Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2590, John Bump, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Dump, John Rebecca
N. 2590
CONTENTS

(396) Connecticut Roll
John Bump II Corporal Connecticut line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 2 d of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th of May 1818 and sent to Jeremiah G. Brainerd Esq r New London, Conn.
Arrearages to 1 st Sept r . 1818 5 months 3/31 $40.77
{ Revolutionary claims, { Act 18th March, 1818, }
From Jan y 7 th till 10 June 18. May 1832 .85
Not entitled Under Law 1 st May 1820, Lynn New London
National debt to Henry W. Wait Esq. Lynn Canepstock 4 th July 1820.

District of Connecticut, ss. County of New Haven
ON this 29 th day of June 1820 personally appeared in open Court of Common Pleas held at Dedham in and for the County of Dedham, being a Court of record, according to the laws of the State of Connecticut, by which it was created, and having the power of fine and imprisonment - John Brumley aged fifty nine years, resident in Lyme in said County & District
who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows: viz In the Connecticut line in the Continental establishment, in a regiment commanded by Col John Durkee, in Capt. Elisha Lee's Company, as more particularly stated in his original declaration, dated April 12 th 1818 that he has received a pension, the certificate of which bears the No. 396-
And I do solemnly _____ that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, 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 18th day of March, 1818; 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.
 Schedule A. - I own of land with a small one story dwelling house & barn upon it - 12 acres of good land - These two pieces are encumbered by a mortgage for $150, money which I borrowed to pay for the land, & are not now worth more than the sum for which they are mortgaged - I own 2 cows $20.00 2 swine 7.00 1 old horse waggons 12.00 1 old cart, 1 old plow & harrow, other articles of farming tools $10.00. 1 horse $40.00. 10 sheep $7.00. 3 tables - 12 chairs & 2 stands $4.00 - Old cash, pails, pots & kettles 5.00 - $170.00  I own besides the mortgage aforesaid to different individuals one hundred & sixty four dollars - $170 - 167. - = $3.00  That is my occupation 
I the said Joseph Mump do also mean that my occupation is and ever has been that of a farmer, that by reason of the hard labor that I have been obliged to perform, to enable myself and family to live, & the consequent infirmities, I am unable to labour more than half of the time in the year - that my family consists of several persons, who steadily reside with me, whose names are, Rebecca, my wife aged 53 - always of a feeble constitution but about 3 or 4 years ago she had a severe fit of sickness, since which time she has been able to do very little for her support - George W. a son aged, almost 21 -
Sworn to and declared My daughters - betrayed on the 22 - Penelope day of aged 19 - Marice aged 15 - still live with me - My chief dependance for the comfort able support of myself & family is upon my pension - John Brumpe Signed, sworn to, & declared on the 27th day June 1720 before said Court R. Mansel Lethack Clerk
Charles Lathrop Clark
I, Charles La Throp Clerk of the County Court in Mendocino County do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I 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 one hundred & seventy dollars and _____ cents. That said declarant is indebted as by him stated in said schedule.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on
this 27 th day of June 1820
Charles Lathrop
Clerk of the Court for the County of Nutland County }

State of Connecticut Lyme 2 nd April D 1818
Be it remembered that at said Lyme in said state of Connecticut on this 2 day of April D 1818 before me Jeremiah G. Brainard a Judge of the Superior Court of the State of Connecticut personally came and appeared John Bump of said Town of Lyme and County of New London State of Connecticut being duly and substantially sworn according to the usage of said State did on his said oath by me to him administered declare and say that at said Lyme on or about the first day of January A D 1770 he enlisted during the War as a Soldier in Capt. Elisha Lee's Company Col. John Duryee's Regt. in the Connecticut line on the Continental Establishment that he soon gained his Company and faithfully served as a Soldier in the Army of the United States against the common Enemy in the Revolutionary War from the time of his Enlistment until the close of the War that he was then Honorably discharged at Westpoint on or about the 15 th day of June A D 1783 by his Excellency General George Washington which discharge he has since lost that he is now in the 56 year of his age and that he now is and ever has been a Resident Citizen of the United States and from his reduced circumstances he stands in need of assistance from his Country for support  That sometimes by order of Congress a Corporal's Warrent  John Bump
Sworn before me the day and date aforesaid In witness whereof I have hereunto the Seal of the Superior Court of the State of Connecticut to be hereunto affixed
Jeremiah

at New London in the State of Connecticut the 10th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ten J. Jennings Brainerd Judge Of this - in the presence of all
I, Brainerd of Brainerd and Judge as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said John Bump did serve in the revolutionary war - as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony had at a hearing before me to the Secretary for the department of war pursuant to the direction of the after mentioned act of Congress - The foregoing declaration was made to me as the applicant declared in order to obtain the provision made in 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"
New London Witness the seal aforesaid April 2 nd 1810 J. Jennings Brainerd a Judge Superior Court State of Connecticut

177 New York Rebecca Bump widow of John Bump
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private due from $80.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 98 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
did former payments Certificate of Pension issued the 9 day of July 1850 and sent to
Joseph Strong, Albany N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act Feb. 20 1848, Page 69 Vol. a, July.
H. E. Robinson

