Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 32085, Samuel Wrisley, Continental Conn.

SERVICE
Continental Conn.
Wisley, Daniel
NUMBER _____
NUMBER 8 32085
CONTENTS

No. 17. 324.
X
Rept by
Connecticut
let: 23 d July 1839 to Simon Miller Apr 12 th 1841 to S. D. Giddins Feb 18 th 41
Job Wrisley & others children of Samuel Wrisley deceased of Hartford Co in the State of Connecticut who was a priv. &c - in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Connecticut line for Lycurgus private & conductor of Team (increased from $63.33. see within)
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 240 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 d day of July 1839 and sent to Hon: Israel Jouey, Hartford, Cont - - -
Arrears to the 24 th April, 1837. The day of his death - $1473.98 Interest allowance ending paid to the deceased (deceased) 388.93 $1085.05
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by M. Stewart Clerk, Book E. 2. Vol. 3. Page 49 -

17.324
Connecticut
Samuel Morris
of Glastenbury in the State of Conn who was a Pvt - in the Conn commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg commanded by Col Wyllys in the Conn line for
19 mo - 10 18 mo Conductn 66 18 " per 120
on the Roll of Conn rate of 63 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of August 1833 - and sent to the Parsons Hartford Conn
Arrears to the 14th of March 31 $ 126, 66 Pemi-ant. allowance ending Sept 14 " 31 66 $158, 32
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E. D. Bullock Clerk, Book E Vol. 3 - Page 46
Hon. J. M. Niles, February 21, 1839.
Rev. Hon. Mr. Niles, March 19 1838

State of Connecticut Hartford County ss On this 23 d day of February 1850 Personally appeared before me Thaddeus Wells a Justice of the Peace in & for the County aforesaid Peter H. Wrisle of Glastonbury in said County aged 46 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain an increase & arrears of Pension due to Samuel Wrisle deceased, under the act of June 7 th 1832 -
That he (the said Peter H. Wrisle) together with Samuel Wrisle, Hepsy Turner, Mary Dunham, Bathsheba B. Turner, Lydia Dean, Florinda Root, Job Wrisle, and Chester Wrisle are the children and only surviving children of Samuel Wrisle deceased, who was a conductor of Teams in the war of the Revolution, and died on the 24 th day of April 1837, that a Pension has been granted to said surviving children under the act of Congress, of June 7 th 1832, of $480.00, on account of the services of said Samuel Wrisle deceased, and this Declaration is made to obtain the increase & arrears due them under said act of June 7 th 1832 -
Peter H. Wrisle
Sworn to and subscribed on this 23 d day of February 1850. Before me - I further certify that the above named children are the children of Samuel Wrisle deceased, Thaddeus Wells Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut.
I, ROGER H. MILLS, Secretary of the State of Connecticut, and Keeper of the Seal thereof, do hereby certify and make known to whom it doth or may concern, That Shaddens Welles is, and since the 20th day of June last past hath been a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Hartford in said State, duly appointed and commissioned, having full power and authority by the laws of said State to take the Acknowledgment of Deeds and to certify the same; also to administer Oaths, to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give Certificates thereof; and that full faith and credit may and ought to be given to his official acts and attestations.
And I further certify, That I believe the foregoing signature of the said Shaddens Welles to be genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said State, at Hartford this 23 d day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty.
Roger H. Mills Secretary of State.

PENSION ACT OF 1832.
Declaration of Samuel Worley
in order to obtain the benefit of the
Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. } ss. Hanford COUNTY OF Hanford }
On this 14 th day of August 1832, before the Probate Court for the District of Hanford in the County of Hanford and State of Connecticut being a Court of Record, having by law a Clerk and Seal, personally appeared Samuel Worley a resident of Glastenbury  late of Marlinton in the County of Hanford and State of Connecticut 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 June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States as a private in a company commanded by Captain Samuel Wright Lieutenants Goodrich & Miller and Ensign Willet at Glastenbury in the County of Hanford and State of Connecticut on or about the 8 th day of March 1776; that said company belonged to a regiment of Continental  State Troops commanded by Colonel Samuel Wyllys Lieutenant Colonel and Major
That he the deponent was enlisted for thirteen months, and continued to serve in the said Corps, until on or about the middle of January or Febry 1777 when he was dismissed from the service, at or near a place called Fishkill in the County of and State of New York ; that when he entered the service, he resided in Glastenbury in the County of Hanford and State of Connecticut and was marched from Glastenbury to New York , and there joined the Army commanded by General Washington . That he was in the Battle on Long Island , and was stationed near Hattuck during the battle and returned to New York in the last boat that left Brooklyn  about daylight on the morning of the 28 th of August 1776 according to his best impressions; that he was with the Army at Kings Bridge & Harlem Heights , and at White Plains , and at the head of Elk River  State of New Jersey ; crossed the river Hackensack ; and was at Elizabeth town - and various places in the Jerseys - and was finally discharged near Fishkill . That he joined the Company under Captain Hyde at Hackensack river & was under his command in the Jerseys  having been selected from

