Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 43,715, for William Jones, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (born)
Jones, William
S 43715
CONTENTS
born at Northfield Conn.
in 1818 aged 60 yrs. & res. Amsterdam, Montgomery Co. N.Y.

9860 R New York
William Jones
of Amsterdam in the state of New York who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Webb of the Connecticut line, for the term of Three years.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 6 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 of April 1819 and sent to Benedict Arnold Amsterdam New York
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 10 25/4 87. 61 Semi-annual account ending 4 Sept. 1819 6 mo 48.
$135.61
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
Can
Can afford, May 12. 1821. to Geo. L. Lobb, Johnstown, N.Y.

Ms. A. 9. 2. 14 William Jones 2?
Cono
Sus
9860
John L. Lobell Esq. Johnstown Montgomery Co. N. York

State of New York County of Montgomery } ss
On this fifteenth day of June 1820 personally appeared in open Court being a court of record for the said County of Montgomery called the Court of Common Pleas, proceeding according to the principles of common law having the power of fine and imprisonment William Jones V. aged sixty one years resident in Amsterdam in said State aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the revolutionary war as follows: in Captain Charles Whiting and Hopkins Company, Colonel Samuel B Webb's Regiment and Connecticut line on the Continental Establishment as is particularly mentioned my original declaration - that the date of my original declaration was the 5 th day of April 1818 and the number of my pension certificate is 9860 - and I solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time, by Gift Sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war passed on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed,
and by me subscribed
Sworn to and declared this in open court the 15 th day of June 1820 - J. M c Carthy Clerk
William Jones Real Estate I have none either in possession, reversion, remainder or expectancy -

Personal property - 1 Horse 1 One horse waggon and harness 1 pair one horse Cart wheels & old harness 1 Cow and calf 2 Hogs 4 small pigs 1 Shovel 1 Axe, 1 Hoe, -
I owe the following debts -
To Benedict Arnold a note - $33.00 " Marcus T Reynolds - " - 7.00 " Cornelius Miller on a/c - 4.50 " Abner Geasar - " - 3.00 " Mr. Storm - " - 6.00 " Eliza White - " - 16.00 " Ann Osterhout - note - 14.00 " Abraham Morell - " - 5.00 " Jonas Stiles - " - 4.50 " Doct r . Palling - " - 12.00 $105.00 -
I have been brought up a farmer but do not now do any manual labour on account of ill health. I have a wife forty nine years old who is weakly and a grand child five years old living with me whom I support and that I have no other means of subsistence than tend- ing a gate and what I get on the pension from the United States and further saith not
Sworn and subscribed this 15 th day of July  July W m Jones at Innerkirk in Guilford -
John McLaughlin
State of New York Montgomery County Clerks Office
I John McLaughlin Clerk of the Court of common pleas in and for the said County, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the sche- dule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said Court and I further certify

ify that it proved to the satisfaction of the said Court by the oaths of credible witnesses and that it is the Opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhi- bited in the aforesaid schedule is Ninety three dollars & fifty Cents In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on the 10 th day of June 1820 -
J. M c Carthy

W m Jones affidavit In roll
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State of New York 11 of July 1842 on the Sixth Day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and Eighteen before me the Subscriber one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of fore said personally appeared William Jones aged Sixty Years Resident of the Town of Middletown in said County who being sworn first duly sworn according to Law doth on his Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the late act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval services of the United States in the Revolutionary war is that the said William Jones enlisted in the Town of Wethersfield in the State of Connecticut in the Company commanded by Capt Whiting of the Town of Middletown in said State in Colonel Webb's Regiment of the Connecticut Line and this deponent saith he enlisted for three years and served in the same corps until the expiration of said term and then this depo- nent entered as a substitute for an other man and served three months making in the whole three years and three months in the service of the United States when he was discharged from service which was in the year Seventeen hundred Eighty in the month of June when he this deponent was discharged in or near Morris Town in the State of New Jersey this deponent saith he was discharged from service by Lieut Colonel Huntington and that he was in the battle at Redbank and Monmouth from place to

plan and not engaged in any considerable Rattle during the his term of service and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said service except the affidavit here with inclosed sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid Wm Jones Benedict Arnold Judge
I Benedict Arnold one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Herkford do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said William Jones did serve in the Rev- olutionary 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 Department of war pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid act of Congress. Amsterdam the 6th Day of April 1878.
Benedict Arnold
from the Estate of
I do further certify that the above named William Jones is personally known to me and that he is in very reduced circum- stances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support. Given under my hand at Amsterdam this 6th Day April 1878
Benedict Arnold Judge of C Pleas

John Easton
August 1818
Set out how I appear to be of the said Bank the 3rd day of
Personally appeared before me Samuel Hastings Esq. one of the Justices of the peace in and for the County of Washington. Said James a person to me well known who being duly sworn deposes and saith, that he was personally knowing to William Jones being an enlisted soldier in the Continental Army during the revolutionary war for a term of more than nine months. Further this deponent saith no
Sworn before me this 6th day of April 1818
J. C. Jones
Samuel Hastings Esq.

