Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 41,450, Joseph Bonett, Conn. Continental Green Mt. Boys

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn. Continental Green Mt. Boys
Bonett, Joseph
S 41,450 B.L.W. 5H33-105 issued Feb. 13. 1790 No papers
CONTENTS

Vermont Roll - 1846
Joseph P. Bennett Col. Warner, N. Hamp. Lugian Vermont. Joseph P. Bennett
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont - at the rate of 8 - Dollars per month, to commence on the 30 th of March 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th of July 1818 and sent to the Pensioner Burlington, Vermont.
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1818 - semi-annual all due ending
5 Mos 1/31 & 4/30 - $ 41.31
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
7 Years
Coventry
Burlington, Vermont
Application sent July 11 th 1820 to David Russell Esq. Burlington Vermont

The
Free
Honable Herman Allen Representative
to Congress City of Washington

Burlington June 12. 1818
Honoured Sir I enclose my Pension Certificate and beg that your honour will cause the necessary alterations to be made I also enclose the Copy of my discharge which will more plainly shew the mistake in my name in the Certificate being spelled Barrett which ought to have been Bonett if any difficulty should arise in the alterations I beg that your honour would mention the business to his Excellency Isaac Tichenor who is personally acquainted with Me and will assist your honour in Rectifying the Mistake I am informed that my name is returned to the Marshal the same as in the Certificate which will want amendment also I am with due Respect your
Honours Most Obedient Servt Joseph Bonett
Heads Herman Allen

Joseph Bonett.
1840
ip. 16 July 1818.
Sep 1818

Revolutionary Claim, under Act of Congress, May 1, 1820.
STATE OF VERMONT, } Chittenden COUNTY, ss. } ON this 22 nd day of June 1820 personally appeared in open Court, being the Supreme Court, for the County of Chittenden and a Court of Record for said County, by an act of the Legislature passed March 2. 1797 Joseph Bonnett aged 63 years, resident in Burlington in said County, who being duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath, declare that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows:—
From the year 1776 to 1783, as will will more full and at large appear by my original declaration made before the Hon. Joel Brown on the 30th day of March A.D. 1818 and on which a pension certificate has issued dated July 16. 1818 and numbered 1840 —
And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me: nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Schedule
  One 'ola' Brass Kettle $ 3.00   4 Old Chairs 2.00   1 Tea Kettle 75   1 Pot & 1 Fish Kettle 2.00   1 Frying pan 50   Sundry small articles 50   One Cow 15.00 $23.75 
I have a wife aged sixty one years who is in a very ill state of health and is a constant expence to me, by my wife obliged to purchase medicine to support her life — I have no children living with or any able to support me — During the Revolutionary War I was taken a prisoner at Fort Ticonderoga and confined six months & four days in a dungeon at Chambly in Canada and subsisted during that time on 8 ounces of Bread and 8 ounces of Beef per day. Three out of 5 of my companions died in said prison — I am now unable to support myself without aid of my pension — the Cow described in the above schedule I have purchased out of the pension heretofore rec d .
(Signed) Joseph Bonnett
Sworn to and declared on the 22 nd day of June 1820
Before me Court in open Court by order of Court Attest (Signed) David Rapsly Clerk

And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818 ; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818 ; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me : nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Schedule
  One "old" Brass Kettle $ 3.00   4 Old Chairs 2.00   1 Tea Kettle 75   1 Pot & 1 Fish Kettle 2.00   1 Frying pan 50   Various small articles 50   One Cow 15.00 $23.75 
I have a wife aged sixty one years who is in a very ill state of health and is a constant expence to me, by my being obliged to purchase medicine to support her life — I have no children living with or any able to support me — During the Revolutionary War I was taken a prisoner at Fort Ticonderoga and confined six months & four days in a dungeon at Chambly in Canada and subsisted during that time on 8 ounces of Bread and 8 ounces of Beef per day, three out of 5 of my companions died in said prison — I am now unable to support myself without aid of my pension — the Cow described in the above schedule I have purchased out of the pension heretofore rec d .
Sworn to and declared on the 22 nd day of June 1820
(Signed) Joseph Borth
Before me Court is open Court by order of Court Attest (Signed) David Russell Clerk
STATE OF VERMONT, } Hartford ss. } : David Russell
Clerk of the Supreme
Court, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of said court ; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is Twenty five dollars and 75 cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 30. day of June 1820
David Russell
Clerk.

