Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18785, for Levi Putnam, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Putnam, Levi Hannah
W.18785-
CONTENTS

2993.
Est A
to P. Putnam 6 Dec 57 W. Machland July 19 1857 Same March 6/56
Vermont. Militia Hannah Putnam widow of Levi Putnam
Reported A. H. Clarkland Mch 26/56 Jany 12/49
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Privt Wagoneer
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 46 Dollars 66
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 day of Jany 1849 and sent to
Hon. J. Collamer Hof R
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2. 1848, Page 49 Vol. 3

2993
Vermont M r . Hannah Putnam dec d widow of Levi Putnam Mass who served in the Revolutionary
A. H. M r Andrews April 23. 1857
war, as a sol d of Inf y & Arty. Increased from $46.66, Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 54 Dollars 16 Cents
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. and on 16 th May 1852.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of May 1856 and sent to
Hon John Dike. H. R.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 165. Vol. M r

Application of Levi Patten
The Col d , Stevens, McLine inserted in the affidavit of one of the witnesses was not on Continental establishment.

I John Roberts Judge of Windham County Court do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Levi Putnam did serve in the revolutionary army as stated in the preceding declaration against the Common Enemy for more than nine months on the Continental Establishment I therefore transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and laid before me to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the afore mentioned act of Congress the 4 th day of May A D 1818 -
John Roberts Judge of Windham County in the State of Vermont
State of Vermont. Windham County Court, Clerk's Office Brattleborough, May 21 st A D . 1818.
I certify that the Honourable John Roberts, Esquire, is one of the Assistant Judges of the County Court aforesaid, and that the signatures of the foregoing certificates are in the hand writing of the said Judge.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my hand, and affixed the Seal of said Court, the day and year above written.
Attest
James Elliot, Clerk

hereunto subscribed my hand, and affixed the Seal of said Court, the day and year above written.
Attest.
James Elliot, Clerk
333 14 1332 303 I John Roberts Judge as afore, and do Certify from my acquaintance with the witnesses who have testified in the case of Lewis Putnam that I am satisfied of his embarrassments and reduced circumstances as by them stated as well as of his services therefor again transmitted to Testimony to the department of war -
John Roberts Judge as afore said

State of Vermont Windham County } on this fourth  fourth day May 1818 } before me the subscribers one of the } judges of the county court within
and for the county of Windham personally appeared Levi Putnam aged sixty years residence in Whiting held in the county of Windham and state of Vermont who being by me first duly sworn doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the Pension made by the late Act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval services of the United States in the revolutionary war." That the said Levi Putnam on or about the first of April 1778 he enlisted and was Mustered at Spencer in the state of Massachusetts by Major Wartburn that he was marched immediately to the Fish Kill in the state of New York and from thence to West Point where he was put into the artillery as a waggoneer and continued to service in the Park of Artillery as a waggoneer until the sixth day of February 1779 when he was discharged - from service that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of assistance from his country for support and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services except his said discharge which is herewith transmitted
Levi Putnam
Sworn to and declared the day and year above written before me John Roberts Assistant Judge of Windham County Court in the state of Vermont

5704
Hannah Putnam
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at 7. July 38.
mgo. d 30.
  76 - no roll -  5.-    77 - no officers X     78 discharge -  9.-     14.-  
adm  5 mo pri  9. - wagoner
$ 46.66
No deduction
Chipman Lewis  Brattleboro  Yt

State of Vermont Windham County ss
On this 31 st day of May in the year eighteen hundred and thirty nine before the undersigned one of the assistant judges of the County Court in and for said County personally appeared Hannah Putnam a resident of Montpelier in said County aged Seventy three years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows" — That she is the Widow of Levi Putnam who was a private in the War of the Revolution and enlisted at Sutton in the State of Massachusetts in the month of July 1776 into Captain Woodhungs Company of Infantry in Col. Holmans Regiment for five months and went to New York & other places — was in the battle at White Plains and returned to said Sutton at the end of said five months service — In the Summer of 1777 he again volunteered and went to the State of New York to meet Burgoyne's Army was at the Battle of Bennington and at the taking of Burgoyne was absent as she thinks three months or more but does not know under what officers he served under — About the first of April 1778 he again enlisted at said Sutton Sutton for nine months and was mustered at Spencer in said State of Mass by May — March — and was marched immediately to Fishkill in the State of New York to there fill up the Continental Army from thence he went to West Point where he was put into Gen. Washingtons Grenadier Battalion of Artillery as a waggoner and drove an ammunition cart was at White Plains and other places and served the said nine months in that capacity and was discharged on the 6 th day of January 1779 as appears by his written discharge herewith forwarded and annexed to the effect of Boston Hall — The foregoing service is according to her best knowledge and belief

