Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18,139, for Absalom Tinker, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Tinker, Absalom
N 18139
Mary
CONTENTS

3299 Connecticut.
Mary Tinker widow of Absalom Tinker, who was a Private Conn. in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5th day of Dec. 1843, and sent to
James Marvin, Colebrook, Conn.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1 Page 78.
1889
Ref. D. Oct 7 Wm Durant Copied history Prior

Declaration In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th of July 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows - State of Connecticut S. Norfolk Probate District S. On this 17. day of January 1839 person- ally appeared Mary Tinker of Colebrook aged Seventy nine years last June Who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath Make the follow- ing declarations in order to obtain the benefit of the Provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows that she is the widow of Absalom Tinker who died at Lyons- -ham in the State of Massachusetts about Nineteen years since. That he the said Absalom Tinker formerly Resided in Watertown in the State of Connecticut afterwards where she was married to him after residing in said

in said Colebrook and after wards in said Tyngsboro and that she has resided in said Colebrook for the last fifteen years. That her late Husband the said Absalom Tinker was a sudden in the revolution as she has frequ- -ly heard him say but she cannot state the precise time but knows he stated several times and particularly in Seventy, for a term of seven months.
She further declares that she was married to the said Absalom Tinker on the 21. day of May 1780 by Samuel Lewis of Waterbury who was a justice of the Peace that his said Husband died as aforesaid at Tyngsboro in the State of Massachusetts in February 1819 as near as she could recollect that she was not married to him before to his knowing the same but the marriage took place before the 1st of January 1794 at the time above stated that his home before she was married was Monroe Falls that she has been a widow ever since the death of the said Absalom Tinker
Mary Tinker
Sworn and Subscribed to this and every word of her said before me Michael F. Miller Judge of Probate for the District of Norfolk

State of Connecticut } New Haven County } p Waterbury January 28 th 1839
Be it remembered that on the 28 th day of January 1839 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the County of New Haven personally appeared Esther Spencer of said Waterbury to me personally known & whom I certify to be a reputable & credible witness who being first duly sworn & cautioned to speak the truth on her oath declares as follows — That she was Seventy four years old on the third day of May last past — That she is the daughter of Samuel Lewis Esq formerly of said Waterbury & for many years a Magistrate being a Justice of the Peace in & for New Haven County — that she has now & for many years past has had in her possession a Book consisting of one sheet of Paper on which is entered the marriages celebrated by the said Samuel Lewis after the month of March in the year 1775 — In March the Entry in said Book is as follows before the entry of any Marriage —
“The following is a Record of the Marriages that have been since the date of March Seventeen Hundred & Seventy five ” — “And she further says that the above extract is a true copy of the Record with the exception of the date which is expressed on the Record in fair legible figures as follows — “March 1775 ” — The first entry of any Marriage on said Book after the above entry is as follows —
“March. Sixteenth. Seventeen Hundred Seventy five. then Reuben Williams was married to Ann the Daughter of Capt. H. Chick ” — And she further says that this (the second) extract is a true copy of the Record with the

exception of the date which is expressed on the Record in fair legible figures as follows — "March 16. 1775" — On the fourth page of said Book is the following entry
"May. Twenty first. Seventeen Hundred and Eighty. Absalom Tinker was married to Mary Ellis" — And she further says that this (the third) extract is a true Copy of the Record with the exception of the date which is expressed on the Record in fair legible figures as follows — "May. 21. 1780." —
Then follows various marriages from time to time until the following which is the last entry — "February Ninth A.D. Seventeen Hundred & eighty Seven. Madam Hetchkip was married to Rebekah Spencer" —
And she further says that this (the fourth) extract is a true Copy of the Record with the exception of the date which is expressed on the Record in fair legible figures as follows "Feb. 9. A.D. 1787" —
All the Entries in said Book are in the hand writing of my Father the said Samuel Lewis whose hand writing I perfectly well know — My Father the said Samuel Lewis has been dead many years —
Esther Spencer
Sworn and subscribed before me this Twenty eight day of January Eighteen Hundred thirty nine Dorton Buel Justice of Peace

