Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1336, Darius Waterman, Conn. Continental Conn. Sea Service And Privateer

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn
Waterman, Darius
W 1336
Continental
Rhoda
B.L.Wt. 7207-160-56-
Conn. Sea Service and Privateer
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En'to Al Webb, Aug: 11"/55 N.Y.
Feb 53 - no. 1140
Vol 101. page 5.
28.375-
Set Mar. 3/55-
Recd Mar. 31/55-
Rhoda Waterman
widow of
Darius Waterman Pri. St. Leon
Revolutionary War
Ch. Out. line,
Receiver Pension
AD: 16 Dec. Oct: 2/55,
Boytown
New York 7/2/57
Boytown
Joseph Howard, Present,
Just Howard Pres.
Adin Webb
Eastland Village
N.Y.

24. 384 New York
Let 14 April 1837-
Pen Agen
Darius Waterman
of Cortland in the State of New York who was a private Seaman in the Cause commanded by Captain Parker of the Rept. commanded by Col. Purke in the New York line for 5 mos: and 13 days priv: 8 " Seaman — —
horns, Continental Comm. Sea Service
Private
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 50 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of Nov: 1833 and sent to Col. Hotchkiss Cortland Village
Arrears to the 4th of Sep. '33 $ 125 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4th Mch 25 $150
Revolutionary Claim, for June 7, 1832.
Recorded by G. C. Stiles Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 4 Page 128

1140 New York
A
Rhoda Waterman widow of Darius
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 50 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
3 February 1853
Certificate of Pension issued the day of Aug 1853
and sent to A Slanger Cortlandville. N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1848, Page 87 Vol. 1
13 Feb 1853
May 31 m 55-28375

13772.
Darius Waterman, Cortland County New York
Rolls Aug 2 '79 to  to days Jan 15 '80 5-13
Admitted Private 5 Months & 13 days Seaman 8 384
13. mo 13 days May 23
Sam Hotchkiss Cortlandt Village N.Y.
Henry Stephens Cortland County New York

BRIEF in the case of Darius Waterman, County of Litchfield in the State of New York. (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 72 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Drafted In 1776 3 Private Gen. Adjutant Webb.   Substitute 1777 4 " Col. Webb. Col. Huntington.   Enlisted 1778 3 " Genl. Spencer. Col. Dyer   He Sailed 1779 8 " Capt. Dyer - Col. Webb.   " 1780 4 " Capt. Smealcy   " 1781 4 20 " Capt. Dyer   " 1781 " Capt. not recollected.   " 1782 " Capt. Brooks  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Between the Oliver Cromwell & the Waymouth Packet  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Windham, Connecticut.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By a living witness.  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? No 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
H. Robinson Examining Clerk.
No evidence of Fair American, Recovery, Scouge & Sampson were public ships + 5 mo 13 day

State at New-York, } ss. CORTLAND COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, RUFUS A. REED, Clerk of said County, Do Certify,
That E. W. Edgcomb Esq. before whom the annexed Affidavit was taken, was at the time of taking the same, a JUSTICE Public  OF THE PEACE , in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same: and fur- ther, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said JUSTICE Notary and verily believe the signature to the Jurat thereof, is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, this 21 st day of March 1853
Rufus A. Reed CLERK.
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State of New York } County of Cortland } ss.
On this 9 th day of March A. D., 1855, personally appeared before me E. W. Edgcomb a Notary Public in and for the County, and State, aforesaid Rhoda Waterman aged Seventy eight years, a Resident of Cortlandville in the County of Cortland and State of New York Who being duly sworn, according to law, declares that she is the widow of Darius Waterman deceased, who was a Private in the War of the Revolution, and was Pensions under the act of June 7 th 1832 at the rate of $ 50 00 per annum, and that she has been pensioned under the act of 3 rd February 1853 at the rate of $ 50 00 per annum as the widow of the said Darius Waterman deceased.
She farther declares that she was married to the said Darius Waterman in Cortlandville in the County of Cortland and State of New York on the 1 st day of March 1827. She farther declares that her husband the aforesaid Darius Waterman died in the County of Erie and State of New York on the 26 th day of January 1846 and that she is still a widow. Proof of her marriage and the death of her husband is filed in the Pension office with her application for a Pension under act of February 3 rd 1853. She also declares that she has never applied for nor received under this or any other act of Congress any any bounty Land Warrant -
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act of March 3 rd 1855. Rhoda Waterman
Witness C. A. Edgcomb
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written, before me.
E. W. Edgcomb Notary Public
certify that I have no interest in the result of this case and are not concerned in its prosecution:
E. W. Edgcomb

State of New York } ss. County of Cortland }
On this 9 th day of March A. D. 1855 personally appeared before the undersigned, a Notary Public within and for the county and State aforesaid, Sherman Pratt  Oliver M. Devine a resident of Cortlandville in the county of Cortland and State of New York who, being duly sworn according to law, doth depose and say
That they are acquainted with Rhoda Waterman , of Cortlandville  Cortland County NY Who has this day made application for Bounty Land as the Widow of Darius Waterman deceased under the act of March 3 rd 1855 and that she is the identical Person who is the Widow of the said Darius Waterman deceased and that they saw her sign her name to the foregoing Declaration
Sherman Pratt
Oliver M. Devine
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, before me.
E. Wedgecomb Notary Public
I certify that the above named deponent is a reputable witness; and I further certify that I have no interest in the result of the case where this is to be used, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
E. Wedgecomb N.P.

