Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 40,889, for Titus Kellogg, Massachusetts

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NUMBER S- 40,889
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Transf from New York to be in act 18 Aug 4 March 1830, & notification sent to Pension Office, etc.
21  11. to New York Titus Kellogg
of Burlington in the state of Vermont who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Smith of the Massachusetts line, for the term of 3 years. ————— 1781-
inscribed on the roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 9 th of Apr 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 of Octo: 1818 and sent to Van Zandt & Rochemell of Washington City. —————
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1819: $ 136 77 Semi-annual acct ending 4 Mar: 1820: $ 48 —
1783-30 Mar 5 $ 184.77
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Pension from New York to be in act 18 Aug 4 March 1830, & notification sent to Pension Office, etc.

Titus Kellogg of Burlington, in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont, being duly sworn deposes and says that he enlisted into the Continental service in the month of December 1780 and marched to West-Point in the state of New York - was enlisted at a place called Edges- -mont in Massachusetts for the term of Three years was mustered at Great Norrington Massachusetts and at the time of forming the army at West Point in the month of March 1781 was attached to Captain Ephraim Daniels which was called the first company in Col Smith Regiment Regiment of the Massachusetts line , doth further depose and say that he continued in service under the command of Col Smith a Tupper for the term of about two years and ten months until he was Honorably dis- charged at West Point. - that on receiving final settlement notes this deponent gave up his discharge to the Pay Master, Titus Kellogg Sworn to and subscribed before me this second day of April 1878
Jacob Brownson Atty - Judge of C. C. Court.

State of Vermont } I Joel Brownson Chittenden County } Assistant Judge of Chittenden County Court Do hereby certify that it has been made to appear to me satisfactorily that Titus Kellogg the person who has signed the within affidavit served in the within entitled cause for a period of more than nine months, and in the opinion of the undersigned, he is justly entitled to the provisions of an act passed by the General Assembly of the United States on the 18th day of March 1878, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war". Joel Brownson -
State of Vermont } I Nathan B. Haswell Clerk Chittenden County } of Chittenden County Court Do hereby certify that Joel Brown- son before whom the foregoing affidavit and certificate was given was an Assistant Judge of Chittenden County Court duly qualified acting under the authority of this State, and that due faith and credit ought to be given to his official acts - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and sealed the seal of the Court to be offered to them present this 30th day of April A.D. 1878 Nathan B. Haswell

Titus Hollings
15,536
15,536
March
1820
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David Russell Esq Burlington
unto D. Russell Esq Burlington
June 18. 1821

Revolutionary Claim, under Act of Congress, May 1, 1820.
STATE OF VERMONT, } Whitcomb } COUNTY, ss. } ON this 22 nd day of June 1820 personally appeared in open Court, being the Supreme Court, for the County of Whitcomb and a Court of Record for said County, by act of the Legislature passed March 2 nd 1797 Titus Kellogg aged 55 years, resident in Burlington in said County, who being duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath, declare that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows:—
From the year 1779 to 1782 in Capt. Saphet Dana's Company in the 6th Mass. Regiment (that he has received a pension certificate under the law of Congress of the 18th of March 1818) dated October 27. 1819 and numbered 15536
And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; 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 and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me: nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
   Schedule     One th & Harvest $ 25.00   One part  set  Iron  tools 25.00   One Note against Achemish  Haston } 45.00   One do against Oliver  Sheldon   $ 95.00  
I have dependant on me for support, two children viz. Philander Kellogg aged 28 years who is by sickness rendered infirm and unable to do much labour — Maria Kellogg age 19 years — My occupation is a farmer & Carpenter but owing to age and infirmities I am unable to do much labour —
(Signed) Titus Kellogg
Sworn to and declared on the 22 nd day of June 1820
Before said Court, in open Court by order of Court Albert (Signed) David Russell Clerk
STATE OF VERMONT, } Whitcomb } COUNTY, ss. } I David Russell Clerk of the Supreme Court, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is Ninety Five dollars and — cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 20 th day of June 1820.
David Russell Clerk.

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
M. E. C. Inv. 40,339. Wid. 20,236.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
September 25, 1897.
Madam:
Replying to your request for information concerning certain soldiers of the Revolutionary war you are advised as follows:
Titus Kellogg made an application for pension on April 2, 1818, at which time he was fifty-three years of age and residing at Burlington, Vt., and his pension was allowed for three years' actual service as a private in the Massachusetts troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Daniels and Col. Smith. He enlisted at Egremont, Mass.
William Manly made an application for pension on August 3, 1832, at which time he was seventy-four years of age and residing at Dorset, Vt., and his pension was allowed for ten months and four days' actual service as a private in the Vermont troops, Revolutionary war, a part of the time he served under Capt. Deming and Col. Warner. He enlisted at Dorset, Vt.
Very respectfully,
Mrs. George W. Steele,
Acting Commissioner.
8 Spring St.,
Hartford, Conn.

