Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 14011, for Nathaniel Newell, Connecticut

SERVICE
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Newell Nathaniel
S. 14011
CONTENTS
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Vermont 18.769
Nathaniel Newell, of Chittenden co. in the State of Vermont, who was a private in the Compt. commanded by Captain Beeby of the Regt. commanded by Col. Lacy in the Conn. Ma. line for 14 months.
Inserted on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 46 Dollars 66 Cents per annum to commence on the 24th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 day of Oct. 1833, and sent to N.B. Newell Burlington. Vt.
Arrears to the 24th of Sep. 33 $ 116.65 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mar. 34 23.33 $ 139.98
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Ele Morrison Clerk. Book E Vol. 3 Page 81

* in the 2d & 4th regiments service Our Regt. was in Genl. Wadsworth's Brigade, had way under arms, in the City of New York, at the time of the declaration of Independence - Our Regt. was afterwards transferred to Genl. Greene's Brigade

Revolutionary Claims.
STATE OF VERMONT, } Chittenden County, ss. }
On this 31 st  seventeenth day of August A. D. 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before the Honorable County Court for the County of Chittenden, now sitting, Nathaniel Vinell a resident of Charlotte in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont, aged Seventy Three years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832, That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. viz. In Feb. 1776 I enlisted & served two months, in Capt. Beebe's Company, Lieut. Andrew Walcy left on Long Island. In the month of March 1776. I enlisted into Captain Goodwin's Company in Col. Gays Regt of Connecticut Troops for six months and served with the full force of my enlistment and was discharged at North Castle or Philips Patent N York on the 25 th of December
In the winter of 1778 I enlisted into Captain Hewitt's Company, the Regt I do not recollect, our duty was to guard the Sound and on this tour I was out six weeks
In the Spring of 1778 I was again engaged in the service but do not recollect the name of my Captain, I was out one month and a half, and was at Poughkeepsie at the time Danbury was burnt and recollect that Genl McDougall commanded us.
I was out in the service at the time Burgoyne was captured, I was attached to Captain Arthur Smith's Company in Col. Sheldon's Regiment and was out one and half month.
I was out on one other tour of duty, but do not recollect the name of my Officer but I recollect being at Fredericksburgh, and was out six weeks. — the particular dates of the above service I am unable to give — I was at Long Island and assisted in building the Fort opposite Governors Island * I was in Genl Greene's Brigade at the time the British landed and was in the brigade guard

at the time Gen. Sullivan and Lord Shelburne was taken prisoners — I was in the retreat from Long Island at the time our troops evacuated the place — I was on York Island at the time the British surrendered and took the Island, — and was in the Battle at White Plains I was at the capture of Burgoyne and was in the action at the time Arnold broke his leg, — and was in the detachment ordered to bring in the wounded.
I was born in Goshen, Litchfield County Conn — When I first entered the service I lived in Goshen, — since the Revolution I have lived the principal part of my time in Vermont having lived for the last forty years in Charlotte, the place of my present residence — I claim a Pension for fourteen months —
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn to and Subscribed } the day and year aforesaid, }
Attest Edward Jewell
Before
Nathan Brownell Clerk
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the Interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states, — And the Court further certify, that it appears to them, that
who have signed the annexed certificate and who are residents of the town of are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Attest
Eliz Brownson } Surveyor of Chittenden John P. D. L. } Learned by Court
STATE OF VERMONT, Chittenden County, ss.
Nathan Brownell Clerk of
Chittenden County Court, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Nathl Jewell for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 31 day of August
A. D. 1832.
Nathan Brownell

John ...
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St. H. ... Depot ...