from his Company by Captain Wright for the expedition to the Jerseys as he the said Wright had been in Scout ing parties & was well acquainted with the Country that his regiment was dismissed some time previous to his return from the expedition under Captain Hyde
2 d And the deponent further declares that he again enlisted on or about the first of May 1777 as a private at Glastenbury where he resided, into Captain Hyde Pettibone's Company of Infantry in the regiment of State Troops commanded by Colonel Roger Enos and served until about the first of December 1777 a period of of near seven months - and was discharged at Houseneck County George Wrisley of said Glastenbury who is an applicant for a pension under the above mentioned Act served in the same company from April until November 1777 - and will testify to this fact and also his knowledge of the deponent's enlisting about March 1770 in Captain Wright's company and returning home about the middle of January 1777.
Richard Smith of Glastenbury can also testi- fy that he knows of the deponent's enlisting under Captain Samuel Wright about March 1770 and returning home about January 1777. and also that he served six months as a Team- ter at the same time with said Samuel Wrisley in New Jersey & has the impression that said Wrisley served two or three years or more as a Conductor of Teams -
3 rd And the deponent further declares that he entered the service of the United States in the Connecticut line on the continental establishment about the Fall of 1778

(The day & month he does not distinctly recollect, with Teaneaster for the term of One year and served in that capacity about six months under Bissel Phelps of Marlbury. That about the end of six months as nearly as he can recollect he was promoted by General Greene to the grade or rank of Captain or Conductor of Teaneaster - at which time the company of Teaneaster were at West point - and the deponent succeeded Phelps therein  or in company previous to his receiving a warrant from Genl Greene & acted as Conductor - and the deponent declares that he served in the Army of the United States as Captain or Conductor of Teaneaster from the latter part of the year 1781 or beginning of 1782. a period of nearly 3 or 4 years -
George Wm By of said Glastenbury the person named above - knows that the deponent served as Conductor of Teaneaster during the time above specified said George Wm By having served in the same company under Captain Bissel Phelps and then under him the deponent a period of two years or longer - his deposition is hereto annexed - Richard Smith of said Glastenbury also served six months at the same time under Peter Phillips - I can testify as to the months of this period of service -

And the deponent further offers this declaration before the Hartford County Court dated 11 th April 1832
And in reply to certain interrogatories prescribed by the War Department and propounded by the Court, the deponent further declares,
1st. That he was born at Glastenbury in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut on the 21 st day of October 1760 2d. That the day and year of his birth is recorded in the Town Records of Glastenbury
3d. and 4th. That when he was called into service, he resided at the places or towns as herein before stated; and served in the manner set forth in the preceding declaration. viz at Said Glastenbury
5th. That the general circumstances of his service are detailed in the preceding declaration, and also the names of such officers, &c. as he distinctly recollects.
6th. That he never received a written discharge from the service -
7th. That he is personally known to Gideon Wells the Editor of the "Hartford Times" and Samuel H. Riddell the clergyman of Glastenbury & George Plummer Esq who are respectable persons in the neighborhood where he now resides, and can testify as to his character for veracity, and also their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution.
And the said Samuel Wrisley 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.
Samuel Wrisley
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 Gideon Wells, Samuel H. Riddell is a Clergyman of the Town of Glastenbury, and that Gideon Wells, George Plummer Esq, Richard Smith & George Wrisley Esq & Roswell Goodrich whose affidavits are hereto annexed are credible persons, and that their statements are entitled to credit.
I, William Whitman Clerk of the Probate Court for the District of Hartford do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Samuel Wrisley for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 14 day of August 1832
Wm Whitman, Clk of Court of Probate for district of Hartford.

Application under the Act of 18 March 1818 & May 1820

Original Claim
Declaration, in order to be placed on the Pension List, under the Act of the 18 th March, 1818.
State of Connecticut } ss Hartford County, Court County of Hartford }
On this 11 th day of April A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record for the County of Hartford, Samuel Whisley of Marlborough in said County of Hartford, 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 provisions made by the Acts of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818 and the 1 st of May 1820: That he the said Whisley enlisted for the term of thirteen months on or about the 8 th of March in the year 1776 in the State of Connecticut, in the Company Com pany commanded by Captain Samuel Wright of Glastenbury, in the regiment commanded by Colonel Samuel Vlylys in the line of the State of Connecticut on the Continental establishment; That he continued to serve in the said Corps, from about the first of March 1776 until the middle of January 1777; That on or about the first of May 1777 he enlisted as a private in the State Service in Captain Pettibone's Company of Infantry for seven months in the regiment commanded by Colonel Eno, & served until the expiration of this term of Service - Also that

