Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 45,471, Jonathan Wright, N. H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.H.
Wright, Jonathan
S. 45,471
CONTENTS

13,666
New York.
Jonathan Wright,
of Roway in the state of N. York who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Beadle of the N. Hampshire line, for the term of one year.
Enscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 13 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st of July 1819 and sent to Mr. Willoughby, Esq. Newport, N. York.
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1819. 10 m. 22/30. 85. 86 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th Sep. 1819. 48. 00
$133:86
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Dec 7- 1826 A B
Notification sent Nov. 14. 1820 to Master of the Exchequer R. W. B.

Jonathan Wright private
Col Beale's Regiment New Hampshire Line
1776 - 1 year
The reg d line must be stated in which applicant served after the years service with Col o Bedel if the deposition of 2 witnesses (certified by the Judge to be credible) as to the service can be furnished it will be satisfactory. This document must likewise be accompanied by the Judge's certificate that he is satisfied the applicant did so serve & that he is induced circumstances.
Admitted

State of New York } Herkimer County } ss
On the 13 th day of April 1818 before me Westel Willoughby one of the Judges of Herkimer Court of common pleas in and for the County of Herkimer - Personally appears, Jonathan Wright of the Town of Norway, in said County - who being by me firstly 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 Jonathan Wright is aged 63 years & that he enlisted in the Town of Hinsdale in the State of New Hampshire on or about the first day of January 1776 in a Company commanded by Capt. Daniel Barile in Col - Beebe's Reg t , line of New Hampshire, for one year - and continued to serve in said corps until January 1777 when he was discharged at Tycontaragee in the State of New York - That he served also in the years 1775 - 1777 - 1778 - & 1779 in the whole five years - Was at the Battle of Bunker Hill - at the Taking of Burgoin &c &c - and that he is reduced circum- -stances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support; and that he has no other evidence in his power of his said services -
Jonathan Wright
Sworn & declared before me the day and year first above written
Westel Willoughby

Herkimer County } Nathan Metcalf being duly sworn deposeth and js — saith that he is well acquainted with the forementioned Jonathan Wright, and was personally knowing to his services as a Soldier under Capt Daniel Carlile in 1776 as stated by him the said Wright in his above declaration — and that the said Wright is poor, but of reputed honesty Sworn and subscribed before me this first day of June 1815 — Westel Willoughby                      Nathan metcalf
Herkimer County, js — I Westel Willoughby, one of the Judges of Herkimer court of common Pleas do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Jonathan Wright did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the secretary for the war department, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act. State of New York } of Congress — I do further certify that I know the said Wright to be Clerk's Office } a very poor man —                      Westel Willoughby
Herkimer County } I Walter Fish Do hereby certify that Westel Willoughby Esquire whose signature is affixed to the foregoing Certificate is one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Herkimer and that he is duly commissioned and qualified to act as such Given under my hand and seal of office at Herkimer this 7th day of July 1818 Walter Fish Clerk

Arkansas County } I do certify that I am acquainted with Nathan js } Metcalf & Zebulon Moffett two of the deponents which have been sworn relative to the service of Jonathan Wright, as sworn to by himself in the foregoing deposition. They are credible witnesses, and their testimony may be relied upon as correct. I again certify that I am perfectly satisfied that the said Wright served as a private in the war of the revolution as stated by him. I have known him this twenty years, he is of reputed honesty, and in the most reduced circumstances - indeed in abject Poverty, Wesley Willoughby

