Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 10691, Robert Treat, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
born.
Treat Robert content
R 10691
CONTENTS

Robert Great jr Contente Bryan We was Married in Milford Apparel the 29 D 1784
Our Son Robert was born in January y e 31 in D 1785
our daughter Charlotte was born in October y e 15 in D 1787
We was Received into full Communion with the Church of the first Society in Milford in July D 1790 —
our daughter Pente was born in November y e 16 D 1791 —

State of Connecticut County of New Haven } ss
On this 23. day of November A.D. 1851. personally appeared before me J. H. Beardsley a justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized by Law to administer oaths. Charlotte Treat of the town of Orange, County and State aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the pension made by the Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." That she is the daughter of Robert and Content Treat late of said Orange deceased. That said Robert Treat enlisted in Captain Isaac Treat's Company of Light Horse, in 177. and served as Corporal and Clerk of said Company for about two years. That she knows of no documentary evidence of her father's Revolutionary service except the Journal accompanying this application which is in the hand writing of her father, and has been in her possession since his decease. That he served at the Battle of New York New Haven and West Haven for about two years.
That in 1781. also he enlisted as a Mafops under Lieut. James Davidson and

and served in Milford Port for one year. That she has often heard her Father speak of his service in said Port and mention the names of the following persons as having served with him viz. John Mallett Secretary of State, Joseph C. Clark, and Isaac Bassett. That her Father was honorably discharged from service on the 29 th of April 1784. He was married in Milford by Rev Mr. Lockwood, to Content Bryan and died in Orange on the seventh of April A.D. 1825.
The deponent declares that her mother the said Content Heat was not married prior to the time of her said Father leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January seventeen hundred and ninety four at the time above stated as will appear from the family record hereto annexed which is in the hands nothing of her said Father and which has been in her possession since his decease. The deponent declares that her said mother died on the 31 st day of January A.D. 1849. Charlotte Great Mom to and subscriber on the day and year above written before me
Before me J. N. Beardsley Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut County of New Haven } ss I W. W. Belden of the town of Orange County and State aforesaid. Pastor of the Congregational Church and Society in said Orange. Depose and say that Charlotte Heat who has signed the annexed declaration is a member of my Church and that her statement is worthy of entire confidence. I further depose and say that it is universally believed in the community that Robert Heat served for several years in the War of the Revolution.  W. W. Belden. Pastor of the Cong l Church Orange  In presence of subscribers this 25 th day of November A.D. 1851 Before me L. N. Beardsley justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut County of New Haven } ss. I Jonathan Brace pastor of the 1 st Congre- gational Church in Milford, County and State aforesaid. Depose and say that I have this 26 th day of November 1851, examined the Records of said Church for proof of the mar- riage of Content Heat and under the hands of Marriage by Rev Wm Lockwood, (and manifestly in his hands nothing) I find the following genuine Record "Married 29 th April 1784" Seventeen hundred and eighty four "Robert Heat and Content Bryan"  Jonathan Brace Pastor.
In presence of subscribers this 26 th day of November A.D. 1851 Before me L. N. Beardsley Justice of the Peace

Content of Act 14556 Act 1838
Connecticut
July 28 th 1838
D. D. Agassiz
State of Connecticut } Probate Court County of New Haven } District of Milford
I Andrew W. French, Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Milford being a Court of Record, do hereby certify that sufficient evidence has been exhibited before said Court that Robert Treat, who is reported to have been an officer and soldier of the Revolution died in Orange (formerly a part of Milford) in said County and State, on the 7 th day of April 1825. and left a widow by the name of Content Treat and that she died on the 31 st day of January eighteen hundred and forty nine and left the following named children by Robert Treat, Charlotte Treat and Content Treat who now survive her, and are the only surviving children of said Content Treat deceased.
An attestation
I further certify that J. H. Beardsley who has signed the foregoing instrument is and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Commissioner and known, and duly authorized by law to administer oaths and the signature purporting to be his is his genuine signature.
An attestation whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at Milford this 28 th day of November A.D. 1837. Andrew W. French Clerk

