Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18,142, for Elias Tillotson, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (Conn) Tillotson, Elias, Experience
N. 18.142
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4657 Connecticut Experience Tilton died; widow of Elias who was an Artificer in the Revolution
Ined from 144
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 240 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
5 Cuoq 10 th Jan'y 1845 Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of Nov. 1857 and sent to
L. M. Drury Canandaigua N.Y.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2, Page 37
A. 1. 78

6602
Experiencia Tillotson
Con.
Act. 7. July 38
m 84. d 14-
Hon Perry Smith Senate US

State of Connecticut County of Hartford 3/8 Aaron
On this twentieth day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty personally appeared before the Court of Probate for the District of Farmington Experience Tillotson a resident of the Town of Avondale in the County of Hartford aged seventy four years and upwards who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." That she is the widow of Elias Tillotson who was a Soldier in the War of the Revolution.
She further declares that she was married to the said Elias on the twenty third day of September in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty four that her husband the aforesaid Elias died on the tenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and fourteen; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four viz: at the time above stated —
Experience her X Tillotson mark
Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year above written before me Egleston Bowler Judge of Probate

I hereby certify that the within named Robert Cowles is Judge of Probate for the District of Farmington, State of Connecticut, & that the within is his genuine signa- ture. . . . And in testimony thereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Office
Attest Brinsfield Cook Clerk of said Court

I certify that the following is a true copy from the records of Marriages kept by the Rev d Rufus Hawley with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows. September Twenty Third of Northington Seventeen hundred & eighty four Married Elias Tilton & Experience Horsford of Farmington 1 st Society
September 23 d 1784 Married Elias Tilton of Northington & Experience Horsford of Farmington first Society
Deah Hawley
I Deah Hawley above named depose & say that I am the son of the Rev d Rufus Hawley dec d & have in my possession the records of Marriages kept by him while officiating as clergyman in the 2 nd Society of Northington Now the Town of Avon in the county of Hartford & that the above is a true extract from s d record as certified by me
Deah Hawley
State of Connecticut } County of Hartford } ss Avon January 20 th 1840
I sworn to & subscribed before me & I further certify that that he is the son of the Rev d Rufus Hawley as he has stated & a respectable & credible witness
Ebenezer Doolittle Justice of Peace

I Daniel Tillotson of the Town of Farmington in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut a Revolutionary pensioner aged eighty years & upwards do on oath depose & say that I am a younger Brother of Elias Tillotson late of the Town of Avon (formerly a part of the Town of Farmington) and that my Brother the S d Elias as I distinctly recollect served in the Revolutionary War under Col n Gay (who was a resident of this Town) at New York and Long Island for a term of eight months in the year 1776 & 77 My impression is that my Brother served a considerable length of time after after the Service of 1776, but as I was absent in was absent in the Service in the years 1777 = 8 & 9 I did not know what particular Reg t he served in nor the particular length of time he served I cannot speak distinctly of any other Service but that of 1776 for the reasons above given. He was absent from home a number of years before & after that time & consequently could have no knowledge of him I further depose & say his widow Experience Tillotson is now residing at the late dwelling-house of my Brother the S d Elias in Avon & has resided there ever since his death (which was in the year 1812 or 14) she remained his widow ever since Daniel Tillotson
State of Connecticut } County of Hartford } ss Farmington Jan. 20 1840
Personally appeared before me Col n Daniel Tillotson with whom I am intimately acquainted & subscribed to the above & made solemn oath to the truth of the same & I further certify that he is a very respectable & credible person — Egbert Hovey Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut } County of Hartford } ss.
I James H. Holcomb Clerk of the County Court for said County hereby certify that Egbert Cooks who has subscribed the foregoing certificate is an acting Justice of the Peace duly authorized to administer oaths & take the acknowledgment of deeds & that his signature thereunto subscribed is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name & affixed the seal of said County Court this 20 th day of January A.D. 1840.
James H. Holcomb Clerk.

