Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7933, for John Johnson, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
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Johnson, John Mary
W. 7933
CONTENTS

1729! Connecticut
John Johnson
of Middlesex in the State of Connecticut who was a Private in the Conn. commanded by Captain Durbarn of the Dept. commanded by Col. Talcott in the Conn. line for 6 mos.
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn. at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of Aug. 1832 and due to T. G. Constock Chatham
  Arrears to the 4th of Mar. '34  $ 4 0    Pemi-ant. allowance ending 4 th Sep. '33  1 0     $ 60  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. C. Stiles Clerk Book 6 Vol. 3 Page 21

726
Connecticut
Mary Johnson widow of John Johnson Con n who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
31 February 1853
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of June 1853 and sent to
Nath l C. Smith Chatham Conn t
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1848, Page 61 Vol. A
32 Feb. 1853
1832

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by Act of Congress of the 3 rd of February 1853.
State of Connecticut
County of Middlesex } On this 5 th day of April 1853, personally appeared before the subscribe Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Chatham, Henry Johnson a resident of Chatham in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, aged Ninety one 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 Act of Congress passed 3 rd February, A.D. 1853, entitled "An Act to continue half pay to certain widows" and orphans That she is the widow of John Johnson who was a pensioner at the rate (I believe) of Thirty six dollars per annum, who resided in Chatham in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, when he was pensioned. She further declares that she was married to the said John Johnson, on the twenty sixth day of June One thousand eight hundred and thirty six, at her residence in the town of Chatham in the County of Middlesex in the State of Connecticut; by Nathaniel C. Smith a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Mi- ddlesex, and who resided in the town of Chatham in said County of Middlesex at the time of the marriage aforesaid; that deponent's name before her marriage was Henry Bailey , that her said husband John Johnson died in the town of Chatham County of Middlesex in the State of

Connecticut on the twenty eighth day of June one thousand eight hundred forty two.
Mary the Johnson mark
Chatham April 5 th AD 1853
I hereby certify that on account of infirmities of age and ill health of Mary Johnson above named, is unable to appear at Court. And also certify that the above named claimant from reasons above named is unable to write her name
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of Office this fifth day of April Anno Domini 1853
Edward A. Penfield
Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Chatham

State of Connecticut
County of Middlesex } ss Chatham April 5 th 1853
Personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the Peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths David Buell a resident of the Town of Chatham in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut aged seventy five years, who being first duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith he is personally acquainted with Mary Johnson whose application for a pension, is the widow of John Johnson late a pensioner of the United States, that deponent was personally acquainted with the said John Johnson late her husband and has been personally acquainted with his widow since the year 1798, that he knows said Johnson died about the 28 th day of June 1842, and that he left Mary Johnson the applicant for a pension his widow, who has not intermarried since his death, but still remains his widow.
David Buell
State of Connecticut
County of Middlesex } ss Chatham April 5 th A.D. 1853.
Personally appeared David Buell signer of the foregoing deposition and made oath to the same & I certify he is a credible witness. Before me Nath l C. Smith justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut County of Middlesex } ss Chatham April 5 1856.
I Nathl. C. Smith of Chatham in the County of Middlesex and State aforesaid aged fifty Eight years, do depose and say that I have the custody of the Town Records of the town of Chatham and do find the following record in the records of Marriages - "This certifies that John Johnson and Mary Bailey were lawfully married June 26 th 1836."
By Nathl. C. Smith Justice of the Peace Chatham June 27, 1836
A true record
Det d Lebalon Porfirio Reg n
I Nathl. C. Smith above named depose and say that I hold the Office of Town Clerk in the town of Chatham and State aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town.
Nathl. C. Smith Town Clerk
Sworn before me
Edward A. Payson
Judge of the Court of Probate

State of Connecticut } County of Middlesex } ss.
At 5279.
On this 10 day of August A.D. 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before the Court of Probate for the District of Chatham, now sitting, John Johnson, a resident of Chatham in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, aged Eighty four years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declarations, 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. That he was a private soldier in the Militia Company of East Hampton in said Town of Chatham, in which place he resided, and has ever since, and still does reside, that said Company was commanded by Captain Silas Denson, that in August 1776 the said Company was called into the service of the United States, that he, with the rest of said Company, went on board a Schooner at Middle Haddam in said Chatham, and sailed for the City of New York, on their arrival at New York they joined the Regiment commanded by Col. Matthew Talcott, marched to Long Island and was there at the landing of the British, and retreated with the Continental army from thence to New York, that he was in the service of the United States at that time for the term of ten weeks, that he has no documentary evidence of his service at this time, except the affidavit of John Markham now living in said Chatham, who was a member of said Company and which is hereto annexed.
2. That in the year 1776, as testified by David Block Esq. but as he thinks in the year 1778, he was on an alarm tour of duty at East Haddam Connecticut, for about three weeks, under Captain Joseph West, of said Chatham, during which time there was no battle or skirmishes with the enemy. That he has no documentary evi-

