Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17,356, Titus Bronson, Conn.

SERVICE
Conn.
Bronson Titus Hannah
NUMBER
W. 17,356
CONTENTS

Book 2630
Hannah Bronson, widow of Titus Bronson
who died on the 26 th May 1820 at Haver in the State of Conn. who was a P er in the Comp y commanded by Captain Porter of the Reg t commanded by Wooster in the Conn. line for 9 m ths
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 14 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of April 29, and sent to Joel Brown and Waterbury, Conn.
Arrears to the 14 th of March — $ 240.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 15.00 $ 255.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Not July 4, 1836, Section the }
Recorded by R. Benedict Clerk Book A Vol. 2 Page 78

State of Connecticut County of New Haven Probate District of Watertown } W
On this 20 th day of September 1838 personally appeared before the Court of Probate of the District of Watertown in the County and State aforesaid at Watertown in said District County & State now sitting Hannah Bronson a resident of Middlebury in the District County and State 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 July 4 th 1836
That she is the widow of Titus Bronson who was a private soldier in the Army of the Revolution and as such entered the said service and did duty in said Army as follows and under the Officers herein after stated viz
In the month of May in the year 1775 the present day of the month she is unable to state the said Titus Bronson who then resided & belonged to the Town of Watertown in New Haven County that part of said town which was afterwards made a town by name of Middlebury Enlisted as a private soldier into the Continental Army of the said Revolution for the period of seven months under Capt Oliver Porter Company. Isaac Bronson & Stephen Mathews Lieuts of said Company. David Smith being Ensign

in Col Wooster's Regt. saw Brown Enlisted into the 8 th Comp y & 1 st Regt commanded as above stated the Regt & Capt Porter's Comp with it and the said Peter Brown as one of said Comp y marched from Watkinsville to New York and remained there a short time from thence marched to Albany & from thence to different places until the Regt arrived at St Johns on the Lord River at or near the outlet of Lake Champlain at which place his term of service of 7 months expired & he was discharged & came home to Watkinsville where he belonged. The Army at St Johns was commanded by Genl Montgomery.
2 d period of service
In the fall of the year 1781 In the month of Sept or Oct the applicant is unable to say which month but she remembers that she gathered winter Apples during his absence he was drafted out of the then Watkinsville Militia Company or Train Band for the time or period of two months he then belonged to said Train Band and was drafted into the service out of it and went and did duty as a private soldier in said drafted Company at Nulford Ct for said

period of two months when he was dismissed and came home the said Drafted Company was commanded by Capt. Obed Foot, she believes that there was but one Camp & and that there was no superior Officer to Capt. Foot at Milford during this period of service. She further states that she is able to prove the first mentioned sworn by the Depositions of Joseph Munro & Hollingsworth Hine hereto annexed and the last mentioned sworn she proves by the Depositions of Asahel Spencer & Calvin Spencer also annexed she has no documentary evidence of said service Except the Certificate of the Compt of this State which is annexed. She further declares that she was married to the said Titus Bronson on the 11 day of February 1779 as appears by the Record of the Town of Waterbury hereto annexed & certified sworn to by the Clerk of said Town that her husband the aforesaid Titus Bronson died at said Middlebury on the 26 day of May 1820 as appears by the Deposition of Larmon Townsend hereto annexed - and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed She further states that the both herself &

her and Husband were born and have always resided in the Town of Waterbury until Middlebury was made a town & they residing in that part of said Waterbury which was made Middlebury have resided in said Middlebury till his death & she until the present time Sworn to & subscribed the day & year above written Pardon + Hannah Bronson Dorthea man Judge of Probate
Hannah Bronson Application for pension

