Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 44,960, for Theophilus Huntington, Connecticut

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Huntington, Theophilus
NUMBER
8,44,960
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9683 R New-York.
Theophilus Huntington of Clarence in the state of New York who was a Sergeant in the regiment commanded by - Colonel Huntington of the Connecticut line, for the term of One Year 1775
Inscribed on the Roll of New-York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 13 of July 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 of April 1819 and sent to Oliver Leonard Esq. Buffalo New York
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 $ 61.93 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept 1819 48. $ 109.93
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Confirmed

State of New York Niagara County ss.
On this thirteenth day of July in the Year of our Lord 1818. before me Oliver Farnam one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for Niagara County, personally came, Theophilus Huntington, a resident of the Town of Clarence in said County, aged about sixty four Years, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provisions made by the late 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. That he the said Theophilus Huntington, on or about the first of July 1775. enlisted into the service of the United States as private soldier, for the term of six Months, under Captain Jonathan Brewster, and was attached to Col. Jediah Huntington's Regiment of the Con- necticut line. That he was marched to Roxbury in the state of Massachusetts, and continued there until the term for which he enlisted had fully expired, when he again enlisted into the service aforesaid, for the term of one Year under the aforesaid Capt. Jonathan Brewster.

and was attached to the Regiment commanded commanded by the aforesaid Col. Huntington. That soon after he enlisted as aforesaid, he was appointed a Sergeant in said company, and was authorized and empowered to act as such, by a warrant for that purpose, signed and to him delivered by the aforesaid Col. Huntington. That in the Spring of 1776. he was marched to New York by the way of New London in the State of Connecticut, and from New York to Long Island. That on the 26th day of August, in the Year aforesaid an engagement took place between the British and American armies in which the latter were defeated, and he with nearly one thousand of his Brethren in arms, unfortunately fell into the hands of the Enemy. That he furnished his own arms, accoutrements and clothing, from the commencement of his services. That when  when he was taken a prisoner as aforesaid, he was deprived of every article of clothing except what he had on at the time, also of a valuable silver watch - that many of the prisoners died in consequence of the barbarous treatment received from the enemy, that he with the surviving ones were released by exchange or otherwise, on or about the first January 1777.

That he was sick for a sometime before he was released by the enemy, and for a long time afterwards, particularly with the small-pox, which disease he believes was designedly spread among the American prisoners by the enemy; That his constitution was so much impaired by the diseases contracted in the Army, that he has not since enjoyed a sound state of health. That in 1804 or 1805 he applied to Congress for relief, that his petition with other evidences of his claims were presented to Congress by Mr. Fisk, representative from Vermont. That it was referred to the then Committee of Claims as he was informed and believes, but has heard nothing from it since. That he is in reduced circum- stances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support, that had for some time been relieved by the charitable assistance of friends and neighbors, and further, that he has no other evidence now in his power to produce, of his said services. Sworn to and subscribed Theophilus Flintington before me the day & year above written — Oliver Hazard Judge etc.

I Enlisted under the name of Theophilus Huntington Junior my father's name was Theophilus Huntington and he was then living Theob Huntington
State of New York Niagara County ss Clerks Office
I Frederick B. Merrill Clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Oliver F. on and before whom the preceding affidavit appears to have been made as an of Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County acting as such under the Authority of this State and that the within is his Signature In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the the County seal at Buffalo this Thirtieth day of July 1818
F. B. Merrill Clerk
I Oliver Ferrand Judge as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the within named Theophilus Huntington did serve in the revolutionary war as in the foregoing deposition stated and that he does stand in need of the assistance of his Country for support and I now transmit the testimony and proceedings taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of war pursuant to the aforesaid act of Congress
Oliver Ferrand Judge H.

State of New York Niagara County
On this thirteenth day of July 1818. before me Oliver Farnam one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for Niagara County personally Nathan Willis who being by me examined on his affirmation before me made oath solemnly declare and say that for several years past he has been personally acquainted with Theophilus Huntington whose application for a pension is hereunto annexed. That his health has uniformly been poor. That he is in reduced circumstances and stands in actual need of the assistance of his country for support as he fully believes, and he further believes that without the assistance of either his country or friends the said Theophilus Huntington will be and now is wholly unable to procure for himself a comfortable subsistence — Affirmed before me the day & year above written
Nathan Willis
Oliver Farnam Judge.

