Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 13,853, for Sylvanus Marshall, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn
Marshall, Sylvanus
S 13853
CONTENTS
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31651
Connecticut
Walter Marshall, Sylvanus Marshall, Phoebe Marshall & Sally Ingersoll, children of Sylvanus Marshall, die of Fairfield (in the State of Conn.)
who was a Captain in the [blank] commanded by Captain [blank] of the [blank] commanded by [blank] in the Conn. State line for Lycus.
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn. at the rate of 480 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831 & end 28 September 1833.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 day of Sept. 1839, to suit Wm Ch. Hawley, Stamford Conn.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1839 $1232.00 Semi-annual allowance ending
Total $1232.00
{ Revolutionary War Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by D. M. Courdy Cl k E. D. Vol. 3. Page 28.
Let to A. Ingersoll Oct 25. 1839
Same
Kebby 7/60
1889 April 25 John G. Marshall History Proof

4783
Sylvanus Marshall now in 6 T
Allow as Captain of the Conn State Troops - 2 nd p. $480 Suspended for arms from 4 March 1831 to 28 Sep. 1833 - Credit to Walter Marshall Sylvanus Marshall Neha Marshall & Sally Marshall children of said Sylvanus deceased
Chas. Hambley -
Stanford loan

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Sylvanus Marshall C.T.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     April 1776. 6 Ensign Capt Mead 36 Born in Greenwith C.T. entered at Greenwith C.T.   Spring 1777. 6 Lieut " " Lives generally with his son in N. York but is now in Farmfield C.T.   done duty as a Lieut in a company of   Rangers 2 var out. such Living witness proves   1781. became 3 Capt Capt Mead his service very generally   for 6 Capt Bell and   after or before the Certificate of a Citizen   this no clergyman convenient   he knows he was in The service of the U.S.   much more than 8 years.  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers :
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers ; the time he left the service ; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers ; ) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service ; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) , who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services. 
 6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
 7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. (Every claimant must state, 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.) 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 that 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.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
His services as Lieutenant are not dated in sufficient detail according to the regulations

475-3
State of Connecticut } / Probate District of Stamford County of Fairfield }
On this 18 th day of August A.D. 1832 personally appeared in Open Court before the Court of Probate in said District, first knowing Sylvanus Mearns who was in said District, but generally resided with his son in Manumonek in the County of Westchester of State of New York aged eighty six years who be- ing 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 9 th 1832.
That he entered the Service of the United States under the fol- lowing named officers of Service as herein stated.
In the year 1776 in April (he thinks) he was in an Ensign of a company of militia of Greenwich in Connecticut to the City of New York of them strictly served in said Company against the enemy in said City till Washington retired from the City - was on guard at Brooklyn Hook when the British came over from Long Island. we were fired on by them on the retreat. we went to Dan- ken where we lay till the retreat to the Plains (White Plains). was at White Plains at the time of the Battle there but was not in it as he was stationed on a point a little distant from the scene of action - was discharged while Washington Army lay at the Plains North of the Court house - but cannot state the time precisely - Abraham Mearns of S o Greenwich now dead was Captain of the Compa- ny. thinks a son of John  Lydia Mearns was Lieutenant - This term of duty for Colonel well recollects was better than six months. - Does not know a living person by whom he can prove these Services. Col. John Mearns had charge of the Regiment. The whole Company was out on this occasion. Discharged at the time of the retreat from New York City after the Battle of Long Island. Afterwards went with the Army to White Plains at the time of the Battle at White Plains where we lay at the time of the Battle at White was not long at the Plains - his first term of duty therefore was from April (as he thinks) until the Army left Harlem Heights being then discharged.
In the Spring of 1777 Lieutenant received a Lieutenants Commission in a Company of State troops of Connecticut called Rangers Commanded by Capt. Sylvanus Mearns his father. - Were out this year beginning in the Spring (the month not recollects) on a tour of duty for six months as a Colonel thinks - The Service was mostly confined on the lines but during this year it here & there was burnt wood out to meet the enemy of to prevent them from coming to Camp as they embarked -
The Lieutenant was a Lieutenant of Rangers for four successive years of each year a Company of Rangers was raised in said Greenwich for six months of duty for that term - Sylvanus Mearns was Captain of this Battalion as stated a-
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There was a Regiment of Foot in the whole Army of America. The Regiment was mostly raised in said Greenwich - but occasionally in the neighboring parts of the State of New York. Some times went over in expedition to Kingsbridge of that region.
In 1781 as Colonel Rankin, Capt. Sylvanus Mead was killed by the Rebel. Then Colonel Rankin Captain Greenwood a Captain's Commission of under orders to that effect raised a company of Rangers in said Greenwich by enlistment for six months. I went out in service, but were discharged at the end of three months. Then being no further occasion for our services - I then Mead was still the Commanding Colonel.
After this, a before (of Delaware) cannot recollect which. Major Bell then of Haverford in Connecticut now dead, as Captain of this Regiment as his Lieutenant raised a company of State Troops by enlistment for six months of which were out on duty with said Company for that term at Green Kingsbridge in New York - Col. Whiting had Command of us. We had a pretty severe action near Kingsbridge - we were four hundred strong - The enemy loaded a cannon with musket balls & fired at us. This was in the winter, for there was ice in Delaware as I recollect - Some of our men were killed - one standing next to Colonel was shot dead & fell on Delaware's shoulder - he belonged to the Eastward & I do not know his name. The enemy fired a shot from the fort over to Valentine's which struck a man on the hip. I passed gently through him. I don't know his name - Then four hundred men came to attack the fort (Kingsbridge) but we were ordered to retreat & passed through a swamp on the ice -
When in the Rangers were almost always engaged in skirmishing - once at Indian Harbor in said Greenwich I recollect being upon a gun boat of the enemy of about a dozen men - from he must have been hit by the shot -
Delaware is now much impaired by his age & advanced age of his memory is much broken. He is therefore unable (being now in considerable ill health of his memory thereby more impaired than usual) to state the names of officers or regiments in service with him, or the circumstances of service more particularly than he has done - There may be many living who were in the service with him & under him but his infirmities prevent his recollection of them or his reference to them - He therefore refers to such persons