234
Rebecca Rump
Declaration
on 29 July 1848
Samuel Lake Atty
Buffalo NY
Married 1795
Must read 19 th June 46
Adm'd $80 00 , p er ann.
June 4 March 1848
Samuel Lake
Buffalo
NY

State of New York
Livingston County ss. On this sixth day of October 1848 personally appeared before the subscriber a Judge of Said County, Rebecka Bump a resident of the Town of Mount Morris in Said County of Livingston, aged Eighty 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 on the 7 th of July 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows and also under all the Acts of Congress passed since the passing of the Said act amending the Same, and particularly the late act of Congress extending pensions to all widows of Revolutionary Soldiers who were married previous to the 1 st of January 1800,
That she is the Widow of John Bump who was a Soldier and was a Corporal or Sergeant (as deponent believes) in the Revolutionary war, and was a Revolutionary pensioner at the time of his death, —
She further declares that she was married to the said John Bump the 10 th of April  December 1795, in the year Seventeen Hundred Ninety five, that her husband, the aforesaid John Bump died on the 19 th day of April 1846, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January 1800, Eighteen Hundred, viz at the time above stated.
Sworn and subscribed, on the day and year above written before me.
J. C. Lord County Judge of Livingston County.
Rebecka X Bump mark

I hereby certify that I cut the Annexed leaf from a Memorandum book containing Records of births marriages and deaths of the family that I believe it to be a true record, and in the hand writing of John Bump dictated. that I have Subscribed my name thereon and annexed the same hereto with a wafer —
Scott L. Smith County Judge of Livingston County.
State of New York
Livingston County ss. Lewis G. Ferris being duly sworn according to law on his oath says, he is a physician and attended John Bump during his last sickness, that he died the 19 th day of April 1846 in Mount Morris in this County, that the deponent has reference to his Books of Account in fixing the date of the death aforesaid, that he has been long acquainted with the family and that Rebecca Bump now living in the Town and County aforesaid is the widow of the said John Bump — Sworn and Subscribed this Tenth day of September 1848 Before me, and I certify the Deponent is a physician of good reputation David D. Lake Justice of the Peace

State of New York Livingston County ss. Orrin Hall Being duly sworn according to law on his oath Says he was personally acquainted with John Bump of Mount Morris in this County, that he died the 19 th day of April 1846 leaving Rebecca Bump his widow who now resides in the said town. The Deponent has been long acquainted with the family, and attended the funeral of the said John Bump. — Orrin Hall Sworn and Subscribed this 27 th day of September 1848 Before me — and I certify the Deponent to be a credible witness Orrin D. Lake Justice of the Peace
Livingston County ss. I SCOTT Judge of said County do hereby certify that the said Rebecca Bump, from the infirmities of age, is not able to attend court. I also certify that from the affidavits of Lewis Ferris and Orrin Hall sworn & satisfied that the said John Bump died in Mount Morris in said County on the 19 th of April 1846.
Witness my hand the sixth day of October
SCOTT Livingston County Judge

Witness my hand the sixth day of October
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. LIVINGSTON COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, }
I Certify, that Orion D. Sake Esquire, was, at the date of the certificate of proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument in writing, and affidavit a part of the Peace in and for said county, duly authorized to take the same; that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe that the signature to said certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said County, this Twelfth day of Oct A. D. 1848.
Wm. H. Whiting Clerk.

Witness my hand the sixth day of October
STATE OF NEW-YORK, COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE,
ss.
I Certify, that Leah Lord Esquire, was, at the date of the certificate of proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument in writing, a Judge of Counties
Danvers in and for said county, duly authorized to take the same; that I am well ac- quainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe that the signature to said certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said County, this Ninth day of Oct A. D. 1848.
William Wetmore Clerk.

Lyme Sept 21 st 1784 -
Allen Bump Born
Dec 8 th 1785 - John Bump 2 nd Born
Nov 2 nd 1787 - William M. Bump Born
Octr 19 th 1789 - Isaac Bump Born
May 23 rd 1791 - Richard Bump Born
Dec 31 st 1792 - Elizabeth Bump Born
May 9 th 1797 Elizabeth M. Bump Born
Dec 15 th 1799 - George M. Bump Born
Dec 7 th 1801 - Penelope B. Bump Born
Octr 24 th 1804 - Meriah B. Bump Born

July 11 th 1761
John Bump Borne
Feby 21 st 1784
John Bump to Penelope Beckwith was Married
Decr 10 th 1795
John Bump to Rebecca Beckwith was Married
Harriet Bump Borne
Nov. 14 th - 1822
Scott Lord County Judge of Livingston County.

