Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 15709, Samuel Wilson, Conn.

SERVICE
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Conn.
Wilson, Samuel
S. 15709
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CONTENTS

Connecticut 27.992
Samuel Willson of Hartford in the State of Conn.
who was a priv: in the                      commands by Captain                      of the R t commands by Col. Eno                      in the C m time for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of Nov: 34 and sup d J. A. Pitkin Simsbury — Conn.
Arrears to the 14th of Sep r . 34. 280 Pension allowance ending Dec r 35. 40- $320-
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nath. Root Clerk, Book E 2 Vol. 3 Page 49

31.379
Samuel Wilson
Black make me White as Snow Wensley - Cal.

State of Connecticut, } for Windsor August 29-1832. Hartford County, }
On this 29 th day of August 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before the Court of Probate for Simsbury District in said County, now sitting, Samuel Wilson, a resident of Simsbury Windsor in said County & State, 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 into the service of the United States under the following named officers & served as herein stated -
1 st . - That he enlisted in Windsor, in the year 1777, for three months, into a Company commanded by Capt. Edward Griswold, then of Windsor, & was marched to Horseneck, the Company was in a Regiment commanded by Col. Roger Eno - that he served out the time of three months at Horseneck, White Plains & West Chester - and that he knows of no person now living by whom he can prove the said service.
2 nd . That he enlisted into a guard, in the month of March 1778, to serve for one year to guard the Public Stores in Windsor aforesaid, & that he served out the full time of his engagement or enlistment, and was dismissed or discharged in March 1779.

3rd. That he enlisted in the month of March 1780, in Windsor, into the State troops, for a time or term of one year. The Company was commanded by Capt. Saml. Granger — that he served out this term of service in Housatonic & the White Plains — & was dismissed or discharged in March 1781. The troops were at this time under the command of Gen. — Warnerbury. — On this tour he was marched through Litchfield & to Housatonic in the state of N. York. — That he was chiefly on duty to watch the movements of the enemy & protect the inhabitants from the depredations of the Tories & cow-boys so called. Affidavit of Capt. Smith 4th — That in the year 1782 he enlisted into the State troops for one year, and as nearly as he can recollect in the month of March or April, that he was marched from said Windsor through Middletown, New Haven, Milford &c. to Stamford in the western part of Connecticut. The company was commanded by Capt. Abner Granger — The Lieut. was Abiel Wilson, my brother — When arrived to Stamford, was  that the company was put into a Regiment commanded by Col. Banfield — The name of the Adjutant was — Bull. — and that having served out the time of his engagement, he was regularly discharged at or near Stamford. — He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever

to a pension or an annuity except the present, & he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State.
David Grant John D. Pittsbon
his Samuel H. Wilson mark
Subscribed & sworn to the day & year aforesaid.
John D. Pittsbon Judge of Probate
We, Ansel Nash, a Clergyman, residing in Windsor in Hartford County & State of Connecticut, and David Grant residing in the same Windsor, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Samuel Wilson who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration. that we believe him to be 76 years of age; that he is respected & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution & that we concur in that opinion. —
Ansel Nash David Grant
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year first above written —
John D. Pittsbon Judge of Probate
To the interrogatories propounded he answers to the 1st. That he was born in Windsor in Feb. 1756 — 2nd. That he supposes his age or birth is recorded in the town records of said town of Windsor, as was then the custom.

3 rd . That he lived in Windsor at all the times he was called into service — that he has lived in Windsor since the revolutionary war, & now lives in Windsor.
4 th — That he enlisted. —
5 th — answered before in the declaration.
6 th — That he never received a written discharge.
7 th — The Preamble. Ansel Nash & Capt. David Grant, and all the elderly inhabitants of Windsor —
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 mentioned applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states — And the Court further states certifies, that it appears to them that Ansel Nash, who has subscribed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in Windsor — & that Capt. David Grant who has also signed the same, is a resident of the same Windsor & is a credible person, & that their statement is entitled to credit.
John D. Pitkin Judge of Probate
I Benjamin Ely, Clerk of the Court of Probate for Linsbury District, do certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in

the matter of the application of Samuel Wilson for a pension. — And I also certify that John C. Dettibone who has affixed his name, in his own proper hand writing as above, is Judge of Probate for Simsbury District.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 29 th day of August, 1832. —
Benjamin Ely Clerk.
Hon. J. L. Edwards will please make returns in the matter of the application of Samuel Wilson for a pension to John C. Dettibone Esq. Simsbury, Conn.

