Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 41,213, for Solomon Strong, Connecticut

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Strong, Solomon
S 41,213
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4965 Vermont Roll
Solomon Strong Wyllys's R t . Private Connecticut Line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 8 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th of Dec r 1818 and sent to Joseph Read esq r Judge Shrewsbury, Orange Co Vermont
Arrears to 4th of Sep r 1818. 4 mos 27 39.20 Semi-annual acct ending 4 th March 1819. 48. $87.90
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
1 year 1710 Continued Shrewsbury, Orange Co
Dead! left to pay 6 Bellamy Hall, Oct 31. 1858.
Solomon Strong sent Oct 23. 1820 to W. B. H. McLaughlin Esq r Orange Co Vermont

Statement of Solomon Strong
Admitted
6-1-1943

Milford 8 th of April 1828
I Solomon Strong of Milford in the County of Orange & State of Vermont do testify and say, That I was a soldier in the Army of the United States in the war of the Revolution on the Continental establishment. I enlisted into the service under Capt. Levi Wells of Colchester State of Connecticut in Col. Sam l Wyllys Regiment in the Connecticut Line, for the term of twelve months in January 1776 - I joined the Army in July following, at Newbury near Boston there remained until first day of May following then Brigade moved to N. London then to N. York, and went on to Long Island there continued until the Island was evacuated by our Army then returned to N. York and there continued until it was evacuated - then retreated to Harlem & so to Kings Bridge, there the Regiment moved to Piepkill, and there remained until the term of my enlistment was expired, when I received an Honourable discharge - again I enlisted in the service of United States on 29 th day of May 1778 under Capt. Davenport Phelps in Col. Tim o Wheelers Reg t in Continental establishment, in N. Hampshire, for the term of twelve months as near as I recollect was my term was never called out as I recollect except to Rep d Garrison at Strafford in Vermont and a visit to Onion River falls in all about three months, when I received a discharge. I furthermore do testify that from my reduced circumstances I need the assistance of my country for support.
Solomon Strong sworn to
State of Vermont Orange County ss } On the 8 th day of April 1828 Personally the above named Solomon Strong being present made solemn Oath that the foregoing statement by him made and subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth, and further that from his reduced circumstances he is in need of assistance from his country for support - from taking the examination and from long and personal acquaintance with the V. Solomon I am clearly of opinion he served in the Revolutionary

= war against the Common Enemy agreeably to the foregoing statement, by him made and attested under oath.
Given before me and attested by the seal of our Court the date above —
Wirtiah Lee is Judge of Orange Co. Court
The Hon ble John C. Calhoun Secy. of war —

State of Vermont Orange County ss. I hereby Certify from an intimate personal knowledge of the pecuniary circumstances & situation of the above named Solomon Strong that by reason of his reduced and indigent circumstances the infirmities of old age and his scanty means of subsistence he has need of assistance from his Country for support and is so far fully entitled to the benefits of the late Act of Congress for the relief of Revolutionary Officers and Soldiers — given under my hand and the seal of our Court at Westford in said County and State aforesaid, on the 8 th day of December A.D. 1898 Joseph Reed Judge of Orange County Court

Solomon Strong Declaration of Sederick
1905-1
on

State of Vermont } In this 6 th day of July 1820 personally appeared before Orange County ss } the County Court for the County of Orange said Court being a court of Record agreeably to the laws of this State having the power of fine and imprisonment &c Solomon Strong aged 67 years Resident in Sheffield in said County of Orange who being first duly sworn according to law doth on this oath declare that he served in the Revolution army as follows I enlisted in the Month of July 1776 into Capt Lewis Williams Col. Willey's Regiment in the Connecticut line for the term of 12 Months and served said term out and was honorably discharged that he made his Original declaration on the 8 th day of April 1818 has received a pension certificate No 4865 and I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 8 th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by Gift sale or in any manner disposed of any property or any part thereof without thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provision of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and Naval service of the United States passed on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contract or debts due to me other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and before subscribed 3 Acres of Land in 5 th lot unimproved $60 2 Two year old Steers 1 yearling heifer 2 Swine 1 Sheep 2 Wabblers 3 Cocks 1 Fowl 1000 Chicks 1000 Hens 3 Cows 5 Calves 8 Pigs 1 Sugar 1 Corners 1 Gravel 1 Wine Glass 1 Spoon 1 Gallon Bottle 1 Frying Pan 8 Old Cast Iron Pans 6 Old Knives & Forks 1 Skillet 1 Kettle 1 do 1 Pot 2 Pails in all $92.27 I further avow said my pension $166.02
Solomon Strong
My family consists of myself and Wife Mary Strong aged 70 years is in very poor health has lost the use of her hands & My own health is tolerably good for a man of my age but from the loss of sight in a great Measure I cannot do much labor
Solomon Strong
Sworn to and declared on this 6 th day of July 1820 before said Court H. E. G. M c Laughlin Clerk
STATE OF VERMONT, Rutland County, ss.
I, H. E. G. M c Laughlin clerk of the County court for the county of Rutland  Orange , 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 exhibited in the afore- said schedule is 226 dollars. 27 6/8
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court, at Rutland, October this 6 day of July 1820 H. E. G. M c Laughlin - Clerk

