Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16,894, for Simeon Jones, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Jones, Simeon
S. 16.894
banded
CONTENTS
A. Sept. 18, 1762 in Preston, New London Co. Conn. & there at enlist in 1832

Letter John Hyde N Dec 1835
The cert. recd in the case should have been sent with the above letter but was inadvertently omitted till the 13 th inst when sent to John Hyde Norwich Conn.
Dead. - Ord. to pay 5 April 1837-
Connecticut
Simeon Jones
of New London in the State of Connecticut who was a private in the Comp y comm d by Captain Boadine of the reg t comm d by in the Conn a for 17 months private
Reduced from $80-
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 56 Dollars 66 Cents per ann m to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of Dec 1835 and sent to John Hyde Norwich Conn t
Arrears to the 4th of March 1835 $226.66 Semi-annual allowance ending Sept r 28.25
$254.91
{ Revolutionary Claim Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by Chas B. Day Book 82 Vol. 3 Page 20

No 5724.
Simon Jones

State of Connecticut, County of New London ss. Norwich August 2 d . A.D. 1832.
On this 2 d day of August A.D. 1832, personally appeared in open court before the Court of Probate for the District of Norwich now sitting Simeon Jones a resident of the town of Preston in said District, county & state aged sixty nine years the 18 th day of September last, 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 was born & has always lived in the said town of Preston, excepting the time that he has been in the service of his country as a soldier. That he enlisted as a soldier & served nine months in Spencer's expedition in 1777, and in 1778, one year in Sullivan's expedition, of which service he has heretofore made a declaration before the City Court for the City of Norwich which is deposited in the War Department together with the proof of the same viz. Capt. Jacob Meech Deposition, Lieutenant Solomon Stacy & Nehemiah Gabbah & Flemingtown Sear's Deposition to which reference is to be had.
That in addition thereto he served in the spring of the year 1789 a term of duty as a substitute for Matthew Grinnell a term of two months who was drafted for that service in a company of militia stationed at Fort Grinnell

in Groton opposite to New London in the state of Connecticut under the command of Captain Joseph Boardman
And that in the same year afterward in the fall of the year 1779. he served two months in a company of militia stationed at said Fort Griswold commanded by Captain Jesse Starkweather of St. Preston as a substitute for Samuel Rockwell who was drafted for that tour.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state
Sworn to & subscribed, the day & year aforesaid
James B. N. D.
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 Stephen Meech Esq. Captain Jacob Meech & Mr. Ebenezer Avery who are residents of said Preston and who have appeared in court & signed & sworn to the certificates attached hereto, are credible persons and that their statements are entitled to credit.
I, Burrel Lathrop, clerk of the court of Probate for the District of Norwich 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 Simeon Jones for a pension
In testimony whereof. I have hereunto set my hand & seal of the office of this court this 2 d day of August A.D. 1832.
Bonel Lathrop Clerk

Simon Fraser Born July 14. 1808 and probably ad. judge the war 1861-65 J. P. McCloud

SCHEDULE.
District of Connecticut, ss.
City of Norwich County of New London
On this — fiftieth day of July — 1828 personally appeared, in open court, being a court of record for the said City of Norwich — aged Sixty five years, resident in Preston — in said County who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows:
That in the month of June 1777 I enlisted in Preston in said New London County, in the service of my country in the Revolutionary war for the term of 8 months, in a company commanded by Capt Josiah Baldwin in the Regiment commanded by Col Elihu Sely with the Connecticut line in which I served in the State of Connecticut: Rhode Island & New York: first by being marched with said Regiment under Col Sely from New London thro' Connecticut to Providence, at which place we were quartered in the alleys: from whence we were marched to Seekonk point East of Newport & made four attempts to cross to Newport: we were then marched back to New London from thence to Harrison's purchase in the State of New York: when I continued with the army until February A.D. 1778 when I was discharged. That on the 1st of March A.D. 1778 I enlisted again into the Revolutionary Service, in Preston for one year, in Capt William Whitney's Company, led by Olum Smith Regiment & faithfully served in Genl Sullivan's expedition under Continental Officers & that after that expedition I was stationed at Fort Griswold during the remainder of the war till February or March

...for one year, in Capt William Whitney Company & Col Othniel Smith's Re- giment & faithfully served in Genl Sullivan's expedition on Rhode Island under Continental Officers & that after that expedition I was stationed at Fort Griswold during the remainder of my term of enlistment till February or March A.D. 1779 at which time I was honorably discharged from the service of my country.
But never had any written discharge to my recollection.
That while I was with the army in General Sullivan's expedition in 1778, we had several small engagements in which I served faithfully, expecting to be killed.
That I was in Newport in 1778, when Count D'Estaing left Newport & Genl Sullivan was compelled to retreat.
I am That was a Shoemaker by occupation; but able to work but very little from debility from age & infirmary - That I have  has a wife who is deranged in her mind & has been for eight years unable to contrib- ute to her support - I have no other family & no friends to assist me to support her  her her & am absolutely in indigent cir- cumstances as to be unable to support myself without the assistance of the Country & without that assistance (if my life continues) I shall soon be a town pauper, which may God forbid.
And I do solemnly swear 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 di- minish 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.
(except one old feather bed & bedstead with headclothes)

her mind & has been for eight years unable to contribute to her support - I have no other family & no friends to assist her to support her her & am absolutely in indigent cir- cumstances as to be unable to support such  her without the assistance of the Country & without that assistance (if my life continues) I shall soon be a town pauper, which may God forbid —
And I do solemnly swear _____ 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. Signature
(except one old feather bed & bedstead with headclothes valued at viz one set of old Shoemaker tools valued at $6.00 & etc.
Simon Jones
Sworn to, and declared, on the fourteenth day of July A.D. 1828 before the Judges of said city Court in open Court. Attest John A. Rockwell Clerk
I, John A. Cook Clerk of the City Court of the City of New Orleans do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath _____ and the schedule thereto an- nexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Six dollars and _____ cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 14 th day of July 182 5
John A. Stockbridge
Clerk of the Court for the City of Norwich

