Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 36212, for Sylvanus Perry, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Com.
Perry, Sylvanus
S. 362/2
{ B.L.W. 1670-200-Lieut. Issued June 30, 1789, No papers.
CONTENTS

In the matter of Sylvanus Perry an indigent officer
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Affidavit No.
Admitted.
Sylvanus Perry, lieut. Rome, Oneida Co: N.Y. Col: Wyllys's regimt. Connect: line -
3 years.
9 th April, 1818.
Joshua Hatheway, Judge, Rome, Oneida Co: New-York.
Issued by the 27 th day of August 1818 to Sylvanus Perry Esq.

State of New-York Onida County } ss: Sylvanus Perry of Rome in Onida County, being duly sworn, saith, that he is a citizen of the United States residing in Rome aforesaid; that during the revolution- ary war this deponent served as a Lieutenant in the army of the United States for a term exceeding three years; that this deponent can not pretend to recollect positively the date of his commission as a lieutenant, but believ- -es it was January first, 1777 and that this deponent was commissioned during the pleasure of Congress: but that in 1781 he this deponent quit the service, at a time when the army was reduced, in consequence of the three years men, having expired. That this deponent left the service honorably, with the permission of his Superior officers, and at a time when many other officers retired in consequence of the reduction of the army. That this deponent served the whole of said term, in the first com- -pany in the third regiment of the Connecticut line; said regiment being commanded by Col. Samuel Willis and the company being

The pension to be made payable in the State of New-York.
Commanded for about the first year by Capt. Wells Cleft and after the expiration of that time & during the residue of the aforesaid term, by this deponent; that this deponent about one year ago, left the State of Connecticut & did not bring his Commission as to a Lieutenant with him; but left it there at the house of one of his sons, to the best recollection & belief of this deponent — & further that this deponent by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, is in need of assistance from his country for support.
Sylvanus Perry
On this ninth day of April 1818 personally came before me, the above named Sylvanus Perry, who signed the above affidavit before me and made oath to the same.
Joshua Hatherway one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in Oneida County
State of New York } Oneida County } ss: I Joshua Hatherway one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Oneida County, in the State of New York, in pursuance of the act of the United States entitled "an act to

provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the united States, in the revolutionary war," do certify to the Secretary of the department of war, that it appear to my satisfaction that Sylvanus Perry above named who is an applicant for a pension under said act, served as a Lieutenant in the army of the united States during said revolutionary war, more than the term of nine months, to wit, for the time mentioned in the foregoing affidavit of the said Sylvanus Perry & that the said Sylvanus Perry was honorably discharged from service
All which I certify according to the Statute. Dated Rome 9th Ap. 1818
Joshua Hattaway
State of New York } Oneida County } I, Stephen Hubbard of Rome in Oneida County, being sworn Saith, that he is well acquainted with Sylvanus Perry above named & verily believes that the said Sylvanus served as an officer in the army of the revolutionary war as above set forth; and further this deponent verily believes that said Sylvanus, in consequence of his reduced circumstances, stands in need of assistance from his country for support.
Given to the 19 th day of Ap. 1818
Stephen Hubbard
Before me
Charles Morse One of the Judges of Oneida

State of New-York ss. I Charles Mylie, Judge of Oneida Oneida County ss. Common Pleas do certify, that it satisfactorily appears to me that Sylvanus Peery above na- med, did serve as an officer, to wit a Lieutenant, in the service of the United States, on the Con- tinental establishment, for the term of seven years the 7 upwards - I further certify that it appears to me that the said Sylvanus Peery is in indigent circumstances & stands in need of as- sistance from his country for support. Dated 19 th June 1818. Charles Mylie
Clerk's Office in Oneida County ss. I certify that Joshua Hathaway and Charles Loylin were Judges of this County at the time of making the above Affidavit & Certificate of their respective and that their signatures to the same appear to be of their own proper hand writing Witness the seal of said County this 27 th day of August 1818 Martin A. Woodgood B.K.
Lieut. Co. N.Y. regim t
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Sylvanus Perry Application Schedule E
Sept 1849
[Handwritten signature]
[Handwritten wavy line across the page]
[Faint, mirrored text from the reverse side of the page]

