Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17305, James Buell, Conn.

SERVICE
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Buell, James
S. 17305-
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22.985
Connecticut
James Bull
of Killington in the State of Conn who was a private in the Conn commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col Worthington in the Conn Troops time for 1 1/2 mo
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn at the rate of 4 8 Dollars 30 Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of Decr 35 and Ser. N. H. Barber Nott
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 15 33 $120.82 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sep. 4. 33. 24 16
$144.98
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E. D. Billings Clerk Book _____ Vol. 3 Page
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of James Bull C T
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Apr 1776 1 1 Private Capt Gale Col. Morgan Kingsbridge born in Middlesex Co. entered there and now lives in Co. Albany   " 1777 7 " Capt. Seldan N. Y.   Oct 1777 1 " Capt. Worthington Fishkill   1779 8 " Capt. Baldwin - no other up the River Surviving witness known to and last town of Saratoga  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.
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James Bull

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood 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.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 A. B. _____ who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person
Claimant must show that the guard at Killington was called into action by proper authority and whether the despatch was contained. The certificate of the Comptroller of Public accounts is the best evidence (over)

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it?  { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons - one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise, a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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 that 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 shown 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 no 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.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
N.B. It is intimated above, that the credibility of some of the witnesses is not sufficiently proved - I can find no part of the proceedings which appear to be obnoxious to that objection - I think the certificate of G. Carter Esq. must be referred to - On reconsideration, I think it will be found that the Section expressly declares the part of each testimony. I have now attached my certificate. I hope it will be sufficient. Yours ob: Saml. Hyphen
5 Sept. 1832-

to show this. It should distinctly appear whether there are survivors of each term as the regulations require the best evidence. Where the officers, no particulars of service cannot be satisfactory stated, nor the service proved the claim cannot be allowed. Conjecture is not a sufficient ground for a pension.
19303
James Mull
6.7
50.66 48.33
His pay this year
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Rev. Mr. Edwards
Sir
The papers of Mr. James Bull I beg in return to you. I think they are correct.
Please send me his certificate
Yours ob t Serv t
Samuel Higham Say Brook-Count
Dec r 13 th 1833.
Sept r 5 th 1833.
Yours sincerely

To the Hon. Mr. Edwards
Sir -
To the annexed application of James Bull, the objections are -
II. Uncertainty as to time - place - Officers &c -
This objection is obviated, so far as is in the power of the applicant to do so, by a supplemental declaration accompanying these papers - in which the applicant marks the whole period of his service 14 months & 15 days -
III. Not properly authenticated - &c.
They are now , authenticated by the certificate &c of the Secretary of this State -
IV. The papers not fastened together with a ribbon &c
This objection is now obviated, as will be seen -
From old age - laps of time - and loss of memory - the applicant is unable to be more precise in his enumeration or to furnish other proof of his services. I hope & trust, that his case will be considered as proved,
Please send his certificate to me at Saybrook Connecticut. Your obedient servant -
Samuel Hingham
Sept r 5 th 1833 -

State of Connecticut, Middletown County.
Probate Court of Saybrook in said County
On this Seventh day of Nov r 1889 - personally appeared, in open Court, before the Court of Probate in and at Middletown in said County for the Probate District of Saybrook in the County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut; The same being a Court of Record -
James Buell - a resident of Middletown in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, aged 75 - years, who being first 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, 1852.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers, and served as herein stated.
James Buell
That he was born in the Town of Middletown - County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, where he hath present residence - That he was 75 years of age the 9 th day of May A.D. 1889 - That there is no record of his age that he is aware of -
That, in April 1776 he was drafted, to serve in the Revolutionary War - Joined the Company, at said Middletown - Marched to Stratford in this State - There went on board a vessel & went to the City of New York, & there joined the Regiment - went very soon over across to Brooklyn on Long Island, not at building a work except the line to stop the enemy - in fighting - The Enemy were not arrived there - Was there six or seven, in May after serving one month - Were other Troops there - a Regiment from the South - The officers of said Company were Capt. Samuel Gale - but does not recollect the other officers - Does not recollect the officers of the Regiment
That he enlisted in May 1776, at said Middletown to serve seven months in the Army of the Revolution - Joined the Company in said Middletown and went to New York in a vessel, and there joined the Regiment, and remained in the City in Flours near Park St t - that in about the month of August, he was detached, with others to come out by King Bridge, and assist in building Fort Washington - were there about a week - during which the Battle on Long Island took place - and were then sent to the City, and again joined the said Regiment - In a few days after

