Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17,305, Thomas Bishop, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Corin.
Bishop, Thomas Amy
N 17305
CONTENTS

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
Thomas Bishop was married to Amy Hargraves March 29 th 1778 - -
MARRIAGES.
Robert Bishop was married to Sally Holmes Nov. 15 th 1804 -
BISHOP THOMAS, (CONN) W. 17305

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS
BIRTHS
Thomas Bishop was Born August 5 th 1752.
Amy Bishop was born Sept 12 th 1758.
Joshua. Son to Thomas & Amy Bishop Dec 25 th 1778
Robert Bishop was born August 1 st 1780.
Amy Bishop was born Sept. 14 th 1782
Mary Bishop was born April 13 th 1784
Isaac Bishop born Dec 3 rd 1786
Rebecca Bishop was born June 17 th 1789
Prudence born Sept 2 nd 1791
Chilly - born Dec 10 th 1793
Eleazer Bishop born Feb 19 th 1796
Eleazer Bishop born 1726 Susannah Bishop born 1731
Robert Bishop was born August 1 st 1780. Sally his wife was born December 15 th 1784
Charlotte Bishop was born Oct 24 th 1805
Sally Bishop was born June 29 th 1807
Mary Bishop was born March 14 th 1809
Manerva Bishop was born Oct 12 th 1811
George Bishop was born June 9 th 1813
Meretia Bishop was Born Nov. 30 th 1815

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
DEATHS.
Paulina Bishop Born August 8 1817
Eleazer Bishop Died May 1796. aged 30 years.
Martha Bishop Born October 16 1819
Thomas Bishop Died Feb. 29 th 1801. aged 49 years.
Minerva Bishop Born January 12 1820
Susannah Bishop Born Sept. 8 1822
Catharine Delana Bishop was Born May 11 1825
Eliza Bishop was Born April 16 1827

FAMILY RECORD.
DEATHS.
DEATHS.
Nancy Bishop Died December 31 st 1813/18
Lucretia Bishop died March 14 th 1817
Susannah Bishop Died Sept. 24 th 1822

The birth of Mr. to Western August 1778 Henry Bishop Washburn Thomas Bishop was married to Mary George March 29 - 1780
A true family record Thomas Bishop Washburn December 1810 Robert Bishop was born August 17 - 1780 Henry Bishop Western March 14 - 1782 Mary Bishop Western April 12 - 1784 Mary Bishop Western December 3 - 1786 Ezra Bishop Western June 14 - 1789 Esther Bishop Western February 1791 Sarah Bishop Western December 1793 Charles Bishop Western February
Thomas Bishop First February 29
BISHOP, THOMAS CONN W 17305

forth the Hebrews had the city in their power. And here will I make an end.
18 And if I have done well, and as is fitting the story, it is that which I desired; but if slenderly and meanly, it is that which I could attain unto.
19 For as it is hurtful to drink wine or water alone; and as wine mingled with water is pleasant, and delighteth the taste: even so speech finely framed delighteth the ears of them that read the story. And here shall be an end.
ined all with a common... without solemnity... of the twelfth month, which is called Adar, the day that and from that time
associate with him in his success... ...but he... ...side of his soul, to perform for glory... ...of Judas in this just... ...not in an arm of flesh, in the strength and bravery of his... ...the living God, who had often delivered him in the... ...He made his soldiers a lecture out of the law and... the prophets; among the noble exploits of their fathers, and the... eminent deliverances they had received from God; tells them of... the purity of the... and from such kind of topics, he encour-... ages them to fight the enemy who had no such help. And as a... further argument for inducing them to have themselves valiantly... he tells them a dream, in which... that both they and he were used...
Judas' men were so far willingly encouraged by this harangue, that they eagerly longed for the engagement. In the mean time Nicanor's army approached, ranged in order of battle; which Judas seeing after a short ejaculation to God for success, he joined battle, flew thirty-five thousand of the enemy, and obtained a complete victory. Among the slain they found the body of Nicanor, which produced universal joy among the people; and Judas to show his contempt at the blasphemies uttered by this impious man, ordered his head and right hand to be struck off, and fixed on the tower in Jerusalem, as a monument of the justice of God on so audacious an offender; and his tongue to be cut out and given piece-meal to the fowls. And that the memory of so signal a victory might not be forgotten, an annual festival is instituted to be kept on the thirteenth day of the month Adar, which answers to our February. After this the Jews enjoyed the quiet possession of their city, religion, and liberties.
THE END OF THE APOCRYPHA.
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4027.
Report
Connecticut
Mary Bishop
widow of Thomas Bishop
who was a Private
in the Revolution Conn.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27th day of Dec. 1843 and sent to J. W. Blood Ledyard Conn.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A 63. Vol. / Page

