Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 43986, for John F Tone, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Tone, John F. John
S. 43986
CONTENTS

Notification sent Feb. 19. 1820 to Sarah Hale Newport, N.H.
14.372 P New Hampshire
John F. Feno
of Heidelberg in the state of New Hampshire who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Webb of the Connecticut line, for the term of Three Years 
Inscribed on the roll of New Hampshire at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 3 of April 1818 
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 of Sep. 1818 and sent to Edward Evans Esq.  England N. Hampshire 
Arrears to 4th of Sep. 1819 136.50 Semi-ann. all'ce ending Mar. 1820 48.00 17 Mths \frac{2}{30}  d. July 6. 1830 $184.50
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued

H. Toner John F. Toner ^ 14.372
March 10/20
Copy

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
CHESHIRE COUNTY SS.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
ON this eighteenth day of July A.D. 1820 personally appeared in open court
being a court of record for said county, proceeding according to the course of the common law, having a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, and keeping a record of its proceedings, John F. Towner aged seventy years, resident in Plainfield in said county, who being first duly sworn, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows: that he enlisted in the company commanded by Capt Pearson in Col Webb, Regiment of Connecticut line, that you served in said company under said Capt and Capt Rogers & Wells for the full term of three years
The date of my original declaration in order to obtain a pension is the third day of April 1818 The number of my pension certificate is 14372
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.
I further state that I am by occupation a husbandman or laborer - that I own no real estate, my health & constitution is poor & much impaired - that I received seven wounds in the revolutionary war, and am not of sufficient ability now to maintain myself. My family consists of a wife Sarah aged sixty, who has epileptic fits, and is totally incapable of maintaining herself. Sarah Towner aged eighteen is very feeble afflicted with a numbness in her limbs & Solomon Towner aged 15 years. My debts are to several persons amounting to one hundred & ninety two dollars and fifty three cents. John F. Towner
Sworn to and declared at Newport in said County, on the eighteenth day of July 1820 before
R Vose { Judge of said Court.
I, SALMA HALE, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Cheshire, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the 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 in the aforesaid schedule, is one hundred forty seven dollars and eighty three cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the in this 24 th day of July A. D. 1820
S. Hale

SCHEDULE,
Of the whole estate (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) and income of John F. John of Plainfield in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire, Applicant for a Pension under the act of Congress of May 1st, 1820.
  4 Cows 48.50 - 1 Horse 50 98.50   2 3/4 Bushels of wheat 4.00 2 1/2 bushels rye 1.92 5.92   5 Bushels of Indian corn 2.50 Pork 150 lb 12 14.50   1 Old cutter 5.00 1 old hoe & 1 old axe 17 5.25   1 Thousand stongs 75 2 old spinning wheels - 1.75   3 old chests 1.50 2 old tables 75 2.25   7 old chairs 1.75 1 old light stand 20 1.95   Old tubs & barks 2.50 3 old Pails 50 3.00   1/2 a Loom & quil wheel 1.62 Old puerle 1.15 2.78   Old crockery 0.75 Old earthen ware 60 1.35   Old tin ware 0.25 Iron hollow ware 3.82 4.07   1 Brah kettle & Saddle 4.17 Glass ware 1.42 4.59   2 Candle sticks 50 Sundry knives & forks 0.67 1.17   1 Old Grind stone 75 - - 75 
$147.83
John F. John
We the Subscribers testify and say, that we have viewed the property contained in the above Schedule, shewn to us by above named , as his property; and are of opinion that the sums set against the respective items are their true value.
Cheshire ss. 182 Personally appeared, above named , and made oath to the truth of the above statement, by them subscribed. Before me,
Justice of the Peace. above Justice of the Peace.
I certify, that named, are disinterested and credible witnesses.

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. Cheshire ss.)
ON this Three day of April 1810, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Courts of Common Pleas for the second District in said State comprising the county of Cheshire personally appears John F. Towe a citizen of the United States aged about 56 years, resident in Plainfield in the said State, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late 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:" That he the said John F. Towe enlisted in the month of January A.D. 1781 in the State of Connecticut in the company commanded by Captain Pearson of the regiment commanded by Col: Samuel B. Webb for the term of Three years ; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States, until the latter part of the month of October 1783 , when he was discharged from service in West Point State of New York, by Genl: Knox ; that he was in the battles of Ringsbridge and Yorktown and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services. except the annexed affidavit Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Wm H Woodward
I, Wm H Woodward Judge of the Courts of Common Pleas
as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said John F. Towe
and from his reduced circumstances he needs his country's assistance for support did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the com- mon enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. Witness my hand and the seal of said Court there being no particular impression used therefor the day and year first before written
Wm H Woodward
Certify that it appears to my free satisfaction that the above named John F. Towe is in reduced circum- stances & stands in need of assistance from his country for his support July 24th 1810 Edward Judge of probate