State of Vermont } Be it known that before me Orange County ss I Simon Root a justice of the Peace in for the County aforesaid personally appeared Joseph Newell of Oxford in the County of Grafton & State of New Hampshire & Wealthy Newell the wife of the said Joseph Newell & made oath in due form of law that the said Wealthy Newell is the daughter & only heir at law of Solomon Strong of Shelburne in Orange County & State of Vermont, the identical person who was a pensioner, & is now dead to whom a certifi- cate of pension was issued, of which the following is a true copy:
War Department - Revolutionary Claims I certify that in conformity with the law of the United States of the 18 th March 1818 Solomon Strong late a private in the army of the revolution is inscribed on the pension list roll of the Vermont agency at the rate of eight dollars per month to commence on the 8 th day of April one thousand eight hundred & eighteen -
Given at the War Office of the United States this nineteenth day of December one thousand eight hundred & eighteen J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War
That the deceased pensioner resided in Shelburne in the State of Vermont for the space of sixty seven years before his death & that previous thereto he resided in the State of Connecticut
Joseph Newell Wealthy Newell
Sworn & subscribed this 3 rd day of November A D 1838 Before me Simon Root justice of the Peace
Know all men by these presents that we Joseph Newell of Oxford in the County of Grafton State of New Hampshire & Wealthy Newell the wife of the said

Joseph Newell & daughter & only heir at law of Solomon Strong late of Rutford in the County of Orange & State of Vermont deceased a revolutionary pensioner of the United States do hereby constitute appoint Thos. Kendrick of said Rutford our true & lawful attorney for us and in our name to receive from the agent of the United States for paying pensions in Bellows Falls State of Vermont the balance of said pension from the fourth day of March 1838 to the nineteenth day of July 1838 being the day of his death.
Witness our hands & seals this eighth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight.
Sealed & delivered in presence of —
Joseph Newell Wealthy Newell.
Alvin Bailey
Joseph Russell Jr.
State of Vermont } Be it known that on this third Orange County ss } day of November A.D. 1838 Before the subscribers a justice of the Peace in & for said County personally appeared Joseph Newell and Wealthy Newell above named & acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney by them subscribed to be their free act & deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day & year last above mentioned. Simon Root Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont - 2 Be it known that on the third Range County ss day of November 3 1838
Before the subscribers a justice of the Peace in for said County - personally appeared Thomas Kendrick the attorney named in the foregoing power of attorney - made oath that the same was not given him by reason of any sale transfer or mortgage of the pension or arrears of pension therein authorized to be received by him - Given under the day & year last above mentioned Thomas Kendrick
Before me Simon Root justice of the Peace
$36.00 Office Bellows Falls, Vt. November 3. 1838.
Received of Nathaniel Fullerton agent for paying Pensions. Thirty six dollars being four & a half months pension due to Solomon Strong from the fourth day of March 1838 to the 19 th day of July 1838 the time of his death - for which I have signed duplicate Receipts - Thomas Kendrick

State of Vermont } B. J. M. D. Parker Register of Probate District of Bradford } the Probate Court within for the District of Bradford aforesaid do hereby certify that it has been made to appear to said Court by the most satisfactory testimony that Solomon Strong, the identical person named as the pensioner in the pension certificate herewith annexed, died at his residence in Ritford on the nineteenth day of July A.D. 1838 & that the Wealthy Newell of Orford in the State of New Hampshire, the wife of Joseph Newell of said Orford is his only kind at law & that he left no widow In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court this 28 th day of August A.D. 1838
J. W. D. Parker Register
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Probate Certificate Pension Certificate J. Strong

Sal Strong
Payable semi-annually---the first pay- ment on this certificate will be made on the 4th of March next,
by D Robenson Esq r at Bennington, Vermont

SIR,
You are hereby informed that the schedule of your property has been examined; and the Secretary of War has directed your name to be continued on the Pension Roll.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. Edwards

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WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY That, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th of March, 1818,
Solomon Strong late a private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pen- sion List, Roll of the Vermont Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to commence on the 8th day of April — one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this nineteenth day of December one thousand eight hundred and eighteen
J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War.

State of Vermont, { Orange County, ss { Probate District of Bradford) } A. J. H. D. Parker, Register of the Probate Court within and for the District of Bradford aforesaid, at a Probate Court held on the 28 day of August 1838 do certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhib- ited to said Court that Solomon Strong, was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of eight dollars per Month, was a res- ident of Stetson of the County of Orange, State of Vermont, and died in Stetson in the State of Vermont in the year 1838 on the nineteenth day of July - that he left no widow, and only one child, Wealthy Strong, wife of Joseph Strong of Oxford, New Hampshire -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office at West Fairlee this 28 th day of August AD 1838.
A. J. H. D. Parker Register
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Solomon Strong Pr. Rev. Pres.
Act: 15 March 18 m
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 888
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Oct 31 Bellows Falls Vt Nov 27
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Bishop Bellary Falls 25 Oct. 1838
Sir,
Solomon Strang a pensioner died, leaving no widows, and an only child, Martha Newell, wife of Joseph Newell. She applies for the arrears of pension due to her deceased father, but is not joined in the application by her husband. In this case is it proper for me to pay it to the wife of Mr. Newell? I find nothing in the instructions or laws to prevent it - but still have some doubts on the subject.
Yr Atte Serv
Mathew Gullatum Day, by William Henry Day
J. L. Edebeaud Esq Clerk of Council