Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26,239, for Nathan Martin, Connecticut

SERVICE
Martin Nathan Martha
NUMBER
W. 26.239
CONTENTS

Rep
2124. Connecticut.
Martha Martin, widow of Nathan Martin, who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of Sept. 1848. and sent to
Needham State Mansfield Centre P.O., Ct.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 303, Vol. 1.

Prof. T. Weeks Town Clerk Officemate The Marriage of Nathaniel Martha Marston

11 Nathan Martin of Mansfield and the Widow 11 Martha Clark of Hampton were joined in 11 Marriage on the twenty eighth day of April. 11 Seven hundred and Ninety Three,,
State of Connecticut, Tolland County -
for Mansfield August 16 th 1838 -
I, Frederick T. Hanks, Clerk of the Town of Mansfield for said do hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true copy of the record of said Town of Mansfield relating to the Marriage of Nathan Martin and Martha Clark - with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures, as follows - "The twenty eighth day of April Anno Domini one Thousand Seven hundred and Ninety Three,,
April 28 th A.D. 1793 -
Frederick T. Hanks Clerk of the Town of Mansfield
I, Frederick T. Hanks, above named depose and say that I hold the Office of Clerk of the Town of Mansfield in the County and State aforesaid - and that the above is a true extract from the Records of said Town, with the exception above named - as certified by me -
Frederick T. Hanks Clerk of the Town of Mansfield
Sworn to and subscribed before me John Fitch Judge of Probate for the District of Mansfield in the County of Tolland and State of Connecticut - on the day and year

above mentioned - I further certify that the deponent is a credible person and his statement entitled to full credit,
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand officially and caused the seal of said Court to be hereunto affixed.
John Fitch Judge of Probate
Attest Edmund Freeman Clerk of Probate
Rev. T. H. Hanks Dear Sir, Mr. H. H. H. to Maurice of W. H. H. H. Nashua

2211
Martha Wilkinson of Philadelphia a Newar
Wid of Nathan
Ad July 7 1831
Mar. 1793 due 1812
Allow $40 per ann
Ann O Holt AR

State of Connecticut, Tolland County, ss. Mansfield Probate District, - On this Sixteenth day of August A 1838. personally appeared before the Court of Probate for the District of Mansfield aforesaid. Martha - Martin a resident of the Town of Mansfield in the District of Mansfield and County of Tolland - aged Seventy eight years. who being first duly sworn - according to Law - doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress. passed July 7 th 1838. entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" That she is the widow of Nathan Martin late of said Mansfield deceased - who was a private in the army of the Revolution. as she has been informed by him and that he served one year - but the particulars of the service performed she has no knowledge - and for proof of the same she refers to the depositions accompanying this declaration
She further declares. That she was married to the said Nathan Martin. on the twenty eighth day of April, in the year one thousand Seven hundred and Ninety three, (1793). - That her husband, the aforesaid Nathan Martin died in said Mansfield of the consumption, on the second day of June, in the year one thousand - eight hundred and twelve. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and Ninety four. - viz, at the time above stated - She further declares. That she was never afterwards married -
Martha her X Martin mark -
In presence of Horrit E. Fitch George W. Brown
Sworn to and subscribed by her making

her mark. before me John Fitch Judge of Probate for the District of Mansfield in the County of Tolland and State of Connecticut on the day and year aforesaid -
I further certify that the applicant is a credible person and her statement entitled to full credit - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand officially and caused the seal of said Court to be hereunto affixed -
John Fitch Judge of Probate
Attest Edmund Freeman Clerk of Probate

John Martin Esq Depo - B Pluckey & W. F. Martin & Heath of Lee Husband
100 20 10 40

State of Connecticut, Tolland County ss Mansfield Probate District August 17 th AD 1838 —
I John Martin of Mansfield in the County and State aforesaid being fully five years of age - do hereby and say, that Nathan Martin, formerly of said Mansfield, now deceased, was an Uncle of mine, being Brother to my Father. I know him and his family well. He died about about twenty five or twenty six years ago. I was at his funeral. Being about Nineteen years old at the time of his death - He left a Widow , Martha Martin, and several children - I have known his Widow ever since his death. She is now his Widow and has never been Married since his decease - John Martin
Sworn to and subscribed before me John Fitch Judge of Probate for the District of Mansfield in the County of Tolland and State of Connecticut on the day and year above written - I further certify that the Deponent is a credible person and his statement entitled to full credit -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand officially and caused the Seal of said Court to be hereunto affixed. John Fitch Judge of Probate
Attest Edmund Freeman Clerk of Probate

