Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 14706, for Joseph Titus, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Titus Joseph
S.14706
buried
CONTENTS

Connecticut 1816
Joseph Titus
of Litchfield in the State of Conn. who was a Private in the Comp. commanded by Captain Hudson of the Regt. commanded by Col. Winman in the N. England line for 18 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Cont. at the rate of 60 Dollars per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of June 1833 and for the City of Litchfield
Arrears to the 4th of March $20 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep 33 30 $150
Recorded by G. C. Phelps Clerk, Book 6. Vol. 5. Page 43
Revolutionary Claim, } As June 7, 1832. }

19358
Joseph Titus G. T.
Admitted Private 18 months
Titus, Joseph Conn. 5/4/906

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
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 Joseph Titus C.T.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1776 Sept 6 2 Private Capt Johnson Col Minman N York born, entered the service and now lives in Ulster Co NY Generally proved by the following witnesses - together with the certificate of a clergyman and a Citizen -   1777 July 26 3 " Capt Smith Col Walcutt " "   " 5 " Capt Doster Col Eno Shrimpton " "   1778 Barren 2 " " Col Field Valentine " "   1779 Subs 2 " " " Hills " "   1779 Draft 2 " Capt Forstall " " White Plains   1780 2 " Major Mitchell Col Field " Hudson NY  
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 day 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 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 ( a ) 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 he 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 enquiry 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 , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years 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 affix 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.

Frederick J. Fenn Esquire Washington Conn. U.S.
Titus, Joseph Conn. 514706

(Valentine MS) Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 State of Connecticut, Litchfield County Nov. 28 th 1832
On the day and Year last aforesaid personally appeared in Open Court before me Daniel B. Brinsmade Judge of Probate within & for the district of Washington now settled Joseph Titus a resident of Washington in the State of Connecticut aged seventy four 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 Officer & served as herein stated. (P. 12). That he was born in Washington aforesaid on the 2 d day of April 1758 - and has always resided in said town since that time, & still resides in said town of Washington but that he has no record of his age whatever, & that about the middle of the month of August 1776 he was drafted from the Militia of that Town on a tour of two months duty which tour of duty he performed in the city of New York in a regiment commanded by Col. Benjamin Hunman in a company commanded by Capt. David Hudson, the Lieutenant of said company was Abner Morely & the Ensign was David Foot. Daniel Baker was 1 st Sergeant & Richard Bryan was another, in said Company The brigade to which said company belonged was commanded by Genl. Wolcott of the Conn t Militia (as he believes) - That he belonged to, & was doing duty in said regiment when

Long Island was taken by the British, but was not in the battle, owing to sickness. That he left the City when the American Army left it & at the expiration of said two months returned home to said Washington. He did not receive any written or printed discharge from said term of service.
That about the 1 st day of March 1777 he enlisted, into what was then called a "three months regiment" and performed a tour of duty of three months at Peekskill on the Hudson river, which regiment was commanded by Col. — Porter, in a company commanded by Capt. Ebenezer Doolittle. the name of the Lieut. he does not recollect, he thinks the Ensign's name was Stoddard. the 1 st Sergeant was Elijah Hagen, and the Principal Officer in command at that time and place was Genl. Israel Putnam and that there were one or more Continental regiments on duty at the same time and place. and the Continental regiments he thinks, were commanded by Colonels Willys & Meigs. that at the expiration of said three months, he was dismissed & returned home. & that he did not receive any written or printed discharge.
That very soon after his return he again enlisted into a "State regiment" for the period of five months, and served said period of five months, at Fishkill, Peekskill, Rye and Mamaroneck and was dismissed at Horseneck. that he did not receive any written or printed discharge. but that the regiment were disbanded in a body. That said last mentioned regiment was commanded by Genl. Roger D. and the company in which he served by Capt. Reuben Dostwick the Lieutenants were Dodge & Hubbell. the orderly Sergeant was Joseph Badger and one other Sergeant was Joseph Ruggles. The principal officer in command was Genl. Putnam — That during this tour he was engaged in a skirmish with the British

at a place called Valentines Hill near fort Independence in which Skirmish Genl. Putnam commanded. and that at the expiration of said term of five months he was dismissed as aforesaid and returned home to said Washington - That about the 1 st day of April 1778 he was drafted on a term of two months from the the militia of said town of Washington and served said term of two months at Housenock in a regiment commanded by Col. Samuel Canfield in the company commanded by Capt. Reuben Bostwick. The lieutenant or Ensign he does not remember but thinks the name of the adjutant was Monson. His orderly sergeant he thinks was Joseph Ruggles. after the expiration of said term he was dismissed, but received no written or printed discharge & returned home to said Washington -
That in the fall of the same Year as he thinks in the months of September and October he served a term of duty of two months in the Militia of Connecticut as a substitute for Elisha Ingraham of New Milford in said county of Litchfield in a regiment commanded by Colonel Samuel Canfield in a company commanded by Capt. Jonathan Ferrand, he thinks Lieut. Brace & Ensign Whittelsey belonged to said company. Nathan Hickox & Isaac Parish were sergeants. and that at the expiration of said term of two months he was dismissed, but received no written or printed discharge and returned home to Washington & that this last term of service was performed at Housenock aforesaid -
That in the month of March 1779 he was drafted from the militia of said Washington on a term of two months duty and performed the same at White Plains Housenock & Sawpits in a regiment commanded by Col. Bezaleel Beebee in the company commanded by Capt.

