Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 11535, for Asa Stoel, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Stoel, Asa Judith
W 11535
CONTENTS

THE HOLY BIBLE,
Containing the OLD and NEW
TESTAMENTS:
Translated out of the
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And with the former
TRANSLATIONS
Diligently Compared and Revised,
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Elizabeth Stock "A" = 1800-1805 Elizabeth Stock Farm February 16, 1760. Elizabeth Stock Farm March 24, 1761 March 24, 1761 Elizabeth Stock Farm April 2, 1784 David Stock Farm June 4, 1785 Royal Stock Farm August 23, 1798 Davis Stock Farm July 31, 1803

11-29-25 New York
Asa Cook
of Crownpoint in the state of New York who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Webb of the Connecticut line, for the term of 3 years
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 6 Dollars per month, to commence the 13 th of April 1815
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th of Jan y 1820 and sent to the Hon. S. C. G. G. The Rep.
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1835 133.76 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Mar ch 1820 42.00
$175.76
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Asa Cook

On referring to the Schedule of this mans property which is enclosed it will be found that a pension certificate was issued intended for him in the name of Stoel instead of Steel - The correction is made by issuing a new Certif- icate which is sent with a notification of continuance to Honble E. C. Greville Esq. M.P. House of Representatives, January 5. 1821.

140 Steel Riv.
Old case
Col. Webb's Conn. Regt.
1777- 3 years
13 April 1818.
This applicant's original papers were forwarded to the War Dept - in the spring of 1818 & were returned in the summer for proof of his intelligence only, the being noted ground upon the rolls -
Proof of intelligence was obtained the papers again forwarded but it is said that the rolls of the pension office in Washington lost that the same has been in the 9 th line of that list.
Edward Webb  the  applicant

18
DISTRICT OF  Southampton , ss.
On this 10th day of October 1819, before me, the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Court of Sessions held in & for the County of Essex for the said district, personally appeared Isa Stock aged fifty years, resident in Campbell  Essex County in the said district, who, being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war:" That he, the said Isa Stock enlisted for the term of three years on the 10th  day of May in the year 1777 in Holland in the state of Co. neck in the company commanded by Captain Isaac Hinkley of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Charles Webb in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the Continental Establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States, until the  1st  of  March  1780 , when he was discharged from service in Springfield state of New Jersey , that he was in the battles of White Plains  sk  in which  the  Stam  was  defeated  the  light  infantry  in  1778  under  Genl  Howe  with  Captain  Isaac  Eyck  who  was  then  in  his  original  company  but  a  short  time  after  the  corps  was  transferred  into  another  company  in  the  same  regiment  and  he  was  transferred  into  it  again  for  the  term  of  his  service  and  that  he  is  in  reduced  circumstances , and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services. Isa Stock
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
I, Samuel Blacklock, Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Hezekiah did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months at one time, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. I am also satisfied that he needs the assistance of his country for support. I also certify that he was a prisoner &c
on the Twelfth day of August 1818
State of New York, County of Essex ss. In name of God Amen. I, Thomas T. D. Garrison Clerk of said Court do hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Indictment for a conspiracy is now on file in my office and of the same is a true and correct copy. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this Eighteenth day of October, A.D. 1814. Thomas T. D. Garrison Clerk.

Asa Steel
General Land Office Declaration of Intention Residence of Foreigner in the United States and of his intention to become a citizen of the United States
The Clerk has supplied the omission of a statement of the residence, by an additional certificate - under seal. If you be wanting, let Grafton now in Congress can and will make an affidavit of the fact of residence
Yours truly C. C. Grafton New York

State of New York
County of Essex Co. On this twenty sixth day of September 1870 personally appeared in open Court in the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Essex being a Court of record for the said County Asa Stoel aged fifty nine years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the act of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818 & the first of May 1820 - that he the said Asa enlisted for the term of three years in the month of May 1777 in the State of Connecticut in the company commanded by Captain Ichabod Hinckley in the Regiment commanded by Col. Charles Webb & after his resignation by Colonel Butler in the line of the State of Connecticut on the Continental establishment - that he continued to serve in the said Corps until the 15 th day of April 1780 when he was discharged from the said Service in Springfield in the State of New Jersey & received an honorable discharge which is since lost - that in the Campaigns of 1778 & 9 he was detached into Waynes Light Infantry but was always mustered in his own Company - That he was in the Battles of White Marsh in Pennsylvania & the taking & storming of Stony Point in the State of New York - That his original declaration was made on the 13 th day of April 1818 - that it was forwarded to the War office soon after - & afterwards returned endorsed that he was found on the rolls but requiring a further certificate as to the indigent circumstances of the deponent - that this was procured & his declaration again forwarded to the War office - that in October last he was informed from the Department that the papers had miscarried - that he thereupon made a second declaration & forwarded it to the War office - that in January following a Pension certificate was forwarded to him granting his pension from the date of his first declaration but as his name was therein spelled Asa Stoel instead of Stoel it was returned to the War Department for correction, through the hands of Mr. Grops, a representative from this district in Congress - that the certificate however has never been returned to him -
And in pursuance of the act of the 1 st May 1820 I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March one thousand eight hundred & eighteen & that I have not since that time by gift

Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War passed on the 18 th day of March 1818 & that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me Nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed & by me subscribed
Schedule
Real Estate None - Personal Property - 1 Cow - she is however pledged for a debt amounting to more than the Cow is worth - 8 Sheep - 1 low pine chest - 1 pot - 1 dish kettle & tea kettle - 6 old chairs - 2 earthen bowls - 2 powder horns, 1 tea pot - 1/2 doz. tan cups & saucers - 1 Cream Cup - 4 milk pans - 6 plates - 2 brown earthen platters - 1/2 dozen knives & forks - 1 fire shovel - 1 wash tub - 1 sugar tub 1 ax - 1 hoe - 1 old sickle - 1 pair of draft chain - 1 iron wedge - 2 battle rings - 2 pails - 1 Great Whel & 1 little do. Debts contracts & securities None -
And he said Asa Stock further declares on oath as aforesaid that he is a farmer by profession or occupation - that he has a breach in the abdomen which in a great measure disables him from labor - that he is therefore not able to support himself without assistance - that his family consists of himself & his wife aged sixty years who is very infirm & unable to support herself & that he owes debts amounting to about one hundred & fifty dollars.
Sworn to & declared on the 26 th Sept r 1870 before
Asa Stock
Thos. Stower Clerk
I Thomas Stower Clerk of the above mentioned Court of Common Pleas do hereby certify that the foregoing oath & the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied

from the record of the aforesaid Court - & I do certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the foregoing schedule is thirty dollars & no more - Further that the said Court is a Court of record having the power of fine & imprisonment.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court on this twenty sixth day of September 1820
Thos. Storer Clerk
By Ashley Pond Deputy
I Thomas Storer Clerk of the above mentioned Court of Common Pleas do further certify that Asa Pool the before named declarant at the time the above declaration
was made & sworn to in open Court as aforesaid, was then & now is a resident of the town of Crownpoint in the before mentioned County of Essex
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Court of Common Pleas this Eleventh day of December 1820
Thos. Storer Clerk
By Ashley Pond Deputy

144. New York.
Judith Stock, widow of Asa Stock, who was a private & corporal, Conn. in the Connecticut line.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 81 Dollars 30 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1844. 8th. of December, 1844.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28. day of Jany. 1846 and sent to J. P. Butler, monarch, Essex City: N. York.
[Act of JUNE 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book 4 Vol. 1 — Page 189.

No 11591 Judith Stock Mother of Asa N.Y.
Act 7 May 1838
Rejected Married in '83 husband died 1844 - 8th Dec 10
Act 12 th June 44 & 4 th March 43 Admitted
Con. Roll 4 mo. curf 20 - Pin.
11591

State of New York Town of Crownpoint Essex County ss -
On this 4 th day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight Hundred and forty five Personally appeared before the undersigned a Judge of the court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Essex and State of New York Judith Stoll a resident of Crownpoint in the County aforesaid aged eighty four years. Who being duly sworn according to law on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7. 1838 entitled "An act granting full pay and pensions to widows." That she is the widow of Asa Stoll who was a private in the Army of the Revolution. He enlisted in the company of Infantry under the command of Capt. Hinkley. Webb was col and Isaac Sherman was Lieut Col. He enlisted for the period of three years at Washington, Tolland County Connecticut in the force part of the Revolution. ary war. He resided at Stamford

in the State last aforesaid. He was stationed at the Quarters at Valley Forge. He was under General Putnam when Brandywine was burnt. was at the battle of Monmouth and at Stony Point. Also at White Marsh. He served three years. Some time during his said service he was transferred to the Light Infantry. He was discharged at Springfield in the State of New Jersey.
It is understood that he was found regularly entered on the muster roll kept at the Department in Washington City.
The said Asa Steel drew a pension under the act of the 18 th of March 1818 and the following is a copy of his Certificate
War Department. Revolutionary Claims.
I certify that in conformity with the laws of the United States of the 18 th March 1818 Asa Steel - late a private in the Army of the revolution is enrolled on the Pension list. Roll of the New York Keyser. at the rate of eight dollars per month to commence on the thirteenth day of April one thousand eight hundred

and Eighteen
(15)
Given at the war office of the United States this seventh day of January one thousand eight hundred and twenty
J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War.
On the back of said certificate is the following endorsements. "Asa Steel" - Payable on the 1 st March and 1 st September of each year By the President of the U.S. Bank in the City of Washington. No interest is payable until the arrival of one or the other of the above dates - after the issue of a certificate
Witnesseth by J. Wright Clerk in Book B Volume 5 th page 1841. She further declares that she was married to said Asa Steel on the 1 st day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty three that she first and the aforesaid Asa Steel died on the 8 th day of December 1844. That she was not married to him previous to his having the marriage But the marriage took place previous to the first day of January and ninety four New at the time above

stated
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written
Before me Deborah Judeth Stoll Judge of Erie Co courts
I Nathaniel S Storr a Judge of the court of common Pleas of the county of Erie and State of New York, when the above named, Deborah Stoll do hereby certify that the above named Judith Stoll is by reason of Age and bodily infirmity unable to attend the court of which I am a Judge as I am endeably informed and truly believe true and I do not think from present appearance that she will be able to attend its next session for the same cause - March 4 th Jany 1845
Deborah Judeth Stoll of Erie Co courts

