Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 25523, Stephen Billings, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Billings Stephen
W 25523
Dennis Anna
(former widow)
{ B.L. Wt. 135-300 capt. Issued Oct. 26, 1795- to Joseph Emerson, assignee. No papers
CONTENTS

11. 287
Connecticut
Ann Dennis decd. 84 widow of Stephen Billings who died on the _____ of _____ in the State of Conn. who was a Captain in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution time for two years
Inscribed on the Roll of Hartford at the rate of 480 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of March 1852 and sent to F. E. Hapler Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending Present
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by S. H. Hightman Clerk, Book: 1 Vol. 1 Page 49

Declaration. In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, of the 7 th July 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
On this 6 th day of August A.D. 1840, personally appeared before the Court of Probate for the District of Norwich in the State of Connecticut Anna Dennis, a resident of Boxrah in the county of New London & state of Connecticut within said Probate District aged eighty one 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 July 7 th 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows"; that she was married to Captain Stephen Billings, who on the 8 th day of May 1775, at Groton in said county of New London enlisted under Capt. Spicer as a sergeant for the term of seven months & on the first day of June of the same year joined the Regiment at New London commanded by Col. Sam l H. Parsons & on the 20 th of June aforesaid marched for Boston & arrived at Roxbury in about five days and there joined the grand army and there remained until the 10 th of December of the same year was honorably discharged
On the 20 th day of June 1776, he was appointed an Ensign in a company of troops raised by the state of Connecticut to join the Continental Army in the Regiment commanded by Col. Samuel Mott, & on the first of July marched to Ticonderoga & after about fourteen days march arrived at Scheensborough & served there under the command of Gen l Waterbury. She is unable to give more particulars of her husband's services in the Revolutionary War, that he served through the war, On the first day of January 1777, he was appointed second Lieutenant in a company in a Regiment of Foot, commanded by Heeman Swift Esq. Colonel.
On the 16 th day of March 1777, he was appointed a Lieutenant in the seventh Connecticut Regiment in the army of the United States to take rank as such from the third day of

November A.D. 1777.
And on the 27 th day of November A.D. 1781. he was appointed a Captain in the Connecticut line in the Army of the United States, to take rank as such from the fifth day of October 1780. in which capacity he, as she has always understood, he continued in the service until the final close of the war. & for which service she claims a pension.
She further declares that she was married to the said Stephen Billings on the twenty-fourth day of May in the year seventeen hundred & eighty seven and that her husband, the aforesaid Stephen Billings died on the twenty ninth day of January in the year seventeen hundred & ninety eight, and that she was afterward married to George Dennis, who died on the fifteenth day of March in the year eighteen hundred and eight, and that she was a widow on the seventh day of July eighteen hundred & thirty eight and still remains a widow, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed, that she was not married to him the said Stephen Billings, prior to his leaving the service, but that the marriage to him took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred & ninety four; viz, at the time above stated.
Anna Dennis
Sworn to & subscribed, the day & year above mentioned before me
John Hloyde Judge.
I, William E. Tracy, Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Norwich in the county of New London & state of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Anna Dennis for a pension & I further certify that John H. Houghton Esq., before whom the Depositions herein attached of Spencer F. Beard, George Raymond, Sarah Baker, & Betsey Hanson were sworn to, is a Justice of the Peace in & for said county & that the several signatures purporting to be his are genuine. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 6 th day of August A.D. 1840.
William E. Tracy Clerk

I Betsey Ransom the wife of Amasa Hanson of the town of Berwick County of New London State of Connecticut of lawful age do hereby depose and say that I am the daughter of Stephen and Anna Bilings of the town of Northwick in said County and that my said father Capt Stephen Bilings died on the 29 th day of January Anno Domini 1795 and the deponent further saith that her Mother then Anna Bilings was married to Capt George Dennis of the town of Norwich in said County on the 13 th day of March A D 1806 and that my father in law Capt George Dennis died on the 15 th day of October A D 1808. and that my Mother has been a Widow from that date up to the present time and was a Widow on the 4 th day of July A D 1836 and still remains as such - Dated Berwick this 6 th day of August A D 1840
Signs in presence of John W Houghton
Betsey Ransom
State of Connecticut ss County of New London
August 6 th A D 1840 Person of approved Betsey Ransom and made solemn oath that the above deposition by her subscribed is just and true And as do hereby certify that she is a person entitled to credit
Attest John W Houghton Judge of Peace