done of said service, except the affidavit of David Clark Esq. which affidavit is annexed. That in the same year he was at Patchogue in the town of Sag Harbor Connecticut, on an alarm tour of about five weeks of which he has no documentary evidence of this service nor knows of no person living who can testify to it.
3. That in the year 1777 the militia company of East Hampton aforesaid was called into service and marched from said Chatham under the command of Sargent James Bell, through Danbury in Connecticut to Fishkill in the state of New York (this was the time of Gen. Burgoyne was taken) that he marched with said company as far as Danbury where he was taken lame in his ankle and unable to go forward with the company, that he remained at said Danbury for a time and not recovering from his lameness, he found a conveyance and returned home to Chatham, that the company was absent on said tour of duty for the term of two months or more - that he has no documentary evidence of said tour, except the affidavit of David Clark Esq. which is annexed and knows of no person living who can testify to it.
4. That subsequently, he thinks in 1779 he was drafted to go to New Haven, that he went to New Haven and performed duty under Col Penfield for the term of about two months, the precise time he cannot recollect. that he has no documentary evidence of this service, nor knows of no person living who can testify to it.
5. That according to his best recollection in the year 1779 or 1780 he, with others, volunteered their services as minute men , to march at a moments warning - that during the remainder of the war, he was frequently called into service and performed all the duty that was required of him, the various tours and the length of time he cannot distinctly recollect, but was never discharged, and remained a minute man to the close of the war.

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.
In answer to the interrogatories he says.
1. That he was born in the year 1748 O.S. at Chatham in Connecticut 2. He has no record of his age except the one he has made in his Bible 3. That, at the time of entering the service he lived, in Chatham, Connecticut, where he has ever since, and still lives. 4. That he was called into the service in the manner he has stated in this declaration. 5. Gen Washington, Gen Putnam, Gen Douglass and other officers were with him in the service 6. That he never received a written discharge. 7. That Rev William Welch and Samuel Brown are known in his present neighborhood, and can testify to his character for veracity and their belief of his services as a soldier of the revolution.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid
John Johnson
We William Welch, a clergyman residing in the town of Chatham in the county Middlesex and State of Connecticut, and Samuel Brown of the same town, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Johnson, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be Eighty four years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion. William Welch Samuel Brown Sworn and subscribed this 10 th day of August 1832
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter

and after putting the interrogatories presented 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 William Welch who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the town of Chatham, and that Samuel Brown who has signed the same is a resident in said town of Chatham, and is a credible person, and their statement is entitled to credit.
I William G Comstock Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Chatham, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said court in the matter of the application of John Johnson for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 10 th day of August A. D. 1832
W. G. Comstock Clerk

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
MCS Quinn
January 6, 1925
Frank F. Starr Middletown CONN.
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.7933 , it appears that John Johnson was born in 1748 ( old style) at Chatham, Connecticut.
While a resident of said place he enlisted in August , 1776, and served as private in the Connecticut Troops at various times until the close of the Revolution, amounting to about six months in all, under Captains Silas Dunham and Joseph Dart and Colonel Matthew Talcott.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 10, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Chatham, Middlesex County, Connecticut, He died there June 28, 1842.
He married June 28, 1836, Mary Bailey of Chatham, Connecticut. She was allowed pension on her application executed April 5, 1853, while a resident of Chatham, Connecticut, aged 91 years. There is no further family data on file.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner

apl. 26, 1905 Hist. to N.E. Johnson, West Hartford Conn
1906 Oct. 2, Hist. to Mrs. O. A. Clark
1921 Sept-26 " " Bartlett J. Bent - En
1925 Jan 6, Hist to Frank F. Starrus &
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 7933
Mary Johnson Wid.
John Johnson Pst. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 3/53
Index:—Vol. 128 , Page 378
[Arrangement of 1870.]

April 9. 1853
10,880
App d . of Mary
Johnson widow of
John
Middlesex Co.
Count:
17291
Act 3 d Seleg: 1853
Rev y :
Admitted $20 per annum commencing 3 d Feb. 1853.
Nath l C. Smith.
Chatham Count.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business

Hon. Horatio P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

RECORD SEP 3 1921 DIVISION

Ex. EW Div. Record
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 29, 1921
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
1 st name of widow  Mary Kaye Johnson No. of claimant
Name of soldier John Johnson
Post address of claimant Atenlistment + after service Chatham Conn.
Company (?) Col. Matthew Talcott } ? Capt. Silas Runham } " Joseph Hart }
Regiment _____ State where enlisted Connecticut Middlesex Co. to Chatham
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers. (1748)
Approximate date of birth & death - (6-28-1842)
Return attached letter with reply Washington - E. Gardner
Commissioner.