Correct see
Perfumer Dashing

To the Honourable Secretary of War Respectfully sheweth Joseph Bonett of Burlington in the state of Vermont that during the Revolution- ary War I served in the line of the Continental Army of the United States against the Common Enemy seven years agreeable to the annexed affidavit that by reason of reduced Circumstances in life I now stand in need of assistance from my Country for support and that I am now a resident Citizen of the United State and hereby Relinquish all Claims to any portion in consequence of wounds and disabilities Received During the war and pray to be placed on the Pension List agreeable to the provisions of the act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War.
Burlington March 30 — 1818
I Joseph Bonett have named being solemnly sworn do testify and say that on the 7 of June 1776 I enlisted as a drummer in Capt Wm H. Cuner Company in Col. Seth Warner's Regiment for one year in two or thirteen months I enlisted in the same Company & Regiment for three years in April 1778 I was appointed Drum Major of the Regiment at the end of three years I enlisted as a drummer in Capt William Newton's Company in the Regiment and did duty as such until the 11 of October 1780 when I was captured by the British troops and carried to Canada and remained a prisoner until the 29 of January 1783 at my exchange I joined the 2. Connecticut Regiment Col. Herman Swift and did duty as a serjt. in Capt Sam l . Campbells Company

Until the 7 th of June 1783 when I was furlowed or Discharged the service being insisted for the war only and my Discharge I afterwards delivered to Gen Jacob Wayley in order to secure my bounty lands which he certified inasmuch as I am on the happy and further upon the separant soul thereat Joseph Bennett
Burlington Chittenden March 30 1818
I personally appeared sergeant Joseph Bennett and Made solemn Oath to the truth of the within Service Rendered his Country During the Revolutionary War and that I was acquainted with him in Col Warners Regiment when I was Major in said Regiment and that he is in Reduced Circumstances in life and stands in need of his Country's assistance Before Me
Joel Brownson Atty Judge of Vt. C. Court
State of Vermont Chittenden County
I Nathan B Hasmell, Clerk of Chit- tenden County Court, do hereby Certify that Joel Brownson, before whom the above Certificate is given is an Assistant Judge of Chittenden County Court, duly qualified acting under the authority of this State, that the above is his signa- ture, and that due faith and credit ought to be given to his Official acts. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the County to be affixed to these presents this 30 th day of March 1818
Nathan B Hasmell

June 7, 1911.
Hon. Augustus P. Gardner, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Gardner:
In response to your letter dated the 5" and received the 6" instant, requesting information for Mr. E. J. Bonett of Haverhill, Massachusetts, I have the honor to advise you that a Warrant numbered 5,433 for 100 acres of land, issued February 13, 1790, to Joseph Bonett for services rendered in the War of the Revolution, but there are no papers on file. The records of bounty land issued prior to 1814 are incomplete, the same having been destroyed when the British burned Washington in that year.
For the location of said warrant it is suggested that you apply to the Commissioner of the General Land Office.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

mmmsf
September 20, 1925
Lillian F. Andrews 122 North Main St., Concord, New Hampshire
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 41450 it appears that Joseph Bonett enlisted June 7, 1776, served as drummer in Captain William McCune's Company, Colonel Seth Warner's Regiment and in April 1778 was appointed Drum Major in said company; at the end of three years' service he was made First Sergeant and served as such in Captain William Moulton's Company in said Regiment and on October 11, 1780 was taken prisoner at Fort George and held in Canada until exchanged January 29, 1783; six months and four days of said imprisonment was in a dungeon in Chambly.
Upon his exchange he enlisted and served as Sergeant in Captain Samuel Comstock's Company, Colonel Herman Swift's Connecticut Regiment and was discharged

