Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 1326, Amasa Brown, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Brown, Amasa Mary
R. 1326
CONTENTS
Da. of William, Tolland Co. Conn. and died there Oct. 12, 1837 aged 82 years.

33.137 Connecticut Amasa Brown deceased
of Sergeant in the State of who was a Sergeant in the Con commanded by Captain Col. Wyllis of the Con commanded by Col. Wyllis in the Revolution line for Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll of Hartford at the rate of 120 Dollars 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. Ending 12 October 1837 .
Certificate of Pension issued the 1st day of June 1853 and sent to Hon. Ralph Gilbert
Arrears to the 4th of November Semi-annual allowance ending
Recorded by P. M. Rice { Revolutionary Claim, } Book 62 Vol. 3 Page 6 { Act June 7, 1832. } Clerk,

State of Connecticut,
County of Tolland ss Hebron
I Aaron Brown of said Hebron, aged Fifty eight years, do upon Oath, testify and declare that I am the only Child and surviving heir at law, of Amasa Brown late of said Hebron deceased - that said Amasa Brown died on the 12th day of October A.D. 1837 at said Hebron aged Eighty two years - that he died without making a Will and being very poor, at the time of his death, no administration was had on his estate - that I have frequently heard my father, said Amasa Brown, say, that he was in the Revolutionary War and an enlisted Soldier in the regiment of Col. Willys and did service in the Revolutionary War for nearly three years - that he was a Sergeant for a short time, in one of the Companies - that he mentioned his cap- tains name, which I do not recollect, that he liked to fight the British because they had killed some of his friends and that he was honorably discharged
I further testify and declare, that said Amasa Brown's Wife, (my mother) Mrs Mary Brown, died in March A.D. 1841 and that neither said Amasa Brown, or his Wife, while in

life, nor his or her heirs at law, since his or her death, have received any compensation or pension whatever, in accordance with any act of Congress in behalf of Revolutionary Soldiers or their heirs at law
I therefore, the said Aaron Brown, the only surviving child and heir at law of said Aaron Brown deceased, do hereby make Application for such amount of money or dues as rightfully belonged to said Aaron Brown, at the time of his death, by virtue of the Act of Congress, of June the Seventh, A.D. 1832 and such other acts of Congress (if any) in behalf of Revolutionary Soldiers and their heirs at Law
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 5 th day of January, A.D. 1853
Aaron Brown
Now I, the aforesaid Aaron Brown do hereby constitute and appoint the Hon. Ralph Gilbert of said Plebsboro, to be my lawful attorney, for me and in my name to demand and receive from the United States, all such monies or dues as justly belonged to said Aaron Brown at the time of his death and resulting to me as his sole surviving child & heir at law by virtue of the Act of Congress 7 th June 1832

and my said Attorney is hereby fully authorized and empowered to constitute and appoint one or more substitutes and attorneys, under him, for the special purposes aforesaid expressed
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 5 th day of Jan'y A 1853
Aaron Brown State of Connecticut Tolland County ss. P. Nelson Probate Office
Personally appeared before me, Lucius S. Hender, Judge of Probate for the District of Nelson, the aforesaid named Aaron Brown, who subscribed his aforesaid Declaration in my presence and made solemn oath to the truth of the same; and who also duly acknowledged the aforesaid Power of Attorney, subjoined to his said Declaration and by him subscribed, in my presence, to be his free act and deed for all purposes mentioned therein
And I also as Judge of Probate aforesaid, certify, that satisfactory evidence has been adduced to me to prove most clearly, that Aaron Brown whose proper signature is signed and subjoined to his aforesaid Application and Declaration

and Power of Attorney, is the only surviving child and heir at law and in fee, to said Amasa Brown, late of said Hebron deceased - that said Amasa Brown died at said Hebron on the 12 th day of October A.D. 1837 aged 82 years and is reputed to have been a soldier in the Regiment of Col Willys in the Revolutionary War - I also certify that like satisfactory evidence has been rendered to me, that said Mary Brown, late Wife and Widow of said Amasa Brown died in March A.D. 1841 And I do cheerfully certify, that said Aaron Brown is a man of truth and veracity and that full faith and credit are due to his statements given under my hand and seal of Office this 5 th day of January A.D. 1853
Lucius J. Hovey Judge.

