Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 12,060, for Nathaniel Lane, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Lane, Nathaniel
A 12,060
Melisent
B.I.Wt. 3796-100-55
CONTENTS

20062
Connecticut
Nathaniel Lane.
(aged 66 years)
of Wolcott in the State of Connecticut who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Richards of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Sherman in the Connecticut line, for the term of one year from April 1782 to April 1783
Inscribed on the roll of Connecticut at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 24 day of November 1829
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 of December 1829 and sent to the Hon. J. A. Foot, Senate U. States
Arrears to 4th of March 1830 $ 26 89 Semi-annual allowance ending
$ 26 89
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }
Recorded Book 6 Vol 3 page 57 B.H.B.

Connecticut 679 Melisent Lane widow of William Con n  Lane who served in the Revolution
war, as a private
Great from $40 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March , 1848.
1 st of July Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of March and sent to
J. D. Addison
Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 302, Vol. 1,

Conn file 48-no 679
29,356 | Act 3 Mar 55 Ree 31 " "
Melissent Lane widow of Nath l Lane, Rev.
Capt Col. Sherman's Regt Connecticut Line
Rev. War
Ent. Dis.
Revolutionary War.
Pension dated 14 th March 57
Buyton
Adm d 160 acs, Aug. 14/55 Dodge
File No.
3796 ip Aug 16/55
Henry Fowler Hartford Conn
Vol. L.2.

Original Claim
Declaration in order to be placed on the pension list under the act of the 18 th of March 1818,
County of Middlesex fr. City of New Haven on the 24 th day of Nov r 1829 Personally appeared in open court in the County Court for Middlesex County, State of Connecticut, said court being a court of Record for said County & State, Nathaniel Lane of Wolcott in said County, & resident in said Town & County, aged sixty six years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the fol- lowing declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818 & the first of May 1820, and that he the said Nathaniel Lane entitled for the sum of one year on the 1 st day of April 1782 in the State of Connecticut in the company commanded by Capt. Richards in the Regiment commanded by Col. Isaac Sherman in the line of the State of Connecticut on the Continental establishment, that he continued to serve in said Regiment & company for the term of Eleven months, when he was transferred to Capt. Dorrance's company in Col. Sam l B. Webb's Regiment in which regiment & company, I contin- -ued until the expiration of my time of service which was on or about the first of April 1783 when I was discharged from the service at West Point State of New- York; that he hereby relinquishes every claim what- -ever to a pension except the present - that his name is not on the roll of any State except Connecticut The reason of his not making earlier application for a pension is that on his hearing that the pension

not have passed be applied to the Hon. Simon Baldwin, then a judge of the Superior Court of the State of Connecticut for assistance to obtain the benefit of the same - that said Baldwin informed him, that it was necessary to obtain two witnesses to prove that he had been in the service, which he has not been enabled to do until within a few weeks since -
And in pursuance of the act of the 1 st of May 1820 I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 & that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any other manner disposed of any property or any part thereof, with intent thereby to so diminish - ish it as to bring myself within the provision of an act of Congress entitled, 'An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & Naval service of the Uni- -ted 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 & by me subscribed hereto. Six acres of Land $67.50 House $25. Eight old chairs $1. one Table $55/100 one pewee $50 cents - one dish kettle 30 cents - one spider 25 cents - Shovel & Tongs 30 cents - Bed & Irons 15 cents, one set of Table plates 17 cents, half a set of Teacups & Saucers 12 cents - 3 Tin milk pans 60 cents - one tin pail 40 cents 1 looking glass 25 cents - in all of the value of Ninety one Dollars & nine cents Nathaniel Lane
I am a farmer by occupation & as long as my health & strength would permit I supported myself and family by letting myself out to

days work, and this I did until about three years since although I have been very much out of health for the last twenty one years, at which time I have two ruptures break out upon my body & was afflicted by a distressing sickness from which it was not expected I should ever re- -over - within the last three years I have not been able to work out - my family consists of myself wife and one son - my wife is sixty years of age, is in delicate health but is able to do her own house work - she is subject to fits which have destroyed her eyesight, so that she cannot do her own sewing but she is able to weave some for her neighbours - my son is thirty four years of age, has a wife and one infant child, he lives in my house and is industrious, but is in delicate health; he is worth something like three hundred Dollars and if it were not for his assistance to me I must soon be dependent upon public char- -ity - There has been no changes in my property since the 18 th of March 1818 - nor for twenty years since - I have always been poor & have much sickness in my family, I have had through life to struggle with poverty & discouragement -
Nathaniel Lane

