Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 10,823, for William Noyes, Rhode Island

SERVICE
NUMBER
Privateer
R.D.
Noyes, William
Mary
W 10.823
B.L. No. 59,211-160-55
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5 May 1886 -
Connecticut N o 28,385
William Noyes of Grafton in the State of Connecticut who was a private in the Battery commanded by Captain Gove of the Regt. commanded by Col. Sheffield in the Rhode Island line for
2 Years
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 80 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of May 1834 and Hon. N. Barber H. R.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar. 1834. 240.00 Pension allowance ending 4 th Sept. 40.00 280.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by R. Burdine Clerk, Book 82 Vol. - Page 31

Declaration for Pension 30, 852 William Noyes
Annual payment 2 years $80 =
Please Return to Hon Noyes Barber, Ho of Reps
Hon. C. T. Barber

Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832
State of Connecticut
New London County
Probate District of Stonington
On this 9 th day of May  July A.D. 1834 Personally appeared in open court before the court of Probate for the District of Stonington now sitting in Stonington William Leger of Groton in the State of Connecticut to me known to be the person described in and who bears the name of me and whose name is subscribed to the foregoing declaration and being first duly sworn, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed the 7 th of June A.D. 1832
That he was born in P
Stonington & as he is informed receded there until he was about 7 years old when his father died & he was by his mother put to live with his Uncle Lawrence Dyer of Westerly in the County of Washington & State of Rhode Island where he married & resided until A.D. 1826 when he removed to Groton in the County of New London State of Connecticut where he has since resided. That in the year 1776 he belonged to the militia of the State of Rhode Island & was a officer in the Company commanded by Col. John Gavit Stephen Larned, Lt. William Bliss Ensign The Rev. Commended by Col. Joseph Leger, Capt. Mays. Lt. Col. Ebenezer Sheffield Major. He was  voluntarily joined the Company & continued with them while in service during the years 1776, 77, 78. This company served one half the time during those years. It was called out every other week during the Winter & every other fortnight during the summer. This course was adopted that the members might be a part of the time at home & attend to their private concerns when the publick did not require their services. He was discharged in 1779 the month he cannot recollect, but it was after the Spring & before the Fall in October He received no written discharge. During the period of my services the following events took place the present time in which they

affirmed I cannot at this length of time particularly summit. I was present when a prize to an American privateer was driven on shore on Westerly beach by a British Ship & assisted to board of the ship & secure the prize. She was loaded with half Butter Flour Sheaves were secured. The vessel went to pieces. I was also present when the British Ship Minerva was cast away on the same beach. left Grenville Master. Aboard this ship were a number of British officers which were sent to Providence under guard. I was also present when a British Schooner from Jamaica loaded with rum & sugar prizes to the American privateer Hancock was driven on shore at Watch Hill by the British privateer Amos. She attempted to take possession of the Prize but was lost of after a small engagement. After my services in the Netherlands in 1779 I enlisted as a mariner on board the Privateer Renegade Capt. Peck & sailed from New London Connecticut on a cruise. In company with the Young Gemma. We took two prizes loaded with provisions & sent them into St. London. After this cruise I again enlisted in the same vessel & under the same officers & was taken by a British Ship & sent into New York & put on board the Jersey prison ship & remained there six months. Here I suffered every thing man is capable of enduring. We were about on the first cruise about three months & about two weeks before taken on our second cruise. He has no documentary evidence to prove his services. Solomon Belcomb was with him in service in 1776 77 & 78 79. Solomon Clonplum & Joseph Sayer a part of the time in 1776 I only relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present & claim that my name is not on the pension rolls of the agency of any State & having surrendered the City & State pensions. In Reply to the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, and grounded by this Court, he states that he was born in Stonington

in the State of Connecticut, in the year 1757, on 25 th day of May. That he has no record of his age except the Family record in the Family bible — That he was living when called into service, in the town of Westerly, County of Washington, and State of Rhode Island. That since the Revolutionary War, he still con- tinued to live at S d Westerly, till the year 1826, since which he has lived and does now live in the town of Groton, in New London County and State of Connecticut.
That he volunteered, and agreed to serve as fife in the Company of Capt Savit, and never was a substitute. In reply to the 5 th Interrogatory, the declarant states, that he has already replied as far as he can distinct- ly recollect.
That he rec d no written discharge, but was honorably discharged and dismissed from service late in the fall of 1779, some time after the British evacuated Narragansett Bay & Newport Island, and that he served, and was in actual service, as alleged here in, at least Twenty one months.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid before the Court, 9 th May 1834
William Voyes
A. A. Fish Judge

I Ichabod Babcock of Groton in the County of New London & State of Connecticut aged Seventy Six years on oath Depose & say That in the year 1775 I lived in the State of Rhode Island in Westerly in the County of Washington & was a member of the militia company commanded by Capt John Gantt. Stephen Vosdalen Dr. William Bleecker Ensign & the Regt. commanded by Col. Joseph Vose Esq. Major. Dr. Col. & Simon Sheffield Maj. This company was employed during the years 1776. 1777. 1778. 1779. & 1780. in the Sea Coast of the State of Rhode Island. They were in actual service one half the time during the years that is every other month in Winter & every other fortnight in summer during the years I was a member of this service in Company & not then I am now with the deceased Col. William Vose then of Westerly but now of Groton in New London County who in my presence on the 9th of May 1834 signed a declaration for obtaining a pension. I know that he served in the Company with Major Vose for the time I in the manner stated in his declaration & was present at the second occurrence which he has stated took place during the time of his service I have no personal knowledge of his service on board the Privateer as he has stated But have understood that he was a prisoner on board the Vessel Prison- Ship I have no doubt he served on board the Privateer as he has stated I believe Mr. Vose to be more than 74 years of age he has stated in his declaration Groton May 9. 1834
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid before the Court
Asa Fish Judge
Ichabod Babcock

