Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 16915, for Joseph Latham, Connecticut

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Joseph Latham of Lyne in the State of Conn who was a Private in the Conn by Captain of the Regt by Col. Wolcott in the Conn Foot here for 24 years.
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Inscribed on the Roll of Conn at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum. to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of Jan'y 1834 and serv. 26 on N Warner Hon. of Pa
Arrears to the 14th of Sep r 1834 $ 200 Pension allowance ending Mar 4. 34 40 $ 240
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E D Bullock Clerk Book Vol. 3 Page 25

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State of Connecticut New London County Probate District of Lyme
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On this 6 th day of August A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Probate Court for the District of Lyme now sitting.
Joseph Lattimer a resident of the Town of Lyme in the County of New London and State of Connecticut aged 73 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 . A.D. 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated.
1 st In the fall of the year 1775 at Lyme where he enlisted into a Company of Artillery as a guard at Block Island and served at that time between four and 5 months. When Enlisted of said Lyme son of Deacon Matthew Frost was the captain of the Company and had the general charge of the same and the particular charge of that part station at Block Island near the mouth of the river. George May was a sergeant and had the immediate charge of that part to which de- ponent belonged. George Atkinson served in the same Compa- ny with deponent and can testify to his service. They both He served the same term of time. James Greenfield of said Lyme was with him at this time and can testify to his service He recollects no other witnesses of this service.

He was in the city of New-London the first of April 1776 in the town of Lyme appointed Major as a private from the 4 th Company 3 d Regiment Connecticut Militia into Captain Samuel Weather Company and Colonel Erastus Wolcott Regiment. He was immediately thereafter marched to New-London and there remained with the Company seven months; during the time orders came to enlist men into the Company and a bounty being offered the Respondent at New-London aforesaid enlisted as a private in the same Company for the remainder of the 7 months and continued until the first of December 1776 when he was discharged at New-London by Colonel Erastus Wolcott. Samuel Weather was Captain, Lee Day Lieutenant and John Johnson was Ensign of said Company. Captain Weather, Seth Smith then a Sergeant of the Company Caleb Champlin Joseph Marvin and George Tilton all of said Lyme belonged to the same Company and are now living. They entered about the same time Respondent did and continued to serve in said Company until it was dismissed in December at the end of the seven months time enlistment. Richard Chadwick was a Corporal in said Company and served a part of the term two months or more. These persons can all testify to Respondent's service. Amos Smith another Corporal of said Company has removed into the State of Vermont. The other members of the Company have all removed from Lyme or are dead.

The deponent next enlisted into Captain Nathan Palmer's Regiment Company about the first of January 1777 for the period of 12 months, and served his term of enlistment out and was dismissed in January 1778. This Company was, principally, employed to guard the Coast upon Long Island Sound. - The Company was marched to Rhode Island and afterwards to New York but the deponent was left as a guide behind, and did not accompany the Company in those expeditions. Colonel John Cuyler had command of the Regiment. Richard Chapman who was afterwards killed at Groton, and was first Lieutenant John Chapman of Sag Harbor was second Lieutenant and John Griswold son of Governor Matthew Griswold was Ensign of said Company. The part of the Company in which deponent principally served was under the more immediate command of Ensign Griswold and the orderly sergeant. Knowles of Lyme, now dead, was the first orderly sergeant. He left about the first of April 1777 and Richard Chadwick of Lyme took his place. Seth Miner and Silas Champlin both of Lyme entered the Company about the same time with the deponent and served with him to the end of the year. Richard Chadwick the orderly sergeant and Abner Peckwith both of said Lyme entered the same Company about the first of April 1777 and continued to serve with him to the end of the year. These four persons can all testify to the deponent's and service under this enlistment. John Mother of said Lyme was a Corporal in the Guard when deponent entered. How long he had previously served

he is unable to state but he continued to serve some time after Deponent did entered. —
After the year service above mentioned the deponent again enlisted into the same Company and continued to serve in said Company as near as he now recollects about three months. He believes he entered about the first of April 1778 and continued to serve until the first of July following. But the deponent is unable to state the precise time he joined the Company or when he left it. The Company was still employed as a guard upon the Coast and different portions of the Company continued under the command of the different officers of the Company. The Deponent continued to serve in Lynn. George Tillotson belonged to the same Company with him and continued to serve while he did, and is the only person deponent now recollects who can testify to this last service —

He was married on the 19 th of July follow- ing and he and Caleb Champlin hired a man to serve during the rest of the war which exempted him from further service. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
The Defendant was born at Lyme Mountain on the 16 th day of January 1759. He has no knowl- edge of his age any record of his age. He has always liv- ed in Lyme, and resided in Lyme during when he was called into service and still belongs there. He entered as a volunteer & left the two months when he was discharged, but never served as a Substituted. has never been on any pension list, was never in any battle. was

never marched to any other places except New London and different places upon Long Island Sound. He has no recollection of ever receiving any written discharge nor has any documentary evidence of his service. He is known to all the persons mentioned above as witnesses and to many of the inhabitants of the town of Lyme who can testify to his character for veracity as for their belief of his services as a soldier of the revolution.
He served the whole time aforesaid as a Private. His term of service as as follows
1- 2 months at least in the Guard enlisted - 2- 7 do at New London enlisted & enlisted - 3- 12 do at Lyme enlisted - 4- 3 do do - enlisted -
Making 24 months in the whole and for which he claims a pension. The above service is according to his best recollection and belief.