Sworn to and declared in court on the 24 th day of Nov r 1829 before the County Court in open Court sitting in the City of New Haven within New Haven County.
I J m Beach Clerk of said Court do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court that the said Nathaniel Lane, did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the pre- ceding Declaration against the common enemy, for the term of Nine months under one engagement in the Continental establishment - I also certify that the foregoing oath, and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copies from the Records of the said Court and I do further certify that it is the opinion of said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is Ninety One Dollars & nine cents -
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court on this 24 th day of November
1829 - J m Beach Clerk

State of Connecticut } ss: Probate Court, New Haven County }
On this eighth day of April A.D. One Thousand Eight hundred and fifty four, personally appeared before the court of Probate for the District of Waterbury Melvina Lane a resident of Wolcott, in the County of New Haven and State of Connecticut aged Seventy three years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress passed the 7th day of July 1838,
That she is the widow of Nathaniel Lane deceased, who was a Pensioner of the United States on the roll of the Connecticut Agency, under the Act of 18. D March 1818 at the rate of Eight dollars per month; his Pension Certificate was issued 10 th December 1829, and he died in the town of Wolcott in the year 1840, on the 31 st day of July — Reference being made for proof of his service to his papers on file in the War Department
She further declares that she was married to the said Nathaniel Lane, in the town of Wolcott, by the Rev d Israel Brand Woodward, Pastor of the Congregational

church in said Wolcott on the Third day of October One thousand Seven hundred and Ninety Three; And that her Maiden Name was Melisent Alcox, and is and invariably has been called Milly, but is as invariably written Amelia, which will account for the discrepancy in the records, as made by the clergymen.
She further declares that she is now, the Widow of said Nathaniel Lane, and has not married since his decease, as will more fully appear by reference to proof, hereto annexed.
Witness Lane
Sworn and Subscribed the day & year first above mentioned,
Before me
Alfred Blackman Judge of Probate

"Anno Domini, one Thousand Seven hundred and Ninety Three
Married { Nathaniel Lane Amelia and Aleox"
I Aaron C. Beach, pastor of the Congregational Church of Wolcott, in the County of New Haven, and State of Connecticut, and Keeper of the Records thereof, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the records, with the exception of the date which is expressed on the records in fair legible figures as follows:—1793.
I Aaron C. Beach, above named, depose and say that I hold the office of Pastor of said Church, and that the above is a true Extract from the records of said Church, with the exception above named as testified by me. Aaron C. Beach
Sworn before me, this 9 th day of April A.D. 1844, the said Beach being to me person- ally known to be a credible witness. Elihu Northrop Jr. Justice of the Peace

I James Alex aged sixty nine years of the town of Wolcott in the County of New Haven and State of Connecticut Depose and say that I well remember of being present at the marriage of Nathaniel Lane to Milesent Alex By Rev d Israel Beard Woodward all of said town of Wolcott, I was at the time of the marriage Eighteen years of age and do well remember that they were married in the AD Seventeen Hundred Ninety three the third day of October they were married in my fathers house I have always resided within sixty or Seventy rods of Nathaniel Lanes ever since they were married - Milesent Lane has never been married to any other person and now remains the Widow of Nathaniel Lane I am well satisfied that the certificate signed by the Rev d Aaron C Beach means Nathaniel Lane and Milesent Alex as there were never no other persons of that name in our town to my knowledge
James Alex
State of Connecticut ?
New Haven County ?
ss Wolcott —
On this 9th day of April A.D. 1844 Personally appeared James Alex and made oath to the truth of the above Deposition - By me subscribed Before me Elihu Northrop Jr Justice of the Peace

