Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 5734, for Philip Jones, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Jones, Philip
R. 5734
CONTENTS
Apr. 19, 1775 at Ridgfield, Conn.
Mar. 15, 1776 at New York, Conn.
Nov. 18, 1776 at Brandon, Rutland Co. Vt.

Philip Jones Prattland O h
X
d. c. proof of service
Notified - Spence inquiry of respectable person that the witness is credible.
R. B. Copley

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office.
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Phillips Jones
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.      The assignment has not stated the period of the war when he served - the time of service of the officers under whom he served. He comes to the conclusion that his services could not be left there from two to two and a half years  Private Capt. Joseph Galt Col. Moore Darby, Norfolk Machitoe, Moore, Neck, Midas, Dumd, Hill, Tennes, White, Plain 72 years, Norwich, Cont. Traditionary a Blacksmith & living witness  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
1. The Regular Troops. 2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers. 3. Persons employed in the Naval service. 4. Indian Spies.
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion ( g ) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of _____ &c.
 If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out. 
 Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz: 
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (I) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served. } 3
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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 that 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 shown 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. }
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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. }
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration. }

Philip Jones Claim Power of Atty of Alvin B. Jones to G. M. Bennett Esq.
Philip Jones Jr
Oct 1832. Ingham
Al M c Intosh Esq.

State of Vermont County of Rutland
Be it Known, that on this first day of December A. D. 185 2 before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Alvin B. Jones legal heir of Philip Jones late of Brandon deceased resident of Brandon in said County, and made oath according to law that he is the legal heir of said deceased who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution, and who has heretofore made application for the benefit of the Pension Act of 1832, for Revolutionary services That he is directly interested as a claimant in said Pension, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my Agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Countermanding and revoking all Powers of Attorney and authority heretofore given, I hereby constitute and appoint C. W. BENNETT , of Washington City, my true and lawful Attorney to prosecute the claim of said Philip Jones deceased for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or increase of Pension that may be due; and I hereby authorize my said Attorney to examine all papers or documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Department at Washington City or elsewhere, to file additional evidence or arguments, and to receive for my exclusive benefit, the certificate which may be issued for said claim, which certificate I wish made payable at the Washington City, D. C. Agency; to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed, and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises.
Alvin B. Jones
Alvin B. Jones
Sworn to, Subscribed, and Acknowledged before me the day and year above written, and I hereby certify that I believe the said Alvin B. Jones to be directly interested in said claim as set forth, and to be the identical party therein alleged.
Mary Gillie Davenport Justing Page
State of Vermont County of Rutland
It is Hereby Certified, that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me, Clerk of the Court of Rutland County Court that Alvin B. Jones the party who has sworn to, and acknowledged the foregoing Declaration and Power of Attorney, is the son of the reputed soldier aforesaid. I further certify, that Mary Gillie Davenport Esq. before whom the preceding affidavit and Power of Attorney were made and acknowledged, was, at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and that the signature purporting to be his, I believe to be genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office, this sixteenth day of December 185 2 E. M. Hopkins
1. Claimant's name or names in full.—2. Post Office address. 3. "That he is the identical man," or, "that she is the widow of the identical man," or, "that he or she is the legal heir of the identical man," &c., &c. 4. Leave this line blank.—5. "He is," "she is," or "they are."—6. Revolutionary soldier's full name.—7. Claimant's signature.—8. Claimant's name.—9. Magistrate's signature. 10. "Identical," "widow of," or, "child of."—11. Magistrate's name.—12. Clerk's signature.
N. B.—Should two or more heirs join in the foregoing, the plural should be substituted for the singular number.

