Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 7598, for Joseph Strong, Connecticut

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Strong, Joseph
S. 7598
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22.467 Mississippi Joseph Strong
Copied in the State of Mississippi who was a Private in the Corp. commanded by Captain Strong of the Regt. commanded by Col. Bradley in the Mass. line for 2 Years
★ Conn. Continental Oct. 11, 1804. Pension corrected.
Inscribed on the Roll of Mississippi at the rate of 8.0 Dollars Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of Oct. 1833 and due to Harris & Learned Gallatin
Arrears to the 4th of Sep '33 $ 200 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 mo '34 10 $210
Revolutionary Claim. Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Robt. C. Allen Clerk. Book E. Vol. 8 Page 75
Order of death not on A. R. L. L.

Statement for a pension by Joseph Strong

State of Mississippi Coahoma County
On the 10th day of November A.D. 1882 personally appeared before me an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid Joseph Strong of said county aged about seventy years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following statement, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1852. That he enlisted in the town of Sharon in the County Litchfield and State Connecticut, where he then resided, on the 15th of November 1778 into the Regular Army of the United States, as a private under one Capt. Solomon Strong and Lieut. David Strong (who was the father of the applicant and who died some twelve or fifteen years ago in the U.S. Army near the mouth of the Ohio River being then a Colonel) and that he served in the Regiment under Col. Bradley in General Huntington's Brig- ade and under the company officers aforesaid for the space of three years, the term of his enlistment; but the number of the Regiment and Brigade he does not now recollect. He further states that he marched first after his enlistment to Danbury in the State of Connecticut, and from thence to Peekskill in New York; that he was with the Army in the battle at Germantown, and also at Valley Forge in winter quarters; thence he went with the Army to Princeton and thence to the battle of Monmouth, and from thence to the battle of Brunswick as well as he recollects.
This applicant would further state that sometime in the next Spring after the termination of his first enlistment, which was in Nov. 15th 1779, he again enlisted as a private for eighteen months into the Regular Army of the United States under his father the aforesaid David Strong as Captain, and Lieut. Henshaw and served part of the time in the Regiment under Col. Bradley aforesaid and afterwards under Col. Swift and all the time in Genl. Huntington's Brigade and belonged during most of the time to what was then called the Flying Camp on, and in the neighborhood of the North River but was in no very important battles during the time.
This applicant would further state that in the fore part of the year 1829 he made application for a pension under the pen- sion law passed May 15th 1828. That he then resided in the Coun- ty of Hinds in the State aforesaid, and that the evidences which ac-

companied his application are now in the broken departments at Washington City, and that his application proved unsuccessful. This applicant states further that he received regular discharges from the army at the expiration of each of the terms of service above specified which are now lost or destroyed, and that he has been able to state specifically the time of his first enlistment and discharge by the aid of a letter herewith inclosed from the Treasury Department of the United States.
-This applicant hereby relinquishes every claim 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.
Sworn to and subscribed this 10th day of November 1852. Joseph Strong
William Barnes (Clerk)
The State of Mississippi Copiah County S.S. I William Barnes Clerk of the County & Probate Court of Copiah County, do hereby certify that William Barnes whose name appears to the above affidavit is at this time, and was at the time of subscribing his name to said affidavit, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Copiah, and that full faith and credit are due to his legal official acts as such Justice, under my hand & Seal of office. This 12th day of November A.D. 1852.
William Barnes (Clerk)

October 25, 1934.
Mrs. J. P. Schuh McCornick Building North Dearborn and Oak Streets Chicago, Illinois.
RA-J/ILL Joseph Strong S. 7598 David Strong B.L.Wt. 1951
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Joseph Strong, son of David Strong, born October 25, 1763, was in the service and was commissioned, and died October 1801, at Fort Wilkinson, Pulaski County, Illinois.
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service of a Joseph Strong identical with your description. The record has been found, however, of a Joseph Strong, the son of David Strong, which may be of interest to you in the matter of elimination. The record has been found, also, of one Captain David Strong. The data given herein in regard to each of those soldiers are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land, made to the United States, based upon military service in the Revolutionary War.
JOSEPH STRONG-S. 7598.
Joseph Strong, while a resident of Sharon, Litchfield County, Connecticut, enlisted November 15, 1776, served as private in Captain Solomon Strong's company, of which company David Strong, Joseph's father, was Lieutenant, Colonel Bradley's Connecticut regiment, was in the battle of Germantown, wintered at Valley Forge, was at Monmouth and was discharged November 15, 1779. He served later as private in Captain David Strong's (his father's) company, Colonels Bradley's and Swift's Connecticut regiments, and was at the surrender of Yorktown, length of said service about eighteen months.
In 1828, the soldier was a resident of Warren County, Mississippi, aged about sixty-nine years; the date and place of his birth are not shown.

