Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 19130, Cyrus Tracy, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Tracy, byrus
S. 19130
CONTENTS
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Vermont. 18.654
Cyrus Tracy.
of Orange w in the State of Vermont who was a private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Boardman, of the Reg t . commanded by Col. Mott in the Conn. m a line for 13 mo. 18 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 44 Dollars 76 Cents per annu m to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of Sep r 1833. and sent to Wm. Hebard. East Randolph. Vt
Arrears to the 14th of Sep r . 33 $111.90 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mar. 34 22.38
$134.28
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by E. Moun. Cleri Book E Vol. 3 Page 94

Copy of Application for a Pension. N o 6738.

State of Vermont,
ORANGE COUNTY ss.
District of Randolph
At Randolph
in said County on this 10 th day of August
A. D. 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before the Hon. the Probate Court for Said District
in the Court of said Orange County, now sitting, being a Court of Record Cyrus Tracy a resident of Cambridge in the County of Orange and State of Vermont, aged 75 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit
of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832, that on the 1 st day of March 1776 he enlisted in a Company of State troops commanded by Capt. Gawan Mott for the term of Nine Months , which Company was raised by the State to be stationed at New-London Conn. and Groton . Capt. Mott's Company was stationed at Groton where Fort Griswold was afterwards built. that he continued there till some time in June when Capt. Mott was appointed Major of a Regiment of New-Leveries and Oliver Gait was appointed Capt. and he continued through the line. - In Sept. the Company commanded by Capt. Gait was detached to join a Regt. of Militia to go to the west and that they left Groton on the 19 th day of Sept. and went by water to New Haven and then went through Milford Stratford Fairfield Norwalk Stamford and Greenwich Conn. - to Nypt in New York - they staid here a few days then went to West Chester then to White Plains and was there in the battle - two Men were wounded - one of which was taken prisoner - and soon returned to North Castle - and were dismissed on the 20 th day of Nov. - this was under the command of Genl. Sullivan . - We further states that in the Spring of 1777 he went a tour in the Militia to Fort Griswold under Capt. Joseph Boardman for the term of two Months, but was dismissed a few days before the time was out. but could tell how many. that in this tour he was a Substitute for Ephraim Tucker . - He also served about two weeks at Fort Griswold under Capt. Simeon Sturtevant in the Summer of 1778 or 1779. - Also that he went to Said Fort and vicinity as a volunteer in cases of emergency as often as his time. - and staid two or three days each time. - Lastly that at the time the British Captured Fort Griswold on the 6 th of Sept. 1781 he was a Student of Law - Lasher Drown of Preston who was a Sergeant of the Regt. of Militia, and volunteered about ten days with him in dropping the wounds - all of which volunteer services he performed without any remuneration. - He would further state that in Jan. 1779 he was detached for a tour in the Militia for two Months at Fort Griswold but being engaged in teaching he hired a man to take his place. - Answer to Question 4 th Drown in Preston Conn. in the year 1757. - 2 nd - Recorded in Said Preston . - 3 rd - Preston . - Served in Cambridge when I was under 26 years. - 4 th - Enlisted for Nine Months . was a Substitute for Ephraim Tucker two Months - and the rest of the time volunteered. - 5 th - No more particular than in the declaration. - 6 th - Had no discharge. - 7 th - Silvan Eastman Elisha Silliv Elijah Tracy .
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever, to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Cyrus Tracy
Frederick Griswold Judge Probate Court

Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Cyrus Tracy
Frederick Gainsold Judge Probate Court
We Titon Castman Gleggman and Elijah Tracy residing in the said  Juniper who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, and that we believe him to be 72 years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
residing in Randolph in said County of Orange hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Cyrus Tracy
Titon Castman Gleggman Elijah Tracy
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Frederick Gainsold Judge of Probate Court
And the said Court do hereby declare 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 served as he states. And the Court further certify that it appears to them that Titon Castman who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Gleggman resident in Randolph in said County, and that Elijah Tracy who has also signed the same, is a resident in the same place  Juniper , and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Frederick Gainsold  Judge of Probate
J. R. Parish
Clerk of the Court of Probate
hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Cyrus for a pension. In Testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal of Office, this
15 th day of August
A. D. 1832.
J. R. Parish CLERK. on Regr