4 3551 3608
Amy Bishop widow of Thomas.
6 th
act 4 July 36 m 78 d. 01.
Act. 4 July 36

State of Connecticut New London County ss
On this nineteenth day of March ad 1838 personally appeared before the Honorable Court of Probate for the District of New London in said New London County Amy Bishop a resident of the town of Montville in the County of New London and State of Connecticut aged Eighty years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth as her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836. That she is the widow of Thomas Bishop formerly of that part of the town of New London now Mont- ville deceased who was a private in the army of the Revolution. That the said Thomas Bishop entered the service of the United States, in the Revo- lutionary army in the spring of the year 1775. that the said Thomas Bishop enlisted at said New London into the Company commanded by Captain M c Coit of which Company Lieutenant Hoyle was the first Lieutenant. Elijah Bingham was the second Lieutenant and one Adams was the Ensign all which officers, now are dead. That said Com- pany belonged to the Regiment commanded by Colonel Samuel A t Parsons. That said Thomas Bishop enlisted into said Coit's Company in the month of May 1775 and returned home in February 1776 months . That shortly after his enlistment he marched with said Company from said New London for Cambridge in Massachusetts, and as

your affiant always understood and believes he the said Thomas Bishop with said Company ar- rived at Cambridge shortly afterwards, and from Cambridge returned with said Company to Roxbury in said Massachusetts where there remained till the Company with the other troops advanced to Bunker Hill previous to the battle there. That the said Thomas Bishop was enga- ged in the battle of Bunker Hill on the morn- ing of the 17 th day of June 1775. That owing to his great exertion on that day he was greatly over- come, and his health and constitution so much affected that he never afterwards enjoyed the same degree of health as he had previously that he served the full term of his enlistment and returned home after being discharged having been absent more than eight months during all which time he was in service in said Company.
That in the year 1779 the said Thomas Bishop was ordered into the service of the United States at New London. That he was at that time a private in the Company commanded by Capt Nathaniel Comstock and was stationed for some time (your affiant is not able to state the precise time) near the Light House at the har- bor's mouth in said New London.
That in the fall of the year 1781 in the month of September when the alarm was given of the landing of the troops at Boston and New London and when the town was burnt. The said

Thomas Bishop was in the service of the United States was a private in the Company commanded by Capt Nathaniel Waterhouse and was on duty at New London on said day, and Jonathan Fox was killed by his side. That during a considerable portion of the time after the marriage of you af- fiant with the said Thomas, Bishop in the spring of the year 1778 until after New London was burnt in 1781 the said Thomas, Bishop was under orders as a Minute man, and was many times, during that period called in to service at New London and in the vicinity and during that period when called into service belonged either to the Company commanded by Capt Comstock or Capt Waterhouse.
She further declares that she was mar- ried to the said Thomas, Bishop in the month of March 1778, that she was married by Elders Morse a Baptist Clergyman at her Father's house in said Newville then a part of New London. that her husband the said Thomas, Bishop died in the month of February 1801 aged 48 years and six months. that she has remained a Widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof filed annexed Sworn to and subscribed on this 19 th day of March 1838 before said Court, I. Nathan Clark Clerk Clay P. H. 1807

