Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 308, for Jonathan Munson, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn
Munson Jonathan Sally
W. 308 B.L. Wt. 26.680-160-55
CONTENTS

Connecticut 3205
Jonathan Hunsen of V. Brans in the State of Conn't who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Rose — of the Reg't commanded by Col Thompson in the Conn't line for State Troops, for 10 Mos. Sergeant Hill
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn't at the rate of 53 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 day of Dec'r 1830 and sent to Henry White New Haven Conn't
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 $ 79.99 Semi-annual allowance ending Mar 1833. 26.66
$106.65
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Erast D. Bulloch Clerk, Book D Vol. 3 — Page 55

Sct. 16. J. 10. Mun. file. Apr. 18 th /55.
2,006
Connecticut.
Sally Munson widow of Jonathan Munson
who served in the Revolutionary Colo Thompson Con n war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of Fifty three Dollars thirty three Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
3 rd Feb y 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 th day of September 1853. and sent to
J. M c Thayer Boston Mass.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1848, Page 62, Vol. A.
Feb y 3. 1853.
Reg 3 rd M c 55- No 19831

John H. Mansfield Feb. 24/55 " " " Aug. 16/55.
Cousin
Feb 53- No 2006
Vol M 2. page 156
19.831 act 3 Nov/55
March 28, 1855
Sally Munson, Widow of Jonathan Munson, d. Private
Revolutionary War Ent'd 1849 75
Lee Pension Cert. dated Sept. 17, 1853 - $53 33 / 100
Buxton Feb 53- 2006 Ad: 160 Acs May, 1876
[Signature]
[Signature]
John H. Mansfield New Haven Ct.

19.831

BOUNTY LAND, ACT OF 1855.
WIDOW'S APPLICATION FOR FIRST WARRANT.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, } ss: New Haven COUNTY OF New Haven }
On this twenty fourth day of March A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, a Notary Public within and for the county and State aforesaid, Sally Munson aged Eighty Six years, a resident of New Haven , in the State of Connecticut, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Jonathan Munson , deceased, who was a  Private in the company commanded by Captain _____ in the _____ regiment of _____ commanded by _____ , in the war with Great Britain, declared by the United States on the 18th day of June, A. D. 1812 , in the Revolutionary War, don't recollect the Company and Regiment, but know she was at the battle of Lexington, and in Long Island with General Washington. That her said husband was drafted or enlisted in said Revolutionary War at Connecticut on or about the _____ day of _____ A. D. 1775 , for the term of _____ , and continued in actual service in said war for the term of _____ , and was honorably discharged at _____ on the _____ day of _____ A. D. _____ .
She further states that she was married to the said Jonathan Munson in Tunbridge, Conn. on the 27th day of November A. D. 1823 , by one Deacon Smith , a minister and that her name before her said marriage was Sally Johnson ; that her said husband died at New Haven on the 24th day of March A. D. 1847 and that she is now a widow, and that she has never before made application for Bounty Land under any act of Congress.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855. and further declares that she is the identical person who is represented in Pension Certificate dated Sept. 17 th 1853 for Fifty Dollars per annum Sally Munson
We, Mary Ann Root & Charlotte E. Root residents of New Haven in the State of Connecticut, upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Sally Munson in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Charlotte Elizabeth Root and Mary A. Root
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim, excepting the usual commission for collecting Warrants.
John W. Mansfield Notary Public
The Comm'r of Pensions will please forward the Warrant on the above to
John W. Mansfield New Haven 65

State of Connecticut.
By his Excellency HENRY DUTTON , Governor of said State.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Know ye, That John H. Mansfield was at the time of subscribing the within attestation and now is a Notary Public in the said State, duly constituted and commissioned, and that to his acts and attestations as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given in and out of Court; that the within attestation is in due form and by the proper officer; and that I believe the signature of said — John H. Mansfield thereto to be genuine.
Henry Dutton
In Testimony Whereof, I have caused the public Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed, this 26 day of March — A. D. 1855, and in the seventy ninth eighth year of the Independence of the United States of America.
By His Excellency the Governor,
O. H. Perry
Secretary of State.

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1781 9 Henry White 7 New Haven

BRIEF in the case of Jonathan Manser  of North Brandy in the State of Vermont  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he?  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1775 15 Private Col. Fowler's Com.   76 3 Col. Rose's Com.   76 2 Col. Thompson's Regt.   77 2 Col. Cook's Regt.   77 4 Sergt. Col. Eels Com.   81 2 Col. Cook's Regt.   5. In what battles was he engaged? Col. Staples Com.  
 6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Examining Clerk.

