Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 14,804, John Welch, Continental (Conn.)

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (Conn) Welch John
S. 14.804
carded
CONTENTS

32,661 Connecticut
John Welch dec?
of in the State of Conn. who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the * line for
Continental Line
Records completed. Mch 27/1873.
Inscribed on the Roll of Hartford Conn. at the rate of $100 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. to 13 th April 1845. the day of his death.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of September 1849 and sent to A. Pugh, present. Decreased from $96. per 4 Mar. 1831. Arrears to the 4th of Semi-ann. allowance ending
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by book E 2
Vol. 3
J. P. Chase Clerk Page 50
Reported
Jason Welch & Lois Munroe Surviving children

14. 688 R Connecticut
John Welch
of Warren in the state of Conn. who was a priv: dray m in the regiment commanded by Colonel Sheldon of the Conn t line, for the term of 3 years. Continental Line. Records corrected. 8/2/1807.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence the 1 st of September 1819
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 of Sept. 1819 and sent to Frederick Wolcott, Esq. Litchfield, Conn.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1819 - \frac{4}{30} 1.06 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Mar. 1820 - 48.00
$49.06
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
There is another John Welch, who has an allowance for a pension & states he served some time in the Army. But - His dis- charge has been returned for proof of service.
Litchfield Conn.

37. 684
John Welch died Connecticut
pension increased from $96 to $100 per ann. from 4 March 1831, to 13 April 1845, time of his death, payable to Jason Welch & Lois Monroe children of John Welch
under act 7 June 32, and heretofore paid under act 18 March 1818 from 4 March 1831 to be deducted,
A. A. Pease B.

Declaration
State of Connecticut } County of Litchfield } ss
On this 7 th day of June eighteen hundred & forty nine before the Court of Probate in & for said County personally appeared in open Court Lois Monroe a resident of Warren in said County who after being sworn in due form of Law declared that she is the daughter of John Welch who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution & who drew a pension

from the United States at the rate of Ninety six dollars per annum that he was a private of Cavalry when in the Service that he died on the thirteenth day of April eighteen hundred + forty five that he was a resident of Warren afore said that he left an widow she having died on the 21 st day of June eighteen hundred + thirty eight that she the deponent + Dason Welch

of said Warren are the only surviving children of the said John Welch. That they ask for the increase of the pension of their said father for his service as a private of Cavalry - Lois Munroe
Sworn to & subscribed before me in open Court the day & year above mentioned
Charles Adams Judge of Probate

I certify that Satisfactory evidence has been adduced before said Court to show that John Welch of Warren in said County a Revolution prisoner of the United States at the date of 1796.- Per annum died on the thirteenth day of April eighteen hundred & forty five that he left no widow his wife having died on the twenty first day of June eighteen hundred & thirty eight that Lois Monroe of

Warren in this probate district & Dason Welch of said Warren are the only surviving children of the said John Welch
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and fixed the seal of said court at Litchfield the 26 th day of June 1849
Geo. Woodruff Clerk of Probate Court

John Welch -

District of Connecticut ss. County of Litchfield, County Court. Term of April D. 1823.
On this 30 th day of April 1823, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record for said County, in said District, having the power to fine & imprison, John Welch, aged 59 years, resident in Warren in said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his Oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows (viz t ) that he enlisted for the term of three years, & served under Capt d David Edgar, in a Regiment commanded by Col o Elisha Sheldon, of the Cavalry, & on the Continental establishment, that he faithfully served thro' the said term, of three years, & was discharged at West Point in the State of New York, that his original Declaration is at the War Office, the date he cannot certainly recollect, that he has received a Pension from the United States under the Act of the 18 th of March 1818, that his Pension Certificate is dated the 23 rd of September D. 1819, & is numbered 14,688, - that his family consists of a Wife aged 56 years, has been feeble & unwell for eight years - a Son aged 26 years who has a Wife and one Child, & has very little property for their support, a Daughter aged 23 years who has been sick several years. -
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18 th of March 1818, & that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, or by any other means of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it so as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval services of the United States in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18 th of March 1818, & that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, Contracts or Debts due to me, nor have

I own income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, & by me sub-
- Schedule - Schedule -
  1 Cow $20.00   1 old Chest & Drawers. 2.50   2 Sams. 4.00   7 Chairs. 2.75   5 Bels. 2.50   1 Looking Glass. 0.50   1 pair Candles. 2.50   1 iron Pot. 0.75   1 Shettle. 0.75   1 broom. 0.33   1 Tea kettle. 2.00   2 old Chests. 0.75   2 Wheels. 2.50   2 set Tea Cops. 0.50   1 Tea Pot. 0.20   1 earthen Mug. 0.12   4 sv. Knobs. 0.36   12 plates. 0.72   5 0.28   2 water pitchers. 0.50   5 sv. plates. 0.50   2 Candle sticks. 0.25   2 pails. 1.50   Feed & Yoke. 0.25   set of harness & Yokes. 0.76   6 earthen milk pans. 1.00   $52.26 
John Welch.

County of Litchfield, ss. County Court.
Term of April 1823.
I was exactly appraised 2 shares Stock due and, I made Oath that he has in an in the aforesaid articles contained in the aforesaid schedule of John Welch, I has appraised them at their true & just value, as therein set down.
Before said Court. Certified by
Frederick Wolcott, Clerk.
Sworn to, and declared, by the said John Welch, on the 30 th day of April A.D. 1823, before the said Court. Certified by
Frederick Wolcott, Clerk.
I Frederick Wolcott, Clerk of the County Court in the County of Litchfield & State of Connecticut do hereby certify, that the foregoing Oath & the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of said Court - and that the total amount in value of property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is fifty-two Dollars twenty five Cents. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, & affixed the Seal of the said Court on this 30 th day of April A.D. 1823.
Frederick Wolcott, Clerk of the County Court, aforesaid.

John Welch, (2) Pris: angoon
Col. Sheldon's Connecticut Regt.
1781 - 3 years - count by Roll.
1 st Sept. 1819.
Admitted

Care of Mrs. Welch. 4771
Frederick Wolcott Esq. Litchfield Conn. Recd Sept 8. 1819
Secretary of War Washington
Hon. John C. Calhoun
Sept 23
Pension Office
no star for sup.