Daniel Ames of the Town of Mendon in the County of Norfolk State of Connecticut of lawful age having been duly sworn according to Law on his oath aforesaid Deposes testifies and says That he is now Eighty four years of age and now resides in said Town of Mendon for sixty years last past that he was well acquainted with Thomas Bishop of Mendon in said Norfolk County That in the spring of 1775 I the said Ames and Thomas Bishop enlisted into the Revolutionary service for one month and marched to Cambridge Mass under the Command of Col William Cail of New Bedford where we remained one month after which the said Bishop myself again enlisted for six months at Cambridge under the Command of Col William Cail the officers of our company as near as I can recollect was Col Wm Cail Lieut Col John Dyer Lieut Col John Dyer and Lieut Col John Dyer whose names are not now recalled Thomas Bishop and myself was in the battle at Bunker Hill the 17th of June 1775 when the said Bishop by intense heat and fatigue was so overcome that he never saw a well day afterwards That I served with the said Bishop in all seven months That the said Bishop was married in March 1778 to Mary Hargo who was well known to me I further depose say that the said Thomas Bishop in Mary his lawful wife lived together as husband and wife until February 1801 at which time he died at Mendon and Mary the lawful wife and now widow of Thomas Bishop of Mendon desired that the said Mary still remains the widow of said Thomas Bishop I further depose say that Thomas Bishop served one month in the vicinity of Boston after my release I further depose say that I was born in the town of Mendon then New Bedford near the said Bishop and that I have ever been intimately acquainted with the said Thomas Bishop from infancy to youth up to the time of his death or demise of
William Cail Robert Bishop
Daniel his Ames mark

State of Connecticut Hartford County
Mentville Mch 4 th D 1834
Personally appeared Daniel Jones who having been duly sworn examined and sworn to tell the truth of the facts contained in the within affidavit deposition by him subscribed. Then I do certify that Daniel Jones aforesaid is a person of an well known and that he is a person of a reputable character whose testimony as a witness is entitled to full credit
Before me
William Beecher justice of the Peace

Simeon Cable of the town Waterford in Newberden County and State of Connecticut of Lawful age having been duly sworn according to law on his oath aforesaid Deposes, testifies and says That he is now 78 years of age and was born in that part of Montville which was formerly Newberden & has resided in Montville & Waterford ever since that I well knew Thomas Bishop That he was born & resided within a two miles of me the said Cable until his Death that he well remembers when said Bishop entered into the United States service under Captain Wm Cail in the spring of 1775 and served about Eight months has heard said Bishop repeatedly say that in the Battle at Bunkerhill through heat & fatigue his health was impaired and never was a second man afterwards lived more neigh- bours to him till his Death which was at the age of 58 years That he was married to Mary Bishop in the spring of 1778 That the said Thomas & Mary lived together as man and wife That they had nine children until 1801 when he died at D. Montville the said Cable further saith that between the summer of 1778 and 1781 said Bishop and myself with others were ordered out on duty at and near Newberden three several times at least do not recollect how long we served each time under Captain Nathaniel Gannett or H. Waterhouse that I was with said Bishop at the burning of Newberden by the British That the said Mary was the lawful wife and Widow of the said Thomas Bishop deceased and now remains the Widow of said Bishop and resides in said Montville Simeon Cable in presence of Robert Bishop

State of Connecticut } New London County } Waterford Apr 3 D 1834
Personally appeared Simon Cobb who having been duly examined cautioned and sworn to tell the truth of the facts contained in the within deposition by him subscribed And I do Certify that Simon Cobb aforesaid is some well known and that he is a person of a reputable character whose testimony as a witness is entitled to full credit
Before me
William Beebe justice of the Peace

David Dart of the town of Montville in the County of New London and State of Connecticut of lawful age having been duly sworn according to law on the oath of presence before told, and says that he is now seventyseven years of age and was born in that part of Montville that was formerly New London have resided in said Montville ever since that I well knew Thomas Bishop that he was born and resided within a few rods of me the said Dart until his death that he well remembers when said Bishop enlisted in the United States service under Capt. William Coit in 1775 and served about Eight months has heard Bishop repeatedly say that in Battle at Bunkerhill though heat & fatigue his health was impaired and never was a second man afterwards lived near neighbors to him till his death which was at the age of 48 years that he was married to Mary George in the spring early in 1778 did not see them married but was at the second day wedding well knew they lived together as man & wife had nine children until 1801 when he died at said Montville and said Dart further saith that between the summer of 1778 and 1781 said Bishop and myself with others were ordered in service at and near New London two several times at least do not recollect how long we served each time under Capt. Nathan Cummings or Lt. Waterhouse that the said Mary the lawful wife is widow of Thomas Bishop deceased now remains the widow of said Bishop and resides in said Montville
In presence of Robert Bishop
David Dart

