Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 29,483, for Selah Strong, Connecticut

SERVICE
Strong, Selah
NUMBER
S. 29,483
CONTENTS

2636
New York
Idah Strong
of Greece in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain John ... of the Key ... commanded by Lieut. Douglas — the Connecticut line for 13 Months
Inserted on the Roll of New York — in the rate of 50 Dollars — Cts per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of Dec. 1832 — and sent to S. Bland. & Co. Sutler
Arrears to 4th of Sep. 1832 $ 73 Pension allowance ending 4th of Sep 33 23 $ 100
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Geo. Cromwell Clerk Book D Vol. 5 Page 204

29 483 Rev INVALID.
File No. 29, 483
Selah Swift Rev. Rev. Rev.
Act: June 7 th 1891
Index: —Vol. 9 , Page 395-
[Arrangement of 1870.]

8134.
admitted 15. mof. wood 509
[Faint handwritten text, possibly "Schubert" or "Schubert" and a date]

State of New York County of Greene ss.
On this fourth third day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, personally came in Open Court, before the Court of Common Pleas now sitting Zelah Strong a resident of the Town of Dunham in the County of Greene and State of New York Area Seventy three 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 officers, and served as herein stated.
That he enlisted in June 1776 in Capt Johnson's Company in Col Douglas' Regiment for the term of Six months and service out here term, that at the time he so enlisted he resided in Dunham in the County of New Haven & State of Connecticut, that when marched from said Dunham to New Haven went on board a Sloop and sailed to New York City, remained there about until the city was taken by the enemy, was at the Battle on Long Island, Turtle Bay & White Plains, was at Sartor Bay when the enemy shipping came up and drove all away, well recollects Col. Knowlton's being killed there, that he then retreated from Turtle Bay the same day New York was taken to Harlem Heights, to Kingsbridge to the White Plains, remained guarding the enemy until December 25 th 1776 when he was discharged at North Bridge having served out the time for which he had enlisted, was discharged by order of the Col. never received any discharge in writing.
Knows Col. Sayre & Col. Gay, thinks they were in the same Brigade with Col. Douglas. Col. Gay died & was buried at Harlem Heights. in Col. Douglas' Regt. James Armistead was Lieut. Col. Parsons was major in Capt. Johnson's Company. Parsons sent Lieut. Hine was Lieut. Col. & Charles Horton was Ensign.
That in October 1777 he again entered the service of the United States as a volunteer under Capt. Samuel Clegg, and served six weeks, retired at the time he re-enlisted at Danham Springs, and was ordered to Fishkill in the State of New York, none there up to Poughkeepsie then back to Fishkill. Our troops at this time were called out to prevent the enemy going to the North at Fishkill & was discharged. was at Norwalk & Fairfield when they were burnt, out there about twelve days on an alarm under Capt. Camp. General Putnam & Washington commanded.

That in 1778 he was drafted and entered the service of the United States under Capt. Charles Norton in Col. Porter's Regiment, resided at said Dunham aforesaid when drafted, and was marched to New Haven & from thence to Stratford was drafted early in September dont recollect the day of the month but recollect the enemy were at or near Bedford, that was on duty at the time three months, was discharged at Stratford in December 1778.
That he was drafted again in the summer of 1781 and entered the service of the United States again under Capt. Charles Norton in Col. James Arnold's Regiment, resided in Dunham aforesaid when drafted, marched from Dunham to New Haven & Brattle remained about no harm Brattle three months where he was taken a prisoner by the enemy and remained a prisoner for six weeks, when he was exchanged, was taken prisoner at this harbour, was then taken to Lloyd's Neck where he remained until he was exchanged, about twenty was exchanged when he was, was taken prisoner on board a Schooner that was sent after wood for our troops at New Haven. Capt. Robison had command of Schooner when it was taken & all on board were made prisoners, has no documentary evidence as to that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service. Says he was full fifteen months in all in the service of the United States in the war of the revolution. —
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Army of any State.

In answer to the interrogations put to me by the court as presented by the War Department. I answer that I was born in the Town of Durham in the County of New Haven & State of Connecticut January 6 th 1759. That I have a record of my age at Durham in the County of Essex and State of New York. That I removed in Durham in the County of New Haven & State of Connecticut when I entered the service of the United States in the War of the Revolution. That I removed from the State of Connecticut in 1783 to the Town of Durham in the State of New York where I have resided since the War of the Revolution & when I rose senior. That I entered in the War of the Revolution in 1776. Volunteered in 1777. was drafted in 1778 and 1781 that I never served as a substitute. I knew Gen James Wadsworth Gen Spencer, Col Arnold Col Douglas, Col Gay & Col Sayer Regiments. At the first time I entered the service I was at New York on Long Island at South Bay Kingsbridge & White Plains was discharged at North Castle.
The second time I was at Fishkill Point Hook was burnt when one of the Livingston houses was burnt at Poughkeepsie.
The third time I was in the service in 1778 I was most of the time at Stratford. Some time at New Haven.
That in 1781 the last time I was in the service I was at New Haven was sent down to Bransford on board a Schooner after wood for the troops when I was taken a prisoner. The Schooner was taken and all on board. I was taken to Lloyds Neck where I was kept six weeks when I was exchanged.
Subscribed and sworn in open court before me the day & year aforesaid
Isaac Hopper
William V. D. Hermance Clerk

We Jonathan Cose, a clergyman residing in the town of Dunkam in Greene County and State of New York and Edward Daley and Joseph Blanchard residing in the same town hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Silas Strong, who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be seventy three years of age, and 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 & subscribed this 22 nd day of Jonathan Cose September 1832 in open court Joseph Blanchard before me William T. B. Hermance Edward B. Daly Clerk
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the inter- rogatories 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 Jonathan Cose who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman residing in the town of Dunkam, and that Edward Daly & Joseph Blanchard who have also signed the same are residents in said town of Dunkam, and creditable persons, and that their statements are entitled to credit.
Darrance Kirtland Presiding Judge said Court
I William Van Buren Hermance Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court, in the matter of the application of Silas Strong for a pension. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and seal of office, this 3 rd day of September 1832
William T. B. Hermance Clerk

No 8134 (twice) Sela k Strong
The same man is the owner of the following shares in the company of Washington
P. CO
18 Sep 1832 14 Nov 1832
J. Blanchard Esq. Kensham

No 8134 - twice
BRIEF in the case of Conrad of Greene
Solomon Strong of Durham in the State of New York (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?
Before a Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he?
Seventy three years 73
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years. Months. Days.     Enlisted in June 6 Private Gen. Putnam Col. John  Stark   In 1776 1 15 Brig Gen. Johnson's  camp   Volunteered in Oct 1777 3 Capt. Lord's  camp  Gen. Washington's   was drafted in 1778 4 15 Col. Paul's  regt.  Capt. Charles' & Col.   was drafted in summer 1781 Col. James' & Col. Stark's  camp  
5. In what battles was he engaged?
On Long Island, Trenton Bridge & White Plains.
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
Durham, Delaware Co., Connecticut.
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? It is traditional, as supported by the belief and conduct of a clergyman & two other responsible citizens of same town, whose credibility is vouched by the Judge.
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
No objections.
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Chas. G. Hildreth
Examining Clerk.