Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 15462, Reynold Way, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Way, Reynold, Irene.
W. 15462
CONTENTS

New Hampshire 135.
Irene Way,
widow of Reynold Way, deceased, who died on the 6 th April, 1831; of Sullivan co. in the State of N. Hamp. who was a pri. & serg t in the reg t commanded by Captain Palmer of the R. Art. commanded by Col. Lattimer in the Cont. St. time for pri. 16 mos. 53.33 serg t 8 " 40.00 Conn. $93.33
Inscribed on the Roll of N. Hamp. (General) at the rate of 93 Dollars 33 Cents, per annum, to commence on the 4 th 6 th day of March April, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of Au- gust, 1831, - and sent to Danl. W. Smith, Esq. Lempsiter, N.H.
Arrears to the 1 th of March, 37 = $551:71 Pemi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep r 46.66
$598.37
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 }
Recorded by S. A. Elliot Clerk Book A Vol. 2 Page 33.

Declaration of Widow Irene May of Newport New Hampshire and of Rendles May N.H.
Married Feb 17 1777 and 6 Apr 1831 Ad o per Home 53 33 Secy 8 40 per cur $ 93.33 comm 6 Apr 1831.
Cont State Hosp Capt. Malle Col. Lattimer
Hor H. Hubbard Charles H.H.
Dear
Hor H. Hubbard H.R. Jones N.H.S.

I Joseph Southam of Lyme in New London County and State of Connecticut of lawful age depose and say that in September A 1775 I was detail as a minute man under the command of Capt Samuel Hether of Lyme in New London County and State of Connecticut that Reynold Way of Lyme in said New London County and State aforesaid, was detailed by the same orders, and under the same officers with myself. I further depose and say that we were called together, exercised and maneuvered frequently and almost constantly, holding ourselves in readiness to march at a moments warning whenever our superior officers directed. I further depose and say that on the 24th of April A 1776 we were ordered to New London, and there remained on duty until December
A 1776 all of which time the said Reynold Way was with me in the service of the Revolution, I further depose and say that in the year 1777. I was a member of Captain Reynold Way Palms company, I further depose and say that I well recollect Reynold Way of Lyme State and County aforesaid, joined the Army of the Revolution, under the said Palms command, as left of said Company, on or about the 1st of March 1778 and continued in the service until June 1778, performing the duty as Clerk of said Company, performing duty along the shore of Long Island Sound, at Black Point, Black Hall, and elsewhere, under the command of Colonel John Ely of Lyme,
Joseph Southam
and further the defendant saith not
New London County, Lyme July 14th A 1837
Personally appeared on the day and year above mentioned Joseph Southam of Lyme who was duly cautioned to speak the truth in oath and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed before the subscribing authority a justice of the Peace within and for said New London County I hereby certify that Joseph Southam of Lyme is my well known to be a person of respectable character whose testimony as a witness is entitled to full credit
William Beebe justice of the Peace

I Jabez Maynard of Waterford in NewLondon County and State of Connecticut of lawful age before me say that I belonged to the same Brigade  Brigade with Mr. Reynold Way was frequently on guard with him in the year 1777 and saw him the said Way at several times and know that he was in the service of the Revolution six months or more I believe belonged to Capt. Patkin  Patkin Palmer's Company and that I was well acquainted with the said Way and was frequently on guard with him and performed other duties in the same Brigade  Brigade with him, brought home letters to his family while he remained in the service of said Company, and performed the duty as sergeant of said Company. as I was frequently in the Picket guard with him and the said Reynold Way was stationed on my right, I further depose to say that the said Way was a resident of Lynde in NewLondon County & State of Connecticut and belonged to Col. Ely's Infantry Regiment further deponent saith not. Jabez Maynard
State of Connecticut NewLondon County ss. Waterford July 14 th A.D. 1837 Personally appeared in the day and year above mentioned Jabez May-  of Waterford nard who was duly cautioned to speak the truth in oath and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed before the sub- scribing authority a justice of the Peace within and for said NewLondon County I hereby certify that Jabez Maynard appeared to me full known and a having a reputable character whose testimony as a witness is entitled to full credit. William Beebe justice of the Peace

