Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 44,971, for Amos Ingraham, Connecticut

SERVICE
Ingraham, Amos
NUMBER
S.44.971
CONTENTS

20.255
New York
Amos Ingraham
of Chautauqua in the State of New York who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Lathrop of the Regiment commanded by Colonel in the Conn line, for the term of from 17 to 17
Inscribed on the roll of New York at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 st day of January 1825
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 of October 1830 and sent to E. Conner Silver Creek P.O. Chautauqua NY
Arrears to 4th of March 1830 $ 209.03 Semi-annual all'ce ending 4 Sep. 48.
$ 257.03
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }
20 May 1830
Rec: vol. 5. Book A. vol. 101
See letter to agent Oct 20. 1830 to Hon. R.P. Marvin H.R. Jan. 9. 1839
Dead
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 th April 1838 from 4 th March 1839 to 11 th Aug 1839. Age notified 16 th March 1841.
1890 June 23 F.F. Ingram history Prior

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
January 9 th 1841.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," the child ren of Amos Ingraham a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany N.Y. Agency, at the rate of Eight Dollars and  Cents per month  annum , under the law of the 18 th March 1838, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1839, to the 11 th August 1839.
Respectfully yours,
Almon B. Fossick Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

18752. Declaration of of Amos Ingraham, a Revolutionary Soldier
J. Crane, agent, Fredonia Chautauqua County N.Y.

" In the matter of Amos Ingraham a Private in the Revolution- ary war, applicant for a Pension under the acts of Congress.
" State of New York } ss: " Chautauqua County } On this nineteenth day of February 1823 person-
ally appeared in open Court (Court of Common Pleas for the County of Chautauqua in the State of New York, being a Court of record, proceeding according to the course of the Common Law, with a jurisdiction un- limited in amount, keeping a record of its proceedings, having power to fine & imprison, & a seal) Amos Ingraham aged sixty three years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the pro- vision made by the acts of Congress of the 18th March 1818 & the 1st May 1820; That he the said Amos Ingraham enlisted for the term of one year in the month of April in the year 1777 according to this Deponent's best recollection, in the County of New London in the State of Connecticut in the Company commanded at that time by Captain Ebenezer Sathrop, but which Company was afterwards commanded by See Say, by reason of a re- duction of the number of officers, in what Regiment this Deponent does not recollect, nor by whom commanded, in the line of the State of Connecticut on the Connecticut Continental establishment. That he continued to serve in the said Corps until the expiration of the said term of one year, when he was discharged from the said service in the town of New London County of New London State of Connecticut. That he was in the battle at Rhode Island under General Sullivan & that he has no other evidences now in his power of his said service except the affidavit of Elphalet Ingraham herunto annexed. And in pursuance of the act of May 1820, I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March one thousand Eight hundred & Eighteen; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property or any part thereof, with intent thereby 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 & Naval service of the

United States in the Revolutionary War," passed on the "18th day of March one thousand eight hundred & Eighteen; "And that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, "any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me, "(except wearing apparel & bedding) nor have I any income "annuity or allowance whatsoever.
"I do further swear that I have no personal or real "property in Law or Equity, in possession, reversion or remain- "der (except necessary wearing apparel & bedding, barely "sufficient to render myself & my wife comfortable)
"I do further swear that I am by occupation a Farmer, "and by reason of Rheumatism & the infirmities of old age, "am unable to labour as I used to do, though I do labour "some, but yet am unable to support myself & my wife.
"That my wife, Sarah Ingraham, is Sixty seven years of "age, is weak & feeble, of a broken constitution, sickly "& unable to do any work or labour of consequence, by reason "of her infirmity, but needs care taken of her: That myself "and my wife form the whole of my family, and we live "with our son-in Law, who supports, takes care of, & "provides for us yet, purely out of motives of affection, Char- "ity, or benevolence, as neither he nor any of my children "are under any obligation to support myself & my wife, "other than a natural duty or obligation; But what- "ever they do contribute for our support, is done on their "part perfectly freely, & voluntarily, and without any "Consideration other than as above stated.
"Sworn to & declared upon "oath in open Court the "20. 19th day of February "1823. "John Dexter, Clerk"
"Amos Ingraham"

