Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 25491, Joseph Tourtellot, Conn

SERVICE
NUMBER
born _____
Tourtellot, Joseph Tourtellott,
W. 25491
Abigail
CONTENTS
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9626
Connecticut
Joseph Tourtellott Thompson in the State of Conn who was a priv in the Conn commanded by Captain — of the Reg commanded by Col Sedgwick in the Conn two for State Troops 11 1/2 mo
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn at the rate of 34 Dollars 99 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 day of May 1838. and sent Pensioner Thompson cont
Arrears to the 14th of March 33 $67.98 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4/10 33. 17.49 $88.47
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E.D. Bullock Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 3 Page 43

1154 Connecticut. Abigail Tourtellott. widow of Joseph Tourtellott. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Reported
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 35 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 day of August 1848. and sent to Simon Davis. Thompson Clk
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 357 Vol. 1

5573
Joseph Sourbillet
6,5
Admiration
Plurimus
Thompson
Count

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Joseph Tourtelotte
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     17/75 on 2 7 private Col Elliot Drugg 76 Born in N.J. — lived in Thompson Ct when called into service — and now live there   11 sub " 3 " Col Green   after this waived 42 days " Col Ledyard Certified by two Citizens  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers :
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers ; the time he left the service ; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers ; ) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service ; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 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.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the 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 certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom? 
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.
 6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?  { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____; For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

10,124
Abigail Lamballott
Ct
July 7 1838.
Ab. Lamballott
m 86 d 42.
adm
10mo 15d
34 99
Nov. 32
Thompson Windham Co
Ct
Sim on Davis
Thompson,
Windham Co
Conn
June 9. 43

Abigail Fountott

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th Day of July 1838.
State of Connecticut / Probate District of Thompson Windham County. On this 13 th Day of May 1843 personally appeared before the Court of Probate for the District of Thompson held at Thompson within & for said District Abigail Tartellott, a resident of Thompson aged 79 years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision, made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838.
That she is the Widow of Joseph Tartellott, who was a private in the Army of the Revolution and who received a pension from the War Department of the United States under the Act of June 7 th 1832 at the rate of Thirty four Dollars & ninety nine cents, per annum and the Certificate has been surrendered to the Pension Agent in Hartford Connecticut
She further declares she was married to the said Joseph Tartellott in the Town of Thompson in the State of Connecticut on the 6 th Day of May 1786 That her husband the aforesaid Joseph Tartellott died in the Town of Thompson in the County of Windham, District aforesaid on the 6 th Day of August 1842 and that she has remained his Widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed & that she refers to the evidence on file in the War Office for the Proof of her late husband's service, sworn & subscribed to, on the day & year first above mentioned, before me and her self.
Before me,
Abigail Tartellott
Deacon Crosby Judge of Probate

And I further certify that I am personally acquainted with the declarant & am fully satisfied of the truth of her statements. Talcott Crosby Judge of Probate
State of Connecticut
Windham County - Probate District Thompson
I Talcott Crosby Judge of the Probate Court for the District of Thompson, hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that Joseph Santelott was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States under the Act of 7 th June 1832, at the rate of Thirty four Dollars & ninety nine cents per annum, was a resident of the town of Thompson in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut and died in said Town on the 6 th day of August 1842 that he left a Widow whose name is Abigail Santelott and who is the identical person named & who submitted the foregoing Declaration in order to obtain a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 30 th day of May A D 1843
Talcott Crosby Judge of Probate

Joseph Gaultlett Born 1756 May 29
Abigail Gaultlett Born 1762 June 13
Sarah Gaultlett Born 1785 March 9
Patty Gaultlett Born 1786 July 21
Grand Children of Joseph Gaultlett
Abigail Holmes Born 1803 Apr 18
John C. Holmes Born 1804 Nov 29
Joseph F. Holmes Born 1806 Oct 16
Stephen Holmes Born 1808 Nov 17
Patty Holmes Born 1810 Dec 27
Samuel Holmes Born 1812 Nov 15
Lucius A. C. Holmes Born 1814 Dec 3
Sarah Holmes Born 1816 June 27
Mary Holmes Born 1818 Oct 22
Lusanna J. Holmes Born 1821 Jan 20
Lucius Holmes Born 1822 Nov 9
Susan Holmes Born 1825 March 27
William W. Holmes Born 1827 Aug 7

