Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 44247, for Benjamin Potts, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
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Potts, Benjamin
S. 44247
CONTENTS

Examined with Dis. Rolls Sept. 1863. No. 18.
reinstated July 7. 1821 Sentinel Lake
Discharged under Act 19 May 1820 - Notification sent 8th July 1820 to Samuel Lake, Batavia, N.Y. June 26th 1833. wrote to the Agent to pay the bal: also see let: to Horace M. South same date. - Decr 7 M. 4 P. Oct 23 March 1876
9949 R
New York.
Benjamin Potts
of Bergen in the state of New York who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Butler of the New York  Co. A line, for the term of three years. 1778
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 82 Dollars per month, to commence on the 22 nd of April, 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th of Feb y 1819 and sent to Sam l Lake Esq Batavia, N. York
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1819. 10m 2.14/31 83.61 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 1 st Sept 1819 48.00
$131:61
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
File Sep 1879

Brig. Potts, Private Col. Butlers Regt Cont. Line 1778 to 1781. Apr 22 nd 1818.
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These several lines inserted by Mr. Stevens as he believes except some lands held under an article of agreement
Greene County ss. Samuel Taggart being duly sworn says he is personally acquainted with Benjamin Potts of Bergen mentioned in the annexed affidavit. That he has not been the owner of any Real Estate for several years past. That his personally property consists of one yoke of Oxen. One Cow & wearing apparel of little value. and from his age and infirmity he is not able to obtain a comfortable living That he also has an aged helpless wife. and both live with their Son in law Nelson Hobbs from whom they receive assistance. — And this deponent further says that the said Benjamin Potts is in need of the assistance of his country for support — Sworn & subscribed
before me the 22 d day of Sept. Taggart Aug. 1878.
James W. Stevens Judge as foreseen
The said Taggart also deposes that the said Potts is in possession of about thirty eight acres of land held under an article of agreement on which there is a small log house erected and an improvement of six acres made, but little paid on it; that the

Said Potts has no sons under age to assist him Sworn & subscribed
August 22. 1818 before me. Saml. Tappan
James W. Stevens
Judge as aforesaid
It appears that Benjamin Potts has but little property. Sons are here from and well entitled to a pension if his services are proved.
James W. Stevens
Judge as aforesaid

ate of New York, Genesee county ss. On this 22 d day of April, in the year 1818 Before me the subscriber One of the Judges of the court of Common Pleas in and for said county of Genesee. Personally appears. Benjamin Potts aged Seventy Three years. Resident of the Town of Bergen in the County of Genesee. who being by me first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war". — That he the said Benjamin Potts enlisted in the service of the United States on the first day of February in the year 1778 and continued in service until the first day of February in the year 1781 the date of the annexed Discharge. That Lt. Col. Zebulon Butler then commanded the Regiment Station- ed at Westmoreland at the time he received his discharge That he is the same person mentioned in the said Discharge. — That he was in several Engagements with the Indians at Wyoming and its vicinity. and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the Assistance of his Country for support. and that he has no other Evidence now in his possession of his said services. and that he never received any pension from the United States. — Sworn and declared before me Benjamin Potts his mark The 22 d day of April 1818 — James W. Stevens Judge as aforesaid

I James W. Stevens one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Genesee do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Benjamin Potts did serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common Enemy. Ye now transmit the proceedings and testimony had and taken before me to the Secretary for the War Department pursuant to the Directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. —
James W Stevens
Judge as aforesaid
State of New York, Genesee County } ss. I Simon Cummings Clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that James W. Stevens before whom the foregoing affidavit was made is a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County acting under the authority of this State and that the above is his signature In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County the 4th day of May 1818 S. Cummings