State of New York Cortland County } ss.
On this 11 th day of March A D 1853 Personally appeared before the undersigned a judge of the Cortland County Courts the same being a Court of Record Rhoda Waterman aged Seventy Six Years a Resident of Cortland Ville Cortland County and State of New York
Who being duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Provision made by the act of Congress approved the 3 d day of February A D 1853
That she is the Widow of Darius Water- man deceased Who was a Private and Seaman in the War of the Revolution and was Pensioned under the act of 9 th of June 1832 at the Rate of $50. 00 Per annum and was Paid at the Albany New York agency
She further swears that she was - married to the said Darius Water- man in the town of Cortland Ville in the County of Cortland N.Y. on the First day of March 1827 and that she has no Public or Private Record of her Marriage

and that she was not married to him Prior to the 2 d of January 1800 That her husband the aforesaid Laurens Waterman died in the County of Erie N.Y. on the 26 th day of January A.D. 1846 That she was married to him at the time above stated
She further declares that she was a Widow at the time of the Passage of the act and is still a Widow and that she has never before applied for a Pension She further declares that Proof of her Widow- hood and the death of her Husband is filed in the Pension Office
Sworn to and Subscribed
the day and year aforesaid
before me
Levis Kingsley,
Cortland County Judge.
Rachel Waterman
I do hereby certify that the above named deponent is unable to attend the sitting of the Court, in consequence of the infirmities of old age. And I further certify that I have no interest in the result of this Case, I am not concerned in its prosecution.
Levis Kingsley,
Cortland County Judge.

State of New York COUNTY OF Cortland ss
On this 9 th day of April A. D. 1853, personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace within and for the county and state aforesaid, Sherman Pratt aged fifty eight years, a resident of Cortlandville in the county of Cortland and state of New York who, being duly sworn according to law, doth depose and say that he is a son of Rhoda Waterman by her first Husband that he well recollects that some time in the month of March A D 1827 the deponent's mother left his House for a few days and and returned back again with Darius Waterman a Revolutionary Pensioner and that the said Darius & Rhoda both said they were married and that immediately thereafter they commenced living together as Husband and Wife and that they were reputed to be Husband and Wife in their neighborhood - and that the said Darius Waterman is dead and that this deponent's mother still continues his Widow and lives with this deponent
Sherman Pratt
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, before me.
Edwin H. Gould Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named deponent is a reputable witness; and I further certify that I have no interest in the result of the case where this is to be used, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
Edwin H. Gould

State at New-York, } ss. CORTLAND COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, RUFUS A. REED, Clerk of said County, Do Certify,
That Edwin H. Gould Esq. before whom the annexed Affidavit was taken, was at the time of taking the same, a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same: and far- ther, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said JUSTICE; and verily believe the signature to the Jurat thereof, is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, this 9 th day of May 1853. Rufus A. Reed CLERK.

State of New York } COUNTY OF Cortland } ss
On this 2 nd day of May A. D. 1853, personally appeared before the undersigned, a Notary Public within and for the county and state aforesaid, Elazar W. Edgcomb aged fifty nine years, a resident of Cortlandville in the county of Cortland and state of New York who, being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say
That he has been well acquainted with Leanus as Waterman  Leonus and his Wife Rhoda Waterman that the said acquaintance commu- enced upwards of Twenty five years since - that they Resided in Cortlandville  Cortland County NY that the said Leanus Waterman and Rhoda , then Rhoda Pratt commu- encing together as husband & Wife some time in the year 1827 and were reputed to have been married at that time that they were reputed to be husband and Wife in the neighborhood where they Resided - that the said Leanus & Rhoda Waterman since in the Relation of husband and wife until the death of the said Leanus Waterman and that since the death of the said Waterman the said Rhoda continues his Widow -
This deponent further says that at the time of the reputed marriage of the said Waterman & Wife they lived within one mile of the - deponent -
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, before me,
Henry G. Crouch
Notary Public
E. W. Edgcomb
I certify that the above named deponent is a reputable witness; and I further certify that I have no interest in the result of the case where this is to be used, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
Henry G. Crouch -

State of New York
Cortland County ss. On this Second day of September 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Hon. William Mallon, Joseph Reynolds, Andrew Dixon, Oliver Kingman and Aaron Brown judges of the County of Cortland and of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the said County now sitting at the Court House in Cortland Ville in said County Darius Waterman, a resident of the said town of Cortland Ville, aged Seventy two years On the 12th day of August Having been born in Lebanon in the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut last past. Who being first duly sworn according to the 12th of August 1760 as in belief, but has no record of his age. law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832 -
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served herein 3 mo. States. According to the best recollection and belief of deponent this deponent in the month of August 1776 he was New London 1776 drafted to defend New London for three months and performed the duty and was discharged. Ebenezer Mott was adjutant.
And this deponent further saith that about the first of June 1777 he joined a Continental regiment 7 mo. in Col. 1777 Commanded by Col. Samuel B. Webb for seven months and since his time out and got his discharge a regular discharge which is lost. He was hired out by his father as a substitute in this service but the name of the man for whom he was a substitute he does not recollect. Col. Webb was taken prisoner in going over to Long Island the fall before and Lieut. Col. Ebenezer Huntington commanded the regt. whilst this deponent belonged to it. Deponent does not recollect any of the other officers.

