Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 12341, Nathaniel Bristol, Conn. Continental

SERVICE
NUMBER
conn.
Bristol, Nathaniel
S. 12341
continental
carded
CONTENTS

New York 8875
Nathaniel Bristol
of private - in the State of NY who was a private - in the Col. Y. commanded by Captain Hunsman - of the Reg n commanded by Col. Hunsman in the Connecticut line for 17 months
★ Continental and Conn. Records completed Nov. 1805.
Inscribed on the Roll of N. York at the rate of 56 - Dollars 67 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of May 1833 - and sent to A. Gould Auburn N. York
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833. $ 113 - 34 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sep 1833 - 23. 33 $136.67
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by George Taylor Clerk. Book 6 Vol. 4 Page 43 .
reported 7 June 1832. at the rate of 56. 67. instead of 80. 8 which had been erroneously reported - see letter to Isaac Lawrence Esq. N. York - 4 June 1832. A. Gould ans. June 27. 1833 Sec. let to Robt. Galt, Esq. Feb y 2. 1841. A. H. Fortwick Aug 15 1853

Nathaniel Bristol
12.288

State of New York, Cayuga COUNTY, } ss.
On this 18 th day of September A. D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court, before the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Cayuga and state of New-York, now sitting, Nathaniel Bristol a resident of Brutus in the County of Cayuga and State of New-York, aged seventy  seventy seven years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7 th , 1832:—That in the month of June A D 1775 he enlisted at the town of Woodbury in the County of Litchfield in the State of Connecticut into the company commanded by Captain David Hinman in Colonel Benjamin Hinman's Regiment for a term of six months, that soon after said enlistment he marched with said company to P'keepsie in the State of New York, where he was stationed during the most part of said term, that he continued to serve in said company during the whole of said term of enlistment when he was discharged and returned home. He further declares that in the month of May A D 1776 he again enlisted at the town of Woodbury aforesaid, into the company commanded by Captain Edward Rogers in Col. . . . . Gays Regiment for a term of seven months, that soon after said enlistment he marched with said Company to Long Island where he continued until said Island was evacuated by the American Troops, when he went with said Company to New York where he remained until the City was evacuated by the American army when he retreated with said army to the White Plains in the State of New York, where he remained until the time of the battle of "White Plains" when he removed from thence to North Castle where he was discharged at the expiration of said term of seven months and returned home. He further declares that in the month of January A D 1777 he again enlisted into

4 22 P Captain David Hinmans Company (the the name of his colonel he does not recollect) for a term of two months, that he marched with said company first to Schuylkill in the State of New York, thence to Byrons Bridge, thence to East Chester where his term of service expired, when he was discharged in the month of March of the same year 1777 and again returned home. He further declares that about the year 1782 he was drafted at the town of Woodbury aforesaid and served in the Company commanded by Captain Ephraim Hinman , and was stationed at Middlesex for a term of two months when he was discharged
He hereby relinquishes all claim to an annuity or pension except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any State or territory Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
S. V. H. Antonio P. 18/10/2

We Samuel Bibbins a clergyman residing in Brutus in the County of Cayuga and Alonzo L. Smith residing in the same town do hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Nathaniel Bristol who has subscribed and sworn to the preceding declaration; that we believe him to be seventy  about  seventy years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid 20th day of July A.D. 1832 before me
Samuel Bibbins Alonzo L. Smith
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them, that Samuel Bibbins who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman resident in Brutus and Alonzo L. Smith who has also signed the same, is a resident in Brutus aforesaid — and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
1, Michael Schuyler Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Cayuga and State of New-York, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Nathaniel Bristol for a pension.
I further certify that Albert Morley before whom the above certificate was made was on the day of the date thereof and still is a justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn and that full faith and credit are to be given to his acts in that capacity that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said justice and believe his signature to the said certificate to be genuine. In witness whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said court and subscribed my name the 18th day of September A.D. 1832
W. J. Myral Clerk

No 12288 Nath. Bristol
17 mo. pri $56.66
A. Gould Auburn N.Y.

BRIEF in the case of  Nathaniel Bristol  County of Cayuga  in the State of N.Y.  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 77  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers   Years, Months, Days. under whom he served.     In 17 75 June — 6 — Private Gen. Col. Hinman, Capt. Hinman   " 76 May — 7 — d o Col. Gay, Capt. Rogers   " 77 Jan'y — 2 — d o Capt. Hinman   " 82 — 2 — drafted Capt. Ephraim Hinman  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Woo bury Ct  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Deposition Tradition  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
Regular
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Levin B. Bell Examining Clerk.