State of Connecticut } New London County }
Minstrelle Apr 3 d 1834
Personally appeared David Dart who having been duly examined cautioned & sworn to tell the truth sworn to the truth of the facts contained in the within deposition by him subscribed And I do certify that David Dart expressed is a person to me well known and that he is a person of a reputable character whose testimony as a witness is entitled to full credit
Before me
William Beecher justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut New London County ss Town of New London April 21 1838
I Henry Darglas Town clerk of the Town of New London Do hereby certify that there is not among Records of the Marriage of Thomas Bishop with Amy Fangs on the Records of this Town
Certified by Henry Darglas Town clerk

And the said Court of Probate for the District of New London Do hereby Certify that Amy Bishop who has signed and made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration by her subscribed is a credible person and that her statement is entitled to credit.
I Frank Isham Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of New London. Do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the said Court in the matter of the application of Amy Bishop for a pension. And I further Certify that Henry Douglass is Clerk of the Town of New London and that the signature to his Certificate hereto annexed "Henry Douglass town Clerk" is the genuine hand writing of said Henry Douglass. And I further Certify that William Buck is a Justice of the peace for the County of New London. and that his present term of office commenced on the 20 th June last and will expire 20 th June next. and that the signature "William Buck Justice of the peace" to the several depositions of Daniel Ames. Simon Cobb and Daniel Dink are the genuine signatures of said William Buck.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court of Probate this 21 st day of April 1838
F. Isham Clerk

This letter sent in duplicate
April 27, 1933
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Mrs. F. H. Sweany 1708 West Virginia Avenue, N.W. Washington D.C.
Thomas Bishop, W. 17305 BA-J/MCS am
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of Thomas Bishop.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, W. 17305, based upon the military service of Thomas Bishop.
He was born August 1, 1752, in New London, Connecticut.
While living there he enlisted in May, 1775, and served more than eight months in Captain William Coit's company in Colonel Samuel H. Parson's Connecticut regiment and was in the battle of Bunker Hill. He also served at various times (entire length not given) from sometime in the spring of 1778 until after the burning of New London in September, 1781, as private or sergeant with the Connecticut troops under Captain Nathaniel Comstock and Captain Nathaniel Waterhouse; he was at the burning of New London.
Thomas Bishop married March 29, 1778, Amy Fargo who was born September 13, 1758. The marriage took place at the home of her father (his name not given) in New London in that part which later became Montville, New London County, Connecticut.
Thomas Bishop died February 29, 1801, at Montville, Connecticut.
His widow, Amy, was allowed pension on her application executed March 19, 1838, at which time she was living in Montville, Connecticut. She was living there in 1843.

Children of Thomas and Amy Bishop:
Joshua born December 26, 1778, resident of Springfield, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in 1838. Robert " August 1, 1780, married Sally --- who was born December 15, 1784, and he was living in Montville, Connecticut, in 1838. Amy " September 14, 1782, married Oliver Minard and was living in Delaware County, New York, in 1838. Mary " April 13, 1784, married Bunel? Thompson and was living in Norwich, Connecticut, in 1838. Isaac " December 3, 1786, resident of Broome County, New York, in 1838. Rebecca " June 17, 1789, married Darius Holdredge and was living in Niagara County, New York, in 1838. Prudence " September 2, 1791, married Mavin? Lord and was living in Genesee County, New York, in 1838. Sally " December 10, 1793, married Truman Gaskell and was living in Niagara County, New York, in 1838. Eleazer " February 19, 1795.
Children of above noted Robert and Sally Bishop:
Charlotte born October 24, 1805. Sally " June 29, 1807. Mary " March 14, 1809. Minerva " October 12, 1811, died December 31, 1813. George " June 9, 1813. Lucretia " November 20, 1815, died March 14, 1817. Paulina " August 8, 1817. Martha " October 16, 1819. Minerva " December 12, 1820. Susannah " September 8, 1822, died September 24, 1822. Katharine Delana " May 11, 1825. Eliza Jane " April 16, 1827.
The family record also shows the following:
Eleazer Bishop born 1726, died May, 1776. Susannah Bishop " 1731.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

X 3608 — Cont.
Set. to Wm. P. Cleveland, 27, July 1838.
To same ... Sept. 15, 1838.
do Hon. E. Haley, Mar. 1: 39
do Wm. P. Cleveland, Aug. 24: 39

Connecticut 2671.
Mrs. Bishop widow of Jeremiah Bishop, decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the February 1801 of N. London in the State of Connecticut who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Ditt of the commanded by in the Conn. Militia line for Providence.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of Nov 1839 to Mrs. M. B. Cleveland Beds N. London Conn.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1839 $81.67 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar 40 11.66 $93.33
{ Act July 7, } 1838.
Recorded by J. M. [unclear] Clerk, Book 28 Vol. 1 Page 168 .