June 21, 1940
BA-J/AWF John Bump W. 2590 aw
Mr. Charles H. Bump 870 Longmeadow Street Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to John Bump, soldier in the Revolutionary War from Connecticut.
The data furnished herein were obtained from claim for pension, W. 2590, based upon service of John Bump in the Revolutionary War.
John Bump was born July 11, 1761, place not stated, nor are the names of his parents shown.
John Bump enlisted January 1, 1778, in Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, served as private in Captain Elisha Lee's company, Colonel John Durkee's Connecticut regiment, was in the battle of Monmouth, and many skirmishes, he was appointed June 7, 1783, corporal in Captain John H. Buel's company in Colonel Zebulon Butler's First Connecticut regiment, and was discharged June 10, 1783, at West Point, New York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 2, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Lyme, Connecticut. He moved in 1832 from Lyme, Connecticut, to Mount Morris, Living-

ingston County, New York.
The soldier, John Bump, died April 19, 1846, in Mount Morris, New York.
John Bump married February 21, 1784, Penelope Beckwith. The date and place of her birth, and names of parents were not given, nor is it stated when she died.
John Bump married December 10, 1795, in Lyme, Connecticut, Rebecca Beckwith. The date and place of her birth, and names of parents were not stated, nor is it shown that she was related to the former wife, Penelope Beckwith Bump.
The widow, Rebecca Bump, was allowed pension on her application executed October 6, 1848, at which time she was aged eighty years, and living in Mount Morris, New York.
The following data in regard to the children of John Bump are shown in the claim:
Allen born September 21, 1784 John, 2nd " December 8, 1785 William M. " November 28, 1787 Isaac " October 19, 1789 Richard " May 22, 1791 Elizabeth " December 31, 1792 Elizabeth M. " May 9, 1797 George W. " December 15, 1799 Penelope B. " December 1, 1801 Maria (Meriah) B. " October 24, 1804
Harriet A. Bump was born November 14, 1822.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible data in regard to family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of

this pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of the widow, Rebecca Bump, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data:
Rebecca Bump, widow of John Bump Certificate #177 Issued July 9, 1850 Rate $96.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1848 Act of July 29, 1848 New York Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

15-1894 History Mr. John H. Baileys Lock at Cincinnati, O Inv. 17-300.
1922 Nov. 6 History to Mrs. Edna C. Archibald nee [?] 1924-May 23-List to Mrs. Owen D. [?] 1940-June 21-List to Chas H.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
May to 323- Corr
File No. 2590
Rebecca Bump widow John Bump Pike Co. Ga
Act: July 29, 1846
Index: Vol. A , Page 103
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of New York
Livingston County ss. On this my personal appearance of June 1850, before the Subscribed a Justice of the Peace in for the said County, personally appeared Rebecca Bump a resident of the Town of Mount Morris in the said County of Livingston, aged Eighty Three years, who, being duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain an increase of her pension under the Act of Congress of the 29 th of July 1848.
She declares that she is now a pensioner under the said Act of 29 th of July 1848, at the rate of eighty dollars per annum. That she is the Widow of John Bump, who was, in his life time, a Pensioner of the United States, under the Act of 18 th March 1818, at the rate of ninety six dollars per annum, and that she is informed & believes that she is entitled as his Widow, to the same annual allowance of pension which her said Husband received, instead of the sum of eighty dollars per annum now allowed to her, and hereby requests that her pension may be increased accordingly.
She further declares that her said Husband John Bump died on the 19 th day of April 1846, & that she has ever since remained now is his Widow.
Sworn to & subscribed on the day of & year first above written, before me Edward Sherbourn J.P.
Rebecca Bump Mark
Witness Sarah D. Burston
I certify that the above Declarant, Rebecca Bump is personally known to me and that from advanced age decrepitude & blindness she is unable to write her name
Edward Sherbourn Justice.

STATE OF NEW-YORK,
LIVINGSTON COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
ss.
I CERTIFY, That Isaac Thurston Esquire, was, at the date of the certificate of proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, in writing, a Justice of the Peace
in and for said County, duly authorized to take the same; that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe that the signature to said certificate is genuine. And that the annexed instrument is ex- ecuted and acknowledged according to the laws of this State.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said County, this first day of June
A. D. 185 7
J. D. Root Clerk.

Act 29 July 1848:
Increased to $96 per ann. for 4 March 1848, deducting former pay at $80 per Ann.
Joseph Strong Albany N.Y.

James S. Edwards Esq. Com d of Pensions,
Albany July 6 th 1850
Sir I enclose the declaration and Pension Certificate of Mrs Rebecca Widow of John Bump who was a pensioner under the act of 18 th March 1818, for the purpose of increasing obtaining an increase of her pension under the act of July 29 th 1848.
I am Sir. very Respectfully. Your Ob t Serv t
Joseph Strong

Springville June 26, 1849 J L Edwards Esq Comr. of Pensions
Sir - On the 23 d of May a Certificate of Pension was granted to Rebecca Widow of John Bump for Eighty dollars per Annum from 4 th March 1848 - by mistake she was made payable at Hartford Con. I returned the Certificate requesting one payable at Albany. -
I have just received a Notice of a transfer from the Roll of Connecticut to that of Albany, but the Certificate was not returned consequently she cannot make application for her pension - Please send the Original Certificate or a new one with as little delay as possible - The old Lady is entirely blind and is supported by her two Daughters by their means -
Respectfully Yours Samuel Lake
The transfer was dated June 11. 1849 -

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
29th July, I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d. 1848, Rebecca Pamp, of Connecticut, widow of John Pamp, who was a Private, in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty dollars and  cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior this 23rd day of May, one thousand eight hundred and forty-nine.
T. Ewing
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

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Recd Aug 28
Samuel Lake Esq. Buffalo New York
Downey Clerk Agree He was of Merrimack

State of Connecticut - Town Clerks Office Lyme August 22 d 1848
I hereby certify that I have carefully searched the Records of the Town of Lyme and cannot find the marriage of John Bump to Rebecca his wife therein (Recorded)
Attest
Oliver S. Lacy Clerk of the Town of Lyme
J L Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions -
Buffalo Oct 11. 1848
Sir - I concluded this Certificate would be satisfactory as you will perceive it was rec d . thro' the mail & is positive that there is no record. The Pension Certificate of Hubbard was surrendered & is probably on file at Washington - Please send me the Certificate, or what further will be required in the case -
Respectfully Yours Samuel Lake Atty

Application under act, Mar. 1 1813. Suspended See letter to
Henry M. Waite
July 5. 1823.