Hon L. Phelps NR

I Joseph Minor of Wolcott in New Haven County and State of Connecticut being eighty two years of age Depose & Say -
That sometime in the month of April 1778 I myself with a number of others enlisted into the Company of Capt. Phinehas Porter of Waterbury and among which Number that enlisted into said Company was one Absalom Tinker then of said Waterbury and went with me in said Company to Fairfield and from Fairfield said Company Marched to Horse Neck and joined the Regiment called General Wooster's Regiment and from thence to New York and from thence to Harlem Plains - and from thence to Green Bush in the state of New York and from thence we Marched to Lake George and from thence we marched to Ticonderoga and from thence to St. Johns and I have no further recollection of the said Absalom Tinker after the surrender of the Fort at St. Johns no further than that I believe and think that he left the Army soon after the surrender of said Fort which was in November 1778 as the term of his Enlistment which was for seven Months expired about that time and that I have a perfect Recollection of the said Absalom Tinker and cannot positively say whether he left the Army at St. Johns or Montreal -
State of Connecticut } ss - New Haven County }
Joseph Minor
Be it Remembered That on the 12 th day of January 1839 - Personally appeared Joseph Minor who hath subscribed the foregoing Deposition and made solemn Oath to the truth of the same before me -
Archibald Minor Justice of Peace
State of Connecticut } ss - New Haven County }
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Joseph Minor who hath subscribed the above Deposition and believe him to be a Man of truth and veracity and is entitled to Confidence -
Archibald Minor Justice of the Peace

I, ROYAL R. HINMAN, 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 Lechibald Minor and Worton J. Buell Esq. , are
and for more than six months last past, have been Justice of the Peace within and for the County of New Haven in said State, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified, 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 witnesses and to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give certifi- cates thereof; and that full faith and credit may and ought to be given to the official acts and attestations of the said Minor and Buell
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 15 th day of January in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine
And I certify that the signature of said hereunto annexed genuine.
Royal R. Hinman Secretary.

V 2747
Mary Tinker
niece of Abraham
Coen:
out 7. July 38
m x 80. d. 19- —
adm'd 7 mo pri
$26.66
No deduction
Hon. L. Phelps Hitchcockville Conn.

Asah Phelps of Calibraok aged seventy seven years, says that he has Resided in said Calibraok about fifty years, that he was acquainted with Thos Lam Tinker who resided in said Calibraok from thirty five to forty years since. That he resided removed from Calibraok as he then under to Tyringham, where he died. That his wife & all other wants come back to Calibraok where he has Resided for the last fifteen years a near neighbor to him. That her name is Mary Tinker for the mother
Asah Phelps
Sworn and Subscribed on the 17 day of January 1839 before me and I certify that the said Asah Phelps is a Resputable man and of fair character
Michael F. Mills Judge of Probate for North Litchfield
Ms. A. 9. 2. 10

I Michael G Mills Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Norfolk do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Mary Tincker for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affi- xed the seal of office this 5 th day of February 1839
Michael G Mills Clerk

Certificate of Duo of Probate

State of Connecticut County of New Haven } ss. Probate District of Watertown }
I Joel Hirmann Judge of the Ct of Probate for the District of Watertown aforesaid do hereby certify that I have this day examined a document containing of sixteen pages and to have been a private Journal kept by Samuel Lewis Esq. formerly a Justice of the Peace for New Haven County on the tenth page of said Journal I find the following Record in words & figures as follows viz
"May the 21 A D 1780 Absalom Tucker" "was married to Mary Eels"
This is among other entries of a similar nature the letters & figures are fair & legible and the document bears all the ordinary marks of authenticity that could be expected to be found in such a document. The first date in the book on the first page is in 1771 and the last that is legible

is in 1787 I have no doubt from the appearance of the document therefore that it is genuine though I am unacquainted with the Hand writing In testimony whereof
I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of the Court of Probate for the District of Sussex John H. man Judge of Probate

