Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 36677, for Samuel Kingsbury, New Hampshire

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental N.H.
Kingsbury, Samuel S. 36677
CONTENTS

9651 R
1889 July 22 J H Hammond - history " 22 Inf. Mny K Salcott ch Press Mss.
Connecticut Pam. Winchell
Jan 6 - 1874 - 88
in the state of who was a Private in the regiment commanded by colonel Bradbury of the 1st  Infantry for the term of 1 year
scribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 9 of April 1818.
certificate of Pension issued the 22 of April and sent to Judge Clark Winchell Cont.
arrears to 4th of March 81.89 semi-ann. all'ce ending Oct 1818 48 10 22 4 30 35  132.89
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }

Samuel Shingsbury Application Ex o 3
No 9,631
P. 27 April 1819
(P. 109.)
Postmark

District of Connecticut, ss.
At a Special Court of Common Pleas, holden at and for the County of Windham, in said district—
Simsbury within
ON this 21 st day of June A. D. 1820, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record for the County aforesaid, [Having the power of fine and imprisonment,]
Samuel Kingsbury of Tillingly in said County and District
aged 68 years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, viz : That he enlisted for the term of thirteen months on the 20 th day of March in the year 1777 in the State of New Hampshire
in the company commanded by Captain James Osgood in the regiment commanded by Colonel Brattle
in the line of the State of New Hampshire on the Continental establishment : that he continued to serve in the said corps until the expiration of said term
when he was discharged from the said service at Simsbury in the State of Massachusetts
My discharge has been lost - I am now a Pensioner - the date of my original application was the 20 th day of April 1818 - the amount of my Pension certificate is 9, 681 - I am a pensioner in the sum of 100 per month - I have a wife Eliza Beth aged 72 years quite sickly & that almost continually - to support - I was in the Battle of the Clouds & the Battle of Brandywine - and in several other Skirmishes
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18 th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen ; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled, "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18 th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen ; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts due to me ; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
A Schedule of All the estate & income belonging to Samuel Kingsbury of Tillingly on the 20 th June 1820
  6 Shirts 4.80 1 old coat 8 0.25   2 old shirts 1.30 1 hat 0.17   1 old vest 0.95 1 old waistcoat 0.40   1 old hat 0.75 3 old chains 0.30   1 old kettle 0.25 3 old bowls 0.12   1 old pan 0.25 3 old spoons 0.25   1 old bottle 0.25 3 old forks 0.12   8.25 2.21   0.25   10.46   Samuel Kingsbury

Sworn to and declared on the 21 st day of June A. D. 1820, before the Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Windham, in the district of Connecticut.
Attest.
David G. Bolles
Clerk.
I, David G. Bolles Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Windham, in the State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing declaration Veritas and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opin- ion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule, is 1022 Dollars, and 46 Cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court, on this 24 th day of June A. D. 1820.
David G. Bolles
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Windham County.

Samuel Kingsbury, Petitioner
Willingly Private, Col. Beadle's Regt. New Hampshire Line 1777-1781 8 months dec'd 9 th April 1815,
Adm d

I Jabez Clarke Judge of the Court of Common Pleas within & for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut Do certify that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Samuel Kingsbury did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated, in the preceding declaration against the common enemy. And I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Depart- ment of war pursuant to the directions, of the aforementioned act of Congress. Attest Jabez Clarke
I Samuel Gray Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut do Certify that Jabez Clarke Esq d is Judge of said Court, and that the foregoing Signatures are his own hand writing & the Seal Annexed is the Seal of said Court. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my Name this 6 th Day of May A D 1818 Sam Gray
June 1776 — 9 Months 1780 — 6 do

that I again enlisted as a Soldier in the service of the United States, for the term of six months, on or about the 17. day of June A.D. 1780, into Capt. John P. Wyllys company in Col. Saml. B. Webbs regiment of the Connecticut Line, and served in said Regiment in the Army of the United States, until the 16. day of December A.D. 1780. when I was discharged by S d John P. Wyllys, promoted to be Maj r / as Maj r / commanded of said regiment, that I have not my discharges, and they are not now in existence,
(And I do further swear that I am poor and indigent, and by reason of my reduced circumstances, I stand in need of Assistance from my Country for support —
Samuel Kingsbury
Sworn the 9 th day of April A.D. 1818 - and declared Before me Jacob Clarke Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Windham
I Reuben Kemp of Brookline in the County of Windham do swear that I am acquainted with Mr. Sam l Kingsbury the signer of the foregoing affidavit, and his circumstances and him to be poor and indigent, and need Assistance for his support
Robert Kemp
Sworn April 9 th A.D. 1818 Before me Jacob Clarke Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for Windham County
In Testimony of the matter aforesaid there caused the Seal of the Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Windham to be hereunto Affixed - Attest Jacob Clarke Judge of Court

