Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 13749, for Stephen Munson, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
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Munson, Stephen Elizabeth
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CONTENTS

✓ 6400 Connecticut
Stephen Munson
of Wolcott in the state of Connecticut who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Durkee of the Connecticut line, for the term of 1 year & 8 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of — 8 — Dollars per month, to commence on the 24 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 th of Feb y : 1819 and sent to Pierpont Edwards Esq r Bridgeport, Fairfield County Conn:
Arrears to 4th of Sept r : 1818 amo: 130 - $ 34.93 Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4 th Mar: 1819 — = $ 48.
$ 82.93
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }

4239
Massachusetts
Elizabeth Munson widow of Stephen Munson who was a private in the Connecticut line. Conn.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 60 Dollars- Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of January 1844 and sent to
Henry Morris Springfield Mass a
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 48 .

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
MARRIAGES.
Daniel Munson of Norwich Married to Garrison Fowler of Westfield January 15 th 1810 Orlando Munson was mar- ried July 31 st 1817 to F. Worthington Wright

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
Daniel Munson was born on Sunday January 22 nd 1786
Garriet Munson was born on Tuesday April 19 th 1795 Monday November 4 th 1793
Orlanda A. Munson was born on Tuesday April 19 th 1796
Garry Munson was born Decr 29 th 1810 son of Daniel & Garrieta Munson
Stephen Munson 2 was born Nov 2 nd 1813 son of Daniel & Garrieta Munson -
Eleora J. Munson born Decr 24 th 1813 Daughter of D. and Garrieta Munson -
Daniel Munson Jr born Aug st 27 th 1825 son of Daniel Munson and Garrieta De-
BIRTHS.
This Record was made by Daniel Munson (my son) and is in his hand writing with known to me -
Elizabeth Munson

This Record was made by Daniel Munson (my son) — and is in his hand writing well known to me —
Elizabeth Munson
Daniel Munson was born on Sunday January 29 th 1786 Garriet Munson was born on Thursday April 19 th 1793 Monday December 4 th 1793 Orinda A. Munson was born on Tuesday April 19 th 1796 Garry Munson was born Dec 24 th 1810 son of Daniel & Garriha Munson Stephen Munson 2 was born Nov 2 nd 1818 son of Daniel & Garriha Munson — Eleora F. Munson born Dec 24 th 1818 Daughter of D. and Garriha Munson — Daniel Munson Jr born Aug 11 27 th 1825 son of Daniel Munson and Garriha De —

Stephen Munson's Declaration — April 24-1818
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District of Connecticut Vs. Stratford in the County of Fairfield - I Stephen Munson of Wolcott in the County of New Haven in said District, do under oath declare before the Honorable Pierpont Edwards District Judge of said District of Connecticut, that I am fifty nine years old and nearly sixty - That I am a native citizen of Connecticut & of the United States, and am now and ever since my birth have been a resident citizen of the United States of America - That in the fall of the year A. 1776, (I think it was in the month of September) I enlisted as a private soldier to serve during the war in the company commanded by Captain Robert Durkee of Wilkesbarre in the State of Pennsylvania, then called an independent company, and soon afterwards joined the Regiment commanded by Colonel Durkee of Connecticut and served faithfully in said company & Regiment until some time in the month of May A. 1778, when I was regularly discharged on account of my being subject to epileptic fits by which I was then so infirm & out of health as to be entirely unable to perform military duty - That I was continually in the service of the United States in the late army & war of the Revolution against the common enemy, upon the continental establishment, in the aforesaid company & regiment from the fall of the year A. 1776 until I was discharged as aforesaid in May A. 1778 - That I served & fought in the battles of Millstone in the State of New Jersey, of Bumbrook in the State last mentioned, of Mud-fort near the city of Philadelphia, & a number of skirmishes - and now exhibit and deliver to said Judge the original Muster-roll of said company of Capt. Robert Durkee, in which my name is enrolled and the times when I enlisted, & was discharged are set down, and were entered at said times respectively as I

