Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 11,580, Jacob Williams, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Williams, Jacob Frances
R. 11.580
CONTENTS

V 4535 Frances Williams widow of Jacob. Con. act 7. July 38.
11580

State of Connecticut County & District of New London ss.
Be it known that on this 14 th day of January A D 1839 before the Court of Probate for the District of New London aforesaid being a Court of Record, person-ally came & appeared Mrs. Frances Wil-liams of said town of New London in said District who having been duly sworn according to law on her oath aforesaid makes the following declara-tion in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838.
That she is now in the 78 th year of her age. That she was born in the town of New Shoreham in the State of Rhode Island & that on the 30 th day of September One thousand seven hundred & eighty four at the town of South Kingston in the State of Rhode Island she was married to Jacob Williams then of said town for-merly of the State of Connecticut. That the marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Torrey of the Congrega-tional Church of that town according to her best recollection. he the said Torrey was present & made a prayer on that occasion but whether he or Doctor Torrey a pastor of the place performed the ceremony she cannot be certain. That she has a certificate of the marriage but by reason of repeated removals the same has been lost & that she does not know of any persons now living who were present at said marriage whose testimony she can obtain except that of her brother Mr.

William Enos now living in the neighborhood of Albany in the state of New York. & whose deposition is herewith attached. That she has no record part of her marriage & she believes that it never was recorded & refers to the deposition of Thomas B. Wells Esquire town Clerk of said town of South Kingston to prove that the same is not recorded in the records of that town. And on her oath affirmed she further says. That the said Just Williams served in the war of the Revolution & has often heard him speak of being wounded in the Battle of Monmouth & she knows that he was a pensioner of the United States as she believes under the act of Congress passed in the year 1818. & that previously thereto she was an Invalid Pensioner on account of the disabilities occasioned by the wound received as above mentioned. And that the said Just Williams died at Canaan in the state of Pennsylvania on or about the 12 th day of October 1820. That she still remains his widow & has not married since his decease but still remains unmarried.
Sworn & subscribed in Court this 14 th Day of January 1839 at Elmer Court
Frances Williams Mark
and the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter that the above named Francis Williams

was the wife and now the widow of the said Jacob Williams and that the said Jacob Williams was a soldier of the Rev- olutionary Army and a pensioner of the United States as she states, And the said Court further certifies that it appears to them that the said Jonathan Leeds Worth E Williams and Isaac Williams who have in Court signed and sworn to the several depositions to which their names are respectively affixed are each and all of them credible persons and that their statements are entitled to credit
J. Ebenezer Learned Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of New- London in Middlesex County Connecticut do hereby certify that the foregoing con- tains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Francis Williams for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of said Court this 14 th Day of January A.D. 1839.
Ebenezer Learned Clerk
Court of Probate for the District of New London I, Lyman Saw Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of New London hereby certify that the name of Ebenezer Learned Clerk above written is the proper hand writing of the said Ebenezer Learned who is Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of New London and that the seal attached hereto to these documents purporting to be the seal of said Court of Probate is the seal of said Court
Lyman Saw Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of New London

United States of America State of New York } ss.
William Enos being duly sworn saith that he is of the age of Seventy four years and upwards that he resides in the Town of Watervliet in the County of Albany & between three and four miles from the city of Albany. That he is a brother of Frances Enos who married Jacob Williams. That this deponent's sister the said Frances Enos married the said Jacob Williams in the month of September in the year one thousand Seven hundred and Eighty four. That Doctor Freeman Perry was then a justice of the Peace residing in the Town of South Kingston (in the County of Washington this deponent believes) in the state of Rhode Island. That the marriage ceremony between the said Jacob Williams & the said Frances Enos was duly performed by the said Freeman Perry as such justice of the peace in the month & year last mentioned at South Kingston aforesaid. That deponent was present at and witnessed the said marriage ceremony. That the said Jacob Williams served in the War of the Revolution and was wounded in the Battle of Monmouth and further this deponent saith not.
W m Enos
Sworn on this sixteenth day of October in the year one thousand Eight hundred & thirty Eight by the deponent above named whom I certify to be a respectable and credible witness
[Signature]
Judge Albany County Courts Counsellor at Law