Comptroller Office
Hartford Conn.
January 21 st 1840
I certify that following proof of Service of Elias Tillotson in the war of the Revolution is found on the records in this Office —
Connecticut line Vol. 1 P. 1 Page 154
Settlement with the Regiment of Artificers Jeduthen Baldwin Esq. 1 Colonel before 1780
Elias Tillotson private commencement of Service Aug. 1 8 th 1777 Time of Settlement Jan. 1 1 st 1780 Term of Service 2 y rs 4 Mo s & 24 days Am t of wages £57.12.0 —
Elias Tillotson
Henry Richardson Clerk 11

State of Connecticut County of Hartford } ss Soon April 4 1887. I Frederick Ripley Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Hartford in said County of Hartford do hereby Certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court of Probate, that Elias Pillotsos was an Artificer in the War of the Revolution, - was a resident of said Hartford in said County State of Connecticut & died in said town on the 12 th day of March AD 1812 leaving a widow whose name was Experience who was a Rev- olutionary Pensioner at the rate of one hun- dred & fifty four dollars per annum was a resident of said town of Hartford and died in said town upon the 10 th day of Janu- ary AD 1845 leaving six children now living namely Sherbail Pillsoson Romanta Pillotsos Chauncy Pillsoson Sophia Woodruff Lucy Bronson & Ruth Miller
And I further Certify that Sherbail Pillsoson is administratrix upon the estate of said Experience Pillotsos duly appointed and qualified to act in that capacity In testimony whereof I

have hereto set my hand and the official seal of said Court of Probate at said time the 4 th day of April A D 1837.
Frederick Ripley Judge of Probate

Experience Siltstone.
con.
4657.93

State of Connecticut County of Hartford } ss
Sold by Skinner & Sperry, 154 Chapel Street, New Haven.
Know all Men by these Presents,
that I Shubael Tilton of Avon in the County of Hartford & State of Connecticut do hereby certify up on the estate of my Mother Ephraim Tiltons late wife and Avon
have constituted, ordained, and made, and in my stead and place put, and by these Presents, do constitute, ordain, and make, and in my stead and place put
to be my true, sufficient, and lawful attorney for me and in my name and stead, to
prosecute any & all Claims I have or may
have upon the United States Government by reason of the services of my father Elias Tilton late of Avon deceased as an artificer in the war of the Revolution and administration upon the estate of my Mother Ephraim Tiltons widow of Avon late of the Revolutionary Pension
Hereby revoking any other power of attorney heretofore granted with respect to the above matter or any part thereof
Giving and hereby granting unto my said attorney my full power and authority in and about the premises; and to use all due means, course, and process, in the law, for the full, effectual, and complete exe- cution of the business afore described; and in my name to make and execute due acquittance and discharge; and for the premises to appear, and the person of me the constituent to represent be- fore any governor, judges, justices, officers, and ministers of the law whatsoever, in any court or courts of judicature, and there on my behalf, to answer, defend, and reply unto all actions, causes, matters, and things whatsoever, relating to the premises. Also, to submit any matter in dispute, respecting the premis- es, to arbitration, or otherwise; with full power to make and substitute, for the purposes aforesaid, one or more attorneys, under him my said attorney and the same again at pleasure to revoke. And generally to say, do, act, transact, determine, accomplish, and finish all matters and things whatsoever, relating to the premises, as fully, amply, and effectually, to all intents and purposes, as I the said con- stituent if present, ought or might personally, although the matter should require more special authority than is herein comprised. I the said constituent ratifying, allowing, and holding firm and valid all and whatsoever my said attorney or his substitutes shall lawfully do, or cause to be done, in and about the premises, by virtue of these Presents.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 4th day of April in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and fifty one
Signed, sealed, and delivered in presence of us. Marius Day Oliver D. Woodruff
Shubael Tilton

State of Connecticut } As soon after 4 th 1837 County of Hartford }
Personally appears Shebael Pillston sign seal of the within Power of Attorney and acknowledged the same to be his free act & deed before me
Marius Day Justice of Peace

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Elias Tilton W.F. 18142
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1776-1777 8 mos Pvt. Stanley Fisher Gay Conn.   Aug. 8 1777 2 yrs 4 mos 24 days W.P. 18142 Jeduthan Baldwin            
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, Simsbury at beginning of war Date of application for pension, June 20, 1842. His el. may be Residence at date of application, Avon, Hartford Co. Conn. Age at date of application, He was 70 years
Remarks: Soldier married at Avon Conn. Sept. 28 1784. He died at Avon Jan. 10, 1813. Experience Hartford. He died Mar. 12, 1812 or Feb. 12, 1814 at Avon Conn. Children in 1857, Abigail; Remona; Deborah; Sophia Woodruff; Lucy Brown; and Ruth Miller.