District of Connecticut, ss.
At a Special Court of Common Pleas, holden at Pouipet within and for the County of Windham, in said district—
ON this 21 st day of June A. D. 1820, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record for the County aforesaid, [Having the power of fine and imprisonment,] Sylvanus Perry of Shillingly in S d Windham County formerly of the Town of Rome in the State of New York aged Eighty years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, viz : That he was enlisted for the term of  Appointed a Lieutenant on the 1 st day of January — in the year 1777 — in the State of Connecticut in the company commanded by Captain Willis Clegg — in the regiment commanded by Colonel Samuel Willys in the line of the State of Connecticut — on the Continental establishment : that he continued to serve in the said corps until  about Five years ,
when he was discharged from the said service in the year 1781 at the Highlands in the State of New York — I have Rec d a Pension, while residing in the State of New York — the date of my declaration the ninth day of April 1818. The amt of my certificate 9,839 — my occupation has been that of a farmer — but am now unable to work but very little. I have a wife name Sabra aged sixtyfive not in very good health but works some —
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen ; 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, 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.
A Schedule of property belonging to Sylvanus Perry of Shillingly , on the 21 st day of June 1820 — viz 1 Shovel & tongs — $1 — 3 Pewter Plates, 50 $1.50  2 Pewter Plates, 50 — 3 Steacups & found saucers, 10 .60  1 Broken tea pot, 10 — 1 Pitcher, 17 .27  4 Rmies & forks .50
Sylvanus Perry  $2.87

Sworn to and declared on the 21 st day of June A. D. 1820, before the Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Windham, in the district of Connecticut.
Attest. David C. Bolles Clerk.
I, David C. Bolles Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Windham, in the State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing Declaration & oath and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records 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 Two Dollars, and 87 Cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, fixed the Seal of the said Court, on this 24 th day of June 1820.
David C. Bolles Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Windham County.

New-York
9839 Sylvanus Perry of Rome in the state of New York who was a Sergt. in the regiment commanded by Colonel Trillys of the Connecticut line, for the term of three Years
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 30 Dollars per month, to commence the 9 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 of April 1819 and sent to Charles Mylio Edg Rome New York
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 $ 217.25 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 1 Sept. 1819 120 2. Oct. 5. 1821 Continued P 337.26
transferred on the 10 Nov. 1820 { Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. } from New York from the list March 1820 notification sent H. D. C. Roller, Brooklyn: (on)

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
County of Windham ss. Willingly
On this Eight day of August 1820, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Windham personally appeared Sylvanus Perry of the Willingly — who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Wills Graft — in the regiment commanded by Colonel Samuel Myllis in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of New York — from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the state (district, or territory) of Connecticut where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. Sylv. Perry
Sworn and subscribed to, before } me, the day and year aforesaid. }
Joseph Adams Justice of the Peace
NOTE. The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated.

David C. Bolles Clerk of the County Court within & for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut do certify that Joseph Adams Esquire, before whom the within affidavit has been been made, is duly enrolled as a Justice of the Peace within & for sd Windham County, that the signature of his name annexed thereto is in his own proper hand writing - & full faith and credit ought to be given to his acts as such -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Publick Seal of sd Court at Brooklyn in said County this 10 th day of August Anno Domini 1820
David C. Bolles