believe by the order of S d Captain Durkee, by his Clerk or orderly-serjeant - That I had a regular discharge in writing when I left said army, giving -tioning the reason why I was discharged as I have herein before stated, but have lost the same, having about twenty years since, delivered it to Doctor Isaac Baldwin formerly of Waterbury, and late of Great- Barrington deceased, for the purpose of enabling him to procure for me arrearages of pay due to me for my said services in the army afores d . and I have never seen said discharge since - That the reason of my reduced circumstance in life, and very infirm state of health, I am in need of assistance from my country for support, - And now make this declaration to obtain the provision made by the late Act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval forces of the United States, in the revolutionary war " Dated at Stafford aforesaid this 24 th day of April A. 1818. — And I do further declare that I know of no person in this State, who was in the said Company & Regiment with me, and can make no fur- ther proof of my said services without great trouble & expence which I am unable to bear. —
Stephen Munson
District of Connecticut To April 26 th 1818 the aforesaid Stephen Munson came before me & in my presence subscribed the aforesaid declaration & made oath that the same is true
Richard L. D. B.
District Judge of Dist. Ct.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hampden. ss. 13 th December 1838
Mrs Elizabeth Munson of Chester in the County and Commonwealth aforesaid being duly sworn, deposes & saith, in the words following - (Viz)
I - Elizabeth Munson - being of lawful age depose and say - that I am the widow of the late Stephen Munson deceased, and that to my knowledge there is no family Record of our Marriage - The facts in relation to the Record of our family are as follows - (Viz) - The Bible, in which my husband, Stephen Munson, made a Record of the Births & deaths of our Children, was given to a poor woman in our neighborhood after we had purchased the one, in which the Record now appears - and I took from the said Bible, the leaf on which the Record was - and the Record was transferred from the said leaf to the place where it now stands
I further state, that the Book & the Record herewith forwarded to the Pension office in which are entered the words - "This Record was made by Daniel Munson my son" And is in his hand writing well known to me - And signed by me, has been in my possession about Twenty five years - and I know the said Record to have been transferred from an old Bible as above stated -
And further this deponent saith not -
Elizabeth Munson
Sworn & Subscribed to this 13 th day of December - 1838 - Before me -
J. H. D. Mott Justice of the Peace -
I hereby Certify that I am personally acquainted with Mrs Elizabeth Munson the deponent, and that she is a lady of good moral Character, and of sound mind & memory - Chester Mass -
13 th Dec. 1838 -
J. H. D. Mott Justice of the Peace -

I further testify that the leaf of the family bible on which the within named record was originally made, is now lost
Elizabeth Merson
Hampden Me. 31 st December 1838 —
Then the said Elizabeth Merson again appeared before me, and subscribed & made oath to the above add- -itional deposition — and I further certify that the Book & Record herewith forwarded to the Pension office and identified by said deponent is exhibited to, & exam- -ined by me —
T. H. D. Wolff Justice of the Peace

Wid. File 13749, Stephen Munson.
January 27, 1906.
Mr. Albert G. Mason, Franklin, Massachusetts.
Sir;
In response to your letter dated December 4, 1905 and received in this Bureau December 5, 1905, you are advised that the papers in the above noted claim show that Stephen Munson was born in Connecticut, date not stated, that he enlisted in September 1776, and served until May 1778 as a private in Capt. Robert Durkee's Independent company, Col. Durkee's Regiment of Connecticut troops. He was in the battles of Millstone, Bound Brook and u Meed Fort.
He applied for pension on April 24, 1818 while a resident of Wolcott, New Haven Co., Connecticut, and fifty-nine years of age. His claim was allowed. He died July 9, 1824.
He married Elizabeth Andrews of Watertown, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, March 13, 1783. She was seventy-one years of age in 1843, and a resident of Chester, Hampden Co., Mass. Her claim was allowed.
Names and dates of births and of marriages of the soldier's children and grandchildren are as follows:

Children:
Daniel, born January 22, 1786, Married Jerusha Fowler of Westfield field , January 1810;
Garriet, born November 4, 1793;
Orlinda, A., born April 19, 1796, married Dr. Worthington Wright July 31, 1817;
Grandchildren (children of Daniel and Jerusha Munson)
Garry, born December 29, 1810.
Clara F., born December 24, 1813.
Stephen 2nd, born November 2, 1818.
Daniel Munson Jr., born August 27, 1825.
Herewith is enclosed the military history of Jeremiah Munson. The large number of inquiries on this subject will not permit of information concerning more than two soldiers being given to any applicant.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