Ebenezer Cook but the names of the other officers attached to said Company he does not recollect - at the expiration of said tour he was dismissed, but received no written or printed discharge, and returned home to said Washington.
That in the month of March 1780 he was again drafted from the militia of said Washington on a tour of two months duty and served said period of two months at Fairfield in the State of Connecticut in a regiment commanded by Col. Samuel Canfield in the Company commanded by Capt. Nathaniel Mitchell - The names of the Lieutenants & Ensign he does not recollect but the orderly sergeants name was George Burrows - That he does not recollect the names of the regular officers who were with the troops with which he was connected except as above stated, that he never received any written or printed discharge from either of the periods of service above mentioned - That he is well acquainted with Daniel B Minnema, Frederick J. Fern, Charles A. Judson, Samuel Leavitt & Gordon Hays all residing in his immediate neighborhood who can testify to his veracity & their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution - That he has no documentary evidence of his services other than is hereto appended and that he knows of no persons living except those upon affidavits are hereto annexed who can testify to the same.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present declaration that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
Joseph Titus
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid -

We Gordon Hayes a clergyman residing in the town of Washington in the county of Litchfield State of Connecticut and Frederick J. Fenn residing in the same town county State hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Joseph Titus who has subscribed the above declaration that we believe him to be seventy four years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution & that we concur in that opinion
Gordon Hayes Fred: J Fenn
Given & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
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 Gordon Hayes who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the town of Washington aforesaid and that Frederick J. Fenn who has also signed the same is a resident in the same town of Washington and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit -

I Anthony Smith Clerk of the Court of Probate for the district of Washington County of Litchfield State of Connecticut do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Joseph Titus for a pension - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 28 th day of November 17832.
Anthony Smith

I Joseph Giddings of New Milford Litchfield County State of Connecticut of Lawful age Depose and say, That I am acquainted with Joseph Titus of Washington in said county and that I served with him as a soldier in the forepart of the summer of the year 1777 in the Revolutionary War a tour of two months at Saratoga in a regiment of Connecticut Militia commanded by Col. Robert  Ebenezer  in the Company commanded by Capt. Couch where we were dismissed without any written discharge and further this deponent says not - Joseph Giddings
Washington Nov. 28 th Litchfield County ss. Washington June 30. 1832 Personally appeared Joseph Giddings the known to me as a credible witness signer of the foregoing affidavit & made solemn oath to the truth of the facts therein stated before me Jno. Denny Jr. Clerk

I Peter Thorp of Washington Litchfield County State of Connecticut depose & say that I am well acquainted with Joseph Titus of said Washington and that I served a term of two months with him as a soldier in the revolutionary war at Horse neck in a regiment of Connecticut Militia commanded by Col. Samuel Canfield in the Company commanded by Capt. Jonathan Larrand in the fall of the year at the expiration of which term we were dismissed in a body 1778 or 9 I think I do not distinctly recollect. And further the deponent says not.
Peter Thorp
Nov. 28 th Litchfield County ss Washington June Dec. 1832 Personally appeared Peter Thorp the signer of the foregoing affidavit known to me as a credible witness and made solemn oath to the truth of the facts therein stated before me — Fred: J. Fenn W.P. Clerk

I Frederick Wolcott, Clerk of the County Court within & for the County of Litch- field in the State of Connecticut, certify to whom it doth or may concern, that Frederick J. Tena, Esq. now is, & for more than one year last past hath been, a Justice of the Peace within & for said County legally commissioned & qualified. & that full faith & credit are due to his Official acts & statements. —
Witness my hand & the Seal of said Court at Litchfield in said County this 30 th day of July A.D. 1832. Frederick Wolcott, Clerk.

