Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 11,177, for Moses Thomson, Connecticut

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Thomson, Moses
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31495 Connecticut - 3149.
Moses Thomson, Windham Co. in the State of Connecticut, who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Brown, of the regt. commanded by Col. Smith, in the Connecticut. time for
9 months, private.
inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut, at the rate of 30 Dollars and Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of August, 1838, and sent to William C. Stanton, Voluntown, Conn.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1838, $ 210.00 Pension allowance ending 14 Sept. " 15.00 $ 225.00
{ Revolutionary Act June 7
Recorded by G. T. Rho. Book E 2, Vol. 3,

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Mary Daughter of James & Mary Thompson was Born = = November the 16 th 1746 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 1748 ~ Nance Daughter of James Thompson was born: April 4 th 27 ~ Thomas Son of James Thompson was born, March 4 th 25 1750 Robert Son of James Thompson was born - ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 1751 ~ James Son of James & Mary Thompson, was Born: March = = 4 th 14: 1753 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Sarah Daughter of James & Mary Thompson was Born = November 4 th 23: 1755 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ = 4 th 20 th 1757 ~ Elizabeth Daughter of James Thompson was born: March = Phebe Daughter of James & Mary Thompson was Born = = August 4 th 30 th 1758 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ = 4 th 30 th 1760 ~ Alexander Son of James & Mary Thompson was born: June = Joseph Son of James & Mary Thompson was born: January = = 15 th 1762 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ = 1764 ~ Moses Son of James & Mary Thompson was born: May 4 th 17 ~ Nathan Son of James & Mary Thompson was born: November 4 th 20 ~ Joshua Son of James & Mary Thompson was born: April = = 22 nd 1767 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Rebecca Daughter of James & Mary = = Thompson, was Born, January 4 th 7 th 1769 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The above written is a True Copy, of Record = = Examined p r me Sam l Prentice Town Clerk

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832
State of Connecticut } County of Windham }
On this 7 day of April A D 1836 Personally appeared in open court before the Probate Court for the District of Voluntown in said County now sitting Moses Thompson a resident of the Town of Voluntown in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut aged 72 years the 17 day of May 1836, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following amendment to his former amended declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated.
That from my imperfect recollection and having no record testimony of my services I am not able to state as particular the officers as I wish I could, but from my now best recollection in the year 1780 I lived in that part of Stonington which is now North Stonington and belonged as a private soldier to a company of Militia Commanded by Capt. Christopher Brown in Col. O. Smiths Regt.
That in my former statement I may have been in some degree mistaken as to the rank and title of officers under whom I served, as it was customary to call the officers commanding a militia company captain, whether he was Capt. Lieut. or Ensign, and an officer commanding a number of militia companies Colonel when in the fact he might have been nothing more than a Lt. Col. or Maj. from these facts it may be that the declarant has been led into an error. — It possibly might have been the case that some of my officers whom I set forth in my last previous amended declaration to be Captain, were only Lt. or Ensign. commanding the company.
That I might have been mistaken in the setting forth of hours and that I might have served under officers in first hours, set forth

In Last tours, and in Last tours under officers set forth in first tours, but be this as it may it always has been and now is my intention and meaning to set forth my services as they were actually rendered as near as I possibly can.
1 Tour, in
That on or about the 25 th July 1780 I was drafted as a private soldier to do a Tour of duty at New London Ct. and joined a company of Troops, consisting (from the best of my recollection) in part of drafted Militia and part of what was called Coast Guard; we all served as Coast Guard on the shores &c &c., on or about 30 th or 31 st July 1780, Then under the Command of Capt Zachariah Hangerford, as I then supposed, but in this particular I may be mistaken. It might have been the case that the Captain who was there at said New London Sictu (by the name of Shapley) was Commandant of said company and the others under or Subaltern officers who were on duty.
The orderly Sergeants name was Cotton and Joseph Rose was also a sergeant in said company. 2 nd Lt name was Durkee & Ensign name was Gillet. That from best of my recollection said Zachariah Hangerford (whether he was Capt or 1 st Lt of Capt Shapleys company) commanded until on or about 29 th or 30 th December 1780, (when Lt Durkee took the command of said company & continued to command said company until 1 st or 2 nd of March 1781 when I was Honorably Discharged from this Tour of duty, having served 7 months in this Tour under the aforesaid officers.
That we were engaged in keeping a Guard along the shores down upon the west side of the River and so around by the light House & sometimes around to rope = ferry
Col Ledyard Commanded the Troops at Groton and New London at this time and lived on what is called Groton Bank
2 nd Tour
That about 5 or 6 days before my first term

of service closed there was a small company of troops arrived at said New London to keep guard at said place under the command of Capt Clough, his surname I do not now recollect — and that a member of said Capt. Cloughs company by the name of George Mitchel who did not like the business and hardships of a soldiers life, solicited me to perform his duty for him when my first term of duty or service expired. I liked the occupation from the practice and experience I had had and therefore engaged to serve the term of S d Mitchel's engagements, — which was I think 5 months. Said Mitchel gave me $10. as a premium to take his place.
That I commenced my service in this town as a substitute for said George Mitchel in said Capt Cloughs company on or about the 1 st or 2 d of March 1781. The Lt. Name was Carey. I think in my former explanatory Declaration I set forth to be Burke which on reflection I think was a mistake. Abish Willet was orderly Sergeant — Harvey was a sergeant — Fuller was a sergeant.
That I served in said company under Capt Clough (Col. Selyard Commanding the troops at that time at said place) from the aforesaid time, and served as said Mitchel's substitute until on or about the 3 rd or 4 th of August 1781 — when I was honorably & verbally Discharged, and returned home to that part of Stonington now North Stonington. That during this term of service I was actually engaged as a private soldier in keeping a guard on the shores as stated in my first Declaration of service.
That I actually served in this term of duty 5 months. That I was at home but once during the aforesaid term, and then on a furlough. That soon after I commenced my service in Capt Cloughs company as a substitute, I received a furlough from under the hand of Capt Clough for 6 days to go home to visit my friends.
That when I went home my father scolded to me, for engaging to do another man's duty and said that he wanted

me at home to work." That "he had work enough to do at that season of the year without staying at New London as a soldier for other men."
3 rd Term
That after I returned home from my first term I resided in that part of Stonington now North Stonington until I was drafted to do another term of duty which was as near as I can recollect on or about the 10 th Dec. 1881 & on or about the 12 th Dec of said year I repaired to fort Griswold in the town of Groton and there commenced my service as a private soldier. — The highest officer in rank at the fort when I entered it was a sergeant by the name of Hanks. —
That I was the only person drafted from the company to which I belonged to wit. Capt. Brown. — That I served about 6 days in said fort and then reported myself to Col Maclellan who then lived on Groton Bank and was the Col in command at that place & New London.
After having been in fort Griswold about 6 days the troops from other parts of the State arrived. — I was then sent to Fort Trumbull on New London side of the River and joined the company of Drafted Militia under the command of Capt Abner Comstock Lt Roswell Randall of Stonington, Ensign was Johnson (Surname not now recollected) and served in Garrison duty in fort Trumbull about 6 weeks. Then there was 15 privates besides myself ordered to fort Griswold and one of our sergeants. I think Thomas Austin took the command of us and we were there employed about 2 weeks on fatigue — To repair the fort by cutting cedar in a swamp east of the fort and backing them to the fort and then were ordered back to fort Trumbull.
That while at Fort Griswold Capt Shapley died (I think it was) who had been sick on New London side of the River for a great length of time and a man in Fort Trumbull who was a private by name of —

Royal Morely was ordered to attend the funeral procession of Capt Shapley (or the officer who died at New London) and while engaged in moving an 18 lb Pounder on the Platform, said Morely so jammed his fingers that he was unfit for duty and John Dixon of the company to which I belonged was detached to take his place on the the aforesaid duty -
That after we were ordered back to fort Trumbull, we were actually engaged in Garrison duty until on or about the 12 th day of March 1782 - when I was honorably verbally discharged and returned home, having served in this tone of duty 8 months. That from the best of my recollection I did not receive my pay Table order for the aforesaid four of service until about one year after said service was rendered. That for the aforesaid service (which was 15 th months) I wh a pension -
That in explanation to the Discrepancies of former statements of my age, (of which until recently I was not aware there was any) I can but say I have never meant nor wished my age to be misrepresented to any person nor on any occasion and where ever any discrepancies have occurred in my statements, it is justly imputable to a treacherous memory, caused by the infirmities of old age & the consequent loss of memory; - not having seen the Bible in which the record of my age was made by my Honored Father since his death and the division of his personal property. I do not now recollect who the bible fell to: - it was a very old book at the time of my Father's death. - That I now have before me a record of my age, and also of my brothers & sisters - which is a true copy - from the original record in town Clerks office -
That I have not been in possession of this record but a few days - & which is herewith annexed and would wish if consistent with the regulation of the department that it be returned to me -

