Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 36376, William Weare, Conn. Continental

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn. Continental.
Weare, William
S. 36376
CONTENTS

(476) Connecticut Roll
William Weare Capt Wright Sergeant 4
Connecticut line 1775-1783 In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 22 d of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th of May 1818 and sent to Hon. Jonathan Brace, Hartford, Conn.
Arrearages to 4 th Sept r 1818 4 months $35.40
{Revolutionary claims, {Act 18th March, 1818, }
Disbursed

Exam ld with Orig. Rolls Aug. 1883 No. 9.
Not entitled -
Copy for Roll June 20, 1821
Notice sent to John [illegible]
Hartford, Conn

Mr Mark Swift
22 April 1818
Correct —
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State of Connecticut & 8/3 County of Hartford 8/3
William Weare of Hartford in said County being duly sworn doth depose & say that he served in the revolutionary war on the continental establishment in the Con t line during the whole war —
That having served thro' the campaign of 1775 he entered the continental service on the month of Jan y 1776 & faithfully served as a private in Capt Wright's Comp y & Col Sam l Wyllys' Regt until Jan y 1777 when he was discharged. During this campaign he was wounded at Bunker's heights. He immediately thereafter viz in Jan y 1777 again entered the service as a private to serve during the war & faithfully served until the termination thereof when on the 10 th day of June 1783 he was honorably discharged which discharge is lost — when discharged he was a sergeant. He first belonged to Capt John Barnard's comp y & Col Sam l Wyllys' Regt of the Con t line, but when discharged he belonged to Capt John McGowan's comp y of the Regt of Provisos under the command of Col Lewis Michal —
That he is a resident citizen of the U. States, has heretofore had a pension, is in reduced circumstances & is in need of assistance from his country for support — That he is 60 years old & in poor health. Sworn to & subscribed this 22 nd day of April 1818 — Before me Jonathan Brain Judge of the County Court for this County aforesaid
Wm Weare

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, and County of Hartford.
} ss. Hartford
I JONATHAN BRACE, Judge of the County Court, within and for said County, the same being a Court of Record, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction
that Wm Mear
who swore to and sub-
scribed the foregoing affidavit, served as a private in the Revolutionary war against the common enemy, and on the Continental establishment, for
at least the term of nine months, and is a resident citizen of the United States, in reduced circumstances, and in need of assistance from his country for support.
That he is an inhabitant of this town in a sad state of poverty, has a considerable family, in poor health, his property considerably diminished, and his labor is not worth the value of his labor.
His discharge he also swears is
And in addition to the proof contained in
the foregoing affidavit, and in support thereof, I further certify that it is proved to
me by the testimony under oath of Cap t Charles Miller
who is a credible witness, that the said William Mear
served in the revolutionary war, as aforesaid ;
and from the like testimony of his own affidavit and that the substance of his situation is as above which I believe to be true  said  he is in reduced circumstances, and in need of as-
sistance from his country for support.
In testimony whereof, I have caused the seal of the said Court to be hereunto affixed, and subscribed my name at Hartford aforesaid, this 22 day of April
A. D. 1818.
Jonathan Brace Judge of the County Court for the County aforesaid
April 22 d 1818 sealed with the seal of said Court by direction of the Honorable Jonathan Brace who is the Presiding Judge of said Court Thomas Chester Clerk

William Weare
Weare
AVANTAGE
676
Sept. 1818
Stuckey from R.R. June 20 1818 Fattening R.R. Eastford, Co.
W Weare

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, County of HARTFORD,
ss. Special County Court, or Court of Common Pleas, holden by order of the Chief Judge of said Court, on the first Tuesday of August, 1820.
ON this first day of August, 1820, personally appeared in open Court, the same Court being a Court of record for said County, having the power of fine and imprisonment,
William Weare aged sixty three years, resident in Hartford in the County of Hartford,
who being first duly sworn according to law doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolu-
tionary War, as follows: He enlisted into the company of Capt. John Chester of the Reg. of General Spencer in the Connecticut line on the 10 th day of May 1775 for seven months. He enlisted in the January of 1776 for the term of one year into the company of Capt. Samuel Wright of the Regt. of Col. Samuel Wyllys in the Connecticut line and served in the same till the beginning of September of the same Year when he was transferred to Col. Knowlton's Rangers that in the 15 th of said September he was wounded in the head & returned in the skirmish at Harlem Heights where Col. Knowlton was killed the same through the Year that in Jan y 1777 he enlisted for the War into the company of Col. John Barnard of the Regiment of Col. Samuel Wyllys, I served in the same till transferred about two Years before the peace to the Invalid Regiment to the company Col. Richard Gower. "And I do solemnly swear, Regiment of Col. Wyllys that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed."
and was honorably discharged at the close of the war, that his original declaration is lost. April 22 nd AD 1818
William Weare Schedule of the Estate of William Weare to wit
  One small House one story High with Land 35 feet by 70 valued at (in which I live) $800   One third of an old House in Hartford producing no income 100   18 flag bottomed chairs & tables 5   1 Old Desk 3   3 Old tables 6   1 bundle stand 1   1 Old garden Hose broken 1   1 brass kettle 5   2 Pots & Skillets 1   2 Pails 50   10 Weare 2   Cookery 10   1 Warming pan 50   1 Old bible & 2 prayer books 1.50   2 Platters pewter 50   1 Old can drawers 2   1 Chest 25   939.25 

The whole amounting to nine hundred & thirty nine dollars twenty five cents - I William Weare have debts due me to the amount of about fifty Dollars & am indebted to the amount of about two hundred Dollars.
I William Weare am by occupation a Sail Maker, but am not able to procure a livelihood by it - am old and infirm still troubled by the wound in the head which I received at Hartland. I have lost one of my eyes and am disabled two or three months every year by attacks of the Rheumatism - My family residing with me consists of three - my wife Mary Ann aged fifty seven years - my eldest daughter Betsey aged twenty five & my youngest daughter Mary aged twenty - my wife is able to do but little, my daughter Betsey is able to clothe herself, but is dependent on me for home & board & my daughter Mary is weak & sickly wholly dependent on me & has never been able to work for own clothes.
William Weare
Sworn to and declared by said William Weare on the second day of August, 1820, before said Court, and it is the opinion of said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is
Nine hundred & thirty nine - dollars and twenty five cents.
I, Thomas Chester
Clerk of the County Court or Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Hartford aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the record of said Court. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 20 day of Aug l , 1820
Th Chester
Clerk of the County Court or Court of Common Pleas in and for said County of Hartford.