September 21, 1931.
F. Clarence Bissell 1009 West Boulevard Hartford, Connecticut.
BA-J/AWF:ILL
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 10691, that Robert Treat married, April 29, 1784 in Milford, Connecticut, Content Bryan.
He died April 7, 1825 in Orange, New Haven County, Connecticut, and she died January 31, 1849.
Their daughter, Charlotte Treat, while residing in Orange, Connecticut, applied November 25, 1851, for the pension that might have been due her mother; and alleged that her father, Robert Treat, served as corporal and clerk in Captain Isaac Treat's company of light horse for about two years, and that he served as matross for about one year under Lieutenant James Davidson at Milford Fort. All service was in the Connecticut troops.
The claim was not allowed, as she did not furnish satisfactory proof of six months service, as required by the pension law.
The children of Robert and Content Treat-
Robert born January 31, 1785 Charlotte " October 15, 1787 Pente or Tente " November 16, 1791.
It is stated that the following children survived their mother-Robert, Charlotte and Content Treat.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

Robert Treat
I set out from here the 19 th of August I March to Woodbury and there we put up 19 th the march to and there we put up Detford and there we found Capt Isaac Treat Company and there we received orders to proceed on to Green March on to Goshen there we  halted and went to Danbury from there we marched on to Cannon from there we put up and there we have a Corp l and a Clerk there they first called over roll and we march from  the fields and there we halted and from there we
to Farmington and from there we went to New Britain where we had that night and from there we proceeded to Cloverick and Rest our selves and we got a very good for the landlady. Miss Free never had anybody stay before Vite and after and from we proceeded to another tavern where we spent a most of the day and there we went to Gantz's Creek and there we put that night and from there we went to Green Bush and we went over into the City and we paid our entertainment it was one Bowl a man and when we had done that we returned Back to our Quarters at Greenbush and there

there that Night and the Next morning they all Left the Capt and I they thought they was yours ill by the Gov by sending them so far with out a Major or any advance pay So they Eight of them set out for home but two of them Returned that day and two more of them returned then when they the Major they joined us about six days after we joined and the Other fore we never see any more and joined and the next day we went over into Albany and joined the Regiment and march to night
and their we was Skaneateles for a boat a fortline. after we had been there about two days we was Coats to Bennington to wait upon Genr l Linkhorn over to Genr l Gates is head Quarters and this was our duty to Gaird wagons to Bennington and to keep our own Gaird till we had orders to proceed to Camp and we march to Stillwater and and there we put up for that Night the best of our lodging was in the Contiment the yard round a haystack nothing to cover us but the Skys and The next day we march to head Quarters

after we got there we had orders to Look out for our selves we and found Good pasture for our horses and the Capt and the other Officers thought it best to get a few boats make a little hut out in field we Live there two days and I was Cal to Gane Prisons down to Albany and our Company moved into a house our Living was bread and fresh beef only
Sep r y e 18 th We was alarm in the morning about day that party of the Regiment of Light horse to proceed to head quarter and orders was for a officer and ten men to go out into the bush with Gener Arnel and his
Devishon and marched about three Miles where we came a body of a parte of the British troops and we fired upon them and killed three and took fore and Carried them in to head quarter and delivered them and then Returned to the army and the enemy came in sight but however we did not engage them that day
Sep r y e 19 th 1777
About twelve a Clock the enemy in Ganged our Picket Guard and our people Reinforced till they got about three thousand men where there followed Smart in engagement we took about one hundred of the British Prisoners

and killed and wounded about we have not the Serenti but thire Loss was Gueged to be more than double of ours they did not Gain any Ground nor did we Gain any but they left of So Good and So Good
Sep r y 20 Duty-
we was Called to Genrl l uncl d Quarters at midnight the Genrl l orders was for two of us to cut to one Picket and two to the other and we came back to the Genrl l Quarters and we came back back baled our horses and turnin wildt morning
and we waighe upon the Genrol that cay - - - - -
September y 21 - - - - -
we hear very Good news if it be true that is we hear that ticontaroga is fallin into our hands and four hundred Prisoners and one hundred of our Prisoners are fallen into our hands which seems to put very Good Spirits into our army and we fired thirteen Cannon for Joy the Indians brought in two tworeys and the Genrl l delivered them into their hands and I should thank it Punishment Enoug for anna human Creature