Benjamin Potts
Eva
9949
yp. 28 Apr. 1819.
not entitled

At a court of Common Pleas held at the Court-House in the village of Batavia, in and for the county of Genesee, in the State of New-York; on the seventeenth day of June of the term of June 182 4 , being a Court of Record, in pursuance of the 41st article of the Constitution of the state of New-York, which has unlimited jurisdiction, keeps records of its proceedings, and has immemorially exercised the power of fine and imprisonment.
jurisdiction, keeps records of its proceedings, and has immemorally exercised the power of fine and imprisonment. Present, the Hon. John H. Jones Isaac Wilson Moses Hayden Richard Smith
Richard Smith GENESEE COUNTY, ss. —On this seventeenth day of June , 182 0 , personally appeared in open Court, (being a Court of Record,) Benjaman Potts aged seventy five years, resident of the town of Bergen in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revo- lutionary war as follows:— Three years served in Capt. W. Sudd's Company in Col. Samuel Mylly's Regiment of the Connecticut Line was discharged the first of February 1781. at Luzerne County. Pa. that his declaration was dated the 22 nd day of April 1818— and his Certificate is numbered I. 949 And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident Citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, disposed of my property, or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled “An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolu- tionary war,” passed on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eigh- teen, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, con- tracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the sched- ule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.”
Real Estate. I have none
I am in possession of thirty five acres of Land situate in the Town of Bergen in P. County, which I hold by an article of agreement for the purchase thereof. from the Agent of the State of Conn Connecticut. on which there  there is Eight Acres improved and a Small Log House. One half of the whole belongs to Munson Hobs who married my Daugh- ter & with whom I live. There is due to the State of Connecticut One hundred thirty one Dollars. for said Lot. -
Personal Property -
personal property 1 Yoke of Small Stags 1. Cow. - 6. Sheep 1. Ox Yoke & 1 poor broken Chain 1. Set of old plow Irons worn out worth the price of old Iron will weigh about 18 lb. - 1. Iron Shovel old & poor 1. Hoe - 1 pair Small Steelyars 1 old hana saw

1 Hackling 1 Sythe, 1 small flax Hatchet 1. 2 o size pat 1 Joiners adz. & square 1. Frying pan 1 Flat Iron 1. Iron Trammel 1. Iron Candlestick 1. Old pair Iron Shovel & Tongs 1. Trunk Common size 1. Gallon Rundlet 3. Cups & Saucers Common Earthen 3. Pewter plates 1. Old pewter platter 1. Earthen Bowl 2. Pewter Basins 1. pint Bottle
Cash on hand being a part of my pension money $20.87 \frac{1}{2} I have not been able to labor for nearly 3 years past - I live with my son in law and am indebted to him for support wholly, (except the little property above mentioned)  I have an aged wife who needs much of my support  and that his bedding & wearing apparrel do not exceed fifty  dollars in value 
Sworn & subscribed the 19 th day of June 1820 - Before me } Benjamin his X Potts Mark
Hunning Clerk of Gen. Court Pleas in open Court -
I Simeon Hunning - Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Genesee, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath (or affirmation) and the schedule thereto annexed, are truely copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Ninety three dollars and cents 
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this Seventeenth day of June A.D. 1820.
S. Hunning Clerk of the Court for the county of Genesee.

Benjamin Potts a Soldier in the 3 d Conne- cticut Regiment in the Army of the United States has served three years the full time of his Enlist- ment as a good and faithfull Soldier, and is hereby Discharged from said Service given under my hand at Westminster this first day of February 1781
Obadiah Lord
Lt n Butler Col. Comd.

44 247
Rey INVALID.
File No. 44 247
Benjamin Potts P. Rev. Rev.
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 3, Page 399
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Sir
Mr. Potts has an aged helpless wife nearly as old as himself. in the hurry of Business during court her name and age was omitted. if that circumstance should be any hindrance to the continuance of his pension, if he could be reported for payment in Sept. next I pledge myself to forward an affidavit of the age & name of his wife - if it should be required -
June 25-1820
Yours Sam. Lake
J. C. Calhoun Esq

Mechanics Bank New York 10 th March 1836
Sir
I enclose for your examination the papers in the case of Benjamin Pitts deceased, whose name does not appear to be upon the Roll of this Agency.
You will please observe in the Certificate of the Clerk of the Court, that the residence of the son is unknown, and that he has not been heard from for three years and upwards, though exertions have been made to ascertain his place of residence; and that the Original Certificate of the Pensioner appears to have been lost since his decease.
I am very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt J. W. Fleming. Presd of Pensions
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions

Benjamin Potts Inventory 36074
Apr. 1819.