Durham Centre Ct. Nov. 24. 1893
I certify that on the 27 th day of November (1823) eighteen hundred & twenty three, I joined in matrimony Jonathan Munson & Sally Johnson, both of Northford Ct.
David Smith.
Minister of the gospel.
State of Connecticut, County of Middlesex.
On this 25 th day of March 1863. before me a justice of the peace, in & for said County, personally appeared Rev. David Smith a minister of the gospel, to me well known, & made oath, that the above statement by him subscribed, is just & true.
Before Me - William Wadsworth Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut } ss County of Middlesex } I. Arthur B. Cales Clerk of the County Court in & for Middlesex County (the same being a Court of Record) do here- by certify that William Wadsworth Esq. (whose signature believed by me to be his genuine handwriting is affixed to the within certificate) is and since the fourth day of July last. has been a Justice of the Peace in & for said Middlesex County duly elected and qualified. And that he is. as such Justice of the Peace authorized by law to administer oaths and to take acknowledgements of Deeds.
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and af- fixed the seal of the County Court at Middletown in the County this 1 st day of April A.D. 1853
Arthur B. Cales Clerk of the Co. Court
Henry Munroe March 1853

N o 511
Connecticut
Sally Morrison
widow of Jonathan
Act 3. Feb. 1883
death alleged 21. March 47 - Admin t of Act s confirm!
J. M. Hagen Bust.

Declaration act 3 rd Feb 93
STATE OF Connecticut } ss. COUNTY OF New Haven }
Be it known , that on this 14 th day of March , A. D. eighteen hundred and fifty three , before the Court of Probate, within and for the District of New Haven in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared
Sally Munson , a resident of the town of New Haven in said County, and made oath according to law, that she is the widow of Jonathan Munson , who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States at the time of his death at the rate of $ 52.33 , per annum—that she was married to the said Jonathan Munson on the 27 th day of November eighteen hundred and twenty three in the town of Dunham and State of Connecticut that her said husband died on the 24 th day of March eighteen hundred and forty seven , that she makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining such a rate of Pension as may be due under any of the Laws, Regulations, or decisions that have been or may hereafter be adopted, and that she still continues his widow
The said Declarant further states, that she hereby constitutes and appoints John M. Shayes her true and lawful Attorney and Agent to prosecute said claim, with power of substitution, to examine all papers and documents in relation to it, and to do all things necessary and lawful in the premises; except drawing the money, which will be hereafter provided for.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid before me, in open Court Fred: Crowell, Judge
Sally Munson
I, Frederick Crowell Judge of the Probate Court, within and for the District of New Haven in and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Sally Munson above named is a respectable resident of this County, and is the same person she represents herself to be in the foregoing declaration; she has this day appeared before me and acknowledge the above Power of Attorney to be her act and deed, and I further certify that it has been made satisfactorily to appear that Jonathan Munson died on the 24 th March 1847 , upon the evidence of Sally Munson aforesaid, under oath.
STATE OF Connecticut } New Haven County, ss. }
Fred: Crowell, Judge
I David J. Peck Clerk of the Court of Probate, within and for the District of New Haven in said County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Frederick Crowell before whom the foregoing proceedings were had, was at the time of execution, Judge of said Court of Probate in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his, are genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name, this 15 th day of March in the year 1853.
David J. Peck County Clerk. Clerk of said Court.

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed. June 7 th . 1832.
State of Connecticut } New-Haven County }
On this 1 st day of August 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Court of probate for the District of New-Haven & State of Connecticut, being a court of record now sitting, Jonathan Munroe a resident of North Branford in the County of New-Haven & State of Connecticut aged 76 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers & served as herein stated,
that he entered the service of his country as a volunteer on the first of May 1775 in a company of Connecticut Militia commanded by Captain Josiah Fowler, that he was marched to Hartford in Connecticut, with the expectation of going to Boston, to join the American Army there commanded by General Washington that when his company reached Hartford, intelligence was received from General Washington that no more volunteers were wanted there unless they enlisted for six months. That he accordingly returned home, having been in the service fifteen days at this time.
That on the first day of January 1776 he enlisted in the Connecticut State Troops for three months in the company commanded by Capt. Reuben Root of Branford, the officers of the