Interrogatories by the Court
Question. Why are you now so sure that you was 71 years of age last May?
Answer by Deelt. Because I have a record of it with me which I wish attached to my Declaration.
Question. Why did you not present this copy of the Record of the Births of your fathers Children before?
Ans by Deelt. Because I had not got it - and did not know at that time that there was such a copy.
Question. Where did you find this copy of the Births of your Fathers Children?
Ans by Deelt. - Capt Jonathan Stanton Got it of my Brother Joshua Thompson who now lives at Norwich falls. by my request.
Question. How did you learn that there was such a copy and where it was?
Answer. I was informed about one month since that my Brother James Thompson had a copy of the records of Births in my fathers family and that I went to see him and learned that there was an attested copy at my Brothers Joshua Thompsons at Norwich from which the one which my Brother James had was copied.
Question. Did you not state in a former declaration that your age was recorded in your fathers Bible?
Ans. I Did.
Question. Do you know where that bible now is?
Ans. I do not.
Question. Did you ever see the Bible that your age was recorded in, & can you give any account of its former existence?
Ans. When my Father was living I saw the Bible in which was recorded all of the Births of the family. it was in my fathers Family Bible and soon after the death of my Honored father, the property was divided and I do not recollect to which of the Children the bible fell, & I have not seen the bible since

That Time.
Question. How long is it since your father
did died and what was his name? Ans. His name was James Thompson and he died 30 Apr 1808 as per record - aged 92 years -
Question. What Reasons do you assign as a Cause of Discrepancies in your former Statements of your age?
Answer. I was not aware until very recently that I had made different statements of my Age and I can give no other reason than this. That I not having at that time seen any record of my age since my father's death from an imperfect recollection was mistaken in my age. I never meant nor wished to make my age greater nor less than it actually was. — Moses Thompson
Sworn and Subscribed the day and year last aforesaid mentioned before the Probate Court for the District of Voluntown
Varny Gallup Judge of Probate for the District of Voluntown

I Daniel Heigwin Clerk of the Court of Probate for the district of Volunstown do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original Proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Moses Thompson for a Pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 7 th day of April A 1836 =
Daniel Heigwin Clerk

State of Connecticut ss. New London County I Joshua Thompson of the town of Norwich County & State aforesaid, after being duly cautioned & sworn, do on my oath depose & say, That according to the record of my age in the town Clerks office in the town of Stonington County aforesaid, I was born in that part of Stonington which is now North Stonington on the 22 d day of April in the year 1767 — That I lived in that part of the town of Stonington which is now North Stonington from my birth until December 1832 when I moved to the town of Norwich in the County & State aforesaid where I now live
That I am brother to Moses Thompson now of Voluntown in the County of Windham & State aforesaid but who formerly lived in that part of Stonington now North Stonington. That my Brother Moses and myself both lived or made it our homes at our Fathers in 1780 and 1781 and for a number of years after that time, That I am younger than my Brother Moses Thompson aforesaid.
That according to the best of my recollection it was in 1780 in the warmer part of the year that my Brother Moses Thompson was drafted to do a tour of duty at Groton & New London Ct. He then belonged to Capt Christopher Browns Comp. of Militia when drafted. how long he was drafted for I do not now recollect
I well recollect of his telling when he finished his tour of duty and came home, of the River between Groton and New London's being frozen over so hard that he crossed it while there in service on the ice and carried with him in his pack about one third of a bushel of Potatoes. That Father found considerable fault when Moses came home on a furlough for one or two days & told how he had engaged to do a tour of duty for another man as a substitute.
I remember of my Father's saying that if he had been there he would have put a stop to his taking another mans Place
That Moses was not at home a very great length of time after he had served out his first tour on Draft and as substitute before he was again Drafted to do another tour of duty at New London aforesaid & at Groton

That he stood the draft and went to Groton & New London on a tour of duty I well recollect that before he had returned we had plowed considerable which must have been some time in the month of March 1780.
I very well recollect of Father setting Moses to splitting rails the next day after he got home from this tour of duty and that he blistered his hands very bad not having performed any labor of this kind for a considerable period of time and he said at night that he had rather be at New London a soldiering than at home.
I recollect that my Brother Moses was gone to New London a considerable of the time during the war of the Revolution.
That my Brother James Thompson frequently went down to New London to carry clothing to Moses & sometimes victuals, he once carried down a churr to Moses.
I recollect of hearing my brother Moses tell when he came home from duty of his cutting cedars and backing them to Fort Griswold.
I recollect that during the first tour of duty my Brother Moses performed at Groton & New London in 1780 he was not at home but once during the time and then on a furlough for two or three days.
That my Brother is now present and I know he is the same Moses Thompson who was at Groton & New London in 1780 & 1781-82 as aforesaid stated.
That in 1780 - 1781 & in the winter & spring of 1782 I should think my Brother Moses was gone from home about 15 months, that he then said to have spent this time at New London and Groton aforesaid a soldiering. I do not now recollect what officers he served under.
That my older Brothers frequently were down to Groton and New London to see Moses and they too were sometimes there on duty during the revolutionary war.
I have but two Brothers now who are living and they are Moses Thompson aforesaid named and James Thompson who lives in the

the town of North Stonington in the County and State aforesaid.
James Thompson aforesaid also served at Groton & New London During the Revolutionary war.
Justice Thompson
State of Connecticut New London County } ss Norwich Dec 2 d 1834
Personally appeared Joshua Thompson signer to the foregoing affidavit who is personally known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit & belief & made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me
Latham Hull Justice of the Peace

Moss Shumway
No. 6.
No 2.944.
Return to be sent to Francis B. Johnson Esq. Plainfield Connecticut.

Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, } SS. COUNTY OF WINDHAM, }
On this 27 th day of July A. D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court, before the County Court of the County of Windham aforesaid, now sitting, Moses Thompson a resident of the town of Voluntown in the County of Windham, and State of Connecticut, aged 68 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, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated: 1 st early in the fall of 1780 I was drafted in Col. Smith's Reg. and in Capt. Christopher Brown's Comp. and marched to New London Ct. and there remained in actual service until after the taking of the Sorts by the British in Sept. 1781. I was there then employed one year or more. I was in the engagement at the taking of the Sorts, in this engagement Col. Seagard was killed. I then returned home, and in the fall after the Sort was taken I think in November of the same year, I was drafted in Col. Goshell's Col. in Reg. and Capt. Ebenezer Cook's Comp. and marched to Fort Tumbul New London and there remained three months in repairing of Fort, and then returned home. I have always lived and resided in Stonington until within a few years, since which I have lived and now live in Voluntown. During the war my place of residence was Stonington.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
The following interrogatories were by said Court propounded to said applicant, viz:—
 1. Where and in what year were you born? Ans. in 1764.  2. Have you any record of your age; and if so, where is it? in the Town records in Stonington  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the revolutionary war, and where do you now live? Ans. questions I have answered in my declaration  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 service. I can say no more than that which I have stated in my declaration Col. Smith  6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service; and if so, by whom was it given, 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 in your services as a soldier of the revolution. 
Jonathan Stanton
William Sheffield
Moses Thompson

Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year aforesaid, before the County Court for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut.
We, Nathaniel Sheffield a clergyman, residing in the town of Voluntown in said Windham County, and Jonathan Stanton residing in (the same,) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Nathan Hovey who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration, that we believe him to be 68 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.
Nathaniel Sheffield Jonathan Stanton
Sworn, and subscribed, on the day and year aforesaid, before the County Court for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut.
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 Nathaniel Sheffield who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman resident in the said town of Voluntown and that Jonathan Stanton who signed the same is a resident in the said town of Voluntown and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Attest  Amos Bolles
Clerk of the County Court for the County of Windham, in the State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Nathan Hovey for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this 27 th day of July A. D. 1832.
Amos Bolles Clerk
I Nathan Chapman of North Stonington in New London County do hereby certify and say that I was at Monmouth in Col. Smith's Key in a Capt Christy's  Brown's Comp y at the time before the fort was taken, and well remember that Morse  Thompson was in the same Comp y & Reg t . I was and was there during the full period of my service at that place, & I understood he remained there some time after I left, and fully believe he was there in some the full time he has stated and see the sixth sect. Nathan Chapman
Windham County ss Voluntown July 24 th 1832 Personally appeared Nathan Chapman signed Nathan Chapman of the above affidavit  affidavit and made solemn oath to the truth of the facts therein contained Before me Francis B. Johnson Justice of Peace

I James Thomson of North Stonington in the County of New London State of Connecticut a Soldier in the war of the revolution, do testify and say that I will remember that in the fall of 1780. Miss Thomson then of Stonington, was drafted in the army and went to New London I saw him there in the service a number of times, & my best impression is he served at this time the full period of one year, and I well remember that he was in the service at New London 1781. After the Siege was taken commenced in the month of December 1781. I saw him in the Siege and recollect that he was drafted to remain there for three months. and was knowing to his having remained there until the full period of three months, and further did not.
James Thomson
Windham County ss Voluntown July 24th 1832.
Personally appeared James Thom- son, signed of the above affidavit when statement in a witness entitled to credit and made solemn oaths to the truth of the facts therein stated.
Before Me
Francis B. Johnson Justice of Peace
I Simon Buel, Clerk of the County Court at and for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that Francis B. Johnson Esq. before whom the foregoing Affidavit was made is duly qualified as a Justice of the Peace in and for said Windham County, that the foregoing signature of his name are in his hand writing, and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his acts as such
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 27 th day of July A.D. 1832.
Simon Buel Clerk

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Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832
State of Connecticut } County of Windham } ss.
On this 27 th day of June 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Probate Court for the District of Putnam in said County now sitting Moses Thompson a resident of the Town of Putnam in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut aged 70 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 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated.
1 st Loss. That on the 30 th day of July 1778 (when I was 15 years of age) I voluntarily consented to be drafted and on said 30 th day was drafted for the term of seven Months to serve at New London Ct. and on the day following I marched to New London

and was there joined to the company commanded by Capt. Richard Wood, in Col. Oliver Smith's Regiment, in Gen. Saylor's Brigade. Ensign in said company. Joshua Whitford, and there remained in service in said Regiment & company, in keeping guard, and in building and repairing Fort Swimbell and the out-works, until the last of February 1779, having there served the full term of my draft, to wit, Seven Months. I was discharged, and came home in proof of this term of service. I refer to the affidavit of Gershon Egleston herunto annexed, have no documentary evi- dence in relation to the same, and know of no other person who was with me (that is now living) in this term of duty.
2 d Term.
That in September 1780, I was drafted in Capt. — Hingham's company and marched to New London Ct. where we were joined to Col. William Seagar's Regiment of State troops or Militia, where remained in actual service in said company and Regiment in guarding and

repairing Fort Scumbull until Sept- ember 1781. I was in service in Lucia Company and Regiment, when said Fort was taken by the British, and during the massacre at Grotton-Port. when our Col. William Sedgwick fell and Windson was burned; after the massacre at Grotton-Port, I assisted in burying the dead, and on the 8 th or 9 th of said September, having been honorable discharged. I came home, making in this tour of duty one year which I was in actual service, I know of no person living who was with me during this tour of duty. I have no documentary evidence in relation to the same, and as the only proof which it is in my power to produce of my service in this tour, I refer to the affidav- its of George Lee and James H- ompson herewith annexed.

