Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 8760, for William Stewart, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
born.
Stewart, William
Nr 8760
Amanda
Manda
CONTENTS

Connecticut
Amanda Stewart, widow of William, Stewart
Con who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private ,
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 35. dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued
11 th day of May 1853
and sent to
J. W. Knight, Westerly, R. I.
Sped June 6, 1853
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 65. Vol. A

28.030 Connecticut
William Stewart -
of Voluntown in the State of Conn who was a Private in the Conn commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col. Parsons in the Conn Troops time for 10 1/2 mo.
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn at the rate of 35 Dollars _____ Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20-day of Jan. 4 1834 - and Secy. Hon. W. Barber. H. of R.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833 $ 87.50 Semi-ant. allowance ending Mar 4 34 - 17.50 $105.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E D Buelock Clerk. Book E Vol. 3 Page 44

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of February 3 d 1853.
State of Connecticut
County of New London. Probate District of Stonington.
On this fourteenth day of February 1853. Per- sonally appeared before the Court of Probate for the Dis- trict of Stonington, aforesaid, in the State aforesaid now in session Manda Stewart aged eighty seven years who being duly sworn, according to law, before said Court, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions, made by the Act of Congress passed the 3 d day of February 1853 - "That she is the widow of William Stewart, who was a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of thirtyfive Dollars per annum paid at Hartford, semiannually untill his death - She further declares, that she was married to the said William Stewart on the 31 st day of October 1802 by Stephen Avery Esq a Justice of the Peace, of said Stonington, & that before her said mar- riage her name was Manda Darrow, that said William Stewart her said husband died on the 23 d day of January 1843 - That she was married to him at the time above stated - She further swears that she was a widow at the time of the passing of said Law of Congress, and is still a widow, and that she has never before made application for a pension -
Manda Stewart
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year aforesaid to wit on the fourteenth day of February 1853. in open Court
Asa Fish Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Stonington

William Stewart
Superintendent Commissary
Young

BRIEF in the case of William Stewart  John of Voluntown in the State of Connecticut (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a Court of Probate  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 81 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     May 9 th In 1775 (enlisted) 7 Private Gen. Capt. Sam l Prentiss Col o Sam l H. Parsons   (drafted latter part) of August 1776 Served until the last of Decem r 1776 do Capt l Thos o Holmes Col o Oliver Smith  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None named  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Sturminster — Connecticut  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional evidence, and two living witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? they are duly authenticated 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
W. Gordon Examining Clerk.
70. 17.50  87.50

Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, } SS. COUNTY OF WINDHAM }
On this 27 th day of July A. D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court, before the County Court of the County of Windham aforesaid, now sitting, William Stevens , a resident of the town of Columbia in the County of Windham, and State of Connecticut, aged 81 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 act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated: 1 st I enlisted in Col. Holden's Pioneers Regt, and there were no Capt. but have two Majors. His service was Pioneers as was called Capt. Major, we have two Lieutenants. I enlisted (I think) in this Regt. in April 1775, and marched in same Regt. to New London till 1775, and remained there about three weeks, but was removed there about three weeks, from there we marched to Roxbury Mass. and there remained until the Spring of 1776, enlistment here expired which was seven months. I then returned home to Farmington where I then resided. Gen. Washington was at Newbury where I saw them and often saw him. Gen. Ward & many others, in the latter part of the summer 1779, I volunteered in Col. Loomis's Cont. Regt and Capt. John Loomis's Cont. and marched to Newbern. From there to Charleston and from there to New York and then returned home and was gone two years the end and half. In the summer of 1780 I was drafted in Capt. Loomis's Cont. and marched to Newport R.I. and there remained one month and then came home.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
The following interrogatories were by said Court propounded to said applicant, viz: then Farmington
 1. Where and in what year were you born? in Farmington, Ct in the year 1751 on the 16 th day of March 1751  2. Have you any record of your age; and if so, where is it? my age is on Record in Farmington  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the revolutionary war, and where do you now live? at Farmington and have lived here since until with the exception of some time while I have lived in Clinton and  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom? I have answered this question already, Ans. I enlisted  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 service. I can state as as  6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service; and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? No written one, but was honorably discharged  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 in your services as a soldier of the revolution. Nathaniel Sheffield and Jonathan Storrs and William Stevens 

Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year aforesaid, before the County Court for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut.
Attest Asa Smith Bellows Clerk
We Nathaniel Sheffield a clergyman, residing in the town of Voluntown said Windham County, and Jonathan Stanton residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with William Stewart who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration, 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.
Nathaniel Sheffield Jonathan Stanton
Sworn, and subscribed, on the day and year aforesaid, before the County Court for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut.
Attest Asa Smith Bellows Clerk
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories proposed 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 Nathaniel Sheffield who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman residing in the said town of Voluntown and that Jonathan Stanton who signed the same is a resident in the said town of Voluntown and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Attest Asa Smith Bellows Clerk
J. Asa Smith Bellows Clerk of the County Court for the County of Windham, in the State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Stewart for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court, this 27 th day of July A.D. 1832.
Asa Smith Bellows Clerk
Edward Coats
I John Coats of Preston in New London County and State of Connecticut, a soldier in the war of the revolution, testify and say that I enlisted in 1775 in Col. Samuel H. Parsons Reg. and returned to Glastonbury Ct. and from there to Rossbury Ct. and there remained in active service the full term of seven months, which was the term for which I enlisted. and I testify & say that William Stewart of Voluntown enlisted in 2d Reg. at the same time I did & served with me the full period of seven months and I further testify & say that I know him to have been in Col. Coit's Reg. in the summer of 1779 at New York &c. the full term of two months. I was in the same Reg. with him. and saw the south part-
Edward Coats
Windham County ss Voluntown July 27 th 1832 Personally appeared Edward Coats sign of the

foregoing affidavit, where stated as a return is entitled to credit, and made solemn oath to the truth of the facts therein contained.
Before me Francis B. Plummer Justice of Peace
3. Return to be sent to Francis B. Plummer Esq. Newfield, Connecticut.
William Stearns No 29 49
I, Asa M. Bolles Clerk of the County Court in and for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut do hereby state Francis B. Plummer Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was made is duly enrolled as a Justice of the Peace in and for said Windham County. That the foregoing signature of his name is in his hand writing and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his acts as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 27 th day of July A.D. 1832.
Asa M. Bolles Clerk

May 2, 1932
RA-J/REL See
William Stewart-W.8760
Miss Mary Francis 101 Elm Street Hartford, Connecticut
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to William Stewart, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, W.8760, based upon the military service of William Stewart in that war.
William Stewart was born March 16, 1751, at Stonington, Connecticut.
While residing at Stonington, Connecticut, he enlisted May 6, 1775, served as a private in Captain Samuel Prentice's Company, Colonel Samuel Holden Parsons' Connecticut Regiment, and was discharged December 17, 1775. He enlisted the latter part of August, 1776, and served until the last of December, 1776, in Captain Thomas Holmes' Company, Colonel Oliver Smith's Connecticut Regiment. He enlisted late in the summer of 1779, and served two and one-half months in Captain John Swain's Company, Colonel Samuel Coit's Connecticut Regiment. He again enlisted in the summer of 1780 and served one month in Captain Amos Ames' Connecticut Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 27, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Voluntown, Windham County, Connecticut. The certificate was issued January 20, 1834.
He died January 23, 1843.
The soldier married October 31, 1802, Manda or Amanda, daughter of Lemuel Darrow. Both were then of Stonington, Connecticut.
Soldier's widow, Amanda, was allowed pension on her application

executed February 14, 1853, at which time she was aged eighty-seven years. Said application was executed in Stonington, Connecticut.
JB — She died June 6, 1853.
A son is referred to, his name not given. He was deceased in 1853. There are no further data as to family.
Very truly yours
A.D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

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Constance Francis Stewart widow of William
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 35 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1818, 31 February 1853
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of May 1853 and sent to
J. M. Knight Westport N. H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act March 29, 1848, Page 65 Vol. a
1832

