Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17,550, for Simon Loomis, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn Continental
Loomis, Simon
S. 17,550
carded
CONTENTS

17.172 Connecticut
Simon Loomis
of Hebron in the State of Conn who was a Corporal in the Conn by Captain Waterman of the Regt by Col. Ely in the Conn line for In. Dragoon + Continental 5. Capt. } 6. pr }
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn at the rate of 53 Dollars 78 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5. day of Aug (10) and sent to S. H. Hovey Hebron
Arrears to the 4th of Mch '34 $107.56 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sep '33 26.89 $134.45
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by P. O. Stiles Clerk, Book 6, Vol. 3. Page 24

Simon Loomis- application for a Pension
No. 3101
on Falls - Sheldon, Regt. Vt. Vols.
Simon Loomis
July 12:77 (War)
enlisted Nov 77.

State of Connecticut & Lebanon Probate District
London County ss
On the 2nd day of August 1832. personally appeared in Open Court, before me, Nathaniel Hodge of the Probate Court in & for the District of Lebanon County & State aforesaid, now sitting; Simon Loomis a resident in Lebanon in the County & State, aged seventy two, years, who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed the 7th day of June 1832 - that he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers, & served as herein stated (viz) I enlisted for three months into a Company of Connecticut Militia (on the 10th day of January 1777 as near as I can now recollect,) commanded by Capt Andrew Waterman late of the Lebanon Co., Jos. Loomis, was 1st Lieut. (Daniel Abel 2nd Lieut.) John Frink Ensign. Col. John Ely commanded the Regt. we marched to Providence, immediately after we enlisted, thro' Windham County, in Connecticut where we were stationed, & did duty there all the tour of duty, which was for three months. & on the 15th day of March 1777 I was discharged, & on the 17th of March I arrived home - In the month of May on the 20th of the month as near as I can now remember, I volunteered for two months in the same Company. Commanded by Capt. Andrew Waterman. Capt. Ichabod Borworth Lieut. (Dr. Walbridge, his first name I have forgotten) was Ensign, we marched to New London & were stationed all the time in Fort Trumbull where I did Garrison duty, & on the 23rd of July 1777 was discharged. Col. M c Levy according to my recollection commanded the fort. In the month of Oct 1777 I think on the 20th day (as it was but a few days before Christmas) I was drafted under the command of Capt. Daniel Dewey in a Company of Connecticut Militia. Jos. Hile was Lieut. I was drafted for three months. I was ordered to Providence, & again March 2nd thro' Windham County, & after I arrived at Providence, I was there stationed all the time. Col. Chapman I think commanded the Regt. & Genl. Spencer was in Chief Command in both Forces. that I performed at Providence In the month of April 1778 I think the 18th day I was again drafted for two

months. Capt William Huntington. Commanded the Compy - Brooker was Ensign & And Huntington was Lt - I was stationed all the while in Fort Brann-bull, & did garrison duty & on 12 th June 1778 was discharged, as I now recollect - as a light Horseman On the 20 th day of August 1778 I was again Drafted for three Months, & was ordered to join the Continental Troops stationed at Harnack, in the Town of Greenwich in Fairfield County, Connecticut, the new recruits marched thro Hart-ford, & New Haven, to S d Greenwich, & on my arrival there, I was ordered to, & did join a Company of Light Horse then commanded by a Capt Sheather, (but he fell sick) a Capt Hoopland Commanded the Compy bet n Sheldon commanded the Reg t and Putnam was the Chief in Command of the Division & belonged to movements of the Force head quarters were at S d Harnack but we made frequent movements of the Force to the North River. I once recollect waiting upon an officer to Fishkill, in N York, from S d Harnack; we were constantly employed in various services: Rode from S d Harnack; we were constantly employed in various services: Rode from S d Harnack; I found my own Equipment, & horse, & once in particular, I took up a man named Thompson near Danbury, in Conn t who was pressed to be a spy, & was serving as a traitor; I was discharged on the 20 th of Nov r 1778 I think: as I arrived home (at S d Lebanon) on the day of Publick Thanks-giving, which according to my calculation was on the 24 th of Nov r in that year I was a Corporal for five months of my service; the rest of the time, I served six months in the Militia, & three months, in the Continental Light Horse, as a Common Soldier: the whole time I served was for Fourteen Months : I was born in Lebanon Apr d on the 24 th of August 1760, & have always, & do now live there, the Record of my age is in my fathers bible: I have no Documentary Evidence: I am well known to the Rev d Ezek Brown, a Minister & to W m Elliman both of S d Lebanon I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension, or annuity, except the present, & that my name, I declare, is not in the Pension Roll of the Agency of this State; or of any state
Given & Subscribed the day & year last aforesaid
Simon Loonin
We the undersigned a clergyman residing in the town of Lebanon provided as in William & William's case residing in the same place - which certifies that we are all acquainted with Simon Loonin who has subscribed to the above declaration that we believe him to be seventy two years old that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides & has been a soldier of the Revolution