H. A. Davis Cl 23 3 d Iowa. I was drafted on the 12 th day of December 1781. I was drafted in Capt. Abner Jones' Company in Col. John McWilliams Regiment of St. State Troops or Militia. I was in said Company, Russell Brand and Thomas Austin Sergeant, and on said 12 th day of December 1781. I marched to New London Ct. and was there joined to said Capt. Jones' Company, and said Company was then joined to said Col. McWilliams Regiment, and there remained in duty in said Company and Regiment in guarding Fort. Sumner until the 12 th day of March 1782. when I was discharged and came home, making three months which I served in this my last tour of duty in proof of this tour of duty I refer to the affidavit of Abner Wilkinson hereunto annexed, who is the only person that I know of who is living, that served with me during this tour of duty. I have no documentary evidence

are in relation to the services of this tour of duty. The aggregate of the three afore described tours is twenty two Months , which time I spent in defence of my Country, and for which I ask a pension. I produced all the evidence in my power in relation to my servi- ces, which was within my reach. — and have given the names of the officers, and the general circumst- ances of my services as well as I was able to. I have no documentary evidence whatever. and have produced the best evidence the nature of the case would , admit of: —

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
The following interrogatories were by said Court pronounced to said applicant viz.
1 st Where and in what year were you born?
Ans. in Stonington Ct. on the 17 th day of May 1763. —
2 o Have you any record of your age and of so when is it? Ans. I have a record of my age in my Family Bible, which was my Father's.
3 rd When were you living when called into service? When have you lived since the Revolutionary War and when do you now live? when called into service I lived in Stonington Ct. since since I have since in Voluntown Ct.
4 th How were you called into service? Were you drafted, did you volunteer or were you a substitute and if a substitute, for whom? Ans.
I was drafted each time I served.

5 th State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops when you served such Contine- ntal and Militia Regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service. Owing to my loss of memory, which is the consequence of my advanced age and Sickness I am unable to give the names of the officers under whom I served, or those who served at the time & place where I did, in other Reg- iments, or the general circumstances more fully than I have in my declarations .
6 th Did you ever receive a discharge from the service and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it? I did not receive a written discharge, but was honor- ably discharged. —

7th 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 in your services as a soldier of the revolution. Nathaniel Sheffield and James Mendenhall.
Moses Thomsen

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year aforesaid. Before the Probate Court for the District of Voluntown in Windham County and State of Connecticut.
Thimay Gallys Judge of Probate for the District of Voluntown
We Nathaniel Sheffield a Clergyman residing in the Town of Voluntown in said County and State and James Alexander
residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Moses Thompson who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration that we believe him to be 68 years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Nathaniel Sheffield James Alexander
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year aforesaid before the Probate Court for the District of Voluntown in the County and State aforesaid.
Thimay Gallys Judge of Probate for the District of Voluntown

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 Nathaniel Sheffield who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman resident in the said Town of Volentown and that James Alexander who signed the same is a resident in the said Town of Volentown. And is a Credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit and that the persons who have subscribed the within affidavit are well known to the Court to be trustworthy whose testimony is entitled to credit.
Kimney Gallup Judge of the Court

I Daniel Higgin Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Volantown in the Afousan County and State do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the appli- cation of Miss Thompson for a pension
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this 27 th day of June 1833. Daniel Higgin Clerk

I George Gee of Voluntown in the County of Windham in the state of Connecticut, aged 82 years a soldier in the War of the revolution do testify and say that from September 1780. to September 1781. I was in the constant habit of going to the market in New London Ct. as often as once or twice a week, with butter, cheese, Meats, Wheat, Potatoes etc and that during this period I often saw Moses Thompson then belonging to that part of Stonington which is now North Stonington, and the identical person who had signed the foregoing declaration. I will recollect of seeing him the said Moses Thompson, during the aforesaid period, at New London in Capt. Hungerford's Company, in Col. W m Segraves Regiment, in service about every time I went to New London aforesaid on the business aforesaid, as the said Thompson was in a habit of sending clothing etc to him the said Moses, by me. I lived in the same neighborhood of the said Thompson, Father, and had at his house every time I went to New London as aforesaid, and will know from my means of knowledge as aforesaid, that the said Moses Thompson served in said Capt. Hungerford's Company, in said Col. W m Segraves Regiment as aforesaid for the full term of one year, at New London aforesaid, in the Fort and out of the same,

and further this Deponent saith not. —
George Gear
Windham County ss Pownston June 27th 1833.
Personally appeared in open court George Gear Signer of the above affidavit, who is well known to this board as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit and belief and made solemn oaths to the truth of the same. Before me. —
Timothy Gallup Judge Probate for the District of Pownston

I James Thompson of North Stonington in the county of Windham in the State of Con- necticut, age 79 years a Soldier in the war of the revolution do testify and say, that from August 1780. to Decem- ber 1781. I was an enlisted man in the war of the revolution, and holding myself in readiness to march when called for I was called a Minute Man, and during this period, I was called out to Wadsworth Mt. and Griston in the same State very frequently, as often at least as once a Month, was gone from home sometimes, two or three days and at other not longer two days, and do further testify and say, that during the above period, I was recd. of seeing Moses Thompson of Stonington in Windham in Windham County State of Connecticut, and the identi- cal person who has signed the fore- going declaration at Wadsworth Mt. in

Capt. Hungerford's Company in Col. William Scaggs's Regiment. I saw him the said Moses Thompson, in said Company, and Regiment, at New York London as often as once in three or four weeks, and will bear that he the said Moses Thompson was then in act- ual service in said Company, and that he continued in service as aforesaid in said Company at said New London, from the fore part of September 1780. to Septem- ber 1781. when the Fort was taken by the British. And I do further testify and say, that from the fore part of December 1781. to the fore part of March 1782. I frequently saw the said Moses Thompson in Capt. John Burnstock's Company and Col. John McWilliams Regiment in duty at said New London. I sent for his Mother during this latter period, to carry him the said Moses Thompson clothing such as shirts coats shoes &c. I often saw him during this

last period, and will know from my own personal knowledge that the said Moses Thompson, resided in said township & Regiment, during the aforesaid period. I then and now live in the same neighbourhood with the said Moses Thompson.
And for this my Deposition sworn Not: _____ James Thompson
Windham County ss. Voluntown June 27 th 1833.
Personally appeared in open court J. James Thompson, signed as the above a confidential, who is personally known to this board, as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit and made solemnly to the truth of the same Before Me.
William G. Galt, Judge of the Probate Court for the District of Voluntown

I Abie Wilkinson of Volanton in the Co- unty of Northampton and State of Connecticut, aged 81 years, do testify and say, that the revolution, as testify and say, that on the 12 th day of December 1781. I was en- listed in capt. Horace Comstock's company in col. John M c Williams Regiment of St- ate Troops or Militia. Said in D o Com- ny Roswell Randall. Thomas Austin Lieutenant, and on D o 12 th day of Dec r 1781. I marched to Wadsworth St. and was there joined to said capt. Comstock's company. & said capt. Comstock's company was then joined to said col. John M c Wil- iams Regiment, and there remained in duty in said company & Regiment, in guarding Fort. Ticonderoga, until the 12 th day of March 1782, and I do further testify and say, that Moses Thompson of D o Volanton was drafted in said com- pany and Regiment the same time I was, and continued in said in said company & Regiment, with me during the aforesaid term of duty, and was with me dismissed or discharged, and

Further testify and say, that said Mrs Thompson is the identical person who has signed the foregoing declaration, And further this Deponent Subs. Not. —
Abel Wilkinson
Windham County ss. Voluntown June 27 th 1833. Personally appeared in open Court Abel Wilkinson Signer of the above affidavit, who is personally known to this Court as a witness whose testi- mony is entitled to credit, and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before Me.
Kinney Gollis Judge of Probate for the District of Voluntown

