Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 41794, for George Martin, Connecticut

SERVICE
SERVICE Conn.
Martin, George
NUMBER _____
S. 41794
CONTENTS

10. 131 Vermont
Geo. Martin
of Rochester in the state of Vt who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Durkee of the Conniet line, for the term of 3 yrs 1777-
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 10 of April, 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 of May, 1818 and sent to Josiah W. Phrag Windsor Vt.
Arrears to 4th of Mar. 1819 $6.63 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept. 1819 - 48 3/4
$134.63
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
10 mo. 21 4 30 31
Continued.
ms 27-1827 p. 35
Geo. Martin Honor 30/35 Garrison Cary March 15/35 Let same June 9/35
See the other admitted claim of Geo. Martin 1818

George Martin Private 77 to 80 Durkee's connect. May?
On Rolls Admitted
Free
Secretary for the Department of War
Washington City
Pa.

State of Vermont This is to certify that the undersigned one of the Judges of the County Court within and for said Windsor County personally appeared George Martin aged twenty five years resident at Rochester in said Windsor County and for several years past has been a resident there who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to sustain the provision made by the late 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 - That he the said George Martin enlisted on the ninth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven for three years in the company commanded by Captain Ephraim Brown and Regiment commanded by Colonel John Dake in the continental line that he served the same accordingly and received an honorable written discharge which he has lost - and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said service -
Given to and declared before me this day and year first above said
William Strong Judge Windsor County Court
State of Vermont I William Strong Esq. Judge of Windsor County do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said
George Martin did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy, and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned Congress act of Congress
In testimony whereof I have hereunto sign my name and affix the seal of said Court this fifteenth day of June Anno Domini 1898.
William Strong Judge Windsor County Court

George Martin
10130
Sept. 19
on I.L.B.

State of Vermont } At a County Court begun & held at Wood- Windsor County } stock within and for the County of Windsor on the first Monday of March Eighteen hundred & twenty one.
On this 12 th day of March 1821. being the 8 th day of said term personally appeared in open Court, (the same Court being a Court of Record, agreeably to the laws of this State, having the power of fine and imprisonment) George Martin aged seventy eight years resident in Rochester in said County of Windsor, who being first duly sworn according to law on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war as follows: that at Windham Conn. in the month of June 1777, he enlisted as a private for the term of three years, in Col. John Dushkin's Regiment, and Captain Brown's Company, in the Connecticut line, for the Continental establishment. That at the expiration of said term in the State of New Jersey - he received an honorable discharge, which he has since lost. That was in the battle of Fort-Clinton & at the battle of Monmouth - that he made his original declaration on the Tenth day of April 1818 has received a Pension Certificate No 10,130 And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818, 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 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 and naval services 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 here to annexed and by me subscribed viz.

  1 Cow 16.00. 10 Cart wheel 7.00. 1 five pail kettle broken 1.10  24.10    1 small pot cracked 25. 1 small disk kettle cracked 25  50    1 old basin, tea pot & old cup 50.  50    2 tea cups 8 1/2 case knives & forks broken 20.  20    4 old kitchen chairs 67. 1 old shovel & tongs 75. 1 old wheel 50.  1.92    1 old axe & 2 old pails 1.25. 7 old harrow teeth 5.00  6.25    20 acres of Land without any fence  140.00     $173.37  
That he owes to sundry persons $150.00.
That he is by occupation a farmer, that on account of his age he is wholly unable to labour, that his wife Dolly aged 77 years, has been sick for more than four months, and probably will never recover. And this deponent further saith that he has been dependent in some measure on the charity of individuals, for his subsistence during the last winter.
George Martin
Sworn to and declared on the 12 th day of March 1821 before said Court of Attest Benjamin Swan Clerk
State of Vermont } I, Benjamin Swan Clerk of the County Court for Windsor County } the County of Windsor, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the record of the said Court. And I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is one hundred and seventy three dollars & thirty seven cents.
IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Woodstock, this seventeenth day of March A.D. 1821.
Benj Swan Clerk Windsor County Court

July 26, 1935
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BA-T/FFL
Mr. N.M.Johnson 2609 Brentwood Road, N.E. Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Mrs. Dorothy(Dolly) Brown Martin, widow of George Martin, of Rochester, Vermont, who enlisted at Windham, Connecticut, and Mrs. Melisent Bridges Conway, widow of Joshua Conway, of Canton, New York, who enlisted at Pelham, Massachusetts, and the War of 1812 record of Ebenezer Martin, of Rochester, Vermont.
The histories of George Martin(S. 41794) and Joshua Conway (W.18947) are furnished you herewith.
With the data furnished by you, it has not been possible to identify the record of Ebenezer Martin, a soldier of the War of 1812; if you will furnish as much as possible of the following information, a further search of the records will be made in your behalf: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow. It will expedite the matter if you will return this letter with your reply.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Fields Esq. Washington City D. C. 3rd March 3/55 Mr. L. P. Fields at 18 m 1848 Helen M. Feb 21. 1855