District of Connecticut ss Town and County of Litchfield. On this first day of September A 1819 before me Frederick Wolcott Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Litchfield in the State of Connecticut
Personally appears John Welch of the town of Warren in said county who being by me first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the act of Congress of the 18th of March 1818 entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revo- lutionary war"
That he the said John Welch in the said town of Litchfield on the 19th day of January A 1781 enlisted for the term of three years in the second Regiment of St. Dragoons com- manded by Colo. Sheldon. and was in the company commanded by Capt. Edgar in said Regiment. Which was on the continen- tal establishment. That he served in said Corps against the common enemy of the United States until the close of the Revolu- tionary war in the year 1783. and was honor- ably discharged. but has lost his discharge That he has no evidence now in his power of his said service except a certificate under the hand of Colo Benjamin Tallmadge late a major in said 2nd Regt L.D.
That he is in reduced circumstances

and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support.
John Welch
Subscribed. Sworn to & declared before me The day and date first above written
Frederick Wolcott, Judge of Probate.
Personally appears John Tallmadge Esqr of the Town of Warren & County of Litchfield to me personally known as a gentleman of high res- pectability & veracity. and being duly sworn says that he is personally acquainted with the above named John Welch. that his character for truth and in all respects is good That he is in reduced circumstances and still in need of the assistance of his Country for sup- Sworn before me Sept 1st - 1819
Frederick Wolcott, Judge of Probate.
I Frederick Wolcott Judge of Probate as aforesaid do certify that I am personally acquainted with the hand writing of Col Benjamin Tallmadge and know that the certificate herewith enclosed is his proper hand writing I also certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the above named John Welch did serve in the revolution- ary war against the common enemy agreeable to his said declaration. That he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support. and I now transmit the proceedings and testi- mony taken and had before me to the Secretary of war pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid act of Congress
Witness my hand & Seal of Office this first day of September A.D. 1819.
Frederick Wolcott, Judge of Probate District of Litchfield State of Connecticut.

This Certifies that John Welch enlisted into the 2 d Reg t . Dragoons, on the Continental Establishment, on the 19 th Day of Jan y . 1781, for three Years, & that he served in 2 d Reg t . until the close of the Revolutionary War, in the Year 1783 — Given under my hand in Litchfield 26 th Day of August 1819 E. Hovey late Major 2 d Reg t A.D.

Abner Welch of Warren deposes and says that he on the 22 nd day of April 1923 took a deed of a tract of land of his brother John Welch the petitioner for which he gave nine hundred dollars and that he paid the said John for said land in the following manner viz:
I gave him up a note I held against him for lent money which the said John had of me 20 odd years ago which he applied towards paying for said land when he bought said note was thirty one dollars $ 31-00
To paying Thomas Wells of New Milford a note he held against the said John 130-00
To paying John Robards of New Milford a note he held against the said John one hundred & thirty 130-00
To Thomas G. Southrup of Kent a note he held against said John for three hundred dollars - 300-00
To Andrew Dickerson of Warren a note he held against the said John of two hundred dollars - 200-00
Paying a note against the said John given by him to the Southy Fund of Warren one hundred 41-68
Paying a note against the said John in favor of Eben Strong of Warren of twenty seven dollars - 27-00
Paying a note against the said John to Eli Ladd of New Milford of eleven dollars 11
To paying Mary Baldwin a note she held against the said John nine dollars 9
Mary Baldwin is dead and her affidavit cannot be had
The above debits are all old debts and mostly for money borrowed by the said John when he purchased said land except the interest. Abner Welch
Litchfield County to Warren Feb. 16 th 1926 Personally appeared Abner Welch the above deponent and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit before me I also certify that the deponent is a man of truth fully entitled to credit Nathan P. Sloan Justice of the Peace

Recapitulation -
  Andrew Dickerson's debt - 200 = 00   Ebenezer Strong 27 - 00   Thomas G. Gathrup 300 - 00   John Robarts 130 - 00   Thomas Wells 730 - 00   Fund of Warner 61 - 68   Abner Welch 31 - 00   Eli Todel 11 - 00   Mercy Baldwin 9   $899 68 
I certify that Thomas Wells of New Milford one of the creditors of John Welch the Petitioner is dead and that we could not obtain affidavits as to the precise sum which Abner Welch paid him for his brother John, except Abner John's deposition. Nathan Hesson Justice of Peace of the War department to Mr. Wells' deposition.

I John Welch of Warren Litchfield County depose and say That on the 22 nd day of April 1823 I sold to my brother Abner Welch of Warren a piece of land lying in Warren for nine hundred dollars and received payment of the said Abner for said land in the following manner (viz)
 By his giving me up a note he held against me $ 37-00  By paying for me a note against me in favor of Thomas Wells of New Milford 130:00  By paying for me a note against me in favor of John Noburns of New Milford 130-00  By paying to Thomas G. Northrup of Kent a note he held against me 300-00  By paying to Andreas Dickerson of Warren a note he held against me 200:00  By paying the Society Fund of Warren a note they held against me 61-68  By paying to Eben Strong of Warren a note he held against me 27-00  Paying Eli Todd of New Milford a note he held against me 11-00  Paying Mary Baldwin of Warren a note she held against me 9  Mary Baldwin is dead and her affidavit cannot be had  $899:68 
The foregoing sums were mostly for money I borrowed at the time I bought the Land more than 20 years ago and the interest arising on the first loan and was all due before the year 1818 except the interest said money was borrowed by me to pay for the land I sold to my brother Abner Welch
John Welch  Litchfield County ss Warren Feby 16 th 1826 Personally appeared John Welch the above deponent and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit before me I also certify that the deponent is a man entitled to credit Nathan Hopsan Justice of Peace

9 Jonathan Reynolds one of the Fund Committee of the Society in Warren depose and say that Abner Welch of said Warren has assumed the debt due to the Fund from John Welch of said Warren the Petitioner and become bound to pay the same the sum is sixty one dollars and sixty eight cents and has been due to Society more than 15 years
Jonathan Reynolds Litchfield County ss Warren Feb. 15 - 1826 Personally appeared the above deponent and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit before me I also certify that the deponent is a man of truth entitled to credit Matthew H. Johnson Justice of Peace

Recapitulation -
  Andrus Dickersons debt - 200 = 00   Ebenezer Strong 27 - 00   Thomas G. Southrup 300 - 00   John Robarts 130 - 00   Thomas Wells 130 - 00   Fund of Warner 61 - 68   Abner Welch 31 - 00   Eli Todd 11 - 00   Mercy Baldwin 9   $ 899 68 
I certify that Thomas Wells of New Milford one of the creditors of John Welch the Petitioner is dead and that we could not obtain affidavits as to the precise sum which Abner Welch paid him for his brother John, except Abner John's depositions before Nathan Sisson Justice of Peace of the War department to Mr Wells' deposition.