Resolutions and that we concur in that opinion Given to our subscribers the day and year aforesaid
Ezek Brown
W. Luthany
And the said Court do hereby express express their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the abovenamed applicant was a revolutionary soldier and survived as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to said Court that Ezek Brown James Loonin who has signed the same is a Clergyman residing in the town and district aforesaid and that William J. Williams Esq. who has also signed the same is a resident in the same place and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I John Wattles Clerk Pro Tem of the Court of Probate in and for the district of Lake now do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the applica- tion of Simon Loonin for a Pension
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office and of said Court this 2 d day of August A D 1832
John Wattles Clerk Pro Tem

I Asahel Gay of Lebanon in the County of New London State of Connecticut aged Seventy Six Years, being first sworn as the Law directs, do on Oath testify as say - That in December 1777 (not far from Christmas) I was a substitute in a Company of Connecticut Militia Commanded by Capt David Dewey, then of S d Lebanon (now Dis d ) a W ch Hill was Lt we were ordered to Provi- dence Rhode Island, for which place I immediately march d thru Windham County Connecticut - Simon Loonis, then now of S d Lebanon was the drafted to go in S d Company he march d with me to S d Providence. Three Months was the time I served. S d Simon Loonis, served also the same term of time; as we march d to Providence & returned home together. S d Loonis was a Corporal chosen by the Company at Providence - En d Joseph Spencer of Conn e was in Chief command at Providence - I also further testify, that in the beginning of the month of April 1778 I was drafted into a Company of Connecticut Militia. Commanded by Capt W m Huntington, then of S d Lebanon (now Dis d ) and Huntington was Lt I was ordered & march d with S d Company to New London, & did Garrison duty, in Fort Trumbull; the after S d Simon Loonis was in S d Company (a Corporal) all the while I was there which was for three months we were discharged the time following - Col W m Ledyard according to my Recollection commanded the Station, further say not Asahel Gay

State of Connecticut New London County } 27 th April 1833
On the day above and Asahel Gay above the within Deposition personally appeared before me & being sworn according to law made oath that the within Deposition by him subscribed contains the truth & nothing but the truth - and I further Certify that the s d Asahel Gay is well known to me, that he is a man of truth & veracity a Credible Witness
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office the Day & Year last above
W m Williams M t P m Notary Public in s d State of Connecticut

I William Lee of Manchester in Hartford County State of Connecticut, but formerly of Lebanon in State. So, I testify & say that I was a Soldier in Capt Andrew Waterman Company. Debts  Danl Connect 1 st Joseph Loonis 2 nd Lieut In' Friend Engrs, & went to Providence, I Enlisted about 1 st Oct 1776. & Return in March 1777 I well Recollect that Danl Dury (then 2 nd ) & Simms Loonis was with me in the Company & were Enlisted Soldiers there, they staid then time & Return with me — I was at New Britain in the Waterman Company about two months the 2 nd Simms Loonis was with me also in that Force of Duty & was discharged when I was, which was about 20 th July 1777 —
I was born in Lebanon on the 20 th of Oct 1760 & shall be Seventy two years old in Oct next. I lived in Lebanon until the year 1786 when I removed to New Britain now in the State of New York & lived there & also at Granville in the State for thirty years

I retired to Lebanon in the year 1826 & resided there then two years. I now live in Manchester after. I further say that
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William Lee
State of Connecticut Franklin County } ss
On this 3 rd day of August 1832 William Lee Aged personally appeared before me being first sworn according to laws of the state Baths that the above deposition by him subscribed contains the truth, taken at Simon Loonis & Daniel Dangs request to be used before the Hon ble Secy of War in the application of said S. in Loonis, & Danl Dangs application for a pension
Before me W m Williams Not Publick in open Court, & Noty Publick in open Court
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I further certify that I well know the above Deponent William Lee, that he is a man of truth & veracity & a credible witness In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day & year aforesaid W m Williams Not Publick & Noty Publick