75- Carl Parsons ———— pr 7/20 79. Comstock New London 81- Watrous ———— ————

Ledyard Oct 3 d 1843
Hon Sir.
Herewith enclosed you have the application of Mrs Amy Bishop for a pension under act of March 3 d 1843.
Please direct returns to
Your Oat Serv t Sam l W m Wood. Ledyard P.O. Conn t
Hon J. L. Edwards Comm r of Pensions -

July 15
Co address of Mrs Bishop,
Asst
J. J. Smith Esq Dr. Mifflin of Haver Washington 26

New London July 10 - 1839
Sir
I herewith forward the Letter of the Adjutant General of this State in answer to my letter to him in relation to Thomas Bishop's Service
The Records at Hartford afford very little information as to the Service of the Revolutionary Soldiers. Most of the Papers in relation to that Service were removed to Washington and destroyed by fire. a few pay rolls remain but only a part of them.
I hope the evidence already furnished will be satisfactory to the Department and that a certificate will be forwarded for Mrs B. if after reviewing the testimony the proof of the service after marriage is not sufficient. Then you are requested to consider the application as made under the law of July 7-1838.
Yours Affly M c Clanahan Secy
Aug 25 July 17 39 The case of Ephraim Dayton was forwarded several months since. but I have not had the pleasure to hear from the Department respecting it

Wm P Cleveland Esq New London. Ct.

Comptroller's Office Hartford June 26 1839
Dear Sir
I have examined the few Pay Rolls we have in this Office - embracing the Short Services for the Years 1778 to 1780 Inclusive for the name of Thomas Bishop (without success). You are aware that we have no means of Ascertaining the services of the private Soldiers, in the Militia - except by Pay Roll - I have not yet been able to find Capt. Nathan Watrous or Watrous in the Books in this Office for the Years 1778, 79 & 80.
H. P. Cleveland Esq. A. Linton
Very Respectfully Your obt servant Henry Richardson Clerk

3608
3547
Apr 26
CO
July 36
3 Dec
Anna Chapdel
9 Jan 3257
J. Edwards Coy Commissaire of Pensions Washington D.C.

61921 Amy Bishop wid of Thomas Conn, Ad July 7 1838 Manned 1778 died 1801 Allow 7 mo for $23.33 per ann. Conn Militia capt. Boit,
Wm P. Cleveland Esq New London Conn,

William Pleasants Esq. New London Connect.

William P. Cleveland Secy of War
Sir,
In answer to yours of 3 rd inst. I have to inform you, that we examined the papers relating to Revolutionary Service and can find no pay roll of Col. M c Coit. There is an acct with him for Service in 1775 at the eastwards & in 1776 to Quibek and for Continued Service in the Army But no roll of band Service -
I believe there were no Connecticut troops in Massachusetts in the Summer of 1776 as your letter mentions. A certificate can be given if required of the Col. of Service of Col. Coit, & you should wish one please write Comptroller of War Yours Respectfully Henry Kirtland Compt. Hartford Aug t 6 1838

J L Edwards Esq— Washington D C

NewLondon April 21 st 1838
Dear Sir
Herewith I send the application of Amy Bishop for a pension. Several months since I forwarded an application from Anna Chapel. but have not been advised of its receipt. will you inform me whether the application has been rec d . and what progress has been made with it
Yours Ob st . W m P Cleveland Jr

cb. 3609. Aug 14 addpff Amy Bishop
J. J. Stevens Esq. Commissaire of Revenue Washington D. C.

New London Augt 10 th 1838
J. L. Edwards Esq
Sir Herewith I found the letter of H. Kilbourn Esq Comptroller in answer to my letter requesting a Certificate as to any evidence at in the Comptrollers office at Hartford relative to the service of Capt. McCarty's company and of Thomas Bishop who belonged to Capt. Compts: by Mr. Kilbourn's letter it seems Capt. McCarty was in service at the Eastward in 1775 and until Aug 1776. but there is no pay roll to show who were members of the Company. The pay with Capt. McCarty is not only for services on land but also for his subse- quent service in the Navy.
The first service of Thomas Bishop is definitely stated and proved. in the application The other service I am aware is not so definitely stated or proved, owing to the imperfect recollection of witnesses. They are so far advanced in life and the services about which they testify are of that character that it is not practicable to obtain any thing more definite than the testimony already in possession of the Department. Particular enquiry has been made for