I Elisha Way of Lyme in the County of New London and State of Connecticut of lawful age Depose and say that in September A D 1775 I was enlisted as a minute man under the Command of Capt Samuel Whittier of Lyme in said New London County and that the Regiment Way of Lyme in said New London County & State for said was detached by the same order and under the same officers with myself I further depose and say that we were called together & exercised and manoeuvred frequently and almost constantly holding ourselves in readiness to march at a moments warning whenever our superior officers directed I further depose & say that in April 24 A D 1776 we were ordered to New London and there remained on duty till December near 24 th A D 1776 amounting to fifteen months service in the Revolution all of which time the said Reynold Way served as above mentioned & further the deponent saith not.
Elisha Way
State of Connecticut New London County ss Lyme July 14 th A D 1837
Personally appeared on the day and year above mentioned Elisha Way who was duly cautioned to speak the truth on oath and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed before the subscribing authority a justice of the Peace within and for said New London County I hereby certify that Elisha Way in for said is to me a well known and a person of a reputable character whose testimony as a competent and truthful witness is hereby received William Beecher justice of the Peace

Deputy May 12 th 1837.
I Richard Chapman of Deputon, County of Sullivan and State of New Hampshire, now in my eightieth year, depose and say that the town of New London in the State of Connecticut was the place of my nativity, and where I resided for about thirty years, when I moved into the town of Deputon, County of Sullivan, and State of New Hampshire, where I have lived about fifty years - I further say that in April 1775 I enlisted into the service of the United States, and joined the Connecticut State Line, at New London where Col. Saltonstall Commanded, on an eight months enlistment, and when my term of service expired I immediately again continued in the service for more than four years, in my second term of duty Col. Dedgwell Commanded, in 1776 Fort Trumbull was built I was one of the number who assisted in laying the foundation - I further depose and say that in June 1778 I saw Reynold Way of Dyme in the State of Connecticut among the soldiers on duty who were stationed at a place called Winthrop Neck being about half a mile distant from Fort Trumbull where I was stationed, the said Reynold Way belonged to Col. Jonathan Sattermore's Regiment, I know said Way was in the service six months, for during this time the above named Way with many others belonging to Col. Sattermore's Regiment, were occasionally ordered out to work on the Fort where we were stationed. I further depose and say that I am now in a receipt of a pension for services which I performed -
Richard Chapman
State of New Hampshire
Sullivan ss. Personally appeared the above named Richard Chapman on the day above written and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true.
Before me Daniel McSmith Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Richard Chapman is a credible witness - D. McSmith, Justice of Peace

State of New Hampshire Sullivan ss
On this twenty fifth day of January A.D. 1837 personally appeared before the Court of Probate held at Newport in said County of Sullivan —
Widow Irene Way a resident of Newport in the County of Sullivan and State of New Hampshire, aged 84 years, she being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the pension apportioned by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836.
(That she is the Widow of Reynold Way late of Newport in said County deceased, who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, and the services which he performed in the Army as near as she can recollect are as follows —
In the year 1776 in the month of May Reynold Way then a resident of Dyme in the State of Connecticut was drafted into the service of the United States, and marched to New London in said State, where he remained in the Army as near as she can recollect till the last of November next following — when he returned home, making a term of service of more than six months. The names of the Officers under whom he served, she does not now recollect, but she well remembers that he performed this term of service from the following facts. That they had mutually pledged themselves to each other in marriage contract, and that should he live to return it was to be publicly and legally solemnized, and just before he joined the Army he willed to her the most of his personal property, among which was a certain Cow — with peculiar marks as to color. And that in about two & half months after his return they were married —
She further declares that on the first of March 1777 after they were married, her husband, the above named Reynold Way, entered the service as an Orderly Sergeant by draft, and joined the Company commanded by Capt. Nathan Darrow of said town of Dyme, where the applicant and her husband, the said Way then resided. She well remembers that Sylvanus Avery, and Nathan Tinker both of the same town joined the same Company, when they marched to New London, where they were under the Command of Col. Nathan Darrow. She says her husband returned home on the first of June 1778 after an absence of 14 months in the Army.