May the twenty fourth Seventeen Hundred Eight Seven then Maurice Capt. Billings to Anna Rymine Both of Montville
Montville July 30 th AD 1840
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the receipt, with the exception of the dates, which is expressed in the receipt in full legible figures.
Attest Spencer F Beard Pastor of the Chh in Montville
May 24 1783 then Maurice Capt Billings to Anna Rymine both of Montville
Montville July 30 th AD 1840
I Spencer F Beard above named, do hereby certify that I held the office of Pastor of the Church in the first Congregational Society in the town of Montville county of New London State of Connecticut and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Church with the exception above named as witnessed by me
Spencer F Beard Pastor of the Church in Montville
State of Connecticut ss County of New London
July 30 th AD 1840
Personally appeared the above Spencer F Beard Pastor of the Church in Montville and made solemn Oath that the above certificate by him subscribed was just and true & I do hereby certify that his statements are entitled to credit Attest John H Houghton Justice of the Peace

W 107266
Anna (Dennis- wid. Capt. S. Billings Con)
act 7. July '38
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Please send the Certificate to John Hynde Norwich Town Cc
John Hynde Norwich Town Con

March Thirteenth Eighteen Hundred Six Then Maurice George Dennis of Norwich to Anna Billings of Montville
Montville July 30 th AD 1840
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the record with the exceptions of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures Attest Spencer J Beard Pastor of the Ch in Montville
March 13 th 1806 Then Maurice George Dennis of Norwich to Anna Billings of Montville
Montville July 30 th AD 1840
I Spencer J Beard above named, depose and say, that I hold the office of Pastor of the Church in the first Protestant Episcopal Society in the town of Montville County of New London State of Connecticut, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Church with the exception above named as certified by me
Spencer J Beard Pastor of the Church in Montville
State of Connecticut p/ County of New London
July 30 th AD 1840 Personally appeared before me the Rev. Spencer J Beard the Pastor of the Church in Montville and made known unto me that the above copy of record of him acknowledged was just and true. And I do hereby certify that his statements are entitled to credit Attest John H Houghton Justice of Peace

7/24/57 Anna Mayhew Addl. evi: case of Stephen and Anna Billings ad?
Decree of Court
Acquitted
H. C. Stapler Present

State of Connecticut { County of New London { Borough Probate Court Be it known that before me Probate Court, the within cause for the birth of Borough in the County and State aforesaid, came duly authorized by the Laws of said State to administer oaths. Personally appeared Christopher M. Minard and Eunice Minard his Wife; and made oath in due form of Law. That the said Eunice Minard is the daughter of Capt Stephen Billings and Anna Billings his Wife. Both of the Town of Montville in the County of New London State of Connecticut, and both alive That the said Capt Stephen Billings is the identical person that was an Officer in the Revolutionary War, as by the files and records at Washington will more fully appear; and that he cannot know of them otherwise than through the said Office; and that he the said Stephen Billings and Anna Billings was married on the 24 th day of May 1787; and said Stephen Billings died on the 29 th day of January 1783; and Anna Billings died on the 28 th day of July 1823; and left three children whose names are Betsey, Eunice Minard, and Eunice Minard, they are the only surviving children. and that her Father served in the Regiment commanded by General Hart Ely where as by the proof of the said Minard has to connect — dated at Borough this { 28 th day of January 1852 }
Christopher M. Minard Eunice Minard
AND I HEREBY CERTIFY, that at the same time, personally appeared before me John W. Houghton and Mary Ann Chapell who known to me, to be two credible witnesses, and who being duly sworn, depose and say, each for himself, that the above named Eunice Minard now present, is to their knowledge, the daughter of the identical person named in the above deposition, and that the said affidavit is correct, as they verily believe; that they are acquainted with the said Eunice Minard and that they are, each, wholly disinterested.
The Probate Court described and sworn to before me upon the day and year first above written.
Attest John W. Houghton
Clerk of Probate Court
State of Connecticut