names. He joined the Regt. East of Tiverton in Rhode Island - then marched into the Jersey in Morristown in that state they built huts. Staid there until the 8 th or 9 th of Jan'y. 1778 when he was discharged. Recollects no particular incidents while on this term of duty except the regular routine of duty and this Deponent does not know of any one now living by whom he can prove this service. This Deponent had a brother in the same service and Regt. who had enlisted for three years before before this Deponent joined it. His brother's name was Ignatius Waterman.
3 mo. to retake Newport 1778 This Deponent further saith that about August 1778 he enlisted for six months to retake Newport in Rhode Island. He remained at Newport until late in the fall - thinks about 3 or 4 months when the troops were dismissed having failed in the enterprise. He was attached to Col. Durkee's Regt. The Genl's name was Spencer. Recollects no other officers - recollects of no skirmishing except some firing by the British when the American troops first arrived at the beach or shore.
8 mo. Cruise in the Oliver Cromwell in 1779 And this Deponent further saith that in Feby. or March 1779 he sailed from Boston in the Armed Ship Oliver Cromwell mounting 20 guns Com- manded by Timothy Parker - They sailed for the British West India islands on a cruise in company with the ship "Defence" of 18 guns Commanded by Capt. Smedley - When off the British islands Deponent don't know which or the latitude they fell in with two British ships, one of 20 guns called the May- mouth Packet the other of 18 guns name not

recollections. They captured both of them and sent them to Boston. The engagement lasted about one hour and a half. The Oliver Cromwell was closely engaged most of the time. The "Defence" being a lighter vessel or for some other cause kept further off and fired long shots - not many killed a good many wounded. Cruised a spell don't know how long after this engagement - their ship the Oliver Cromwell sprung a leak they ran into Charleston South Carolina to repair - staid there 6 or 7 weeks and repaired & cleaned the ship and rigged her anew - then put to sea again - encountered a gale off the Bahama banks lost their masts their best suit of sails & best anchor - rigged jury masts and made for New London about two days before they arrived they took a British brig laden with provisions for their army in New York sent her into one of the eastern ports. They arrived in New London in the fall don't recollect the time precisely but they were out about 8 months or this cruise. Asportant knows of no one living by whom he can prove this service.
8 mo Say 4 mo. And this Asportant further saith that in or about in 1780 the month of Feby. 1780 he sailed out of the ports in the ship New London in the ship "Recovery" mounting 16 guns and commanded by Samuel Smedley. After being out about 20 days they captured an 8 gun ship laden with rum from Bermuda and sent her into New London and on the 24 th day of March

of the same year or thereabout they were captured by the British ship Gallant mounting 24 eighteen pounders and carried to New York where he remained a prisoner on board of the prison ship Helmuth between 3 and 4 months, when there was a general exchange and he was set at liberty. Sick, ragged and lousey. He was taken to Boston in a cartel ship and landed on an Island below the city and did general duty until they were partly cured and cleaned up.
And this deponent further saith that about the month say 4 mo. of March 1781 he sailed from the port of Beverly about 16 miles from Boston in the ship "Scourge" of 20 guns commanded by Timothy Parker. She was a new ship and this was her first voyage. They sailed to the east and ran into the Canada Vitruvian fleet lay there until next morning. The fleet lay so close that they could not get any of them. In the course of the forenoon the convoy discovered them and gave them a chase when they cleared out. being the best sailer. Continued the cruise into the British Channel took a number of prizes saw not recollect the number and returned to the port of Beverly again after a cruise of 4 or 5 months. This deponent does not know of any one living by whom he can prove this service.
And this deponent further saith that in the fall of this year (that is 1781) he sailed out of the port of New London in the Brig Faire American of 16

20 days. Greens - Don't recollect the Com d er name in 1781. The Obj t of this Cruise was to intercept some the 1st of the British Victualling ships bound to New- American York - They run into the fleet in the night having discovered them by the Cannons firing signals guns. They cut off one from the fleet a heavy sailor that had been rather in the rear man d her and sent her into Newfor- don where she arrived safe laden with beef and butter from Cook. They cruised a few days more in endeavou ring to come up with the fleet again but the weather was boisterous and their Vessel was leaky and they returned into port (Newfor d on) again where this deponent rec d a half of a share extra for his dexterity in seaman ship. out this time about 20. or 30 days.
And this deponent further saith that about March 1782 he sailed out of Newfor d on in the brig "Sampson" mounting 16 guns light ones Commanded by David Brooks. They had been out but about 4 or 5 days, when they captured a British brig mounting 14 guns from New York. They had about the same number of men. which induced them to return to port with their prize. They took it to Newfor d on and delivered the prisoners over to the military at Fort Grot on . The next day they put to sea again and cruised off Sandy hook about 15 or 20 days when they were captured by the British frigate "of 36 guns" Billissarius after a running fight of about six.

hours. and taken to New York where their whole Crew amounting to about 108 or 110 men & boys were put into the Jersey Prison Ship, where Capt. Booth died in about 8 or 9 days - This deponent remained on board of this prison ship until sometime in May 1783 when he was set at liberty. At this time only four of his Crew could be mustered besides him- self - This deponent and all of the prisoners on board of the Jersey prison ship endured sufferings which cannot be described. ■
And this deponent further saith that as for his first voyage he served in the capacity of a marine and in all of the other voyages as a seaman and during the latter voyages he did his duty at post and commonly he had 6 or 8 hands under him. —
And this deponent hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on any the pension rolls of any agency in any state.
And this deponent further saith that he remained in the State of New York since the same year that he was discharged from the Jersey prison ship and has resided in said State ever since that period - He has resided most of the time in Spencertown & Kinderhook now Columbia County and in Pharsalia in Chenan- go County and in the town where he now resides, Cortlandville formerly part of Homer in the County of Cortland. He has resided in this town

about twenty years last past and is acquainted with a considerable portion of the inhabitants of the same. He would name amongst his acquaintance William Mallory Esqr. first Judge of the County. Samuel Hotchkiss Esqr. Clerk of the County and Henry Stephens Esqr. one of the Justices of the Peace of the said town
Darius Waterman
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. Samuel Hotchkiss Clerk
As William Mallory first Judge of the County of Cortland and William H. Shankland Esqr. District Attorney for said County Samuel Hotchkiss Esqr. Clerk of said County and Henry Stephens Esqr. Councillor at law and one of the Justices of the Peace of the town of Cortlandville in said County all residing in said town of Cortlandville hereby certify that we have been residents of the said town (formerly known as part of Homer) with and well acquainted with Darius Waterman who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration. That we believe him to be twenty two years of age. That he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides we have been a part of the resolution