Ebenezer Asa. Royal Steel of the town of Crownpoint and county of Essex being duly sworn deponeth and saith that the attached paper marked "A" is the family Record of Asa Steel and Judith Steel widow of said Asa Steel. That the same is in the handwriting of the said Asa Steel and has been preserved as a family Record in the Bible from whence said Record was taken by this deponent. The same was in the possession of Asa Steel now deceased and since his death in the possession of this deponent and this deponent has been acquainted with said record for over thirty years past.
And further I saith not Sworn before me this 1 st Day of January 1845.
Essex Judge Royal Steel of Essex Co. Court

State of New York County of Essex I, Edmund Williams Clerk of the County of Essex and Clerk of the Court of Com- mon Pleas in and for the said County do hereby certify that Nathaniel B. Stearns Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavits were taken and who made and executed the foregoing Certificate was on the day of the date of the same a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County duly ap- pointed commissioned and qualified residing within the said County and fully authorized to act as such and further that said Stearns well acquainted with the handwriting of the said and truly believe the Official Sig- nature to be genuine. In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official Seal this Eighth

day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty five
J Williams Clerk

Washington Dec 8 th 1845
Married by the Rev W m G. Ballantine of Washington Asa Stowell and Judith Matthews. May 1 st 1833 W m G. Ballantine Town Clerk.
I William G. Ballantine do testify & say that I am the Town Clerk of Washington Berkshire County Massachusetts that I have been such since for three years past that I have the care & keeping of the files & Records of said Town & that the above is a true Copy of Record W m G. Ballantine Testyl. Jan. 27. 1845. Sworn & subscribed before me Ch s Sedgwick J. Bales

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Berkshire ss I Charles Sedgwick Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County do certify that Charles Sedgwick Esq. before whom the within affidavit of W m G. Ballantine was, this day, subscribed & sworn to, a Justice of the Peace within for said County, duly commissioned & qualified & that the signature of said Justice is genuine. I further certify that the said Ballantine is to me known to be the person described in and who executed the within affidavit, and that his hand & the seal of said Court this 7 th day of November 1848 Charles Sedgwick Clerk

No 11591
Judith Stock m d . of Area Act 7. Sep 1838 New York
m d 83 husb d 8 th Dec r '44 Rejected
Under Acts 3 d March '43, and 17 June '44
Admitted
4 mot. Corp s = $ 14.64 20 " private = 66.66 $81.30 pr. an.
from the day of her husband's death
J. P. Butte (Agent) Norian Essex County New York

Re WIDOW, &c.
File No. 11535-
Judith Steel
widow of
Asa Steel
Reformed Church
Act: June 18th 44
Index:—Vol. B , Page 243
[Arrangement of 1870.]

No 11591
Judith Steel Hoare Ms
Rejected Ed & V. P. Fuller March 28th 1845.
act 7 July 1838

Morristown 8 th January 1845
Dear Sir,
I herewith send the declaration re in the case of Judith Steel widow of Asa Steel for her pension under the act of July 7 1838. She has set forth the services of her husband with as much particularity as possible owing to her age and infirmity.
I suppose a more particular account may be had from the original declaration filed by her under the act of 1818.
I am informed that his name was found on the muster roll at Washington City when he applied for his pension.
Yours with respect
J. P. Butler
To
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm re

Millicah 19 th Nov 1845 Glasgow County N.Y.
Dear Sir
Enclosed I send you a record of the marriage of Judith Stout to Asa Stout In the matter of the application of said widow for a pension -
Her Petition was filed for a pension under the acts of July 7 th 1838. & March 3 rd 1843. which claim is barred by the act of 30 th April. her husband having received a pension for the entire time to which those acts were limited.
I wish to inquire whether it will be necessary to file a new declaration to draw under the act of June 17 th 1844.
I make this inquiry to avoid the necessity of duplicating the papers already as the widow under some discretion from a judge it is inquired -
Yours with respect
J P Bouton -
To J S Edwards Comr of Pensions.

Nov 24, 1849
Rev. J. Smith J. L. Edwards Com. of Ministers Washington D.C.

Moriah 19 th Dec 1843
J S Edwards.
In Sir On the 19 th of Nov last I sent a certificate of the marriage of Judith Stock to Asa Stock - in the matter of her application for a pension
I understood from the Department that that was the only evidence required to establish her claim for a pension as the matter now stands
Will you inform me of any thing further in regard -
Yours with respect
J P Butler
Moriah Genes Co N.Y.