Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 36,433, Asa Brunson, Conn.

SERIAL
NUMBER
Conn.
Brunson Asa
S 36,433
CONTENTS

Connecticut.
2044
Asa Brunson, private, Connecticut line, / Capt. Lurtis
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut, at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 26. of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th of Aug t . 1818, and sent to the care of Jonathan Brace, Esq; Hartford, Conn.
Arrearages to 1 th Sept r . 1818. $: 34.40
4 months, 9/30 ... $: 34.40.
{ Revolutionary claims, { Act 18th March, 1818, }
5/Jan 11 for 3 Years
July 1823
W. B. ...
20 ...
Notification sent to Thos. Chester 19 th Oct 1820. Hartford Conn
Died Jan. 3, 1823 for A. B.

Jonathan Brace, Esq; Judge, Hartford, Connecticut.
Asa Bran son, Connecticut line, Revolutionary claim.
Since
Hon John C Calhoun found on the Connec t . Secretary of the war rolls. Department U.S.A. Connect. Washington

To the honorable Jonathan Brace presiding Judge of the County Court for the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut —
The representation of Asa Branson of Bristol in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut, heareth —
That on or about the 5 th day of Jan'y 1777, he enlisted into the company then commanded by Capt Robert Lewis in the Regiment of Col Charles Webb of the Const line for three years in the army of the U.S.A. That Capt Lewis was afterwards succeeded in command by Capt John Mills — That some time in the period of the three years aforesaid he exchanged with a soldier of
Capt Atkins company in Col Philip B Bradley's in the Const line Regiment in whose company he served the remainder of said three years — That he served faithfully during the aforesaid period and was at the expiration of said term honorably discharged as by the annexed discharge may appear — That he again entered service in the 2 d Const Regiment for the term of six months which being expired was discharged as by the annexed discharge may appear —
That he was in the battle of White Plains, of Monmouth, & the capture of Bennington.
That he is now 57 years of age destitute of property and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support & has never received any pension from the United States. He therefore prays that he may be

admitted to prove the above facts according to the statute in such case provided that your honor on being satisfied of the truth of this representation would certify and transmit the evidence that the petitioner may be placed on the pension list agreeable to the act of Congress of March 18 1818 - Dated at Hartford this 26 th day of April 1818 - Asa Brunson
State of Connecticut ss Hartford County - May the 3 rd April 1818 - personally appeared Asa Brunson known before me - And the affidavit which follows on this paper was made in proof & confirmation of the and I certify that it appears to my satisfaction that Asa Brunson in said matter is a private in the words hereof & knows the same to be true to the best of his knowledge & belief - A true and correct copy of the foregoing - In testimony whereof I have caused the seal of the aforesaid court to be hereunto affixed. Jonathan Brace Judge of the County Court for said County
We hereby affirm & testify that we are acquainted with the aforesaid Asa Brunson that he is a resident citizen of the united states that he is poor and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support that we consider him an honest man & his oath entitled to credit & belief Sam l A. Hunt John Smith

May the 5 th Hartford County April 1818 personally appeared before me Samuel Root Esq. & Mr John Smith ————— and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit. Jonathan Brare Judge as aforesaid.
May 5 th 1818 The seal of said county court is affixed on the preceding page by direction of the Honorable Jonathan Brare who is the Presiding Judge of said court.
Thomas Chester Clerk

Asa Brannon
2044
Oct 1886

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, County of HARTFORD,
ss. Special County Court, or Court of Common Pleas, holden by order of the Chief Judge of said Court, on the first Tuesday of August, 1820.
ON this 2 nd day of August, 1820, personally appeared in open Court, the same Court being a Court of record for said County, having the power of fine and imprisonment,
Asa Bounson aged sixty years, resident in Bristol in the County of Hartford,
who being first duly sworn according to law doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows:
I enlisted into the company commanded by Capt Peter Curtis in the Reg t commanded by Col Enos for three months in the fall of 1776 in the beginning of the year 1777 I enlisted for three years into Capt John Phelps in the Reg t commanded by Col Charles Webb & served two years in said Reg t & was then transferred into Col Bradley's Reg t & served the remainder of my term therein & was then honourably discharged my first declaration was made April 26 th 1818 & my pension warrant is number 2044
"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."
   one house & three acres of land $100.00   2 waggons 45.00   1 sleigh 5.00   1 ax 1.00   1 hoe .50   1 old clock 2.00   1 sett of chairs 2.00   1 table 1.25   1 kettle 2.00   1 horse 25.00   1 cow 18.00   1 yearling heifer 9.00   1 sheep 7.00   1 chest 1.00   1 scythe & snathe 1.00   1 pitch fork .30   2 swine 2.00     $222.05    

