Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17378, John Bugbey, Conn Continental

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn Continental
Bugbey John Bugbee or Hannah
W 17378
CONTENTS

Connecticut Roll.
1,250
1787
March 38
John Bugbey
Private Connecticut Line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 1st of May 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30. of June 1818, and sent to Sylvester Gilbert, Esq. Tolland, Conn.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818.
Semi-annual
4 months 4/30.  $33.06
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818 }
Three years from Apr. 77 till Apr. 80 continue
Tolland Tolland Co.,
Verification sent the 19th July 1820, to Elisha Hemen, Esq. Tolland, Conn.

John Bugby Declaration & Affidavit
no.
Huntington Cont.
Rept
Convers.
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John Bugbey of Tolland in Tolland County in the State of Connecticut, a resident citizen of the United States & now residing in sd Tolland Testifies and declares on oath, that at Mansfield in sd State in the month of April A.D. 1777 he enlisted as a private soldier in the company of Capt. John Sherman of sd Mans- field in Col. l Josiah Huntingtons Regiment, but said Huntington being promoted to be Brigadier General Lieut. Col. l Prentis & afterward Col. l Josiah Starr commanded sd Regm. t which was the first in the Connectical line on the continental establishment He enlisted for Three years and served in sd Regm. t from that time faithfully in sd Regiment against the common enemy till some time in the month of April A.D. 1780 when he was regularly & honourably Discharged from service by a writing for that purpose under the hand of Josiah Starr Col. l Command. t , but it is lost and gone out of his possession & is not as he believes now in existence. He also says that he is sixty seven years of age, and an indigent man, reduced in his circumstances in life and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support May 1 st A.D. 1810
John Bugbey

Tolland County ss Tolland May 1 st 1810 Personally appeared John Bugbey and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing Declaration by him subscribed, before me Sylvester Gilbert Presiding Judge County Court
I Sylvester Gilbert Presiding Judge of the County Court within & for the County of Tolland do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said John Bugbey did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceping Declaration against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings & testimony taken & had before me to the Secretary for the Department of war, pursuant to the directions of the act of Congress in this case made & provided - Connec t ss Tolland County May 1 st 1810 Sylvester Gilbert Judge as aforesaid

Tolland County ss May first A.D. 1810 Stephen Dunham of Coventry in sd County Personally came before me the subscriber, and made solemn oath that he is well acquainted with John Burgoy of Tolland & knew him in the war of the Revolution & that he served three years as a Soldier faithfully against the common Enemy in Captain Shannua's Company Col. c Led. Huntington's Regiment, and that he is wholly destitute of property and is indigent and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support, all in manner & form as the said Burgoy has Declared Sworn before me J. Weston Gilbert Presiding Judge of County Court

— John Aughey
(1250—)
(Sept. 1872.)
— Continue.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, County of Tolland ss. County Court or Court of Common Pleas, June term, 1820
ON this 26 day of June 1820, personally appeared in open Court, the same Court being a Court of record for said County, having the power of fine and imprisonment,
John Bugbey aged 68 years, resident in Tolland in the County of Tolland
who being first duly sworn according to law doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows:
In 1775 7 months - in 1776 one year - Enlisted in April 1777 & served three years in Capt John Shumway's company Col. Ebediah Huntington, Regt afterwards commanded Col. Prentiss & others on line - in 1780 6 months - Enlisted in the spring of 1781 & served during the war in Capt Edgar's company Col. Elisha Sheldon, Regt being the 2nd Regt of Dragoons - That his original declaration was dated 1st day of May 1818 and the amount of his pension certificate is 125.50
And I do solemnly swear, 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 Household furniture } 5.00 except bedding his John X Bugbey mark
The declarant is by trade a dyer, but through age & infirmity & poverty is disabled from carrying on said trade and unable to perform any labor sufficient for the maintenance of himself & family - He has a wife 87 years of age of a feeble constitution and a daughter in his family 14 years old named Eliza -

See Roll Nov 1 1781 Star
34409 35-3 3/4
Sworn to and declared by said John Rugkey on the 26 day of June 1820 before said Court, and it is the opinion of said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is
5 dollars and 50 cents. and the his circumstances of family are herein truly stated
I, Abisha Stearns Clerk of the County Court or Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Tolland aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the record of said Court. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 26 th day of June 1820
A. Stearns
Clerk of the County Court or Court of Common Pleas in and for said County of
Tolland