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832
State of Connecticut County of Windham } ss
On this 29 th day of January 1833 personally appeared in open Court before the Probate Court for the District of Voluntown in said County now sitting William Stewart a resi- dent of the Town of Voluntown in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut aged 81- 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 Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated, 1 st on the 9 th day of May 1775. (as may be seen from my enlistment list hitherto unmarked) I voluntarily

instituted as a private Adair, in Col. Samuel H. Parsons Regiment. Capt. Samuel Proutie was our Captain he was called Captain Major, we had two Lieutenants, the 1 st Lieutenant was James Eldridge & 2 d Lieutenant Ri- chard Hewitt. Oliver Babcock was Ensign. N. Sergeants in D o Company were John and Miles Lonsdale W. Parsons Daniel Billing & Isaac Proutie. Samuel Mor- ton was drummer. Timothy Brewster was Piper. and on being g t away of May 1775. I marched with said Company to Newtondale Mt. where we were joined to said Regiment, and there remain- ing about three weeks, from thence we marched to Roxbury Mass by Com- panies, where we were again joined to said Regiment under the command of Col. Parsons, we were there employed in building Forts and breast works, all along the shore, during the time I was at said Roxbury I saw Gen. Washington and

Gen. Ward. Col. Dandenon. Regiment be- longing to Massachusetts. I do not remem- ber the officers in Dandenon's Regiment. I remained in service as afore said at D- Roxbury in said Regiment as a Corpor- al until the 12 th day of December 1775. When I was at said Roxbury honor- ably discharged and then came ho- me, making in this four seven months. from the time I enlisted again here to the time I was discharged. I have no documentary evidence of my service in this four except my enlistment certificate, refer to the affidavits of Edward Coats of Preston in Middlesex County State of Connecticut and David Maine of North- Sturminster in said County and State in proof of their my four of service.

2 d Part
The latter part of August 1776. I was drafted in Col. Oliver Smiths Regiment of Col. State Troops or Militia, in Capt. Thomas Hornes Company. Joshua Brown 1 st Lieut. Christopher Brown 2 d Lieut. Daniel Brown Ensign. After going to New York we marched to New London Ct. where we were joined as a company under said Capt. Hornes, to Col. Oliver Smiths Regiment, and there remained at New London five or six days, and then marched to New Haven Ct. where there remained a week or two days from thence we marched to West Chester N.Y. where there remained a considerable time. From thence we marched to Kings Bridge so called in N.Y. State, and there remained, in keeping guard &c. in the Regiment & Company until the last of December 1776. — and was then discharged, and came home. I have no documentary evidence of this my time of service, as evidence of this last time of service I refer to the affidavits of Joseph Brown of North Stonington New London County Ct. and Daniel Maine of sd North Stonington, herewith annexed. —

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
The following interrogatories were by said Court propounded to said applicant viz.
1st Where and in what year were you born?
Ans. in North Stonington Ct. then Stonington Ct on the 16 th day of March 1752. —
2 d Have you any record of your age and if so where is it? Ans. in the town records of the town of Stonington Ct. —
3 Where were you living when called into service? Where have you lived since the Revolutionary War and where do you now live? Ans. I lived in Stonington aforesaid when called into the service, and have there lived until within a few years, since which I have lived in Dr. Stone's town 4 th How were you called into service here? were you drafted did you volunteer or were you a substitute and if a substitute for whom? In the 1 st June

I in listea, in the 2 d form was drafted.
5 th State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops when you served. Such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service. I can state no more in relation to the names of the officers, or the general circumstances, than I have in my description.
6 th Did you ever receive a discharge from the service and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it? I never received any written discharge, but was honourably discharged.

