of Connecticut;
Pursuant to an Act of Congress of the United States, passed the 4 th day of February A D 1832, entitled an Act to revive and continue in force "an act to provide for persons who were disabled by known wounds received in the Revolutionary war for other purposes" you are hereby appointed and authorized to examine John Warner 2 d who is inscribed on the pension List of the United States and is claimant for an increase of pension conform- ably to the 5 th Section of the Act of the 10 th April 1816 revived as aforesaid.
And you are to report in writing and on oath or affirmation, your

opinion of the nature of his disability and in what degree it prevents him from obtaining a subsistence by manual labor; And in your proceedings in the premises you are to be governed and regu- lated by said Act.
Given under my hand and seal at Hartford this 23 d May A D 1827
Wm Brewster Dist. Judge Vt for Conn -

J. L. Edwards Esq r Sen. Off. War Dept. Washington

Office of B. U. States at Middletown
May 29 th 1821. —
Sir
Mr John Warner 2 nd of Plymouth in Conn t has applied at this Office for a pension, at 4 $ 18 pr mo., as an invalid, commencing the 28 th Sept. 1820. He has left with me his Certif. which appears to accord with his claim. I find on the invalid roll, the name of John Warner 2 nd at 4 $ 18 pr mo. to commence on the 26 th Sept. 1820. probably this applicant is the person intended, & if so, the Certif. is erroneous, in stating the commencement of the pension, & in omitting the addition of 2 nd to his name.
He says he was formerly on the revolutionary roll of pensions. & it appears so, by his revol. pension Certif. & by the roll in this Office, on which he now stands suspended under the Act of May 1820.
Both Certif s being left here, I now transmit them to you, with a view to the correction of the errors, if there be any, in the invalid. pen. Certif.
I am Sir
Your O. Yt
J. L. Edwards Esq r Pen. Off. War Dep.
Gen. Parsons Pres.

Rec d June 19. 1827.
J. I. Edwards Esq ry
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New Bedford
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Hartford June 1 st 1827.
Sir:
I herewith enclose to the War Depart- ment an application on behalf of John Warner 2 for an increase of his pension. -
Mr. Warner is an Invalid pensioner of the United States, on the roll of the Connecticut agency - and as I understand is quite indigent as well as disabled.
Will you be pleased to direct your reply to me at this place.
With great respect
I am Sir Yr ob t serv.
Daniel K. Parsons
J. L. Edwards Esq r . Pension Office War Department. Washington

3539 LOCUST STREET PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
March 5, 1924.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington P. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly send me the pension record of John Warner, Litchfield Co., Conn. pensioner of the Revolution placed on the roll June 4, 1821? Also the pension record of another man of the same name and in the same locality who was placed on roll June 19, 1827. I feel sure that one of these men was my ancestor, and I am trying to discover which one
Yours Truly
James B. Mason

Reckman
6329 INVALID.
1924 Apr. 5 Hist. to James B. Mason mcs.
File No. 6329 John Warner 2 nd his son Neil
Act: Apr 10 th 1866 by 39 th 1820 Index:—Vol. M , Page 391
[Arrangement of 1870.]

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Warner, John GRADE Private LINE Pennsylvania
WARRANT NUMBER 10601 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED April 15, 1796 to Robert Thom son , assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.