company were Ebenezer Mese Dab Ensign, Isaac Robins 1st Lieutenant, Stephen Astor 2d Lieutenant - that Colonel Ward commanded the regiment, that William Douglass of Branford was Major - that he was marched to New-York & thence to Long Island & employed in building batteries there. that he continued there until his time was out & then returned in eight days after. that he was detained there eight days to wait for other troops to come in, that his whole term of service at this time was three months & eight days.
that he was drafted on the first of August 1776 in the Connecticut Militia & served in the company commanded by Capt Benjamin Baldwin of Branford - that Jacob Brannell of Branford was Lieutenant, - that Colonel Thompson commanded the regiment - that David Humphreys afterward a General and a distinguished poet & statesman, was adjutant of the regiment - that he was marched to New York & after remaining there a few days, moved over on to Long Island, on the day of the battle between Lord Stirling & the enemy, but not in time to take part in the engagement, that he remained three or four days on Brooklyn heights, that he was in the retreat to New-York, that for several mornings afterward he was ordered to Turtle Bay on the East river, to watch the movements of the enemy, that he was in the retreat from New-York to Harlem Heights, that there was a skirmish there with the enemy, but that the declarant was not engaged in it - that his company was dismissed there - that he was in the service at this time two months.

that he entered the service again some time in January the precise time not recollected, but thinks that it was in the former part of the month as a volunteer under Samuel Eels the clergyman of North Branford, who commanded the company in Colonel Cook's Regiment, & that he was marched to North River, where our head quarters was established, that there were in two & thirty with the refugees in the vicinity, that he was selected with about two hundred others to go to Haaren River to surprise a company of light horse of the enemy, that he was commanded by Major Davis. That the enemy had left there on the night before; that afterward they were ordered to retreat from the the river ten or twelve miles eastward. That he served at this time two months - that this was in the year 1777, & in the Connecticut Militia, that he cannot now recollect whether he entered the service at this time in December 1776 or in January 1777. That he was drafted again in the first of August 1777 in the Connecticut Militia in the company of Capt Smith of Derby; that one Smith was Lieutenant of the company & one Warner of New Haven Ensign - that Col. Shaddick Cook commanded the regiment to which he belonged - one Wadsworth of Hartford was Lieutenant Colonel, & one Smith of Milford Major, that he was marched from Derby to Albany, thence to Schenectada, on thereabouts , thence across the Mohawk river to Stillwater, that the night he crossed the river fires were built on the high ground. That at Stillwater the troops entrenched themselves; that General Arnold commanded the division to which he belonged. That the day after the troops were ordered to advance about a mile on to the heights, where they built breastworks

that then a challenge was sent to the enemy - that on the day after the challenge was sent, the enemy attacked the American army & a battle was fought of six hours in duration - that the battle commenced at eleven o'clock in the forenoon & continued with the exception of one hour's cessation, until after sundown - that the enemy held the ground that night - That Lieutenant Colonel Waddsworth was killed - that five men of the company to which the declarant belonged were killed & seven wounded - that the declarant was on the left wing of the Americans - that after the battle the Americans lay in their entrenchments one week, and then attacked the enemy again - that after a battle of three hours, the enemy retreated to their breastworks, that General Arnold was wounded in this engagement. that in the next day we followed the enemy to Saratoga and after laying there two or three days, General Burgoyne with his army surrendered. - that declarant was then marched to Albany, lay there about a week, then crossed the North River, & marched down to Redhook, & there lay until he was dismissed - that he served at this time four months - that he was sergeant of the company to which he belonged
that on the 11 th of March 1781 he was drafted for two months in the Connecticut Militia in the company commanded by Capt. Enoch Staples of Branford to serve as a guard on the shore of Long Island formed in Branford - that he served as a sergeant in this company two months -
that sometime previous to this, but that what year or month he cannot now recollect, he entered the service as a volunteer in the company of Capt. Benjamin Baldwin -

that Jacob Bournell was Lieutenant & Elisha Baldwin Ensign - that he was marched down to Fairfield - that the enemy were then on their return from Danbury which town they had burnt, that General Wooster was mortally wounded a short time before the declarant came in sight of the enemy - that he came up with the enemy about two miles from the shore, that he was engaged in a skirmish, & followed them down to the shore until they embarked, that he was in the service at that time one week
that on the 4 th of July 1779 when the enemy landed at New-Haven, he entered the service as a volunteer, that he was engaged in several skirmishes with the enemy, near the bridges in the river West of New-Haven - that he served at that time one week in the Connecticut Militia -
that he was born in Wallingford in the County of New-Haven & State of Connecticut on the 30 th day of June 1756 - that there is a record of his age in the Family Bible belonging to his mother - that he resided in Wallingford until the year 1779 when he removed into Branford an adjacent town - that he resided either in Wallingford or Branford at each time when he entered the service of his country - that he has resided in Branford ever since - that he never received any discharge from the service, that he has no documentary evidence of any kind to prove the facts stated above, that he is well known to the Rev. Matthew Hovey of North Branford & to Joshua Barnes Esquire of North Haven who can testify as to his character for veracity & their belief of his services as a soldier of the revolution.