Hi Yadd Sep

I Eli Ladd of New Milford in the County of Litchfield and State of Connecticut of lawful age testify and say that the debt due to me from John Welch of Warren the Petitioner, amounting to  seventeen dollars was a money debt and was due to me about the year 1917 and was paid to me about the year 1922 or 3 I think by Abner Welch Eli Ladd
Litchfield County ss New Milford Nov 12 th 1925
Personally appeared the above deponent and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit before me I also certify that the deponent is a man of truth Nathan Holsen Justice of Peace

Dickenson & Thompson Dip

I Anson Dickinson of Warren in the County of Litchfield and State of Connecticut of lawful age testify and say that John Welch of the Warren the petitioner was indebted to me for monies loaned by me to the said John at divers periods from about the year 1806 to the year 1816 or 1817 and that said sums so loaned by me to the said John and the lawful interest accruing thereon amounted to a large sum exceeding two hundred dollars and that Abner Welch of said Warren on on purchasing the farm of the said John assumed said debt to the amount of two hundred dollars and paid the same to me to my satisfaction and that in consequence of the payment made by the said Abner to me gave up the obligation against the said John.
Anson Dickinson
Litchfield County ss Warren Nov r 15 th 1825 Personally appeared the above deponent and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit I also certify that the deponent is a man of veracity. Nathan H. Slocum justice of peace
I Eben Strong of Warren Litchfield County and State of Connecticut of lawful age testify and say that John Welch of the Warren the petitioner was indebted to me for money loaned by me to the said John to pay an old debt I think to one capt Gilbert the sum of 25 dollars in April 1823 that Abner Welch of said Warren assumed the debt and paid the same to me in 1824 on debt amounting at the time of payment to 27 dollars.
Eben Strong
Litchfield County ss Warren Nov r 15 th 1825 Personally appeared Eben Strong the above deponent and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit before me I also certify that the deponent is a man of truth. Nathan H. Slocum justice of peace

130. I John Robards of New Milford in the County of Litchfield do hereby depose and say that I loaned to John Welch of Warren the petitioner a sum of money about 20 years ago that the said John gave me his note for the same and that said note was frequently renewed and the interest added in that in April 1823 said debt was assumed by Abner Welch of Warren in said County and the said John was discharged therefrom. said debt at the time said Abner assumed and became bound to me to pay it amounted to One hundred & thirty dollars I also knew that the said John owed a debt to Thomas W. Lake of New Milford deceased for money loaned by the said Lake to the said John about the same time that I loaned money to him and that the said Abner Welch assumed said debt and became bound to pay it and the said John was discharged therefrom at the same time; the exact sum I do not recollect but know it was over one hundred dollars I think about the amount of my debt - John Robards  Litchfield County ss. New Milford Feb. 20 th 1826  Personally appeared John Robards the above deponent and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit before me I also certify that the deponent is a man of truth entitled to credit.  Sathan Slocum Justice of Peace
130. I Thomas G. Northrop of Kent Litchfield County do hereby depose and say that about the year 1815 I loaned to John Welch of Warren the petitioner a sum of money which with the interest arising thereon amounted on the 22 nd day of April 1823 to Three hundred dollars - that on or about said 22 nd day of April 1823 Abner Welch of said Warren assumed said debt and became obligated to me to pay the same and the said John was released therefrom.  Thos G. Northrop  Litchfield County ss. Kent May 20 th 1826  Personally appeared Thos G. Northrop the above deponent and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit before me I also certify that the deponent is a man of truth fully entitled to credit.  Sathan Slocum Justice of the Peace

John Nobuck deposition

I John Robards of New Milford in the County of Litchfield & State of Connecticut of lawful age testify and say that the debt due to me from John Welch of Warren in sd County the petitioner as stated in my deposition now in the office of the Secretary at War was for money loaned by me to the said John about ten or fifteen years ago and the interest arising said loan and that the same was a just and bono fide debt the exact time the money was loaned I cannot tell as new note have been given and the old ones taken up and not preserved John Robards
Litchfield County for New Milford Sept. 19 th 1795. Personally appeared John Robards the above deponent and made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit before me, I also certify that the deponent is a man of veracity fully entitled to credit. Nathan Houson Justice of peace

Thos Wells & John Roberts Depositions

I Thomas Wells of New Milford in the County of Litchfield & State of Connecticut of lawful age testify and say that the debt due to me from John Welch of Warren in said County the petitioner as stated in my deposition now in the office of the Secretary at War was a just and bona fide debt for money loaned by me to the said John fifteen or twenty years ago and the interest arising on said first loan the exact time the money was loaned I cannot tell and the interest added as the note has been frequently renewed and the old notes not preserved. Thomas Wells
New Milford Sept 19 th 1825
Litchfield County ss New Milford Sept 19 th 1825 Personally appeared Thomas Wells the above deponent and made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit before me, I also certify that the deponent is a man of undoubted veracity fully entitled to credit.
Nathan Plosson Justice of peace

Thos. G. Southwick Deposition

I Thomas G. Northrup of Kent Litchfield County and State of Connecticut of lawful age testify and say that the debt due to me from John Welch of Warren in said County the petitioner as mentioned in my deposition now in the office of the Secretary at War at at Washington was a just and bona fida debt and was for money loaned by me to the said John about the year 1815 and the interest arising on said loan Thos G. Northrup
Litchfield County ss. Kent Sept r 23 1825 Personally appeared Thomas G. Northrup and made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit before me. I also certify that the deponent is a man of undoubted veracity fully entitled to credit.
Nathan Houson Justice of peace

Abner Welch of Warren depose & says that on the 22 nd Day of April 1823, he took or did of a tract of Land from his brother John Welch for which he gave nine hundred dollars That he has paid all of said Sum. & do for the benefit of said John in paying off the Mortgage in encumbrances upon said Land and debts due from said John to sundry creditors the Debts due to due to persons not named by Mortgage nor the following viz, to myself. Thirty one dollars Eleon Strong twenty seven dollars. Mason Prudden nine dollars & fifty cents 81 3/4 odd eleven dollars Sherman Hartwell three dollars. Isaac Hawes one dollar & seven ty two cents. Samuel Carter three dollars. Sylvain Prudden one dollar Isaac Dickerson two hundred dollars all which debts were just just & due long before said purchase by me & the principal debt viz, the one to said Dickerson was for money loaned to my brother John more than ten or twelve years ago and that said John's estate has all been absorbed in the payment of his just debts; & that he is very poor & not worth one cent in the world, & but nearly all to labor for his living. that I purchased said Land & paid said debts because he was my brother the Land is not worth the money I paid for it & would all have been sacrificed by or

foreclosure by the mortgagees had not affected my brother in the purchase of it that the same was not done with a view in the least to aid him in obtaining his share. Alma W. Fitch.
Inverness before me
this 29 th Day of Feb
1824 and I further certify that I am acquainted with the said Almer W. Fitch personally know that he is a man of strict truth & veracity
Just Stirling part of Pen

I Frederick Wolcott, Clerk of the County Court, or Court of Com- mon Pleas within the County of Rutland in the State of Ver- mont, certify that at New Shops on Eng. and Am. & Sterling Eng. now are & for more than one year last past have been Justices of the Peace within said County legally commis- sioned & qualified, & that their names who were officially sub- scribed on the papers hereto annexed, (all & each of which I have carefully examined) are as I verily believe their proper hand writing. Witness my hand & the Seal of said Court at Rutland in said County this 25 th day of February A. 1826.
To his Excellency Samuel D. Dinsmore Secretary of State
Hon. Nathaniel Griswold
Frederick Wolcott, Clerk