Philip Jones Brandon
In years 19079
To his mother Brenda Jones for love and respect
Philip Jones

STATE OF VERMONT, } RUTLAND COUNTY, ss. }
On this 27 th day of July A. D. 1832 personally appear- ed in open Court before the Judge of the Probate Court of Rutland now sitting, Philip Jones a resident of the County of Rutland and State of Vermont, aged 72 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 June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and ser- ved as herein stated. In 1776 he lived in Norwalk Connecticut, in the Parish of Canaan, about 6 miles from the Sound, & was a soldier in Capt Scovill's company, Lt. Weed, Ensign Gray, Col. Moad; Bty. Lieut. Davenport - that he continued in said company during the time of the war - that the enemy were in possession of Long Island & the Sound, & the City of New York the whole time, & his residence being near he was constantly on the alert, & was called out on alarms almost every week in the war season, & he served from two days to two months at a time - the enemy were constantly making excursions upon the coast for provisions & forage & plunder. From the frequency of these services he finds it impossible to specify the dates & periods - he however remembers serving two months at Norwalk, & at three other times for shorter periods, about a month at a time & at Horse neck, Middlesex, Round Hill & towards White Plains & along the lines, guarding the lines & protecting the inhabitants - his services could not be less than from two to two & a half years - he was in the battle at Danbury when Genl. Wooster was killed - & also at Norwalk when it was burnt - & at Horse neck when Genl. Putnam led down the Stone Steps - Ensign Gray was killed at Fairfield - he seldom, if ever, was near continental troops as he was called out to guard the lines when they were on other duty - but he recollects Sheldon's Dragoons at Norwalk & Round ridge - he knew Genl. Wooster - saw him when he fell - Genl. Waterbury - Col. Sheldon & others whose names he does not remember - he never rec d . any written discharge, & has no documentary or other evidence except the accompanying affidavits. He was born at Bridgewater the 10 th December 1759 - his age is recorded in his Bible. He came from Connecticut to Brandon, Vermont, about 40 years ago, & has resided there ever since - he is known to Rev. Mr. Ingraham & Rev. Mr. Fuller, & most of the inhabitants of Brandon

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 and subscribed the } day and year aforesaid.
R. Royce Regt
Philip Jones
We John Ingraham a Clergyman residing in Branden and Samuel Bunnell residing in the same place, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Philip Jones who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 72 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the } day and year aforesaid.
R. Royce Regt
Samuel Bunnell
John Ingraham
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 John Ingraham who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in Branden and that Samuel Bunnell who has also signed the same, is a resident in Branden and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Rodney C. Royce Regt
Clerk of the Court of Rehearsal
do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Philip Jones for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 13 th day of August A. D. 1832
R. Royce Regt

5734
P. O. _____
Philip Jones
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
REJECTED
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: The list printed in 1832 gives cause of suspension as;
Re-enlisted: "He has not established six months service."
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Rejected
See let to Jesse Gove Apr 15 1837-
do to R. R. Thrall May 10 1835.
1. F. S. Phelps July 1838 1/6
1. W. G. Wadsworth July 12 1837

5734 Rev.
Vermont
Philip Jones
Disbanded
met 7 Dec 32
See letter to
R. Temple
Mittland
10
5 Oct 33

Philip Jones Vermont, - 1832. dup., Frederick Clark N. York " " Papers
John
May 26/54 for Mr. Markland to ex o
Philip Jones on Scofield's roll for June 79. 1 mo. ✓ " " 8 days ✓ July 79. 2 days ✓ 1.10

In the Boney Land division the grass has been more numerous and more difficult of detection, one in New York City

State of Vermont Rutland Co - 3
On the 4 th day of March 1833 personally ap- peared before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace for said County, Philip Jones, an applicant for a Pension under the Act of 1832, who being duly sworn deponeth & saith, that by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot state positively as to the precise length of his service; but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the period mentioned below, namely, for two years he served as a private - and for such service he claims a pension.
Known before me this day & year aforesaid
R. Brattle Jr. Justice of the Peace
And on the 10 th day of July 1833, personally came the said Philip Jones, who being duly sworn, doth depose & say, that in addition to the services particularly mentioned in his declaration, he now recollects two other periods of one month each at Horse Neck under Capt. Scofield & he thinks Lt. Weed. He further says it is impossible for him to specify more particularly his numerous services, but he is certain it cannot be less than two years. He further says that he has made diligent search & inquiry, but has not been able to procure any additional proof of his services.
Philip Jones
Subscribed & sworn to this 3 rd day of July aforesaid
R. Brattle Jr. Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont
I Robert Reiford Clerk of Rutland County Court do certify, that Robert Temple before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken, is a Justice of Peace for said County duly commissioned - & that his name there is in his own hand writing.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court this 10. July 1833
R Reiford
Philip Jones
Additional Declaration to the one but long since see my ditto Robert Temple