19. Munson Pa. F.S.
Rev 13749 WIDOW, &c.
1893. Jan. Hist. Myron a. Cheshire,
— 7 — u M. Gassett gham born
to Albert G. Mason. M.B.H.
File No. 13749 Elizabeth Munson Widow of Stephen Munson Pr. Rev War
Act: March 8 th 48
Index: — Vol. M , Page 42
1894 Jan Hist. J. Mrs Lilla Barnum
1906 Jan. 26. History 1911 Oct. 6. To Mrs. Harriette Z. Kirtland 1912 Apl. 26. To Frederick Bostwick
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Elizabeth V 1305 Munson
Application for Pension
admitted for 1 1/2 years $60.
Capt. Durkee Col. — Connect.
Papers at 19 March 1818
died 3 July 1824
Act 7 July 1838.
J. Willard Springfield Mass

State of Massachusetts } County of Hampden } ss.
On this fourth day of September A.D. 1838 personally appeared before Dea. D. Mover Esq. Judge of the Court of Probate within & for said County of Hampden in open Court, Elizabeth Munson a resident of Chester in said County aged seventy one years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay and Pensions to certain widows;" that she is the widow of Stephen Munson who was a Private in the army of the Revolution and served as stated in her declaration on the files of the Pension Office made under the laws of the United States passed March 18 th 1818 that her husband the aforesaid Stephen Munson received a Pension according to the annexed certificate.
She further declares that she was married to the said Stephen at Watertown in the County of Litchfield & State of Connecticut by Rev. Mr. Trumbull on the thirteenth day of March - one thousand seven hundred & eighty three - that her said husband the aforesaid Stephen Munson died on the ninth day of July, eighteen hundred and twenty four that she was not married to him from the time of his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four A.D. at the time above stated, as will more fully appear by the papers annexed.
Elizabeth Munson
Hampden September 4 1838 subscribed & sworn to before me
Dea. D. Mover Judge

Commonwealth of Massachusetts 355: County of Hampden 355:
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter & after putting all the interrogations required in the case that the above named Stephen Munson was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as such. And that the abovenamed Elizabeth Munson is the widow of said Stephen that she was married to the said Stephen at the time & place above by her declared & that her said husband deceased as above stated & that she has not, since his death, intermarried with any one
I Justice Willard Clerk of the Probate Court within and for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing with the annexed papers contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Elizabeth Munson for a Pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Springfield this fourth day of September A.D. 1838
Justice Willard Clerk in

I Sarah Elton of Burlington in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut Aged Seven- ty one years on the tenth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight. Depose and say that I resided in the Town of Watertown in the County of Litch- field & State of Connecticut And on the thirteenth day of March in the year One thousand Seven hundred and eighty three. I was present at the Marriage of Stephen Manson and Elizabeth Andrews the bath of said Watertown. They were united in marriage by the Rev. Jonathan Trumbull then a Clergyman of said Watertown. And I also know the fact that the said Stephen Manson is deceased and that the said Elizabeth is now living the widow of the said Stephen Manson.
Sarah her X Elton Mark
State of Connecticut } Hartford County } Canton Aug 23. 1838
Be it remembered that on the day aforesaid Sarah Elton who hath subscribed the foregoing deposition appeared before me and after being examined and cautioned to speak the whole truth made solemn oath to the same deposition, which is taken at the request of Daniel Manson of

Chester in the County of Hampden in the State of Massachusetts who is son & agent of the said Elizabeth Melanson — Said deposition drawn up and cer- tified by me
Henry Nash Justice of Peace
I hereby certify that the deponent Sarah Bolton, is of sound mind & that her statements are entitled to full faith & credit —
Henry Nash Just Peace

Stephen Munson Payable semi-annually---the first pay- ment on this certificate will be made on the 4th of March _____ next,
at the Branch Bank U.S.
Middletown
Connecticut
Stephen Munson
Recorda

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY That, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th of March, 1818,
Stephen Munsou — late a Private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pen- sion List, Roll of the Connecticut Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to commence on the 24 th day of April — one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this Fourth day of February one thousand eight hundred and nineteen
J. C. Calhoun
Secretary of War.

