Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6598, Joab Wright, Conn. & N.Y. In War Of 1812

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Wright, Joab Peninah
N. 6598
2
B.L.Wt. 41741-40-50
2
B.L.Wt. 83827-120-55
N.Y. in War of 1812.
CONTENTS

let 22 May 35 to No. 2,93. Stenges
Ohio 29.939 Pittsburgh Agency Joab Wright Resides in the State of Ohio who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Baldwin of the regt commanded by Col Swift in the Connecticut line for seven months & 16 days from 1780
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio Pittsburgh agency at the rate of 25 Dollars 10 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 day of May 1835 — and sent to No. 2,93. Stenges, Norwalk, Ohio
Arrears to the 4th of March 1835 $100.40 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 Sep 35 — 12.55
$112.95
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. Allison Clerk, Book E. 2 Vol. 105 Page 136

81.363 - act 3 o march 5-5 101.482 2 o July 5-5
Exam a L Elv o
Penina Wright widow of Joab Wright
Private Capt. Trobridge N. G. Mutitia
Ent. May or June 1813 or 14 Disch. Sept - 1813 or 14 Died Aug 30 th Chestnut War 1812
Rec d N o 41741 40
41741
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Claimant Bellevue Ohio

1730
Ohio Cleveland Priscilla Wright widow of Joel Wright Con n who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 25 Dollars 10
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1818.
3 rd February 1833
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of Sept r 1853
and sent to
J. G. Turner Tiffin City Ohio
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1815 , Page 170 Vol. A
Filed 3 rd / 53
1832
Let to J. G. Turner Feb. 21/54
Date of death not on RB
By

State of Ohio } Huron County } ss
I hereby certify that on the 15 th day of July 1820 I joined in the holy bonds of Matrimony Jacob Knight and Sinina Frank according to law given under my hand and seal this 29 th day of July 1820
George Sheffield J. Peace
State of Ohio } Huron County } ss
I H Sears judge of the court of Common Pleas in and for said county of Huron and State of Ohio do hereby certify that the above is a full and true copy of the record of Marriage of Jacob Knight and Sinina Frank recorded in the records of marriages in my office and that said court of Common Pleas is a court of record having a seal
Given under my hand and seal of office at Dornak in said county of Huron this fifth day of June A D 1858
H. Sears Common Pleas judge

Miss Wright Pension claim

State of Ohio. Linn County.
On this 14 day of May 1853. Personally appeared before me Judge of the Probate Court in and for said County and State aforesaid. Pinina Wright. a Resident of Linn County in the State of Ohio aged 68. years, who first being duly sworn accord- ing to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3rd of February 1853. granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of Job Wright, who was a Pensioner of the United States. She further declares that she was married to the said Job Wright, on the 16th day of July in the year, Eighteen hundred and twenty- that her said husband died on the 16th day of August, in the year 1844; that she was not married to him prior to the second of January eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a widow, that her said husband was pensioned under the act of 1831. Pension paid at the agency) Pittsburgh Pa
Declarants Signature. Pinina Wright
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hundred seal of said Court at Fremont this 14 day of May 1853.
John Bee Probate Judge

State of Ohio.
Be it known that on the 11 th day of 1853. Personally appeared a Justice of the peace in and for said County, and State aforesaid J. G. Turner
State of Ohio. } I. John Bee } Judge of Tuscarawas County. } the Probate Court in and for said County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that Isaac Wright was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, at the rate of twenty five dollars and ten cents a year, and died the County of Tuscarawas in the State of Ohio, in the year 1844, that he left a widow whose name is Penina Wright.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court at Fremont this 14 th day of May in the year of our Lord 1853.
John Bee Probate Judge
This is to certify that my marriage Certificate is now on file in the pension office with my application for pension fund.
Penina Wright

He came to me and I saw him who being first duly sworn according to law deposed and saith that they are well acquainted with Pinina Wright, who is the widow of Joel Wright, and that she has signed the foregoing declaration for a pension on account of her said husband's services in the Revolution. Deponents further state that that the said Pinina Wright has always remained a widow, and that they have no interest in the application of her pension.
Henry Ward } Witnesses Isaac Trask } Signatures
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written. I hereby certify that Helen Hovee and Isaac Hook who has signed the above affidavit are persons who is entitled to full credit for truth and veracity.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said lease at Hounmont this 14 day of May 1853.
John Beer Protot. Kleege

Know All men by these Presents. That I Peninah Wright widow of Isaac Wright aforesaid of the County of Linnaskey — in the State of Ohio do hereby constitute and appoint S. Gorman of the City of Tiffin my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name and for my use to receive from the Treasury of the United States the amount of Pension due from the date of my husband's death which took place on the 16 th day of August in the year 1844, and also to receive my Pension certifi- cate through the Secretary of the interior as the widow of my said husband and my said attorney is hereby fully authorized by virtue of these presents to sign all Deeds as if I was personally present and did the same. — In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this day of May 1853. Sealed in Presence of Isaac Frase John Bell
Peninah Wright
2 Witnesses.
State of Ohio.
Be it known that on the 14 day of May 1853.
before me the undersigned in and for said County and State aforesaid personally appeared Wright and acknow- ledged the signing of the above power of attorney to her act and deed.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand this 14 day of May 1853.
John Bell Probate Judge.

State of Ohio } On this 20 th day of May 1853. } Personally appeared before me D Cunningham a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State aforesaid J. G. Furner the attorney named in the foregoing power of attorney and made oath that that he has no interest in the money he is authorized to secure, by virtue of the foregoing power of attorney, either by pledge mortgage sale assignment, or transfer; and that he does not know or believe that the same has been so disposed of to any person whatsoever.
J. G. Furner.
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written. D Cunningham J. P.
State of Ohio. } I hereby certify that Lincoln County } D. Cunningham Esq. before whom the foregoing acknowledgement was made and who has hereunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and sworn
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court at the City of Tiffin this 20 th day of May 1853.
Philip Spielman Clerk by Samuel Stoner D. Atty

Claim of Priscilla Wright, Widow of Isaac Wright, Deed In the War of 1812
181.363