State of New York County of Cayuga
On this twentysecond day of April (AD 1853) before me James H. Burtrick, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Cayuga in the state aforesaid, appeared Betsey Ann Story to me known, a resident of Shoop'sville in the Town of Merit in the County and State aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth upon her oath depose and say That she is the only surviving child of Nathaniel Bristol deceased, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and drew a pension of half pay until the time of his death, for and on account of his military services in the service of the United States of America.
That the said Nathaniel Bristol died on or about the Ninth day of December AD 1842 and left no widow.
She makes this Declaration in order to obtain the benefits to which she is or may be entitled to as the only child and heir of the said Nathaniel Bristol, and claims the amount of the difference between the half pay that her said father drew, and the full pay to which he was entitled.
Betsey Ann Story

The foregoing annexed Declaration was sworn to and subscribed before me this twenty fourth day of April A D 1853. by the Declarant therein named, and I hereby certify that the said Declarant is a reputable person entitled to full credit and belief, and I further certify that I am not interested in the result of the case to which said Declaration relates and that I am not concerned in the prosecution of the same,
Samuel H. Postwick Justice of the Peace

"Family Record"
"Marriages"
" Nathaniel Bristol and Annie Stiles were married Nov 10 th 1777 " " Simeon Bristol and Sally Hura were married Dec r 1800 " " Annabella Bristol and John St John were married Sept r 1812 " " Betsey Ann Bristol and Solomon S Story were married Nov 16 th 1808 " " Sally Bristol and Amos Brown were married Jan y 11 th 1809 " " Bertha Bristol and Warren Murfey were married Jan y 1818 " " Lois Bristol and Elliot Tyler were married March 22 nd 1804 "

"Births"
" Annarella Bristol was born Nov. 13 th 1778. Clarey Bristol was born July 16 th 1780. Simson Bristol was born July 16 th 1781. Betsey Ann Bristol was born March 18 th 1783. Aves Bristol was born April 29 th 1785. Sally Bristol was born Nov 7 th 1787. Orina Bristol was born May 21 st 1790 "
"Deaths"
" Annis Bristol Died June 3 rd 1802 Nathaniel Bristol Died Dec 9 th 1842 Aves Tyler Died June 10 th 1821 Simson Bristol Died Sept 1829 Annarella St John Died June 1 st 1849 Sally Brown Died June 19 th 1849 Orina Mansfield Died June 30 th 1849 Clara Bristol Died October 1780 "
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct abstract from the Record contained in the Family Bible of Betsey Ann May, whose application for Back Pension on account of the military services of Nathaniel Bristol deceased is made, and herewith annexed. Taken this twenty seventh day of April AD 1853. And I further certify that I am not interested in the result of the case to which said abstract relates, and that I am not concerned in the prosecution of the same.
James H Portwich Justice of the Peace

hisky John
Rev. War
12341 INVALID.
Rev. War
Feb. 21, 1896, Mil. to Mrs E. M. B. H. Rockford, Ill.
File No. 12,341
Nathaniel Bristol Rev. Boer War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. 2 Page 48
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of New York 3/8 County of Cayuga 3/8
On this thirtieth day of April A.D. 1853. before me, James H. Portwick, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Cayuga in the State aforesaid, appeared Barton Denton a resident of the City of Auburn, in the County and State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that the Bible from which the foregoing annexed abstract is taken, is the Family Bible of Betsey Ann Kney where application for Back Pension is herunto annexed, on account of the military services of Nathaniel Bristol, and that the said abstract is a correct abstract therefrom.
And he further deposes and says that he is a disinterested witness Barton Denton
The foregoing Deposition was sworn to and subscribed before me by the Deponent herein named, this thirtieth day of April A.D. 1853. And I hereby certify that the said Deponent is a reputable person, entitled to full credit and belief, and I further certify that I am not interested in the result of the cause to which said abstract and Deposition relate, and that I am not concerned in the prosecution of the same.
James H. Portwick
Justice of the Peace

State of New York      3 ss County of Cayuga
On this thirtieth day of April A.D. 1853, before me James H. Buttrick a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Cayuga in the State aforesaid, appeared Barton Denton to me well known, a resident of the City of Auburn in the County and State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law deposes and says, that he is well acquainted with Betsey Ann Storey when application for Back Pension on account of the Military services of Nathaniel Bristol, her late annexed, is made, That he was well acquainted with the said Nathaniel Bristol now deceased, That the said Bristol drew a half-pay pension until the time of his death, And that the said Betsey Ann Storey is the only surviving child of the said Nathaniel Bristol deceased. That the said Nathaniel Bristol died on or about the ninth day of December A.D. 1842, and left no widow, And he further deposes and says that he is a disinterested witness. Barton Denton