The deponent hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity until the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state. —
Joseph Latham
sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid —
We Herman L. Baile a clergyman residing in the Town of Lyme County of New London and State of Connecticut and John L. Smith residing in the same Town of Lyme hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Joseph Latham who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 73 years of age; 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 — Herman L. Baile John L. Smith sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid —
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed 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 Herman L. Baile who signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the Town of Lyme aforesaid, and that John L. Smith who has

also signed the same, is a resident in same Town (and) is a credible person (and) that their statement is entitled to credit - Joel Soames
• Judge of Probate for Dist. of Syme I, Joshua C. Warren, Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Syme in the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Joseph Latham for a pension -
In testimony, whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Office this 6 th day of Decr. A.D. 1882.
Joshua C. Warren Clerk
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March 9, 1938
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Joseph Latham-S.16915 William Latham-S.13688
Mr. A.H. Harris The Philip Carey Company New Britain, Connecticut
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the pension records of Joseph Latham, S.16915 and William Latham, S.13688, both of Connecticut, Revolutionary War soldiers.
The records of these soldiers are furnished herein.
Joseph Latham S.16915
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.16915, based upon the military service in that war of Joseph Latham.
Joseph Latham was born January 16, 1759, at Lyme, New London County, Connecticut. The names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in said Lyme, Joseph Latham enlisted and served as a private with the Connecticut troops, as follows: from the fall of 1775, between two and three months under Ensign John Griswold, and was stationed as a guard at Black Point; from the latter part of April, 1776, until December 1, 1776, under Captain Samuel Hether and Colonel Erastus Wolcott and served at Fort Trumbull at New London; from January 1, 1777, for one year under Captain Nathan Palmer and Colonel John Ely, and served as a guard for the coast; from April 1, 1778, three months under Captains Nathan Palmer and Joseph Burnham.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 6, 1832, while residing at Lyme, Connecticut.
Soldier stated that he was married July 19, 1778, but he did not give any particulars in regard to his wife and made no reference to any children.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Joseph Latham(S.16915), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
Joseph Latham Certificate No. 28033 Issued January 20, 1834 Rate, $80.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1822 Connecticut Agency.
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William Latham S.12688
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.12688, based upon the military service in that war of William Latham.
William Latham was born in 1764, in Groton, Connecticut. The names of his parents are not stated.
While residing at said Groton, William Latham enlisted in 1780, exact date not shown, and served three months as a private in Captain Brown's Connecticut Company; he enlisted in the spring of 1781, for one year, served as a matross in Captain William Latham's(no relationship shown)Company and was stationed at Fort Griswold, the fort being under the command of Colonel William Ledyard; he was in the battle at said fort, on September 6, 1781, where he received a wound from a bayonet, was taken prisoner, and carried to New York but was soon exchanged, returned to Fort Griswold and served out the remainder of the term for which he had enlisted.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 6, 1822, while residing at Groton, New London County, Connecticut. In 1827, he was living at Ledyard, Connecticut.
There are no data as to soldier's family.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, William Latham(S.13488), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
William Latham Certificate No. 2827 Issued October 30, 1838 Rate, $50.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Connecticut Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

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Mr. Latham
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Mr. Waife Lynch Conne

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
June 12 1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjunct notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: } ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Joseph Latham
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.              
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c, Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I, _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B. a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; 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.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed 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 A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  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 services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  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 of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before the required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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 each 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. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
It must appear how much of the time stated was in actual service. Among many claims for service in Ely's Regt in 1777 none have before claimed for a year.

Lyme Conn Oct (3) 1838
Hon. J. L. Edwards Sir
The papers of Joseph Latham are herewith returned, with his affidavit of his service. I believe it will appear from the the papers of Capt. Mathew now in the pension office that Latham was a soldier in that Company, (and I believe all the members of that Company now living agree that that Company was in actual service during the seven months —
I believe all the members of Capt. Palmer's Company now living in Lyme, agree that that portion that belonged to Lyme served the whole year — Silas Champlin the father of Capt. Henry L. Champlin of the Lincus line of Packets, (and a very respectable old man, so testified in his case — and I believe was allowed for it — Horace Trumbull & Richard Trumbull, entered the Company about the first of April & served to the end of the year, (and I apprehend have been allowed for the nine months or thereabouts — Other parts of the Regiment may not have served as long — (and so I understand it — the part in Lyme was not with the other parts until some time toward the close of the year —
The applicant will be glad of a speedy decision as he is a very poor man. Wait Yours & Henry