I, ROYAL B. HINMAN, 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 Joel Hinsman — Esq. is and for more than two months last past has been a Judge of Probate, within and for the Probate District of Waterbury — in this State, duly appointed and commissioned, as appears on record in this Office, with power to settle estates of deceased persons, testate or intestate, and to certify any official acts in said Probate Office by his seal of office and signature, to which full credit is to be given 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 Office of the Secretary of said State, in Hartford, the 31 st day of May A. D. 1839
And I certify that the signature of seal Joel Hinsman is his genuine signature.
Royal B. Hinsman Secretary of State

Connecticut - 3508
Mary Tinker widow of Absalom Tinker,
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 10th February 1819 of Norfolk in the State of Connecticut who was a P. - in the County commanded by Captain Porter of the Regt. commanded by Wooster - in the Com. line for 7 mos
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16th day of July '39, and sent to Hon. J. Phelps Hitchcockville, Conn.
Arrears to the 4th of March - $79.98 Semi-annual allowance ending
13.33
$93.31
{ Act July 7, } 1838.
Recorded by Book A
R Burdick Clerk, Vol. 1 - Page 214

State of Connecticut, Litchfield County ss Colebrook
In this 5 th day of August 1843 personally appeared before the subscribed a Justice of the Peace in & for the County of Litchfield Mary Tinker a resident of Colebrook in the County of Litchfield State of Connecticut Aged Eighty four 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 Abalom Tinker who was a private during the Revolutionary War
That she received a pension under the Act of July 1838 for five years at the rate of Twenty six dollars sixty six cents per annum - date of her certificate 16 July 1839 -
She further declares that she is still a Widow
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written, Mary Tinker Before me
Arthur Howell Justice of Peace
I Arthur Howell the Magistrate before whom the foregoing declaration was executed hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the declarant and know that she continues the Widow of Abalom Tinker
Arthur Howell Justice of Peace
The official character & signature of the Magistrate must be certified by the Clerk of the County Court or Secretary of State Send papers to J. L. Edwards Esq. Comr of Pensions

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, } ss. Litchfield. LITCHFIELD COUNTY, }
I Geo. C. Woodruff Assistant Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Arthur Howell Esq is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and by Law authorized to administer Oaths and to take the acknowledgment of Deeds . And that his commission was dated on the 8 th day of June A. D. 1843 and will expire on the 20th day of June, A. D. 1844 & that the preceding cert signatures which purport to be his are genu- ine
Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court this 15 th day of August A. D. 1843
Geo. C. Woodruff Assistant Clerk

admitted
1856 aa

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 2 d February, 1848, entitled "An Act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
State of Connecticut, } New London County, } ss. Stonington
On this 23 d day of August, 1848 personally appeared, before me a magistrate in and for the county aforesaid, Mary Tinker, a resident of Stonington, in the county of New London in the state of Connecticut, aged Eighty four 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 2 d February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war:
That she is the widow of Amos Tinker who was a private in the war of the Revolution. and before her a pension
under the act of June 7 th 1844 had been allowed
to her That she received a pension under the act of June 17 th , 1844, of Eighty Dollars per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Mary his  X Tinker mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written; before me
Oliver Burdick Justice Peace
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above declarant and know that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated in the foregoing declaration.
Oliver Burdick Justice 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
Oliver Burdick is, and since the 20th day of June last past hath been a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of New London 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 Oliver Burdick to be genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said State, at Hartford, this 25 th day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-eight.
John B. Robertson Secretary of State.

Lincoln
Hitchcockville
July 11
FREE
July 11 Sent
James L. Edwards Esq. Counr. of Pursuer Washington City

Hillsborough July 11. 1839 —
James L. Edwards } Comr. of Pensions }
Sir - The Application of Mary Tinker for a pension The widow of Absalom Tinker, has been hitherto suspended for want of satisfactory evidence of the time of her marriage. I understand that the opinion of the Court of Probate has been obtained and transmitted to you some time since, and that that opinion is favorable to the applicant.
I am requested to inquire whether her Claim has been taken up and acted upon since the abovenamed evidence has been furnished and if so what the decision is.
Very Respectfully yours.
Laurel Phelps —