The foregoing annexed Deposition was sworn to and subscribed before me by the Deponent therein named, this thirtieth day of April A.D. 1853, and I hereby certify that the said Deponent is a res- pectable person, entitled to full credit and belief. And I further certify that that I am not interested in the result of the cause to which the said Deposition relates, and that I am not concerned in the prosecution of the same. James H. Bostwick Justice of the Peace

State of New York } ss County of Cayuga } ss
I hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me, Surrogate of Cayuga County, that Nathaniel Bristol was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, at the rate of $48 per annum. That he died on the Ninth day of December AD 1842 leaving surviving the following named children, and none other. To wit. Annabella St John, Sally Brown, Arrina Murphy, and Betsey Ann Storey. That he left no widow. And that Betsey Ann Storey is now the only surviving child of the said Nathaniel Bristol.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix my seal of Office this Twelfth — day of April AD 1853
Jacob H. Now, Surrogate

POWER OF ATTORNEY AND CERTIFICATE.
Know all men by these presents, That I, Betsey Ann Story of the County of Cayuga and State of New York do hereby constitute and appoint H. H. Bostwick, of Auburn, N. Y., my true and lawful attorney, irrevocable, for me and in my behalf, to prosecute my claim for Pension or Back pay, on account of the military services of Nathaniel Bristol, in the service of the United States of America
and to receive such Pension Back pay as may be issued, and to appoint one or more attorneys under him for the purposes aforesaid, hereby revoking any power of attorney which may have been heretofore given, and confirming all things that my attorney, the said H. H. Bostwick, may lawfully do in the premises.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Twenty seventh day of April A. D. 185 3 .
Betsey Ann Story
Acknowledged before me the day and year last above written.
James H. Bostwick ,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
STATE OF COUNTY OF court of that
} ss : I,
clerk of the
within and for the county and State aforesaid, do hereby certify before whom the foregoing acknowledgment was
taken, was at the date thereof an acting justice of the peace, duly elected and authorized to take the same.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court this day of A. D. 185 .
Clerk.

State of New York Cayuga County Clerks Office } ss
I hereby certify that James H. Buttrick
before whom the foregoing Acknowledgement was taken, was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Cayuga in the state of New York, duly elected and authorized to take the same, and that the foregoing is his genuine signature. And I further certify that I am not interested in the result of the cause to which the said Declaration, Depositions and Acknowledgement relate, and that I am not concerned in the prosecution of the same.
In testimony whereof I have set my hand, and affixed the seal of said County and of the Court of Records thereof this 30th day of April A.D. 1853.
Thos R. Hudson
Dep. Clerk. Cayuga Co & the Courts of Records thereof

N o 12,288 Nathaniel Bristol
A Gould Auburn N.Y.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Nathaniel Bristol which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? yes If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? yes Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? doubtful
 EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

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Rockford Ill 831 N Church St Jan 14/96
To the Sec of the Pension Bureau at Washington D. C. Sir I am in search of the records for one Nathaniel Bristol that served in Revolutionary war I think was in all or nearly all the time. I think he enlisted in Vermont or Conn we have the record of his marriage that was in the Bible he carried in his knapsack through the service but his birth was not there. He received a Pension till his death.

which occurred in Weedsport- (1842) (1843) N.Y. state in forty two or three it was a great oversight that his history was not kept but now the D. A. R. has come, in order to join on N. B. merits must trouble others to find out what is necessary I have to write to Head quarters our Regent has kindly given me the informa- tion requisite to send you as we have no date of Birth or enlistment or time of service I would like to get but you know more than I do and what I need than I can tell you thanking you for your Service Respt Yours Mrs E M B St John

Auburn. N.Y. May 30 th 1853.
Head S p P Hald o B Comm ee of Pensions Sir
Herewith I send Applica- -tion of Betsey Ann Story for a Pension, or back pay due on account of her father. When certificate is issued please forward it to me.
Yours truly A. H. B. Astwick