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
N 716915-
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Joseph Latham 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.     July 1775 2 yrs 2 mos Pvt. Ensign John Griswold Colonel Israel Putnam Conn   April 1775 Dec 1775 Samuel S. Hildreth Colonel Israel Putnam Conn   Jan 1776 July 1776 Nathan Palmer John Ely   April 1778 July 1778 Nathan Palmer   John Rambo  
Battles engaged in, none stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Simsbury Conn
Date of application for pension, July 6 1832
Residence at date of application, Simsbury Conn
Age at date of application, born Jan 16 1750 at Simsbury Conn
Remarks: Married July 19 1778 name of wife not stated and there is no other family data on file
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

 ARTHUR H. HARRIS NEW BRITAIN, CONN. PRODUCTS OF THE PHILIP CAREY CO.
ASBESTOS CEMENT SHINGLES ASBESTOS SIDING ASBESTOS WALL BOARD INSULATION MATERIALS DEADENING FELTS ROCK-TEX INSULATION
Feb 17, 1938
Interior Dept., Pension Bureau, Wash. D.C.,
Gentlemen:
Will you be so kind as to give me the pension record of the following, family details particularly;
Joseph Latham of Conn. S 16915
William Latham of Conn. S 13688
Thanking you for your trouble in this matter,
Very truly yours,

418 North Ave. Grand Rapids, Mich.
April 6 1920
Adjutant General
War Dept. Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir; I know that my ancestor served in the Revolution from Mass and I hope you can give me all the facts in your possession about him
The Mass. and sailors of Mass give the following as the record of Capt. Alexander
Nathaniel Alexander, Springfield, Mass. ensign, Capt Isaac Collin's Co. Col. David Brewer's Regt. commissioned Jané 17 1775 also 3rd Lieut. Muster Roll Dated Aug 1, 1775 Enlisted May 15, 1775 Service 2 mos 21 days; also company return dated Roxbury Oct. 7, 1775 also 1st. Lieut. service 2 mos 21 days; also return dated Roxbury Oct 7. 1775, also 1st Lieut Capt William Hudson Ballard's Co., Col, Asa Whitcomb's Regt. ; Muster Roll dated Camp at Ticonderoga Nov. 27, 1775 enlisted Jan 1 1776 reported reengaged Nov, 12, 1776 as Captain in Col. Wiggleworth's Regt. but served in Col Whitcomb's Regt .until Dec. 31 1776 Also in Col. Smith's late Wiggleworth's Regt Continental army pay account for services from Jan 1 1777 to April 10 1779 ; reported retired as supernumerary; also Muster roll dated 1778 camp at Valley Forge ; also Muster Roll for June 1778 dated Camp White Plains also June 1778 dated Camp White Plains ; also pay abstract for July Aug 1778 March and April 1778 dated Providence reported furloughed April 11 1779
Please give all you can Edith A Copley
P.S.
I want the pension record, if he had one, and hope to get the name of his wife and children besides the Barsheba from whom I descend and another daughter Eunice Alexander who married Reuben Chase
this is the line as far as I know for sure
Capt. Nathaniel Alexander born 1744 died 1829 " Brattleboro Vt. " West Martinsburg N.Y. was Pensioner we believe from Lewis Co. N.Y. 1818 for services as Captain in Mass., line.
Married Eunice Hitchcock born 1737 here? _____
married ? h _____ died _____ " _____
where _____
daughters of Nathaniel Alexander and Eunice Hitchcock was
1 Eunice Alexander born? _____ died? _____ where? _____
Married Reuben Chase when? _____ where? _____
2. Barsheba Alexander born April 27 1780
married ? _____ where ? _____
William Nobles born? _____ where? _____
_____ died ? _____ " _____
their daughter Martha Nobles born ? _____ where ? _____ died 1880
Married ? When ? _____ where _____
Daniel Strohn born _____ 1803 Cornwall Canada ( Cheboygan CO Mich
died Oct 13, 1886 Cheboygan, Mich.
their son was William Strohn, b. 1837
Married 1857 d. 1890 married Mary Nelson b. 1849
Daniel Strohn was son of Malchias. ( Mathias ) Strohn and Fanny Usher of Cornwall Canada and Chatham Conn.

418 North Ave Grand Rapids Mich
April 61, 1980
Commissiioner of Pensions Rev war dept
Dear Sir. our family have the tradition that their ancestor Joseph Latham had a pension for the defense of New London Harbor in the Revolution and was Pensioner from Lyme district Conn.
service in East Lyme district aged 75 Private in Conn 1 line.Co raised 1776 under Capt Edward Mott for protection of New London Pensioner 1840 aged 81
Will you kindly give me all the information your department have about this Joseph Latham
Was there any pension for Gary Latham who served in the same Co
Thanking you kindly
Sincerely
Edith Copley