I John Thomas aged Seventy years of the town of Wolcott County of New Haven and State of Connecticut Depose and say that I well remember of being present at the marriage of Nathaniel Lane to Milesent Alcox They were married by Rev d Israel B. Woodward of this town. I was at the time of the marriage Nineteen years old and do well remember that they were married in October A.D. Seventeen Hundred Ninety Three They were married at James Alcox's House I have lived about Eighty rods from Nathaniel Lanes ever since they were married. Milesent Lane has not been married to any other person and now remains the widow of Nathaniel Lane I am well satisfied that the Certificate signed by Rev d Aaron C Beach means Nathaniel Lane and Milesent Alcox as there were never no other persons of that name in our town to my knowledge
John T's hands
State of Connecticut New Haven County ss Wolcott
On this 9 th day of April A.D 1844 Personally appeared John Thomas and made oath to the truth of the above Deposition By him subscribed.
Before me Elisha Northrop Jr Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut New Haven County
Probate District of Watertown
On this ninth day of April A.D. 1844, it was fully proved by evidence sufficient and satisfactory to said court that Nathaniel Lane was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of eight dollars per month; was a resident of Wolcott, in the county of New Haven and State of Connecticut, and that he died in said town on the thirty first day of July 1840, that he left a widow whose name is Melisent Lane, the identical person who has executed the foregoing Declaration, in order to obtain a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said court this ninth day of April One Thousand Eight hundred and forty four
Alfred Blackman Judge of Probate

State of Connecticut
Office of Secretary of State.
I certify that Alfred Blackman Clegg is, and on the 9 th day of April inst was, the Judge of the Court of Probate within and for the Probate District of Waterbury in said State, duly appointed and commissioned, as appears of record in this office — and that the two foregoing signatures purporting to be his, are genuine. — I further certify that Elisha Moulthrop Jr is, and since the 20 th day of June last past has been, a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of New Haven in said State, duly appointed and commissioned, as appears of record in this office — and that the three foregoing signatures purporting to be his are all genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said State this 10 th day of April A.D. 1884.
N. A. Phelps
Secretary of State
Ms. A. 9. 2. 11 p. 10

29355-
Country Land claim of Meliscent Lane Widow of Nathaniel Lane Revolutionary service under Act March 3. 1853

State of Connecticut New Haven County, ss. notary
On this 26 th day of March A.D. One thousand eight hundred & fifty five personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within & for the County aforesaid Meliscent Lane
Aged 84 years who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the Widow of Nathaniel Lane who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution and a Pensioner of the United States under the Act of 18 March 1818 at 96 Dollars per Annum —
She further Declares that she is a Pensioner of the United States on the roll of the Connecticut Army under the Act of February 2 d 1848 at the rate of Ninety Six dollars per Annum. that her pension certificate bears date at the Department of the Interior the 14 th day of March 1857. and she refers to her application for a pension now on file in the Pension Office for proof of her marriage and the death of her husband
She further states that her husband the above named Nathaniel Lane died on the 31 st day of July 1840 and that she has ever since remained and now is his Widow and she makes this Declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved the third March A.D. 1855. She also declares that she has not received a warrant for Bounty land under this or any other Act of Congress, nor made any other application therefor
Meliscent X Lane mark
We James Hott and Esther Hott residents of Wolcott in the County of New Haven State of Connecticut upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Meliscent Lane in

our presence and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the Applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be
James Scott
Esther Scott
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the Affiants to be credible persons; that the Claimant is the person she represents herself to be; and that I have no interest in this claim.
Joseph N. Spruy  Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut.
I, Oliver H. Perry 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 Joseph D. Sherman was, from the fourth day of July, A. D. 1854, to the fourth day of July, A. D. 1855, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of New Haven in said State, duly appointed and commissioned—having full power and authority by the laws of said State, to take the Acknowledgment of Deeds and to certify the same; also to administer Oaths, to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give Certificates thereof; and that full faith and credit may and ought to be given to his official acts and attestations.
And I further certify, That I believe the foregoing signature of the said Joseph D. Sherman to be genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said State, at Hartford, this 27 day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty five.
O. H. Perry Secretary of State.

8438.
Reported
No 113
Connecticut
Melicent Lane
widow of Nathan Lane
Certificate issued under the Act of March 23rd Janu 1845 in the 16, ap. 45 Sent To
A. Ray, Present.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 31st day July 1840, of New Haven Co in the State of Connecticut who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Michael ... of the ... commanded by Col. Newman in the ... line for One year
Inscribed on the Death of ... at the rate of 110 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the ... day of March, 1836, 31st July, 1840, the day of his death.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1st day of June 1844 and sent to Hon. J. H. Weymouth, Post Rep.
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by ... Clerk, Book ... Vol. ... Page 87.

