Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26,161, for Uzal Johnson, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn R. I
Johnson, Uzal McHetable
W. 26/61
CONTENTS

Connecticut No 28,02
Hon J M Williams Jan 30 th 1845
Mzal Johnson of Lyme in the State of Connecticut who was a Fifer & Pri. in the Compts com by Captain _____ of the Regt com by Col. Avery in the Conn. F. line for
Fifer 6 mos. 22 days Pri. 13. mos.
(Special)
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 72 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831.
(Pr. 26.16)
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of May 1834 and
Hon. N. Barber, H. R.
  Arrears to the 4 th of Mar. 1834.  216.00    Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 th Sept. " "  36.00          $ 252.00  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by R. Burdine Clerk, Book E 2 Vol. — Page 19 —

Col. 18th Regt. Pa. Line Infantry, Superior Company of Major John Smith Colonel
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 72 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of August 1818 and sent to
Chas. H. Hardy Esq.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1818. Page 300 Vol. 1
Reported

I Joseph Hurlbut of Windsor, in the County of Windsor & State of Connecticut, aged forty three years being duly cautioned & sworn on oath depos- A say that from the year 1822 to the year 1825 I was a clergyman of the Presbyterian denomination in the State of New York and was for about two years & a half settled over one of the churches at Albany as its Pastor, and was accustomed to celebrate marriages. There was no law of the State at that time, nor custom, nor had there been at any previous time as far as I know, which required any record to be made or kept of a marriage, and the evidence of it usually, was a certificate given to the husband Windsor Sept. 16 th 1843. Joseph Hurlbut
State of Connecticut, Windsor County, & Windsor Sept. 16 th 1843. Sworn and subscribed before me on the day & year above written & I hereby certify that the Depositor is a respectable & credible witness.
Chas J. Whitney Justice of the Peace

I Joshua A. Warren of Lyme in the County of New London & State of Connecticut aged fifty three years, being duly cautioned & sworn on oath depose and say that I am Town Clerk and Keeper of the record of Marriages births &c of said Town of Lyme and that I find on the record of Marriages and births book Second page 81 the following entry viz.
Mr Neal Johnson and Miss Mehitable Baker was joined in marriage on the day of - then follows the record of the births of six children from 1792 to 1802 that said record or entry is in the hand writing of David H. Sill who was Clerk and Keeper of the records of said Town from the year 1788 to the year 1813 when he died. And I further depose and say that I have been acquainted with Neal Johnson and Mehitable his wife for more than twenty years. and I always understood them to be man and wife. and always understood and believe that all their children were born in matrimony. and never heard that any one of them was illegitimate. and further the deponent saith not.
Joshua A. Warren Town Clerk
Town Clerks Office Lyme Conn te Septem r 12 th 1843
State of Connecticut
New London County ss Lyme Sept. 12 th 1843.
Sworn and subscribed before me on the day & year above written & I hereby certify that the deponent is a respectable & credible witness.
Chas. J. W. Lundy Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut County of New London } ss. I. John D e Witt Clerk of the County Court in and for said New London County do hereby Certi- fy that Charles J. M c Bundy esq r before whom the annexed depositions of Joseph Hurlbut and Joshua R. Warren were sworn, was the several dates thereof, and still is a Justice of the peace in and for said County of New London and that his signature thereto affixed is genuine — In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 16 th day of September A d 1843. —
John D e Witt Clerk
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McKittrick Johnson of Ugal Conf
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Hm. G. S. Catlin H.R.

State of Connecticut. County of Windham p Sybil Mark 6 th 1843.
On the 6 th day of March AD 1843. personally appeared before the subscribers a justice of the Peace. for the County of Wind- ham Meritable Johnson a resident of said Sybil in the County & State aforesaid aged seventy four years and being sworn accor- ding to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to  to  the the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 and the act supplementary & explanatory thereto passed in the summer of the year 1842. That she is the Widow of Wm Johnson who was a private in the army of the Revolution and who was a pensioner of the United States by the acts of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That her name was enrolled as a pensioner That she was married to the
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said Wm Johnson on the eighteenth day in December in the year. seventeen hundred & eighty eight by Elder. Wait at Hoosac in the state of New York That his husband the said Wm died at said place on the twelfth day of April A.D. 1842. And that she has since been married again, but remains the widow of the said Wm Johnson. as will more fully appear by reference to the Proof herewith annexed.
Sworn & subscribed on metable Johnson the day & year first above written. Attest me. Chas J. Wlunty Justice of Peace

W.L.O.
I Rhoda  Hulda Johnson of Lymn in the county of Wendenbury & State of Connecticut aged thirty eight years having been duly sworn, on oath upon & say, that I am the Daughter of Israel Johnson late of said Lymn deceased and Martha Johnson his wife. That I have lived at home the principal part of my life. That my Father & Mother have lived together since my recollection as Husband & Wife. & I have always understood & believed that they were married at Hoosac in the State of Kentucky at the time stated in her application. My Father was a Pensioner of the United States for service in the revolu- tionary war. under the act of June 7 th 1832. and died at Lymn at our house on the 12 th day of April A.D. 1842. I was present at his death. My Mother has never married again. but remains his Widow. Rhoda Johnson Lymn. March 6 th 1843.

State of Connecticut New London County ss. Atty. March 6 th 1843. on this day personally appeared Rhoda Johnson whom I hereby certify to be a respectable & credible person & made oath to the truth of the within deposition by her subscribed before me
Chas. J. Wmray Justice of Peace.
Ms. A. 9. 2. 33

WLS I Seth Chadwick of Ayer in the county of Middlesex & State of Connecticut aged forty four years being duly sworn on oath depose & say that I have always been acquainted with Noah Johnson late of Ayer deceased & his Widow, Mehitable Johnson. They always lived together as Husband & Wife & I always understood & believed that they had been lawfully married. They have had a large family of children. Noah Johnson died some time last Spring. I attended his funeral. My residence has ever been about a mile from their family. His Widow, Mrs. Mehitable Johnson has never married again. He was at his death a Pensioner of the United States. A further the Deponent saith not. Ayer March 6 th 1843. Seth Chadwick

State of Connecticut
New London County ss March 6 th 1843
This day personally appeared Seth Chadwick signer of the within deposition whom I hereby certify to be a respectable & credible person & made oath to said deposition before me
Chas. J. Whitney Justice of Peace.
State of Connecticut ss Middletown March 7 th 1843.
I hereby certify that Charles J. Whitney whom I now know is a Justice of the Peace in & for New London County to state of Connecticut & that his signature is in his attached to the declaration of Nicholas Johnson & the affidavits of Rhoda Johnson & Seth Chadwick as in his own handwriting -
William L. Storrs a Judge of the Superior Court of, the State of Connecticut
State of New York } ss Samuel Gilbert aged Seventy Litchfield County } Eight Years, and Lucy Gilbert

of the Superior Court of, the State of Connecticut
State of New York } Samuel Gilbert aged Seventy Cortland County } Eight Years, and Lucy Gilbert aged Seventy Five } Both of the Town of Solon in said County & State, being duly sworn according to Law, depose and say that we were both present, when Mahitabel Babcock Married to Ezal Johnston. They were Married in the Town of Hoosac, Many County & State of New York, on the Eighteenth day of Decem- ber one thousand eight hundred and Eighty Eight, at our Home, in said Hoosac, by Eldon Wright, then his Chri- stian Name was William
Witnesses - D B Campfield Hoosac Samuel Gilbert Cortland County N.Y. Lucy M Gilbert Wesley Hanson - Hoosac Cortland County New York
Sworn and subscribed before on this 22 nd day of February A.D. 1843. D B Campfield J. Pease
I certify that Samuel Gilbert & Lucy M. Gilbert are per- sons of truth and veracity and reputable in their Neighborhood, of them I have been acquainted with them both over Twenty five Years last past D B Campfield J. Pease
D. B. CAMPBELL, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that the instrument was proven and acknowledged, before whom the annexed acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and duly authorised to take the same: And further, that I am well acquaint- ed with the hand-writing of said Justice and verily believe the signature to the said certificate is genuine. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said County, this 23 rd day of February 84 3 D. B. Campbell CLERK.

