Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 12,276, Daniel Braman, Conn.

SERVICE
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Conn
Brannan, Daniel
S 12276
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CONTENTS

Order to pay June 13, 1837 Order to pay 30 March 1838
30/4/77  Connecticut
Daniel Braman
New London in the State of Connecticut who was a private in the company by Captain _____ of the reg't _____ by Col. Mr. _____ in the Connecticut line for 7 months and 13 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 24 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of March 1836 and sent to Hon. J. T. Hudson 76 of Brimfield
Arrears to the 4th of March 1836 $123.80 Semi-annual allowance ending Sept 1838 12.38 $136.18
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Danl. Boyd Clk bk E 2 Vol. 3 Page 5

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Darius Bothuns Deposition
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State of Connecticut New London County } ss.
On this 19 th day of October A.D. 1834. personally appeared in open court before the Court of Probate in and for the District of Norwich in said New London County, a Court of record having a clerk and seal, Daniel Brannan a resident of the town of Lisbon in the County of New London and State of Connecticut aged seventy four 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 7 th 1832 —
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated.
That in the fall of the year 1776 he was entered the service in the States Troops of the State of Connecticut and went to Providence in the State of Rhode Island in the month of November and was there stationed until the Spring of the year 1777 in the month of March. He belonged to the Regiment commanded by Col. McClellan of Woodstock in said State of Connecticut. The names of the officers of the company he can not now state, but well recollects that Daniel Walton now of the town of Griswold in said New London County was with him in this campaign & belonged to the same company and was of the same mess with him. At the time that he was stationed at Providence New Port was in the possession of the enemy, and the troops at Providence were employed in fortifying that place. He well recollects that the regiment to which he belonged was quartered in the College building. He was in this service four months from the middle of Novr. 1776. to the middle of March 1777. at which time he was discharged.
In the fall of the year 1777. he was drafted to go to Stonington Point in said New London County in the company commanded by Capt. Waterman of Norwich. That they first went to New London Fort which was then commanded by Col. Ledyard. He well recollects that while he was stationed at Stonington Point the news of the surrender of Genl. Burgoyne arrived. That Thomas Fitch now of Preston and Daniel Bottom of Lisbon in said New London County whose depositions are hereto annexed were with him. That he was at New London & Stonington Point at this time one month.

That in the month of May or first of June 1780 he enlisted into the continental army and served in the Regiment commanded by Col. Heman Swift and was attached to the Brigade commanded by Genl. Jedediah Huntington of New London. That his detachment marched from Norwich to Hartford, from thence to Danbury which had been burnt a short time before by the enemy thence to Nelsons Point where they remained a short time then crossed the Hudson River at a place then called Kings Ferry above Stony Point Fort. From thence went to a place called Providence Town in New Jersey and was there at the time of the execution of Genl. Andre. He remained with the army until it went into Winter quarters in the Highlands where he was discharged in the month of December as he now recollects. He enlisted for six months in this campaign and served his time out and was honorably discharged. The declarant served in the first campaign at Providence four months, in the second at New London and Stonington Point one month in the fall of 1777 and in his last campaign in New York & New Jersey in 1780. six months making in the whole eleven months for which he claims a pension. he was frequently out on alarms at New London but he cannot now recollect the times when nor how long and for this service he makes no claims. The accompanying depositions are all the testimony he has been able to obtain as to his service which he hopes will be sufficient. The declarant was born in the town of Preston in said New London County where his age is recorded and where he resided during the war of the Revolution, since the war his residence has ever been in said Lisbon where he now lives. He has no documentary evidence in support of his claim as to his discharge from the service, if he had one he is not now able to say by whom it was given or what has become of it. He is well known to the Rev. Levi Nelson the Pastor of the society where he lives, also to Mr. Darius Batten of Lisbon and to John Johnson Esq. Postmaster in Jewett City near to whom he now lives.