Q. 5 Octv. '33
R. Temple
Recorded vol. 29. page 22

Sir War Department Pension Office October 5, 1893
The papers in support of the claim of Philip Jones have been again examined, and placed on our files -
This statement is so general, and indefinite that the office cannot allow his claim. He must give a definite, and full history of each term of duty before it can be taken into the computation of a pension. Until this is done, his claim will receive no further investigation.
R. Temple Esq. Rutland, Vt.

100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
U.S. War July 12 1897
With a copy of paper in present work. The letter to you of July 12th came to me recently in the case of Joseph P. Dwyer of Williamstown, Maine, New Hampshire.
Joseph P. Dwyer therefore in Maine is found in the present work. Some for the case of William Dwyer is found for the present work. Among the names, there seems to be a number of names and this seems to be the General Dwyer. B. H. Dwyer is found for the present work. The names of many other of the
General Office July 12 1897

Pension Office July 12 1847
Sir,
In answer to your letter of the 28 th Ult o . I have to inform you that those soldiers only who enlisted in the Continental Line for "during the War" were entitled to bounty Land. William Stordley to whom you refer, enlisted in the Massachusetts Line for the term of 3 years. He had therefore no claim to bounty Land.
no claim found for this under any spelling etc.
No additional evidence has been received in the case of Philip Jones since my letter to Hon S.S. Phelps dated 18 July 1846 a copy of which is herewith enclosed.
W. B. Made Esq. Rore NY

Brandon, Vermont June 2 nd 1847.
Sir,
You are hereby requested to furnish Mr. G. W. W. of Rose, N.Y. with the objections to the admission of the claim of my father Philip Jones, an ap- plicant for a pension under the act of 9 th June 1832, as he is the attorney duly authorized to investigate such claim.
I am Respectfully, Your Obedt Servt, A. B. Jones
J. L. Edwards Esq Washington D.C.

18 July 1866.

Pension Office July 18. 1846
Sir,
I have the honor to inform you that the supplemental declaration of Philip Jones has been received and filed with his other papers.
Claimant alleged that he rendered various terms of service which were not specified in the Connecticut Militia from 1776 to 1782 under Capt Reuben Scoville. The pay Roles of that Company in this Office sustain the allegation for 1100 10 days only which is not sufficient to entitle him to a pension.
Col S. S. Phelps Senate N. State

R. R. Thall
May 10, 1845,
✓

146 Pension Office May 10 1845
Sir,
In answer to your letter of the 6 th inst. I have to inform you that the claim of Philip Jones was rejected on the 15 th of April 1837, as you will perceive from the enclosed extract of a letter of that date to Jesse Gove Esq.
Reuben R. Thrall Esq. Rutland Vt
Vt. indit no number

May 10 185
Phil & James or James VZ.
Steel.
James Le-Edward Esq. Coun. of Pensioners Washington City District of Columbia

Rutland, vt. 6. May 1845.
Dear Sir
I am requested to enquire whether an application has been made at the pension office for a pension for Philip Davis of Brandon in this county, and if so whether any additional evidence is required, and what evidence to establish his claim.
Respectfully yours &c
Reuben R. Phelps

