Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22571, David Welch, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Welch David
N. 22571
Lurene
CONTENTS

Connecticut 1454
Lucene Welch, dec.
widow of David Welch
Conn.
who died on the 27. Feb. 1831
of Windham Co. in the State of Connecticut
who was a Private in the _____ commanded
by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded
by _____ in the Revolution
time for 18 months
Payable to Maria B. Johnson
Administrator
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut
at the rate of 60 Dollars _____ Cents, per annum
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. To terminate
on the 5th March 1837, the day of her death
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of Oct.
1837 and sent to Hon. D.
Holt. H.R.
Arrears to the 5th of March 37 $360.00
Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 — }
Recorded by D. Brewer
Clerk,
Book A. Vol. 2 Page 79

V1377
Lurene Welch nee widow of David Conn:
Adm o p er 18 m th
$60 p er ann. comm g
16 Aug 80 - 16 Dec 1780 4 m th

State of Connecticut } Windham County } ss
At a Court of Probate for the District of Plainfield, within said County of Windham, held on this 17 th day of February 1837.
Personally appeared Emma Welch a resident of the town of Plainfield in said County, & State aged 87 years who being 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 passed July 4 th 1836 That she is the widow of David Welch late of said Plainfield deceased, who was a soldier in the war of the revolution, and served according to my recollection most of the war, he was not some portion of every year of the war, he was at home occasionally, and then for a short period of time. That he served for a period of two years at least, will appear by the proof hereto annexed. The claimant has not been able to obtain record or documentary evidence of her said husband's service. She further declares that she was married to the said David Welch on the 30 th day of August 1769. That her husband the said David Welch died on the 27 th day of February 1831. and that she has remained a

single and unmarried woman ever since and the widow of the said David Welch, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof herunto annexed
Lucene his + Welch mark
In presence of Francis B. Johnson Joseph Eaton
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year aforesaid, before the Probate Court for the District of Plainfield in said Coun- ty and State, at the dwelling house the place of abode of the above named applicant, Present the Hon. Joseph Eaton Judge of said Court holding the same, and this Court after an examination of the evidence & an investigation of the matter, does find that the applicant, the said Lucene Welch was the wife of the said David Welch late of said Plainfield deceased, and that she the said Lucene Welch was married to the said David Welch on the 30 th day of Aug- ust 1769, and that the said David Welch died on the 27 th day of February 1831, and that the applicant, the said Lucene Welch has remained single and unmarried ever since the death of her husband, the said David Welch, and the widow of the said David Welch, who this Court also finds, in manner aforesaid, that he served as a soldier in the war of the Revolution for a period at least of two years. The reason of holding this

beant at the house of the applicants place of abode in said Plainfield is, that she from bodily infirmity cannot attend court elsewhere.
I John F. Gordon Clerk of the Probate Court for the District of Plainfield in the County of Windham, in the State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Probate Court in the matter of the application of Lucene Welch for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 18 th day of Febra- ary 1837.
John F. Gordon, Clerk of Probate for the District of Plainfield

I David Reynolds of Connecticut in the County of Kent in the State of Rhode Island, aged 77 years a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and a pensioner, do testify depose and say that on the 1 st day of April 1776, I enlisted in Capt. John Dixon's Company, and marched to New-York City, where we were joined by Col. Sages Regiment, and there remained in service at said City of New-York until the Enemy drove us out, we then retreated to the White Plains, where we were in the City and on Governors Island before the retreat from there to four months, I should think the retreat was not far from the middle of July, I continued in service after the retreat until about the 1 st of December 1776. and I further testify and say that David Welch late of Plainfield in the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut deceased, enlisted in the same Company with me and at the same time, and marched with me to said New-York City, and served with me until the retreat when he was discharged and went home, in consequence, as I then understood of the sickness of his wife, I cannot say that he was finally discharged, or that he went home on furlough, but I am confident that I did not see him again during that term of duty, and further saith not.
David Reynolds
State of Connecticut Windham County ss Sterling February 10 th 1837. Personally appeared David Reynolds Signer of the above affidavit and made solemn oath to the truth of the facts contained in the same, who is a witness personally known to the subscriber of credibility. Before me Francis B Johnson Justice of Peace