William Egerton of North-Sturminster in the County of New-London State of Connecticut aged 76 years, do hereby certify and say that on the 30th day of July 1778. I belonged and was a private in Capt. Christopher Brown's Co- mpany in Col. Oliver Smith's Regiment. That there was a draft ordered and made in said company and I was drafted on said 30th day of July 1778. for the town of South Winton, and on the way following I marched to New-London on the way join- ed the company commanded by Capt. Richard Root. Lieut. name not recollect- Ensign Joshua Whitford, in Col. Oliver Smith's Regiment in Genl. Sylvus Briggs's and there remaining in service in said company and Regiment, in keeping guard and in building and repairing Fort- Trumbull and the outworks, until the 1st of February 1779. having served the full term of my draft when I was discharged and came home, and do hereby testify and say that Mrs. Thompson then of Sturminster in that said State is now of North-Sturminster at the time I was drafted by her consent at the same time I was and remained with me to New-London aforesaid and-

I have known him since he was a boy. He joined said Capt. Beith's Company and remained in service with said said Company & Regiment until the last of February 1779. When our term of draft had expired, we were discharged at the same time and came home together. The said Noah Thompson is the identical person who has signed the foregoing declaration, and further this Deponent saith not. gov. Simon Egleston
Windham County ss. Schenectady June 27 th 1833.
Personally appearing in Open Court Simon Egleston signer of the above and foregoing affidavit who is personally known to this Court as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit, and made solemn oath to the truth of the same, before me.
Timothy Galtup Judge of Probate for the District of Vol. unintelligible

I Oliver Palmer of South Stonington in the county of New London and State of Connecticut aged years as recorded in my Bible, in the following words I write. "Oliver Palmer was Born April 4 th 1773"
_____ after being duly sworn, do testify say That I have always lived in the Town of Stonington from my birth until the present time in that part of Stonington which is now North Stonington aforesaid
That I have always been well acquainted with Mores Thompson now of Voluntown in the County of Windham and formerly of that part of Stonington now North Stonington aforesaid and always lived within three quarters of a mile of the said Thompson until about fifteen years since, and ten of the fifteen years I have lived within about two miles of said Thompson. That in the latter part of the year 1780 and in 1781 I recollect of Mores Thompson being gone to New London as a soldier. I well recollect of his coming home from the service some time in the latter part of the summer of 1781 I think it was about the time we were finishing off haying which must have been some time in August - I well remember of hearing said Thompson tell after he got home of going to Norwich with some prisoners and putting them in Norwich Jail, while at New London on this town of duty. -
That the fall after the fort at Groton was taken and New London burnt, there was a draft in Capt Brown's Company of Ct. Militia, for soldiers to serve at Groton or New London, That Mores Thompson aforesaid was drafted and I do not recollect of any other man being drafted at this time from Capt Brown's Company.
And I think it was about the last of November or the first of December that said Thompson went for New London and did not return again until some

time in March 1782 - I think from the best of my recollection said Thompson was gone about three months in this last term of duty.
That I have frequently heard my Brother Gilbert Palmer (who is now dead), during his life time frequently tell of said Moses Thompsons being gone to New London in 1780 & 1781. One year on duty as a private soldier. My Brother Gilbert Palmer during the war belonged to Capt Browns company with said Thompson, my Brother Gilbert & said Thompson were about of an age.
That Mr. Thompsons Father used to send down to New London every opportunity he had to hear from his son Moses. - Said Moses Thompsons Brother used to go down to New London while Moses was there to see him. And I well recollect of Moses Father complaining very much about his being gone when he heard of said Moses taking the place of George Mitchel and doing the duty of a substitute for said Mitchel. -
That Moses Thompson aforesaid and myself when he lived in said North Stonington used to labor together and I then, which was many years ago, heard said Thompson relate his services as a soldier at New London during the Revolutionary war. That he then used to say he served as twelve months or more in the first term.
That Moses Thompson aforesaid is now present and I know he is the same identical Moses Thompson who served as aforesaid stated and I believe him to be about 71 years of age - That his character as to truth and veracity is good and I consider his statements entitled to full credit and belief
Oliver Palmer

State of Connecticut } County of Windham } at Voluntown Dec. 10 th 1834
Personally appeared Oliver Palmer signer to the foregoing affidavit who is known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit and belief and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me
William C. Stanton Justice of Peace
I Latham Hull of North Stonington in the county of New London and State of Connecticut aged 52 years — after being duly sworn do testify and say That I am well acquainted with Oliver Palmer of North Stonington aforesaid who has signed the within affidavit and have been well acquainted with him for thirty five years or more. — Said Palmer used to visit my father's and be at our house when I was a boy very frequently.
That his character as to Truth and veracity is good and his statements are entitled to full credit and belief at all times. —
Latham Hull
State of Connecticut } County of Windham } in Voluntown Jan. 30 th 1835
Personally appeared Latham Hull Esq. a Justice of the Peace for New London county, signer to the foregoing affidavit, who is personally known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony as a witness is entitled to full credit and belief and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me
William C. Stanton Justice of Peace

I Charles W. a Thompson of Voluntown in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut aged 37 - years and upwards after being duly cautioned and sworn do testify and say, That I am son of Moses Thompson Now of Voluntown aforesaid and formerly of that part of Stonington Now North-Stonington. That I always resided with My Father until I was married, and since then My Father has lived with me all of the time (exact four or five of the first years after I went to keeping house.)
That as long ago as I can rember, I recollect of hearing My Father Tell of being at New London in the time of the Revolutionary war and performing the duty of a private soldier. He used to tell of coming across from New London to Groton and Being put on fatigue duty and employed in backing cedars out of a swamp East of fort Griswold to the fort for repairs. - I have frequently heard him tell (when I lived with him in North-Stonington before I was married) and Many a time, of being one of the number of Soldiers who went to Norwich to carry up some prisoners which were brought into New London in a Privateering vessel. He used to tell me that when he went up to Norwich with these prisoners the snow was about one foot deep - and very cold.
That I have frequently heard My Father give a history of his services at New London in the Revolutionary war. - He used to tell in former years the names of his officers and the history of his services much more fully than he has of Late years.
That he used to tell of being gone to New London and of serving a number of hours of duty. I do not now recollect how long he used to tell that he served -
Charles W. Thompson

State of Connecticut } Windham County } Voluntown Jan 22 d A 1835. Personally appeared Capt. Charles W. Thompson Signer to the foregoing affidavit who is personally known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit and belief and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me.
William C Stanton Justice of Peace

I Thomas Thompson of South-Stonington in the County of New London & State of Connecticut aged about 46 years after being duly sworn do testify & say, That I am nephew of Moses Thompson now of Voluntown in the County of Windham & State aforesaid & who formerly lived in that part of Stonington which is now called North-Stonington & have been acquainted with my Uncle Moses Thompson ever since I was a small boy,
That he and my Father used to work together as long ago as I can remember; and when I was a boy about Ten years of age, I can well recollect of hearing my Uncle Moses, when he was at work at my Father's, tell of serving in the Revolutionary war at Groton Bank & New London; and of Circumstances which took place during his service.
I recollect of hearing my Uncle Moses (when I was at work with him more than 35 years ago) tell of one of his officers, at one time, cuffing his ears; & of his going to Norwich with some prisoners while he was there on one tour of duty & helping put them into prison, = At another time when he was there of his backing Cedars out of a swamp to the fort for repairs: — That he used to tell of serving at New London and Groton in the war of the Revolution & many other things of his services which transpired during his tours that I do not recollect at this time.
I have heard him tell that he served two tours, & in the whole about 15 months in the Revolutionary war —
And further say not =
Thomas Thompson
State of Connecticut } Windham County } Voluntown Nov. 7 th 1835.
Personally appeared Thomas Thompson signed to the above affidavit who is personally known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit and belief and made solemn oaths to the truth of the same before me
Wm. Stanton Justice of Peace

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th D 1832.
State of Connecticut } p. County of Windham }
On this 30 day of June D 1838 Personally appeared in open court before the Probate Court for the District of Voluntown in said County (now sitting) Moses Thompson a resident of the town of Voluntown in the county of Windham and state of Connecticut, aged 74 years and upwards who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following amendment or correction to his last amended Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th D 1832 -
A Brief amendment to my former Declaration Amended or explained before the Probate Court for the District of Voluntown April 1838
The clause in my first tour which states that the Captain, who was sick by the name of Shapley at New London etc. Should have been inserted in the Statement in my last tour: - And the words in my last tour in the clause which states, "Who had been sick on New London side of the River for a great length of time etc. should have been inserted to read thus, "for some length of time etc. etc.
Moses Thompson
Sworn and subscribed the day and year last above mentioned before the Probate Court for the District of Voluntown
Henry Gallah Judge

I Andrew Gallup of Ledyard in the County of New-London & State of Connecticut aged 76 years upwards, A Sergeant in the war of the Revolution, Being duly cautioned and sworn, do depose and say that Moses Thompson, (now of Voluntown in the County of Windham & State aforesaid & formerly of that part of Stonington which is now North Stonington in New London County,) has this day been at my House and we have had an interview. My First acquaintance with said Thompson was while I was at Groton & New London in time of the Revolutionary war & under the following circumstances, viz.
That I Enlisted as a private soldier under Capt. Thos. Latham at Groton Bank, in Garrison at Fort Griswold and joined the Garrison on 22 d or 23 d of March 1778, and served as stated in my Declaration now in the Pension office. after a few days service as a private I was appointed a sergeant in the Capt. Latham's Company of Artillery. & discharged in April 1782.
That while I was at said Groton Bank on duty some time after the fort was taken, I was sergeant of a Guard to conduct some prisoners which were brought into New London, to Norwich jail. We took them from New London jail. The Guard consisted of 24 under the Command of Lt. Durkee. Part of the guard were from Fort Griswold & the others from Fort Trumbull . That I handcuffed the prisoners in the prison before we took them out & when we committed them to Norwich Prison I took off the Handcuffs. While on this Guard as sergeant I became acquainted with Moses Thompson aforesaid who was one of the Guard, after this time I recollect his being on guard with us, a number of times, at what time he commenced this term of service or at what time he was discharged I do not know. Said Thompson was then as a private soldier in the Militia, He not being in the Company with me I do not recollect what officers he was under.
I knew or rather was acquainted with the following officers at Groton aforesaid viz.