M. E. E.
July 3, 1928
Mrs. Arthur Ament 306 South Washington Street Ypsilanti, Michigan
Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 36376, it appears that William Weare enlisted May 10, 1775 and served seven months as a private in Captain John Chester's Company in General Spencer's Connecticut Regiment.
He re-enlisted in January 1776, served as a private in Captain Samuel Wright's Company, Colonel Samuel Wyllys' Connecticut Regiment until the beginning of September when he was transferred to Colonel Knowiton's Regiment of Rangers, was wounded in the head (nature of wound not stated) at the battle of Harlem Heights and was discharged in January, 1777.
He re-enlisted in January, 1777, served in Captain John Barnard's Company, Colonel Samuel Wyllys' Connecticut Regiment until about two years before the Treaty of Peace when he was transferred to Captain John McGowan's Company, Colonel Lewis Nicola's Invalid Regiment, and was discharged June 10, 1783, at which time he was a Sergeant.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 22, 1818

while a resident of Hartford, Connecticut.
In 1830 he was aged sixty-three years and stated that his family residing with him at that time was his wife Mary Ann, aged fifty-seven years, his eldest daughter Betsey, aged twenty-five years, and his youngest daughter, Mary, aged twenty years.
Respectfully,
Z. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

The Hon ble John C. Calhoun Secy of War Sir,
I am well acquainted with William Weare of Hartford Connec t . a Schedule of whose property is herewith presented - He I understand served his country very faithfully during the whole of the Revolutionary War, and was very severely wounded in the head, from the effects of which he is often, unable to do any business, though he never would apply to be placed on the Pension list as disabled. I believe him to be as honest and industrious a man as any one with whom I am acquainted - The house he lives in is a very indifferent one, and though with the land appraised at 800 Dollars, serves merely as a cover from the weather - the principal value being the land from its favorable situation in the City - It is truly stated he has no income but from his labor , and a great part of the time he is to my personal knowledge too infirm to labour - If the amount of the Schedule of his property, must according to the rules and regulations exclude him from being continued I would bow in submission; But can truly say if that, be not an indispensable objection

I know of no man more deserving the public Bounty, as an honest, industrious, temperate, good citizen, than W. Ware —
With the foregoing observations I submit his case to your Consideration, not doubting you will decide it as in your best judgement, you shall deem conformable to justice and the public good.
I am with the highest considerations of respect and esteem your devoted humble Servt
John Russ
Washington February 17. 1821

36 376 Very INVALID.
File No. 36,376
William Hare
Seiz Reo Mad
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2, Page 555
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1901 Dec. 20. Heir. to Mrs. M.C. Moore, To Auburn Ave. Columbus Club. (see her letter in James Thompson's 54056 B. Pa.) and 1928- July 2. Heir to Mrs. Arthur Annerb. M.E.C.

Ypsilanti Mich.
Sept 1 st 27
Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Will you please send me the Revolution pension record of W m Neare Hartford Co. Con.
Sincerely
Mrs. Ament.

aw July 18, 1906, L.M.H.

Weare, William
His name appears on a list of applicants for invalid pension returned by the Circuit Court for the district of Connecticut, submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War on Dec. 14, 1792, and printed in the American State Papers, class 9, page 67.
Rank : Private
Regt. : S. Wyllis's Invalid
Disability : Wounded in his head, which subjects him to dizziness, and also contracted rheumatic complaints, while in service at the retreat from York Island.
Date of certificate : Oct. 4, 1792
Monthly allowance : $ 2.22
Arrears due : $150.00

Ad
Aug. 21, 1906
H. J. H.

Weare, William
His name appears on a list of claimants to be placed on the pension list returned by the Circuit Court for the District of Connecticut, submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War on April 25, 1794, and printed in the American State, class 9, page 117.
Rank: Private
Regt: Col. Wylly's
Disability: Wound in the head; fractured skull, and other disabilities.
When disabled: 1776.
Residence: Hartford.
Monthly allowance: $2.22
Arrearages: $150.00
Remarks: Enlisted January 19, 1777; invalided April 1, 1781.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of New W care a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 12. 1775 7 mos Pvt John Cheston Gen Spencer Conn.   Jan 1776 to Sept 76 Samuel Wright Samuel Hillys   Sept 1776 to Jan 77 Knowlton   Jan 1777 John Barnard Samuel Hillys   transfers Sgt John Mc Gowan Lewis Nicolas Invalid Regt    and was dis June 10, 1783
Battles engaged in, Hartford where wounded in head
Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____
Date of application for pension, Apr. 22. 1818. His ch. was ab.
Residence at date of application, Hartford Conn
Age at date of application, 61
Remarks: In 1820 he referred to his wife Mary Ann as 57. & daughters Betsey 25 & Mary 20.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Heasey, John GRADE Private LINE Pennsylvania
WARRANT NUMBER 10606 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED March 16, 1793 To Michael Steuer, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.