Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19926, for Elnathan Norton, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Norton, Elnathan Ruth
W.19926
CONTENTS

Reported
Papers under the Act of June 7, 1832, within —
Rep d . July 26. '44
Connecticut 579
Ruth Norton Conn widow of Elnathan Norton who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 53 Dollars & 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of June 1843. and sent to S. H. Parsons Hartford, Connecticut
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 1, Vol. 1. Page 73

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th July, 1838, entitled "An act granting Half pay and Pensions to certain widows." State of Connecticut } County of Hartford }
On this 24 day of July A D 1841 personally appeared before the Probate Court for the District of Hartford in said County of Hartford Mrs Ruth Norton, a resident of Berlin in the County aforesaid aged Eighty one years who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." That she is the widow of Elwanthan Norton who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution and has often heard her husband speak of his military services in the war - That of his services on Long Island & at New York at least two months in the year 1776 - in Captain Roger Riley's Company Holme's Matthew Talcott's Regt also service after several days at New Haven & Derby on an alarm in 1777 - and two or three at Tunkill & Peekskill when Burgoyne was taken also at New Haven in 1779 where  where  the  the  camp  camp which was attacked & plundered by Governor Tryon - also as a member of the Coast Guard in S t Riley's Company Col Sage's Regiment at least two months near New Haven in 1779 - - also about a fortnight on an alarm in 1781 when New London was burnt by General Arnold - - Having all of the above named services.

The sd. Norton was a member of Captain Roger Riley's Company She also declares that her husband the said Elnathan Norton joined at Worcester as a private in Lieutenant or Captain Allen's company in 1780 the latter part of the year 1779 as a member of the Coat Guards company - During this campaign which the bearer was for nine months, he froze his feet which made him a cripple during the remainder of his life occasioning very bad ulcers or sores upon both his feet continuing during his life - A part of this time was during the snow & camp called "the hard winter of 1780" - That she has often heard her husband speak of Colonel Fisher Gay & Colonel Selah Hart of Farmington (now called Berlin) & Major Mott & Captain Gidd Stanley - She thinks he served under these officers during this last tour - Colonel Gay was was succeeded in command by Colonel Hart -
She thinks that the several tours of duty under Captain Riley could not have been less than seven months - & under Captain Gidd Stanley in Colonel Gay & Hart's regt. he must have served not less than eight or nine months in 1779 & 1780 -
She has no documentary evidence to prove the services & she knows no officers or soldiers now living who served with her husband excepting Mr. Selah Savage of Berlin, whose affidavit is hereto annexed -
She further declares that she was married to the said Elnathan Norton on the 28 th day of August 1788 - by the Reverend John Smalley of New Britain a parish of Berlin - a copy of the record of the marriage is hereto forwarded signed by Deacon David Whittelsey of Berlin, the son in law of the Rev. D. Smalley -
That her husband the aforesaid Elnathan Norton

died at Berlin on the 14 th day of July 1831. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January seventeen hundred ninety four - in at the time above stated.
Sworn to and subscribed } Ruth his Norton on this 24 day of July 1841. } Mark
Before me. In witness whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of the County of Berks in the District of Massachusetts and subscribed my official signature
Seth Frazar Judge
The above was subscribed by Ruth Norton in presence of us witnesses -
Sarah D. Boston
Seth Frazar

David Whittlesey a resident of Bulm Hartford County State of Connecticut of the age of Sixty Six Years Coherely at present and say that I have in my possession the Book of the Rev. John Smalley in which he kept a record of the persons names he married and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said John Smalley and in said Book I find that on the 28 th day of August 1788. in the following words and figures. "Elnathan Norton & Ruth Bronson Aug 28 th 1788." and that I believe the same to be in the hand writing of the said John Smalley.
David Whittlesey
Hartford County & Bulm April 8 th 1841. Personally appeared David Whittlesey well known to me as a person of truth and veracity and made oath to the truth of the above Statements before me
E. A. Parkes Justice of the Peace