of the Superior Court of, the State of Connecticut
State of New York } Cortland County }
Samuel Gilbert aged Seventy Eight years, and Lucy Gilbert aged Twenty Five years, both of
the Town of Solon in said County & State, being then several according to Law, depon and say that we were both present, when Mahitabel Babcock Married to Abial Johnson. They were Married in the Town of Hoosac, Many County & State of New York, on the Eighteenth day of December in seven- teen hundred and Eighty Eight, at our Home, in said Hoosac, by Eleazar Wright, then his Chri- stian Name was William
Witness -
Samuel Gilbert
D B Campfield Horn Cortland County N.Y. 22nd Wesley Hanson - Horn Cortland County New York
Lucy M. Gilbert
Sworn and subscribed before on this 22 nd day of February
A.D. 1843.
D B Campfield J. Pease
I certify that Samuel Gilbert & Lucy M. Gilbert are per- sons of truth and veracity and reputable in their Neighborhood, of these I have been acquainted with them both over Twenty five years last past
D B Campfield J. Pease
STATE OF NEW YORK, CORTLAND COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } SS.
I, GIDEON C. BABCOCK, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that the instrument was proven and acknowledged, before whom the annexed acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and duly authorised to take the same: And further, that I am well acquaint- ed with the hand-writing of said Justice and verily believe the signature to the said certificate is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said County, this 23 rd day of February 1843
G. C. Babcock CLERK.

10.865
Neal Johnson's Application
25 months 25 days Whole time
Adm. as
Kefer 6 mo. 22
Private - 15 51
$72
The R.S.L Coast Troops were dock? near Patn 1 st Det. 75-
6232 1308
65-40
Ha Navy Dept H.R.

United States of America state of Connecticut county of Litchfield      Yss Town of Lymne Probate District of Lymne
On this tenth day of September A 1882 personally appeared in open court, before the Court of Probate for the District of Lymne in the County of Litchfield and state of Connecticut now sitting Wm Johnson a resident of the Town of Lymne in the Probate Dis- trict, County & state aforesaid, aged 72 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. A 1882 That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated —
1 The deponent in April 1775 at the Town of Coventry, county of Kent in the state of Rhode Island, enlisted as a fifer in Captain Edmund Johnnais company for the term of eight months and served the term out and returned home the latter part of December of the same year. — After the deponent en- listed, the company was marched to Roxbury and there remained until it was dismissed in December following. The other officers of the company were Lieutenant Gibbs

(and) Isaac Johnson an Ensign — Elisha Johnson the deponent's father was also in the same company — Colonel Oney had command of the Regiment — All the officers of the company are (was) (and) the deponent does not recollect any soldier who is now living — He has recently been to the State of Rhode Island to look up witnesses to this service — but could not find any member of the company now living — The deponent at the time he was there at the time was going (and) was not himself in any battle — He was there at the time of the battle at Bunker Hill but was not himself in the battle — The deponent recollects General Washington, (and) General Putnam of the Continental army — He also knew General Green —

The deponent was born in the town of Coventry in the County of Kent in the state of Rhode Island on the 19 th day of April 1750 and lived there until he was twenty years of age, and then removed into the adjoining Town, West Greenwich and lived there until he was about twenty five years of age - He then removed to Greenfield in the County of Saratoga in the state of New-York and lived there about ten years, and then removed to the town of Lyme aforesaid where he has ever since lived, and now lives —
6. After his return from Roxbury the deponent belonged to a Militia company commanded by Capt Benjamin Green. In the year 1776 and as deponent thinks about the tenth of June, a part of the company, and as deponent believes, one half was drafted for the term of six months to serve as minute men , and to be held in readiness at a minutes warning to go wherever they should be required - The deponent was one of those drafted, and served the term of six months - They were called out to be drilled, when not in actual service upon an average twice a week. - During this period the British Fleet came and lay off the harbour of Newport and took some cattle from

15 Prudence Island. — The company to which deponent belonged was called out and marched to Prudence Island, (and remained there about five or six days) (and was then marched to East Greenwich (and remained there some time longer, (and then re- turned home, having been absent at that time from home about half a month. — The company was equipped (and was so occupied as that deponent was unable to attend to any other business. —
30 After that term had expired, (and as deponent thinks, in the month of December of the same year, the militia was called out on an alarm at East Greenwich by General Barnum. The deponent at that time belonged to East Greenwich company (and was out in the service at that time between thirty and forty days. —
Immediately after that in January 1777 one half of half of the militia was drafted to guard the shore of East Greenwich. The deponent was one of those that was drafted and served at that time one month in East Wickham Boys company —

The deponent was next drafted (and) served one month at East Green with in Capt Benedict Colvin's company — She was in the months of February (and) March following — The quarters at these two times were at the Shaw house —
He was next drafted (and) served one month: under Capt Langford Weaver at Quittinsett neck (North Kingston) in May or June of the same year 1777. Their head quarters at that time were at a house called the Hill house —
He next served three tours of one month each at Quittinsett (and) quartered at the house of Deacon Jonathan Allen.
He also served one month more at Quittinsett and quartered at the house of Col Whitman — another month at the same place and quartered at the house of Holmes Whitman — and another month at the same place (and) quartered at the old Tibbetts house (by some some called the guard house) — It was cold weather when deponent was at the Guard house (and) deponent thinks it was in the year 1778. The deponent in these tours served under several different Captains — The officers that were out were often changed — The deponent recollects
with lieutenant Gibbs

besides the Captains already named. Capt. Hopkins, Capt. Burton, Capt. Hudson, (and) he thinks Capt. Bennett. — The deponent was often drafted (and) sometimes served as a substitute for others. —
He also served at East Greenwich besides the service above mentioned, two or three (and) a half months under Capt. Bennett (and) quartered at the Court house the principal part of the time. —
He also served as a substitute for Squire Alin at Warwick neck about one month (and) quartered at a house, called the Stone house (and) was there when on the alarm list. —
He was also at Bristol about twenty days in Capt. Dyer's Company in the month of July & August 1778 — (and) was also in General Sullivan's expedition in Rhode Island in August 1778 about twenty days (and) was present at that engagement under Capt. Langford Weaver. —
The deponent also served in General Sherman's expedition at Savannah and was in service at that time about one month.

