Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 40,896, for Solomon Kellogg, Connecticut

SERVICE
SERVICE Conn. Continental
1 Kellogg, Solomon
NUMBER _____
D. 40.896
CONTENTS

10.750 Vermont. R
Isaac Kellogg,
of Addison co d in the state of Vermont, who was a drummer in the regiment commanded by Colonel Swift of the Connectt. line, for the term of three years. 1780
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 6. of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15. of May 1819, and sent to Ezra Hoyt, judge, Vergennes, Addison co. Vermont.
Arrears to 4th of March, 1819. 87.70 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4. Sept. 9 48 " 10 mo. 25 1819. 135.70 8 4 30 } Revolutionary claim, } 31. } Act 18th March, 1818. }
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I Ezra Hoyt Judge Vc: as aforesaid do certify that Solomon -begg the within named applicant is poor & stands in need of Assistance applied for —
E. Hoyt Judge E.H.

Solomon Kellogg - law
Evidence taken by me Ezra Hays Esq. Judge of the County Court within and for the County of Addison on application of Solomon Kellogg of Ferrisburgh in said County of Addison to be placed on the pension list of the United States in pursuance of an act of Congress entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval services of the United States in the Revolutionary war" passed March 18 1818 he having served in the war of the Revolution against the common enemy for more than nine months to wit, from the month of February A D 1780 to the close of said war on the continental establishment as a musician, and by reason of his reduced circumstances in life is in need of assistance from his country for support - to wit. -
The said Solomon Kellogg being duly sworn deposes and says that some time in the month of February A D 1780 he enlisted into Capt. John Chipman's Company of Col. Seth Warner's Regiment as a Drummer during the war of the Revolution, and he further says that he continued in said Regiment until some time in the fall of the same year when he was transferred to Capt. Morris's Company of Col. David Swift's Regiment of the Connecticut line, being the 2 d Connecticut Regt. And he further says that he continued in said Regiment last mentioned serving faithfully as a drummer against the common enemy until the 8 th day of June A D 1783 when he was honorably discharged by Genl. Washington at Peekskill in the State of New York, and he further says that he always understood and verily believes that the Regt. of Warner & Swift were on the continental establishment - and he further says that he is now and since the year of 1783 has been a citizen of the United States. And he further says that his original discharge was burnt with his house about twelve years ago, and that

by reason of his reduced circumstances in life he is in need of assistance from his country for support State of Vermont } Addison County ss Sworn & subscribed before me this 6 th day of April A.D. 1818. -
Ezra Hloyt Judge
Jacob McLean of Panton, & Josiah Kellogg of Ferrisburgh both in said County being duly sworn depose and say that they and each of them are well acquainted with the above named Solomon Kellogg and will know that he was a drummer in Col. Diner's Regt of the Connecticut line for more than nine months in the Revolutionary war and that he was honorably discharged at the close of the war
Jacob McLean Josiah Kellogg
State of Vermont } Addison County ss Sworn & subscribed before me this 6 th day of April A.D. 1818 and I further certify that the above depositions are in my opinion credible witnesses - Adm?
Ezra Hloyt Judge
I, Ezra Hloyt Esq. Judge of the County Court within and for the County of Addison as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the above Solomon Kellogg did serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in the preceding affidavit against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the provisions of the aforementioned act of Congress. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of our said County Court to be hereunto affixed this 6 th day of April A.D. 1818.
State of Vermont } Addison County ss
I, Samuel Swift Clerk of the County Court for said County of Addison do hereby certify that Ezra Hloyt who has made the above certificate was, on the day of the date thereof a Judge of said Court & his name therein is his own proper signa- ture. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this 24 th August 1818
Sam. Swift Clerk.