Rebecca Bump. Decla. Samuel Lake,
Mrs Bump is poor and entirely blind, is supported by 2 maiden daughters by their labor. consequently this claim is important to the family & I hope will be decided with little delay Samuel Lake
Ms
H. G. E. [seal] Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Transf to Albany Agency 18 May 1832 from 4 March 1832 I wrote sent to Mr Geo. Bump. Mount Morris N.Y.
(Sep 1818.)

2 d Sched: exhibits 1 Hog. 1 plough - 1 chains. 6 sheep. 3 old tables - 12 old chains. 2 stands - old axes, pails, pots & kettles - bal. of Sched: $25 -
change of property, viz: Sold 3 or 4 acres land with small house & barn near to G.W. Barnes for $200, Oct. 1821.
12 acres of wood lot sold in Oct. 1821. S. M. Loin $110 - mortgaged for $52, in the 1 st instance - afterwards for $56. 54 - supp the above . His oxen, horse &c. sold - and the proceeds of these, applied to the payment of debts. Certi- ficate copies of these referred to are within. - that his property in 1 st was only 29 more than its = 7173
Henry M. Wait Count: Sept: 1818. me, att.
Connecticut To Albany. John Brumpe
Aged 63 y rs has been a farmer. Constitution im- paired. - Wife, 53 y rs old - feeble constitution. daughter Betsey 24 - Maria, 18 y rs old - - nothing said of their capacity to aid in support of the family.
Served more than 5 y rs from July 1770 -
1 st (27 June 1820.) Sched: exhibits real estate - viz: 3 acres of land, with a small house thereon, a barn also 12 acres of woodland. This S. property mortgaged for $253 - money borrowed to pay for the land The land he says is not worth the money now. - Some personal property. Whole amt. valued by the court in $170. - says, that besides the money due on mort- gage, he owes to sundry persons, $167
14 th July 1820 - Application restoration, as p. 2 d Sched: 11 th Dec 1823 -
(over)

Albany N.Y. Dec 28th 1848
Rebecca Pump widow of John Pump who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of May, 1848 and sent to
Samuel Lal Buffalo New
Entered on Roll of Pensioners v p 2, 1848, Page 77
9, W.H.K.
Reported
Drawn to Albany N.Y. for 4 March 1848-
June 11, 1849,
Bill returned & sent to S. Lake Buffalo, July 3/49

May 18 1832
Pension Office 3
Lyme Ct May 13 th
Transfer -
FREE
send Not. to care of Geo. Prump Mount Morris, N.Y.
Hon. Lewis Cass.
Secretary of War - Washington -
Revolutionary Pension Department -

June May 12 A 1832
Sir
Enclosed I send you John Burroughs application, for a transfer of his pension certificate - Whether there is a branch of the A.O.S. Bank, at Canandaigua or not, I am unable to say - His object is to have his pension paid at such place as will be most convenient for him - He with you to direct to him at Mount Morris, care of George Brump who is his son - Respectfully Yours &c Henry M. Waite

State of Connecticut } ss Lyne County of New-London }
On this first day of May A D 1832 before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the County of New-London aforesaid, personally appeared John Bump, who on his oath declares (and says), that he is the same person, who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Elisha Lee in the regiment, commanded by Colonel John Sunker in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Connecticut, from which state he is now about to remove to Mount-Morris in the County of Livingston in the State of New-York where he intends to remain, (and wishes his pension to be there payable in future, (and) that a new certificate may be granted him, authorizing him to receive his pension at the United States Branch Bank at Cannanayqua  Buffalo in the State of New-York, the nearest branch to Mount-Morris. That his reasons for remaining in the State of New-York are, that his youngest son resides in Mount-Morris, (and) he wishes to live with him, (and) have him take care of him in his old age —
John Bump
Sworn to subscribed to before me the day and year aforesaid —
Henry M c Watt Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut County of Litchfield Geo Byrne
Personally appeared Charles W. Wait of Byrne in the County of Litchfield (and State of Connecticut) and on his oath deposes (and says that he is well acquainted with Mr. John Brump, who subscribed the foregoing af- fidavit, and that the (said) John Brump is a person of the United States on the roll of the Connecticut agency. That he is informed (and) truly believes that he is now about to remove to Mount Maria in the State of New York & that the deponent has no interest whatever in the business belonging to (said) Brump.
Sworn (and) subscribed This 1 st day of May A.D. 1832
Charles W. Wait
Before me Henry M. Wait Justice of Peace