2 After these tours the deponent went to Plainfield in the state of Connecticut and there engaged to work for Nathaniel Marsh of Plainfield - While deponent was there at work, the militia at that place, were ordered to fort Griswold in the town of Groton - Jonathan Parkes was at that time a soldier in Boott Woodcock company and was drafted to go to fort Griswold - He hired deponent to take his place as his substitute, which he did and served at that time two months - They did not reach fort Griswold until after it was taken, and the garrison principally killed - The deponent reached there while they were burying the dead - that were killed at the taking of the fort - He served there at that time two months - He was at that time a stranger in Connecticut, and did not know many of those that served with him, before he went there - and he has no business of this time of service -
v ... lieutenant Gibbs

Stephen Green (and) Ezekiel Johnson of Coventry, as far as an acquaintance with deponent (and) can testify as to the principal part of his service in the state of Rhode Island. Most of his acquaintance in the state of Rhode Island, he found, when going there a short time ago, were dead. Some few had moved away, but he could not learn much about them.
The deponent recollects Major Alvin Waite who was in service a great part of the time deponent was. Major Isaac Johnson was also in service much of the time deponent was, when he served in Rhode Island. They generally took turns about serving. He knew General Sullivan, General Spencer, (and) some other officers of the United States army. He entered the service in the first place at Coventry, went in East Greenwich (and) lastly at Plainfield as far as he knows. He was never in any battle except in the retreat from Rhode Island. He served the whole time as a private. He has no written discharge (and) has no documentary evidence of his service.

He was born in the Town of Coventry in the State of Rhode Island on the 12 th of April 1766 his age is recorded, as he thinks, on the Records of the Town of Coventry & West Greenwich He lived in Coventry at all times when he was called into service - lived in Coventry West Greenwich until he was about 20 years of age when he removed into the State of New York and remained there about 10 years when he removed to Lyme in the County of New London State of Connecticut. He was once enlisted and at all other times served either as a substitute or was drafted - knew Genl. Green & Sullivan and other of- ficers of the Continental Army - never received any money for his discharge - has no documentary evidence of his service - He is known to the Honorable Matthew Griswold the Court & to many others of the inhabitants of the Town of Lyme who can testify to his character for Veracity and their belief of his service as a soldier of the Revolution
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 - Ivory D. Dusenbury the day & year aforesaid
W. H. Johnson
only were accounts & bills

We Elisha Willard - - a Clergyman residing in the Town of Lyme County of New-London State of Connecticut and Sedgwick Bill residing in the same town of Lyme hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Israel Johnson who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be 72 years of age; that he is respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in the opinion
Sworn to subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Elisha Willard Sedgwick Bill
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the Act that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Elisha Willard - - who has signed the foregoing certificate is a clergyman resident in the Town of Lyme aforesaid and that Sedgwick Bill who has also 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. Morris Judge of said Court

I Joshua R Warren Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Lyme do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Wm. Hysan for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the office of the Court of Probate this 10 th day of September 1832.
Joshua R. Warren Clerk
Ms. A. 9. 2. 13

Reg  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 26160
Mahitable Johnson Wid of Njal Johnson Brin Newhu
Act Feb 2nd 1868
Index: Vol 11 , Page 382
[Arrangement of 1870.]

5.309. 5309 Connecticut
Reported
Melitah Johnson widow of Ezra Johnson who was a Private in the Revolution
Lett. to C. J. M c Curdy Aug. 7/48.
Increased from $40.00. Deduct all former payments under Act
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 72 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of May, 1846 and sent to
Chas. M c Curdy Lyons, Conn.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A 54 Vol. 2 Page

Connecticut 5309
Mehitable Johnson widow of Uzal Johnson who was a Pr. & Fifer in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 70 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15. day of April 1844 and sent to Hon. G. S. Catlin House of Representatives
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 70.
Ref. Instructions under the act of 1844 sent to J. M. Bundy Asst. 16. 1844 at Lyme Conn:

28.029 Connecticut
W B al. Johnson
of Lyme in the State of Conn
who was a Private in the Conn commanded
by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded
by Col. Avery in the Conn Troops
line for
7 mo 25 days -
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn
at the rate of 26 Dollars 16 Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of Jan.
1834 and Lieut. H. C. N.
Barber. H. of R.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1839 $65.40
Semi-ant. allowance ending Mar. 4. 34. 13.08
$78.48
{ Revolutionary Claim, }
{ Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E. D. Bullock Clerk.
Book 6 Vol. 13 Page 22
let. Hon. Mr. Barber 24. Act. 1134

Apr 28 Mar: 1844
8239
Connecticut
Mettable Johnson widow of Uzal Johnson who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 12: Apr 1842 of Lyme Co in the State of Conn: who was a Fifer Vth in the Comp: commanded by Captain _____ of the reg: commanded by Col. Avery in the Conn: line for 15 mo Pri. 3 6 " fifer 3.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 72. Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of March 1844 and sent to Hon. G. Catlin A.R.
Total Amount, $ 360.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by J. L. Mann Clerk, Book D. Vol. 1. Page 85.

V No 8764
Mehitable Johnson Con
Suspended
let to br. J Melbury April 18 43
" " " " " May 4 43
" " " " " Sep 4 " " " " " " " Dec 28 1843 "
Act 7 th July '38

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Love Linsheu St. Pongee Handkerchiefs Pearl Buttons, Clouded Jeans, Best Black Pins Linen Cambric Coat Bindings Net Cap, M. D. Limes Damask Table Cloths Brown Table do. Rec'd by HILLARD & BULKLEY. Sept 19 3w28
A T a court of Probate held at Norwich, within and for the district of Norwich on the 16th day of Sept., A. D. 1843. Present—ASA ROATH, Judge. Six months from the 20th day of September, A. D. 1843, are limited and allowed for the creditors of Rachel Armstrong, late of Franklin, deceased, to exhibit their several claims against the estate of said deceased, to Ashbel Woodward, the executor of the last will and testament of said deceased, or be debarred a recovery according to law. The said executor is directed to give notice of this order, by advertising a copy thereof, three weeks in succession, in a newspaper printed in said Norwich, and posting a like copy on the public signpost in said Franklin, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record, ASA ROATH, Judge. 28
CASSIMERES, &c A NOTHER lot of those heavy cheap Cassimeres which when people who want clothes, buy. —A L S O— Some super fancy do. rich and rare, which will not fail to suit those who want a good article. I cannot enumerate all the bargains in Dry Goods which I can offer, but if the purchaser will call and examine for himself he will be satisfied that more is in store for him—a good lot of sheetings bleached and Brown, Hdkfs., Gloves, Buttons, Cambricks, Laces and Muslins, Flannel, Red, white and Yellow, from 3-4 to 6-4 wide; Irish Linens by the piece, or yard, Linen Table Cloths, Colored Table spreads, red and black Drillings, Cotton Batting, carpet yarn, Umbrellas and Hosiery. VESTINGS Of all grades and colors, from 25 cents, up to $4.00 some quite new styles, and they will be sold low; my prices defy competition from any source, and all goods can be returned and the money will be refunded if they do not answer the recommendation given. R. H. AVERY. 112 and 114 Main street. Sept 13 3t2w27