6602
Let. to Hon. Perry Smith
Feb. 4, 1840.
Benjamin Colton A.P.
1st 1840—
Ad. 7. July '38

JR. 77.
3-076.
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.
O. W. & N. DIV. REVOLUTIONARY WAR.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
1900 Feb 24 189
Madame
In reply to your communication of a recent date, you are informed that the courtesy of furnishing information relative to Revolutionary war soldiers, on account of whose service pensions were granted, is extended by this Bureau only to their descendants, and to them only when it is desired for historical or genealogical purposes.
In view of the large number of such inquiries now being made, and of the length of time required to make a proper search of the records in each case, information will not be given to any applicant concerning more than two soldiers.
In order that the claim of the soldier concerning whom you desire information may be identified, it is requested that you furnish as much as possible of the data called for below.
Very respectfully,
Miss Emma N. Miller Scottdale N.Y.
A. C. McLaughlin Commissioner.
Full name of soldier, Elias Tillotson Place of residence before service, Farmington, Hartford Co., Conn. (Town, county, and State.) Place of residence after service, Farmington, Hartford Co., Conn. (Town, county, and State.) Approximate date of death, March 10 th 1812 age 54 yrs. Given name of widow, Experience (Hosford) Tillotson Did either the soldier or his widow receive a pension? This wife did.
Additional information, widow made application for pension Jan'y 20 th 1840. She was 74 yrs old & residing in Avon, Conn. Pension was allowed for actual service of her husband as an artificer in Conn troops Rev. War for period of ten years. I think he served under Signature, (Mrs. or Miss to be prefixed if a lady signs.)
Capt. Osborne to Col. Baldwin Post-office address, including street and number, town, county, and State, Mrs. Emma Halbert Miller Scottdale Monroe Co., N.Y.

Brief in the case of Experience Tiltonson, widow of Elias Wartford County and State of Connecticut act; 7 July 1838, 3 March 43 & 17 June 1844
Claim, ( "original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Artillery Artificer — Increased to $240, deducting $144.
Name and residence of Agent.
L. M. Druery, Canandaigua N.Y.
S. Cole Examining Clerk.

The age at the time of application, when the soldier married & when he and she died, and any other information you may have.
Thanking you for any information, I am, Most respectfully Yours,
Elbert H. T. Miller.
Scottsville, Monroe Co., N.Y.

E. Tillotson
$144 per an
Geo. Woodford Avon Can

Avond October 28 th 1843
Sir
I herewith transmit the Declaration of Captain Pitts on in order to obtain a pension under the Act of 3 rd March 1843 If his papers are found to be correct please forward a certificate to my care directed to Avond Conn t . Respectfully Your ob t Servant George Woodford
J. S. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington

6602 Jan 28. 1840
ct. July 1838
S. E. Cum

6602
Jan 28. 1840
lot.
July 1838
For
J. S. Elements Esqr.
Comm ee of Pensions.
Washington D. C.
Hon. Henry Smith Senate U.S.

Washington Jan'y 27: 1840
Sir, I send you enclosed, the printed papers of Mrs. Esperanza Tillotson; be so good as to examine them as soon as is convenient convenient for you, and inform me of the result. I am Sir, Very Respectfully, your Ob't Serv't. Purvis Smith.
J. S. Edwards Esq. Clerk of Penns.

Apr 6 1840
Luc
Hon. Perry Smith, Senate U.S.
Oct. E. Pliston
Edward Elyon - Com. of Pensions - Washington D.C.
Washing falls return of the next letter from the Senate -

Washington June 4: 1840.
Sir, I send enclosed a deposition, as further evidence, in relation to the pension of Mrs. Exp a Tiltson. Very Respectfully, Your Ob t Servt. P. P. Smith.
J. S. Caward Esq r Com r

ms. A. 9. 2
Wethersfield - Conn.
May 5 1897.
To the Commissioner of Pensions - Washington - D. C.
Dear Sir: -
Will you kindly send me a copy of the Revolutionary record of Elias Pillsbury , of Hartford or Farmington, Conn., pensioner under which act I know not - and very greatly oblige
Edward S. Pillsbury.