Payment to be made at Hartford Conn. by Horace Goodwin Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of Hartford Connecticut
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book 1; 2 Vol- ume 3 Page 30 by J. C. Chase Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Claim for Military Service.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7 th June 1832, John Welch late of Connecticut who was a private in the Revolution, and died on the 13 th of April 1845, is inscribed on the roll of pensioners at the rate of $100 - per annum, commencing 4 th March 1831, and ending on the 13 th April 1845.
The amount is due and payable to Jason Welch and Lois Munroe only surviving children of the said John Welch deceased, after deducting the amount already paid at the rate of $96 3 / 100 per annum, under act March 18 th 1818, from 4 th March 1831.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this 11 day of September one thousand eight hundred and forty-nine
Examined and Countersigned. §
Secretary of the Interior.
Commissioner of Pensions.

as R. Hale
Feb 2, 1982 John Welch S.14804 88L Am
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, S.14504, based upon the military service of John Welch in that war.
John Welch enlisted in Litchfield, Connecticut, January 19, 1781, and served until the close of the war in 1783, as a private in Captain David Edgar's Company, Colonel Elisha Sheldon's Second Regiment of Dragoons.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 1, 1819, while residing in Warren, Litchfield County, Connecticut.
In 1823, he stated that he was then aged fifty-nine years and that his family residing with him consisted of his wife, aged fifty-six years and a son, aged twenty-six years and a daughter, aged twenty-three years. The son was married and had a wife and one child.
No names are given. The soldier's wife died June 21, 1838, and he died April 11 or April 13 (both dates appear in the claim), 1845. Both died at
Warren, Connecticut.
In 1849, the only surviving children of the soldier, John Welch, were Jason Welch and Lois Munroe, both residents of Warren, Connecticut.
Abner Welch, a younger brother of the soldier, was residing in Warren, Connecticut, in 1826. There are no further family data.
* * * * *
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

This Mosaic Design of Stone Mosaic

Washington D.C. 24 th July 1844
Col J. L. Edwards Com. of Pensions Sir
I herewith enclose you the application of Lois Mourn, daughter of John Welch, for increase due her father as a private of Cavalry, in Rife's Mtn. It seems he drew a pension of $96. per annum & the heirs ask for the increase due as a private of Cavalry .
Respectfully J. H. Peugh

I Norman Lyman of Warren in the county of Litchfield & State of Connecticut being duly sworn & of lawful age depose declare & say that I have been for many years & am now a practicing physician that I attended John Welch a Revolutionary pensioner of this place in his last illness & also attended his wife in her last illness - The last entry on my Books for my visits to the latter is dated June 21 st 1838 - The date of the last entry on my Books on

my account with the former is under date of April 11 th - 1845 - The death of both three persons occurred at S d Warren on the aforesaid day or about those periods. In testimony whereof I hereunto make my signature at S d Warren this 7 th of June AD 1849 - Norman Lyman
Sitka County ss at Warren on the 7 th day of June AD 1849 Norman Lyman to me well known personally came & made oath to the truth of the foregoing certificate by him subscribed Before me -
Geo P Tallant Justice of Peace

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, } ss. Litchfield. LITCHFIELD COUNTY, }
I Frederick D. Beeman Assistant Clerk of the COUNTY COURT of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that George P. Dallinger of Warren in said County is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and by Law authorized to admin- ister OATHS and to take the acknowledgment of DEEDS. And that his commission was dated on the 26 th day of June A. D., 18 48 and will expire on the 20th day of June, A. D., 18 49 , and that the signature to the accompanying instrument purporting to be his, is genuine
Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court this 13 th day of June A. D., 18 49 ,
Frederick D. Beeman Assistant Clerk
John Colles

Ann Welch In continuance, May 1820 Re March 4. 1826
A. Sterling Esq. Thos. M. Con. L.
Con. Rose March 1820
2/4 3 2/4 3 disbursements John Washington Esq Q. P.
for n. 2
for n. 2

Sharon July 27 th 1826.
Li I again inclose the papers of Peter Welch who has I believe complied with your last directions except in the disposition of Mr Thomas Wells who has died since the papers were sent on before but his debt is secured both by the Mortgage which you have & also by the affidavit of Mr Peter Welch. The papers would have been forward sooner but Mr Wells lives some miles from me & he was not notified in nearly two Months - I hope these papers may prove correct as I know Wells to be a deserving person. I plan to inform you the result as soon as convenient so as - yours & Thos Sterling

L. L. Edwards Esq. Washington D. C.

Sharon Nov 22 o 1825.
Sir
I enclose the affidavits of the residue of the creditors to John Welch except Major Brattleborough who is dead. I am or two others amounting to a very few dollars. also the Deed of John Welch to his brother Abner which by mistake was sent not authenticated it is now authenticated according to the law of this State to be admissible in a court of law. I believe that your nephew seems to be the son of John Welch but it is a mistake he is a younger brother of John & did expect John to pay his debts in the manner & for the reasons I stated in my former letter. The Deed of John to the Society in Warren securing a debt to them as early as 1802. is also enclosed. with the affidavit of one of the fund committee (as they are called) showing the ap- portion of the debt by Abner in the best manner that can be had. It is now hoped the papers will be satisfactory to the Department as Welch is a deserving Pensioner as any other & absolutely distressed by his poverty. I believe the papers are now in conformity to your last directions and any other it is impossible for him to do more - may I hope for a speedy & favourable answer & oblige yours obediently Trusty Servant Thos. Sterling

L. L. Edwards Esq. War Department Washington D.C.

Sharon Oct 1 st 1825.
Sir,
In regard I transmit to the War Department the Application of John Welsh to be restored to his pension. I am sensible there may be some objection to his Schedule being N o 952. and that N o 950. of it was not inclu- ded in his former schedule but I trust that cannot prejudice his claim. provided the Secretary is satisfied with his manner of accounting. which from my knowledge of him & the Witnesses I am satisfied is correct. That his Land was & has been justly taken to satisfy honest debts due long before the pension law passed. there can be no doubt & when his Land of it compar'd with his other property it must be satisfactory I concure & sufficient to establish his pension at any rate whether it is or not one thing is absolutely certain that his property is all gone & that honestly too. & he is absolutely poor. unable to work much & something impaired in his mental faculties. & will shortly be subject of charity provided his pension is not restored I also transmit the papers of Stephen Jones who has nothing now new had nor will he ever have altho' I doubt not he has served his country faithfully in two Wars — yours & Thos. Stuart

Sherman Hartwell
Deposition

We the undersigned inhabitants of the Town of Warren in Litchfield County & State of Connecticut of Lawful age testify & say that for more than Seven Years last past we have been acquainted with John Welch of S d Warren, the petitioner, & have known of his being involved in debt, and is at this time in destitute of property and to all appearances in such pecuniary circumstances as would entitle him to a pension - Dated Warren September 10 th 1825 -
Sherman Hartwell Justice of Peace - George Starr Dist. Clerk Dan Carter Select Man
Litchfield County ss Warren Sept r 10 th 1825 Personally appeared Sherman Hartwell George Starr & Dan Carter the above deponents and made oath to the truth of the above Affidavit before me & also hereby certify that they are men of veracity and credit and that they hold the offices annexed to their names Nathan Slosson Justice of peace