June 7, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 30, 1818 while a resident of Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont.
In 1820 he was aged sixty-three years and referred to his wife aged sixty-one years, also stated that he had no children living with him; their names and the name of his wife not stated. He died September 28, 1824.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension and name of person paid, you should apply to the Record Section, Civil Division, General Accounting Office, 1800 E St., N. W. Washington, D. C. citing all of the following data: " Joseph Bonett, Certificate No. 1840, issued July 16, 1818, rate $ 8 per month, commenced March 30, 1818, Act of March 18, 1818, Vermont Agency".
The above noted is the only soldier by that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

City of Washington 12 Dec 1917
I, Isaac Lishanov Senator in Congress Certify that for many years, I have been acquainted with the above named Gen l Jacob Bailey, now deceased - have corresponded with him, and am well acquainted with his hand writing - I am confident the above copy of the signature thereto, were written by the General, Isaac Lishanov
BONETT, JOSEPH

By His Excellency George Washington Esq. General and Commander in Chief of the forces of the United States of America.
These are to certify that the bearer hereof Sergeant Bonett of the Second Connecticut Regiment having fully fully served the United States from June 7 - 1776 - to June 7 - 1783. and being enlisted for the war only is hereby Discharged from the American Army Given at his Quarters the 7. of June 1783.
By his Excellency G. Washington A. Trumbull Sec'y
Registered in the Books of the Regiment - George Curtenay
The above Sergeant Joseph Bonett has been honored with the badge of merit for five years faithful service H. Swift Col

Head Quarters June 7th - 1703
The within certificate shall not avail the Borrower as a Discharge until the Ratification of the Defense Treaty of Peace, provision to which Time and until Proclamation there of shall be made here to be considered as being on a hold -
George Washington
Newbury 11th February 1796 This certify that the within and above is a copy of the Discharge of Joseph Bonet Serjeant, which was Delivered me by S r Bonet in order to obtain his continental Letter, which by some means is mislaid or lost out of my office -
Jacob Brinkley Secy State and late Brigadier Genl Militia
on Sabbath the 20 March in Effingham in the afternoon heard Sermon from Elder Root father of the Deceased Elder Root that was Deacon in a congregation and had our comfortable conversation with the brethren and started with Brother The Lord in this same place

41 450 INVALID. Roy
File No. 41 450
Joseph Bonett Serg Rev War
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: — Vol. 8 , Page 58
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Mch. 26-1901 E. J. Bonett Bradford man
1925-Mch. 26-Heir. To Mrs. H. S. Riege. MMSTF-
1935-Sept. 21-Heir. To Miss Lillie F. Andrews MMSTF
1931 Oct. 28-Mrs. D. F. Andrews advised no. cl. for wid. of Joseph Bonett. JLL

Home of Rev 11 th June 1819
Sir
You will perceive by the enclosed papers that it is alleged a mistake has been made in the name of an "old soldier" placed on the pension list. a mistake, which it is wished may be rectified.
Yours Very respectfully
Charles Pills
J. L. Edwards Esq.

Miss L. F. ANDREWS 122 NORTH MAIN ST. CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE
October 10, 1931
Dept. of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
I wish to determine if possible ok if a pension was granted to Tamma Bonett whose husband was Joseph Bonett, a soldier of the Revolution, and whose application for a pension was on file March 30th, 1818, and was granted. Joseph Bonett died Sept 28, 1824 at Burlington, W.V.
If such pension was granted to Tamma Bonett, I would like to learn when and where the last pension payment was sent.
Yours very truly,
Lillian F. Andrews
LFA:RAB

Concord, N.H., July 15, 1925
Commissioner of the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Please give me a statement of the military history of Joseph Boutt of Vermont, a soldier of the Revolutionary War - he enlisted in 1776.
I think he applied for a pension in 1818. Will you kindly give me the date of his last pension check and also the address to which the same was forwarded?
If there is any expense for the above information kindly send statement for same and

remittance will be forwarded, Very truly (Miss) Lillian F. Andrews, 122 No. Main St.