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
MCS:MLB
September 25, 1930
Mrs. M. L. Howard 101 West 55th Street New York, New York
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 36212, that Sylvanus Perry was commissioned January 1, 1777, lieutenant in Captain Wills Clift's company, Colonel Samuel Wylllys' Connecticut regiment, and served until 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 9, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Rome, Oneida County, New York.
In 1820 he was eighty years of age and a resident of Killingly, Connecticut, and he then referred to his wife, Sabra, as being sixty-five years of age. He referred to his sons, no names given, and there are no further data as to his family.
The soldier died October 5, 1821.
This is the history of the only soldier named Sylvanus Perry that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Victoria Hotel
Des Moines, Iowa
Residential and Transient Home
J. C. VENABLE, Manager
Room 320 - Apr 8 - 1925.
U.S. Pension Dept
Washington - D. C.
Dear Sir; May I please have a copy of the record which granted Capt Sylvanus Perry a pension - See Conn. in Rev- pages - 14-169-398-643-
Very truly yours - Grace Frountner

1912 Apr. 3 Hist. to Mrs. Minna V. Gaden. Letter in I.F. 36262 Rowland Sherman. V.L.H.
1920, July 14 Hist. to Mrs. NY Effie A. Jennings
1921 Feb 1 Hist. to Elmer S. ut Morris
1925 June 15 Hist. to Grace Proulx NY 1925-Sept. 17 Hist. to Helen C. Mitchell NY see letter in Joseph Wright. S. #546 Perry
1928 May 25 Hist. to Mrs. R.P. Dixon Freeman - See letter in Joseph Phipps S. 14 131 ut
1930 Sept 25 Hist. to Mrs. M. L. Howard NY
1928 Apr. 17 Hist. to Mrs. F. S. Alden. V.L.H.
36 212
Rev INVALID.
File No. 36 212
Sylvanus Perry Lieut Geo War
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: - Vol. 2 - ; Page 320
[Arrangement of 1870.]
March 23. 1904. Hist. to Mrs. F. S. Alden. V.L.H.  July 26 96 Docd pound to Geo A Perry. Plattby I.W.B  Oct 30 96 Statewide to Mr Geo A Perry NYC - NY.  History to Mr. George A Perry - b. 14. 1897 - 774. Ma Q.W. A. Y. City - L. H. B.  Mar - 23 - 1904 Mrs. M. D. Bogue Brooklyn N.Y.  Feb 13. 1904. Hist. to Mrs. M. D. Bogue - Brooklyn N.Y.  Feb 25. 1904. To above name of wife Sabra. Children as mentioned - No other Sylvanus P. mentioned

Please search -
Sylvanus Perry
wife Eunice
he born in Conn -
she died in Vt.
no further data search any New Eng
Amasa Gay =
Mass troops
died in Vt. in 1824
born 1761
wife Mary or Molly
Medad Parsons
Mass Troops
search any New Eng
died in Vt. perhaps in 1817
widow Wealthy
For
Mrs. John Ferris Alden
14 Kleigs St.
Rochester
personal inquiry
Apr. 21. 08,
N.Y.
Negative Apr 27. 1908
Negative Apr 27. 1908

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Mr
JOHN F. ALDEN
14 Meigs St
Rochester N.Y.
President THE LOCKE INSULATOR MFG. CO. VICTOR, N.Y.

Sylvanus Perry Concord Vermont Leica - Service, residences, age wife's name etc

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
State of Connecticut County of Windham — ss. Shillingley
On this thirty first day of October 1820, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Windham personally appeared Sylvanus Perry of Shillingley who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Willis Graft — in the regiment commanded by Colonel Samuel Wyllys in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of New York — from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the state ( district, or territory ) of Connecticut — where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future.
Sworn and subscribed to, before } me, the day and year aforesaid. }
Sylvanus Perry mark Joseph Adams Justice of Peace
NOTE. The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated.