I Samuel Champlin of Westerly, in the County of Washington, and State of Rhode Island aged Seventy five years, being duly sworn according to Law do on my oath, certify declare and say, that in the year 1776, in the month of March, I resided in the Town of Westerly aforesaid, near the Beach or Shore, that I belonged as a private to the militia company, commanded by Capt John Gavit Lieut. Stephen Saunders, Ensign Wm Oliver, in Col Joseph Noyes Noyes Regiment of which Jesse Mason was Lt Col & Thomas Sheffield was a major. That in said March, and according to the best of my recollection on or before the 10 th of said month, said company was called into actual service, One half to serve, one half the time, alternately fifteen days, at the expiration of fifteen days or half month, the other half of the said company to serve, the duties of said Militia were to guard the shores at exposed places along the Shore, of the State of Rhode Island, and to march to places where the enemy landed or attempted to land. That I served in said company in the duties and manner aforesaid three months till the day of June 1776 when I voluntarily enlisted as a private soldier for one year service in Capt. Thos. Myles Company, in Col. Richmond's regiment and joined said company & left home. That at the time of said three months service in said Gavit's company, I was well acquainted with William Noyes then of Westerly aforesaid, & now living in Groton in the County of New London & State of Connecticut who signed the annual application for a pension in my presence this 9 th day of May 1834. That I well know said William Noyes served as a fifer in said Captain Gavit's company, the said three months in said year 1776. That in the 1777, I returned home after I was discharged from the service for which I enlisted as aforesaid, and found said Noyes serving as fifer in said Gavit's Company. After staying at home two or three

weeks. I voluntarily enlisted, for another engage- ment, as a private, for fifteen months service in Capt Thomas Thompson's Company, in Col Lippins Regt Rhode Island State Troops, and joined said Company & served, at Bristol, Livenston and other places in Rhode Island. That after performing said fifteen months service, I again went home to Westerly where I found, the guard of Militia was still kept good & performing the alternate service aforesaid and that William Noyes fifer was still in service in said Gavit's Company during the said Noyes' ser- -vice & while I was serving in said Capt Gavit's Company, we the said Noyes, myself and the rest of said Company were present together, at Westerly beach when and where a Prize to an American Privateer, was driven on shore, by a British armed vessel, and we assisted in beating off, the Enemy in this Prize Vessel was laden with Butter Beef and flour all of which was saved, while I was in service during the Revolutionary war I was in the Battle in 1776 on West end of Long Island was also in Spencer's Expedition agt Rhode Island, serving in the Boats, provided to transport the American Troops on to R Island. That I am a pensioner of the United States and have been for about 15 years past. That I am also acquaint- ed with Ichabod Babcock, who was also a member of said Gavit's Company, & that he served with Noyes in said Co. & that I have testified as to his service, simultaneously with this certificate. That I believe said William Noyes to be Seventy four years of Age, and know him to be the identical person who performed, the services as fifer in Capt Gavit's Company as aforesaid.
Wanington May 9. 1854 Samuel Brannan. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid before the Court
A. S. Fish Judge

I Sonford Noyes of Westerly in the County of Washington in the State of Rhode Island agree seventy two years on oath depose & say That in 1776 I was a member of Capt John Gaults company of militia of the State of Rhode Island of which company Stephen Saunders was Lt. & William Bliss Ensign in the Regt. commanded by my father Col Joseph Noyes of Westerly before mentioned. It was Hon. Sheppard Major & continued a number of days only in this company half the time for six months. This company was employed in guarding the coasts of the State of Rhode Island. After this tour of service I enlisted as a private in the company of guards commanded by Capt John Champlaine in the Regt. commanded by my father Col Joseph Noyes & was a member of the company & in service until some time after the enemy left the state of Rhode Island in October 1779. This company was enlisted for the purpose of guarding the Coast of the state against the depredations of the enemy. A sergeant's guard consisting of twelve to 15 men was stationed at Watch Hill another at Noyes neck, another at Quonquontauk in Charlestown & another at Green Hill. At each station artillery was posted to repel the attacks of the enemy & to give alarm as occasions required. This company was in service during the whole time the enemy were at Newport & for several months after their retreat. I further testify that I have not ever since been here & nor am well acquainted with William Noyes the son of my father but now of Groton in the County of New London Connecticut he is a relation & was then a neighbor & in my presence this 9th day of May 1834 signed a declaration for a pension. While I was a member of Gaults company I Noyes was also a member of the same as a fifer. I commenced my service in March 1776 & continued in service

for six months. Another was until Septm 1776 The service of the men was alternate half the company were on duty every fortnight during this period of six months. When I left Capt Gault's company I left P. William Stage still in service in the manner above stated. P. Stage continued in this service during the remainder of the year 76 & the years 1777, 1778, & 1779, & until some time after the Enemy left New York which was in October in the year. The company of which I was a member had their head quarters at my father's house & there drew their rations. The head quarters of Capt Gault's company was at the same place. I frequently helped the Quarter master, B. my own Hill, distribute the rations to this company during the year above stated. I was introduced into P. M. Stage & saw him very frequently during the time of his service & am positive he served as above stated from March 1776 until after October 1779. That is one half the time during my period. The company were on duty one half at a time every month during the Winter & every fortnight during the summer months. This column was adopted to enable the members who were mostly farmers to attend a part of the time to their farming business. During the time of service I remember P. M. Stage was present with the company when a prize to an American privateer was driven on shore on Westerly beach by a British ship. The prize was loaded with flour, hay & lumber which was saved. I also remember Capt Gault's company & P. Stage was present when the British ship Minerva was cast away on the same beach. I took possession of the ship & prisoners. I also distinctly recollect that the privateer Dorcas took a British sloop from Somersett loaded with rum & sugar. This vessel was driven on shore by the British ship Renown. Capt Gault's company was present & assisted in the discharge. I have been

acquainted with P William Noyes from my youth I believe him to be of the age he has stated in his declaration May 9 th 1834. Sanford Noyes
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid before the Court
Asa Fish Judge
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrog- atories prescribed by the War Department. That the above named applicant William Noyes was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states, and the Court further certifies that it appears to them, that Ichabod Babcock who signed a certificate preceding is a resident in Easton in the County of New London and State of Connecticut. That Samuel Champlin and Sanford Noyes, who have each signed a certificate preceding, are residents of the Town of Westerly, in the County of Washington and State of Rhode Island. That they are all credible persons, and that their Statements are entitled to credit.
Asa Fish Judge
I David A Daboll Clerk of the Court of Probate for the district of Stonington Ct. do here- by certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of William Noyes for a Pension - In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal of Office this 12 th day of May 1834 David A Daboll Clerk

State of Connecticut New London County, ss.
On this 3 rd day of April 1858 personally appeared before me Jacob Algee a Justice of the Peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths within and for the County aforesaid William Doyes aged 90 years, a resident of Sedgwick in the County and State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical William Doyes who is a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum, under act of June 7 th 1832, that his pension certificate is dated May 19 th 1834, and signed Lew C. Chap. Secretary of War.
He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which he may be entitled under act approved March 3 rd 1855. — He also declares that he has not received a warrant for bounty land under this or any other act of Congress, nor made any other application therefor.
William Doyes
We Samuel W. Wood and Amos G. Avery of Sedgwick in the State of Connecticut, upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and sworn to in our presence by William Doyes. That we are acquainted with him and know him to be a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum.
Samuel W. Wood
Amos G. Avery