Journal Abraham Tourtlett Born Feby. 27 th 1725. and Died May. 1779.
Phebe Tourtlett Born . . . 1730. and Died May. 1808.
Children of Abraham Tourtlett
Mary Tourtlett Born Jan'y. 4 th 1747. Michael Tourtlett - " Feby. 4. 1748. Burnew Tourtlett " Oct r 9. 1750. Isaac Tourtlett " Nov r . 20. 1752. Israel Tourtlett " Dec r 26. 1754. Joseph Tourtlett " May 29. 1756. Annasa Tourtlett " Feby. 4. 1758. Dinaer Tourtlett " Jan'y. 4. 1760. Anna Tourtlett . . . . 1761 Esau Tourtlett . . . . 1763 James Tourtlett . . . . 1764 Joshua Tourtlett . . . . 1766 Zilpha Tourtlett . . . . 1767 Stephen Tourtlett . . . . 1769 Esther Tourtlett . . . . 1770

State of Connecticut
Windsor County ss
Be it known, that on this 19 th Day of May 1843 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace within & for the County & State aforesaid personally appeared Stephen Holmes Esq r of Thompson in S. County aged 51 years, and being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath testify & say, that for the last part of nine years I have lived within less than ten rods of the residence of the late Joseph Fawcett at mentioned in the annexed declaration of Abigail Fawcett his Widow for a pension, She is still his Widow, and resides, in the mansion home of her late husband - the said Joseph Fawcett died on the 6 th Day of August 1842. My wife was the daughter of the S d Joseph & Abigail Fawcett, & was born in 1785. The annexed leaf is from the family Bible of S d Joseph Fawcett, & is the family Record of his father's family, his own family, & the births of my children
Stephen Holmes
Sworn and subscribed the day & year first above written before me Simon Davis Justice of the Peace & I further certify that I am well acquainted with the above deponent, & that he is a credible witness Simon Davis Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut Windham County ss.
I, Talcott Crosby of Thompson in the County of Windham & State of said having the custody of the Records of Marriages, deaths & births in said town do hereby certify that the following is a true extract from said Records. My "Joseph Taintlett and Abigail Carroll were lawfully married by Elder John Martin the sixth day of May Seventeen hundred & Eighty six. "I do certify that the above is a true copy of the Record with the exception of the date which is expressed on the Record in fair legible figures as follows." on the 6 th day of May 1886.
Talcott Crosby Town Clerk
I Talcott Crosby above named depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the town of Thompson in the County of said State of said & that the above is a true extract from the Records of Marriages births & deaths of said town of Thompson with the exception above named as certified by me,
Talcott Crosby Town Clerk
Sworn & subscribed this 20 th day of May 1843
Before me Simonds Davis justice of the peace

State of Connecticut Windham County ss Be it known that on this 31 st Day of May 1843, personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the peace in & for said County, Winthrop H. Ballard aged 42 years & being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath testify & say, that I have long been well acquainted with Joseph Taintlett late a pensioner of the United States, but now deceased, & his Widow, Abigail Taintlett. Mr. Taintlett died in the month of August, 1842, the day I do not now remember, I was at his funeral. His wife or Widow, Abigail, is now alive & resides at his Mansion house, and is not married since his death, Winthrop H. Ballard
Sworn & subscribed the day & year first above written
Before me Simon Davis Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut
Windham Co. ss. I Uriel Fuller clerk of the County Court of the County & State aforesaid do hereby certify that Simon Davis is a Justice of the peace in & for said County duly commissioned & qualified that his commission was dated the 10 th Day of June 1842 & will expire on the 20 th day of June 1843 & that his signature to the foregoing affidavits of Talcott Crosby, Stephen Holmes & Winthrop H. Ballard & Talcott Crosby Trustee Clerk are genuine given under my hand & the seal of said Court this 2 nd Day of June 1843 The words, Talcott Crosby Trustee Clerk, were made before signing,
Uriel Fuller Clerk

Joseph Lantelote
Op o 5573.
Admitted
Private 11 1/2 months
Court Line

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
State of Connecticut } Windham County } ss. On this 18 th Day of July 1832. personally appeared in open Court before the County Court of the County of Windham. aforesaid now sitting at Thompson, Joseph Santilletto a resident of S t . Thompson. in the County of Windham & State of Connecticut aged 76 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 th 1832. that he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers & served as here stated. I enlisted into Capt Joseph Elliott's Company Col Dugger's Regt. under Genl. Putnam for 7 months. to go to Cambridge. in 1775. soon after the battle of Lexington was stationed at Seneca Plains & near George's Tavern. in Roxbury until after the battle of Bunker Hill. the rest of the time was stationed at Cambridge. I was No. 2 - saw Genl. Washington when he arrived. served until my time was then expired after being at home two or 3 weeks. I went