Thomas Day, Secretary of the State of Connecticut and keeper of the Seal there- of, do hereby certify, that Henry M. Waite Esq. before whom the foregoing Af- fidavits of John Bump and Charles W. Ward were severally taken, is, and at the time of taking said Affidavits was, a Justice of the Peace within and for the county of New London in said State, duly appointed commissioned and qualified; that the handwriting of said Justice is well known to me, and the foregoing Signatures purporting to be his, I believe to be genuine; and that full credence is due to the official acts and attestations of said Justice in court and country.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and affixed the Seal of said State, at the City of New Haven, the ninth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
Thomas Day

New London County ss.
I hereby certify that Charles Smith Esq. is Town Clerk of the town of Lyme in said County, and that the certificates & signatures thereto, on the five annexed copies of deeds from John Nunn, certifying that they are true copies from the records of said town of Lyme, are in the handwriting of said Charles Smith.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the County Court of said New London County this 21 st day of July A D 1823
Charles Lathrop Clerk

To all People to whom these Presents shall come Greeting Know ye that I John Bump of Lyme in New London County For the consideration of One hundred and ten Dollars Recd to my full satisfaction of John M Lord & Lyme aforesaid do give grant Bargain sell and confirm into the said John M a certain tract of land situated in the north Society in said Lyme containing about twelve air hals Acres and bounded on the south by the highway on the east by Timothy Peck's land on the north by the hog Pond and on the west by Abraham E Perkins and Peter Lord's lands being the same I formerly bought of Abraham Perkins
Do have and to hold the above granted and bargained Premises with the appurtenances thereof unto him the said John M. and his heirs and assigns forever to his and their own proper use and behoof And also I the said John Bump do for my self and my heirs Executors and Administrators covenant with the said John M. and his heirs and assigns that at and until the enrolling of these Presents and was well seized of the premises as a good indefeasible estate in Fee Simple and have a good right to Bargain and sell the same in manner and form as is above written and that the same is free from all incumbrances whatsoever And furthermore I the said John Bump do by these Presents bind my self and my heirs forever to warrant and defend the above granted and bargained Premises to him the said John M. and his heirs and assigns against all claims and demands whatsoever In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 6 day of Oct. A.D. 1821 Signed sealed and delivered in presence of Richd E Doleman Jr John Bump Henry W West

New London County June 6th 1828
Personally appeared John Brumh Bigner and Dealer of the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed before me H. M. Wait Justice of Peace
I certify the within is a true from the Records of the Town of Lyncore Attest Charles Smith Town Clerk
Copy John C. Lord Deed from John Brumh

Know all men by these presents that I John Bump of Lyme in New London County for divers good causes and considerations therein moving Especially for Two hundred Dollars
Received to my full satisfaction of George W Bump of Lyme aforesaid have remised and forever quitclaimed and do by these Presents for my heirs &c justly and absolutely remise release and forever quit Claim unto the said George and to his heirs and assigns forever all such Right or title as I the said John have or ought to have in and to a certain tract of land situated in the North Society in said Lyme containing about four Acres with a dwelling house & barn thereon and bounded on the South by the road on the east by Mehitable Burnham's land & on the west by Nathl S. Woodbridge's land
So have and to hold the above described Premises unto him the said George & his heirs and assigns to the only use and behoof of the said George & his heirs and assigns forever so that neither I the said John nor any other in my name and behalf shall or will hereafter claim or demand any right or title to the Premises or any part thereof but they and every of them shall by these Presents be excluded and forever barred In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 6 day of October A D 1821 Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of Giles Manwaring John Bump Henry M Wait

New London County June Oct 6 th 1821
Personally appeared John Bump Signer and Sealer of the foregoing Instrument and acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed Before me Henry A d Wall Justice of Peace
I certify the within is a true & attested copy from the Records of the Town of Lyme Attest Charles Smith Town Clerk
Copy George W Bumps see from John Bumps

New London County Lymne Oct 6 th 1821
Personally appeared John Bump Signer and Sealer of the foregoing Instrument and acknowledged the same to be his free act and Deed Before me Henry M c Neil Justice of Peace
I certify the within is a true & attested copy from the Records of the Town of Lymne Attest Charles Smith Town Clerk
copy George W Bumps due from John Bumps

To all people to whom these presents shall come, GREETING.
K NOW YE, That I John Burnham of Lynn in New London County State of Connecticut
For the Consideration of Sixty four Dollars & fifty four Cents Received to my full satisfaction of Our Lord of said Lynn
Do Give, Grant, Bargain, Sell and Confirm unto the said Our Lord to his heirs & assigns forever two certain pieces or tracts of Land in the Town of Lynn the first piece contains about 12 Acres be the same more or less & is the same all the same piece of Land I bought of Abraham Perkins reference being had to the deed from said Abraham Perkins to me. the other piece contains about 4 Acres & is situated in the Town of Lynn bounded as follows beginning at the Southwest corner by the highway thence easterly by the highway about 40 rods, thence Northerly by a hill called Woodbridge's Land, thence Westerly about 40 rods to a Notch and thence Southerly to the first station together with the building thereon standing.
To have and to hold the above granted and bargained Premises
with the Appurtenances thereof, unto him the said Our Lord & to his
Heirs and Assigns forever, to his and their own proper Use and Behoof. AND ALSO the said John Burnham
Do for myself my Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, Covenant with the said Our Lord & his
Heirs and Assigns, That at and until the en sealing of these Presents, I am well seized of the premises as a good indefeasible estate in Fee Simple; and have a good right to bargain and sell the same in Manner and Form as is above written; and that the same is free of all incumbrances whatsoever.
AND FURTHERMORE, I the said John Burnham
do by these Presents bind myself my Heirs forever, to WARRANT and defend the above bargained Premises to the said Our Lord his
Heirs, and Assigns, against all claims and demands whatsoever. Always provided, that these presents nevertheless if the said John Burnham shall well & truly pay to the said Our Lord his heirs, executors, administrators, & certain Note of hand by him the said John Burnham well & secured bearing date with this instrument for the sum of Sixty Six Dollars & 54 Cents according to the tenor thereof then
this present Deed to be void, and of none effect, other than as above expressed
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 14 th day of April Anno Domini, 1820
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of
Peter Jones Joseph C. Ely
John Burnham
New London County, ss. April 14 th 1820 Personally appeared John Burnham
Signer and Sealer of the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the same to be his free Act and Deed, before me
sworn April 21 st 1820 Charles Smith Joseph C. Ely Justice of the peace