September 4 th 22 Gener l Linnorn and thirty Light horsemen to waight upon him about 12 a Clock at Night the Camp was a- surmed by the firing of a Savan Canon — — — — —
September 23 rd There was a plenty of Rum Came up the River to be sold and Clove water and Sugar and the same day there was Orders come out for all the Light horsemen that asos not Right for duty to have their Discharge and to be sent to Quarters
Sept r the 24 1777 The Indians Took Savan- tores and Brought them to Headquarters and the Gener l Delivered them upto the Indians to do what they wou d With them there was a gun went off Excedently and Wounded a man Throwing the Way and Same Day I went a Bout 9 miles down the River to Git Chum apts and went Com Back and Companys was Green Tohu Ra and I went up the River and This was 13 thousand that Dense Prisoners that Day

Sept. the 25 th 1777 I have not annuting to right of anna Consignance and ten Men and a officer to Gairo: Prizners to Albana and then there was a express who went a small party of men go with him his business was to hurry on the melishki that was up the Road Sept. the 26 I was taken very bad With the Collick and a very bad Cale hear we waight the Mostan of the Enemis not we are of graight hopes of
Making a press this war Thod but we dont see anna lily. of it at Present
Sept. the 27 th 1777 Our Camp was alarmed by the firing of the enemys Gun the ware was that they was a coming down to play us a vixit but they did Not my Muck Holis me yet but I Suld recover quck if I could have anna thing that but Camp the fresh beef with I could not care to be the room where it was

Sept the 28: I have the account of our Loss in the battle 63 killed and wounded 29 Missing and 312 killed and wounded 220 Wounded = A. D. Brock A Count of our Troops I was not called for duty that I live upon of any substance I have a very bad Cough and very bad With Purging With the Capt could get a discharge for me anna day but I don't Like to Go till the rest are discharging —
Sept the 29th 1887 I have not anna thing that is Worthey of notes In the Camp —
Sept the 30. This was fore of the Light horse. to Guard Prisoners to Albana and a other Party of Six men and a Corp l gather to go was killed a- bout midnight to go down With an Express and this Came orders to discharge all the Sick of our Regiment

October the 1 st 1862 -
I have nothing to write but only I have heard - that this was four huskers - Deserters came in to our Camp, and found Soffie
October the 2 nd 1862
This was orders from the Genrell to occupy one third of the Regiment and it fell to Corniel Parnale and the Soldiers drew lots and they that it fell to Stair till the next pay and they set out for home

and we weighed upon the gun. That day — — — — when I sat out hum I Spent for quart of Beer. c. 20

A Weekly Return of Capt Isaac Treat's Company of Light hors under the Command Margo n Wilde
   Capt Left Cornet Porter Master Corporals Manh am Rec d own Comm d Sick & Absent Sick & Present Hors for duty     1 0 1 1 1 11 2 3 1 18  
Stillwaters September 24 th 1777 Isaac Treat Captain
A Weekly of Capt Isaac Treat

These Buecher his written some of present by Robert Buecher Robert Buecher of Warrenton Wilkes County in Brandywine in the Central area. Some at the and some at present of the Root began: September 18 th David Buecher
Yolotes Clarke: September 21 st John Buecher = September 28 th Corp l Stephen warlers Sep 23 rd Elias Parpaali: September 24 th Corp l Meadad Beacher Sep 24 th William Carter: Sep 24 th Josiah Nettleton: Sep 24 th

Christefer Margoorel: Sept th the 27
Rafail Bachos: Sept th the 27
Solomon Talmage Sept th the 29
Josier Nuttall Sept th the 29
Sept th the 29 A.D. 1777
Josier Nuttall Sept th the 29
Rafail Bachos Sept th the 29

no 19556 10691 Forest Forest and Robert Farm, to S. D. Austin. March 27/52. under seal for July 7. 1838.

BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
MAY 9 1918
....., 191 .
Chief of Pen. War Section Sir:
I have this day received from Mrs. Amos Graper draft No. Cash for $ 1,100.65 , requesting post office addresses as per letter herewith.
Sent Div. of Pen. War Section May 14, 1918
Very respectfully,
W. W. Campbell Chief of Division.

Cash $1.65 W from Mrs. Amor Draper of The Congressional Apartment, Washington, D.C., for photostat copies of 11 pages from claim of
Robert Treat, Conn. Troops, Rev. War. R. 7. 10691
Proctor Law May 9/18
→ May 14. 1918 Received said copies
Mrs. A. S. Draper

Name Robert Treat Date May 11, 1918  Home Troops No. Rept. file 10691 War Rev. 1 Photographic copies wanted of 1 pieces, consisting of 11 pages. Remarks: _____ _____ _____ Exr. McKilson Chief Rev War Section APPROVED: _____ Serial 5111  H. Davis Law Clerk. No. _____

Washington September 21, 1931.
BA-J/AWF:ILL
George S. Godard State Librarian Hartford, Connecticut.
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 10691, that Robert Treat married, April 29, 1784 in Milford, Connecticut, Content Bryan.
He died April 7, 1825 in Orange, New Haven County, Connecticut, and she died January 31, 1849.
Their daughter, Charlotte Treat, while residing in Orange, Connecticut, applied November 25, 1851, for the pension that might have been due her mother, and alleged that her father, Robert Treat, served as corporal and clerk in Captain Isaac Treat's company of light horse for about two years, and that he served as matross for about one year under Lieutenant James Davidson at Milford Fort. All service with the Connecticut troops.
The claim was not allowed as she did not furnish satisfactory proof of six months service, as required by the pension law.
The children of Robert and Content Treat-
Robert born January 31, 1785 Charlotte " October 15, 1787 Pente or Tente " November 16, 1791.
It is stated that the following children survived their mother-Robert, Charlotte and Content Treat.
Very truly yours,
A.D.HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

WASHINGTON
September 3, 1931
BA--J/AWF
Miss Mary R. Woodruff 55 Dwight Street New Haven, Connecticut.
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 10691, that Robert Treat married, April 29, 1784 in Milford, Connecticut, Content Bryan.
He died April 7, 1825 in Orange, New Haven County, Connecticut, and she died January 31, 1849.
Their daughter, Charlotte Treat, while residing in Orange, Connecticut, applied November 25, 1851, for the pension that might have been due her mother, and alleged that her father, Robert Treat, served as corporal and clerk in Captain Isaac Treat's company of light horse for about two years, and that he served as matross for about one year under Lieutenant James Davidson at Milford Fort. All service with the Connecticut troops.
The claim was not allowed, as she did not furnish satisfactory proof of six months service, as required by the pension law.
The children of Robert and Content Treat- Robert born January 31, 1785 Charlotte " October 15, 1787 Pente or Tente " November 16, 1791.
It is stated that the following children survived their mother- Robert, Charlotte and Content. Treat.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

1886 Aug 12. T. B. Hopkins - history Prior
1918 May 14. Photostat copies of diary of Robert Treat furnished Mrs. Amos Draper. The Congressional Apartment, Washington D.C. 1931-Sept. 3-High to Miss Mary R. Woodruff Aug. 1931-Sept. 21-High to George S. Goddard Aug " " " " S. C. Bissell Aug
10,691
P. O. Robert Treat Service: Robert
Enlisted: REJECTED , 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____ _____
Re-enlisted: _____ _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____ _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

GEORGE S. GODARD STATE LIBRARIAN
ALL CORRESPONDENCE SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE STATE LIBRARIAN
CONNECTICUT STATE LIBRARY HARTFORD, U. S. A.
August 31, 1931
U. S. Pension Bureau Washington, D. C.
REVOLUTIONARY WAR
Gentlemen:
Please send record of Robert Treat, Connecticut, as found in File R-10691 and oblige.
Very sincerely,
Geo. S. Godard
State Librarian
GSG:T