7 th 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 in your services as a Soldier of the revolution. Nathaniel Sheffield & Jonathan Hanks
William Leonard

loyee in building Forts and a breast work along the shore which I continued in service in D t Reg. and Company until the 12 th day of December 1775 and I do further testify and say that Abel Stewart Stewart of Pownetown in Win- tham County, is the identical per- son who has signed the foregoing declaration, in which in D t Company at the same time I did and a ser- ved with me in said Regiment and Company from said 9 th day of May 1775 to said December 12 th 1775, making seven Months from the time I enlisted and reached until I was discharged, And further saith the Not.—
Ebenezer Dyer
Wrentham County ss. Pownetown January 29 th 1833.
Personally appeared in open court, court, Ebenezer Dyer, signor of the above affidavit, who is personally known—

to the Court, as a witness whose testimony is entitled to credit, and made solemn oath to the truth of the same. before Me
Henry Gabbatt Judge of the Probate Court for the District of Dorsettown
I David Maine of North-Stormington in the County of New London State of Connecticut aged 80 years, a Soldier in the war of the revolution, do testify and say that, on the 9 th day of May 1775. I voluntarily enlisted as a private Soldier, in Col. Samuel H. Parsons Regiment, in Capt. Samuel Prudden's Company 1 st Lieut. James Eldridge 2 d Lieut. Richard Hewitt. Ensign Oliver Babcock, Clement Mims, Jonathan W. Packard, David Billings & Jesse Prudden Sergeants. James Norton was Drummer. - and on said 9 th day of May 1775. I marched in company to New London Ct. where we were joined to said Regiment, and there remained two or three weeks, from thence we marched to Rox- bury Mass. by Companies, where we were again joined to said Regiment under Col. Packard, we were then employed in building Forts and breast-works, and there remained in service as aforesaid until the 12 th day

William Stewart Panton papers— 2949
Certificate to be sent to Dumfries B. Johnstone Sherriff Cl. H.
1849

of December 1775. When I was discharged, and I further desire now to say, that the latter part of August 1776. I was accepted in Col. Green Smith's Regiment of Col. State Troops or Militia in Dept. Thomas Horns company. Sits to John Brown & Christopher Brown. Ensigns Daniel Brown, and we marched to New London Col. where we were joined to 2d Col. Smith's Regiment, from there we marched to New Ha- ven Col. and there remained a week or ten days from there we marched to West Chester N.Y. & from there to Kings Bridge so called in New N.Y. State and there remained in service, until the last of December 1776. & was then discharged. And I further testify now to say that William H. ward of Voluntown in Windham County Col. was the identical person who has signed the foregoing declaration, was with me from the commencement to the ending of the two hours of service, which I have received in this my affidavit. The 2d Second was in the same company & Regiment with me & served the same term of time I did. — and further this

Deposited in the Mot.
David Main
Windham County ss. Voluntary January 29 th 1833. Personally appeared in open court J. D. Davis the person whose name is subscribed to the above affidavit, who is personally known to this board, as a witness whose testimony is entitled as a witness to credit, - made a solemn oath to the truth of the same before me.
Harvey G. Gullap, Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Voluntary In Windham County

I Leffetha Brown of North Stonington in the County of New London in the State of Connecticut aged 74 years, a Soldier in the war of the revolution, and a Petitioner, do testify and say that according to my best recollection the last days of August 1776. I was drafted in Col. Oliver Smith Regiment of Col- State Troops or Militia, in Capt. Ho- mes Hornes Company. Joshua Bar- low, 1 st Lieut. Christopher Brown 2 d Lieut. Darius Brown Ensign. Allen Goss Sergeant, and marched to New London Wt. where said Capt. Hornes Company was joined to said Col. Oliver Smith Regiment, and there remained say one week, and then marched to New Haven and there remained a week or two days, from there we marched to New- Chester Ct. Gt. and there remained a

Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and year afore said before the Probate Court for the District of Voluntown in Windham County and State of Connecticut
Winney Gollup judge
We Nathaniel Shuffield a Clergyman residing in the Town of Voluntown in said County and State and Jonathan Stanton — residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Stewart who has Subscribed and Sworn to the foregoing declaration that we believe him to be 81 years of age that he is a man and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn to and Sub- scribed on the day and year aforesaid before

the Probate Court for the District of Voluntown in said County and State aforesaid Nathaniel Sheffield Jonathan Stanton
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the in- terrogatories prescribed by the Poor 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 Na- thaniel Sheffield who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman residing in the said Town of Voluntown and that Jonathan Stanton who signed the same is a resident in the said Town of Voluntown and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit and that the persons who have subscribed the within Affidavits are well known to this Court to be witnesses whose testimony is