War Dept
Pen: Pa 15th April 37
Sir
The additional statement of Philip Jones and the accompanying evidence of two short terms of service in Capt. Scofield's company have been seen examined and found to be verified by the rolls - but of the numerous pay rolls of that company from 76 to 82 his name is found upon three only & that for an aggregate of 1 mo. 10 days which is insufficient to entitle him to a pension. Sec 13 V In the case of Wm. Sec 12632 Brofman, & Wm. Bromley instructions are given to resume the payment of their pensions and if Sec 294 Gibson Hewett will return his certificate a new one will be issued to him for 6 mo. as the insert service any of the militia in 76 was 1 mo.
Joseph Earl & his witness in 1833 stated that his 2 nd term of 6 mo in 78 guarding prisoners was rendered unto Capt. Tucker and he now states cannot find this  then which he is supported by his witness Clark that he was commanded by a Capt. Brown - If he can give the Christian name of Capt. Brown a search may be

made of the Mass. rolls in this office - The other term is proved by the rolls to have been but 4. mo 28 days -
In the case of Luther Shaw the first & 3 rd term amounting to 4. mo 26 days are established by the rolls but the 2 term alleged to have been 3 mo in latter part of 78 under Capt. Dorr agreeably to the original declaration or Capt. Walkins according to the supplemental statement is not duly established. If he can be positive as to the full name of the offi- -cer it may be that another search may be more effectual in relation to that term.
The discrepancies § 22531 between the original declara- tion of Daniel Squire and his late state- ment render it impracticable to form an definite opinion as to the length & grade of his several terms of alleged service. It is very doubtful whether the term of 6 mo originally set forth as service in Col. Canfield's regt. but now represented as that of waiter to Col. Increase Moseley is military service within the contemplation of the act.
Jesse Gove Esq. Rutland Vt.
Appl. 15. 34
Recd. Hist. Soc. N.Y. Oct. 3. 1872.

State of Vermont Chittenden County
I James Ambley of Huntingdon in the County & State above being of lawful age do depose and say that I was knowing of Philip Jones of Brandon County of Rutland and State of Vermont being in the Revolutionary service in the years 1776 to the close of the war in the Militia of the State of Connecticut. That I was in the service with him at several times in the Revolutionary war, as above stated, he served in Captain Beecher's Continental Company and was with him at the battle at Horn's Creek under General Putnam and at New York at the time it was burnt and also at Brandy Hill, that I was personally acquainted with his services and was much in his company and the rest of the time was knowing to it at the time by hearsay from others and further the deponent saith not.
James Ambley
Chittenden County ss
Personally appeared before me James Ambley the above deponent after being duly sworn and cautioned to speak the whole truth, made the foregoing deposition. Before me Eli Bronson Bft Judge
July 23 1832.
State of Vermont Chittenden County
I Nathan Branswell Clerk of Chittenden County Court do hereby certify that the Hon. Eli Bronson before whom the foregoing deposition was taken, was at the time thereof, an Assistant Judge of Chittenden County Court, duly qualified acting under the authority of this State and that his name thereto subscribed is his own proper signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Burlington this 13th day of August AD 1832.
Nathan Branswell

State of Vermont Chittenden County I hereby further certify that I am well acquainted with James Amble the above Deponent and that he is a person of truth and veracity. August 30 th 1833. Eli Brownson Justice Peace
I further certify that Eli Brownson Esq who has given the foregoing certificate is a Justice of the Peace, duly qualified for Vernon Mearrell Clerk of Chittenden County Court Augt 30 1833
I certify that the within named Deponent, James Amble, is a credible witness to the people of the Peace

Brandon Vt. January 22 d 1846. To the Commissioners of Pensions
The undersigned citizens of Brandon in the State of Vermont certify that we are personally acquainted with Philip Jones of this town, and have been well acquainted with him for fifty years past. Some of us, and none of us, less than twenty three years last past. Mr. Jones has always sustained the reputation of a man of strict integrity, and we think justly merited that character. He is now about eighty six years of age and of course some what in his dotage. But his recollections of early transactions, seem to be more distinct & clear in his mind, than any others. We have no doubt but that he faithfully served his country in Capt. Scofield's company, as a militia man as any other member of that company, and is as justly entitled to a pension, and from the fact that he is poor & needy we most sincerely hope that his application will not be refused.
Very Respectfully yours &c
Sirs Rule
John Conant Edw Jackson John Hemenway A. G. Dana