I Elijah Tracy of Sunbridge in the county of Orange and State of Vermont of lawfull age, depose, testify and say that Cyrus Tracy now of Sunbridge in the county and State aforesaid, did, on the first day of March 1776, at Preston in the county of New-London, and State of Connecticut, enlist in a company of state troops, commanded by Capt: Edward Mott for the term of nine months, and the company was stationed at Fort Griswold in Groton, and continued there untill Sept: when they marched to the westward, and I saw the Cyrus Tracy at Norwalk in Connecticut sometime in Sept: on his way to join the American army in the State of New-York, and he was dismissed and returned home about the last of November.
I also testify that he went a tour for two months, to fort Griswold in Groton in the spring of the year 1777 under the command of Capt: Joseph Boardman and that he served about two weeks at the same place in the summer of 1778 or 9 under the command of Capt Jesse Starkweather. And further that he hired a man to perform a tour of two months for him at fort Griswold in the beginning of the year 1779. And that I knew of his going as a volunteer to fort Griswold and vicinity as often as six times, in cases of emergency at the rate of two, three and four days each
Elijah Tracy
I sworn & subscribed in open court this 15 th day of Augt. 1832
before me.
Frederick Griswold Judge of Probate
State of Vermont District of Brattleboro
I certify the foregoing affidavit was taken & subscribed in open court this day & year above written
Witness my hand & seal of office this 15 th day of Augt. 1832
J. B. Paine Clerk

State of Vermont Frank County ss District of Randolph ss
I certify that I am well acquainted with the within-named Elijah Tracy, and that his character for truth and veracity is good.
Calvin Blodgett Judge of Probate
Elijah Tracy Affidavit
In testimony of the above I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of the Probate Court this 23 rd day of May A.D. 1833.
John Nelson Clerk of Probate

6758 Cyrus Tracy
Oct. 5. 14
Adm c 13 mos 13 days
William Hebard East Randolph Vermont
✓
1. When the declination made before a Court or a Judge; 2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is qualified by law to hold such office; 3. How old is he? 4. State the services, if any, rendered by the applicant since his last appointment. of in the State of (Act 21st June, 1838.)

BRIEF in the case of  Cyrus Tracy of Tunkidge  County of Orange  in the State of  Vermont  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? In open court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 75
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.     Enlisted 1 st March In 1778 — 8 20 Private Gen. Putnam Capt. Scott , Con State Troops   Spring of 1779 went on tour — a few days before the term was out — 2 — Substitute Capt. Joseph Boardman , Militia   1778, or 1779 at Fort Griswold — — 15 Private Capt. Sylvester  Stakesworth ,   Spring 1779 was detached for a tour of service at Fort Griswold but found man in his place. — 2 5 — not mentioned  
5. In what battles was he engaged? White Plains
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Preston, Conn. Conn.
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living witnesses & by traditional evidence,
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? not properly attached
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Chas. B. Wilcox Examining Clerk. 24. June 1833

Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C., _____, 189___
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Cyrus Tracey , a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you will please find below the desired information as contained in his application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Mar 1776 9 mos Pr. Edward Mott Oliver Coit Not stated Conn.   Spr 1777 " Sub. Jo Boardman " " "   Summer 78 2 wks Pr. Jas. Scarparth " " "   Also rendered about 19 days service at different times in the years 77-76-78-79-80  
Battles engaged in, White Plains Residence of soldier at enlistment, Preston Conn. Date of application for pension, Aug 15 1832 Residence at date of application, Trimbridge Vt Age at date of application, On Preston Conn. in 1757
Remarks: When Fort Griswold was captured by the British in Sept. 1778, he was a student under Dr Joshua Downer.
Very respectfully,
Dr. Horace Hawks 766 Madison Ave New York N.Y.
Commissioner.

assisted him for about 10 days in attending to the wounded soldiers

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
17. 19130
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Cyrus Tracy a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Oct. 1. 1776 Oct. 20. 1776 Pvt. Edward Mott Oliver Coit Conn.   Spring 1777 2 mos. Joseph Boardman at Ft. Griswold   Summer 1778-1779 2 weeks Jesse Starkweather   ✓ 19 days at different times at Grafton & Stonington   1781 10 days as best to D r Dorrance attending the wounded at Ft. Griswold  
Battles engaged in, White Plains
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Preston New London Co. Conn.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 15. 1832. His ill. age etc.
Residence at date of application, Tunbridge Orange Co. Vt.
Age at date of application, born in Preston Conn. in 1757
Remarks: the data as to family
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