State of Connecticut
Yolloniac County 3 rd J. Hebron Jan y 25 th A 1853
I Nathan Smith of Hebron aforesaid age 56 years do upon Oaths testify declare & say that from the age of 11 years I have resided in said Hebron and was well acquainted with Amasa Brown of said Hebron he living near my Uncle Capt n Nathan Smith with whom I lived that said Amasa died in A 1837 a very old & feeble man in said Hebron - that said Amasa Brown when living worked for my said Uncle as a day labourer, more or less for a number of years - that I have frequently heard said Amasa Brown say that he was in the Revolutionary Army - that I heard my Uncle Capt n Nathan Smith say that said Amasa Brown was in the Army of the Revolution - That my uncle and said Amasa talked about their being in the War of the revolution and tell about their trials sufferings & privations (My Uncle Capt n Smith was not only a Soldier of the Revolution but also a Pensioner) that they were paid off in Continental money I have heard Amasa state that said Amasa was in the Revolutionary Army that he is generally supposed to have been in the Army of the Revolution and to have enlisted into the Army in Colchester in New London County in Connecticut - that he was

born in said Colchester and to have removed into said Hibern after the War, where he married Lucia and died. Some years before his death, said Amasa Brown was afflicted with a broken leg, became very feeble in body and mind. During his last sickness I visited him and I should think from his appearance and from what I had heard him say, that he was between eighty and ninety years of age when he died, although I very much doubt whether said Amasa knew his own age for some years before his death as he was so much broken down with infirmities of body & mind. Nathan Smith
State of Connecticut
Tolland County } ss. Probate Office for the District of Hibern
I, Lucia J. Hemen, Judge of Probate for said District and duly authorized by Law to administer oaths, do hereby certify that Capt. Nathan Smith signed the aforesaid Disposition in my presence, and before me, made solemn oath, to the truth of the same. I also certify that Capt. Nathan Smith is a gentleman of undoubted truth and veracity
Given under my hand and seal of Office this 25th day of January A.D. 1853
Lucia J. Hemen Judge

State of Connecticut
ss. Colchester Jan'y. 20th A 1853 (New London County)
This may certify that I find upon the Records of said Colchester, Book No 1. page 56 of Births and Marriages and Deaths; the name of Amasa Brown being the Son of George and Elizabeth Brown which record, in relation to said Amasa Brown is in the words following to wit:
"Amasa their Son was born February ye 26 th 1750/1" Allest Amanda M. Hurlbut Town Clerk"
State of Connecticut
ss. Colchester Jan'y 20th A 1853 / New London County
Be it known that before me George Ransom a Justice of the Peace was for New London County of America being authorized by law to administer oaths in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Amanda M. Hurlbut Town Clerk of said town of Colchester and read oath to the truth of the aforesaid certificate by him signed
George Ransom Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut
County of New London } ss. Colchester Jan'y 20th A 1853
I Ennah Brown of said Colchester do upon oath testify declare and say, that I knew Amasa Brown, the Son of George Brown of said Colchester and that said Amasa Brown was reputed and

verily believe enlisted into the Army of the Revolution and did service therein. That subsequently said Moses Brown, moved into the town of Hebron in Tolland County and there died, at an advanced age, to my knowledge. Enoch Brown
State of Connecticut
New London County } ss Colchester Jan'y 20th A.D. 1853
Then personally appeared before me Amos M. Hurlbut, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of New London aforesaid, and duly authorized by Law to administer oaths, the whom named Enah Brown, who subscribed the aforesaid Deposition in my presence and made solemn oath to the truth of the same
Before me
A. M. Hurlbut Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut
New London County } ss Colchester Jan'y 20th A.D. 1853
I also certify and declare that the above named Enah Brown, is a man of good character, of unimpeachable truth and veracity and that full faith & credit are due to his statements
Amos M. Hurlbut
Justice of the Peace
City of Washington D.C. House of Representatives February 9. 1853
I hereby certify that George Ransom and Amos M. Hurlbut, before whom the foregoing Depositions were verified, on the fourth day of July 1853 were considered have been and still are Justices of the Peace within and for the town of New London in the State of Connecticut.
C. F. Neele Clerk M.C.