I David C. Bolles clerk of the County Court within & for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut do certify that Joseph Adams Esq r before whom the within Application for transfer, was subscribed & sworn, is duly enrolled as a justice of the Peace within & for the Windham County, that the foregoing signature is in his hand writing & full faith & credit ought to be given to his acts such - In testimony whereof the Publick Seal of Court is hereunto annexed at Brooklyn in the County this 2 d day of November A d 1820.
Attest David C. Bolles Clerk

To the of Office of Pensions at Washington D. C. Gentlemen:
Kindly advise me if you have the name of Sylvanus Perry upon your Pension List also if there are two men by the same name who drew pen- sions from Service rendered during the period of the Rev. War , serving as Lieutenants -
Any information will be gratefully received by Respectfully Yours J. A. Boyle July 26. 1431 Pacific St. Brooklyn N.Y.

March Fourth 1907-
Dear Sir,
Will you please send me a Certificate of Service of Sylvania  Perry . Ensign in Sage's Connecticut State Regiment . 1776. 5 th Co. Stephen  Crosby , Captain. Killingly, Ct. First Lieut - 1777 - Entitled to half pay and Bounty Lands - Was a pensioner residing in the state of N.Y.

abt of 1818 . wish to know where he died & what his age was at time of death.
Respectfully Mrs. (Josephine Gregg) Chappell D.A.R.
23 Cambridge St Rochester N.Y.

774 Madison Av. N.Y. Oct. 13. 1896
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
I beg to be informed whether you find in the records of your Office, the following names of soldiers who drew pensions:
(1) Timothy Stowe Barton who enlisted while living at Dudley, Mass., in the War of the Revolution . [As late as 1840 he lived in Ballon, Warren Co., N.Y.]

(2) William Perry (there may have been an initial letter also in his name), who was enlisted or served in the N.Y. militia during the War of 1812 - from Rome
N.Y. I don't know whether he had a pension or not.
Referring to your kind favor of July 23. 96 (Adams N.Y.) Can you inform me how long Lieut. Sylvanus Perry received a pension? He was living in Rome N.Y. when he applied. He served in the War of the Revolution -
I am with high esteem -
Very truly Yours
George A. Perry

Rev Sec
25 Mrs. Clellan Ans Amsterdam N.Y. June 12-1920
Pension Bureau, Washington D.C.
Sirs: Will you please send one form identification of the financial of Sylvano Dyer of the war of the Revolution, & of whom I am a lineal descendant My history of Hindlans + Holland Counties Conn. says he was granted a pension of $20 per mo.

April 9-1818.
This identification is necessary for one to join the D.A.R.
Thanking You & truly for an early reply I am,
Very truly Yours, Mrs Effie A. Jennings.

R 54
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir:
Was Sylvanus Perry of Killington Conn. granted a pension for Revolutionary War Service? I wish especially to know if he resigned his pension (and when and where) or if the payments were continued until his death.

Thanking you Very truly yours (Miss) Elma S. Morris 156 Guy Park Ave Amsterdam N.Y. Dec 27th 1920-

150 GUY PARK AVENUE
Rev 20 Commissioner of Pensions Rev. Record Section
Dear Sir;
Will you please advise me if Sylvanus Perry of the Conn Militia, Rev. War, was 78 years old at his death or when he applied for a pension?

and oblige
Yours truly
(Miss) Elma Strong Morris
150 Guy Park Ave
Amsterdam
N.Y.
Feb. 4th 1921-

not answered
Hist. Feb-1, 1921

Mr. M. Heron Pension Agent Washington D. C.
My dear Sir:
My Grandfather Sylvanus Perry served in the Revo- lutionary War for six years.
Entering as a Private at the Bat. of Lexington in 1775.
Was commissioned

1st. Lieut. in 1777- and assisted in repelling the enemy at Danbury. Later served under Putnam along the Hudson and assisted in the construction of permanent works at West Point.
In 1778 was with Washington's army. '79 & '80 out-post duty. Morristown and re- mained with the main army until June 1781.

When he was retired by consolid- dation - He died an early death - and did not seek a pen- sion - there being none organ- ized until later -
I distinctly desire to know if the Grandchildren are not eligible for this pension - being the oldest one I thought I could apply upon grounds of faithful service & retirement There have been so many enact- ments since the organization of pension laws was establish- ed that I felt I now might apply for same - & seek informa- tion through you.
Very truly Yours
23 Feb 1901, 1431 Pacific St.
Mary Perry Boque
Brooklyn N.Y.