I John D Noyes Town Clerk of the Town of Stonington in the County of New London and State of Connecticut - Do hereby Certify, that I this day copied the following from the first page of a Book purporting to be a record of Marriages kept by Stephen Avery a Justice of the Peace, formerly of this town, but now deceased
"The within is a record of all the Marriages administered by me from 1797 up to the year 1818 amounting to 144. Stephen Avery Jus Peace"
And also from the 3 page of said Book I copied the following
"in October thirty first Eighteen hundred and two I married William Blount & Morda Darrow of Stonington"
and I further Certify that the above is a true Copy of said Record of marriage with the exception of the date which is expressed in fair legible figures, as follows - "Oct 31 st 1802."
And I further Certify that I have carefully examined the records of this town of Marriages, and do not find said Marriage entered on said records - That said Stephen Avery in the year 1802 and many years previous was Clerk of this town, and that the writing in said town records and said marriage record appear to be his hand writing Stonington Feb. 14, 1853.
John D Noyes Town Clerk

State of Connecticut New London County Probate District of Stonington
On this 14 th day of February A D 1853. Person- ally appeared, before the Court of Probate for the District aforesaid, John D Noyes Esq and made oath in due form of Law to the truth of the foregoing deposition, by him subscribed. — And I further certify, that, said deponent is well known to me personally, & that he is the Town Clerk of the Town of Stonington, as stated in said Deposition, & that, his certificate is en- titled to full faith & credit
Asa Fish Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Stonington
I John D Noyes Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Stonington in the State of Connecticut hereby certify that the foregoing are the Original proceedings of said Court
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of said Court this Fourteenth day of February in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred & Fifty three
John D Noyes Clerk

Rufus Main of North Stonington County of New London and State of Connecticut Testifies and says that he is seventy three years old and that he was well acquainted with William Stewart late of North Stonington Deceased and also with Amanda his wife who before her marriage was Amanda Barrow That in the spring of 1805 said William Stewart and family removed into a part of deponent's house where they resided five years and that they had one son since deceased and deponent says he has been well acquainted with said Amanda Stewart since her marriage - she has not married since the death of her said husband but now remains his widow and that William Stewart died Jan'y 23 1843 North Stonington February 12 th 1853
Rufus Main
State of Connecticut — North Stonington County of New London — February 12 th AD 1853 Personally appeared Rufus Main who gave and subscribed the foregoing deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of the same and I certify said deponent is well known to me to be a credible witness and that his testimony is entitled to full credit
William Vincent Jr Justice of the Peace

I William Stewart of Voluntown in the County of Windham & State of Connecticut, aged 82 years and after- wards made an application for a Pen- sion. As testimony can see say. That when I made my first declaration, I thoug- ht I enlisted in my first term of duty in April 1775. But I found, before I made my second declaration, by refer- ence to the old papers of Lieut. Nath- aniel Morgan, that I enlisted on the 6 th day of May 1775. and likewise found from the records of the Compt- roller Hartford Ct. that I was discha- rged on the 17 th day of December 1775. making seven Months and eleven days which I served in that term.
In my second term of duty in my first declaration I stated but 2 1/2 Months service but when I came to reflect & converse with those who served at the same time with me. I found I was mista- ken, in this. That instead of the last named period. I served a few days over four Months. and I was unable to give more fully the particulars of this term of duty in my last declaration than in my first. As to my 3 rd term of duty—

as stated in my first declaration of our Month, which I actually served. I omitted this in my last declaration, being advised by Capt. Southern Stanton, not to state it in my last, as I had no living witnesses to that term of duty. This last term of duty which was done at New-Port R.I. I served as faithfully to my coun- try as in the former terms. —
And further this Deponent saith not. — William Stewart
Windsor County of Vermont June 1 st 1834. Then personally appeared William Stewart sign of the above affidavit, who is personally known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit, and made solemn oath to the truth of the same. Before me.
Francis B. Johnson Justice of Peace