No. 29.356
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received Mar 31 st 18 55
Melissent Lane wid Nathl. Lane. Col. Sherman Rev. War.
Warrant 3796-160-54
Henry Fowler Hartford Conn.

Milicent Lane, under joint resolution of January 23 d 1845 act 7 July, 1838 —
1/83
Alexander Ray Esqr
Stipend: $40 per ann:
from 4 March, 1836 to
31 st July, 1840 — Washington City
D. C.
A Ray
Present.

I Orin Plumb of Wolcott in the County of New Haven and State of Connec- -ticut, being of lawful age, on oath, do depose and say, that My Melcent Lane, widow of Nathaniel Lane, is now alive, and lives within less than three miles of my residence, that I have known My Lane for the last forty years, that she now has a pension on account of her late husband Nathaniel Lane for services in the War of the revolution, and further the deponent saith not
Wolcott 12 th February AD 1845
Orin Plumb
State of Connecticut, County of Hartford, } ss. Bristol = Be it remembered that on the fifteenth day of February 1845, personally the Hon. Orin Plumb who resides in Wolcott in the County of New Haven in said State, being duly sworn, made solemn oath to the truth of the above facts as set forth in the above affidavit by him subscribed =
And I certify that I am perso- nally acquainted with the said Hon. Mr. Plumb, & know him to be a credible person = In testimony whereof I have subscribed my name hereunto & affixed my seal Notarial - Irney Peck Notary Public

Wolcott 12 th February AD 1845
Dear Sir, Yours of the 15 th Jany has been rec d and duly considered
I accept Sir, your proposition to renew a back pension for me, — and on the terms proposed by you, fondly hoping that success may attend your exertions
I forward you the deposition of B. Plumb Esq. to prove that I now live; if that is not sufficient (which I suppose will be) please write detailing what other proof is required
Yours most truly William Lane
A. Day, Esq.

Feb. 25. 1845.
Col. William Lane
Waverly
L. Wilson
L. L. Edwards Esq. Com d of Pensions Nov 27 th

Washington Feb. 24. 1845
Sir
I enclose herewith a letter from Mrs. Melisent Lane. of Connecticut. asking a pension under the 7 July 1838. from the 4 March 1836. up to the time her pension was made to commence. under said act.
As her attorney in fact. the claim is made under the joint resolution of the 23 Jan y 1845.
I remain very respectfully Your On Sir Hos. Ray
J. S. Edwards Esq. Com o of Pensions

3796
S
Walter

I am an Hotchkiss of Wolbury in New Haven County being duly sworn deposeth and saith.
That he is Sixty nine years old that he served in the army of the Revolution in the years 1781 1782 & 1783 as a common soldier. in the year 1782 I belonged to Col. Isaac Sherman's Regt. and Capt. Wood's Company. About the 1 st of April 1782 Nathaniel Lane now living in Wolcott in this County. For joined said Regt. and belonged to Capt. Richards Company, in said Regt. and continued to serve as a common soldier and Regt. for the term of one year. during said term of service the said Lane was transferred from the Regt to which I belonged to Col. Samuel B. Webb's Regt - I should think the said Lane continued as in Col. Sherman's Regt between Eleven & twelve months. and to the best of my knowledge his joining Col. Webb's of his joining Col. Webb's Regt was gathered from Report at the time & not from my personal observation.
Truman Hotchkiss
State of Connecticut to New Haven County. On this 10 th day of February 1829. Personally appeared Truman Hotchkiss of Wolbury in said County. who made solemn oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed. Before me Jacob H. Newman Just. of Peace
State of Connecticut to New Haven County date as above. I am acquainted with the above named Truman Hotchkiss have known about four years he is a man of truth and veracity to the best of my knowledge extends. Jacob Newman - Just. of Peace