She further declares that in the same month June 1778, her husband the before named Reynold Way after having been at home only about one week, was again drafted into the Service for six months , which time he served, when he returned home about the 15 th Decr. 1778. She does not distinctly recollect, whether he served under the same Officers he did the preceding term or not.
She further declares that in June 1779 as near as she can recollect her husband the said Way, was for the fourth time drafted to serve in the Army for a term of 9 months , during which time he was at New London, Groton, and New York, how long at each place she cannot tell. She believes that the three last terms of service her husband performed, he discharged the duties of an Orderly Sargent , — after his last term of duty expired being 9 months, he returned home and when he entered the house he threw his Sargents Warrant into her lap, saying here is my Warrant, and my discharge from the war — The further declares that on the last Wednesday of August in the year 1834, her dwelling House with almost all the contents was consumed by fire. and she sincerely believes that the said Warrant and discharge were consumed, as all her contingent writings and papers, Books &c. together with the family record were burned. She has no doubt but that the said Warrant shared the same fate, for she has not seen it since that time. She further says that she has no documentary evidence to support her Claim — The further declares that she was married to him the said Reynold Way on the 20 th day of February A.D. 1777 in the town of Lyme in the State of Connecticut, where she then lived, and that the marriage was solemnized by Doctor Elizer Mather of that place, who was a Justice of the Peace for the County of New London, and duly authorized to join in marriage.
She further declares that her husband the said Reynold Way died at Newport in the said County of Sullivan State of New Hampshire on the 6 th day of April A.D. 1831, and that she has remained a Widow ever since that period — as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed —
JANE WAY
Sworn and subscribed to on the day and year above written Before John L. Putnam Judge of Probate
I certify that the above affiant is a credible person John L. Putnam Judge of Probate

Marlow Jan'y. 10 th 1837.
I Almon Smith of Marlow County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire of lawful age depose and say, that I have been acquainted with Mr. Reynold Way of Newport County of Sullivan in said State, and Irene his Wife from their childhood. Having in former years resided in the town of Syme, County of New London in the State of Connecticut which was the place of my nativity, as it was also theirs, I was intimately acquainted with the above named Reynold Way and said Irene Beckwith, which was her maiden name previous to their union they were among the number which composed the social circle in the town of Syme and with whom I had very frequent interviews, and although I was not present when their marriage was solemnized, yet being in the immediate neighborhood, I well recollect the event, and according to my best recollection it took place on the 20 th day of February in the year 1777 - Doctor Elizer Mather who was then a justice of the peace for the County of New London, was the Genl. who joined them in marriage. Further depose and say that I was frequently in at the house of the said Way after their marriage and having seen them frequently since they lived in Newport I have never known or heard any thing against their reputation. The above named Reynold Way died I think in the month of April in the year 1831. His Widow, Irene Way, still resides in Newport and has not been again married since the death of her husband the above named Way. Said Irene Way is an old lady of unoutlet truth and veracity, and I have no doubt but she is the lawful Widow of the said Reynold Way, as I have never heard the least intimation to the contrary - Almon Smith
Subscribed and sworn too the day and year above named - Before me (D. Mitchell Smith justice of the Peace)
I hereby certify that the above named Almon Smith is a credible witness - (D. Mitchell Smith justice of the Peace)

State of New Hampshire } J. W. Gilman Clerk of the Superior Sullivan Co. } Court of Indictment, do hereby certify
That Dan d M c Smith is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County and that the within signature purporting to be his is genuine —
Given under my Hand and Seal of the Court this second day of February A D - 1837
J. W. Gilman Clerk