and that we concur in that opinion and have no doubt that he served at the times and in the manner stated and set forth in his declaration aforesaid.
Sworn & subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. Samuel Hotchkiss D. Clerk
William Mallory William H. Shankland Henry Stephens
And the said Court do hereby declare that 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 deserves as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that the said William Mallory, Samuel Hotchkiss  Esq. & Henry Stephens are residents of the said town of East and Ville and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.
William Mallory } Ansgus Dickson } Judges of Heron Brown } Court and County Oliver Krugmaier }
Watermark

State of New York
Cortland County ss. Charles Hunt of the town of Lebanon in the County of Madison being duly sworn with that he was born in March 1763 in the town of Lebanon County of Windham in the State of Connecticut and that as this deponent was informed at the time and believes to be true this deponent further saith the privateer Oliver Cromwell a 20 gun ship sailed from Boston in the early part of 1779 and was out about 8 or 9 months during this year say The Capt. of Maries was named Day. This deponent had a brother named Walter Hunt who served on board of the said privateer and this deponent was informed at the time and believes to be true that Darius Waterman now of Cortland Hills in the said County of Cortland served on board of the said privateer during her cruising said year of 1779 -
And this deponent further saith that in the year in the month of February 1780 he sailed out of the port of New London in the State of Connecticut in company with the said Darius Waterman in the armed ship "Recovery" mounting 16 guns commanded by Samuel Sneddy - after being out about 20 day they captured an 8 gun sloop laden with rum from Bermuda and on the 24 th day of March of the same year they were captured by the British ship Gallatien mounting 24 - eighteen pounders and carried to New York where this deponent and the said Darius Waterman were put on board of the prison ship HMS Almouth and remained there until the 13 th day of May when this deponent was

exchanged and left the said Darius on board of the said Prison Ship. Some time in the summer after the said Darius returned home, he was then Very weak and feeble and said that he had just been released from said Prison Ship which in- formation this Defendant has no doubt was true. Soon after this this Defendant went into the conti- nental service and did not see the said Darius again until after the peace in 1783 when he saw the said Darius who informed this Defendant that he had returned from the Prison Ship where he had been imprisoned about a year which information this Defendant believes and has not the least doubt was true. In 1779 they lived about 2 1/2 miles apart in the same town and in 1783 at the close of the war the said Darius father & family lived in a house belonging to the father of this Depo- nant case by this Defendant.
Subscribed and sworn  affirmed to me this 19 th day of Sept. 1832 before me Henry Tipton Justin Pease
Charles Hunt
I Samuel Hotchkiss & Clerk of the court of Common Pleas in & for Cortland County do certify that the foregoing are the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Darius Matteson for a Pension & that Henry Tipton before whom the above affidavit was sworn, was at the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in the town of Attandaville in said County duly commissioned & sworn that I am acquainted with his handwriting & knows that his name thereto subscribed to be his own proper hand writing and signature
Witness my hand and Seal of office this 3 rd day of October 1832
Samuel Hotchkiss D. Cl.

June 5, 1934
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Darius Waterman-W.1336 BA-J/AWF
Miss Minnie E. Gary 659 Crescent Avenue Buffalo, New York
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Darius Waterman.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 1336, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Darius Waterman.
He was born August 12, 1760 in Lebanon, Windham County, Connecticut; names of his parents not given.
Darius Waterman went to the defense of New London in August, 1776 and served three months, names of officers not stated. He enlisted in June, 1777, served seven months in Captain Walker's company, Colonel Samuel B. Webb's Continental Regiment. He enlisted in August, 1778, served three or four months in Colonel Durkee's Connecticut regiment.
He sailed from Boston in February or March, 1779 as a marine on board the "Oliver Cromwell", Captain Timothy Parker, was in an engagement with two British ships off the coast of the British West Indies, captured the British ships and sent them to Boston, on their return, captured a British brig loaded with provisions and sent it to New York, they arrived in New London, having been out eight months. He sailed from New London in February, 1780 on the ship "Recovery", Captain Samuel Smedley, captured a sloop and sent her to New London, on March 24, 1780 they were captured by

the British ship "Galatea", carried to New York and held on the prison ship "Falmouth", three or four months, when exchanged and carried to Boston in a cartel and landed on an island below the city and held in quarantine for a short while. He sailed from Beverly on the ship "Scourge", Captain Timothy Parker, went to the British Channel, took a number of prizes, returned to Beverly, having been out four or five months. He sailed from New London in the fall of 1781 on the brig "Fair American", captured a ship loaded with provisions, out about one month. He sailed from New London in March, 1782 on the brig "Sampson", Captain David Brooks, captured a British brig, took her to New London, put to sea again and when cruising off Sandy Hook, captured by the British frigate "Balisarius", carried to New York, put on the Jersey prison ship and held until in May, 1783.
The soldier, Darius Waterman, moved to the state of New York in 1783 and resided in Spencertown, Kinderhook and Pharsalia.
He was allowed pension on his application executed, September 2, 1832, then living in Cortlandville, New York, where he had lived about twenty years.
Darius Waterman married March 1, 1827 in Cortlandville, New York, Rhoda Pratt. He died January 26, 1846 in Erie County, New York.
His widow, Rhoda Waterman, was allowed pension on her application executed March 11, 1853, then aged seventy-six years and living in Cortlandville, New York.
Sherman Pratt in 1853 aged fifty-eight years and living in Cortlandville, stated that he was a son of Rhoda Waterman, by her first husband.
There is no reference to any other wife of Darius Waterman, and it is not stated that he had any children.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