Capt Hungerford, a Lieut. Clough - and an Ensign Gillet which at one time were all officers in a company of Militia Stationed at Groton & New London. How long they served I cannot state. There were other Militia companies and other officers at said places during my service there which I did not know.
I have heard Mr Thompson state his services at Groton & New London which he rendered before I became acquainted with him as stated aforesaid and the general circumstances of the service and the incidents that transpired before the taking of Fort Griswold. And from his statements I do not doubt but that Mr Thompson served as he states at the aforesaid places as a soldier in the war of the Revolution.
Andrew Gallup
State of Connecticut } New London County } ss. Ledyard Nov 3 1834
Personally appeared Andrew Gallup signed to the foregoing affidavit who is known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit and belief. And made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me -
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal seal of office this day a Year last above mentioned
Wm Stanton Notary Public

I Phineas Holdridge of Ledyard in the County of New London and State of Connecticut aged 85 years and upwards after being duly Cautioned and Sworn do Depose and say that I always resided with my parents from my childhood to the times of their deaths (which was in 1814 and 1815) That my parents resided from the time I could first recollect, until the year 1787, within about 8 miles of Groton Bank, at which time they moved from said place in Groton to another House then in the same town (now Ledyard) where I now reside.
That I have always been well acquainted with Moses Thompson Formerly of that part of Stonington now North Stonington And now said Thompson resides in said Voluntown Windham County Ct. My Father Married Moses Thompson's Sister.
That while my Father resided at the First mentioned place in said Groton which was about 8 miles from Groton Bank, said Moses Thompson used to frequently come to my Father's and stay all night & that he then said he was a soldier in the Fort at Groton & New London The precise year said Thompson was at Groton & New London and used to visit my Father, I do not recollect; but I well remember it was before the Massacre at Fort Griswold.
He would frequently come up and stay all night & then return again in the morning to the fort during his service there; he visited in this way for a considerable period of time.
And after the Massacre he used to visit my Father in the same way and some times he would be accompanied on his visits by other of the soldiers who were in service with him.
I did not see said Moses Thompson in service at said Forts but it was at that time reputed & believed by his statements as well as the statements of many others that he said Thompson was engaged as a soldier in the Forts at Groton & New London before and after the Massacre How long he was there I cannot tell.

Moses Thompson is now present and I know him to be the same Moses Thompson of your name who visited & frequented my Father as stated above.
Phinehas Holdredge
State of Connecticut } New London County } In Ledyard Nov. 3 d 1837
Personally appeared Phinehas Holdredge sign to the foregoing Deposition & who is known to the subscriber, (from the statements of Methucroo Gallup of Ledyard & other credible Gentlemen of Ledyard who are well acquainted with said Holdredge,) to be a witness whose testimony is at all times entitled to full credit and belief and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year first above mentioned & have affixed my said seal of office
Abel Stanton
Notary Public

State of Connecticut Windham County Probate District Voluntown
I John F Bacon Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Voluntown do hereby certify that Nathaniel Stanton of Voluntown in the County and State aforesaid is a Notary Public in and for the State of Connecticut duly authorized to officiate as such That He has exhibited to this Court a Notary Public Commission Dated at New Haven May 28 th D 1837 for the term of four years from the date thereof and signed by His Excellency Henry H Edwards a Countersigned by R R Hinman Secretary That by an act of the General Assembly of the State of Connecticut all Notary Public Commissions should expire on 20 th June 1838 That S t Stanton also has exhibited to this Court a Notary Public Commission Dated at New Haven May 28 th D 1838 for the term of two years from the date thereof and signed by His Excellency William H Ellsworth and Countersigned by R R Hinman Secretary
That all acts of S t Stanton as Notary Public when his seal of office is thereto affixed are entitled to full faith and credit —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of S t Court this 30 th day of June D 1838
Probate John F Bacon Clerk of

I Wm Stanton a Notary Public within and for the State of Connecticut, do certify and say that Moses Thompson of Voluntown in county of Windham requested me to go into Griswold and take the deposition of Ebenezer Reynolds (then of & down of Griswold) in his S d Thompson's Pension Case, stating to me that he had seen said Reynolds and in conversation with him found him to be the same Ebenezer Reynolds who served with him as a soldier in the Revolutionary War.
I called on Mr. Reynolds about the 1 st day of March last and had a conversation with him in relation to Mr. Thompson's Pension Case, and he said he served with Moses Thompson at Groton and New London from about 20 th day April 1781 until 1 st July 1781 and then he the S d Reynolds was discharged. — Said Reynolds stated that he found said Thompson in service there and left him there in the service. — I asked said Reynolds if he would testify for said Thompson, he said he would, that he knew him to be the same Moses Thompson that was in the service with him as a private soldier at New London, and that he stated that S d Thompson at the time he was in service lived (when at home) in Stonington, that part now called North Stonington.
I proposed to take his affidavit at that time he said that his wife was then very dangerously sick and he could not attend to it, but would come to my house as soon as he could leave his family and do the business then. S d Reynolds in a very few days after I was at his house was taken sick and died within one week after he was taken, so that after I called on him to take his deposition no opportunity offered to finish the business while he was living. Said Reynolds did name the officers under whom he served but said when he came to my house he would give as full a statement as his memory would permit. — I have made the foregoing statement of the contents & circumstances in the case of S d Reynolds testimony for S d Thompson as near as I can recollect by request of S d Thompson Voluntown June 2 1838
Wm Stanton Notary Public

Moses Thompson
State of Connecticut Windham County } for Probate District of Voluntown
I John F. Bacon Clerk of the Probate Court for the District of Voluntown, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings, before this court in the matter of the application of Moses Thompson for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my said court this 30th day of June 1858
John F. Bacon Clerk of Probate

July 26, 1932
BA-J/AWF XXXXXXXXXXXXX Moses Thomson S.11177
M. S. Gregory, M. D. 708 Medical Arts Bldg. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Moses Thomson of Voluntown, Connecticut, a Revolutionary War pensioner.
The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S.11177, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Moses Thomson.
He was the son of James and Mary Thompson, and was born May 17, 1764 in Stonington, Connecticut. His parents were living during the Revolution, and his father died (month indistinct), 30, 1808, aged ninety-two years.
The soldier's personal signature appears in the claim and it is "Moses Thomson", on the family record the name is written "Thompson".
Moses Thomson, while residing in Stonington, Connecticut, served as a private with the Connecticut troops, as follows: from July 30, 1778, seven months under Captain Richard Hewitt and Colonel Oliver Smith; from the summer of 1780, at various times under Captains Zachariah Hungerford, Obadiah Clough and Colonel William Ledyard, was in the engagement at Fort Griswold, when Colonel Ledyard was killed, length of this service twelve months; from December 12, 1781, three months under Captain Abner Comstock and Colonel McClellan.
It is stated that he was an ensign in 1800 in Captain Gilbert Palmer's company.
The soldier, Moses Thomson, was allowed pension

on his application executed July 27, 1832, then a resident of Voluntown, Connecticut.
The soldier's son, "Charles W. Thompson" (his personal signature), in 1835 was thirty-seven years of age, a resident of Voluntown, Connecticut, and at that time a married man, the name of his wife is not given.
There is no further reference to the children of Moses Thomson, and the name of his wife is not shown.
The soldier stated that his five elder brothers served in the Revolution. In 1834 he had only two brothers then living: Joshua residing in Norwich, Connecticut, and James residing in North Stonington, Connecticut.
The soldier's nephew, "Thomas Thompson" (his personal signature), in 1835 was forty-six years old and living in North Stonington.
Phinehas Holdredge in 1837, sixty-five years old and living in Ledyard, Connecticut, stated that his father married Moses Thomson's sister.
The following is found on the family record of James and Mary Thompson (the parents of the soldier), and the name is spelled "Thompson":
Mary born November 16, 1746 Nance " April 27, 1748 Thomas (illegible) " March 25, 1750 (illegible) " August 13, 1751 James " March 14, 1753 Sarah " November 23, 1755 Elisabeth " March 20, 1757 Phebe " August 30, 1758 Alexander " June 10, 1760 Joseph " January —, 1762 Moses " May 17, 1764 Nathan " November 20, 1765 Joshua " April 22, 1767 Rebeccah " January 7, 1769
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Rev. Wm.
18177 INVALID.
File No. 11177
House of Representatives
Phil. Rev. Wm.
Act: June 9th 1832.
Index:—Vol. A , Page 375-
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1932 July 26 - filed in the M.S. Gregory m.D. 1932

Connecticut
Rev. 
Act 7. June 1832
Moses Thompson
 Suspended
 See letter to
F. B. Johnson Plainfield ct.
Nov. 4. 1833
also to Rev. N. Barber 1 st Sept. 1834