I Mathew Moffet of of Rillings in the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut, aged 77 years, a Soldier in the war of the revolution and a pensioner. Do depose testify and say, that I was a continued Soldier in the summer of 1776. I was stationed at half moon Port east of New York City, and at Kings Bridge. White Plains, and I further testify that I was well acquainted with David Welch late of Plainfield in said County, deceased, and that during said summer of 1776. I often saw the said David Welch in the Militia who were stationed at West Chester. I think he belonged to the company commanded by Capt. Joshua Dunlop. I was in a habit of going to see the said Welch where he was stationed, and he likewise often came to see me. I saw him in the service from an on about the 1st of August 1776. to sometime in December following. and I further testify and say that in the summer of 1777. I was at Horse-Nek St. the Militia were there stationed, and I saw the said David Welch in service at that place, and saw him there in the fall of the same year in service at said Horse Nek. during the summer and fall of that year I often saw him in service at the place aforesaid in the Militia. he was there according to my recollection 9 months, and further saith not.  Mathew his Moffet mark In presence of Ephraim Beach ... and witnesses until the 10th

State of Connecticut
Windham County ss.
Willingly February 4 th 1837
Personally appeared Matthew Nappet signer of the foregoing affidavit who is personally known to the subscriber as a witness of credibility and made solemn oath to the truth of the facts contained in the same. Before me
Francis B. Johnson Justice of Peace

I Isaac Rude of Hallowell in the County of Windsor in the State of Connecticut Maine, aged 80 years & upwards, a soldier in the War of the Revolution, and a pensioner, do depose testify and say that on the 18 th day of September 1779, I enlisted into the continental service, that is I took the place of Sam- uel Wright who had been drafted, and was accepted, and on the 20 th marched under the command, of a man I think by the name of Cleveland, to Lebanon Ct. from thence to Botton and from thence to Hartford Ct. From thence we marched to Morris-Potomac N. the 29 th we marched to camp on North Ri- ver, and joined Gen. Parsons Brigade in Col. Dunkins Regiment, in Capt. Hannon's Company and remained in service in said Brigade Regiment & Company, at the last named place, at Fishkill, Wapping-Creek, Poughkeepsie, Morristown and other places, until the 13 th day of January 1780. when we were discharged at Danbury Ct. by one Lieutenant Darian, and I further testify and say that David Welch late of Plain- field in said County & State deceased, was with me in service during this term of duty, I cannot say that he served in the same Company, but was in the same Regiment, I saw him in service during said term of duty, very frequently and well knew that he served as a private during said term of service. and I further depose testify and say that on the 31 st day of July 1780, my Brother Jacob Rude was drafted into the con- tinental service, and I volunteered and took his place, and on the 2 d day of August was en- listed at Woodstock by Col. Mc Clellan, and on the 3 d commenced our march under General Bleekema for Hartford Ct. and arrived there on the 5 th from thence we marched through Litchfield Norwalk to Danbury Ct. and from thence to Tappan Ct. and joined Gen. Parsons Brigade, Col. Dunkins Regiment and Capt. Klepts Company, and remained in service in said Brigade Regiment and Company, until the 10 th

of December 1780. When we were discharged, at the Highlands, during this tour of duty, we were in service at Tennick in New-Jersey. Sapsuck, Totoray, Pamaheust &c. On the 24 th September Gen. Arnold deserted the Americans and joined the Enemy, Oct 7 th as appears from my journal, Maj. Andre was hung, and I further depose and say, that during this last named tour, David Welch was in the same Regiment with me and served during said tour of duty, I often saw him and know that he served the whole period, I cannot say in what company, he belonged, but he was discharged at the same time I was, and at the same place,
and I further testify and say, that on the 26 th day of January 1776, I enlisted in Capt. James Gandon's company in Col. John Douglas Regiment, and on the 10 th day of February after commenced our march in said company and Regiment & Regiment to Cambridge Head-Quarters, and was there stationed in the old college, and remained there until the 3 rd day of March, when we were ordered to Roxbury and remained there in service as aforesaid until the 1 st day of April when we were discharged, and I further say that upon reflection I well recollect that the aforesaid David Welch was in the same company with me, and performed the same service I did during said tour of duty, and I further say, that the said David Welch was married to Sarah Banows his widow, who is now living, some five years before the commencement of the war, of the Revolution.
Isaac Rude
State of Connecticut,
Windham County ss. Hartford February 7 th 1837