State of Ohio } County of Sandusky } ss
On this 13 th day of June A.D. One Thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, a Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Penina Wright aged Sixty Seven years a resident of the County of Sandusky in the State of Ohio who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Joab Wright deceased who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Trobridge in the Regiment of New York Militia commanded by General Mc Colum in the war with Great Britain defended by the United States on the 18 th day of June, 1812. That her said husband enlisted as a substitute at the town of Hector County of Seneca in the State of New York on or about the last of May or first of June A.D. 1813 or 14, for and in the place of One Lyman Wright who was drafted at the town of Hector County of Seneca in the State of New York on or about the last of May or first of June A.D. 1813 or 14, for the term of three months. That her said husband so substituted as aforesaid continued in actual service in said war for the term of three months and was honorably discharged at Fort Niagara in the State of New York some time in the month of September A.D. 1813 or 14. She further states, that she was married to the said Joab Wright on the 15 th day of July A.D. 1820 by one George Sheffield a Pastor of the Gospel in and for the County of Huron in the State of Ohio. A certified copy of the record of said marriage

is herewith enclosed. That her name before her said marriage was Priscilla Frank. That her husband died at the Town of Greenbork in the County of Sandusky in the State of Ohio on the 16 th day of August A.D. 1844. And that she is now a widow and has not been married since the death of her said husband John Wright.
She further declares that she has heretofore made application for bounty land under the act approved September 28 th 1850 and obtained a Land Warrant for forty acres which she has legally disposed of and it cannot now be returned, the No. of which she has now forgotten.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3 rd 1855.
A. B. Duviet, Priscilla Wright Belleview Huron Co Ohio
We Harry Niles and Mr. J. T. Jones residents of the County of Seneca in the State of Ohio upon our oath declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Priscilla Wright in our presence and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be that we were well acquainted with the said John Wright deceased for several years prior to his death, and were well acquainted with the said applicant Priscilla Wright for several years prior to the death of the said husband John Wright and have been since up to the present time. That we know from our own knowledge that the said John Wright died at the time

set forth in the above application of the said Priscilla Wright. And know from our acquaintance with her that she is now the widow of the said Isaac Wright deceased.
Henry Mills Joseph P. Noble,
State of Ohio } County of Sandusky } ss.
The foregoing Declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written and I certify that I know the affidavits to be credible persons, that the claimant is the person she repre- sents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this Claim.
Witness my hand & seal - Justice Priscilla Wright for the County of Sandusky
The State of Ohio } S. O. W. Greene Clerk of the Sandusky County } ss. Court of Common Pleas in and for said County & State Certify that the above named Miles W. Hain whose genuine signature there appears is and was at the time of taking the above affidavits a Justice of the Peace duly commissioned & qualified and that the above Court of Common Pleas is a Court of Record, having general jurisdiction & that I am not interested in the prosecution of the within claim & not concerned in its result.
Witness my hand and official seal at Piqua this 25 th day of June A.D. 1853. O. W. Greene Clerk

W 6236.
Joab Wright
Pension papers
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State of Ohio Union County
To all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting: Whereas on the 27 th day of July A.D. 1832
At & before the Supreme Court for said State within and for said County
On the 27 th day of July A.D. 1832 personally appeared in Open Court before the Judges of said Court now sitting Deab Wright Reside of the Township of Thompson, Seneca County in said State aged Sixty seven years, who being duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision of an Act of Congress passed 7 th of July A.D. 1832 That he served & entered the Service of the United States under the following named Officers and served wherein stated That he then living in Gaybrook in the State of Connecticut at about the time that General Cornwallis was captured at York Town he was drafted into the Militia in a Company commanded by Captain Caleb Balcom in Colonel Swifts Regiment for three months and hired a Substitute whom he paid for his services. He don't know what the name of the Substitute. That he enlisted for eight months in the Continental Army of Connecticut troops under the name Captain & Colonel. That he went to New Jersey at Fort Mays over. He was then selected on a party to York Island Major Conner served as a Colonel Lieutenant Harn & Ensign Daggett were with him. They went with a view to ascend the road towards York Island crossed Kings Ferry, encamped there on the South side at the time of General Carrolls treachery & his command of West point. Before or at this time Arnold gave up West point said Arnold came down and gave orders not to have any provision weapons pass, a short time before Major Anderson was taken Washington was there & ordered the Waggons to pass, went to Devils pike in the Creek & went back & joined the American Army at New Brunswick. Staid there until he was discharged said Arnold was hung on what was called Gallows hill, Washington was present & the Defendant saw him hung. Then returned home from thence to New London. Staid three days at New London when the British burnt it was taken Prisoner at New London all the Prisoners were about Seventy two, thence he & the other Prisoners were carried to New York and confined in the Sugar house where he remained until General Cornwallis was captured at York Town in a few weeks after was exchanged left New York when the Americans were rejoicing on account of that capture - The Defendant was in the Battle of Fort

at Mulandou. Colonel Ledyard. commanded & was killed at Fort Griswold. he dont at this time remember the name of the Continental Regiment in which he served. There after he enlisted he marched by Land through Guilford New Haven Fairfield & when he went to the South. Has no Documentary Evidence of his services & knows of no person now living who can testify to his revolutionary services. He was born at Saybrook aged now Seventy one or Seventy two. Has no record of his age. He lived in Saybrook when about fourteen years of age. Lived in Albany County State of New York eight years since the Revolutionary War. in Seneca County in said State of New York about Twenty seven years. Since that time has lived in Seneca County, Ohio State where he now lives
Joab Wright
He hereby relinquishes every every claim whatever to a Pension or annuity except the present and declares his name is not on the Pension roll of the agency of any State. Joab Wright
Sworn & subscribed the day and year aforesaid Attest D. Gibbs Clerk Sup. Ct. Joab Wright
We Francis H Johnson, a Clergyman residing in the Township of Lyme, Huron County, State of Ohio, and John Lay residing in Kentucky County, Green Creek Township, in said State, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Joab Wright who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, and we believe him to be about Seventy one years of age - that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier in the Revolution and we concur in that opinion & also con- sider him a man of truth & veracity. F. H. Johnson John Lay
Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid Attest D. Gibbs Clerk Sup. Ct.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above Applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. And the Court further states And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Francis H Johnson who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman resident in Lyme in said County of Huron and that

John Lay who has also signed the same is a Resident in Green Creek Township in the County of Sandusky in said State of Ohio and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit. Attest D. Gibbs Clerk Sup. Ct.
I D. Gibbs clerk of the present Supreme Court, Huron County Ohio, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Noah Wright for a pension - The testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office, this 6 th day of August A.D. 1832. D. Gibbs Clerk Sup. Ct.

