Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17674, Nathan Burrows, Conn.

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Burrows, Nathan Cunningham, Anna
M. 17674
former wif
CONTENTS.

Connecticut 2014
Anna Cunningham formerly widow of Nathan Burrows dec. Conn., who died in the month of February 1809 of Hartford Co in the State of Ct. who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Spicer of the Regt. commanded by Col. Parsons in the Conn't. line for 12 months & 7 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 40 Dollars 78 Cents, per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of May 1838 and sent Hon. J. M. Niles Senate U.S.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1838 $285.46 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. 20.39
$305.85
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3rd Act March 3, 1837 }
Recorded by H. H. Addison Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 o Page 6

State of Connecticut } Hartford County } To Hartford
In this 20 th day of April A.D. 1838 personally appeared before the Court of Probate for the District of Hartford in said Hartford County now sitting & in open court
Widow Anna Cunningham a resident of East Hartford in the County of Hartford & State aforesaid aged 83 years a credible person who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on Oath declare, That in the Revolutionary War, Nathan Burrows of Groton, in the County of New London & State of Connecticut, served at several periods in the Army of the United States.
That in the first period of his services he enlisted into Captain Abel Spicers Company in said Groton, which Company was attached to Col o Samuel H. Parsons Regiment.
That he left home with the Company early in May 1775, and went, she believes to the vicinity of Boston & that he was sometime at Roxbury, near Boston, that he was absent in said service until about the middle of December 1775 a period of between seven and eight months; That at this time he served as a private Soldier.
And she further declares, that he again entered the service of the United States in the year 1776, in the Naval service, in a Vessel of War fitted out in New London, and commanded by Captain William Coit, of sd New London, in Connecticut, That he went out with him one time, but she cannot remember how

long he staid, as capt Coits conductt displeased the Governor and Council, of Connecticut, & he was displaced: she has sent to Groton where her said husband lived at that time but cannot find one survivor. She believes that it was as much as two months that he was gone and perhaps three or four. She would ask that there may be allowed her two months for this service at the least; as it is not her fault that the persons who were with him are all dead; or that the law did not take effect till it was so hard to find any surviving witnesses.
She furthermore declares, that her said husband was detached from the Militia & went and served one or two tours of which she hopes her friends may find some satisfactory evidence, and send to support this part of the claim.
And she furthermore declares, That in the year 1781, on the 6 th day of September, when the British fleet came into the harbor of New London, under the command of Benedict Arnold & landed troops for the attack of Fort Griswold in Groton opposite New London, her said husband volunteered to go into the fort as one of its defenders he was taken a prisoner and carried to New York & put on board of the prison ship, & kept until he was exchanged; where his sufferings were very severe: according to the best information I can get of the time of his absence it was three months, for all which services she asks that she may receive a pension, for at least twelve months & seven days, & as much more time as she may be able to satisfy the department that her said husband served, at the time he was detached, as she well remembers he was, & as those who were neighbors to us remember it

And the said Widow Anna Cunningham furthermore declares, that she was married to the before named Nathan Burrows, at Groton in the County of New London Con., by Elder Timothy Whitman at the house of her father on the 24 th day of July 1774 and that she continued to live with him as his wife until the day of February 1809 when he died, And she furthermore declares that she married Peleg — Cunningham then of the town of Lebanon, Con. in July 1818 and the said Peleg — Cunningham her second husband died at the town of sd Lebanon in the County of New London, on the day of January 1829 and she has never again married but still remains a widow, all which may more fully appear by referring to the Proof herewith annexed.
Subscribed by Anna Cunningham Leonard Kennedy Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
And the said Court hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, That the above named Nathan Burrows served as a Soldier in the army of the Revolution as is stated in the foregoing declaration & that he was married to the applicant at the time she has stated in the foregoing declaration, & that he the said Nathan Burrows died at sd Groton in the year 1809; & that she the declarant again intermarried with Peleg — Cunningham on the — day of July 1818, — and that he the said Peleg — Cunningham died at sd Lebanon on the — day of January, 1829. and that she the said declarant has never again intermarried
In testimony whereof I Henry

Seymour Clerk of said Probate court do hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of said Court at Hartford aforesaid this 20 th day of April A 1838
Attest Henry Seymour Clk
Miss Maria Cumming Declaration

State of Connecticut } New London County } Is Groton.
I Nathan Daboll, Clerk of the Probate Court for the District of Stonington embracing the Towns of Groton & Stonington in the County aforesaid, hereby certify, That there is now before me an ancient record Book of Marriages. Solemnized in said Town of Groton by Elder Timothy Wightman formerly Pastor of one of the first Baptist Churches in said Groton, and as I fully believe was made in the hand writing of the said Elder Wightman of which I certify the following to be a true Copy
July ye 24 th Seventeen hundred & Seventy four There was Nathan Burrows and Ann Smiths Married
In testimony whereof, I do hereunto set my hand, and affix the Seal of said Court at Groton aforesaid this 11 th day of April A 1838
Attest Nathan Daboll Clerk

Nathan Burroughs (M c Intosh) July 74 died 1809
Anna Cunningham
1775 Capt. Spicci-Ed Parsons. 7 & 8 mo, 7m 7d
1776 " Lieut Naval service 2mo
  1781.  Prison - N.Y.  3.  1388      12  757       1779  
  4078    7    285.46  

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
Rev
File No. 176 74
Anna Cunningham Former wid. of Nathan Burrows Priv. Rev. War
Act: July 4, 1836
Index:—Vol. 4, Page 162
[Arrangement of 1870.]