16.894 INVALID.
File No. 16.894 Simone Jones Per Rev. Mass
Act: June 7 th 89
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 447
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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17059 Connecticut 17.00
Simeon Jones of New London in the State of Conn. who was a pen: in the company commanded by Captain Boardman of the ————— by ————— in the Conn. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn. at the rate of 80 Dollars 13 3/4 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of July 33 and sent B. Lathrop Norwich Conn.
Arrears to the 4th of March 33 — 160 Pension allowance ending 4 Sept " — 40 $200
{ Revolutionary Claim Act June 7, 1832
Wm Miller Clerk Recorded by Book 3 Vol. 3 Page 21
Jan 25-1837
let Deacon 28 April/1835 D. D. agent suspending pay

Mr. Edwards Sir, At the special request of Simeon Jones, I am requested to ask of the Clerk of the War department, to examine an original paper sent to said department by the Hon. Noyes Barber at the present session of Congress purporting to be a Muster roll of the company of Captain Josiah Baldwin, whereupon will be found the name of the said Simeon Jones, the date of his enlistment & the time of his discharge from the first term of his service for nine months as per his declaration.
Yours very respectfully
John Hyde

Original papers referred to in letter to W. Barker Oct. 28 Nov 1831 cannot be found

Adm. 1111 Private 2 years $80-

I Jacob Meech of Preston in the County of New London & State of Connecticut of Lawfull age testify & say that I was an enlisted Soldier in the Company under the Command of Cap t . William Whitney for the term of one year - in the year 1778 & was upon Rhode Island in Sullivan Expedition & that Simeon Jones was a member of the same Company during the same term & was on Rhode Island with Gen d . Sullivan - & further that he has ever understood that S d Jones had done several tours of Military duty during the revolutionary war -
& further that the said Jones is upon par with his fellow men as to truth & accuracy - & that his testimony would be considered good before any Court in the County where he belongs -
& further say not -
(Dated at Norwich this 2 nd day of Aug t . 1832 -
Jacob Meech
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 2 nd day of August A. D. 1832.
Before John Hoyt
Judge

I Ebenezer Avery of Preston in the County of New London & State of Connecticut of Lawfull age testify & say that I have been acquainted with Simeon Jones ever since he was a boy, that he is an inhabit- -ant of the Town of Preston aforesaid that I consider him on par with mankind in General as to truth & veracity -
I further that I served with him two Months under Capt. Joseph Boardman in the year 1779 Stationed at Brown's Point in Georgia a Militia Company - I further that I served with him two months at New London under Capt. Gayer that he has been well informed that S. Jones had done several hours of Military Duty in the revolutionary war -
I further say not. Ebenezer Avery Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 2 nd day of August A.D. 1832.
Before John Hyde Judge

I Stephen Meech of Preston in the County of Newbedford & State of Connecticut, testify & say that I have been acquainted with Simeon Jones fifty five years, that he is an inhabitant of the Town of Preston aforesaid & that his testimony would be considered good before any Court within the County where he lives & further more that common report says that he entered into Military service in the 15 years of his age & did a number of tours of Military duty during the revolu- tionary war in the United States I further say not -
Stephen Meech
Sworn to in open court this 2 d day of August A.D. 1832. Before John Hyde
Judge

State of Connecticut County of New London ss. Court of Probate District of Norwich.
On this 26 th day of December A.D. 1832, personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Probate for the District of Norwich in the state of Connecticut now sitting Simeon Jones a resident of the town of Preston in said District county & state, aged seventy years the 18 th day of September last who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath, in addition to the declaration made by him on the 2 nd day of August A.D. 1832, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
That he was born in said Preston on the 18 th day of September A.D. 1762, and has always lived in said town, excepting the time that he was abroad in the service of his country as a soldier.
That at said Preston he enlisted as a private soldier in the month of June 1777, for the term of nine months in a company of state troops commanded by Capt. Josiah Baldwin 1 st Lieutenant Solomon Stoy, 2 nd Lieutenant Leffingwell, Colonel Elisha Ely; commander of the Regiment & Lieut. Col. Arnold was stationed first at New London in New London county and state of Connecticut, from thence was marched through Plainfield & Providence to Rhode Island with a view of meeting the enemy who was then on Rhode Island but finally failed after making five attempts to land on the Island, this expedition was conducted by General Spencer, from thence we were marched back to New London from thence into the state of New York & stationed at a place called Harris' purchase where his term of nine months expired & he was discharged in the month of March A.D. 1778, but without any written discharge.
That in the same year 1778, in the month of March or April, does not remember which, in said Preston he enlisted as a private soldier into a company of state troops commanded by Capt. William Whitney for the term of one year which he served out, the company officers were Menahem Smith 1 st Lieutenant, 2 nd Lieut. George Gallup was Ensign & the Regimental officers were Col. Oliver Smith & Lieut. Col. Nathan Gallup, first was stationed at New London in the state of Connecticut from thence in the summer was marched through Plainfield through Providence to Rhode Island