She further declares and says that she was married to the said Levi Putnam on the twenty fifth day of May in the year seventeen hundred and ninety (1790) that her husband the said Levi Putnam died on the 16th day of April in the year eighteen hundred and thirty that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the same but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January seventeen hundred and ninety four A.D. at the time above stated attest Hosea King
Hannah her Putnam mark
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written
Before me Henry Wheelock
Assistant Judge of Windham County Court
I also certify that the above named Hannah Putnam is unable from bodily infirmity to attend court Henry Wheelock, Assistant Judge of Windham County Court
State of Vermont
Windham County Court Clerk's Office
New Fane June 10 th A.D. 1839
I Marshall Miller, Clerk of said County Court, do hereby certify, that the Hon. Henry Wheelock, is an Assistant Judge of said County Court, duly Commissioned and qualified, and that his signatures, as such, above written, are genuine
In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of the said County Court, the day and year above written
Attest Marshall Miller, Clerk

Levi Putnam of Sutton and Hannah Allien of Douglas was joined together in Marriage May twenty fifth seventeen hundred ninety p r Eben. Loomis Elder of the Baptist Chh in Sutton
A true copy of record with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows May 25: 1790
Attest Dan l Tenney Clerk of the Town of Sutton in the County of Worcester and State of Massachusetts Sutton May 8 d 1839
I Dan l Tenney above named depose and say that I hold the office of Clerk in the Town County & State aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Sutton with the exception above named as certified by me
Dan l Tenney Clerk of the Town of Sutton Worcester ss May 8 d 1839
Sworn to before me Atty. Ward Jus. Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester, ss.
I, Charles G. Prouty, Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Worcester, do certify that Antenus Ward is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified - and that his signature above written is genuine.
In testimony whereof I do hereunto set my hand and the Seal of said Court this thirteenth day of May, one thousand, eight hundred and thirty nine.
Chas. G. Prouty, Register

State of Pennsylvania, County ss.
I W m Mc Barron, Clerk of the Courts of Crawford County, certify that the Hon. John Wallbrath, was and now is an acting President Judge of the Courts of Erie, Craw- ford & Mercer, comprising the 6 th Judicial District of said State, and regularly and duly Commissioned as such.
In testimony whereof, I have hereto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said Courts, this 23 rd day of February A.D. 1856.
W m Mc Barron Clerk

State of Pennsylvania } 3
Crawford County ss
Before me John Galbraith President Judge of the sixth Judicial district composed of the Counties of Erie Crawford and Warren in said State personally appeared Phinehas Putnam who being duly sworn according to law states as follows that his Mother Hannah Putnam died on the 16 th day of May 1852 leaving the following named children who are the only children now alive of the said Hannah Putnam viz Phinehas Putnam Levi Putnam Priscilla Putnam Phoebe King Lydia Ingram Mary Wait & Louis Chadwick (Affirmed sworn and subscribed before) Phinehas Putnam me this 23 rd day of Feb A D 1856
I the aforesaid judge certify that satisfactory evidence has been presented to me by affidavit of Phinehas Putnam that Hannah Putnam died on the 16 th day of May 1852 leaving the following named children who are the only children now alive of the said Hannah Putnam viz Phinehas Putnam Levi Putnam Priscilla Putnam Phoebe King Lydia Ingram Mary Wait and Louis Chadwick and that satisfactory evidence has also been produced showing that Ira Ingram of Newfane Vermont is the duly qualified administrator of said Hannah Putnam and that the evidence upon which this certificate is based is hereunto attached and made a part thereof
Witness my hand this 23 rd day of Feb A D 1856
John Galbraith

State of Missouri Private District of Macon The Private Court for said District To all whom these Presents shall Come
Witnesseth, that at a term of said court held at Macon in & for said District on the last Thursday, being the 30 th day of September A D 1852, Ira Ingram of said Macon was duly appointed by said court Administrator upon the estate of Hannah Putnam late of said Macon deceased, and gave bonds to the satisfaction of the court as the law directs for the faithful discharge of said trust, and ever since has been, & is now duly authorized to act in that capacity.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & affix the seal of said court at Macon in said District this 15 th day of September A D 1855. Royal Tyler Judge