Some record of the marriage but without success
The Clergyman who performed the ceremony was of the Baptist order and no records of his are to be found. The Town records do not furnish any evidence and we are therefore compelled to rely on the testimony of witnesses acquainted with the facts. If there is any doubt as to the marriage of my Brother to Thos Bishop prior to his last service though it may not be practicable to obtain further direct evidence of the fact yet I have no doubt circumstantial evidence of the fact can be procured if granted
Mr Post M c Clure

Dec 21
ct
add. prof Amy Bishop
4 July 1831
J. S. Church Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.
RECEIVED
set made see the

New London December 16 th 1838
J. S. Edwards, Esq. Sir
Herewith I forward the deposition of Robert Bishop David Dake and the Certificate of the Town Clerk of Montville to be used to substantiate the claim of Mrs. Amy Bishop for a pension.
In regard to the evidence of the marriage of the applicants, Mrs. Bishop states that when she was enquired of at the time she made her declaration as to the fact whether there was any family record of the marriage, she supposed the enquiring to relate to the fact whether any record of the marriage was made at the time it took place, and with that understanding made her declaration.
The proof contained in Mr. Dake's former deposition. The testimony of Capt. Bishop, now forwarded with the family records would seem to prove the marriage to have taken place as stated beyond doubt.
As to the period of service prior to the marriage, the department have I believe been satisfied that it was rendered as stated.
As to the service since the marriage the accompanying deposition of Mr. Dake with the deposition of Mr. Cobb heretofore forwarded will I trust be satisfactory.
Yours Resp. J. P. Chamberland Jr.

Mrs. F. H. Sweeney 1708 W. Va Ave N.E. Washington D. C.
Please furnish the above with Rev. war Record of Thomas Bishop widow Amy Pension File No W 17305
May 10 — 1933 April
Send her two records, originals.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
1933 Apr. 27. hist. to Mrs. J. H. Sweeney U.C.D. Two copies sent.
File No. 17305
Mrs. Bishop Widow of Thomas Bishop Pri. Rev. Mar.
Act: March 30. 48
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 63
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Payment to be made at Wadsworth by S. L. Pitkin Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of Connecticut Payable on the 4th March and 4th September in each year.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Vol. 1.
Page 168 by
J. M. Hardy Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Five years' Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7, 1838, Amy Bishop, a resident of Connecticut widow of Thomas Bishop deceased, — who was a private in the Revolution and died on the — day of February 1801, is entitled to receive five years' pension at the rate of Twenty three dollars and thirty three cents per annum, commencing on the fourth day of March, 1836; and in case of the death or marriage of said widow before the expiration of said five years, the pension will cease on the day of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this thirtieth day of November one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine.
J. B. Poinsett
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
G. W. Cump
Acting Commissioner of Pensions.

6192 ct.
July 7. 1838
Oct 8.
J. H. Edwards Esq. Committee of Enquiry Washington City D. C.
Amy Barker
1838

New London Octo 3 d 1839
Dear Sir
Herewith I forward Amy Bishop's application for a pension under the Act of July 9 - 1838. as suggested in your letter of the 24 th August Your Obedt Servt Wm P. Cleveland Jr

4503
A. Bishop
$23.33 per a
J. W. Wood Ledyard bas

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 3 d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7, 1835,
State of Connecticut, ss. New London County.
On this 23 day of September 1843, personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the county of New London aforesaid, Amy Bishop a resident of Montville in the county of New London aforesaid, aged eighty five 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 3 d March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war.
That she is the widow of Thomas Bishop who was a private in the revolution. That she received a pension of Twenty Three Dollars and thirty three cents per annum, under the act of July 7, 1835
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Amy Bishop mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written. In presence of
Before Robert Bishop Justice of the Peace
Edwin Forsyth Eliza Bishop
I certify that Amy Bishop above named is personally known to me, and is a credible person. Robert Bishop Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut New London County } ss.
Probate Officer, District of Ledyard Oct 3 d A.D. 1843.
I Edmund Spicer, clerk of the Court of Probate for the District aforesaid, do hereby certify that Robert Bishop Esq., before whom the within declaration of Amy Bishop was executed, is a justice of the Peace for the County of New London aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature within written is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court.
Edmund Spicer Clerk