27 July '32 (68) Moses Thompson fall 1780. drafted Capt. Brown. Co. Smith 12 mo. Nov. 81. " Comstock McLellan. 3
27 June 1833. (70) 30 July '78 (15 years old), voluntarily consented to be drafted for 7 mo. Capt. R. Heward. Co. Smith - discharged & ret d home - 7 mo. Sept. 80 drafted Capt. Hungerford Co. Sedg. and 12 mo. 12 killed 81. " Comstock " McLellan 3.
13 Feb 34 (70) July 80 - drafted for 9 mo. Capt. Hungerford till dec 80. then St. Dunfee till Feb 81. then Capt. Clough - at which time his own term having expired he became the substitute of Geo Mitchell & was discharged 2 weeks before Ft. Loudon was burnt (6 Sept. 81.) - killed 81. drafted from Capt. Brown's co. joined Capt. Comstock & was discharged 12 mar. '82
  apt 7 36      25 July 80 - drafted - Hungerford - joined Coast guards - to 2 mar 81.  7 mo.     1 March 81. substitute of Mitchell - Capt. Clough - to 3 aug 81.  6     12 killed 81. drafted Comstock - McLellan to 12 Mar. 82.  3   

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Hon. James L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
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Henry Thompson

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Washington Feb. 2 nd 1837
To the Hon. J. L. Edwards Commission of Pensions.
Sir I herewith enclose the Certificate of the Comptroller of Connecticut in the case of Mr. Samuel Rinney.
I am requested to make enquiry relative to the case of Moses Thompson of Voluntown Conn. who has made application for a Pension under the Act of 1832, I understand that the Comptroller had found nothing relative to his case as late as the 10 th of January - 1837. Please to give me the result of your opinion in the above cases referred to
I have the Hon. to be very respectfully your Obedt Servt
Elisha Huley

2. 9/14
Morrison
J B Hudson
Page 85.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Moses Thornton which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? V. * Has he mentioned 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? 1860 VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? interlined Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? not appear in curia XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 4 not answered
 EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. 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 the 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.
QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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.
QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end 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.

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T. B. Hume Maine Q 5

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
7 Oct 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 subjjoined 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. These 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 Wm Thompson
   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
It cannot be recurred as correct that claimant performed an entire year's actual service under Capt Hinger had at the time stated. However Mr Gurdon Ely of Lyne and this service

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 inquiry 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 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 , 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 fix 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 [i] 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.
Others in that neighborhood may be able to show the fact of

Moses Thompson
supplemental supplemental
Am N Barker N 1/2

State of Connecticut } Windham County } ss. Probate District of Voluntown
On this 13 th day of February A D 1834 personally appeared in open court before Ririne Gallup Judge of the court of Probate for the district of Voluntown in the county and state aforesaid now, sitting in and for said District, Moses Thompson a resident of said Voluntown aged Seventy years and upwards, and after being duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following statement to amend his Declaration made before this Court on the day of A D 1833 in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. —
That he alleges his service in the Revolutionary War to have been as follows, viz
In 1780 he lived in Stonington and belonged as a Private to the company of Militia commanded by Capt. Christopher Brown, in Col Oliver Smiths Regiment.
That on or before the day of July 1780 he was drafted for months service, the number of months is not certainly recollected, and in this point the Declaration to which this is made for an amendment and explanation may be incorrect, but from the time served by the Declarant he was inclined to believe was 7 months. — That he immediately joined the company at the city of New London commanded by Capt Hungerford Lieut Durkee, Ensign Gillet. That Declarant believes said company was in the command or corps under Col. Ledyard, under whom all the troops served at New London and vicinity, it was understood acted and served and that the service performed by him and the troops with whom he served, were keeping Guard in the city of New London & on the shores, sometimes standing guard at the point near the Light House, frequently marched in the night around the shores, to Rope ferry in order to detect and capture smugglers in their traffick with the enemy at Long Island. That Capt Hungerford commanded said company as Declarant believes from recollection till some December 1780 when Lieut Durkee continued to command said company, soon after and as near as can be recollected on or about the of February 1781. Capt Clough commanded the company, and about this time George Mitchell a drafted or an enlisted soldier, when my time was out,

hired me to be his substitute and gave me ten Dollars; and I continued to serve as his substitute without any intermediate loss of time—in the Company of Capt. Clough, Lieut. Durkee, at New London until after the middle of August 1781—when I was discharged—That he remembers he was discharged but little more than two weeks before the burning of New London and capture of Fort Griswold, which event took place on 6 th Sept following, that he has no hesitation in declaring, that he was in actual service as a drafted soldier and a substitute at New London as aforesaid, at least twelve months, that he liked the service, and his five Elder Brothers served as soldiers more or less at different periods of the Revolutionary War.
That in December 1781 he lived in Stonington and belonged to Capt. Christopher Brown's Militia Company as a private, also three of his Brothers belonged to said Company, that he was drafted for 3 months service to which he readily consented—That he was the only man required from Capt. Brown's Company—That his Brother Alexander, now deceased went with him with a horse, a part of the way to Fort Griswold, where Declarant served about six days, that he reported himself to Col. M c lellan, who then lived on Groton Bank, so called, near Fort Griswold,—after serving in Fort Griswold about 6 days, the officers and men of the Drafted Militia Company arrived from different parts of the State—when he was sent to Fort Trumbull and joined the company of Drafted Militia Commanded by Capt. Abner Comstock,—Lieut. Roswell Randall of Stonington Ensign Johnson, and there served in Garrison Duty about six weeks,—when he the Declarant and fifteen other Privates from Capt. Comstock's Company, were sent under Sergeant Thomas Austin to Fort Griswold, and were employed about two weeks in fatigue duty in cutting Cedars in the swamp about half a mile distant from Fort and Barking or Dragging them to said Fort,—Then was ordered and returned to Fort Trumbull and there served in Garrison Duty at Fort Trumbull till 12 th March 1782. When his time of Service having fully expired he was discharged, he is positive as to the time of his discharge being 12 th March 1782 That Abel Wilkinson one who was drafted from another Company

at the same time for the same Period, served with him the whole of the Last alleged Period of 3 Months except the first 6 Days at Fort Griswold - and that he believes D Wilkinson's Claim for service has been admitted. Moses Thompson
Sworn and subscribed on the day day and year aforesaid before the Probate court for the District of Voluntown in the State of Connecticut.
Wmny Gallup Judge
I Daniel Reigwin Clerk of the Probate Court for the District of Voluntown in the State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Moses Thompson for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 1 st day of February A. D. 1834.
Daniel Reigwin Clerk

I George Palmer of Stonington in the county of New London and State of Connecticut aged 75 years and upwards a soldier in the war of the Revolution after being duly sworn do testify and say that During the war of the Revolution I lived in the town of Stonington aforesaid & in the limits of Capt Pileg Noyes Company of Militia that in the latter part of the summer of 1780 I was hired to take the place of one Palmer as a substitute to do a Tour of Duty at Groton Bank, and as near as I can now recollect I joined the Company of Drafted Militia about the middle of August at said Groton Bank under the Command of a Capt Babcock St (not recollected) Ensign Palmer of Preston and was engaged at Groton Bank in keeping a Guard & some of the time I was stationed on Guard down the River on the Shores & so around towards Noank. Col Sedyard then Commanded the Troops at said Place Capt John William of Groton Ct was an officer then at the same time. I cannot be positive as to the full length of time that I served in this Tour but should think it was not less than three or four months. — I well recollect that It was cold weather when I was Dismissed. — Capt J Morgan from Preston was there during this time with a company of Militia a part of the time I was acquainted with him & he was then a very aged man
That I am well acquainted with Moses Thompson now of Voluntown in the County of Windham and State aforesaid but formerly of that part of Stonington now North Stonington and have been well acquainted with him since 1778 that said Moses Thompson was at Groton and New London on a Tour of Duty as a soldier at the time I was as above stated. I found said Thompson on Duty at said Groton Bank & said New London when I got there, & when I was Dismissed I left said Thompson on Duty at the aforesaid places. We used to frequently cross from Groton to New London & from New London over to Groton I was acquainted with said Thompson & used to frequently see him while on this Tour of Duty. — when said Thompson was

mostly stationed I do not now recollect nor under what officers he served but that he was at the aforesaid place as a private soldier at the aforesaid time I do know when I left (as aforesaid stated) he was there but how much longer than he served than I was there I do not know
I have seen said Moses Thompson frequently since when he has been passing my house to Stonington Borough & within a short time I do know that he is the same Identical Moses Thompson whom I have aforesaid named & who now resides in Voluntown Ct
That I consider said Thompson character good as to Truth and Veracity
George Palmer
State of Connecticut) County of New London } per Stonington Nov. 5 1835
Personally Appeared George Palmer signer to the foregoing affidavit who is known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled to credit and belief and made solemn oaths to the truth of the same before me
Latham Hull Justice of the Peace

I Symon Willcox of North Stonington County of New London and State of Connecticut aged 52 years & upward after being duly sworn do testify and say That I have Always lived in North Stonington aforesaid That I am well acquainted with Moses Thompson now of Voluntown & formerly of said North Stonington. I have been well acquainted with said Thompson ever since I was a boy and always have lived within half a mile of him until within a few years past - That the said Thompson & I used when he lived in S d N. Stonington to make it a general practice of Changing works with each other. When we were at work together I have many a time heard said Moses Thompson relate his services as a private soldier in The Forts Griswold & Trumbull at Groton and New London - During the revolutionary war he always claimed and told me that he served at the aforesaid places a considerable time & at a number of Different times. But I do not now recollect the precise time nor The exact number of times he has formerly told me he served - for it is between 15 & 20 years since I have heard him relate those services, although I have frequently seen him within that time. - I Believe said Moses Thompson to be upwards of 70 years of age, and That his character as to truth and veracity is good and I Consider his Statement entitled to full credit & belief.
State of Connecticut } Windham County } ss at Voluntown Dec. 16 th A D 1834
Symon Willcox
Personally appeared Symon Willcox signer to the foregoing affidavit who is personally known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit & belief and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me William C Stanton Justice of Peace

Voluntown Ct July 3 - - - 5
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July 7 ct Moses Thompson Act 7 June 1832
Hon J L Edwards Commissioner Pension Washington
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Voluntown June 30 1838
Hon J. L. Edward Comm. Pension
Sir, Inclosed is the Amended Declaration of Miss Thompson of Voluntown The delay of which is my fault and not his. Business has hindered me from time to time from taking deposition in his case as he desired. I have however after a long time taken all he knows of, which are now obtainable. The reasons failure of one important deposition in the case after it is explained in the testimony annexed to the Papers.
Please make returns to the subscriber addressed at South Voluntown Post Office
I am sir very respectfully your most obedt servt
Wm Stanton
P.S. Mr Thompson requests me to say that he hopes you will be with him & give his case another hearing & examine the new testimony adduced
W.C.S.
Hon J. L. Edward Comm Pension

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Moses Thompson
Not on Duncies roll of Matapedia.
1 st term under Capt. Dunkie or Hunsford obscure doubtful & unsupported
Act 7 June 1832.
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Wm C. Stanton
Hon. A. T. Judson
Volantown
Con.

