Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 6644, for Stephen Mc Connell, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York Vt.
McConnell, Stephen
P 6644
CONTENTS
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No Declaration in this case filed. probably no claim

No. 38,598 In the Matter of Stephen M c Connell deeds
Power of atty + Affidavits

I, David M c Connell a son and executor of Stephen M c Connell deceased who was a soldier in the War of the American Revolution do hereby con- stitute and appoint James W. Baldwin of New York City Counselor at Law, my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to ask, demand collect and receive of and from the Government of the United States or any of the officers thereof any and all sums of money due to me as heir or executor of said Stephen M c Connell from the United States by reason of his Military Services in said War or for any other matter or thing whatsoever and I authorize and empower my attorney to examine any papers on file in any of the Departments at Washing- ton or elsewhere touching any such claims and to file such or any papers as may be necessary in his opinion.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 10 th May 1852. -
In presence of } James Montan
David M c Connell

David M. Connell
To
J. M. Saltonstall
Letter of Atty: —

State of New York County of Ulster and Town of Denning on this 18 day of June in the year 1852 before me came David M c Connel. Known to me to be the individual de- scribed in and who exe- cuted the foregoing in- strument and acknowledged that he executed the same. Isaac Hamlet Justice of Peace

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P. O. Stephen M c Connell
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Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
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No 38,518. Stephen M c Connell Doc NY
Im d Baldwin May 27 1853
Col H H
act June 7 1832

I Reuben Martin of Bradford Orange County & State of Vermont aged Eighty two years of sound mind & memory do testify & say that in the time of the revolutionary war I was well acquainted with Stephen McConnel of sd Bradford then Moretown & know of sd McConnel's calling out a company and going into the revolutionary service but do not know how long he served he lived on the frontier and was very friendly to his Country — and further your deponent saith not
Reuben Martin
State of Vermont Orange County ss } Subscribed and sworn to this ninth Day of October 1837
before me —
Daniel Martin justice Peace
I Daniel Martin the aforesaid justice of the Peace do hereby certify that Reuben Martin signer of the above Deposition is a man of truth & veracity —
(Daniel Martin) } the aforesaid justice peace

New York January 17. 1853.
To the Commr. of Pensions Washington. D.C.
Sir
Herewith I enclose a certified copy of Commissions to Stephen M c Connell the originals whereof are in my possession and too much worn to admit of ready reference thereto. They will however be sent to you if required.
I also send three affidavits respecting the services of Major M c Connell.
And also a power of Attorney to me from David M c Connell a son and Executor of the Major.
The documents of M c Connell are poor and old

reside in a remote part of the State They have never applied for the pen- sion which may be due - because They have not known how to apply - at the time the enrolment affidavits were taken a lawyer residing near them was endeavouring to assist them but he died and the matter rested there until this time.
I am not well enough ac- quainted with the various pension laws to advise respecting the matter and therefore send these papers to you supposing they will be suf- ficient to enable you to take tell me whether or not any valid claim can be made by the Councils Execu- tor. If these papers furnish any ground for a claim I will procure the necessary declaration from the Execu- tor with proof of his Executorship - Yours Respectfully.
J. M. Baldwin 20 Nassau St.

Certified Copy of Commissions To Stephen M'Connell.
J. W. Bacon Atty. to Nafpau R. New York

Joshua Bayley of Newbury in the County of Orange and State of Vermont of the age of 84 years last June as depon testify and say that I knew Stephens McConnell formerly of Bradford then called Morristown in the said County of Orange from the commencement of the Revolutionary war until his death which took place a dozen years or more since - Said McCon- nell was a Captain of the Militia of Bradford during the war and was an active and efficient officer and was ready and often did turn out on emergencies, for the protection and defence of the Country against the enemy - I was at the taking of Burgoyne at Saratoga in 1777 and then understood and have no doubt of the fact that said McConnell was there with such of the said Bradford Company as he could muster - Said McConnell's Company belonged to Colonel Peter Bleets Regiment as did the Company to which I belonged
Joshua Bayley
State of Vermont Orange County ss - Be it known that on this 9th day of October 1836 before the subscribers, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared the said Joshua Bayley who having subscribed the foregoing deposition in my presence and made solemn oath that the same contains the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth - And I do hereby certify that the deposition is a credible witness -
Joseph Berry Justice Peace

I John Bayley of Newbury in the County of Orange and State of Vermont of the age of 72 years last May do depose testify and say that I was well acquainted with Stephens McConnel who lived in Bradford formerly called Moretown in the said County of Orange. Said McConnel was reported to be, and such was the fact I have no doubt, a Captain of the Company of Militia in Bradford during the Revolutionary war. I used often to see and know of his being active in the service of the Country and I have no doubt but that he was always ready and willing to do all in his power in aid of the Cause. My father was Brigadier Gen- eral and said McConnel used often to be with him on the business of the Country during the war, and I know that he was called and reported to be a good and active friend to his country -
John Bayley
State of Vermont
Orange County ss - Be it known that on this 9th day of October 1837 before the subscribers a Justice of the Peace in and for said County - personally appeared the said John Bayley who hath subscribed the fore- going deposition, in my presence, and made solemn Oath that the same contains the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth
And I do hereby certify, that the said deponent is a credible witness
Joseph Perry Justice Peace