as there is no deposition shall be found attached to his ap- plication, as witness to know his character for veracity of his belief of his services as a soldier of the revolution Declarant has had commissions for his several offices but they are now lost - He has also had muster rolls in his possession but they too are lost -
Declarant was born in said Greenwich May 4 th (Old style) 1746 - His age was recorded in the town records of said Greenwich & his bible is to be found there now - It was also recorded on an old family Bible - He stated the manner of his entering the service resided in said Greenwich when he entered the service of other than as a resident with in said Greenwich - then lived a year or two in Bedford in New York - thence went to Salem in New York - thence back to said Greenwich - thence to New York City resided there two or three years - off of him & hence went to live with his son Walter Marshall in said New York - with whom he has resided for ten or twelve years past - came from said New York into said Greenwich to obtain testimony of his services, as that was the place of his enlistment & of most of his services. He has made his declaration before the Court of Probate for the District of Stamford because it is most convenient to do it there because the declarant's bodily ability is such that his infirmities have within a day or two so increased that his memory been so much affected thereby that he is fearful he may not be able to attend a Court in his own County or Norfolkshire for that purpose, or have memory suffi- cient to enable him to make a declaration at a subsequent time -
Declarant recollects that when he first came to New York he was in service of people against him & expected at taking an annuity wagon from him -
The said Sylvanus Marshall hereby relinquishes every claim to be entitled to a pension or annuity except the pension of declarant that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State -
The declarant is that he is entirely confident &

know he was in the service of the United States against the enemy much more than three years taking his different terms of duty together - if he appears to all the world who knew or even have known him, to prove that he was ever a true faithful soldier to his country. He has now resided in said Greenwich for two days -
his Sylvanus X Marshall
As to the mark - As to the mark for the days there is no clergyman in said Greenwich who knows any other place who knows anything of his services as a soldier of the Revolution nor any one who can testify as to the reputation of his having been a soldier of the Revolution. Those who were clergymen in said Greenwich during said war are no longer there now of the officiating clergymen of that place are now comparatively young.
his Sylvanus X Marshall mark -
I own to John's child (via the Declaration of the additional Plaint) the said John's child.
Chas. H. Haskins page -

State of Connecticut } County of Fairfield } ss. Probate District of Stamford -
On this 18 th day of August A.D. 1832 before the Court of Probate in & for said District personally appeared Simon Hoxby of Greenwich in said District, who being first duly sworn according to law, saith on his oath upon you that he well knows Sylvanus Marshall now residing in Macon county in the State of New York - formerly of said Greenwich - believes him to be eighty five years old - his character for truth is perfectly good - During the revolutionary war in 1776 Abraham Morris Company of Connecticut militia was called out against the enemy in the city of New York - Said Hoxby did not know at what time the Company went, but he went to take the place of his brother Mills Hoxby six days after the retreat of our army from the city - This was in said same Company - Said Marshall was then in the service in the same Company at the same place & was an Ensign - This was in Col. John Mear's Regiment - One going lay at Harlem Heights - Said Hoxby was with them, which was not to exceed four weeks when said Company was discharged & said Marshall came home to Greenwich with Hoxby.
Hoxby well recollects a company of Rangers was raised (Connecticut State troops) by Capt. Sylvanus Marshall now deceased in which said Marshall was lieutenant - cannot state the year nor the time of enlistment of service; but said Rangers were on duty for some considerable time & said Marshall with them.
After this (as he thinks in 1781) Hoxby enlisted in a company of Rangers in said Greenwich of which said Marshall was Captain for three months & served on said time in said Greenwich - said Marshall had command during this time.
Simon Hoxby
And on the same day before said Court personally appeared Smith Allen of said Greenwich, who being first duly sworn according to law, saith on his oath upon you that he has always well known Sylvanus Marshall of Macon county in New York an applicant for a pension - believes him to be eighty five years old - his character for truth is good - In the revolutionary war (the year he cannot recollect) said Hoxby belonged to a company of Connecticut State troops called Rangers commanded by Capt. Sylvanus Marshall now deceased - said Sylvanus Marshall - viz Sylvanus Marshall aforesaid -

my term of enlistment was seven or eight months as a Defeat Hawk but is not certain which - The service was rendered on the lines - near Sherwood Bridge of its vicinity in keeping ground, & scouting for the - Said Marshall was in service in a lieutenant's said Company during the whole of said term - The term began in the Spring & ended in the fall - but the months have gone from Defeat's recollection - Defeat has heard & believed that after this said Sylvanus Marshall was Captain of a company of Rangers in said Greenwich after Capt. Sylvanus was killed - Defeat is almost seventy three years old.
Smith Mead
On the same day before said Court personally appeared Is- aac Worden of Harrison in the State of New York who be- ing only sworn according to law doth on his oath depose & say that he well knows Sylvanus Marshall of Man- orick in New York - believes him to be eighty six years old his character for truth is good - Defeat's age is almost seventy three - In the Revolutionary War as Defeat thinks in 1779 Defeat served in a Company of Rangers in said Greenwich commanded by Capt. Sylvanus Marshall of said Man- orick who was a lieutenant. Served from Spring to fall but is unable to state the exact time - but thinks it might have been eight months - this is possibly no more than six - It was an active company - during this time had an engagement at Indian Station in said Greenwich (viz Greenwich in connecti- on) with the enemy who came to destroy some privateers which had taken refuge there. - Now generally reported & so- bered believes said Marshall was in service against the ene- my during a great portion of the war - but has not such personal knowledge of his services (except those above stated) that he can testify to them - said Marshall was at the engage- ment at Indian Station as Defeat thinks.
Isaac Worden

