Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26,618, Joshua Wattles, Conn

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn
Wattles, Joshua
W 26,618
Sarah Ann
B.Y. Mt. 3797-160-55
CONTENTS

Reported
32,
Connecticut.
Sarah Ann Wattles widow of Joshua Wattles.
Con who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private,
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 24. Dollars 53.
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10th day of June 1848 and sent to
Henry Fowler Hartford Conn.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 364, Vol. 1.

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Conn Feb 48- no 32
Vol 111, page 3-
31.336
act March 3/55 April 2/55
Sarah Ann Wattles widow of Joshua Wattles
Priv Capt Mott { Conn company Col Parsons Regt Militia
Rev war
War of Revolution
Rec Pension Act Feb 2. 1848
Boston
Adm 160 acs Aug 15/55 Dodge
3797 ip Aug 17/55
Henry Fowler Hartford Conn.

11134 Sarah Ann Walley, Maw of Joshua Con
Act 7 July 1838
M.S.a 18

State of Connecticut } ss Hartford Probate Court, Hartford County
Hartford, April 29, 1844.
On This 29 th day of April in the year 1844 personally appeared before the Court of Probate for the district of Hartford Sarah-an Wattles a resident of the town of Windsor in the aforesaid County & State aged eighty One years & upwards who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled an act granting half pay Pension to Certain widows
That She is the widow of Joshua Wattles who was Soldier in the war of the Revolution
She further declares that She was Married to the said Joshua Wattles then residing in the town of Lebanon in the County of Windham & State aforesaid by the Rev d Mr Stone on the 3 d day of December in the year 1781 That her husband the aforesaid Joshua died on the 18 th day of October in the year 1818
That She was Not Married to him prior to his leaving the Service, but the Marriage took place previous to the first of Jan y Seventeen hundred & Ninety four viz at the time above stated
She further declares that her s d husband served under Lieut n Benjamin Root at the Northward in the year 1775 and in the year 1777 under Capt n Andrew Fitch then residing in Lebanon for a term of one

year at White Plains in New Jersey. That from the best recollection the house of her 2 d husbands he served in the whole two years Sarah Ann Wattles
Court of Probate, District of Hartford, Hartford, April 29, 1844.
Personally appeared Sarah Ann Wattles, and and made solemn oath to the facts above stated, before me,
John Russell Judge of Probate, for Hartford District.
The above and foregoing is the proceedings of the Court of Probate for the district of Hart- ford in the matter of the declaration of Sarah Ann Wattles for a pension under the act of the 7 th of July 1838 and the signature of the Judge is his genuine signature
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of this Probate Court, at Hartford, this 29 th day of April 1844
James W. Russell Clerk

One Thousand Seven hundred and eighty one Dec r 3 d Joshua Wattles and Sarah Ann Hyde both of Lebanon
The above is a true Copy of the Church records of the Town of Lebanon (in Goshen parish) Kept by the Rev d Timothy Stone then officiating Clergyman of that Parish with the exception of the date which is expressed in fair legible figures as follows. viz. "December 3 d 1781 Joshua Wattles & Sarah-Ann Hyde both of Lebanon" —
J. J. Otis
I J. J. Otis an Officiating Clergyman of the Town of Lebanon in the County of New London & State of Connecticut do depose & say that I have in my possession the Church records of said town of Lebanon (in the parish of Goshen) kept by the Rev d Timothy Stone and the above is a true copy from said records of the Marriage of Joshua Wattles to Sarah-ann Hyde — Further this deponent saith not
J. J. Otis

State of Connecticut } County of New London } ss Lebanon May 27, 1844
Personally appeared before me the Rev. J. T. Otis an Officiating Clergyman of the Town of Lebanon (Goshen parish) and Subscribed to the above foregoing deposition & made solemn oath to the truth of the same & I certify that he is a very respectable & credible person
John Thomas Justice of the Peace Justice of the Peace

Comptroller's Office Hartford Conn t
June 29 th 1844
I Certify that the following is the heading of a Pay roll in this Office on which the Name of Joshua Wattles appears —
"Pay roll of Capt. Edward Mott's Company in the Reg t of the United Colonies under the command of Col n Parsons Now in the Colony of Connecticut commencing on the day in which they enlisted in said Service & ending with the time of their dismission including time for the discharged to return home" — Edward Mott Cap t Benjamin Throop Lieut. Jeremiah Halsey Johnson Story Ensign
"Joshua Wattles. Private. Commenced Service May 9 th 1775 Time of discharge December 21 st 1775" —
I further Certify that the Name of Capt. Andrew Fitch appears in Col n Duryee Reg t of the Continental Line commencing Service Jan. 7 th 1777 —