State of New York } ss: Chautauqua County } 3
I, John Dexter, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas held in & for the County & State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath, is truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid oath or schedule, except necessary wearing apparel & bedding, is nothing: And I further certify that John Crane, before whom the annexed affidavit of Eliphalet Ingraham, appears to have been taken, & who certifies as to the credibility of the said Eliphalet Ingraham, was on the tenth day of February inst., when the same appear to have been made, a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in said County, acting under the authority of the State of New York, duly appointed, commissioned & sworn, & that I am acquainted with the handwriting of the said John Crane, & do verily believe that his signatures to the said affidavit of Eliphalet Ingraham, & to the certificate of his credibility are the true & genuine signatures of the said John Crane
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Court on this nineteenth day of February
1823
John Dexter 6th.

In the matter of Amos Ingraham a Private in the Revolution- ary war, applicant for a Pension under the acts of Congress.
State of New York } ss: Chautauque County } Eliphalet Ingraham being duly sworn deposeth Saith that Amos Ingraham enlisted in the Connecticut Line of Conti- nental Troops as a Private in the Revolutionary war in the Spring or Summer of the year 1776 as near as this Deponent recollects, in the town of Norwich, County of New London State of Connecticut, in the Company then commanded by Captain Ebenezer Lothrop, but which said Company was afterwards commanded by Capt. See Lay, as this Deponent is informed & believes, in consequence of a reduction of the number of Officers.
And this Deponent further saith that the said Amos Ingraham enlisted as aforesaid for the term of one year, and that he served faithfully the full term of his said Enlistment, at New London aforesaid for the greater part of said term, and at Rhode Island; this Deponent being at that time a resident inhabitant of the said County of New London.
This Deponent further saith that he is now, & has been from Childhood well acquainted with the said Amos Ingraham, and knows him to be poor & indigent, & verily believes that he stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support.
And further this Deponent saith not.
Sworn & subscribed before me Feb. 10. 1823
Eliphalet his X mark Ingraham
J. Crane, one of the judges of Chautauque County
I certify that I am acquainted with the above Deponent Eliphalet Ingraham, & believe him to be a credible witness.
Dated February 10. 1823.
J. Crane, one of the judges of Chautauque Common Pleas.

Amos Ingraham - Petition
18,752
Amos Ingraham. 18 March 1818
Rec. Jan 26. 1828.
April 12. 1828 ref. with res. to Military Pensions
May 17 a 1828 See Bill no 166
Allowed at $8.
December 5. 1828. ref. to the Com. on Mil. Pensions
Dec. 15 th 1829 Ref. to Com. on Mil. Pensions
Garnsey
Hon. D. G. Garnsey H.R. Dec. Jan. 26. 1828. W. Garnsey

To the honor Daniel G. Curnsey Esqr Sir I am personally acquainted with Mr. Amos Ingraham and know him to be a man of good Moral Charac- ter and of truth and veracity and do believe the Statements and affidavits which he has transmitted to be literally true - - - Nathaniel Angell Haverhill 30 th December 1827
Mr Amos Ingraham is being an aged man and in want of no property to support himself if there can be any means rendered for him to get the benefit of the Pension act I think I wish it might be for his benefit as he is needy. as I have no doubt that he helped to retain our Indian land - and I think the Statements are correct and deserve notice. If you can point any course or help him to a Pension this Present Session - His case he will well satisfy you for your trouble In haste Very respectfully, yours, &c E. Conner

Amos Ingraham
He sounds his name in Feb 1823 at which date residing in Chautauqua Co NY aged 63 years - died Aug 11, 1839 leaving no widow but children
He enlisted at Newich New London Co in 1778 April under Capt Ebenezer Dabney St afterwards by Capt Lee Say but don't recollect by whom the Regt was commanded. He was in the Battle of Rhode Island (Quaker Hill Aug 29 1778) under Gen Sullivan (Served in New London mostly)
His wife Sarah was 67 years of age. He afflicted with Rheumatism & unable to do but little labor both living with a Son in Paw who provides for them. In 1828 residing in Harnes NY & has 20 yrs prior to 1830
Eliphalet Ingraham on Feb 1823 of Chautauqua Co NY testified that Amos He enlisted in Spring or Summer of 1776 Served in New London & R I Letter from sister dated Silver Creek
A Capt Ebenezer Dabney of Norwich was at the taking of Burgoyne Oct 17 1777 under Col. Estlin H Ebenezer Dabney was 2nd in Col. Dabney's Co Capt Dabney in Col. Johnson's Regt (Compt Jan 1 1778) was in R I for 2 wks Jan & Feb 1778 Later he may have been E 3