M. Lane
$40 per acre
ac 438 ac
64 - 44 scat:
64:6
Henry Fowler
Hartford
Conn.

Hartford July 29 / 1844
Sir Herewith transmit the Declaration of Mrs Meliscent Land in order to obtain a Pension under Act 3 March 1831. It should be correct Please forward her certificate to my care
Very Respectfully
I remain
Your Obedt Servt Henry Fowler
R. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Wolcott Conn. April 26 th 1858
Hon. S. L. Edwards
Dear Sir I trust that you will excuse me for making you any further trouble in regard to the Pension of Widow Melisent Lane
I received your Letter in answer to my enquiries by due course of mail but to satisfy myself I find it necessary to ask some further questions.
In the first place I would ask if she would not be entitled to an increase of Pension as well as back pay if she could prove more service of her husband than he proved - and in the next place how much more service would it be necessary for her to prove in order to obtain an increase of Pension would the old Revolutionary accounts against the soldiers be sufficient proof - If you will answer these questions you will confer a great favor
I would here state that Nathaniel Lane was in the service about three years but at the time he obtained his Pension he did not prove but one years service and that was the continental service the rest of the time I believe he served in the Militia To the Hon. S. L. Edwards! Respectfully Yours Commissioner of Pensions Richard A. Lane

Wolcott Ct March 14th 1850
Honorable J L Edwards Esq I take this opportunity to write to you respecting the pension of Widow, Noalicent Lane, Widow of Nathaniel Lane of Wolcott. She has drawn $40 per annum since his death. He drew $76 per annum. They were married in 1793 of which there is abundant proof.
Now I should like to know why said Widow is not entitled to the same amount that her husband drew during his lifetime and why she has not been paid since his death according to the act of July 1st 1798.
If you will take the trouble to answer this to my satisfaction you will confer a great favor as it will save me much trouble as I am determined to retain whatever may be due her and share what she has received at all hazards.
Yours O Camille Leipsic Richard H Lane
To his Honors J L Edwards an individual having nothing to do

Subt 696. per an due by 740 per an Cony 1 July 1848
Payment to be made at
Hartford by Horace Goodwin 2 d Leg
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Connecticut
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 302, Vol. 1,
Geo. H. King Clerk.
Keokuk Alderia Present

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1843. Melisent Lane. widow of Nathaniel Lane. who was a private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of forty dollars and  cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1843, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this fourteenth day of July one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. S. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions. By H. S. Evans.

I Benoni Mops of Plymouth in the County of Litchfield and State of Connecticut of Lawful Age depose and say
That I am now seventy one years of Age that I served in the Army of the Revolution six years and four months wanting five days as a common soldier, in the year 1782 I belonged to Capt John Riley's Company and Samuel B. Webb's Regt. That some time in the year 1782 Nathaniel Lane now living in Wolcott in the County of New Haven and State aforesaid joined said Regt. and belonged to Capt Richards, Company in said Regt. and continued to serve as a common soldier for the term of Eleven months
Benoni Mops
State of Connecticut ss. New Haven County. .... On this 19 th day of November A.D. 1829. Personally appeared Benoni Mops and made solemn oath to the truth of the above Deposition by him subscribed, Before me
Archibald Minor Justice of Peace
New Haven County ss. Wolcott Nov. 23 rd 1829
This may certify that I am not personally acquainted with Benoni Mops who hath subscribed the foregoing Deposition he living in Plymouth & I in Wolcott but from the information I have obtained respecting him I take him to be a man of common truth & veracity.
Archibald Minor Just. Peace

Senate Chamber Capitol Dec 7 th 1829
Sir I enclose an Affiliation for Pension - I request the result may be communicated to me
Yours &c Sam l A. Foot

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 12060
Melisent Lane
Widow of Nathaniel Lane
Pre Civil War
Act: Sept 2nd 48
Index:—Vol. a , Page 418
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of Connecticut New Haven County ss. Wolcott
On this eighth day of July 1844 Personally appeared before the Subscribed Justice of the Peace for New Haven County. Melisent Lane a resident of Wolcott in New Haven County State of Connecticut aged seventy three years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3 rd March 1843. granting pensions to widows of Persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Nathaniel Lane who was a private in the army of the Revolution and a pensioner under act 1818 at Eight dollars per month. That she received a pension as his widow under the act of 4 th July 1838 at forty dollars per annum commencing 31 st July 1840 the day of his death & terminating 4 th March 1841.
She further declares that she is still a widow sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above mentioned.
Before me and I certify that the above named affiant is personally known to me and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing declaration.
Melisent Lane
Commissary of The Peace

State of Connecticut } Office of Secretary of State }
I hereby certify that, on the 8th day of July A.D. 1844, Orrin Plumb Esq., was a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of New Haven, duly appointed and qualified; and that I believe the foregoing Signature to be genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said State at Hartford this 29th day of July A.D. 1844 Dana P. Hurl. Secretary of State