State of New York Montgomery County
I John M c Carthy Clerk of the Court of common pleas for the said County do Certify that Benedict Arnold whose name appears subscribed to the annexed Certificate and before whom the annexed declaration appears to have been made and sworn to was one of the Judges of the Court of common pleas in and for the said County on the 6 th day of April 1818.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Court the 3 rd day of August 1818.
John M c Carthy

and 1818 Pension Section 1818/1819 TME 6.
February 12, 1929
Mrs. Mary B. Hyde Afton New York
Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, B.43715 it appears that William Jones, and, enlisted in Wethersfield, Connecticut, date not stated, served as a private in Captain Charles Whiting's and Hopkins' Companies, Colonel Samuel B. Webb's Connecticut Regiment, was in the battle of Rhode Island and was discharged in June 1780 having served three years and three months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 6, 1818 while a resident of Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York aged sixty years.
In 1820 he referred to his wife aged forty-nine years, and a grandchild aged five years, names not given. The dates of his birth and marriage are not stated.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

43715 INVALID.
File No. 43715
William Jones
Rev Peterboro
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: —Vol. 8 , Page 261
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1922 Feb. 17. Hilt to Mrs. Frank D. Osborn. See letter in choice L. 43706 of Herman Jones - MM 178 1920 - Sept. 4 - Hilt to Mrs. B. Apple - MTE 1909 - Feb. 12, Hilt to Mary B. Apple - MTE 1921 Aug. 15 - Hilt to Henry John D. Osborn Mrs. Mary B. Apple. See also Mrs. Jones & 43702 Mrs. Mary B. Apple. See also Mrs. Jones & 43702

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Afton, N.Y. Aug. 6, 1928
Hon. Com. of Pensions:—
Wash. D.C., Sir,—
Will you kindly tell me the place of birth of one William Jones , Second, who was a private in the Revolutionary War. He was inscribed on the Pension List Roll of the New York Agency at the rate of eight dollars per month to commence on the sixth day of April one thousand eight hundred and eighteen. He served in Capt. Chas. Whiting's Co of Infantry, in Col. Samuel B. Webb's regiment, that he resided in the town of Amsterdam, Montgomery Co, N.Y. at that time, and had resided there for the past

nineteen years, Before that time he had resided in Fort Anne, Washington Co.
I wish the place of his birth for the purpose of joining the A. S. R. I seem to have the necessary data with the exception of that.
Thanking you, I am Most sincerely.
Mrs. Mary B. Hyde Alton, Chenango Co N.Y.

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F. A. BENTON, SCOUT EXECUTIVE
HOWARD CLARKE, PRES. WHITE PLAINS, N. Y. ROLLIN C. NEWTON, 1ST VICE-PRES. SCARSDALE, N. Y. WM. B. TALLMAN, 2ND VICE-PRES. PLEASANTVILLE, N. Y. FLOYD M. GRANT, 3RD VICE-PRES. WHITE PLAINS, N. Y. FRED P. HARRINGTON SCOUT COMMISSIONER SCARSDALE, N. Y. LOREN S. SPOOR, TREAS. WHITE PLAINS, N. Y.
DONALD G. ROSS CHAIRMAN, DIST. NO. 1 SCARSDALE, N. Y. CHARLES A. VUNCK CHAIRMAN, DIST. NO. 2 WHITE PLAINS, N. Y. IRVING LACHENBRUCH CHAIRMAN, DIST. NO. 3 PLEASANTVILLE, N. Y. J. O. HOBBY, JR. CHAIRMAN, CAMP COMMITTEE WHITE PLAINS, N. Y.
December 1, 1926.
Pension Office, War Department, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Kindly give my any data you may have concerning William Jones 2nd, a pensioner of the Revolutionary War as late as 1818.
William Jones 2nd was a private in Captain Charles Whiting's company, Colonel Samuel B. Webb's regiment during the Revolution and resided at Fort Ann, Washington County, New York, and Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York.
I would like dates of birth, marriage and death or whatever you have on record. I think he was living as late as 1847.
Very truly yours,
F. A. Benton Scout Executive. /
FAB/ML

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Afton, N.Y. May 20, 1928.
Com. of Pensions,
1 Kindly inform me of the date and place of birth of William Jones , a Revolutionary soldier, who served as a private in Cpt. Charles Whiting Co., 9 Connecticut Regiment, Col. Samuel B. Wabb commander. He enlisted March 14, 1777 for three years, and was discharged May 25, 1780.
Many thanks,
Most respectfully
Mrs. Mary B. Hyde,
Afton.
Chenango Co.
New York.