In Provincial Congress for the Colony of New York. The 2 th of December 1776.
Stephen M c Connell Gentleman. Greeting.
By virtue of the Authority reposed in us, We do hereby nominate, au- thorize, constitute and appoint you the S d Stephen M c Connell Captain over Moorstown in the County of Ulster in the Colony of New York, whereof Peter Olcott Esqr. is Colonel. Hereby requiring you, before you enter into the Exercise of your office, to make in writing and subscribe in presence of the Chairman of the Committee of the City, Town, District or Precinct wherein you reside the declaration appoin- ted and directed by the Eleventh Section of the Eleventh Resolution contained in the Rules and Orders for regulating the Militia of the Colony of New York, recom- mended by this Congress on the — a Day of August 1775, and au- thorizing you fully to execute all the powers belonging to your said Office, by virtue of the said Rules and orders and the said declaration. And we do hereby require all per- sons under your command

to pay an Obedience to you according to the said Rules and orders, and such further Rules and orders as shall be made and recommended for the Militia of this Colony by the present or any future Continental Congress, or Pro- vincial Congress of this Colony.
Attest
Robt Benson Secy.
By order John Haring Presid: pro tempore
By His Excellency
Thomas Chittenden, Esquire Captain-General, Governor and Commander in Chief, in and over the State of Vermont.
To Stephen McConnell Greeting Gentleman
Greeting You being Elected Captain of the Company, first in the Fifth Brigade and First Regiment of the Militia of this State and reposing special Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, and good Conduct. I do by virtue of these presents in the name and by the Authority of the State of Vermont fully authorise and empower you the said Stephen McConnell to take charge of said Company as their —

State of Vermont fully authorizing and empower you the said Stephen McConnel to take charge of said Company as their —
Captain. You will therefore carefully and diligently dis- charge the said duty, doing and performing all and every matter and thing therein relating. You will observe and follow such orders and directions as you shall from time to time receive from Mr. the Governor of this State for the time being, or any other your superior officer, according to Military Discipline and the laws of this State: And all of- ficers and soldiers under your command are to take notice hereof, and yield an obedience to your orders as Captain. In pursuance of the trust in you reposed
Given under my hand and the Seal of this State, in Council dated the 18 day of October A.D. 1787.
By his Excellency — Command } Thos. Chittenden Joseph Fay Secy.
By His Exc — Aency.
Thomas Chittenden Esquire. Captain General, Governor and Com- mander in Chief in and over the State of Vermont.
To Stephen Stevens McConnel Esquire. Greeting —
You being Elected Major in the Fifth Brigade in the first Regiment

of the Militia of this State and re- posing special Trust and Con- fidence in your patriotism valour and good conduct. I do by virtue of these Presents in the name and by the Authority of the State of Vermont, fully authorize and em- power you the said Stevens Mc- bournell to take charge of said Regiment as their Major. You will therefor carefully and dil- igently discharge the said duty by doing and performing all and every matter and thing therein re- lating: — You will observe and follow such orders and directions as you shall from time to time receive from me, the Governor of this State for the time being, or any other your Superior Officer, according to Military discipline and the laws of this State: And all officers and soldiers under your command, are to take notice hereof, and yield due Obedience to your orders as Major in pursuance of the trust in you reposed given under my hand, and the Seal of this State, in Council dated the 25 th day of October Anno Domini 1787.
By his Excellency's Commands
Thos. Chittenden
Joseph Taylor Jr. Fry Sec'y
Col. J. [unintelligible]

State of New York City and County of New York J. William Bloomfield Notary Public in and for the State of New York, duly Commissioned and sworn as such and residing in said City, do hereby certify and make known, that I have carefully compared the foregoing with what purports and appears to be the orig- inals of three several Commis- sions.
That the foregoing writing is a true copy of said Commission and of the whole of the same as they now appear. That said Com- missions are worn and some letters in the body thereof are absent which I believe were in said orig- inals. and that in the foregoing writing such letters only as do not appear in the said originals are omitted.
I also certify that I believe said Commissions to be genuine in all respects and that I know of nothing to the contrary.
In Testimony whereof I have my hand and Notarial Seal of office at said City of New York this 17th. day of January A.D. 1853. —
J. W. Bloomfield Notary Public

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BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
April 17, 1926.
Chief Rev. Sect. Division.
I have this day received from A. N. DeGoosh ..... cash ..... No. .... for $ 60/100 ..... requesting
photostat copy post office address } as per
letter herewith.
1926 Apr 20 Photo mailed S. J. Mance Div not yet
O. J. MARBALL
Chief Finance Div.
76 E. L.
Ex. pmh
CHIEF CLERK
Date Apr 7 26
Subject supers. Rev. Comtee, Rev. R. 6644 ..... 1 copies of 1 pieces consisting of 4 pages to be (No.) (No.) (No.) forwarded when completed to the Rev. S. 2. Wars Section Division.
Remarks: .....
Approved:
RE Wilson Chief Division. Sect.
Chief Clerk.

Request for Photostating (To be prepared in duplicate.)
3-2006
Ex. pmh
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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK
Job No. _____
Date Apr. 7, 26.
Subject Stephen McConnell, Rev R 66H4
1 copies of 1 pieces consisting of 4 pages to be (No.) (No.) (No.) forwarded when completed to the Rec. & Dis. Mgmt. Section Division.
Remarks: _____
Approved:
McWilson
Chief Division. Sect.
Chief Clerk.

April 17, 1926.
Commissioner of Pensions
Please furnish photostat copies of four pages from the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 6644, of Stephen McConnell,
recd payment
60 cents
A. W. Wilson
Chief Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
A. W. De Goosh
U. S. Shipping Board,
Washington, D. C.
FINANCE DIVISION APR 17 1926 BUREAU OF PENSIONS