Joseph Strong was allowed pension on his application executed November 12, 1832, at which time he resided in Copiah County, Mississippi. At the time of this application, Joseph Strong stated that his father "died some twelve or fifteen years ago in the U. S. Army near the mouth of the Ohio River being then a Colonel".
In 1829, Joseph Strong's wife was living, her name, however, not shown. They had eighteen children, fifteen of whom were then living, their names not designated. One David Strong, also a resident of Warren County, Mississippi, in 1829, was with the soldier, Joseph Strong, his relationship not designated.
For information in regard to date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of the pensioner, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, citing the following:
Joseph Strong Certificate 22467 Issued October 24, 1833 Rate $60 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832. Mississippi Agency.
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DAVID STRONG-B.L.Wt. 1951-300 acres.
The records of this office show that warrant #1951 for 300 acres of bounty land was issued October 17, 1789, on account of the service of David Strong, Captain in the Connecticut Line, War of the Revolution.
There is no further information on file regarding the service of David Strong, and none relative to his family, because of the destruction of papers in this early claim when the War Office was burned

in 1800 and 1814.
If you desire information in regard to the location of the land granted on account of the service of David Strong in the Revolutionary War, you should address The Commissioner, General Land Office, this city, and furnish that official the number of the warrant, acreage, and date of issuance, given herein.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

Chicago, Oct 5, 1934
Bureau of Pensions; Dear Sirs, After several years study of history of Fort Wilkinson, Pulaski Co., Ill. concerning Lt. Col. David Strong and his family; - I believe that David Strong's son Joseph Strong was in service and was commissioned. Our D.A.R. society is seeking Q.M. markers. We desire - proof of Joseph Strong's service.
" " " " Commission Joseph Strong born Oct 25-1763. " " " " died Oct 1801 - at Ft. Wilkinson Illinois

American Pioneer Vol I - p 105 states Lt. Col. Strong and his son Joseph are buried near the walls of Ft. Wilkinson - (Pub Cincinnati 1842) - The Joseph Strong referred to in Heitman's Register is not the one we are concerned about.
Lt. Col. Strong built Ft. Wilkinson & was its Commandant, had long Reg. Service. He was b. Sharon Conn. Aug 17, 1844 - July. Died of malaria, Ft. Wilkinson on Aug 19 - 1801
Very truly, Mrs. J. P. Schuch - McCormick Bldg Cor No Dearborn & Oak Sts - Chicago

1934. Oct. 25. Gift to Mrs. J. P. Schuh J.L.L.
Rehran
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Joseph Strang Div. Bar. 72
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[Arrangement of 1870.]

Red Bluffs Feby 19th 1829
Free.
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Richard Rusk Esq. Mercury January 11. S. Washington City D. C. Columbia

West Bluffs Feb 10th 1829
Dear Sir, In the enclosed you have a copy of California's Distribution of the Planets as proper from that I firmly subscribe to your consideration. I would be kind enough to acquaint me with the issue so soon as decided as a obliging Sir Joseph Henry

Joseph Strong. 1558. 2018.2650.2866. No. 7 July 1829
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J. D. Ingham (Henry Strong) Washington City October 10th
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Mr J D Ingraham
Red Bluffs June
1827.
Dear Sir
Your favour bearing date 30th April acquainting me of the failure of my claim is at hand and contents noticed. I have only to add that I was under other services independent of the three years certified in the claim. After my discharge in 1779 I was transferred together with Capt Strong's com- pany to Col Swift's Regiment in which I served the two succeeding years, a reference to that Roll will make it appear. After my discharge from that service I joined the Matilda Service where I served the term of nine months in Col Lamb's Regiment of the Continental line stationed at West Point and was finally discharged about the time of the Surrender at Yorktown.
As Sir I am totally unacquainted with the several acts regulating pensioners and there- fore do not know what bearing this last evidence and services may have on the subject of the claim.
You will please examine and once more forward me the result. Your compliances will render a singular favour on your obedt Servant. Joseph Strong.