Theophilus Huntington Inventory No. -
Continued No 9, 683

Buffalo Niagara A T a court of Common Pleas held at the Court-House in the village of Batavia  Buffalo , in and for the county of Genesee  Niagara , in the State of New-York; on the ninth  fourth day of June  June of the term of June  June 1821 being a Court of Record, in pursuance of the 41st article of the Constitution of the state of New-York, which has unlimited jurisdiction, keeps records of its proceedings, and has immemorally exercised the power of fine and imprisonment.
Present, the Hon. Oliver Forward, Charles Townsend and Gideon Brisbee Judges
GENESEE COUNTY, ss.—On this ninth  ninth day of June  June 1821, personally appeared in open Court, (being a Court of Record,) Theophilus Huntington aged sixty  sixty six years, resident of the town of Clarence 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:— One year and a half served in Captain Brewsters Company in Col. Huntingtons Regiment of the Connecticut line, was discharged from imprisonment (being a prisoner of war) on or about the 1st of January 1777 at Milford Connecticut. his declaration was dated the 15th of July 1818 and his Certificate is numbered 9.683
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, 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 eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, 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."
Real Estate I have none
I am in possession of eighty seven acres of Land for which I once had an article of agreement from the Holland Land Company which agreement has expired and the Land has reverted back to the said Company. I have made a small improvement of about 12 acres and live in a poor log house on said lot. I have paid only eight dollars and according to the contract (which has expired) there is about four hundred & thirty five dollars due the said Company for the land above mentioned
Personal Property
1 Swine 1 Old ax worth half price 1 Iron shovel 1 Old sythe 1 set plough irons 1 Hoe 2 Old iron wedges

1 set plough irons 1 Hoe 2 Old iron wedges
1. 9 Gallon Iron Kettle
1. 1 1/2 do. do. do.
1. 1/2 do. do. do.
1. 8 Gallon Brass Kettle old worth
— „ not more than half price
1 Iron Spider
1 do. Tea Kettle
1 black earthen Tea pot handle off.
1 Old small Tin Tea pot
4 Cups & Saucers
4 Iron Tea Spoons
1 Sugar bowl
3 earthen bowls broken
1 quart Bowl not Broken.
2 brown Earthen bowls
3 broken do. plates & cost 19 cents
2 printer plates
10 common plates
4 do. old basins
3 brown earthen crocks
1 Dunnel & Skimmer
2 small dippers
1 Gallon bottle
1 pair old Shovel & tongs
1 Iron Trammel
11 Old chairs
1 Loom with 12 Reeds & other necessary appa- tus
2 Spinning wheels, common woollen and — = flax wheels — — —
1 Old side Saddle
1 pair old Portmanteau & Valisee

 1 Small pine chest  2 Old trunks  2 Small Cupboards  1 Small meat chest  1 Common Kitchen Table  1. 12 quart tin pail 1. Small do  2 Wooden pails  1 Old Wash Tub  2 Meat Barrels  8 Flour & Salt Barrels  4 Small tubs and casks  1 pair old And Irons  1 Churn. 1 Small Tub  1 Small Earthen pitcher  1 Tin \frac{1}{2} pint cup  1 pepper box  1 \frac{1}{2} pint tumbler  2 wine glasses  2 good meal bags  1 Lanthern  8 Old knives & forks  1 Butcher knife  2 Glass bottles  1 Small tea canister  2 Small jugs  1 Small Looking Glass  2 Razors. 1 pair Steelyards  1 Salt Mortar 
Debts owing to me from the following person viz From Thomas Gregg five Dollars 25 Cents $ 5.25