To Joby Clarke Esq r Judge of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Windham in the District of Connecticut, the Petition of Samuel Kingsbury of the Town of Killingly in s d County, representeth, that he was in the service of the United States in the Revolu- tionary war as a Soldier, enlisted, for the term of one year and half, and was discharged - that he is poor and destitute, and needs the assistance of his country for his support, and prays the benefit of an Act of the Congress of the United States, passed the 18 th day of March A d 1818 entitled "An Act to Provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval service of the United States, in the revolutionary war" Dated at Brookline the 8 th day of April A d 1818 Samuel Kingsbury
State of Connecticut
County of Windham ss. Brookline April 9 th A d 1818
Then came before me Joby Clarke Esq r Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, within and for the County of Windham and District of Connecticut, Samuel Kingsbury, above named and signer of the above Petition and in my presence subscribed the following affidavit and made oath to the truth of the same viz t Samuel Kingsbury of the Town of Killingly in the County of Windham and District of Connecticut, do solemnly swear that, on or about the 25 th day of March A d 1776 I enlisted as a soldier in the service of the United States in the revolutionary war, in the Company commanded Capt James Osgood, and Col o Beadle's regiment in the New Hampshire Line for the term of thirteen Months, and soon with s d Regiment joined the Northern Army and was taken prisoner at the Battle of the Cedars, on the St. Lawrence river, was after exchanged, and was discharged in the month of January A d 1777 - and

that I again enlisted as a Soldier in the service of the United States, for the term of six months, on or about the 17. day of June A.D. 1780, into Capt. John P. Mylly's company in Col. Saml. B. Webb's regiment of the Connecticut Line, and served in said Regiment in the Army of the United States, until the 16. day of December A.D. 1780. when I was discharged, by Col. John P. Mylly, promoted to be Majr. / as Majr. / command of said Regiment, that I have last my Discharges, and they are not now in existence,
And I do further swear that I am poor and indigent, and by reason of my reduced circumstances, I stand in need of Assistance from my Country for support —
Samuel Kingsbury
Sworn the 9 th day of April A.D. 1818 - and declared Before me Jacob Clarke Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Windham
I Reuben Hemen of Brookline in the County of Windham do swear that I am acquainted with Mr. Saml. Kingsbury the signer of the foregoing Affidavit, and his circumstances and him to be poor and indigent, and need Assistance for his support
Reuben Hemen
Sworn April 9. A.D. 1818 Before me Jacob Clarke Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for Windham County
In Testimony of the matter aforesaid I have caused the Seal of the Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Windham to hereunto Affixed - Attest Jacob Clarke Judge of Court

November 2, 1936
Joshua Franklin-W.21152 Samuel Kingsbury- S.36677 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. John F. Marvel 5 Whelden Avenue East Providence Rhode Island
Dear Madam:
The data furnished herein pertaining to Joshua Franklin were obtained from pension claim, W.21152, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Joshua Franklin was born July 9, 1759 in Scituate, Rhode Island. The names of his parents were not stated.
While residing in Scituate, he served with the Rhode Island troops as follows:
In 1777, two months as private in Captain Samuel Wilbur's company, Colonel Colwell's regiment, and in same year, one month and twenty days in Captain Bennett's or Parker's company, Colonel Kasson's regiment; in 1778, five months in Captain Wilbur's company, was in Sullivan's Expedition under Colonel Colwell; in 1779, four months as substitute for David Franklin in Captain James Parker's company, Colonel Topham's regiment.
He moved to Voluntown, Connecticut, and enlisted in 1780, served about twelve days under Captain Comfort Titus.
Joshua Franklin continued to live in Voluntown for about nineteen years, then moved to West Greenwich, Rhode Island, thence to Exeter, Rhode Island. He was allowed pension on his application executed, November 4, 1833, then living in Exeter, Rhode Island. He died

February 2 or 9, 1834 in West Greenwich, Rhode Island.
The soldier, Joshua Franklin, married March 6, 1783, Luramy or Lurama Allen in Coventry, Rhode Island, at her father's house. She was born June 4, 1764, place not stated, nor are the names of her parents given.
The widow, Luramy Franklin, was allowed pension on her application executed, September 5, 1838, at which time she was living in West Greenwich, Rhode Island, where she continued to live in 1855.
The children of Joshua Franklin, and his wife, Luramy:
Allen born February 6, 1784, died May 25, 1802 Watermen " January 13, 1786 Barbarry " March 17, 1789 Jeremiah " October 20, 1793 Mary " January 1, 1796 Sarah " September 6, 1798 Joseph P. " November 15, 1803, died April 20, 1814 Annis " March 11, 1804
It is shown that Mary Johnson died April 21, 1837 in her forty-second year, but it is not stated that she was the daughter, Mary, noted above.
Joseph Allen, brother of the widow, Luramy Franklin, was seventy-two years old in 1838 and living in Exeter, Rhode Island.
In 1855 Chester L. Franklin was of Washington County, Rhode Island. It is not stated that he was related to the family, nor is it shown that the David Franklin for whom the soldier served as a substitute was a relative.
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Samuel Kingsbury-S.36677
The data which follow were obtained from pension