101.482
BOUNTY LAND.
ACT OF 28th SEPTEMBER 1850.
Mrs. Penina Wright Widow of Isaac Wright
Hiawatha W. Winston Attorney.
Bellevue Huron Co. Ohio

Doct Wright was substituted at Hector I. F. Seneca Co. N.Y.
BOUNTY LAND CLAIM.
Form of Declaration for Widow of a deceased Officer or Soldier.
State of Ohio } ss. County of Sandusky }
On this Second day of May A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty one personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Penina Wright aged Sixty three years, a resident of Sandusky County in the State of Ohio who being duly sworn according to law, declares, that she is the widow of Joab Wright deceased, who was a Soldier & Substitute for Cyrus Wright in the Company commanded by Captain Trowbridge in the first Regiment of N.Y. Detached Militia commanded by Henry Bloom  by the United in the war Great Britain  Great Britain declared by the United States on the 18th day of June A.D. 1812 . That her said husband was substituted for Cyrus Wright who was drafted at Hector T. N.Y. on or about the first day of September A. D. 1813 for the term of Three months and continued in actual service in said war for the term of Three months and was discharged at Fort George on the seventh day of December A. D. 1813 - as will appear by his original certificate of discharge herewith presented
She further states that she was married to the said Joab Wright in Lyons T. F. Huron County Ohio on the Sixteenth day of July A. D. 1828 by one George Sheffield a Justice Peace and that her name before her said marriage was Penina Trask that her said husband died at Green Creek Township  Sandusky County Ohio on the Sixteenth day of August A. D. 1844 and that she is still a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act passed September 28th, 1850.
Penina Wright
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written.
Miles W. Paine Justice of the Peace
AFFIDAVIT OF WITNESSES.
State of Ohio } ss. County of Sandusky }
On this Second day of May A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty one personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the State and County aforesaid Henry Niles and Cyrus Wright residents of the State of Ohio and County of Sandusky Ohio who being duly sworn according to law, declare that

Penina Wright is the widow of Isaac Wright deceased, who was a Soldier in the Company com- manded by Captain Trowbridge in the first regiment of N.Y. Detached Militia commanded by Henry Bloom in the war with Great Britain declared by the U. S. June 18 th 1812
That the said Penina Wright was married to the said Isaac Wright deceased, at Syme T. P. in the State of Ohio county of Huron on the Sixteenth day of July A. D. 1820 by one George Sheffield a Justice of the Peace that the name of the said Penina Wright before her marriage aforesaid was Penina Trask that her husband the said Isaac Wright died at Green Creek Township, Sandusky Co. Ohio on the Sixteenth day of August A. D. 1844 and that she is still a widow. That* I have resided in the neighborhood of the above named Isaac & Penina Wright for many years previous to the death of the said Isaac & to the present time with the members of the family. They lived as husband & wife & have now three children who are still my neighbors since Wright was present and they swear they are disinterested witnesses.
Henry Niles
Cyrus Wright
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Second day of May A. D. 1851 And I hereby certify that Henry Niles and Cyrus Wright are credible witnesses.
Miles W. Plain Justice of the Peace
* Witnesses will state here the reasons upon which their evidence is founded.
NOTES.
The declaration to be executed before a Justice of the Peace, or other officer authorized to administer oaths for general purposes. If the deceased officer was a regimental or staff officer, the declaration must be varied so as to express the fact. After the words "in the," state in what war, whether in the war with Great Britain, declared by the United States, on the 18th day of June, 1812, the Mexican war, (if an officer,) or any of the Indian wars since 1790, describing the same. After the words "that her said husband," insert whether he enlisted, volunteered, or was drafted. After stating the term of actual service, say whether honorably discharged, or killed in battle. After the words "as will appear by," if the discharge be in existence, say "as will appear by his original certificate of discharge herewith presented." If the discharge be lost or destroyed, or it is ascertained on enquiry or examination that one was never received, insert after the words "as will appear by," the words "by the muster rolls of said company," and in the following lines, state the facts in reference to the missing discharge. If no public or private record of the marriage exists, or can be procured, state the fact in the declaration; after stating the name before marriage; and in such case, other evidence, such as the testimony of persons who knew the parties in the lifetime of the husband, and knew them to live together as man and wife, and to be so reputed, will be admissible. If a public or private record exists, an authenticated copy thereof must be furnished; if it be a private record, the authenticated copy thereof must be accompanied with the affidavit of some disinterested person proving the genuineness of the original, and that the copy certified is a true and correct copy of it. A certificate from the clergyman or magistrate who solemnized the marriage is not competent evidence, unless the genuineness of the certificate be proved, and the person who gave it be shown to have been authorized to solemnize marriages.

POWER OF ATTORNEY.
Know all men by these presents, That I Penina Wright of the County of Sandusky and State of Ohio have constituted and appointed, and by these presents do constitute and appoint Hiram W. Winslow my true and lawful attorney, irrevocably for me and in my name to receive from the United States the bounty land certificate or warrant, and also the patent for the same when issued, to which I may be entitled as the widow of Job Wright deceased, as set forth in the foregoing declaration; and generally to do all lawful acts and things whatsoever touching the premises, and an attorney or attorneys under him for the purposes aforesaid, to make and at his pleasure to revoke, hereby confirming all and whatsoever my said attorney shall in my name legally do or cause to be done in and about the premises.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this Second  Walters day of May A.D. 1851. Miles W. Plain Esq. George W. Wright Acknowledged and subscribed before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Sandusky and State of Ohio this Second day of May A.D. 1851. Miles W. Plain, Justice Peace 
State of Ohio . County of Sandusky } ss.
I Levi D. Rawson Clerk of the County Court, in and for the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify, that Miles W. Plain whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration, affidavit, and power of attorney, is, and was, at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn; that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid County Court is a Court of Record, having general jurisdiction.
GIVEN under my hand and seal of office, at Fremont this Third day of May A.D. 1851
Levi D. Rawson Clerk. By Deappurser