J. H. C. Kenall's Depositions.
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John ...

We John Newell of Charlotte in the County of Chittenden State of Vermont, aged fifty seven years, and Abel Newell of said Charlotte aged sixty five years, being duly sworn, severally depose & say that we have well acquainted with Nathaniel Newell of said Charlotte, and know that he served as a Soldier in the State Troops of the State of Connecticut in the Revolutionary War at several different times, & places, during the war. I the said John Newell well recollect, that the said Nathaniel went as a Soldier in Capt. Goodwin's Company on a term of six months. We all, at that time, lived in the town of Goshen in the County of Litchfield in the State of Connecticut. We have each of us seen & read the declaration of the said Nathaniel which he has made in preparation for obtaining a pension, & the interrogatories, & answers thereto, from our recollection of the facts, & events therein stated, are well satisfied, that the said declaration, & his said answers are true. We cannot particularly recollect dates of his going into the service, but know that he was out in said service in the several of the first years of the war. nor can we fully remember the length of the several times he was out, but in terms of six months.
STATE OF VERMONT, } Chittenden County, ss.
I Nathan Mansell Clerk of Chittenden County Court, do hereby certify that, Wm Noble Esqr. before whom the annexed affidavit is taken, was at the time thereof, a Justice of the Peace, duly qualified, acting under the authority of this State, and that I believe his name thereto subscribed, to be his own, proper signature.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, at Burlington, this 31 day of August A. D. 1832.
Nathan Mansell

We John Newell, of Charlotte in the County of Chittenden State of Vermont, aged Sixty Seven Years, and Abel Newell of said Charlotte aged Sixty five years, being duly sworn, severally depose & say, that we have well acquainted with Nathaniel Newell of said Charlotte, and know that his service as a Soldier in the State Troops of the State of Connecticut -cut in the Revolutionary War, at several different times, places, during the war.
I the said John Newell, well recollect, that the said Nathaniel went as a Soldier in Capt. Goodwin's Company, on a term of Six months. We all, at that time, lived in the town of Goshen in the County of Litchfield in the State of Connecticut. We have each of us seen broad the declaration of the said Nathaniel which he has made in preparation for obtaining a pension, & the interrogatories, & answers thereto, from an recollection of the facts & events therein stated, are well satisfied, that the said Declaration, & his said answers are true.
We cannot particularly recollect dates of his going into the service, but know that he was out in said service in the several of the first years of the war. nor can we fully remember the length of the several times he was out, but know some of them were terms of Six months, some of them Six weeks. Others for two or three months. I further say not.
Charlotte August 30. 1832
John Newell Abel Newell
State of Vermont } Charlotte August 30. 1832 Chittenden County } Personally appeared John Newell, and Abel Newell, & each, severally made solemn oath, that the above deposition by them subscribed, is true according to their best knowledge & belief, Before me, William Noble, Justice of the Peace

Chittenden No 11 Charlotte June 20 th 1833
I hereby certify that John Newell and Abel Newell who have signed the within deposition are credible witnesses.
William Noble, Justice of the Peace
John Newell's Deposition
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State of Vermont Chittenden County
I Nathan B. Masmell Clerk of Chittenden County Court do hereby certify that William Noble Esqr before whom and at the time when the within and foregoing certificates were signed was a Justice of the Peace duly qualified acting under the authority of this State and that his name therein subscribed is his own proper signature. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 29th day of July - A D 1833 Nathan B. Masmell

Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
AWF
July 23, 1929.
Mrs. J. Conrad Puder, 702 Victory Drive, Savannah, Georgia.
Dear Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 14011, it appears that Nathaniel Newell was born at Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut, date not stated.
While residing at said Goshen, he enlisted and served as a private in the Connecticut Troops, as follows:
From in February 1776, two months in Captain Beebe's Company Colonel Andrew Ward's Regiment; from in June 1776, six months in Captain Goodwin's Company, Colonel Gay's Regiment, and was at the battle of White Plains; from in October 1777, one and one half months in Captain Arthur Smith's Company, Colonel Shelden's Regiment, and was at the battle of Stillwater; in the winter of 1777 and 1778, six weeks in Captain Hewitt's Company; in the spring of 1778, one and one half months under General McDougall at Peekskill; and six weeks at Fredericksburgh, dates and officers not stated.
He was allowed pension on his application executed Au-

gust 31, 1832, while a resident of Charlotte, Chittenden County, Vermont, aged seventy-three years.
It is not stated whether soldier was married.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH, Commissioner.