State of Connecticut
Tolland County ss Hebron November 3rd A 1853
I Elisha Post of said Hebron, being duly sworn according to Law do declare depose and say that I am Seventy eight years of age, that during the Revolutionary War, I knew and frequently saw Amasa Brown and Mary Brown his wife. Said Amasa Brown was a Soldier in the Army and was called Sargent Brown. I knew said Amasa Brown had two tours of service in the Army. He came home once on furlough and was then a married man and the husband of Mary Brown, he staid at home a few days and then went back into the army. I talked with him while at home and heard him tell many stories about the War. I was a small boy then, but I recollect him well. I knew Mrs Mary Brown his Wife and remember the place where they lived in Hebron. One reason why I so well knew Amasa Brown and Mary Brown his Wife is, that her Sister lived and worked at my Father's as a hired servant and Mrs Mary Brown frequently visited her Sister at my Father's House during the war and while her husband

Amasa Brown was in the Army. They were married before he left the service, and before he completed his last term of service in the Army. I do not know the precise time when they were married or who married them. They were reputed to be married and cohabited together as husband and wife before and after the close of the Revolutionary War. During the War they were reputed to be husband and wife and after the War they were even considered to be husband and wife until the time of his death. After the death of Amasa Brown Mary Brown continued his Widow until her death.
I knew all the Children of Amasa and Mary Brown. There were eight of them in the whole, all of whom are now dead except Aaron Brown. Their oldest child if now living would be, I should think, more than Seventy years old. Another reason, why I knew Amasa Brown and Mary Brown his wife so well, is, that Amasa Brown and Mary Brown used to visit her brother Abraham Tillotson, whose house was near my Gathers house. Mrs Mary Brown

and her sister who lived at my house were frequently at Abraham Sellotson's house during the Revolutionary War, and I was also there, and heard Mrs Mary Brown talk with her brother and sister about the war and about her husband Amasa Brown who was absent in the Army. Elisha Post State of Conn.
Tolland County ss. Reborn. I known to and subscribe before me Ralph Gilbert a Justice of the Peace for said County and by law authorized to administer oaths on this 3rd day of November A.D. 1853 and I also further declare that I am well acquainted with the said Deponent Elisha Post and that he sustains a fair character for truth and veracity and is entitled to full credit. Ralph Gilbert Justice Peace

I Aaron Phelps of Helson Tolland County Connecticut aged Eighty six years of age being duly sworn according to law do depose declare and say that during the Revolutionary War I was well acquainted with Amasa Brown and Mary Brown his wife both of said Helson until the time of their death I knew all their children being eight in number. Their house during the War was about one mile and one half from my Father's house where I resided and I frequently saw them. I well recollect they were married before he left the service in the Army of the Revolutionary war. Their oldest daughter Sally Brown {who married one Oliver Skinner now deceased} if now living would be more than seventy years of age and I should think would be about seventy five years of age. Mrs Mary Brown was the daughter of Abraham Gillotsen of said Helson and she had a brother by the name of Abraham Gillotsen. I do not know the precise time when Amasa Brown and Mary Brown were married or who married them but they were expected to be married, to be husband and

