Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 25,674, for John Mather, Connecticut

SERVICE
Conn.
Mather, John Hepzibah
NUMBER
W. 25674
CONTENTS

Connecticut 300 Hopzibah Mather of New London in the State of Ct- who was a officer in the Revolutionary War commanded by Captain ... of the ... commanded by ... on the ... line for ... widow of John Ma- ther decd. late a P Corporal
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 April 1838. From the Sept 6 1837 to 4 March 1838. Age Notified 27 Nov 1838
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 2 D - Dollars - 67 - Cents per annum. to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831. Annuity to Sept '34 at $25.66 total deducted
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of Dec 1836 and Sept 3. 1836 Mather Mather
Arrears to the 14th of Sept 1836, $141.15 Semi-ant. allowance ending 1. March, 12.53
$154.01
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. C. G. D. W. M. Clerk. Book 4 Vol. 1836 Page 53

17824
Connecticut
John Mather
Lyme , in the State of Conn who was a Corp in the Conn commanded by Captain  of the Regt commanded by Major Ledgord in the Conn at Hoops time for
7 mo corp
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn at the rate of 23 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of Septer 1833 — and sent to Mr. Waite  Lyme  ct
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 33 $ 59. 15 Semi-ant. allowance ending Mar 4 — 11. 83
$70.98
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E. D. Burlock Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 3 Page 28

John 3819  Mathew
1 — 6 months 2 — 1 " Whole — 7 months
Prof
1
James Greenfield Dep Joseph Latham " Richard Chadwick " Abner Bicknell "
2
This own statement Abner Bicknell - dep Peter Peirce - "

State of Connecticut County of New London } ss Lyme Probate District of Lyme }
On this 7 th day of August A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court, before the court of Probate for the District of Lyme in said County of New London now sitting John Mather Setchell Smith a resident in Lyme in the Probate District, County and State aforesaid aged 86 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 enlisted into the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated -
1. He enlisted in said Lyme about the middle of July 1776 into a Com- pany of Guards Stationed upon the north shore of Long Island Sound in said Town of Lyme and continued to serve in said Guards until about the first of February following a period of more than five months - John Griswold of said Lyme an Ensign had the Com- mand of the Guard. - The deponent was at first stationed at Black Hall near the residence of Governor Mather Griswold, and continued there a part of the term - He was then stationed at a place on the Sound about six or eight miles east of Black Hall

and there continued to the end of the time — He was a corporal of the Guard the whole time he served — James Greenfield of said Lyne served in the same company with him a bout four months — Joseph Lathane of said Lyne in the first of January 1777 enlisted into the guards and was stationed in that part under the command of the deponent and continued to serve under him until deponent's term expired — The said Greenfield and Lathane can both tes- tify to deponent's service — He is unable to state the day of month when he entered or when he left but according to his best knowledge and recollection it was in the middle of July that he entered, and he can state with confidence that he served more than six months at this time — He did not leave until after the first of February 1777 —
The deponent was next drafted to serve one month in Grotton Fort and served the term as a corporal in the Lyne company out — Abel Hall was the Captain of the company — Major Ledgard, who was afterwards killed in the Fort was a Field officer — He cannot recollect any other officer who served with him — and he knows of no witness now living, who can testify to this service — Neither is he able to state the year or time of year in which he served — It is so long since, and he has had so little inducement to remem- ber the particulars, that they have almost entirely gone from him — But he is sure of having served at this time — and for the term

stated above.
His terms of service are as follows 1 — 6 months in the Guard at Lyme 2 — 1 do — in Groton Fort. The whole time as a Corporal, for which I claim a pension.
He was born at said Lyme on the 13 th day of April A.D. 1746 (O.S.) and is now 86 years of age, and has always lived in Lyme aforesaid. He never served as a substitute. He does not recollect any of the names of the other officers except those above mentioned. He never served with any of the officers or regiments of the Con- tinental Army. He never received any written discharge and has no documentary evidence of his service. He is well known to the Judge of the Court the Honorable Matthew Griswold and to nearly all the inhabit- ants of the town of Lyme who can testify to his char- acter for veracity and their belief of his service as a Sol- dier of the Revolution. His age is recorded in the town records and in his family Bible —
He 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 John Nathan the day and year aforesaid.