Jonathan Wright Certificate of Emplification
No 30 %
1866
Norway
Con
July 17

State of New York Herkimer County ss On the fifth day of July 1820 personally appeared in Open Court being a Court of Record to wit a court of common pleas in and for said County Constituted as such by the laws and Statutes of the State of New York Jonathan Wright aged Sixty five years resident in the Town of Norway in said County who being duly Sworn according to Law doth on his Oath Declare that he served in the revolutionary war as follows that he entitled in April 1775 into the company Commanded by Captain Jacob Hews which Company belonged to the Regiment commanded by Colonel James Rusk the Hampshire New Hampshire Continental establishment in which company he continued until the December following when he was Discharged and again Enlisted into Captain Daniel Carter as Company for to go to Dubuque this company was attached to the regiment commanded by Colonel Butters where he continued one year he was then discharged and again enlisted into Captain Ephraim Hones Company of Rangers belonging to the Continental Establishment this company was attached to the Regiment command- ed by Colonel George Aldridge, where he continued about one year when he returned home on furlough being Sick with the Fever & Ague he continued at home unable to Join his Company for about five months when he again joined the Army where he continued between 2 & 3 years at the expiration of which time he was honorably discharged and that the Original declaration of this deponent made for the purpose of entitling him to the provisions of the act of 18th March 1818 and that my pension certificate is N o 13,666 Issued at the war department 20 July 1819 is dated the 13th day of April 1818 And I do Solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States On the 18th day of March 1818 & that I have not since that time by Gift Sale or in any manner disposed of any property or any part thereof with intent thereby so 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 and naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary war" passed on the 18th day of March 1818 and 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 and by me subscribed.  Real estate None either in possession reversion remainder or expectancy Personal Estate
1 old quilt what - 25 1 Cow $12 1 Calf 1 50 1 Iron pot 1 00 1 broken Tea kettle 0 12 1/2 1 large kettle broken 0 50 1 Table 1 00 3 Chairs 1 00 6 knives & forks 1 50 1 Shovel 0 04 9 tea cups & saucers 1 12 1/2 $19 79
1 Tea pot $0 25 6 plates 0 37 1 loom 3 00 1 Old Spinning wheel 0 87 1 pitch fork 0 50 1 axe broken 0 25 2 old wavers Ruds 0 50 $3 14 49 $19 11 79 $25 11 28
And that I am by Occupation a farmer but from age & infirmities I am unable to labour but a small part of the time that I have a wife aged 63 years who from infirmities is able to do but very little towards procuring a sustenance - that I have one Daughter Abigail living with me aged 20 years who assists her mother in the domestic concerns of the family, and that portion of her time which is not thus occupied she works for herself or for others & receives herself the emoluments arising from it I sworn & Declared this 5th day of July 1820 Jonathan Wright I sworn and Declared this 5th day of July 1820 - before David Holt One of the Judges of Hunker Common pleas -
The court are of Opinion that the Value of the property Contained in the above Schedule is twenty five Dollars & twenty eight Cents -  David Holt George Rowlands  Judges of the Court

State of New York Clerk's Office Herkimer County
John J. Punduzat of Common Pleas
I Walter Fish Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing Bill and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the Record of the said Court and I do further Certify that it is the Opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is twenty five Dollars and twenty eight Cents In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court On this 13 th day of July 1820 -
Walter Fish Clerk of the Court for the County of Herkimer

February 17, 1938
Jonathan Wright S. 45471 BA-J/AWF
The Quartermaster General Memorial Branch War Department Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of Jonathan Wright of Hinsdale, New Hampshire, who died in 1836 in the State of New York.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, S. 45471, based upon the military service of Jonathan Wright in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of Jonathan Wright were not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.
While a resident of Hinsdale, New Hampshire, Jonathan Wright enlisted sometime in April, 1775, served as a private until in the month of December, 1775, under Captain Jacob Hews(?), and Colonel James Reed's New Hampshire regiment, and was in the battle of Bunker Hill. He enlisted January 1, 1776, served in Captain Daniel Carlisle's company, Colonel Bedel's New Hampshire regiment, marched to St. Johns, length of service one year. He served in 1777 in Captain Ephraim Stone's company, Colonel George Aldrich's New Hampshire regiment, and was at the taking of Burgoyne, length of service about one year. He, also, served in 1778 and 1779, no details of this service given.
He was allowed pension on his application exe-

outed April 13, 1818, at which time he was aged sixty-three years, and living in Norway, Herkimer County, New York.
The soldier, Jonathan Wright, referred to his wife, in 1820, as aged sixty-three years, and to a daughter, Abigail, aged twenty years. He did not give the name of his wife, and there are no data relative to their marriage.
Jonathan Wright died December 7, 1826.
The application for headstone for Jonathan Wright is returned herewith, as is, also, a letter addressed to Hon. Fred J. Douglas, 53rd District, New York, Washington, D. C., from Harold D. Stockwell of Utica, New York.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