claim, S. 36677, based upon the service of Samuel Kingsbury in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of Samuel Kingsbury are not given, nor are the names of his parents shown.
Samuel Kingsbury enlisted March 25, 1776, served as private in Captain James Isgood's company, Colonel Bedel's New Hampshire regiment, was taken prisoner at the battle of The Cedars, later exchanged, and was discharged sometime in January, 1777. He enlisted June 17, 1780, served six months in Captain John P. Tylllys' company, Colonel Samuel B. Webb's regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 9, 1818, at which time he was living in Tillingly, Windham County, Connecticut. He was still living there in 1820, aged sixty-seven years, and his wife, Elizabeth, was seventy-two years old at that time.
Samuel Kingsbury died January 6, 1827.
There are no data relative to his marriage and no reference to children.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

36 677
INVALID.
Rev
File No. 86, 677
Samuel Kingsbury
Rev Rev Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2, Page 234
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Feby. 21-1901. Miss Mary Kingsbury Duley New Haven Conn.
1936 Act m. 2-1902. to Mrs John F. Mavel See her letter in J. of A. Franklin W. 2115-2 G. g.

133 Sigourney Street
Hartford, Feb 11 th 1901.
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir
I would like to obtain the record of Samuel Kingsbury who was a Connecticut pensioner, living in New Hampshire, according to the book, "Connecticut in the Revolution," published by the Adjutant General of the State in 1889. A. G. 35. Will you kindly send this to me as soon as it can conveniently be done.
Respectfully yours
(Miss)
Mary Kingsbury Talcott.

Reuben Hump Deposition of Sam. Kingsbury  Hull  junior
July 22 1818
Sam Gray

I Reuben Kump of Brooklyn in County of Windham and State of Connecticut do depose and say that I served as a Soldier in Capt. Wilkins' Company & Col. Beardsley Regi- ment in the year 1776 which Regiment was of the Continental line, and that I was acquainted with Sam l Kingsbury who then belonged to Capt. James Osgood's Company in s d Regiment & know that he served as a Soldier in s d Company at least eleven months and was then legally discharged Release himself
Windham for Brooklyn July 6 th 1810
Reuben Kump the foregoing disposition appeared before me the Subscribed a Justice of the Peace for the County of Windham and made solemn Oath that it is true in all its parts
Just Vine Robinson Just. of the Peace
I further certify that I am well acquainted with the Deponent and believe him to be a man of strict veracity
Vine Robinson Just of the Peace

I Samuel Gray Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut do certify that Vine Robinson Esq. before whom the within Affidavit hath been taken is duly enrolled as one of the Justices of the Peace in & for said Windham County & full Faith and Credit ought to be given to his Acts and deeds as such - In
Testimony whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my Name and Affixed the Seal of said Court, in Windham this 9 th Day of
July A.D. 1818
Sam Gray
Ruben Linsley Disposition of Linsley & Fuller's papers

Lon a Tulara Dep. of San & Kingsbury Summit

I Jonathan Fuller of Hampton in the County of Windham & State of Connecticut of lawful age do testify & say that I served as a Sergeant in Col d Beardsley's Regim t of Capt s Eastabrooks Company in 1776, which Regiment & Company belonged to the continental line (called the year service) that I was acquainted with Mr. Samuel Kingsbury of Killingly in sd Windham County, who, served in sd Regiment of Capt s James Cagoodes Company & know that he served as a soldier in sd Company at least eleven months & then received a legal discharge. Jonathan Fuller
Windham County ss. Hampton July 6 th 1818
Then personally appeared Mr. Jonathan Fuller signer of the above deposition & made solemn oath that the same contained the truth & the whole truth & nothing but the truth.
Before me Nathan Jennings, justice of peace
I further certify that I am well acquainted with the above deponent & believe him to be a person of credit . — Nathan Jennings, justice of peace
Samuel Gray Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut. To Certify that Nathan Jennings Clerk on whom the above Affidavit hath been taken & duly enrolled, is one of the Clerks of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Windham, duly qualified according to law, & has the Seal of said Court in his custody. In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my Name & affixed the Seal of said Court in Windham this 10 th day of July A.D. 1818. Samuel Gray
Creditors. — This is to certify that the above is a true & correct copy of the original now on file in my office.

Mrs. John F. Marvel 5 Whelden Avenue East Providence, Rhode Island
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Joshua Franklin of Rhode Island, Uriah Franklin, father of the above noted Joshua, Samuel Kingsbury of Killingly, Connecticut, and Benjamin Bullock of Massachusetts.
The Revolutionary War records of this office have been searched and no claim for pension found based upon the service of Uriah Franklin or Benjamin Bullock (Bulloch).
The Revolutionary War records of Joshua Franklin and Samuel Kingsbury are furnished herewith as found in pension claims based upon service in that war.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
Her letter re: Joshua Franklin 7/21/52