Personally appeared Isaac Bode signor of the above and foregoing affidavit who is personally known to the subscri- ber as a witness of credibility, and made solemn oath to the truth of the facts contained in the same.
Before me Francis B. Johnson Justice of Peace

I Benjamin Williams of Plainfield in the County of Windham in the State of Connec- ticut, aged 77 years, a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and a pensioner, do depose testify and say, that I was well acquainted with David Wilder late of said Plainfield deceased, that I enlisted in service in Capt. Lett's Com- pany, on the 1 st day of July 1777. and marched to West-Heaven Ct. and there remained three weeks and from there we marched to Newport R.I. and remained there and at Providence R.I. in service until the 1 st day of September following, and I further depose and say, that the said David Wilder was in service in said company with me during said term of duty, and served and did the duty of a faithful soldier, and further saith not.—
Benjamin Williams
State of Connecticut } ss Plainfield Windham County, } February, 4 th 1837.
Personally appeared Benjamin Williams the signer of the above affidavit, who is personally known to the sub- scribed as a witness of credibility and made solemn oath to the truth of the facts contained in the same. Before me, Francis B. Johnson Justice of Peace

I Mary Kies of Killingly in the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut aged 84 years and upwards, do depose testify and say, that I was present at the marriage of David Welch late of Plainfield in said County and State deceased, to Anne Barrows then of said Killingly. They were married in said Killingly, according to my best recollection in the year 1789. I well recollect of being present and am quite confident that it was in the year 1789, and further saith not.
In presence of F. B. Johnson
Mary X Kies mark
Mary Kies Ephraim Keel
State of Connecticut, Windham County ss. Killingly February 7th 1837.
Personally appeared the above named Mary Kies signor of the above affidavit, who is personally known to the subscriber as a witness of credibility and made solemn oath to the truth of the facts contained in the same.
Before me Francis B. Johnson Justice of Peace

I Lee Rinsman of Plainfield in the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut, of lawful age do hereby testify and say that from December 1831. to the present time I have lived and resided in the same house with Lucine Welch of said Plainfield who was the wife of Daniel Welch late of said Plainfield deceased, who died on the 27 th day of February 1831. The said Lucine Welch has ever since remained unmarried and the widow of the said Daniel Welch.
Lee her X Rinsman mark
In presence of H. B. Johnson Sheldon Hill
State of Connecticut Windham County ss Plainfield Febru- ary 15 th 1837. Personally appeared Lee Rinsman signer of the above affidavit who is personally known to the subscriber as a witness of credibility, and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me Dennis B. Johnson Justice of Peace

Henry French of Plainfield in the county of Windham in the State of Con- necticut of lawful age do hereby testify and say, that David Walsh and his wife Lu- cre came to live at my Fathers in said Plainfield the 1 st of December 1830, and that David Walsh died the last of Febr- uary 1831. The said Lucre Walsh has since remained unmarried and the widow of the said David Walsh. She remained at my Fathers until the 1 st of December last, since which she has resided at the house of Ephraim Buell in said Plainfield, and further saith not.
Henry French
State of Connecticut Windham County ss Plainfield February 15 th 1837.
Personally appeared Henry French signer of the above affidavit. Who is personally known to the subscriber as a witness of credibility, and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me, Francis B. Johnson Justice of Peace
State of Connecticut ss. Plainfield Feb. 18. 1837 I certify that Francis B. Johnson Esq. is a Justice of the Peace for Windham County, and that the signature affixed as such to the foregoing certificate is genuine Attest. Andrew T. Judson date a m.m. 24 th Congreg.
and m.m. 24 th Congreg.