November 30, 1932
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BA-J/AWF Darius Waterman W. 1336
Mrs. Alice F. Tower-Waggoner 226 Lovering Avenue Buffalo, New York
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the record of Darius Waterman, a pensioner for services in the War of the Revolution.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W.1336, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Darius Waterman.
Darius Waterman was born August 12, 1760 in Lebanon, Windham County, Connecticut, the names of his parents are not given.
He wen
He went to the defense of New London in August, 1776 and served three months, officers names not given. He enlisted in June, 1777 and served seven months in Colonel Samuel B. Webb's Connecticut regiment. He enlisted in August, 1778 and served three or four months in Colonel Durkee's Connecticut regiment, was in General Spencer's Expedition to Rhode Island.
Capt. Walker
from Boston in Feb. or March 1779 He sailed from Boston on February 1779, March 1779, from Boston on the ship "Oliver Cromwell" commanded by Timothy Parker, was in an engagement with two British ships off the coast of the British West Indies, captured the British ships and sent them to Boston, on the return captured a British brig laden with provisions and sent it to New York, they arrived in New London, having been out eight months. He sailed from New London in February, 1780 on the ship "Recovery" commanded by Samuel Smedley, captured a sloop and sent her to New London, and March 24, 1780 were captured by the British
as marine

ship "Galatea", carried to New York and held on the prison ship "Falmouth" three or four months, when exchanged and carried to Boston in a cartel and landed on an island below the city and held in quarantine for a short while. He sailed from Beverly on the ship "Scourge" commanded by Timothy Parker, went to the British Channel, took a number of prizes, returned to Beverly, having been out four or five months. He sailed from New London in the fall of 1781 on the brig "Fair American", captured a ship loaded with provisions, out about one month. He sailed from New London in March, 1782 on the brig "Sampson" commanded by David Brooks, captured a British brig, took her to New London, put to sea again and when cruising off Sandy Hook, was captured by the British frigate "Belisarius" and carried to New York, where the crew of about 110 men, was put on the Jersey prison ship and held there until in May, 1783. '783
Darius Waterman moved to the state of New York in 1783 and resided in Spencertown, Kinderhook and Pharsalia.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 2, 1832, at which time he was living in Cortlandville, New York, where he had lived about twenty years.
He died January 26, 1846 in Erie County, New York.
He married March 1, 1827 in Cortlandville, New York, Rhoda Pratt.
She was allowed pension on her application executed March 11, 1853, then aged seventy-six years and living in Cortlandville, New York.
Sherman Pratt in 1853 aged fifty-eight years and living in Cortlandville, stated that he was a son of Rhoda Waterman, by her first husband.
There is no reference to any other wife of Darius Waterman, and it is not stated whether he had any children.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

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July 2-1931
Mrs. Elisha E. Rogers 99 Division Street Norwich, Connecticut.
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWF
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 1336, that Darius Waterman was born August 12, 1760 in Lebanon, Windham County, Connecticut.
He went to the defense of New London in August, 1776 and served three month, officers names not given. He enlisted in June 1777 and served seven months in Colonel Samuel B. Webb's Connecticut Regiment. He enlisted in August, 1778 and served three or four month in Colonel Durkee's Connecticut Regiment, was in General Spencer's Expedition to Rhode Island.
He sailed, in February or March 1779, as mariner from Boston on ship "Oliver Cromwell" commanded by Timothy Parker, was in an engagement with two British ships off the coast of the British West Indies, captured the British ships and sent them to Boston, on the return captured a British brig laden with provisions and sent it to New York, they arrived in New London, having been out eight months. He sailed in February 1780 from New London, on the ship "Recovery" commanded by Samuel Smedley, captured a sloop and sent her to New London, and March 24, 1780 were captured by the British ship "Galatea" and carried to New York and held on the prison ship "Falmouth", three or four months, when exchanged and carried to Boston in a cartel and landed on an island below the city and held in quarantine for a short while. He sailed in March 1781 from Beverly on the ship "Scourge" commanded by Timothy Parker, went to the British Channel, took a number

Mid 1782 of prizes and returned to Beverly, having been out four of five months. He sailed in the fall of 1781 from New London in the brig "Fair American" captured a ship laden with provisions, and were out about one month. He sailed in March 1782  Mid 1782 New London in the brig "Sampson" commanded by David Brooks, captured a British brig and took it to New London, put to sea again and when cruising off Sandy Hook were captured by the British frigate "Belisarius" and carried to New York, where the crew of about 110 men were put on the Jersey prison ship and were held there until in May 1783. Belisarius
state The soldier moved to New York in 1783 and resided in Spencertown, Kinderhook and Pharsalia.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 3, 1832, at which time he was living in Cortlandville, New York, where he had lived about twenty years.
He died January 26, 1846 in Erie County, New York.
The soldier married March 1, 1827 in Cortlandville, New York, Rhoda Pratt.
She was allowed pension on her application executed March 11, 1853, at which time she was living in Cortlandville, and was aged seventy-six years.
Sherman Pratt in 1853 aged fifty-eight years and living in Cortlandville, New York, stated that he mason  was a son of Rhoda Waterman, by her first husband.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