I Daniel Mearns of Chester in the County of Hampden and Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age on oath depose & say that on the twenty fourth day of August last I was at Watertown in the County of Litchfield and State of Connecticut. for the purpose of finding the record of the marriage of Stephen Mearns and Elizabeth Andrews. having learned that they were married at that place on the 13 th of March A D 1783 by having been joined in marriage by the Rev d John Fitchbull - then the Clergyman of that town. I made enquiry for said Fitchbull & learned that he had been dead many years, and that no records of marriages celebrated by him could be found in said town. I also made search among the records of the town of said Watertown, assisted by
I, ROYAL B. HUNMAN , 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 Henry Wash Esquire, is, and for more than one month last past, has been a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Hartford in said State, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified, having full power and authority, by the laws of said State, to take the acknowledgement 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 certificates thereof; and that full faith and credit may and ought to be given to the official acts and attestations of the said Wash 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 37 th day of August in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight
Royal B. Hunman Secretary of the State of Connecticut

I Daniel Munroe of Chester in the County of Hampshire and Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age on oath depose & say that on the twenty fourth day of August last I was at Watertown in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut. For the purpose of finding the record of the marriage of Stephen Munroe and Elizabeth Andrews. Having learned that they were married at that place on the 18 th of March A D 1783 by having been joined in marriage by the Rev d John Farnsworth - then the Clergyman of that town. I made enquiry for said Farnsworth & learned that he had been dead many years, and that no records of marriages celebrated by him could be found in said town. I also made search among the records of the town of said Watertown, assisted by the town Clerk of said town & could find no record of said marriages. I further testify that I am the son of the said Elizabeth Munroe who is about making application for a widows Pension. I know that she has never intermarried with any one since the death of her late husband which took place about fourteen years ago.
Daniel Munroe
Hampden ss. September 3 rd A D 1838 Then personally appeared Daniel Munroe above named before me the undersigned a notary of the Peace within & for said County, and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is true & I further certify that the said Daniel Munroe is well known to me & that he is a credible witness
Justin Willard

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hampden ss. I John Ingersoll Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth for the County of Hampden do certify that Justin Willard Esq. whose signature is affixed to the certificate within was at the date thereof one of the Justices of the Peace within and for the County of Hampden duly Commissioned and Acting under the Authority of this Commonwealth and that full faith & credit are and ought to be given to all acts & attestations done in that capacity & that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justin Willard and know his signature to said certificate is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas for said Commonwealth at Springfield this third day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight
John Ingersoll Clerk

To the Hon. Court of Probate for the County of Hampden in the State of Massachusetts. The Deposi- tion of Sarah E. Ely, taken sealed up & directed at Canton in Hartford Co. Ct. this twenty third day of August 1838. by me Henry Nash Justice of Peace

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Stephen Munson , 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.
77. File 13749
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Sept 1776 to May 78 Priv. Robert Durtee Infant. Co. Dunkee Conn.                                                                 
Battles engaged in, Milstone, Brimfield, Newfort
Residence of soldier at enlistment,
Date of application for pension, Sept 24, 1818.  filed.
Residence at date of application, Wolcott, New Haven Co., Conn.
Age at date of application, 59 native of Conn. died July 9, 1824.
Remarks: Son of Watertown, Conn., March 13, 1783. Elizabeth Andrew or  Andrew, who received pen. on her appln. exec. Sept. 4, 1838.  while a res. of Chester, Mass., 71 yrs. of age. Chldn. { Daniel b. Jan. 22, 1786  Garriet b. Nov. 4, 1793 { Orinda A. b. Sept. 19, 1796.  { m. Jan. 18, 1810 Jerusha Fowler  { m. July 31, 1817 Dr. Washington Wright
Very respectfully,
Ch. of Daniel & Jerusha Munson: { Garry b. Dec. 29, 1810 - { Stephen b. Nov. 2, 1818. { Cleora b. Dec. 24, 1813 { Daniel b. Aug. 27, 1825.
Commissioner.

Massachusetts
Elizabeth Munson.
widow of Stephen Munson , deceased: who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 Mar: 1818 and who died on the 4th: July 1824 - of Hampden in the State of Massachusetts who was a private in the company: - commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt: commanded by Col: Durkee in the Connecticut line for 18 Months -
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 60 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21st day of June 1839 and sent to J. Wil- -bard, Springfield, Mass: -
Arrears to the 4th of Mar: 1839 $180.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept 30.00
$210.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by M c Lean Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 - Page 107

J. Edwards Commr of Pensions
J. Willard, Esq Springfield, Massachusetts.

War Department Pension Office
January 12, 1839.
Sir,
In reply to your letter on the subject of the family register of Mrs. Mason, and the bible in which it is contained, I have to state, that the Bible need not be sent to the Department. Let the leaf containing the record be cut out and attached to an affidavit setting forth the facts in relation it, and forwarded to this office.
I am, respectfully, Your obt. Servt. J L Edwards
J. Willard, Esq. Springfield Massachusetts.