October 12, 1934
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BA-J/REL Joab Wright-W.6598
Mrs. William R. Walter 4138 Buena Vista Avenue West Detroit, Michigan
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the military record of Joab Wright, U.S. Pension Record No. W.6598.
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.6598, based upon the military service in that war of Joab Wright.
Joab Wright was born in Saybrook, Connecticut. The date of his birth and the names of his parents are not shown.
While living in Saybrook, Connecticut, Joab Wright volunteered in 1779, and served fourteen days as a private in Captain Lay's Connecticut Company and was at New Haven when the British invaded that town; he enlisted in June, 1780, and served eight months as a private in Captain Caleb Baldwin's Company, Colonel Swift's Connecticut Regiment; during this tour, he witnessed the execution of Major Andre; he enlisted in 1781, reached Fort Trumbull, September 3, 1781, and on September 6, 1781, during the engagement at that fort, was captured, taken to New York, and held in the Sugar House until October 31, 1781, when he was released.
Did not find sol. in Conn but found all officers
After the Revolution, he moved to Albany County, New York, and lived eight years; then moved to Seneca County, New York, where he lived for twenty-seven years.
Joab Wright served also in the War of 1812. He enlisted in Hector Township, Seneca County, New York, and served as a substitute for Cyrenus Wright (no relationship shown) from September 7, 1813, to December 7, 1813, as a private in Captain Levi Trowbridge's Company of New York Militia.
He was allowed pension on account of his services in the Revolutionary War on his application executed July 27, 1832, at which

time he was a resident of Thompson Township, Seneca County, Ohio. He made two statements at that time in regard to his age: one that he was sixty-seven years old and the other that he was seventy-one or seventy-two years of age.
Joab Wright died August 16, 1844, in Green Creek Township, Sandusky County, Ohio.
The soldier married July 15, 1820, in Lyme Township, Huron County, Ohio, Penina or Peninah Trask. No reference was made to a previous marriage of the soldier.
Soldier's widow Penina or Peninah (she signed both ways- was pensioned Peninah) was allowed pension on account of the services of her husband in the Revolutionary War on her application executed May 14, 1853, at which time she was aged sixty-five years and resided in Sandusky County, Ohio.
In 1851, it was stated that three children of the soldier resided in Sandusky County, Ohio. No names were designated.
In 1851, one Cyrenus Wright made affidavit in Sandusky County, Ohio, in support of the widow's claim. It was then stated that he was present at the wedding of the soldier and his wife. In same year, the name George W. Wright appears: no relationship of either to the family was shown. In 1853, the name Isaac Trask appears: no relationship to the widow was stated.
There are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.
she said July 16. as usual time but the copy of the marriage record was the 15 th

1907 Dec. 28. Heir to Mrs. E.S. Otis for Tombstone and
1921 Feb. 19. Heir to Mrs. Wm R. Waller and
1923 May 1. Heir to Bethur H. Waller
1934 Oct. 12. Heir to Mrs. Wm R. Waller - Etal
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No.
6598
Peninah Wright
Widow
Jonah Wright Bts Rev: War
Act:
Feb 3 1958
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[Arrangement of 1870.]

Dischorg.

This may certify that Joab Wright a Soldier & subject for Lyons  Wright Crowbridge's Comp y in the 1 st Reg t S t . Detached Militia is this day Discharged from the service having discharged his duty as a good & faithful Soldier Fort George Dec. 7 th 1813 Henry Bloom Col d Com d

Record Division.
December 20, 1907.
Miss E. L. Otis,
330 High St.,
Trenton, Ohio.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 16 th and received the 17 th inst., you are advised that William Bundy, Surv. File 36560, Alpheus McIntire, Surv. File 9791, Samuel Thompson, Widow Ctf. 20897, and William Siberaill, Widow Ctf. 6727, were pensioned for service in the War of 1812, and not for Revolutionary War service.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

1907 Dec. 28. Miss E. L. Otis Fremont Ohio wife soldier's pensioned for service in War of 1812 not Rev.

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 _____ 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.     June 1779 14 days Pvt _____ _____ Conn.   June 1782 8 mos Pvt. Caleb Baldwin Swift "   Sept 2 1781 Pvt. Adam Shipley Edgards "   He was captured Sept. 6. 1781 in the battle at New London & con- fined in Sugar House at New York until exchanged Oct 31. 1781   Sept. 7 1813 to Dec 7. 1813 Pvt. Levi Trowbridge Henry Bloom New York  
Battles engaged in, New London
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Saybrook Conn.
Date of application for pension, July 6 1832. His el. was at
Residence at date of application, Thompson Twp. Seneca Co. Ohio
Age at date of application, between 67 & 70 years of age. Born at Saybrook Conn.
Remarks: He was in Lynn Twp. Huron Co. Ohio July 15. 1830, Pinina or Pminah Trask. He d. Aug. 16. 1844. in Green Creek Twp. Sandusky Co. Ohio. She was at pens on her ap 20 May 14. 1853 while living in Sandusky Co Ohio aged 65 yrs. They had children named not stated.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL COLUMBUS
C. C. CRABBE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Par
Feb. 28, 1923.
Dept of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C. Gentlemen: -
In re: Joab Wright, Revolutionary War soldier - Pension.
Will you kindly furnish me with the military history of Joab Wright, a Revolutionary Soldier of Saybrook, Conn. taken from his and his widow's application for pension on file with the Bureau?
He also served in the war of 1812 from New York State. Had a pension for this service? If so, please supply the information you may have as to his service in New York militia.
Thanking you for this service, I am
Yours truly,
Arthur H. Weeks, Special Counsel.

MRS. WILLIAM R. WALTER 4238 BUENA VISTA AVENUE WEST DETROIT, MICHIGAN
Sept 5 th 1934
Dept of the Interior Bureau of Pensions
Dear Sir:-
I would like a verification from your office of the Military Record of one Joab Wright . No. W 6598 - U.S. Pension Record. born Aug 16, 1759 - died Aug 16, 1844. Clyde, O. Service in War of 1812. Sept 7, 1813 to Dec 7, 1813. Port under Capt Levi Trembridge, Col Henry Bloom in N. Y. State.
Peninah Trask Wright - widow (2nd wife). After service Clyde - Sandusky Co. Ohio Very truly yours. M. Gertrude Walter (Mrs. W m R.)