Lempster 16 th Jany 1837
I Granville of Lempster County of Sullivan and State of New Hampshire of lawful age depose and say That Mr Reynold Way late of Newport State & County aforesaid deceased, and Irene Way Wife of the said Reynold Way were persons with whom I have been intimately acquainted for nearly forty years. I have some acquaintance with them previous to their marriage at the time they resided in Dyme in the State of Connecticut, I was not present when they were married yet I never entertained the least doubt but that they were legally and lawfully married and I as firmly and sincerely believe it, as I do any event whatever, and I further say that I never heard the fact doubted by any one, I resided in Dyme in the State of Connecticut at the time of their marriage, and it was understood by all in that place and doubted by none, that they were married and as near as I can recollect the marriage was solemnized in the month of Febry 17 th 1826. Although I was then but eleven years old, still I will recollect the event. The above named Reynold Way and Irene his Wife. Since they moved into the State of New Hampshire, they united with the Baptist Church in the town of Unity in said State of New Hampshire, And their reputation for truth and veracity has never been doubted. I further say that in the month of April 1831 the above named Reynold Way died of a Bilious Complaint, and his Widow the above named Irene Way has not again been married —
Esra Miner Eld of the Baptist Church
Lempster
Subscribed and sworn to, the day and year above named, Before me (Daniel M c Smith) Justice of the Peace
I Certify that the above affiant is a credible person Daniel M c Smith Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire, J. W. Gilman Clerk of the Sullivan Co. } Superior Court of Judicature do Hereby certify That David M. Smith is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County and that the within signature purporting to be his is genuine
Given under my hand and seal of the Court this Second day of February A D 1837 J. W. Gilman Clerk

State of New Hampshire      I J. W. Gilman Clerk of the Sullivan Co.      Superior Court of Judicature do hereby certify that John S. Putnam is Judge of Probate for said County of Sullivan and that the within signature purporting to be his is genuine
Given under my hand and Seal of the Court this second day of February A.D. 1837. J. W. Gilman Clerk

Leicester N.H. Aug 18
From A. Smith Sumner N.H.
Free
Hon J. D. Edwards Comm ee of Pensions Washington District of Columbia

State of New Hampshire
Scituate August 16 th 1837.
Sir -
I received from you, by the hand of Hon. Henry Hubbard of the United States Senate, the papers in the case of Irene Way, Widow of Reynold Way, which you returned with a note accompanying the same, stating that further testimony was necessary in order to pass favorably on the claim, since which time, by the most unwearied industry, and unceasing exertions, we are enabled to present herewith, such Testimony in relation to the case (which no pains has been spared to collect,) as we cannot doubt will be perfectly satisfactory - Permit me, then, to return the original Claim with the additional testimony which is herewith transmitted, for your examination and decision, and may we not hope a favorable result -
Should any thing further be necessary to establish the claim, it shall if possible, be forthcoming
With the highest considerations of regard I am your Obedient Serv t
Hon. J. S. Edwards. Comm ee of Pensions.
Daniel W. Smith

I Griswold Avery of Mentville  Hartford in New London County and State of Connecticut of Lawful age depon and say that in May 1779 I joined the Revolutionary Service as substituted in place of Simon Saylor of which he was at New London in the State of Connecticut and belonged to the Company of Captain G Avery and Regt of Col Litchfield's of Lyndon I further depon and say that I was well acquainted with Reynold Way of Lyndon in said County & State aforesaid and that when I entered the service Reynold Way was there as a member of Capt Griswold Avery's Company and that the said Way remained there performing the duty as Clerk of said Company the remainder of the time which was Nine months there and further the deponent saith not
Griswold Avery
State of Connecticut New London County ss. Mentville July 14 th 1837
Personally appeared in the day and year above mentioned Griswold Avery of Mentville who was duly examined to speak the truth in oath and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed before the subscribing authority a justice of the Peace within and for said New London County I hereby certify that Griswold Avery aforesaid is to me well known and a person of a reputable character whose testimony as a witness is entitled to full credit
William Brooke justice of the Peace

