Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 40,980, for William Manning, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn
Manning William
8.40980
CONTENTS

at Chauncy Smiths Aug t 23/50
8370 /
From
New York
Mr. Vermont William M. Manning
of Washington in the state of New York who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Mott of the Connecticut line, for the term of 3 Years . 1780.
Subscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 5 of May 1858 .
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 of Mar 51 and sent to C. W. Page Markham all —
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1859 '85. 3 Semi-ann. all'ce ending Sept 1859. 218
127.3
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
St. Catharine's Feb. 23. 1890 to Mr. Penhallow
Richard H. ...

In the Matter of William Manning a revolutionary Soldier Affidavit & Certificates
William Manning Knapp Webb Conn. Reg
1777 to 1780
Adm. Mr. D

State of New York } Washington County }  I, William Manning of the Town of Fort Ann in the County of Washington and State of New York being duly sworn on my oath saith that on or about the twentieth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy seven at the Town of Summers in the State of Connecticut, he enlisted into the Army of the United States to serve against the Common Enemy as a Private Soldier for three years under Captain Amos Walbridge of the Second Connecticut Regiment Commanded by Colonel Charles Webb. That he served the said three years in the same Company and Regiment until the end thereof, when he was discharged by the said Amos Walbridge, at that time a Major at Springfield in Pennsylvania on or about the Seventh day of March in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty. That on the fifteenth day of December 1777 at White Marsh in what was called the Sunday fight, he was wounded by a Bayonet thrust through his body and taken Prisoner by the British and carried to Philadelphia where he was detained Prisoner for seven Months when he was exchanged when the British left Philadelphia and he joined his Regiment the next day after the Monmouth Battle. That he was in no other engagement during his service until his discharge as aforesaid. That his Discharge he has lost and he has no other Evidence in his Power to prove of his Service and Discharge aforesaid. That he is now and since his said Service has been a resident Citizen of the United States and now lives in the Town of Fort Ann aforesaid. That he is fifty five years of age, has a family to maintain by his Labor is destitute of Property and by reason of his advanced circumstances in Life needs the Assistance of his Country for Support.  Sworn this 1 st day of May 1870 before me William his  X Manning Mark

Henry C. Martindale one of the Wash. Com. Pleas. Judges State of New York Washington County } ss. Be it Remembered that on the first day of May in the year of our Lord one thou- -sand eight hundred and eighteen before me Henry C. Martindale one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Washington personally came William Manning in the preceding Affidavit named and being unable to write subscribed the same by making his mark and being by me duly sworn on his oath declared that the facts therein set forth are true. And I further certify that I am satisfied that the said William Manning served in the revolutionary war against the common enemy on the Continental establishment for three years as stated in his Affidavit and that all the facts therein set forth are true.
Henry C. Martindale
State of New York } I Daniel Shepard clerk of the court of common Washington County } Pleas of the County of Washington do hereby certify that Henry C. Martindale Esq d by whom the above certificate was made was on the first day of May instant one of the Judges of the court of Common Pleas of said County Acting under the authority of said State and that the above is his signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Affixed the seal of the said court this 12th day of May 1818 D. Shepard clerk

W. Manning
8370 Oct 1819
W
STATE OF VERMONT
on his own motion, that in regard to the revolutionary war, and the in said county of ... (said court being a court of record, agreeably to the laws of this state, having the power of fine and personally, thereupon the ... court for said county, of ... in open court)

STATE OF VERMONT, } Rutland County, ss. }
On this 28 th day of June 1820
personally appeared before the County court for said county of Rutland in open court, (said court being a court of record, agreeably to the laws of this state, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) William Manning aged 61 years, resident in Dunson in said county of Rutland who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows: enlisted in 1777, into Key's Walbridge Co. Col. Mils. Regt. of Ar. line for 3 years. Served out his time
that he made his original declaration on the 1 st day of May 1818
has received a Pension Certificate, No. 8370 . 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. 2 axes, 2 hoes, 1 spade, 1 kettle, 2 tubs, 1 Hitter, 1 pair fork, 6 old chains, 2 iron chains, 11 nails, 75 southern plates, 3 peck of plates, 6 knives, 3 forks, 3 spoons, 3 eastern bowls, 1 draft chain. My occupation is that of a farmer, I owe about $150. My health is poor & I am not able to labor. I have a wife named Sarah aged 59 yrs & 4 mo. She is unable to labor but little. I have 1 son named Joel aged 15 yrs but he is unhealthy & scarcely able to support himself. I have a grand child named John Manning who I have to support. In fact there was around in 1818 we have a small herd every winter named Julie Spaulding aged 9 years, in good health. William Manning
Sworn to and declared on the 28 th day of June 1820 before said court.
R. Payson CLERK.
STATE OF VERMONT, } Rutland County, ss. }
I, Robert Payson clerk of the County court for the county of Rutland do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, 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 fifteen dollars.
That S. Manning owes $150.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court, at Rutland this 14 th day of July 1820
R. Payson

W m Manning Application for Transfer from New York to Vermont.
Aug 3 d 1820.
Transferred Sept 1820
Sept 19

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
State of Vermont County of Rutland
ss.
On this Third day of August 1820, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Rutland personally appeared William Manning who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Major  Walbridge in the regiment commanded by Colonel Charles Webb in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of New York from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the state (district, or territory) of Vermont where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future.
present J. Rice
his William Manning
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid. }
William Glassford: Peace
NOTE. The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated.
6370
over

State of Vermont Rutland County ss
I Robert Pierpoint Clerk of Rutland County Court do Certify that Nathaniel Green Esq. is a justice of the peace for said County of Rutland & that the within is his signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Rutland in said County this 3 rd day of August A D 1820
R. Pierpoint

U.S. H. Inv. File 40980 Rev. War Madam:
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.,
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of William Manning , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Mar. 20, 1777 Mar. 20, 1780 Pvt. Amos Walbridge Charles Webb Conn.                                                                 
Battles engaged in, White Marsh where wounded & captured & detained in Phila 7 mos. Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated Date of application for pension, May 1 1818. His claim was allowed Residence at date of application, St Ann Washington Co. N.Y. Benson Rutland Co. Vt in 1820 Age at date of application, 59 years
Remarks: In 1820 refers to his wife Sarah 59 years old in 1820. His son Joel aged 15 yrs. at that time & a grand-child named John Manning whose father was drowned in 1818. To further family data. A careful search of the records of this Bureau fails to show that a claim for pension was filed on account of the service of Capt. Wm. Manning in the Rev. War. Very respectfully, Mrs. Emily Sargent Bierman 410 5th St. Northfield, Minn.
OK Commissioner.

O.H.O.H.
Q
Northfield Minn.
U.S. Com. of Pensions. May 13-1907.
Dear Sir.
May I ask you if you will look up the pension record of one Leri Hoyt - presumably from Conn. but possibly from any of the other New England States. He served in the Rev. War.
I would like the record too of William Manning of Vermont I think - wife was Mary Manning - and also that of Captain Wm Gerrish of

Berwick. Thanking you for your favor I remain
Very Respectfully Mrs Emily Dargent Berwick
410 E. 5 th St. Northfield Minn.

as at P.S. V.L.M.
40980
Copy INVALID.
1842 Feb to order trans of ext. serv. May 28, 1907 History Mts. Emily S. Brumbaugh
File No. 40.980
William Manning Dr. Rev. Rev.
Act: 18 March 18 th
Index: —Vol. 8 , Page 307
[Arrangement of 1870.]