John Moore Apprentice
Departure of James Hall & family
Storea King of Harbro
Putnam, Levi Mass W18785

I Jesse Morse of the bridge, in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth wealth of Massachusetts, Gentleman, of lawful age, do testify & say that I have been long acquainted with S r Putnam formerly of Sutton, in said County of Worcester, now resident in Whitingham, County of Windham & State of Vermont — In the Spring of 1770 the said Putnam & myself enlisted as recruits, in the land service, in the Continental establish- ment, in the war of the revolution, for the term of nine months — We belonged to Col Stevens's Regiment, Genl Hovey's Brigade the Massachusetts line and were ordered from West Point to White Plains, after joining the Army, and were attached to the Grand Park, so called. Putnam & myself drove each of us an ammunition cart. From the nature of the service, I was not with him continually and did not see him discharged from the service; but having served the nine months myself must have known the fact, if he had left the regiment, and am confident he served the whole term of his enlistment and was honorably (discharged) from the service —
Jesse Morse
Worcester Feb y 2 d 1820 Personally appeared Jesse Morse above named, well known to me and en- titled to full credit and was duly sworn to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed — before me D Beals! S t Justus of the Peace H

Washington July 14 th 1854
Honl S. P. Waldo
Dear Sir
I have requested A. H. Markland Esq to make some examinations in relation to the services of Levi Putnam a Revolution- ary Soldier of the St of Vermont Any facilities you can afford him will much oblige
Yours, John Dick M.C.
Papers L.M.

May 4 1898. Levi Putnam, enlisted 1 st Aprie 1778 by Maj Wash- burn, marched to Fish Kill, was put into the Artillery as a wagoner and continued to serve in the Park of the Artillery until the 6 th of Feby
1779
Dames Hall says they were to drive & take care of horses in Genl Washington's Grand Park.
Depe Moore says they were in Genl Knox's Brigade & they drove each an ammunition cart.

3-872. (Old No. 3-545.)
RECORDS.
CHANGE TO BE MADE.
CORRECT.
State, Vermont
W.F. No. 18985-
Class, Widow
Name, Levi Putnam
Service, Vt. Mil't + Mass Line
Vt.
INCORRECT.
Company, Regiment, &c., should be invariably specified.
J.M. Southwaite
Oct. 29-1903.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18785
Hannah Portman
Widow of Lean Portman
Pr. Rev. M. i.
Act: Feb 2 d 48
Index:—Vol. M , Page 114
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Windham State of Vermont County of Cornwall .
Hannah Putnam of the County of Windham, State of Vermont, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says, that her husband Levi Putnam was a soldier and wagoner in the war of the Revolution. That he served in said war and was Honorably discharged from ser- vice, as will appear by the Records of the Department at the city of Washington, ref- erence being thereunto had. That your de- ponent widow of the said Levi Putnam made application for a pension to the Go- vernment of the United States, which appli- cation was granted and a Certificate sent on to her of the same signed by W m L Marcy, Secy of War, and bearing date the 12 th June 1849. That all the papers relative to the service of the said Levi Putnam, her marriage, as well as all the other necessary proofs, were sent on to the Department at the time she made application for her pension. That said proofs are there now in the Department and she makes them a part of this her present application. She is still the widow of the said Levi Putnam, never having married since his death, resides in the County of Windham State of Vermont and is of the age

Eighty Three years. She applies for the Bounty Land to which she is entitled un- der the Act of Congress of June 1850. and desires the same to be forwarded to Phoebe Putnam of the Township of Sun- nys, County of Crawford, State of Pennsylv- ania, to whom she has given a true and lawful power of Attorney to act for her and for her use in the premises. Sworn to and subscribed } her before me this 23 rd day } Hannah } Peterson of August 1854 } Richard Houghton Justice of Peace } York
I the undersigned do hereby certify that I am acquainted with Hannah Putnam, that she is a lady of respectability and worthy of full credit. Richard Houghton Justice of Peace