Wally Martin wed. George Martin Oct - 18 m 1818
2 cases of George Martin of Ut. Oct - 18 m 1818
Wally Martin Washington D.C. Paid 3 3/4

Calvin Cary
June 9/55-

Pension Office, June 9, 1855.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 26 th inst. you are informed that the children of Betsy, alias Polly Martin, who was the widow of George, a prisoner on the Boat Act under the Act of March 1818, should, at the time of their mother's death  death , rightly stand, make a declaration under the Act of July 4, 1836, in compliance ac- cordance with the instructions herewith sent, and when it is presented for consideration the office will decide whether they are, or are not, entitled to an allowance of pension. The regulations must be strictly adhered to, or no practical benefit can result from the provision of the case.
Calvin Cary, Esq. Tumacacori, Scagel's Wisconsin

Pension Office, March 15, 1855.
Sir
In reply to your note of the 19 th inst. you are informed that there was a pensioner named George Martin, who was enrolled on the Vermont Roll under the Act of March 18, 1818 & May 1, 1820 at the rate of $36 per annum. He was when he applied a resident of Rochester, Windsor County, Vt. and died, as appears by the Books of the Third Auditor, March 27, 1827, and the amount of pension has been paid to his death. His wife's name was Polly and she was 77 years old in 1827, and then in feeble health. If she is the party in behalf of whom you have made enquiry, and she died August 1836, if it can be

show that she was married to the late George Morton prior to the last period of her service, it is possible that her death is entered by the date of July 4, 1836. But we cannot answer definitely until we are informed when she was mar- ried.
Calvin Cary March 15/56
Calvin Cary, Esq. Juneau, Dodge Co. Wisconsin.

July 26, 1935
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George Martin-S.41794 BA-J/AWF
Mr. E. M. Johnson 2609 Brentwood Road, N.E. Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
The Revolutionary War record of George Martin which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 41794, based upon his service in that war.
The date and place of birth of this soldier are not stated, nor are the names of his parents given.
George Martin enlisted in Windham, Connecticut, June 9, 1777, served as a private in Captain Brown's company, Colonel John Durkee's Connecticut regiment; he was in the battles of Fort Mifflin and Monmouth, length of service three years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 10, 1818, then aged seventy-five years and living in Rochester, Windsor County, Vermont.
The soldier's wife, Dolly, was aged seventy-seven years in 1821. He died March 27, 1827 and the pension due at that time was paid to Samuel Martin, Administrator; his relationship to the family is not shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILDER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

E. M. Johnson 2609 Brentwood Road, N.E. Washington, D. C.
Washington, D. C., July 18, 1935.
Director of Pensions, Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please furnish me with what information you have on file concerning the following pensioners:
Mrs. Dorothy (Dolly) Brown Martin, widow of George Martin, of Rochester, Vermont, a soldier in the Revolution. [George Martin enlisted at Windham, Conn.]
Mrs. Melicent Bridges Conkey, widow of Joshua Conkey, of Canton, New York, a soldier in the Revolution and also in the War of 1812. [Joshua Conkey enlisted at Pelham, Mass.]
Ebenezer Martin, of Rochester, Vermont, a soldier in the War of 1812.
Any information you may be able to send me, I shall greatly appreciate.
Very truly yours,
E. M. Johnson E. M. Johnson, 2609 Brentwood Road, N.E., Washington, D. C.

October 8, 1932
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BA-J/AWF George Martin S. 41794
Mr. E. M. Johnson 2837 Myrtle Avenue N. E. Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of George Martin.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S.41794, based upon the Revolutionary War service of George Martin.
The date and place of his birth are not stated nor are the names of his parents given.
George Martin enlisted in Windham, Connecticut, June 9, 1777 and served three years as private in Captain Brown's company in Colonel John Durkee's Connecticut regiment and was in the battles of Fort Mifflin and Monmouth.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 10, 1818, then aged seventy-five years and living in Rochester, Windsor County, Vermont.
In 1821 the soldier, George Martin, referred to his wife, Dolly, as aged seventy-seven years.
He died March 27, 1827 and the pension due at that time was paid to Samuel Martin, Administrator; relationship to George Martin not shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

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Letter addressed to Vin Richland P. Freeman for Mrs Mary B. Bishop -
George Martin, S. 41794
It appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim of George Martin that he enlisted in Windham, Connecticut, June 9, 1777, and served three years in Captain Brown's company, Colonel John Durkee's Connecticut regiment, and was in the battles of Fort Mifflin and Monmouth.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 10, 1818, at which time he was seventy-five years of age and a resident of Rochester, Windsor County, Vermont.
In 1821 the soldier referred to his wife, Dolly, as aged seventy-seven years.
He died March 27, 1827, and the pension due at that time was paid to Samuel Martin, Administrator; relationship to George Martin not shown.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