John H Jones
Private
80 to 83
Webb. Connec.
Regt
Infantry
Colored
Samson
John H Jones

Declaration of John F. Sone

I John F. Lene of Plainfield in the county of Cheshire and state of New Hampshire a Citizen of the United States being of the age of sixty six years on oath declare that I served as a private soldier in the Army employed in the War of the Revolution in the Continental establishment as follows - Viz - that in the month of January 1781 I enlisted into a Company commanded by Capt. Pearson in a Regiment of Infantry commanded by Col. Samuel B. Webb in the Connecticut line for the term of three years - that in the course of said term I was in the battle at Kingsbridge where I was wounded and in the battle at York town where I received a severe wound in taking the redoubts - that I continued in active service against the Common enemy all the time after my said enlistment - except when I was confined to the hospital by my wounds until the latter part of the month of October 1783 when I was honorably discharged at West Point in the state of New York by General Henry Knox who gave me a written discharge which by time and accident has been since lost out of my possession - an accident that from my advanced circumstances I need the assistance of my Country for Support -
John F Lene
I hereby relinquish my claim to every pension heretofore allowed me by the laws of the United States
John F Lene

I Christopher Towe of Plainfield in the State of New Hampshire do hereby say that John F. Towe of said Plainfield has no real estate, is poor & unable to support himself and needs the assistance of his Country for support
Christopher Towe
Grafton 12 June 12, 1818
Sworn to be
Abel Woodward Just. peace

I George Hubbard depose and say that I was acquainted with John F. Tine in the war of the revolution; as he belonged to the same Regiment with myself, to wit that of Col: Samuel B. Webb in the Connecticut line, but have no distinct recollection as to the length of time he served; but think I saw him in that regiment, more than a year
George Hubbard
State of New Hampshire Grafton ss April 21, 1818
George Hubbard personally made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is just and true before me
R. Woodward Justice
Then by her testimony the George Woodard before whom the above named affidavit was sworn to was on the day of the above certificate a Justice of Peace for the County of Grafton aforesaid & that the above named George Hubbard is a credible wit- ness & disinterested in the cause for which the above affidavit was taken
John and Samuel Weston att
December 2nd 1818
Public

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
17.43986
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John F. Toner or John 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 1761 Pearson Samuel B. Webb Conn.   Roger Willes   discharged Oct 1783                                            
Battles engaged in, King's Bridge & Yorktown in both of which he was wounded Residence of soldier at enlistment, enlisted in Connecticut Date of application for pension, Apr 3 1818 His cl was al Residence at date of application, Plainfield, Cheshire Co N.H. Age at date of application, 66 yrs Died July 6 1830
Remarks: In 1830 soldier stated that his family consisted of his wife Sarah aged 60 yrs. Sarah Toner aged 50 yrs and Selome Toner aged 15 years.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Mrs. Byron Affidavit

I Moses Dyer of Grantham County of Cheshire & State of New- Hampshire Depose & say that I enlisted into the Service of the United States in the Revolu- tionary war with Great Britain in the Fifth Massachusetts Regiment commanded by Col Putnam A.D. 1781 for the term of three years & faithfully served against the common enemy two years & ten months when I was Honorably discharged from said Service during which term I became acquainted with John H. Dore who was then a private soldier in Col Wilson Regiment in the Con- tinental line who was a faithful & good soldier & knew him to serve in said corps for about two years being frequently on duty with him during said term
Done 24th 1818
Moses Dyer

Grafton N.H. State of New Hampshire On the day of the Date here of personally appeared Hans Dyer signer of the within affidavit & made solemn Oath that the same contains the Truth & nothing but the truth.
Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & have affixed my Natural Seal this 24 th Day of June 1818
Edward Brannan Notary Public N.H.

43986
INVALID.
Rey
File No. 43,986
John H Bone Pr. Rev. Ind
Act: 18 March 18
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 82
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Dec. 12, 1903 - His's to, Mrs. C. M. Fry - Clinton Mass
1915 Oct. 27 Hist. to Miss Minnie E. Morris.

Heaverhill, N. H., Oct. 22, 1915.
Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen: Could you please send me the Revolutionary War Record of John F. Toner who was placed on the New Hamp- shire pension roll Sept. 14, 1819 and who died July 6, 1830.
Thanking you, I am,
Very truly, (Miss) Minnie E. Morris.