Titus Bronson son of Mr Isaac Bronson was married to Hannah Cook daughter of Moses Cook late of Watbury deceased February eleventh A.D. One Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy nine.
State of Connecticut } County of New Haven } Town of Watbury } September 20 th 1838 }
I Willard Spencer Clerk of the Town of Watbury certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the record of the marriage of Titus Bronson to Hannah Cook on the Records in my Office with the exception of the date which is expressed on the Record in fair legible figures as follows. February 11 th A.D. 1779
I Willard Spencer above named depose and say that I hold the Office of Town Clerk in the Town of Watbury in the County and State aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town with the exception above named as certified by me Willard Spencer Town Clerk
State of Connecticut } New Haven County }
On this 20 th day of September 1838 Before me Leonard Bronson a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of New Haven. Personally appeared Willard Spencer and made solemn Oath to the truth of the above certificate and deposition by him subscribed and I certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Willard Spencer

that he holds the office of Town Clerk of the said Town of Watbury and that his certificate and Deposition as such are entitled to full credit
Leonard Bronson Justice of the Peace

Dr. E. R. Brownson Wayville, Lock Box 422 N. D.
Feb. 19, 1927 -
The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in the pension claim, W. 17356, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Titus Bronson.
Titus Bronson was the son of Isaac Bronson.
While living in Waterbury, Connecticut, in that part which was later included in Middlebury, Titus Bronson enlisted and served as private with the Connecticut troops as follows: from May, 1775, seven months in Captain Phineas Porter's Company in Colonel Wooster's Regiment; from September or October, 1781, two months in Captain Obed Foot's or Captain Moses Foot's Company.
He married February 11, 1779, Hannah Cook, the daughter of Moses Cook. Both Titus and his wife, Hannah, were born in Waterbury, Connecticut, and always resided there. Their dates of birth were not given.
Titus Bronson died May 26, 1820, at Waterbury, Connecticut.
On account of the Revolutionary War service of Titus Bronson, his widow, Hannah, was allowed pension on her application executed September 20, 1838, at which time she was eighty-four years of age and was living in Middlebury, Connecticut.
One Leonard Bronson was Justice of Peace in New Haven County, Connecticut, in 1838 but it was not stated that he was related to the soldier.
The papers in this pension claim contain no further data relative to the family of Titus Bronson.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator
For beginning this
letter see
Asahel Bronson S. 12-89 Per

Bronson Conn. Ritter
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 17336
Jehannah Bronson
Widow of Titus Bronson His New-Wife
Act: July 4 th 86
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 89
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Feb 4, 1898 Mtl. histy to Chas F. 1 Waterbury
Mrr. Geo Wallace & New Haven. Conn.
1907 June 2. Hist. to A. W. Dunn. & 1911 Jan. 17. To Mrs. S. F. Taylor &
932 Feb. 19. Hist. to Dr. E. R. Brownson. See records in Asahel Bron- son S. 12289. Y.C.O.

I Larmon Townsend of Middlebury in the County of New Haven and State of Connecticut aged sixty one years depose and say that I have resided in said Middlebury more than thirty years. I was well acquainted with Titus Bronson of said Middlebury until his death. I am also well acquainted with Hannah Bronson the Widow of said Titus Bronson and know she has not been married since his death.
I also certify that I am Town Clerk of said Town of Middlebury and I find upon the Records of said Town the following entry (viz) Titus Bronson died May twenty sixth one Thousand eight Hundred and twenty
I should think said Titus Bronson was near Seventy years of age at the time of his death. Larmon Townsend

named Hillard Spencer and made sole trust
State of Connecticut } ss County of New Haven }
In this 20 th day of September 1838 Before me Leonard Bronson Justice of the Peace in and for New Haven County Personally appeared Salmon Townsend and made solemn Oath to the truth of the foregoing Certificate and Deposition by him subscribed, And I certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Salmon Townsend, that he holds the office of Town Clerk of the Town of Middletbury aforesaid and that his certificate and Deposition as such are entitled to full credit
Leonard Bronson Justice of the Peace

JAN 1911
3

1408 M. St. N.W. Washington D.C.
To the Pension Department.
Will you kindly send me a copy of the pension granted to Hannah Cook and information about the service of Silas Bonson who enlisted in the Revolutionary War, from Waterbury, Connecticut.