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File #1
August 30, 1913.
Mrs. Minnie B. Gary, 465 Breckenridge Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 18" and received the 20" instant, you are advised that from the papers in claim W. File No. 1,356, Rev. War, it appears that Marius Waterman was allowed pension on his application executed September 2, 1832, while a resident of Cortlandville, Cortland County, New York. He states that he was born August 12, 1760, at Lebanon, Windham County, Connecticut, and served as follows:
August, 1776; went to the defense of New London; names of officers not stated; three months.
June, 1777; under Colonel Samuel B. Webb; seven months.
August, 1778; Colonel Durkee's regiment; three or four months.
February or March, 1779; sailed as Mariner from Boston on ship "Oliver Cromwell", commanded by Timothy Parker; in engagement with two British vessels which they captured; eight months.
February 1780; sailed from New London on ship "Recovery", commanded by Samuel Smedley; March 24, 1780. in engagement with ship "Galatea", was taken prisoner and retained on

prison ship "Falmouth" for three or four months, when exchanged.
March, 1781; sailed from Beverly on ship "Scourge", commanded by Timothy Parker; four or five months.
Fall, 1781; sailed from New London on Brig "Fair American" twenty or thirty days.
March, 1782; sailed from New London on Brig "Sampson", commanded by David Brooks; in engagement with British Frigate "Belisarius" was taken prisoner and detained on prison ship "Jersey" until May, 1783, when liberated.
Soldier married at Cortlandville, New York, March 1, 1827, Mrs. Rhoda Pratt. He died January 26, 1846, in Erie County, New York, and she was allowed pension on her application executed March 11, 1853, while seventy-six years of age and a resident of Cortlandville, New York.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
had brother Ignatius

NSLOU: IAS: united LLOW MEN POUQUO... sailed... WASHINGTON... January, 13, 1920.
Mrs. Edith E. Johnson, 313 N. 7" Street, Yakima, Washington.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 38" ultimo, you are advised that on December 6, 1919, you were furnished the history of the only pensioner named Darius Waterman found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Said records fail to afford any information in regard to a William Waterman who served on the Connecticut ship Oliver Cromwell.
Very respectfully,
[Signature] Commissioner.

7207
S
Newbury

659 CRESCENT AVENUE BUFFALO, NEW YORK
May 20, 1934.
Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen;
I am anxious to obtain all the information possible concerning Darius Waterman b. Aug. 12, 1760 in Lebanon, Conn. died Jan. 26, 1846 in Erie co. He was granted a pension on his application executed Sept. 2, 1832. He married Mrs. Rhode Pratt (a widow) at Cortlandville, New York, March 1, 1827. She was allowed a pension on her application executed March 11, 1853. I am particularly anxious to have

MISS MINNIE E. GARY 659 CRESCENT AVENUE BUFFALO, NEW YORK
the name of his first  wife and the names of his children.
Thanking you, I am Very Truly yours Minnie E. Gary

226 Lovering Avenue Buffalo, N.Y. Nov. 13, 1932
Commissioner Of Pensions Rev. and 1812 War Records Dept. Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please send to me at once, if possible, a digest of the application for pension of one Darius Waterman , born at Lebanon, Ct., 1760, died 1846 in Erie Co., N.Y., and who was, I have heard, granted a pension. We are anxious to ascertain the names of the parents of one Darius Chester Waterman , born Feb. 18, 1785, died after May 1828 and before 1834, but where born or died we do not know. Possibly the papers on file in your office regarding said Darius Waterman may furnish us a clue as to said Darius Chester Waterman's ancestry, and place of birth, at least.
Kindly send as much information as possible, and also inform us as to the cost of photostat copy of said Darius Waterman's application for pension, etc., etc., and oblige,
Respectfully yours, (Mrs.) Alice F. Tower-Waggoner

Rev. Sec Yakima, Wash. 312 N. 7 th St.
Dec. 28, 1919.
Dept. of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Rev. War Sec. Washington, D.C.
Com. of Pensions, Dear Sir:-
I rec'd your communication of Dec. 6 relating to Darius Waterman as given in claim W. File #1336 Rev. war. This revolutionary soldier is not the Darius Waterman that I was hoping to get the record of - he must be Darius Jr. and a Bro. of my Great Grandfather who was Wm. Waterman and also served in the "Oliver Cromwell" as he was born about 1763 and may have also rec'd pension for his services in Ct. Will you kindly send me whatever

record you may have of this family and services of my ancestor
William Waterman who served on the colony ship "Oliver Cromwell," and of Darius Waterman, (Hinnams "War of the Rev." Ct. p. 490) who served in 1757 as 2 d Lieut. under Col. Saml McClellan, and also was in the French and Indian war (Col. Rec.)
Thanking you for the same, I am
Yours very truly,
Mrs. Edith E. Johnson,
312 N. 7 th St.,
Yakima, Wash.

MRS. EDITH ELLSWORTH JOHNSON 312 NO. 7TH ST. YAKIMA, WASH.
COMPILER AND PUBLISHERS ELLSWORTH GENEALOGY
ERO 1215 E. ELLSWORTH CHICAGO, ILL.
The Ellsworth Genealogy
312 N. Seventh St., Yakima, Wash.
Nov. 20, 1919.
Dept. of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Rev. War Sec. Washington, D. C.
Sir:-
Will you kindly send me whatever Revolutionary record you may have relating to service and family of Darius Waterman of Conn. who was my ancestor? I do not know if he was a pensioner or not.
Thanking you for the same,
Yours truly,
Mrs. Edith E. Johnson, 312 N. 7 th St., Yakima, Wash.

Aug. 18, 1913.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington D. C.
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly send me the Revolutionary record of my great grandfather, Darius Waterman, who was a pensioner of Courtland Co. N. Y. in 1840 and died in Alden N. Y. in 1846.
All I have is a copy of his application for a pension made out in Courtland N. Y. and I wish to find out more about him if possible. The Daughters of The American Revolution informed me that the Bureau of Pensions had records of most of the soldiers and would send me a copy of Darius Waterman's on request.
Yours truly Minnie E Gary
465 Breckenridge St. Buffalo N. Y.