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, & declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State. Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid. Jonathan Munger in open Court, before said Probate Court — Attest Anthony D. Phelps Clerk
We Matthew Noyes of North Branford in the County of New-Haven and State of Connecticut, and Joshua Barnes of North Haven in said County a town adjoining — hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Jonathan Munger of North Branford who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration — that we believe him to be seventy six years of age, that he is respected & believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution & that we concur in that opinion, & that we believe him to be a man of undoubted veracity. Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid. in open Court before said Probate Court. Attest — Anthony D. Phelps Clerk Matthew Noyes Jonathan Munger Joshua Barnes
Not good enough to be a pensioner

I John Potter of North Branford in the county of New-Haven & state of Connecticut of lawful age, being duly sworn do depose & say that I am well acquainted with Jonathan Munson of North Branford who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration, that I entered the service in the war of the rebellion as a volunteer with said Munson in December 1776 for two months in the company commanded by Samuel Eells the clergyman of North Branford; & in Colonel Cook's regiment - the lieutenant colonel's name was Root, that I marched in the same company with said Munson down to Fort Independence & encamped on a river about a mile from the fort - that I served with said Munson two months, at this time & returned with him to North Branford. that said Munson served at this time as he has stated in his declaration. that he is 78 years of age.
Dated at New-Haven August 6 th . 1832.
I now to in open court, before me John Potter in Probate Court. Attest. Anthy D. Mansfield Blake
I Elihu Root of North Branford in the county of New-Haven & state of Connecticut of lawful age & duly sworn do depose & say that I am well acquainted with Jonathan Munson of North Branford who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration, that I enlisted with said Munson in the Connecticut State Troops in the company commanded by Captain Reuben Rose of Branford - that said Munson & myself enlisted for three months - that one Potter was lieutenant & one Fernald was ensign of the company - that I know that said Munson marched to New-York & thence to Long Island, that said Munson & myself were employed in building batteries on Long

Island - that sd Munson served there with me the three months for which we enlisted & a few days more on account of the troops not coming in - that afterward in August 1776 sd Munson was with me in the Connecticut militia in the company commanded by Captain Benjamin Baldwin of Trumbull in Colonel Thompson's regiment - that sd Munson marched with me to New-York, that I saw sd Munson there both before & after the battle in Long Island that, sd Munson served at that time to the best of my recollection three months, that I believe sd Munson to be 76 years of age. Dated at New-Haven this 6 th day of August 1832. and sworn to in open court, Hon. James in. Probate Court. Attest. Seth D. Farnam Clerk -
I Benjamin Palmer of Trumbull in the county of New- Haven & State of Connecticut, of lawful age, being duly sworn before me, that I am well acquainted with Jonathan Munson of North Trumbull who has subscribed & sworn to the foregoing declaration, that in August 1777 I was drafted in the Connecticut Militia in Captain Smith's company, that sd Munson was Sergeant & part of the time Steward of sd Company; that I marched with sd Munson to Albany, & Stillwater; that sd Munson was at Stillwater at the time of the battle which was fought there; that sd Munson was at Saratoga with me at the surrender of Burgoyne; that we were marched together to Redhook & there discharged. That sd Munson served at this time four months. That I believe him to be seventy six years of age Dated New-Haven August 6 th 1832. Benjamin Palmer

of Brimstone, that we were inched together to Redhook & there discharged, that sd Munn served at this time four months, that I believe him to be seventy six years of age Dated New Haven August 6 th 1832. Benjamin Palmer & men to in open court
by in open court Attest Anthony D. Sanford Clerk
I Ezekiel Jacobs of North Haven in the county of New Haven in the State of Connecticut of lawful age & being duly sworn depose & say - that I am well acquainted with Jonathan Munn of North Branford who has subscribed & sworn to the foregoing declaration, that in January 1776 I was in the same company of Connecticut State troops commanded by Capt Reuben Rose, with sd Munn, that sd Munn served at that time with me in New-York & on Long Island building batteries on the latter Island, that sd Munn served at that time to the best of my recollection three months - that afterwards in August & September 1776, I was in the Connecticut Militia, in New-York & on Long Island at the time of the battle between Lord Sterling & the enemy - that at that time I saw sd Munn, on Long Island - that he was in another company of the same regiment with me - that I do not recollect how long sd Munn served at this time - that I believe him to be 76 years of age. Dated at New Haven in Connecticut August 6 th 1832.
I men to in open court, ben Attest Anthony D. Sanford Clerk
Ezekiel Jacobs
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, & after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier & served as he states. And the court further certifies that it appears to them that Matthew Noyes who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the town of North Branford & State of

