Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 36626, for Jonathan Jessup, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental.
Jessup, Jonathan
S. 36626
Residence N.Y. City in 1818. Conn. in 1820.
CONTENTS

11.689 R From New York to Connecticut Jonathan Jessup
of _____ in the state of New York who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Post of the Conn n line, for the term of one year
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 13 th of August 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 th of June 1819 and sent to Peter A. Jay Esq r Recorder of the City of New York
Arrears to 4th of Mar ch 1819: 6.125 $ 53.93
Semi-ann. all ce ending 1 st Sept 1819: 48
$ 101.93
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Witnesses

Notes sent to David Barr Sept 11 Oct 1821 Fairfield Court

Jonathan Leffingwell
City of New-York.
Soldier
Col. Lamb's regiment.
Artillery, N.Y. line,
One year.
13 th August, 1818.
Admitted
Judges certificate of indigent circumstances
Mounting
30 April
1819 Peter A. Jay, Esq.
Richard Riker, recorder of the City of N. York.

State of New-York, City and County of New-York, }
ss.
I, BENJAMIN FERRIS, Clerk of
the City and County of New-York, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the said City and County, Do hereby Certify, That PETER AUGUSTUS JAY , Esquire, before whom the  annexed affidavit  made, and who hath subscribed his name to the Certificate also hereto annexed, was on the day when the said Affidavit  made, and the said  were Certificate signed, Recorder of the City of New-York, and a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, called the Mayor's Court of the City of New-York, and duly commissioned and sworn. And further, that the said Court is a Court of Record; that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Peter Augustus Jay, and verily believe that the signature of "P. A. Jay" _____ subscribed to the said Certificate, is the proper hand writing of the said Peter Augustus Jay.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this twenty fifth day
of May — 18 69
Benj Ferris Clerk

State of New-York,
CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK, ss.
I, BENJAMIN FERRIS , Clerk of the City and County of New-York, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said City and County,
Do hereby certify, That RICHARD RIKER , Esquire, before whom the annexed Affidavits were made, and who hath subscribed his name to the Certificate also hereto annexed, was on the day when the said Affidavits were made and the said Certificate signed, Recorder of the City of New-York, and a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, called the Mayor's Court of the City of New-York, and duly commissioned and sworn. And further, that the said Court is a Court of Record of the State of New-York, and that the signature of R. Riker subscribed to the said Certificate, is the proper hand writing of the said Richard Riker.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this Ninth day of September 1878
Benj. Ferris Clerk

To the Honorable Richard Piker Recorder of the City of New-York, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, called the Mayor's Court of the City of New-York, which is a Court of Record of the State of New-York,
The Declaration of Jonathan Jessup formerly a Soldier engaged in the Service of the United States, during the Revolutionary War, and now a Citizen of the United States, and resident of
Respectfully Showeth, that the said Jonathan Jessup enlisted a Soldier for One year in the forepart of the year of 1780 in Captain Anthony Post Company of Artillery which was annexed to Col. Lamb's Regiment of Artillery of the State of New-York under the Continental Establishment and actually served my Country against the common Enemy One whole year and was honorably discharged at Fredricks Town State of New-York the 27 th of Mch. 1781 I am now about 54 years of Age
And this Declaration further representeth that the said Jonathan Jessup is now a Citizen of the United States, and residing in New-York aforesaid,

and is by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, in need of assistance from his country for support;
Therefore he conceives himself entitled to the benefit of the Act of the Congress of the United States, entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," approved, March 18, 1818, and requests that your Honor will examine into the truths of the matters aforesaid, certify and transmit the testimony in this case, and the proceedings had thereon to the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War, to the end that such relief may be had in the premises, as is by law in such case provided. And in support of the facts above set forth, he refers to the Statement of himself and of Captain Anthony Post hereafter set forth,
Dated, the 13 day of August 1818 Jonathan Lepsup
City and County of New-York, ss. Jonathan Lepsup being duly sworn, says, that the matters by him set forth in the foregoing Declaration, are in all respects just and true.
Sworn the 13 th day of August 1818 before me, J. P. Riker Jonathan Lepsup
City of New York ss Anthony Post of the City of New York being duly sworn doth depose and say that he was a Captain of Artillery of Artificers in Col o Lamb's Reg t in the war of the Revolution, and knows that the applicant Jonathan Lepsup served one whole year and that the declaration by him stated I believe to be just and true Sworn this 18 August 1818 A. Post P. Riker