and there was put under the command of Gen. Sullivan - landed upon Rhode Island, then in possession of the enemy, from thence marched back to Groton & stationed at Fort Griswold in New London county when the term of his enlistment of one year expired & he was discharged but no written discharge of which service he has heretofore made a declaration before the city court of the city of Norwich, which is deposited in the war department together with proof of the same viz, the depositions of Capt. Jacob Meech, Lieut. Solomon Story, Nehemiah Gallup & Bennington Sears to all which deposition reference may be had if necessary.
That in addition thereto he volunteered & served as a private soldier in the Spring of the year A.D. 1779, a term of duty of two months, as a substitute for Matthew Grinnell who was drafted for that service, & who is now dead, and was stationed at Fort Griswold in Groton opposite to New London in the state of Connecticut under the command of Capt. Joseph was the Bygdam in Col d Ledyard's Regiment in that Commandant of the Fort. That the term of the foregoing service commenced about the first of May he believes for he remembers well that when he left home & on his route the people were planting their corn which is usually done the last week of April or the first week of May and he remembers well that they wed & had their corn &c. while he was at the fort as aforesaid & is satisfied that it must have been the months of May & June that he served said term.
That in the same year he served as a private soldier the term of two months in a company of militia stationed at said Fort Griswold which company was commanded by Capt. Jesse Starkweather of said town of Preston who is now dead, and he served this term of two months as a substitute for Samuel Rockwell.

and according to his belief this term of duty commenced about the first of September & ended about the first of November 1779.
He has no record of his age & does not know that any record of the same was ever made.
He enlisted twice, Volunteered twice which was how he was called into the service. He cannot recollect the names of any other officers that what he has already named and no particulars of circumstances more than what he has already related he has no documentary evidence nor ever had a written discharge. He is known to Stephen Meech, Augustus B. Collins, Joshua Barstow, Ezekiel Rude, James Fret, Mrs. Brumley, Jacob Meech & Ebenezer Avery who can testify to his character. He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any date.
Simeon Jones
We Augustus B. Collins a clergyman residing in the Town of Pastor and Joshua Barstow residing in the same Town, in the County of New London and State of Connecticut, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Simeon Jones who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be sixty-four years of age; that he is respected and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion -
Augustus B. Collins
Joshua Barstow
State Com. New London County ss. Preston December 27th 1832. Personally appeared Rev. Augustus B. Collins & Joshua Barstow & made oath to the truth of the above certificate by them subscribed - Sworn before me.
Stephen Merrill Justice of the Peace. I further certify that the Rev. Augustus B. Collins & Joshua Barstow subscribed to the above certificate as persons of credibility. Attest - Stephen Merrill Justice of the Peace.

And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories presented by the war department, that the foregoing named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
And the court further certifies that it appears to them that Augustus B. Collins who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman resident in the town of Preston aforesaid and that Joshua Bowdow who has also signed the same, is a resident of said Preston and that Ezekiel Rude, Stephen Meech, James Treat, Alas Brimly, Jacob Meech & Ebenezer Avery whose affidavits also are hereto attached, are residents of said Preston and are all credible persons and that their statements are intitled to credit.
I Buel Lathrop Clerk of the court of Probate for the District of Norwich do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Simeon Jones for a pension.
And I further certify that Stephen Meech Esq. is a Justice of the Peace for said New London County and that his several signatures herein are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of this court the 2 nd day of December A.D. 1832.
Buel Lathrop Clerk

We the underwritten Subscribers, Certify that we are inhabitants of the Town of Preston in the County of New London & State of Connecticut, that we are personally acquainted with Simson Jones, who is an inhabitant of the Town of Preston aforesaid, that we consider him of fair character as to truth & veracity & that we believe he was a Soldier of the revolution.
Ezekiel Root 77 years of age
James Treat 69 last March
Also humbly 67 years old
State Com.
Isaac Root 74 years
New London County ss. Preston December 22 nd A.D. 1832. Personally appeared Ezekiel Root James Treat Also Isaac Root & Isaac Root & each made Oath to the truth of the above certificate by them severally subscribed - Sworn before me
Stephen Meek Justice of the
I further certify that the persons that have subscribed the above certificate are persons of credibility.
attest
Stephen Meek Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut, County of New London ss Norwich April 29 th A.D. 1833.
on this 29 th day of April A.D. 1833
personally appeared in open court before the Court of Probate for the district of Norwich now sitting Simeon Jones a resident of Preston in said district, County & State aged seventy years the 18 th day of September last, 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 A.D. 1832.
That he was born & has always lived in the said Town of Preston excepting the time that he has been in the service of his country as a Soldier in the revolution.
That at said Preston he enlisted as a private Soldier in the Month of June 1777 for the term of nine months in a Company of State Troops commanded by Capt. Josiah Baldwin the 1 st Lieut. of said Company was Solomon Story, the 2 nd Lieut. Col. — Arnold, that he was stationed first at New London in New London County and State of Connecticut from thence was marched with said Company through Plainfield & Providence to Rhode Island, with a view of meeting the enemy who were then on Rhode Island, but finally failed after making five attempts to land on the island, this expedition was conducted by General Spencer from thence we were marched back to New London, and from thence into the State of New York and stationed at a place called Harris Purchase, where his term of service of nine months expired and he was honorably discharged in the Month of March A.D. 1778 but without any written discharge.
That in the same year A.D. 1778 in the month of March or April, does not remember which, in said Preston he enlisted as a private Soldier into a Company of State Troops commanded by Capt. William Whitney for the term of one year the 1 st Lieut. of said Company was Nehemiah Smith, the 2 nd Lieut. was Isaac Gurn & George Gallup was ensign, & the regimental officers were Col. Oliver Smith & Lieut. Col. Nathan Gallup — — —