Rec. Jan. 29. 1825
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Edwards
Pennan Office
Washington

A of Lr Jan'y 28 th 1825
Sir In order to pay the Pension & other of Mr John Welch. I have no hesitation in saying that I believe the statement he makes in his affidavit to be correct & that he is very poor & honestly sold his farm to pay off existing incum- brances & the support of his family The incumbrances appear to be as much about the same time over given in perfect honesty & in Mr. Macalister had Mr. Percy had continued he would not have been under the necessity of selling the Land for with his Pension he could have paid the interest & the Mortgage one morning Mr. S. could want nothing but this is not best when his Pension stops they must take the land or nothing but to save a little the Pension brother stops is & spread the debts & I believe it to be an honest transaction & I heard Mr. Percy to be a portion of the sum given or A. Stirling

To all People to whom these Presents shall come: GREETING.
KNOW YE, THAT I John Welch of Warren in Litchfield County
for the consideration of One Hundred & thirty Dollars received to my full satisfaction of John Robbins of Newmilford in County
Do give, grant, bargain, sell, and confirm unto the said Robbins his heirs & Assigns forever A certain piece of land lying in the Warren, containing one Hundred Acres, be the same more or less. With a Dwelling house & outbuildings standing. Bounded as follows. N. by the part of the highway & part of David's Robbins land, Easterly on Isaac Warren's land. Southerly on John Bush's land & Westerly on Gadsden's forge lot so called. It being the Homestead so which I now live
To have and to hold the above granted and bargained premises, with the appurtenances thereof unto him the said Robbins
his heirs and assigns forever, to his and their own proper use and behoof. And also I the said Welch
do for my self & my heirs, executors and administrators, covenant with the said Robbins his heirs and assigns, that at and until the ensealing of these presents I am well seized of the premises, as a good indefeasible estate in fee-simple, and have good right to bargain and sell the same in manner and form as is above written, and that the same is free of all incumbrances whatsoever. Except a Mortgage to Thomas G. Northrop & Thomas Wells
And furthermore, I the said Welch do by these presents, bind my self and my heirs forever to warrant and defend the above granted and bargained premises to him the said Robbins his heirs and assigns, against all claims and demands whatsoever. Except a Mortgage to Thomas G. Northrop & Thomas Wells
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 20 th day of July Anno Domini 1820
Signed, sealed, and delivered, In presence of Nathl Perry Scott Perry
John Welch
Litchfield County ss. Attest 20 th July A.D. 1820 PERSONALLY APPEARED John Welch signer and sealer of the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed before me. Nathl Perry Just. of Peace Wed July 20 th 1820 by George Starr Town Clerk

The conditions of the within Deed is such that Whereas the within named John Welch hath given & executed to within named John Robberts, a note of hand for the sum of One Hundred & thirty Dollars, payable on Demand with interest Annually, Dated the 20 th July 1820 Now if the said Welch shall well & truly pay the said Note according to the tenor thereof, then this Deed to be void, otherwise to remain in full force & Virtue in Law
I certify that this is a true copy of the Deed the said Deed from John Welch of Warren to John Robberts of New Milford, as appears from the Deed of lands in the town of Warren — Warren Jan y 17 th 1825 Attest George Shaw Town Clerk
Copy of John Welch and Thomas M. M. & John Robberts
I John Roberts of New Milford in the County of Litchfield and State of Connecticut of Lawful age testify and say that the principal of the debt for which this deed was given as security was due from the within named John Welch of Warren before the year 1818. to me John Roberts
Litchfield County ss New Milford Jan y 19 th 1825 Personally appeared John Roberts the above deponent and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit before me
Nathaniel Slosson Justice of Peace

I John Welch of Warren in the County of Litchfield and State of Connecticut of Lawful age testify & say. That on the 22 nd day of April 1823 I sold my landed property in the Town of the Warren for the sum of nine hundred dollars to Abner Welch of said Warren, and that the reason of my selling said real estate was that it was incumbered by mortgage on said premises to wit one to Tho. Wells of New Milford in said County to secure the pay- ment of a note he held against me of 130 doll. one to John Roberts of said New Milford to secure the payment of a note of 130 doll. and one to Tho. G. Northrup of Kent in said County of 300 doll. all of which debts were contracted by me prior to the year 1818, and I was compelled to sell said real estate and apply the amount of these debts to the payment of these debts and that the above named Abner Welch assumed said debts and some other debts contracted before the year 1818 amounting in all to 685 dollars and that the residuum of the sum to wit 215 dollars I applied in part in paying debts due previous to 1818 and from absolute necessity I sold my property and in supporting my family, and that no part of the purchase money is now at my command nor have I put any part of it out of my hands for fraudulent purposes but from necessity. and the reason I would assign for not sending an a schedule of my property before the 1 st of March last is that I was ignorant of the necessity and was not apprised of it by my counsel John Welch
Litchfield County ss Kent Nov r 25 1828
Personally appeared John Welch the signer of the above deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing instrument before me. I also certify that the said John Welch is reputed an honest and creditable man
Test Nathan Slosson Justice of Peace -

I Abner Welch of Warren in the County of Litchfield and State of Connecticut of lawful age testify and say that on the 22 nd day of April 1823 I purchased the real estate of John Welch of said Warren and assumed debts due from the said John to the amount of $45 dols. which debts were due from the said John previous to the year 1818 and were mostly secured by mortgage and also paid said John 15 dols. for the support of his family on said John's land and I further certify that the said John is poor and in needy circumstances Abner Welch
Litchfield County ss Kent Nov r 25 1824
Personally appeared Abner Welch the above deponent and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me Nathan Henson Justice of Peace
I Andrus Dickinson of Warren in the County of Litchfield of lawful age testify and say that John Welch of Warren paid me in April 1823 about 200 dollars being part of a large debt due from said John to me for 8 or 10 years past and that I know of no means the said John has to pay any thing more he being poor and in needy circumstances Andrus Dickinson
Litchfield County ss Kent 25 Nov r 1824
Personally appeared Andrus Dickinson the above deponent and made solemn oath to the truth of the above deposition before me
Nathan Henson Justice of Peace
I hereby certify that Abner Welch & Andrus Dickinson the above deponents are credible witnesses Nathan Henson Justice of Peace

Count - 134
John Welch Due to Abner Welch Recd. 13 may 1823
J. P. Bunn Agent Litchfield, Count.