I am by occupation a farmer but in consequence of a very bad rupture for ten years past have been have unable to labour I have a wife aged sixty one years named Phoebe a very feeble woman & one granddaughter named Phoebe Blakeslee aged ten years who reside with & depend on me for support I have no other family. I am greatly in debt owing $252.61 great part of which debt I incurred by purchasing the property mentioned in the foregoing schedule.
Asa Brunson.
Sworn to and declared by said Asa Brunson on the 2 nd day of August, 1820, before said Court, and it is the opinion of said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is
two hundred twenty two dollars and five cents.
I, Thomas Chester
Clerk of the County Court or Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Hartford aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the record of said Court. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 21 st day of August 1820
Th. Chester
Clerk of the County Court or Court of Common Pleas in and for said County of Hartford.

February 26, 1940
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Mrs. E. C. Bassett 312 Union Street Joliet, Illinois
ASA BRUNSON S. 36433 aw BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Asa Bronson of Southington, Connecticut.
You are furnished herein the record of the only Asa Brunson under any spelling found in the Revolutionary War records of this office. The data therein were obtained from the papers in pension claim, S. 36433, based upon his service in the Revolution.
The date and place of birth of Asa Brunson and names of his parents were not given.
Asa Brunson enlisted in the fall of 1776 and served three months as private in Captain Peter Curtiss' company, Colonel Enos' Connecticut regiment. He enlisted about January 5, 1777, for a three years' term, served two years as private in Captains Robert Lewis' and John Mills' company, Colonel Charles Webb's Connecticut regiment, was in the battles of White Marsh and Monmouth, was then transferred to Captain St. John's company, Colonel Philip B. Bradley's 5 th Connecticut Regiment, for the remainder of his term, was in the battle of "Sonny Point" (possibly meant for Stony Point), and was discharged January 5, 1780. He served six months, also, in 1780 in the 2 nd Connecticut Regiment, names of officers not stated.
The soldier was allowed pension on his application executed April 26, 1818, at which time he was aged fifty-seven years and a resident of Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut.
In 1820, Asa Brunson was still a resident of Bristol, Connecticut, and referred to his wife, Phoebe, aged sixty-one years, also

to a granddaughter, Phoebe Blakeslee, aged ten years who lived with him; the names of her parents are not shown.
Asa Brunson died January 3, 1823.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension and name and address of the person paid in the case of Asa Brunson, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data: Asa Brunson, certificate #2044, issued August 7, 1818, rate $8 per month, commenced April 26, 1818, Act 18th March, 1818, Connecticut Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Camp at Sleepy Side J N th 1860
Asa Branson Short Levy Soldier in 12 th Connecticut Regt is hereby Discharged the Service of the United States
J. F. Swift Col o Com d

Started with the division to the 6th January 1780 inclusive Knox's division to January 1780 San Juan being a part Harry Pitt-Rivers
End of report to 1st June 1780 inclusive Wooding 14th July 1780
27. 1844. 33 24. 1844. 34 25. 1844. 35

M a Brannon a soldier in the 5 th Conn t . Regiment having served in D o Reg t three years the Term for which he engaged with Reputation is hereby discharged The services of the United States given under my Hand in Harrisburg this 5 th Day of June 1865 — J W Hunt Lt Col Comd g of the 1 st Connecticut Bty

36 433 INVALID. Rev
1910 June 4 Ship to Kate B. Loonan N.L. 30 1917 Nov 8 Ship to Francis & Harding 1933 Apr. 21 - Ship to Dr. E.P. Downham 1940 Feb. 26 - Ship to Motel Rasset m B
File No. 36 433
Isla Brandon
Rev Rev 1810
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index - Vol. 2 , Page 679
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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1523 Priest Ave. New York City October 20, 1919
Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C. Gentlemen
Will you kindly send me the pension Record of Dr. Asa Brunson, who died in Connecticut, in 1823. He served as a Surgeon's mate in the Revolutionary War.
Thanking you for your courtesy and hoping to hear from you at your earliest convenience, I am
Cordially, Frances Perkins

FEB 16 1940
THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Personnel Bureau Veterans Administration Washington D.C.