we were first Stationed in New London in the State of Connecticut from thence in the summer was marched through Plainfield and through Providence to Rhode Island and there was  was first under the command of General Sullivan landed upon Rhode Island, then in possession of the enemy, from thence were marched back to Groton & Stationed at Fort Griswold in New London County where he served untill the term of his enlistment for one year expired & that he was discharged but without any written discharge and that he never understood that this Company were called minute men - but that he enlisted as aforesaid for actual Service twelve months, and that he actually served his term out as aforesaid without loss of time.
That in addition thereto he volunteered and served as a Private soldier, in the Spring of the year A.D. 1779 - a term of duty of two Months, as a substitute for Matthew Grinnell who was drafted for that service, and who is now deceas d . and was Stationed at Fort Griswold in Groton opposite of New London in the State of Connecticut, under the command of Capt. Josiah Boersman in Col d . Sedgeford's Regiment, that the term of the foregoing service commenced about the 1 st of May as he believes for remember well that when he left home people were planting their corn which in this country is done the 1 st of May generally - and that Repl d in Groton were hoing the corn the first time before he left said Fort - so that he believes it was May & June that he was there & Also that in the same year he served as a Private soldier the term of two months in a Company of Militia Stationed at said Fort Griswold, which company was commanded by Capt. Jesse Hartwell of said town of Preston who is now deceas d , and that he served this tour of duty of two Months as a substitute for Samuel Rockwell, and according to his belief this tour of duty commenced about the first of Sept r & ended about the 1 st of Nov r . A.D. 1779.
he remarks further & says that he has been informed that Nehemiah Gallup and Azariah Hildreth both served with him in the company of William Whitney, the term of twelve months as above stated, and that he has been well informed that they have both been allow d that time, and have drawn pay

under the Act of June 26 1832. that he does not recollect doing any duty under Col W. B. Allen, but don't know but it might be so, when at Fort Griswold in Groton where he served the last part of his 12 Month tour and finally he says that if in comparing the several declarations which he has made in the premises one with the other & with the history of the War it should be found that he has in fact been mistaken as to names of officers, or as to dates of years it must be attributed to want of better recollection, as he has no written documents whereby to be governed.
He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity, except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any state.
James H. Jones
Sworn & subscribed the day year aforesaid
Before me John Hyde
Judge of the Court of Probate

I Jacob Meek of Preston in the County of New London & State of Connecticut 74 years of age testify & say that I was an enlisted Soldier as a Private in the year 1778 in a company commanded by Capt. William Whitney for the term of one year, & that I served said term of service of one year with Simeon Jones as he has stated in the forgoing declaration subscribed to by him, and do hereby declare that said Jones did perform said duty as by him stated in which term we were at Rhode Island in Genl. Sullivans expedition and that I never understood that said troops were stated minute men but were enlisted for actual service & did that service as Jones has stated, & that I have no recollection of any conditions in the enlistment only that we should not be kept out of the State of Connecticut over 3 months during our time at any one time, this in addition to what I have before stated is all I can say on the subject. Jacob Meek
Sworn to & Subscribed by Jacob Meek on this 29 th day of April A 1830 before me
Stephen Meek Justice of the Peace for New London County
I further hereby certify that Jacob Meek is a Man of full Credibility as to truth & accuracy test Stephen Meek Justice of the Peace

I Nehemiah Gallop of Groton in the County of New London and State of Connecticut Aged Eighty two years next July testify and say, that in the year 1778, I enlisted into a Company of State Troops Commanded by Capt. William Whitney for the term of twelve months, that we were Stationed 1 st in the Town of New London, from thence in the summer we were Marched to Rhode Island in what was call d Sullivan's expedition, when this expedition was closed we were marched back through Brook- -een to the Town of New London & in the winter moved over to Fort Griswold in S t Groton where the term of twelve months expired & then further that Simeon Jones Subscribed to the foregoing declaration was a Soldier in said Company during the whole of said twelve Months & did his duty constantly & faithfully. I was Orderly Serjeant of S t Company & call d the name of said Simeon Jones upon the roll of said company every day during said term of service to which he answered promptly. & that I never knew that said troops were other Minute men.
& further say not Dated Groton April 29 th A D 1833
Nehemiah Gallop
State Connecticut S. New London County - Groton April 29 th A D . 1833 Personally appeared N o . Nehemiah Gallop & made oath to the truth of the above deposition - & I hereby certify S t Gallop is a man of fair Character & is entitled to full credit as to credibility, truth & veracity
Sworn before me
Stephen Newh Justice of the peace

I Daniel Lathrop Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Norwich 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 Simeon Jones for a pension — And I further certify that Stephen Meech Esq is a Justice of the Peace for New London County in said State and that his several signatures to the foregoing documents are genuine —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this Court this 27 th day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred thirty three
Daniel Lathrop Clerk

M c Jones wishes to acknowledge that he has been much indulged in having an opportunity to rectify mistakes & wishes for further indulgence if necessary —
the 1 st declaration was made 2 nd Aug t . 1832 — to which is attached various testimony & certificates —
The 2 nd declaration was made Dec r . 24 th 1832 — to this is attached the certificate of the rev d Clergyman & others
This 3 rd & last declaration is made this 29 th day of April — to which is attached the deposition of Jacob Meek & Nehemiah Gallup — it will be necessary to examine the whole of these certificates to make out all that is required by law — if Jones succeeds this time it is desirable that his certificate be sent on as soon as the nature of the case will admit — he is poor —