A True copy of Recd - Attest George Shaw Town clerk

To all People to whom these Presents shall come: GREETING.
KNOW YE, THAT I John Welch of Warren, in Litchfield County,
for the consideration of Five Hundred Dollars received to my full satisfaction of Abner Welch of said Warren
Do give, grant, bargain, sell, and confirm unto the said Abner Welch his heirs & Assigns forever a certain piece of land in said Warren containing One Hundred Acres be the same more or less, With a Dwelling house & other Buildings thereon Standing Bounded as follows - Northerly, part on a M c Madams land & part on Highway, Easterly on Isaac Hawes land, Southerly on land lately owned by John Buel Deceased, & Westerly on Andrus Dickersons land - It being the Homestead on Which I now live
To have and to hold the above granted and bargained premises, with the appurtenances thereof unto him the said Abner Welch
his heirs and assigns forever, to his and their own proper use and behoof. And also I the said John Welch
do for my self  my heirs, executors and administrators, covenant with the said Abner Welch his heirs and assigns, that at and until the ensealing of these presents I am well seized of the premises, as a good indefeasible estate in fee-simple, and have good right to bargain and sell the same in manner and form as is above written, and that the same is free of all incumbrances whatsoever.
And furthermore, I the said John Welch
do by these presents, bind my self and my heirs forever to warrant and defend the above granted and bargained premises to him the said Abner Welch his heirs and assigns, against all claims and demands whatsoever.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 22 nd day of April Anno Domini 1823
Signed, sealed, and delivered, In presence of
Thos J Southwick Nathl W Perry
John Welch
Litchfield County ss. Recd April 22 nd 1823
PERSONALLY APPEARED John Welch signer and sealer of the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed before me.
Nathl W Perry Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut
County of Litchfield ss Warren Nov. 11. 1825
I certify the within to be a true copy of the Original Deed, from John Welch to Hovey Welch Received & recorded in my Office on the 26 th April 1823 —
Attest George Starr Town Clerk & Registrar of Deeds

And to whom these presents shall come : GREETING.
KNOW YE, THAT I John Welch of Warren in Litchfield County
for the consideration of Two hundred & fifty three dollars received to my full satisfaction of Thomas G. Northrup of Kent in said County
Do give, grant, bargain, sell, and confirm unto the said Thomas G. Northrup his heirs & assigns forever a certain piece of land in said Warren containing one hundred acres be the same more or less with a dwelling house and other buildings part on Darius Wells land & part on highway easterly thereon standing bounded as follows. Northerly on Isaac Haines land Southerly on John Brulls land and Westerly on Eaton's large lot so called it being the homestead on which I now live
To have and to hold the above granted and bargained premises, with the appurtenances thereof, unto the said Thomas G. Northrup his heirs and assigns forever, to his and their own proper use and behoof. And also, I the said John Welch
do for my self my heirs, executors, and administrators, covenant with the said Thomas G. Northrup his heirs and assigns, that at and until the ensealing of these presents I am well seized of the premises, as a good indefeasible estate in fee-simple, and have good right to bargain and sell the same in manner and form as is above written, and that the same is free of all incumbrances whatsoever.
And furthermore, I the said John Welch
do by these presents, bind my self and my heirs forever to warrant and defend the above granted and bargained premises to him the said Thomas G. Northrup his heirs and assigns, against all claims and demands whatsoever.
I certify that I have compared this Deed with the Original & find it a true copy - Warren Jan'y 17 th 1820 Attest George Starr Town Clerk
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 20 day of July Anno Domini 1820
Signed, sealed, and delivered, In presence of
Nelly A Perry Nathl R. Perry
John Welch L.S.
Litchfield COUNTY, ss. Kent July 20 A. 1820
Personally appeared John Welch signer and sealer of the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed before me,
Nathl R. Perry Justice of Peace

The condition of the within due is such, that whereas the within named John Welch hath given and executed to the within named Thomas G Northrop his note of hand for the sum of two hundred fifty two dollars & eighty four cents with interest annually dated the 20 day of July A 1820 & payable on demand, Now if the said Welch shall well and truly pay said note, within five years from this date and the interest thereon according to the tenor thereof, then this due to be void, but if the said Welch should fail to pay the interest thereon according to the tenor thereof, or should fail to pay the face of said note within five years from date then this due to be & remain in full force and virtue in law John Welch Thomas G Northrop
I Thomas G Northrop of Kent in Litchfield County & State of Connecticut of lawful age testify and say that the Principal secured by this instrument was due to me before the year 1818 and that the Principal and interest at the time above Welch of Warren assumed the debt was about three hundred dollars Dated at Kent Jan y 13 - 1825 Thos. G Northrop
Litchfield County ss Kent Jan y 13 1825 Personally appeared Thomas G. Northrop and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit before me Nathan Slosson Justice of Peace
I hereby certify that the within and foregoing is a true copy of the original Due Nathan Slosson Justice of Peace

To all People to whom these Presents shall come: GREETING.
KNOW YE, THAT I John Welch of Warren in Litchfield County
for the consideration of One Hundred & thirty Dollars received to my full satisfaction of John Welch in said County
Do give, grant, bargain, sell, and confirm unto the said Welch his heirs & assigns forever A certain piece of land in Warren containing One Hundred Acres be the same more or less, With a Dwelling house & other Buildings thereon standing - Bounded as follows, Northerly by part of Highway & part of Darius Welch's land, Easterly on Isaac Harvey's land, Southerly on John Buel's land, & Westerly on Easton Forge lot so called - It being the homestead on which I now live
To have and to hold the above granted and bargained premises, with the appurtenances thereof unto him the said Welch his
heirs and assigns forever, to his and their own proper use and behoof. And also I the said Welch
do for my self & my heirs, executors and administrators, covenant with the said Welch his heirs and assigns, that at and until the ensealing of these presents I am well seized of the premises, as a good indefeasible estate in fee-simple, and have good right to bargain and sell the same in manner and form as is above written, and that the same is free of all incumbrances whatsoever. Except a Mortgage to Thomas J. S. D. Tharp
And furthermore, I the said Welch
do by these presents, bind my self and my heirs forever to warrant and defend the above granted and bargained premises to him the said Welch his
heirs and assigns, against all claims and demands whatsoever. Except the Mortgage to Thomas J. S. D. Tharp. The Condition of this Deed is such that if the above named John Welch hath given & executed to the above named Thomas Welch, his Heirs for the sum of One Hundred & thirty Dollars, payable on Demand with interest Annually, dated the 20th day of July 1820. Now if the said Welch shall well & truly pay said Note, according to the tenor thereof, then this Deed to be void, otherwise to remain in full force & virtue in Law
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 20th day of July Anno Domini 1820
Signed, sealed, and delivered, In presence of
Wally A Perry Nathl. Perry
Litchfield County ss. Attest July 20th A.D. 1820
PERSONALLY APPEARED John Welch signer and sealer of the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed before me.
Subscribed July 20th 1820 by George Shaw - Town Clerk

I certify that this is a true copy of the Record of a Deed from John Welch of Warren to Thomas Wells of New Milford, as appears from the Record of lands in the town of Warren Warren Jan'y 17 th 1825 Attest George Hare Town Clerk
Wills Deed I Thomas Wells of New Milford in the County of Litchfield of lawful age testify and say that the Principal of the debt which this deed was given to secure was due to me before the year 1818 and that the debt at the time Abner Welch of Warren assumed it was over 130 doll. Thomas Wells Litchfield County ss New Milford Jan'y 19 th 1825 Personally appeared Thomas Wells the above deponent and made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit before me Nathaniel St. John Justice of the Peace