that the applicant was then sick, and brought out to Little Bay - and was there a number of days in the public stores, and there while he was there three British ships came up, and undertook to destroy the stores - kept up a heavy fire nearly all day - until they burned off - Then his Father came after him about the same time and took the Department out to Storm force, and the applicant being unable to go further was there left, about three weeks - and then removed home - He never joined the said Regiment after that - He remained sick after his return home, and was confined to the House until April, and after said Regiment was discharged. The Officers of said Company were Capt. Fisher Chapman - Dick Hart 1 st and Job Wright 2 nd Lieutenants - and Ensign Jones - The Regiment was commanded by Col. Jones -
That about the 1 st of Oct. 1777 - he was well, and joined the company at New Haven, Marched to Fish. Hill, there joined the Regiment, and marched up the River, in company with the shipping to check Burgoyne - Returned to Fish. Hill, & there discharged after being out one month - The said Company was commanded by Capt. Fee - and Dick Chapman Lieut. does not recollect the other Officers - Regiment commanded by Col. Worthington - Genl. Putnam was there -
That he enlisted into the Guard to serve in said Milford, on April 1779 - to serve eight months, and served out the whole term therein, and was honorably discharged at said Town, in November following - That said Guard was during said time commanded by Capt. Josiah Burdick - and consisted of about 25 Men - Does not recollect that there were any other commissioned Officers in said Company -
The applicant never had any written discharge nor did he ever make application for one

Jonathan Dyer of Milford in the county of Middlesex and State of Connecticut. He doth hereby certify that he is 77 years of age. That from his youth up, he hath been well acquainted with James Bull of said town who hath signed the usual application for a pension. That he served in a Regiment commanded by Col. Tyler, in and about the City of New York from April 1776. to January 1777. and that he saw said Bull then, and now well recollects that said James Bull was there a soldier, in a company commanded by Capt. Chapman of New York, and Regiment commanded by Col. Dyer. and that he was there from June to the month of September of 1776. serving as a soldier in said company. and that he was then taken sick, and his father came to do him service. and that he the deponent always understood and supposed, that said Bull remained sick some months after he came home.
And the deponent further saith that he served from the 1st October. to the 1st of December 1777. in a company commanded by Capt. Bristol. and Regiment commanded by Col. Newbury. on the North River, where they went to check the march of Genl. Burgoyne. That he frequently saw, and well knew, and now perfectly recollects that said James Bull served at the same time and in the same manner, from 1st of Oct r to the first of Nov r or thereabouts. in a company commonly called Capt. Chapman's Regiment commanded by Col. Dyer.
And further the deponent saith not.  In open court this 10th day of December 1832. and I do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in my office. Jonathan Dyer  Jonathan Dyer
Jeremiah Stevens of Milford in the county of Middlesex and State of Connecticut doth hereby certify that he is 81 years of age. That he hath from his youth up, been well acquainted with Mr. James Bull late of who hath signed the usual application for a pension. That he belonged to the Shore Guard from the month of April to the month of December of 1774. being eight months. and served therein during the whole of said time. and that said James Bull belonged to and served therein as a soldier during the whole of said time. and was honorably discharged with the deponent in said service. The Capt of said Guard at the time was Joseph Bassin.
And further the deponent saith not.  In open court this 10th day of December 1832. and I do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in my office. Jeremiah Stevens  Jeremiah Stevens  Sign: J. Stevens Clerk of Probate

person before me —
The said James Buell hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State. Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Samuel Ingham Judge of Probate
James Buell
We, Luke Wood — a clergyman, residing in the town of Willingworth and James Elliott — residing in the same, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with James Buell — who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 75 — years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood 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.
Samuel Ingham Judge of Probate
Luke Wood James Elliott
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 abovenamed applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that the Rev. Luke Wood — who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the town of Willingworth and that James Elliott Esq. — who has also signed the same, is a resident in the town of Willingworth — and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Samuel Ingham Judge of Probate
1. Richd. D. Williams Clerk of the Court of Probate in & for the County of New York in the 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 James Buell — for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of this Tenth — day of November 183 2 Office,
Richd. D. Williams Clerk.