No. 1584. Connecticut.
Martha Martin widow of Nathan Martin, decd:
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 21 st June, 1812) — of Tolland Co in the State of Connecticut who was a private in the Company — commanded by Captain Dana — of the Regiment commanded by Major Shipman in the Connecticut line of State troops — private for 1 year —
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 40 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the Ninth day of January 1839 — — — and sent Hon. O. Holt of the House of Reps.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept: 1838 — $100.00 — Semi-annual allowance ending 4 mar: 39 $ 20 —
120.00.
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by Wm. Stuart Clerk, Book 4 — Vol. 1 — Page 195

Connecticut 677
Reported
Martha Martin
widow of Nathan Martin who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40. Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of July 1843 and sent to G. S. Callins Windham, Conn.
[Act of March 3, 1843]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 72.

WIDOW, &c.
File No. 26239 Martha Martin Widow of Nathan Martin Prin Kea-wan
Act Feb 2 nd 1828
Index : Vol 12 , Page 13
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of Connecticut.
Tolland County ss Mansfield Probate District August 17 th 1838 -
I Isaac Arnold of Mansfield in the County and State aforesaid being Seventy four years of age. do testify and say. That I enlisted into the service of the United States, at Mansfield aforesaid into a Company of State Troops, in March 1781 - for the term of one year -
Having said Capt. Mcgraw Lieut. Phillip Emery . Maj Shipman commanded the Regiment in Gen. Waterbury's Brigade. I was Marched to Stamford Connecticut, thence to Pahuas Hill, thence to New York, and thence to White Plains. I served the whole year, was a drummer and then discharged.
I am allowed a pension for this year service. I further testify that Nathan Martin then of said Mansfield now deceased. enlisted at the same time, for the same period of one year as a private. He went with me into the service, and served with me in the same Company, the whole year - Said Nathan Martin was a neighbor of mine I knew him well, before we were in the service together, and was well acquainted with him afterwards until his death. He died in said Mansfield about Twenty five or six years ago. I saw him frequently in his last sickness. He died of a consumption. I further testify, that I was knoway to the marriage of said said Martin , to the present applicant, Mrs. Martha Martin , by reputation, I do not remember the precise time of their marriage - They commenced keeping house in my neighborhood, and lived together until his death. They had several children while they lived together. Two of them are now living in said Mansfield -
I have been acquainted with the said Martha Martin , ever since the death of her husband, and know her to be the widow of the same Nathan Martin who was with me in the service aforesaid, and that she has not been married since his decease.
Isaac Arnold Sworn to and subscribed before me

Waac Arnold
Deer 6
W. Martin served 1 year
also
for death of identity of his mother -

John Fitch Judge of Probate - In the District of Mansfield in the County of Tolland and State of Connecticut, on the day and year above written -
I further certify that the within Spouse is a credible person, and his deposition is entitled to full credit -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand officially, and caused the seal of said Court to be hereunto affixed - John Fitch Judge of Probate
Attest Edmund Freeman Clerk of Probate
W. C. Chaplin John Fitch Mansfield Jan. 1842 In testimony whereof his hand -

William Clarke Reld 8 - To
William Martin Service 1 year

State of Connecticut, Tolland County ss Mansfield Probate District. August 16 th A 1838
I Nathan Clark of Mansfield in the County and State aforesaid, being Seventy two years of age do testify and say. That I enlisted into the service of the United States at Mansfield aforesaid into a Company of State Troops in the Month of March 1781. I believe the 4 th day of said March. for the term of one year - Immediately after my enlistment I was marched to Stamford in Connecticut, thence to Paterson, N.J. thence to New York, and thence to White Plains. I belonged to a company commanded by Capt James Dena at Sena - — Major in Lieut. John Phelps. Ensign - in Gen David Waterbury's Brigade. Maj Shipman commanded our Regiment. I served the full term of one year. In which service I now draw a pension - I further testify that Nathan Martin then of said Mansfield enlisted about the same time that I did for the same period of one year and marched with me from said Mansfield. We belonged to the same company - and he served the full term of his enlistment. - He was about six years older than myself. (I being the youngest person in my company) I remember him very distinctly. was frequently on guard with him - We lived in different parts of the Town of Mansfield and I did not see him very often after our return from the service - I heard of his death a number of years ago - and then understood, that he was the same man by that name who was in the service with me.
Nathan Clark
Sworn to and subscribed before me John Ditch Judge of Probate for the District of Mansfield in the County of Tolland and State of Connecticut, on the day and

year above written.
I further certify that the deponent is a credible person and his deposition is entitled to full credit.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand officially and caused the seal of said court to be hereunto affixed.
John. Fitch Judge of Probate
Attest Edmund Freeman Clerk of Probate
William Clarke depos to
William Mathews Service 1 year