Rev. and 1116 Richig Ave. Lima, Ohio. United States Pension Bureau. mt 2 stamps enclosed
Dear Sirs:-
Will you kindly send me the military record of my Revolutionary ancestor, Joab Wright, born August 16, 1759 in Connecticut, and died in Glyde, Ohio August 16 th 1844. He was the husband of one,

Peninah who was a second wife. Does the original pension application state from which town in Connecticut Joab came from. If so will you kindly give same as it will be necessary for me to look up marriage records in said town.
I am enclosing self addressed stamped envelope for reply.
Respectfully, January 18 th M. Gertrude Walter.
Mrs. D ra P.

Fremont, Ohio
Dec. 16 - 67.
320 High st.
Commissioner of Pensions: -
William L. Cury. President of the Ohio Society, Sons of the American Revolution - sent me che ques of Rev d soldiers drawing pensions and re- siding in Sandusky Co - Ohio in 1840. He said you would send me certificates of their service if requested. Please send me certificates of their service -
Miss E. L. Olin, chair man of com. on Rev. Graves &c -

President WILLIAM L. CURRY Columbus
Vice President JOHN URI LLOYD Cincinnati
Secretary WILLIAM A. TAYLOR Columbus
Registrar
Hugh Huntington - Columbus Room 305 20 E. Broad St.
Treasurer
Stimpson G. Harvey - Toledo
Historian
Herbert Brooks - - Columbus
Chaplain
Clement G. Martin - Fostoria
Ohio Society
Board of Management
William L. Curry - - Columbus John Uri Lloyd - - Cincinnati William A. Taylor - - Columbus Hugh Huntington - - Columbus William P. Heston - - Toledo John W. Harper - - Cincinnati Charles C. Pavey - - Columbus John N. Van Deman - - Dayton Harry P. Ward - - Columbus M. B. Moulton - - Lima William L. David - - Findlay W. R. Gilbert - - Cleveland
Executive Committee
William L. Curry - - Columbus John Uri Lloyd - - Cincinnati William A. Taylor - - Columbus Hugh Huntington - - Columbus Charles C. Pavey - - Columbus
Sons of the American Revolution
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT COLUMBUS
See lists of Pensioners also Mil. Est.
Names of Revolutionary Soldiers drawing pension and residing in Sandusky Co. Ohio. in 1840.
Townsend Township
R. 10133 Phineas Stevens Alpheus McIntyre S. 9791-1812 War
Ballsville Township
William Seberel W. lot. 6727-1812
Green Creek Township
W. 6598. Job Wright Allen Waters Wabrows S. 4715
S. 18301 Daniel Bates William Bundey S. 26566-1812
York Township
S. 12719 David Dalrymple George Armstrong S. 12005
Sandusky Township
W. 278 & 5 John Wagagner
Samuel Thompson
I have certificate of John Waggoner
W. lot. 20897 War of 1812.

S. B. R.
Roads

No 1794
Sennah Wright widow of — Joab Set to Agt. Aug 8/53 Pa
Act of Feb 3 rd 1853

A C Ashton 41 A
Capt. Levi Snowbridge
Sep 7 Died 17/1813
101.482 1813 63 May 12/51
Penina Wright, Widow of Joab Wright decd Priv New York, Malitia
Cap: Snowbridge Lot: Henry Bloom
Ent Sep: 1 st 1813 died Dec: 7 th 1813
Adm d 11/10/52 Felix D. B. Charles
Warr 4174 i p d July 23/52 skem
Vol 94 p. 103
Hiram W. Winslow atty Bellevue Huron Co Ohio

Pinehurst Wright
Yeddas WBB
Sarah Helmick in the mail of July 9
J. P. Morton Commission of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Pension Office Sept 1/53
Sir Please report time of last payment or death of within nine pensioner of Respectfully
F. Burt Esqr J. Cole Bland For Commr Present
Joab Wright, act 183 $25.10. - Died 16 th Aug 1844. - Paid to his deat
F Burt Audit "

Pension Office Sept 1/53
Sir Please report time of last payment to or death of within named pensioner Respectfully &c
H. Burt Esqr J. Cole Blvd for Commr Present
Joab Wright, act 1832, $25.10. - Died 16 th Augt. 1844. - Paid to his death.
H Burt Auditor. "

I hereby certify that Joab Wright of Saybrook now in Middlesex County and State of Connecticut that some time in the month of June 1780 did enlist as a soldier under Capt. Caleb Baldwin and marched with him to Nelson point opposite Westpoint State of New York, that the said Joab Wright was attached to General Huntingtons Brigade Col Swift Regiment Capt. Caleb Baldwins company Serjeant Knapp orderly serjeant and that I Wright served as a soldier in said company untill some time in the month of December when he was discharged on the highlands between Nelsons point and Fishkill landing and that I the deponent was in company and tent mate with him through the summer and the deponent also further certify that the said Joab Wright was a soldier at New London at the time New London was burnt and that he was taken prisoner and carried to New York by the British but the length of time he was a soldier then or a prisoner I cannot determine
Peter Spencer for many of Saybrook
County of Middlesex ss Saybrook 17 th day of September A.D. 1834 Be it remembered that on the day aforesaid Peter Spencer who hath subscribed the foregoing deposition appeared before me and after being examined and cautioned to speak the whole truth made solemn oath to the same deposition which is taken at the request of Joab Wright to be used by him to prove his services as a soldier in the United States service Said deposition drawn up and certified by A. Jesse Bluffs Justice of the peace

I Joseph Plumb of Saybrook now in Middlesex County and State of Connecticut depose and say that on the 6 th day of September 1781 I knew Joab Wright of said Saybrook to be a private soldier in fort Trumbull under Col d Adam Shopley at the time New London and Groton was taken and burnt by the British and that we were both made prisoners by the British troops on that day and carried to New York where we were kept prisoners for two months when we were exchanged together and returned in company to Saybrook Point
Joseph Plumb
County of Middlesex ss Saybrook 25 th day of October A.D. 1834 Be it remembered that on the day aforesaid Joseph Plumb who hath subscribed the foregoing deposition appeared before me and after being examined and cautioned to speak the whole truth made solemn oath to the same deposition which is taken at the request of Joab Wright to be used by him to prove his services as a soldier in the United States service said deposition drawn up and certified by me
B. Jesse Platts Justice of the Peace State of Connecticut I John Pirk Clerk of the County Middlesex County Court of the County of Middlesex do Certify that Jesse Platts was on the 17 th Sept r last & now is a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of Middlesex as per Court on file in my Office & that his name subscribed to the preceding Certi- ficates mark? A. B. are his proper Hand Wri- ting & signature.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & affixed the Seal of said Court this 31 st day of Dec r A.D. 1834
J. Pirk Clk
17. Sept. 1834