Record of from Burley family Bible
John Burley was married to Hannah Peters By Rev White Esq of Hindforth & State of N.Y.
July 12. 1782.
The above is all of record in the Burley Bible
Evans clk

5180
Connecticut
Hannah Bugbey widow of John Bugbey decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 18 March 1838 of Tolland in the State of Connecticut who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Conn. Shumway of the regt. commanded by Col. Huntington in the Connecticut Line for 2 years.
Reh.
A new certificate was issued in this case under the opinion of the Attorney General of the 2 d Sept. 1842 which was given in consequence of the Resolution of Congress of the 16 th of Aug. 1842.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836. & ending 18 March 1838.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th day of Decr. 1842 and sent to Benj. Colton Esq r Hartford Conn.
Arrears to the 4 th of Semi-annual allowance ending
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Wm. G. Hales Clerk Book A. Vol. 1 Page 168
The amt. due and payable to Alanson Bugbey Executor of Hannah Bugbey decd.

Family Record.
   NAMES. BIRTHS. DEATHS.     MR. John Dugby Apr. 9 th 1752 March 18, 1838   MISS. Hannah Brady Feb. 4, 1762   MARRIED July 12 th 1787  
Their Children.
   Ellie Dugby Nov. 12, 1788. Dec. 25 th 1790   Susanna Dugby Apr. 27, 1792   Eliza Dugby March 28, 1794   Sally Dugby May 25, 1798   Hanson Dugby Aug. 26, 1804   Eliza Dugby May 7, 1807 Jan. 7, 1839  
I Hanson Dugby of Tolland in the County of Tolland and State of Connecticut aged thirty five years do testify and say that I am the son of John Dugby late of said Tolland do r and Hannah Dugby now of said Tolland, that my father John Dugby and my mother Hannah Dugby have lived with me principally the last twelve years, and that during most of that time they have had in their possession the Family Records above named which has been kept lying up in their room in a small frame from which I have taken it this day and offered it here. I would further say that I recollect distinctly that said Record was in their possession in the Spring of the year 1833 in the same State it is in now excepting the record of the death of John Dugby March 18, 1838 and of Eliza Dugby May 7, 1839 Jan. 7, 1839 which has been since added. I would further say that said Record contains the names, and the dates of the births of all my brothers & sisters the children of said John & Hannah Dugby & further the Record is as such not.
Hanson Dugby

I Hanson Bugby of Tolland in the County of Tolland and State of Connecticut aged thirty five years do testify and say that I am the son of John Bugby late of said Tolland deceased and Hannah Bugby now of said Tolland, that my father John Bugby and my mother Hannah Bugby have lived with me principally the last twelve years, and that during most of that time they have had in their possession the Family Records above named which has been kept hung up in their room in a small frame from which I have taken it this day and offered it here. I would further say that I recollect distinctly that said Records were in their possession in the Spring of the year 1833 in the same State it is in now excepting the record of the death of John Bugby March 18. 1838 and of Eliza Bugby the 7th Jan. 19. 1839 which has been since added. I would further say that said record contains the names, and the dates of the births of all my brothers & sisters the children of said John & Hannah Bugby & further the Record south not.
Hanson Bugby
State of Connecticut Tolland County ss.
On this 1 st day of February 1840 personally appeared the above named deponent a person known to me to be a credible witness who after being duly cautioned & sworn made solemn oath to the truth of the several above reported by him subscribed. Before me Loren P. Waldo Justice of Peace Washington City Feb. 22. 1840 I hereby certify that the aforesaid Loren P. Waldo is a legally commissioned Justice of Peace according to the laws of the State of Connecticut & his signature appended as above is true & genuine.
John D. Rootway Minister of State of Representatives