15 Dec 1780 in the year 1778 he entered the service in the State of Connecticut, as a teamster for the term of one year & served in that capacity about six months in the mean time he was promoted by General Green to the grade or rank of captain or conductor of Teamsters; & as captain of Teamsters he served three years; That he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension except the present, That his name is not on the roll of any State, And That he has delayed making an earlier application for a pension in consequence of a supposed ability to support himself by manual labor & the proceeds of a little property, which has been expended in paying old debts, & in supporting himself, And in pursuance of the Act of the 1 st May 1820. I do solemnly swear That I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818, & 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 & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War, passed on the 18 th day of March 1818, & 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 whatever, but am entirely dependent upon

my son with whom I reside —
In 1818 he owned a House & a few acres of mountain land in the town of Conway in the State of Massachusetts, which he sold in 1829 for about $1100, & applied this sum towards the payment of a debt due Samuel Welles Esq. of Glastenbury —
Dated Hartford April 11 th 1832
Samuel Wrisley
I now to declare, on the eleventh day of April A.D. 1832 before said Court by said Samuel Wrisley —
Jared Griswold Clerk
I Jared Griswold, Clerk of the Court for the County of Hartford, do hereby certify, That it appears to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said Samuel Wrisley did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy, for the Term of nine months under our engagement on the Continental establishment.
I also certify, That the foregoing oath & the statement annexed are truly copied from the records of the said Court. And I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the Court that the Statement made by said Wrisley in relation to his property is correct — And that he is in such in-

digent circumstances as to be unable to support himself without the aid of the government, ex- cept by private or public charity.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this eleventh day of April Anno Domini 1832.
Saml Griswold Clerk of Court Hartford County Connecticut

State of Connecticut, } Hartford County, } H. Hartford Probate District, Hartford, Nov. 8, 1843.
I, John Russell, Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Hartford, in the State of Connecticut, hereby certify, That satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before this court, That Court, That Samuel Wisley, of the town of Glastenbury, in the County and District aforesaid, died in that town on the 24th day of April, 1837—at which time he was a Pensioner of the United States, at the rate of $240.—per annum, for his services as conductor of Trams; and That he left the following named children who now survive him, and are his only lawful heirs, viz:—Florinda, the wife of John Findlay, Job Wisley, Lydia, the wife of John Near, Samuel Wisley, Peter Wisley, Hopestill, the wife of Chauncy Turner, Mary, the wife of Israel Dunham, Berseba, the wife of Henry Turner, all of whom reside in Hartford County; and Chester Wisley, of the town of Conway, in the State of Massachusetts.
John Russell, Judge.
I Lucius B Allyn Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Hartford, hereby certify that the preced-

ing is a true copy of the proceedings had before said Court this day
My testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at Hartford this 8 th day of November 1843 Lucius B. Allyn Esq. of Court of Probate

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section ILL
April 15, 1930.
Miss Margaret Smith 220m Elm Street Bennington, Vermont.
Dear Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 32085, it appears that Samuel Wrisley was born October 21, 1760, in Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut.
While a resident of Glastonbury, Connecticut, he enlisted and served as a private in the Connecticut troops as follows:
From March 3, 1776, fourteen months in Captain Samuel Wright's and Hyde's Companies, Colonel Samuel Wylllys' Regiment, and was in the battle of Long Island.
From May 1, 1777, seven months in Captain Ozias Pettibone's Company, Colonel Roger Enos' Regiment.
From in the fall of 1778, six months as teamster under Conductor Bissell Phelps, was promoted to conductor of teams and served about four years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 11, 1832, while a resident of Marlborough, Hartford County, Connecticut.
He died April 24, 1837, leaving no widow, and the name of his wife is not shown.
The following children survived the soldier: Florinda, wife of John Findlay or Finley, referred to in 1850 as Florinda Root; Job; Lydia, wife of John Neen; Samuel; Peter H., aged forty-six in 1850; Hopestill, wife of Chauncey Turner; Mary, wife

177 Bula Beafon Bea. 7 1813
of Ansel Dunham; Bathsheba B., wife of William H. Turner; all of the above living in Hartford County, Connecticut, in 1843; and Chester, a resident of Conway, Massachusetts, in 1843.
Very truly yours,
E.W.MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
February 18, 1924.
Charles R. Hale, 33 Capitol Ave., Hartford, Conn.
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in Revolutionary War pension claim S.32065 it appears that Samuel Wrisley was born October 21, 1760, at Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut. 7 While a resident of that place he enlisted March 8, 1776, and served 14 months as a private in Captains Samuel Wright and Hyde's Companies, Colonel Samuel Wylllys' Connecticut Regiment, and was in the battle of Long Island. He enlisted May 11, 1777, and served 7 months as a private in Captain Ozias Pettibone's Company, Colonel Roger Enos' Connecticut Regiment. He enlisted in the fall of 1778 and served 6 months as a teamster under Conductor Bissell Phelps, was promoted to Conductor of Teamsters and served about 4 years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 11, 1832, while living at Marlborough, Hartford County, Connecticut. He died April 24, 1837.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

32085 Key INVALID.
File No. 89,085-
Samuel Wisley Conductor Rev Car
Act: June 7 th 82 nd
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 371
[Arrangement of 1870.]