State of Connecticut } Middlesex County ss } Probate District of Saybrook in S d County, On this 31 st day of July, 1833 - personally appeared in open court before the Court of Probate holden at Williamsville in and for the District of Saybrook in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, the same being a Court of record - now sitting - James Buell of said Williamsville, who with much the annexed application for a pension - and being first sworn deposes and saith that - as regards the 1 st term of service named in said application - to wit - in New York &c. in 1776 - for old age & the consequent loss of memory he is unable to swear to the precise day on which he joined the army or on which he was discharged - but he knows that he served there- in, at least One Month -
As to the 2 d Term of service named in said application - to wit in New York &c. from May 1776 to the time he arrived home sick &c. he saith that for old age and the consequent loss of memory he is unable to state on what day in May 1776. He entered and joined said Company, but is sure it was in that Month he will therefore call it the last day - He is also unable from the cause aforesaid to swear on what day he arrived home sick, as is stated in said application, but from the best of his recollection and belief it was in the Month of November - he thinks the Middle - Meaning in that term Five Months and fifteen days
As regards the 3 d Term of service in said application mentioned to wit - from the 1 st Oct r 1777 to one Month thereafter - He saith that for the cause aforesaid, he is unable to be more definite but is sure that he served at that time at least One Month . That as regards the 4 th & last term in said application named to wit - Eight Months in 1779 - He saith that he is quite certain that he joined the company the 1 st of April 1779 - at said Williamsville, & there served until the last of November following - He saith that he knows he served at that time Eight Months at least .
The applicant therefore saith that owing to old age and the consequent loss of memory, he is unable to swear more posi- tively to the length of his service - the names of officers - or other

material circumstances - but from the best of his recollection and belief, he served as above and herein before stated, in all at least. Fourteen Months and fifteen days - for which he claims a pension -
James Buell I Richard P Williams Clerk of the Court of Probate in and for the District of Saybrook in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut do hereby certify, that the foregoing on this piece of paper contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the Supplemental Application of the within named James Buell for a pension -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 6 th day of August A.D. 1833.
Richd P Williams Clerk

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
AWF. am
January 13, 1934.
Mrs. C. Mills, 219 Abingdon Road, Kew Gardens, N. Y.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 17305 , it appears that James Buell was born May 9, 1757 in Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut, and resided there when he enlisted in the War of the Revolution.
He was allowed pension, for fourteen months and fifteen days service as a private in the Connecticut troops, on his application executed November 7, 1832, at which time he was living in Killingworth, Connecticut.
There is no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

I Bari Parmele of Middletown in the county of Middlesex and State of Connecticut of lawful age depose and say That I am well acquainted with James Bull of Killi- ngworth in the county and state aforesaid and that same time the latter part of May 1776 said James Bull and myself enlisted into the company of State Troops in the Connecticut line commanded by Capt Elisha Chapman, Lieut Elisha Hart & Lieut Job Wright and Ensign Jones in Col Seldens Regt he said Bull went by water from Killingworth to New York City and remain- ed there until the British army landed and then the American army retreated over Kings Bridge to Harlem soon after which said Bull was taken sick and sent to Killingworth and remained there unfit for duty until the company was dis- charged which was on the 17 th day of Decem- ber 1776
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Bari Parmele
State of Connecticut Middlesex county ss Killingworth the 8 th day of August A.D. 1832 Be it remembered that on the day afore- said Bari Parmele a credible witness who hath subscribed the foregoing deposi- tion, appeared before me and after being examined and cautioned to speak the whole truth, made solemn oath to the same deposition
Before me George Carter Justice of the Peace
I certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Bari Parmele, and that he is a credible witness Saybrook Sept. 6 th A.D. 1833 -
Sam l Ingalls.
6 th A.D. 1833 -
Judge of the Court of Probate

I Richard P. Williams Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of New Britain County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut do hereby certify that the within and foregoing contains the original proceedings of said court in the matter of the application of James Buell for a pension and also, his supplemental application under date of the 24. July 1833. of perjury of the first.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 6 th day of August A.D. 1833
Clerk
A THOMAS DAY, Secretary Keeper of the Seal thereof, whom it doth or may concern to know, that the foregoing Affidavit of was taken, as, and at the time and place therein and for the in said State, duly appointed power and authority, by the to witnesses and to take Affi- to give certificates thereof, true purporting to be his, to his official acts and advice in testimony whereof, the Seal of said State the one, last, one there

my never will seem of upper I, THOMAS DAY, Secretary of the State of Connecticut, and Keeper of the Seal thereof, do hereby certify and make known to whom it doth or may concern,
That George Carter Esquire, before whom the foregoing Affidavit of Bani Parmelee was taken, is, and at the time of such caption was, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Middlesex in said State, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified, having full power and authority, by the laws of said State, to administer oaths to witnesses and to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give certificates thereof; that I verily believe the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine; and that full credence is due to his official acts and attestations.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of said State, at the City of Hartford, in said State, the thirtieth day of August , in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty- three .
Thomas Day