wife and cohabitate together as such both before the close and after the issue of the Prostitution until the time of his death. Hebron Nov 16th A.D. 1853. Aaron Aaron Phelps State of Connecticut Tolland County ss. Hebron I swear to and subscribed before me Ralph Gilbert a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Tolland and by law authorized to administer oaths on this 16th day of November A.D. 1853 and I also declare that I have been acquainted with the deponent said Aaron Phelps from my youth to the present time and that he sustains a fair character for truth and veracity and is fully entitled to credit. Ralph Gilbert Justice Peace
State of Connecticut, } TOLLAND COUNTY, } ss. County Clerk's Office.
I Joseph Bishop Clerk of the County Court, within and for the County of Tolland, and keeper of the Seal thereof, and of the Commissions of the Justices of the Peace for said County, hereby certify, that
Ralph Gilbert Esquire,
was on the 3 rd day of November 1853, ever since has been, and now is, a Justice of the Peace within and for the said County, duly appointed, commissioned and sworn, with power by the laws of this State, to administer OATHS, and take the acknowledgement of DEEDS and other Instruments; that I am acquainted with his hand-writing, and that the signature, to the instrument hereto annexed, purporting to be his, is his genuine, official signature.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of said Court, at Tolland this 3 rd day of December 1853.
Joseph Bishop Clerk.

On this 1st day of December A.D. 1853 Personally appeared before me Deacon R. Gilbert a Justice of the Peace in and for Tolland County in the State of Connecticut by law authorized to administer oaths. Robert Holdridge of Hebron in said County who being first sworn doth depose testify and say that he is 96 years of age, was a Revolutionary Soldier during the War of the Revolution and is now a pensioner of the United States - that he was well acquainted with Asa Brown and Mary Fillotson before the war - that said Brown either married said Mary Fillotson before the War, or during the continuance of the War - that he does not know the precise time, nor who married them - that during the Revolutionary War and after the War they were reputed to be husband and Wife and I have no doubt were such. When at home, one time, during the War, I visited at the house of Abra- ham Fillotson, in Hebron, and Mrs Mary Brown was then there, at home. Abraham Fillotson was his Father. I told Mary Brown that I had seen her husband, a short time before,

in the Army and she was very much regarded as she had before her death. She was dead.
Soon after I rejoined the Army and saw Brown and told him I had seen his Wife at her Father's house and I recollect well how he cried.
I knew both Aaron Brown and Mary Brown until the time of their death and they were the identical persons I knew during the War of the Revolution.
I was well acquainted with their children who are all said to be dead except Aaron Brown their youngest child.
Robert his Goldridge mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1 st day of December A.D. 1853 and I also certify that I have been well acquainted with said Robert Goldridge for many years and that he is a man of truth and veracity and full faith and credit are due his statements.
Lyton R. Gilbert Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut,
TOLLAND COUNTY, County Clerk's Office.
88.
Joseph Bishop Clerk of the County Court, within and for the County of Tolland, and keeper of the Seal thereof, and of the Commissions of the Justices of the Peace for said County, hereby certify, that
Payson R. Gilbert Esquire, was on the 1 st day of December 185 3 , ever since has been, and now is, a Justice of the Peace within and for the said County, duly appointed, commissioned and sworn, with power by the laws of this State, to administer OATHS, and take the acknowledgement of DEEDS and other Instruments; that I am acquainted with his hand-writing, and that the signature to the instrument hereto annexed, purporting to be his, is his genuine, official signature.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of said Court, at Tolland this 3 rd day of December 185 3 .
Joseph Bishop Clerk.

Examined with Orig. Rolls Aug. 1883. M.S.
1326
REJECTED
P. O. Mary Brown wid, of Amasa
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18

By Gilbert- Sept. 26. 1833 (Conr)

Pension Office 549 Sept. 26, 1853.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 22 nd inst. I have to say, that the claim of Mary Brown dec d widow of Amasa was filed under the act of July 7, 1838. Because that was the act under which you claimed the pension, and because there is nothing in the papers indicating that the claim could be entertained under any other act. You ask, "cannot a widow receive a pension who was married prior to the last period of her husband's service" certainly. But as there was no claim in this case that Mrs. Brown was married before the last period of her husband's service, & no evidence to support such claim if made, it was placed under the act of 1838. Under this act, if a widow was not a widow on the 7 th day of June 1832, she is not entitled to a pension, unless she was alive on the 16 th day of August 1842. Mrs. Brown died in 1841, and consequently was not entitled under any law, to a pension at the time of her death. As she was not entitled, her children, of course, are not entitled in her right. H. Gilbert Esq Hudson Ct.