State of Vermont Windham County Court Clerk's Office Newfane August 23. A. D. 1851 Marshall Miller Deputy Clerk of said Court certify that Nathan Houghton is a justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly commissioned & qualified & that his signature hereunto written is his genuine signature & that he is duly authorized to administer oaths the acknowledgment of deeds & other instruments In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand & affix the seal of said Court Attest Marshall Miller Deputy Clerk

James Hull's
Affidavit

I James Hull now resident in Millbury in the county of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do testify & declare, That in the spring of the year 1778 I, together with Levi Putnam, then belonging to Sutton in the aforesaid county, but now living in Whitingham in the county of Windham and State of Vermont, were enlisted as recruits to the Continental army, we were ordered first to Fishkill and then to West Point, and immediately after arriving at West Point before we were attached to any company, we were ordered to White Plains to drive and take care of horses in Gen. Washingtons grand park, in which employment we continued together until sometime in September, when I was taken sick, and I was not in his company any more during the campaign. The term which I and the aforesaid Putnam enlisted for, was Nine months, I served that term and was discharged, and have no doubt but that the aforesaid Levi Putnam did the same
James his Hull mark

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Worcester ss. January 28 th 1820. Then James Hull above named personally appeared, and made solemn oath to the truth of the above deposition by him
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WORCESTER, ss.
and Aaron I, ABIJAH BIGELOW, Clerk of the Judicial Courts holden within and for said County of Worcester, certify, that Berzalul Taft Junior Esquire before whom the annexed affidavits have been made, are Justices of the Peace within and for said County, duly qualified for the purpose, acting under the authority of this Commonwealth, and that their names subscribed thereto are their own proper signatures.
IN testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the County seal, this fourth day of February A. D. 1820.
Application of } Levi Putnam }
Abijah Bigelow, Clerk

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Worcester ss. January 28 th 1820. Then James Hull above named personally appeared, and made solemn oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed. — Before me Aaron Peirce Jut. of peace
I certify, that I am personally acquainted with James Hull the above deponent, and have no doubt of his veracity ————— Aaron Peirce

30124 Vermont. M. Dannah Putnam, dec d . widow of Levi.
who was a priv. of Inf. & Arty. in the Revolution
Increased from $16.66
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 54 Dollars 16. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of May 1846. and sent to
Hon J. DICK W.R.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book 36. Vol. 1. Page 144

I Stephen Putnam of Whitingham in the County of Windham and State of Vermont of the age of Seventy eight years do testify and say That I was well acquainted with Levi Putnam formerly of Sutton in the County of Manchester and State of Massachusetts, who afterwards resided in Whitingham of present. We always lived near neighbors since we were boys he was my cousin and about 2 years my senior I well remember that some time in the month of July 1776 Said Levi Putnam volunteered at Said Sutton in the Captain Barthelemew Woodhams Company of Infantry in Col. Halmans Regiment for five months and went to the City of New York I remember his returning at the end of Said Service he was in the Battle at White Plains as I understand. I had a brother in the Same Company and died in the Said Service. In the year 1777 I remember that Said Levi Putnam went on an alarm at the Baking of Burgayne but I do not remember his officer or how long he was gone but I do think it was about three months perhaps more I also remember that in the Spring of 1778 Said Levi Putnam entered into the Army for nine months as I testified as a farmer three for Said Putnam in his application under the act of 1818 I also testify and say that Said Levi Putnam Died some time in the month of April 1830 and that Hannah Putnam now of Montpelier in Said Windham County is his widow and has not intermarried since Said Levi Putnams death Stephen Putnam

State of Vermont Windham County
Be it known that on the 15 th day of May 1839 before the Subscriber a justice of the peace in said County personally appeared Stephen Putnam within named to me known to be a person to whose testimony full faith and credence ought to be given, and made oath the the within affidavit by him. Said Subscribed is true according to his best knowledge
I was to be foreseen At Wilmington this
15 th day of May 1839
Justice of the peace
Reuben Munn
State of Vermont Windham County Court Clerk's Office
New Fane June 10 th A. D. 1839
I Marshall Miller, Clerk of said County Court, do hereby certify, that Reuben Munn is a Justice of the Peace, within and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified and that his signature above written is genuine
In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of the said County Court, the day and year above written
Attest Marshall Miller, Clerk
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Succin
Hon. J. L. Edmells
Cam n of Pressens
Washington City
D. B.