Chatham March 6 th 1853
Dear Sir
Inclosed I send you the Declaration of Mary Johnson in order to obtain a Pension under the Act of Feb. 3 rd 1853. I drew the Declaration and through mistake wrote her name Anna which I altered before executing to Mary, being personally acquainted with her I think the cause must have been made by the Election of State officers etc.
To Hon. G. P. Waldo Commission of Pensions }
Truly Yours
Nathl. C. Smith

I David Clark of Chatham in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut of lawful age depose and say, that I was on an alarm tour at East Haven in 1776 for about three weeks, that while there I frequently saw John Johnson now living in said town of Chatham there on duty that he was there when I left but how much longer I do not know. And further the deponent saith that the said John Johnson was on duty at Danbury in the year 1777-
Sworn to and Subscribed
this 8 th day of August A.D. 1832 and
I certify that the above deponent is a competent and credible witness, and well known to me
Before me H. G. Comstock Just. Peace

I, THOMAS DAY, Secretary of the State of Connecticut, and Keeper of the Seal thereof, do hereby certify and make known to whom it doth or may concern,
That Franklin G. Comstock , Esquire, before whom the foregoing Affidavits of John Johnson, John Markham and David Clark  was taken, is, and at the time of such caption, was, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Middlesex in said State, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified, having full power and authority, by the laws of said State, to administer oaths to witnesses and to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give certificates thereof; that I verily believe the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine; and that full credence is due to his official acts and attestations.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of said State, at the city of Hartford, in said State, the 13 th day of June in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred and thirty- Three .
Thomas Day

Gloucester
Dear Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 14th inst. and in reply to inform you that the same has been forwarded to the proper authorities for their consideration.
Yours faithfully, John [unintelligible]
John [unintelligible] Esq. 23 [unintelligible]

Brief in the case of Mary Mrs. Johnson, widow of John Johnson Middlesex County and State of Connecticut act 3 rd February 1853.
Claim, ("original," for increase. )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband of claimant was a pensioner under the act of June 7. 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?
Nathaniel C. Smith, Chatham, Name and residence of Agent Connecticut.
Beddles Examining Clerk.

Pension Office, June 11. 1853.
Sir,
Please state the time to which John Johnson, a Revolutionary pensioner was paid, or (if the fact be of record in your office) the date of his death. He was inscribed on the Connecticut rolls at $20 per annum, as private, under the act 7 th June 1832 - pension made payable at the Connecticut Agency
Very respectfully Your Oat Servt.
J. Cole
For Commissioner
Died 29 th June 1842, Paid to his death,
F Burt Auditor.
Francis Burt Esqr Third Auditor, Treasury Department.

East Hampton, Conn. Sep. 18th, 1906.
Commissioner of Pensions, Dear Sir:
Will you kindly send me the military history of each of the following persons. Amasa Archer, Richard Flood, and John Johnson. *
Thanking you for those already received,
I am, very sincerely yours,
(Mrs.) O. A. Clark
* All of Chatham. Middlesex Co. Conn.

State of Connecticut } County of Middlesex } ss.
On this 11 th day of June A.D. 1833 Personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace for Middlesex County duly authorized to administer oaths, John Johnson a resident of Chatham in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following amendment to his declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
 1 That in his first tour of duty under Captain Silas Densham, his Lieutenant was Elijah Cook and his Ensign was Titus Carrier. James Bell and Moses Cook were two of the Sergeants, the other he does not remember, this was the time of the retreat out of the City of New York at the landing of the British on Long Island. That at this time he was in the service as a private for the term of ten weeks for which he claims a pension. That he has no documentary evidence of said service and knows of no person living who can testify to the same except John Markham who was a member of said company whose affidavit is hereto annexed.  2. That in his second tour of duty under Capt Joseph Doot there was no other commissioned officers out on duty but Moses Cook was a sergeant, that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of this service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than three weeks as a private for which he claims a pension. That he has no documentary evidence of this tour, and knows of no person living who can testify to it except David Clark, whose affidavit is hereto annexed.  3. That in his third tour of duty under Sergeant James Bell, there was no commissioned officer with the company. That he has no documentary evidence of this service but for the affidavit of David Clark which is annexed that before he returned home alone, he was out more than one month.  4. That in his fourth tour of duty under Col. Penfield, he 

does not remember his company officers, and that by reason of old age, and consequent loss of memory, he cannot say positively as to the precise length of this service, but according to the best of his recollection he served at this time not less than two months as a private for which he claims a pension. That he has no documentary evidence of this service and knows of no person living who can testify to the same. That in all his tours of duty he was out in actual service not less than six months as a private (and including the time the company was out after he returned, some time not less than seven months) for which he claims a pension as a private.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. John Johnson
Middlesex County ss. Chatham 11 th June A.D. 1833
Personally appeared John Johnson known to me to be the applicant in the original declaration and a person of truth and veracity and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing amendment to his declaration.
Before me
Franklin G. Cummings Justice of the Peace