I Selah Savage of Berlin in the County of Hartford & State of Connecticut aged 82 years & a pensioner under the act of June 7. 1832 do hereby say That I served as a private soldier in Captain Roger Riley's company in Col. Matthew Talcott's regiment several months, viz 1 st at New York at least two months in 1776.
2 d at New Haven & Derby on an alarm in 1777 at least six days.
3 d at Fiskhill at least two months - in the summer when Burgoyne was taken.
4 th at New Haven at least seven days, in 1779 when Governor Tryon attacked & burnt the Fort.
5 th at New Haven, was drafted & served at least two months in 1778 or 1779 as a member of the Coast Guards in Riley's Company that - I say's regiment
6 th on an alarm at New London at least eleven days when why should attacked New London & burnt it Captain Riley's company was called out on another alarm & marched to New London. I was absent a few days - I was sick & did not go with the company.
I further depose & say that Nathaniel Norton who died at Berlin several years ago (Perhore widow
Ruth Norton now lives in Berlin & is an applicant for a pension) served with me in said Captain Riley's
Company during the several tours above mentioned.
I cannot swear with certainty as to the last tour of two months at New Haven but as he was a member of Captain Riley's company & accompanied the company in the other tours of duty, I am of the impression that he also served this tour.
I have understood that he served at Roxbury in 1776 but cannot swear to the fact - I understand this service was two months.
I have also understood that he served at Horseneck as a private in Lieutenant Captain Allen's company in

1779 or 1780 - The Company was drafted overfield for nine months also served as Coast Guards - and that he froze his feet & was sick in a Hospital. He continued lame and a cripple from the effects of the war until his death. This took place, I think, during the "hard winter of 1780".
I think that Colonel Roger Enos or Col e Mead commanded the Regiment or Coast Guards. Mr Norton was an honest industrious inhabitant of Berlin during his life - I have known him before the war & have always lived within a few miles of his house - and I recollect when he was married to one Ruth Bronson of Farmington, who is now living in Berlin & is the widow of Mr Norton. He was married about the year 1788 - some after was a few years after the war by the Rev Mr Smalley late of New Britain dec d .
Sworn to & subscribed this 3 rd day of July 1874.
Before me
Samuel H Parsons
Justice of the Peace.
Selah Savage
I certify that Selah Savage the above named, deponent is a credible person & a gentleman of unquestioned integrity & character.
Samuel H Parsons
Justice of the Peace. Notary Public.

V No 7959

I Morris Norton of Berlin aged forty one years, the son of Ethan Norton late of Berlin dec d whose widow Mrs Ruth Norton is now an applicant for a pension under the act of July 7. 1838. do depose.
Say that I have often heard my father state his services as a soldier in the Revolutionary war. I recollect his mentioning that he performed several tours of duty as a private in Captain Roger Puley's company at various places, viz at New York & Long Island in 1776 - on one or two alarms at New Haven - at Horse neck &c. - I recollect distinctly his speaking several times of serving in Captain Gad Stanley's & B t Allen company in 1779 & 1780 at Horse neck & H. Isham or Pecks hill. He has conversed with Lieutenant John Allen frequently

in relation to this last service. He told me that that my father served this last tour in the company (of which he the said Allen was lieutenant & had Stanley Captain) a period of Eight months. Allen removed from Berlin several years ago to the State of Pennsylvania & there died. I should think from information derived from my father & Lieutenant Allen & also Isaiah Savage & others that my father's services in the war was not less in the whole than twelve fifteen months.
Sworn to & subscribed } This 24 day of July 1841
Before me Samuel H. Parsons Justice of the peace
Norris Norton
I certify that Norris Norton the above named person is a credible person - Samuel H. Parsons Justice of the peace & Notary Public

64498
Connecticut
Ruth Norton, widow of
Nathan Norton, who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 12 th July 1831. of Hartford in the State of Connct, who was a private in the Comp commanded by Capt. Riley of the Regt commanded by Col. Sage in the Connct time for Militia 9 months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 30 Dollars — £ per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of Jany: 1842 & sent to S. H. Parsons Esqr. Hartford, Connct.
Arrears to the 4 th of March 41 $ 150 00 semi-annual allowance ending
150 00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by Miss S. H. Woodby Clerk. Book A, Vol. 1 Page 201
Agent notified Jany 5: '42 Let to Saml. H. Parsons Nov 17: '42 " " " Same Decr. 13: '42

Connecticut 6498 -
Repd Mar 10-43 March 8th 1843
Ruth Norton
widow of Jonathan Norton -
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 14 July 1831 of Hartford in the State of Ct. who was a private in the Co.
commanded by Captain Riley — of the Regt. commanded by Col. Sage — in the Connecticut line for militia for 16 wks. increased from $30 per annum
increased from $30 to $53.33 per annum -
Letter to S. H. Parsons 7. June 1843.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 53 — Dollars 33 — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8th — day of March 43 — and sent to S. H. Parsons Hartford, Ct. —
Ancars to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
$266.66
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Clerk, Book A. Vol. 1 - Page 201

rep.
Connecticut, 32182 Elnathan Norton, dea.
Hartford in the State of Conn. who was a Pri in the Conn commanded by Captain Riley of the reg commanded by Col. Sage in the Conn. time for 18 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of $3 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831 and end 9. 14 July 1831 - the day of his death Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of July 1844 and sent to Henry Fowler Hartford Conn
Arrears to the 14th of Pensionant allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } Act June 7, 1832. Recorded by J. S. Swann Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 3 Page 31
Pay to Ruth Norton, his widow