40889
INVALID.
Rev
File No. 40889
John Kellogg
Dr. Rev. Rev.
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: — Vol. 8 , Page 268
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Sept. 25/97 Mrs. Geo. W. Hale, Hartford. Conn. Dec
Aug 17, 1901 Miss Myra Manley Dorset, Vt.

O. J. M. Cones Brannan Co Vermont.
RECEIVED AUG 14 1901 U.S. DEPT. OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Prison Bureau Washington - D.C.
I desire information with reference to Titus Kellogg late of Cones Brannan, who is reported here to have been a soldier in the Revolutionary war for five years & a prisoner.

I would like to know the facts & in what battles he served. He may not have entered the army from Dorset, I think he received his pension for some years in this place.
Yours Respectfully, (Miss) Myra Manley

I 40889
Peter Kellogg of Burlington, Vt. 53 yrs Apr 5 - 1818
En. Dec. 1780. Edgemont Mass Capt Jepheth Daniels, Col Smith. 34 yrs.

To the Hartford, Sept. 15, 1897
Pension Office Washington, D.C., Gentlemen: MK
I am in search of information concerning my great grand fathers, William Munday and Titus Kellogg, who were pensioners of the Revolutionary War, and lived in Dorset, Vt.
Will you kindly cause the facts on record to be forwarded to me, as I wish to join the "Daughters of the Revolution" 1832 1858
I enclose stamps. 74 Very Respectfully (Mrs.) Geo. W. Steele 8 Spring St., Hartford, Conn.

Ebenezer Brown of Burlington in the county of Chittenden, being duly sworn deposes and says that he is now and has for a long time been acquainted with Titus Kellogg and knows him to be in poor and reduced circumstances, and believes him to be justly entitled to the relief provided by the government of the United States, as contemplated by an act of Congress passed on the 18th day of March 1878. Ebenezer Brown
Sworn to and subscribed Before me this 31 st day
of March 1878, and I testify that the above is a true copy of the same for this county — Nathan B. Hosmer Justice of Peace
Nathan Smith of Burlington in the county of Chittenden and one of the select men of said town being duly sworn deposes and says that he is well acquainted with Titus Kellogg, and knows him to be in poor and destitute circumstances. Nathan Smith
Sworn to and subscribed Before me this 31 st day of March 1878
Nathan B. Hosmer, Justice Peace

Titus Kellogg's revolutionary pension claim. —
Dep o by Col o Walton April 29 th 1818 57.
Adm o #
(see final settlement certi- cate No. 11962.)
Further evidence of ser- -vice and the judges decided that the claimant from his circumstances needs the assistance of his country for support making interest

State of Vermont } County of Chittenden }
I hereby authorize Joseph Watson of the City of Washington, to do and perform all that may be necessary to enable him to cause my name to be placed on the United States Pension list for the Vermont agency agreeable to the act of Congress passed on the 18th day of March 1878 In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Washington this 30 day of April A D 1878
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of
Titus Kellogg
N. B. Mansell
State of Vermont } Chittenden County }
Personally appeared before me Titus Kellogg and acknow- ledged the above Power of Attorney by him subscribed to be his free act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Notorial seal of my office to be affixed to these presents This 30 day of April A D 1878
Nathan B Mansell, Justice of the Peace & Notary Public

State of Vermont Chittenden County ss.
I Joel Brownson assistant judge of Chittenden County Court do hereby certify that Titus Kellogg who made his declaration before me on the 5th day of April A.D. 1818 to obtain a pension under the laws of Congress of March 1818 — has made it appear to my satisfaction that he is poor and in reduced circumstances and justly entitled to a pension under provisions of said act —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the court to be affixed to these presents this 20th day of September A.D. 1819 —
Joel Brownson

of Vermont } James Taylor of Westford in Chittenden County, } the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont being duly sworn deposes, and says, that during the whole of the years 1781. & 1782 he was well acquainted with Titus Kellogg now of Burlington in said Chittenden County, who has made his application for a pension before the Hon: Joel Mainville Judge of Chittenden County Court under the act of March 18. 1818, and that during said two years the said Kellogg was a private soldier, belonging to Capt. Japhet Daniels, Col: below Smith, Regt. of the 3rd Brigade in the Massachusetts line, that said Kellogg during that time did his duty faithfully in said Company - and that he the said Taylor during said two years belonged to the same Company with the said Kellogg, and that he the said Taylor has obtained his pension certificate under said act.
James Taylor
Sworn & subscribed before me This 7 th day of September A.D. 1819 and I further certify that the above deposition is in my opinion a credible Witness
Nathan B. Maxwell, Justice of the Peace