1 Salt Mortar
Debts owing to me from the following person viz
From Thomas Gregg five Dollars 25 Cents $ 5.25
Cash on hand Two Dollars 31 Cents 2.31
$ 7.56
I am owing debts to the following persons
viz to Nehemiah Huntington " " " $ 61.27
to Nathan Wyllie " " " " 7.25
To Martin Luce " " " " 2.10
To James H. Case " " " " 2.50
To Samuel Lake " " " " 8.00
$ 80.49
And the deponent further says his occupation is a Farmer, but in consequence of breaches in both Groins he is not able to do any hard labor. That he has a wife named Phebe aged fifty four years, who is not able to do the necessary labor for his Family That he has undertaken to support two Children untill they are fourteen years of age. viz Orpha Ackley aged 11 years and Salmon C. Ackley aged 9 years. for which he has received a small compensation of two hundred Dollars, and has expended the same, that he took the Children above named at the ages of 5 and 4 years Sworn and subscribed this ninth day of June 1820 Theophilus Huntington
Before me.
Ch. Fowles Judge Court Com Pleas
Theophilus Huntington
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this eighth day of
June 1820
John Marshall Clerk of the Court for the county of Genesee. Wagon

1 Salt Mortar
Debts owing to me from the following person viz From Thomas Gregg five Dollars 25 Cents $ 5.25 Cash on hand Two Dollars 31 Cents 2.31 $ 7.56
I am owing debts to the following persons viz To Nehemiah Huntington " " " $ 61.27 To Nathan Wyllys " " " " 7.25 To Martin Luce " " " " 2.40 To James H. Case " " " " 2.50 To Samuel Lake " " " " 8.00 $ 81.42
And the deponent further says his occupation is a Farmer, but in consequence of breaks in both groins he is not able to do any hard labor. That he has a wife named Phebe aged fifty four years, who is not able to do the necessary labor for his family That he has undertaken to support two Children untill they are fourteen years of age. viz Orpha Ackley aged 11 years and Salmon C. Ackley aged 9 years. for which he has received a small compensation of two hundred Dollars, and has expended the same, that he took the Children above named at the ages of 5 and 4 years Sworn and subscribed this Theophilus Huntington ninth day of June 1820 Before me Ch. Farnsworth  Judge Court Common Pleas
John E. Marshall Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Genesee  Chautauqua , do hereby certify that the foregoing oath (or affirmation) and the schedule thereto annexed, are truely copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify that it is the o- pinion of the said court that the total amount in value of property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is does not exceed Seventy five dollars and in  in number of cents  cents
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 8th day of  June 1820  J. Marshall Clerk of the Court for the county of Genesee  Chautauqua

sion on file in this Bureau.
See also Huntington Ser. F. 44960
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July 1, 1770 6 yrs. Pvt. Jonathan Brainerd Jedidiah Huntington Conn.   Aug. 1770 Sgt. Jonathan Brainerd " "   Captured by British in engagement Aug. 26, 1776 and released Jan. 1, 1777.  
Battles engaged in, See above
Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓
Date of application for pension, Aug. 26, 1816
Residence at date of application, Wadsworth Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, 60 years
Remarks: He was a son of Captain Jedidiah Huntington and was 28 years of age in 1816. The Bureau has no information in regard to the pension claim.

1902 infield ms.
V.L.H.
44 960 Rev. INVALID.
File No. 44 960
Theophilus Huntington Sergt. Rev. War.
Act: 18 th March 1818
Index:—Vol. 3, Page 244
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Jan'y - 6 - L. C. Hubbell - sp. 1909 Mar. 22 Trust. to Hattie H. Fraser (Letter in bid. file (18076)) 1913 Mar. 25 Trust. to Leona Abel. Letter inf. P.T. 23 214 Jonathan Fanning.

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by L. D. L.
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Theophilus Huntington
Service Conn.
Additional Service Rev. War
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190____
No claim, combination records _____, 190____
REMARKS:
No claim except S. # H 4960

Theophilus Huntington Sergeant Col Huntington's Regiment Connecticut Line 1776 - 1 year
Admitted

Buffalo Niagara County August 10. 1818.
Sir
In transmitting to You the testimony & proceedings in the case of Theophilus Huntington, I feel it my duty to state to You that I have for several Years known him, that he is a respectable citizen, and is considered a man of strict integrity. It is a fact within my knowledge that Mr Huntington is in reduced circumstances, and that he has for several Years labored under bodily infirmities that have often rendered him dependent on the charitable assistance of his neighbors for the common necessaries of life. I am the honor to be Sir Your Ob Servt, Oliver Ferriss
Hon J. C. Calhoun