I David Greene of the Town of Haverd... in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut of lawful age and properly informed thereon say that I was a lieutenant in the company of militia commanded by Col. Watson  Brannan which company was attached to the 8th regiment under the command of Colonel Saml. Buel in the year 1781 at which time Simon Jones was a private in said company and served two months at Boston in said Middlesex County under my command in the revolutionary war and further the Deponent says not
David Greene
Subscribed before me August 19th 1831 Personally appeared David Greene to the above deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me Thomas Stewart Justice of Peace and Public Notary
The above deposition was by me taken and reduced to writing at the request of Simon Jones to be embraced before a proper tribunal for the purpose of showing that the said Jones had actually performed the military service in the revolutionary war which is now stated and for the purpose of obtaining a pension therefor

Service
West Shore, Stuart Justice of the Peace, P. O. Box 100
To
The deposition of David Greene was taken at the request of Simon Jones to be affirmed before a proper authority to show his military service in war of the Revolution taken at Greenfield in Hudson County August 19 th 1831 and by me attested
Thomas Stewart Justice of the Peace and Public Notary
in witness whereof the undersigned has hereunto set his hand and the seal of his office the day and year first above written
Thomas Stewart
2
and the undersigned

I Nehemiah Gallup of Groton in the County of New London a State of Connecticut, a pensioner of the United States aged Eighty four years, testify and say that in the month of March A.D. 1778 I enlisted into a Company to be commanded by Capt. Wm. Whitney for the term of twelve months as a Soldier, I recd. a Serjeants warrant from the hand of Col. M c Clellan and did the duty of orderly serjeant in said Company during the term of 12 months, this service was commenced at New London, we were soon moved over to Fort Griswold in Groton and from thence to Rhadislant Sullivan's expedition & from thence back to Fort Griswold in Groton where we served out the full term of twelve months.
The terms of our enlistment was for 12 months service, conditioned that we were not to be called out of the State of Connecticut, more than 3 months at one time during said 12 months - I never understood that we were considered minute men, but enlisted for constant service.
I further testify and say that Simeon Jones of Preston was an enlisted Soldier in the same Company for 12 Months, and that said Jones served out the whole term faithfully, if I am not much mistaken S r . Simeon Jones never failed to answer to his name at roll call during said term of 12 Months, also that I am well acquainted with said Simeon Jones & know him to be the same who served with me as aforesaid. The Serjeants Warrant I recd. from Col. M c Clellan is now attached to my declaration in the Pension Office. Nehemiah Gallup

State of Connecticut } Groton October 15 th 1835 New London County } Personally appeared Nehemiah Galtup Signer to the within Affidavit who is known to the subscriber as a Witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit & belief & made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me Latham Hull Justice of the Peace

I Jacob Meech of Preston in the County of New London and State of Connecticut aged 77 years testify & say, that early in the Spring of AD 1778 (in March if I recollect right) I enlisted as a Soldier in a Company Commanded by Capt. Wm Whitney for the term of twelve Months This term of service was commenced at New London early in the Spring 1778 then was moved over to Fort Griswold in Groton, from thence to Rhode Island in what is commonly termed - Sullivan's expedition, then back to Fort Griswold in Groton, & in the Month of March 1779 the term of 12 Months expired and the Company was then discharged - I always understood the term and condition of enlistment was for the term of 12 Months, and not to be called out of the State of Connecticut more than 3 months at any one time, when we were at New London we were Under the command of Col. McClellan - in the Rhode Island expedition we were Under Col. Oliver Smith - I further testify & say that Simson Jones of Preston enlisted into the same Company at the same time I did, & served in the same Company the full term of twelve Months as aforesaid - when the Company was discharged - I have been acquainted with the same Simson Jones ever since we were boys together & know him now to be living & is the same Simson Jones who served 12 Months with me in Capt. Whitney's Company as above stated. & besides I say that I never understood that we were considered as minute men, but were actually enlisted for the term of 12 Months & served out the same as aforesaid.
Jacob Meech

State of Connecticut Hartford County Ss Preston Oct 20 th A D 1835 Personally appeared Capt Jacob Meech Signer of the within & foregoing deposition, whose testimony as a witness is entitled to full credit and belief & made solemn Oath to the truth of the facts therein contained
Latham Hull Justice of the Peace
Preston Nov 3 rd 1835
I hereby certify that I am well ac- quainted with Jacob Meech Subscriber to the foregoing written instrument—that he sustaining a fair Character—is a man of strict integrity and veracity & is a worthy member in regular stan- -ding of the Church of Christ in the first Ecclesiastical Society in Preston of which I am the stated Pastor
Augustus B. Collins

Preston August 12 th A.D. 1835.
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Dear Sir, Your Letter of the 21 st April last favored by the hand of John Hyde Esq., in relation to my services in the Revolutionary War, was duly received, stating that it is evident that I have been allowed for more service than could have been actually performed, and requesting me to explain more particularly, than I have before done as to actual service performed, and to return my certificate Yc. Yc. As to the two tours of duty of two months each done in the service as a militiaman, is not mentioned, I venture to conclude that is not disputed.
Respecting the tour of nine months service in the company of Captain Josiah Baldwin, I remark that I was actually enlisted for the term of nine months and served it out from beginning to end, commencing at New London and closing & discharged in the State of New York at a place then called Garrison's purchase. Of this tour of duty I have no living witnesses. Lieut. Solomon Story & others testified to this service whose deposition were sent to the department when I first commenced a trial for a pension under the old law, and the muster roll of said company was also sent with my papers. This service was commenced in a Regiment commanded by Col. Ely & was finished under the command of Col. Arnold - here I have to say, that when this Regiment left New London to go into the state of New York, Col. Ely & his waiter attemp- -ted to go to New York by water & were taken prisoners by the British on their passage, but the troops made by land & Col. Ely did not join the troops again but Col. Arnold took his place, and further I say that a part of Col. Ely's Regiment was at this time detached to go on to Long Island for an expedition, but did not stay but a short time & returned to New London & were there discharged at the expiration of six or seven months as I have always understood, but Capt. Baldwin's