AND I HEREBY CERTIFY, that at the same time, personally appeared before me Jane Roberts late Wright & Minnie and Mary Ann Chapman  now  now known to me, to be two credible witnesses, and who being duly sworn, deposes and says, each for himself, that the above named Ernie Monroe now present, is to their knowledge, the  daughter of the identical person named in the above deposition, and that the said affidavit is correct, as they verily believe; that they are acquainted with the said Ernie Monroe and that they are, each, wholly disinterested. Subscribed and sworn to before me upon the day and year first above written.
Attest John W. Houghton Clerk of Probate Court
State of Connecticut County of Litchfield ss
I John W. Houghton, Clerk of the Court of Probate, held at Borough, within and for the District of Borough, do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court, that Stephen Billings was a Revolutionary Warrior of the United States that he was a Lieutenant Captain in Col Swift's Regiment from July 1 st 1777 to Jan'y 1 st 1782 that he was a resident of the Town of Mendon County of Litchfield St. of Connecticut and died in the Town of Mendon in said Litchfield County and said State of Connecticut on the 29 th day of Jan'y 1 st 1783: that he left a Widow and five Children, whose names are as follows to wit Anna Billings his Widow Betsy Billings now Betsy Adams Nancy Billings now Nancy Otis Eunice Billings now Eunice Monroe Andrew Billings " " Henry Billings " " and that his Widow Anna Billings late Anna Dennis died on the 28 th day of July 1843, and that the said Andrew Billings and Henry Billings died previous to their mother and left no children, and further that the said Betsy Billings

Is now the Wife of Amos Runorn of the Town of Somerville in the County of State of New Jersey - and that Nancy Otis is the Widow of Joseph Otis and now resides in the Town of Berlin County of Erie State of Ohio. - and that Eunice Billings is the Wife of Christopher A. Minard and now resides in the town of Salem late Mendon in the County of Litchfield State of Connecticut. and they the said Nancy Runorn, Nancy Otis and Eunice Minard are the only surviving children
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my Seal of Office at Borrough in said Probate District this 10 th day of February A D 1852
Wit John W. Houghton Clerk of the Probate Court

Reg WIDOW, &c.
File No. 25.523
Anne Dennison formerly wid. of Stephen Billings Capt. R.W. Navy
Act: March 3 rd 1843.
Index:—Vol. A , Page 178
[Arrangement of 1870.]
7266 Con. ✓ Rejected In act. to John Hyde, September 1, 1840. } 35
act 7. July 38

9.179 Connecticut
Anne Dennis decd. widow of Stephen Billings who was a Captain in the Revolution
Certificate made payable to Adm n and sent to F. E. Hassler, Mch 20/52 and the Agt notified same day
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 480 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Endg 28 th July 1843, Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of Mch 1852 and sent to
F. E. Hassler Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843 ( & June 17, 1844. )]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 2, Page 57

John Baynes

I from Raynolds of the farm of Solomon in the County of Franklin and State of Vermont of Lempster age, and by duty continue and know. As being close and say, that I am now in the sixty seventh year of my age, that I was born in the Town of Mendon, in the County of Franklin. That I am the nephew of Capt Stephen Billings and Anna Billings both late of Mendon in the County of Franklin I believe, that my Father was a Brother of her the said Anna Billings late deceased, that the said Stephen Billings who served in the War of the Revolution, was the same and the identical person who married Anna Raynolds my Aunt. I have often heard him the said Stephen Billings say that he was a Captain in the Revolutionary War, and I have seen the mark he wore in the said Service.
I now know them the said Stephen Billings and Anna Billings his Wife as living together as man and Wife, and they have often visit my Father's House, in company I have often heard him the said Capt Stephen Billings when in conversation with my Father tell my Father, about his being in the Continental Army, and being in New Jersey knowing Billings the Brother of him the said

Capt Stephen Billings, and he the said William Billings was killed at the fort in Grotto Heights in September 1781. I have seen the clothes that the said Billings wore at the time of his death, and the place where
Signed in presence John W. Huntington
John Bragdon
State of Connecticut County of Litchfield
Be it known that before me John W. Huntington a Notary Public - within and for the State aforesaid, duly authorized by Law, to administer oaths. Personally appeared the above named John Bragdon, who signed the above deposition in my presence, and made solemn oath to the truth of the same.
Then & there hereby certify that I am well acquainted, and have been for many years past just, and do say that his statement - are entitled to credit
in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal my Seal of Office at Salem on the 27 th day of February AD 1852 John W. Huntington Notary Public