February 10, 1925
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Sirs:
Will you please give me information about the Military History of Joseph Bonett a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The date of his application for a Pension, The name of his wife before marriage, The name of his children and dates of their births, Where was he living at the time of his death, Where were they married, and when?
I would be most grateful for any or all information about Joseph Bonett, as he was my Ancestor, and I desire to know as much about him as possible. Thanking you for the courtesy.
Respectfully,
Mrs. William S. Rieser 19 Howe Street Winter Hill Somerville, Mass.

A. P. GARDNER SIXTH DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, WASHINGTON, D. C.
June 5, 1911.
My dear Mr. Davenport:
I have received a letter from a constituent of mine, Mr. E. J. Bonett of Haverhill, Mass., who states that his great grandfather, Joseph Bonett, was a soldier of the American Revolution, having served in the 1st Connecticut regiment, known as Seth Warner's Green Mountain Rangers, and was discharged with his regiment at West Point in June, 1783.
Mr. Bonett says that his great grandfather was awarded a medal of honor for meritorious service, and he believes he was also granted some land situated in the vicinity of what is now known as the town of Eden, Vt. He has been unable to find any record that his ancestor ever took possession of the property, and asks my assistance in the matter.
I shall appreciate it if you will advise me if there is any record in your Bureau of this grant of land to Joseph Bonett.
Very truly yours,
A handwritten signature in dark ink, appearing to read "A. P. Gardner". The signature is stylized with a large, looping "A" and a long, sweeping line for the "G".
Hon. J. L. Davenport, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.

Bradford, Mass,
March. 2 nd 1901
Pensions. Department,
Washington. D. C.
Gentlemen.
The writer wishes to get some information about one Joseph Bonett who is said to have been a pensioner of the Government for services rendered during the war of the Revolution: 1776 to 1783.
Can you give me any information as to when he began to draw a pension; his age, where he lived and etc - in his application did he tell where he was born.
Shall be very glad if you have records that can answer the above questions.
Yours truly
E. J. Bonett
Bradford, Mass
12. Salem, L. S.

March 26, 1925
Mrs. W. S. Riesser 19 Howe St., Winter Hill, Somerville, Mass.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 41450 it appears that Joseph Bonett enlisted June 7, 1776, served as drummer in Captain William McCune's Company, Colonel Seth Warner's Regiment and on April 1778 was appointed Drum Major in said company; at the end of three years' service he was made First Sergeant and served as such in Captain William Moulton's Company in said regiment and on October 11, 1780 was taken prisoner at Fort George and held in Canada until exchanged January 29, 1783; for  six months and four days of said imprisonment was in a dungeon in Chambly.
Upon his exchange he enlisted and served as Sergeant in Captain Samuel Comstock's Company, Colonel Heman Swift's Connecticut Regiment and was discharged

June 7, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 30, 1818 while a resident of Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont.
In 1820 he was aged sixty-three years and referred to his wife aged sixty-one years, also stated that he had no children living with him; their names and the name of his wife not stated. He died September 28, 1824.
The above noted is the only soldier by that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,
He stated that he "relinquished all claims for pen. on account of wounds or dis. rec. in rev. I looked thru all Ind. pensions of VT. - T He was not there."
Acting Commissioner.
Grounds for pension of 1835

October 28, 1931.
BA-J/ILL aw
Miss. L. F. Andrews 122 North Main Street Concord, New Hampshire.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to the pension of Tena Bonett, who, you state, was the widow of Joseph Bonett, Revolutionary War pensioner.
On September 30, 1925, you were furnished the history of Joseph Bonett, S. 41450. You were then advised that the soldier referred to his wife, aged sixty-one years, and that he did not give her name. You were advised further how to obtain the date of last payment of pension made to the soldier.
There is no claim for pension on file by anyone as the widow of Joseph Bonett, above referred to.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.