Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 12166, Miles Bennet, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Bennet, Miles
S. 12166
Scarded
CONTENTS

In matter of Miles Bennet Pension application
Declaration & affidavits
I do hereby certify that the within papers passed through the hands of the Clerk within named or in the same manner in which they now are
Daniel Miller, formerly member of a. s. p.
W. H. Hunsberger

State of New York } Onondaga County } ss
James Bennett of the town of Camillus in said County being duly sworn, deposeth and saith that he is aged Sixty four years and that he is the Brother of Miles Bennett of the town of Conesville in the County of Fulton, who is now an applicant for a pension under the act of Congress "Passed June 7 th 1832" That this deponent resided in the County of Fairfield & State of Connecticut, that he knows that his Brother Miles Bennett, served in the Army of the Revolution, and that this deponent visited him while in the Army, & that he was then stationed on the East Bank of the Hudson River in the State of New York, and thinks the name of the place was "Verplanks Point" — that he cannot state the precise time that the said Miles served, but has always understood and virily believes it was nine months — subscribed & sworn before me, this 29 th day of September 1832 David B. Winton Justice
James Bennett
I David B. Winton a Justice of the Peace of the County of Onondaga, do certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named James Bennett and have been acquainted with him for twenty years past. & that he is a man of good moral character and that he is entitled to full credit & belief Dated September 29. 1832
David B. Winton
Justice of the Peace

State of New York } County of Onondaga } p.
I, Reuben S. Heps Clerk of the said County do Certify that John Sakim & David B Winton before whom the preceding affidavits were severally made, are Justices of the Peace in and for the said County and that I am acquainted with their hand writing and verily believe their several names above subscribed to be respectively the proper hand writing and signatures of the said Justices and that the said John Sakim & David B. Winton were respectively Justices of the Peace in and for the said County on the 29 th day of September 1832. Witness my hand and seal of Office this 8 th day of October 1832.
R. S. Heps Clerk
Pr. A. Edwards Jr Dep. Clerk

State of New York
Steuben County ss. On the 16 th day of October 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Court of Common Pleas now sitting at the Court House in Bath in and for the County of Steuben being a Court of Record, Miles Bennett, a resident of the town of Cohocton in the county and State aforesaid aged seventy one years in sixty nine years last December, who being first duly sworn, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June - 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated.
That this applicant's memory is so much impaired by sickness that he cannot recollect the year he entered the service of the United States nor the officers under whom he served. That at the time he entered the service first herein after mentioned, he resided at Ridgefield, Fairfield County, State of Connecticut. That he was entered the service as a substitute and was hired by Daniel Dorsey, who either employed this applicant as a substitute for him or the company to which he belonged. That this applicant left home with a number of other men in the spring and joined the troops in their Huts on the north side of Hudson river and nearly opposite Fort Point. Knows that it was early in the spring as the troops had not left their Huts. That he together with others were drilled for some time that they remained in the neighborhood all summer. Barre remained in the neighborhood a few miles from the river Steuben was a few miles from the river back in the country. That on one occasion he showed them how to pass a bridge called it Kingsbridge and said that that was the way to pass Kingsbridge and so to New York. That he remained in the service until near winter and was discharged at West Point. Don't remember who served the discharge.

it has been lost. This service was the same year that news was received at West Point of the Birth of the Dauphin of France. Recollects it from the celebration at West Point of that event by the troops. The troops on the opposite side from of the river from West Point were ordered on parade on that occasion. This is the only method in which this applicant can designate the year. This term of duty was for some months and he knows that he served at this period, but cannot fix upon the time he was discharged, but so memory will that it was cold winter weather. That part of the time they were stationed at Ver Plank's Point. That he has no other evidence of this service except the affidavits of Abraham Wood and James Bennett hereto annexed.
That some time about the last of December 1781 1781 or 1 st of January 1782 he entered the service again at Ridgefield in the County of Fairfield in the State of Connecticut where he then resided as a militia man but whether as a full title or how he does not recollect for the term of three months. Went to Norwalk in said state and there remained in service until discharged. Was not discharged in winter. Served out the period. He has no other evidence of this service except the affidavit of Abraham Wood and the affidavit of Nehemiah Sherwood hereto also annexed.
That this applicant served three months at Norwalk in the service of the United States as a militia man in the State of Connecticut but he cannot remember the year. Recollects that while there they had green corn and apples. Supposes it was in the fall of the year. At the time this service was performed he resided at Ridge Ridgefield, Fairfield County in the State of

Connecticut - does not remember the names of any of the officers - does not know where he can prove this service or not. Thinks that one Jonathan Sherwood of Ridgefield of Groton or Thomas Sherwood, if alive will remember that he performed this service. Was discharged at Hartford - did not receive a written discharge. That he has no documentary evidence and that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service except Nehemiah Sherwood and James Bennett and Abraham Wood, whose affidavits are herewith annexed.
Was born in the town of Ridgefield in the County of Fairfield in the State of Connecticut on the 13 th day of November 1743.
Has no record of his age.
Was living at Ridgefield at the time of entering service and has resided since Revolution & first at same place next to Hall's town in the state of New York and next in Canajoharie in Schoharie Co. in the State of New York and then moved to his present place of residence.
He was called into the service as above stated and served as above stated.
Never had any discharge except as above stated nor can he tell by whom any was given nor can he state any more in relation to his service.
He gives the names of John & Aaron and William Stewart. I know he is known in his present neighborhood and who can testify to his character for truth and veracity and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution.
He hereby renounces every claim

whether to a pension or annuity except the present and declared that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state. Miles Bennett sworn to and subscribed { the day and year aforesaid }
W. S. Runney Dep. Clk
Stephen County
We Paul C. Cook residing in the town of Cohasset in the County of Stephen and Alan Stewart of the town of Bath in said County hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Miles Bennett who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that he believes him to be sixty nine years of age that he is situated and resides in the neighborhood where he resides & has been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion
Sworn to and subscribed this day and year aforesaid }
Paul C. Cook Alan Stewart
W. S. Runney Dep. Clk
Stephen County
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Paul C. Cook and Alan Stewart who have signed the preceding certificate are residents of the said towns of Cohasset and Bath and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.
E. L. Edwards
Ezra Chapin
Wm. H. Williams
I David Runney Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Miles Bennett for a pension
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 16th day of October 1832
D. Runney