company, of which I was one, went on into the state of New York, and were stationed on the lines, and at the end of nine months were honorably discharged as before stated.
In relation to the term of duty of twelve months in a company commanded by Capt. W m Whitney I say I was absolutely enlisted for the full term of twelve months and performed the whole faithfully as set forth in my declaration, and never heard or understood that this company were minute men, or that there were any conditions in the enlistment, only that we should not be called out of the state of Connecticut over three months at any one time.
To explain further as to the twelve months service as aforesaid, I am well informed, that the state of Connecticut, at the time Capt. Whitney's Company was raised, made an attempt to raise six Regiments viz. three on the West side of Connecticut River & three on the East side, to be kept in readiness for service, to be under half pay when at home & full pay when called into service, conditioned that they were never to be called out of the state over three months at one time, but failed in raising the Regiments and only raised three companies, one of which was that of Capt. W m Whitney, it is very probable that Col. McClellan was assigned to take the command of one of these Regiments of minute men had they been raised. I have no recollection of doing duty under Col. McClellan, but was under Col. Oliver Smith.
I am by your Letter requested to state more explicitly the time I was actually in service, and the time I held myself in readiness to serve.

As to this proposition it is impossible for me to divide the time, as there was no break from beginning to end, I was in constant service during the whole year and answered to my name every day at roll call, as this part of my service seems to be most disputed, I am very happy to know that it is in my power to prove the facts as I claim, before any judicious tribunal, by two respectable witnesses of unimpeachable character viz; Nehemiah Gallop who was orderly sergeant of the company and Jacob Meech who was a fellow soldier with me in said company during the whole term of twelve months.
And now Sir, if it so happens, that there is any papers or records in the possession of the war department, which in any way contradicts my claim as to the twelve months service, I do most earnestly request the officers of the war department, to constitute some Agent or Agents in this vicinity, to hear this case from these living witnesses, & report the facts of the same to the department, and if I fail to prove the facts relative to this twelve months service as I have stated in my declaration, I will renounce all pretensions to a pension.
Under all these circumstances and knowing that I did actual service in the revolution twenty five months, I cannot but feel as though I am intitled to all that my pension promises, & therefore cannot as yet be persuaded to resign it up.
Since I received the notice I have been visited

with a shock of Palsey and have been till very lately totally unable to work or do any thing which together with a desire to collect what information I could on the subject, so as if possible to satisfy the war department on these disputed points is the reason that I have neglected to answer until this time
In testimony whereof I have hereunto under oath subscribed my name
Simeon Jones
Personally appeared Mr Simeon Jones the signer of the foregoing and made oath to the truth of the same before me this 12 th day of August 1835.
John Hyde Justice of the Peace

Preston October 30 th A.D. 1835.
A. S. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Dear Sir, I beg leave to observe, that I have still neglected to answer your Letter of April last, relative to my services in the Revolutionary War, for the purpose of obtaining all the evidences in my power to establish my claims - and now I beg leave to say that in conference with my fellow soldiers of Capt. W m Whitney's Company I am now convinced that Col o M c Clellan was the principal officer. And that what I have stated in my Letter of August last denying being under Col o M c Clellan was a mistake my only object is to tell the truth & nothing but the truth.
I have now done every thing in my power to establish my whole claim. & as I wish not to be considered as obstinate I transmit my Pension Certificate into the hands from whence it came - but in full confidence that it will be returned to me again undiminished. my wish is that the evidence herewith transmitted together with what is now in the office of the War Department be closely examined relative to my services & hence I am confident I shall be allowed for the two full years of services which I now in the most solemn manner declare that I did as set forth in my declaration.

I have drawn nothing since the 14 th March last, & when my Pension Certificate is returned, in whatever shape it may be. I wish it to be sent to the care of John Hyde Esq. of Norwich in New London County State of Connecticut
Your very obt. & humble servant
Simeon Jones
State of Connecticut New London County ss. Norwich No. 30 th 1835.
Personally appeared Simeon Jones, the subscriber to the foregoing Letter written by his direction and made solemn oath to the truth of the matters therein contained.
I further certify that said Simeon Jones is entitled to full credit as a witness.
Before me John Hyde Justice of the Peace

Payments to be made at Hartford by the Presd: W. S. Br. Bk Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Conn.
Issued new certificates for 17 mo. per $5866
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E. Vol. 3. Page 21 by W. Miller Clerk.
Mr. Simon Jones

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Simeon Lones of the State of Connecticut who was a private in the war of the revolution
is entitled to receive Eighty dollars and _____ cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and September, in every year.
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this 15 th day of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty- three
Acting John D. Slee Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. L. Edward
Commissioner of Pensions.