No 14,957 Mary Brown dec. widow of Amasa C.!
Ralph Gilbert Aug 26/1853 do — Sept 16/1853 Lih. to Alvin P. Hyde Dec 14/53

Hibron Ct. Free April 11
Hon. S. P. Waldo
Comm. of Pensions
Washington
Hon S. P. Waldo
Com. Pensions
Washington

Brief in the case of Sarah Brown, Tolland County and State of Connecticut act 7 June 1832
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Documentary - traditional and supported by rolls,
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
Wm Ralph Gilbert Hebron Ct
J. Call Examining Clerk.

Hebron Ct. April 11th A 1853
Hon. S. P. Waldo
Commr Penn. etc
Dear Sir Aware of the munificent provision of our laws in behalf of the worthy and pensioned children of the Revolutionary War and of their immediate descendants, and also presuming a little upon your indulgence, I am induced to address you in behalf of Mr. Brown and call your attention to his Application based on the revolutionary services of his Father Amasa Brown .
In short Mr Brown is poor and nearsick and feeble and needs daily supplies for his necessities; and if legally entitled, as I believe he is, to his modicum of the National Pension, an early attention to his Application may subserve the claims of humanity and law, which when combined, will always have their proper influence on you
We have achieved a glorious Democratic and civic victory in Connecticut
Wishing you & yours health & prosperity
I am respectfully yr. Friend
Ralph Gilbert

State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office Hartford Jan'y, 6 th 1853
I certify that on application for evidence of the service of Amasa Brown in the war of the Revolution I have examined the documents remaining in this Office and find the name of Amasa Brown on a Pay Roll under heading as follows viz. "Settlement with the 3 d Connecticut Reg t Samuel Wyllys Esq r Colonel before Jan'y, 1 st 1780." and the said Brown is then credited with service as a Sergeant from March 10 th 1777 to Jan'y, 1 st 1780. 2 years, 9 mos. 21 days.
In another settlement with Col. Wyllys, Regiment "for the year 1780," I also find the name of Amasa Brown, where he is credited with service as a Sergeant from Jan'y, 1 st 1780 to March 6 th 1780 = 2 months & 6 days. making the whole term 2 years 11 mos. 27 days.
R. G. Peirce Comptroller by Geo. Robinson

779. Feb: 14. 1853 38.526 App't of Amasa Brown decd Conn?
Act 7th June 1832
(When 2 yrs) Set $120 per annum commencing 11 March 1831 & ending 12 Oct 1837, Payable to Aaron Brown, only surviving child
Hon Ralph Gilbert Hobson, Ct.

State of Connecticut.
I, John P. C. Mather Secretary of the State of Connecticut, and Keeper of the Seal thereof, do hereby certify and make known to whom it doth or may concern, That Payton R. Gilbert was, from the fourth day of July, A. D. 1852, to the fourth day of July, A. D. 1854, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Tolland in said State, duly appointed and commissioned—having full power and authority by the laws of said State, to take the Acknowledgment of Deeds and to certify the same; also to administer Oaths, to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give Certificates thereof; and that full faith and credit may and ought to be given to his official acts and attestations, and that Lucius J. Hurd  Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Tolland in said State. And I further certify, That I believe the foregoing signatures of the said Payton R. Gilbert & Lucius J. Hurd to be genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said State, at Hartford, this 5 th day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty two.
John P. C. Mather Secretary of State.