THE CONNECTICUT SOCIETY of the SONS of the AMERICAN REVOLUTION
PRESIDENT FRANK E. SANDS JOURNAL BLDG., MERIDEN
VICE-PRESIDENTS MAJ. CHARLES H. SPRAGUE BRIDGEPORT WILBUR F. TOMLINSON DANBURY JUDGE EARNEST C. SIMPSON NEW HAVEN
SECRETARY ROBERT F. BRADLEY 306 MEIGS BLDG., BRIDGEPORT
TREASURER HARRY H. PRITCHARD 886 MAIN ST., BRIDGEPORT
REGISTRAR F. CLARENCE BISSELL 1009 WEST BOULEVARD, HARTFORD
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CHAPLAIN REV. JOHN M. DEYO DANBURY
NECROLOGIST LEVERETT BELKNAP P. O. BOX 734, HARTFORD
TRUSTEE TO NATIONAL SOCIETY DENNIS A. BLAKESLEE NEW HAVEN
F. CLARENCE BISSELL, REGISTRAR 1009 WEST BOULEVARD, HARTFORD
Sept. 2, 1931
DELEGATES
Col. Tracy B. Warren (at large) William G. Baxter Clarence Blakeslee William H. Burr John A. Coe William H. Hart Arthur R. Kimball Arthur C. Klock Arthur S. Lane A. McClellan Mathewson Frederick T. Murlless, Jr. Rev. Orville A. Petty Arthur V. Pillsbury Edgar L. Pond Ernest E. Rogers William A. Schenck Alfred Spencer, Jr. Martin Welles Herbert H. White Clarence Horace Wickham J. Allen Wiley Arthur E. Woodruff J. Arnold Norcross James S. Hedden Horace S. Seymour John F. Rolfe George S. Godard Russell H. Pope, Sr. Judge Paul L. Miller
OTHER MANAGERS
William H. Allen Orlando H. Brothwell Morris L. Burr Albert F. Corbin William H. Corbin Frank B. Gay Wilson H. Lee Robert W. Lovell Edward J. Morgan John M. Parker, Jr. Charles Phelps Dr. George C. F. Williams Harry R. Williams Charles S. Hungerford Adrian L. Mulloy
Secretaries of Local Branches, ex-officio
Frank A. Corbin, New Haven Willis N. Barber, Meriden Earle W. Smith, Bridgeport Earle M. Wood, Norwich Charles A. Quintard, Norwalk Elmer H. Spaulding, New London Harry L. Hilton, Hartford Malcolm D. Rudd, Salisbury Harry E. Targett, Danbury Howard E. Coe, Waterbury Dr. Earle F. Schofield, Greenwich
U. S. Pension Bureau Please send Pension Record of Robert Frost, born 1758, also his widow, Content Frost, born 1750, of Milford or Orange, Conn. Respectfully F. C. Bissell - Reg.

18 enclosed return Bureau of Pensions - Washington - D. C. - Dear Sir -
Can you give me any official record of a Revolutionary pensioner by the name of Robert Treat who was born in Milford, Conn. May 25, 1758, died Orange Ct. Apr. 7-1825 On page 299 of the "Treat genealogy" is this information At breaking out of the Revolution, Mr. Treat enlisted with Capt. Isaac Treat, who commanded a company of

Light Horse, and served about two years as corporal and clerk at New Haven and West Haven.
In 1780 or 1781, he volunteered as matross in the Artillery Co. of Lieut. Davidson, who was with the Coast Guard at the fort in Milford from June 1781 to June 1782.
He received a pension. "
Any information as to the authority of the above statements will be greatly appreciated -
Very truly yours 55 Dwight St. (Miss) Mary A. Woodruff. New Haven - Conn. Aug 17 - 1931.