I hereby certify the within is a true and attested copy from the Records of of the Town of Lynn Attest Charles Smith Town Clerk
John Bunk Your friend John Bunk

To all people to whom these presents shall come, GREETING.
K NOW YE, That John Bump of Lynn in Middlesex County
For the Consideration of one hundred and two Dollars 59 Cents
full satisfaction of Gilbert Smith of said Lynn Received to my
Do Give, Grant, Bargain, Sell and Confirm unto the said
on certain piece of Land situated in the 3 d Society in Lynn bounded as follows (viz) bounded southerly on the highway leading from Dr. Samuel Cushing to Blood Street School House. thence Northerly one hundred rods to a boundary adjoining Hag Pond. thence Westerly about 20 rods to Peter Gonds Land. thence by said Gonds Land Southerly about one hundred rods to the highway. thence by said highway to the first station containing twelve acres one half acre
To have and to hold the above granted and bargained Premises
with the Appurtenances thereof, unto him the said Gilbert & his
Heirs and Assigns forever, to him and their own proper Use and Behoof. AND ALSO the said John
Do for my self my
Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, Covenant with the said Gilbert &
his
Heirs and Assigns, That at
and until the ensealing of these Presents, I was well seized of the premises as a good indefeasible estate in Fee Simple; and have a good right to bargain and sell the same in Manner and Form as is above written; and that the same is free of all incumbrances whatsoever.
AND FURTHERMORE, I the said John
do by these Presents bind my self my
Heirs forever, to WARRANT and defend the above bargained Premises to him the said Gilbert & his
Heirs, and Assigns, against all claims and demands whatsoever. Always provided, that these presents are
upon condition, That if the said John Bump shall well & truly pay to the said Gilbert Smith one certain Note of hand of this date for one hundred and two dollars & 59 cents with the interest accruing thereon in three months from this date according to the true meaning & intent of said Note then
this present Deed to be void, and of none effect; otherwise to remain in full force, power and virtue.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 27 th day of Nov r .
Anno Domini, 18 19
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of
Charles Smith Nathan Tinker
John Bump
Personally appeared
County, ss. Lynn
Nov r 27 th A D 1819
John Bump
Signer and Sealer of the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the same to be his free Act and Deed, before me
Recorded Nov 27 A D 1819 Charles Smith Justice of Peace In Charles Smith Reg y

I hereby certify the within to be a true and Attested Copy from the Records of the Town of Lynde Attest Charles Smith Town Clerk
Copy Gilbert Smith Due from John Bruns

To all people to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting. K NOW YE, That John Burnh of Lyme in Middlen County & State of Connecticut For the Consideration of Ninety eight dollars & Ninety three cents
Received to my full Satisfaction of John Hart Jr & of said Lyme & Elisha Hart of Lyme in said County Do Give, Grant, Bargain, Sell and Confirm unto the said John Hart Jr & Elisha Hart their heirs & assigns forever one certain piece or tract of Land situated in the North Society in said Lyme containing about four acres more or less of land bounded beginning at the Northwest corner by the road, thence easterly forty rods, thence Southerly about twenty rods by Land belonging to aliphitable Burnh, Westerly by the road to the first station with a dwelling house & other buildings, thereon standing
To have and to hold the above Granted and Bargained Premises with the Appurtenances thereof, unto them the said John Hart Jr & Elisha Hart their Heirs and Assigns forever, to them and their own proper Use and Behoof. AND also the said John Burnh
Do for my self my Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, Covenant with the said John Hart Jr & Elisha Hart their Heirs and assigns, That at and until the sealing of these Presents, I was well seized of the premises as a good indefeasible estate in Fee Simple; and have a good right to bargain and sell the same in Manner and Form as is above written; and that the same is free of all incumbrances whatsoever.
AND FURTHERMORE, as the said John Burnh Heirs forever, to WARRANT and defend the above bargained Premises to them the said John Hart Jr & Elisha Hart their
Heirs and Assigns, against all claims and demands whatsoever. Always provided that there presents are when execution that if the said John Burnh shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid to the said John Hart Jr & Elisha Hart or to one of them made payable to John Hart Jr & 69 3/4 per cent with interest all paid according to the tenors of the within this present and to be void & of none effect otherwise to remain in full force & virtue
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 22 nd day of February Anno Domini, 1820
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of Chas E Hart Henry Walker Middlen County, ss. Lyme Feby 22 nd 1820 Personally appeared John Burnh
Signer and Sealer of the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the same to be his free act & deed before me.
sworn Feb 22 1820 Charles Smith Justice of Peace Chas Smith Regt