P. 45471
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., 7-15 , 19 25
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Jonathan Wright 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.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     4. ✓ 1 yr. Pvt. Daniel Carlisle? Beidel N.H.   1 ✓ Apr. 1775 Dec. 1775 Jacob Hewes Jas. Rudden N.H.   2 ✓ Dec. 1775 1 yr. Daniel Carleton Patten   3 ✓ 1 yr. Ephraim Stone Geo. Aldridge  
Served at other times - entire ser. 5 yrs.
Battles engaged in, Bunker Hill - Ben. Burgoyne.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Hinsdale - N.H.
Date of application for pension, Apr. 13, 1818 - al.
Residence at date of application, Norway Herkimer Co., N.Y.
Age at date of application, 63 yrs.
Remarks: In 1824 his wife (name not stated) was aged 63 and a dau. Abigail aged 20 yrs. No fur. fam. data.
Respectfully,
Note could not give date Jan 1776 as dates are uncertain
Commissioner.

Pen Stratford, N. Y., July 8th, 1922.
The Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Permit me to call your attention to a letter I wrote you dated June 5th, a copy of which I enclose.
It is very important that the writer have the information asked for in this letter, if it is possible to procure it. If your office cannot furnish me with it can you put me in touch with some one who can?
Thanking you in advance for the courtesy, I am
Very truly yours,
W. S. Nasseton
Ans. July 15/1922 G. C. E.

Stratford, N. Y., June 5th, 1922.
The Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
The writer is very desirous of obtaining the official Revolutionary War Record of one Jonathan Wright. Wright was a native of Hinsdale, Cheshire County, N. H. I am told that he rendered service in the Patriot Army at Bunker Hill, at Saratoga and also acted as scout along the Canadian Border.
During the last years of his life, while making his home at Norway, Herkimer County, N. Y., he received a pension from the Federal Government.
In my correspondence with the War Department I have been advised by the Adjutant General's Office to apply to your department for verification of the pension.
Any information that you can furnish me in this connection will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Copy

✓ Postage Stamped & add. Env. recd 7/1/22
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ORGANIZED 1824 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 110 WILLIAM STREET NEW YORK
GEORGE W NORRIS, AGENT 307 S. ANN ST. LITTLE FALLS, N. Y.
Stratford, N. Y., June 5th, 1922.
The Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
The writer is very desirous of obtain- ing the official Revolutionary War Record of one Jonathan Wright Wright was a native of Hinsdale, Cheshire County, N. H. I am told that he rendered service in the Patriot Army at Bunker Hill, at Saratoga and also acted as scout along the Canadian Border.
During the last years of his life, while making his home at Norway, Herkimer County, N. Y., he received a pension from the Federal Government.
In my correspondence with the War Depart- ment I have been advised by the Adjutant General's Office to apply to your department for verification of the pension.
Any information that you can furnish me in this connection will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
W. J. Haselton

45 471
Rev INVALID.
File No. 45 471
Jonathan Wright Rev War
Act: 18 March 1818
Index: —Vol. 3 , Page 581
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1922 July 15 hist. to W.S. Haselton - Ev. Eng 1922-1923-17-... .. Memorial Branch

Report May
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John B. Calhoun
Secretary of War
Washington City
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Hon. J. C. Calhoun Seyr at War,
Sir, I return Jonathan Wright's application for a certificate of Pension - with additional evidence of his years Service - I think the evidence is such as to leave no doubt of the facts sworn to by him - I have therefore thought it unnecessary to draw other affidavits relative to his subsequent services - Should it however be required, it must hereafter be done -
Most respectfully, Your Obedient Servt
W. Willoughby

State of New York Herkimer County
On the 13th day of October, 1818, before me David Holt, came Zebulon Moffett, of the town of Man- cellus, in the county of Brantley, who being duly sworn saith, That he is now ninety years old - That he hath been ac- quainted with Jonathan Wright, now of the town of Norway, in the county of Herkimer, for about 50 years - That in the year 1776, the said Wright and this deponent were inhabitants of the town of Pinesdale in New Hampshire - That on the 5th day of February, in said year this deponent enlisted as a private soldier in the army of the United States, in Col. Rugg's regiment, in Gen. Sullivan's brigade - That previous to the said 5th day of February, the said Jonathan Wright had left Pinesdale, having, as the deponent understood and believes enlisted in Capt. Carlisle's company in Colonel Beardsley's regiment in said Brigade - That the said regi- ments came together in the month of June following at St. Johns, where the said Zebulon found the said Jonathan on duty in the service of the United States, in the aforesaid regiment of Col. Beardsley - from which time until the last of the month of November following, the said Zebulon personally knew the said Jonathan to continue in the service, in the aforesaid
Zebulon Moffett
Subscribed & sworn October 13th, 1818 before me David Holt Judge of Herkimer Co. Pleas
State of New York Herkimer County
On the 13th day of October, 1818, before me, David Holt, came Zebulon Hildreth who being duly sworn, saith, That in the year 1776, he was an inhabitant of the town of Chesterfield, in New Hampshire a

State of New York,
Herkimer County ss.
On the 13th day of October, 1818, before me David Holt, came Zebulon Moffett, of the town of Marcellus, in the county of Onondaga, who being duly sworn saith, That he is now ninety years old - That he hath been acquainted with Jonathan Wright, now of the town of Norway, in the county of Herkimer, for about 50 years - That in the year 1776, the said Wright and this deponent were inhabitants of the town of Pinesdale in New Hampshire - That on the 5th day of February, in said year this deponent enlisted as a private soldier in the army of the United States in Col. Rands regiment in Gen. Sullivan's brigade that previous to the said 5th day of February, the said Jonathan had left Pinesdale, having as the deponent understands and believes enlisted in Capt. Carlisle's company in Colonel Beards regiment in said Brigade - That the said regiments came together in the month of June following at St. Johns, where the said Zebulon found the said Jonathan on duty in the service of the United States in the aforesaid regiment of Col. Beards - from which time until the last of the month of November following, the said Zebulon personally knew the said Jonathan to continue in the service, in the aforesaid
Subscribed & sworn to October 13th, 1818 before me David Holt Judge of Herkimer Co. Pleas.
Zebulon Moffett
State of New York,
Herkimer County ss.
On the 13th day of October, 1818, before me David Holt, came Reuben Hildreth who being duly sworn, saith, That in the year 1776, he was an inhabitant of the town of Chesterfield, in New Hampshire, and in the neighborhood (in about 8 miles distant) of the aforesaid Jonathan Wright - and that this deponent knows the above affidavit as far as the same applies to the said Wright, to be substantially true.
Subscribed & sworn to October 13th, 1818 before me David Holt Judge of Herkimer Co. Pleas.
Reuben Hildreth

State of New York Herkimer County, ss. I Certify That I am acquainted with the within deponent, Plutorus Hildreth, and know him to be a credible witness - and that satisfactory evidence has also been produced to me that the other witness named, Sergeant Nelson Moffett is also a credible witness. Dated October 13th 1818
State of New York Clerk's Office Herkimer County, ss. David H. Holt Judge of Herkimer Common Pleas I hereby certify that David Holt Esquire whose signature is affixed to the foregoing instrument was at the time and now is a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, Duly commissioned and qualified to act as such and I am acquainted with his hand writing & know it to be in his own proper hand Given under my hand and seal this 12th day of October A.D. 1818
Walter Fish Clerk