Daniel B. Brinsmade
19338
V

I, THOMAS DAY , Secretary of the State of Connecticut, and Keeper of the Seal thereof, do hereby certify and make known to whom it doth or may concern,
That Daniel B. Brinsmade Esquire, is, and for more than one month last past has been, sole Judge of the Court of Probate within and for the Probate District of Washington in said State, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified; the said Court consisting of one Judge only; who is required by law to have a clerk by him appointed and sworn, and also a proper Seal belonging to said Court, to be used for all causes matters and things proper for said Court; and that full faith and credit may and ought to be given to the official acts and attestations of the said Judge in Court and Country.
In testimony whereof, I have, in my capacity of Secretary as aforesaid, hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of said State, at the City of Hartford, in said State, the twenty-first day of July in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two.
Thomas Day

STATE OF CONNECTICUT :
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
Hartford, July 21 st , 1832.
I John S. Peters, Governor of said State, do hereby certify, that THOMAS DAY, Esq , whose name is subscribed in his proper hand writing, to the foregoing Certificate, is, and at the date thereof was, Secretary of said State, duly elected and qualified, and as such, keeper of the Seal thereof ; that the Seal affixed to said Certificate, is the genuine Seal of said State ; and that full credence is due to the official acts of said Secretary so authenticated.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the Executive Department, the day and year above written.
John S. Peters

I David Reynolds of Washington Litchfield County State of Connecticut of Lawful age depose and say. That I am well acquainted with Joseph Titus of Washington in said County and that I served with him as a soldier in the revolutionary war a period of sixteen  six months which  in a regiment commanded by Col. Roger Eno in the company commanded by Capt. Reuben Postwich commencing in the month of July & ending in January 1778. as I believe in the Year 1777. The regiment served at Housenick and its vicinity. we were dismissed at
Housenick aforesaid I further depose & say that I served as a soldier with said Titus a term of two months in the Militia of Connecticut at Housenick in the Year 1778 or 9 which I do not distinctly recollect in a regiment commanded by Col. Samuel Canfield in the company commanded by Capt. Reuben Postwich. in the months of April & May for part of June, when at the expiration of said term we were all dismissed by regiment. I further depose and say that I served another term of two months with said Titus as a soldier in the Connecticut Militia at Horse Neck and White Plains in a regiment commanded by Col. Beebe in the Company of Capt. Cook but the Year I do not recollect - altho I think it was in the Year 1779 when we were all dismissed without any written or printed discharge -
I further depose and say that in the Year 1776 I served another term of two months with said Titus as New York in the Connecticut Militia in a regiment commanded by Col. Benjamin in Himm  the  was with him & knew of his being there when Long Island was taken by the British - And further the deponent says not -
David Reynolds

Stitchfield County p. Washington June 20 1832 Nov. 28 th -
Personally appeared David Reynolds the signer of the foregoing affidavit, known to me as a credible witness and made solemn oath to the truth of the facts therein stated before me -
Sub: J. Smith J. P. Reay

I James Guthrie of Bethlehem Litchfield County & State of Connecticut of lawful age depose & say, That, I am acquainted with Joseph Titus of Washington in said County, that I served with him in the Revolutionary war, in a regiment of troops raised in this state, Commanded by Col. Roger Eno in the company commanded by Capt. Reuben Bostwick which said regiment was raised and served for the period of eight or nine months & which I do not distinctly recollect. neither can I recollect what Department was tho it is my impression that it was 1777. The regiment served at Horse Neck and its neighborhood. I personally knew of his service and was dismissed with him at Housatonic but we had no written or printed discharge. I further depose and say, that I served in a tour of two months with said Titus in the Connecticut Militia at Sawpit in the company commanded by Ebenezer Cook but the name of the Colonel & the last time of service was before me in March & April & May 1779. I do not recollect, - and further the deponent says not.
James Guthrie
Litchfield County { Washington Nov. 5. } Bethlehem June 28. 1832
Personally appeared James Guthrie the signer of the foregoing affidavit, known to me as a credible witness and being duly cautioned and sworn made solemn Oath to the truth of the facts therein stated Before me. Fred: Penn W.P. Pease

I David Kimberly of Bethlehem in Litchfield county & State of Connecticut of Lawful age depose and say that I am acquainted with Joseph Titus of Washington in said county & that I served with him as a soldier in the revolutionary war a term of two months at Horse Neck in the Militia of Connecticut in the Fall of the year 1778 or 9. in a company commanded by Capt. Jonathan Farrand, but the name of the Col. who commanded the reg t I do not distinctly recollect altho' it is my impression it was commanded by Col. and were distinguished without any written or printed designation Samuel Canfield and further that deponent says not.
David Kimberly
Litchfield County ss. Washington Nov. Bethlehem June 28 th 1832 Personally appeared David Kimberly the signer of the foregoing affidavit known to me as a credible witness & being duly cautioned and sworn made solemn oath to the truth of the facts therein stated before me - Tredi. P. Clegg W.P. Ream

Rev. M. S.
14706 INVALID.
Oct. 3-1902 Bennett H. Sutcliffe Plymouth Conn.
File No. 14706
Joseph Titus Rev. Boer War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 76
[Arrangement of 1870.]