State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office Hartford Feb. 5 th 1853
I certify that on application for further evidence of the service of Amasa Brown in the war of the Revolution, I have examined the Documents remaining in this office and find the following documents on file with the receipt of the said Brown for the balance due him on settlement Jan'y, 1 st 1780, viz. (copy)
"Colchester 14 th September 1780
"We the subscribers of the town of Colchester hereby certify, that Mr. Amasa Brown of said town has serv'd as a Sergeant in the line of the Continental Army in Col. Willis Redgment from the 10 day of March 1777 to the 10 th day of March 1780 at which time his term of service expir'd & he was regularly Discharg'd. Dated at Colchester this 14 th day of September A.D. 1780." "£ 56. 19. 10"
John Isham Stephen Day } Selectmen David Gorman }
"Gentlemen,
"Colchester 14 th September 1780
"Please to deliver to Mr. John Isham the bears, my bills for Depreciations of Wages due me for the within term of service,
I am Gentlemen
"Gentlemen Committee of Paytable "Hartford
Your ob d Serv t .
Amasa Brown (over)

(continued)
"Hartford County ss Sept. 20 th 1780
"This Certifies that Mr. Amasa Brown a single man  signer of y e above "Serv d in y e 3 Reg t in y e Continental line as within mentioned Henry Champion, Justice Peace"
The above certificate is in addition to the certificate given by the Comptroller on the 6 th of January 1853.
A. G. Pinney Comptroller, by Geo. Robinson Clerk

State of Connecticut
Tolland County ss. Hebron Dec r . 7 th A D 1832
Be it known that before me Peyton G. Gilbert a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid duly authorized by Law to administer oaths personally appeared Robert Holdridge of said Hebron who upon his oath testifies and declares that he is now a Pensioner and served through the Revolutionary War, that he well knew Amasa Brown of said Hebron while at home and when in actual service in the War of the revolution - that he knew Amasa Brown was a Soldier in Col. Willys Regiment for about three years and frequently saw him when in service - that said Amasa Brown was a S er geant part of the time and was called S er geant Brown and believes that he was a S er geant in Cap- Welles or Cap n . Rowleys Company and yet is in doubt about the Captains name - that he knows certain, he was in Col. Willys Regt. about three years & called S er geant, & was such part of the said three years - that since the close of the Revolutionary war up to the year A D 1837 he has frequently seen and conversed

with some Amasa Brown and that he was the identical Amasa Brown who had previously served in the Revolutionary War in Col Willys Regiment - that said Amasa Brown a few years before his death was very infirm in body & mind having a broken leg - that he told him to get a pension, but never did to his knowledge
Robert his X Holdridge mark
Sworn and subscribed this 7th day of December A.D. 1852 Before me
Payton R. Gilbert Justice of Peace
State of Connecticut
Tolland County ss. Feb. 18th A.D. 1852
I Payton R. Gilbert aforesaid, Justice of the Peace for Tolland County aforesaid, freely declare that the above named Robert Holdridge is a man of truth & veracity and full faith and credit are due his statements
Attest. Payton R. Gilbert Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut
Tolland County ss. Feb. 18th Probate Office
I Euseus S. Hemenbee Judge of Probate for Tolland District, certify that the Hon. Payton R. Gilbert took and affirmed his signature to the aforesaid Deposition of Robert Holdridge sworn to &

subscribed before him as Justice of the Peace, is a Justice of the Peace, in and for Galland County aforesaid and by law, is duly authorized to administer oaths. I also certify as Justice aforesaid, that the said Hon Peyton R. Gilbert appeared his proper signature and attestation as Justice of the Peace in his aforesaid declaration, of the truth and veracity of the aforesaid Robert Holdridge and of the faith and credit due to his statements and I also declare that full confidence may be placed in the truth and integrity, official acts and attestations of the said Hon Peyton R. Gilbert as Justice of the Peace as aforesaid. Given under my hand and seal of Office this 5th day of January A.D. 1853
James J. Kenae Judge.

No 14951
Mary Brown widow of Amasa
CR
July 7 1838
Rebeck Gilbert
Hobson
Cour

State of Connecticut Tolland County ss. Hebron
I Aaron Brown of said Hebron depose testify and say that I am the only surviving child of Amasa Brown and Mary Brown both late of said Hebron deceased That said Amasa Brown died on the 12th day of October A 1837 and that his Widow said Mary Brown died on the 15th day of March A 1841 aged eighty seven years and that after the death of her said husband, she continued his Widow until her death.
That said Widow during her life and her heirs at Law since her death have not received from the United States any pension or compensation by virtue of the laws of the United States on account of the services of her husband in the Revolutionary war, which might have resulted to her I, therefore, the only surviving child of said Amasa & Mary Brown make Application for such amount of dues as have accrued for me from the United States by virtue of the Laws of Congress in behalf of Revolutionary soldiers, their widows and children especially for what may be due me as the only surviving child of my Mother