Brattleboro Vt June 28 th 1889
Sir
Enclosed I send you the application of Hannah Putnam wid of Levi Putnam for a pension under the act of July 7 th 1888 A part of the testimony was taken in her husband's application under the act of March 18 th 1888 which only goes to prove the 9 month service which he discontinued in the Continental line but was rejected for want of proof of its being such - I also send with other papers said Levi Putnam's declaration under the act of 1818
Very Resp t
Yr Abt Stel
Chipman Sween
Hon J. L. Almeads Comm r of pensions

Barnes - 4088
Hannah Putnam widow of Levi Putnam
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 16 th Clp 9 1830 of Windham in the State of Vermont who was a P. & t. in the Comp y commanded by Captain Woodbury of the Reg t commanded by Holman in the
for 9 m o
Inscribed on the Roll of Montpelier at the rate of $6 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of Sep r 19, and sent and to Chapman Swain Brattleboro, Vt
Arrears to the 4 th of March - $139.98 Semi-annual allowance ending 23.33 $163.31
{ Act July 7, } 1838 }
Recorded by R. Brainerd Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 - Page 52.

Vermont M.
Hannah Putnam dec'd. widow of Levi who died on the 16 th April 1830. of in the State of who was a Private of the commanded by Captain Infy. + Cav y of the commanded by in the revolutionary line for
Increased from $ 46, 66. Inscribed on the Roll of Montpelier at the rate of 5 4. Dollars 16. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of May 1856.. and sent to
Arrears to the 4th of Hon J. Dick Semi-annual allowance ending N. R.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } Act July 7, 1838. } Recorded by Clerk, Book No. Vol. 1. Page 123.

3014 Comm out.
Hannah Putnam widow of Levi Putnam who was a Wagoner Priv. V. Infantry in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 46 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th day of November 1843, and sent to
S. P. Hogg. Wilmington, Pa
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1 Page 29, H. O. Nibbs Clerk

Baxter Hall of Whitingham in the County of Windham and state of Vermont of Lawrence age in years that some time to the best of his recollection in the spring of the year 1778 he was knowing that Levi Putnam of Whitingham then of Sutton in Massachusetts was enlisted in the army of the United States that he was absent from home and he understood in the army for nine months which was the term of his enlistment
The Deed of Gift of the said Levi Putnam is hereby disallowed from the service by the Mansdown Jan 7 6 1779
to as the that the statement that he a pension Hall
Sworn to this 15 th day of February 1819 before
John Roberts Ass't Judge of Windham Co Court
Stephen Putnam of Whitingham in the County of Windham and state of Vermont of Lawrence age in years that in the spring of the year 1778 Levi Putnam who then was a neighbor of his enlisted into the army of the United States for nine months was knowing to his being gone into the army until the January following when he returned he understood the service of said to be on the continental establishment that the said Levi Putnam is the same Levi Putnam who now lives in Whitingham aforesaid and then resided in Sutton Massachusetts he further testifies that he has no interest either direct or indirect in the said Levi Putnam's obtaining a pension and further testifies that he has a farm for which he gave eight hundred dollars which is as much as he considers it to be worth he has but a trifle of personal property and is far in debt to the amount of at least three thousand dollars he is aged and infirm and has a large family and his circumstances are such that he needs assistance
Stephen Putnam
Sworn to the 15 th day of Feb 1819 before John Roberts Ass't Judge of Windham Co Court

Stephen Putnam of Whitingham in the County of Windham and State of Vermont of lawful age maketh oath that in the spring of the year 1778 Levi Putnam who then was a near neighbor of his enlisted into the army of the United States for nine months was knowing to his being gone into the army until the January following when he returned he understood the said Levi Putnam is the same Levi Putnam who now lives in Whitingham aforesaid and then resided in Sutton Massachusetts. He further testifies that he has no interest either direct or indirect in the said Levi Putnam's obtaining a pension and further saith that he has a farm for which he gave eight hundred dollars which is as much as he considers it to be worth he has but a trifle of personal property and is far in debt to the amount of  considerably in debt. He further saith that he is aged and infirm and has a large family and his circumstances are such that he needs assistance. Stephen Putnam Sworn to the 15th day of Febry 1819 before me John Roberts Asst Judge of Windham Co Court