Died Aug 11. 1839
44971
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File No. 44971
Amos Ingraham
Prin. Rev. War
Act: 18 th March 1818 & 20 th May 1830
Index:—Vol. 3, Page 250
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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Detroit, Mich.
June 18 1890
Hon. Com. of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir. Referring to the enclosed letter. I wish to identify the prisoner Amos Ingraham or Ingraham. a revolutionary soldier. The subject of my inquiry Amos Ingraham was born at Montpelier Vt. lived after 1812 at Silver Creek N.Y. Post office address then must have been Silver Creek. Dunkirk or Buffalo. removed to Mich. in 1837 Post office address Hastings Mich. where he died soon after. Will you please inform me if your record of the above prisoner agrees in any details with the foregoing or so kind as to give me the residence as you have it of the above prisoner during & after said war. yours truly F.F. Ingram

J. F. Ingram Michg Recd Mar 27 1890 Am. Ingram (p. 10)
1890

JOHN WILLIAMSON. FREDK F. INGRAM. S. A. GRIGGS.  Williamson, Ingram & Griggs, SUCCESSORS TO MILBURN & WILLIAMSON. Manufacturing Pharmacists.
Detroit, Mich.
3/27
1890
Rev Com. of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir. Will you please inform me by mail if Amos Ingram or Amos Ingraham name was on the pension roll as a revolutionary soldier prior to 1837
Yours truly, F. F. Ingram

In the Matter of Amos Ingraham Ordinance
Allowed
Garny

Depos among other things prove that. Amos Ingraham now about 70 years of age
Enlisted into the Army of Revolution 1777 for And served 1 year. Under Capt. Lathrop. on Reduction of Officers under Capt Seeley, was in Battle at Rhode Island
Elephale Ingrahams affd. Swears also to the above facts -
Oath of Petitioner taken in open court certified by Clerk, under Seal of Office Col. Comdr. St. Angel Eng. Cnty as to his Poverty & Good Moral Character Credibility of Witness E. Ingraham Certified by one of the Judges of Court. & that Petitioner had no Property, Wearing apparel excepted.

20th Congress 1st Session
Congress of the United States
In the House of Representatives
April 12, 1828.
On motion of Mr. Gains
Resolved, That the Committee on Military Pensions be instructed to inquire into the expediency of placing Amos Ingraham a revolu- tionary Soldier on the Pension roll.
Attest M th H air Clark Clerk

Concord Office
Oct. 16 th 1830
amt May 20. 1830 $8 per mo. from 1 Jan. 182 Revs. coll N.Y.
Cut. to E. Conner Esq. Silver Creek P.O. Chautauque Co. N. York

State of New York Chautauqua County
Be it known, that before me, Ezra Cohn a Justice of the peace in and for the County of said. personally appeared Amos Ingraham, and made oath in due form of Law, that he is the identical person named, in the act passed for the relief of sundry revolutionary Officers, and Soldiers. The first Section of the twenty-first Congress, and approved May the twenty-eighth eighteen hundred and thirty, to be paid upon the said revolutionary Pensioners, at the rate of eight Dollars a Month, commencing the first day of January eighteen hundred and twenty eight, for services rendered to the United States, during the Revolutionary war, that he served in Captain Lee's Company of Infantry, and was not attached to any particular Regiment, - that he now resides in Canoe, and has resided there for the space of twenty Years past -
Sworn and subscribed before me, this 7 th day of October 1830
Ezra Cohn J.P.
Amos Ingraham

Silver Creek Ny Oct 6 th 1830
Secretary of war. Sir,
Amos Ingraham being placed upon the list of Revolutionary Pensioners, by act passed in Congress in 1830, commencing on the first day of January 1828 he desires to be instructed in way to obtain his Pension he has made out as his being the person, as you will see If he has not taken the right course you will he desires you to forward him the necessary instructions, and I think are that he may be enabled to get his money, you will your address to P.O. Silver Creek Chautauqua County N.Y. -
Yours & c D.C.