We Josiah Hawes a Clergyman re- siding in the town of Lyme County of New London and State of Connecticut and Marshall P. Parker residing in the same town of Lyme hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Walker who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 86 years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion. Given and subscribed the _____ Josiah Hawes. day and year aforesaid. Marshall P. Parker
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation and after putting the inter- rogatories prescribed by the War Department that the abovementioned applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further cer- tifies that it appears to them that Josiah Hawes who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident in the town of Lyme aforesaid and that Mar- shall P. Parker who has signed the same is a resident in the same town of Lyme and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Joel S. Dorr Judge of said Court

I Joshua K. Warren Clerk of the Court of Probate do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Meather for a pension -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Probate office this 7 th day of August A.D. 1832 -
Joshua K. Warren Clerk

December ye 7 th A.D. 1768. Then I Married Mr John Mather Jun r to his now wife Hepsibah Peck - Certified for Samuel Ely Justiciary of the Peace
A true copy of record certified by Orpha D. Warren Town Clerk
Syme November 19 th 1836 —
I declare B. Warren Esq r above named is Town Clerk of the Town of Syme & as such keeper of the records of said Town. He is personally known to me & the above is his signature. Saybrook Conn t . Samuel Ingham Nov r 19. T.L. 1836 Mr. C —

State of Connecticut County of New-London ss  Syme
On this nineteenth day of November A.D. 1836, before me Henry M. Waite a judge of the Superior Court of the State of Connecticut, personally appeared Hezraiah Mather a resident of the town of Syme, County of New-London and State of Connecticut, aged ninety 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 provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4-1836: That she is the widow of John Mather, late of said Syme and who was at the time of his decease a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States on the Roll of the Connecticut Agency, that he was a Corporal during the revolutionary war, and that for his services in said war, he received a pension Certificate, bearing date 25 Sept 1833, signed by Lewis Cass Secretary of War, and countersigned by J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions and numbered 17,824- and purporting to be recorded in the Pension Office in Book E. Vol. 3, Page 28, by E. C. Fullon Clerk. That he served in the Revolutionary war according to her best knowledge and belief, in the manner stated in his application for a pension now on file in the Pension Office at Washington, to which she refers for further particulars.
She further declares that she was married to the said John Mather on the 7 th day

of December one thousand eight hundred and sixty eight, before the commencement of the Revolutionary war — That her husband the said John Nathan died at said Lyme on the 30 th day of October A.D. 1834. That she has re- mained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed — That her husband's pension was twenty three dollars 66 cents per annum —
Hezribah her X Nathan mark
Sworn to & subscribed and this day 2 years above written before me
Henry M. Waite a judge of the Superior Court of the State of Connecticut —
And I hereby further certify that the aforesaid Hezribah Nathan is personally known to me and is a credible person — and that by reason of bodily infirmity she is unable to attend Court
Henry M. Waite a judge of the Superior Court of Connecticut

No 658 Hepzibah Mather widow of John Count.
nom d Ymo Corporal 25. 66/100 deduct p? to 4 Sept 1834.
J. H. Mather Esq. Deep River Count.
No 658. 3 Dec.

We John Mannu & Lydia H. Mannu both of Lyme in the State of Connecticut, of lawful age, depose and say that John Mathew late of said Lyme a Revolutionary pensioner died at said Lyme on the 30 th day of October 1834 and that Hezribah Mathew who subscribed the foregoing deposition was his wife and since his death has remained his widow sworn and subscribed this 7 th John Mannu 19 th day of Nov r 1836 Lydia H. Mannu Before me Henry M. Waite a judge of the Sup o Ct of Conn
I Hannah Warner of Lyme in the State of Connecticut aged 81 years on oath de- pose and say that I am a sister of John Mathew late of said Lyme and that the said John Mathew was married to Hezribah Mathew who subscribed the foregoing deposition on the 7 th day of December 1768. I lived in the house with him, some time after he was married - He died on the 30 th day of October 1834 and the said Hezribah has remained his widow ever since - sworn and subscribed this } Hannah Warner 19 th day of Nov r 1836 Before me Henry M. Waite a judge of the Sup o Ct of Conn.
And I further certify that the aforesaid John Mannu, Lydia H. Mannu & Hannah Warner are all personally known to me and are reputable persons, credible witnesses - H. M. Waite a judge of the Sup o Ct of Conn.

