Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 14191, for Samuel Porter, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Porter, Samuel
S. 14191
carded
CONTENTS
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1572
see Altu 3 June 1836 L-att. P. agt.
New York
Samuel Porter
of Coventry in the State of New York who was a Drum & Fife in the Comp. commanded by Captain Moore of the Regt. commanded by Col. Wadsworth in the Conn. line for 8 months a Drummer and 4 months and 13 days Private
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 25 Dollars 64 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 day of Novr. 1832 and sent to Patt. Morneel
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1832 $ 38.46 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mar. 33 12.82 $ 51.28
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Geo. Stiles Clerk Book D Vol. 5 Page 124

State of New York Chenango County ss
On this Thirteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred, and thirty two, personally, personally appeared in open Court, before the Hon: Robert Morell, Vice Chancellor of the Sixth Circuit of the State of New York, at a Court of Chancery held at the residence of the Vice Chancellor in the Town of Cuneo, in the County of Chenango and State of New York, now sitting, Samuel Porter, a resident of the Town of Coventry in the County of Chenango and State of New York aged 76 years, who being first duly sworn, according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832 - That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated - That he lived in the Town of Watbury in the County of New Haven in the State of Connecticut at the breaking out of the War of the Revolution. In the month of January 1776 he enlisted as a Drummer for the term of three months, in a Company under Captain John Mose, in a Regiment commanded by Colonel James Wadsworth, in the Brigade of General Spencer. They were stationed at Brooklyn and performed their duty at Redbank and at Fort Chester Hill, at which place they built two Forts, at the time Boston was occupied by the British which place they left the 17th March & while he was upon duty - He was dismissed at Brooklyn after the expiration of the three months and he returned home - He served during this Campaign as a Drummer - In the month of August, the latter part, the Militia were called out & marched to New York and were stationed in the City, He was in the Company of Captain John Lewis in a Regiment commanded by Colonel Thomas Cask, When they arrived at New York, they were put

under the Charge of Colonel Christo, who had at that time Command of one Continental & three Militia regiments. They remained at New York, about two months and a half, and thereafter in consequence of sickness he was dismissed, and returned home. In the Month of April 1777, he was called out, and served under Captain John Lewis - in a regiment Commanded by Lieut: Colonel Baldwin. - This was at the time Governor Tryon came up and burned the Stars at Danbury, at which time there was a severe engagement, in which time Genl: Woster was killed and Genl: Arnold took the Command. He cannot recollect how long he was out at this time, but as long as one week - In the month of October 1777, The Militia were called out and he served in the Company of Captain Lewis, under Lieut: Colonel Baldwin, and joined the army under General Putnam, who were then stationed at the Highlands on the North River. He marched up the river as far as Red Hook. - The shipping of the enemy then returned, and upon news coming of the surrender of the Army under Genl: Burgoyne, they were dismissed & he returned home. He was out at this time about one month. - In the month of July 1779, the Militia were again called out - and he served again in the Company of Captain Lewis, to which he belonged - The regiment at this time was Commanded by Colonel Cook. They went to New Haven, and from there to Fairfield, which place was burned, and there was an engagement - from Fairfield they proceeded to Norwalk, which place was burned also, and at which place there was a short but severe engagement, in which he had a Ball shot through his Hat. From Norwalk they went to Stamford. While they were at Norwalk and

Stanford they were under the Command of Genl. Greene of the Continental line. They were discharged at Stanford after being out about three weeks, and he returned home. During his service, in consequence of exposure he took cold, which settled in the knee of his left leg, and in consequence of which he lost the use of it, and from which he has never recovered. That he never received a written discharge. And has no documentary proof, whereby he can prove any part of his services. He knows of no one living by whom he could prove any part thereof. He hereby relinquishes all claim whatever, to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not upon the pension Roll of the agency of any State.
Samuel Porter
Sworn & subscribed this day & year aforesaid. Robt. Morris Fra. Chancellor
The following questions were propounded by the Court to the applicant.
First. When and in what year were you born?
Answer. He was born in the Town of Watbury, New Haven County, State of Connecticut the 7th of October 1755.
Second. Have you any record of your age, and if so where is it? Ans. He thinks his Birth is Recorded in the Town Clerks office of the Town of Watbury. He has no record himself.
Third. When were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary War; and where do you now live?
Answer. He lived when called into service in the Town of