No. 28378
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received Mar. 31, 1855.
Darius Waterman Rev. Star
Warrant 7207-160-55
Joseph Howard Present
1913, Aug. 30. History to Mrs. Minnie E. Gary. Lrr.

1913 Aug. 30 Hist. to Minnie E. Gary F.W.
Hist. to E. 1919 Dec. 6 Mrs. Edith E. Johnson 1930 Jan'y 13 Mrs. E. E. Johnson that she had been furnished Hist. of the only Darius Waterman found on Records 1931 July 2 - Hist. to Mrs. Elsie a. E. Rogers - see her letter in Wm.
Waterman D. 19838 awd. 1932 Nov. 30 hist. to Mrs. Alice Iowa-Waggoner awd.
1934 June 5 - hist. to Miss Minnie E. Gary awd.
Rev.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1336
Rhoda Waterman,
Widow.
Darius Waterman
Pa. Rev. War.
Act. Feb. 3. 1853.
Index: - Vol. 2 , Page 304

State of New York
Cortland County ss. On this sixth day of September 1833 personally appeared before me Darius Waterman personally known to me to be the same person who has subscribed and sworn to the annexed declaration who being duly sworn makes this supplemental declaration or affidavit. and says that he is not able to find any person who served with him in 1777. and is not able to explain why his name is not found on the rolls unless there has been some mistake by mistaking the rolls. Col. Samuel B. Webb did not take command while deponent was in the service. this deponent understands that he was discharged and took the command the spring after deponent left the service. Lieut. Col. Ebenezer Huntington had the command during the whole time deponent served - the regt. was not more than half full. This deponent now thinks that his company was commanded by Capt. Walker. This deponent does not recollect the name of but one individual of the company which he believes was Rurney Ackley, a fifer if deponent is not mistaken except his brother brother Ignatius Waterman - This deponent says that as he was informed there was another Col. of the name of Webb whose given name was Charles. Deponent mentions this circumstance to aid the department in looking to the right rolls. This deponent says that Lieut. Col. Huntington's regt. which he belonged to it was Cloath in British Cloathing which had been taken by the privateers except this deponent and one other man who with this deponent was detailed from the company to pick up this regt. or company. this deponent and the other man had to put their own Cloathing on . This deponent hopes this explanation may prove satisfactory or lead to a solution of the diffi- culty
Explanation to service in 1777

as he cannot be mistaken as to the service. This deponent now recollects the Sir name of one of his messmates it was Miller He & this deponent were discharged at the same time at Morristown and the second day after crossed the north river at Kings ferry at the public expense. Before leaving the regt. the Commanding officers gave them an order to draw as many days provision as he thought it would take them to get home but they did not find any public provision until they got into Connecticut this deponent thinks Danbury this deponent did not get any thing to eat after leaving the army until after they crossed the north river except on one occasion they got some parched corn - after they crossed the north river they stopped at the house of a Dutch family where they got a meal of Buckwheat Cakes and some bohea tea. for which they paid the old woman twelve dollars in continental money. They did not get any thing more to eat until they found a Quaker at Danbury aforesaid. This deponent further saith the reason why he joined this regt. was because his brother already belonged to it for three years.
And this deponent further saith that on the fifth day of Feby. 1778 he enlisted to serve on board the Oliver Cromwell. he enlisted under one Day Capt. of marines at Gage's tavern in Lebanon Lebanon. Windham Co. in the State of Connecticut. and remained at this Quaker station ten or twelve days a fortnight with the company under the command of Capt. Day and supported at the public expense when he was marched with the residue of the company by Capt. Day to Boston where they waited a fortnight or three weeks until the ship came in from an eastern port where she had been fitting - when they went on board. but deponent says that
Service in 1778

He was in the government service and support by them from the day he enlisted at at Gray's tavern on the 5 th of Feby. 1798 untill he went on board of the ship. And this deponent can give no explanation why he was not on the roll longer except upon the supposition that his name was not return entered on the roll untill he actually went on board the ship - but this deponent claims from the 5 th of Feby previous from which time he was under the command of an United States officer and this deponent supposes he would have been liable to have been shot for desertion.
And this deponent further saith that he has no means of furnishing evidence as to the character of the vessels in which he sailed - all this deponent knows is that he was enlisted on board of them and the government had took their prizes - but this deponent has been informed and believes that Charles Hunt whose affidavit is annexed and who sailed with this deponent in the ship "Recovery" has been allowed by the department for his term of service on board of the same and this deponent would beg leave to refer to the evidence furnished by said Hunt of the character of said ship.
And this deponent further saith that he was in the service in the campaign to take Newport in Rhode island at least three months and one half. -
Francis Waterman
Subscribed & sworn this 5 th day of Sept. 1833 before me
Henry Stephens Justice Pease

State of New York Cortland County ss I hereby certify that I have been for a long time personally acquainted with Darius Waterman an applicant for a Pension & whose papers are hereto attached - His character for truth & veracity is undoubted, & his statement here when he is known would be implicitly relied upon - I have not the least doubt but that his statement in relation to his age as set forth in the annexed papers is perfectly accurate & he has always been considered in this community as having been a soldier of the Revolution - Mr Waterman resides about two miles & a half from my dwelling - Home Sept. 4. 1833 -
Ed. C. Reed Late M. C. 22 d Congressional Dist - N.Y.
We John L. Mitchell & N. B. Johnson Clergymen residing in Cortland Village in the town of Cortland Village, in the County of Cortland hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Darius Waterman who has subscribed and sworn to the annexed declaration and who resides in said Village. and that we believe him to be exactly three years of age; that he is respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Subscribed and sworn this 5 th day of September 1833 before me Henry Stephens Justice Peace
John L. Mitchell N. B. Johnson

State of New York
Wittland County Clerks Office ss
I Samuel Hotchkiss & Clerk of said County & Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby Certify that Henry Stephens Esq before whom the within affidavits of Darius Waterman, John S Mitchell, & A. E. Johnson purports to have been sworn was at the date thereof a Justice of the Court in said County duly Elected & sworn. Also that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Justice & surely believe his name thereto subscribed to be his own proper handwriting & Genuine Signature
Witness My hand & Seal of office Sept. 12. 1833
Sam d Hotchkiss Dr. C.M.