THOS. W. LATHAM
Monroeville, Ohio.
November 9th 1909.
Pension Office,
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
I am getting together data on the Latham family with the view of becoming a member of the S.A.R. I find that my Great, Great Grand Father Joseph Latham was a pensioner and a private in Capt Mott's Company raised for the defence and protection of New London Harbor Conn 1776. Kindly give me such information as you may find in records in your office pertaining to this Joseph Latham and oblige,
Very truly yours,
Thos W Latham

h. 915 INVALID.
1909 Mar. 19. Hist. to Thos. W. Hatham from catalogue. 1920 Apr. 16 Hist. to Mrs. Fannie Snyder Letter in P. 34898 Asa Gillot 1920 Apr. 26 Hist. to Judith Cobley 1938 Mar. 9/24 at B & H Harris - EH
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I Silas Champlaine of Lyme in the county of New-London (and State of Connecticut, a Revolutionary Pensioner, aged 75 years, on oath depose and say, that on or about the first days of January 1777, I enlisted into Captain Nathan Palmer's Company for the term of one year (and continued to serve, until the first of January 1778, when I was discharged, having served in that Company twelve months. I enlisted under John Griswold the Ensign, (and was employed as a Guard upon the sea coast in Lyme. According to my best recollection, our Company was divided into four divisions, one stationed at Starlington under Captain Palmer - one stationed at the Light house near New London under Lieutenant Chapman - another stationed at Saybrook under Lieutenant Shipman - and the other in Lyme under Ensign Griswold. - The only members of that Company now living in these parts are Richard Chadwick a Sergeant, Abner Nuttall, Seth Merriam, Joseph Latham (and myself - I know that Joseph Latham belonged to the Company. - When we were first enlisted we were stationed at Black Hall, a place on the east side of Connecticut River, (and shortly after that, I was stationed at Four-mile River and Black Point, two places on the Sea Coast in the eastern part of the Town of Lyme, which is about ten miles wide on the Sea Coast. It continued to serve at those two places until warm weather (and then re- turned to Black Hall (and there I continued to serve until our Company went to Norwalk. - While it was at Four mile River (and Black Point which was in the early part of the year, Joseph Latham was a soldier in the same Company with me. I am unable to say where any of the company

enlisted or left except both Minnie, with whom I happened to become intimate. The transaction was so long ago that almost all the circumstances are gone from me. — I have no knowledge or belief that any member of our Company enlisted or served for any less time than until the end of the year . — Latham I know was in our Company in the fore part of the year, and I have a very imperfect recollection of the service of any of them, except Minnie, although I know they all belonged to our Company — Whether the portion of our Company stationed in Lyne was subdivided into several or more divisions and stationed at different places on the sea coast in Lyne, I am unable to say, but think it was, — at least, that there were two divisions, one at Black Hill and the other in the eastern part of the town. —
Silas Champlin
New-London County vs Lyne Dec 26 1833 Personally appeared Silas Champlin and before me subscribed and made oath to the foregoing deposition — And I certify that the deponent is personally known to me and is a credible person and a man of respectability. Henry H. Waite Justice of Peace —

I James Greenfield of Lyme in the County of New-London and State of Connecticut, a Revolutionary survivor of the United States, aged 81 years, in oath depose and say, that in the Fall of the year 1777, I was drafted from the Militia of Connecticut, to serve in the Guard upon the sea shore in Lyme, while a portion of the Guard was gone upon the expedition to Sowack & Long Island. I joined it and served about two months. Joseph Latham of said Lyme was in service there at the same time. When I first went there, there was a small guard & do not recollect how many. — The whole company was ordered to the water guard and twelve or fourteen were selected to remain. — The reason why Latham did not go with the rest of the company, I do not now recollect but I know he was in it when I went there and served while I did and when I left the guard I think I left him there. — He and myself served principally at a place called Four-mile River about five or six miles east of the mouth of Connecticut River — I believe I was drafted about the first of November and served I think about two months, at any rate until it became quite cool weather. This was while Captain Palmer's Company was on the winter expedition — We were under the immediate command of a Sergeant, but Gov. M c Grinold had the general superintendence. — Our quarters were at a house belonging to Loam Waite — The principal part of the Guard was at Blackhall, but about seven or eight were at the Four mile River station — James Greenfield
New-London County ss Lyme Dec 26 AD 1833
Personally appeared James Greenfield and before subscribed and made oath to the foregoing deposition. — My Certificate that the deponent is personally known to me and is a credible person. Henry M c Waite Justice of Peace