Waterbury aforesaid. Since the Revolutionary War he has lived in the Town of Waterbury aforesaid, until he moved into the Town of Coventry, where he has lived 24 years, and now lives.
Tenth - How were you called into service; were you drafted; did you volunteer, or were you a substitute and if a substitute for whom? -
Answer - The first part of his service he enlisted, but afterwards was called out as one of the regular militia -
Fifth - State the names of the regular officers, who were with the troops when you served, such Continental and militia regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services -
Ans. Genl. Washington. Genl. Putnam. Genl. Knox - Genl. Parsons - Colonel Cook - Colonel Madsworth - He recollects Colonel Mcries Regiment and Colonel Webb's Regiment - Some of the circumstances of his service were the evacuation of New York - The burning of Danbury and Stamford & other circumstances mentioned in his declaration -
Sixth - Did you ever receive a discharge from the service and if so by whom was it given & what has become of it? -
Ans. He never received a written discharge, was always verbally dismissed -
Seventh - State the names of some persons in your present neighborhood, who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution -
Answer - Zenas Hutchinson Esquire - Samuel Martin - William A. Martin - Dea. Silas Cushman - Thomas M. Watkins & Curtis Stoddard -

We James Hutchinson a Justice of the Peace and Samuel Martin, both residents of the Town of Coventry, in the County of Chenango and State of New York, hereby Certify, that we are well acquainted with Samuel Porter, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration That we believe him to be seventy six years of age; That he is reputed and believed in the Neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution - And that we concur in that opinion -
Sworn & subscribed this day & year aforesaid - }
Samuel Martin J. Hutchinson
Robt. Monypell Vice Chancellor
And the said Court does hereby declare his opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department That the above named applicant was a Re- -volutionary soldier and served as he states - And the court further certifies that it appears to him that, James Hutchinson a Justice of the Peace who has subscribed the foregoing cer- -tificate and Samuel Martin who also signed the above certificate both residents of the Town of Coventry in the county of Chenango and State of New York are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit -
Robt. Monypell Vice Chancellor

I Jonathan L. Woods clerk of the court of chancery of the sixth circuit of the state of New York do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Samuel Porter for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this Thirteenth day of August in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
Jonathan Woods Clerk

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6692
BRIEF in the case of Samuel Porter, - Coventry,  Co. of Chenango in the State of New York. (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court.  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 76 years.  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years. Months. Days.     January In 1776 3 Drummer Gen. Lord Howe, Col. Gen. Madoxworth, Genl. Spencer.   Aug. 1776 2 1/2 private Capt. Lewis, Col. Cook, Col. Chester.   Apr. 1777 7 " Capt. Lewis, Lt. Col. Baldwin.   Oct. 1777 1 " Capt. Lewis, Lt. Col. Baldwin, Col. Putnam.   July 1779 about 21 " Dr Col. Cook.  
5. In what battles was he engaged? an Engagement at Norwalk.
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Waterbury, New Haven co., Conn.
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional.
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
X  Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
W. Hawett Examining Clerk.

ADY. ch
November 15, 1928.
Effie W. Teemer, 1957 East 31 st , Lorain, Ohio.
Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 14191 , it appears that Samuel Porter was born October 7, 1755 in Waterbury, Connecticut.
While a boy
(He enlisted January 1776 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut, and served three months as a drummer in Captain Jesse Morse's Company, Colonel James Wadsworth's Connecticut Regiment.)
He enlisted and served as a private in the Connecticut troops as follows:
✓ Jan. 1776 August 1776, two and one half months in Captain John Lewis' Company, Colonels Thomas Cook's and Chester's Regiments.
✓ April 1777, one week in Captain John Lewis' Company, Lieutenant Colonel Baldwin's Regiment.
✓ October 1777, one month in Captain John Lewis' Company, Lieutenant Colonel Baldwin's Regiment.
✓ July 1779, three weeks in Captain John Lewis' Com-

pany, Colonel Cook's Regiment and was in the battle of Norwalk. All of his ser. was at a pri. except the first.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 13, 1832 while a resident of Coventry, Chenango County, New York.
There are no family data.
It is not stated that this soldier ever lived in Ohio.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.
He enlisted and served as a private in the Connecticut Troops as follows:
August 1776, two and one half months in Captain John Lewis' Company, Colonel Lucas Cook's and Hovey's Regiments.
April 1777, one week in Captain John Lewis' Company, Lieutenant Colonel Baldwin's Regiment.
October 1777, one month in Captain John Lewis' Company, Lieutenant Colonel Baldwin's Regiment.
July 1778, three weeks in Captain John Lewis' Company.