and in the same way before said Court personally appeared Walter Marshall of Mamaroneck in the County of West- chester, State of New York, aged forty five years who being first duly sworn, deposes on his oath in New Canaan before me that he is the son of Sylvanus Marshall who has been described of New Canaan to the foregoing declaration - He has very often - on a great many occasions heard his said father speak of his services in the Revolutionary war - of being in service on Long Island & in New York & at White Plains in 1772 - & of being repeatedly in contempt of the Connecticut Rangers during the revo- lutionary war - & of his being ultimately a Captain of a Company of Rangers - have heard him talk of Washington & Putnam, & of being at Horseneck when Lymn was there - at Lymn after Derby was there for & Deponent well knows that some some years ago his said father had military commissions (given to himself) & military muster rolls in his possession - they were commissions, muster rolls of military papers as Deponent well recollects of the time of the Revolution - These are now all lost - Deponent has repeatedly said them & recollects one muster roll was written in a very beautiful hand -
Deponent's said father is now very much broken down by age & infirmities - He came from Mamaroneck to Greenwich to obtain testimony in his application - Since he came to said Greenwich he has sunk in lack of strength & his memory of mind seem to be much im- paired by his increasing bodily debility & on that account & he fears that he may not be able after his return to Mamaroneck to go before a Court in Westchester County or that his memory may so fail that he will be unable to make a declaration there he has been induced to make his application be-

The Agent of Probate for the District of Columbia - from what I learned from his said father in relation to his services I presume that he was heard from his deceased mother during her life upon whom, in present has no doubt his said father was in the dis- service of the United States during said war more than three years, taking all his services together.
Walter Marshall
And on the same day before said Court has finally ap- pointed Silas Davis Esq. Samuel Close Esq. of Capt. Thomas A. of Col. Thomas A. of  Greenwich in Connecticut who being sworn first duly to  the according to law oaths. I open Court generally to you to say that they have ever well known to  the William Marshall who has subscribed to  the to the foregoing declaration - that they believe him to be right six years old - his character for truth is perfectly good - It has ever been reported in said Greenwich of their department undoubting- ly believes that he was a soldier of an officer in the service of the United States during the Revolutionary war of that he was in actual service against the enemy during a great portion of said war & that he was a trusty & most excellent soldier - His char- acter as a soldier & an officer has always stood remarkably high - indeed he has been considered one of the best officers of this region of that time - of his services have heretofore on that account been more the subject of conversation than those of most others -
Silas Davis Nathaniel Bowditch Samuel Close Thomas A. Mear
Sworn to the foregoing by the and Walter Marshall  Amos Hobley Smith Mear, Isaac Nor- den, Silas Davis Esq. Samuel Close Esq. Capt. Thomas A. Mear respectively the day & year aforesaid.
John, Hawley Judge

And now on the 29th day of September before said Court personally appeared Job Lyon - of said Greenwich who being first duly sworn doth on his oath in the Court upon my say that he well knows Sylvanus Marshall who has subscribed his name to the foregoing declaration - his character for truth is good. In the Revolutionary War in the year 1776 this deponent was in service during four months (August of September) in the city of New York. It was in Capt. Libby's Meads company of militia - well recollects that Marshall was an Ensign in said company & on duty in said city during the same time - deponent came home at the end of two months Sick -
In year 1777 Deponent was burnt (1777) said Marshall was a lieutenant in a company of Connecticut State troops commanded by Capt. Sylvanus Mead - deponent was in service in said company for one month this year - I went out against the enemy when Deponent was burnt - followed them down to Camp. Then they retreated - Marshall was with us -
Deponent has no other particular knowledge of his services but he knows he was always a competent and excellent officer.
Job Lyon
And on the same day before said Court personally appeared Abraham Close Esq. of said Greenwich who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath in the Court upon my say that he well knows Sylvanus Marshall who has subscribed his name to the foregoing declaration - his character for truth is good - In 1777 deponent well knows that L t Marshall was a lieutenant in a company of Connecticut Rangers commanded by Capt. Sylvanus Mead which was enlisted as deponent thinks for nine months - deponent's brother Solomon Close was a soldier in the same company & deponent was frequently there where the company had their quarters & stated there that L t Marshall then acting as a lieutenant - after this in 1781 as he thinks recollects well seeing said Marshall in service

in command of a company of Pioneers in said Green- wich where he was then called Captain of Pioneers and supposed he was then a captain - I cannot well recollect that for several years during the war said Marshall was constantly or almost constantly in the military service of in some capacity or other in the military service of in arms - He was an excellent soldier & officer - of his character and such always stood remarkably high
In 1877 I spent with him to visit the Ranges as stated above where they lay in the vicinity of Sherwood Bridge in said Greenwich.
Abraham Close
I do hereby subscribe by the said Job Lynn of Abraham Close Esq. respectively that I am of the opinion that I certify they are well known to me of the credible persons Ch. H. Hawley Judge -
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the inves- tigation of the matter of after putting the interrogations prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a re- siding soldier of said as he states - And the Court further certi- fies that it appears to them that Amos Bobley, Smith Mead Silas Davis Esq. said Close Esq., Mehlemiah Browning Col. Then as a rule Job Lynn of Abraham Close Esq. are all resi- in the town of Greenwich in Connecticut dents, of all credible persons of that Isaac Woodin of Walla- kill are residents in Westchester County in the State of New York and both credible persons of that the foregoing depositions were subscribed by the above named individuals duly sworn to by them respectively of that the statements of said above named individuals are entitled to credit
Ch. H. Hawley Judge -
I Samuel Lockwood clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Stamford in Connecticut do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Sylvanus Marshall for a pension - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal at office this 29 th day of August A.D. 1883
Samuel Lockwood Clerk

New York Oct. 22. 1839
Sir
Charles Hawley called at my house informing me that he had partly succeeded in obtaining a pension for Sylvanus Marshall deceased. I enquired the amount he gave no satisfaction, only he wished for the heirs to meet at his house to execute a writing before he could proceed any farther. I have learned since that there has been a Certificate sent to Mr. Hawley including the following names. Sylvanus Marshall, Pheby Marshall, Sally Ingersoll and Walter Marshall. Walter Marshall has been dead about three years so that there is but three living children of the pensioner viz Sylvanus Marshall Pheby Marshall and Sally Ingersoll who is my wife, if it goes to the Grand Children there is none yet to be included, if not, there is Walter Marshall's name to be erased I ask for instruction will you be so kind as to inform me
Yours Respectfully Atton Ingersoll N o 11 Suffolk St. New York

13853 INVALID.
Rev May
No. 13853
Sylvanus Walker  Marshall Capt Boer War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index: Vol. 1 , Page 239
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1891 1914, Aug 5: History to Mr. John L. Merrill M.B.H.