1927. May 26. Hist. to Mrs. B. S. ... see letter in Van Powell S. 41957 1929. July 23 - Hist. to Mrs. J. Conrad Puder ...
144 077 INVALID.
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Act: June 1 th 1832.
Index: - Vol. 1 , Page 272
[Arrangement of 1870.]

PO Box 238 Chicago 3/20. 1909. Hon. W. P. Dillingham Dear Sir
If not asking too much of you Will you kindly send me as it may appear on the pension records at the U.S. Pension office at Washington, D.C., the records of Nathaniel Newell, who was placed on the pension roll while a resident of Chittenden County, Vermont. He served from the State of Connecticut. Respectfully Wm Portland Baxter

Information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in the Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug 1778 2 years Pvt. Col. [unclear] Col. [unclear] Conn.   Jan 1779 6 mos. Col. [unclear] Col. [unclear]   Feb 1779 1 1/2 mos. Col. [unclear] Col. [unclear]   Mar 1779 6 mos. Col. [unclear] Col. [unclear]   Apr 1779 1 1/2 mos. under Genl. [unclear] at Red Bank   6 mos. at Red Bank  
Battles engaged in, White Plains & Red Bank  Residence of soldier at enlistment, [unclear]  Date of application for pension, [unclear]  Residence at date of application, [unclear]  Age at date of application, [unclear]  Remarks: [unclear]  [unclear]  [unclear]  [unclear]

State of Vermont Chittenden County
Additional No 3
J. Justice Byington a clergyman residing in Charlotte in the county of Chittenden do hereby testify on oath that I am well acquainted with Nathaniel Kimball Esq. of Charlotte, who made his declaration before the Honorable Chittenden County Court on the 31 st day of August A D 1832, that I believe him to be Seventy Three years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and I concur in that opinion
Sworn and subscribed this 16 th day of July A D 1833. and I hereby certify that the above named Justice Byington is a clergyman in Regular standing
Justice Byington
Benjamin Simonds Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont Chittenden County
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace for Chittenden County, Nathaniel Newell of Charlotte, to me known as the same person who made his declaration on the 31 st day of August A D 1832 before the Honorable Chittenden County Court, who being duly sworn doth make the following additional declaration. That by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory he can not swear positively as to the precise dates and length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades
 For two months as a private in 1776. Cumn. Falls.  For six months as a private in 1776 - do  For one and half months as a private 1777 when Brattleboro was taken  For one and half months as a private 1778 at time Bennington was held  For one and half months as a private 1778 - guarding the Sound  For one and half months as a private (detached service) at Red Bank 
Making in all fourteen months for which I claim a pension - it is not in my power to be more particular. Then in my first declaration I know of no documentary proof or living witnesses, except John Newell & Abel Newell whom deposition is annexed to these my answers.
Nathaniel Newell
Sworn and subscribed this 22 nd day of June A D 1833, and I hereby certify that the above named Nathaniel Newell is a credible person
Before me NATHAN B. MASELL Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont Chittenden County
I Nathan B. Mearns Clerk of Chittenden County Court do hereby certify that Nathan B. Mearns Esq. before whom the the within declaration was taken, was at the time thereof a Justice of the Peace duly qualified acting under the authority of this State and that his name there subscribed is his own proper signature. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Burlington this 22 d day of June A.D. 1833
Nathan B. Mearns

State of Vermont Chittenden County
I hereby certify that the papers hereto attached marked A & B are the same documents heretofore forwarded to the Pension office to substantiate the claim of the Honorable Nathaniel Knapp and that since their return from the Pension office the documents marked additional No 1. 2. 3 & 4 th have been added In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the the seal of Chittenden County Court this 29 th day of February 1833 Nathaniel Knapp Clerk