55 & 66 Bounty and Claim of Minn Noyes
Act of March 3 rd 1855

State of Connecticut of New London County
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year first within mentioned, and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons, that the claimant is a pensioner of the United States, and asverily believe at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum and that I have no interest in this claim.
Jacob P. Hovey Justice of the Peace
Of Ch. Wm. in other papers,
J. H. Hovey

6.389
Connecticut
Mary Noyes, widow of William Noyes who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848 5 th " " May 1856.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of July 1856 and sent to
D. M. Wood Edyward. 60
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 9, 1848, Page 184, Vol. (A)
268477

The transcript of Oregon here agrees with that in the Bible
4/1/72

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 2 d February 1848.
State of Connecticut
County of New London } vs. Probate Office District of Sedgwick
On this 17 th day of May 1856 personally appeared Mary Doyes a resident of Sedgwick in the County aforesaid, aged eighty four 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 February 2 d 1848, entitled, "An act making further provisions for surviving widows of the soldiers of the Revolution" or any other act of Congress to which she may be entitled. That she is the widow of William Doyes who was a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of eighty Dollars per annum under act of June 7, 1832, and paid at Hartford in the Connecticut Agency.
She further declares that she was married to the said William Doyes on the 15 th day of April in the year seventeen hundred and ninety one, by Samuel Hlavin Esq. a Justice of the Peace, now deceased. that she has no record of her said marriage and does not know of any, nor of any person living that was present at her wedding. That her husband the said William Doyes died at Sedgwick aforesaid, on the fifth day of May eighteen hundred and fifty six, and that she still remains a widow. That she has a record of the births of her children & the children of her husband, the so then Doyes, (being the same children) a copy of which record is contained in the deposition of

Mrs Sally S. Greene hereto annexed.
Her Mary Foyes
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first within mentioned.
In presence of: Day & Spicer Sam W. Woods
Before said Court. Edmund Spicer Judge
I Edmund Spicer Judge of the Court of Probate for the District aforesaid hereby certify that Mary Foyes (the declarant within named) is a credible person that I have compared the record of her and her husband's children contained in her family bible, with the copy of the same contained in the deposition of Mrs Sally S. Greene, hereto annexed, and find said copy to be a true and correct copy of the original record of the births of said children as contained in said bible, and that I verily believe said record to be a correct and genuine record of the births of said children. The word "person" & "record" interlined in this certificate before signing.
Edmund Spicer Judge
State of Connecticut County of New London
vs. Probate Office District of Sedyard
I Jacob L. Gallup Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District aforesaid hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of

The application of Mary Noyes for a pension — and I further certify that Samuel W. Wood before whom the depositions of Theophilus Avery, Sally S. Greene, Elijah Newton and Judith Dewart hereto annexed, were taken is and was at the date of said depositions a notary public duly authorized by law to take said depositions and that his signatures written to the certificates annexed to said depositions are genuine in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 17 th day of May 1836.
Jacob G. Gallup Clerk

I Theophilus Avery of Sedgwick in the County of New London and State of Connecticut aged eighty one years do depose and say that I was well acquainted with William Doyes late of said Sedgwick deceased, that he was a pensioner of the United States, and that he died at said Sedgwick on the fifth day of May 1852, and that I attended his funeral.
I further depose and say that I am well acquainted with Mary Doyes, the widow of said William Doyes, that I was acquainted with them (the said William and Mary) about twenty years before his death, and that during my acquaintance with them, they lived together as husband and wife, that within for the last ten years, they lived prior to his death, they lived within one third of a mile of my residence, that the said Mary now resides at the same place and still remains a widow, that the said William and Mary are reputed to have had several children, and that I was acquainted with one of them, viz. the widow Lydia Saunders, and that the said Lydia is reputed to reside in Providence, Rhode Island, that she has frequently visited her Parents (the said William and Mary) since they reside in the neighbourhood where I do, and that I should think

The said Lydia was about sixty years old, and further I depose and say not.
Sedgwick May 10 th 1836.
Theophilus Avery
State of Connecticut ss. County of New London
On this 10 th day of May in the year 1836 personally appeared Mr. Theophilus Avery named in the foregoing deposition and made oath before me that said deposition by him sub- scribed is true - and I certify that he is a credible person -
Sam W. Wood Notary Public

I, Sally L Greene of Sedgwick in the County of Penobscott and State of Connecticut aged seventy one years, do depose and say that I was well acquainted with William Noyes late of said Sedgwick, deceased, that he was a pensioner of the United States and that he died at said Sedgwick on the fifth day of May 1852, and that I attended his funeral.
I further depose and say that I am well acquainted with Mary Noyes the widow of said William Noyes, that I have been was acquainted with them (the said William and Mary) for more than fifteen years before his death, and that during said time they lived together as husband and wife, and that for the last few years prior to his death, they lived within fifteen rods of my residence, where she still resides, and that she still remains a widow. That the said William and Mary are reputed to have had several children with one of whom I was acquainted viz. Lydia Saunders (a widow) who is now reputed to reside in Providence in the State of Rhode Island, that she has occasionally visited her Parents, (the said William and Mary) during their near residence to me.

and that I should think her to be about sixty one years old. I further depose say that the said Mary has a record of the births of her children of which the following is a correct true copy. viz.
July 7 th 1792 Samuel was born.
" October 23 th 1793 Salley was born.
" April 15 th 1795 Lydia was born.
" March 20 th 1798 Robert was born.
" October 17 th 1799 William was born.
" March 18 th 1801 John was born.
" February 28 th 1803 Polly was born.
" July 30 th 1804 Jeffrey was born.
" January 11 th 1809 Joshua was born."
The title from which these records were copied is our file in this bureau. There is no other family data in said book. G. B. M. 912.
And I further testi-
fy that said record has the appearance of being, and I be- lieve is, a true and genuine record of the births of the children of William & Mary Doyes. I further depose say not.
State of Connecticut } County of New London } ss.
Sally S Greene
I was to and subscribed before me on this 17 th day of May 1856 by Mrs. Sally S Greene named in the foregoing deposition and I certify that she is a credible person.
Sam l M c Almond Notary Public.