State of Connecticut } County of Fairfield } ss. Probate District of Stamford -
On this 25 th day of July A.D. 1833
Personally appeared before the Court of Probate in for said District now sitting Platt Head of Greenwich in said District aged seventy one years since the 16 th of June last of under oath in due form of law that he is the son of Sylvanus Head formerly of said Greenwich, long since deceased. That said Sylvanus Head was during the Revolutionary War a Captain in the American Service against the British. He was a Captain of Rangers from year to year in the public Service against the enemy, his services being rendered chiefly on the lines in & in the neighborhood of said Greenwich. Sylvanus Head was a lieutenant under my father in said Service for a long time as I well know for I used at all times to see him in said Service as my father's lieutenant of he continued so as I believe up to my father's death. My father was shot in his house by the Cow-boys in the latter half of the war as defendant thinks, but he cannot now state the precise time of his death. Defendant was brought up in said Greenwich of his always lived there since his father's death & always well knew said Sylvanus Marshall while he lived. He was the same person who was the father of Walter Marshall of Stamford in New York of an estate which application for a pension was made before his death. I am well acquainted in said Greenwich and never knew any other Sylvanus Marshall in said Greenwich, or at all engaged in the Revolutionary War, than him. The said Sylvanus who has now applied for a pension is without doubt (I intend to prove the fact) the identical person who served as lieutenant under my said father. I cannot state the term of his service - but I well know he served, as such, season after season. And I well know that after my father's decease said Marshall had continued one of the Rangers in said Greenwich -  Subscribed to my oath of office before me J. Curtis, Probate Judge  Platt Head Joshua B. Ferris. Judge

On this 29 th Day of August 1839 before said Court now sitting personally appears Joseph Close of said Greenwich aged eighty years who being only sworn doth on his oath say that he has always lived in said Greenwich & during the Revolutionary war well knew said Sylvanus Mead & said Sylvanus Marshall & well knows that said Mead for a long time commanded Rangers and served against the enemy by the State of S C . Marshall served for a long time in said Rangers as his Lieutenant & so served until said Mead was killed by the enemy when said Marshall became Captain of said Rangers & afterwards served against the enemy as Captain of S C Rangers - I used very often to see both in said service during the said war for their service was at all times upon the lines & I lived close upon the lines - said Marshall was always reported a brave active excellent soldier & officer. I never knew any of the Sylvanus Marshall except a son of his born after the war was over or during the war & I have always been well acquainted in said Greenwich I never knew any one of that name but S C Sylvanus Marshall first named in service against the enemy & I used to know all the officers who were in service here along the lines - I know said Sylvanus Marshall to be the identical person who made an application (now depending) for a pension -
Sworn to & subscribed the Day of year aforesaid J Close. by that I know the whole and that he is a credible person - He said, "or during the war" intended before signature on oath - Joshua B. Ferris Judge
And on the same day of August before said Court personally appears Abraham Close son of said Greenwich aged seventy seven years who being only sworn doth on his oath say that he has always lived in said Greenwich & during the Revolutionary war well knew

said Sylvanus used to say Sylvanus Marshall above named. said Marshall for a long time I until he was killed was capt. of Rangers raised by the State of Ohio against the enemy on Galloping the lines of Genl. Marshall was his Lieut. - after Marshall's death Marshall commanded said Rangers as their Captain & continued in service till the termination of hostilities - He was an excellent & very active Officer - I never knew any other Sylvanus Marshall in said service nor any other person of that name - if there had been any other either in said service or in this town I must have known him. There can be no possible doubt but he was the identical person whose application for a pension is now depending - I swear to & subscribe the day of year aforesaid } Abraham Close I certify that I know } the deponent that he is a credible person.
Joshua B. Ferris Judge
I Sandusky clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Huron in Connecticut do hereby certify that the foregoing contains original pro- ceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Sylvanus Marshall for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 31 st day of August A.D. 1835 -
Sandusky Clerk

Sylvanus Marshall - applied in 1832 - is now dead - but one son, of his descendants, is taken in the office. He claims that from his information some particular may be in exactly stated.
6 months in New York at White Plains in 1776 as an Ensign in Abner Close Co. of militia in Col. Geo. Vandeusen's Reg't. His official capacity is shown by Mr. Phelps' certificate his services by Amos Hobbs who was with him 2 weeks by Job Lyon who served 2 months.
for 6 mo. as Lieut. of Rangers under Capt. Sylvanus Close - 1777 proved by Smith Wood, Job Lyon - Abner Close & Solomon Close.
6 mo. in 1778 - proved by Solomon Close & Abner Close - do - 1779 - Isaac Warden proves this particularly - do - 1780 } general testimony only - not specifying practically - Abner Close & Amos Hobbs Job Lyon - Solomon Close -
3 mo. as Capt. in 1781 - proved by Amos Hobbs & Abner Close -
It will be seen Isaac Warden refers to service in 1779 of which Declaration is made.
The chief difficulty is in this, he claims as Lieut. in 1779 & 80 while Phelps' certificate shows him a Capt. in 1779. This is owing to frailty of memory in the applicant.
Phelps' certificate shows the troops moved to New York in 1776 & also payments for Marshall's Corps etc.
It is not unlikely Marshall has made a mistake in the years. But of the fact of his services there can be no doubt. I am content to take allowance for that time as is satisfactory therein without further proof.
Some service in New York in 1776 as Ensign is surely there. also I think 6 mo. in 1777 as Lieut. - also 6 mo. in 1778.