I Seth Miner of Lyme in New-London County (and state of Connecticut, a Revolutionary Pensioner aged 75 years in oath before me, say, that on or about the first of January 1777, I enlisted into Captain Nathan Palmer's Company for the term of one year (and served in that Company until Jan'y 1 - 1778 - Joseph Latham of said Lyme enlisted about the same time, and for the same time. Silas Champlaine also enlisted at the same time. We three were enlisted by John Griswold the Ensign of the Company and were joined the embodiment in the month of January 1777. There were about 15 or 16 of the Company or perhaps more that served in Lyme under Ensign Griswold - The rest of the Company served at different places on the sea coast - I know perfectly well that the said Latham belonged to our Company (and enlisted about the same time I did (and according to my best recollection served with us the whole year. My impression is that he was unwell at the time we went to Cornwall in the fall of the year 1777 and on that account was left in the Quarters in Lyme but it is so long ago, that I cannot distinctly remember the particulars - He enlisted for the year and I have never had a doubt but that he served the whole year - There were several of our Company that season that were unwell with the fever & ague - I had it myself, & so did Silas Champlaine & Roger Loomis another soldier now dead - The Quarters in Lyme served at different places in Lyme called Black Hall Four-Mile River & Black Point - Our General rendezvous was at Black Hall where we had a guard house - we were discharged at the guard house -
Seth Miner
New London County ss Lyme Dec 25 of 1883 -
Personally appeared Seth Miner and before me subscribed and made oath to the foregoing deposition. The document is personally known to me and is a credible statement.
True to the best of my knowledge -

Evidence in support of Joseph Latham's Application for a Pension
1. Joe Latham's Deps 2. Silas Champlaine 3. James Greenfield 4. Seth Miner 5. Richard Chadwick -

I Richard Chadwick of Lyme in the County of New-London and State of Connecticut, Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, aged 78 years, on oath affirm and say that about the first of April 1777, I entered as a sergeant in Captain Nathan Palmer's Company and continued to serve in it until the end of the year - I entered in the place of then being a sergeant, and after the company had been raised and in service - I served the greater part of the time as a guard when the sea coast in Lyme under the command of Ensign John Griswold. The portion of the company stationed in Lyme was generally divided into two parts - one stationed at Black Hall, and the other at Fair mile River about five or six miles east of Black Hall - I do not recollect that there were more than two non-commissioned officers in the part of the Company, stationed in Lyme. Daniel Smith a Corporal my sup. - Sometimes I had charge of one part of the guard sometimes of the other part - According to my best recollection I believe, Joseph Latham of said Lyme was a soldier in the Company when I joined it, I continued to serve in it the whole time I served in Lyme - Toward the close of the year, our Company was moved to Rhode Island and afterwards to Annapolis - I do not recollect that the said Latham went with us in these expeditions, nor do I now recollect the reason why he remained behind - Some of the Company were ill, with the fever & ague that season. Silas Chamberlain one of the soldiers in the Company in consequence of illness, did not accompany us to Rhode Island, but recovered and went with us to Annapolis. I know that the said Latham was a soldier in our company and I always supposed and believed that the said Latham enlisted for and served the whole year in the same manner as Silas Chamberlain and Seth Merrill did - However I went with myself and not joined it until April - My impression is that a guard was continued on the sea coast in Lyme while we were absent but I am not now able to state the particulars - I think we did not go to Rhode Island until some time in the fall & then went directly to Annapolis and that we were absent in these two expeditions about 10 months in all.  Richard Chadwick
New-London County ss Lyme Dec 2 nd 1838
Personally appeared Richard Chadwick and before me subscribed and made oath to the foregoing deposition. And I certify that the said Richard is generally known to me and is a credible person.  Henry A. Write - Justice of Peace

Thereby certify that Henry McWaite, before whom the annexed depositions of Joseph Latham, Silas Champlin, James Greenfield, Seth Menin and Richard Chadwick were taken is, and at the times when said depositions were taken, was a justice of the peace for the county of New-London in the state of Connecticut and that the signatures to the cer- tificates upon them, are in his own hand writing - Jan'y 4 th 1838 -
Noyes Barber M c
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Evidence
in support of
Joseph Latham
Application
for a Pension
 1 Joseph Latham's Deps  2 Silas Champlin  3 James Greenfield  4 Seth Menin  5 Richard Chadwick 

Joseph Lathane of Lyme in the County of New-London (and State of Connecticut), in with these and say, that in the year 1776, I served seven months in Captain Samuel Mathews Company in New-London (and was dismissed in December 1776) - Shortly after that, I enlisted into Captain Nathan Palmer Com- pany to serve for one year from January 1777. and according to my best recollection served the year - It is impossible for me to state all the particulars of that years service at this remote period - but some time in the course of the year, I was taken sick and was attended by Doctor Knight of New-London who I think was our surgeon - When I recovered I continued my service in the Guard. According to my best recollection, the reason why I did not go on a mission with my Company to Rhode Island & Savannah was in con- sequence of my feeble health and I be- lieve I was in service at all times during that year I was not confined with sickness. The Guard was continued in Lyme while while the principal part of the Company in Lyme was gone when there was an excursion - and I believe some of the Militia were drafted to fill the vacancies. I well recollect that James Greenfield, who did not enlist into our Company, was in service the latter part of the year - Governor Matthew Griswold had the general

subordinate to us when Ensign was about Grissom and I have forgotten the name of the non-commissioned officer that had the immediate charge of us — in the absence of Lieut. and Chadwick the sergeant. — It has always been & still is my full belief that I was in service in the Guard the whole year except while I was prevented by sickness — and I was paid for the whole year's service. —
My service is as may be proved by Siles, Chaniblin, Jarrey, & Ventres, both Lieut. Richard Chadwick and Alvin Baker who all served with me — Joseph Johnson
New London County ss. June 28 — 1888 Personally appeared Joseph Lathani and before me signed & made oath to the foregoing affidavit — Henry M. Waite Justice of Peace —