John Kellogg of Burlington. The person named in the annexed deposition being duly sworn deposes and says that he does not know where to obtain any further evidence, than that contained in the annexed deposition, of his services, — that he is now poor, and unable to travel the country in search of evidence;
John Kellogg
Sworn and subscribed this 20th day of September 1879. Before me —
Nathan H. Boswell Justice of the Peace

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
State of New York, County of Washington ss.
On this Twelfth — day of June 182 6 , before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Washington personally appeared Titus Kellogg — who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Saphat Daniels — in the regiment commanded by Colonel Smith & Tupper in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of Vermont — from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State ( Washington ) of — New York where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future; and that his reasons for removing to the State of New York are to live with one of his children with whom he has resided heretofore & who has also removed to said State —
Sworn and subscribed to, before } me, the day and year aforesaid. }
Titus Kellogg
Isaac D. Brown Justice of the Peace
NOTES.—The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be authenticated by the certificate of the proper officer, setting forth that the person taking the testimony is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
The pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The person must swear that he well knows him to be the same person described in the above affidavit. The magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity. This oath must also have the authentication as above required.

State of New York Washington County p } On this Twelfth Day of June 1826. Before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Wash- ington personally appeared Edward F. Wood who on his Oath declares that he is well acquainted with Titus Hellog formerly a soldier in the revolutionary service and that he well knows him to be the same person described in the preceding & annexed Affidavit. Edward F. Wood
Sworn & subscribed to before me the day & year aforesaid
Glade D. Brown Justice of the Peace.
I Certify that Edward F. Wood who has taken & subscribed the preceding Affidavit is well known to me & that he is a person of good reputation for truth & veracity. June 12 th 1826.
Glade D. Brown Justice of the Peace.

State of New York Washington County Clerks Office
I Certify that Slade D. Brown whose signature appears on the preceding Affidavits & Certificate was on the Twelfth Day of June 1826 & still is a Justice of the Peace in & for the County of Washington & duly qualified to act as such & that I well know the hand writing of said Slade & that the signature "Slade D Brown" subscribed to said Affidavits & Certificate is the proper hand writing of said Slade D Brown. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the Seal of the County of Washington this 16th Day of June 1826.
A. S. Leigh Clerk of said County of Washington

Pension Office Aug 17 th 1830
Transfer
Washington City
Dear the Secy of War - Pension Office
Manchester N.H. Aug 16 1830
Yrs.

Application for a Transfer
State of Vermont } County of Bennington ss } Manchester 12 th August 1830
On this 12 th day of August A D 1830 before me, the Subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for said County of Bennington, personally appeared Titus Kellogg who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Japhet Daniels, in the Regiment commanded by Colonel — Smith in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the Pension roll of the State of Vermont from which it was transferred to that of New York on the 4 th of March A D 1826 from which he has lately removed, that he now resides in the State of Vermont, where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future.
The following are his reasons for removing from New York to Vermont — having no family, he has for a number of years last past resided with his children in different parts of the State of New York but having become aged he has now returned to Vermont to spend the remainder of life with his son Moses Kellogg of Dorset in Bennington County —
Titus Kellogg
Sworn & Subscribed to, before me the day & year aforesaid
Myron Clark Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont } Bennington County ss } Manchester 12. August 1830
On this 12 th day of August 1830 personally appears Richard D. Hudson who on his oath declares that the person who has taken the within oath, is the same Jonathan Pitus Bellows, described in the affidavit, and that previous to his removal from Vermont, he had for a number of years been a business partner Richard D. Hudson
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day & year aforesaid
Myron Clark Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that Richard D. Hudson, the above witness, is a person of veracity
Myron Clark

State Vermont
I Henry Robinson Clerk of the County Court within & for the County of Bennington, do certify that Myra Clark Eggleston, whose signature appear in the fore- going, is a Justice of the peace in & for said County of Bennington, duly empowered to administer Oaths &c & that the foregoing signature, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my Official signature & have affixed the Seal of our said Court, at Manchester, this 12 th day of Aug o A. D. 1830.
Henry Robinson Clerk County Court.
Please direct to "Dorset Post Office, in the County of Bennington & State of Vermont."