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838.
State of Connecticut
County of Tolland S.S.
On this Eleventh day of July A.D. 1839 personally appeared before the Probate Court for the District of Tolland in said Tolland County Hannah Bugby of Tolland in said County aged Seventy six 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 provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 7. 1838. That her maiden name was Hannah Potes & that she was married to John Bugby on the 12 th day of July One Thousand Eight hundred & Eighty seven, with whom she lived as his lawful wife from the day of her marriage till the death of said John Bugby which happened at said Tolland on the Eighteenth day of March A.D. 1838. That said John Bugby was a soldier in the Revolutionary Army and served therein as follows, to wit, In the year 1775 Seven months; in 1776 one year. In April 1777 the said John Bugby enlisted into and served a period of three years in Capt. John Shumway's Company in Col. Sededick Huntington's Regiment, afterwards commanded by Lieut. Col. Punton & others in the Connecticut line. In the year 1780 the said John Bugby enlisted and served during the war in Capt. David Edgar's Company, Col. Elisha Sheldon's Regiment, being the 2 d Regiment of Light Dragoons; making in all a period of Seven years & more; For proof of these services she refers to the declaration of the said John Bugby for a Pension dated June 26. 1820, and the documents accompanying the same, together with the action of the Department thereon granting a certificate to said John Bugby. She further declares and says that she was married to the said John Bugby on the 12 th day of July 1787 & that her husband the said John Bugby died on the 18 th day of March A.D. 1838, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will appear by the deposition & certificates accompanying this declaration. That she has no record proof of her marriage. Sworn & subscribed on the day & year above written. Before
Hannah Bugby
Before me Novatus Chapman Judge of Probate for Tolland District

At a Court of Probate held at Scotland within the Probate District of Scotland on the 11 th day of July A. D. 1839
Present Novatus Chapman Esq. Judge,
Hannah Bugby personally appeared before said Court and made solemn oath to the truth of the within declaration by her subscribed in open Court. — And the Court would further certify that it appears to said Court by satisfactory evidence that John Bugby the husband of the said Hannah Bugby died at said Scotland March 18 th 1838, and that the said Hannah Bugby has ever since remained, and still is the widow of the said John Bugby. In witness whereof the said Court has hereunto affixed its seal the day and year aforesaid. —
Novatus Chapman Judge of Probate for Scotland district
The within foregoing are the original proceedings of Mrs Han- nah Bugby in the Probate Court for the District of Scotland to obtain the provisions of the act of Congress passed July 7. 1839
Attest. — Novatus Chapman Judge.

Hannah Buxbee
Hannah Buxbee Coni Act 7. July 38
Certificate for 80 $
from 4 march 36 to 18 march 1838 to Alanson Buxbee Ex. of Hannah Buxbee dec?
Benjr Coleson Hartford Coni

State of Connecticut } County of Tolland } p Tolland
On this third day of Dec r 1842 personally appeared before Loren P. Waldo Judge of the Court of Probate for the district of Tolland Alanson Bugby who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declarations in order to obtain arrears of pension allowed to Hannah Bugby his deceased mother: That he is the lawful child of the s d Hannah who died in the aforesaid town on the second day of March in the year 1842 and that he was executor on the last will of the s d Hannah which will appears by the certificate of the Judge of the Court of Probate hereto annexed
That the s d Hannah was a pensioner under the act of the 7 th of July 1838 at the rate of 80 D ls p m annu m and her pension commenced on the 18 th of March 1838 and she now claims arrears of pension from the 4 th of March 1836 to the 18 th of March 1838
Sworn & subscribed this day Alanson Bugby & year first aforesaid
Before me Loren P. Waldo Judge of the Court of Probate for the district of Tolland. —
State of Connecticut, S.S. } Tolland Probate District }
Be it remembered, that it appears to me Loren P. Waldo Judge of the Court of Probate for the said District of Tolland by the most satisfactory evidence, that Mrs. Hannah Bugby, the widow of John Bugby late of the town of Tolland deceased died on the 2 d day of March A.D. 1842, that she left a will duly executed according to the laws of the State and July 8. 1830 which was duly proved, and approved in this Court on the 18 th day of April 1842 recorded & kept on file, in which will the aforesaid Alanson Bugby is named as Executor, — And I further certify that by the files and Records of this

18 and it fully appears that the said Almon Bryson has accepted the trust of Executor under said Will, has given bond according to law, and is now proceeding to settle the Estate of said Know- les according to law. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Lockland this 3 rd day of December One thousand eight hundred & forty two. Loren P. Waldo Judge.