State at New-York, } ss. CORTLAND COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, RUFUS A. REED, Clerk of said County, Do Certify,
That Lewis Kingsley Esq. before whom the annexed Affidavit was taken, was at the time of taking the same, a JUSTICE Judge of Cortland County Court OF THE PEACE , in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same: and further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said JUSTICE, and verily believe the signature to the Jurat thereof, is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, this 9 th day of May 1853. Rufus A. Reed CLERK.

Rhoda Waterman Wid of Darius Waterman $50.00
Recd 26 Jan'y 1846

Brief in the case of Rhoda Waterman Wid of Darius Waterman of Cortland Co County and State of New York Under the act of 3 rd Feby 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Darius Waterman was a Rev Pensioner of the U. States at the rate of 50 00 per Annum under the act of June 1832, and who died on the 26 th Jany 1846 -
Marriage by reputation of long standing living & cohabiting for 25 years within one mile of church - -
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Died 26 th Jany 1846 by Certificate of B o Judson and other Witnesses
Her name is now inscribed on the Pension List at the rate of $50 00 per Annum from 3 rd Feby 1853
August 2 nd 1853
Name and residence of Agent H. J. Conger Esq r Cortland Village New York
Daniel M. Cook Examining Clerk.

Ph: 3, Feb 153, N.Y. Boyleton.

Cortland Village May 4 th 1853.
Sir;
I send you the application of Rhoda Waterman, widow of Marius Waterman deceased for a Pension under Act of 3 rd February 1852. When acted upon direct to me.
I am very respectfully your Ob t Servant. H. S. Conger
Hon L. P. Waldo Com r of Pensions. Washington D. C.

Rhoda Waterman , widow of Darius Waterman die d Revolutionary Pension
claim for Bounty Land made out March 3, 1855. Disputed
Will the records of Pensions please cause a re-examination of this claim?
Jos. Hearnwood Atty.
Augt. 31/55.

Rhoda Waterman , widow of Darius Waterman du 2 - a Revolution- ary soldier & pensioner, claims Bounty Land under Act March 3, 1855, suspended for want of Record evidence of service -
Darius Waterman in his declaration says about the 1 st of June 1777, he joined the Continental regiment commanded by Col. Samuel B. Webb for seven months, served his time out & got regular discharge which is lost. In his supplemental declaration he says that Col. Samuel Webb did not take command while he was in the service - First Col. Ebenezer Huntington had the command the whole time he served. Thinks Capt. Walker was his capt. See his Declaration & Supplement (Connecticut Continental line)
Drafted in 1776, 3 Months - private - Adjutant West.
Enlisted " 1778, 3 Mos. do. Col. Sprague, Col. Dyer
The remainder is sea service.
Rhoda Waterman, above named receives a pension under act of July 3, 1855.

Cortland Village March 28. 1855.
Sir,
Enclosed I send you the following applications for Bounty Land under act March 3 rd 1855. Vir. Jerri Frapp formerly the widow of John Gardner, deceased, Rhoda Waterman widow of Darius Waterman Mary William widow of Bartholomew Williams and Sabra Babcock widow of Azariah Babcock.
When acted on send the warrants to me.
Hon. L. P. Waldo Comm. of Pensions Washington D.C.
I am very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant
Adin Webb

No 28,375,
Rhoda Waterman , widow of Darius Waterman , Resenting pension - Bounty Land claim. See Mss 3. 1855, Aden Webb
Letter of substitution to Joseph Hearn
Filed by Joseph Hearn , Washington City,
Aug. 29/55-
D.C.

Centland Village August 27 th 1855
Sir
I wish you would fully Recognize Joseph Howard Esqr of Washington L.O.G as the agent to prosecute the claim of Rhoda Waterman Widow of Laurens for Bounty Land under act of 3 rd March 1855 -
Her Application No 28375 having been suspended for want of Record Evidence of her Husbands Service in the War of the Revolution
I am Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant
Hon J M c Intosh Com of Pensions Washington D.C.
Adin Webb

Very good - Image of Court Cannot attend Court from bodily infirmity - on 11 th March 1853 -
Commenced Co N. York March 1 March 1827 - by reputation of long standing - living & habitually
Died 26 Janu, 1846 - Prod. Certificate Proof of Court Widenhove -

Pension Office 29 Aug 53
This case is respectfully referred to 3 d Auditor for date of death of Pensioner and of last payment
Very Respectfully
J. Cole
Chief Clerk
H. W. G. (See other side.)

Darius Waterman, age 1832, Died 26 th January 1846, paid to his death.
H. Burt. Auditor.

1140.
New York a.
Rhoda Waterman, widow of
David, Waterman
who served in the Revolutionary
Seaman and
war, as a Private,
Conn. Mil.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 50 dollars 00. cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 2 nd day of Aug., '53, and sent to
H. S. Conger, Cattandville, N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853; Page Vol.
Rate of death roll on a