He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state
Daniel Brannan
Sworn to & subscribed the day and year aforesaid in open Court — Before me John Hyde
Judge of the Court
We Levi Nelson a clergyman of said Lisbon and Darius Bottum residing in said Lisbon and John Johnson Post Master in Litchfield hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Daniel Brannan Esq. who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be seventy four 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 and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Levi Nelson John Johnson Darius Bottum
New London County ss. Lisbon Nov 28 th 1834 Then personally appeared the Rev. Levi Nelson a clergyman Darius Bottum and John Johnson Esq. Post Master at Litchfield to me well known as credible witnesses and made oath to the truth of the above certificate by them respectively signed in my presence
Before me Samuel C. Morgan Justice of Peace
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, & after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states.
And the court further certifies, that it appears to them that the Rev. Levi Nelson who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman resident in said Lisbon and that John Johnson & Darius Bottum who have

also signed the same the first is a resident of Jewett City & the other of said Lisbon and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Burrel Lathrop clerk of the court of Probate for the District of Norwich in the state of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the said court in the matter of the application of Daniel Braman for a pension.
And I further certify that Joseph Williams and Samuel G. Morgan Esquires are Justices of the Peace for said county of New London and that their several signatures to the documents hereto annexed are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this court this nineteenth day of December Anno Domini 1834.
Burrel Lathrop Clerk

I Thomas Fitch of Preston in the county of Washington & State of Connecticut out of lawful age before and say
That I was a soldier in the Revolutionary war: That I was drafted to go to Groton fort in the year 1777. That I served only about one month, That while I was in the service at Groton fort & Stonington point Mr Samuel Brannan of Preston in Washington county was also in the service at said Groton fort & Stonington in Capt Waterman's Company and served more than a month. That we were together in the said service in September & October 1777.
Further saith not Tho Fitch
State of Connecticut ss Washington county. Personally appeared Mr Thomas Fitch the above named deponent to me well known as a person of truth & entitled to credit as a witness & having signed the above deposition, drawn up by me at his request, made solemn oath to the truth of the same.
Before me
Joseph Williams Justice of Peace

I Nathan Rix of Norwich in the County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut of lawful age do testify & say that I was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. That in May 1780 I lived in Preston in said County of Middlesex & during that month I entered the service of the United States in the Continental Army & joined the army at a place opposite West point on the North River, called Nelson's point. I recollect & testify further that Daniel Brannen then of Preston entered the service in the Continental Army as a volunteer in the same month of May 1780 in Genl Jed Huntingdon's Brigade & Col Hemenway's Regiment. Said Brannen went on to the North River to join the army while I was there. I think he entered for 6 months or more & I verily believe he served out his term of time. I was taken out to join the light infantry under Marquis La Fayette & did not see said Brannen afterwards. The deponent has received his own certificate of pension for services including the time mentioned above.
I further testify that Nathan Rix

State of Connecticut New London County } ss Nominal April 17, 1833
Be it known that on this day, above mentioned, personally appeared Mr. Nathan Dyer, signor of the within deposition, being a person well known to me as a witness entitled to full credit for truth. And having signed the within Deposition made solemn oath to the truth of the same.
Joseph Williams Justice of the Peace See

Daniel Mattori of the town of Griswold in New London County upon in the seventy seventh year of my age before and was that in the fall of the year 1777 during the War of the Revolution enlisted into the company of the state troops of the state of Connecticut com- manded by Col. H. Holbrook of Pomfret of which company James Grosvenor, of Pomfret was lieutenant and Ebenezer Harris of Plainfield, was ensign. We were attached to the Regiment commanded by Col. McClellan, and the Lieut. Col. was a man by the name of Heley. According to my recollection I en- listed for six months. I well recollect we were mar- ched & Resided in Rhode Island where we were quartered for the winter. in the college building Gen. Benedict Arnold had the command of the troops & stationed at Providence. at this time the Enemy had possession of New Port. While at Providence we were engaged in fortifying that place. I well recollect that Mr. Daniel Bromon then of Res- ton and Asa Phillips of Plainfield belonged to the same company with one and continued with us during this campaign they were of the same mess with me and in the same room in the college. In the spring of 1778 in the month of March I think we were marched out of Providence to a place called Olneyville and discharged and then returned home. I have always been well acquainted with Mr. Daniel Bromon and know that Mr. Daniel Bromon now of Litchfield in New London County is the same Daniel Bromon who was in the service with

as stated by me. he is I should think a few years younger than myself. It is my im- pression that we enlisted in the month of Sept. 1777- for a six months service but as I have no papers or documents to refer to my recollec- tion I may not be correct, still I am certain that we left home in the fall of the year 1777 and were not discharged until the spring of 1778. as stated above. and the said Barrow was with me during said campaign. and and further this deponent says not sworn at Griswold in New London County August 28 th 1834 - Daniel Walton
State of Connecticut New London County } S. Griswold August 28 th 1834. Then personally appeared before me, Daniel Walton, the above named deponent a person to me well known and a credible witness and made oath to the truth of the above affi- davit by him subscribed in my presence Walter Samuel C. Borchard Justice of Peace in and for New London County