WILLIAMS & CO. 1&w125
NEW-HAVEN, & HARTFORD VIA NEW-LONDON AND LYME.
The Cheapest and most Pleasant route.
FARE TO N. HA- VEN $2 50. HARTFORD $2 00.
Passengers for the above place will take the Steamer ANGELINA for New-London, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday morning at 8 o'clock, and there intersect Stages which leave for Lyme at 9 o'clock, P. M., and from thence by Steamboat to New Haven, arriving same evening. Also passenger for Hartford, will take the Steamboat the same night for that place.
RETURNING.
Stages will leave Lyme every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning, on the arrival of the Boat, from New-Haven, for New-London, and from thence by steam to Norwich.
For particulars, apply to the Captain on board, or to E. A. Bill.
A. BACON, Proprietor of Stages Norwich, Aug 22, 1843. tw&w120
ROUTE TO STONINGTON AND WATCH HILL
THE new STEAMER ANGELINA, Captain A. Lovel, will run regular to the above named places, on Tuesdays, Thursday, and Saturdays, leaving Norwich at 8 o'clock, A. M. and Stonington at half past 12 P. M. Will arrive in Norwich in time for passengers to take the accommodation Train of Cars the same afternoon for Worcester. Fare to Stonington 50 cents.—for further information enquire of
E. A. BILL. St. Boat Agent.
Norwich, June 20,
40 Packs solid headed Pins, a prime article, for sale by TWEEDY, BARROWS & Co.
Sept 6

AT A COURT OF PROBATE holden at Brooklyn, within and for the District of Brooklyn, on the 21st day of October, A. D. 1841—Present, Bela P. Spalding, Esq., Judge.—on the Petition of Nathan B. Morse, Esq., of the City of Brooklyn, in the County of Kings, and State of New York, Guardian to the person and Estate of Charles F. Cady, of said City, County and State as aforesaid, is the owner of a certain undivided real estate situated in the town of Brooklyn, in this district, usually known by the name of the Benjamin Cady Farm, and is bounded and described as follows: Easterly on that part of said farm set to the heirs of Isaac S. Cady, Northerly on land of Galen Hicks and highway, Westerly on land of Havilah Taylor, Galen Hicks, Phineas Searls and Abner Hyde, and Southerly on land of Jonathan Bennett; and that said real estate cannot be occupied and improved to advantage for the interest and benefit of said minor; and that, in his opinion, it will be for the interest of said minor to have said real estate sold, and the avails thereof disposed of as the law directs. He therefore prays that he, or some other meet person may be duly empowered to sell and convey the same, and dispose of the avails thereof according to law, as per petition on file dated the 20th day of October, A. D. 1841.
Ordered that said petition be heard on the 30th day of December, A. D. 1841, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Probate office in this district, and that said Guardian give notice of the pendency of said petition, by advertising this order in a newspaper printed in Norwich, three weeks successively, at least six weeks before the hearing the same, and also by posting this order on the public sign post in the town of Brooklyn, in this district.
Certified from Record.
Attest:—BELA P. SPALDING, Judge.
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AT A COURT OF PROBATE holden at Killingly, within and for the district of Killingly, on the 27th day of October, A. D. 1841—Present, Thomas Backus, Judge. Six months from the first publication of this order, are hereby limited for the creditors of the estate of Alexander M. Wilson, Esq., late of Killingly, within said district, deceased, to exhibit their respective claims against the same to Mrs Orpha M. Wilson, the Administratrix on said estate, or be debarred a recovery thereof, according to law. And said Administratrix is directed to give notice of this order by causing a certified copy of the same to be published in a newspaper printed in Norwich, in the county of New London, and a like copy to be posted on a public sign post in said town of Killingly, nearest the last residence of said deceased.
Certified from Record.
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THOMAS BACKUS, Judge.
AT A COURT OF PROBATE holden at Plainfield, within and for the district of Plainfield, on the 28th day of October 1841—Present, Eaton Judge.—On motion
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AT A COURT OF PROBATE holden at Plainfield, within and for the District of Plainfield, on the 28th day of October, 1841—Present—Joseph Eaton, Esq., Judge—On motion of Mr George Tillinghast, Executor on the estate of Elias Frink, late of Sterling, in said district, deceased; this Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited to the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims to said executor; and also directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in a newspaper published in Norwich, in New London County, and by posting a copy thereof on a public sign post in said town of Sterling.
Certified from Record. Attest:—JOHN F. GORDON, Clerk. N10 3w paid35
AT A COURT OF PROBATE holden at Plainfield, within and for the District of Plainfield, on the 2d day of November, 1841.—Present—Joseph Eaton, Esq., Judge—On motion of Mr Jonathan Hunt, Executor of the estate of Ruth Hunt, late of Sterling, within this district, deceased, this Court doth decree that six months be allowed the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to said Executor, after he shall have given public notice of this order by advertising the same in a newspaper published in Norwich, and by posting the same on a public sign post in said town of Sterling. Certified from Record.
Attest:—JOHN F. GORDON, Clerk. N10 2w paid35
AT A COURT OF PROBATE holden at Thompson, within and for the District of Thompson, on the second day of November, A. D. 1841—Present, Jonathan Nichols, Esq., Judge—on motion of James Johnson, Administrator on the Estate of Hezekiah N. Perrin, late of Thompson, within said district, deceased—this Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited from the first publication of this order, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to said Administrator, and directs said Administrator to give public notice of this order by advertising the same in a newspaper published in Norwich in New London County, and by posting a copy thereof on a public sign post in said town of Thompson.
Certified from Record. JOSEPH M. PERRIN, Clerk. N10 3w paid35
AT A COURT OF PROBATE holden at Woodstock, within and for the district of Woodstock, on the second day of November, A. D. 1841—present, Thomas B. Chandler, Esq., Judge—On motion of James Porter, Executor of the last will and testament of Miss Priscilla Frissell, late of Woodstock, within said district, deceased—this court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims to said Executor, and directs that

State of Connecticut County of New London Probate District of Ayer. June 6 th 1843.
on this sixth day of June A.D. 1843. Personally appeared before the subscriber judge of Probate for said Probate District of Ayer Nehitable Johnson a resident of Ayer in the State County & District aforesaid aged seventy four years and being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 and the act supplementary & explanatory thereto passed August 1842. That she is the widow of Royal Johnson late of said Ayer deceased who was a private in the Army of the Revolution and who was a Pensioner of the United States by the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That she was married

To the said Wm Johnson by Elder. Wait in the State of New York on the 18 th day of December ad 1888. That her husband the said Wm Johnson died at said Lymn on the 12 th day of April 1842. And that she has never married again. And remains the widow & that she has no record of any record of her marriage. Sworn & subscribed on rehearsal the 18 th day of the day of years above written before me, in open court. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of
said court —
Lodowick Bill Judge
The above declarative was made at a Special Court of Probate held by me according to law at the dwelling of said declarant who was unable to leave home from age and infirmity and the Clerk of said Court being necessarily absent the Certificate was made and the Seal of Court affixed by me in conformity to the law and the usage of the State of Connecticut
Attest Lodowick Bill Judge

I hereby certify, that the seal affixed to the foregoing record is the seal of the Court of Probate for the district of Lyme. That I was necessarily absent from the Special Court beforementioned - & that by law & usage of this State the Judge of Probate is authorised to affix said seal & give certified copies of record
John W. Bile Clerk of Court of Probate for the dist of Lyme

5/10
Hon. J. L. Edmuns.
Washington.