June 10-1902 Mrs. A. S. Claph. - E. Mountainill Am
1905. Nov. 9- History to Mrs. Squire Baile, Fort Plain, N.Y.
M.B.H.
1923 Hist. to Chas. R. Heale. aw (Lafayette)
1924, Feb. 18 - Hist. to Chas. R. Heale u.m.
1930 - April 15 - History to Margaret Smith. J.L.

220 Elm Street Bennington Vermont February 8, 1930
Commissioner"> Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
of Samuel Wrisley — Wrisley — born

October 21 st 1760 Glastonbury, Connecticut; died April 24 th , 1837, Marlborough, Connecticut, had a pension may I please be given a copy.
Yours very Truly, (Miss) Margaret Smith.

In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Samuel Wirtley 5 F. 32085 , 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.     Mch #1776 14 mos. Pri. Samuel Wright, and Hyde Samuel Wyllys. Conn.   May 1 1776 7 mos. Pri. Pettibone Boyer Enns. Conn.   Fall 1778 6 mos. Levanteer Conductor Berrell Phelps. ✓ Conn.   Immediately after 4 years Conductor of Leamisters ✓ Conn.  
Battles engaged in, Long Island
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Glastonbury, Hartford Co. Conn.
Date of application for pension, April 11. 1832; his claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Marlborough, Hartford Co., Conn.
Age at date of application, Born Oct. 21. 1760 at Glastonbury Conn
Remarks: He died Apr. 24. 1837. wife's name not recalled Children: Florinda, widow John Findlay; Job; Lydia wife John Nearn; Chester; Samuel; Peter H.; Hester, wife Chauncy Turner; Mary wife Aurel Dunham; Bathsheba B. wife Henry Turner. No additional family data.
Very respectfully,
Mrs. Squire Baily
Fort-Plain
Commissioner.

Samuel Wrisley da Conn
Ad June 7 1832
Conducta of teams
24 Conn line
$240 per ann. certificat to Florida, wid of Mr. Finley, Job Wrisley, Lydia, wife of Mr. Neaw, Christa Wrisley, Sam l Wrisley, Peter Wrisley, Hopesville, wife of Chauncy Turner, Mary, wife of Asahel Dunham, and Sarah, wife of Henry Turner,
Her Isaac Fenery Hartford Co.

Comptrollers Office Hartford Connecticut June 7 th 1839
On application of the Heirs of Samuel Wisley for record evidence that s d Wisley served as a "conductor of Teams" in the Revolutionary War. I hereby certify that I have examined the books & records in this office relating to s d service & find the following in the "2 vol. of the Records of the Council of Safety"—
"At a Meeting of the Governor and Council of Safety Lebanon, Jan 27 13 th 1781 Present his Excellency the Governor his Honor the Deputy Governor &c
The Governor having given orders upon Daniel Pitkin of Hartford to deliver Samuel Wisley, a conductor of Teams , one hundred & fifty weight of beef & like quantity of flour for public use, which is approved."
D. N. Nisbitt Compt.

Nov. 14. 1843.
Sam l Shirley Esq.
claim for increase.
O. L. Edwards Esq. Com r of Pensions

Washington Nov. 14 th 1873
Sir,
I enclose herewith papers in the application of the heirs of James Wrisley, for an increase of pension. It appears that their father was a Conductor of Teams , and was allowed at the rate of $360 p. an. only, instead of $480; and they, now respectfully ask the increase.
I am, Very respectfully Yr. Mo. St. St. H. H. Addison
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm te of Pensions

Comptrollers Office Hartford Connectt.
8 March 1838
I certify the following to be a correct extract from the Journal of the "Council of Safety" remaining in this office, —
"At a meeting of the Governor and Council of Safety "Lebanon January 13. th 1781,
"Present — His Excellency the Governor,
"His Honor the Deputy Governor
"Eliphalet Dyer      Jedediah Eldkin
"William Pitkin      Nathaniel Wales
"Joseph Spencer      W m Hillhouse
"William Williams      Jabez Perkins
} Esquires.
[After a previous resolution upon another subject — follows: —]
"The Governor having given orders upon Daniel Pitkin of Hart- "ford, to deliver Samuel Risley a conductor of teams one hundred & "fifty weight of Beef and like quantity of Flour for public use which "is approv d ,
"Voted an order on Daniel Pitkin of Hartford be drawn "to deliver ..... Carter a Conductor of teams one hundred fifty "weight of Beef and one hundred fifty weight Flour for the use of "the public teams, he to be accountable."
Y rs Field Comptroller

J. Wrisley
July 22
In at
Dr. Crump
att. proof (Wrisley)
J. L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Hartford July 17 th 1839
J. L. Edwards Esq, Sir,
Enclosed I send you the papers to prove that Samuel Wrisley was a conductor of teams in the service of the United States, together with a certificate, under the seal of the Judge of Probate, stating when S d Wrisley died, & the names & number of his heirs — Your letter to the Hon. J. M. Niles, stating what proof was requisite in this case, is herewith enclosed — The length of time he served as conductor of teams is already in your office —
Very respectfully
yours obed t serv t
J. Fawcett