Rev. & 1812 Pension Section AWF/eel
January 15, 1929
Arthur Lewis 2 Deerfield Avenue Hartford, Connecticut
Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.17378, it appears that John Bugbey or Bugbee was born, April 9, 1752, place not stated.
He enlisted at Mansfield, Connecticut, and served with the Connecticut Troops as follows:
From in September, 1775, seven months, no officers stated; in 1776, one year, no officers stated; from April, 1777, three years as a private in Captain John Shumway's Company, Colonels Jedediah Huntington's, Prentiss' and Josiah Starr's Regiment; in 1780, six months, no officers stated; from the spring of 1781, to the close of the war in Captain Edgar's Company, Colonel Elisha Sheldon's Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 1, 1818, at which time he was living in Tolland, Connecticut. He died there, March 18, 1838.
The soldier married, July 12, 1787, in Kinderhook,

Columbia County, New York, Hannah Peters, who  She was born, February 4, 1762. A
She was allowed pension on her application executed July 11, 1839, at which time she was living in Tolland, Connecticut. She died there, March 2, 1842.
Their children were:
Elle born November 12, 1788, died December 25, 1790. Laura born April 27, 1792. Eleazar " March 28, 1794. Sally " May 25, 1798. Alanson " August 26, 1804. Eliza " May 7, 1807, died January 19, 1839.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 17378
Hannah Bugbey
Wid' of
John Bugbey
Rev. Rev war
Act: July 7, 1838
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 104
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1916 May 25: History to Mrs C J Rodgers. M. N. R.
1916 May 26: History to Mrs B S. Peterson. M. N. H.
1919 Nov. 7: History to Mrs E. B. Roehler, aka.
1929 Jan. 15: Hist. to Arthur Lewis avt.
1929, Aug 20, Hist to Hon Richard P. Freeman for Mary B. Bishop Sec. of Ebenezer Holmes W. 18058. M. E. E.

5789 Hannah Pughes wid of Mo
born
At July 1838
Married 1787
died Mar 1838
Allan $80 per ann
from 1838
1839. 9. 4
1838. 3. 18
1 5. 17
ly 80
4 m's 26. 66
1 3/4 6. 66
15 ds 3. 33
2 ds 15 2/3 . 22
116. 87
Hor J H Brockway NR

5789 July 15 July 11 C6 July 7. 1838 Rev. Wm.
General Aughey M c of John Rev John J. Edwards Commonplace of Religion Washington City D.C.
for

Sollands July 11. 1839
To the Commissioners of Pensions
Sir
Herewith I send you the application of Hannah Buxby for a Pension. Please examine it and if correct forward me a certificate for her as soon as possible.
I wrote you some weeks since from Hartford enclosing documents relating to the application of Lydia Chapman for a pension and expected an answer before this time. Have those papers been rec d ? - Please inform me by return mail.
I am Sir Yours truly
Isaac D. Waldo
P.S. The documents referred to were Asahel Chapman's Commission as Ensign and a Certificate from the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Hartford Ct.)

✓ 5789
Hannah Bugbey
Con
alt 7. July '38

OFFICIAL SIGNATURE OF THE MAGISTRATE,
STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss: County of Clinton, }
Smith Mead
I, Thomas Crook, Clerk of the County of Clinton, do hereby certify that George Moore
is a Justice of the Peace
in and for the said County, duly commissioned and qualified ; that
his commission is dated on the Eighth day of March
in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty seven
1837 and that his signature above written is genuine.
Given under my hand and official seal of said County, the
23
day of April
1839
Smith Mead
CLERK.

State of New York Clinton County ss
(David, Peters of the Town of Plattsburgh, County aforesaid, being duly sworn, deposes & says, That he was present and witnessed the marriage of John, Bugbee, then residing in the Town of Hunderhook, Columbia County N.Y. That he was married to Hannah, Peter, the sister of this Deponent, by George White Esqr. a Justice of the Peace for the said Town of Hunderhook = Isaac Saunders (now dead) Abel Peters (now dead) and Hannah, Slyter, besides the family of the Magistrate aforesaid, and this Deponent were all the persons who were present at the marriage. (Deponent does not know whether Hannah, Slyter is living or not =
The marriage aforesaid was in the year seventeen hundred, and eighty seven, in the month of July
The John Bugbee, now alluded to by deponent is the same who was, while living a pensioner of the United States on the list of Revolutionary pensioners and the husband of Hannah. Bugbee now applying for a pension as his widow = The George White, aforesaid was then & had been a Magistrate for many years, in said Town at the time of the marriage & Deponent believes him now dead as he was at that time fifty years old or upwards =
Further Deponent saith not =
Sworn & Subscribed the 23 d day of April 1839, before me
David Peters
George Moore, Justice Peace
& I certify that Deponent is a credible witness =
George Moore J.P.

Copy of H. A. Brockway widow of John Brockway
H. A. Brockway
H. A. Brockway H. A.