650 4/20/40
312 Union St,
Joliet Ill.
Veteran Administration Dept,
February 12-1940.
Will you please look up pension application # S OWS file 36433 nc for one Asa Bronson and tell me the names of dependents and wife Asa  Bronson maiden name if mentioned Service record-
I wrote you recently concerning the Asa Bronson - to see about pension etc - From Connecticut State Library I got this number and tried it is the Asa Bronson of my line.
Yours truly Mrs. E. C. Bassett.

MRS. E. C. BASSETT 312 Union Street Joliet, Illinois
February 2-1939.
Pension Bureau
Washington D.C.
To whom it may concern it
Will you please look up and see if one Asa Bronson from Southington Connecticut received a Revolutionary War pension?
He has a Rev- War record, and oftentimes the names of children were included. The record -
I want to find out if Eli and Marcus Bronson were his sons - for D. A. R. entrance -
Will appreciate any information
Yours very truly (Mrs. E. C.) Bessie H. Bassett

353 S. Alvarado St. Los Angeles Cal. May 25 th 1915.
Pension Office
Messrs: -
I would like to get what information I can in regard to an Asa or Asahel Brown who was a pensioner of the Revolutionary War. The reference I have is in "The Record of Com. Men in the Rev. Pg. 632 June 1818.

If you will kindly give me this information you will greatly oblige a great grand daughter-
Kate B. Noonan
Rev. 202 11/1

Mayville, North Dakota., April 13th, 1933.
Pension Department, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
One Asa Bronson was a Pensioner in 1818 as from Bristol, Conn. There were a number of Asa Bronsons and I shall be grateful to you if you will give all of the details of his application, name of wife, children or other data that will enable me to distinguish him from the other Asa Bronsons.
Enclosed is a stamped envelope for a reply. Is this stamped envelope a necessity for an answer from the Government on matters of this kind? Please let me know of that also.
Thanking you, I am,
Very sincerely yours,
Dr. E. R. Brownson Lock Box 422 Mayville, N.D.

April 21, 1933
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Dr. E. R. Brownson Lock Box 422 Mayville, North Dakota
ASA BRUNSON S. 36433 BA-J/MLB
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter of April 13, in which you request the record of Asa Bronson, a Revolutionary War soldier who was pensioned in 1818 from Bristol, Connecticut.
You are furnished below the history of Asa Brunson, the only soldier of that name or similar spelling found in the Revolutionary War records of this office, the data of which were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 36433, based upon the service of Asa Brunson in the War of the Revolution.
The date and place of soldier's birth and names of his parents are not shown in the claim.
He enlisted in the fall of 1776 and served three months as private in Captain Peter Curtiss' company, Colonel Enos' Connecticut regiment. He enlisted about January 5, 1777, for a three years' term, served two years as a private in Captains Robert Lewis' and John Mills' company, Colonel Charles Webb's Connecticut regiment, was in the battles of White Marsh and Monmouth, was then transferred to Captain St. John's company, Colonel Philip B. Bradley's 5" Connecticut Regiment, for the remainder of his term, was in the battle of "Sonny Point" (possibly meant for Stony Point), and was discharged January 5, 1780. He also served six months in 1780 in the 2" Connecticut Regiment, officers not stated.
Asa Brunson was allowed pension on his application executed April 26, 1818, at which time he was aged fifty-seven years and a resident of Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut, where he

was still living in 1820, when he referred to his wife, Phoebe, aged sixty-one years, and to a granddaughter, Phoebe Blakeslee, aged ten years, who lived with him; the names of her parents are not shown.
Asa Brunson died January 3, 1823.
Your stamped envelope is returned herewith. No postage is required.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator