Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 45,293, Samuel Blakeslee, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Blakeslee, Samuel
S. 45,293
CONTENTS
See B.L. At. 25862-160-55 issued to Rebecca Blakeslee, widow of this man, for his service as Colonel in the War of 1812-

Dead. See letter N. Y. M. Leg. 28 March 1835 Lt Col. Blake, Lee Apr 3 rd 1847.
20397 Albany Agency New York
Samuel Blake
of Sunlight being in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Hall of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Swift in the Connecticut line, for the term of three years from May 1777 to 1780
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany Agency at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 11 th day of January 1832.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th of January 1832. and sent to the Hon. E. Whittelsey House of Reps
Arrears to 4th of March 1832 $ 14-45 Semi-ann. all'ce ending
$ 14 45
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }
4 March 1832
Recorded Book 20 Vol 5 page 68 O.H.B

21812
11 Jan. 1832
11.2

Declaration in order to be placed upon the pension list under the act of the 18 th March 1818 - County of Livingston ss.
On this second day of May 1831 personally appeared in open court being a court of Record for the County of Livingston State of New York Samuel Blakeslee resident in said County aged seventy one years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818 and the first of May 1820 that he the said Samuel Blakeslee enlisted in the year 1776 for the term of 5 months on the 1 st day of July in the State of Connecticut in the Company commanded by Captain John Thatcher in Colonel Herman Swift regiment in the brigade commanded by Genl. Waterbury and served at Peekskill -ga and continued to serve in said Company for the term of his enlistment Again he saith he enlisted for the term of three years on the first day of in the year May 1777 in the State of Connecticut in the Company commanded by Captain William Hall in the Regiment commanded by Col. Herman Swift in Connecticut on the Continental establishment that he continued to serve in the said Company until he was regularly discharged in Springfield New Jersey 1780, that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a pension except the present that his name is not on the roll of any State except as before stated and that the following are the reasons for not making earlier application for a pension 1 st Supposed legal disabilities which from his ignorance on the subject of the pension act and the situation in which he is placed was one obstacle as supposed to his getting a pension

To a degree of pride as long as he was able to perform manual Labor not to take the necessary oath to come within as he thought the requisitions of the act
But that since he has become infabled and decrepit and unable to perform manual Labor as formerly and understanding from Comret Scours that his situation is one in which govt will grant relief as he has in fact no property except necessary wearing apparel and subject to the dispositions of Others for his support there are some other reasons for deferring his application until now And in pursuance of the act of the first of May 1826 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 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 as before stated depending on the Uncertain and Charitable allowances of others for support and have no schedule to subscribe I further depose and state that I have for years followed the occupation of farming or working the Land of others leaving now myself & My Ability to pursue that business has entirely failed me That my family consists of myself and wife aged 44 five years

(signed) Samuel Blakeslee sworn to and Ordered, on the Thirtieth Day of May before the Court of Common Pleas in the County of Livingston in the State of New York
I Chauncy R. Bond Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Livingston State of New York do hereby certify that it appears to the Satisfaction of the Court that the said Samuel Blakeslee did serve did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding Declaration against the Common Enemy for the term of time within stated to wit three years and five months in the Continental Establishment. I do also certify that the foregoing is truly copied from the records of the said Court
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court on this thirtieth day of May 1831 -
Chauncy R. Bond Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Livingston

Livingston Common Pleas
September Term 1831
Further declaration of the Said Samuel Blakeslee in order to be placed on the pension list under the act aforesaid
Livingston County ss. On this twenty eighth day of September 1831 personally appeared in open court being a court of Record for the County of Livingston & State of New York the Said Samuel Blakeslee who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath declare that he was not the owner of any property on the 18 th of March 1818 either real or personal and that he has not sold or otherwise disposed of any property to any person at or since that time
(Sign)
Samuel Blakeslee
Livingston County ss. William T. Hosmer and Augustus A. Bennett of avon in Said County being Sworn in open court this 28 th of September 1831 Severally depose and say that they live near neighbors to Col. Samuel Blakeslee and that to the best of their knowledge and belief he has owned no property or disposed of any since 18. March 1818
I Chauncy R. Bond clerk of the court of Common Pleas for and for the County of Livingston in the State of New York do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the court that the Said Samuel Blakeslee was not on the 18 th of March 1818 possessed of any property whatsoever and that he has not since that time sold or otherwise disposed of any property to any person whatever. And I do also certify that the foregoing is truly copied from the records of the Said court
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Said court on this 29 th day of September A.D. 1831
Chauncy R. Bond Clerk of the court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Livingston