J. Addison Nov. 27/52
"

Pension Office Nov 26 1852
Sir
The certificate of the Comptroller of Connecticut - filed by you - does not show any service for Robert Treat - the husband of the Content Treat, of Ct. The office is not in possession of proof of service performed by him of more than two months. - Before the claim can be allowed, it must be shown that he performed more than six months service,
D. D. Addison Esq Present

Tenison Office, March 29, 1852.
Sir:
I have examined the claim of Constance Treat, d ow widow of Robert for the benefits of the act of July 7, 1838, and you are informed that the proof of the marriage is deemed satisfactory - and that the Journal of the said Robert files in the war, is sufficient to show that he served in a Company of Horse under the command of Dea. Captain Isaac Trafton from about the 19 th of August to the 2 nd of October 1777. Perhaps further evidence of his service in that Company may be found in the office of the Compt- roller of Connecticut - and also as also of his service as a Troop under Lieut Davidson in 1781, at Fort Milford, which in addition is also claimed to have been rendered by him.
As the Constance Treat did not owe

while 1849, some satisfactory reason should be assigned for her failure to apply for a pension during her life time.
J. P. Atkinson
Mar. 29 1852
J. D. Alderson, Esq. Present.

Washington August 14 1852
D. Mr, I enclose herewith a certificate from the Institute at Hartford to be used as Additional Evidence in support of the claim of Mrs. Catherine Treat widow of Robert Treat, decd. an applicant for a pension from Ct., under the act of July 7 1838 etc
My respectful Wm Lloyd D. S. Addison
H. H. Tuckett Esq Ady. Genl of Pensions

Washington Dec 13. 1851
Dear Sir,
Enclosed herewith you will find the original Application of the heirs of Centent Street, late Widow of Robt. Street of Conn. for a Pension under the Acts of 1838, 43, 44, 48, to which I respectfully call your attention and ask an early decision
Yours, Very Respectfully Wm. O. B. St. H. B. Addison
Jas. E. Heath Esq. Comm. of Pensions

Pension Office November 27. 1852
Sir,
The certificate of the Comptroller of Connecticut - filed by you - does not show any service for Robert Treat the husband of Content Treat of Ct.
The Office is not in possession of proof of service performed by him of more than two months - Before the claim can be allowed, it must be shown that he performed more than six months service.
I am respectfully Your oblt. servt J. A. Cuth Commr.
J. D. Addison Esq Present

State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office Hartford Aug. 2 d 1852
I certify, that on application for evidence of Robert Treat, in the war of the Revolution, I have examined the documents remaining in this office, and do not find the name of the said Treat, on any Pay Roll now in this office,
On the Journal of the Governor and Council of Safety, under date of Aug 28 th 1776, I find the following entry viz, "Voted, That a Lieutenant, one Sergeant, & fifteen privates, be detached from the Company under Command of Capt. Thompson, at Black Rock, in New Haven & go to Milford, & there assist the Inhabitants, in building a Fortification at the Harbor in that place. And, That the Select Men of Milford, have liberty, at the Expense of said Town, to take four of the Colony Cannon, from the Furnace at Salisbury, (viz.) Three nine pounders, & one twelve pounder, if such are on hand, or as soon as they can be obtained; And also one ton of Shot, suitable for said Cannon to be used in said Fort, till further order from the Genl. Assembly,"
On the book known as "Haskells Receipts," under heading, The United States Dr. To the State of Connecticut, for sundry expenditures for the service and expenses

"of Guards on the Sea Coast for the defence of Saint Kitts" I find the following entries viz
  1781  June 16 th  Lieut. Joseph Davidson, Coast Guard at Milford  £ 53. 18. 3    1782  Feby. 9 th  do do do do do " do  1.035. 7. 4    "  " "  do do do do do " do  52. 2. 8    "  March 1 st  do do do do do " do  72. 14. 9    "  June 5 th  do do do do do " do  157. 12. 2  
On the books of the Pay Table Office I find under date of June 5 th 1782 a charge to Capt. Isaac Freat "To Cash recd. of Col Thomas Seymour (Share) £ 51. 0. 0" I find no Pay Roll for the service of Capt. Isaac Freats company in this office,
R. G. Murray Comptroller by Geo. Robinson, Clerk,