Signature of Francis B. Johnson Justice of Peace
State of Connecticut Windham County } ss
I John F. Gordon Clerk of the Probate Court for the District of Plainfield in said County and State, do hereby certify that Francis B. Johnson is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his commission was dated the 8 th day of June 1836, and will expire on the 20 th day of June 1837, and that his signature above written is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this 16 th day of February 1837.
John F. Gordon Clerk of Probate for the district of Plainfield

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 22571
Lourene Welch
Widow of David Welch
Priv. Rev. War
Act: July 4 th 1836
Index:—Vol. 26, Page 323
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Lurene Welch Welch
payable to 5 March 1837 the day of her death, to the adm r . Francis B. Johnson
$60 per an cut 4 July '36 3 rd scit. Conn t . roll
Send cut: to Hon. O. Holt

Plainfield Ct. Aug. 28 th 1837. Sir Enclosed find the proof regu- lar of the time of the death of Lucene Waldo, Respectfully Yours J. B. Johnson

David Welch
76. ap l 1. Capt. Jno. Dixon - Reynolds says was furloughed or left after re- trial from NY city say July 76. Moffit saw him in service from fall to Dec. 76. in Dunlaps Co. in Westchester  77. Summer - Moffit saw him in service to fall at Horse Neck.  79. Sept 18 to 13 Jan. Harmon Durkie 3m. 25 days  80. Summer. Clift & Aug 16 Dec. 4. 7  76 2nd Capt. Gordon. Col. Douglas. To 1 st ap l 2. 5
6. 3. 24. 7 13. = 12 4. 18 18 = 0
Williams says he served under Capt. Cutler in July 77.
1111

Plumfield Aug 8 th 1837.
Dear Sir
Your Letter of the 21 st ultimo with that of Mr Edwards in relation to the application of Lucene Welch for a pension has been duly received. I have procured the affidavit of the town clerk of Billings & a certificate of administration as required by Mr Edwards. He says he will allow all that is satisfactorily proved. Now I know that much more is proved in this case, than in many where they have drawn full pensions. I forward the affidavit & certificate by this Mail to the Pension Office. And I wish you would go to the office & examine the papers and induce, if you can, Mr Edwards to do right. I thank you for your kind offer of assistance.
I Remain Yours Truly
F. B. Johnson
Armin Botts Esq.

A court of Probate held at Plainfield, within for the district of Plainfield the 29 th day of July 1837.
Present Joseph Eaton Esq. Judge Then Francis B Johnson Esq. of said Plainfield was appointed Administrator upon the estate of Lucina Welch late of Plainfield deceased, who accepted said trust & gave Bonds, w th William H Cogswell of said Plainfield, for the faithful performance of said trust, according to the rules of Law, and the orders of this Court attest John F. Gordon Clerk
Probate Office:
Plainfield district 29 th July 1837.
The foregoing is the true copy of the appoint- ment of Francis B Johnson as Administrator on the estate of Lucina Welch late of said Plainfield deceased, as recorded in the Probate records of this Court. In testimony whereof I have affixed the Seal of said Court attest John F. Gordon Clerk of Probate for the district of Plainfield
I Ephraim Keck of Plainfield in the county of Wind- ham in the State of Connecticut, of lawful age do here- by testify and say, that Lucina Welch late of said Plainfield deceased lived in the house with me at the time of her death, which took place on the 5 th day of March 1837. Ephraim Keck
at a court of Probate held at Plainfield within for the district of Plainfield in the county of Windham and State of Connec- ticut, on the 28 th day of August 1837. Personally

appearance in Open Court Ephraim Reed signer of the foregoing affidavit and made solemn oath to the truth of the same. The testimony whereof I have hereunto set the Seal of said Court —
John R. Gordon Clerk of Probate for the District of Plainfield —