Experience Tillotson, Dr Due to $240. Dedg $144 Acct 38 43844, ending 10 January 1845, Payable to Shubael Tillotson Adr for the benefit of Romanta Tillotson, Chauncy Tillotson, Shubael Tillotson, Sophia Woodruff, Lucy Frownson & Ruth Miller, only surv'g children
S. Aldrury Canandaigua N.Y.

6602. Experience Fillotson Mia of Elias
Comy Ad July 7 1838
Maria 1784
area 1814
Allao 2y Antipus
$144 per ann Cap
Osborne, Col Paldani
on roll
Hor Perry Smith U. S. S.

Boulder, Colorado.
Chautauqua Grounds.
Cottage 36-
Aug. 8-'09-
To the Commissioner of Pensions Department of the Interior Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
I should be very pleased to have you send me the complete Rev. War Record of Elias Tillotson of Farmington, Hartford Co., Conn. His wife, Experience Hosford Tillotson, secured a

2. pension at about the age of seventy years and children are mentioned. Please name these from pension papers on file.
Yours truly,
Myrna Woodruff Sydner

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by L. D. L.
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Elias Tillotson
Service Conn.
Additional Service Rev. War
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190____
No claim, combination records _____, 190____
REMARKS:
No claim, except W. # 18142

Plainville, Conn.
Jan. 5, 1909.
Bureau of Pensions Dept of the Interior Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Please send me full military history of Elias Tiltonson of Farmington Conn. in the Revolutionary War, and oblige
Very truly yours H. Everett Thompson Plainville, Conn.

gives in a Letter from him dated Genoa New York Jan'y 11 th 1841 - refreshes my Memory with hearing my Brother Elias relate the same story to me many years since & was told at the time he expected to benefit by the way of a Pension.
It is in all circumstances I have no doubt that my Brother Elias served in Col d Baldwin's Reg t of Artillery.
Asabel Tilton was also a Brother of mine & was a Pensioner - died a year & a half since in this Town -
As to whether this deponent says the not -
Daniel Tilton
State of Connecticut } County of Hartford } Farmington Feb'y 20 1840
Personally appeared before me Col d Daniel Tilton with whom I am personally acquainted and subscribed to the above & made solemn Oath to the truth of the same & I further certify that he is a man of high respectability for truth & veracity & could not be induced from any motive to say any thing but what is strictly true -
Ebenezer H. Pease

Comptrollers Office Hartford Cont.
Feb. 7 19 th 1840
I certify that the following is the heading of a pay roll in this Office on which the name of Elias Tilton is found
A pay roll of the Levies in Capt. Thaddeus Wells Comp. y 5 th Connecticut Reg. t commanded by Col. n Philip B Bradley Dec. r 31 st 1780 —
Elias Tilton of Simsbury private commenced service Jan. y  12 th 1 st , expiration Dec. r 13 th , amt. t of service 5 mo. s 13 days, amt. t of pay 36 dol. s & 20 cts. —
I further certify that the name of Asahel Tilton is found on the same roll — from Farmington
Mary H. Hosbourn Compt. H

Farmington. Elias Elliott & 1814
Experience N. 84 S.
76.
Gay
Compt. Cert
Aug 77. Art. Balance 2 nd & 3 rd Jan 1. 80 #. Osborn Co. om d March '80 80. Col P B Bradley
5.13
of Simsbury
See Bill Artifices —

Mar 30. 1840
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Comm ee of Prisons
Washington D.C.

West Hartford Conn t
March 26 th 1841
Sir I fow d to you some time since through the Hon ble Perry Smith of U. S. Senate the claim of Esperanza Tillotson widow of Elias Tillotson for a Pension under the act of 1838 and at a subsequent period I had a Letter from him inclosing one from you asking for proof of identity. I fow d  him that proof a number of weeks to  him Mr Smith I have been looking with some anxiety for a reply to a number of Letters I have written him on that subject. I have learned for the past time to day that he is at home Sick, which explains the reason of the delay. I think if you have rec d  without the proof of identity you will be satisfied with it in further delay you will fow d on a certificate —
I am very respectfully y r ob t Serv t
Benj n Colton
Hon ble J L Edwards } Comm ee of Pensions }