I the Isaac Williams of The town & County of New London State of Connecticut of lawful age having been duly sworn ac- -cording to law in his oath aforesaid deposes, testifies & says -
That he is now in the 39 th year of his age & is The son of Jacob Williams & Francis Williams. That the said Francis is now living but That the said Jacob died at Canaan in Wayne County Pennsylvania in the Month of October 1820. Deponent was present at the funeral. The said Jacob Williams was a revolutionary Pensioner of The United States - About thirteen years after The decease of the said Deponent's father, his mother removed from The state of Pennsylvania & now resides in The town of New London aforesaid
Isaac Williams
Subscribed & sworn to by the deponent in open court this 14 th day of Jan y 1839 Allot H Learned Clerk

Jonathan Christopher Beards of the town of New London of lawful age having been duly sworn according to law on his oath affirmed before testifies & says. That his now 69 years old & that for many years he has known Mr Francis Williams now present in court & an applicant for a pension that the acquaintance of the deponent with the said Francis & his wife lasted Mr Jacob Williams now deceased began soon after the Revolutionary war - That the said Jacob & Francis lived as man & wife had a large family & lived in different places in this neighborhood till he removed to Pennsylvania and that the said Jacob Williams was a Revolutionary Pensioner
Subscribed and sworn to Jonathan Leek in court this 14 Day of January A.D. 1839 Attest Edward Clark

Rock E Williams of the town of Gault of Nishadam aged 53 years having been duly sworn according to law on his oath unsworn deposes testifies & says that he is the eldest child of Jesse Williams and Frances his wife that he was born in the town of South Kingston in the state of Rhode Island. That his father Jesse Williams was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States. That his said father drew a pension for a wound received as opponent for understood at the Battle of Monmouth & that he died in the state of Pennsylvania about the year 1820 and that the said Frances is now living in the town of Nishadam & has not married since the death of her said father & that she is now present in court an appli- cant for a pension. Rock E Williams

Town Clerk's Office South Kingston R.I. Dec. 27. 1838
I hereby certify that I have examined the records of said Office and can no where find the record of the marriage of Jacob Williams to Frances Enos. I also certify that I have good reason to believe that but few of the marriages that have been consummated in said Town have ever been recorded in said Office
W.H. Thos. R. Wells Town Clerk
State of Rhode Island Washington County Se. } South Kingston Dec. 27 th 1838.
Personally came Thomas R. Wells Town Clerk of said South Kingston and was duly engaged to the truth of the above certificate by him signed which is his own proper signature.
Before me Wilkins Updike Just: Peace
State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Washington Se. Clerk's Office. Supreme Judicial Court.
I Powell Heline, Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for the County of Washington do hereby certify that Wilkins Updike Esq. is a Justice of the Peace for the Town of South Kingston in said County of Washington, duly appointed by the General Assembly, qualified by the Governor and otherwise qualified as the Law directs and that his name above written is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hands and affixed the seal of the Court aforesaid this twenty second day of December in the Year 1838
Powell Heline. Clerk.

No 30
Frances Williams
Jan 1853
Weaver & Gaffu. Present.

AFFIDAVIT AND POWER OF ATTORNEY,
STATE OF Connecticut COUNTY OF Tolland
} ss. Columbia
Be it remembered, That, on this 3 rd day of November  December A. D. 1852 , Mary Clark do make known and declare that I am the Daughter and heir-at-law to Frances Williams who was the last wife of Jacob Williams a Revolutionary soldier, who served several years, under the command of Col John Durkee — in the forces raised by the State of Connecticut and that he and his said wife were married about the month of April — A. D. 1786 that he died about the month of October A. D. 1820 and that his said wife also died about the month of February (23) A. D. 1851 and that a pension of dollars a year was drawn by said on account of said services, and so continued until the year A. D. 18 , since which time nothing has been received by either, or the heirs of either of said parties.  at first 15 dols. a year afterwards of 60 dols. a year was drawn by said Jacob Williams till his death, for wounds received in the battle of Monmouth
And that claimant is now 60 years of age; and it is understood and believed that there are arrearages of Pension, and other claims due for said services: Now, THEREFORE, the true intent of all this is to qualify and irrevocably appoint and empower ALFRED J. WORKS, of New Haven City and County, State of Connecticut,
as my Attorney, with power of substitution, to investigate, substantiate, demand, and receive the avails of, said claim or claims, and to say and do all things relative thereto, as amply as I might do: hereby ratifying every thing said or done by my said Attorney, or his substitute, in virtue hereof; ALSO, revoking all Powers of Attorney, or other authority previously given for any such purposes. Chester Clark, husband of said Mary Clark also join in the above Power and Affidavit
Attest,
In witness whereof, we have hereunto set my  our hand and seal, day and date first above named.
Benjamin Hartshorn Saron Geomans
Chester Clark Mary Clark
Subscribed, sworn to, and acknowledged before me, the day and year first above indicated.
A witness my hand and Seal
William Osborn Notary Public

