Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 37149, for John Lay, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Lay, John
S. 37149
CONTENTS

Connecticut Roll
John Lay 11 Capt Reed
Private Connecticut Line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Subscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 7 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th of April 1818 and sent to Jeremiah G. Brainard Esq r New London, Co.
Arrearages to 4 th Sept r 1818 months 29/31  $39.48
{ Revolutionary claims, } { Act 18th March, 1818, }
3 years from 81 to 83
Continued
Lyme, New London Co.
State Genl to Henry W. Smith Esq r 2 o Oct. 1820 Date of death not on R. Lyons Point

State of Connecticut
John Sherman
Major General Knox, commanding the Garrison of West-point, and its dependencies
John Lay soldier in the Connecticut regiment, enlisted for three years, is hereby honorably discharged the service of the United States
Given at West-point the 28 day of Octo. 1783
By the Generals Command H. Knox M c General for Lillie side de Camp.
Registered in the regimental book
Libb. Adams Adj.
a resident citizen of the United States - that
age of Barnum the State of ap- e State acc = such stone worth print not by com- tel - in of the month - in the charge act as her

State of Connecticut New London
Be it remembered That on this 7 th day of April AD 1818 - before me Jeremiah G Brainard a Judge of the Superior Court of the State of Connecticut - personally came and ap- peared John Lay of Ryme in said State and being duly and solemnly sworn acc- ording to the usage of said State - on such solemn oath by me to him administered declared and said - That in the month of January AD 1781 - he enlisted as a private soldier into the Company Commanded by Captain Enoch Reed in a Regiment com- manded by Colonel Ithiel Butler - in the Connecticut line on the Continental establishment - To serve for the term of Three years - That a short time before the expiration of said term vizt in the month of October 1783 - he was at West Point in the State of New York - Honorably discharged as by said discharge herein inclosed will appear - That he is and always has been a resident citizen of the United States - That he is now about 53 years of age - and that from his reduced circumstances he needs the assistance of his country - for support - John Lay
Sworn before me the Day and Date aforesaid
In witness whereof I have caused the Seal of the Superior Court of the State of Connecticut to be hereunto affixed the Day, Month and Year aforesaid Jeremiah G Brainard a Judge of the

The Superior Court of the State of Connecticut I Jeremiah Brainard Judge &c as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said John Lay did serve in the revolutionary war against the common enemy as stated in the preceding de- claration - And I now transmit the proceedings & tes- timony taken & had before me to the Secretary of the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid Act of Congress - The foregoing declaration was made to me as the applicant de- clared in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war"
New London April 7 th 1810
Witness the seal aforesaid Jeremiah Brainard Judge of Superior Court of the State of Connecticut
John Lay.

John Lay
359
Com L. E. G. Z

United States of America State of Connecticut } County of Litchfield } ss.
On this 20 th day of June A.D. 1821 personally appeared in Open Court of Common Pleas, held at Litchfield within & for the County of Litchfield, being a Court of record according to the laws of the State of Connecticut by which it was created, proceeding according to the course of the common law, and having the power of fine and imprisonment, John Lay resident in Lymne in the County & State aforesaid, aged fifty seven 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 in January A.D. 1781 enlisted into the company commanded by Captain Enock Reed, in the Regiment commanded by Col. Debolon Butler, in the Connecticut line on the continental establishment and served until October A.D. 1783 when he was honorably discharged, having served nearly three years - That his discharge was sent to the war department with his original declaration, which was dated according to his best recollection, April 7 th A.D. 1810. That he has received a pension, the certificate of which bears the number 359 - And in pursuance of the Act of the first of May A.D. 1820 I do 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

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 18th 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 hereunto annexed & by me subscribed
And I, the said John Lay, do also swear that my occupation has been that of a sea faring man until within several years past, when I have been employed in the business of fishing, farming &c
I am occasionally afflicted with the rheumatism, brought on by the occupation I formerly followed - I am also disabled in both arms, occasioned by a dislocation of one, and the loss of a part of the bone of the other - In consequence of these infirmities, I am unable to perform near as much labor as I otherwise might
My family consists of myself and a young daughter aged 14 years - My wife I have lately buried
John Lay
A schedule of all the estate of John Lay above named viz - 1 old desk $1.00. 1 old bureau $0.50. 3 old tables $1.50. 2 old stands, 50.

13 Old chairs $3.25. 2 small old looking glasses $1.00 some old iron ware in kitchen $1.50. 6 old knives and forks, 25. 6 old spoons $1.00. 1 pr old andirons, 25. 1 pr tongs, 25. some old crockery $1.50. 1 old axe, 50. 1 old gun $1.00. 1 old sea chest , 50. 1 bible, 25. 1 water pail, 12. 9 old bottles, 50 1 candlestick, 06. 1 old loom & tackling $1.00 Total amount - $16.53.
The above comprises all my estate, except necessary bedding & wearing apparel John Lacy.
Signed, sworn to, & declared before me County Court Charles Lathrop Clerk
I Charles Lathrop Clerk of the County in New London County do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the record of the said County Court. And I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is sixteen dollars and fifty three cents - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Court on this 20th day of June A.D. 1821 Charles Lathrop Clerk of the County Court in said New London County