I Jesse No. 18 Beckwith of Lyme of Lawful age Depon & say that in the year 1777 on the 20 day of February I called on Elizer Mother Esqr of Lyme by request who Lawfully joined in marriage Reynold Way and Irene Beckwith both of Lyme in New London County State of Connecticut. I further depon & say that I stood by the side of the said Reynold Way while he the said Way and Irene Beckwith was Lawfully pronounced man & wife by the Elizer Mother who was a justice of the Peace at that time and further the deponant saith not - Jesse Beckwith
State of Connecticut New London County ss Lyme July 13th 1831 Personally appeared on the day and year above mentioned Jesse Beckwith of Lyme who was duly cautioned to speak the truth on oath and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed before the subscribing authority a justice of the Peace within and for said New London County. I hereby certify that Jesse Beckwith of said is to me well known and a person of respectable character, whose testimony as a justice of the Peace is entitled to full credit William Beach justice of the Peace

William Beech
No 4
I John D e Witt Clerk of the County Court of the County of New London and State aforesaid do hereby certify that William Beech is a justice of the Peace in and for said County. Truly commenced and qualified that his commission is dated on the first day of June 1837 and will expire on the 20 th day of June 1838 and that his signature above written is genuine as I verily believe given under my hand and seal of the County of New Lon- don this 17 th day of July A D 1837 John D e Witt Clerk

State of Connecticut } New London County } ss I John D'Witt Clerk of the County Court in and for said New London County do hereby Certify that Ruben Lord esq before whom the annexed deposition of Lodowick Bill was taken is a true copy of the original in and for said County of New London that his commission was dated June 1837. and will expire June 20 1838. and that full faith and credit are due to his official acts as such and that his signature affixed thereto I believe to be genuine — In tes- timony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County the 17 th day of July 1837 John D'Witt Clerk

New London County ss June 11 th 1887
Personally appeared on the day & year above mentioned before me the subscribing authority a Justice of the peace for said New London County. Lookout Hill Bill a resident of the Town of Lynn aged fifty two, a credible witness and a man of veracity, and having been duly sworn to speak the truth on oath deposes & says that Capt Samuel Mother late of Lynn said for many years previous to his death lived with the Deponent that the said Capt Samuel Mother was a pensioner of the United States that he was allowed a pension on an application made while living with the Deponent that he the Deponent while the said Capt Mother lived & after his death had the possession of all his papers & knows from them & from and otherwise that he was in possession of all the proper documents to entitle him to a pension as Capt & Surgeon which documents were forwarded to Washington on his application for a pension but a copy of them or as far as would be necessary to assist his soldiers in obtaining pensions were left by deponent that he had a roll of a company of Minute men which were raised by authority of the Capt Gen l of the Colony of Connecticut. that they were raised by enlistment & enlistment in the month of September 1775 that they were mounted to New London for the defence of that place on the 24 th day of April 1776. The Deponent says that Reynolds was none other than as one of the men detached from the 14 th Company in the 3 d Regiment of the Militia of the Colony in Sept r 1775 that his name is in the Muster roll of April 24 th 1776

Certified by Coll. G. Pitt-Rivers he was also in the pay roll of July 3 rd 1776 & at New London & was also there when the Company was discharged in the month of Dec r 1776 & on the 24 th day of the month the deponent thinks but is not confident of the precise day - all which fully appears from the copies of the forementioned documents all which the deponent verily believes to be true & that he has often heard Capt Samuel Mother declare them as such & on several occasions swear to the truth of them in assisting his fellow soldiers to obtain pensions for services while under his command. The deponent believes the Original Muster Roll of September 1775 - & of April 24 th 1776 & the pay roll of July 3 rd 1776 & the discharge & pay roll of Dec r 1776 were all forwarded to Washington together with his commissions at the time of Capt Mother's application for a pension & further the deponent saith not. Given & subscribed the day & year above mentioned
Before me
Lodowick Hill
Reuben Lord Justice of the Peace

This certifies that I have carefully examined the records of marriages in the Town of Lyme for the record of the Marriage of Reynolds May to Anne Beckwith, and do not find any record thereof -
Lyme July 11 th 1837.
Attest Joshua H. Warner, Town Clerk