We certify that if the within signing John Welch shall well & truly pay up four Notes of hand, of this date, given to the Committee of Donations, Amounting to Eighteen pounds 10/ (or $61.67) by the first day of June 1812 with the interest on the same Annually, then this Deed to be Void, otherwise to remain in full force & Virtue in law June 1 st 1802
Joseph Bennett Salmon Sackett Isaac Hawes Nathan Beach } Committee of Donations
I certify that the Within Deed, & the Above Notes, is a true copy, taken f. from the Records, of the town of Warren
Attest George H. Stone Clerk
Elnathan L. Hall of Warren in the County of Litchfield one of the Fund Committee of the Society in said Warren of lawful age testify and say that it appears from the books of the Fund that the debt against John Welch the petitioner is as stated in this deed and that Abner Welch of said Warren paid the interest on said debt the last year and my understanding is that the said Abner Welch has assumed the said debt Elnathan L. Hall
Litchfield County ss Warren 15 Dec r 1825
Personally appeared Elnathan L. Hall the above Deponent and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit I also certify that the deponent is one of the fund committee and a man of truth Nathan Slosson Justice of peace

To all people to whom these Presents shall come: GREETING.
KNOW YE That I John Welch of Warren Litchfield County & State of Connecticut for the consideration of Thirty Six Pounds
has received to my full satisfaction of the Committee of Donations for the first Ecclesiastical Society in the town of Warren in said County do give, grant, bargain sell and confirm unto the said Committee of Donations and to their successors in said Office, fifteen Acres of land, to be taken from the West end of a lot of land which I bought of Chadiak said by his Deed to me dated the 12 th day of January 1802.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the above granted and Bargained premises, with the appurtenances thereof unto the said them the said Committee of Donations, & their heirs and assigns forever, to them and their own proper use and behoof. And also I the said
John Welch do for myself heirs executors and administrators, covenant with the said Committee and their successors in said Office
has and assigns, that at and until the ensealing of these presents I was well seized of the above de- scribed premises as a good indefeasible estate in fee simple, and have good right to bargain and sell the same in manner & form as is above written, & that the same is free from all incumbrances whatsoever.
And furthermore that I the said John Welch do by these presents bind myself and my heirs forever to WARRANT AND DEFEND the above granted and Bargained premises to them the said Committee their successors has and assigns against all claims and demands whatsoever.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and seal the June Anno Domini 1802. 7 th day of
Signed, sealed, and delivered in presence of
Samuel Easton Junr John Tullmudge
John Welch
LITCHFIELD COUNTY ss.
Warren June 7 th 1802
Personally appeared John Welch
signer and sealer of the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed,
before me,
John Tullmudge Just of Peace
Rec d & Recorded June 7 th 1802 By John Tullmudge Reg r

John Welch -

State of Connecticut - County of Litchfield ss. ( ) On this 29 th day of September 1825, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record for the County of Litchfield, John Welch , resident in said County, aged Sixty one years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his Oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818, & the 1 st day of May 1820, that he the said Welch enlisted on the 19 th day of January 1781, for the term of three years in the company commanded by Daniel Edgar in the Regiment commanded by Col. Clark & Sheldon, in the line of the State of Conn. in the Continental Establishment, that he continued to serve in said corps until he was discharged from the service at West Point, in the State of New York, at the close of the War - that his name has been placed on the pension list, & dropped therefrom on account of his property -
And in pursuance of the Act of the 1 st of May 1820 I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818, & that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of any pro- perty or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress entitled An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land & Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War, passed on the 18 th day of March 1818, & that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, nor have I, any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, & by me subscribed - that I am by occupation a house Turner, & that from ill health I am but poorly able to work at my said occupation, by reason of age & a fall from a horse.
That I have a Wife that is blind with one eye, & otherwise disabled from work - dependent on me for support -
The following is a Schedule of my property.
$20.
   One Cow 2.50   1 Chest's drawers. 21.00   2 Swine. 2.00   7 Chickens.  

 5 barrels _____ $2.50  1 glass _____ 0.50  1 pair Andirons _____ 0.75  1 iron pot _____ 0.75  1 iron kettle _____ 0.75  1 brass do. _____ 2.00  1 tea kettle _____ 0.33  1 table _____ 2.00  1 old Chest _____ 0.75  2 old wheels _____ 2.50  2 set of tea cups _____ 0.50  1 tea pot _____ 0.20  1 earthen mug _____ 0.12  4 earthen bowls _____ 0.36  12 plates _____ 0.72  5 _____ _____ 0.22  2 pewter plates _____ 0.50  2 candlesticks _____ 0.25  2 pails _____ 1.50  peel & tongs _____ 0.75  set knives & forks _____ 0.76  6 earthen milkpans _____ 1.00  Total $52.26 $52.26 
100 Acres of Land - by estimation _____ $900.00
This land was not put in the former inventory, but copies of the Deeds were forwarded to the Department, which land was incumbered by sundry mortgages, & has been since sold. The estimation is without deducting the incumbrance - as the following charge has taken place in my property - vizt.
100 Acres of Land sold to Abner Welch - Deed dated 22 d of April 1823, a copy of which is now in the Department. Sold for nine hundred Dollars - all of which has, with the exception of a few dollars been paid to my creditors, most of whom had mortgages on said land, of a date long anterior to said sale vizt. Grant Northrop dated July 20 th 1820. Thomas Wells same date - John Proberts same date - Also
Thos. G. Northrop; - all of which mortgages were given for Debts due the mortgagors long anterior to the date of their respective mortgages -

Also a mortgage to the Society of the Town of Warren dated June 7 th 1802. Also the following Debts, not secured by mortgage, vizt. Two hundred eighty seven Dollars paid by Abner Welch to sundry persons for Debts due before said sale - to wit - To Abner Welch — $31. — Eben Strong $29.00 Moses Baldwin $9.50 — Eli Lord $11. — Sher- -man Wentworth $3. — Sarah Howes $1.72 — Ruse Carter $3. — Squire Bushnell $1. — Andrew Dikinson $200. —
John Welch.
Sworn to & declared on the 29 th day of September 1825 before the County Court for Litchfield County. —
Certified by
Frederick Wolcott, Clerk.
I Frederick Wolcott, Clerk of said Court do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfac- -tion of the Court that the said John Welch did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the foregoing Declaration, against the common enemy, for the time of nine months, or to the end of the War, under one engagement on the Contin- -tal establishment, — I also certify that the foregoing Oath & the schedule thereto an- -nexed, are truly copied from the records of said Court. And I do further certify that it is the opinion of said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the foregoing Schedule is Nine

hundred fifty two Dollars twenty five Cents.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of the said Court on this 29 th day of September A. 1825
Frederick Wolcott Clerk

OFFICE OF AUDITOR FOR INTERIOR DEPARTMENT IN REPLYING QUOTE INITIALS
TREASURY DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON
May 11, 1916.
Ans Rev Sec 3
814 804
The Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of _____ the 8th instant, you are informed that, according to the latest account rendered by the U. S. Pension Agent, at Hartford, Connecticut, the records of this office show last payment to have been made to John Welch, Priv. Army Rev., certificate No. 32661, at $ 100.00 per month. annum, to April 13, 1845, the date of his death, to George P. Tallmadge, Attorney for Jason Welch and Lois Munroe, children.
Said pensioner died in Warren, Litchfield County, Connecticut, where he had resided for thirty years.
Letter herewith returned.
Respectfully,
Alser A Price
Auditor.
SR
By
Deputy Auditor.