State of Connecticut, Windham County ss. Agreed April 8 th 1844.
On this 8 th day of April A.D. 1844. Personally appeared before me Charles G. Gurney a justice of the Peace for said County. Metilab Johnson a resident of Agawam in said County. & State. Aged seventy four years. who being first duly sworn according to law. does on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress. at the session terminating March 4 th 1843. Containing Pensions to Widows.
in certain cases for one year from the 4 th of March 1843. to the 4 th of March 1844.
That she is the Widow of Wm Johnson formerly of said Agawam deceased, who was a soldier of a private in the Army of the Revolution. & who was a pensioner of the United States. & died

on the 12 th day of April AD 1842. She further declares that she was married to the said Neal Johnson in the month of December in the year 1788 and that her said husband died on the day above mentioned. That she has remained her widow ever since that period, and that she has received a Pension certificate under the act of July 7 th 1838. which certificate is dated March 27 th 1844. and that she is the identical person named in said certificate.
Sworn & subscribed on _____ Mehetable Johnson the day & year above _____ written before me. Chas. J. W. Lundy, Justice of Peace.
And I hereby certify from personal knowledge that the said Mehetable Johnson is the identical person named in the Pension certificate by her husband.
Chas. J. W. Lundy Justice of Peace.

State of Connecticut. Windham County & Syme April 8 th 1844.
I Hulda Johnson of said Syme aged forty seven years. Being duly conscience & sworn. on oath do say. That I have been well acquainted with Huldah Johnson who has signed the foregoing application for more than forty years. I was also well acquainted with her husband Israel Johnson during that time & until his death. That she has never married since the death of her said husband. but still continues this widow. And she is the identical person named in a certificate in her property dated March 27 th 1844. granting her a power under
the acts of July 7 th 1838
Hulda Johnson
State of Connecticut. Windham County. Syme April 8 th 1844. Personally appeared the above named Hulda Johnson whom I certify to be a respectable & credible person & made oath to the truth of the above affidavit before me Chas. J. W. H. Clerk of Court.

State of Connecticut, County of Windham to wit: on this 8 th day of July 1844. Personally appeared Widow Mehitable Johnson Judge of the County Court for said County. Mehitable Johnson a resident of said County in said State & County aged. seventy five years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following decla- ration in order to obtain the benefit of the pension made by the act of Congress approved March 3 1843 & of the act of Congress approved June 17 th 1844. That she is the widow of Israel Johnson deceased who was a soldier in the War of the Revolution. That she is the identical person to whom a pension was granted under the act pension to widows granting 5 per m and was continued under the act approved March 3 1843. That she was married to her said husband and he died at the times set forth in her application for said pension and that she has continued a widow ever since his said death.
Mehitable Johnson
Sworn to sub sc ription the day above mentioned. Before me to certify that the said Johnson is a credible person. Chas. Jewett Judge of the County Court

State of Connecticut, Tolland County ss. To all July 5 th 1844.
I Huldah Johnson of said Tolland aged forty seven years being duly confirmed & sworn on oath before me to say that I have her acquainted with Nimitah Johnson who has signed the attached application for a pension for forty years and I know that she is the widow of Noah Johnson of said Tolland deceased & that she has survived him and since the death of her said husband, & that she is the identical person to whom a pension has heretofore been granted.
Agreed July 5 th 1844.
Huldah Johnson
Sworn & subscribed the day & year above mentioned before me P. I certify that the said Huldah Johnson is a credible person.
Chas. J. Wilmans Judge of the County Court

State of Connecticut } ss. July 18 th 1844 New London County }
I James Stearnes Clerk of the County Court in and for the County of New-London do hereby certify, and make known, that Hon Charles J. M c Curdy whose signatures are subjoined to the two preceding certificates, is the Judge of the said County Court, and that said signatures are in his own proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and prefixed the seal of said Court and of said County the day and year above written.
James Stearnes Clerk

Admitted
Chas. J. M c Curdy Lyne Ch

State of Connecticut, ss. On this day personally appeared Abigail Mehitable Johnson before the undersigned a justice of Peace, in & for said Court. The said Mehitable being a resident of said Court, of Mendon, aged seventy nine years, who being first duly sworn, declares that the facts on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 d February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Israel Johnson who was a private in the militia in service during the Revolutionary War. That she received a pension of seven hundred dollars per annum, under the act of 17 th June 1846. & that she is still a widow.
Sworn & subscribed on the day of years after written hereon are.
Chas. G. Murray
Justice of Peace.
Mehitable Johnson
Aug. 2 d 1848. I hereby certify for general publication that the above named Mehitable Johnson is the identical person who is the widow of Israel Johnson & a pensioner as stated by her. Chas. G. Murray, Justice of Peace.

State of Connecticut County of New London
I James Stedman, Clerk of the County Court in and for the County of New London aforesaid, do hereby certify that Charles J. M c Clure, whose name, in his own proper hand writing, is subscribed to the Joint or certificate on the other side written, was on the twenty fifth day of July A.D. 1848 & still is, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly appointed & commissioned & empowered by law to take depositions administer oaths &c.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & prefixed the Seal of said Court this 31 st day of July A.D. 1848.
James Stedman, Clerk

State of Connecticut, I do hereby certify that
Joseph Cooklin is now of the age of forty seven years and do hereby certify from my personal knowledge that the person named Nicholas Johnson is the identical person who is the Master of Wood Johnson & who was a prisoner as by him stated.
Given under my hand this day of June when written before me J. H. Conklin that the foregoing is a true and correct of entire truth. E. J. Wheeler Judge of Peace.

Payments to be made at Hartford by Pres. of Farmers & Mechanics Bank Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Connecticut
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E Vol. 3 Page 22 by E. D. Beebe Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Wbal Johnson of the State of Connecticut who was a Private during the Revolutionary War
is entitled to receive Twenty Five dollars and Sixteen cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 20 day of January one thousand eight hundred and thirty- four
L. Wood Secretary of War
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

lived in Lynn 30 years & recently in Grimsby in the State of NY

How f L. Edmans.
Warkyn.

Syracuse Oneida County
Connecticut Feb. 17 th 44
Hon J L Edmuns.
Sir
I am utterly at a loss to know how to make myself understood in relation to the case of Mrs Abigail Johnson . Perhaps I had better recite the facts. - Some time last Spring I made the application. During the summer I sent the affidavits of Joseph Hartburn to Joshua R. Warriner. on the 4 th of September you returned the application & the affidavits. asking when the court was held at which the application was made, & why the record was signed by the judge & not the clerk, and also saying that the affidavits were not properly authenticated. I procured the statements of the judge & the clerk of the court as to the place of holding it, & the reason of the record being signed by the judge. & also had the affidavits taken again, & properly authenticated, & on the 3 rd or the 5 th of October I sent them all to you. I heard nothing from you & on the 6 th of December I wrote