deceased as aforesaid, for and on account of the Revolutionary services of her husband said Amasa Brown, as particularly shown and detailed in my Application now on file in the Pension Office of the United States, which, if living would result to her And I hereby constitute ordain and appoint Ralph Gilbert Coggins of said Hebron my true and lawful Attorney and fully authorize and empower him in my name and behalf to demand and receive of the United States whatever may be due from them to me as aforesaid as her and only survi- ving child of my mother. I further before testify and say that the time when my said Parents were married is unknown to me. That the ancient Records of said Hebron relation to marriages births and deaths are very defective and imperfect; and especially at the time when my Parents were married. During that period a large portion of marriages in Hebron are either omitted in the Records or lost or destroyed. Those who were reputed to have been present at the marriage, and the clergymen who married them are long since dead. That there was an  in  a no Family Bible

or family Records showing the marriage of my Parents or the births and deaths of their children. They certainly are reported to have been married and raised a family of eight children of which I am the youngest and verily believe they were lawfully married and know they did cohabit and live together until separated by death. A part of the ancient Records of Hebron embracing marriages births and deaths were kept in different Books - one Book belonging to the town and the other belonging to a religious or ecclesiastical society that belonging to said society was burned up some twenty years past. That my Parents were married long before Jan'y 1st A 1794 I have no doubt as I am 58 years of age and the youngest of eight children
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 6th day of June A 1853
Aaron Brown
State of Connecticut Tolland County } ss Hebron June 1st A 1853 Personally appeared before me the above named Aaron Brown who subscribed his said Application in

my prisoner and made solemn oath to the truth of the same: And also duly acknowledged the above-mentioned Power of Attorney to be his free act and deed. Given under my hand and seal of Office this 5th day of June A.D. 1853
Edmund J. Hendee, Judge of Probate.

State of Connecticut
Tolland County ss. Hebron
I John S. Peters of said Hebron aged 80 years depose testify and say that I was acquainted with Amasa Brown and Mary Brown his Wife late of said Hebron deceased. I was their family Physician and well remember attending upon said Amasa Brown when he was a poor and old man, having a broken leg. I have no doubt they were lawfully married at any rate they were universally so reputed to be and cohabited together as man and wife until separation by death. They were unquestionably married before the first day of January A.D. 1794 and raised a family, the oldest of which, if now living would have been rising of Seventy years of age. Aaron Brown the only surviving child of said Amasa and Mary Brown and the youngest of said family is about 58 years of age. I have no doubt that the clergymen and those present at their marriage are dead. The ancient Records of said Hebron concerning marriages births and deaths are very limited, defective, imperfect and in many instances were

either omitted or destroyed. Many marriages births and deaths were kept on the Records of the ecclesiastical Society of Helson, in old times, and they are reported to have been burnt at a destroyed
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 11th day of June A.D. 1853
John S. Peters
State of Connecticut
Tolland County } ss. Helson
Personally appeared before me the Hon. John S. Peters, late Governor of Connecticut, and acknowledged his name to the aforesaid Deposition, in my presence, and made solemn oath to the Truth of the same
Given under my hand and seal of Office this 11th day of June A.D. 1853.
Lucius J. Hovey Judge of Probate

Hebron Ct. 22 nd Sept. 8 1853
Hon L. P. Waldo
Com. of Pensions etc.
Dear Sir Under date of the 20 th Aug t last I received a Letter from Mr Cole then acting Commissioner stating as follows "The application of Mary Brown Adm. widow of Amasa of Ct. has been examined and rejected filed under the act of July 7, 1838 and rejected. There is no ground for a claim under the act of 1838. A pension has been granted under the act of June 7, 1832 for the services of her husband who lived until 1837 and as she did not live until the passage of the act of Aug. 10, 1842 her children cannot claim under 1838" Signed etc. I learn clearly enough from the above, that said app n has been rejected for the reason, that the said Mary Brown, did not live until the passage of the act of 1842 - but given, cannot a widow receive a pension who was married prior to the last period of her husband's service ? It seems that the marriage of Mary Brown is admitted to be proved and if so, when was she married? Was it prior to 1794? Surely the testimony relative to her marriage shows that it took place before  1794 from the age of her children were they living being eight in the whole and all deceased except