Revolutionary Claims.
Under the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved 15th May, 1828.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
30 April 1829
Sir :
Your claim under the abovementioned act has been examined. The act provides for no other non-commissioned officers, musicians, and privates, than those who enlisted in the Continental line for the war , and served until its termination . It appears by the Muster Rolls that you enlisted on the 15 th Nov r 1776 for three years and were discharged on the 15 th Nov r 1779. Your claim has therefore not been admitted. Whether you are entitled to a pension can be ascertained on application to the Secretary of War.
I am, sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
Asbury Dickinson, Acting Secretary
W m Joseph Strong

Joseph Strong Mississippi
Adm 2 years $80-
Harris & Learned Gallatin Miss

Gallatin Mississippi Nov. 18th 1832
To the Hon. Lewis Cass Secy of War: Sir Sir,
Enclosed we send you the statement of Mr. Joseph Strong, made for the purpose of obtaining a pension under the late Pension law. He is very infirm with age and since his statement was drawn up, he tells us, that he believes that the evidences of his services in the Revolutionary army have been sent on to your department at two several times, once from Adams County in this State, as he has stated; and once from Warren County also in this State, and both about the same time, or within a few months of each other.
If the evidences in the proper departments at Washington City together with his statement, are sufficient to entitle him to a pension, he wishes to be informed of it as soon as is convenient, and also of the place where he will receive it, through us, as he lives remote from any Post Office and is seldom out from home. If any additional evidence is wanting he wishes to be informed in the same manner, in order that if possible he may produce it.
Respectfully your obedt Servt
Harris & Learned
Attys. at Law.
Gallatin Miss.
P.S. Reference if necessary to the Hon. F. L. Hummer M.C.
H. & L.

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For the purpose of obtaining the Benefit of an act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the army of the Revolution approved the 15 th day of May 1828. I Joseph Strong of Warren County and state of Mississippi do hereby declare that I enlisted in the Continental line of the Revolution for During the war and continued in it until its termination at which period I was a private soldier in Capt. David Strong's Company and Colonel Brantly's Regiment and General Huntington's Brigade in the Continental line And I also declare that I after wards received a certificate for the reward of Eighty Dollars to which to which I was entitled under a resolve of Congress passed the 15 th of May 1778, and I further declare that I was not on the 15 th day of March 1828 on the petition list of the United States
Joseph Strong
Before me the under signed one of the Justices of the peace of in and for the County of Warren and state of Mississippi personally appeared before me this day Thomas Heath and David Strong of the said County who did severally make oath that Joseph Strong by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed is generally reputed and believed to have been a soldier in manner as there in stated Witness my hand this 16 Day of February in the year 1829 Thomas Heath and David Strong
Shown to and acknowledged before me the date above subscribed by Thomas Heath James R Blunt W.P.
I Belfield Wren Blake of the County of Warren in state of Mississippi do certify that James R Blunt before whom the foregoing affidavit was sworn was at a justice of the peace

and I am fully empowered to act ministeroaths in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 16 th day of February in the year of 1829
My B. Munn C
Mr Priest Do Sir
I suppose you have once before received a declaration of this kind. But not precisely in form I was advised to do so by a lawyer. But this time I have sent it in form if you find an Examination it is your duty Return me answer you would direct to me at
Which is near my place of residence. I am very Neely I am now 69 years old my wife is yet alive we have had 8 children 16 of them is yet alive I own no land we have not bin able to support our family and save money to bye land I hope there may find you in health and I wish you to make a return as soon as you conveniently can
I am your most obedient servant
February 16 th 1829
Joseph Strong

War Dept: Bounty land office 29 April 1829.
The records of this Office do not show that Joseph Strong of the Conn te line ever received or is entitled to bounty land of the United States Robert Taylor
Enlisted 15 Nov 1776 for 3 years discharged 15 Nov 1779.

REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
7 April 1829
Joseph Strong of _____ in the County of Warren in the State of Mississippi has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution," approved the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termination, at which period he was a Private in captain Strong's company, in that Bradley's regiment of the Connecticut line; and that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing.
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By order of the Secretary.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
14. April 1829
It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to _____ in the _____
It further appears that Joseph Strong is now on the pension list of the _____ agency; and has been so since the 3d March 1826 at the rate of _____ dollars per month.
The name of Joseph Strong cannot be found among those of the Connecticut line to whom certificates for the gratuity of eighty dollars were issued -
John Hagner Aud