9241 Oct. 8.
7 July 1838.
Manchester Bt. Box 4
True John J. Schwartz Commissioner of Revenue Washington City

Mansfield Ct
Dear J L Edwards. Sir
In closed is the application of Martha Walker for a pension Her marriage to Nathan Walker proved by the Town Clerk's affidavit &c. Nathan Walker's service one year by the deposition of Isaac Arnold and William Clark. His death by Isaac Arnold & John Walker by Identity of the widow by Isaac Arnold & John Walker -
Please to forward the result or any communication you may make on the subject to me -
I am with great respect Your obed Servt John Fitch Mansfield Ct
4 Requisitions -

Admit private $40. Count Agency Send to G. S. Cottin Windham Conn.
Mar 3. 1843
No 15811
Charles Chaplin
1606

Payment to be made at Hartford, Connecticut. by Samuel S. Pitkin - Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of Conn:
Payable on the 4th March and 4th September in each year. First payment to be made 21st December, 1823
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Vol. 1 Page 195 by —————
Ann H. D. Clark, Clerk.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 3 d of March 1843 granting pension for one year to certain widows who have received pension under the act of July 7 th 1838.
State of Connecticut }
County of Tolland } ss. On this seventh day of April 1843, personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in & for said County of Tolland Mrs. Martha Martin a resident of Mansfield in said County aged eighty two years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3 d of March 1843, granting pension to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Nathan Martin who was a private in the Revolutionary War, the Regiment he was in she does not recollect. That she has received a pension for five years under the act of July 7 th 1838, at the rate of forty dollars per annum. That she is still a widow.
2 of { Thomas Gray { Eliphalet Martin
Martha her X Martin mark
Sworn & Subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
And I hereby certify that the Declarant
is

is to me personally known, and is the identical person she represents herself to be. The widow of Nathan Martin deceased.
Hedham State Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut County of Windham
ss.
I Socrates Balcam Notary Public in & for the State of Connecticut duly commissioned & qualified, do hereby certify that Hedham State Esqrs before whom the within declaration was sworn to & subscribed is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Tolland duly authorized to administer oaths & take proof and acknowledgments &c. And that I am acquainted with the hand writing of sd Justice Plate & verily believe his name subscribed thereto is his own proper hand writing and signature.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & affixed my Notarial Seal this Nineteenth day of April in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and forty three.
Socrates Balcam Notary Public

State of Connecticut ss.
Office of Secretary of State.
I do hereby certify that Thomas Gray Esq c is, & since the 20 th of June last past has been, a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of Windham in said State, duly appointed & commissioned, as appears of record in this Office.
I also certify that Salomon Morris Esq c , & Andrew Hale Esq c also, & since the 20 th of June last past have been, Justices of the Peace within & for the County of Tolland in said State, each duly appointed & commissioned, as also appears of record in this Office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of the said State, this thirteenth day of April, Eighteen hundred & forty three.
Noah W. Phelps
Secretary of State.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Five years' Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7, 1838, Martha Martin widow of Nathan Martin . Decd who was a private in the Revolutionary War — and died on the Second day of June 1812 is entitled to receive five years' pension at the rate of Forty — dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the fourth day of March, 1836; and in case of the death or marriage of said widow before the expiration of said five years, the pension will cease on the day of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Ninth — day of January — one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine —
J. P. Kirtland
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
A. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

aa 677
admitted

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2 nd February, 1848, entitled "An Act making further provisions for surviving widows of the Soldiers of the Revolution"
State of Connecticut } ss. Mansfield Tolland County }
On this 29 th day of August 1848. - Personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer Oaths Mrs. - Martha Martin, a resident of Mansfield in the County of Tolland & State of Connecticut Aged Eightyseven years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by Congress passed the 2 nd February 1848 granting pensions to the widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; That she is the widow of Nathan Martin who was a private in the war of the Revolution, and that she has drawn a pension at the rate of Forty Dollars per Annum, under the Act of 17 th June, 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow
Martha her X Martin
Sworn to and subscribed in the mark day and Year above written }
Before me
In presence of
Needham State Justice of the Peace
Cornelia Martin
Armisa Martin
I certify that the declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit
Needham State Justice of the Peace