Isaac the youngest who is rising of fifty eight and is the only heir at law said the Applicant. Is it necessary to shew that the oldest child of Amasa & Mary Brown in rising was more than seventy years of age if such is the fact? Or is it necessary to obtain proof to shew when the "last period" of Amasa Brown's service occurred? Or does the state of the case and the date of Mary Brown's death so far conflict with previous given in similar cases and with the laws, as to preclude the propriety of further application on the part of Mr. Amasa Brown
Be so kind as to furnish me with an early reply and much oblige
Yrs with high consideration
of respect
Ralph Gilbert
If my recollection serves me, the Def: of Gov-Peter clearly proves the marriage suppositionally and legally under the circumstances, to have transpired anterior to 1794 and probably before the close of the war from the age of the oldest child in 1800 Will you be so kind as manfully to specify the reasons of rejecting the Application should it finally be thus disposed of Truly & Respect
Rly

Tolland December 3 rd 1853
Dear Sir
Judge Gilbert has forwarded the enclosed depositions, in order that I might get the Clerks Certificate attached to them showing that the persons taking them are Justices of the Peace with instructions to forward them when completed to be filed in the application of Aaron Brown for annuity of pension due his Mother Mary Brown widow of Amasa Brown. The Judge informs me that he did not know that it made any difference when Mary Brown was married provided it was prior to 1800. So far as her right to a pension is concerned so he only sent evidence that she was married prior to 1800 - otherwise he would have furnished the proof before - There is no record evidence of the marriage yet - the proof by reputation & cohabitation seems to be fully made out - I see the last Deposition made his Mark & his signature is not attested or cited as it is done by the Justice Certificate - There were two witnesses present; but I have not thought best to return the Deposition to have the signature attested, as there are two other depositions to the same point - But if this neglect will make any difference, please return them to the Judge & he will have it corrected - If the marriage is proved at all (and of that I think there can be no doubt) it is proved to have taken place prior to the expiration of the last period of Amasa Brown's service - and if this proof is satisfactory was not the widow entitled under the 3 rd Sec of the Act of July 4 th 1836 & the joint Resolved July 7 th 1838. Yours Resp d 4 Alonzo P. Hovey

134 Pension Office, 167
December 14, 1853.
Sir,
The additional proof in the case of Mary Brown deceased, widow of Amasa Brown, has been received, carefully examined and filed.
Amasa Brown's service in the revolutionary war terminated in March 1780 , as shown by the certificate of the Comptroller of the State of Connecticut, transmitted in a former application By the copy of a certificate of a Justice of the peace, identifying said Brown, also certified by said Comptroller, it is distinctly stated that on the 20 th  September 1780 he was a single man. He was, therefore, clearly, not married  before the expiration of the last period of his service - and his widow, would, consequently, not be entitled under the act of 4 th July 1836, under the provisions of the Joint resolution of 7 th July 1838. This being the case, her son, Aaron Brown, of course, has no claim by in virtue of said act. - His claim under the act of 1838 has already been rejected,
Alvin P. Hyde, Esq. Tolland, Connecticut.
Very respectfully Jc

Pension Office Aug 26 1853
Sir
The application of Mary Brown dec d widow of Amasa of Ct has been examined, filed, under the act of July 7 1838 and rejected. There is no ground for a claim under the Act of 1838. A pension has been granted under the Act of June 7 1832 for the services of her husband who lived until 1837. And as she did not live until the passage of the Act of Aug 16 1842, her children can not claim under 1838,
Ralph Gilbert Esq
Hebron Cont