Joseph Southam of Lyme in the county of New-London (and State of Connecticut on oath upon (and say), that during the seven months I served in Captain Samuel Mathews Com- pany, I was, in constant (and actual service the whole seven months. The Company during all that time was stationed at New London - My name I have no doubt will appear upon the Rolls of said Mathews Company, now in the Pension file with his application.
Samuel Mathews, the Captain, Seth South, a Sergeant (and Caleb Champlin & Joseph Martin privates, who were with me have been, as I am informed, allowed a their service in the Company - I served in the same manner they did -
That portion of Caleb Holmes Com- pany belonging to Col. Bliss Regiment raised in Lyme, was in service the whole year . - Different parts of the Company were stationed at different parts of the sea coast - Sep- erately Governor Griswold resided on the sea coast in Lyme, (and for that, (and after receiving a guard was kept up in Lyme the greater part of the year. - I was in actual service the whole year , (and was paid for a whole year's service. - One of the Com- missioned officers over  of  the Griswold lived in Lyme (and had the command of us -
Eliza Thompson one of my witnesses a member of our Company, served the whole year (and as I am informed has been allowed for that year's service - Richard D. South & Helen Cookworth two others of the Company have been allowed, as I am informed, for the whole time they belonged to the Company about nine months each -
I was also in constant service the other six months that I belonged to the Company

The twenty four months for which I claim a pension I was in actual service the whole time.
Dated at Lynn } Joseph Dathann Oct 5 - 1883 - }
Sworn to subscribed this 5 day of October 1883 before me
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my official seal.
Olney M. Waitt Notary Public

generally, drafted in the  some official seat (and after that)
Henry W. Waite notary public —
State of Connecticut County of New London Gss doth appear December 8 - 1872 and
Personally appeared James Greenfield and before me subscribed and made oath @ the foregoing deposition - And I certify that the deposition is a credible person. Henry M. Waite Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut Is County of New London I John D e Witt Clerk of the County Court in and for said New London County do hereby certify that Henry M c Whitney before whom the annexed deposition of Joseph Latham, George Tillotson with Smith Caleb Champlin, Richard Gladwick, Seth Miner, Silas Champlin, John E. Nathan and James Greenfield were taken was at the time of taking said deposition and still is a justice of the peace in and for said County of New London and that his signature thereto annexed I believe to be in his own proper hand writing in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and af- fixed the seal of said County this 19 th day of June A d 1833
John D e Witt Clerk
(M)

State of Connecticut County of New-London I ss Lyme May 10 A.D. 1833. Personally appeared before me Henry Mr. Waite a justice of the Peace for the County of New-London, Joseph Latham who being duly sworn deposes 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 his best recollection he served not less than thru months in his last tour of duty and that in the whole he served not less than the period mentioned below and in the following grade — viz — For twenty four months I served privately privately and for such service I claim a pension —
Sworn & subscribed this 10th day of May A.D. 1833 —
Joseph Latham
Henry Mr. Waite justice of Peace
I hereby certify that Henry Mr. Waite before whom the foregoing affidavit of Joseph Latham was taken is and at the time when said deposition was taken was a justice of the Peace for the County of New-London in the state of Connecticut duly appointed, commissioned and qualified and that the certificate upon the same is genuine in his hand writing
Dated Boston 6th May 1833
Agassiz

I hereby certify that Henry Mr. Waite before whom the annexed depositions of George Tillotson, Seth Smith, Caleb Champlin Richard Maduick, Seth Miner, Silas Champlin John Mathew and James Greenfield were taken in, and at the times when said depositions were taken, was, a justice of the Peace for the County of New-London in the State of Connecticut, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified, and that the signatures to the certificates where said depositions are in his own hand writing —————
Washington DC Jan y 11. 1833
William L Storrs MC

I George Tilton of Lyme in the county of Litchfield, and state of Connecticut, aged 70 years, on oath depose and say, that I am well acquainted with Joseph Lathame of said Lyme — During the Revolutionary War, and according to my best recollection and belief, in the fall of the year 1775, I enlisted into a company of Guards stationed upon the shore of Long Island Sound, to guard the coast, I served in the company according to my best recollection about three months — John Griswold son of Governor Griswold was an Officer and George Way was a sergeant of that part of the guard to which I belonged. The said Joseph Lathame enlisted into the same company with me, and continued to serve with me a considerable time and according to my best recollection he served the whole time of said , which was between two and three months — and I am very confident more than two months
In the latter part of the month of April 1776 at Lyme aforesaid, I was drafted to serve in Captain Samuel Mather's company in Colonel Ebenezer Wolcott's Regiment — I en- listed into said company, and served in said company seven months at Fort Trumbull in New- London — The said Joseph Lathame entered the company at the same time I did, and served the whole seven months with me, in said company at New-London — We were discharged at Fort Trumbull in New-London on the first day of December 1776 — The company of Captain Mather was ordered out by authority of the state of Connecticut for the defence of said state — We were