William Stewart of Voluntown I do acknowledge to have voluntarily inlisted myself a Soldier, to serve in a Regiment of Foot, raised by the Colony of Connecticut , for the Defence of the same, to be commanded by Col l Samuel H s Parsons during the Pleasure of the General Assembly, and as they shall direct, not exceeding Seven Months. As Witness my Hand the 9 Day of May in the Year of Our Lord, 1775. William Stewart

6 Edward locates of Preston in Windham county, and state of Connecticut, aged 80 years, a soldier in the war of the re- bellion, do testify and say, that on the 9 th day of May 1775. I voluntarily enlist- ed in a private service in Col. Samuel H. Pison's Regiment, in Capt. Samuel Pratt's Company, he was called Capt. Major, we had two Lieutenants, the 1 st Lieut. was James Eldridge & 2 d Lieut. Richard Herd. Oli- ver Beckwith was Ensign. Sergeants in said Company were Simeon and Miles Jonathan W. Palmer, Daniel Billings & Simeon Pratt. Ser- geant Norton was drummer. Timothy A- nother was Piper, and on said 9 th day of May I marched in said Company to New London Ct. where we were joined to D r Pison's Regiment, where  there  was about about three miles, from there we marched to Foxbury Mass by companies, where we were again joined to said Pison's Regiment, we were then sup-

Entitled to Credit
Thomas Galt up judge of Probate
I Daniel Theigwin Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Voluntary in the aforesaid County and State do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Stewart for a pension.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Affixed the Seal of said Court this 29 th day of January 1833
Daniel Theigwin Clerk

Andrew Chapman

Andrew Chapman of North Stonington County of New London and State of Connecticut on oath testifies and says that he is sixty seven years of age and that he was well acquainted with William Stewart and his wife Amanda Stewart and that they have always resided in this vicinity and were well known to the deponent and that William Stewart died about the 23 d day of January A D 1843 and that the said Amanda Stewart has not been married since the death of her husband William Stewart But remains his widow Andrew Chapman North Stonington February 12 th 1853
State of Connecticut ss North Stonington Feb. 12 th 1853 County of New London
Personally Appeared Andrew Chapman who gave and subscribed the preceding deposition and made oath to the truth of the same I certify that said deponent is well known to me to be a credible Witness and that his testimony is entitled to full credit William Vincent Jr - justice of the Peace

B. Palmer

Betsey Palmer of North Stonington County of New London and State of Connecticut (Widow of Cyrus Palmer Deceased) On oath testifies and Says that she is Seventy four years old that after her marriage in the spring of 1798 she moved to the house where she now lives and has lived ever since that Mr Lemuel Sarrow and family lived in a house near Deponent and that Amanda Sarrow his daughter was married to William Stewart sometime afterwards and that said Stewart and family lived in the vicinity of Deponent they had one son who who is now deceased and said William Stewart died January 23 d 1843 The Deponent has been well acquainted with said Amanda Stewart since her marriage and that she has not married since the death of her said husband but now remains his widow North Stonington February 12 1853 Betsey Palmer
State of Connecticut County of New London ss
North Stonington Feb 12 1853
Personally appeared Betsey Palmer who gave and subscribed the preceding deposition and made oath to the truth of the same I certify said Deponent is well known to me as a credible Witness and that her testimony is entitled to full credit
William Vincent Jr Justice of the peace

29.1.92 William Mirand
10 th ni pirate 8/35
J. B. Johnson
return to J. B. Johnson 46/2.
Page 85.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of William Revard which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides?
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served?
V. * Has he mentioned 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?
no
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832?
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion?
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate?
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
The best witness due, not a place Dr. ... produced
XIV. †If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility?
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
No to the whole service
XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. 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 the 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.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end 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.