Connecticut, & that Joshua Barnes who has also signed the same is a resident in the town of North-Haven, adjoining to the town of North Branford and is a credible person, and that statement is entitled to credit. And also, that the persons, to wit: John D. Root, Esq., Palmer and Ensign Brooks, who have signed the foregoing affidavits, are credible persons, and that their statements are entitled to credit. Chas. A. Dinsmore
I Anthony P. Sanford clerk of the Court of Probate under my hand & seal for the District of New-Haven in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Jonathan Munson for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 7 th day of August. AD 1832.
Anthony P. Sanford  Clerk
State of Connecticut
Probate District of New-Haven ss.
August 7 th 1832
No 4297
I Charles A. Dinsmore Judge of the Court of Probate for said Probate District do hereby certify that Anthony P. Sanford whose signature is to the foregoing certificate, is Clerk of said Court of Probate duly appointed & sworn, and has the keeping of the seal of said Court: that full faith and credit are due to his official acts: that the foregoing seal is the seal of said Court of Probate, and that the foregoing attestation is in due form.
Chas. A. Dinsmore
Judge of said Court.

From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.308, it appears that Jonathan Munson was born
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June 30, 1756, in New Haven, Connecticut.
While residing at Wallingford, Connecticut, he enlisted and served with the Connecticut Troops as follows:
From May 1, 1775, fifteen days in Captain Josiah Fowler's Company; from in January, 1776, three months and eight days in Captain Reuben Rose's Company, Colonel Ward's Regiment; from in August, 1776, two months in Captain Benjamin Baldwin's Company, Colonel Thompson's Regiment and was in the retreat from New York; from in December, 1776, two months in Captain Samuel Bells' Company, Colonel Cook's Regiment; from in August, 1777, four months as a sergeant in Captain Smith's Company, Colonel Thaddeus Cook's Regiment, was in both battles of Stillwater and surrender of Burgoyne; one week in Captain Benjamin Baldwin's Company, and was in a skirmish at Fairfield, no dates of service given; in July, 1779, one week and was in a skirmish at New Haven; from March 1, 1781, two months as a sergeant in Captain Enoch Staples' Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 6, 1832, at which time he was living at North Branford, Connecticut.
He died March 24, 1847, in New Haven, Connecticut.
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Jonathan's Data for class R. 17th Century
over for family data

From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.308, it appears that Jonathan Munson was born
June 20, 1756, in New Haven, Connecticut.
While residing at Wallingford, Connecticut, he en- married Nov 27-1823 listed and served with the Connecticut troops as follows:
From July 1775, fifteen days in Captain Josiah Durham Conn. Sally Munson's Company; from in January, 1776, three months and eight days in Captain Nathan Rose's Company, Colonel Ward's Regiment; from in August, 1776, two months in Captain Benjamin Hawley's Company, Colonel Thompson's Regiment and was in the Battle of Brandywine; from in December, 1776, two months in Captain Samuel Mott's Company, Colonel Mott's Regiment; from in August, 1777, four months as a sergeant in Captain Smith's Company, Colonel Hildreth's Regiment. She was also married to ex. March 14-1853
He was in both battles of Stillwater and surrender of Burgoyne; one week in Captain Benjamin Baldwin's Company, and was in a skirmish at Warfield, no dates of service given; in July, 1778, one week and was in a skirmish at New Haven; from March 1, 1781, two months as a sergeant in Captain Noah Staples' Company. He was allowed pension on his application executed August 6, 1832, at which time he was living at North Bran- ford, Connecticut. He died March 24, 1847, in New Haven, Connecticut.
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308
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 308
Sally Munday Widow
Jonathan Munday Rev. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 3, 1853
Index:—Vol. Mr , Page 71
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1929. Sept: 19-Donald's data for Chas R. Hale see his letter in Samuel Bar- dissement S. 33999 aut.