I ask for this to enable me to join the D. A. R. and with sincere thanks as to remain
Very Truly (Harriet E. Taylor (Mrs. S. F.))
January Twelfth - Nineteen hundred and eleven

U.S. WAR & NAVY NOV 13 1897 FILES,

CITY BANK OF NEW HAVEN, NEW HAVEN, CONN.
W. Ritter
Nov. 10 th 97.
Department of Pensions-
B
Sir -
Will you please forward to me a copy of pension granted to Hannah Cook on service of Titus Bronson, who enlisted in the Revolutionary War from Waterbury Conn.
I understand such facts are good as proof in joining Sons of Revolution of America -
Yours respectfully,
Wallace T. Ritter.

U. S. WAR & NAVY JAN 6 1896 FILES.
PENSION OFFICE JAN 3 1896

No Invalid. 19356 N. 1/2 S. 19356
The Smith & Griggs Manufacturing Co. E. L. Smith, Treasurer. Wadsworth Brass and Metal Goods
Waterbury, Conn. Dec 30 th 1895
The Commissioner of Pensions - Washington D. C.
Dear Sir - On the pension list of 1840 under Woodbury Ct. appears the name Huldah Brown aged 85. Will you kindly inform what service was rendered by her husband, Titus Brown , to entitle her to this pension, -
Yours very truly Charles F. Brown

Comptroller Office
Harrison Court Sep 14 1838
I certify that on application for evidence of the service of Peter Brown, Lador, Bushy, Stephen Hotchkiss & Sergeant Michael Brown all claiming to belong to the 8 Company 8 Regiment commanded by Capt. Phineas Porter - and find that the Pay Roll of Phineas Porter is missing and cannot be found that on Pay Table Book is the following entry "Phineas Porter 2nd May 1775 To order a dress for £500 - Super 63 1/2 account rendered for £10 6 for 86 Enlisting bounties. Worcester Regiment July 14 1776 40p £172.0.0
Hugh Kilbrannan Compt.

I Calvin Spencer of Watertown in New Haven County and State of Connecticut now aged Twenty three years and say that in the fall of the year 1851 I went as a Substitute for David Payne who was drafted from the Militia to serve at Milford which is a Town on the Sea Board in said State of Connecticut. I performed duty as a private Soldier at said place in a Company commanded by Captain Moses Scott. Our Lieutenant's name was Seymour, I do not recollect the names of the other officers. I recollect that Elias Bronson then of said Watertown was a private Soldier and did duty as such for two months in said Company. I have ever since been acquainted with said Bronson until his death some years since.
I think our term of service commenced the latter part of September & terminated the latter part of November in said year.
Calvin Spencer

State of Connecticut } of New Haven County }
Be it remembered that on this 4 th day of September 1888 Before me Leonard Bronson a Justice of the Peace in and for New Haven County. Personally appeared David Spence who made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed and I certify that I am acquainted with the character of the Deponent and know him to be a man of truth and veracity and in every respect a competent witness.
Leonard Bronson Justice of the Peace.

I Joseph Minor of Walcott New Haven County State of Connecticut aged eighty three years before and say that in the spring of the year 1775 I enlisted as a private soldier into the Continental army of the United States or what was called the state line for the term of seven months - Titus Bronson enlisted into the same company and as a private soldier and for the term of said seven months - we entered into a company commanded by Capt Phineas Porter - the Lieutenants were were Isaac Bronson & Stephen Matthews ensign David Smith - we mustered and marched from Watertown to New York where we continued a while and then moved to Albany & from there through different places to St Johns in New Hampshire This Titus Bronson belonged to Watertown New Haven County I was well acquainted with him & well re- collect that he served the full term of seven months. after our terms were out I enlisted and went to Monte Real where I staid through the winter. Titus Bronson then returned home. I am not positive but said Titus Bronson was discharged at Montreal.
Joseph Minor
State of Connecticut } 13 New Haven County }
Be it remembered that on the 19 th day of Sept r 1838 before me the subscriber a justice of Peace in and for said New Haven County - Personally appeared Joseph Minor who being subscribed the foregoing deposition by him given and made solemn oath to the truth of the in due form of law - And from the best knowl- edge I have of the character of the deponent I think him to be a man of truth and veracity and his deposition ought to be entitled to credit.
Leonard Bronson Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut } County of New Haven } ss
Be it remembered that on this 19 th day of September 1838 Before me Leonard Bronson Justice of the Peace in and for New Haven County Personally appeared Joseph Minon who made solemn Oath to the truth of the fore- going Deposition by him subscribed From my knowledge of the Deponent I certify that he is a man of truth and veracity and in every respect a competent witness Leonard Bronson Justice of the Peace