No. 17. 824.
26th Jany. 1846. Repts to Agt
Set: H. H. Sylvester 11 May 1850
Connecticut.
Samuel Wrisley, deceased, of Hartford (in the State of Connecticut) who was a Conductor of the unit commanded by Captain Wright of the unit commanded by Col. Wyllys in the Connecticut line for 2 years -
Increased from $240 per ann:
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 480 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834. & end on 24 April, 1837 -
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 -day of Jany 1846 and handed to L. T. Pease present. —
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. H. Stewart Clerk, Book E. 2 Vol. 3 — Page 50. —

State of Connecticut Hartford County }
At a Court of Probate held at Hartford within & for the District of Hartford on the 16 th day of July AD 1839-
Present Seth Tury Judge-
I hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited in open Court that Samuel Wisley was a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of Six for Six dollars  Sixty three dollars and thirty three cents per annum - was a resident of the County of Hartford in the State of Connec- ticut and died in the Town of Marlborough in said State on the 24 th day of April AD 1837. That he left no widow but did leave nine children then all living, whose names are Florinda Widow of John Friley, Sob Wisley, Lydia, Wife of John Nead, Charles Wisley, Samuel Wis- ley, Peter Wisley, Hopistill, Wife of Charles Turner, Mary Wife of Angel Dunkham, and Barnsheba Wife of Henry Turner - and that he left these nine children only -
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office this 16 th day of July AD 1839 - The words ninety six dollars and  the words sixty three dollars thirty cents interlined before signing by Seth Tury Judge } Seth Tury Judge

2 March 1844
Rev Samuel Presley
Cour
No 6
Rev J. L. Edwards Commis. Friends Washington D.C.

Comptroller's Office Hartford 28 th Feb y 1844
Sir
In the case of Capt Samuel Risley (or as it was sometimes spelled Risley) a conductor of Trams who died a few years since his heirs applied for and were allowed pay after his death, on proof which he was unable to procure during his life-time.
The heirs are of the opinion that the pay finally allowed was but half of that to which he was entitled. Two of them have called on me several times respecting it, and I write you at this time in their behalf, to ascertain whether his heirs are entitled to increased compensation over and above what they have already received. If so how much? They suppose they have rec d but half the compensation allowed by law.
Will you excuse me for troubling you in this case, which I do from mere friendship & regard for some very worthy people, and without compensation or hope to myself
Very Respectfully
Gideon Welles Comptroller
Rev John L Edwards
Commission of Pensions

L. T. Pease Prest Dec 5 45.

State of Connecticut Hartford County
ss. Hartford Probate District
I William N. Matson
Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Hartford aforesaid, hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to this Court that Samuel Wisley formerly a resident of the Town of Glastenbury in the County of Hartford aforesaid a pensioner of the United States died in the town of Marlborough in said County and left the following named children who now survive him and are his only lawful heirs, viz; Samuel Wisley, Florinda Wisley, Job Wisley, Lydia Dean, Chester Wisley, Peter H. Wisley, Hopestill Turner, Mary Dunham and Bathsheba Turner, all of whom now reside in the said Town of Glastenbury.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name at Hartford the 22 nd day of November A.D. 1845
William N. Matson Judge of Probate
State of Connecticut ss
I Edwin O. Goodwin Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Hartford and Keeper of the seal thereof hereby certify that William N. Matson whose name is subscribed to the foregoing is and was at the date thereof Judge of said Court, that I am acquainted with his hand-writing and that the said name is his own genuine hand-writing & signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of this Probate Court at Hartford the 22 nd day of November
A.D. 1845
Edwin O. Goodwin, Clerk.

Payment to be made at by Agent for paying Pension- ers in the Agency of
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book Vol. Page by Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, Samuel Wrisley, decd: who was a Commissioner of Teams, was entitled to a pension at the rate of $480 per annum commencing on the 4th March, 1831 and ending on the 24th April, 1837, the day of his death; which will be paid upon the production of the proper vouchers to Florida Finley, Job, Chester, Saul, & Peter Wrisley, Lydia Keen, Aspelill Turner, Mary Dunham and Barsheda Turner only surviving children of said Wrisley, decd: after having deducted the amount already paid. is entitled to receive This pension is increased from $240 per annum dollars and cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March and 4th of September, in every year.
Payment to be made at Hartford Ct.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 24th day of Jan'y — one thousand eight hundred and forty-six.
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
Commissioner of Pensions.