Declaration In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 8 th February 1818, entitled an act making further provision for surviving Widows and Dower of the Revolution.
State of Connecticut
New Haven County ss. to Wit:
On this the 10 th day of May 1818 personally appeared before me Charles H. Byington a Magistrate in North County aforesaid. Melissa T. Dyer a resident of Wolcott in the County of New Haven and State of Connecticut Aged Seventy seven years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath State that she is the Widow of Nathaniel Dyer who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution and a Pensioner under the act of 18 March 1818 and on her oath makes the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 8 th February 1818 granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War - That she is the widow of Nathaniel Dyer who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution. That she received a pension under the Act of June 17, 1818 at the rate of Thirty dollars per annum. Pension Certificate issued 13 August 1818 - She further declares that she is still a Widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on this day and year above written.
Melissa T. Dyer her Mark
1818
Charles H. Byington Justice of the peace
Charles H. Byington a Magistrate in the County of New Haven do hereby certify that I have personally appeared with the above named Declarant & know she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated in the foregoing Declaration. Charles H. Byington Justice of the peace

State of Connecticut.
I, JOHN B. ROBERTSON, 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 Carolus R. Byington is, and since the 20th day of June last past hath been a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of New Haven in said State, duly appointed and commissioned, having full power and authority by the laws of said State to take the Acknowledgment of Deeds and to certify the same; also to administer Oaths, to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give Certificates thereof; and that full faith and credit may and ought to be given to His official acts and attestations.
And I further certify, That I believe the foregoing signature of the said Carolus R. Byington to be genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said State, at Hartford this 8 th day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-eight.
John B. Robertson Secretary of State.

679 101
Meliscent Ganes Claim For an increase of pension under Joint Resolution of July 1 st 1848
W. A. A. dison Present

I Melisent Lane of Wolcott in the county of New Haven in the State of Connecticut, Declare that I am a pensioner of the United States in under the act of February 2 d 1848 at forty dollars per annum the roll of the Connecticut Agency, and am the Widow of Nathaniel Lane who served in the Army of the Revolution and was a pensioner under the act of 18 th March 1818 at the rate of Eight dollars per month That I believe an increase of pension is due to me as the Widow of Nathaniel Lane and that I claim such increase of pension as may be due under the joint Resolution of July 1 st 1848 into line d above the 4 th & 10 th lines. Signed in presence of, this 19 th day of October 1850 Elvira Meliton Melisent her X mark Lane Joseph H. Sperry
State of Connecticut New Haven County ss. Re. Wolcott
Be it known that before me Joseph V. Sperry a justice of the peace in & for the county aforesaid duly authorized by law to administer oaths & take depositions, personally appeared Melvina Lane above named and made oath in due form of law to the truth of the Declaration by her signed, and I certify that I am personally acquainted with the Declarant and know she is the Widow of Nathaniel Lane above described and am fully satisfied of the truth of the foregoing statements.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name at Kalcatt this 19 th day of October 1850. Joseph N. Sperry Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut.
I, JOHN P. C. MATHER, 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 Joseph N. Sperry is, and since the fourth day of July last past hath been a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE within and for the County of New Haven in said State, duly appointed and commissioned,—having full power and authority by the laws of said State, to administer Oaths, to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and give Certificates thereof; and that full faith and credit may and ought to be given to his official acts and attestations.
AND I FURTHER CERTIFY, That I believe the forgoing signature of the said Joseph N. Sperry to be genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said State, at Hartford, this second day of December , in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty.
John P. C. Mather Secretary of State.

679. Connecticut. Melisent Lane, widow of Nathaniel Lane, who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 day of July 1848 , and sent to
Henry Fowler Hartford C.B.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 302 Vol. 1 ,
Report
Sister Richard A. Lane 20 Mar 1850 to same 9 Nov 1857

5982 Connecticut
Melisent Lane
widow of Nathaniel Lane who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13. day of August 1844 and sent to Henry Fowler, Hartford, Conn.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A & June 17. 1844 Vol. 1 1, Page 71.
Rep? N o 115. Joint Resolution of Jan. 23-1845
Sent—
A. Ray Esq. Present,