I James B Bell Sheriff of the City & County of New York do certify that Jonathan Jepsen named in the annexed petition & affidavit is a prisoner in my for debt only custody in the Gaol of the City & County of New York that he hath been so confined since the tenth day of October in the year one thousand eight hundred & fourteen that his conduct during that period has been very exemplary - and that in my opinion he is a very good man - and deserves the protection and aid of his country
March 18 1819
James B Bell

City and County of New-York, ss. Be it Remembered, That on the Eight day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Eighteen before me, Richard Riker Recorder of the City of New-York, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, called the Mayor's Court of the City of New-York, which is a Court of Record of the State of New-York, personally appeared the aforesaid Jonathan Jessup Applicant, and Captain Anthony Post
entitled to the fullest credit, who being by me duly sworn to the truth of the facts stated in the foregoing declaration
Whereupon I being satisfied that the said Applicant did serve in the of the United States, on the Continental Establishment, in the Revolutionary War, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months and longer, to wit, for the term and in the manner stated in the declaration of the said Applicant fairly and justly entitled to the benefit of the Act aforesaid.
Therefore, I do hereby Certify and transmit the testimony in the case, and the proceedings had thereon, as before set forth, to the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War.
Given under my Hand and the Seal of the said Court, at the City of New-York, the day and year last above written.
R Riker
I Peter Augustus Jay Recorder of the City of New York hereby certify that James L Bell Esquire whose Certificate is hereto annexed is Sheriff of the City & County of New York & a Person to whom Certificate full credit ought to be given and further that I am satisfied that Jonathan Jessup the petitioner above named is in indigent Circumstances & needs the assistance of his Country - Dated 19 May 1819 P. A. Jay

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Jonathan Jessup
18689.
Con. State N.Y.

District and State of Connecticut, ss. Fairfield County. Be it remembered, That in the County Court, held in and for the County of Fairfield in the District and State aforesaid, on this 22 nd day of November 1820 the same being a Court of record, and having a Seal, under the authority of said State, personally came and appeared in open Court Jonathan Joseph aged 89 years resident in the town of Greenwich in the County of Fairfield in said State But late a resident in the City, County, and State of New York and being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the revolutionary War, as follows: In the Spring of the year A D 1780 I enlisted as a private in the company commanded by Capt. Anthony Post, in Col Lamb's Regiment of Artillery in the New York line, and served therein constantly and faithfully until the expiration of one year thereafter (and at other times in the Militia) as per my original declaration made by me for the purpose of obtaining a pension, under the act of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818 dated the 13 th day of August 1818 that in pursuance thereof I was entered in the list of Pensioners of the New York agency and received a Pension certificate No. 11,689 and I do further solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have and that I have not, since that time, by Gift, Sale, or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and naval Service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust, for me, any property or securities contracts or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed. and I do further declare that my occupation was (before I lost my left hand) that of a carpenter, but I am now able to do but very little work at any sort of Business, and that I have a family residing with me, consisting of a Wife named Kezia aged about 87 or 88 years and 4 children. two named Joshua B. & Jonathan T. aged 9 years being twins also one other son named Julius A. aged 6 years & another son John A. aged 3 years Jonathan Joseph all which is subscribed by me the day and year aforesaid Sworn to and declared in the court aforesaid. Whereupon said Court is, on satisfactory proof exhibited in court, of opinion that the total amount in value of the property contained in the aforesaid schedule, is thirty two dollars and fifty four cents and doth order these proceedings, to be entered in the records of said court Alfred S. Davis (clerk)