Columbia County Town of Kinderhook p 3
I John Trimpel Town Clerk of the Town of Kinderhook do Certify that I have Examined the records of said Town and that no Record of Marriage is to be found & that there are no records of Marriage now kept in said Town Clerks office nor never has been to My knowledge & that I have examined the records of said Town none in My opinion as far back as 1785 and can find no record of Marriage
Subscribed & sworn this the 23 d of January 1840
J. Trimpel Town Clerk
Before me
John Voorhies Commissioner of Deeds

5789 Sec L. D. Waldo, Sep 7. '39 - do Recd. J. H. Brockway Feb. 10. 1840
at 7. July 38.

Connecticut
5115
R
Hannah Bugbey widow of John Bugbey, decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 18th March 1838 of Holland (in the State of Connecticut) who was a private in the Co. of commanded by Captain Shumway of the Regt commanded by Col. Huntington in the Conn. line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 10 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 18th day of March, 1838.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of Feb. 1840, I sent to Hon. J. H. Brock- way, House of Reps.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1839 $116.50 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar 40 40.00
$156.50
{ Act July 1, } 1838.
Recorded by J. M. Condy, Clerk. Book 1. Vol. 1. Page 168

Will you please inform me whether Mr. Bugbee a soldier in Edgar 6 th Sheldon dragons was rele d as a war man He enlisted Feb 1 1781 for war as per rolls —
HHS
Pen. Office
Feb 22 1840
Wm Gordon Esq
Bounty Land Office
Not returned among Sheldon Dragons or in the Connecticut line among those intitled to bounty lands from the U. S. No Warrant has issued in his name, or in his right
M. G.
Mr Bugbee was paid for services up to Jan 11 1783
See final Sett Vol 2 p 97, Column 2 d 7 th
Name from top —

Rev Chicago Ill Dec
May 18 '16 -
Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Sir:
Will you please give to me the following data concerning John Bugbee (Bughey) a private during the Revolutionary War.
His Pension was granted by act of 1818. His residence at that time being in the state of Connecticut.
Date & place of birth?
Wife's name?
Married when & where?
Children's names?
Thanking you
I am Very Truly Mrs C. J. Redgers.
510 W. 61 St
Chicago Ill

Chicago Ill.
May 18-16.
Bureau of Pensions. Record Washington D.C. En
Sir:
Will you please give to me the following data concerning John Bughey  W173578 Hannah Bughey census whose pension was granted by act of 1840. At that time she was 77 years of age and resided in Tolland Co. Conn. Name of Husband? Birth & death dates of Husband? Regiment & company in which he served? Childrens names?
Thanking you in advance I am Most Truly
Mrs. B. S. Peterson
510 W. 61 St
Chicago Ill.

Dept of Interior
Bureau of Pensions Washington
Rev. War Section:—
Have you on record name of John Bughee who had sons Alanson and Eleazer. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and died at 86 years of age.
Please send me any information you may have of said John Bughee of Conn. Such information will be greatly appreciated
Very truly yours
Mrs. Edna Bughee Koehler 54 Wilson St. Ithaca N.Y.

N. D. W. and B. L. D. E.
Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. Aug 16 - 1877.
Dear Sir
Please furnish this Office with the names and present Post Office address of some of the descendants of Hannah Bussey Widow of John Bussey late a private in the Rev. War, and who formerly resided in your Town.
The Widow made application for pension in 1839, and filed a Bible, in this Office, in Evidence. It is now desired to return this Bible to the family. The son. Hanson Bussey - administered on his mother's estate in 1842.
Please return this letter with your reply in the enclosed Envelope.
Lost Master Tolland Tolland Co. Conn.
Very respectfully
J. G. Glavin Acting Commissioner P.M.O.

Tolland Aug 22, 1877 To the Pension Office Dept
I saw Alanson Bugbee to day and he said that the Bible refered to was of no use to him and he did not care to have it sent to him His address is Tolland Tolland Co Connecticut if you wish to confer with him
J. T. Root P. M., Tolland Conn

Widows File No. 17.378.
Hannah Bughey Widow of John Bughey Pri Rev War Receipt for Bible & c to be filed in the case Sep 7. 1872.