To Mr Callin on the subject, He called upon you you informed him, by letter dated Dec. 28 th that there was a defect in the mode of authentication, the affidavits of which you had informed me by letter on the 4 th of September . Upon receiving Mr Callin's letter to me about the 10 th or 13 th of January last, I wrote to you, saying that since the 4 th of September and about the 5 th of October I sent back all the papers in a proper form. You wrote back immed- ately enquiring whether I sent a letter with the papers as you did not find any one registered. I replied that I presumed I wrote to you that did not know whether it was on the wrapping or in a separate letter. You returned for answer that you couldn't understand me & marked me to be more explicit. I wrote back explaining as well as I could what I meant, & also stating that I sent the new papers either the 3 rd or the 5 th of October, and if they were lost I wished you to inform me, so that I could take them over again. And now your answer of Feb. 12 th is that a letter was addressed to Mr Callin on the 28 th of Dec. to which I am referred. In other words you inform me that the papers taken last spring required some corrections.

to say nothing about of those which I sent you in October. or whether you have read them or you take no notice of the correspondence which has been going on between us for some time past to ascertain whether the new papers are lost or not. I wish to know whether they have been returned or not. If they are lost, I will begin again. If they are read but are wrong I will have them corrected. May I hope for a speedy answer.
Yours &c.
Chas. G. Ladd

Dear Mr. Edwards,
Washington

Agawam Connecticut
April 8 th 1842.
Rev J. L. Edinburg.
Sir.
I send you the application of Abigail Johnson for a pension during the last years. The facts in reference to her case have been laid before you so lately that I presume there need be no delay.
I am yours
Chas. G. Putnam

Mch: Johnson
$72 pr an
act 43
Hon. G. S. Catlin H. Rep

House of Reps. April 11 th 1844.
Hon J. V. Camaras.
Sir.
I have the honor to transmit herewith for your consideration, the Application of Mrs. Marable Johnson for a Pension under the act of 3 rd March '43. - The Certificate of Pension for five years, was duly rec d , and has passed in possession of the Widow Johnson.
I have the honor to be With great Respect Your Obedt. Servt. Geo. S. Collins

Arrears Mihitalle Johnson widow of Nizal Johnson Con.
Act March 1843
Adm s 72 00 per
accounting what has been paid at the rate of $70 00 per ann
Ch s J. McCuray Syne Conw.

8764 Mar 11. 1843.
Ch. July 7. 1838
Mch. 24th 1838 1843
Wral
FREE
J. L. Edwards. Commr of Pensions. Washington D.C.

Hon J L Edwards. Com. of Pensions
Sir:
I enclose the application of Mrs. Mehitable Johnson for a pension. I trust the testimony will be satisfactory. I have known Johnson & his wife for many years. As I have no doubt that her statement as to the marriage at the time are correct. I know that she was a pensioner & that she has not married again. May I request that the certificate may be forwarded to me with as little delay as possible. Respectfully Yours,
Chas. Jewett
Syracuse, New London County, Connecticut.
March 7 th 1843.

Lyme. Conn. Oct. 2 nd / 43
Hon J. L. Edmuns.
Sir,
I send back the application of Mrs Johnson & the affidavits of Messrs Austin & Warren. I hope they will be sufficient & satisfactory. By the usual usage of Connecticut a special Court of Probate is held by the judge at any place where he may designate, in the District. And he usually makes the record & affixes the seal of Court. I send some Probate notices from which you will perceive that the judge in some cases performs the duty of clerk. Your attention to the cause will secure all this.
Your obedt Servt.
Chas. J. Wilbur

to the Hon. John L. Edwards
June 27, 1835
July 7, 1835,
Meeteetabe Johnson
Additional Declaration
Free
Hon. J. L. Edwards.
Commr. of Pensions.
Washington D.C.

Hon J. S. Edwards.
Sir,
In the case of Metahata Johnson I have endeavoured to comply with your directions & trust that the additional papers will be sufficient. She was married in the State of New York by a Baptist Elder. in Dec 1788 & soon after removed here, where she has resided ever since, keeping up no connexion with her former residence. She & her friends are utterly unable to find what has become of Elders Wait, papers & entries, if he left any , or in fact when he or his family went, or what became of them. My own enquiries are alike unsuccessful. The proving of a negation, generally difficult, is hardly possible in this case, further as learned as it has been, for she is too old & ignorant & poor to pursue the supposed remains of Elder Wait through the State of N.Y. or the Valley of the Mississippi. I cannot doubt that the  fact - a good

one indeed, was strictly technical. It has been abundantly confirmed with.
In the record, an abstract of which is seen, the time of the marriage is not given.
But the birth of the first child entered is dated in 1792. & the marriage must of course have been sometime before that, unless the child was illegitimate, a thing which was never heard of here.
The principal object of the man, undoubtedly was to prevent evidence of the age of his children as they were born from time to time, & also that he & his wife were actually married. & it perhaps did not occur to him that it was necessary to record the day . or perhaps he had forgotten it, for he was very ignorant.
We prove the marriage, 1 st by two living witnesses who swear to the time & place. & who have no interest. 2 d By the oath of the applicant.
3. By the copy of the record which must have been made near a half a century ago.
4 th By uniform Cohabitation. & 6 th By reputation.
The woman is very intelligent and was probably led to search the  search the further evidence.

Your early attention will oblige her & your old serv.
Cha s J. Murray
Hyme. Windham County Conn. June 23 d 1843.
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Wm H
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Payment to be made at
Wartford
by
Francis Gordon 2 nd
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the
Agency of
Corn.
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in
Book 4 Vol. 2 Page 54
Th. R. R. R.
Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of March 3, 1843, Nestable Johnson, widow of Wm Johnson who was a Private and fifer, and died on the 12th — day of April, 1842, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Seventy two dollars and — cents per annum, commencing on the 4th March, 1843, and terminating on the 4th March, 1844, unless the Pensioner should marry or die before the last mentioned date; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death. Increased from $40. I don't allow for any payments under this act. I don't allow for any payments Given at the War Office of the United States, this 8th day of May, one thousand eight hundred and forty — S. C.
Secretary of War.
Examined and countersigned.
Commissioner of Pensions.

Uzal Simon 10.863 Nvel Johnson
Ym 26 days private
See letter D. H. Barber 20 Dec 37/4 explanation
Mr. Barber D. H. R. Private

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Wm Johnson 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? no No 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? no No See question 5 VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? No 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? 141
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? no
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? 141
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? 141
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? no see quere 16
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 each 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. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
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 authenticates 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 ends 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.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
It cannot possibly be admitted that in so wide a range of service in a trust cannot be found to substantiate the claim. The testimony of Green & Johnson referred to in the declaration has not been produced.
the proof is adduced of his service in 1775 before he was 16 years old. This requires proof & explanation, especially as there is a discrepancy between the two declarations relative to it.

Natal Johnson's Application for an Increase of Pension

Syme May - 1 - 1834
Sir
Since receiving the enclosed Pension certificate, I have again been to Rhode Island to obtain further evidence in support of my services in the Revolutionary War, and obtained the accompanying testimony in addition to that heretofore furnished. — You will find when examining my papers that I served upwards of two years in the War and yet for want of proof I was allowed for less than 8 months service. —
The letter accompanying my certificate encouraged me to believe, if I could obtain further evidence of my service, a further allowance would be made. — This induced me to go a third time to Rhode Island a distance of some sixty miles to obtain evidence. —
I am sorry to trouble you so much upon the subject, but you must pardon me for so doing as the question to me is very interesting — I have no property whatever except the use of a small house and piece of land that descended to my wife from her father's estate. —
The great difficulty of obtaining testimony so far off, and from persons who have so long been separated from me, my own ignorance must be my apology for doing the business so imperfectly —
I however respectfully ask you to reconsider my case and determine whether you cannot with the evidence now furnished add to the allowance already made — I return my Certificate together with an additional statement

of my services -
Respectfully Yours de
Dear Mr. Edwards
Commencement of Business -
W. L. Johnson
I have been thinking about the past and how much things have changed since we were children. It seems like a lifetime ago. I hope you are doing well and that your business is thriving. I have been very busy lately, but I have managed to find some time to write to you. I have been thinking about the past and how much things have changed since we were children. It seems like a lifetime ago. I hope you are doing well and that your business is thriving. I have been very busy lately, but I have managed to find some time to write to you.