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15709 INVALID. cum
File No. 15709
Samuel Wilson
Psi Pro var
Act: June 7 th 82
Index: Vol. 1 , Page 413
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of Connecticut, Hartford County ss, on this 29th day of August, 1832 - personally came before me, Jonathan Hall of Plainfield, in the County of Hampden, State of Massachusetts, aged 70 years, who being duly sworn according to law, deposeth & saith, that he was born in Middletown in the County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut, and that he was a soldier in the revolutionary army - that he enlisted to serve the time or term of 13 months, in said Middletown in the year 1782, and as near as he can recollect in the month of March; that he was marched from Middletown through New- Haven, Milford, &c. to Stamford in Connecticut, where was a fort. The company was commanded by Capt - Miles, & this company was put into a regiment commanded by Col - Canfield - The Adjutant name was - Bull. - He says he well recollects that one - Stoddard & one - Granger were Captains in the same Regiment. That he served out the whole of said 13 months, being stationed at the fort, where & in the immediate vicinity, he served the whole term of duty & was discharged at said Stamford. And he further deposes & says that he was well acquainted with one Samuel Wilson, who was a soldier in Capt.

— Granger's Company in the same Regiment with him, the deponent — and that he was well acquainted while on this tour of duty with said Wilson that he was in the same Regiment at Stamford for 12 months with this deponent.
The above tour of service was performed in the militia or state troops of Connecticut.
The said Samuel Wilson belonged to Windsor in Hartford County in Connecticut.
Jonathan Hall
Subscribed & sworn to this day & year above written. —
John C. Pitkin Judge of Probate
And I further certify that the said Jonathan Hall is a credible person.
John C. Pitkin Judge of Probate

I Isaac Alcott of Glastenbury in the county of Hartford in the State of Connecticut aged sixty nine years depose and say that I was born in the Town of NewHartford in the county of Litchfield and that in the month of March 1780 I became acquainted with with Samuel Wilson of Windsor in said Hartford County and that he served in the same Regiment with me for the term of one year viz from March 1780 to March 1781 and that we were stationed at Horse neck and Whiteplains to watch the movements and guard against our enemies commonly called the Tories we were under the command of General Waterbury and I further say that the said Samuel Wilson is the same man that is now applying for a pension under the act of Congress of June 7 th 1832
Isaac Alcott
State of Connecticut Hartford County ss Glastenbury August 21 st 1832 personally appeared Isaac Alcott signer of the foregoing deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of what is therein contained Before me and I further certify that the said Isaac Alcott is a man of truth and veracity and that his statement is entitled to credit
Solomon Cole Justice of the Peace

I, THOMAS DAY, 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 Solomon Goble Esquire, before whom the foregoing Affidavit of Isaac Olcott was taken, is, and at the time of such caption, was, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Hartford in said State, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified, having full power and authority, by the laws of said State, to administer oaths to witnesses and to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give certificates thereof; that I verily believe the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine; and that full credence is due to his official acts and attestations.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of said State, at the City of Hartford, in said State, the 11th day of March in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty- four .
Thomas Day

I, Frederick Chapman of Windsor in the county of Hartford State of Connecticut of Lawfull age depose and say. that I am in the twenty second year of my age. that in the Spring of the year 1778 after the burning of the Public Stores at Danbury in this State. Military Stores for the use of the Army were brought from various places and deposited in this Town. The Guard was enlisted by Capt. James Hooker for the term of One Year. from March 1778 to March 1779 to Guard the Public Store. That Samuel Wilson of said Windsor was a Soldier in the guard and served out the time of his enlistment. viz one Year.
Frederick Chapman v
State of Connecticut } Hartford County } Windsor the 20 th day of Aug t . 1832
Personally appeared the above named Frederick Chapman, to me well known, and who sustains a fair character for truth & veracity, and made solemn Oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed before me
Henry Sill Justice of the Peace