Connecticut
Ruth Norton
Letter to S. H. Parsons 14. Sept. 1841
" " Same 16 Oct. 1841
" " Same, 20 Dec. 1841
Act 1838

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 19926
Ruth Norton
Widow of
Elnathan Norton
Priv. Rev. War
Act: March 3, 1843
Index:—Vol. M , Page 89
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Rev.
Dec 8 1842
Rev. J. L. Knight Roxbury
Edward S. Clegg Commissioner of Pensions Washington.

Hartford December 5. 1842
Sir.
I have received your letter of the 17 th Ultimo, denying to Ruth Norton Seven months additional pension for an alleged service of her late husband Elnathan Norton, in Captain Ebenezer Sumner's company & Col l Sam l Wylly's Regiment in 1775.
This service is proved by the Affidavit of William Sumner, who swears that he was a private in that company in 1775 ; but you say that William Sumner (the witness) is mistaken in the year, as no such service was performed in the year 1775: by either Sumner or Norton. both however, you admit, did serve in the year 1776. assist. Sumner in Wylly's Regiment & Norton in Sage's reg t . & that for the service in Sage's reg t . Mrs Norton has already rec d a pension.
I suppose that Mrs Norton must prove that Captain Sumner & Col l Wylly's did serve in 1775 as alleged by her witness - & that William Sumner was a private in the same company more than Seven months in the year 1775 at Roxbury, in order to claim the additional allowance of Seven months for her late husband's services.

Mrs Norton claims that her late husband served more than Eighteen months at various periods of the Revolution, but at this time time it is difficult to find witnesses to to prove his services. I am well acquainted with Mr Sumner of Middletown who has sworn to this service. He is a very respectable man and although advanced in life, still retains his bodily & mental vigour remarkably well for one of his years. He speaks, with great confidence, of Norton's services & remembers him distinctly. Taken of the services of one Robert Savage of Berlin who served with him in the war. If Mrs Norton will be required to prove the service of Captain Sumner's company in 1775 before then can obtain the additional allowance, please inform me & she will endeavor to do so if possible. I am very respectfully Yr ob. Servt. Saml H Parsons.
J. L. Edwards Esq Commr of Pensions Washington.

Ruth Norton Con
act 7. July 38
Issue new Certificate for increase 16 mo pri
$53.33
deduct what has been paid
Elnathan Norton d 1831.
Ruth Norton w. 1788 5
1776 2mo Rely's 6 at N.Y.
1777 several days at Baly &
1777 20 3mo at Puhlkill
1779 several days at New Haven
2 mo. Rely, Le Sage Road fund
1781 about a full year in New London
1782 9 mo 1 cap Allen Co.
Saml Parsons Hartford Con.

16. Nov. 1842.
De Cumps.
Patk. Norton
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington.

Hartford November 14 1842.
Sir,
Mrs Ruth Norton, the widow of Elnathan Norton late of Berlin dec d , was some time ago placed on the pension roll of the Connecticut Agency under the Act of July 7. 1838.
Since the expiration of her pension she has ascertained that her husband served at least Seven months in Captain Ebenezer Sumner's company in Colonel Samuel Wyllys' regiment, as may appear by the Affidavit of William Sumner herewith enclosed.
Mr Sumner is (I think) a pensioner under the Act of March 1818; By an examination of his declaration & in file, this service may be more particularly described. You will likewise, from the papers of Mrs Norton (in file) that this service was omitted in her declaration under the act of July 1838. I presume, therefore, there can be no objection to granting her a new Certificate allowing for this additional service of seven months.
Very Respectfully Yr. Ob. Serv t
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington.
Samuel H. Parsons.