Mary Clark - daughter & heir of Francis Williams last wife of Jacob Williams, a Rev Soldier - who served under Col John Dunbar Colonel forces - was married in 1786, died in October 1820 wife died Feb 23 rd 1837. - drew a pension first of 15$ a year - afterwards of 60$ per Annum, for wounds rec d at the battle of Monmouth - Invalid pension - & Rev d alts,
It appears that they were mar- ried in 1786, - that he died in 1820 He may have been entitled under the act of 1818. - She died in 1837. and is entitled to draw pension for his services under the subsequent acts of Congress - for his services as as soldier of the Rev - he was allowed an Invalid pension , but not a pension for his services as a soldier of the Rev. -
He may have been entitled under the act of 1818 - or she under the act of 1831, or 1838. to the time of her death or subsequent acts.
The comptrollers certificate sup- plies the evidence required relative to the Invalid pension - and also furnishes complete proof of his services as a soldier - but should be authenticated by certificate under seal of the Court.

Jacob Williams son: Invalid oct 1816 - alleged to have died in Nov. 1820 - when last fed?
G. W. C.
21 June '39. p t 4 Sep 1820 JH

Sec. G. S. Perkins, Iowa 12: 1839-
do - do - June 22: '39
" King's H. Brockway 28 April 1840-
Sec. 6 Dan. Smith Rockwell March 13 '48

Columbia December 3, 1852
Dear Sir
As you stated in your letter that the original papers of Jacob Williams were burnt and that new testimony was wanted I have a certificate from the Comptroller at Hartford which is all the evidence I have and perhaps is all that is needed I can state what the said W. has told me in regard to his officers he said that Col. Durkey was his Col. and that Waterman Cleft was Major and that a man by the name of Mr. Gregory, was Capt. he always told me that he was entitled to bounty land but never had it. I should like to know why he was not entitled to the act of B.H. for I can see no reason why a man that has lost his health and is unable to labor from wounds should be deprived the benefit of that act.
The document of the Comptroller I send with this and request it sent back to me and by so doing you will oblige me very much
Yours most respectfully
- Chester Clark

Washington April 27. 1840
J. L. Edwards Esq
Sir
May I ask of you the favor to communicate to me the conditions of Mrs Francis Williams' application for a pension for the services of her late husband Jacob Williams. Mrs Williams resides in Columbia Tolland County Conn and her attorney was J. S. Perkins Esq. New London Conn. I make this request on the application of Abner Denclee Esq of Debuton Conn. who is desirous to know the reasons of the rejection of her claim: so that he may remove them if possible.
I have the honor to be
Yours obed Servt
John D. Prockney.

Williams
June 21
J. Edwards Sophia Comt of Parsons Washington
W. O. ...
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New London Conn. June 17- 1839.
Sir,
Yours of the 12 th Inst n in relation to the application of Mrs Francis Williams for a 5 years pension was duly received.
In relation to the proof of a marriage of the applicant with said William I feel it was supposed that proof was forwarded which would be satisfactory. The deposition of Mr Enoch of Albany Co. N.Y. was supposed sufficient with the other proof forwarded. I wrote upon to the deposition of the Town Clerk of South Kingston Rhode Island to show that there were no records of the kind in his office nor of the church at that place.
With regard to the destruction of the papers at the War Office in 1814 I would respectfully suggest that if I remember correctly the application stated that the deceased was also a pensioner under the act of 1818 & that if there be any proof in your department which will obviate the necessity of further expense on the part of the applicant it would be a great saving to her if it could be made available.