East Randolph May. 24. 1833.
Hon. Lewis Cass Sup. of War.
Two days ago I forwarded to your Department the Pension Papers of David Grow, Dick Hubbard and Henry Bloodgett as corrected, agreeably to the printed objections accompanying them. — today I forward those of Cyrus Tracy and Elijah Tracy — and hope they are so corrected as will be satisfactory. —
One circumstance will be remarked, — at the time of taking these Declarations last August the Hon. Frederick Griswold was Judge of Probate for the District of Randolph — At this time the Hon. Calvin Bloodgett is Judge of the same district. — And as some of the affidavits used, were sworn to before Judge Griswold, and he at this time is not Judge, I have obtained the certificate of Judge Bloodgett as to the credibility of the Deponents. — Supposing his certificate would be the most acceptable at this time — With much Respect I am the Honorable your humble Servt. Wm Hubbard

Hon ble Lewis Cass Sec y of War.—
Rev. Pension Department.

Commissioner of Pensions -
Dear Sir -
It has been suggested to me by the Adjutant General that perhaps I could find through your office some information regarding my Revolutionary ancestors.
Samuel Snow of Ashford Conn -
Cyrus Tracy who served as a member of Capt. Edward Mott's Co. of

Conn. troops raised to protect the harbor of New London. His name appears on an old muster roll (undated) on record in Washington.
John Bachlott of St. Malo, France, who came to America with Lafayette's men, joined the army near Rich. & was in the battle of Little York -

Any information that you can give me will be most gratefully received.
Respectfully Mary T. Jones.
Mrs. W. W. Jones 709 Platt St.
Tampa Fla.
John Bachlott moved to St. Mary's Ga after the Revolution & is buried there -

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File No. 19130
Cyrus Tracy
Dr Rev Mr
Act: June 7 th 82
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 379
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1894 Sept. 26 Hist. Dr. Horace T. Hawks New York, N.Y. 1914 July 17 Gift to Mrs. H. H. Jones V.2.11.

State of Vermont Orange County ss District of Randolph ss
At Randolph in Said County and District this 23 rd day of May AD 1833 personally appeared in open Court before the Hon. the Probate Court for Said District, in Said County, now sitting being a Court of Record, Cyrus Tracy of Tunbridge in Said District and County, being the same Cyrus Tracy named in the foregoing Declaration, who being duly sworn, deposed and saith, (in addition to the foregoing Declaration) that, by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory he cannot state positively as to the precise length of his Service, but ac- cording to the best of his recollection he served not less than the Periods mentioned below, and in the following Grades.
 8-20 For 8 months and 20 days I served as a Private in the 1776 at Fort Griswold White- Plains &c. —  1-10 For 1 month and 10 days I served as a Private in 1777 at Fort Griswold. — as a Substitute for Ephraim Tucker who long ago deceased. —  -14 For 14 days I served as a Private at Fort Griswold in 1778 or 1779. —  -19 For 19 days I served as a Private in cases of emergency at different times, in the years 1775-1776-1778 and 1779-1780. — at Groton and Stonington. —  -10 For 10 days I served as assistant to D o ct r Joshua Downer, Surgeon, attending upon the wound- ed at Fort Griswold after it was taken by the British in Sept. 1781. —  2- For 2 months I hired Bela Tracy to take my place at Fort Griswold. — in 1779. — The said Bela Tracy has since deceased. —  And for such Service I claim a Pension. —
Cyrus Tracy
Sworn to, and Subscribed this day and year above written before me. — Calvin Blodgett Judge of Probate
In testimony of the above I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Said Court at Said Randolph this 23 rd day of May AD 1833. Wm. Hubbard Clerk or Register

from Dr. Horace Tracy Hawks,
766 Madison Avenue New York.
766 MADISON AVENUE
Stowe Vt. Augt 24/1894.
To the Dominion of Prussia,
In making application for membership in the Sons of the Revolution - I will claim in what Regt. and in what Capacity my grand Father - Mr Cyrus Tracy of Conn. served in the U. S. Army.
I find in the history of Fairbridge Vt. where he settled in 1786 - he is put down as a Revolutionary Soldier - And an older Cousin, Mr. Alpha Tracy, says he drew a pension

for many years and up to the time of his death in 1845.
May I ask you to have a clerk look up the records and report to me the result.
I enclose a stamped envelope for a reply - and, I will say, that I will gladly pay any reasonable sum for clerk time to make such examination if such extra charge will be required -
Yours very Respectfully, Horace S. Hunkins M.D. Late Asst. Surg. 30 th Regt. N.Y.S.Vol.