Office of Secretary of State Hartford, Con. Apr 4 th 1835,
I Royal & Heman Secretary of State of the State of Connecticut do certify that it appears by records of this State that the General Assembly in February 1778 ordered two brigades to be raised, & to serve at intervals until the first day of March 1779. & that it appears that Root Enos & Samuel W m Clegg were appointed Colonels of two of the regiments belonging thereto.
I further certify that it appears by the journal of the Council of safety under date 15 th June 1778 that the two brigades were reduced to two battalions which were to be commanded by Colonel Enos & W m Clegg. Among a list of captains which were retained & belonged to Col. W m Clegg's battalion I find the name of William Whitney, Capt. — the Lieutenants were Jeremiah Smith & Joseph Smith — George Phillips Ensign, also Lieut. Captain, Phineas Pick, 1 st Lieutenants Samuel Capen 2 nd Lt, & Joshua Gats Ensign. I further certify upon the books in the Comptroller's office, under date 27 th of May 1779, there is "charged to W m Clegg" to order on Treasurer "for Capt William Whitney for his pay roll for his company. Col. W m Clegg Reg t 78 £ 185/ 9/6.
N.B. this charge on Haskell's receipt appears to be for pay roll of Capt. W m Whiting's company referring to the same charge which is evidently a misnomer.
I further certify that under date 30 th Nov r 1779 there is charged to W m Clegg "to order on Treasurer" for Capt. See Say's pay roll Co. Coast Guards W m Clegg's regiment New London £ 1990. 15. 2"
The above pay rolls are embraced in Haskell's receipt for pay rolls & other evidence of claims; I have not been found in his office.
I also certify that no pay rolls of Col. W m Clegg's regiments or of Captains Whitney or Say's companies have been found or any evidence how long they were in service.
I further certify that under date of April 20 th 1780 there is charged upon the books in the

Comptrollers Office, vir, to War. To order on Treasurer for Capt. William Whitney pay roll M c Clintock Acct 6359, 12, 3
also, under date March 16 th 1781, vir, "To order on Treasurer for Capt. William Whitney pay roll Skaneateles Expedition £34. 7. 4." This charge upon Haskell receipts is divided; one half being charged under date March 16 th 1781, and the other under 22 nd of May 1781; and both for service in "Col. Smith's regiment."
Also under date 22 nd August 1782, vir, "To order on Treasurer for Capt. William Whitney pay roll New London Alarm £22. 11. 9."
And also under date 17 th October 1782, vir, "To order on Treasurer for Capt. William Whitney pay roll alarm at New London £14. 17. 6 3 ."
I further certify that none of the above mentioned pay rolls have been found, or any showing the duration of service.
Royal H. Kimball Secretary of the State of Connecticut

Christopher Magee (1793-1818) was an Irish merchant and politician. He was born in Dublin in 1793. He was educated at Trinity College Dublin. He was a member of the Irish House of Commons. He was elected to the Irish House of Commons in 1812. He was a member of the Irish House of Commons until 1818. He died in 1818. Christopher Magee

Connecticut So In the 17th Day of April 1778 before me Calvin Goddard Mayor of the City of Norwich & Presiding Judge of the City Court personally appeared Simion Jones aged fifty five years resident in Preston in the State who being by me first duly sworn according to law on his oath made the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the State Act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons who have in the land & naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" That he enlisted in Preston in the State in the service of the United States in the war of the revolution in the Month of June 1777 for the term of Seven Months in a company commanded by Capt Josiah Baldwin in a Regiment commanded by Col Elisha G. Cornick and here faithfully served therein until Jan'y 20. 1778 & was discharged a place called Harrisburg in the State of New York - That he again enlisted in Preston in the Month of February or March 1778 for one year in a company commanded by Capt William Whitney in a Regiment commanded by Col Oliver Smith and faithfully served therein until February March 1779 when he was regularly dischar- ged at Groton in the State of Connecticut and into Connecticut - That he went into Rhode Island in the Summer of 1778 upon an expedition under Genl Sullivan and that he is now under circumstances in need of assistance from the State in the way of a pension and that he has been unable to earn a farthing since his discharge and that he is now in the 80th year of his age and that he is now in the City of Norwich in the State of Connecticut

20697 Superintendent Service and Office for a Prison - July 1828

I Jacob Meech of Preston in the County of New London & State of Connecticut of lawful age testify & say that I am personally acquaint- -ed with M c Simmon Jones a native of S t Branton & that in the year A D 1778-9 I did duty in the Service of the continental revolutionary war in a Company commanded by Capt. William Whitney & in a Regiment commanded by Col. Oliver Smith in the expedition against the enemy on Rhode Island commonly call d General Sullivan's expedition, afterwards said Reg t was commanded by Col c M c Clintock I served at this term one year - & that S t Simmon Jones belonged to the same company & Regiment & discharged the duty of a Soldier faithfully in S t Coops during said term of 12 Months as aforesaid and further say not. 14 th July A D 1828. Jacob Meech
State of Connecticut New London County p s Preston July 14 th A D 1828. Personally appeared Capt. Jacob Meech subscribed to the above written deposition and made solemn Oath that every thing therein express d is truth. Sworn before me
Stephen Meech Justice of the Peace for New London County.
such arms until February A D 1779 when they

I certify that Stephen Mack is a brother of the Rev for the County of New London of State of Connecticut and that the within is his signature Dated Grafton Ct. 24 July 1828 Boys Beaman
James

Schedule.
District of Connecticut ss City of Norwich in the County of New London
On this fourteenth day of July 1828 personally appeared in open Court, being a court of Record for the said city of Norwich, Simon Innes aged sixty five years resident in Preston in said County, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows: - That in the month of June 1777 I enlisted in Preston in said New London County in the service of my country in the Revolutionary war for the term of eight months in a company commanded by Capt. Isaiah Baldwin in the Regiment commanded by Col. Elisha Ely in the Connecticut line in which I served in the States of Connecticut Rhode Island and New York: first by being marched with said Regiment under Col. Ely from New London through Connecticut to Providence, at which place we were quartered in the College: from whence we were marched to Connecticut first east of Newput and made five attempts to pass to Newput, we were then marched back to New London, from thence to Harrisburg where I continued in the State of New York where I remained with the army until February 1778 when I was discharged. That on the first of March 1778 I enlisted again in the Revolutionary war in the