This may certify that the following is a true statement according to the best of my recollection of a part of my services that I Uzal Johnson formerly of Coventry in the County of Kent and State of Rhode Island &c but now of the Town of Lime in the State of Connecticut
In the year 1776 the British fleet came into Newport and I served one month on an alarm under Capt Benjamin Greene in Col Browns Regiment, then we came to a draft and one third of the militia was drawn out to guard shores of which I was one and served one month
in the year 1777 I think in the month of February I served one month guarding shores my Captain that time was Benedict Colvin and Col N. Browns Regiment and in the Spring of the same year I served one other month under the same officers all which services was done at East Greenwich I also served one other month in October of the same year at Tiverton Colvin Capt and John Waffman was Col In the year 1778 I served one months tour in June at Warwick Neck in Jonathan Clen Esgys time our Captain was Asa Bennett and Stephen Potter was the Col
and I served, three  one months tours at Quonquasset in Capt Wavers Company and Yelverton Wait served as Col which was in 1778 the same year I served 20 days  one tour at Newport under Capt Wavers and in the year 1780 I served one months tour at Bristol in Capt Drapers Company and Col Hasons Regiment
In the year 1781 in June I served one months tour at Newport I am not sure who my officers was at that time
Then I went into the State of Connecticut to work and Jonathan Parkes hired me to go to Groton as a substitute for him and served two months tour I was Born April the 19 th 1760 in the Town of Coventry
Uzal Johnson

Cyrus Johnson of North Kingston, in the County of Washington, on solemn Oath do testify and say, that I am Seventy eight years of age, during the Revolutionary War, I knew Israel Johnson, who then lived in Coventry, in the County of Kent, in the State of Rhode Island, my Father and his were brothers, in August 1778, I was drafted as a Private soldier, in Colonel Sessions Regiment of State Troops, on the Island of Rhode Island, in the time of General Sullivan's Expedition, and I saw him the said Israel Johnson, doing duty as a Private, on said Island, in a Company of Artillery, belonging to said Town of Coventry, but do not know how long he served. I also saw him doing duty as a Soldier, at Fort Greene in this State, and also at Aquidneck Neck in this town. I have heard, that he served at other times and places during the War, but as I never served in the same Company, that he did, I never saw him, on duty at any other time and place.
Subscribed - Cyrus Johnson of Kingston
Washington ss - In North Kingston -
April 14 th 1834 - Personally appeared
Deane, the Subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, for said North Kingston - Cyrus Johnson, whose name is subscribed to the annexed Deposition, who after being first duly examined, confirmed & sworn, gave the annexed Deposition, which was first read to him, and he being unable, from old age, to write his name, made his mark in my presence & gave his name, in his presence - And I further testify, that the said Cyrus Johnson is well known to me & that his character for truth is good & said Deposition entitled to full & implicit credit.
Cyrus Johnson Justice of the Peace.

Clerks Office, Court of Probate North Kingston April 14. 1834.
Jonathan Reynolds Clerk of the Court of Probate of the Town of North Kingston County of Washington State of Rhode Island do hereby certify that Sylvester G. Sherman is a Justice of the Peace for the Town of North Kingston duly appointed by the General Assembly and Commissioned by the Governor of this State (and that his signature to the attestation on this sheet are in his own hand writing).
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court the day and year above mentioned.
Jon. Reynolds Clerk

I Job Whaley of Coventry in the County of Kent and State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations being in my Eighty fifth year of my age and Engaged according to Law do testify and say that I was with Uzal Johnson in the Revolutionary service at East Greenwich in the year 1776 at the time the British fleet came in there and we served one month at the alarm and then was drafted and served another month in Col Browns Regiment
Job Whaley
State of Rhode Island &c
Kent ss at Coventry this 9 th Day of April A.D. 1834 Then personally appeared Job Whaley, and made oath to the above written in due form of Law.
Before me Asa Stone Just Peace
Kent ss The State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Clerks office Court of Common Pleas
I certify that Asa Stone Esq te is a justice of the peace for the Town of Coventry in our County of Kent that the above is his proper signature in his own hand writing & that full faith and credit is to be to be given to all his official acts.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court at East Greenwich this twelfth day of April A.D. 1834
John Brown Clk

I Joseph Cahoon of County in the County of Kent and State of Rhode Island and Providence plantations being in my 79 th year of my age and engaged according to Law do testify and say that I was with Majal Johnson in the revolutionary service at East Greenwich in the spring of 1777 and in the spring of 1778 removed to Quidnessett and we served three months at the time the British fleet lay off New Port Joseph Cahoon
State Rhode Island Kent ss at Warwick this 11 th day of April A.D. 1834 then personally came Joseph Cahoon and made oath to the above written in due form of Law.
Before me Wm B. Spencer Just Peace
Kent ss The State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Clerks Office Court of Common Pleas
I certify that William B Spencer Esq r is a justice of the peace for the Town of Warwick in our County of Kent that the above is his proper signature, in his own hand writing & that full faith & credit is and ought to be given to all his judicial acts. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court at East Greenwich this twelfth day of April A.D. 1834
John Brown, Clerk

Walter Johnson's Application for an Increase of Pension

I Job Whaley of Coventry in the County of Kent and State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations being in my Eighty fifth year of my age and Engaged according to Law do testify and say that I was with Uzal Johnson in the Revolutionary service at East Greenwich in the year 1776 at the time the British fleet came in there and we served one month at the alarm and then was drafted and served another month in Col Browns Regiment
Job Whaley
State of Rhode Island &c
Kent ss at Coventry this 9 th Day of April A.D. 1834 Then Personally appeared Job Whaley, and made oath to the above written in due form of Law.
Before me
Asa Stone Jus t Peace
Kent ss. The State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Clerks office Court of Common Pleas
I certify that Asa Stone Esq te is a justice of the peace for the Town of Coventry in our County of Kent that the above is his proper signature in his own hand writing & that full faith and credit is to be to be given to all his official acts.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court at East Greenwich this twelfth day of April A.D. 1834
John Brown Clk

I Joseph Cahoon of County in the County of Kent and State of Rhode Island and Providence plantations being in my 79 th year of my age and engaged according to Law do testify and say that I was with Majal Johnson in the revolutionary service at East Greenwich in the spring of 1777 and in the spring of 1778 removed to Quidnessett and we served three months at the time the British fleet lay off New Port Joseph Cahoon
State Rhode Island Kent ss at Warwick this 11 th day of April A.D. 1834 then personally came Joseph Cahoon and made oath to the above written in due form of Law.
Before me Wm B. Spencer Just Peace
Kent ss The State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Clerks Office Court of Common Pleas
I certify that William B Spencer Esq r is a justice of the peace for the Town of Warwick in our County of Kent that the above is his proper signature, in his own handwriting & that full faith & credit is and ought to be given to all his official acts. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said court at East Greenwich this twelfth day of April A.D. 1834 John Brown, Clerk