I hereby certify the within to be a true and attested copy from the Records of the Town of Lynn Attest Charles Smith Town Clerk
Copy John Stuart Jr. 1669 True from John Bunker

United States of America.
State of Connecticut } County of New London } ss.
On this 11 th day of June A.D. 1823 personally appeared in open County Court being a court of record for the County of New London aforesaid, according to the laws of the State of Connecticut, proceeding according to the course of the common law, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, & keeping a record of its proceedings, John Brumfey resident in Lyme in said County aged sixty three years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818 & the 1 st May 1820, that he the said John Brumfey enlisted for the term of during the war, on the 1 st day of January A.D. 1778 in Lyme in the State of Connecticut in the company commanded by Captain Elisha Lee, in the Regiment commanded by Col John Duerke, in the line of the State of Connecticut, on the Continental establishment - that he continued to serve in said corps until peace took place in 1783, when he was honorably discharged from said service, having

Served 5 years and 5 months - He was in the battle of Monmouth and in various skirmishes & was discharged at the disband- ing of the army at West Point in New York, by Gen l Washington - that his name has been placed on the pension list & dropped therefrom on account of his property - And in pursuance of the act of the 10 th May 1820. I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 & that I have not since that time, by gift, sale or in any manner disposed of my proper- ty, 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 18 th day of March 1818. & that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or re- vities, contracts, or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto an- nexed & by me subscribed - The only property that I own, except my necessary bedding & wearing apparel consists of one hog - 1 plow, 1 chain, 6 hogs 3 old tables, 12 old chairs, 2 stands, several

Old casks, pails, pots & kettles
That since the exhibition of my first schedule the following changes have been made of my property - viz - I own 4 acres of land with a small house & barn upon it. Sold to George W. Brump for $200, by deed dated October 1st 1821 -
= About 12 acres of wood land sold Oct 6th 1821 to John H. Lord for one hundred and ten dollars - The first of these pieces of land was mortgaged & was mortgaged to John and Elisha Hart Feb 22nd 1820 for $90.95 and interest - The second piece was mortgaged 27 Nov 1819 to Gilbert F Smith for $102.59 & interest - Both pieces were mortgaged to Ezra Lord under the incumbrance of the two foregoing mortgages 14 April 1820 for $56.54 & interest - In June 1821 Ezra Lord became alarmed for the security of his debt commenced a suit against me and attached my own & home - The M rs Harts also became alarmed & lodged their note with an attorney for collection - It then became necessary for me to dispose of my property & pay my debts - I sold my own immediately after they were attached for 45 dollars to John H. Harrison and also a cow to Benjamin Lord for 15

dollars - My horse I sold to George W. Bump for 40 dollars - The money arising from the sale of the two pieces of land & from the horse cow and oxen, I applied to the payment of my debts and for the support of my family - I have paid the debts to Gilbert & Smith & Ezra Lord & nearly all the debt to the Messrs Harts - I have also paid several other debts that were due at the time of exhibiting my former schedule - One cow, the 2 swine & 4 of the sheep have been killed for my family's support - The wagon & cart have become worn out and of no value -
The above enumerated articles were all that were contained in my former schedule - My property at that time was valued at only 9 dollars more than my debts, and I have since endeavored to apply it as faithfully & as advantageously as I could for the payment of my debts - My occupation has been that of a farmer and I have ever been a hard laboring man as far as my constitution would permit, which was a good deal impaired by my long service in the army - My family consists at present of my wife Rebecca, aged 53 years, of a very feeble constitution & who for many years past has done but very little for her support - a daughter being aged 24, and another, Maria

aged 18. I am now old, infirm and poor, have served long and faithfully in the revolutionary army, have no children that are able to assist in supporting me, need my pension for my necessary and comfortable support and pray that it may be restored to me
John Brump
Sworn to, & declared, on the 11th day of June A.D. 1823 before the said Court
Charles Lathrop Clerk
I Charles Lathrop Clerk of the County Court in Middlesex County aforesaid do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court, that the P d John Brump did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, under one engagement, on the continental establishment. I also certify that the foregoing oath & the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said Court - and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the Court that the total amount, in value, of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is thirty five dollars and in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Court on this 11th day of June A.D. 1823
Charles Lathrop Clerk of the County Court in Middlesex County.