N.O. 1173 L.D. Evan
Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington D.C. Aug. 27 th 1877.
Dear Sir,
Your communication of the 23 rd inst. is received and contents noted.
In regard to the old family Bible - formerly the property of Mrs. Hannah Bughey - but now belonging to her son - Mr. Alanson Bughey of your Town, I have to state that it is herewith transmitted to his address in your care - and free of charge to him.
The record it contains may be of value to him & his posterity.
Please deliver the Bible to him and get him to acknowledge the receipt of the same on the back of this letter - then return said letter to this Office in the enclosed envelope.
J. P. Root Esq. Post Master Tolland Tolland Co. Conn. C.
Very respectfully J. P. Clark Acting Commissioner

Bible Rec d -by me
A. Bugbee

CASH CAPITAL - $1,300,000
JOHN WALLING, PRESIDENT. VICTOR ROTH, VICE PRES. WALTER D. WILLIAMS, VICE PRES. W. PERDUE JOHNSON, VICE PRES.
INCORPORATED 1841.
W. A. THOMSON, SECY. & TREASURER. GILBERT H. FULTON, ASST SECY. EVERETT T. TANNER, ASST SECY. EGBERT P. STOVER, ASST SECY.
Security Insurance Company OF NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT.
ARTHUR LEWIS & CO INC., AGENTS 36 PEARL STREET HARTFORD, CONN.
Hartford, Conn. March 31, 1928
Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C. Gentlemen._
The writer is trying to find some information regarding a John Bugbey , sometimes spelled Bugbee. This man is supposed to have enlisted in the Continental Forces. On May 1, 1918 he made a declaration for a Pension from the U.S. Government. He was in Jed. Huntington's Regiment and enlisted from either Tolland or Mansfield, Conn.
Any information which you maybe able to give will be appreciated and gladly paid for. You may send it along with a bill or you may write and advise as to what it will cost and payment will be made in advance. The information is desired in order to enable some of his relatives to join the D.A.R.
Thanking you in advance I am
Respectfully
A handwritten signature in cursive script that reads "Arthur Lewis".
#2 Deerfield Ave. Hartford, Conn.

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 Bugbey or Bugbee a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. W 17.378
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1775 7 mos. Officers not stated Conn.   1776 1 yr. Officers not stated   Apr. 1777 3 Pvt. John Shumway Jedediah Huntington Josiah Storr & Prentiss   1780 6 mos. Officers not stated   Apr. 1781 to close of war Edgar Elisha Sheldon  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enlisted at Mansfield, Conn.
Date of application for pension, May 1, 1818. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Tolland, Tolland Co. Conn.
Age at date of application, 6 Apr 9, 1752; place of birth not stated
Remarks: He mar. July 12, 1787 Hannah Peters b. Feb 4, 1762. He died in Tolland, Conn. Mch 18, 1838 and she was al pension on an ap. ex. July 11, 1839 while a resident of Tolland where she died Mch 2, 1842. Their children: Eliza b. Nov. 12, 1788 d. Dec. 25, 1790; Laura b. Apr 27, 1792; Eleazar b. Mch 28, 1794; Sally b. May 25, 1798; Alanson b. Aug 26, 1804. Eliza b. May 7, 1807 d. Jan 19, 1839.
Respectfully,
In 1877 when bill was receipted for the signature was A. Bugbee
Commissioner.

A.W.F. Aug 20, 1929
The beginning of this letter is in the claim of Ebenezer Holmes, W. 18058, and is dated Aug 20, 1929. Sent to Hon Richard P. Freeman for Mary B. Bishop.
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 17378, it appears that John Bugbey or Bugbee was born April 9, 1752, place not stated.
He enlisted at Mansfield, Connecticut, and served with the Connecticut troops as follows:
From in September, 1775 seven months, no officers stated; in 1776, one year, no officers stated; from April, 1777 three years as a private in Captain John Shumway's Company, Colonels Jedediah Huntington's, Prentiss' and Josiah Starr's Regiment; in 1780 six months, no officers stated; from the spring of 1781 to the close of the war in Captain Edgar's Company, Colonel Elisha Sheldon's Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 1, 1818, at which time he was living in Tolland, Connecticut. He died there March 18, 1838.
The soldier married, July 12, 1787, in Kinderhook, Columbia County, New York, Hannah Peters, who was born February 4, 1762. She was allowed pension on her application executed July 11, 1839, at which time she was living in Tolland, Connecticut. She died there March 2, 1842.
Their children were:
   Elle  born  November  12,  1788.     died  December  25,  1790.    Laura  born  April  27,  1792    Eleazar  "  March  28,  1794    Sally  "  May  25,  1798    Alanson  "  August  26,  1804    Eliza  "  May  7,  1807,     died  January  19,  1839.   
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