At a County Court, held in and for the County of Fairfield in the District and State of Connecticut on the 22 nd day November 1820 the same being a Court of record, and having a Seal by virtue of the Laws of said State
Personally appeared, in open Court Jonathan Jessup, formerly of New- York, but now a resident in the Town of Greenwich in the County of Fairfield in said State, and exhibited and subscribed the following Schedule, and made oath, that the same is a true and perfect schedule of all his income and Property, necessary cloathing & Bedding excepted. Viz.
7 chairs - 1 Chest - 2 Small Trunks - 2 Tables - 1 doz. Knives & Forks - 3 tin pans - 1 doz. Earthen cups & saucers 1 Sugar Cup - 5 Silver tea Spoons - 6 pewter Spoons - 1 pr. fire dogs & shovel & Tongs - 1 pr. And Irons & Tongs - 2 pots & one pan - 1 tea Kettle - 1 Pitcher & 2 bowls 2 Candlesticks - 1 tea pot & Canister - 1 trammel 6 Plates - 1 Griddle & frying pan - 1 tea Board 1 Looking Glass - 1 Cow - 2 hogs - 2 small pigs
Jonathan Jessup

State of Connecticut ss. November 29 th 1820
I do certify that the foregoing oath and schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of said Court, and that it is the opinion of said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is thirty two Dollars and fifty four Cents —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at Fairfield this 29 th day of November A. 1820
David Burr Clerk of the County Court for said County of Fairfield
State of Connecticut ss. Stratford November 29 th 1820
I do certify that David Burr Esq u is the Clerk of said County Court, duly appointed and sworn and that the said Court is a Court of Record made so by the Statute laws of said State & that it has the power of fine and imprisonment &c
Robert Fairchild
Chief Judge of the County Court for the County of Fairfield

Jonathan Jepson transf. from New York to Connecticut 11 Oct 1821, from 4 March 1820 Jepson intends a permanent residence
in the State of New York and be transferred to that State for which purpose a blank form is herewith sent -
Per Mr. [unclear] April 24 1821
[unclear]

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
County of Fairfield — ss. State of Connecticut
On this Third day of August — 1821, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Fairfield — personally appeared Jonathan Jessup of Greenwich in said County of Fairfield who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Anthony Post — in the regiment commanded by Colonel John Lamb — in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of New York — from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the state ( district, or territory ) of Connecticut — where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. That he at present receives dollars per month.
Sworn and subscribed to, before } me, the day and year aforesaid. }
Isaac Lockwood Justice of peace
NOTE. The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated.

State of Connecticut Fairfield County } ss;
I David Burr of Fairfield, in the county aforesaid - Clerk of the County Court, or Court of Common Pleas, within & for said County - Do certify and make known that Isaac Lockwood Esquire is a Justice of the Peace within & for said County, duly commissioned with full power & authority to administer Oaths, and do all matters & things relating to the full & due Justice of the Peace in said County, & is the same Person that administered the Oath to the within named Jonathan Jehsu - and that full faith & credit, is, and ought to be given to his Official Acts and proceedings - In Testimony whereof I hereunto my Hand & the Seal of said Court, in said Fairfield the fourth day of August Anno Domini 1821.
David Burr

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Jonathan Pease , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Spring 1820 March 27 1821 Pvt Anthony Post John Lamb Continental Col Colt                                                   
Battles engaged in, None) United
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated
Date of application for pension, Aug. 13 1818 His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, New York N.Y. in 1820 Greenwich, Fairfield Co. Conn.
Age at date of application, 57 years,
Remarks: In 1820 soldier referred to her wife Kezia aged 37 or 38 yrs, and to the following children: Joshua B + Jonathan T (twins) 9 yrs; Julius A 6 yrs; John A 3 yrs. No further family data.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
Militia service not used as he gives no State officers or dates

36 626 Recy INVALID.
1916 May 29: History To Mrs Julius Baier. M.B.H.
File No. 36,626
Jonathan Jessup His Her M.D.
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 210
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Reman of Pinnacles - Res Sec Washington D.C. - Will you kindly send me the name of Jonathan Jessup Presd. of Greenwich, then find for Rev. Wilford Loum Thanking you Yours truly

my truly yours Dad Mrs Julius Baier 2840 North Main St Galveston Continued next