State of Connecticut New London County ss
On this sixteenth day of December AD 1838 — Before me the subscriber a Justice of the peace for the County of New London personally appeared David Durt of the Town of Montville in said New London County a yeoman, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath depose and say that he is a pensioner of the United States that he has heretofore given his deposition in relation to the service of Thomas Bishop in the Revolutionary Army. That in addition to the testimony heretofore given he deposes and says, that in the year 1776 he was in the service of the United States, for the particulars of which service reference is made to the declaration of Deponent to obtain a pension in the records of the War Department. That after his return from the Campaign of that year, he remained at home and was engaged during the following year 1777 in bringing wood & other articles to the Commis- sary Edmund Stullam Esq at New London for the Army. Some of the wood was delivered upon the wharves at New London and at the Fort. During this period Deponent was relieved from military duty by an order from Gov Trumbull that he might not be interrupted in this service. Deponent further states that in the latter part of the summer of the year 1778, after morning, there was an alarm given in consequence of the appearing of a number

of British vessels off the harbor of New London. That Capt Nathaniel Watson's Company of which Depo- nent was a member was called into service and were stationed at the harbor mouth so called in said New London at least three days. That Thomas Bishop of said Montville was also a member of Capt Watson's Company at that time and was in service in said Company with Deponent during the time and at the place above stated. Deponent cannot swear positively, but believes Thomas Bishop was a Sergeant in Watson's Company at that time. Deponent further states that in the month of September in the year 1779 or 1780 Deponent is not positive which year. In consequence of another alarm at New London Capt Watson's Company was again called into service and were stationed near the house where Capt Dan- iel Latimer then lived about one mile from the town of New London. That is from the centre of the town, and the men were then employed in making cartridges. That said Company was so employed at least two days. That during the time Thomas Bishop was a member of said Watson's Company and was in service in said Company with Deponent at the time and place last mentioned at least two days. Deponent further says, that in the Spring of the year 1781 he removed from the town of Montville to a part of New London

to the Town of Charlemont in the State of Massachusetts about twenty miles West of Deerfield, where he remained until a short time after the Town of New London was burned. The town was burned the 6 th and I returned about the 15 th September 1781. after the close of the Revolutionary war Thomas Bishop was Captain of Watrous Company for several years.
David Dapt
Sworn to and subscribe the day and year within written Before me, and I hereby certify that David Dapt is a credible witness, and his testimony is entitled to credit. Wm P. Cleveland Jr Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut New London County
New London December 16 th 1838
I Ebenezer Learned Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of New London in said County and State hereby certify. That William P. Cleveland Jr is a Justice of the Peace for said County and that the above signature Wm P. Cleveland Jr Justice of the Peace is the genuine hand and seal of said Wm P. Cleveland Jr
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court the day and year above written Ebenezer Learned Clerk

6192 Amy Bishop Application for a
Pension under the law of July 7 th 1838

State of Connecticut New London County
On this third day of October AD 1839 personally appeared before the Court of Probate for the District of New London in New London County Amy Bishop a resident of the Town of Montville in said New London County in said Probate District aged Eighty one years who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7. 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows.
That she is the widow of Thomas Bishop who was a private in the Army of the Revolution. That said Thomas Bishop first enter- ed the service as a volunteer in the spring of the year 1775 and was a private in the Company Commanded by Capt. Scott. That after being attached to said Company as a volunteer for about one month, the said Thomas Bishop then enlisted into the service and was a private in said Company Commanded by Capt. William Scott. That he marched with said Company from New London to Roxbury, Massachusetts, and continued in the service in said Company at said Roxbury & in the vicinity of Boston was in the battle at Bunker Hill and did not return home until the winter following. The particulars of said service will more fully appear in my former application on file in the Comptroller's office. She further declares that she was married to the said Thomas Bishop on the (29 th day of March 1778) twenty ninth day of March Seventeen Hundred and Seventy eight. That her husband the said Thomas Bishop died at said town of Montville on the 29 th day of February 1801. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving

the aforesaid service. but the marriage took place pursuant to the first day of January Seventeen Hun- dred and ninety four viz at the time within statute all which facts will more fully and particularly ap- pear by the proofs attached and accompanying my former application for a pension now on file in the office of the Commissioner of Pensions at the City of Washington to which for your reference is made Amy Bishop
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year within written.
And the said Court of Probate do hereby Certify that the said Amy Bishop who has signed and made oath to the truth of the foregoing decla- ration is a credible person and that her statement is entitled to credit
I John R. Matthews Clerk pro tempore of the Court of Probate for the District of New London Do hereby certify that the foregoing containing the original proceedings in the said Court in the matter of the application of Amy Bishop for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court of Probate this third day of October A.D. 1839 J. P. C. Matthews Clerk pro tempore.
I Lyman Sear Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of New London hereby certify that John R. Matthews is Clerk pro tempore of the Court of Probate for the District of New London that the above seal is the seal of said Court and that the above is her genuine signature Lyman Sear

State of Connecticut New London County New London December 5 th 1838
On this fifth day of December A D 1838 personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace for the County of New London Robert Bishop of the town of Montville aged Fifty eight years. who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath depose and say that he is the son of Thomas Bishop and formerly of Sarah Montville deceased and Amy Bishop of said Montville. that he was born as he has always understood on the 1 st day of August 1780. That he has one brother older than him- self to wit Joshua Bishop who lives at Mount Joy Township in the Village called Springfield in Lancaster County Pennsylvania who was born as deponent always understood on the 26 th day of December 1778. That he has one brother and four sisters living younger than himself. to wit Amy the wife of Oliver Minner of Delaware County New York. Isaac Bishop who lives in Brown County New York Rebecca the wife of Daniel Holden of Niagara County New York Prudence the wife of Martin Lord of Genesee County New York Sally the wife of Truman Gaskill of Niagara County New York. and Mary the wife of Rural Thompson of Norwich in this State. Deponent further says that when he was a boy. more than forty years since he remembers to have written in an old bible in his father's family a record of the births and

deaths and marriages of the family. That subsequent to and after Deponent's marriage he procured a family bible for himself in which he made a record of his Father's family and has since from time to time recorded the marriage of himself and the births of his children. That the record of his Father's family was taken from the record which Deponent had previously made as herein stated.
Deponent further states that he has recently made an examination at his Mother's for the old record referred to. that he found the old bible in which he also found the paper inserts marked for but the same was detached from the binding and loose. He believes it to be the same record made by him as herein stated. Deponent further states that he has no recollec- tion ever to have seen said record since he made the record in his own bible which is more than twenty years since until this day. Deponent further states that the two paper inserts annexed and marked B & C were this day cut from his family bible. and that every record of marriages births and deaths was made by Deponent. and that at the time the record was commenced, the old family record was perfect. not mutilated. That the record of the marriage of his Father & Mother was a trans- cript from the old family record.
Sworn and subscribed this fifth day of December 1838 before me and I hereby certify that Robert Bishop, is a credible witness & his testimony is entitled to credit. Wm P. Cleveland Jr. Judge of the peace

State of Connecticut
New London County ss
New London Decr 10 th 1838
I Ebenezer Leavitt Clerk of Probate for the District of New London hereby certify that William P. Cleveland Jr. is a justice of the Peace for the County of New London, that the signature "Wm P Cleveland Jr justice of the Peace" attached to the foregoing deposition of Robert Bishop is the genuine hand writing of said William P Cleveland Jr.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court of Probate the day & year above written.
Ebenezer Leavitt Clerk

State of Connecticut New London County
Montville December 11 th AD 1838
I Mulford C. Raymond of the Town of Montville in New London County in the State of Connecticut hereby Certify that I am Town Clerk of said Town and that I have this day carefully examined the Records of Births marriages and Deaths in said Town and have not been able to find any record of the marriage of Thomas Bishop with Amy Fargo nor any record of the marriage of Thomas Bishop with any other person. and I further Certify that the records of said Town do not contain any evidence of the marriage of said Thomas Bishop with Amy Fargo
Mulford C. Raymond
Town Clerk
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State of Connecticut
New London County to Montville December 11 th 1838
Then Before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the County of New London personally appeared Mulford C. Raymond of said Montville and made oath in due form of law to the truth of the above Certificate by him subscribed. and I further Certify that Mulford C. Raymond is Town Clerk of said Town of Montville and that the signature "Mulford C. Raymond Town Clerk" is the genuine hand writing of said Mulford C. Raymond
Nathaniel Parish Justice of the Peace