The Honorable Henry McWane whose name is subscribed to the within paper in his own proper hand writing which is well known to me, is, and for more than one year past had been a judge of the Superior Court and Supreme Court of Errors of the State of Connecticut, and that full faith and credit are due to his official acts as such.
Dated at Saybrook Conn t
November 19. th. 1836 —
Samuel Ingham Member of Congress

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Mather , 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. N. file 25.674
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July 1776 6 mos. Cpl. Ens. John Frieswald Capt. Nathan Palmer "Shore Guard" Conn.   March 1777 1 mo. " Capt. Abel Hall in Fort Ticonderoga        
Battles engaged in,
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Lyme New London Co. Conn.
Date of application for pension, Aug 7, 1832. No claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Lyme Conn.
Age at date of application, born Oct 15, 1746 at Lyme Conn.
Remarks: sol. married Lyme, Conn. Dec. 7, 1768, Hannah Peck.  she died Oct. 30, 1834 at Lyme, Conn. and she was allowed pension.  on her application allowed Nov. 19, 1836 while 90 yrs. of age & a resident of Lyme.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

1913 Nov. 14. Hist. to Mrs. C. N. Leete, letter in Mrs. Nelson's W. File 21,838. ♀ 1916 Mch. 11. to Raymond E. Van Syckle. c
Ray
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 25. 674
Hezekiah Prather Wid. of John Prather Coyl. Rev. was
Act June 7th 1836.
Index: Vol M , Page 12
[Arrangement of 1870.]

To what time was John Mathews Corp te 23.66 p r cent m paid at Court agency act 7 th June 1832?
Geo. B. Dec r 25 1836
July 1836 4
  125.33  -     12.53           141.15        125.73  

Mr Mather.
Free
Hon J. L. Edwards
Comm ee of Pensions
Washington City D.C. -
Nov 22
at 4 3/4 3/4 Sec.

Deep River Conn. 21 st Nov. 1836
Mr. S. L. Edwards
Dr. Sir -
Enclosed are the requisite Documents for the establishing of my mother's claim for the benefit privilege of having enacted for the relief of Wid. s 4 th July last - Judge Wait stated to me that in a number of instances his character has been represented by a mem. of Congress known to the Department, which would supersede the necessity of giving a distant & some clerk of Court of Record - I hope the testimonials enclosed will be satisfactory, and your attention to the above will be duly acknowledged by your very humble & obedt. Servant
J. H. Washburn
P.S. From Sept 4 to Oct 20 th '34, 1 mo. 26 d. of my Father's pension remain due - Can it be drawn with the Wid. s I forgot to mention the name of Sam l Ingham Esq. Mem. of Congress - who is personally and intimately acquainted with both Judge Wait & J. R. Warren Esq. Won't let for the Town of Lyndon -

Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office,
Nov. 20. 1838.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Leperbah Mather a Pensioner on the Roll of the Hartford Ct. Agency, at the rate of Twenty five Dollars and sixty seven Cents per annum, under the law of the 4 th July 1836 has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1837 to the 4 th March 1838.
Respectfully, yours,
Abner K. Parris Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

RAYMOND E. VAN SYCKLE ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW 1729 FORD BUILDING DETROIT, MICHIGAN
144 P. 144
3/2-1916
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir -
Please mail statement of Revolutionary war service and family data (including wife and children) of
John Mather , pensioner 1832. New London Co. Conn.
[Conn Men in Revolution page 656]
Yours respectfully
Raymond E. Van Syckle
Seeg Mich Society S.A.R.

I John Mather of Lyme in the County of New London (and State of Connecticut), aged 87 years on oath depose (and say), that I well recollect serving in the Guard, stationed upon the shore of Long Island Sound as a Corporal. - I had charge of one part of the Guard. - I was a Corporal in the Militia, when I joined the Guard, (and whether I received a warrant or not I am unable to say) - If I did, I have lost it - I have searched among my papers (and can find no warrant whatever) - (and I cannot say whether I ever received one or not) -
With respect to the Guard it was a Company of men raised by authority of the State of Connecticut for the defence of the same - There were about fourteen men belonging to the Guard in Lyme, (and were under the Command of Ensign John Griswold. - I believe there were no other commissioned officers of the Company, except Mr Griswold, until after Captain Holmes Company was raised the year following my enlistment. We were regularly enlisted, were in constant service while I belonged to the Company, (and were paid by the State of Connecticut. - At any rate I have no recollection whatever that there were any other commissioned officers, except Mr Griswold, until Captain Holmes Company was raised - (and I served but a short time after that Company was formed & of course knew but little about it. - I was acquainted with no officer except Mr Griswold.
With respect to the officers belonging to the Regiment, when I served in Groton Fork I can recollect none except Major Ledyard (and Captain Hall. - Owing to my very advanced age, (and consequent loss of memory), my whole service appears like a dream. - Many things I distinctly remember, but others are entirely gone from me. - Although several of my acquaintances