I Elizabeth Davis of Norwich do hereby certify that the early part of the Revolutionary War, Reynold Way & Irene Beckwith both of Lyme were married together by Eleazer Mather Esqr. That Jesse Beckwith of Lyme was present and many more but I suppose that they are all dead but Mr. Jesse Beckwith. I cannot recollect the precise year but I suppose it to have been a year or two after the war commenced I was present at the wedding & saw them married - and further the deponent saith not.  Signed by cross in presence of Asa Root Reynold Way  Elizabeth Davis her mark
State of Connecticut New London County ss. Norwich Be it remembered that on this 17th day of July A.D. 1837 - Personally appeared before me Asa Root Esqr Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Norwich in sd. New London County Elizabeth Davis who had subscribed the above affidavit and made solemn oath to the truth of the same in due form of law - I hereby certify that Elizabeth Davis aforesaid is a person to me well known, and a person of a reputable character, whose testimony as a witness is entitled to full credit.
Asa Root Judge, of the Court of Probate for the District of Norwich
I James Holbrook, Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Norwich, do hereby certify that Asa Root Esqr is Judge of said Court and that the above signature of his is in his own proper hand writing - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court hereto.
James Holbrook, Clerk.

1776. Capt. Mathew's role - Beeydell Way - on - (from May 2 nd to Dec. 1 st 1776)
Mathew resigned Apr. 1779
(Ser d 3 Mo. 76 to 24 Apr. 76)
from Sept. 75 to Apr. 76. Some part of the time in actual service.
Apr. 24, 76 to Dec. 1.
See paper of Sam Mathew Cook. No. 3692
Mr. Smith, may be in

For Latham 28033 Sept. 75. capt Mathew (minut men) age 24. 76 New Lond. will Det. 78 7mo March. 77 capt Palmer will June 78 14.
Maynard. as to the sec. in 1777
Elisha May. Sept. 75 - same as Latham 76 same
R Chapman. 75 78 here. 6mo P. Col Latham
The Hiker or the Walker age 79 lay Garm. 8mo
G. Avery. May 77 - 9mo
76 7mo - Latham & Hills. way  77 + 9 D + Latham Maynard. 28033  + 8 6. 78. R Chapman. { Latham } 28033  9. + 79 G Avery { Walker } 28331
36 = March 20 Feb 1777 died 6 Apr 1831

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 15462
Heene Way widow of Reynolds Way Sergt Rev- Way
Act: July 4 th 86
Index:—Vol. M , Page 318
[Arrangement of 1870.]

I William Sinkler of Lyme in the County of New London and State of Connecticut Being of lawful age Depose and say that in the Spring of 1779 I joined the Continental Army as subsisted the day and month not being recalled but think in or about the first of April 1779 under the Command of Coll. Greville Mury and Col. Saltonstall of Lyme and that Ronald Way of Lyme in New London County & State aforesaid was first sergeant of said Company and that I performed duty in said Company of Col. Mury and Ronald Way was obliged to resign as sergeant of the same and I further depose to say that I performed duty with the said Ronald Way Eight months or more as I now receive an annual pension for eight months service and that the said Way was with me during said time, I further depose to say that I was well acquainted with the said Way, born and brought up in the same neighborhood with him, and that I was well acquainted with Irene Backwith of Lyme State & County aforesaid and depose and say that she the said Irene was the lawful wife of Ronald Way from the time of  entering the service of the United States Revolution and that after his term of service he returned to his family which consisted of his wife Irene and some children and in the year 1796 removed from Lyme to the town of Marlow in the State of Pennsylvania and since to Newport in said State where he spent the remainder of his days I furthermore depose and say that the said Way was in the service at New London previous to April 1779 as near as I can recollect about 4 weeks as sergeant, Vinton Backwith was our lieutenant, Edward Chapman captain of said Company, and further the deponent saith William Sinkler
State of Connecticut New London County to Lyme July 13 th A.D. 1837 Personally appeared on the day and year above mentioned William Sinkler of Lyme who was duly cautioned to speak the truth in oath and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed before the subscribing author- ority a justice of the Peace within and for said New London County & hereby certify that William Sinkler aforesaid is to me well known and a person of a reputable char- acter whose testimony as a witness entitled William Beecher justice of the Peace to full credit see Tinker paper No. 28331