Hon. S.S. Phelps Senate U.S.
FREE
Hon S.S. Phelps United States Senator Washington D.C.
Philip Freneau Chester Conn July 9. 1846 Somers

Brandon VT January 28-1846
To the commissioner of pensions In reply to the the objection that has been to fore Ben made to my pension claim as being to end of time I make the following statement of my Enrolled in Captain Scopheld's company in new canon Connecticut fairfield county Dec 10 th 1775 I did duty as a militia man from that time till The close of the war in 1782 I am now 88 years Old Dec 10 last part I was stationed at norwalk when The enemy landed at Cunnaw to go to Danbury to destroy The stores I followed the them to Danbury from thence To ridgfield was in the the battle there saw General Worster fall from his horse when he was killed was wounded My self as I was aiming my catridge a ball from the Enemy struck the flint of my gun broke of the hammer Fired it of shot the ramrod threw my finger filled my Eyes full of powder & smoke hurts the site of my right Eye to this day I was out this tour in all one month and Half I was laid up with the wound ten or twelve days I went to norwalk in the spring of 76 staid til it was burnt And after six weeks in all after this made several tours to Hors neck went to the sea shore to stand on guard twice And three times a week every summer during the war When not on duty in other places I was at round hill Seven or ten days I think at bedford near north castle None week I think I was in the a barn at hors neck when General put nam made his escape from the enemy down The steps I made one tour to the saw pits seven or ten days I think the line was moved back to Lyram river then Was stationed at hors neck as much as a month I think I was stationed at hors neck when fairfield was burnt I will mention one circumstance that took place my En-sign mathaniel Young went home from hors neck to Change his clothes & in the barn he went directly to fairfield And was killed there I made one tour to volentone's hill There was a redoubt on the hill the enemy left it Went in to fort lee we staid in the redoubt two days & Two Nights the enemy fired at us but did no harm

I was one tour at round hill north of hors neck A tory family lived there and aided the enemy in Plundering property out of town I was to bedford near North Castle they expected the enemy out there every day We staid there as much as a week or more I think One tour I was at middlesex two weeks at a nother time At least a week we frequently went to sheppard's bridge On guard I recollect one time we were relieved from duty A nother company four or five days after we left The enemy came upon that guard and killed a most every one of them one man run in to the house and Down seller the british officer after him he laid his quarters he said he would give him quarters Took his gun and shot him dead on the spot We always had to keep our selves in readiness at a minit Warning and were liable to a fine if not ready to equip I think if any man in that company was entitled to a pension I was we always had to keep in readiness two Days Provision
Yours Respectfully J. Fitch Jones
Mr. Chickester } Engrs St John } Were all members of the same company (except James James Smoker } Smoker who was transferred a part of the time Jonathan Stud } and all of them I am informed received or have recd a Pension from the Government and none served longer than Phillips. He was in fact in service all the time, always ready & serving 2 to 3 days every week on guard. When not called away to more arduous service and furnishing himself with rations, or going hunting from time to time.  The Pension Rolls will show, whether the names above mentioned were in Capt Seaford's company and are drawing Pensions or not.

Rutland Vt 9 th Sept. 1836.
Sir—
Herewith I transmit the new declaration of Cap t . Philip Jones of Brandon, Vermont, together with the following proofs in addition to those sent with his first for application.
1. — His own declaration, drawn up somewhat summarily, but referring to the accompanying, and former proofs: which he well knows were taken under no circumstances of fraud whatever. 2. — The depositions of Nathan Chichester and Col. Enoch St. John; both touching the services of the pensioner. 3. — The Certificates of the citizens of Brandon, relative to his standing, moral character, &c.
If there are men in that part of Connecticut from which he emigrated, who belonged to Col. Meads' Reg t and Capt. Scofield's Company, and are now receiving pensions for the like and no more services than he performed, Mr. Jones feels that is but justice that he should receive an equal reward.
I am very respectfully Sir
Your ob st . serv t
Levi Gove
Hon ble . James L. Edwards Com t . of Pensions City of Washington