SAVANNAH CHAPTER SAVANNAH, GA.
702 Victory Drive
April 2, 1929
U.S. Pension Office,
Dear Sir.
Will you kindly give any service rendered in the American Revolution, by Nathaniel Newell , in Capt. Stevens Co. Col. Charles Burrell's Battalion.
I think he was from Canaan Conn. He was taken sick and carried home by John Spalding of the same company.
Would like date of birth, and death, if you have them.
Thanking you very kindly for any trouble
I Remain, Very Truly Yours
Florence Kellogg Puder (Mrs. J. Conrad Puder)
APR 4 1929

No 8451 Nathaniel Merrill
Admiral Home Private
Nathan Merrill Burlington VT

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Nathaniel Newell of Charlotte District which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes  no VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? no Clergyman
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? yes
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? No
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? under No
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes  No see quin 16
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
• QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡ QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

WILLIAM P. DILLINGHAM, CHAIRMAN.
18769 S. 714011 United States Senate, COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION, WASHINGTON, D. C.
March 22, 1909.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Bureau of Pensions, City.
Dear Sir:
Senator Dillingham begs to respectfully refer the enclosed letter to the Bureau of Pensions.
Very truly yours,
J. H. Pease.
Secretary.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
May 26, 1927
Mrs. G. G. Grunert 506 E. Fifth St Northfield, Minn
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 14011, it appears that Nathaniel Newell was born at Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut, date not stated.
While residing at said Goshen, he enlisted and served as a private in the Connecticut Troops, as follows-
From in February 1776, two months in Captain Beebe's Company, Colonel Andrew Ward's Regiment; from in June 1776, six months in Captain Goodwin's Company, Colonel Gay's Regiment, and was at the battle of White Plains; from in October 1777, one and one half months in Captain Arthur Smith's Company, Colonel Shelden's Regiment, and was at the battle of Stillwater; in the winter of 1777 and 1778, six weeks in Captain Hewitt's Company; from  in the spring of

1778, one and one half months under General McDougall at Peekskill; and six weeks at Fredericksburgh, dates and officers not stated.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 31, 1832, while a resident of Charlotte, Chittenden County, Vermont, aged seventy-three years.
It is not stated whether soldier was married.
The Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to any Asa Barnes or Barns.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

March 24, 1890.
Hon. William P. Dillingham,
U. S. Senate.
My dear Senator:
In reply to your letter dated the 23 d and received the 23 d instant, requesting that the Revolutionary War record of Nathaniel Newall Sur. File No. 14,011, be furnished Mr. William P. Baxter, P. O. Box # 238, Chicago, Illinois, I have the honor to advise you that said record was forwarded to Mr. Baxter this day.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Chittenden County
Clerks Office
Burlington July 29 1833
J. L. Barrows Esq.
I transmit herewith the additional extravagance of Hon. Nath l Kimball, and Mr James Armbler. — Please enclose the telegram when granted
And oblige
Yours Respectfully
Nathaniel Kimball Clerk

State of Vermont Chittenden County
Additional No. 2
Charlotte Sept. 12. 1832
We the undersigned inhabitants of Charlotte in the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Nathaniel Newell, who has subscribed & sworn to the annexed declaration, & that we believe him to be Twenty three years of age, that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and we concur in that opinion.
Justice Byington Clk
Sworn & subscribed, before me this 12 th day of September A.D. 1832, at Charlotte aforesaid. and I hereby certify that the Rev. Justice Byington, one of the above signers, is a clergyman in regular standing, off this Town.
Newton P. Dyer David Rootes
William Noble, Justice of the Peace.
State of Vermont Chittenden County
I Nathan B. Mearns Clerk of Chittenden County Court do hereby certify that William Noble Esqr. before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken was at the time thereof a Justice of the Peace duly qualified acting under the authority of this State, and that his signature subscribed is his own proper signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Rutland this 22 nd day of June A.D. 1833.
Nathan B. Mearns Clerk