I Elijah Newton of Sedgwick in the County of New London and State of Connecticut aged eighty seven years do depose and say that I was well acquainted with William Doyes late of said Sedgwick deceased. That he was a pensioner of the United States, and that he is reported to have died at said Sedgwick the fore part of this month. (viz in the fore part of May 1836.)
I further depose and say that I am well acquainted with Mary Doyes the widow of said William Doyes. That I was acquainted with them (the said Mr. & Mrs. Doyes) for more than twenty years before his death and that during my acquaintance with them, they lived together as husband & wife and were reputed & believed to be such,
That the said William Doyes and the said Mary Doyes his wife, moved into a house of mine within a few rods of my residence, and according to the last of my recollection in the spring of the year 1832; and lived there, (in said house) I think, about ten or one half years, and that since said time they have lived within about one mile of my residence until his death.
That I was acquainted with one of their children, (viz the widow Saunders) That she is reputed to

live in Providence in the State of Rhode Island that the said widow Saunders used to visit her Pa- rents the said William & Mary Noyes when they live in my house as aforesaid, that the said Mary now lives in said Sedgwick about one mile from my residence and has remained a widow since the death of her said husband and further I depose and say nothing. — Elijah Newton
State of Connecticut ss. New London County.
On this 17th day of May 1836, personally appeared Elijah Newton, to me well known, and made affirm- -ation, before me, that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed is true, and I certify that he is a credible person. — Sam M c Wood , Notary Public.

Judith Norton of Ledyard in the County of New London and State of Connecticut aged eighty, eight years, do depose and say that I was well acquainted with William Doyes late of said Ledyard deceased, that he was a pensioner of the United States and that he is reported to have died at said Ledyard on the fifth day of May, 1856.
I further depose and say that I am well acquainted with Mary Doyes the widow of said William Doyes, that I was acquainted with them (the said William and Mary) about twenty three or about twenty four years before his death, and that during my acquaintance with them, they lived together as husband and wife, and were reported and believed to be such, that for about ten and one half years of the first part of said time, they lived within a few rods of my residence and that during their said near residence to me, one of their other children, (viz. the widow Lydia Saunders) used to visit them; and that the said widow Saunders was and is reported to live in Providence, Rhode Island, and that I should think that she, (the said Lydia) was about sixty one years of age.
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that the said Mary now resides where her said husband is reputed to have died and has remained a widow since his (the said William Joyce's) death and further I depose and say not. In presence of Charity Newton                      Judith Newton
State of Connecticut vs. County of New London. On this 17 th day of May 1836 personally appeared Judith Newton, to me well known, and made affirmation, before me, that the foregoing deposition by her subscribed is true - And I certify that she is a credible person. x I certify that the              Saml W. Wood word therein was in.      So my Public testimony in the foregoing deposition before signing. Saml W. Wood So my Public

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26149-1
Rev. H. J. - St. H. to Conn. Gen. Land Office
Feb. 6
Consol d
268. 477
with 135.806
Act Mar. 5. '55
March 29/55
Mary Noyes, wid.
William Noyes, -
Co. D. Allen Feb. 23/57
Akron
Adm d - 160 acres
Verif. war.
Resid. Act 6 June 1832. Conn. Sta 2 d 6389
Special, by Chief Clerk. S. Cole Feb. 11. '57 C.C.
Vol N. page 125.
S. W. Wood.
Sidney.

Bounty Land Claim
Of Mary Noyes
Widow of William Noyes
deceased.
Act of March 3 d 1855,
268.477
Please make Returns to
S. W. WOOD,
Ledyard, Conn.

(over)
I Sally Greene of Sedyan in the County of NewLondon and State of Connecticut aged seventy two years do depose and say that I am well acquainted with Mary Noyes widow of William Noyes late of said Sedyan, deceased, and that I was well acquainted with said William, - that he was a pensioner of the United States, and that he died at said Sedyan on the fifth day of May 1856, at a dwelling house of mine, the dwelling of my sister, Anna & daughter deceased, within ten rods of my residence, where he and his said wife had resided more than ten years before his death, and where his widow, the said Mary now resides and that she has remained a widow since his death and further I depose and say not.
Sedyan January 30 th 1857.
Sally S Greene
State of Connecticut ss. NewLondon County.
Personally appeared on this 30 th day of January 1857 Mrs Sally Greene named in the foregoing deposition and made oath before me that said deposition by her subscribed is true - And I certify that she is a credible person, and that

I have no interest in the claim of said Mary Boyes to Bounty Land
Saml W. Woods Notary Public
X Please see proof annexed to the declarant's application for a pension & transmitted to Pension in July 1836. S. W. W.

BOUNTY LAND CLAIM,---Form of Declaration for Widow of Deceased Officer or Soldier.
State of Connecticut, } ss. County of New London. }
On this 30 th day of January A. D., 1857, personally appeared before me, Samuel W. Wood a Notary Public duly authorized by law to administer oaths, within and for the County aforesaid, Mary Noyes aged 85 years, a resident of Ledyard in the County and State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of the identical William Noyes, deceased, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum under act of June 7 th 1832, as she believes in the Regiment of Connecticut Militia commanded by Lieut. Colonel in the war with Great Britain, declared by the United States, on
the 18 th day of June, 1812. That her said husband was legally mustered into the military service with said Company at in the County aforesaid on or about the day of A. D., 181 and continued, according to the best of her recollection, in actual service, in said war at said time, for the term of days, and was honorably discharged at in said County, on or about the day of A. D., 181, that he was again legally mustered into the military service with the said Company commanded by Captain in the said Regiment, commanded by Lieut. Colonel at in the County aforesaid, on or about the day of A. D., 181, and continued, according to the best of her recollection, in actual service in said war, at said time, for the term of days, and was honorably discharged at in said County, on or about the day of A. D., 181, that he was again legally mustered into the military service with the said Company commanded by Capt. in the said Regiment commanded by Lieut. Colonel at in the County aforesaid, on or about the day of A. D., 181, and continued, according to the best of her recollection, in actual service, in said war, at said time, for the term of days, and was honorably discharged at in said County, on or about the day of A. D., 181, that he served as aforesaid, and was honorably discharged each time, as will appear by the muster rolls of said Company, but that he did not receive a written discharge at either of said times, to her knowledge.
That for proof of her marriage to said William Noyes, of his death and of her widowhood she would respectfully refer to the proof attached to her application for a pension and transmitted to the Pension Office in July last as she believes.
She further states that she was married to the said William Noyes in Westerly Rhode Island on the 15 th day of April A. D., 1791 by Samuel Blivin Esq. Justice of Peace, (now deceased), and that her name before her said marriage was Mary Allyn that her said husband died at said Ledyard
on the 5 th day of May A. D., 1856 and that she is still a widow. That she has no record of her marriage & knows of none, that a record of the births of her & her husband's children was sent in July last. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the "Act passed or approved March 3 rd 1855." That she has made but two applications heretofore for bounty land, & both under said act, one in May last & the other in July last, that both were directed & mailed to the Hon. Commr. of Pensions in due time, viz, one in May & the other in July last, as she believes.
In presence of Sally S. Greene William A. Williams
her Mary Noyes
Sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year first above written. and I certify that the declarant is a credible person & is the person she represents herself to be, & that I have no interest in this claim. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, on the day and year first above written.
Sam W. Wood Notary Public.
She is the person who made the application for a pension... she has no record of her marriage... she is still a widow... she has made but two applications heretofore for bounty land...