308
Ray WIDOW, &c.
File No.
308
Chas. Widen
Widow
Jonathan Widen
Rev. Rev. Chas.
Act:
Chas. 23, 1853
Index: — Vol.
III
Page
71
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1929. Sept: 19- Tombstone data for Chas R. 1-1 ab see his letter in Samuel Bar- deolomeu S. 33999 aut.

Additional evidence in case of Sally Munson , widow of Jonathan Munson .
Cl-
act 3? Feb. 1853.
Suspt. Rev. Lee,
J. M. Thayer Present,

State of Connecticut } county of New Haven }
on this second day of August A.D. 1853, before me, personally appeared Samuel Bartholomew Northford Sec. Town of North Bridgewater a resident of, in said county, a credible witness, and made oath in due form of law that he ( or she ) was well acquainted with Jonathan Munson late of said Northford who was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States of the Connecticut Agency, — that he died on or about the 24 th of March eighteen hundred forty seven, — that he left a widow named Sally Munson who still survives and is still a widow, and an applicant for a pension as such widow, Sworn to and subscribed to my knowledge before me the day and year Samuel Bartholomew above written.
Benjamin Page
Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut.
I, John P. C. Mather 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 Benjamin Page was, from the fourth day of July, A. D. 1852, to the fourth day of July, A. D. 1854, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of New Haven 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 Benjamin Page to be genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said State, at Hartford, this 24 day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty three
John P. C. Mather, Secretary of State.

New Haven March 24 th / 55
Rev S. K. Waldo Sir,
Mrs. Munson of New Haven is the widow of a Revolutionary Soldier who served on Long Island and at the Battle of Lexington. He died about eight years and she has received a pension from Feb. 3 rd 1853. Is there any law which allows her such pension between the time of his death and the time her pension commenced?
Yours Respectfully John W. Mansfield,
L. C. D. W. L.
B. B. [?]

St.
Sally Mason
Oct 3 Feb. 1853

Brief in the case of
Sally Munson, wid. of Jonathan, Connecticut act 3, February 1853
County and State of
act
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband pensioned at $300. 33 1/3 per ann. tut. of June '32. Marriage proved by copy affidavit of the Clergyman who married them - That widow Simmes also proved by a witness of credibility, who was well acquainted with the husband, & who also states that he was a pensioner.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
J. M. Hayer Esq. 3 Present.
R. M. Rice Examining Clerk.

Connecticut
Fanny Munson, wid. of Jonathan Munson -
Act 3 Feb. 1853
Agmt. $533.33 m. ann. from 3 February 1853
J. M. Hays Boston

Washington city D.C. 18 th March 1843
Sir.
I hand in herewith the application of Sally Munsan of At act - D o Feb. 5 th 3.
Very Respectfully J. M. Hays.
Hon. L. P. Waldo Clerk, of Pensylvania

New Haven March 26 th 55
Sir
With this is application for Bounty Land under act of March 3 rd 1855 of Sully Munson.
When examined please address
Your obed serv't John H. Mansfield
Hon. L. P. Waldo Comm. of Pensions

X Letter to A. J. Parker 13 April 1838. to same 16 July 1838

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1853 May 17. Let to J. M. Hagen
NO 511
Connecticut
Sally Munson widow of Jonathan.
Act 3 Feb. 1853
J. M. Hagen Present.
[Faint, mirrored handwriting from the reverse side of the paper]

Sally Monroe Wid Jonathan Reg 3 Mar 55- No 19831 ad 3 July 53- " 2006
Boyle
Hon L. P. Waldo
Mission Commissioner
Washington D.C.
FREE

19.831
Hon. G. P. Waldo, Comm. of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
FREE

Os. Off. Sept. 14, 1833
Sir,
Be pleased to certify the date of death of Jonathan Munson, a pensioner at $53.33 per ann. At 7. June, 1832. Conn e roll.
Resp d .
State for Comm d , F. Bartley, Bd aud.
Jonathan Munson At 7 th June 1832, $53.33 p. an. Died 24 th March 1847, Paid to his death,
F. Burr Auditor.

New Haven Aug. 13 th /55.
Sir,
Yours of July 24 th is at hand in relation to application of Sally Munson, wanting record evidence &c. Mrs Munson is now a Revolutionary Pensioner on account of her husband's services, and I thought this would be sufficient. Mrs Munson may not be able to procure "record evidence" but plenty of oral testimony that her husband served several years in the War under Washington. If the Department requires "record evidence" in all cases, it seems to me the most meritorious won't receive any benefit from the act. Does not the fact of her being a Revolutionary Pensioner make any difference?
Yours Respectfully John H. Mansfield