Hatfield, Mass. Apr. 6. 1839
J. L. Edwards Esq. } Comm. of Pensions }
Sir - Yours of the 2 d inst. is received - making inquiry to whom the enclosed Certificate of the Compt. of this State is intended to apply? In reply I should observe that it is intended to apply to the case of Mary Tinker of Coleridge in this County the widow of Abraham Tinker. It was objected to her Claim that evidence of his services ought to be produced from the Compt. office of this State, and the Certificate referred to makes it highly probable that the said evidence of the services of Capt. Phineas Porter Company is lost, and if the Compt. is satisfied of that fact I hope he will consider the evidence produced in the case of Mrs. Tinker sufficient. Respectfully Yours Samuel Phelps

Toledo June 3. 1839
Sir Agreeable to your instructions in relation to the Pension of Widow Mary Inker I herewith transmit the Documents required by the regulations of the Pension Office. In making granting the Pension you will please forward to me directed to this place - Yours E. A. Phelps

Hon' Lancelot Phelps House of Representatives Washington

Comptroller's Office
Hartford Feb 28 1839
I certify that on application for evidence of the services of Absalom Fisher who claims service in the War of the Revolution under Capt Phineas Porter in 1775 that no Pay Roll of Captain Phineas Porter can be found in this Office (said to be lost) - That on Pay Table Book is the following Account
   Capt Phineas Porter Dr     1775 May 15 To, Order on Treas in ap his Co Gw Wentworth Regt £ 500. 0. 0   29 To, Order on Treas in ap his Co - Woolcut Regt 50. 0. 0   1776 Oct 9 To, Order on Treas in ap his Co / p Gw Wentworth 48. 18. 0   July 23 To, Order on Treas in ap his Co 100. 0. 0   13 To, Cash for Genl Schuyler in ap 18. 0. 0   14 To, Order on Treas to Col Allam ap 908 10. 9   Supra £ 1625. 8. 9   1776 July 14 By Account balance Enlisting bounties & wages his Co rec'd £ 1425. 8. 9  
Henry Rootborn Compt

Hanford Feb 28 1839
Dear Sir
I am requested by Edward A. Phelps Esq. to forward you the Enclosed Certificate - which I hope will answer the end intended. Very Respectfully
Hon Lancelot Phelps City - Washington
Your Obt Servant Henry Kirkbourne Countr

Colebrook 23 rd Feby 1889
Dear Laureat Phelps
Sir
Yours of the 14 th Inst was received last week and in answer would say that the the roll of Capt Phinehas Porter's Company was lost and I have been informed that the Comptroller has sent a statement to the War Department at Washington some time since certifying that there did such a company exist but that the roll had been lost therefore I supposed they would know But I have written to the Comptroller at Hartford to forward another to you
As to the record of Marriage I will either get the original or the opinion of the C ourt as requested but do not know as I shall be able to get and send on before your return I wish you would write me by return mail if your health admits General time of health here with the exception of a few hard colds which is common at this season Mrs. Capt. Phelps is gaining much better than when I last wrote
Very Respectfully Yours
James Marvin

Litchfield Conn Aug 15 th 1843
W. L. Edwards
Sir
I enclose the application of Mary Fisher for a Pension. When granted please send her certificate to her son in law - James Mann at Colebrook Ct
Respectfully Yours
Geo. C. Woodruff

Washington Feb. 9. 1839
J. L. Edwards Esq. { Comm ee of Pensions }
Sir. Enclosed is the application of Mary Tinker for a Pension. She is a Lady with whom I am personally well acquainted, and so far as a good Character can go in establishing her Claims, she is entitled to its full benefit. Please report to me your decision of her application when made.
Respectfully Yours
Samuel Phelps

Let to Hon. L. Phelps Feby 12. 1839. do - do - Apr 18. '39 -

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18139
Mary Tinker
Wid. of
Absalom Tinker
Priv. Rev. war
Act: March 3. 1843
Index:—Vol. M , Page 276
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Absalom Tinker 75. Phineas Porter of Walubury - Genl Wooster - Fms copy of private recd not admissible

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Tinker, Amos GRADE Private LINE Connecticut
WARRANT NUMBER 6561 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Apr. 11, 1792 to Jonas Prentice, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.