I Lucy Dorr of the Town of Mendon in the County of Norfolk State of Connecticut of Lawful age, and being duly confirmed and Sworn, do hereby testify and say, that I was then in the 67 th year of my age, and was then in the Town of Mendon within a mile of the residence of Capt. Stephen Billings and Anna Billings his Wife, and I went to bed with them Children, that the said Stephen Billings was the same and the late General Joseph, that Maria Anna Dorr, that he was reported to have been an officer in the Revolutionary War. I have often heard it mentioned in conversation with the neighbors
Signed in presence of John W. Huntington
State of Connecticut County of Norfolk
Be it known that on the 12 th day of February 1852, that before me John W. Huntington, a Notary Public within said for the state aforesaid, due particular to affix my seal personally appeared the above named Lucy Dorr, who signed the same in my presence, and made solemn oath to the truth of the same, and I do hereby certify that I

have been acquainted with the northern manace Lucy Bone. for many years past. I can also say that her statements are entitled to credit
In Witness whereof I have set my hand and seal this same day of Open the day and year above written
Robert John McLaughlin Notary Public
Lucy Bone

French Baker

I Sarah Baker of the Town of Mendonville in the County of Franklin State of Connecticut of Lawful age do hereby declare say That I am now in the 81 st year of my age That I am the sister of Anna Billings late of said Mendonville deceased. - I was at the Wedding of Capt Stephen Billings and Anna Raymond the marriage was at my Father's House in said Mendonville, and he the said Stephen Billings was the same and the identical Person that was a Captain in the Revolutionary Army I have often heard the said Stephen Billings tell of his being in the Revolutionary War, and his being with Genl George Washington. I have of other heard him tell of his being in the Battle of the Revolution. and how he used to make French Soup when he was in the army.
I well knew that he the said Stephen Billings was always reported to have been an Officer in the Revolutionary Army. and often heard of his being absent from his Home and in the Revolutionary War. Capt Stephen Billings lived about four miles from my Father's, when he was in the Service and when he was married to My Sister the said Anna Raymond and so continued to live about the same time until his Death
Spencer in Vermont John W. Hemenway
Sarah Baker

of the Revolution. and when he used to make French Soup when he was in the army
I well knew that he the said Stephen Billings was always reputed to have been an officer in the Revolutionary Army. and often heard of his being absent from his home and in the Revolutionary War. Capt Stephen Billings lived about four miles from my residence. when he was in the service and when he was returned to My Sister the said Anna Billings came to continue to live about the same time until his death
Yours in memory John W Houghton
Sarah Bunker
State of Connecticut County of Litchfield ss
Be it known that on the 27 th day of February A D 1852. that before me John W Houghton a Notary Public within and for the State aforesaid. Personally appeared Sarah Bunker who signed the foregoing deposition in my presence. and made solemn oath to the truth of the same. and I do hereby certify that I have been acquainted with the said Sarah Bunker for many years past and I do say that her statements are entitled to credit
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this day and year above written
John W Houghton Notary Public

State of Connecticut County of Litchfield } ss
I John W Houghton Clerk of the Court of Probate held at Bridge within and for the District of Bridge. do hereby certify that Administration has been granted to said Court. That Anne Barnes formerly the Widow of Stephen Barnes, and having died on the 28 th day of July 1823 and left there children whose names are Mary Ann, Betsey Barnes, and Emma Minnie. That she was a resident of the Town of Bridge in said Probate District and died on the 28 th July 1823
And I also further certify that Christopher A Minnie of the Town of Bridge is the administrator on the estate of her sister Anne Barnes late deceased and has a lawful authority to act in that capacity
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office at Bridge this 15 th day of March 1824 John W Houghton Clerk of Probate Court