back to Cambridge as a substitute for my brother Israel Lourtettott, who was drafted for 3 months in Capt John Green Company, was stationed at the Chapel in Cambridge till into March 1776, was there when the British evacuated Boston, Remember Genl Washington & Putnam
After this I was drafted for 6 weeks in Capt John Green's Company, to Groton Ct, stationed at Morgan's House, & served out the time there only a few companies there, in Capt John Green's Company Lieut Danielson, I believe had a warrant there
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except this present, & declares his name is not on the pension list Roll of the agency of any state. The following interrogatories were by me put propounded to said applicant Viz 1 st Where & in what year were you born. I was born in 1758 in Gloucester Rhode Island,
2 nd Have you any record of your age, if so when is it. No I have none at home in my bible 3 rd Where were you living when called into service. When have you lived since the Revolutionary War & where do you now live. I have always lived in Thompson where I now live since I was 12 years old.
4 th How were you called into service, were you drafted did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, if a substitute for whom, I have stated above all I can remember now about it.

5. State the names of some of the Regular officers who were with the troops where you served, such Continental & militia Regts. as you can recollect & the General circumstances of your service. I have stated all I can recollect
6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, if so by whom was it signed & what has become of it. answer I never had any -
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood & who can testify as to your character for veracity & their belief in your service as a soldier the Revolution. to Thomas Davis & Amos Green Joseph Dorr wrote that
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year aforesaid before the County Court for the County of Windham in the state of Connecticut.
Attest Amos Bolles Clerk
We, Thomas Davis and Amos Green of Thompson in the County of Windham & state of Connecticut residing in Thompson, do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Joseph Dorr who has subscribed & sworn to the foregoing declaration & we believe him to be 76 years of age & that we were soldiers with him 7 months in 1775. at Cambridge as set forth in his declaration. & Thomas Davis do further say that I was a soldier with him 6 weeks at Groton in Capt. Dorr's Company, as he has alleged.
Sworn to, and subscribed on the day and year aforesaid before the County Court for the County of Windham in the state of Connecticut.
Attest Amos Bolles Clerk

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 said as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Thomas Davis and Amos Green who have signed the preceding certificate are residents in the said town of Thompson and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Attest Armin Bolles Clerk
I Armin Bolles Clerk of the County Court for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Joseph Courtillot for a pension -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 18 th day of July A.D.
1832
Armin Bolles Clerk

Abigail Southwell's, Declaration
$35 per an
Simon Davis, Thompson, Con.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress, of the 3 d of March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain Widows, who have received pensions under the Act of July 7 1838
State of Connecticut Windham County ss. On this 5 th Day of December 1843 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace, in & for said County of Windham. Abigail Fauttittott, a resident of the town of Thompson in the County & State of said aged 80 years who being first sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by act of Congress, passed on the 3 d of March 1843, granting pensions to widows of Pensioners who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the Widow of Joseph Fauttittott, who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, she believes in Capt. Elliott's Company Col. Durges Regiment, a part of the time, & some other that she does not remember, & that she has received a pension under the Act of July 7 th 1838, of Thirty five Dollars per annum.
She further declares that she is still a Widow
Abigail Fauttittott
Sworn & subscribed on the Day & Year above written & I certify  declare the declarant is personally known to me
Before me Simon Davis Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut
Winsted County ss.
I Uriel Fuller Clerk of the County Court of the County & State aforesaid. do hereby certify that Simon Davis is a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned, qualified and sworn. & that his commission is dated the 8 th Day of June 1843. & will expire on the 20 th day of June 1844, & that his signature to the foregoing affidavit of Abigail Forstett. is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this 13 th day of Decem- ber A.D. 1843.
Uriel Fuller Clerk