Brief in the case of Amand Stewart, widow of William New London, County and State of Connecticut — act February 3, 1853 —
Claim, ("original," for increase )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the act of 7 th June, 1832
Marriage proved by certified copy of Town Records.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
J. W. Bright Esq. Westport, R. I.
Name and residence of Agent
H. Giddings
Examining Clerk.

✓ No 394 Amanda Stewart widow of William Connecticut
Act. Feb 3. 1853 $35 per annum Commencing 3 rd Feb. 1853
J. W. Knight Westorby R.S.

Westerly R.I. Feb'y 22. 1853.
Sir,
Mrs Amanda Stewart has requested my assistance to obtain a Pension. Her application is herewith forwarded, which I hope will be satisfactory, as from her loss of health it is the only means that will save her from public pauperism.
She resides near the Rhode Island line, and the communication with Providence being much easier than with Hartford, she desires, if her application is granted, that her Pension may be made payable at Providence R.I.
Very Respectfully Your Ob't Serv't Ed. W. Knight
Hon S. E. Heath Commissioner of Pensions
Washington

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, } ss. County of New London, }
I, JAMES STEDMAN, Clerk of the County Court in and for said County, do hereby Certify that William Vincent Jew whose name, in his own proper hand writing, is subscribed to the or Inpatt Certificate on the Instrument hereunto attached, was at the date of said Certificate a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly empowered to take acknowledgments of Deeds and other writings, administer Oaths, take Depositions, &c.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my name and affixed the Seal of said Court, on this 18 th day of February A. D. 1853
James Steadman Clerk.

Feb: 25 th 1853
App d of Amanda Stewart widow of William
Connecticut 32
Act 1853 Act 3 d Feb: 1853
Rev d
28030
J.W. Knight
Rece d
R. Island
Chas. Washington City
Massachusetts
Health

Rev WIDOW, &c.
1930 - Jan 9. Hist. to make D. McCaddon. Letter in case of Samuel Stuart D. 17713-2 1932 - May 2. Hist. to Miss Mary Francis - EEd.
File No. 8760 Amanda Stewart Wid William Stewart Print Rev. War
Act: Feby 3 d  1853
Index: — Vol. 16 , Page 242
[Arrangement of 1870.]

MISS MARY FRANCIS REGISTRAR RUTH WYLLYS CHAPTER 101 ELM STREET HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
March 15, 1932
United States Dept. of the Interior Bureau of Pensions
Revolution
Dear Sir:
I am writing to ask if you will please send me a copy of the pension record of,-
William Stewart Private Windham County, 1834 Continental. Placed on pension Jan.20,1834 age 83
I would like to have his service record, and any details about his family that are available, especially a list of his children.
Thanking you in advance for your trouble,
Sincerely yours,
Mary Francis,
Registrar Ruth Wylllys Chapter.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section PRL
January 9, 1930
Madge D. McCadden 450 N. Sheridan Road Peoria, Illinois
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.3760, it appears that William Stewart was born March 16, 1751, at Stonington, Connecticut.
While residing at Stonington, Connecticut, he enlisted May 6, 1775, served as a private in Captain Samuel Prentice's Company, Colonel Samuel Holden Parsons' Connecticut Regiment and was discharged December 17, 1775.
He enlisted the latter part of August, 1776, and served until the last of December, 1776, in Captain Thomas Holmes' Company, Colonel Oliver Smith's Connecticut Regiment.
He enlisted late in the summer of 1779, and served two and one-half months in Captain John Swain's Company, Colonel Samuel Coit's Connecticut Regiment.
He enlisted in the summer of 1780, and served one month in Captain Amos Ames' Connecticut Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 27, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Voluntown, Windham County, Connecticut.
He died January 23, 1843.
The soldier married October 31, 1802, Manda or Amanda, daughter of Lemuel Darrow. Both were then of Stonington, Connecticut.
She was allowed pension on her application executed

February 14, 1853, at which time she was aged eighty-seven years. The application was executed in Stonington, Connecticut.
She died June 6, 1853.
It is stated that they had one son who was deceased in 1853. There are no further data as to family.
Very truly yours
All of Jeptha Brown's testimony not found in case.
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.