I John Roberts Judge as of your aid do certify that the within named Baxter Hall and Stephen Putnam are well known to me and sustain said character for truth Whitingham February 15 1839
John Roberts Asst Judge of Windham Co Court
State of Vermont
Windham County Court Clerk's Office New Fane June 10 th A. D. 1839
I Marshall Miller, Clerk of said County Court, do hereby certify, that John Roberts was, on the 15 th day of February 1839— an Assistant Judge of said County Court, duly com- missioned and qualified, and that his signature above written is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand, and affix the Seal of the said County Court, the day and year above written.
Attest — Marshall Miller, Clerk

3029
Hannah Putna
4666
L. P. Flagg Esq.
Wilmington
Winter
V

State of Vermont } On this 25 th day of July A. D. 1843, before me Windham County ss. } Stephen P. Hleag a Justice of the Peace within and for the county aforesaid. Personally appeared Hannah Putnam a resident of Wilmington in the said county of Windham aged Seventy seven years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3 rd of March 1843 granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Levi Putnam who was a private in the Massachus- etts line, in the Army of the Revolution, whose proof of service is already in the pension office, as set forth in her declaration & proof in her application for pension under the act of July 7 th 1838, reference had thereunto. That the annual amount of pension she received under the act of July 7 th 1838 was Forty-Six dollars & Sixty-Six cents.
She further declares that she is still a Widow.
Witnesses to the signature — S t Hastings, M c G rook
Hannah her Putnam Mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written — Before Me — Stephen P. Hleag, Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that Hannah Putnam the declarant above named is personally known to me — Stephen P. Hleag Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont Windham County Court Clerk's Office New Fane Feb'y 28 th A. D. 1843 I Marshall Miller Clerk of said Court certify, that Stephen P. Fay, is a Justice of the Peace, within & for said County, duly Commissioned & qualified, that his Commission bears date November 9 th 1842 & will expire on the 30 th day of November 1843, and that his signatures within written are genuine
In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand & affix the Seal of said Court the day & year first above written
Attest Marshall Miller, Clerk

This declaration as also that of Sarah Winchester which was lately forwarded may be considered insufficient. for the reason that they do not particularly state the kind of service performed & the name of the Regiment in which it was performed - Neither of these declarants were able to recollect as to these facts. & therefore I that best that they should refer to their declarations & proof under the act of 1838 - If however it is necessary that these facts should be fully set forth in their declarations under this act - & these declarations should be decided to be insufficient. the Commissioner of Pensions will confer a favor upon the declarants by informing the subscribers -
Stephen P. Hagg
Wilmington. Windham County - Vermont }

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3014

STATE OF VERMONT, } Windham COUNTY.....SS. }
On this Sevent day of September A. D. 1848, before me James Charter a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized by the laws of the State to administer oaths, personally appeared Hannah Putnam a resident of Newfane in said County, aged 80 years who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed the second day of February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War; that she is the widow of Levi Putnam who was a private in the Massachusetts Continental line & in the Militia in the Revolutionary Army ; that she drew a pension of Forty Six Dollars & Sixty Six Cents per annum under the act of June 17 th 1844; that on account of age she does not recollect her husband's of files names or the number of the Regiment in which he served
She further declares, that she is still a widow.
Witness Lydia Ingraham
Hannah  her  X Putnam marks
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year last above written, before me.
James Charter JUSTICE PEACE.
I also certify that the declarant is personally known to me, and is the same individual she represents herself to be.
James Charter JUSTICE PEACE.
I, Marshall Miller , Clerk of the County Court in and for said County, hereby certify that James Charter is a Justice of the Peace in and for County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature above written is true
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In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court, this Sevent day of September in the year A. D. 1848.
Attest Marshall Miller CLERK.

State of Vermont County of Windham ss
Hannah Putnam of the County of Windham State of Vermont being duly sworn according to law deposes and says that her husband Levi Putnam was a soldier and Wagoner in the war of the Revolution That he served in said war and was honorably discharged from service as will appear by the Records of the war department at the City of Washington reference being thereunto had That your deponent widow of the said Levi Putnam made application for a Pension to the government of the United States under the act of Congress of the year 1838 which application was granted and a Certificate sent on to her of the same providing for her the sum of forty six dollars and sixty six cts per annum and drew an said certificate up to the act of 1848 when she made application to the aforesaid Government under the act of the 2 d of Feb 1848 which application was granted and a certificate sent on to her of the same signed by Wm L Marcy Secretary of war and being dated the 12 th June 1849 providing for her the sum of Forty six dollars and sixty six cts per annum to continue during her life provided she should not again marry Your deponent would further say that at the time she made the aforesaid applications she did not apply for any back pay although under the act