We Sally S Greene & William A Williams , residents of Ledyard in the State of Connecticut, upon our oaths, declare that the within declaration was signed and sworn to by Mary Noyes the declarant within named, in our presence, that we are acquainted with her, and that we believe, from her appearance and statements, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, in the within declaration.
Sally S Greene William A Williams
State of Connecticut, } New London County. } ss.
The above affidavit was sworn to and subscribed, before me, on this 30 th day of January 185 7 , and I certify that the affiants are credible persons.
Jason W. Wood Notary Public.

Bounty Land Claim
Of Mary Doyes
Widow of William Doyes
deceased.
Act of March 3 d 1855
Please make Returns to
S. W. WOOD,
Ledyard, Conn.

I Sarah E Brewster of Sedgwick in the County of Penobscot and State of Connecticut age forty five years do depose and say that I was well acquainted with William Doyes late of said Sedgwick, deceased, that he was a pensioner of the United States and that he died at said Sedgwick in the month of May last.
I further depose and say that I am well acquainted with Mary Doyes, the widow of said William Doyes. That I was acquainted with the said William and Mary more than twelve years before his death, for the latter part and most of said time they resided within about one half mile of my residence, and that during my acquaintance with them they lived together as husband and wife, and were reputed and believed to be such. That they were reputed to have had several children (with one of whom, viz. with the widow Lydia Saunders I was acquainted) that she has visited her Parents (the said William and Mary Doyes) several times during the last twelve years. That she is reputed to reside in Providence Rhode Island and that I think the said Lydia was about sixty one years old. That the said Mary Doyes now resides in said Sedgwick and has remained there a widow since her said husband's death.
Xover
Sarah E Brewster

State of Connecticut vs. County of New London
On this 12th day of July 1836 personally appeared Mrs. Sarah E. Brewster and made oath before me that the within deposition by her subscribed is true, and I certify that she is a credible person & is the person named in said deposition. I also certify that the words "they resided" "Rhode Island" & "thinks" were interlined in the within deposition before signing.
Sam W. Wood Notary Public.

Stally L Greene of Sayan in the County of New London and State of Connecticut age seventy one years do depose and say that I was well acquainted with William Noyes late of said Sayan deceased, that he was a pensioner of the United States and died at said Sayan on the fifth day of May 1856, and that I attended his funeral.
Further depose and say that I am well acquainted with Mary Noyes the widow of said William Noyes that I was acquainted with them for more than fifteen years before his death, during the last of which, they resided within a few rods of my residence, and that during my acquaintance with them they cohabited together as husband and wife, that they were reputed to have had several children none of whom, viz. the widow Lydia Saunders, (who is now reputed to reside in Providence Rhode Island) has visited her parents (the said William & Mary Noyes) several times during the last ten years, and that I should think that she was about sixty one years old, that the said Mary now resides at the same place in said Sayan, where her said husband died, (viz. within a few rods of my residence) and

has remained a widow since the death of her said husband. Further Depose not.
Sally S Greene
State of Connecticut y. County of New London.
On this 12 th day of July 1856 personally ap- peared Mrs Sally S. Greene named in the within deposition and made oath before me that said deposition by her subscribed is true, and testify that she is a credible person.
Samuel H. Wood Notary Public

BOUNTY LAND CLAIM,---Form of Declaration for Widow of Deceased Officer or Soldier.
State of Connecticut, } ss. County of New London. }
On this 12th day of July a Notary Public
Mary Noyes
A. D., 1856, personally appeared before me, Samuel W Wood duly authorized by law to administer oaths, within and for the County aforesaid, aged 84 years, a resident of Sedgwick in the
County and State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of the identical William Noyes, deceased , who was a Revolutionary Pensioner under the act of June 7th 1832, at the rate of Eight Dollars per annum in the Eighth Regiment of Connecticut Militia commanded by Lieut. Colonel in the war with Great Britain, declared by the United States, on
the 18th day of June, 1812 . That her said husband was legally mustered into the military service with said Company at _____ in the County aforesaid on or about the _____ day of
A. D., 181_____, and continued, according to the best of her recollection, in actual service, in said war, at said time, for the term of _____ days, and was honorably discharged at _____ in said County, on or
about the _____ day of _____ A. D., 181_____, that he was again legally mustered into the military service with the said _____ Company commanded by Captain _____ in the said
Regiment, commanded by Lieut. Colonel _____ at _____ in the County aforesaid, on or about the _____ day of _____ A. D., 181_____, and continued, according to the
best of her recollection, in actual service in said war, at said time, for the term of _____ days, and was honorably discharged at _____ in said County, on or about the _____ day of
A. D., 181_____, that he was again legally mustered into the military service with the said _____ Company commanded by Capt. _____ in the said _____ Regiment commanded by Lieut. Colonel
at _____ in the County aforesaid, on or about the _____ day of _____ A. D., 181_____, and continued, according to the best of her recollection, in actual service, in said
war, at said time, for the term of _____ days, and was honorably discharged at _____ in said County, on or about the _____ day of _____ A. D., 181_____, that he was again legally mustered
into the military service with the said _____ Company commanded by Captain _____ in the said _____ Regiment commanded by Lieut. Colonel _____ at
_____ in the County aforesaid, on or about the _____ day of _____ A. D., 181_____, and continued, according to the best of her recollection, in actual service, in said war, at said time, for the term of _____ days,
and was honorably discharged at _____ in said County, on or about the _____ day of _____ A. D., 181_____, that he served as aforesaid, and was honorably discharged each time, as will appear by the muster rolls of said
Company, but that he did not receive a written discharge at either of said times, to her knowledge.
_____ _____ _____ _____
She further states that she was married to the said William Noyes in Hasterly in the State of Maine on the 15th day of April 1791 . (A. D., 1791 ) by Samuel Bliven Justice of Peace (now deceased) , and that her name before her said marriage was Mary Noyes that her said husband died at Sedgwick aforesaid
on the fifth day of May A. D., 1856 and that she is still a widow, that she has no reason of her marriage to William Noyes known to her, nor any reason why that was refused at her wedding. She has no record of births of her children.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the "Act passed or approved March 3rd 1836." She also declares that she has not received a warrant for bounty land under this or any other act of Congress, but one other application therefor which was made in May last & mailed as she believes at Sedgwick May 19, 1856 , addressed to the Hon. Commr. of Pensions which as well as this, was made as an amendment of her husband's application no. 35806. In presence of
Jane Williams Sally L Greene
Mary Noyes her mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year first above written. Sam W. Wood (claimant) That the applicant is the person she represents herself to be a credible person, & that I have no interest in this claim. Words, "and I certify," & "claimant" & "I" interlined by me.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, on the day and year first above written. Sam W. Wood Notary Public
(* comparison)