MRS. JAMES T. WATTS GENEALOGIST 4425 NORTH ASHLAND AVENUE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
April 9, 1928.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
I wish to learn when, where & to whom the last payments of the following Revolutionary pensions were made:-
William Jones, Addison Co., Vt- S 38875 " " Benson, Rutland Co. Vt- S. 39784.
Will you please give the the necessary data to send to the General Accounting Office in order to receive the desired information, I wish information to complete D.A.R. applications. Thanking you in advance, I am, Very truly,
Edith L. Watts

JOHN D. CLARKE 34TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT NEW YORK
MEMBER COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
COUNTIES: BROOME CHENANGO DELAWARE OTSEGO
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
Frasdr, New York August 10, 1931
Mr. A. D. Hiller Assistant to Administrator Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Hiller:
Here is a lot of dope regarding Wm. Jones, the 2nd. I am especially anxious to get this as Mrs. Hyde is one of my close friends, and any extra effort you can give it will be highly appreciated.
Cordially yours,
John D. Clarke JOHN D. CLARKE
JD S:AEJ
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATOR
AUG 12 1931
Referred To Miss Carey FOR FURTHER ATTENTION.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., Feb. 17 , 1923
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William Jones, 2nd a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     r 3 yrs. 3 mos. enlisting June 1780 Pvt. Chas. Whitney Hopkins Colonel R. H. Kirt Conn.  
Battles engaged in, Rhode Island Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enlisted in Netherfield, Conn. Date of application for pension, Sept. 6, 1818. His claim was al. Residence at date of application, Amsterdam, Montgomery Co., N.Y. Age at date of application, 62 yrs.
Remarks: In 1820 soldier referred to his wife aged 49 yrs. and a grand child 5 yrs. old, no names stated. No further family data.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

December 4, 1928
F. A. Benton 38 Depot Plaza White Plains, New York
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 43715 it appears that William Jones, 2nd, enlisted in Wethersfield, Connecticut, date not stated, served as a private in Captains Charles Whiting's and Hopkins' Companies, Colonel Samuel B. Webb's Connecticut Regiment, was in the battle of Rhode Island and was discharged in June 1780 having served three years and three months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 6 1818 while a resident of Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York aged sixty years.
In 1820 he referred to his wife aged forty-nine years, and a grandchild aged five years, names not given. The dates of birth and marriage are not stated.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and possibly the date of his death, you should apply to the Civil Division, General Accounting Office,

Washington, D.C. citing all of the following data :
"William Jones, 2nd, Certificate No. 9860, issued April 26, 1819, rate $ 8 per month, commenced April 6, 1818, Act of March 18, 1818, New York Agency".
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

August 15, 1931
Honorable John D. Clarke Praser New York
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section MCS
My dear Mr. Clarke:
Reference is made to your letter of August 10th, relative to information desired by Mrs. Mary B. Hyde of Afton, New York.
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 43715, that William Jones, 2nd, enlisted in Wethersfield, Connecticut, date not stated, served as private in Captain Charles Whiting's and Hopkins' companies in Colonel Samuel B. Webb's Connecticut regiment, was in the battle of Rhode Island and was discharged in June, 1780, having served three years and three months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 6, 1818, while a resident of Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York, aged sixty years.
In 1818 one Joel Jones appeared before the Justice of the Peace in Washington County, New York, and testified in regard to the Revolutionary War service of William Jones but he did not give his relation to the soldier.
In 1820 this soldier, William Jones, referred to his wife, aged forty-nine years, and a grandchild, aged five years, names not given. The dates of the birth and marriage of William Jones are not given.
The William Jones who died January 1, 1833, is not identical with William Jones, S. 43715, whose history is given above.
All correspondence addressed to Hon. Geo. C. Clarke was returned to him. From said cor. it was evident that Mrs. Hyde was interested in the above Wm. Jones. But but the Gen. Acc. Off. had furnished her with date of death of another soldier.
Mrs. Hyde phoned that del. of last paymt. of Wm. Jones att. 9860 in mt. was Mar. 1850
her with date of death

The dates of last payments of pensions of each of these soldiers and the persons to whom the pensions were paid may be obtained by addressing The Comptroller General, Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C., citing the following data:
William Jones, 2nd. Certificate 9860, issued April 26, 1819, rate $8 per month, commenced April 6, 1818, Act of March 18, 1818, New York Agency.
William Jones, Certificate 32857, issued April 19, 1851, rate $120 per annum, commenced March 4, 1851, and ending January 1, 1858, Act of June 7, 1852, Albany, New York, Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Jones, William GRADE Private LINE Maryland
WARRANT NUMBER 11372 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED September 24, 1792 To — not shown
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Jones, William GRADE Private LINE Maryland
WARRANT NUMBER 11397 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED February 3, 1792 To — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Jones, William GRADE Private LINE Maryland
WARRANT NUMBER 13258 and 14117 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED April 14 1795 to Francis Sherrard, assignee of Nehemiah Jones, Adm re .
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.