This may certify that Capt. Philip Jones of Brandon Vt. is a man reputed to have been a Soldier of the Revolution. He is now probably about seventy six years of age and has resided in said Brandon more than forty years last past. He has ever sustained a good moral character and his reputation for truth & veracity is unimpeachable. I have been acquainted with him for the last thirteen years & believe the above statement to be strictly true Brandon Sept. 21. 1835.
I have been acquainted with Philip Jones forty years Daniel Harrington I have been acquainted with him for 34 years A. W. M. ...
I have known Mr. Jones thirty years and can cheerfully say that I fully accord to the truth of the above statement. I have been acquainted with Capt. P. Jones forty years John A. Covert Sheriff of Rutland County I have been acquainted with Capt. Jones thirty six years Samuel Cheney and believe the above statements true I have been acquainted with Captain Philip Jones for thirty six years and I believe the above statement true Nathan Harmer Zephoniah Hock
The subscriber has been acquainted with the said Philip Jones 38 years and fully believes the certificate true and that he is a man of strict truth & veracity John Loman Justice Peace
I hereby certify that I have been acquainted with the above named Philip Jones more than thirty years and can cheerfully say I believe the above statement strictly true Isaac J. Merriam
I have hereby certify I believe the above statements respecting Capt. P. Jones to be true - - - - - Caleb H. Merriam

I hereby certify that I have been acquainted with Philip Jones 40 years and do affirm the above stated Seth Puler
I have known Capt Philip Jones twenty five years and do most cheerfully concur with the facts in statement J. W. Hale M.D.
From 30 years knowledge of Capt Jones I fully accord to the truth of the above Certificate B. W. Conant Selectman & Representative
I have been acquainted with Capt P. Jones above forty years and cheerfully concur with the within statement Daniel Pomroy
I have been acquainted with Capt P. Jones above thirty years and do affirm the above Statement to be true W. Hull Chester Mass

State of Vermont Rutland County
Robert Peipoint Clerk of the County Court for the County of Rutland Certify that I am acquainted with the signers of the Certificate of the  minutes attached, and they are some of the most respectable citizens of Brandon, and held the offices attached to their names on the 24 th Sept 1835.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Rutland this 9 th day of Sept A.D. 1835 R. Peipoint
Certificate of Citizenship of Brandon, as to Capt. Jones' good standing.

Nathan Chichester & v Col. Enoch St. John's Depositions Claim of Philip Jones
in Capt. Scofield's Co.

State of Connecticut } County of Fairfield } Be it known that on the 11 th day of September A.D. 1835 Personally appeared before me Benj. Isaac Justice of Peace in and for said County Nathan Griswold of New Canaan of said County and being duly sworn according to law made solemn oath that he is Sixty five years of age that he is acquainted with Philip Jones formerly of said New Canaan now of the County of Rutland State of Vermont and known that in the year 1779 said Philip Jones belonged to Capt. Reuben Sedgwick Company of State troops that he well recollects being out on a tour of duty with him at Housatonic some time in said year and fully believes he was out with him on a number of tours - owing to the length of time and loss of memory is not able now to state the different tours well remembers that said Philip Jones belonged to said Capt. Reuben Sedgwick Company from the year 1779 to the close of the Revolutionary War. The defendant belonged to the same Company under Col. John Moad Sworn and Subscribed the                      Nathan Griswold day and year aforesaid and that I am well acquainted with said Nathan Griswold and that he is a credible and respectable Witness. Benj: Isaac Justice of Peace
State of Connecticut } County of Fairfield } Be it known that on the 11 th day of September A.D. 1835 Personally appeared before me Benj: Isaac Justice of Peace in and for said County Enoch St. John of New Canaan of said County and being duly sworn according to law made solemn oath that he is Sixty Nine years of age that he is acquainted with Philip