generally drafted in two months (and after their term expired we generally enlisted for five months more - Latham and myself were two that served the whole seven months -
After that, (and I think in the first part of the year 1778, but am not certain as to the time, I again enlisted into the Guard stationed in (said) Lyme when Long Island round for the term of three months, or thereabouts - The (said) Joseph Latham at this time also belonged to the same Guard (and) was in it, the greater part, if not the whole of the time that I belonged to it - I think he belonged to the (said) Guard the whole time I did - John Wait now deceased may a sergeant of the guard at that time - He served in that part of the guard that was stationed at Black Point & Four mile River in (said) Lyme - but served a part of the time at Black Hall. I think Captain Joseph Brumham was the Captain of the Guard -
The (said) Joseph Latham in all three terms was a Private -
✓ George Tilton
State of Connecticut County of New London 333 Lyme December 25th 1832 Personally appeared George Tilton (and) before me subscribed (and) made oath to the foregoing deposition - And I certify that the attachment is personally known to me (and) is a credible person Henry Ab. Waite Justice of Peace

I Seth Smith of Lyme in the County of New London and State of Connecticut, aged 79 years on an oath depose and say, that I am well acquainted with Joseph Lathan of said Lyme. We were both born and brought up in said Lyme near each other. In the summer of 1776, I served seven months at Fort Trumbull in New London in Captain Samuel Hatches Company. I was a sergeant in the Company, and the said Joseph Lathan was a private and served seven months in the same Company with me at New London. We were drafted the latter part of April 1776, and served until the first of December 1776, and were then discharged at New London. The Company was composed of a few enlisted men, and a large number of drafted men. The company was a large one. The men that were drafted were drafted for two months, but at the end of that time generally enlisted for another five months. The said Lathan after serving the first two months enlisted for five months more, and actually served the whole seven months. The Company was in actual service the whole of that time. They were principally employed in building Fort Trumbull. Colonel Trubus Wolcott had command of the Regiment, Seth Smith

That of Connecticut ) ss June December 1832 County of New London ) 21 1832 Personally appeared before me Henry M. Waite a Justice of the peace for New London County with Smith and subscribed and made oath to the foregoing deposition. And I certify that the said deponent is personally known to me and is a credible person. Henry M. Waite Justice of Peace
I Caleb Champlin of Lyne in the County of New London and State of Conn.

I Caleb Champlin of Lyne in the County of Middlesex (and State of Con- necticut) aged 73 years do hereby declare and say that I am well acquainted with Joseph Latham in said Lyne - In the month of April 1776 I was drafted into Samuel Mathews Company and served in it seven months at Fort Fumbull at New-London (and continued to serve in it until the first of December 1776 when we were discharged - The said Joseph Latham was drafted at the same time that I was, (and continued to serve with me the whole seven months - We were at first drafted for two months (and then enlisted for five months - The Company belonged to Colonel Wolcotts Regiment - (and the said Latham was a private ✓ Caleb Champlin

State of Connecticut } For by me December 21st 1832 County of New London } Henry M c Watt Justice of the peace for New London County Caleb Chapman and others and made oath to the foregoing deposition And I certify that the deponent is personally known to me and is a credible person.
Henry M c Watt Justice of Peace
John ...
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I Richard Chadwick of Lyme in the county of New-London (and state of Connecticut on oath depose (and say that I am well acquainted with Joseph Latham of said Lyme - We were both born in Lyme (and have ever since lived there. -
On the first of April 1777, I enlisted into Captain Latham Saltonstall's Company in Colonel John Ely's Regiment (and served in that Company in the War of the Revolution until the first of January 1778 - I was the orderly sergeant of the Company - When I joined the Com- pany the said Joseph Latham belonged to it, (and he continued to serve in it until the first of January following - He was a private in the Company - I have always understood that he joined the Company on the first of January 1777, (and enlisted for (and served one year in the Company - The Company was raised for one year but I did not join it, until about three months after it was formed - The Company was in the first of January 1778 (and he was in it at the time of its dismission -
Richard Chadwick
State of Connecticut
County of New-London To Lyme December 6 - 1832
Personally appeared Richard Chadwick (and before me subscribed (and made oath to the foregoing deposition - And I certify that the deponent is a credible person
Henry M. Wait Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut
County of New London ss Lynde
Be it remembered that on this day of December A D 1832 before me Henry M c Waite a Notary Public of the State of Connecticut personally came Richard Chadwick and subscribed and made oath to the foregoing deposition. And I certify that the said Deponent is personally known to me and is a credible person.
In testimony whereof I have set my hand and offered my official seal
Henry M c Waite Notary Public