JK
OFFICE OF AUDITOR FOR INTERIOR DEPARTMENT IN REPLYING QUOTE INITIALS
TREASURY DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON
May 11, 1916.
814 802
The Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of _____ the 8th instant, you are informed that, according to the latest account rendered by the U. S. Pension Agent, at Hartford, Connecticut, the records of this office show last payment to have been made to John Welch, Priv. Army Rev. _____, certificate No. 14688, _____, at $ 3.00 _____ per month, to April 13, 1845, the date of his death, to Andrew W. Grannis, Attorney, for Jason Welch and Augustus Coleman, Executors.
Said pensioner died in Warren, Litchfield County, Connecticut, where he had resided for forty years.
Letter herewith returned.
Respectfully,
Asa A. Price
Auditor.
AS
By
Deputy Auditor.

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4/28 4/31
$1-14 1 3 2 17 4 8 5 0 17
14,688
Connecticut.
John Welch 1 st
Private, Revo.
placed on roll at $8 per mo: 23 rd Sept. 1819
March 14. 1826, continued on roll - pension com- mencing 25 Feb y . 1826, and Notification sent to Ansel Sterling, Esq r Sharon, Conn.

ent and assumed debts The amount of $885, (the 600 years to be added to 800) which debts were due from claimant pre- viously to 1818, and were mostly secured by mortgages, states that to balance $85, he paid claim- ant for support of family, a statement relating to the $85, is an interlineation, affidavit of a witness on exhibit, stating that claimant paid him $200 with part of the avails of the farm which was part of a large debt to him for 8 or 10 years past,  then Mr. Sterling states that he  has since justice of the peace, copy of mortgages exhibited. Mr. Sterling states that he believes claimant's statement to be correct he is very poor & honestly sold farm to pay off the incumbrances and support his family, that before whom the affidavits were as a justice of the peace, current age 59
see letter 1 March 1825 to Hon. A. Sterling, Fl. Reps.
ex. a. and 11. Oct. 1825 A 99
(520)
25 Nov 1826
Application to be continued under act 1 st May 1820.
Connecticut.
John Welch, Private, Served from Jan y 1781 to end of war.
Schedule dated 30 th April, 1823, 1 cow $20, - 2 swine $2, - $22. Some articles of furniture. 30.26 $52.26
Copy of a deed exhibited made to Abner Welch consideration $900, - date of Deed 22 nd April 1823, claimant's affidavit exhibit dated Nov 25 th 1824, stating that on the 22 nd April 1823, he sold his land for the sum of $900 to Abner Welch, states that he was induced to sell it, from its being incumbered with mortgages due to Thomas Wells for $130, to Roberts for $130, to Thos. G. North $300, all of which debts were con- tracted by him, prior to 1818, that Abner Welch assumed the payment of debts, together with other debts contracted before 1818, amounting in all $85, that the residue of the sum be applied in part to paying of due previous to 1818, and in sup- port of his family, that no part of which money is now at his command, nor has he put it out of his hands for fraudulent purposes but from necess- sity, that the reason for not sending in a schedule of his property, before 1 st of March 1825 was that he was ig- norant of the necessity of doing so. Affidavit of Abner Welch

Reckon
14804 INVALID.
File No. 14804
John Welch Pr. New Mar.
Act: June 7 th 32
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 405
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1894 Dec. 17 Sus Nathaniel P. Hoar 1894 Dec. 17 Heis- Rem. John S. Pr Commu 1932 Feb 2 - Visited to Chas R. Hale. Seller in care Augustine Curtis, H. 8988 EEL
to Esq. leon- t. to ymour kinns of Patents Wash. Ple
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In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Welch a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. File 14804
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Jan. 19, 81 to end of war in 1783 - David Edgar Elisha Sheldon 2 Brig.  
Battles engaged in,
Residence of soldier at enlistment,
Date of application for pension, Sept. 1, 1819. Hl.
Residence at date of application, Warren, Litchfield Co., Conn.
Age at date of application, 55 yrs.
Remarks: Sol. wife - - - - - died June 21, 1838, at Warren where he d. Apr. 13, 1845 leaving only 2 ch. Jason and Lois Munroe res. Warren, Conn. -
Not used
1764

O. W. & N. Division,
F.S.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., December 17, 1894.
Sir:-
Replying to your communication of the 14th. inst., requesting, in behalf of your correspondent, Nathaniel R. Hart, Esq., of Stamford, Conn., the military history of John Welch who was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, you will please find enclosed an official statement containing the desired information.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Hon. John S. Seymour, Commissioner of Patents, Washington, D.C.

O. W. & N. Division.
F.S.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.,
December 17, 1894.
Sir:-
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of JOHN WELCH 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. Jan. 19, 1781, to 1783. Pri. Daniel Edgar Elisha Sheldon Conn.
Battles engaged in, None mentioned. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Litchfield, Conn. Date of application for pension, Sept. 1, 1819. Residence at date of application, Warren, Conn. Age at date of application, Fifty-five,
Remarks: From the data given no record has been found of Capt. Moses Seymour as a pensioner. Nathaniel R. Hart, Esq., Stamford, Conn.
Very respectfully,
A. M. Lochren Commissioner.

O. W. & N. Division.
F.S.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.,
December 17, 1894.
Sir:-
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of JOHN WELCH 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. Jan. 19, 1781, to 1783. Pri. Daniel Edgar Elisha Sheldon Conn.
Battles engaged in,
None mentioned.
Residence of soldier at enlistment,
Litchfield, Conn.
Date of application for pension,
Sept. 1, 1819.
Residence at date of application,
Warren, Conn.
Age at date of application,
Fifty-five
Remarks: From the data given no record has been found of Capt. Moses Seymour as a pensioner.
Nathaniel R. Hart, Esq., Stamford, Conn.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

O. W. & H. Division,
F.S.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., - December 17, 1894.
Sir:-
Replying to your communication of the 14th. inst., requesting, in behalf of your correspondent, Nathaniel R. Hart, Esq., of Stamford, Conn., the military history of John Welch who was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, you will please find enclosed an official statement containing the desired information.
Very respectfully,
Hon. John S. Seymour, Commissioner of Patents, Washington, D.C.
Commissioner.
See also John Welch IOWA # 14822