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Samuel Wrisle & others Sons & Daughters of Samuel Wrisle late of Marlboro' in the State of Connecticut deceased, make application for an arrearage of pensions claimed to have been due to their father at the time of his decease and yet unpaid to them.
The deceased Samuel Wrisle in his original declaration, besides a certain amount of service in the line of the Army, alleged a service of about three years in the 2 d M g . Staff as a Capt or Conducta of Learn- During his life time he drew a pension only for his service in the line - but after his decease on application of his heirs, the service in the Staff was recognized & allowed at the Department, but the compensation was raised only to $240, per annum and an arrearage estimated only at that rate, paid to the heirs whereas the compensation should have been increased to $480 per annum the full pay of a Capt or Conducta of Learn.
Application was subsequently made for the arrearage which remains due

on a pension of $480 per annum. When they were informed by the Commr that the service of the Recruits as a Conductors of Teams must be disallowed altogether the same not being of a military character but performed under a Civil Contract.
This decision of the Commr having been overruled by the Secretary of War in the case of Bissell Phelps, the heirs of Samuel Washburn now renew their applications and respectfully ask that a new Certificate may issue granting them the unpaid arrearage

4980
Lam o Wrisley
19 th private
Ed Wyllys H o Ears
$63.33
servin as conductor too ridiculous to be tolerated
St. Parsons

4980
BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Samuel Wrisley  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 — 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 has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility?
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? — 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 —
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, deposeh 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 the 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.
† 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 authenticated 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 end 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.
If claimant held the appointment, he states upon the continental establishment he must show a account for the evidence of it. It will be presumed that he was employed upon civil contracts unless the usages of military service were observed

U.S. Pension Bureau.
The name of Samuel Wisley who died in Marlborough Conn.
1 Apr 1837 at 78-
appeared on Conn list of pensioners 1902  Census of 1832
Can you give me the date of his birth & the place
Also the date & place of birth of Israel Fox who died in East Hartford Conn -
7 Feb 1828 - at 75 yrs.
His name is also on the pension list--
An immediate answer will greatly oblige Mrs A. S. Clapp May 31 st 1902. East Windsor Hill Conn

Ft. Plain N.Y. Oct. 23. 1905
Dear Sirs:-
I wish to join the Ft Plain Chapter of D. A. R. and to do so I will have to look up my pedigree and will ask your aid. My great grandfather was in the Revolutionary War into the war in

baggage wags and returned home with the honor of a captain.
His name was Samuel Wisley of Glastonbury Conn. He was a pensioner of Connecticut - Mr. Wisley's wife's maiden name was Phillips. Chester Wisley his son and my Grand father was in the war of 1812. and his wife's maiden name was Betsy Cranson. My mother was Philura before marriage. Wisley

I trust this will not put- you to much trouble and I will hear from you soon.
Yours Respectfully Mrs Squire Bailey

MILITARY SECRETARY'S OFFICE
OCT 24
1064989
1905
WAR DEPARTMENT
File with 1060859. Ft. Plain, N.Y.
Oct. 23, 1905.
Samuel Wrisly, Capt. Revolutionary War, Connecticut.
Mrs. Squire Baily, requests information regarding the record of her great grand- father, the above named, for purpose of joining the Ft. Plain Chapter, D.A.R.

COMMANDERY-IN-CHIEF SONS OF VETERANS, U. S. A.
CHARLES R. HALE, COUNCIL-IN-CHIEF 33 CAPITOL AVENUE HARTFORD, CONN.
Feb. 11 - 1924
Revolutionary War Records Section.
Bureau of Pensions.
Washington, D.C.
Sir:
Please send me the Revolutionary War record of Samuel Wisley, Marlborough, Conn. on Pension Roll of 1832 and who died April 24 - 1837 age 78.
We wish to headstone for this soldier.
Yours very Truly
Chas. R. Hale

COMMANDERY-IN-CHIEF SONS OF VETERANS, U. S. A.
CHARLES R. HALE, COUNCIL-IN-CHIEF 33 CAPITOL AVE. HARTFORD, CONN.
June 10-1923
Revolutionary War Records Section
Bureau of Pensions
Dear Miss Wilson
Please send me Revolutionary War Record of
832041 Samuel Warner of Hartford Co on Pension Roll of 1840 from Connecticut and town of Granby at that time. He died 1841 age 85 Also of Samuel Wisely of Marlborough Conn. on Pension Roll of 1832 and died April 24-1837 age 78
Yours very Truly Chas. R. Hale

Hartford Connecticut
Nov 28 th 1843
We Samuel Wisley, and Peter Wisley, of the Town of Glastonbury, in the County of Hartford, and State of Connecticut, do hereby constitute and appoint, D. D Addison of Washington City D. C., our attorney, to act in our behalf, and in behalf of the lawful heirs of Samuel Wisley late of said Glastonbury dec d , to respectfully ask J. L. Edwards Esq r Com r of Pensions to examine the papers on which our dec d  Father pension was allowed and to grant such an increase as by law, and the proof that may be presented, will justly & honorably entitle them to —
Samuel Wisley Peter Wisley
Co J L Edwards Esq r Com r of Pensions Washington D C

Hold a while This man writes often I have been here & talked to Chief Clerk who said
We would occasionally furnish him with data
MARYLAND COM. 33 CALVERT ST. CHARTER & HATE CORNERS OFFICE SONS OF VETERANS, U.S.A. COMMANDERY-IN-CHIEF.