4022
Hannah Brown Application for Pension make up to
Juelkin man Watbury 61
Act 4 July 1836
as and 9 mo pri 308
no deduction
Joel Hinman Watbury Con

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, NEW-HAVEN COUNTY: COUNTY COURT CLERK'S OFFICE.
} ss.
Int Beach
I, ROBINSON HARRISON , Clerk of the County Court, within and for said County, and Keeper of the Seal thereof, and of the Commissions of Justices of Peace, within and for said County, hereby certify that
Leonard Bruns
Esq. is a JUSTICE OF PEACE within and for the said County, duly appointed Commissioner and sworn, with power to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of Deeds: that his Commission, is dated the 28 th day of May A.D. 1838, and will expire on the twentieth day of June, A. D. 1839. That from represented with his hand writing, and that the signature locate on the, purporting to be his,
is his genuine official signature. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of said Court, this 3 rd day of October A.D. 1838
Int Beach Clerk.

State of Connecticut County of New Haven Probate District of Watertown } D
I Charles Scott Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District aforesaid certify that the papers hereto annexed contain the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the Application of Hannah Bronson for a pension In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court this 24 day of October A 1838
Charles Scott Clerk

I Hollingsworth Hine of Woodbury in the County of Litchfield and State of Connecticut now aged eightythree years, depose and say that in the early part of May 1775 I enlisted as a private for the term of seven months in a Company commanded by Captain Phineas Porter of Waterbury in New Haven County Isaac Bronson and a Matthews were Lieutenants and one Smith Ensign of said Company I do not recollect the names of Superior Officers Titus Bronson of said Waterbury also enlisted as a private in said Company and marched in said Company from said Waterbury in said month of May. We first marched to Fairfield where we staid a short time, thence to New York, we spent the summer in and near New York, Early in October the Company was ordered to Albany where I received a furlough to go home, The said Titus Bronson had continued in the Company until then, and still remained when I left. — I have ever since been acquainted with said Titus Bronson until his death some years ago
Hollingsworth Hine
State of Connecticut County of New Haven } ss
Be it remembered that on this 14 th day of September 1838 before me Leonard Bronson a Justice of the peace for the County of New Haven Personally appeared Hollingsworth Hine who made solemn Oath to the truth of the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed and from my knowledge of the Deponent I certify that he is a man of truth and veracity and in every respect a competent witness
Leonard Bronson Justice of the Peace

I Ansel Spencer of Waterbury in New Haven County, and State of Connecticut now aged seventy five years depose and say that in the fall of the year 1781 - I went as a substitute for one Ebenezer Blakely, who was drafted from the militia to go to Milford in said state which is a town on the sea bound in said State of Connecticut. I did duty as a private soldier at said place in a company of Militia commanded by one Abiel Foot Capt of said company, I have no recollection of the names of the superior officers - I recollect that Titus Bronson then of said Waterbury, was a private soldier and did duty as such for two months or more in the same company - I have never since been acquainted with said Bronson until that part of the town where he lived was set off as a separate town by the name of Middlebury, which I should think was about thirty years ago since that time I have not been particularly acquainted with him but have understood that he died at his former residence in said Middlebury some fifteen or twenty years ago.
Ansel Spencer
State of Connecticut } New Haven County }
Be it remembered that on this 4 th day of September 1838 Before me Leonard Bronson a Justice of the Peace for the County of New Haven, Personally appeared Ansel Spencer who made solemn Oath to the truth of the foregoing Disposition by him subscribed, And I certify that I am acquainted with the character of the Deponent, He is a man of truth and veracity and in every respect a competent witness.
Leonard Bronson Justice of the Peace