with me, yet at the time of making my declaration I could recollect none not even my neighbors Seth Person, and Abner Perkins, who were with me and testified to my service. after my declaration was drawn This service was one month & I believe commenced in March 1775 The foregoing officers were all that I can remember. When I was drafted to serve in the fort I was a Corporal in the Militia, and served as such in the fort, but the warrant I have lost, if I received it - John Matten
State of Connecticut
County of Litchfield Jss. Lyme May 5 th 1833
Personally appeared John Matten and before me subscribed & made oath to the foregoing deposition. And I certify that the and de- ponent is normally known to me and is a credible person -
Henry W. Wait Justice of Peace
State of Connecticut
County of Litchfield Jss. Lyme May 5 th 1833 -
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace for the County of Litchfield aforesaid John Matten, who being duly sworn deposes & 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 in the following grades - For seven months I served as a Corporal and for such service I claim a pension. I am I subscribed this
6 day of May 1833
before me Henry W. Wait
Justice of Peace

I hereby certify that Henry M. Wait before whom the annexed depositions of James Greenfield, Richard Chadwick, Joseph Latham, Peter Pearson and Abner Deekwith, were taken is and at the time when said depositions were taken was a Justice of the Peace for the County of New-London and State of Connecticut duly appointed  sworn commissioned and qualified and that the signature to the certificate upon said depositions are in his own hand writing.
Washington D.C. Jan'y 11. 1833
William L. Storer M.C.

I James Greenfield of Lyme in the County of New-London and State of Connecticut aged 80 years on oath depose and say that I am well acquainted with John Mather of said Lyme. — We were both born and brought up in the same town of Lyme — and still continue to live there —
In the month of August 1775 a number of persons were drafted in Lyme to go to the White Plains in the State of New-York. — I was among the number that was drafted. — After we were assembled, it was determined that a part of those that were drafted should serve in the guard stationed at a place called Black Hall in said Lyme upon Long Island Sound under the command of John Griswold son of Gov. Matthew Griswold. — I was one of those selected to serve in the guard — and served in it four months or thereabouts — The said John Mather belonged to the same guard and served the whole time I did — He was a corporal of the guard — I believe he served some months longer than I did, but am unable to say how long — He was in the guard when I joined it — and served the whole time as a corporal — This was in the Revolutionary War. —
State of Connecticut County of New-London ss James Greenfield Lyme December 8 - 1882 Personally appeared James Greenfield before me subscribed and made oath to the foregoing deposition and I certify that the deposition is known to me and is a true and correct Henry H. Nutt Notary Public Henry H. Nutt Juror of peace

State of Connecticut } ss County of New London } ss
Be it remembered that on this day of December 8 th 1892 before me Henry M. Waite a Notary Public of the State of Connecticut personally came James Greenfield and subscribed and mad oath to the foregoing deposition And I certify that the said deponent is personally known to me and is a credible person. —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and offered my official seal Henry M. Waite Notary Public —

I Richard Chadwick of Lyme in the County of New-London (and state of Connecticut) aged 76 years on oath do hereby say that I am well acquainted with John Matteson of said Lyme. We were both born in said Lyme (and have ever since lived there.) —
I will recollect that, during the Revolutionary War, the said John Matteson served in the guard stationed upon Peconic Island known in said Lyme. I cannot state precisely the year, but believe it was the summer before I enlisted into it, which was in the spring of the year 1777 — Con- sequently I think his service was in the year 1776 — I did not belong to the guard at that time, (and consequently cannot state how long he served — but I will recollect seeing him in the guard, (and that he belonged to it — The guard was raised for the protection of the inhabitants of Lyme against the enemy —
Richard Chadwick
State of Connecticut County of New-London To all to whom these presents shall come Greeting: I, Richard Chadwick, of the County of New-London, do hereby certify that
personally appeared Richard Chadwick (and before the subscriber a Justice of Peace for Washington County) subscribed & made oath to the foregoing deposition — And I certify that the person who is personally known to me to be a credible person
Henry M. Wait Justice of Peace
... were never gone ... although several of my arguments

to me, yet at the time
State of Connecticut } ss Lyme County of New London } Be it remembered that on this day of December 7th 1832 before me Henry M. Waite a Notary Public of the State of Connecticut personally came Richard Charnick and subscribed and made oath to the foregoing deposition And I certify that the said deponent is personally known to be a credible person
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and offered my official seal
Henry M. Waite Notary Public
John Mathew