To H L Richards Esq Comm ee of Pensions
pl with add ns Elz Drummond

Shirley - Mass ts - Jan y 20 - 39
To all - Hon the Com te of Pensions
Should a certificate be granted in the case of Mrs Elizabeth Munson's application (additional evidence in which case is herewith transmitted) it may be directed to
Mrs. J. L.
J Willard
for Mrs. Munson

Springfield Mass Nov 16. 1843
Sir
The accompanying applications of Asenath Lumbard, Mary Fuller & Elizabeth Munson for an additional years pension under the Act of March 3. 1843 are forwarded by the undersigned.
In July & August, I forwarded to the Pension Office the applications of Susanna Richmond, Huldah Ball, Olive Chaffee, Fannie Bangs, Anna Lathrop, Naomi Robinson, & Polly Parker from which I have yet received no returns.
Very respectfully Yours Henry Morris
Hon James L. Edwards

KH Comm. ms. 20. Sta
MC

Chelsea, Conn.
June 23 d , 1892.
To the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions,
Sir:
In some historical researches I have unearthed an old affidavit dated Chelsea, Mass. 13 Dec. 1838. It was made by Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of Stephen Munson, a Revolutionary soldier. It implies that the family record was sent to the Pension Office at the date of the affidavit, to assist in obtaining a pension.
The date of Elizabeth's marriage to Stephen is not to be found in the memories or existing records of the family: you would greatly oblige me by supplying it from that old family record, if it is still on file.
You would also confer a favor by mentioning what States, if any, besides Conn. have published Revolutionary muster-rolls and pay-rolls. I have important use for such.
Respectfully yours, Meyron A. Munson.

ESTAB d
NORWAY IRON BOLT WORKS.
1838.
D. M. BASSETT SUCCESSOR TO SHARON BASSETT. MANUFACTURER OF
PHILADELPHIA CARRIAGE, TIRE, SHAFT, STEP PERCH, STEEPLE HEAD.
CONE HEAD, WRAP, WHIFFLETREE AND SPRING BOLTS.
AXLE
CLIPS.
Birmingham, Conn. May 14 th 1884.
Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C. Dear Sirs,
Will you kindly give me all information concerning Steven M. Hanson. He was a Pensioner & I believe from New Haven or North Haven, Conn. But please not depend upon this for I am not sure. I am his Great-Great-Granddaughter, & I am interested in the Daughters of American Revolution.
Very Respectfully Yrs. Lillian M. Bassett. Birmingham, Conn.

Franklin, Mass., Dec 5, 1905
Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Gentlemen
Does the name of Jeremiah Munson of East Machias Maine appear in your records as having a pension for service in the War of 1812 If so please give me a copy. also does the either the name of Stephen, Joseph, John or Robert Munson appear in your Revolutionary pension records. If so please give me a copy.
Thanking you I am Yours Resp t Albert C. Mason

O. W. AND N. DIVISION.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Dec. 8, 1905.
Searched by Hill
Original No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant, Stephen, Joseph,
Soldier, John or Robert Munson
Service, _____
Rev. War.
Remarks: No claims on record except: O. W. Wid. F. 13749, Stephen Munson, O. W. Wid. Rej. 7498 Y B. L. 56945-160-55, John Munson.
_____ Chief of Division.

597 Shalley Ave. New Haven Conn.
Bureau of Pensions. Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly send me a copy of the discharge papers of my ancestor, Stephen Munson , of Conn. who fought in the Revolutionary War? Thanking you for the favour, I am, Very truly yours.
Sept. 30 th 1911
Harriette S. Mirtland

THE CONNECTICUT SOCIETY.
PRESIDENT. DR. GEORGE C. F. WILLIAMS, HARTFORD.
VICE-PRESIDENT, ISAAC W. BROOKS, TORRINGTON.
SECRETARY, CHARLES G. STONE, HARTFORD.
TREASURER, HENRY C. SHERWOOD, BRIDGEPORT.
REGISTRAR, FREDERICK BOSTWICK, 144 GROVE STREET, NEW HAVEN.
HISTORIAN, GEORGE F. BURGESS, NEW HAVEN.
New Haven, Conn: April 22, 1912.
To the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
STEPHEN MUNSON is given as a Pensioner, on page 635 of "Connecticut Men in the War of the Revolution" (third column). Will you please give me his official record, if such is in your archives?
Very truly yours,
Frederick Bostwick, Registrar Conn. S.A.R.