State of Connecticut
Hartford County, Town of Avondale
On this 4 th day of September 1835, personally appeared before the undersigned, Justice of the peace of the Town of Avondale and State aforesaid, Experience Tillotson, a resident of Avondale, in the County of Hartford, aged 77 years; who, being first duly sworn, according to law, toth her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provi- sion, made by the Act of Congress, passed on the third of March, 1833, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war.
That she is the widow of Elias Tillotson who was an Artizan in the militia in Col. Gays Regiment, (or as may be seen in her Certificate dated 20 th April 1820,) & received the sum of $720. or 144 per year, under the Act of July 27 th 1835.
She further declares that she is still a widow. Experience Tillotson
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
Marius Day Justice of the Peace
(over)

I. Marcus Day, the Magistrate before whom the foregoing declaration was executed hereby certify that I am personally acquaint- ed with the Declarant and know that she is the identical Experience Tillotson who was a prisoner under the act of July 7 th 1838 and widow of Elias Tillotson. Upon September the 11 th A.D. 1843 Marcus Day Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut ss. Office of Secretary of State.
I certify that Marcus Day Esq. is, & since the 20 th day of June last past, has been a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of Hartford in said State, duly appointed & commissioned, as appears of record in this Office - and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, & affixed the Seal of the said State this 28 th day of October 1843.
N. C. Phelps, Secretary of State

529 2 Connecticut
Experience Tillotson widow of Elias Tillotson, decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of — and who died on the 10 March 1814 — of Hartford in the State of Conn. who was an artificer in the Company commanded by Captain Osborne of the Regt commanded by Col L. Baldwin in the Continental line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 144 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of April 1840, & sent to Hon. Perry Smith, Senate, U. S.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1840 $576.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep '40 72.00
$648.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by J. M. Gundy Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 . Page 214 .

Reported
4657.
Connecticut
Experience Tilton widow of Elias Tilton who was an Artificer in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 144 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day of Jan'y 1844 and sent to Geo. Woodford Socon Conn
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 4 Vol. 1 Page 78.

W. 18142 Enc
Scottsville, N.Y., 6 Apr. 1908. Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:—
Will you please send me the military history of Elias Tillotson of Farmington (now Avon) Conn. a soldier of the Revolutionary War - I believe he was an artificer for two years under Capt. Osborn, Col Baldwin Would like record of any battles engaged in, residence at enlistment, date of widow's application for pension Her residence at the time,

A J
Grand Rapids, Mich June 17. /97
Commissioner of Pensions Washington. D.C.
Sir. T
Will you kindly send me a certified copy of the Revolutionary record of Elias Tillotson of Watford or Farmington, a prisoner. and very much obliged
Lillie D. Woodruff. 30 Charles St. Grand Rapids Michigan.

Handwritten signature or initials

Rev 18142
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18142
Experience Tilldson Widow of Elias Tilldson Artificer New Was
Act: March 3 d P. 43 & June 13 th 1/4
Index:—Vol. M, Page 296
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Apr. 2/96 Soldier passed Mr. E. B. Thompson Glushing L. I. M. E.
May 27-1897 History to Mr. Edward S. Till- otson, Wethersfield Conn.
July 3/97 Miss Lillie B. Woodruff, 30 Charles St., Grand Rapids Mich.
May - 3-1901 Mr. Emma A. Miller Scottville N.Y.
Apr. 13. 1908 Hist. To Elbert H. J. Miller V.S.M.
1909 Early Hist. To H. Everett Thompson V.S.M.
1909. Aug 21. Hist. to Mrs. Myrna Woodruff Sydney. M.B.H.

5292
Connecticut widow of Ebenezer Tilton Elias Tilton who died on the 10 March 1814 of Hartford in the State of Connecticut who was a Sergeant in the Company commanded by Captain Osborne of the Regt commanded by Col Baldwin in the Revolution for two years
Inscribed on the Roll of Hartford at the rate of 24 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of November 1857 and sent to L. M. Drury Esq. Arrears to the 4th of Annapolis Semi-annual allowance ending New York
Amount $144 { Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. } H. B. Weightman Clerk. Recorded by Book D. Vol. 1. Page 97
A. 1. 214