I further certify that the following is an extract from a record in this Office in the year 177
"This Assembly appoint" "John Ripley Cap T " "Andrew Fitch Lim T " "Nathan Wales 3 d " "Ichabod Bosworth Ensign"
Starrington, Comptroller

I Benjamin Colton of the Town and County of Hartford and State of Connecticut of lawful age do on oath testify and say that the annexed Memorandum was handed to me within a year past by a friend of the widow of Joshua Wattles with a request that I would look up the proof referred to in said Memorandum & make out the said widows claim for a pension. I have examined the Revolutionary records at the Comptrollers Office in the Town of Hartford & find the proof of Service under Lieut. Throop in 1775 and I have also made diligent search for the proof of Service under Capt. Andrew Fitch in 1777 & I have not been able to find it on the records at the Comptrollers Office or in any other place. Nor have I been able to find any living person that can testify to said Service or that can identify the said Wattles Service in 1775. I therefore offer said Memorandum as the only proof of identity that I am able to furnish. From the fact that I found the proof referred to in the Memorandum in 1775 under the identical Officer is I think sufficient evidence that the person on the roll is the identical husband of the Claimant
Ben m Colton

State of Connecticut County of Hartford J. J. Hartsoe June 27. 1844.
Personally appeared before me, Mr. Benjamin Collins (with whom I am well acquainted, and in whom integrity I have full confidence) and subscribed to the within, and made solemn oath to the truth of the same.
Jeremiah Brown, Jus. of Peace
State of Connecticut } Office of Secretary of State }
I hereby certify that on the 27th day of May 1844, Peter Thomas Esq. was a Justice of the Peace in & for the County of New London, duly appointed and Commissioned; and that on the 27th day of June 1844, Jeremiah Brown Esq. was a Justice of the Peace in & for the County of Hartford, duly appointed and Commissioned; and that I believe their respective signatures before written to be genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said State, at Hartford, this 27th day of June, A.D. 1844.
Danl. D. Tyler
Secretary of State

Joshua Watters a soldier in the Revolution a native of Lebanon Connecticut enlisted under Benjamin Shrop a resident of Poquon and served in the northern Army at Ticonderoga in 1775
1777 enlisted again under Capt Andrew Fitch, Lebanon and served at White Plains New Jersey
Sarah Ann Watters relict of Joshua Watters now living in Windsor
married by Rev Timothy Stone Dec 3rd 1781 Lebanon

Albert Clark
Poquonock
Hopkinton
188
Joshua Wattle, May 9 th to Dec 21 st
Sun Day Deo

31. 336
Bounty land claim. Sarah Ann Wattles Widow of Joshua Wattles Revolutionary Service under Act March 3 d . 1855.

State of Connecticut Hartford County } ss.
On this 30 th day of March One thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within the County Aforesaid Sarah Ann Wattles aged 92 a resident of Windsor in the County of Hartford State aforesaid years, who being duly sworn according to law Declares that she is the Widow of Joshua Wattles deceased who was a private in the Revolutionary War
She further States that she is now a pensioner of the United States on the roll of the Connecticut Agency under the Act of February 2 d 1848 at Twenty four dollars & fifty three Cents per Annum. her pension Certificate under the above act is dated 10 th day of June 1848 at the War Office and she refers to the evidence on file in the Pension Office in Washington in her application for a Pension under the Act July 7. 1838 granted 14 Nov. 1844, for proof of her husband's service, and death and of their marriage
She further declares that her said husband died in the town of Lebanon on the 15 th day of
Oct. 1818 and that she has ever since remained and now is his Widow, and is now a resident of Windsor for
She makes this declaration in order to obtain the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the Act Approved
March 3. 1853
her Sarah Ann X Wattles (mark)