Reserve Recipical of Billingsworth County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut at New Bedford since death there he is 70 years of age there from his youth up he hath been well acquainted with Mr. James Bull of said Town, who hath signed the annexed application for a pension, and that the said Dependent served in said the General at said Billingsworth from about the month of April to about the month of December 1779 - and that said James Bull belonged to said General, and served therein, during all of said, as a soldier, and was honorably discharged at said Town, after serving out the term of said enlistment and further the deponent saith not.
Thos. G. Russell (Riffic.)
Sworn and subscribed before me, in open court of Probate this tenth day of Sept r 1832. and I certify that I am well acquainted with the said Reserve Recipical and that he is a credible witness
Samuel G. Hingham Judge of Probate
State of Connecticut Middlesex County ss. I - Samuel G. Hingham A Notary Public in and for the State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with George Carter Esq. who hath signed the certificate to the annexed deposition of Benjamin Paine in March - A. & that said Carter was at that time, and at all times during the year now last past hath been a Justice of the Peace written and for the County of Middlesex, and that his name there to subscribed is his own proper hand writing and signature - Witness my hand and seal of office this 22 day of November 1832 at Saybrook in said County - Samuel G. Hingham Notary Public -

State of Connecticut Middlesex County } ss. Probate District of New Britain in D. County
On this 10 th day of December A.D. 1883 - personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Probate, holden at New Britain, in and for the District of New Britain, in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, the same being the Court of record now sitting - James Buell of Higgawatha in said District, who being duly subscribed, and sworn to the annexed application for a pension - And now by way of a second supplemental declaration, doth upon his oath declare & say -
II. That as regards, the 1 st Term of Service rendered by him - to wit - in April & of 1876 - He is sure that he was drafted quite the first part of April, but owing to old age and the consequent loss of memory, he is unable to swear to the precise day, on which he was drafted, or on which he was discharged - He is certain, however, that he served one month . He says, that at the time of his making his declaration & supplemental declaration, he did not know, that there was any survivor of said service - that since that time he hath discovered Martin Buell, who is now the only survivor known to the applicant - and that he hath procured hereunto annexed his affidavit - So that the first term of service is now supported by the affidavit of Martin Buell .
III. As regards the 2 d Term of service, in 1876 &c - he says, that he is sure he enlisted in May, but owing to old age and consequent loss of memory, he is unable to swear to the precise day - He says, that as regards this term, he can recall nothing to what he hath stated in his first & 2 d declaration, herewith annexed - He hath then stated, that he enlisted in May 1876 - and did not return home until, he thinks, the middle of Nov r - making 6 months - 15 days - That during all said time he was either in actual service, or disabled from service by sickness - and that the Regiment was commanded by Col. Sisson - The names of the company officers are also given - He says, that he supposed, as a soldier, who is so unfortunately as to be sick in camp, or else where, is not the less entitled to a pension -
This Term is supported by the affidavits of -
Jonathan Hurd - Barn Barnum -
He knows of no other survivors of this Term -