8228
New York
Miles Bennet
of Herk Co in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col _____ in the Connecticut line for 15 months
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 50 Dollars _____ Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of Mar 1833 _____ and sent to Hon D Conger Present
Arrears to the 4th of Mar '33 — $100.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sep '33 25.00 $125.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Ino Cromwell Clerk, Book E Vol. 4 Page 15

Miles Bennett Steuben co N.Y.
Admiral Pm atw 15 Mr $ 50-
all
Hon Dan. Cramer
Present

BRIEF in the case of  Miles Bennett  of  Steuben county in the State of New York  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 69  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.      Substitute In 17  1781 or 1782   9  3 ✓  3   15   
 5. In what battles was he engaged?  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Fairfield co Connecticut  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, or by the rolls?  part by living witnesses, part traditionary.  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?  Not connected as required, but certified by member of Congress 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. W. Bradford. Examining Clerk.

Rev. War Section
September 16, 1912.
Mrs. Charles C. Warner, 207 Madison Street, Syracuse, N. Y.
Madam:-
In response to your letter dated the 8 th and received the 10 th instant, you are advised that the papers in the claim Survivor's file 12.166 Rev. War, show that Miles Bennet was allowed pension on his application executed October 16, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Cohoes, Steuben County, New York.
He stated that he served in November 1763, at Ridgefield, Connecticut, where he received his enlistment; that he served nine months opposite West Point; three months at Newall in 1763; and three months at Horn's Creek; he did not state the names of his officers, although he contrarily testified that they served together at Norwalk under Captain David Clanton.
His claim was allowed for fifteen months' service in the Connecticut troops at fifty dollars per month.
Very respectfully,
J. L. Staven  Port Commissioner.

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12.166
1912 Sept. 16. History to Mrs. Charles G. Warner - P
INVALID.
File No. 12,166
Miles Bennet
Pin Rev War
Act: June 7 th 32
Index: Vol. a , Page 29
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of New York, Steuben County } } Jeremiah Sherwood of the town of of Bath in said County aged seventy one years being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he was a - soldier of the Revolutionary war. That he is well acquainted with Miles Bennett of the town of - Cohocton in said County, now an applicant for a pension under the act of Congress passed June 7 1832 That the deponents and the said Bennett's parents were near neighbours and resided in Fairfield County in the state of Connecticut. That the said Bennett and the deponent were school boys and associates until they separated and went into the army - and the deponent further says that the said Bennett - and the deponent were in service together in the - a company together stationed at Norwalk in the state of Connecticut and remained together for three - months. That it was during the year 1782 and the company was commanded by David Hunter as Captain said does not recollect the other officers That he has understood from said Bennett's family and other persons that he was out at different periods - during the Revolution and that the deponent believes said information to be correct Sworn to before me this 17th day of October 1832 } George Wheeler } J.P. Jeremiah Sherwood
I do hereby certify that Jeremiah Sherwood who has subscribed and sworn to the above affidavit is a credible person and entitled to belief. George Wheeler J.P.

State of New York } Schuylkill County } }
I David Rumsrey Clerk of said County do hereby Certify that George Wheeler Esquire before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn was at the date thereof a Justice of the peace in and for said county and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe that his name subscribed to said affidavit is his proper hand writing and signature.
Witness my hand and seal of Office this 22 d day of October 1832.
D. Rumsrey.

State of New York Bronx Co. } ss
Abraham Wood of the Town of Bronx in the said County being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he is a ged sixty one years & that he has been acquainted with Miles Bennett now of the Town of Conkton in the County of Auburn for the space of fifty years or longer who is now an applicant for a pension under the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832 that the deponent resided in the County of Fairfield & State of Connecticut & that the deponent has been informed that the said Miles Bennett did serve in the army of the Revolution, the deponent truly believes that he did serve in the army of the Revolution from the information he has had from the Father of the said Miles Bennett & the deponent further deposeth & says that the Father of the said Miles Bennett is dead.
Abraham Wood
Subscribed & sworn before me this 29th day of Sept 1832
John Lakin Justice
I John Lakin a Justice of the peace of the County of Bronx do hereby certify that I have been personally acquainted with the above named Abraham Wood for the space of fifteen years last past & that he is a man of good moral character and that he is entitled to full credit & help dated September 29th 1832
John Lakin Justice of the Peace

Syracuse N.Y.
Hon. J. L. Davenport Dear Sir
Through the courtesy of Congressman M. E. Driessell I am writing to you to find out if possible something about a revolutionary soldier by the name of Miles Bennett. He received a pension of $50.00 annually commencing March 4 th 1831 which was recorded yearly by Ira Cromwell, clerk in book E. Vol 4 page 15. We would like to know his birth place, town, county and state and month of year if it is recorded also any thing else that may have been written of him.
Yours Respectfully
Mrs Chas G. Warner
207 Madison St
September 8-1912