6 mo. in 1779 — That he served as Capt., is also undoubted — If I should think at least 2 years of service sufficiently there — Still, if they will allow for part of the time only, take readily what they will allow — It should have been granted years ago —
Mem:
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Sylvanus Marshall

J. G. Edg. and Co
Hampden Nov. 15 1833
Sir I again forward the application of Sylvanus Marshall of which you will perceive without any alteration conformable to your instructions in your communication of Oct. 10. herewith returned. You will see the reason in the evidence which I send you of the death of the old man previous to that time. Indeed had he been living no explanation could have been obtained from him, his memory for some considerable time before his death being so impaired that no reliance could be placed on it.
I send Mr Phelps's certificate furnishing abundant evidence of his official character as well as of his services. Capt. Marshall however was as it seems mistaken as to the time when he became a Captain - he passes in in '81 - The certificate shows he was a Capt. in '79 & it would seem quite clear from that that his services in '79 & '80 were rendered by him, not as Lieut. but as Capt. In as early as Nov. '79 he has allowed to him as Capt. the large sum of £4460. 16. 1. each pound being $3.33 1/3
Your Observer that "the proof of the services as far as it goes is satisfactory" - but requires a more specific recital of each term in each grade &c - As Capt. Mr's death renders this impossible his heirs must of course rely upon other testimony - They request that the claim may be reexamined in connection with the additional evidence forwarded - They have made efforts to obtain more testimony to fix the precise terms in each year, but have not found it.
Of the general reputation as to his services you will I presume be satisfied from the affidavits of Silas

Davis, Mch. Brown, T. A. M c and J. S. Close - all gentlemen of the first respectability of with whom I presume scores of others of the inhabitants of that region would concur.
I presume you will also be satisfied that the services ended by Capt. M c for a considerable period before '81 were ended by him as Capt. of not as Lieut. In fact Mr. Phelps's certificate shows this very clearly of the frailty of the old man's memory has betrayed him in to a mistake against his own interests - and it would also seem that whatever mistake he has made in rela- tion to the duration of his services is against his inter- est - for the witnesses who testify to the duration of particular terms of service all fix upon a longer term than he does - and from my knowledge of them their memo- ries are more to be relied on than his.
Smith M c and thinking of one term while Marshall was Lieut. (the year not being fixed) gives it at 7 or 8 mo. Sam Warden testifies to a term "which might have been 8 mo. tho' possibly only 6." he says he thinks this was in '79 - It was probably in '78 for it was while Marshall was Lieut. If he was Capt. in '79. -
John Close swears positively to 9 mo. services in '77 or rather to an enlistment for 9 mo. of ser- vices for one year. - I swear that Marshall served as Lieut. during that term. Also Close swears to 9 mo. of this according to his recollection.
I have alluded to this testimony only for the pur- pose of showing proof of the terms of his service after that in '76 independent of his own declaration - supposing from your communication to me that the evidence is considered sufficient to prove all it

for just to prove - Permit me also to refer you to the Declaration of Enos Mead (his original application for a pension) in which he states that he served 9 mo. in 1780 in a Co. of Rangers commanded by Capt. Sylvester Marshall. Mead is now in the western part of New York or I would get his deposition - His Declaration will probably answer the same pur- pose. The Declaration of Reuben June (in your files) will also furnish evidence of Marshall's services as an officer, I believe in '77. - The deposition of Isaac Mead & Job Mead relating to Enos Mead's Declaration also furnishes evidence of Marshall's services as Capt. - I regard this reference to other appli- cations for because of the peculiar circumstances attending this application; feeling indeed a strong desire that this appli- cation may be successful because of my entire conviction of the duration & meritoriousness of the services rendered.
I am well aware Sir that the case has by no means the definiteness which could be desired - but that long services were rendered by the applicant as a Lieut as well as Capt. is most abundantly proved by the witnesses & the document from Mr. Phelps. - At all events do not the testimony of Enos Mead & his witnesses Job & Isaac Mead & that of the declarant (as to the services after Capt. Mead's death) together with the large allusions to him as Capt. as per Mr. Phelps's certificate, show with sufficient cer- tainty at least service for one year (9 mo. & 3 mo.) as Captain ? The testimony of Smith Mead, Woodson John Close & Abner Close shows at least 15 mo. (probably more) services as Lieut. - leaving en- tirely out of consideration his services as Ensign in '76 or those as Lieut. under Josiah Bell.
The heirs request a reconsideration of the claim & such an allowance as a fair construction of the testimo- ny forwarded or referred to will warrant.
I am very respectfully your obedt Servt. Chas. Hawley

I certify that I well know Lucas Moad to whom acknowledgment reference is made in this letter & that he is a credible person.
Hampden Probate Office Sept. 16 1873
Wm. Stanley Judge

1776. Apl. Ens. h md 84 years. 77 Sprg Lieut h md " of Rangers for 4 years. h md ea year 81. b. Capt in place of Capt. Mead h Lieut under Jeff Pcc.
Have Winder per under him in 1779 as Capt Sol. Below knew him in 1778. 9 & 80 as Capt.
Compt. May 76 Ens. & ordered out in Aug 77. July 78 appointed Lieut Aug 79 Ranger with Capt Marshall as except 24 to be com'd by Lieut Lockwood. Pay Capt Marshall £4460. Apr 79. " " " " " — — Apr 80. " " " " " — —

4460 76 Wm Enj. — 60. 20 6.. Saul — 80 160 77 b. bap. — 3 mo. £ 8920 79. 80 — 16 1489 died 28 Sept 1833 6 / 8936 / 1489 29 500 / 1489 24 53 3m 8 / 1500 48 56
Walter Sylvanus Phoebe Marshall Sally Ingalls

THE Mutual Life Insurance Company OF New York Richard A. McQuarrie, President
JOHN G. MARSHALL.
New York April 13 th 1889.
Hon Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
My dear Sir!
Will you kindly inform me of the circumstances relating to the services of Sylvanus Marshall a Soldier of the American Revolution He received a pension from the Government which will guide you in obtaining the desired information
It is my wish to join the "Sons of the Revolution" and require evidence to entitle me to become a member. By assisting me in obtaining the desired evidence you will confer a great favor upon
Yours very Respectfully John G. Marshall
32 Nassau St
P.S.
The residence of Sylvanus Marshall New York City. was at Long Ridge, or Stamford Conn at which place he probably enlisted.