John. Mark has affidavit in the case of John Schuman
Munnell services not attached to file Concord April
Memorandum Concord 20th

adm d 6 mo. pri 20 $
Minute service not detailed & disal. lowed eme
John. W. B. Officer in the case of John Schauer

John Markham of Chatham in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut of lawful age depose and say, that in August 1776 the Militia Company of East Hampton, in the town of Chatham, in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut was called into the service of the service of the United States, that said Company was commanded by Capt Silas Dankam, and sailed on board a Schooner from Middle Haddam in said Chatham for New York City, and there joined Col. Pattons Regiment, went to Long Island was there at the landing of the British retreated with the Army from thence to New York that said Company was in the service the term of ten weeks, And the deponent further saith that John Johnson, now living in said town Chatham, was a member of said Company and performed ten weeks service therein as aforesaid Sworn to and Subscribed this 10 th day of August A.D. 1822 John Markham
Before me F. G. Comstock Just. Peace
I Certify that the above deponent is well known to me and is in all respects a competent and credible witness
F. G. Comstock Just. Peace

D. W. + R
R
West Hartford, Conn Apr. 14, 1905
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly furnish me with the military history of following Residence at time pension was granted Middlesex County, Conn. and were soldiers in the Revolutionary War.
 John Johnson placed on Pension roll Aug. 13, 1833  Isaac Johnson " " " Sept. 28, 1833.  Jessie Johnson " " " Feb. 5, 1833. 
726 57.2 1832 14706 111 1835 98180
Very truly yours,
W. E. Johnson
P.O. Box 382

The [unclear] Company
Agent [unclear] 1921
C.W. GARDINER ASSISTANT ACTUARY WILLIAM P. CHAMBERLIN SUPERVISOR GROUP INSURANCE DEPARTMENT BENEDICT D. FLYNN ASSISTANT SECRETARY
The Commissioner of Pensions, Pension Office, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I am very desirous of tracing the family tree back to the Revolutionary War and would thank you to give me whatever information you may have pertaining to one John Johnson, a soldier of the Revolutionary War who enlisted from Chester, Connecticut. It is my understanding that Mr. Johnson made application for a pension, which claim was allowed, and that his widow also enjoyed this pension.
It is my desire to find, if possible, his enlistment date, rank, and the Officers he served under. Any information that you may be able to supply, I assure you, would be very greatly appreciated.
Very truly Yours,
[Handwritten signature: [unclear]]

Rev  THH The Travelers Insurance Company
L. F. Butler, President
Hartford, Conn.
BENEDICT D. FLYNN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY GROUP INSURANCE DEPARTMENT WILLIAM F. CHAMBERLIN, SUPERINTENDENT C. W. GAMERDINGER, ASSISTANT ACTUARY
August 11th, 1921
The Commissioner of Pensions, Pension Office, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I am very desirous of tracing the Family Tree back to the Revolutionary War and would thank you to give me whatever information you may have pertaining to one John Johnson, a soldier of the Revolutionary War who enlisted from Chatham, Connecticut . It is my understanding that Mr. Johnson made application for a pension, which claim was allowed, and that his widow also enjoyed this pension.
It is my desire to find, if possible, his enlistment date, rank, and the Officers he served under. Any information that you may be able to supply, I assure you, would be very greatly appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Earlatt, J. V. End.
Midshipman

886 ms file 7933 Rev. War.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.,
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of John Johnson , 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.     Aug. 76 10 mos. Pvt. Silas Dunham Matthew Talcott Conn.   76 or 78 3 " " Joseph Dant — —   76 5 wks Stationed at Saybrook, Conn (En)   77 1 mo. Sent home to Bell   79 2 mos. " — Penfield   and served in various regts. down to close of war (En)  
Battles engaged in, Long Island Residence of soldier at enlistment, Chatham, Conn. Date of application for pension, Aug. 10, 1832. el. al. (En) Residence at date of application, Chatham, Middlesex Co., Conn. Age at date of application, B. in 1748 old style at Chatham Conn. Remarks: Sol. mrs. June 26, 1836 Mary Bailey of Chatham Conn.  he died June 28, 1842 in Chatham Conn (En)  ms appln. Apr. 5, 1853 at 91 no Chatham, Conn. - No fur fam. data
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
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