of Congress she would have been entitled to Pension commencing on the first of March 1838. But on the contrary her Pension only commenced at the time of the date of her certificates nor has she ever drawn any of the back pay to which she would be entitled. That she was married to the said Levi Putnam prior to the year 1790 and of course has survived the year 1838 which would entitle her to the receipt of the back pay. The papers in proof of her husband's services her marriage with him and all other satisfactory proofs were sent on to the Department at Washington at the time she applied for pension under the act of 1838 and 1842 and are there now and consequently she makes them a part of her present application. She is still the widow of the said Levi Putnam never was married since the death of the said Levi and is now of the age of Eighty Three Years. She now applies for the back pay due her under the several acts of Congress in such cases made and provided and desires the same to be forwarded to her son Phinehas Putnam of the Township of Summit County of Crawford State of Pennsylvania to whom she has given a true and lawful Power of attorney to act for her in the premises.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9 th day of October 1857
Hannah Putnam
Her mark.
Henry Clark Assistant Judge of the County Court
Witness
W. B. Williams Irae Ingram

State of Vermont Windham County Court Clerk's Office Newfane October 9 th A. D. 1851
I Marshall Miller, Deputy Clerk of said Court, certify, that Henry Clark is an Assistant Judge of said County Court, duly commissioned and qualified and his signature within is his genuine signature and that said Court is a Court of record In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand, and affix the Seal of said Court the day and year above written
Attest Marshall Miller, Deputy Clerk

Washington March 26 th 1856 Honl L Minot
Dear Sir
Some three or four weeks since I handed to A H Markland additional evidence required by your office in the case of Hannah Putnam Vermont 1848 admitted. He informs me has not been able to get an answer from your office. You will much oblige me by informing me what has been done
Very respectfully
Yours Lorn Dick

Hannah Putnam wid of Levi Vermont '48 ad
A H Markland

Washington City, July 17th 1852
Hon. L. P. Waldo,
I enclose herewith, a letter from Hon John Putnam Dick respecting the case of the widow of Levi Dick . I think she was pensioned in Vermont under act 2 Feb 1848. She was pensioned for the service of her husband as a teamster at the rate of a private. I claim she is entitled to the pay of a regular Continental teamster & there is on file evidence to establish the fact his discharge is on file and the testimony of persons who served with him and who are pensioned for the service.
I am Very Respectfully Yours Obediently
A. H. Markland

Hannah Putnam
Levi - Ut - d 2? Feb 48
Recd March 7 th 1833

Washington City March 7th 1856
Hon Josiah Minot Commr of Pensions
In reply to your letter of yesterday in the case of Hannah Putnam of Vermont 1848 admitted, I would beg to refer you to the books of Mr Loring for evidence that she died on the 16th May 1852, the records of the Intd Audt will show the same fact. I do not think I can show the precise rate at which Levi Putnam was paid as a teamster I, therefore, relinquish the claim as a teamster and ask for the increase as a private of Artillery, the discharge showing that he served in the Artillery. I ask an allowance of 9 months private Artillery $37.50 5 " " Infantry 16.66 14 ————— $54.16
I am Very Respectfully Jno D. Sleeper
A. H. Markland
Proof of death Theirship satisfactory
S. Cole C. C.
7 March 56

Hannah Putnam dec d widow of Levi Montpelier. V t
Inc d July 1838 8c 5 mos pri Int $16.66 9 " " Int 37.50 $54.16
per annum from 1 st March 1836 to 16 May 1852 when she died to except 2 years, to Deducting $26 66 a year,
Pay to Ira Ingram Adm r for Phinehas 1 Levi 2 and Prinlis B Putnam 3 Phoebe ma King 4 Lydia Ingram 5 Mary Wait 6 Louis Chad- wick 7 or any of them or any others of her children who may be alive,
Hon John Dick Hog Reps

Brief in the case of Hannah Putnam dec'd widow of Levi Montpelier County and State of Vermont act 5 July 7 1838 V.B.
Claim, ( original ) or "for increase."
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
She was pensioned under the above acts for 14 mos service rendered by her husband as private, at the rate of $46 66. In an original statement made by himself he declared that he served 9 months as an Artillery wagoner, and his discharge from service as such Artillery wagoner was produced, but in computing the pension she was only allowed for Infantry service. It is claimed that (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
The pay should have been for 9 months as that grade and 15 months as private of Infantry. I do not see how the claim can be evaded as the original computation was clearly a mistake. Death, heirs & administration proceedings especially to our Regulations, allow the difference be- tween $54, 16 & $46 66
Name and residence of Agent
Am John Dick H. P. P.
Thomas D. P. Examining Clerk.