We Sally L. Greene and Jane William residents of Sedyard in the State of Connecticut, upon our oaths, declare that the within declaration was signed and sworn to by Mary Doyes the declarant within named, in our presence, that we are acquainted with her, and that we believe, from her appearance and statements, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, in the within declaration. & that we reside within a few rods of her residence, that her husband within named, died on the fifth day of May 1856, & that we attended his funeral & that she has remained a widow since his death.
Sally L. Greene Jane Williams
State of Connecticut, } New London County. } ss.
The above affidavit was sworn to and subscribed, before me, on this 12 th day of July 1856, and I certify that the affiants are credible persons. That I was acquainted with the said William & Mary Doyes for more than seventeen years before his death and that during my acquaintance with them they lived together as husband and wife, that he was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of eighty Dollars per annum, that he died at Sedyard, within named, in May last and that I attended his funeral.
Sam W. Wood Notary Public

Amendment No. 35,806
Bounty Land Claim
Of Mary Noyes
Widow of William Noyes
deceased.
Act of March 3 d 1855
Please make Returns to
S. W. WOOD,
Ledyard, Conn.

I Theophilus Avery of Sedgwick in the County of Washington and State of Connecticut aged eighty one years do depose and say that I was well acquainted with William Doyes late of said Sedgwick, deceased, that he was a pensioner of the United States and that he died at said Sedgwick on the fifth day of May 1836, and that I attended his funeral.
I further depose and say that I am that I am well acquainted with Mary Doyes the widow of said William Doyes, that I was acquainted with them (the said William and Mary) about twenty years before his death, and that during said time they lived together as husband and wife, that for the last ten years they lived within one third of a mile of my residence, that the said Mary now resides at the same place and still re- mains a widow, and further I depose and say that not.
Sedgwick May 10 th 1836.
Theophilus Avery
(over)

State of Connecticut vs. County of New London
On this 10 th day of May 1866 personally appeared Mr. Theophilus Avery named in the within dep- osition and made oath before me that said dep- osition by him subscribed is true in New London That he is a credible person
Sam l M c Wood Notary Public

Sally S Greene of Sedyard in the county of New London and State of Connecticut aged seventy one year do depose and say that I was well acquainted with William Royes late of said Sedyard deceased that he was a pensioner of the United States, and that he died at said Sedyard on the fifth day of May 1836, and that I attended his funeral.
I further depose and say that I am well acquainted with Mary Royes the widow of said William Royes, that I have been acquainted with them (tho' William & Mary) for more than fifteen years and that during my acquaintance with them they lived together as husband and wife, until his death, and that for the last ten years they lived within fifteen rods of my residence, where the said Mary now resides and that she still remains a widow and further I depose and say not.
Sedyard May 10 th 1836,
Sally S Greene
State of Connecticut of the County of New London.
Personally appeared on this 10 th day of May 1836 Mrs Sally S. Greene and made oath before me that the above deposition by her subscribed is true. and I certify that she is a credible person.
Samuel W. Wood Notary Public

BOUNTY LAND CLAIM,---Form of Declaration for Widow of Deceased Officer or Soldier.
State of Connecticut, } ss. County of New London. }
On this 10 th day of May a Notary Public Mary Noyes
A. D., 1856, personally appeared before me, Samuel W. Wood duly authorized by law to administer oaths, within and for the County aforesaid, aged 84 years, a resident of Sedgwick in the
County and State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of the identical William Noyes who was a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of Eight Dollars per annum, under act of June 7 th 1832, that his pension certificate dated May 19 th 1834, and signed by Lewis Cass Secretary of War in the war with Great Britain, declared by the United States, on
the 18 th day of June, 1812. That her said husband was legally mustered into the military service with said Company at _____ in the County aforesaid on or about the _____ day of _____ A. D., 181 _____, and continued, according to the best of her recollection, in actual service, in said war, at said time, for the term of _____ days, and was honorably discharged at _____ in said County, on or about the _____ day of _____ A. D., 181 _____, that he was again legally mustered into the military service with the said _____ Company commanded by Captain _____ in the said Regiment, commanded by Lieut. Colonel _____ at _____ in the County aforesaid, on or about the _____ day of _____ A. D., 181 _____, and continued, according to the best of her recollection, in actual service, in said war, at said time, for the term of _____ days, and was honorably discharged at _____ in said County, on or about the _____ day of _____ A. D., 181 _____, that he was again legally mustered into the military service with the said _____ Company commanded by Captain _____ in the said Regiment commanded by Lieut. Colonel _____ at _____ in the County aforesaid, on or about the _____ day of _____ A. D., 181 _____, and continued, according to the best of her recollection, in actual service, in said war, at said time, for the term of _____ days, and was honorably discharged at _____ in said County, on or about the _____ day of _____ A. D., 181 _____, that he served as aforesaid, and was honorably discharged each time, as will appear by the muster rolls of said Company, but that he did not receive a written discharge at either of said times, to her knowledge.
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____
She further states that she was married to the said William Noyes in Westport in Washington County, Rhode Island on the 15 th day of April A. D., 1819, by Samuel Bliss a Justice of the Peace , and that her name before her said marriage was Mary Hlyn that her said husband died at Sedgwick aforesaid on the 5 th day of May A. D., 1856, and that she is still a widow. That she has no record of her marriage and does not know of any, nor of any person that was present thereat, nor living. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the Act passed or approved March 3 rd 1833, and as an amendment of her said husband's declaration made in 1855, as she believes, numbered 35,806, received at the Pension Office Apr. 9, 1855, as she believes. She also declares that she has not received a warrant for bounty land under this or any other act of Congress, nor made any other application therefor.
In presence of Sally I Greene Jane Williams
Mary Noyes
Sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year first above written. And I certify that the said Mary Noyes is a credible person and is the person she represents herself to be. Also that I have no interest in this claim.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, on the day and year first above written. Sam W. Wood Notary Public

We Sally S. Greene and Jane Williams residents of Sedgwick in the State of Connecticut, upon our oaths, declare that the within declaration was signed and sworn to by Mary Soyas the declarant within named, in our presence, that we are acquainted with her, and that we believe, from her appearance and statements, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, in the within declaration.
Sally S. Greene Jane Williams
State of Connecticut, } New London County. } ss.
The above affidavit was sworn to and subscribed, before me, on this 3 rd day of May 1856, and I certify that the affiants are credible persons.
Dan W. Wood Notary Public.

Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
ms 115
COPIED BY ADY
September 10, 1928.
Henry R. Burt, 101 Park Avenue, New York City.
Sir:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 10823, it appears that William Noyes, pensioner in New London County, Connecticut, married April 15, 1791 in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island, Mary Allyn.
In 1856 she was living in Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut aged eighty-four years.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

Mary Voyes, Widow of William Boat San Wood June 13 1856 3 rd chd. July 23/56
2 Feb, 1858,

35806 Act of 1833
268477
William Noyes
Pmo:
Rev. War
✓ Warrant No 26.149 for 160 acres cancelled Sec 59. 211 for 160 acres to Mary Noyes, wid:
M.
Vol. 17.
P. 120
X

Additional evidence. Amendment of Revolutionary claim No. 35.806.
FREE
Wm Lloyd, Rec.
Comptroller
Illinois
Commissioner
Washington
D.C.
26-14
39.22
100

35886 Mary Boyce
with children
26149 Boynes 160
26149
160
J. M. Smith Conner Washington St

Additional evidence case of Mary Boyes, widow of William, (Revolutionary Pensioner.)
FREE
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting Commissioner Washington D.C.

Additional Evidence No. 35,806 Revolutionary Application for Bounty Land
RECEIVED MAY 1 1860
Hon. J. Mind Commissioner Washington D.C.
for military pension July 1/56

59.211 v
J Mrs. Amy

35.866 (See man 310 Recd Apr 9/55
William H. Boyes - Miss
Left for New York 11/17/55 11/17/55 11/17/55 11/17/55 11/17/55
Recd Pension Mar 15/55 Sun 7/1/55 Recd 32 28385 160 Ales May 16/55
M.
M. Booa Leayard Conn.
2/56 - Wampanoag Let. to Agent, Litchfield, Conn. for widow's application of pension evidence of marriage & time of husband's death R.D.O. 7/57 - Lett. to Com. C. Genl. Land Office.
Wood. Mag. 2 3/55 July 12/55 32 - no 28385
Vol N. page 120

I Theophilus Avery of Sedgwick in the County of Penobscott and State of Connecticut aged eighty one years do depose and say that I was well acquainted with William Doyes late of said Sedgwick, and that he died at said Sedgwick on the fifth day of May 1856, and that I attended his funeral. I further depose and say that I am well acquainted with Mary Doyes the widow of said William Doyes that I was acquainted with them (the said William & Mary) for more than fifteen years before his death, and that during my acquaintance with them, they lived & cohabited together as husband and wife, and that during the last ten years prior to his death they lived within one half of a mile of my residence and at the same place where his widow (the said Mary) now resides. — That they were reputed to have had several children, that I was acquainted with one of them viz. with the widow Lydia Saunders who is now reputed to reside in Providence Rhode Island, that the said Lydia has visited her Parents (the said William and Mary Doyes) several times.

within the last few years, and that the said Mary still remains the widow of the said William Noyes, and further I depose not.
Theophilus Avery
State of Connecticut } vs. Probate Office District of County of New London } Ledyard, July 9 th 1856.
Personally appeared before the Court of Pro- bate for the District aforesaid Mr. Theophilus Avery names in the foregoing deposition, and made oath, before said Court, that said deposition, by him subscribed, is true, and I certify that he is a credible person, and that I have no interest in the result of the claim of Mary Noyes, within named, to a pension.
Edmund Spicer Judge of said Court

Sally Greene of Sedgwick in the County of Penobscott and State of Connecticut aged seventy-one years do depose and say that I was well acquainted with William Doyes late of said Sedgwick, deceased, that he was a pensioner of the United States and that he died at said Sedgwick on the fifth day of May 1856, and that I attended his funeral.
I further depose and say that I am well acquainted with Mary Doyes, the widow of said William Doyes, that I was acquainted with them for more than fourteen years prior to the death of the said William, and that during said time they lived together as husband and wife, and that during the last ten years prior to his death they lived within a few rods of my residence, where the said Mary now resides, that they were separated and have had several children, with one of whom I was acquainted, viz. with widow Sydia Saunders who is now reputed to reside in Providence Rhode Island, that the said Sydia has occasionally visited her Parents (the said William and Mary Doyes) several times within the last ten years, and that the said Mary still

remains the widow of the said William and further I depose and say not.
Sally S Greene
State of Connecticut } vs. Probate Office District County of Litchfield } of Litchfield.
Personally appeared before the court of Probate for the District of for said Mrs. Sally S. Greene named in the foregoing deposition, and made oath before said court on this 9th day of July 1836, that said deposition by her sub- scribed is true. — And I certify that she is a credible person and that I have no interest in the result of the application of Mary Doyes, within named, to a pension.
Edmund Spicer Judge of said court

State of Connecticut County of New London } Pr. Probate Office District of Ledyard Jacob G. Gallup Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District aforesaid hereby certify that Edmund Spicer Esq. before whom the annexed depositions of Mr. Theophilus Avery and Mrs. Sally S. Greene were taken is the Judge of Probate for said District duly elected and sworn, and that his signatures written to the certificate annexed to said depositions are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 9th day of July A.D. 1856.
Jacob G. Gallup Clerk

Sedgwick Conn May 19 th 1832
Hon J. C. Hill Commissioner Sir
Herewith please find the application of Mary Boyes the widow of William Boyes for a pension.
Please make returns to Your Obedt Servt Sam l W. Wood Sedgwick N.C. 61.

Bible sent July 14/56
By Agent.
Daniel D Wood
Witness
Shepherdstown
all of Lee's
New London Co Conn
Daughter
Mrs Lydia Saunders
Providence R.I.
Relic of Bible requested
Transcript of Bible with
Declaration
2d. Letter Oct. 18. 1879.
(M.W.)