Peter Spencer & Joseph Plumbo Depositions

J L Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions &c.
Washington

Newark H. C. Oct 14 1835
J L Edwards Esq Commissioner &c
Sir
The Pension papers of Joel Wright which appear by your Letter of Nov 9 1833 to one from your department to have been returned to me at that time have remained in my possession ever since. It is shown by his three several declarations which he has under Oath made on the 27 July 1832 - 23 March 1833 & 20 June 1833; that he was first drafted into the Militia for 3 months into the Company commanded by Capt. Caleb Baldwin in Col. Swift's regiment. There a Substitute. That in the year 1750 he enlisted for 8 months in the Continental Army of the Connecticut troops - commanded by the same Capt. Baldwin & Col. Swift. That he served in therein stated for said 8 months was honorably discharged - that on the 3 rd of September 1751 he went as a militiaman as served under Capt. Ledyard when New London & Fort G. Griswold was invaded & attacked. That on the 6 th of said September he & several others were taken Prisoners - carried to New York & confined in the Sugar House until the 31 st of October following when after much suffering he was with the others exchanged. That in 10 days thereafter he was taken sick with the Camp distemper which was followed with a Dropsy. That he continued sick with these diseases for at least 4 months - That he also served at New Haven when that place was invaded by the British which was in the Summer of 1779, that in both instances he volunteered. He has also sworn according to one of the directions of your department - that according to his best recollection that he did not serve less than one year as a Private - The amount of his services then is;

That besides the months when he hired a substitute. He served in the Continental Army under Capt. Woldwin & Col. Swift Months 5 at New London when he was taken Prisoner. In confinement in the Sugar House N.Y. & during his liberty besides at New Haven 4   12 Months
I understand from your brief objections that Mr. Wright, name cannot be found on the Records of the department. That positive proof must be procured of his services. In consequence of this Mr. Wright with much trouble & Expense thinking it might be possible that some of his old Comrades might be still living & that he had supposed they were all dead, has procured the depositions of two of them who live in Connecticut not far from 900 miles this country W. of Peter Spencer & Joseph Plumb, who are each about 70 years old. - Spencer avers that he knows of his services under the officers he has stated in his indictment. That he was in the same company at a tent  state with him. That he knows of his serving at New London being made Prisoner, & sent to New York, but cannot determine the length of time he was a Soldier or a Prisoner. - and Plumb says he knows of Wright's being a private Soldier in Fort Griswold which was opposite to Fort Griswold. Under Capt. Adam Shapley, at the time New London & Groton were taken & burnt. That he & Wright were both taken Prisoners & carried to New York -
Altho' you will notice some small defects in want of exactness, in the state- ments of these deponents. The Certificate of the Magistrate, & also of the Clerk of the County - yet in my apprehension there is nothing which is essential You will observe that the Clerk says he certifies from the Comm. Journals in his office (which the Law of Connecticut requires to be deposited

It retained there &c &c
Their depositions I now enclose. Taking all the testimony together I hope it will be satisfactory. I will not be found necessary - to delay this old Gentleman so as to cause him further Expense & trouble who is a poor, miserable old man; & I believe moral & honest.
Will you please to decide the case as soon as possible. Also the case of Ephraim Fish for an increase of Pension.
I am very respectfully
Your Ob t Serv t
Lewis B Sturges

Joel Wright
Brief objections
Brief objections -
If not, which of them is not so answered?

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Joab Wright which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? As he should state how long in captivity & if his term had expired VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service ? Yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it ?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had ? Yes  No
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility ?
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office ?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service ?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct ? Yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily ? And, if not, which of them is not so answered ?
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades : For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
‡QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Not found on the Rolls must prove Service as above

Brief in the case of Peninah Wright widow of Joab Landusky County and State of Ohio act of Feb. 3 - 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband a pensioner under act of June 7th 1832 at $ 25 10 / 100 per annum
Pr.
(If for increase)
Marriage proof or wills
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Death and report
Identity cert. of Judge
Name and residence of Agent
J. G. Turner Tiffin Ohio
Examining Clerk.
J. H. Gray

To the Commisioner of Pensions
101.482

Belleme May 6 th 1837
Com r of Pensions
Dr Sir
Enclosed please find
Mr Wrights Appl n for Bounty Land, I wish you would inform me whether Joab Wright or widow either heirs are entitled to a Pension their father Joab Wright was in the Revolutionary war with Great Briton and did draw a Pension in 1835 But died in 1844 and his papers were sent back by order, and if so with what proof will be necessary, and if the proof which was made out in 1835 will not be sufficient to establish Joab Wright service & discharge in the Revolution war and will not entitle the Widow or heirs to Bounty Lands and other.
Yours Respectfully
H. W. Winston
Sister Belleme Huron (600) H. W. Winston

Sir. Tiffin City May 20 th 1853.
Enclosed you will please find Mrs Wrights claim to a pension, which you will have the goodness to settle without any further agency if possible as the widow is poor, and needs all to her benefit.
I incurred years in the case of Mrs Holmes to a pension I would just say that the department required her to prove the ages of her children before she could be placed on the pension Rolls. I have this communication to that effect, and I thought the proof required was filed, as it appears. I could find that communication if necessary.
I am very Respectfully yours &c
J. G. Furner.
Hon L. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions

Penina Wright, widow of Joel Wright Application for Inland- Penn of Attorney.
Papers L.M.
Died Oct. 12, 1854, by Joseph H. H. H. Wartington City D. C.