I, Darius Bothum of the town of Linton in New London County aged seventy or one year before and say that I am well ac- quainted with M c Daniel Brennan of said Linton and knew him in the time of the Revolutionary war - That in the year 1777. I was in the service at Stonington Point in the fall of the year and was there when the news of the surrender of Burgoyne was received in Capt. Watermans Company and I well recollect that M c Brennan was in with me while there as a soldier in said company. This deponent recollects he was there one month -
This deponent was enlisted in the service of the United States in the month of June 1780 - and well recollects that the said Bran- nen was with them when they marched from Norwich under Lieut. St. Goode to Hart- ford and from thence through Danbury on to Nelson Point opposite West Point. When they remained some time there we crossed the river at King a place called Kings Ferry a little above Stony Point. Thence went to a place called Orange Town in New Jersey and while there Genl. Andre was executed and he remained with the army until they went into winter quarters in the Highlands of I well recollect that M c Brennan was with me all the time and that we were in the

service at this time more than six months and further this deponent says not Norwich July 20 th 1832 — Darius Bathum
State of Connecticut New London County ss p. Norwich July 20 th 1832 Then personally appeared Darius Bathum and made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed before me Samuel C. Morgan Justice of Peace
Darius Bathum Deposition
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March 10. 1836.
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 9th. inst. stating that you can only allow Daniel Brannon, for 7 months & 13 days service.
I will receive the certificate for that period.
Your Ob t Serv t A. T. Johnson

Connecticut Daniel Moran Linfuud 1st S C New York Branch 1835 Lt Hon. F. Hudson 9/11/36

Norwich Ct. Dec. 19 th 1834.
J. L. Edwards Esq.
I enclose you the papers of Daniel Braman for a pension, if correct please send the Pension certificate to me, but if any thing should be found defective please communicate -nicate with Samuel C. Morgan Esq. at
Jewett City Yours very respectfully John Hyde

Recheck
12,276 ✓ INVALID.
File No. 12,276
Daniel Brannan
Div. R.R. war.
Act: June 5th 1832.
Index:—Vol. A , Page 47
[Arrangement of 1870.]

32.69
Brayton Solomon Solomon
Agda Phillips of Kneepack Fortuna County Sixteen First after
22.57 52 1.05 21.00 210.30 30.50
roma 7 mo. 13.05
for A.F. Judson
John Benson

I Elizabeth Leonard of the town of Griswold in New London County now seventy years of age depose and say That in the year 1776 I well recollect That my brother Daniel Bronson entered into the service as a soldier in the revolutionary war. That he went to Providence in Rhode Island. he at that time he was young I think but little more than fifteen I recollect much was said in the family about his leaving so young. He left in the fall of 1776 and returned in the Spring of 1777 - I recollect That in the fall of 1777. he was in the service at Stonington Points. In the year 1780 I recollect of his being absent from home in the service a part of the year if I mistake not he left home it was the summer & fall for I know it was cold weather when he returned. I well recollect That he was frequently called out to go to New London or on an alarm for a short time. This deponent was is younger than her brother Daniel about two years, and residing in her father's family at the time of the war she well recollects her brother's being absent in the service but does not recollect the exact period of time That he was absent - and further this deponent says not - Griswold July 20 th 1832 -
Elizabeth Leonard

New London County, Griswold July 20 th 1882
Then personally came before me Elizabeth Leonard a person well known to me and made solemn oath to the truth of the  foregoing deposition by her subscribed Samuel Morgan Justice of Peace for New London County
Mr. Elihu Thomson
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adm 7 mo. 13 d
Rev. J. F. Jackson
Rev. J. F. Jackson 100
Agreeable to the provisions of the act for the relief of the poor

Hon. J. L. Edwards. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.