Pension Office June 7 th 1843.
Sir,
I herewith return the papers in the case of Phebe Norton and Ruth Norton, applicants for a pension under the Act of March 3 rd 1843.
The Clerk of the Court should certify under his seal of office as to the official character and signature of the Magistrate who acted officially in these cases.
I am Sir Very Respectfully Your O bed Serv t . J L Edwards
Samuel H. Parsons Esq r Hartford Conn t

Ruth Norton M rs of Eliza Conn
At July 1838
Maria 1788
died 1831.
Allan 9 m th p m . Conn Militia $30 p m ann. Capt Riley Col Sage
S t . Parsons Esq r Hartford Conn

Jan 1. 1842
James L. Edwards Esq. W. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington.

Hartford Decr 29. 1841.
Sir,
I have rec d your letter of 20 th inst. - Mrs Norton the widow of Ethan Norton dec d , claims that her husband served about sixteen months in the revolutionary war. She has furnished all the evidence in support of her claim that she has been able at present to obtain, and regrets that the Department do not feel justified in allowing over nine months .
She will endeavour to find further proof, but in the meantime, such are the circumstances & impoverished situation she must be satisfied to accept whatever amount the Government think proper to bestow.
I am very respectfully Your obed. Servt Samuel H. Parsons.
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions War Department Washington.

J. L. Edwards Esq. Hartford August 2 o 1841. Com te of Pensions. Sir,
Here with I enclose an application for a pension under the Act of July 7. 1838 in favor of Mrs. Ruth Norton the widow of Elathan Norton, late of Berlin (Connecticut) deceased.
Mr. Norton was married to the Applicant the 28 th of August 1788 and died at Berlin July 14 th 1831.
He served as a private soldier about seven months, in Captain Roger Riley's company on several tours of duty - also about eight or nine months under Captain Ezra Stanley & John Allen in Col. Gay & Hart's regiment.
I will thank you to direct your reply to me at this place.
Very Respectfully John W. H. S. General Parsons

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No 35802
Elnathan Norton
Con.
7 June 1832
Adm?
Private
$53 33 / 100 per Annum, Com
on 4 March 1831 and terminat- ing on 14 July 1831, the day of his death. Payable to his widow Ruth Norton under the 2 d Section of 4 July 1836
Henry Folsom Hartford Con

Hartford Octo 20 1843
Sir
Herewith I enclose the Declaration of Ruth Norton in order to obtain the benefits of the Second Section of the Act of July 1836. If found to be correct please forward her certificate to my case
I am very Respectfully Your Ob. Serv. Henry Flanders
J. S. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington

May 25 43
Mr Evans
J. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Hartford May 19. 1843
Sir:
I sent you the 5 Wts the application of Mrs Phebe Norton & Mrs Ruth Norton under act of March 3. 1843 & on the 13 inst. the application of Mrs Huldah Wolcott under acts of July 7. 1838 & March 3. 1843.
I hope these documents have not miscarried - but as second pension certificates under the act of March 3. 1843 have been recd in this City by a fellow by the name Colton , the above named applicants are impatient to hear from their applications - I have desired me to ask your attention to their cases -
very Resp y I am Sir
J. L. Edwards Esq. Com ee of pension Washington. Sam l H. Parsons

Jan 25. 1843
W. H. Horner Esq. C. Commissioner of Pensions Washington.

Hartford, January 23. 1843.
Sir.
On the 14 th of last November, by the request of Mrs. Ruth Norton, I sent to you her application for additional pension on account of service performed by her late husband Elnathan Norton in the year 1775.
To prove this service, I enclosed the Affidavit of William Sumner, who stated that as (the 5 th Sumner) served at Roxbury in the year 1775 as a private in Captain Ebenezer Sumner's company in Col Saml. Hovey's reg t . where he saw s d Elnathan Norton who was a soldier in the same reg t .
In answer to this application, you stated that "the witness Sumner was mistaken in the year , as no such service was performed in the year 1775 by either Sumner or Norton", admitting however that both served in 1776.
I wrote you again on the 15 th Dec r & rec d your answer of the 18 th ult r . requiring the alleged service to be proved by the records at Hartford.
The Certificate of the State Comptroller, which I now enclose, proves that both Sumner & Norton served in the year 1775.
Sumner served (as stated in his affidavit) more than seven months at Roxbury in Captain Ebenezer