January 29, 1907.
Hon. W. W. Campbell, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Campbell:
In reply to your personal inquiry concerning the military history of George Martin, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in claim, Survivor's File 41794, it appears that he enlisted at Windham, Connecticut, June 9, 1777, and served for three years in Captain Brown's company, Colonel John Durkee's regiment of Connecticut troops on the Continental establishment; was in the battles of Fort Mifflin and Monmouth.
He was allowed pension on an application executed April 10, 1818, at which time he was seventy-five years of age and a resident of Rochester, Windsor county, Vermont.
In 1821 soldier mentioned his wife Dolly aged seventy-seven years.
He died March 27-1827 Samuel Newton allowance For date of soldier's death, the last payment of pension and name of person to whom said payment was made, apply to the Auditor for the Interior Department, Treasury Department, citing the following data: "Certificate #10130, issued May 1, 1819, under Act of March 18, 1818, at the Vermont Agency."
Very respectfully,
Under Place Acting Commissioner.

E. M. JOHNSON 2833 MYRTLE AVENUE N. E. WASHINGTON, D. C.
September 14, 1932.
The Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I should appreciate it very much if you would send me the data you have on file regarding the Revolutionary War services (including any family history facts) of Samuel Martin, of Salisbury, Addison County, Vermont; Also of George Martin, of Rochester, Windsor County, Vermont. (I believe the file numbers for George Martin are 40,981 and 41,794.)
Very truly yours,
E. M. Johnson
E. M. Johnson.

From Mrs Carrie Burnett Holden
Record
THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY
Bureau of Pensions Washington W.C.

Iowa State College.
Ames, June 25, 1911
Bureau of Pensions
Kindly send me Rev. War
Pension Record of
Chloe Martin Bur- nett, Windham, Conn.
also - Wm. Martin ,
"Minuteman" from Windham; and
Geo. Martin, also of Windham.
Mrs Carrie Burnett Holder

41794 INVALID.
Rev
File No. 41794
George Martin Rev Rev Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: — Vol. 8 , Page 307
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1907 Jan'y 29. History to Hon. W. B. Campbell — + Auditor for death, last pay- ment + name of beneficiary. 1911 June 30. To Mrs. C. B. Holden 1931-Mch 11-Heir. L. H. M. Richard P. Freeman for Mrs. Mary B. Bishop. Her letter returned by Cong. Free- man to her wife - her letter intransmittal cards 1932- Oct 6 - list to me. E. M. Johnson cards 1935- July 26 - list to E. M. 1935- Nov 2 - list sent. cards

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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Washington, Jan'y 30 th 1907.
The Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir: In reply to your letter of 28 th inst. in case of George Martin, Rev-War Act 1818 Certificate #10.130 Burlington Vt. Agency, Roll,
you are informed that, according to the latest account rendered by the U. S. Pension Agent, the records of this office show
payment to have been made at $8 per month to 27 March 1827, date of death, in September 1827. Payment was made to Samuel Martin, adm. The pensioner resided in Rochester Windsor Co. Vt for thirty nine years and previously in Windham Co. Conn.
Letter herewith returned.
W. Respectfully,
ROBERT S. PERSON
Auditor.
Deputy Auditor.

O. W. & N. Div. _____ Division.
J. S. C., Ex'r.
Sur. File No. 41,794 George Martin Rev. War.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C., Jan'y. 28 th , 1907.
SIR:
For use in the above-entitled claim for pension, you are requested to furnish this Bureau with a report in the case of_____
George Martin, Conn. troops, Revolutionary War pensioned under the Act of March 18, 1818 by certificate No. 10,130 issued May 1, 1819 at Vermont Agency, showing dates of death and last payment of pension, and name of person to whom payment was made.
Very respectfully,
Did 29 mch 29 p ?
J. H. Doughty Acting Commissioner.
THE AUDITOR FOR THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT,

Tenison (G 12)
March 3 d 1855
Ms. A. 9. 2. 10. 11
Sir:
I herewith submit the papers on which George Martin was included on the Vermont Roll under the Act of March 18 th 1818, and March 1 1820, at the rate of $26 per annum, and ask to be advised if you will state in what time his pension has been paid.
I am Sir,
Very respectfully,
Your Obedt Servt,
S. P. Hildreth Commissioner
W. J. Atkinson, Esq. Third Auditor.
Ms. A. 9. 2. 10. 11
Ms. A. 9. 2. 10. 11

Mr. Bank
27 March 27
George Martin died 27 March 1827. paid in full.
Rob Johnson
Auditor