Apr 2 nd 7
Sam Blakelee N.Y. City
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Reverend Agent War Office Washington D.C.
B

Catadupa N.Y. March 27 th 1847
Dear Sir
Will you please inform me by mail at your earliest convenience what amount of money My Father Samuel Blackler drew on account of his Services in the Revolutionary War. He resided in the town of Avon Livingston County N.Y. previous to his death & has been dead about thirteen years. He was in the battle of Germantown, Monmouth and Stony Point under Genl Wayne.
Please say whether he drew half or full pay when he lived & whether his heirs are still intitled to any money from the Government on account of his Services. He drew a pension previous to his death but I do not know how much. By informing me of the facts in the case you would very much
Oblige Your Obdt Servt J.S. Blackler
Pension Agent Washington D.C.

Samuel Blakeslee, Albany  Nyork , R.R. Act of March 18. 1818, at $8 per month.
Please say to what time he was last paid
Died 12 th July 1834
Pension of his wife 2 nd 1847.
Paid to his death, 1324.33

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section AWF/eel
April 26, 1919
Harris L. Awe 423 Rebecca Street Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania
Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.45293, it appears that Samuel Blakeslee enlisted in Connecticut, July 1, 1776, and served five months as a private in Captain John Thatcher's Company, Colonel Heman Swift's Connecticut Regiment. He enlisted, May 1, 1777, and served three years in Captain Stephen Hall's Company, Colonel Heman Swift's Regiment and was in the battles of Germantown, Monmouth and Stony Point.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 2, 1831, at which time he was living in Livingston County, New York, aged seventy-one years.
In 1831, he referred to his wife, aged sixty-five years, her name not given.
The soldier died, July 12, 1834.
In 1847, his son, G. Blakeslee, stated that his father had resided, previous to his death, at Avon, Livingston

County, New York.
There are no further data as to family.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

XV/661
April 26, 1929
Mrs. Elmer M. Awl 40 Palm Drive Santa Barbara, California
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.45293, it appears that Samuel Blakeslee enlisted in Connecticut, July 1, 1776, and served five months as a private in Captain John Thatcher's Company, Colonel Heman Swift's Connecticut Regiment. He enlisted, May 1, 1777, and served three years in Captain Stephen Hall's Company, Colonel Heman Swift's Regiment, and was in the battles of Germantown, Monmouth and Stony Point.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 2, 1831, at which time he was living in Livingston County, New York, aged seventy-one years.
In 1831, he referred to his wife, aged sixty-five years, her name not given. — — —
The soldier died, July 1., 1834.
In 1847, his son, G. Blakeslee, stated that his father had resided, previous to his death, at Avon, Livingston

County, New York.
There are no further data as to family.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

4 to Haven, Conn.
45 293 INVALID.
Rey
File No. 45-293
Samuel Blakeslee Priv, Rev. War.
Act: 18 March 1818
Index:—Vol. 3 , Page 49
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1908, Dept. 8. Histor Mrs. T. B. Street, East 1910 July 15. Hist. to Miss Alice Briggs & 1913 Oct. 30. Tom S. Osborne & 1929 Apr. 26. Hist. to Mrs. Elmer M. Ault & same day Hist. to Harriet P. Ault Ault 1931 Mar 26 Hist to Lohas, P. Halo- Domestone data Etal

Office Bank U States Pittsburgh March 24 1835
At the request of the Attorney I enclose for your examination the Papers in the case of Sam l Blakeslee Dood, The Power to me over 90 days date, having been presented here soon after execution when the certifo of the Court being informed the payment was not made; that objection is now removed but in the mean time, the period allowed for presenting power of attorney has expired.
I am Very respectfully Sir Yours W th Serv t .
Isaac Lawrence Lusk Acting as Agent for Trustee
James L Edwards Esq r Committee of Fusion.

per. to com:
11 Jan. 1832
N. Y. Roll
rec d Jan. 11. 1832
Hon. E. Whittlesey H. R.