Sumner's company in Col Saml Wyllys regt. Under Genl Joseph Spencer & that Norton served until November 20. 1775 more than six months in Lt Col. Ward's Company in Genl Wooster's regt. These two regiments with four others were raised by the State of Connecticut in May 1775 to serve until 31 Dec r 75.
The 2 d regt commanded by Genl Spencer & Col Wyllys with the 3 d & 6 th  commanded by Col. Hanchett & Parsons were ordered to the "Camp near Boston", & two companies belonging to the 1 st or Genl Wooster's regt were in June & July ordered by the "Council of Safety" to Roxbury & from thence to Roxbury - where they were probably attached to the 2 d or Col Wyllys regt, and it is probable that Norton was a private in one of these two companies. It appears also that Norton was paid in 1779. £ 285. 15. for hospital bill, wages, &c. at New Haven Alarm, how long this last service continued, does not appear. but I presume you will allow for additional pension not less than seven months, the first service in 1775, being from May 1 st to Nov 20 th (approx.) of 6 mos & 20 days.
I am, very respectfully, Your obed. Servt.
Samuel Holden Parsons.
J. S. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington.

P.S. Mr. H. H. (late Secy of this State) has lately published "a Historical Collection, from official records, files &c. of the part sustained by the State of Connecticut, during the war of the Revolution" embracing a period from the commencement of the war to May 6. 1778.
This work may perhaps facilitate the investigation of Claims for pensions founded on services rendered under the authority of Connecticut. The volume contains about 600 pages & can be procured in this City.
As Mr. H. H. (the Collector ) is a great friend to Captain Tyler. I lost the office of, (or rather nomination for) Secretary of State by his bold & persevering adherence to the existing administration. I think the Departments can do nothing than buy his books - which like himself are deserving of patronage for their intrinsic merit, evidencing great industry & research.

State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office Jan y 10, 1843.
By the records of this Office, it appears that Ebenezer Sumner was Captain of the 4 th Company in the 2nd regiment, commanded by Gen l Joseph Spencer Col l Samuel Wyllys & Major Jonathan Return Meigs. And that William Sumner served therein as a private Soldier from May 5 to December 18, 1775.
It likewise appears that Lt Col l Murch commanded the 2 d Company in the 1 st regiment under General David Wooster; And that Nathaniel Norton, a private Soldier in said Company was discharged November 20, 1775.
Both regiments were raised May 1, 1775 under an act of the General Assembly of Connecticut passed in April 1775 - by which Act six regiments were ordered to be raised for the "Special defense & safety of the Colony". Gideon Wells Compt r .

I further Certify that the following entry appears in the Books of this Office under date of 24 Dec 1779.
Mar. To order on Treasurers Dr £ s. To Emanuel Nortons hospital, bill, Wages & Supp { 285. 15 at Haven Alarum
Gideon Welles Compt.

Admit private $53.35.
Conn t Agency
Send to
S. H. Parsons
Hartford
Conn t

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3 d of March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7, 1838. State of Connecticut } ss. Berlin. County of Hartford }
On this 4 th day of April 1843 personally appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the peace for said County of Hartford Mrs. Ruth Norton a resident of Berlin in the said County of Hartford aged 83 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3 d March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Nathaniel Norton who was a private soldier in the Revolutionary Army in the Companies commanded by Captain Riley - Stanley - Allen & Sumner & Ward & in Col. Gay's Harts. & Wooster's reg t . for which services she received a pension of thirty dollars per annum under the Act of July 7, 1838. Said pension being subsequently viz with the 8 th of March 1843, increased to fifty three dollars and thirty three cents per annum.

She further declares that she is still a widow. Sworn to and subscribed on the { her day and year first above written } Ruth X Norton Before me. mark
Samuel Parsons Justice of the peace
I further Certify that the above named Ruth Norton is personally known to me.
Samuel Parsons Justice of the peace
Sworn to & subscribed in the presence of. Harris Norton
State of Connecticut ss County of Hartford I Thos. H. Seymour Clerk of the County Court in and for said County hereby certify that Samuel H. Parsons Esq. before whom the above declaration appears to have been taken was at the time of taking said decla- -ration and still is a justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified to administer oaths; take deposi- -tions and the acknowledgment of deeds; that the above signature

is his genuine hand writing with which I am well acquainted and that full faith and credit are due to his official acts.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 12 th day of June 1823
Thos. H. Seymour Clerk of said Court.