I, Thomas Day, 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 Henry Sill Esquire, before whom the foregoing Affidavit of Frederick Chapman was taken, is, and at the time of such caption, was, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Hartford in said State, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified, having full power and authority, by the laws of said State, to administer oaths to witnesses and to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give certificates thereof; that I verily believe the foregoing signa- ture purporting to be his, is genuine; and that full credence is due to his official acts and attestations.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of said State, at the city of Hartford, in said State, the 21 st day of May in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred and thirty-four.
Thomas Day

Sam Nelson
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War Department Pension Office July 2 d 1834
Sir
Further evidence in support of the declaration of Samuel Wilson as to his enlistment and service for a year in 1778 to guard the Military stores at Windsor and as to his enlistment & service for a year in 1780 commencing in March of that year, must be produced before those services can be taken into computation.
His service in 1782 for one year appears to be satisfactorily established by the proof now in the case. The papers remain on file awaiting the further evidence required.
I am respectfully
your obedient Servt J. L. Edwards
J. O. Pettibone Esq. Pittsfield Connecticut

I Frederic Chapman of Windsor in the County of Hartford State of Connecticut depose and say that I am in the 75 th year of my age that I enlisted in the guard to guard the Continental Store at S d Windsor about the 12 th of March 1778 for the term of one year. That Samuel Wilson of S d Windsor belonged to the guard and did duty there, during the year for which I enlisted and served, Frederick Chapman
State of Connecticut Hartford County ss. Windsor September 19 th 1834 — Sworn and Subscribed by the said Frederic Chapman with whom I am well acquainted and who is a credible witness Before Me Henry Sill Justice of the Peace
Returns on this application for a pension for Samuel Wilson to be made or sent to John C. Mitchell Esq. Simsbury Conn.

I Roswell Miller, of Windsor in the County of Hartford State of Connecticut do hereby say that I am in the 75 th year of my age - That I enlisted in the guard to guard the Continental Store at S t Windsor about the 12 th of March 1778. for the term of one year. That at the expiration of S t term I enlisted again for another year - That Samuel Wilson of S t Windsor served as one of the guard during the first year that, I did duty there. Roswell Miller
State of Connecticut } Windsor Sept r 19 th 1834 Personally County of Hartford } appeared before me Roswell Miller to me well known as a person of truth and made solemn oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscri- -bed - Henry Sill Justice of the Peace

I Elijah Denslow of Windsor in Hartford County & State of Connecticut, in the 71st year of my age do testify & say, that I was born in said Windsor, that my father's name was Elijah Denslow; that he was the sergeant of the guard, that was stationed at said Windsor, to guard the Continental stores, and that he died many years ago. I was a private soldier in the same guard for two years. Samuel Wilson was here in the same town of Windsor and served the first year of the time on the guard with me. — The privates all enlisted into said service, and the guard or service as above mentioned, commenced on or about the 12th day of March, 1778. —
Elijah Denslow
Subscribed & sworn to before me this 19th day of September, 1834 by Elijah Denslow, with whom I am personally acquainted & who is a credible witness. — Before me Henry Silvester of Plain

State of Connecticut, Simsbury Probate District, Hartford County, } ss. September 20th 1834. I John C. Pettibone, Judge of Probate for the District of Simsbury in the County & state aforesaid, having attentively looked over & read the three preceding depositions subscribed & sworn to by Frederick Chapman, Elijah Denslow & Roswel Miller on the 19th day of September 1834, before Henry Sill, Esq. a justice of the Peace for said Hartford. Do state & say that it is my firm & full belief that the said Samuel Wilson did serve one year , as a private in the guard to guard the Continental stores in Windsor in said County & State as the said deponents have testified.
John C. Pettibone Judge of Probate for the District of Simsbury
I Benjamin Ely, Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Simsbury, in Hartford County, & state of Connecticut, do certify that the three preceding depositions connected together, & with this, # by a piece of old silk tape the ends of which are under the seal of this Court, were subscribed and sworn to on the 19th day of Sept. 1834, before Henry Sill, Esq. a justice of the Peace in & for Hartford County, and that he was present at said Windsor at the taking of said depositions: And I further certify that said Henry Sill is a justice of the Peace for said County, and that John C. Pettibone who has affixed his official signature to the above certificate is Judge of Probate for the District of Simsbury & that the signature is genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court this 20th day of September A. D. 1834. Benjamin Ely Clerk.
# "This" meaning this piece of paper. B. E.
Returns in the case of this application to be made to John C. Pettibone, Esq. Simsbury, Con.