Washington January 10 th 1832
Sir I am directed by Mr Pearson for and on behalf of Col Samuel Blakeslee to send to you Col Blakeslee's discharge, and to inform you, that it is the one referred to, in his letter to you. Col Blake- slee resides in the State of New York. The discharge is enclosed, together with a certificate of recommenda- tion, with due respect Yours E Whitley.
J L Edward Esq Pension Agent.

Nov 14 1891
East Cevon
Nov 4
775 Hee
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Wm. Department
Pension Office
Washington - City - D.C.
100. 3

up to J. L. Edwards Esq. fin
I again enclose to you my papers for a pension - with an idea that I come honestly within the intention of the Act of Congress - I would refer you to my papers as further Evidence of my service in the Continental army - If Mr. Whittlesey of Ohio has left them with you - My discharge is among them - Yours Respectfully
W. H. H.
1833
My dear Sir, I have the honor to enclose you the papers of the late W. H. H. a. D. Wilson -

HEADQUARTERS COMMANDERY-IN-CHIEF SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR
COMMITTEE ON MARKING GRAVES CHARLES R. HALE, CHAIRMAN 131 WASHINGTON ST., HARTFORD, CONN.
Feb. 28 - 1931
Chief Clerk Pension Dept. Washington, D.C.
Rev. 11817
Dear Sir:
Please send me Revolutionary War Record of Seth Granger on Pension roll from Hartford, Conn. also of Levi Norton on 1818 Pension roll. also, Matthias Samuel Blakesly on 1840 roll. also Stephen Goodyear on 1840 roll. We would like to get headstones for them
Yours very Truly Chas. R. Hale
OF THE 3 1931 NS F I

PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
OFFICERS
COL. FRANKLIN BLACKSTONE 1ST VICE PRESIDENT PITTSBURGH, PA.
CLARENCE E. BECKEL 2ND VICE PRESIDENT BETHLEHEM, PA.
H. L. MCKAIN 3RD VICE PRESIDENT PITTSBURGH, PA.
REV. GRAFTON T. REYNOLDS CHAPLAIN AND HISTORIAN PITTSBURGH, PA.
REV. GEORGE C. FISHER ASSOCIATE CHAPLAIN PITTSBURGH, PA.
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J. BOYD DUFF, JR. 86 ST. NICHOLAS BUILDING REGISTRAR
SECRETARY W. J. ASKIN, JR. 602 FRICK BUILDING
TREASURER A. W. WALL 1006 FARMERS BANK BLDG.
PRESIDENT JOHN L. WALKER 1507 UNION BANK BUILDING PITTSBURGH, PA.
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
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HON. M. CLYDE KELLY BRADDOCK, PA.
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NATIONAL TRUSTEE THOMAS STEPHEN BROWN PITTSBURGH, PA.
CHAPTERS COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN H. L. AWL 423 REBECCA STREET WILKINSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
September 29 1928
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
SAMUEL BLAKESLEE REVOLUTIONARY WAR
Dear Sir:-
Will you please furnish me with a copy of the data you have in connection with Samuel Blakeslee's claim for pension, Connecticut Regiment Revolutionary War ( he also served as Adjutant of a New York Regiment in the War of 1812 ) he was born near New Haven, Conn 1759 and died in Avon N.Y. about 1834, his first wife Phebe Curtis died about 1808 his second wife was a widow I do not have her name.
The reason for this request is, my niece descendant of Samuel Blakeslee wishes to use it to help prove her eligibility to the Daughters of the American Revolution.
If there is a charge for this service I will forward same upon notification, thanking you I am
Most respectfully yours,
James R. [unclear]