Hon. J. S. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

State of Pennsylvania Feb. 18 th 1837. Dear J. L. Edwards
Sir
Since the application of Lucius Welch of this town, for a pension under the 3 d Section of the act of Congress of the 4 th of July 1836.
Daniel Reynolds, states to the service of Daniel Welch from the 1 st of April 1776. to the retreat of the Americans from New York which he dates the mid- le of July. when in fact it was the 27 th therefore this term was = 4 months Matthew Mott succeeds to 9 months col. Isaac Bude. . . . to 10 months Benj. Williams . . . to 2 months making . . . . 25 months proven from the affidavits of Witnesses.
The claim is a meritorious one. I hope it may be granted,
I have the honor to be Sir Very Respectfully Yours A. Asst. Secy
Francis B. Johnson

Philipsburg Ct. Aug 2 d 1837.
Sir
I have before me your Letter of the 18 th ultimo, addressed to Admin n Babb es Esq upon the subject of the claim of Lucina Welch, recently deceased, for a pension for the services of her late Husband in the war of the Revolution, in which you say "That upon the evidence of the appointment of an Administrator of the estate of Lucina Welch being transmitted to you, together with the affidavit of the Town Clerk, you will allow such portion of the services of Lucina Welch as are satisfactorily proved." I am but hope & trust sufficient time is allowed to amount to a full pension, I enclose the affidavit & certificate of the Court of the appointment of an administrator. Which are I believe in strict conformity with your requisitions:—
Respectfully Yours Colt. Genl.
J. B. Johnson
Hon. J. S. Edwards

Pembina Sept. 30 th 1837.
Dear Sir
Your Letter of the 27 th inst. came to hand this morning. Judge Eaton has given an affidavit on the other side of this, to the fact required by the Commissioners of Pensions, that Lorenzo Walch's deed without issue was probated by Judge Eaton upon the testimony of witnesses for the sake of form, although from his own personal knowledge he knew the fact.
That finding of the Probate Court was forwarded to the Pension Office. In August last I forwarded an affidavit of the town clerk of the town of Killingly, with a certificate of mine as a justice of the Peace, that I administered the estate. At the same time sent a certificate of the clerk of court that I was a Justice duly appointed & sworn &c. — I am greatly obliged to you for your punctual attention to my request. I am Sir Very Respectfully your obedt Servt.
G. B. Johnson
Hon. Orin Root.

I Joseph Eaton of Plainville County of Windham State of Connecticut, being of lawful age and duly sworn, do depose & say, that I was acquainted personally with David White, and his Wife Lucina White late of the Town of Union, for a great number of years say more than forty - and that they never had any children of their said marriage and, of course left none at their Death. The said David White died several years since, and the Widow, right deceased, the spring last past - Joseph Eaton
State of Connecticut } ss. Plainville Sept. 30 th 1837. Windham County }
Personally appeared Rev. Joseph Eaton Judge of the Probate Court in and for the District of Plainville in said County of Windham, signer of the above affidavit and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me. Francis B. Johnson Justice of the Peace

I Jonathan Dester of Killingly, in the county of Windham State of Connecticut. I John Clark for said town of Killingly do depose testify and say that I have care- fully searched the records of marriages in the town of said Killingly, kept for that purpo- se, and have not been able to find the record of the marriage of David Welch and Lucene Welch. And further saith not.
Jonathan Dester Town Clerk
State of Connecticut Windham County ss Killingly July 29 th 1837. Then personally appeared Jonathan Dester sign- er of the above affidavit and made solemn oath to the truth of the same, before me Francis B. Johnson Justice of Peace
State of Connecticut Windham County ss Plainfield August 2 d 1837. I John H. Gordon Clerk of the Probate Court for the District of Plainfield, in the county of Windham & State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Francis B. Johnson is a Justice of the Peace, in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; that his com- mission was dated on the 8 th day of June 1837. and will expire on the 20 th day of June 1838. and that his signature above written, is genuine, Given under my hand and the the seal of said Court this 2 d day of August 1837.
John H. Gordon Clerk of Probate for the District of Plainfield