Ural Johnson Affidavit

State of Connecticut County of New-London ss Lyme Dec 2 A.D. 1833-
Personally appeared before me Henry Mr. Waite, a justice of Peace for the County of New-London aforesaid Israel Johnson of Lyme in said County, who being duly sworn de- poseth 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 services but according to his best recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below and in the following grades ——— vii-
For eight months I served as a piper- For seventeen months and twenty five days I served as a private in different tours — Making in the whole 25 months and 25 days —
In addition to that, I served five months and an half in a Company of minute men, which service is not included in the above —
I have stated in my declaration the names of all the officers I can recollect and the places as near as I can remember where the service was performed. — During the 25 months and 25 days I was in actual service either in the field or Garrison and during those times, was not employed in in any civil employment — During the remaining 5 1/2 months I was upon an average, called out to be drilled as often as twice a week —

I have again lately made another journey on foot to Rhode Island to obtain further proof especially relating to my first service at Roxbury - but the trans- action is so long ago - and there are so few of my old acquaintances living that I could find no one that could recollect any thing about it - and I must there- fore submit my papers to the decision of the Commission for such an al- lowance as he may judge right under all the circumstances -
Sum and subscribed this 2 nd day of December A d 1883
Before me Henry M. Wait Justice of the Peace -
I certify that Henry M. Wait is a Justice of the Peace for the County of New London Connecticut Washington 11 th Dec r 1883
George Brainerd

Neal Johnson Affidavit
I hereby certify that Henry M. Write before whom the within deposition was taken is at the time when said deposition was taken a Justice for the County of New- London & State Connecticut - and that the signature to the certificate when the same is in his hand writing - Washington Jan 1833 -

Testimony of Ezekiel Johnson de —

W. Johnson, Testimony —
— John

I Ezekiel Johnson of the Town of Coventry in the County of Kent and State of Rhode-Island, Testify and say that I have always from our births been acquainted with Neal Johnson now of the Town of Lime in New London County. Connecticut - we were near Neighbours, said Neal Johnson lived in said Town of Coventry and the adjoining town (West Greenwich) until he was about Twenty five years old, he is now Seventy two years old, I am about two Months older than he is - we were Drafted and served in the Militia service of our State in the - revolutionary War, our Militia were a part drafted to serve a Month each tower, and then others took their turn, I think one half was drafted at a time, so we were on duty one half one of our time unless we served as Substitutes, and then we were on duty all the time, I know I was in the service guarding our Shores with said Neal Johnson, at East Greenwich, we were in the service as early as 1776 - and continued to serve in the order as above stated through the war, but I cannot say we were in the service as much as one half the time, as I think we were at East Greenwich as much as four or five Months, at Quonquontuck at North Kingstown as much as three or four Months - at Warwick one Month, at Bristol about twenty days, at Liverton in Sullivan's Expedition one Month, and in Sullivan's Expedition - myself two towers, and he but one, he was on Rhode-Island in the engagements in 1778 by Sullivan - and it is quite probable he was on duty at other times than those which I was with him - It is impossible for me at this time to state the Number of Months that said Neal Johnson or myself served -
Ezekiel Johnson
Truth at Coventry August 23rd 1832 -
Subscribed and sworn to before me, and I certify that the Deponent is a man of Truth and veracity -
Anthony Tarbox Just Peace

Anthony Tarbox Just peace
I Stephen Greene of Coventry in the County of Kent and State of Rhode Island, testify and say that I have been acquainted with Asah Johnson of the Town of Lime, County of New London, and State of Connecticut, he was born in Coventry near by me, he is now about seventy two years of age, in the time of the revolutionary war In 1776 we belonged to a Militia Company commanded by Captain Benjamin Greene, a part of our Company was drafted for six months to stand as minutemen, this draft took place in about the tenth of June, said Johnson and myself were both drafted, we were called out about twice a week on drills, and towards fall we were called to go to Providence to 15 we returned by East Greenwich, 15 from taking of stock half a month, after our six months draft, was out in December 1776. Then all the Militia was called, and said Johnson served on this alarm upwards of thirty days in Captain Benjamin Greene's Company at East Greenwich, we quartered at the Shaw house - afterwards, in January and February 1777 I know said Johnson served one other Month at East Greenwich in Capt. Roys Company - we quartered at the Shaw house I am also knowing that said Johnson served one month in Captain Benedict Colvin Company this immediately followed the last month service and was in Feb. or March 1777 we quartered this time at the Quonquissett (North Kingstown) in Captain Langford Weavers Company some where about May or June same year and quartered at the Hill House - I was also in the service with said Johnson at Bristol in Capt. Joseph Drapers Company (myself in Captain Weavers Company) we was in the Col. Mason - about twenty days this was the latter part of July or first of August 1778 and next I know said Johnson served in August 1778 in Genl. Sullivans Expedition on Rhode Island and was present at the engagement, (this last tour was about twenty days) & further I do not know that said Johnson did any further service, but I believe he did much more service for he was absent about all the time for upwards of two years - These tours of service that I was with him I know that he served -
Stephen Greene Esq.
Knights County August 20 1832 - the above Deposition was subscribed and sworn to before me - I further certify that his character for truth & veracity is good A. Tarbox Jan 1 - 1834 Anthony Tarbox Just peace

No. February 3 Testimony
Testimony of Stephen G. King
Whereas the State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Clerks office Court of Common Pleas I certify that the within signed Anthony Farley is a Justice of the peace for the Town of Coventry in our said County, that the within is his proper signature & in his own handwriting That full faith & credit is and ought to be given to all his official acts. Witness my hand & the seal of said court. at East Greenwich this 21 st day of August in the year 1832 John Brown CLK

J. L. Edwards Esq. with Hon. Graham W. Johnson Esq. has endorsed & returned me an account Jan. 7. 15. 1874
M. B. Fisher
H. H. R.
5 m o 25 days in R d militia
2 m o in C t militia
$7. 25
Service in 1775 not allowed - officers not being paid a day & no enlistments being made in April H. Abent (a 2 years) could not have served in Mililia during that time - vide Greene's def n

Syme Jan'y 10 A.D. 1834
Or Sir
I return you the papers of Israel Johnson. — The justice in Rhode Island has announced a certificate to Green's deposition that he is a man of truth. — With respect to the evidence in support of the claim Mr Johnson originally belonged to Rhode Island and lived there at the time of his service in the Revolutionary war. — Shortly after that he removed from that state to New York and afterwards to Connecticut where he has ever since lived. — He has been twice on foot to Rhode Island to obtain testimony. — In consequence of the long period that has elapsed since his service — his long absence from the state — and the death of most of those who formerly knew him — he has been unable to obtain more than the testimony two witnesses by whom he proves most of his services . — He is under the necessity of submitting his case where that testimony and his own. — He wishes as speedy a decision as can consistently be given —
Respectfully Yours &c
Henry N. Waite

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Johnson, William GRADE Private LINE Connecticut
WARRANT NUMBER 6035 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Aug. 23, 1790
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*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.