As regards the term in October &c in 1777- of one month - he can add nothing to his 1 st & 2 nd declaration. He knows of no other service of that term - of capt. Matthew Hull - and his affidavit is annexed.
IV - As regards, the fourth term - to wit - in the Grenade in 1779 - He says, that he joined the said Grenade in the month of April & was discharged in the month of Nov - but owing to old age, and the consequent loss of memory he is unable to swear positively on what day in each month - He thinks however, that he joined said company the 1 st of April & was dismissed the last of November - He says, he is certain that he served at that term Eight Months . He says that said Grenade was commanded by Capt. Josiah Baldwin - consisted of about 25 Men - were called in to service by the State - war state troops - that their service, including that of the applicant, was a constant service - that they drew their rations from the State - were paid by the State - and that they attended to no other business during said service - and that said service was performed, in the said Town of Hillingworth , on the northern shore of Long Island Sound - The said James Bull says that there are no survivors of said service, within his knowledge except. Messrs Jeremiah Stevens & Roswell Rootfield - both of whom affidavits are annexed to said 1 st declaration. And he further says, that he hath annexed to him procured, and herunto annexed, a certificate of the Comptroller of public accounts - from which it appears, that, Josiah Baldwin was a Capt. of the Grenade - his appointment was in May 1779 - The said Bull says, that he enlisted, he thinks in April &c - He says, he thinks, Capt. Baldwin commenced the Grenade previous, to that year - if not - then the applicant is mistaken, as to the time of his enlistment - it must have been some time in May - He says, however that he did see under said Baldwin in the said time of Eight Months .
This is proved by the deposition herunto annexed of - Jeremiah Stevens & Roswell Rootfield -

 1. Term of service in New York in 1776 - one month .  2 nd " " " " 1776 - 5 months 15 Days  3 rd " " " " Northward 1777 - 1. Month .  4 th " " " " Quenel - 1779 - 8. months 
Making in all 15. Months & 15 Days for which he claims a pension -
I swear to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Before me -
Samuel Hughes Judge of Probate.
James Buell
And the said Court doth declare its opinion, after the investigation of the matter, that the said James Buell, was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states -
Samuel Hughes Judge of Probate -
2. B - The applicant states that he enlisted in the Guard under Capt. Baldwin in April 1779 - and it appears from the certificate of the Comptroller here attached, that Baldwin was appointed May 1779 - The difference is but a trifle -
The Coast Guard was raised to protect the Coast against not the approach of the public enemy in boats from their ships in Long Island Sound - It was necessary therefore, that it should be organized as soon as the war cleared out of the Sound - and regulations 1000 sufficiently advanced to attract the enemy - I shall be in to the practice upon the shores of the Sound.
This it is well known usually takes place about the 1 st of April - The soldiers who served in the Guard, for almost invariably, the time of their service enlistment in the months of March or April - The Guards I presume were frequently first organized by the civil authority and later when upon their recommendation, the officers appointed. It is certain that it was so in some cases, and probably so in the case of this applicant. Mr. James Buell
Samuel Hughes
Jan: 1838.

We Jeremiah Stevens, aged 83 - years - and Roswell Reefield, aged 71 - years, both of Killingworth in the County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut - in addition to our deposition, as annexed to the first election of the said Jeremiah Bull - now further depose, testify and say - That the Guard in which said Bull served, was a common Soldier, at said Killingworth in 1779 - light Infantry - and which was commanded by Capt. Josiah Baldwin - Was called in to service by the State - drawn from the State - was paid by the State - and were State Troops - and that the service was a constant service - And further we say not Jeremiah Stevens
Roswell Reefield
Sworn to, and subscribed, before me, in open court of Probate in and for the District of Saybrook - Connecticut - this tenth day of December - 1853. And I further certify, that I am well & personally acquainted with the said Jeremiah Stevens and Roswell Reefield, and that they are credible witnesses -
Samuel Ingham Judge of Probate.

It appears by the records of the State of Connecticut, that the General Assembly in May 1779 ordered two Reg ts , to be raised for guards of the sea coast, & to serve until the first day of March 1780; & appointed Matthew Elled & Deew Wells Lieut. Colonels to command them.
Josiah Baldwin J d . was appointed a Captain in one of them.
In January 1780, the General Assembly ordered Col. Wells Reg t except two companies at New London to be discharged. D. Phelps Nov. 5-1833.
Comptroller Office
Nov. 5 th 1833
I Elisha Phelps Comptroller of the Public Accounts of the State of Connecticut, do certify that under date of October 21 st 1779, there is charged to the United States, upon the books of the Paytable, viz "To order on Treasurer D. Capt. Josiah Baldwin payroll Coast Guards £1971. 1. 0." No pay roll of this company can be found, or evidence.

showing how long it continued in service
Also, there is charged to the United States under date April 5 th 1785, To the amount of Capt. Joseph Baldwin pay roll of his company stationed at Hillingworth in 1780. No roll of this company has been found; a proof of the length of time it was in service. O. Phelps
for James D. Bell