At a court of Common Pleas held at the Court-House in the village of Batavia, in and for the county of Genesee, in the State of New-York; on the fourteenth day of November of the term of November 1820, being a Court of Record, in pursuance of the 41st article of the Constitution of the state of New-York, which has unlimited jurisdiction, keeps records of its proceedings; and has immemorally exercised the power of fine and imprisonment.
Present, the Hon. Moses Hayden. Richard Smith & Ralph Parker Judges
GENESEE COUNTY, ss. —On this fourteenth day of November 1820, personally appeared in open Court, (being a Court of Record,) Benjamin Potts aged twintysix years, resident of the town of Bergen in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows:— 3 Years in Capt. Sudds Company in Col. Wyllys Regt. of the Connecticut Line, was discharged 1. February 1781 at Luzern County Pa. that his Certificate is dated 22 d of April 1818- and numbered 9949
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, since that time, by gift sale or in any manner whatever, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress; entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Real Estate I have none
Personal Property 1. low mialing size $ 15.00 6. sheep " 6.00 1. set of old plough Irons " 1.50 1. Iron Shovel " 0.50 1. Hoe " 0.25 1. Handsaw (old iron plate) " 0.50 1. pair Steelyards " 1.00 1. Scythe — old " 0.62 1/2 1. Small Flax Hatchel " 1.25 1. Small pot. — broken " 0.50 1. Scissors adz & square " 1.25 1. Grindstone & Lifter box " 1.00

  1. set of old plough irons — — — — — 1.00   1. Iron Shovel — — — — — 0.50   1. Hoe — — — — — 0.25   1. Hand saw (old iron plate) — — — — — 0.50   1. pair Steelyards — — — — — 1.00   1. Scythe — — — — — old — — — — — 0.62 1/2   1. Small Flax Hatchet — — — — — 1.25   1. Small pot. — broken — — — — — 0.50   1. Sciners adz & square — — — — — 1.25   1. Drying pan & 1 flat iron — — — — — 1.00   1. Iron trammel — — — — — 0.62   1. Candlestick — — — — — 0.19   1. Old pair shovel tongs — — — — — 1.25   1. Gallon Rundlet — — — — — 0.38   2. cups & saucers — — — — — 0.19   3. pewter plates — — — — — 0.50   1. Old pewter platter — — — — — 0.75   2. pewter basins & 1 earthen bowl — — — — — 0.87   1. pint Bottle — — — — — 0.06   2. Notes against Mr. Riley } due next January $5.00. each } _____ 10.00   $44.18 
And the deponent further says he has not been able to labor for rising of three years, that he has a wife named Mary aged 75 years a feeble woman not able to take care of herself or even to make her own bed — that I live with Munson Hobs a son-in-law who is a poor man, but from whom I receive assistance — And further that the Note of Stags which were inventoried at the last June term of this court, have been sold for forty dollars which has been expended together with $20. 00 of my pension money then on hand for cloathing and necessaries

for myself and wife, that the land I then mentioned I have given to my son-in-law, as I found that it was of no use to me, and I found that the purchase money & back interest was about as much as the land is worth — " " — Sworn & subscribed this 14 th of October November 1820. Before me in Open Court S. Cummings Ck = his Benjamin Y Pottz mark
Genesee County Clerk's Office - ss.
I Simeon Cummings, Clerk of the court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Genesee, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the record of the said court and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Forty four dollars and eighteen cents — In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on this 20 th day of November A.D. 1820. S. Cummings Ck

Pay a Potts

State of New York Genesee County ss. On this 16 th of November personally appeared before me Samuel Taggart Esquire who being by me duly sworn says he is and has been personally acquainted with Benjamin Pottz for about ten years and is well acquainted with his family and property. he has an aged helpless wife who is nearly blind. I have examined the schedule of property presented at the Court of Common Pleas at this present November term dated the 14 th of November 1820. and I do believe it to be a correct inventory of his property and valued at the full value. —
Sam t Taggart
Sworn and subscribed this 16 th of November 1820 Before me
Dan l Lake Commr.

died 22 June 1829.
Mary Hobbs.
March 12, 1833
N.Y. Out. Rec. Mail
No not given
Hon Lewis Cass
War Department
Secretary of War
Washington
(D.C.)
FREE
4 March 1829
answer to this is the answer

Batavia, Genesee County N.Y.
March 13 1833
Am Lewis base,
Dr Sir,
I re-enclose you papers for the purpose of procuring the arrear of pension due to Benjamin Potts deceased. —
1 st He died leaving no widow. — 2 nd He had but two heirs, to wit, Mary Hottz and Benjamin Potts. — 3 rd Benjamin Potts has made Mary Hottz his attorney to receive his portion. —
I have procured the certificate of the Surrogate as requested in your letter which I enclose. — and also the certificate of the Clerk of Richland County, Ohio —
The arrear is small but the applicant is very needy and is not in a situation to go before a Court of Record at present and unless she can succeed with the present papers will not be able to procure what is due at present. Your early attention to this application will very much oblige her and
Your Ob t Serv t —
Horace W. Soper