File with P. 36212

OLD FILE #807
774 Madison Av. N.Y. Jan. 12. 97
To the Honorable Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir:-
I have, as yet, received no reply to my two letters of recent date, asking for a copy of the Affidavit made my grandfather, Lieut. Sylvanus Perry , who served in the War of the Revolution from Killingsly, Conn. It is exceedingly important that I have a copy of such affidavit, & also of that of his wife, in case she drew a pension after his death. I would highly esteem your kindness if you could have copies made, & forwarded to me immediately.
I am, Sir,
With high esteem -
Yours truly George A. Perry

Gen. F. C. Ainsworth Record & Pension Office Washington D.C.
My dear Sir:
Kindly inform me if you have the affi- davit of Lieut. Sylvanus Perry - serving in the Revolutionary War - and where can the same be seen - I am desirous of learning if there were two commissioned of- ficers by the same name who died previous - also the dates of births and deaths and the names of the widows - which must be on the records if they died

pensions -
Any information will be most gratefully received by
Respectfully yours
July 26-1904 1431 Pacific St. Brooklyn N.Y.
J. A. Bogue
R.R.C. 212

774 Madison Av. N.Y.
Dec. 30, 1896.
To the Pension Department, Washington D.C.
Honorable Commissioner,
Dear Sir:-
In the long search for the birth place of Lieut. Sylvanus Perry , who served over three years in the War of the Revolution , I am hindered greatly by the fact that the Records of Killingly Conn. ,

(The place where he enlisted) were burned up in 1849.
Now I understand that every soldier who draws a pension - makes an affidavit covering his service & generally gives his birth & place of birth .
Will you not be so good as to see if you have the affidavit of Leitch .

Sylvanus Perry , who enlisted from Killingly Conn. but, applied for his pension when in Rome N.Y. ? And will you see whether that affidavit gives the place of his birth ? If I could have it, I would like a copy of the affidavit. I am, with high Esteem,
Very truly Yours Geo. A. Perry

Much depend upon the courtesy of your office & give me such aid as you can. Ridley Hope me all you can

Madison N.Y. Dec. 30. 1896.
To the Honorable Commissioner of Pensions:
Dear Sir:—
Since writing you today regarding the affidavit of Lieut. Sylvanus Perry - who served in the War of the Revolution from Killingsly Conn. whose place of birth I am very desirous of finding -

It occurs to me that his pension was paid to his widow after his death . She, too, must have made an affidavit which is on record in your office.
If possible, I would like a copy of both his & her affidavit. If I cannot, will you be

so good as to send me enough of his each to give me his  birth place , date , & her first & full name . & date & place of her birth?
Anything that you will kindly supply to me in this connection will be sincerely appreciated, for my search has been along a fruitless one thus far. With high esteem, I am, Sir Very truly Yours George W. Berry

RECORD & PENSION OFFICE
JAN 29
768091
1904
WAR DEPARTMENT
Brooklyn, N.Y., Jan 26, 1904.
Sylvanus Perry Lt., Co. _____, Reg't Rev War
J. A. Bogue
asks whether the a/c of above named. pensions on file. whether 2 officers same name pensions & dates of birth or death, or names of widows
WRAPPER.
(515)
Record and Pension Office,
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, January 29, 1904.
Respectfully returned to
Mr. J. A. Bogue, 1431 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, New York.
Application for information of the character referred to within should be made to the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C., who is the custodian of the pension rec- ords of the Revolutionary war, and whose office is separate and distinct from the Record and Pension Office of the War Department.
The two-cent postage stamp in- closed by you is herewith returned.
BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR:
H. M. Smith Chief, Record and Pension Office.
Per [initials]
(300a)

To the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
My dear Sir:
Kindly inform me if you have the record and affidavit of Lieut. Sylvanus Perry , serving in the Revolutionary War, and where can the same be seen -?
Were there two Commissioned Officers by the same name who drew pensions - please state births, deaths and names of the widows - Did one draw a pen- sion from the War of 1812 -
Any information will be most gratefully received by Respectfully Yours
Feb'y 13, 1904
J. A. Bogue
1431 Pacific St, Brooklyn N.Y.