We Austin Gillett and Esther Perkins residents of the Town of Granby in the County of Hartford in the State of Connecticut upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Sarah Ann Wattle, in our presence: and that we believe from the Appearance and Statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be Austin Gillett
Esther Perkins
The foregoing declaration & affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day & year above written: and I certify that I know the Affiants to be Credible persons: that the Claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this Claim.
Isaac P. Brown Justice of the Peace

108 V. 1. 152. 2. 1 State of Connecticut.
I, Oliver H. Henry — Secretary of the State of Connecticut, and Keeper of the Seal thereof, do hereby certify and make known to whom it doth or may concern, That Isaac T. Perrin — was, from the fourth day of July, A. D. 1854, to the fourth day of July, A. D. 1856, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Hartford — in said State, duly appointed and commissioned — having full power and authority by the laws of said State, to take the Acknowledgment of Deeds and to certify the same; also to administer Oaths, to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give Certificates thereof; and that full faith and credit may and ought to be given to his official acts and attestations.
And I further certify, That I believe the foregoing signature of the said Isaac T. Perrin — to be genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said State, at Hartford, this 5 th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty five
O. Henry
Secretary of State.

Nov 4. 1844
W. Ames
J. Bedwell Esq. Barnes of Pennine Washington D.C.

City of Hartford Ct. Nov. 21 st 1844
Sir
In reply to your Letter of the 19 th Ultimo. in the case of Sarah Ann Wallis I beg leave to say that I accept of the proposition contained in that Letter to allow a pension of 32\frac{53}{100} per annum for the old Lady, and thank you in her behalf for the interest you have appeared to take in ascertaining your records for further proof of Service. She is a poor & destitute old Lady, and the little sum you have proposed to grant her, will do her much good in filling out the remnant of her life.
I am Very respectfully Y rs Ob t Serv t . Benj n Colton
J. L. Edwards Esq r Comm ee of Pensions Washington D.C.

West Hartford Conn.
June 24 1844
Sir
I send you herewith the Claim of Sarah-an Wattle the widow of Joshua Wattle and would beg leave to remark that the Memorandum referred to in my deposition was handed to me about a year since & I found the proof of the first services & have made an unsuccess-ful effort to find the proof under Capt Andrew Fitch & have no doubt that Wattle did serve as stated in the Memorandum with the exception of the year
The old Lady is poor and destitute and I make this Claim solely at my own risk & expense and you will do her a kindness to examine any records you may have in your Dep t showing any longer service than that stated in the Comptrollers Certificate
I hope you will give an early action upon the case
I am Very respectfully Y r Ob t Serv t Benj n Colton
J. L. Edwards Esq r Comm r of Pensions

J. A. Wattles
acts 43 & 44
$24:53 per acre
Benjamin Colton West Hartford Con.

Hartford Conn. Nov. 23 d 1844
Sir
I send you herewith the enclosed the claim of Mrs Sarah Ann Wattle under the act of 1843 will you please give your early attention to it —
I am very respectfully Yr. Ob t Serv t Benj n Cotton
J. L. Edwards Esq r Comm r of Pensions

Adm d
Sarah Ann Wittle Granby Conn admitted.
Henry Fowler 5

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2d February 1848 entitled an 'act making further provision for surviving widows and soldiers of the Revolution.'
State of Connecticut
Hartford County ss 11 Granby
On this 22 d day of March 1848 personally appeared before me Charles T. Hillyer a Justice of the Peace in & for the County aforesaid. Sarah Ann Wattles a resident of Granby in the County of Hartford & State of Connecticut aged eighty five years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 d February 1848 granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Joshua Wattles who was a private in the Militia during the War of the Revolution. That she was a pensioner under the act of 17 June 1844 at the rate of twenty four dollars & fifty three Cents per annum. Her pension Certificate issued Dec 3 d 1844. She further declares that she is still a Widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above written Before me
Charles T. Hillyer Justice of the Peace
I further certify that the declarant above named is personally known to me and is the identical person who drew a pension as stated in the foregoing declaration
Charles T. Hillyer Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut.
I, JOHN B. ROBERTSON, Secretary of the State of Connecticut, and Keeper of the Seal thereof, do hereby certify and make known to whom it doth or may concern, That Charles I. Hillyer is, and since the 20th day of June last past hath been a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Hartford in said State, duly appointed and commissioned, having full power and authority by the laws of said State to take the Acknowledgment of Deeds and to certify the same; also to administer Oaths, to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give Certificates thereof; and that full faith and credit may and ought to be given to his official acts and attestations.
And I further certify, That I believe the foregoing signature of the said Charles I. Hillyer to be genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said State, at Hartford, this 21 st day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-eight.
John B. Robertson Secretary of State.