File with No 13,853 Sylvanus Marshall Recy

Old war Div.
Ins. Ex't.
No. _____
Co. _____ Reg't _____
Return this letter with your reply.
Department of the Interior. BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D.C. April 25, 1889
Sir
In accordance with your request of the 13 th inst, you will receive herewith enclosed, a statement, on separate sheets, of so much history of the services of Capt Sylvanus Marshall in the war of the Revolution, as is contained in his application for pension -
Very respectfully
James Tanner
Commissioner
Mr John S. Marshall Mutual Life Insurance Co. 32 Nassau Street New York City

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Sylvanus Marshall , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. S.F. 13853.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr. 1776 6 mos. Ensign Abraham Mead. John Mead Conn.   6 mos Lt. Jesse Bell. Witting.   Apr. 1777 2 years Lt Sylvanus Mead John Mead.   1781 3 mos Capt John Mead.  
Battles engaged in, Retreat from N.Y.; Kingsbridge; Danbury; Residence of soldier at enlistment, Greenwich, Fairfield Co. Conn. Date of application for pension, Aug. 18, 1832. His claim was allowed, Residence at date of application, Mamaroneck, Westchester Co. N.Y. Age at date of application, born May 4, 1746 O.S. in Greenwich, Conn. Remarks: Soldier died at Mamaroneck, N.Y. Sept. 28, 1833 leaving no widow, his wife, name not stated having died about 5 years earlier. Children in 1832 Walter aged 55; Sylvanus; Phoebe; Sarah wife Alton Ingersoll. Grandchildren living in 1839, names not stated.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

United States Department of the Interior National Park Service
By the Secretary of the Interior ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
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The New Jersey Society Sons of the American Revolution
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS
SAMUEL CRAIG COWART AUGUSTUS S. CRANE NEHEMIAH PERRY HOWELL FREDERICK C. HYER EDWARD QUINTON KEASBEY CHARLES M. LUM RAYMOND TOWNLEY PARROT DAVID LAWRENCE PIERSON FRANK HENRY PRESBY JAMES HENRY SLOCUM
PRESIDENT JOHN LENORD MERRILL FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT JOHN BREWER WIGHT SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT JOHN LAWRENCE BOGGS SECRETARY JOHN RANDEL WEEKS TREASURER OSCAR HALSTEAD CONDIT REGISTRAR GEORGE H. RICHARDS HISTORIAN WILLIAM C. ARMSTRONG CHAPLAIN RT. REV. EDWIN S. LINES, D.D.
Headquarters: 756 BROAD STREET (Entrance 1 Clinton Street), NEWARK, N. J. Telephone 3085-M Market
July 27, 1914.
Bureau of Pensions, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C.
S 13,853
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly send me a certificate showing the service of Captain Sylvanus Marshall in the Revolutionary War? He was born in Greenwich, Conn., May 4, 1746 o.s., and died in Mamaroneck, N. Y., Sept. 28, 1833. He enlisted in Connecticut, and served as an Ensign and Lieutenant before receiving his commission as a Captain.
A descendant has applied for membership in this Society, and we desire the information to prove his eligibility.
Thanking you, I remain,
Very truly yours,
John Lenord Merrill
President.
By B.A.B.

Monday Evening.
Dr Sir
As I think of setting my face homewards tomorrow morning (for I do not now find you in, I have (as you suggested) a list of some cases - Mr E. would not take up any at my request - Most of Sylvanus Marshall is the oldest, being nearly seven years old --
I do not leave these with the intention of bothering you unreasonably - Indeed I did not intend to trouble you with one of them (probably should not but for your own suggestion -
I think Mr E. may be convinced that some considerable portion of Sylvanus Marshall's claim is sufficiently established. So far what he is willing to allow, without further trouble -
Mr E. has once been inclined to increase the pay of High weed from privates to sergeants as he certainly should do but has refused - also discontinue Abn. Bells from 21 mo. to 2 years - This he has also refused - altho' he allowed two full years to Chs. weed for the same services except that Bell claimed & proved more services than Chs. weed claimed - That he will consent to re- view this claim I do not know - he probably would not on my application -
The applications of the widows I have named - I stated generally their character - four of them are the widows of pensioners whose services have been heretofore fully proved -
I have given a little memorandum of the application of the testimony to facilitate your examination if you should have time & find it convenient to examine them - If you have time for one or two only, I should prefer Marshall & Mrs Warnings - good night 6th December Hon T. T. W. —

Mrs. Deborah Waring's application was made by Mr. Minor long ago - The declaration of proofs are rather loose - still I am in hopes there is enough established to obtain an allowance -
Mr. Edwards sometime since called for record evidence of the Captain's service. That I have furnished him - & I imagine a plenty of it -
Mr. Minor as you know is now unable to do any more in relation to it - It has been so long suspending of the appli- cant is so old I should be very glad for her if it can be obtained -

War Department Pension Office 10. October 1833.
Sir
Agreeably to your request the claim of Sylvanus Marshall has been re-examined and his papers are herewith returned. The proof of the service as far as it goes is satisfactory; but it is indispensable for the claimant to make a distinct recital of each term of actual service in each grade (particularly that of Lieutenant) agreeably to note "2" on 3 d page of the accompanying printed sheet. It would be also more satisfactory if he would furnish Record evidence of his several appointments. The obscurities of a declaration are not unfrequently enhanced by the manner of drafting it, and if embodied in a handwriting difficult to be decyphered, may lead to erroneous views of its merits. All that is required of a Claimant is to make a plain statement of each item in the account of his service, shewing the period,

period, term and grade of each with names of officers, places &c. and to support it by the " best evidence " of which it is susceptible.
I am, respectfully your Obt servt.
Geo. M c Crump Actg Commg r of Pension
Charles Hawley, Esq. Stanford. Conn.