Was

Connecticut Roll Many Noyes, in all 9 William, & who was a private Conn. troops
En. Oct 20 Feb 1848, $80 per mo.
Com May 5. 1856, when he died
Saml. W. Wood, Ledyard, Conn.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
1928-Sept. 11- Henry P. Kurt adopted name of wife. MMN.
File No. 10823
Mary Joyce Wid
William Joyce Prior War
Act: Feb 29 48
Index: Vol. B Page 88
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Conn. Sedyard January 31 st 1857
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting Comm. Pensions, Sir
Yours of the 23 d Inst in the case of the application of Mary Royes for Bounty Land has been received, and herewith I enclose and send you her this application for Bounty Land under act of Mar 3 d 1855. Hoping that this one may reach you safely and be speedily acted upon. I remain your O bt Serv t
Sam l W. Wood

Conns Sedyard July 15 th 1856
Hon J. Millard Conner Sir
Yours of the 3 rd inst in the case of the application of Mary Joyes, (widow of William Joyes decd) for bounty land is received, and here with I send another application to supply the place of the missing one, together with depositions proving proving the identity of the said Mary & William and the record of the births births of the children of the said William and Mary recorded on the last leaf but one of her bible, which please compare with the copy of the same sent May 19 th 1856 with the said Mary's appli- cation for a pension, and when you shall have examined and com- pared the record with the said copy, please return the bible of said Mary, herewith sent. Please make returns as soon

-earliest convenience to you is requested
Your obed Servt
Dear Mr. Wood
Scyarr P.O.
62

Sedgwick Jan'y. 6th 1857. Hon. Commr of Pensions. Sir.
Yours of July 3 rd 1856 was received in due time, and in accordance with the suggestion therein contained another set of papers in the case of Mrs Mary Noyes' application for Bounty Said were made out and mailed at Sedgwick P.O. July 1 st 1856, — As I have received no returns since in relation to the same I take the liberty to call your attention to the same, and would respectfully thank you to inform me whether you have received said papers, and if so, I would respectfully thank you to transmit to me at your earliest convenience, a Land warrant for the old Lady in lieu of the one issued to her husband (a revolution, Soldier) now dead and sent to me and returned to the Department last May. — The old Lady is far advanced in years, and is very poor and having spent the pension which she drew last fall is dependent, upon at the present time, for support upon her neighbors, and if she could receive her Land warrant soon, it would be a great satisfac-

- time and benefit to her. —
Yours Respectfully Sam W. Wood Sedgwick P.O. Conn.
May 1890
Sept 1890
26149 160 acres

Sedgwick Conn. May 28th 1856
Hon. J. M. Hunt.
Commissioner
Sir,
I herewith return the Land Warrant issued to William Doyes. No. 26,149. as he died on the 5th Inst. and an application for his widow was made out and mailed at Sedgwick P.O. Ct. on the 19th Inst. (I think,) and addressed to the Hon. Commissioner, as an amendment of her husband. (the to Mrs. Doyes's declaration . Hoping that it might reach the Department in season to have the warrant issued to her, instead of to her husband. that there might be as little delay as possible in her receiving the warrant, as she is very poor and needy. (Her said husband having laid died so soon that he did not have any money to purchase a coffin, therefore his neighbors clubbed together and furnished the money to purchase the same with for him, — I would therefore respectfully request you to issue the warrant to Mrs. Doyes at your earliest

convenience as she is in great need of the same on the rails thereof at the present time -
Please make returns to
Your B't Servt
Danl. W. Woods
Sedgwick
62

160 ACRES  Bounty  UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  Land  160 ACRES  Department of the Interior OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS   It is hereby certified that under the Act of March 3 rd 1855, entitled "An Act in addition to certain Acts granting Bonus Land to certain Veterans and Soldiers who have been engaged in the Military Service of the United States."  Cause of William Jones  160 ACRES  59.211 for 100 acres To widow Mar. 9/56 P.D.K.  is entitled to locate ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY ACRES , at any Land Office of the United States, in accordance and in conformity to the legal subdivisions of the public lands upon any of the public lands subject to sale at either the minimum or lower graduated prices.  Given under my hand and the seal of the Department, this 19 th day of May 1856  No. 26149  Cause  O. S. Senkes Woods, Wright, Hays & Tolson, New York  A. H. Harkness Commissioner
Note You can locate this Certificate at any of the United States Land Offices, or it will be located for you by the General Land Office on the return of it, with your request to that effect endorsed thereon, specifying the State and Land District in which you wish the location made. If you locate it fill up and sign the following application.  To the Register of the Land Office at _____  I locate this Certificate in the _____ quarter of section _____ of Range _____ in Township _____  Attest _____ Register.

Brief in the case of Mary Voyes, widow of William New London County and State of Connecticut.
act
Feb 2 d 1848.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Her husband was a pensioner under the Act of June 7. 1832, and died May 3. 1856. To which time his pension has been paid. Record endorsed 9 names prior to 1794.
Handed Bible to Anderson July 28. 1856.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
Jam s W. Wood. Ledyard Conn.
Examining Clerk.
Ogden T. Dyer

Cornu Sedgwick July 14 th 1886
Hon J. Lillie Commr Sir
Yours of the 13 th Ult. in the case of the application of Mary Doyes, widow of William Doyes deceased, for a pension is received, and herewith I enclose and send you the record of the births of the children of the said William and Mary contained or written on the last leaf but one of her bible, which with the record therein written is herewith sent, when you shall have examined the record please return the bible containing said record.
Also herewith you have the deposition of Mr. F. Tracy & Mrs. S. L. Greene relative to marriage & identity of the said William & Mary.
Please make returns to Your O.A. Sewt
Sam W. Wood

Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office July 20 th 1836.
Sir,
I herewith return the paper, on which William Croyes was inscribed on the Connecticut list under Act of June 1832, at the rate of $80. per annum, enclosed in your letter of the 28 th inst. & in reply have to inform you that he died on the 5 th of May 1836, & his pension has been paid in full to that date to Mary Croyes, his widow.
Very Respectfull Your O be Serv t
Wm. Johnson Auditor
J. Minot Esq. Comm te of Pensions.

DANIEL A. GARBER, PRESIDENT. JOHN B. WOLFF, TREASURER. HENRY R. BURT, SECRETARY
NORTH-EASTERN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
BALTIMORE WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.
ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS
ARCHITECTS BUILDING
101 PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK.
August 20, 1928.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
Will you be kind enough to furnish me with the following information?:
The name of the wife of William Noyes, or William Noyes, Jr., or Second,
mentioned in Connecticut men in the War of the Revolution, pages 661 to 656, listed on pensions.
Very truly yours,
H.R.BURT/IA