Stephen Munson, private, Connecticut line, 24. April, 1818.
Service admitted admitted
on muster Roll of capt- Robt. Durkee - enclosed.
The certificate of the Judge as to circumstances wanting in this case
Pierpont Edwards, Esq. Judge, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Conn.
Rec d 27. May, 1818.

I Purvis Edwards District Judge of the District of Connecticut do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that Stephen Munson who made & subscribed the declaration contained in the annexed schedule did serve in the Revolutionary War against the common Enemy as stated in his said declaration & I now transmit the proceedings & testimony taken & had before me in his case to the Secretary of the department of War pursuant to an Act of Congress in such case made & provided said proceedings & testimony are contained in the annexed schedule May 20 th 1818
Purvis Edwards
District of Connecticut ss Jan 27 30th 1819 I certify that Stephen Munson the above applicant in by reason of his reduced circumstances in life in need of the assistance of his country for subsistence Such Edwards District Judge of said District

Stephen Wilson, Private, Connecticut Line,
24. April, 1818.
Service  admitted
on muster roll of capt-
ains. Dunbar - unclou-
The certificate of the spaced to circumstances waiting in this case.
Lieut. Edwards, Esq., Judge,
Bridgport, Fairfield County, Conn.
Rec. 27. May, 1818.
The
Honorable John C. Calhoun
Secretary of the Department of War
Washington,
respectfully Stephen Wilson

Elizabeth Munson widow of Stephen Massachusetts.
Suspended
per let 23 Nov 58 J. Willard do do Jan. 8. 1839
Act 7 July 1838

Springfield Mass ts Sept 7 - 1838
J. L. Edwards Esq Conn - L
Mrs Munroe Moore declaration for a Pension is herewith forwarded. desires that the certificate if granted may be forwarded to your most ob dt L
S Willard her att y -

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Hampden ss.
I Justin Willard Clerk of the Probate Court at this time and for said County do hereby certify that T. K. D. Wolf Esq. before whom the annexed Depositions of Elizabeth Munson were severally verified is a portion of the Pleadings within and for said County & was so at the several times of said verifications and that his signature subscribed to the several certificates of said verification is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Springfield this eighteenth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty nine. Justin Willard Clerk
I Justin Willard of Springfield in the County of Hampden of lawful age being duly sworn do testify before and say that the annexed paper containing a Record of the births of the children of Stephen & Elizabeth Munson, is the was by me cut from the family bible of said Elizabeth which had been put into my hands to send to Washington by the said Elizabeth to send to Washington and that said Book & Record are the same which are identified by the said Elizabeth in & by her annexed Deposition, as "the Book & Record herewith forwarded to the Pension Office" and further the deponent saith not.
Justin Willard
Hampden ss.
January 30 A.D. 1839 Then Justin Willard above named personally appeared & subscribed & made oath to the truth of the foregoing Deposition before me subscribed, & I further certify that the said Justin Willard is a credible witness.
Jonah Hooker Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Hampshire ss.
S Justin Willard
Clerk of the Probate Court within and for said County of Hampshire do hereby certify that Josiah Hooker Esq before whom the foregoing Deposition of Justin Willard was subscribed and sworn to as a justice of the Peace within & for said County & was so at the date of the caption of said Deposition duly qualified to act as such and that his signature subscribed to the certificate of said caption is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Springfield this 30 th day of January A. 1839
Justin Willard Clerk in

4858
Eliz. Munson
$60 per an
Henry Morris Springfield Mass

STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, } ss. HAMPDEN COUNTY, }
On this Second — day of October — 1843, appeared before T. E. DeWolf — Esquire, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, Elizabeth Munson — a resident of Westfield — in said county, aged seventy six 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 3d of March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Stephen Munson who was a Private and served as stated in her declaration on file in the Pension Office by which she obtained a pension under the act of July 7, 1838 —
That she received a pension of sixty — — dollars per. Ann. under the act of July 7, 1838. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written— before
T. E. DeWolf. — Justice of the Peace.
Elizabeth Munson
I hereby certify that Elizabeth Munson — the declarant above named is personally known to me.
T. E. DeWolf. Justice of the Peace.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Hampden ss. I Bustin Willard Clerk of the Court of Probate within & for said County do hereby certify that T. E. DeWolf. above named is a justice of the Peace within & for said County & that his signature subscribed to the above certificate is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Springfield this second day of October AD 1843
Bustin Willard