State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office Hartford 20 th November 1834
On examination of the books of this office it, appears that, on the 19 th February 1782. Captain Zachariah Hungerford received an order on the Treasurer for the amount of his pay roll at New London £437.17.0- that on the 29 th March 1782 Captain Obadiah Clough rec d an order on the Treasurer for the amount of his pay roll New London £343.7.4 3/4 That on the 29 th May 1782 Captain Abner Comstock received an order on the Treasurer for pay roll to New London £299.5.1.
1782 March 6. Lieutenant Benjamin Duzee appointed first Lieutenant in the company of matrosses Stationed at the post of New London & Groton, and lately commanded by Capt Shapley deceased.
1782 June 21. Benjamin Duzee appointed Captain of a company of matrosses & Infantry at the post of New London-
Captain Benjamin Duzee rendered his account for his company Stationed at New London in 1782 on the 6 th day of Feb y 1784 - £2612.17.2-
That there are no pay rolls, nor any record by which the names of the persons that served under them, or the time they were in service can be ascertained-
Certified by Roger Huntington Comptroller of Public Accounts

I George H. Perry of Hopkinton County of Washington and State of Rhode Island, Physician, aged 45 years after being duly sworn do testify and say that I am well acquainted with Moses Thompson now of Voluntown County of Windham and State of Connecticut and formerly of Stonington in New London County That I have been acquainted with Moses Thompson aforesaid since the year 1808. That I now live within about 5 or 6 miles of said Thompson and have lived within that distance of him ever since 1808 except 3 or 4 years; That I have practiced in my professional capacity in Mr Thompson family and in the family which he has resided and have generally been called upon as their family Physician That I have frequently heard Mr Thompson relate his services in the war of the revolution as a private soldier —
That his character as to truth and veracity I consider good & believe his statements ought to have full credit & belief
Geo. H. Perry M.D.
State of Connecticut } Windham County }
Voluntown Feb 5 A.D. 1835
Personally appeared Doct George H. Perry signer to the above affidavit who is personally known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit and belief and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me —
William Stanton Justice of Peace

I Daniel Hargwin Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Voluntown in the County of Windham & State of Connecticut Do hereby certify that the foregoing testimony is packed up as in the case of Mrs Thompson on application for a pension of Voluntown in the County & State aforesaid on his application for a pension is by me packed up and in the time of which =
I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this 14 th day of November Anno Domini 1835
Daniel Hargwin Clerk

State of Connecticut } County of New London } I David Maine of North Stonington in the County and State aforesaid, aged 82 years and upwards a private Soldier and a Sergeant in the Revolutionary war and a Pensioner of the United States, after being duly sworn according to Law, do testify and say, That some time in the winter of 1779 or early in the Spring of that year, according to the best of My recollection, I was drafted as a minut Man to serve at New London Groton Bank Stonington Point &c. That I held My self in readiness to March, agreeable to the draft. — That I was at Groton Bank at every alarm in the years 1779 — 1780 & in 1781 when called out on these alarms we were sometimes detained at Groton Bank not more than 2 or 3 days sometimes a week or ten days If I recollect right, it was, about the last of July or first of August 1780 that there was an alarm at New- London Ct and the Militia were called there in great numbers, after remaining at Groton Bank and in and about Fort Griswold for ten days or a fortnight a part of the Militia which were called there on this alarm were discharged and returned home and the remainder were there detained in actual service, (Among whom I was one,) until about the middle of September 1780 making about one & a half months in this hour of duty. — The aforesaid service I did not set forth in My declarations
That in 1779 — 1780 — 1781 there was a guard kept up by the Militia at Groton & New London besides the Garrison, in Forts Trumbull & Griswold —
That I am well acquainted with Moses Thompson of Voluntown County of Windham formerly of that part of Stonington now North Stonington County of New London & State aforesaid, and have been well acquainted with the said Moses Thompson from a boy, always having lived in the same town with him & not far from him untill within a few years past. —

That during the years 1780 & 1781 I was a sergeant and performed a sergeants duty in the several alarms in those years and in 1779-1780 & 1781 I was a member of Capt Amos Maines company of Ct Militia and that Moses Thompson lived in 1780 & 1781 in the limits of Capt Christopher Browns company of Ct Militia when at home in the Regiment under Col Oliver Smith, command
That as aforesaid stated about the last of July or first of August 1780 when I went to Groton Bank on that alarm I well recollect of Moses Thompson aforesaid coming across the river from New London side where he was then a doing the duty of a Soldier and enquiring of me to hear from his fathers family.
The said Thompson was on every opportunity he could get when we were down on alarms, to hear from his friends. I well recollect of frequently seeing the said Thompson as aforesaid stated when down on alarms in 1780 & in 1781 And know that he was then and served as a private Soldier in the war of the Revolution, at New London Ct.
I cannot tell what officers the said Thompson was under nor how long a time he was in the service not so as to identify the time.
Moses Thompson aforesaid is now Present and I know that he is the same Identical Moses Thompson named aforesaid who served at New London in 1780 & 1781 as I have aforesaid stated That his character as to truth and veracity is good and I consider his statements entitled to full credit & belief
I Believe the said Moses Thompson to be upwards of 70 years of age -
David Main

State of Connecticut } County of New London } ss. North Stonington December 3 1834. Personally appeared Capt David Maine signer to the foregoing affidavit who is personally known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit and belief and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me Latham Hull Justice of the Peace

We the Subscribers Inhabitants of the Town of South Stonington Certify and Make Known, that we are acquainted with Moses Thompson, now of Voluntown in Windham County and formerly of North Stonington, — We consider Mr Thompson's character as to truth and veracity very good, and that we believe he served in the Revolutionary War as a Private Soldier Dated at North Stonington Nov 5 th 9. 1835 —
Latham Hull —
I have Reminded that Mr Moses Thompson was in the Revolution as a soldier at N London Luther Dabney
 Jonas C. Maine  Asaph Wheeler  Morris Peabody  Calvin Good  Orville Maine  Aaron Thompson  Enoch B. Readleton  Silas G. G.  Amos N. Willcox  Stephen Groom  Christopher Hull, Jr  Alexander Thompson  Samuel Babcock  Smith Chapman  Andrew Chapman  Lebbeus Coon  Enoch Chapman  Stephen Main  Joseph Chapman Jr  Daniel P. Gray  Abner Chapman  Nel Palmer  Julius L. Palmer  Prentice Chapman  Stephen H. Ames  Elisha Palmer  D. G. Palmer  J. A. Palmer 

We the subscribers inhabitants of the Town of Bolundown certify and make known, that we are acquainted with Moses Thompson, now of Bolundown, and his character for truth and veracity is very good and that we believe he served in the Revolutionary war as a private Soldier
August 31 st 1855
Reuben Randall Nathaniel Morgan Jonathan Buntle Jr Ezra Green Elias Bliving Elihu Mahiner Moses York Jr Reuben Randall Jr William Gates David Gallup Palmer Ray Daniel C Chapman James L Robbins Royce Williams Nathan P Potter Elisha Potter Joseph Corning James Alexander John C Smith Samuel Eustone Nathan Burdick Daniel Frigwin John P Haine William Potter J. A. Camp, both John Palmer Henry Young Solomon Austin Lewis Haine George Basset Elihu Luther Moses Fremmery Harvey Campbell Benjamin Palmer

I Jeremiah York of South Stonington county of New London & State of Connecticut aged about 70 years a soldier in the war of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States, after being duly sworn according to Law, do testify & say That I am well acquainted with Moses Thompson now of Voluntown in the county of Windham and State of Connecticut, but formerly of North Stonington aforesaid and for about 50 years past have been well acquainted with him. When boys we were well acquainted and were "school-fellows" together. That during the Revolutionary war we were not so intimately acquainted and seldom saw each other during that time.
That in the year 1800 and after that time, Moses Thompson aforesaid was an Ensign in Capt Gilbert Palmer's Company and at the same time I was a Lieutenant in the same Company. That Moses Thompson aforesaid performed the duty of an Ensign in said Company under Me.
That when said Thompson performed the duty of an Ensign as aforesaid, I heard him tell of being at New London and at Groton Bank in Fort Griswold during the Revolutionary war as a Private Soldier, and I then verily believed his statements from his activity and skill in the exercise of the Musket, and I believe he must have had considerable Practice in Militia Parties or else he could not have understood his duty so well.
That since that time the said Thompson and I have labored together a great many days and I have very frequently heard him relate his services as a private soldier at New London and Groton Bank in the time of the Revolutionary war. But I do not now recollect what officer he said he served under nor in what years he said he served there.
That Moses Thompson aforesaid I saw a few days since and know that he is the same Identical Moses Thompson who has in former years told me his services as aforesaid stated.
That his character as to truth and veracity is good, and I consider his statements at all times to be entitled to full credit and belief.
Jeremiah York