Lebion Butler Esq. Colonel. of the first Connecticut Regiment in the service of the United States of America.
To John Bump. Greeting.
By Virtue of the power and Authority to me is given in and by the Delegates of the United States of North America in General Congress Assembled. And by these presents (Reposing Especial trust in your merit Courage and good Conduct) Constitute and appoint you to be a Corporal in a Company of which John H Buel Esq r is in Captain in P t Regiment raised for the defense of the United States. You are therefore Carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of a Corporal in P t Regt. You are to observe and follow such Orders and directions as you shall from time to time, receive from me or other your Superior Officers According to the rules and Discipline of War in pursuance of the trust reposed in you. For which this Shall be your Sufficient Warrant.
Given under my hand Seal at West Point this 7 th day of June, A. 1783
Leb n Butler Col d

THE OHIO SOCIETY OF SONS OF THE REVOLUTION. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, JOHN WARD BAILEY, SECRETARY, 323 LOCK ST. ARCHIBALD I. CARSON, M. D., ASS'T SEC'Y 321 BROADWAY.
CINCINNATI,
May 18th, 1897.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
On April 13th I wrote you for the Revolutionary record of David Bristol, John Bump and Stephen Bump. all of Connecticut.
I am aware that the demand on you for information like this is very heavy, but so much longer time has elapsed than ever before that I fear the above inquiry has been "snowed under" or mislaid, and write merely to ask you to call the attention of the party in charge of such matters to this inquiry, that he may furnish the information at his earliest convenience.
Very truly yours,

Holcomb Ill.
Oct. 2. 1922
The Pension Bureau 2 at stamp Washington, D.C. enclosed  W.P.
I am trying to prove that my Great-Grandfather (John Bump) was in the Revolutionary War. It has been found that one, John Bump, was given a pension in 1818.
Will you please send me a copy of the pension paper? This man died in 1846 and I think, enlisted from Conn.
Yours truly.
Mrs. Edna C. Archibald
Holcomb.
Ill.

Omaha, Nebr.
April 18 th , 1924.
Commissioner of Pensions, Rev. War Section, Com. of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly give me any information your records may show in regard to Capt. John Bump, Revolutionary War soldier, who was granted a pension in 1818. He served in a Conn. regiment under Capt. John H Buell

He was made a Corp. about 1-1-1781. I am anxious to learn the name of his wife and children. He came from Canterbury, Conn., where I am advised, all old records were destroyed by fire.
Very truly yours,
Mrs Oren Horton
2610 Dodge St. Omaha, Nebr.

CHARLES H. BUMP 870 LONGMEADOW STREET LONGMEADOW, MASS.
May 10, 1940.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
I would like to secure information of John Bump who was a Revolutionary soldier from Connecticut.
I understand that he was a corporal and saw service at Valley Forge. I am anxious to learn when and where he was born, the names of his parents, wife and children and any other information of a genealogical nature which the record may reveal. I believe that he received a pension.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Bump Charles H. Bump

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May 23, 1924
Mrs. Oren Dotson 2610 Dodge St., Omaha, Nebr.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 2590 it appears that John Bump was born July 11, 1761.
He enlisted January 1, 1778 in Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, served as private in Captain Elisha Lee's Company, Colonel John Durkee's Connecticut Regiment, was in the battle of Monmouth and on June 7, 1783 was appointed Corporal in Captain John H. Buel's Company, Colonel Zebulon Butler's Connecticut Regiment and was discharged June 10, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 2, 1818 while a resident of Lyme, Connecticut. He died April 19, 1846 in Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York.
Soldier married February 21, 1784 Penelope Beckwith, date of her death not stated. He married December

10, 1795 in Lyme, Connecticut, Rebecca Beckwith who was allowed pension on her application executed October 8, 1848 while a resident of Mount Morris, New York aged eighty years.
Soldier's children were:
Allen Bump born September 21, 1784. John Bump " December 8, 1785. William M. Bump " November 28, 1787. Isaac Bump " October 19, 1789. Richard Bump " May 22, 1791. Elizabeth Bump " December 31, 1792. Elizabeth M. Bump " May 9, 1797. George W. Bump " December 15, 1799. Penelope B. Bump " December 1, 1801. Maria B. Bump " October 24, 1804. Harriet N. Bump " November 14, 1822.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Aut. No. 2590
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 John Bunf a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his and (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Jan 1-1778 Pvt Elisha Lee John Durkee Conn   June 7 1783 Corp John Buel Zebulon Butler   and was discharged June 10 1783  
Battles engaged in, Monmouth Residence of soldier at enlistment, he enlisted at Lyme, New London Co. Conn Date of application for pension, Apr. 2, 1818. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Lyme, Conn. Age at date of application, born July 11, 1761. Remarks: He died Apr. 19, 1846 in Mt Morris, Livingston Co. N.Y.  Soldier married Penelope Beckwith Feb. 21, 1784, date of her death unknown and on Dec. 10, 1795  he married Rebecca Beckwith in Lyme, Conn. she was allowed  pension on her application executed Oct 6, 1848, while living  in Mt. Morris, Livingston Co. N.Y. aged 80 yrs.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

November 6, 1922.
Mrs. Edna C. Archibald, Holcomb, Illinois.
Madam;
In addition to the military history of the Revolutionary War pensioner, John Bump, W. 2580, you are furnished the following data as to his children.
Allen Bump born Sept. 21, 1784 John Bump " Dec. 8, 1785 William M. Bump " Nov. 28, 1787 Isaac Bump " Oct. 19, 1789 Richard Bump " May, 22, 1791 Elizabeth Bump " Dec. 31, 1792 Elizabeth M. Bump " May, 9, 1797 George W. Bump " Dec. 15, 1799 Penelope B. Bump " Dec. 1, 1801 Maria B. Bump " Oct. 24, 1804 Harriet N. Bump " Nov. 14, 1822
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.