Michl. J. Harris Bank Albany Pension Agency May 31. 1836.
James L. Edwards Esq. Commission of Pensions, Sir
Upon the enclosed Vouchers, Samuel Porter claims pay from 4 th Sept. 1833 to 4 th March 1834. It does not appear from our Books that he is entitled to pay for that period, but his Attorney states that the Pension Agent in New York admits that it is due to him. Be pleased to instruct us whether or not we shall pay this claim.
Very Respectfully Yours ob t Serv t
Thos M c Clusky

S. 14191
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Samuel Porter a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Jan 1776 3 mos. Drummer Jesse Morse James Wadsworth Conn   Aug 1776 2 1/2 " Pvt John Lewis Thos Cook & Chester   Apr 1777 1 week " John Lewis H. Baldwin   Oct 1777 1 mo. " John Lewis H. Baldwin   July 1779 3 wks. " John Lewis Cook  
Battles engaged in, Norwalk Residence of soldier at enlistment, Watbury New Haven Co. Conn Date of application for pension, Aug 13, 1832. Then cl. al. Residence at date of application, Corners Chenango Co. N.Y. Age at date of application, 6. Watbury, Conn Oct 7 1835
Remarks: No family data
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

MRS. EFFIE W. TERMER 1957 EAST 31ST STREET LORAIN, OHIO
Nov. 19-28.
Department of the Interior. Bureau of Pensions. Washington - D.C.
I found an other Samuel Porter listed from Conn. born Samuel Porter. In Berlin Conn - in 1832 - S. 14208. also Samuel Porter, num ber of Certificate 70991 - amount re ceived 33-30. This one may have been in Penna.
We are interested in lo cating the service of Samuel Porter so we can place a D.A.R. marker on his grave. This for Western Re serve Chapter D.A.R. of Cleveland
Thanking you
I am
Sincerely Yours Effie W. Terner

Lucan. Ohio.
Dec. 16 - 1928
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions. Washington - D. C.
From the Adjutant General's Office Hartford - Conn.
In re: military service of Samuel Porter, you are advised that the following record is found in this office;
Samuel Porter, established ensign of 7 th Company of train band in no-23 regiment, May-1771. Place of residence is not stated.
Name appears on Col. Experience Storrs' return of recruits for American Army, July 20, 1780 - residence Coventry. No further record found.
We like to have something in re gard to this man's family for Chapter D.A.R. records if they possibly can be found.
In our Ohio D.A.R. directory this man's

descendants have not made application to the B.A.R. for membership in Ohio on this Samuel Porter service. Thanking you for what in- formation you can give me -
I am
Sincerely,
(Mrs) Effie W. Deemer.
1957-8-31 u
Lorain, Ohio

1967-E. 81 u
Lorain Ohio
Nov. 11-1928
the only one of this kind I have
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions.
Will you kindly give me the Revolutionary war service of Samuel Porter - of Conn. may have come from Preston.
Here is what I find listed in the D.A.R. Report to Congress.
Samuel Porter Conn.
S. 1491 - Drummer. In Coventry N.Y. in 1832.
The tomb stone inscription on the tombstone of Samuel Porter. To be found in North Ridgeville grave yard North Ridgeville, Ridgeville Township Lorain county - Ohio.
Samuel Porter, who died July 20 1840/ In the 94 year of his age. I wish the service of this man so I can place a marker on his grave.
Thanking you - I am yours.
Effie W. Teller believe member Western Reserve Chapter land Ohio

Ashtown, N. Y. Nov. 17-1916.
War Bureau, Pension Dept.
My Dear Sir:
Have you any record of one Samuel Porter, on your pension list? Said Samuel Porter enlisted Jan 1 st 1876, and went to Boston, duty under Gen. Spencer Col. Wadsworth & Capt. Jesse Moore.
This seems to be about all the records we have, am anxious to establish my records for joining the D. C. R. and thought perhaps you could give me some of history required; from the Pension Bureau.

Also, have you any record of an Eli Beardsley, whom I believe is another Rev. ancestor of mine - Thanking you in advance I am. Sincerely -
Mr. Geo. A. Goodno.
Astoria.
R. D. #1 N. Y.

1916 Dec. 8. Hist. to Mrs Geo. A. Goodno. aw 1928 Nov. 15 Hist. to Effie W. Seemer A.D. 70
1928 Dec. 22 - E. H. Seemer advised further mkt.
Chas. H. Seemer
14.191 INVALID.
File No. 14.191
Samuel Porter Drumt. Rev. War
Act: June 9 th 1832
Index: — Vol. 1 , Page 300
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section MHRF/eel
She J. Mox. Keeps on giving askers useful data
December 1, 1928
Miss Effie W. Teemer 1957 East 31st Street Lorain, Ohio
Madam:
I advise you that if you will furnish the following data relative to the particular Samuel Porter of the Revolution at whose grave you desire to place a marker, his record will be furnished you, if on file: approximate dates of birth and death, place of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow.
The name appears so frequently in the Revolutionary War records that the bureau is unable to identify the one who might be the subject of your request, as the one forwarded you was not the one in whom you were interested.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section WMHP/cel
December 22, 1928
Mrs. Effie W. Teemer 1957 E. 31st Street Lorain, Ohio
Madam:
I advise you that a careful search of the Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to show that pension or bounty land was ever claimed on account of the services of Samuel Porter who served in Colonel Experience Storer's Scott's Connecticut Regiment, or who lived in Lorain, Ohio and died July 20, or 26, 1840.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.