State of Connecticut } p. North-Stonington Nov. 29 th 1834 New London County } Personally appeared Capt Jeremiah York signer to the foregoing affidavit who is personally known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit and belief and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me - Latham Hull Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut } I, Jethrah Brown of North- County of New London }p. Stonington in the county and State aforesaid aged 76 years & upwards a Soldier in the war of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States after being duly sworn according to law do Testify and say, That in 1780 & 1781 I lived in that part of Stonington now North-Stonington & belonged as a private soldier to Capt. Amos Maines company A. Joshua Brown Ensign John York In Col Oliver Smiths Regiment of Ct. Militia & during the aforesaid years the Militia among whom I was one, was called to Groton Bank on alarms a number of times & when so called out we were sometimes detained one or two days, sometimes 4 or 5 days and sometimes longer, then discharged & return home. This service was not set forth in my declaration now in the Pension office.
That I am well acquainted with Moses Thompson of Voluntown County of Windham & State aforesaid, & have been well acquainted with M c Thompson since 1779 =
That when down to Groton Bank on alarms as aforesaid stated, I frequently saw M c Moses Thompson, who was on New London side performing the duty of a private soldier — M c Thompson was stationed on New London side of the River & when we were down on alarms he would frequently come over to Groton Bank to enquire after his friends at home. I do not now recollect what officers said Thompson served under at New London, as he then told me. I saw Moses Thompson aforesaid a few days since and know that he is the same identical Moses Thompson, who served at New London as a private soldier in 1780 & 1781 and whom I saw at Groton Bank as aforesaid stated. He the said Thompson formerly lived in this town — That his character as to truth and veracity is good & I consider his statements entitled to full credit & belief at all times.
Jethrah Brown

State of Connecticut } County of New London } Stonington Nov. 3 d A D 1834. Personally appeared capt. Jephtha Brown Signer to the foregoing affidavit who is personally known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit & belief & made solemn Oath to the truth of the same before me Latham Hull Justice of the Peace.

I, Jedediah Austin of Stonington County of New London and State of Connecticut aged 74 years June 24 1835 be Voldin in the war of the Revolution, and a Pension of the United States under Act of 1831 after Being duly Cautioned and Sworn do Depose and Say That According to the best of my Recollection In the year 1780 I lived in Charleston, Rhode Island, and about the middle of September of said year I went over to Stonington, Connecticut on a visit to my Brother in Law Andrew Stafford and the day before I got there he was drafted To do a Term of duty of 3 months at New London (in Capt J. Swans company) and he hired me to serve the term of his draft which was 3 months and gave me a four year old mare, — I told him I would not take Continental (Money), I got my equipage and joined the Company at Groton Bank as near as I can recollect about the 20 th of September we remained at Groton about one week and then crossed the Ferry and was quartered in the Fort on New London side of the River, we were here actually engaged until about 20 Dec. of said year when we were Honorably Discharged, having served 3 months, in this town. During this service Col. Ledyard commanded the Troop in Garrison I think — While I was there there was a Capt that was Sick, I am not certain but I think his name was Chapley There was an Lt or Ensign by the name of Benj. Durkee and an officer by the name of Gillet do not recollect in what Company, That when I got upon New London side of the River I became acquainted with a man by the name of Moses Thompson who was a private soldier at said place I do not recollect in what Company) he was. — Said Thompson was not in the fort with me but a small part of the time but was on a guard down by the light House He was some times up to the Fort & I was some times down at shore by the light House. I recollect that one night I was ordered down to go round the shore (down by rope Ferry) so called There was my self Andrew Dodge & several others went down to the light house and was there joined by Moses Thompson aforesaid &

Two or three others, names not now recollected and proceeded on our route, —
That Moses Thompson aforesaid was at said NewLondon when I got there and remained there in service until my time was out and I left him there in service —
That I while there in this tour of duty understood by said Thompson and by others that he had engaged for a years service but this I do not know other than as I understood as I have before stated. —
Moses Thompson aforesaid I have been well acquainted with ever since I served the aforesaid tour of duty at NewLondon at that he formerly lived in that part of Stonington which is now North Stonington that he now resides in Voluntown in Windham County & State of Connecticut and is now present and I have had conversation with him and know that he is the same identical Moses Thompson who served with me at said NewLondon in 1780 —
I believe him to be more than 70 years of age —
In the clause in the above affidavit enclosed in the brace: Thus: { } I would be understood, That said Thompson as at the time stated, I understood his being engaged for a years service was not by a years enlistment but by drafts which he had served and as substitute &c. —
Jedediah his  Austin Mark
State of Connecticut } County of NewLondon } ss Stonington Nov 4 th 1835
Personally appeared Jedediah Austin signed to the above and foregoing affidavit by making his mark who is known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled credit & belief & made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me,
Geo. W. Noyes Justice of the Peace.

State of Connecticut } of Benjamin Chitt of Preston County of New London } in the County and State aforesaid aged 67 years and upwards a Soldier in the War of the Revolution after being duly cautioned and Sworn according to Law Do depone and say that in the year 1781 I lived in that Part of Preston now called Griswold and On or about the 10 th of January of 1781. My father was drafted to do a tour of duty at Groton and New London, Connecticut and My father wished me to take his place as a substitute I then being in My 14 th year there was some doubt whether I could be admitted as a substitute for my father but I wished to go and sergeant Austin said he would would intercede with the capt to have me admitted or accepted as a substitute. I went to Groton and crossed the ferry and joined the company of militia commanded by capt Abner Comstock, Lt. Russell Randall Ensign — Johnson — Jahiel Comstock, Thomas Austin were Sergeants Gardner Gallup was fife I think; In col. Samuel MacCollum's Regiment. — I was here employed in actual service in the company of Preston until on or about the middle of March 1781 - when I was honorably verbally Discharged — That we were a part of the time employed in keeping a guard at the aforesaid places, we were ordered over to Groton fort and there remained on fatigue duty employed in cutting cedar in a swamp lying about one quarter of a mile East of the Fort and backing them to the fort on purpose to repairing said fort — We here remained about two weeks — and then were ordered to New London again and remained until I was discharged as aforesaid we all stayed at New London

and were kept on duty some time longer than the Draft was for and received pay accordingly
That Moses Thompson of Voluntown in the county of Windham and State aforesaid with whom I am well acquainted I found in Capt Comstock's Comp. a lot McClellans Regiment aforesaid a doing the duty of a Private Soldier and understood at that time he, the said Thompson had been there some considerable length of time, when I got there. — Said Thompson was a mess-mate with me the most of the time I was there. He said Thompson served after I joined the company as aforesaid stated until he was discharged which was one or two days before I was discharged, Amos Witter was also discharged with Mr Thompson and left in company with him for home. I heard Mr Thompson say at the time we were at Groton and New London, that he was used to the business. That he had been there a soldier before. Moses Thompson aforesaid is now present and I know that he is the same identical Moses Thompson above mentioned who served at New London and Groton as aforesaid stated
I believe the said Thompson to be 70 years of age or upwards — Benjamin Olin
State of Connecticut } County of New London } ss at Preston Sept 17 d 1834
Personally appeared Benjamin Olin signer to the foregoing affidavit who is known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit and belief and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me, Henry Palmer Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut } I Eleazar B Downing New London County } of Preston County & State aforesaid aged 48 years, a Physician, do testify and say that I have been acquainted with Benjamin Olin of Preston & County aforesaid for upwards of 20 years, have generally been called upon as their family Physician and frequently acted in My professional capacity in this family as such. That Mr Olin's Character as to truth and veracity is good and his statements are entitled to full credit and belief as a witness. Eleazar B Downing
State of Connecticut } New London County } at Preston Sept 17 th 1834 Personally appeared Doctor Eleazar B Downing signer to the foregoing affidavit who is personally known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit and belief and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me Henry Palmer Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut } I David Baldwin of New London County } Preston County and State aforesaid aged 36 years after being duly sworn according to Law do Depose and say that I have been acquainted with Philip Benjamin Olin of Preston aforesaid for upwards of 15 years That his Character as to truth and veracity is Good and his testimony as a witness is  is entitled to full credit and belief David Baldwin
State of Connecticut } New London County } at Preston Sept 17 th 1834 Personally appeared Col David Baldwin High Sheriff of New London County signer

to the foregoing affidavit who is personally known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit and belief and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me;
Henry Palmer Justice of the peace

M. S. GREGORY, M. D. NEURO-PSYCHIATRY 708 MEDICAL ARTS BLDG. OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA
7/5/32.
Pension Department, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:- Moses Thompson of Volinton county Conn. Was Pensioner b. 1764 was 76 yrs old in 1840. He is mentioned in Conn. Pensions 1818 p. 663. Will you kindly give me what ever information you can give me as to parents , Brothers & Sisters where and when did he die?
I am yours, M.S. Gregory.