Know all men by these Presents.
That I J. G. Furner. of Linn County in the State of Ohio. do hereby constitute and appoint Joseph Howard Esq. of the City of Washington D.C. my lawful attorney for me and in my name & to obtain the amount of increase of Pension due Josiah Wright late of the State of Ohio. who was a Pensioner of the United States under the act of June 7 th 1832. being a private in the Connecticut troops. and that I have been appointed by his Widow. Penina Wright who is now a Pensioner under the act of Feb 8 th 1853.
Witness my hand and seal this day of September 1854.
(Attest)
J. H. Leidy
Peter Meatz
J. G. Furner.
State of Ohio. Be it known that on the 30 th day of September 1854. Personally appeared before me J. H. Leidy a Justice of the peace in and for said County and State aforesaid J. G. Furner, and acknowledged the signing of the above power of attorney to be his act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand this 30 th day of September 1854.
J. H. Leidy
J. G.

State of Ohio      I Philip Spelman Clerk of the Court Seneca County ss      of Common Pleas in and for said County and State aforesaid. do hereby certify that
J. H. Leidy Esquire whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing, was at the time of so doing an acting Justice of the peace, duly commissioned and sworn that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit, and that the aforesaid County Court is a Court of Records having full Jurisdiction.
In testimony Whereof I have here unto set my hand Seal of said Court at the City of Tiffin This 2nd day of September  October 1854.
Philip Spelman Clerk By Samuel Stoner Dist. Clerk

Tiffin City, 13th of Feb 1854.
Sir Enclosed is the claim of Peninah Wright. for increase of pension.
I am very Respectfully yours &c
J. G. Tiffin.
Hon L. P. Waldo. Commissioner.

Siffin City August 25 th 1853.
Sir:
Enclosed Please find the required certificate in the case of Benjamin Wright for a pension and I presume that the declaration in the case of Mrs Sarah Helmick, for a pension, under the act of Feb 3 rd 1853. is in the same situation and if so I would like forward the alike certificate of the Judge.
I am very respectfully yours &c.
J. G. Thurber.
Hon. L. P. Waldo. Commissioner of Pensions

Probate Judge Certificate for Mrs Pina M. Wright

State of Ohio } ss Pancusky County }
I John Bee Judge of the Court of Probate in and for the County of Pancusky State of Ohio, do further certify that Parlena Wright widow of Jacob Wright (deceased) personally appeared in open Court on the 14 th day of May, 1833 and was duly sworn & covered to law and that she signed her declaration for a dower under the act of 3 rd February 1833 in open Court on said day - as appear from the Journals of said Court
In testimony whereof I have caused the Seal of said Probate Court to be hereunto affixed and subscribed my name at Fremont this 26 th day of August 1833 - John Bee Judge

SUSPENDED BOUNTY LAND CLAIM RE-EXAMINED.
No. 181363 101482
Treasury Department,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
August 11. 1856.
Isaac Wright served in Captain Levi Trowbridge's Company New York Militia from the 7 th of Sept. until the 17 th of Decr. 1843.
W. W. W.
For Auditor.
COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Department of the Interior.
Examined by
W. W. W.

State of Ohio Huron County ss Norwalk
On the 23 d day of March A D 1833 personally appeared before me Timothy Baker an Associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the said County of Huron Jacob Wright of the Township of Thompson in Lorain County in said State, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following Supplemental declaration in addition to his former declaration made before the Supreme Court for said State held at and in said Norwalk on the 27 th July 1832 - in order to obtain the benefit of the provision of an Act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832
The Declarant says that he arrived at Fort Tumbult in Virginia on the 3 rd of September before the 1 st of Oct r on the 6 th of said September after Fort Tumbult was captured by the British under Benedict Arnold, in endeavoring to escape and go over to Fort Griswold on the East side of the River (Thames so called) he was captured & was the with others whom he has mentioned in his former declaration, was carried to New York as a Prisoner & was there confined in the Sugar House as mentioned in his former declaration, until the 31 st of October following when he & others were released, after the Capture of
Cornwallis at York town. & was sent to & landed at Elizabeth Town in the State of New Jersey. That in consequence of his confinement in said Sugar House he was taken sick. & was very feeble. His Clothes were nearly worn out. He became very dirty. His Clothes not having been washed or cleansed for a considerable time. He was afflicted with Lice - as soon as he

was a bly; he started from Elizabeth Town & made his way as fast as he could to Morristown - From Morris Town he travelled from  Mauritown to the North river, which he passed at Kings Ferry. From there he went across the country; he believes by the way of Danbury in Connecticut, to New Haven. From thence to Guilford & Branford. That he believes he arrived at Saybrook in Connecticut (which was his usual residence) about the first of 1752 January 1752. That at the precise time Cornwallis was taken he was a Prisoner in the Sugar House in New York, as he perfectly recollects the rejoicing upon that occasion, but returned after being released from his confinement. He returned as soon as was in his power to said Saybrook. That according to his best recollection the time he was taken Prisoner at Fort Trumbull in New London was in September 1781. That the time he enlisted for the eight months as mentioned in his former declaration was according to his best recollection in the Year 1780. That he served out the said eight months & was honorably discharged. I do not know what has become of his discharge. That he also served in the Militia at New Haven in Connecticut in 1778 when the British invaded that Town & was absent from home about fourteen days. He then there served in a Company commanded by a Captain Gay. Joab Wright
Neighbors of his who are acquainted with him will testify as to his reputation of his being a revolutionary Soldier & his reputation of being a man of truth & veracity.
And the said Joab Wright personally appeared before me the undersigned authority, who being first duly sworn according to Law, deposeth & 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
(not required again by the brief objections)

he served not less than the period mentioned below and in the following grade For one year I served as a private Soldier and for such service I claim a Pension
Isaac Wright
The whole of the foregoing declaration & the preceding affidavit sworn
Subscribed to & sworn before me the day & year aforesaid
Timothy Baker Judge of Huron Common Pleas
We
do certify that we are well acquainted with Isaac Wright the above named & that it is his general reputation that he was a revolutionary Soldier & that we consider him a man of truth & veracity
Sworn & subscribed before me
I David Gibbs Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Huron in the State of Ohio - certify that the Honorable Timothy Baker is an Associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas and that the signatures purporting to be his in the foregoing are genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office in said Court this day of March A.D. 1833
D. Gibbs Clerk S.H.C.P.