I Seth Miner of Lyme in the County of New-London (and) State of Connecticut aged 74 years on oath depose (and) say that I am a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States (and) have been on the roll ever since the year 1818-
On the first of January 1777 I enlisted into Captain Nathan Palmer's Company (and) continued to serve in it until the first of January following a period of one year. - The company was originally raised to guard the sea coast upon Long-Island Sound, but in the latter part of the year was employed in an expedition to Norfolk (and) Long Island, (and) was in actual service in the Revolutionary War the whole year. -
Joseph Lathane of (and) Lyme enlisted into the same company at the same time I (and) continued to serve in it the whole year. - The (and) Lathane was born in (and) Lyme (and) we both have lived there ever since. - At the time of the expedition to Long Island, the (and) Lathane was sick (and) did not go with us, but continued a member of the company to the end of the year, (and) served in the guard upon the sea coast while he was able to serve.
✓ Seth Miner.
State of Connecticut County of New-London ss Lyme December 15-1832
Personally appeared Seth Miner, (and) before me subscribed & made oath to the foregoing deposition. - And I certify that the affidavit is a credible hereon -
Henry H. Waite Notary Public -

State of Connecticut County of New London } ss. Syme
Be it remembered that on this day of December 15 th 1891 and before me Henry M. Waite a Notary Public of the State of Connecticut personally came Seth Hiner and subscribed and made oath to the foregoing deposition And I certify that the said deponent is personally known to me and is a credible person
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and offered my official seal
Henry M. Waite Notary Public

I Silas Champlin of Lyme in the County of Litchfield & State of Connecticut aged 74 years do hereby depose (and say that I am well acquainted with Joseph Latham of said Lyme — On the first of January 1777 I enlisted into Captain Nathan Palmer's Company in Col John Ely's Regiment (and served in it one year. — The Company was raised for the term of one year (and served as a guard upon Long Island and in an expedition to Long- Island. — I well recollect that the said Joseph Latham was a private in the same Company, but owing to the long period that has since elapsed, (and my own advanced age, I am unable to state whether he served the whole year or not — but I know he belonged to the company —
Silas Champlin

Yes but have
Henry ... personally appeared before me ... Justice of the Peace for New London County ... chambers and subscribed and made oath to the foregoing deposition ... certify that the deponent is personally known to me and is a credible person ... Henry H. Blake

I John Nathan of Lyme in the county of New-London and State of Con- necticut aged 86 years, on oath depose and say that I am well acquainted with Joseph Latham of said Lyme - On the month of July 1776, I enlisted into a company of Guards stationed where Sergt Solance found, to guard the sea coast and continued to serve in the guard until the first of February 1777. - On the first of January 1777 the said Joseph Latham enlisted into the same Guard, and continued to serve in it the whole time  as - When I left the guard he continued still to serve in it - I do not recollect the term for which he enlisted - We were in actual service during the whole time I belonged to the Guard - I was a Corporal in the Guard - The said Latham was a Private, - and served in that position in the guard in which I served - ✓ John Nathan

State of Connecticut County of New London Isdlyme December 20 1830 Personally appeared before me Henry M. Wait a Justice of the Peace for County of New London John Mathew and subscribed and made oath to the fore- going deposition. And I certify that the deponent is personally known to me and is a credible person Henry M. Wait Justice of Peace
Henry M. Wait
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I James Greenfield of Lyme in the County of New-London (and State of Con- necticut aged 80 years in oath depose (and say that I am well acquainted with Joseph Latham of (said) Lyme. We were both born (and) brought up in (said) Lyme (and) have always from our births lived there. — About the first of November 1777 when a part of the guard stationed at Black Hall in (said) Lyme, were or- dered out upon an expedition to Norwalk (and) Long Island, I was drafted to serve in the guard for the period of two months (and) served the two months — Genl. Matthew Griswold in the absence of the other officers, had the immediate control of the guard — At the time I entered the guard the (said) Joseph La- tham belonged to it, (and) did not go with that portion that were ordered out upon the expedition, but was continued in the guard — He served the whole time I did, (and) we were both discharged on or about the first of January following — He had served in the guard before I entered, but I cannot say how long —
On the first of April 1778 I again enlisted into the same guard (and) served in it eight months. — The (said) Latham enlisted about the same time I did, (and) served in it a considerable part of the summer — I cannot say how long, but according to

my best knowledge (and belief) he served in it as much as three months — This service was in the War of the Revolution He served as a private — John Marshall was a corporal in the guard James Greenfield
State of Connecticut } County of New London } ss
Lyons
Be it remembered that on this day of 8 December A.D. 1882 before me Henry M. Waite a Notary Public of the State of Connecticut personally came James Greenfield and subscribed and made oath to the foregoing deposition. And I certify that the said deponent is personally known to me and is a credible person.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and offered my official seal
Henry M. Waite Notary Public —
State of Connecticut } ss County of New London } ss Lyons December 8 - 1882
Personally appeared James Greenfield (and before me subscribed and made oath to the foregoing deposition. And I certify that the deponent is a credible person. Henry M. Waite Justice of Peace