December 4, 1936
John Lay S.37149 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. H. T. Kristjanson 6768 Maple Terrace Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to John Lay of Lyme, Connecticut in the Revolutionary War.
The data furnished herein were obtained from pension claim, S. 37149, based upon the service of John Lay in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of this soldier are not given, nor are the names of his parents stated.
John Lay enlisted sometime in January, 1781, served as a private in Captain Enoch Reed's company, Colonel Zebulon Butler's Connecticut Regiment, and was discharged, October 28, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 7, 1818, at which time he was aged fifty-three years and living in Lyme, Connecticut.
He stated in 1821, that he had "lately buried" his wife, and then referred to a daughter, aged fourteen years. He did not give the name of wife and daughter, and there are no further data in this claim concerning his family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly

the date of death of this soldier, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and give the following:
John Lay Certificate # 359 Issued April 5, 1818 Rate $8.00 per month Commenced April 7, 1818 Act of March 18, 1818 Connecticut Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
Aug
September 27, 1926
Charles G. Lay 404 Euclid Ave Elmira, N. Y.
Sir:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 37149, it appears that John Lay enlisted in January 1781 and served as a private in Captain Enoch Reed's Company, Colonel Zebulon Butler's Connecticut Regiment, and was discharged October 28, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 7, 1818, while a resident of Lyme, Connecticut, aged fifty-three years.
In 1821, soldier stated that he had lately buried his wife, and referred to a daughter, aged fourteen years, but did not give any names.
There is no further data on file as to family.
Respectfullyy
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

L. W. B. I. 37149.
This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
May 17th, 1899.
Madam:-
In response to your recent communication you are advised that John Lay made an application for pension on April 7th, 1818, at which time he was 53 years of age and residing at Lyme, Conn., and his pension was allowed for three years' actual service as a private in the Conn. troops, Revolutionary war. Place of his enlistment not stated. He served under Capt. Reed and Col. Butler.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. Clarence Carter,
Southington, Conn.
Box 126.

6768 Maple Terrace, Wauwatosa, Wis. Nov. 20. 1936.
Dept. of the Interior, Rev. War Pensions, Washington, D.C.
only one Will you kindly inform me if you have any record of the children of John Lay of Lyme, Conn.? I believe there was more than one John Lay of Lyme, Conn. who fought in the Revolution, but this man's wife name was Phebe Lee. I am endeavoring to locate the John Lay who had a daughter by the name of Phebe and any help you can give me in this matter will be greatly appreciated.
Very sincerely,
Marion H. Kristjanson
(Mrs. H.T.)

Ref

404 Euclid Ave., Elmira, N. Y. August 9, 1926.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
John Lay, a pensioner of the Revolutionary War, on the pension rolls from Connecticut in the 1818 list, was an ancestor of mine and I am desirous of obtaining his record to establish my eligibility to membership in the Sons of the American Revolution.
I am taking the liberty of asking if you would kindly furnish me with this record.
Very truly yours,
Chas. G. Lay.

Mar. 28th, 1908.
Department of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly inform me if Pension was allowed John Day of Lyne, Conn., and also when he served and under whom he served. I wish to use the information in application for admission to the Sons of the Revolution.
Yours truly,

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JOHN MONKS & SONS, CONTRACTING ENGINEERS, 82-92 BEAVER STREET.
JOHN MONKS, JR., PRESIDENT. RICHARD MONKS, V. PRES. & TREAS. CHAS. H. DEANS, 2 o V. PRES. JEROME MONKS, SECRETARY.
CABLE ADDRESS "MONKSJR."
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NEW YORK, Mar. 26th, 1908.
Department of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:-
Will you kindly inform me if Pension was allowed John Lay of Lyme, Conn, and also when he served and under whom he served. I wish to use the information in application for admission to the Sons of the Revolution.
Yours truly,
John W. Ripsley

Montclair New Jersey
Commissioner— Dept. of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Sir,
Will you kindly send me copy of the Pension application of John Lay of Lyme, soldier in the Revolutionary war. d. 20 June 1846 ae 89 yrs. I am writing up the genealogical history of the Lays of Lyme and there—

fore would be glad to have it. If there are other says who were pensioners, it would be important to me to be allowed to have the applica- tions copied.
Thanking you in advance Yours
Very truly,
(Mrs.) Maria O. O'Brien (address above)
Mar 1-1908.

RECORD DIVISION. Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
March 6, 1908
Searched by L. D. Lamparter
Original No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant, _____
Soldier, John Lay
Service, Rev. War
89 yrs old in 1846
Remarks: No claim as above except Inv. # 37149 82 years in 1846 Lyme Conn.

O. W. & N. DIVISION MAR 27 1899 RECEIVED.

Letter L
Southington Conn.
22 nd March, 1899.
Pension Office.
Washington, D.C.
Will you please send me information of John Lay, of Lynde, Conn., Pensioner, that will enable me to become a Daughter of the Revolution and Allege
Yours sincerely,
Mrs Clarence Carlin. Southington, Conn.
Box 126.

37149 INVALID.
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37149
John Lay Rev Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2, Page 238
[Arrangement of 1870.]
May 1789 Mrs. C Cartes Southington Conn
1908 Mar. 12 Fish Lollaria O Le Br 1908 Apr. 2 Hist is John H. Ripley. 1926 Sept 27- " " Chas. S. Luf 1927 Mar. 19. Tombstone data to Chas R. Hale 33 Capitol Av. Hartford Conn. letter re John Havens 37149 1936-Index c-4. Hist to Mrs. H. D. Hartjanson

Lyme Conn July 21 st
Recd 28 th July 18 th
Dear Sir
Station Passengers

Syme Con. July 25 A 1821
Sir
Enclosed is the Affidavit of John Day a Pensioner. The return may be directed to John Day Care of H. M. Wait - Syme Con -
Respectfully
Yours &c
Henry M. Wait