Sturminster Apr. 19 th 1839
Hon. J. L. Edwards Sir
The communication of the Crump to me in relation to the application of Sylvanus Marshall I have rec d . He suggests that the exhibits of testimony provided would seem to lead to the conclusion that there were two persons of the name Sylv. Marshall of that testimony showing that there was in fact but one may obviate the difficulty - There were in fact but one as can easily be shown by the most satisfactory evidence - As I shall however be absent for some weeks I shall be unable at present to obtain that evidence. My only object in now writing, is to guard against any unfavourable inferences which might otherwise possibly be drawn from my delay in forwarding the testimony -
Very respectfully your friend & Serv t
Chas. Hawley

Stanford Aug. 31. 1839
Hon J. L. Edwards, Sir
Under date of Apr. 10. 1835 in relation to the application of Sylvanus Marshall recorded. You wrote me that the exhibits seemed to indicate that "there were two persons of that name in the service" - "That if the fact could be satisfactorily established that the other person of the same name was an officer &c the main difficulty would be removed" - "That service to the amount of at least five years was proved beyond a doubt to have been performed by Marshall & that it only remained for him to establish his identity!"
I returned an answer shortly after the recd. of yours, stating that I could obtain such testimony, but not at that time, in consequence of the circumstances. I now forward three depositions to prove the fact, which I trust will prove satisfactory; tho' I can obtain a great number more if necessary - There can be no doubt upon the point. Every body in this County who was living during the Revolutionary war will tell the same story. I have, as you know, had much to do, for some years, with applications for pensions & I have

never heard of any other Sylvanus Marshall than the one for whom I dread the applica- tion before you -
The three deponents whose testimony I send are people of the first standing and point of integrity & general respectability -
You suggest some apparent discrepancy between his declaration of the exhibits at the time when he became Capt. of the Rangers In answer to this I can only observe (as I believe I have stated in some former Commu- nication) that I have supposed that Capt Marshall thro' the infirmity of his memory did himself injustice by fixing the time at which he became Capt. at a period later than that at which he in fact became so
It is hoped however that an allowance will be made for his services as Capt. for as long a time as the exhibits may warrant I hasten mistake the infirmities of old age may have led him into.
Yours respectfully & of old age,
Chas. Hawley

Connecticut Rev Act 7 June 1832 Sylvanus Marshall
Suspended
Letter to Mrs Hawley Stamford
Nov. 30. 1833 Apr 10. 1839

Stanwick Feby. 3 rd 1860
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir
I wish to inquire respecting Silvanus Marshalls Pension, his children has received through Charles Hawly one payment, they think it is fifteen or more years back since they received it. I cannot state the amount for they donot know how much Mr. Hawly keep back for his services
Mr. Hawly thinks there is back pay if so you will please to inform me, and how they can obtain it. Silvanus Marshall held a Capt. Commission I think and his name is on record at Hartford Ct. he has but two living children Phebe Marshall and Sarah the wife of Alton Ingersoll they think he never obtained his land warrant he was in the revolution service You will please to inform me on the subject
Yours truly Alton Ingersoll
N.B. Direct Stanwick Fairfield Ct. Connecticut

Westchester County ss Personally appeared before me Solomon Close of the Town of White Plains in said County State of New York aged seventy two to the best of his knowledge deposes and says that he enlisted in a company of rangers commanded by Capt Silvanus Mead he thinks in May 1777 the company enlisted for nine months and seven twelve months subject and under the direction of Col Thomas Thomas stationed at various places viz. Sherwood Bridge, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle and Eastchester and otherwise out on scouting parties and according to the contingencies of the times and also deposes and says that during this time Silvanus Marshall (now residing with his son at Mamaroneck in said county) was Lieutenant in said company and wore a belt of shamford insign and deponent further saith that after the term of said company expired (he said deponent) enlisted in other corps and was called out on
Westchester County ss Enoch Tomkins of the Town of Mamaroneck appeared before me and says that he has been acquainted with Capt Silvanus Marshall a number of years while residing with his son in said Town and believes him to be a sober honest man and a man of strict integrity Subscribed and sworn to Enoch Tomkins this the 27 Day of August 1832 before me Thom B Hoat Justice of the Peace

West Chester County ss Personally appeared before me Solomon Close of the Town of White Plains in said County State of New York aged seventy two to the best of his knowledge depose and say that he enlisted in a company of rangers commanded by Capt Silvanus Mead he thinks in May 1777 the company enlisted for nine months and seven twelve months subject and under the direction of Col Thomas Thomas stationed at various places viz. Sherbrooks Bridge, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle and Eastchester and otherwise out on scouting parties and according to the contingencies of the times and also deposes and says that during this time Silvanus Marshall (now residing with his son at Mamaroneck in said county) was Lieutenant in said company and left a list of Stamford insign
and deponent further sayeth that after the term of said company expired (he said deponent) enlisted in other corps and was called out on duty in other places and in the fall of 1778 (as he thinks) returned back to Mamaroneck in Connecticut and there saw the said Silvanus Marshall still under arms in the American service and deponent further sayeth that the said Silvanus Marshall had the command of different companies during the years of 1778 & 1779 & 1780 in the American service and further sayeth that the said Marshall was never in any other service and that he was a faithful friend to his country and further the deponent sayeth not -
Sworn and subscribed before
me at Mamaroneck Solomon Close August the 27. 1832
Thomas B. Root Justice of the Peace