Revolutionary Power of attorney heirs of Sam d Wisley Connecticut admittur
March 27/54

State of Connecticut County of Hartford } 38
We William H. Turner and Bathsheba B. Turner his wife of the town of Glastenbury in the County State aforesaid, the said Bathsheba B. being one of the children of Samuel Wisley deceased who was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of $480. per annum from the 4 th day of March 1831 to the 24 th April 1837, payable at Hartford in said county — do hereby constitute and appoint F. E. Hasler Esq. of Washington City D.C. our true and lawful attorney to prosecute on behalf of the heirs of said Samuel Wisley an application and claim for an increase of said pension, and for arrears of pension to which said deceased was entitled — and authorize him respectfully to request the Commission of Pensions to re-examine the said claimants pension papers now on file, and the proofs of service heretofore furnished, together with such further evidence as may be submitted, and to allow such increase of pension as may justly belong to the claimants.
In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands & seals at said Glastenbury this day of March Anno Domini 1837 Attest J. Babcock Wm H Turner Bathsheba B. Turner Seal Seal

State of Connecticut 3 rd County of Hartford 3 rd
Personally appeared before me a person of the law  Notary Public within & for said county, William H. Sumner & Bathsheba B. Sumner and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be their act and deed, this 24 th day of March 1852
justice of the peace Witness my hand & notarial seal at Hartford in said county the day & year aforesaid
H. H. Babcock Notary Public

We, Samuel H Riddell a clergy- man, residing in the town of Glastenbury in the County of Hartford & State of Connecticut, and Roswell Goodrich residing in the same town hereby certify, that we are well acquaint- ed with Samuel Wrisley a resident of said Glastenbury who is an applicant for a pension under the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832; that we believe him to be Seventy two years of age; that he is generally reputed one, in the neighborhood where he now resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion and that he sustains a fair character for truth & integrity.
Samuel H. Riddell Roswell Goodrich
State of Connecticut } County of Hartford } to Glastenbury
On this 27 th day of August 1832 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the County of Hartford, personally appeared the Rev Sam l H Riddell who is a clergyman residing in the said town of Glastenbury and Roswell Goodrich who is a creditable person residing in the same town — and made oath that the preceding certificate by them subscribed is true, and I further certify that their statement is entitled to credit.
Solomon Cole Justice of the Peace Clerk's Certificate Warrant

I Gideon Welles of Glastenbury in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Samuel Wrisley of said Glastenbury who on the 11th of April 1832 applied for a pension under the Act of 18 March 1818, and is now an applicant under the Act of 1832; that I believe him to be seventy two years of age, and very poor, & dependent upon his son for daily subsistence; - that he is generally reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he now resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution as set forth in his declaration of this date, and that I concur in that opin- ion. I also certify that said Samuel Wrisley sustains a fair character for truth and veracity. - I am also acquainted with George Wrisley of said Glastenbury who is also an applicant for a pension under the Act of 1832, & know that he sustains a fair character. - Gideon Welles
Hartford County Ss. Hartford August 14. 1832 personally appeared Gideon Welles Co- signer of the preceding affidavit & well known to me as a credible person, who made oath that the preceding declaration is true.
Henry L. Alsworth Justices
Clerks, Certificate mandating

Gideon Wells affidavit de Samuel Wm Luy

State of Connecticut County of Litchfield S s . Hartford On this 14 th day of August 1832, before me the subscriber a Notary Public for the County of Hartford personally appeared Richard Smith of Glastenbury a person of veracity and made oath that he has known Samuel Wrisley from boyhood and during the revolutionary war; that he the deponent served in the year 1780 as a Teamster under Captain Peter Phillips at Tottoway & other places, and at which time he knew that the said Samuel Wrisley was a Conductor of Teams, and served in that capacity some time before and after this period. The deponent thinks said Wrisley served as a Conductor two or 3 years at least. The deponent further declares that he knew said Wrisley in 1770. and that about the month of March 1770. he the said Wrisley enlisted under Captain Samuel Wright in Col. Samuel Wyllys's regt. and returned home about the middle of January or Feb y . 1777. that he the deponent resided in the same town with the said Wrisley at that time & saw him the revolutionary war. said Wrisley has resided at short times in Massachusetts but most of the time in said Glastenbury. That said Wrisley has always sustained a fair character for truth & veracity. The deponent is under the impression that said Wrisley served seven months under Captain Pettibone in 1777 but of this fact is not positive.
Richard Smith Sworn to & subscribed the 14 th day of August 1832
Before me Sam l H. Parsons, Notary Public

I further certify that said Richard Smith is a person of veracity and is now a pensioner on the roll of the Connecticut Agency under the Act of 7 June 1832. Samuel H. Parsons Notary Public Hartford June 4. 1833