I Joseph Latham of Lyne in the County of New-London and State of Con- necticut aged 73 years on oath depose & say that I am well acquainted with John Mather of said Lyne - On the first of January 1777 I enlisted into Captain Nathan Palmer's Company for the term of one year - The Company was raised to guard the sea coast upon Long Island Sound, and I served in said Company the twelve months. When I entered the Company the said John Mather was a corporal of the Guard and continued to serve in it some time after I en- tered - He had served in it some time before I entered - I left Capt Samuel Mather's Company at New-London on the first of December and when I returned to Lyne he was serving in the Guard - He was a corporal the whole time he may be in the Guard
Joseph Latham
State of Connecticut To all to whom these presents shall come Greeting County of New-London To Lyne December 15 - 1832
Personally appeared Joseph Latham and before me the subscriber a justice of peace for New-London County subscribed and made oath to the foregoing dep- osition. And I certify that the deponent is personally known to me and is a credible person
Henry M. Wait Justice of Peace
my memory, but others are entirely gone although several of my acquaintances

to me, yet at the time of
State of Connecticut County of New London Iss Syme
Be it remembered that on this day of December 15 th 1882 before me Henry M. Waite a Notary Public of the State of Connecticut personally came Joseph Lathan and subscribed and made oath to the foregoing deposition And I certify that the said deponent is personally known to me and is a credible person.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and offered my official Henry M. Waite Notary Public

Peter Pearson of Lyme in the County of New-London and State of Connecticut aged 76 years on oath depose and say that I am acquainted with John Mather of said Lyme - In March 1777 the said John Mather and myself were both drafted to serve one month in Captain Abel Wools company in Colonel Sedgwards Regiment stationed at Fort Griswold, and both served the term out. I was a Corporal  Private and the said John Mather a Private  Corporal in the company - Colonel Sed- gward who was afterwards killed in the Fort had the im- mediate command of the forces. Our company was in actual service in the Revolutionary War the whole month and was stationed there for the defence of that part of the state of Connecticut. Peter Pearson

State of Connecticut New London County ss. To all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting:
Personally appeared before me Henry M. Waite a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of New Lon- don Peter Pearson and subscribed and made oath to the foregoing deposition. And I certify that the deponent is personally known to me and is a credible Person
Henry M. Waite Justice of Peace
I Abner Basknell of Lyme in the County of New London and State of Connecticut aged 78 years in oath depose and say that I am well acquainted with John Mather of said Lyme. — We were both born and brought up in said Lyme and have ever since lived there. — In the fore part of March 1777 I enlisted into Captain Abel Hall's Company stationed at Grotan Fort Brookfield for the term of one month and served my time out in said Grotan Fort. — Col. Ledyard who was afterwards killed in the Fort was at that time a Major and had the immediate command of the Companies stationed at the Fort. The said Mather at the same time served one month in the same company with me. — I don't re- collect whether he was drafted or enlisted but think he was drafted as most of the Company were drafted men. — I was one of those that enlisted. We went there for one month as it was expected Col. Ely's Regiment would be stationed there in the month following, except such parts as might be stationed upon the different parts of the sea coast. — I also recollect seeing the said Mather in the Guard upon the sea coast in said Lyme. Whether he was a corporal or a private I cannot positively say, but I think he was a corpo- ral. At any rate he was one of the Company raised for a Guard and was doing duty in the Guard I saw him — Abner Basknell

State of Connecticut County of New London } ss Lyme December 18th 1832 Personally appeared before me Henry M. Waite a justice of the peace for New London County Abner Beckwith and subscribed and made oath to the foregoing deposition-And I certify that the deponent is personally known to me and a credible person
Henry M. Waite Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut ss New London County - I John D. Witt Clerk of the County Court in and for said County do hereby certify that Henry M. Waite before whom the annexed depositions of John Walker James Green- field Richard Chadwick Joseph Catham De- lor Pierson & Abner Beckwith were taken is and at the time when said depositions were taken was a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of New London and State of Con- nietut duly appointed commissioner and qualified and that the signatures upon the certificates upon said depositions are genuine and in his own hand writing In testimony whereof I

I have hereunto set my hand affixed the seal of said Court May 19 th day of June A 1833
John DeWitt Clerk #

I hereby certify that Henry Mor- riss before the annexed affidavits of John Martin were taken may at the time of taking the same & was then & has been a justice of the Peace for the County of Rockhampton in the state of Connecticut duly appointed, commissioned & qual- ified & that the certificates when the same are genuine in his own proper hand writing
Dated Grafton 11 th May 1833
Henry Mor- riss