by the name of Marshall in the below's Defn.
State of Connecticut Fairfield County ss. Probate District of Stamford I certify that I well knew Solomon Close maker of the foregoing deposition that he is a credible person Stamford Probate Office Nov. 16. 1833
Chas. Hawley Judge
The deposition of Solomon Close of Brook Township the not authentic part thereof to the direction of the Depart- ment are forwarded by request of the applicant.
Stamford Probate Office Aug. 29. 1833
Chas. Hawley Judge
Secretary of the Treasury
When I took Capt. Marshall's declaration his condition was such as to scarcely lay him of any worth Marshall in his deposition - He was in ill health of his memory in respect to dates very uncertain. Those who knew him well of had heard him converse shortly before on the subject of his services states to me that his memory had evidently failed - The course of twenty four hours as I have no doubt but a hundred of the most inflexible people of Greenwich would unite in the testimony of Elias Davis, Saml. Close, Lieut. Browning Miss A. Read - Many of those whose declarations have gone from this office have spoken of services under Sylvanus Close & Sylvanus Marshall - The ap- plicant requests that this declaration may be referred to in the proof of his application if that any mistake he may have made in order to be ascribed to their true cause, an impaired memory.
Respectfully
Stamford Probate Office August 29th 1833
Chas. Hawley Judge

It appears by the records of the then, Colony of Connecticut, that the General Assembly, at their session in May 1776, appointed Sylvanus Marshall, Ensign of the sixth company in the ninth regiment of Militia of the Colony.
Octt 18 th 1833.
E. Phelps
Comptrollers Office October 18 th 1833
I Elisha Phelps, Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Connecticut, do hereby certify, that it appears by the journal of  that the Council of Safety on the 11 th day of August 1776 the Governor by their advice gave orders to the commanding Officers of the 1 st 2 nd 4 th 6 th 9 th 10 th 13 th 15 th 16 th 17 th 18 th 19 th 21 st & 23 rd regiments of militia to march immediately to New York, and put themselves under the command of General Washington until the exigency is over; and that the expire of this regiment during

This campaign, is charged to the United States upon the books of the Pay Table. No roll of this regiment has been found, & no evidence exists in this office of the duration of their service.
The Council of Safety, on the 6 th of February 1778, as it appears by their journal appointed Sylvanus Marshall a Lieutenant of a company of Artillery ordered to be raised by the General Assembly in January 1778 to be stationed at Greenwich.
By the journal of the Council of Safety it appears, under date August 4 th 1779, that the following resolve was passed, viz, "Resolved " that the company of rangers raised in the " town of Greenwich commanded by Capt. " Sylvanus Marshall both officers and men " be discharged and return to the companies " to which they belonged except twenty four " who belong to the first society in s d Greenwich " who are to be retained as guards to said town " & Timothy Lockwood is hereby appointed

11 Lieutenant to command said guards, and he 11 is directed to make his returns to Major John 11 Davenport and receive his directions from time 11 to time.
" And that under date April 17 th 1780, the pay roll of Capt. Sylvanus Marshall is charged, upon the books of the Pay Table, to the United States; & that no roll of his company or evidence of the time they were in service has been found.
D. H. Phelps
I further certify that there is charged to the United States on the books of the Pay Table, under date November 3 rd 1779, viz, To order 11 on Treasurer Capt. Sylvanus Marshall's Company 11 rangers pay roll £4460, 16 1.
D. H. Phelps
1779

State of Connecticut } ss. Probate District of Stamford - Fairfield County } ss.
On this 25 th day of October A.D. 1833 before the Learned Probate in of present District now sitting personally appeared Nick- olas H. Godney of Edward Seaman both of Stamford in the County of Westchester of State of New York who being duly sworn do on their oaths depose and say that they each knew Sylvanus Marshall who subscribed to the foregoing application for a pension - That said Sylvanus Marshall died at the residence of his son Walter Marshall in said Stamford on the 28 th day of September 1833 - That they both saw him after his death of both testified in putting his shroud on. - That the said Sylvanus left no widow - That his children & heirs at law are said Walter Marshall of Stamford aforesaid - Sylvanus Marshall of Stamford in Fairfield County in Connecticut, Phoebe Marshall of the city of New York of Sally the wife of Allen Dyer all of said city of these are all the children he left. The said Godney being acquainted with all of said children of the said Seaman with all but Sylvanus, knowing him by rep- utation only. - We are both of us that witness long well known said Walter - That he is a man of entire responsi- bility in point of property & of perfectly good character on the score of integrity - We have both of us known the latter for seven or eight years or more of that his wife died about five years ago - The age of said Godney is twenty eight years - That of said Seaman is twenty seven years.
Sworn to & subscribed this day before me I certify that I have made inquiries in relation to the char- acter of the deponents & do find them to be credible persons.
Nicholas H. Godney Edward Seaman
Chas. Hawley Judge -
And the said Court doth upon the foregoing testimony which is satisfactory to said Court find that the said Syl- vanus Marshall the applicant for a pension died in Sta- mford in the State of New York on the 28 th day of Sep- tember 1833 - That he left no widow & that his only children & heirs are Walter Marshall of said Stamford

Phoebe Marshall of the city of New York, Sally wife of Allen Ingraham of the city of New York, Sylvanus Marshall of Stamford in Connecticut -
Chas. H. Judson Judge
I Samuel Lockwood Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Stamford in Connecticut do hereby certify that it was proved before said Court by testimony of Edward Lapham of satisfactory to said Court I found by said Court that Sylvanus Marshall above mentioned was applicant for a pension and at Stamford in the State of New York on the 28 th Day of September A.D. 1833 - That he left no widow & that his only children of his are located Marshall of said municipality in New York, Phoebe Marshall of Sally the wife of Allen Ingraham of the city of New York & Sylvanus Marshall of Stamford in Connecticut -
And I further certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Syl- vanus Marshall for a pension -
In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand & Seal of Office this 16 th Day of November A.D. 1833. My Seal hereby being my Seal of Office approved by me -
Samuel Lockwood Clerk