Joab Wright. found on the original muster Roll of Capt. Baldwin's Co. Col Swift regt, in the officer. P. in office. Nov 22 38-

State of Ohio Huron County Ss Knowall
On this twentieth day of June A D 1833 personally appeared before me Timothy Baker one of the Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County of Huron So at Wright a President of Thompson Seneca County in said State who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following Second supplementary declaration in addition to his former declaration made before the Supreme Court for said State at their Session in said Knowall on the 27 th July 1832 in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 That in addition to what he stated in his true former declarations that when he was drafted into the Militia for said three months under Capt Caleb Baldwin and Colonel Swift he was on his way to his Rendezvous he hired a Substitute from Saybrook at Guilford in Connecticut for said three months and on the same day he enlisted for said Eight months under the same Captain & Colonel the time he cannot precisely recollect but it was a bout eight months before Major Andrew was hung soon after said Andrew was hung the Declarant was discharged having served out the period of his said Enlistment which discharge he has lost Those who served with him said Eight months and he cannot now possibly procure any witnesses or evidence to his said service The Declarant refers to his former declarations as to where he served for said Eight months. That when the British under Arnold in 1781 attacked & burnt New London the Declarant then living at said Saybrook volunteered with nineteen including himself went in a Boat to New London in the first place they went to Fort Trumbull on the west side of the Thames he remained in Fort Trumbull the remainder of the Nineteen soon

passed over to Fort Griswold. were all killed or wounded in the attack upon that Fort except three. Saybrook is Twenty eight miles from New London. The the Declarant was placed at a field piece outside of said Fort Trumbull. Having fired away their ammunition one Sergeant Smith said he would go into the Fort to procure some more. He went accordingly, & brought out a Box of Cartridges & informed, that the men had all evacuated the Fort & gone to the Boats to pass the river over to Fort Griswold. The Declarant then ran into the Fort & got his Blanket, and got into a two mast Boat to pass over to Fort Griswold. Having got about ten oars from the shore the British having got possession of the Fort Trumbull, fired several platoons upon them. The the Declarant & the others in the Boats were obliged to resign to the Enemy. This was the sixth of September the the others who were taken Prisoners, as mentioned in his former declarations were carried to New York & there confined in the Sugar House until the thirty first day of October following which made one month & twenty five days. They were eleven days in going to New York on said thirty first day of October. He was exchanged, and in ten days thereafter he was taken sick with the Camp distemper, which was followed by a Dropsey to such a degree that he could not get his hands to his feet he continued sick in consequence of these diseases for not less than four months -
When he went to New London & New Haven. He both times volunteered That when he was at New London he was under the command of Captain Ledyard who was killed as before mentioned That when he served in New Jersey & at the Highlands he was under the same Captain Baldwin & Colonel Swift That the reason why the Declarant made his

application before the Supreme Court in said Huron County was; That said Court have jurisdiction all over the State of Ohio & it was much more convenient & less expensive to apply to the as he did than to have gone to Tiffin the Seat of Justice in Seneca County the roads to Tiffin being very bad & the country through a wilderness deserted grounds there being no other road except an Indian path through the Forests on the other hand the roads being good the country settled to Norwalk Ohio the Deponents acquaintance being greater in Huron County He thinks it must have been as much as a year when he was first drafted before Cornwallis was taken - He was a week at New Haven He knows including his arrested sickness he served more than one year in the whole - Joel Wright
Sworn & Subscribed before me this 20 th day of June 1833
Timothy Baker Judge of Huron Common Pleas
State of Ohio Huron County } ss
I David Gibbs Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, in said County do certify that Timothy Baker Esq. is a lawful & acting Judge of said Court as above & that the signature above purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of said Court at Norwalk this 21 st day of June A.D. 1833 D. Gibbs, Clerk N.C.P.

Pinehurst Nights. Adapted & Read. By Attorney for incense of Pinehurst.

State of Ohio, ss } Be it known that on Lancaster County } this 28 th day of August A.D. 1853. before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for said County and State aforesaid. Personally appeared Peninah Wright, the resident of the aforesaid County and State, and made oath according to law, that she is the widow of Isaac Wright (deceased) who was a Revolutionary Pensioner in the State of Ohio. Payable at the Pittsburgh Agency at Twenty five dollars per annum since the act of June y th 1832. That she is creditably informed that the said the said Pension may and ought to be increased. From its commencement and during its continuance that she is directly interested as a claimant in said increase, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence as my agent may use in prosecuting said claim. Peninah Wright.
Countermanding and revoking all former powers of attorney and authority heretofore given thereby constitute and appoint J. G. Turner of the City of Tiffin my true and lawful attorney to prosecute the claim of Isaac Wright (deceased) for the amount of Revolutionary Pension, or increase of Pension that may be due; and for the purpose of establi- -shing additional service by the Soldier for which military duty in the Revolution the aforesaid pension was granted. Thereby authorize my said attorney to apply for and obtain from the State Archives or other sources certificate, proofs of such service

To examine all Papers or documents in relation to said Pension file in the Department at Washington City or else where to file additional evidence or argument and to have for my benefit the certificate for increase which may be issued in satisfaction of said claim which which certificate is now made payable at the Pension Agency of this State to appoint one or more substitutes or attorneys under him for the purpose herein expressed, and to do all things that I might or could do if I were personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said attorney shall lawfully do in the premises. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 22 nd day of August 1853.
Signed and sealed in presence
of attests
Peninah Wright
Grace Thomas
Such in Plain two Witnesses
Given to me and subscribed and acknowledged before me the day and year above written and thereby certify that I believe the said Peninah Wright to be directly interested in said claim as set forth and take the identical party therein alleged in whose claim sum in nowise interested.
Abel Plain S.P.

State of Ohio.                      J. D. Capper - Clerk Sandusky County ss. to all the Justices of the foregoing Pleas in and for said County and State aforesaid Do hereby certify that Miles Plaine Esqr. whose genuine Signature appears to the foregoing Affidavit and power of attorney herein said was at the time of so doing an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State aforesaid duly Commissioned and sworn that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid County Court is a court of records having general Jurisdiction and I further certify that I have no interest in the foregoing application for increase of Pension in any manner whatsoever.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court at Huron this 9 th day of February 1854
J. D. Capper Clerk