I Daniel Dewey of Lebanon in the County of New London State of Connecticut, aged Seventy two years being first sworn as the Law directs. Do on oath testify & say, that I Enlisted in a Company, Commanded by Capt. Andrews Waterman, of Connecticut State Troops, I was stationed at Providence Rhode Island, during the whole tour, Mr. Ely commanded the Regt. I will remember that Simon Loomis then & now of Lebanon was a Soldier with me during four of duty we were discharged together, this was a tour of duty for four months the we Enlisted in the month of July  July  1861  1861  the  the  18th  18th  1861  1861  we  we  Enlisted  Enlisted  in  in Decr 1776 } were discharged } in March 1777 }  Daniel Dewey
State of Connecticut } New London County } ss }
on this 3 rd Day of August 1832 (Daniel Dewey the above Depo- nent personally appeared before me & first being duly sworn made oath that the above Deposition by him subscribed, contains the truth. The said Deposition was taken at Simon Loomis' Request to be used before the War Department in Simon Loomis' application for a pension
Sworn to before me the Day & Year aforesaid It appearing whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal
W m Williams Esq r Commissioner in County of New London ss
I further certify that the 1 st Daniel Dewey is well known to me that he is a man of truth integrity & a credible witness attest W m Williams Esq r Commissioner

I Isaiah Loomis 2 nd of Lebanon in New London County & State of Connecticut, being first sworn according to Law, doth on oath testify & say, that in the year 1778 my brother Simon Loomis of Lebanon was drafted for a tour of three months duty in the Light horse. I recollect this circumstance, as myself & brother Simon Loomis were going to bed, an officer rode up & hailed us, (seeing one light in the chamber) we opened the window to know what was wanted, when the officer read a warning to my brother Simon, that he was drafted, to go to the Continental Army for three months, & I well remember that my brother Simon started according to the summons or order very soon. I found his gun & equipments. I understood he joined Capt. Sheathers Company in Col. Sheldon's Light horse as they were then called, besides being three months, I think he was drafted in August 1778 & then returned home. The particular of his campaigns I have no knowledge of, except from Simon Loomis.  Isaiah Loomis 2 nd
State of Connecticut } 35 New London County }
On this 3 rd day of August 1832. Col. Isaiah Loomis of Lebanon personally appeared before me & being first sworn according to Law made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed contains the truth & further certify that Col. Isaiah Loomis 2 nd is a credible witness & a man of truth & veracity. The Deposition was taken at the request of Simon Loomis of Lebanon before the Hon. S y at War on the application of Simon Loomis for a pension.
sworn & subscribed to before me
W. L. Williams Dist. Clerk in open court County of New London State of Connecticut is & p er sent State of Connecticut

3107 Simon Loomis
3 mo. Sheldon's
5.14.16
Acorn
3 1/2
3 mo. Hragova
5 mo. Corp.
6 mo. pri
20 19.68 20 12.48 3.00 240.30 5 5378 21.30
Wm T. Williams Esq Libanan Court

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Simon Loomis which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? No Vide Green 5 1st @ 1000 VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? no
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
No Vide quere 16
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
†QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
†QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Simon Loomis 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. S. F. 17,550
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Dec. 15, 1776 3 mos. Pri. Andrew Waterman John Ely Conn.   May 20, 1777 2 " " Andrew Waterman ✓   Dec. 20, 1777 3 " Corpl. Daniel Dewey Chapman   Apr. 1, 1778 2 " Corpl. Wm. Huntington ✓   Aug. 20, 1778 3 " Dragoon Hoogland Sheldon  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Lebanon, Conn.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 2, 1832. His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Lebanon, New London Co. Conn.
Age at date of application, B. Aug. 24, 1760, Lebanon, Conn.
Remarks: There is no data relative to wife or children.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

C.W. & R.
R
Sept. 24-1904
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir, My Grandfather, Simon Loomis was a Revolutionary Soldier, serving (I think) in a Connecticut Regi- ment, he afterwards lived in Chenango, Tompkins and Chautauqua Counties, state of New York, dying in Chautauqua Co- -unty, N.Y. November 26-1842.
Will you please inform me whether he ever received a Pension as a Revolutionary Soldier or not, if he did receive one, how much did he get, and for what service did he get it?
Respectfully Yours,
Miss Amy Cook, No. 8 West 4 th St. Jamestown, Chau. Co. N.Y.

Atlanta ,Ga., Aug. 8 1913
en Commission of Pensions. Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Being a descendent of Simon Loomis who was a private in Sheldons Regiment, 2nd. Troop in the Revolutionary Army, I would like to get a copy of his application for a pension.
If it is nessary to fill out a special application blank in order to get this copy I will thank you to furnish me with same, and oblige,
Yours very trouly,
Address.
Laura Loomis Whitner
Miss Laura Loomis Whitner, 59 Juniper St., Atlanta Ga.

17.550 INVALID.
File No. 17.550
Simon Lotmis
Corp New War
Act: June 7 th 89
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 228
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Feb. 1. 1904. His to Miss Amy Cook Jamesstown N.Y. 1913, Aug. 14. History do for Miss Laura L. Whitner.