Abigail Southcott.
all
4658
Whittier
Simon Davis Hempson CB

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2 d February 1848, entitled "an Act making further provision for surviving Widows & Soldiers of the Revolution,"
State of Connecticut
Windham County ss, On this 24 th day of April 1848 personally appeared before Simon Davis a Justice of the peace within and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths Abigail Foustlett a resident of Thompson in said County of Windham aged 83 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 provisions 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 Joseph Foustlett who was a private in the Army of the Revolution in Capt Joseph Elliott's Company at Cambridge in 1775 over 6 months, & in Capt John Green's Company at the same place in 1776 about 3 months, & some other places, and that she drew a pension under the Act of June 17 th 1844 of Thirty five Dollars per annum, And that she is still a Widow, Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year above
Subscribed & sworn to before me
Abigail Foustlett written, before me Simon Davis Justice of the peace
Abigail Foustlett her mark
I do hereby certify, that the above declaration is personally known to me Attest Simon Davis Justice of the peace
State of Connecticut
Windham County ss I Alvin Fuller Ap d Clerk of the County Court within and for said County do hereby certify that Simon Davis is a Justice of the peace in & for said County duly commissioned & qualified and that his commission was dated on the 19 th day of June 1847 & will expire on the 20 th day of June 1848, & that his signature above written is genuine Given under my hand & the seal of said County this 22 nd day of June 1848,
Alvin Fuller Ap d Clerk

Joseph Lumbelotto.
3 11 mo 15 36.66- 183 37.99 34.99 10. 32.33 1.66 10. 32.73 1.66 4.99

State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office Hartford 16 th August 1843
I certify that on application for evidence of service by Joseph Durtelot in the war of the revolution, I have examined the records of this office, and find as follows.
On 4 th Pay Roll of the 8 th Co 3 rd Regt raised by order of Genl Assembly Nov. 1775 " Commanded by Capt Joseph Elliott then in this entry "Joseph Durtelot, Private enlisted May 15 Time discharged 14 th Dec in service 6 mo. 29 days.
I find no Pay Roll of Capt John Green nor evidence of his service either at Cambridge or Groton.
Gideon Welles Comptroller

Nov 20 1843
Cl-
L. Freeman Hunttclott
Hon. L. L. Edwards, Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
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Thompson, Windham Co. Ct Nov. 14 th 1843
Sir, You wrote me on the 5 th of August last, for a certificate from the Comptroller of this State in relation, to the claims of, Lavinia Green, Widow of Amos Green, & Abigail Fawcett, Widow of Joseph Fawcett, for pensions, tending to show the names of their husbands, - such I forwarded you without delay from Hartford, where I found them. I beg you to take up their cases, if you have rec d the certificate I allude to or inform me Yours obed t serv t Simon Davis

Hon. J. L. Edwards Committee of Pensions Washington D. C.

Thompson, Windham Co. Ct. Ded n 15 th 1843
Sir Enclosed I send you the Declaration of Mrs. Abigail Forstall for a pension under the act of 3 rd March 1843.
I wrote you some days ago, that I was desirous of knowing the reasons why Lavinia Green Widow of Amos Green, did not draw as much as her husband, & therein set forth some reasons, for my request, I think it will appear in his declaration, that he set forth no more service than to make out the 2 years. 7 months & more the first year, 6 months the year 1782 for this service the rolls & his discharge prove, for 1776. & 1777. 6 mo s . each, as yet I have no rolls. This leaves him 4 years to 1782. There is no doubt but he did some service every year of the war, & I have his declaration

which I sent you, of two sums of 6 months each, & of his being at Morristown in 1779-80, of the Cold winter, all which is in agreement with the history of the War. This was the time  after the Militia were clapsed. & each Town furnished its quota, for he says he served 6 mos for Dea. Lorp's clop. & such a clop there was
I expect you have no rule, adopted to prevent, the poor Widow, from praving more service than, the husband has alledged.
I wish to know for what sum, Amos Green declaration does cover, & if the case can be opened, for an inerease of the Pension.
Your ob d serv t , Simon Davis
Hon d J. L. Edwards

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Abigail Tourlettote bt
bt to Simon Davis Aug 5 43
act 7 July 1838

4658.
Connecticut
Abigail Tourtellott widow of Joseph Tourtellott who was a Private in the Revolution
Elizabeth
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 35 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day of Jan y 1844 and sent to Vinson Davis Thompson, Conn
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book K Vol. 1 Page 76.

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Set to Ken 4th Octm 22nd 1843
Connecticut
Abigail Tourtellott widow of Joseph Tourtellott who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 6th: August, 1842 of Windham Conn the State of Conn: — who was a private — in the commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt: commanded by Col: Ledyard — in the Connecticut line for 10 mos: 415 days —
Decm 4 43 Rho 10th Octm
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 35 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 1th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30th: _____ day of November 1843 and sent to Simon Davis Thompson, Windham C. Ct:
Whole amount due $175.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by V. H. Stewart Clerk.
Book D — Vol. 1 — Page 97 —

Ray  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 25 491
Abigail Fourtello Wid of Joseph Fourtello Prin New Haven
Act Feb 2nd 1848
Index: Vol 3 , Page 423
[Arrangement of 1870.]