State of Connecticut County of Middlesex
ss. Middletown.
William Sumner of said Middletown being duly sworn deposes and says that he is eighty five years old; that he was a private in the Revolutionary War in the year one thousand seven hundred and Seventy five in the Company commanded by Captain Ebenezer Sumner in the Regiment Commanded by Colonel Samuel Wylllys, which Regiment was stationed at Roxbury, Mass. and when the army of Burgoyne was near Albany, N. Y. the said Regiment was ordered to Albany, and advanced as far as Redhook, when news came of the defeat of Burgoyne, and the Regiment did not advance any further. The Deponent well remembers that Elnathan Norton late of Berlin in the County of Hartford in said State of Connecticut, deceased, then Elnathan Norton Jr., was in the said Company, but how many months he served therein the deponent can not precisely state at this distance of time, but it was more than seven months according to the best recollection of the deponent; and farther the deponent says not. Middletown November 17 th A. D. 1842.
William Sumner
Sworn to and subscribed this 17 th day of November A. D. 1842.
Before me
Jonathan Barnes, Justice of the Peace.

I farther certify that said deponent William Sumner is a credible witness.
Jonathan Barnes Justice of the Peace

I, Elyah Francis a resident of Berlin, Hartford County, State of Connecticut, Do, hereby depose and say, that I am Eighty two Years of age, and that I knew one Elnathan Norton Junior, by reputation very well, although not particularly acquainted with him as he lived in another Society of the town of said Berlin, that I knew him in the time of the Revolu- tionary war, then Berlin was the town of Farmington and that in the month of June in the Year 1779 the Militia of the then town of Farmington was about to be drafted to enter the Service and I enlisted under Capt. John Allen of our town Col. Matthew Mead and that we were ordered to Muster in the west part of said town on the Meadow of Jeremy Cooley and from there marched to Horse Neck where we lay most of the time for the period of nine months; when we were discharged and returned home were kept at Horse Neck as a Guard, as the Enemy were very troublesome there during of the Involuntary Coerce, and taking some of them Prisoners, and that the said Elnathan Norton Junior was then drafted or enlisted at the same time I did, but do not recollect which and that he went on with us in the same company and believe and think he staid the whole term and returned with us, but at this time so long since cannot distinctly recollect, but well remember of hearing his name called during the time we were there, and have no doubt in my own mind but he did, and I have seen him since many times before his death and was well acquainted with his wife
Elyah Francis
The above Deposition was taken Subscribed and Sworn to on the 23 rd Day of November A D 1841 Before me
Ernest A. Parker Justice of the Peace

5981

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Second Section of the Act of Congress passed on the 4 th July 1836
State of Connecticut
Hartford County } ss Berlin Probate District
on this 16 th day of October 1843 personally appeared before the Court of Probate for the District of Berlin held at Berlin Hartford County State of Connecticut within said District. Ruth Norton a resident of Berlin, County of Hartford, State of Connecticut aged eighty three 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 Act of Congress passed 4 th July 1836 under the Second Section of said Act
That she is the widow of Nathaniel Norton who was a private in the Revolutionary Army
That she received a pension as his widow under the Act of July 7 1838 on a Certificate issued to her bearing date 8 March 1843 at the rate of Fifty three 33 / 100 Dollars per Annum - and is now in the receipt of a Pension under Act 3 March 1843 at the same rate per Annum for One Year
She further declares that her husband the said Nathaniel Norton died in the town of Berlin in the year 1831 on the 12 th day of July, and that she has remained his Widow ever since as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed and for proof of his service she refers to evidence heretofore submitted
Sworn to and Subscribed the day and Year first above
Ruth her Norton mark
Mentioned Before me witness { Ira E. Smith
Ira E. Smith Judge
State of Connecticut
County of Hartford } Probate Office Berlin District
I Ira E. Smith Judge of the Court of Probate

for the District of Berlin and Keeper of the Seal thereof Hereby Certify that Satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that Ruth Norton who has signed the foregoing Declaration is the Widow of Nathaniel Norton, who was a private in the War of the Revolution - that said Nathaniel Norton died in the town of Berlin in the Year 1831 on the 14 th day of July and that she is the identical person who received a pension as his widow under the Act of 3 July 1838 and is now a pensioner under act 3 March 1843.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto there signed my name and affixed the Seal of said Court at Berlin this 16 th day of October 1843.
Ira E. Smith Judge
State of Connecticut ss.
Office of Secretary of State.
I do hereby certify that Ira E. Smith Esq. is, and on the 16 th day of October inst. was, the Judge of the Court of Probate within & for the District of Berlin in said State, duly appointed & commissioned, as appears of record in this office. - and that the two preceding signatures purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said State this 19 th day of October 1843.
N. A. Phelps, Secretary of State

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Norton, Elon GRADE Corporal LINE Connecticut
WARRANT NUMBER 6238 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Dec. 24, 1789 to — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.