From the length of the period which has elapsed since the death of Mr. Williams & the small number remaining who can testify with precision to well known facts & also from the fact that there are so scattered it will be very difficult if not impossible to obtain such proof as it is believed is now at the Department & which will it is hoped substantiate the allegations in the application relative to the service I am for these reasons induced to ask that sufficient may be had for the proof which for the application of Mr. Williams for a pension under the act of 1818. In the mean time endeavours will be made to obtain further proof of service & it is hoped that upon a review of the proof before forwarded & also such as may be found now in file further proof will be found unnecessary If consistent I should be much obliged by an immediate answer to this letter, as it is hoped that it may not be necessary to put this applicant to further expense
Very respectfully
your obed t servant Th. S. Perkins
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions Washington
now made available

New London Conn Jan'y 14 th 1834.
Sir,
Herewith is forwarded to the Com t of Pensions the application of M rs Francis Williams now of this place for the benefit of the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1832. By reference to the accompanying papers it will be seen that she was the wife & is now the widow of Just Williams deceased & who was a Revolutionary Pen- -sioner. Owing to her long absence from this part of the country she has outlived many of her early acquaintance & has had great difficulty in obtaining the proof required. And from her very advanced age she is not able to state any other facts than those detailed in her declaration She refers to the documents on file in the War Department for proof of the services and Pension of her late husband. To the deposition of M rs Cross of Albany for proof of the marriage & to those of Rev d Jonathan Leeds Rock & Williams & Isaac Williams for proof of identity, & of the death of her husband

It is hoped that the proof in this case will be found sufficient & that the documents are in form.
Very respectfully your obed t Servant Th. S. Perkins
To J. L. Edwards Esquire Clerk of Pensylvania

11.580
P. O.
Frances Williams
Service: _____
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Con
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____

Copy
Jacob Williams. Certificate
This May Certify that on examination it appears that Jacob Williams of Groton aged thirty six years was a Soldier in the Continental Army in Col. John M'Griggen's Company and Col. John Suckers Regiment and was wounded in said service at the Battle of Monmouth in the Year 1778 with a Musquet ball passing through his left shoulder and coming out near his right shoulder which occasions considerable pain and weakness and is a degree of disability for which he is Justly entitled to receive of the United States as a Compensation the Sum of four pounds ten Shillings per Annum so long as said disability shall continue.
New London Nov 13 1788
Certified for
Richard Law Judge Sup. Court
Papers
Certificate of the civil authority and select Men of Groton
Examined and compared with the original
for Oliver Wolcott Secy Compt.
Comptrollers Office
Hartford June 25 1840
I Certify the above Certificate to be a true Copy of one found on Record in this Office
Henry Nisbourn Compt.

McGregor John Dunkin
Died 11.76 war. Serf. 1 June 80 - reduced march 81. deser- ted 12 nov. 82

Certificate Jacob Williams Service
Jacob Williams Service
12 Nov/52 2nd

Comptroller's Office
Hartford May 11 1840
I certify that on application for evidence of the services of Jacob Williams. I have examined the Records of Settlements made with the Connecticut Line of the Continental Army and find his name in a "settlement" with the 4th Connecticut Regiment John Sleecker Col. before January 1780 when he is entered as Corporal and commenced service Jan'y 11 1777 Time of settlement Jan'y 1 1780 having served Two Years Eleven Months Twenty Days again in same Regiment as Corporal from Jan'y 1 1780 to June 1 1780 Five months and as Sergeant from June 1 1780 to Jan'y 1 1781 Seven months and in the 3rd Conn't Regiment as a private from Jan'y 1 1781 to December 31 1781 having served One Year    from Jan'y 11 1777 to Jan'y 1 1780 as Corporal  2. 11. 20    from Jan'y 1 1780 to June 1 1780 as Corporal  5. —    from June 1 1780 to Jan'y 1 1781 as Sergeant  7 —    from Jan'y 1 1781 to Dec 31 1781 as private  1. 0. 0  
Henry Nisbourn Comp. H