40 Palm Dr.
Santa Barbara, Calif
Sept. 26, 1928.
Pension Bureau War Dept. Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
I am trying to get information regarding Col. Samuel Blakeslee who served in the Revolutionary War, to enable me to join the D.A.R. and have been referred to you.
This is what I know about Col. Blakeslee. He lived near New Haven, Conn. long before

the Revolution. His father was Joseph Blaken and he had at least one son, Joel. He enlisted in the army of the Revolution July 1, 1776, then sixteen years of age. He was in the battles of Valley Forge, Monmouth, and the storming of Stony Point, and served something over three years, being honorably discharged. He was elected several times to State Legislature. After several years he moved to Avon, N.Y. and in the War of 1812, altho exempt from duty, he enlisted, and was promoted to colonel, in which capacity he served at the battle of Black Rock, where he came near losing his life. He died in Avon, N.Y.
The following is the information I wish to get
(1) His war service (2) His wife's name (3) Dates and places of both their births, deaths and marriage. (4) Authority of such facts, giving page and volume.
Having served in two wars, I felt that he probably received a pension.
As part of all of the requested

information can be given, I will appreciate it very greatly.
Very sincerely yours,
Ina M. Auel
(Mrs. Elmer M.)

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by L. D. L.
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Samuel Blakeslee
Service Conn.
Additional Service Rev. War
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190____
No claim, combination records _____, 190____
REMARKS:
No claim except Iwd. # 45293

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Painesville, Ohio, Oct. 24" 1915.
Hon. G. M. Saltzgaber,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
W. S. Osborne L 45293 Dear Sir:- Please inform me if you can do so , if Samuel Blakeslee, of Wallingford Conn. was a Pensioner, and if so how much was he drawing. He was born in the year 1759 and died in 1831. He was either a Colonel or Lieutenant Colonel in both the Revolutionary and The Second War with England in 1812, I believe. I do not know his Company or Regiment. Any information that you can give me will be greatly appreciated.
Yours truly.
W. S. Osborne

20397
415293
My dear Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 15th inst. and in reply to inform you that the same has been forwarded to the proper authorities for their consideration. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, [Signature] July 18, 1910.

MEMORIAL CONTINENTAL HALL WASHINGTON, D. C.
My dear Mr. Tingley:-
If it is not too much trouble would you send to me here the pension record of Samuel Blakeslee. who served in Connecticut, and prob- ably died in Monroe County N.Y. He is said to have applied for a pension.
Very truly yours.
(Miss) Alice Griggs
July 13, 1910.

Ex ac Div. Man

Pension Office E. C.
Washington D.C.
Will you kindly inform me of the Pension record of my ancestor
Samuel Bleaklee.
Mrs Z. B. Street
East Haven
Conn.
Aug 13-1808
PLEASE Revolution.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for _____ the military history of _____ a soldier of the RI _____ AF y r v l _____ the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Dec 1, 1776 5 years Priv. John Brown James Mott R.I.   Dec 27, 1777 3 years Stephen Mott James Mott   Dec 1, 1780 2 years      
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____
Date of application for pension, _____
Residence at date of application, _____
Age at date of application, 71
Remarks:
In 1847 he was admitted to the pension of his wife, who died in 1849, and in 1847 he stated that his wife had resided at Avondale, Providence, R.I.

4 files from A. H. Foster
March 26, 1931
Mr. Charles R. Hale 131 Washington Street Hartford, Connecticut
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section RRL On
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 45293 , that Samuel Blakeslee enlisted in Connecticut, July 1, 1776, and served five months as a private in Captain John Thatcher's Company, Colonel Heman Swift's Connecticut Regiment.
He enlisted May 1, 1777, and served three years in Captain Stephen Hall's Company, Colonel Heman Swift's Connecticut Regiment and was in the battles of Germantown, Monmouth and Stony Point.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 2, 1831, at which time he was living in Livingston County, New York, and was aged seventy-one years.
He died July 12, 1834.
See B. L. W. A. 25-862-160-55-7019/18/v- Samuel Blakeslee * * * * * a later find!