I George Raymond of the town of Montville county of New London State of Connecticut of Lawfull age do hereby depose and say That I have resided in said Montville for many years past and am now about two years of age and am the son John Raymond late of said town of Montville (deceased) and am the Brother of Anna Dennis = and the deponent further with that he was present at the Marriage of his sister Anna Raymond to Capt Stephen Billings at the dwelling house of the said John Raymond their Father late of said Montville (deceased) and that Marriage took place on the 24 th day May Anno Domini 1783 the Revd David Cook performing the Marriage ceremony he being the officiating Minister of the Gospel in the first Eldership Society in said town of Montville Subscribed at Montville this 30 th day of July A.D. 1840 Signed in presence John W. Houghton
George Raymond
State of Connecticut { county of New London { on this 30 th day of July A.D. 1840 personally appeared before me the Subscriber a justice of the Peace in the county of New London George Raymond Signer of the foregoing deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of the same And I do hereby certify that he is a person entitled to credit Attest John W. Houghton justice of Peace

I Sarah Baker the Wife of Daniel Baker of the Town of Montville in the County of New London State of Connecticut of Language do hereby depose and say - That I have resided in said Town of Montville for many years past and am now sixty eight years of age and am the Daughter of John Raymond late of said Montville (deceased) and the Sister of George Raymond of said Town of Montville and the Sister of Anna Dennis And the deponent further saith that she was present at the Marriage of her Sister Anna Raymond to Capt Stephen Billings at the Dwelling House of her said Father John Raymond late of said Montville (deceased) together with her Brother Capt George Raymond of said Montville and the Marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev Abel Root the Minister of the Gospel in the first Eldership Society in said Montville on the 24 th day of May Anno Domini 1782 Dated Montville this the 30 th day of July A.D. 1840 Signed in presence of John W. Houghton
Sarah Baker
State of Connecticut } County of New London }
On this 30 th day of July A.D. 1840 Personally appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the Peace for the County of New London Sarah Baker Signer of the above deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of the same. And I do hereby certify that she is a credible person Most John W. Houghton justice of Peace

Bernice Maynard
Eunice Maynard daughter of S.B. Mings decd. for
Revolutionary services
Filed Sep. 11 1857
By J. E. Hefler Washington
Dec 11 - 1857
1 1 87

State of Connecticut County of Litchfield
Be it known that before me, John W. Houghton of the Town of Borough, County of Litchfield, a Notary Public within and for the County and State aforesaid. duly authorized Law. to administer oaths. personally appeared Eunice Minerva aged fifty seven, and made oath in due form of Law that she is the daughter of Stephen Billings and Anna Billings her Wife. The said Stephen Billings was the identical Person, that was in the Revolutionary War and was a Captain in said Revolutionary War and that her father Stephen Billings and Anna Raymond her Mother were married on the 24 th day of May 1787, and that her father the said Stephen Billings died January 29 th 1798, and also that her Mother afterwards married one George Dennis, and that her Mother after the death of said George Dennis applied to the Department for a Pension as the Widow of Capt Stephen Billings which was refused by the file and records of the Pension Office in Washington with more fully appear, and that she cannot know of them otherwise than through the said office, and her Mother formerly Anna Billings late Anna Dennis died July 28 th 1843
and that she now resides in Salem and has resided there for the space of ten years past—and that she makes this declaration for the purpose of obtain- ing any arrears of pension that may be due her under the laws of the United States; and that by these pre- sents she does constitute and appoint F. E. HASSLER, of the city of Washington, her true and lawful attorney, irrevocably, with power of substitution for her and in her name, place and stead, to ask and re- ceive of and from the United States, any bounty land, extra pay, pensions, money or moneys that now is or are due her on account of services rendered by her deceased husband; advances made, property des- troyed or taken by the Government, or any claim arising from intercourse between the United States and any foreign nation, and the Indians, disbursements made, or expenses incurred by him while in the service of the United States, or on any account whatsoever, and in her name to give receipts and other sufficient discharg- es for such bounty land, pensions, patents, claims, and money due as aforesaid, and to attend to and prosecute any and all business of whatsoever nature she may have with or before any of the Departments of the Gov- ernment or Congress, or any legally established commission of the United States, and, generally, to do any and every other act or acts that might or could do, were personally present at the doing thereof, she hereby ratifying and confirming whatsoever her said attorney shall do in and about the premises, by virtue hereof.
Signed, sealed and delivered } Two witnesses, in the presence of
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 20 th day of August 1857.
Abigail Forsyth
Eunice Minerva { SEAL }

young women. and that her mother after the death of said George Bernice applied to the Department for a Pension as the Widow of Capt Stephen Billings which was refused by the files and records of the Pension Office in Washington with more fully appear, and that she cannot know of them otherwise than through the said office. and her mother formerly Anna Billings late Anna Bernice since July 28 th 1843
and that she now resides in Salem and has resided there for the space of ten years past—and that she makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining any arrears of pension that may be due her under the laws of the United States; and that by these presents she does constitute and appoint F. E. HASSLER, of the city of Washington, her true and lawful attorney, irrevocably, with power of substitution for her and in her name, place and stead, to ask and receive of and from the United States, any bounty land, extra pay, pensions, money or moneys that now is or are due her on account of services rendered by her deceased husband ; advances made, property destroyed or taken by the Government, or any claim arising from intercourse between the United States and any foreign nation, and the Indians, disbursements made, or expenses incurred by him while in the service of the United States, or on any account whatsoever, and in her name to give receipts and other sufficient discharges for such bounty land, pensions, patents, claims, and money due as aforesaid, and to attend to and prosecute any and all business of whatsoever nature she may have with or before any of the Departments of the Government or Congress, or any legally established commission of the United States, and, generally, to do any and every other act or acts that might or could do, were personally present at the doing thereof, she hereby ratifying and confirming whatsoever her said attorney shall do in and about the premises, by virtue hereof.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 20 th day of August 1857.
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of } Two witnesses,
Abigail Forsyth Maria Forsyth John W. Baughman
Eunice Minard
State of Connecticut } County of New London }
On this 20 th day of August 1857, personally appeared Eunice Minard — before me, and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed, for the purposes therein contained.
John W. Baughman Notary Public
AND I HEREBY CERTIFY, that at the same time, personally appeared before me Maurice Hensley and Abigail Forsyth known to me, to be two credible witnesses, and who being duly sworn, deposes and says, each for himself, that the above named Eunice Minard now present, is to their knowledge, the identical person named in the above deposition, and that the said affidavit is correct, as they verily believe; that they are acquainted with the said Eunice Minard and that they are, each, wholly disinterested.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, upon the day and year first above written.
John W. Baughman Notary Public
Maurice Hensley Abigail Forsyth
State of Connecticut } County of New London }
I John W. Baughman Clerk of the Court of Probate, within and for the District of New London do hereby certify that satisfactory

State of Connecticut } County of New London }
On this 20 th day of August 1851, personally appeared Emmie Minerva — before me, and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed, for the purposes therein contained.
John W. Houghton Notary Public
Maria Forsyth AND I HEREBY CERTIFY, that at the same time, personally appeared before me and Abigail Forsyth known to me, to be two credible witnesses, and who being duly sworn, depose and say, each for himself, that the above named Emmie Minerva now present, is to their knowledge, the identical person named in the above deposition, and that the said affidavit is correct, as they verily believe; that they are acquainted with the said Emmie Minerva and that they are, each, wholly disinterested.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, upon the day and year first above written. Maria Forsyth
John W. Houghton } Abigail Forsyth Notary Public
State of Connecticut } County of New London }
I John W. Houghton Clerk of the Court of Probate, within and for the District of Norwich, do hereby certify, that satisfactory evidence, has been here before said Court, that Stephen Billings and Anna Raymone, now Married May 24 th 1787, and that Stephen Billings died January 29 th 1798, and Anna Dennis, formerly Anna Billings, the Wife of Stephen Billings died July 28 th 1843, and left three children which are now living to wit Nancy, Otho Betsey Remson, and Emmie Minerva.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of said Court of Probate at Norwich this 20 th day of August 1851
Attest John W. Houghton Clerk

Brief in the case of Anna Dennis dec d wid of Stephen Billings County and State of Connect. act 7 July 1838.
Claim, ("original," or " for increase. ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Rec d evidence of service and marriage.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
F. E. Hapler Present,
Kirby Examining Clerk.

Decr 13 th 1857
Revolutionary
Anna Dennis widow of Capt. Stephen Billings Connecticut.
filed 14 Decr 1857 F. E. Hassler Attorney
replev

Washington City D.C. Decr. 14 th 1857
Honorable J. E. Heath
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir. as attorney for your behalf of the heir of Anna Dennis widow of Captain Stephen Billings of the Connecticut military forces, in the Revolution, I ask the pension due her in right of her mother. Yours respectfully
J. E. Hassler Atty.

Washington City D.C. Feby. 27 th 1852
Honorable J. S. Gallaher 3 d Auditor
Sir
As attorney of vfor v in behalf of the heirs of Captain Stephen Billings of the Connecticut Continental line in the Revolution, I would request a certificate from your office stating the time to which said Billings was paid up to as Captain aforesaid =
Yours respectfully F. E. Hassler Attorney =
Pension Office Feby 27. 1852.
Mr. Hassler is the Attorney in the above case.
F. F. Kirby Ex't's cl'k.

Third Audit Office Feb. 27, 1852.
It appears that the following final settlement certificates were issued by John Pierce Esq. Paymaster General and Com t . of Army Accounts, to Captain Stephen Billings, Connecticut, Revolutionary War;
Date July 28, 1783 -
No. 192 - 40
193 - 100
194 - 800
195 - 760 $2400
Being the amount of a Captain's commutation.
Due from March 22, 1783
J. S. Gallaher Aud t

Anna Dennis dec. d formerly widow of Stephen Billings born,
Acts 7 July 1838 No.
adm. d
2 yrs beq d $480
per An: to 28 July 1843 when she died.
Payable to Nancy Ois, Betsey Ransom & to Eunice Minard only children
beq d to
F. E. Hapler, Present,

I Betsey Minard of the town of Salem county of Middlesex State of Connecticut, of lawfull age, and being duly constrained even know, do hereby declare and say, that I am now in the 84 th year of my age. That I well knew her Capt Stephen Billings and Anna Billings his Wife both late of New Britain in said county. I am sure that the said Stephen Billings was the same and the identical Person that served in the Navy the Revolution, and was married to Anna Billings I well knew the said Stephen Billings and Anna Billings his Wife, from the time of their Marriage until their death, having lived near them and as our my Husband lived in a House that belonged to him said Stephen Billings, for the term of four years. I have often heard of Capt Stephen Billings being in the Continental Service, and of his being an Officer in the Revolutionary War
I agree in presence John W. Hurlbut
Betsey Minard

State of Connecticut County of Litchfield } ss
Be it known that on the 26 th day of February A D 1852 that before me John H. Houghton a Notary Public within and for the State aforesaid duly authorized by law to administer oaths: personally appeared Betsey Minner who being the within deponent in my presence and made solemn oath to the truth of the same, and I do hereby certify that I have been acquainted with the said Betsey Minner for many years past and do say that her statements are entitled to credit
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office the day and year above written
John H. Houghton Notary Public
Betsey Minner

State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office Hartford Feb. 11 th 1852
I certify that on application for evidence of the service of Stephen Billings in the war of the Revolution, I have examined the books and documents remaining in this office, and find the name of Stephen Billings in a Pay Roll under the following heading, "Settlement with the 7 th Connecticut Regt. Newman Swift Esq. Colonel, before January 1780," and opposite said name are the following entries, viz, Rank Lieutenant / Commencement of service Jan'y. 1 st 1777 / Time of this Settlement Jan'y. 1 st 1780 / Term 3 years. / Amt. of wages £291. 12 / Value of M o p o for clothing etc. £4. 17. 11 / Value of M o p o for supplies to families £4. 12. 9 / Amt. of debt £301. 2. 8 / Value of M o due on acct. of wages £59. 0. 11 / Value of M o due from W. Sec. £2. 0. 6 / Amt. of supplies to families £39. 14. 11 / Value of clothing etc. supplied £22. 7. 7 / Amt. of Credit £123. 3. 11 / Balance £177. 19. 7.
In a Settlement with the same Regiment for the year 1780 I find the name of Stephen Billings when he is credited with service as a Lieutenant from Jan'y. 1 st 1780 to October 4 th 1780  9 mos. 4 days / Also in the same settlement the said Billings is credited with service as a Captain from Oct. 5 th 1780 to January 1 st 1781  2 mos. & 26 days .
In a settlement with Col. Swift's Regiment for the year 1781 I also find the name of Stephen Billings and in which he is credited with service as a Captain

from January 1 st 1781 to Dec 31 st 1781  1 year :
A. G. Pinney Comptroller by Geo. Robinson Clerk.
Stephen Billings