P No. 6 Mc Court Av. Plattsburgh, New York.
July 10. 1876.
To the Honorable Commissioner of Pensions, of the United States.
Dear Sir:-
Upon addressing the Secretary of War, to ask for information concerning Lieutenant Sylvanus Perry , who served in the War of the Revolution, from Connecticut (Town of Killingly, I believe). I learn that he served in the 3 d Connecticut. Clift's Co. (under Colonel Samuel Wylllys), and that he was a Prisoner. As the information is very meager. I address you, to beg of you

Send me the fullest information possible concerning him. If the name of Lieut. Perry's father should happen to occur in your Records, kindly include it in your letter. Any suggestion you can give me, in case your records do not add to the information I have, I shall be most happy to receive, as I am particularly desirous of learning all there is recorded of him. Lieut. Perry
found the Government money was paid. I believe Continental money. Have you a record of this item? The Records of Killingsly Comte, were burned some years ago.
Yrs sincerely &c George A. Perry

From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension
Rev. War Pension
claim S. 38212, it appears that Sylvanus Perry was commissioned, January 1, 1777, Lieutenant in Captain Wills Clift's Company, Colonel Samuel Wylllys' Connecticut Regiment, and served until 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 9, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Rome, Oneida County, New York.
In 1820 he was eighty years of age and a resident of Killingly, Connecticut, and he then referred to his wife, Sabra, as being sixty-five years of age. He referred to his sons, no names given, and there are no further data as to his family.
The soldier died October 5, 1821.

MSA
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
June 15, 1925
Grace Troutner Victoria Hotel Des Moines, Iowa
Madam:
Noticing engaged I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 36212, it appears that SYLVANUS PERRY was commissioned Lieutenant January 1, 1777, in Captain Wills Clift's Company, Colonel Samuel Wylllys' Connecticut Regiment, and served until 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 9, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Rome, Oneida County, New York.
In 1820 he was eighty years of age and a resident of Killingly, Connecticut, and he then referred to his wife, Sabra, as being sixty-five years of age. He referred to his sons, no names given, and there is no further data on file as to his family.
He died October 5, 1821.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner

... in this Bureau. Sylvanus Perry S.F. 36212
   REG'T OR DETACHMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug 1. 1777 to 1781 Lieut. Willis Graft Samuel Hillyer Conn.                                                   
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓
Date of application for pension, Apr. 9. 1818. His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Rome Oneida Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, 78 years - Died Oct. 5. 1821  80 in 1821
Remarks: In 1820 wife Sabra was 65 years of age & they were living at Killings Conn. None referred to, no names or other family data as to stated. The above noted is the only etc.

MRS. GEORGE HOWARD 101 WEST 55TH STREET NEW YORK
August 28, 1930
Department of Pensions;
I wish to obtain the record of Sylvanus Perry who served in the American Revolution. He lived at Killingly, Conn. and marched on the alarm of Ap. 19, 1775. He had other records of service service. There is a tradition handed down in the family that some one in his family had a pension for his service. That is the reason I am writing to this department.
I am a descendant of Sylvanus Perry and I wish to use this data in joining the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Yours truly,
(Mrs.) M. T. Howard

Sylvanus Perry's Application for transfer from New York to Connecticut from 4th March 1820
Transferred on the 10th Nov. 1820 - Draft sent to D. C. Bells, Brooklyn Jan
Sep 19 Dead

Sylvanus Perry's Application for a transfer
My to Col
Asst.
No 9839. Sept 1879
Not Conf