Hannah Putnam - Levi - 05 - 0 - 2993 2993
Cole
Howl Forest
Moteto Markland same day this was written
Joseph
John M c

Washington DC, Feb 29th 1856
Hon Josiah Minot Comm d of Pensions
I enclose herewith letter of Administration evidence of death and heirship in the case of Hannah Putnam of Vermont act 2nd Feb 1828, this is the evidence required by your letter addressed to me on the subject I ask that the case may now be increased in accordance with my former letter.
I am Very Respectfully Your obed Servt
A. H. Markland

George C. Whiting Esq., Conner of Pensions
I call your attention to the case of Hannah Putnam and of Levi of Vermont act 1828 admitted, I claim an increase of the pension allowed her at the rate of a continental teamster. The office has already admitted that he served as a teamster for the period of nine months, the discharge of her husband husband from A. Turner Alton Me. now if the office admits that he served 9 months as a teamster he must be allowed at the rate of a continental teamster Viz $192 per ann I refer you to the case of Eunice Williams of Penn a , act 1828 recently admitted by you, and also other cases more recently admitted by the examiners in your office. The pension should be increased to $72 per nine months as a teamster & $166 66 as a private for 5 months making $8866 instead of $574 66 being an increase of $34 50 per annum Yours etc etc A. H. Markland

Ira Ingram Am:
Hannah Putnam
do 16 May 1852
Phineas, Leona?
Brother B Putnam?
William King & Lydia
Ingram & Mary Wile
Louis Chasuit?
Hannah Putnam
W
W 2 Feb 1824
ad
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A. H. Markland

Washington City, Feb 2nd 1857,
George C. Whiting Esq. Sir,
I respectfully call your attention to the case of Hannah Putnam of W act '48 ad, I claim an increase of her pension for the service of her husband as a teamster to the Park of Artillery for three months, I will show that all the teamsters belonging to that branch of the service received ten dollars per month. I ask an increase at that rate
I am Sir very Respectfully,
Yours
A. H. Markland

Know all men by these that I the undersigned Hannah Putnam of the County of Windham, State of Vermont, widow of Levi Putnam a soldier and waggoner of the Revolution, do hereby make, constitute and appoint, Phineas Putnam my oldest son of the County of Bradford my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name to sue for, demand and recover against the Government of the United States, all claims which I have against the said Government, either in law or in equity, for or in consequence of any service or services rendered by my said husband Levi Putnam to the said Government, either in the war of the Revolution or any other war of said Government, and to receive said claims or claims for my use.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 23 rd day of August 1851
Witness present Nicholas H. Nathan      Hannah Putnam Mason Ingraham                      her mark
Windham County ss. Before me a justice of the peace in and for the County of
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Windham personally came Hannah Put- nam on the 23 rd day of August 1851. and acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be her act and deed and desired the same might be recorded as such according to law.
Witness my hand and seal this 23 rd day of August 1851
Nathaniel Houghton
State of Vermont Windham County Court Clerk's Office Newfane August 23 rd 1851 I Marshall Miller Deputy Clerk of said Court certify that Nathaniel Houghton is a justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned & qualified that his signature here written is his genuine signature & that he is authorized to administer oaths & take the acknowledgment of Deeds & other instruments In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & affix the seal of said Court Nathaniel Marshall Miller Deputy Clerk

W. T. 18785
Widow Levi Putnam Mass Louis
Dear J. L. Edwards, Chair m of Pensions Washington

Fitz William Rushmoreshire Nov 15-1848 Hon J. P. Edwards Comr of Pensions
Sir enclosed is the application of of the Widow Anna Putnam for the exten of her Pension under the act of 1843. for one year which I trust you will act on in turn and make return to me at Fitz William N. H.
Yours truly Jacob Walis