State of Connecticut Hartford County } ss Windsor Nov. 21 1844
On this 21 st day of November in the year One Thousand eight hundred and forty four personally appeared before the Subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Sarah Ann Wattles a resident of the town of Windsor in the County of Hartford aged 82 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3 rd of March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War
That she is the widow of Joshua Wattles who was a private Soldier in the Revolutionary War and died on the 18 th day of October 1815 and that she was pensioned under the Act of June 7 th 1835 at the rate of Twenty four Dollars and fifty three cents per annum (Pension certificate dated Nov. 14 th 1844) She further declares that she is still a widow and remained so ever since the death of her husband Sarah Ann Wattles
Sworn to & Subscribed on the day and year first above written and I certify that the declarant is the widow of Joshua Wattles & resides in the place where she has stated & is a respectable & credible person
Alvin Perry Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut } Office of Secretary of State }
I hereby Certify that Allen Pinner Esq. was at the Session of the General Assembly held at New Haven, on the first Wednesday of May A.D. 1844, appointed a Commission a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Hartford; and that his said Commission will expire on the 20th day of June A.D. 1845, and that I believe the within to be his genuine Signature -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said State at Hartford this 23 d day of November A.D. 1844 Dwight P. Tyler Secretary of State

11134
Sarah Ann Wallis
born
Letter to B. Colton 19 th Oct. 1846
act 7 July 1838

11134 Sarah Ann Watts Maw of Joshua Con act 7 July 1838
Adm d 7 mo 12 days Jun ate $24 53
Adm d March 1843 7 mo 12 days 24 53
Benjamin Bolton Mist Haulyn Con.

Sept 22 nd 76 Mr Evans
J. P. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Internal Revenue.

Pension Agency Hartford Sept 19. 1846.
Sir
Herein I enclose and transmit for Special directions authorizing the payment, the papers of the following named pensioners, who have a claim to have one year or more pensions due viz
Joseph Plumb 12 Months Lucy Sikes " Emilia Plumb " Mary Lord " Elizabeth Waugh " Benjamin Brush " Sarah Ann Wattles " Timothy Seward " Sarah Hinman " Sylvia Sardan 18 Months Sarah Lawson "
I Am Very Respectfully (Your Ob t Servant Horace Goodwin 2 d Agent per Henry Fowler Pen Clerk
J. S. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Rept Dec 4 44 Letter to Pen Agt 23 Sep 1846. N o 293 act 17 June '44
6461 Connecticut
Sarah Ann Wattles widow of Joshua Wattles who was a private in the Connecticut line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 24 Dollars 53 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of Dec: 1844 and sent to Benjamin Cotton West Hartford Cont:
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 4 17 June '44 Vol. 2 Page 58

Rep 2 .
Connecticut 8838
Sarah Ann Wattles widow of Joshua Wattles
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 18 th Oct r . 1818 of Hartford Co. in the State of Conn t . who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Fitch — of the reg t . commanded by in the Conn t . line for 7. months, 12 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 24 Dollars 53 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of November 1844 and sent to Benjamin Colton West Hartford, Con.
Total amount, $122.65
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by D Brown Clerk, Book D. Vol. 1. Page 99

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 26618
Sarah Ann Wattles
wid of
Jochna Wattles Pris New Mar
Act: Feb 29 48
Index:—Vol. M , Page 314
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Sir
Hartford March 31. 1855.
I transmit herewith the Claims of Jennima Packus Widow of Abner { Anna Merrill " " Phinehas { Revolution, Sarah Ann Wallis " " Joshua { for Bounty land under the act March 3. 1855. Please make returns to me
I Am Respectfully Your Ob. Serv. Henry Fowler
L. P. Waldo Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

31.336
J. P. Waldo Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

3797
160 Acres.

No. 31,336
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received Apr. 2 nd , 18 55
Sarah Ann wid of Warle Joshua Warle Capt. Motts, Col. Parson.
Conn Mil. Rev. War,
Warrant 3797-16-55
H. Fowler, Hartford. Conn.