I Martin Buel of Wallingford in the County of Franklin and State of Connecticut - of lawfull age - depose and say - that I am well acquainted with James Buel of Killingworth in the County of Middle- sex in the State of Connecticut - that in the year 1776 - on or about the last of March - I was drafted to go to New York - in a company commanded by Capt. Samuel Dole of said Killingworth - Lieut. Josiah Baldwin for the term of one month - That the said James Buel was also drafted in the same company and went with us - that we proceeded to New York by land - where we went on board a ship & went by water to the city of New York - and from there to Brooklyn or Long Island - where we were employed for the said term of one month in building a fort at the expiration of which time we were verbally discharged & returned home - and further the deponent saith not -
Martin Buel
Subscribed by Martin Buel a credible person Sworn to this 6 th day of _____ August 1883 - before me A. B. Chapin a Notary
Public - by the laws of the State of Connecticut - authorized to admin- -ister oaths and take depositions In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand - together with the seal of my office this sixth day of August One Thousand Eight Hun- -dred & thirty Three -
A. B. Chapin Notary
Public -

I Richard P Williams Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of New Britain State of Connecticut - do hereby certify, that the within contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the supplemental application of James Bull for a pension -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 10 th day of December 1833 -
Richd P Williams Clerk -
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17.305
INVALID.
16 Mch 17 Hist. to Missie E. Farmer 16 May 26 Hist. to Mrs. A. J. Burt (Florence 24 Jan 12 Hist. to Mrs. Mills awz.
File No. 17.305
James Powell
Pr. Rev War
Act: June 7 th 32
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 58
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Rev Sec "H. Wapello Ia. Mar 7 th 1916.
Sir:
I have written you several letters lately concerning Rev. Soldier James Buell of Vt. but I find he was sent from Conn. in place of Vermont .
James Buell of Conn. Charles Brenner of Conn. and
Ebenezer Ambley of N.Y.

Now I am on the right track and any information regarding these men will be gladly recd
Jessie C. Farrer
Hafells Ja.

STARS AND STRIPES CHAPTER
Daughters of the American Revolution
BURLINGTON, IOWA.
May 13 th / 16.
War & Pension Department Washington D. C.
Will you please send me a full report of the Pension granted to James Bull while living in Middlesex Co. Conn. as is reported on Page 653 of Rev. Soldiers Com. Soldiers & Sailors of Conn. If his age is given birth & death please give it. He was an Aide camp to Genl Washington. This is to complete a War Service record pending at Ch at S. D. A. R.
Very sincerely Yours (Mrs Ch. J.) Florence S. Burt Registrar S & S Chapter D. A. R.
address #24 North St. Burlington Iowa.

CORNELYA D. MILLS 219 ABINGDON ROAD KEW GARDENS L. I.
To the Commissioner -
Your letter of Nov 19 th received and will give you what data I have of James Oliver Buell - as far as I know, he served as James Buell in the Conn - line continental Army - Middlesex County.
Birth - May - 9 - 1755
Death - Dec - 17 - 1834
Lived in Tillingworth Conn before and after service
Any war record you may have

me I will appreciate very much.
Thanking you -
I am Respectfully Mrs. Earl Miller.
Nov-27 th , 1973.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Rev. War Section BUREAU OF PENSIONS WASHINGTON
Nov 19 1923 -
file
Mrs. C. Mills 219 Abingdon Road New Gardens, N.Y.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the
✓
I have to advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this Bu- reau fail to afford any information in regard to A James  Oliver Buell
If he served as James Buell or as Oliver Buell please so state, also furnishing as much as possible of the following data in order that a proper search of the records be made in your behalf; approximate dates of birth & death, places of residence at enlistment & after service.
Respectfully,
Washington Gardner
Commissioner

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of James Baill a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below 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.     Apr. 1776 1 mo. Pvt. Samuel Gale Conn.   May 1776 5 mos. 15 days Elisha Chapman Selden   * Oct. 1. 1777 1 mo. Gale Worthington   Apr. 7 May 1779 8 mos. Josiah Belding in Coast Guard  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Killingworth, Middlesex Co. Conn.
Date of application for pension, Nov. 7. 1832 His ch. al.
Residence at date of application, Killingworth Conn.
Age at date of application, 1 May 9 175-7 at Killingworth Conn.
Remarks: No family data.
Respectfully,
* Have taken officers soldiers alleged & not 2850 what Ebenezer Hurd testifies as to this time .
Commissioner.