State of Connecticut } ss: Hartford County of Hartford }
On this 14 th day of August 1832 before me the subscriber a Notary Public in the County of Hartford, personally appeared George Wrisley a very respectable person and late a representative of the Town of Glastonbury in the Connecticut Legislature - who made oath that he is well acquainted with Samuel Wrisley of S d Glastonbury and knows that he served in Captain Samuel Wright, company in Col Samuel Wyllys regiment from about March 1776 until January or February 1777 - a period of 10 or 11 months - And also that the said Samuel Wrisley served in Captain Pettibone, company of Colonel Roger Ennis regiment from about the 1 st of May 1777 until about the 1 st of December 1777 - And also that the said Samuel Wrisley served as a Teamster about six months and as a Captain or Conductor of Teams between two & three years from about the latter part of the year 1778 until the latter part of the year 1781. -
Sworn to & subscribed } This 14 th day of August } 1832. }
George Wrisley
Before me
Samuel H. Parsons,
Notary Public.
I certify that George Wrisley above named is an applicant for a pension under the Act of 7 June 1832 and is a very respectable person and that his statements, as entitled to credit. Samuel H. Parsons Notary Public.

State of Connecticut County of Hartford ss. Hartford
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace for said Hartford County, Samuel Wrisley of Glastonbury an applicant for a pension under the Act of 7 June 1832, 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:
1 st . at least thirteen and he thinks fourteen months He served as a private in a company of foot com- manded by Captain Samuel Wright (and also under Captain Hyde) in a regiment commanded by Colonel Samuel Myles - in the Continental Army - 2 nd .
That he served at least seven months active duty in Captain Oyer's Pettibone's company of foot as a private in Colonel Roger Enos regiment of State troops -
3 rd .
That he served at least thirteen months as an enlisted Teamster under One Bissel Phelps who was a Conductor of Teams - & at the expiration of the six months above stated Bissel Phelps returned to

Mark Bang's he the said Samuel Wisley Succeeded as Conductor of Scam, but  and continued  in in actual service for  four years and as the Conductor of Scams. That during this period he was attached to the Army and was subject to military regulations. Under General Green & afterwards under General Henry Knox. - That he does not recollect ever receiving any Commission or Warrant but if he ever had any he has long since lost it. That  that  he  was  permitted  to leave the Army without a furlough from General Knox as he thinks or his Adjutant and was subject to the penalties of martial law for leaving without such furlough. That he recollects two instances of desertion from his company. That the latter by the name of Allen Webster who had deserted was retaken, and  he would have been punished with death had he not been  found  up  which afterwards proved to be forged - and was thereby enabled to escape. The deponent declares that he considered himself as much bound by the military regulations & subject to the Army movement & the command of General Knox as if he had

being Military officer or soldier, and liable to the penalties for desertion in the same manner during the period of four years for which he was Conductor of Trains. That his pay as a Conductor of Trains was forty dollars per month being the same as that of Captain of a Company - That the Trains were furnished by the United States. That his pay was in Continental Money . That he was stationed with the Park of Artillery carrying the Bombs, balls and drawing field pieces from place to place wherever the Army moved. He served for the term of four years . He therefore claims as an unlisted Conductor of Trains for the term of four years a pension to which he is justly entitled by the Act of June 7, 1832. he also claims a pension for his services as a private soldier in proportion to his acting as Conductor or provided such services entitled him

to an en crean of pay; affidavit of George Wm & Richard Smith but has no documentary evidence
He also offers the affidavits of the Reverend Samuel H Riddell a Clergyman of the Town of Hartentown, & Rowell Good Esq. a respectable citizen of the same Town also the affidavit of Gideon Welles Esq. Editor of the Hartford Times to show that the character  the  for  the  truth & veracity  the and that his statements are entitled to credit and that he is generally reputed to have been  in the Revolutionary war in the manner set forth in his declaration
Sworn to & subscribed this 4th day of June 1833 Samuel H. Riddell Before me. Esq: Parsons Just. Peace

State of Connecticut:
Secretary's Office June 5. 1833.
I, Thomas Day, Secretary of the State of Connecticut and Keeper of the Seal thereof, do hereby certify, that Solomon Cole Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavits of Samuel H. Riddell and Roswell Goodrich were taken, that Henry D. L. Ellsworth Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit of Gideon Welles was taken, that and Enoch Parsons Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit of Samuel Wisley was taken, are and when said affidavits respectively were taken were, Justices of the Peace within and for the county of Hartford in said State; and Samuel H. Parsons Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavits of Richard Smith and George Wisley were taken, is, and at the time of taking said affidavit was, a Notary Public within and for said county of Hartford; and said Officers having been duly appointed, commissioned and qualified, with power and authority to administer oaths to witnesses and to take affidavits out of court and to certify the same, and that I verily believe, that the foregoing signatures purporting to be theirs respectively, are genuine. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said State, at Hartford, the day and year above written.
Thomas Day

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Writhington, Robert GRADE Private LINE Massachusetts
WARRANT NUMBER 5317 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED July 16, 1792 to — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.