Solomon Kellogg.
10.750-
Sept. 10/19.
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STATE OF VERMONT.
COUNTY OF ADDISON, ss.—On this 14 th day of June 1820, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of record (having the power of fine and imprisonment) for the said County Solomon Kellogg , aged 47 years, resident in Terrisburgh in said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows:— he enlisted as a drummer in his seventh year, in 1779, in Col. Seth Warner's regiment, Capt. John Chipman's company, of the Connecticut line for during the war, and served in that regiment until it was destroyed at Fort George—when he was transferred to Col. Swift's, 2 d Connecticut regiment, Capt. Morris's company & served in that regiment until the close of the war:—
that the date of his original declaration is the 6 th day of April 1818, the number of his pension certificate is 10,750
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift sale or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th 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, and by me subscribed.
  2 Looms 25   2 Shoats 3.00   1 Ax 75   1 Scythe 75   1 Chain 1.00   6 Teacups Saucers 12   6 Earthen plates 17   6 Knives Forks 75   6 Iron Spoons 25   4 ft. boards 20   1 Trapot 17   1 Cream cup 12   1 Iron pot 50   1 Dish & kettle 50   1 Bake kettle 50   1 Tea kettle 75   1 Butter nut Table 1.00   35.53   Solomon Kellogg

And the said declarant on his oath aforesaid further states that he is by occupation, a farmer, and depends upon his own labour for the subsistence of himself & family; - that he has in his family, living with him a wife aged 45 years, who has been sick for fourteen months under the care of physicians, and six children (besides four who take care of themselves) Scholard aged 23 years, who has been a cripple from his birth, & has never been able to stand, sit, rise up, feed or assist himself in any way, and has occasioned this declarant great & constant expense, - Laura aged 15 years, - Reuben 13 years, Sarah 11 years, Henry 8 years & Almon 6 years; that on account of the sickness of his family & for their maintenance, he has contracted considerable debts, I now owe, & has no means to pay, to sundry persons, One hundred & fifty dollars.
Sworn to & declared on the 14 th day of June 1820, before the Court aforesaid.
Sam l . Swift Clerk
I, SAMUEL SWIFT, Clerk of the County Court for the County of Addison in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property, exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Thirty five Dollars and 33 Cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 12 th day of June 1820.
Sam l Swift
{ Clerk of the County Court for the County of Addison.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Solomon Kellogg a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Feb 1780 to Feb 1780 Minuteman John Blissman Asahel Warner Continental   Feb 1780 to Jan 8 1783 Morris Hezekiah Swift Conn.        
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____
Date of application for pension, Apr 6 1908
Residence at date of application, Greenwich, Vt.
Age at date of application, 47 in 1820
Remarks: In 1820 his wife was 45 years old and he had 10 children.
Ichabod 23, Laura 15, Reuben 13, Jacob 11, Henry 8, Almon 6 yrs. being only names stated.
Respectfully,
Conn Archives p 258 gives Feb 4, 1780 as date of S.K.'s enlistment in Warner's Regt. Commissioner.

40896 INVALID.
Revy
File No. 40896
Solomon Kelley Drummer Rev. Co.
Act: 18 March 18
Index: —Vol. 8 , Page 268
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1793
1901 James St. West to S.A. Morton and

Rev. L. A. Norton
Washington, D. C., Box 25, 11th Street Station, June 11, 1921.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I have information to the effect that Solomon Kellog (or Kellogg) born 1773, died 1828, was a Revolutionary pensioner. In February 1780, in his seventh year, he enlisted as a drummer boy in Col. Seth Warner's Regiment. After the destruction of the regiment at Fort George, he was transferred to Col. Heman Swift's Connecticut Regiment and continued three years to the close of the War. He married Vashti Hobbs who died in 1836.
Will you please inform what information you have in this case. Thanking you in advance, I am
Very truly yours,
(Miss) Lillian A. Norton

New Haven Vt 28 th June 1879
Sir
I return enclosed a certificate given in the Name of Sam l Kellogg for a Pension — It will be found by recurring to the Papers containing the application that the certificate should have been given to Solomon Kellogg instead of Sam l Kellogg — I wish therefore to have the mistake rectified & the certificate forwarded —
respectfully yours Obt. Serv t .
Emma Hoyt
Hon. Secy of War. —