Preston, for one year in Capt. William Whitney's company and Col. Oliver Smith's Regiment and faithfully served in Gen. Sullivan's expedition on Rhode Island under Continental Officers and that after that expedition I was stationed at Fort Griswold during the remainder of my term of enlistment till February or March 1779 at which time I was honorably discharged from the service of my country - but never had any written discharge to my recollection - That while I was with the army in Gen. Sullivan's expedition in 1778 we had several small engagements in which I served faithfully expecting to be killed. That I was in Newport in 1778 when Count O'Conty left Newport and General Sullivan was compelled to retreat. That I am there make by occupation, but able to work but very little from debility, from age, and infirmity. That I have a wife that is deranged in her mind and has been for eight years unable to contribute to her support. I have no other family and no friend to assist me to support and am absolutely in such indigent circumstances as to be unable to support myself without the assistance of my country - and without that assistance (if my life continues) I shall soon be a poor pauper which may be forbid! -
But I do claim to know that I was a resident citizen

of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time, by gift sale or in any manner, disposed of any property or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it as taking 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 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not nor has any person entrusted 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 here annexed and by me subscribed.
One old feather bed and bedstead with bed clothes - one set of shoemakers tools valued at $66.00
Skaneateles. Simon Jones.
Sworn to and declared on the fourteenth day of Feb. A.D. 1828 before the judges of said City Court in open Court.
Attest. John A. Rockwell Clerk
I, John A. Rockwell, Clerk of the City Court of the City of Skaneateles do hereby certify that the foregoing schedule of assets annexed hereto is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in my office.

from the Records of the said Court, and I do further certify that it is the opinion of said Court that the total amount in value of the property listed in the aforesaid schedule is six dollars and — cents.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court on this 14 th day of July 1828
Attest. John A. Rockwell Clerk of the Court for the City of Norwich

I certify that William Williams is a Justice of the Peace for the County of New London & the date of his appointment is that the within is his signature
Dated Lyndon 21st March 1822
Henry Clarke

I Nehemiah Gallup of Grooton in the County of Newbedon and State of Connecticut of the age forty and say that Simon Jones of Preston was a soldier in William Whitney's Company in the Regiment Commanded by Col Oliver Smith at the time of Gen Sullivan van's Expedition in Rhode Island in the year 1778 and that he served in said Company one year and further say not — Nehemiah Gallup
Newbedon County ss Grooton March 19 th 1825 Personally appeared the above named Nehemiah Gallup and after due caution and examination subscribed the foregoing Deposition and made Oath to the same Before Me William Williams Justice of the Peace
discharged - thereon enlisted again into the Revolutionary service in said

On this 17 th day of September  April 1818 before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the Superior Court personally appeared
Simon Jones aged fifty four years resident in Boston in the said State who being by me first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaging in the land & naval service of the United States" the listed in the
I believe that Col. Bishop's Regt was the only unit of the New York State Militia that had no
Get to Mr. G. & tell him I have no money and that he must have my money. I told him that he had no money and that he must have my money. I told him that he had no money and that he must have my money. I told him that he had no money and that he must have my money. I told him that he had no money and that he must have my money.
They or March 1778 for one year in the company com- manded by Capt. Isaac Hobson in a Regiment cannon- aded by Col. Oliver Smith faithfully performed their duty
ed by Col. Maunson, Genl. D. H. Johnston, Comd'g at Rhode Island in General Saltonstall's expedition to Rhode Island under continental officers & etc that one of his companies was stationed at Fort Grimsby where he was shot and killed on July or March 1779 but he was entitled to a share of the prize money and was paid according to the share of the officers
That her misjudged circumstances stand in need of your power of the the country's support. Simeon Jones
...the country's support. Simeon Jones has been the author of the organ of opinion ...the organ of opinion ... ...the organ of opinion ... ...the organ of opinion ...

Capt Jacob Meech of Preston on oath declares that he knows the section named Stearns to have served in said Capt Whiting's company one year as he has stated April 16th D 1818. Jacob Meech
Connecticut So Norwich April 16. D 1818 Personally appeared Capt Jacob Meech of Preston and being well known to me to be the credible witness I made oath to the truth of the affidavit foregoing affidavit by him subscribed — Calvin Goddard Judge of Superior Court & Mayor of City of Norwich
On this 24th day of June D 1818 personally appeared Bennington Sears of North Stonington in Washington County & being by me first duly sworn, on oath declares that he was then in the service of the United States personally present & knows that he served for one year in the War of the revolution & was regularly discharged therefrom as he has stated in his affidavit & deposition — Before me Calvin Goddard Mayor of the City of Norwich & Presiding Judge of Superior Court
Simson Jones

Dec. 4.
Conn.
V. S. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.
FREE

Novwich 6 th Nov. 30 th 1835.
A. S. Edwards Esq.
Dear Sir, I herewith send you Simeon Jones explanation of his Revolutionary services, with the Depositions of Nehemiah Gallup & Jacob Meach, also certificates of the payments made by the state to Capt. Mr. Whitney & Capt. Lee Say -
If any explanation should be wanted I refer you to Hon. Eliske Haley member of Congress from this county, it will well certify as to the authenticity of the certificates of the Justices of the Peace &c.
Yours very respectfully
John Hyde