STATE OF NEW YORK,
County of Putnam } ss.
Be it known that on this 7 th day of January 1857 before the subscriber a Notary Public in and for the county, and state aforesaid, personally appeared Mrs. Mary of Putnam county of Putnam and state of New York and made oath in due form of law that she is a daughter of Catherine
Heirs of James M. ... ... at the rate of ... ... that said pension ought to be allowed
That she has lately been informed, that said pension ought to be allowed, that she is directly interested in said claim as the only surviving child That she makes this affidavit, to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my said agent or attorney may use in prosecuting said claim.
Sworn and subscribed the day } and year aforesaid before me, }
Betsy Ann ...
Chas T. ... Notary Public
I Chas T. ... a Notary Public in and for said county, do hereby certify, that Betsy Ann ... who executed the foregoing papers, is a reputable resident of the county of Putnam and is I believe directly interested in said claim as therein set forth.
Chas T. ... Notary Public

Know all Men by these Presents, That, I Betsy Ann ... of ... do hereby consti- tute and appoint ... of ... my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to prosecute the claim of ...
and I hereby authorize my said agent and attorney to examine all the papers and documents in relation to said claim on file in the Departments at Washington City; or elsewhere, to file additional evidence or arguments, and to receive the certificate that may be issued for said claim, to appoint one or more substitute for the purpose herein expressed, to do all things that I might or could do where I personally present; hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said agent and attorney shall lawfully do in the premises.
And I do hereby revoke all other agents and attorneys heretofore appointed by me.
Witness my hand and seal this ... day of ... 185 ...
Signed and delivered in presence of } Betsy Ann ...
State of New York,
County of ... } ss.
BE IT KNOWN that on the ... day of ... 185 ... before the subscriber a ... in and for said county, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared ... above named, and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be her act and deed.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above mentioned.
Michael ... Notary Public

Wadsworth Cayuga Co. N York
Nathaniel Bristol, a Revolutionary Soldier, would Enquire of Jas. L. Edwards, what cause (if any) he shall pursue, to get an increase of Pension. He now receives a Pension, of fifty Six Dollars and Sixty Seven Cents per Year, under the Act of June 7 th 1832. His Certificate is Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book E. Vol. 4 Page 43. by George Taylor Clerk. Nathaniel Bristol and Andrew Coe, or low, then Residents of Massachusetts hired Gideon Bristol, to Enter the Regular Service for the Term of three Years for them, in order to exempt them from being called on as Militia men, which was agreeable to the law of that State at that time.
Gideon Bristol, agreeable to that Contract enlisted for them, into the Regular Army of the State of Massachusetts, and served the full term of his enlistment and was discharged; consequently Eighteen Months of Gideon Bristol's Service would belong to Nathaniel Bristol for which he has never had any compensation from Government. Andrew Coe has been dead, about Seven or Eight Years. Will you have the goodness to forward instructions - If anything can, legally be done, he is in need of it.
Respectfully P. G. Galt
Robert Galt
Jas. L. Edwards Esq., Commr of Pensions.
P. L. Jacob Coon, of New York sent Pension papers, to the Pension Office about Six Years ago, and has never heard from them since. Please inform me, if they ever reached, that office, and if so how they were disposed of -
P. Galt

Wayne County Pa
Sarah Bristol being only sworn saith that Kathaniel Bristol with himself lived in one family in the Town Woodberry State of Connecticut in the year 1775 that Kathaniel Bristol enlisted into the Continental Service in said year and was gone on said Service six months went as this Deponent was informed to Tiadataroga this Deponent further saith she was personally acquainted with Capt. David Hinman and Colonel Benja- min Hinman with whom he went, and the year following said Kathaniel Bristol again enlisted and left home to go into the Service and was absent the summer and fall and the year following in 1777 was again in the Continental Service three more with Capt. David Hinman — This Deponent further saith that said Kathaniel Bristol went afterwards Dr. of T. and was gone from home two months — This Deponent further saith that Kathaniel Bristol and Andrew Cox hired Gideon Bristol as a Substitute and said Gideon left home for said Service and was gone three years and further this Deponent saith that Sarah Bristol Sworn and subscribed before me this eleventh day of July 1832 Andrew Cornwall J.P.
This Certify that I have been personally acquainted with the above named Sarah Bristol several years past and believe her to be a person of truth and veracity. Andrew Cornwall J.P.

State of New York } Wayne County ss }
I Cullen Foster, Deputy Clerk of said County do certify that Andrew Cornwall before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn, and whose signature appears to the
foregoing certificate of credibility was at the day of the date thereof a justice of the Peace in and for said County, And that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his name subscribed to the said Certificate and affidavit to be his proper hand writing and signa- ture - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this twelfth day of July A.D. 1832.
Cullen Foster Dep. Clerk.