Lisbon Feby 1 st 1836
Sir
I find by your Letter to Esq d Morgan of the 23 rd of March Last that you Acknowledge five Months and Thirteen Days Service in Col. Swifts Regiment in 1780. That may be the Length of time of actual service after joining the Army untill Discharg d But Sir I believe time generally Commences at the Time of Enlistment. With respect to the Above the fact is this (viz) there was a Call From Congress upon the State to furnish Men to fill the ranks Of The Connecticut Line of the Army For this Purpose the Male Inhabitants were Divided into Classes Each Class to furnish A Recruit I volunteered my services for the Term of six Months For which they Agreed to pay me and did Pay me for six Months Service I do verily believe that it was more than Six Months from The Time of my Enlistment untill the Time of my Discharge. As to The Service performed at Providence in 1776 and 7. My whole claim has been Deferred on Account of the Absence of Mr. Walton who served with me, I know of no one else Living Except Jonas Kinney who is Somewhere in the State of New York If Living, There are A Number of Persons Living who knew Of my Service at Providence but cannot tell the Exact Length Of Time. Since those Revolutionary Services It has been my lot to pass Through A Far More Severe Trial During the late war with Great Britain As the welfare of my Beloved Country has Always been an Object near my Heart, for A considerable Time before the commencement of the late war I was confident That war must come or our National Independence Be Surrendered. When war came I was convinced that If there ever was a Just and Necessary war under Heaven Since Man was Placed on Earth the late war with Great Britain was of that Character. As the war was unpopular In New England Of course the Recruiting Service for the Army went on very Slow. I Had A Beloved Son Arrived at the Age of Twentyone years A few Days after that time He Entered the service of his Country went through the bloody and fatiguing campaign of 1814 in and About Canada After going through the bloody scenes of the campaign worn Down With Fatigue and Prostration he fell a victim to Death Early In the Month of December. Now comes A scene of the Severest Trial Every Member of the Church to which I Belonged thinkin g differently from me and some violent opposers out of the church exulting at My severe Trials. But during those trying scenes I had the Consolation that my conscience did not accuse me of doing wrong On the contrary In Times of deep Distress It was a consolation To me that I had a son worthy to Die for his Country. And now Sir If Ardent Love of Country of Practical Services performed In severe Trials Encountered and commendable I think I think I have A fair claim to my portion of the compensation ordered by Congress to the Soldiers of the Revolution. Sir, I am Aware of the Responsible situation of fill and do not desire you To Deviate from the path of Duty, yet I hope that upon A Due consideration of the subject you will see your way Clear to allow my Just claim

I am well acquainted with The Hon. James Samman Late Senator In Congress from Connecticut and Judge of The Superior Court And Also The Hon. Calvin Goddard Late Representative To Congress and Judge of Superior Court Likewise Charles Fanning Esq r an Officer of the Army of The Revolution With Sentiments of Respect I subscribe My self your Owt. Servt Daniel Braman Hon d G d Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
City of Norwich County of New London and State of Connecticut
Be it known To all who m t may con- cern That Daniel Braman Esq r being first to me The foregoing letter and declaration in which reference is made to me as an ac- quaintance and friend of his. In doing so he has justly estimated my feelings. I have known Mr Braman ever since I was a boy. He has ever sustained a most exemplary character for truth integrity, industry and Patriotism, and was long a magistrate of the County of New London. I certainly entertain no doubt of the facts to which said Braman has alluded in the fore- going communication, To The Hon ble G d Edwards, and shall be very happy if his case is brought within the purview of the Laws regarding Pensions, and it will sup- ply him with increased consolations in his declining age
February 2 nd 1826
Romeo Danman

Mr. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
Sir I have been acquainted with these gentlemen that have wrote for Mr. Brannan for a long time, also with Mr. Brannan himself and whatever they have said respecting him should rely on whatever they have said respecting him believe all is right — with much esteem I am Sir your humble Servant Charles Fanning
I certify that I have been long acquainted with Daniel Brannan Esq. of Lisburn in New London of which town he is a respectable citizen. — of the facts which his claim on his loyalty rests I have no knowledge Calvin Goddard
Having been pastor of the Church of which Daniel Brannan Esq. is a member for more than thirty years, I can freely testify that he sustains a good character; that as a gentleman of truth and veracity he stands before the world wholly unimpeached — I therefore have no doubt of the correctness of his declaration. I am also acquainted with those gentlemen who have certified as above, and believe their testimony to be unexceptionable
Levi Nelson