Jones formerly of said New Canaan now of the County of Rutland State of Vermont and well remembers that said Philip Jones belonged to Capt. Reuben Safford Company of State troops from the year 1779 to the close of the Revolutionary War under Col John Moad and fully believes he was on a number of times of duty with him but can not now state the time of the year said services were performed when said Jones was on duty Sworn and subscribed the _____ Enoch St John day and year aforesaid and that I am well acquainted with said Enoch St John Esq. and that he is a credible and reputable Witness.                      Bony? Isaac Jenkins of Penn
State of Connecticut } Fairfield County } ss. I Thomas B Osborne Clerk of the County Court within and/or the County of Fairfield in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that Benjamin Isaacs Esquire is a Justice of the Peace within and/or said County duly commissioned & qualified and duly authorized to administer oaths & take Depositions &c I further certify that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Benjamin Isaacs Esquire & that I verily believe that the signatures annexed to the foregoing Certificate, on the Depositions of Nathan Glichester & Enoch St John, purporting to the signatures of the said Benjamin Isaacs Esquire, are all genuine. Given under my hand and the Seal of said County Court in Fairfield this 11 th day of September A.D. 1835. Thomas B Osborne Clerk

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Philip Jones Vermont

State of Vermont } Rutland County } On this fourth day of November 1835, personally came before the undersigned authority, Philip Jones of Brandon in said County, to me well known, who being duly sworn, doth depose and say, in addition to, and in explanation of, his former declarations made to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 7. June, 1832, as follows: that in the spring of 1776, he belonged to the Militia Company in New- Canaan, Connecticut, commanded by Capt. Reuben Scofield, in Col. John Mead's Regiment; to which company he belonged, until the close of the revolutionary war — that during the said time, the said Company was ordered to hold itself constantly in readiness for service, and to be provided, every man, with 16 rounds of ball-car- tridges, 1 knapsack, one blanket, and 3 days provisions — and so remained throughout the war — that he was called out with the said company, or some portion of it, about every week, during the war. He remembers that in the spring of 1778, he was stationed with the company, as a Coast Guard one month at Norwalk.
Another time, the year not recollecting, he marched with the Company to Voluntine's Hill, to assist in repelling taking or repelling the British, when they had preparations of  attacked Fort Lee — was gone there about a week.
Was at the battle of Danbury, C.T. & Saw Gen. Wooster fall from his horse. The Company was often called out for a month together — and at other times, for 5, 10, 15, or 20 days at a time — Were sometimes at Horse-Neck — at others at the Saw-Pits — again on the lines at Byrum Bridge, and at Sherwood's Bridge 2 or 3 miles further up the Byrum River.
Was once stationed at Round Hill near the upper end of what was called King Street, in the State of New York.
Capt. Scofield sometimes commanded, and at others, his Lieut. James Weed. & then again by Ensign Nathaniel Gray.
Deponent cannot remember all the particular services he performed in said Company — but most of his time was occupied in the service during the said war.
One other tour, the Deponent went to North Castle in the State of New- York, and was gone a week or 10 days.
But, for a more particular statement of services, not herein enumerated, deponent refers to his first declaration heretofore transmitted.
And for proofs, he refers to the depositions heretofore

transmitted, of James Atmbler of Addis Huntington, Vermont; and the depositions recently taken in the State of Connecticut, of Nathan Chichester; and of Colonel Enoch St. John; and, also, the certificate of the Town Clerk of Brandon, and other citizens of that town in Vermont
Further say I was often called out to stand guard 6 miles from home when I was not in actual service. Philip Jones
Subscribed and sworn to this 4th day of Nov. 1835, Philip Jones
Before me John Conant Justice Peace
State of Vermont } Rutland County } ss
I, Robert Pierpoint, Clerk of the County Court in and for said County, do hereby certify that John Conant is a Magistrate in and for said County, and the signature above written, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name this ninth day of November, 1835. —
R. Pierpoint