New London New Bedford County, State of Connecticut Is Groton Ledgerd formerly a part of Groton
In this 11 day of April 1838, Personally appeared before me Henry W Avery one of the jus- tices of the Peace for New London County aforesaid Nchemiah Gallup a resident of Groton Ledgerd afore said in the County of New London, Aged 86 years a credible person who being first duly sworn according to law doth on Oath Declared That in the year 1775, he was well acquainted with Nathan Burrows a resident of Groton in the County of New London aforesaid now deceased That he is well knowing to the fact that the said Nathan Burrows, served in the Army of the Revolu- tion, That in the year 1775, he was a member of Capt Abell Spicers Company Attached to Col Samuel H Parsons Regiment That he served in said company for a period of not less than Seven Months in the capacity of a private Soldier That the Company was Stationed at Roxbury near Boston where we served in defense of our Country for the above period we marched from Groton thro Plainfield & Providence to Rox- bury aforesaid & served our times out when we were discharged at Roxbury: for a more full & detailed account of our Campaign I would refer to my own declaration now in the pension office I enjoy a pension for my services. The said Nathan Burrows died in this town many years ago in this town but I have no record of the time myself. I believe I am the only survivor of Capt Spicers company.
Nchemiah Gallup
Sworn & Subscribed the day & year first named, & "New London" was inserted New Bedford  Before me was erased before signing & Led- gerd Before me inserted in place of Groton erased Henry W. Avery Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut New London County } To Groton,
On this 11 th day of April 1838 personally appeared before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace for the County of New London aforesaid Mrs Abigail Smith a resident of said Groton a credible person aged 73 years, who being duly affirmed according to law under the pain & penalty of the Law & agreeable to the Law of this State in favor of those who have conscientious scruples respecting taking an oath Doth Affirm That she was well acquainted with Nathan Burrows formerly of this town and well remembers that the said Nathan Burrows died at said Groton in the month of February A D 1809. And his widow afterwards intermarried with Mr Cunningham of Lebanon several years ago & is now a widow
Abigail Smith
Signed & affirmed the day and year aforesaid Before me, Amos Litch Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut } Is Lebanon. New London County }
I John Wattles, Town Clerk & Register of the Town of Lebanon aforesaid, hereby certify, That I do not find in the Record of Marriages kept in this town any entry of the Marriage of Peleg — Cunningham, and the Widow Ann Burrows, under any date; & I further certify that previous to the year 1820 when a new Law went into operation in this State the re- cord of Marriages in this town is very imperfect & incomplete, so that the absence of any names from said record afford no suffi- cient evidence against the claim of any persons with respect to their marriage.
Attest John Wattles Town Clerk
On this 12 th day of April 1838 personally appeared before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the peace for said County John Wattles who is Town Clerk & Register of said town of Lebanon & made solemn Oath to the truth of the foregoing certificate by him subscribed & he is a credible person.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day & year last aforesaid
W. Williams Justice of the Peace

Comptroller's Office
Hartford Connecticut
April 23 d 1832
On examining the pay Roll of Capt Abel Spicers Company of State troops attached to the 6 th Regiment commanded by Col d Samuel H Parsons & raised by order of the Gen Assembly of Connecticut in May 1775 I find in the List of Private soldiers that Nathan Burrows served in said company from the 8 th day of May until the 15 th day of December 1775 for a period of seven months & seven days & that Nehemiah Gallup served with him as his name is on the same Roll.
It appears also that a Vessel of War was Built & fitted out at the expense of the State of Connecticut called the Oliver Cromwell & put under the command of Capt William Coit, and that Capt Coit was removed from said command & Capt Seth Harding was appointed in his stead the 11 th of April 1777. That Capt Coit was appointed to the command of the sd Vessel, the Oliver Cromwell then called the Colony Ship July 11 th 1776 and on the 31 st of July 1776 directed to enlist men to be held in service until May 1 st 1777 unless sooner discharged. The return made by Capt Coit of the officers & men on board on the 25 th of Feb 1777 and carried out sick in Small pox . The list does not give the commencement or length or any of the services but gives the name of Nathan Burrows as then sick in Small pox but not discharged.
W m Field Comptroller

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Anna Cunningham
(M a of Nathan Parrows d r )
Cont s
Married 1774
Died 1809
Allow 12 mo 7 days
p rs ente $40.77 per
ann. no deduction
Conn Militia
Capt - Spicer
Col s Parsons
Hon. J. Miles
Senate Vt

State of Connecticut ss Secretary of State Hartford April 23 rd 1838
Royal R. Hinman Secretary of State for said State of Connecticut Hereby certify
That Henry W Avery & Joseph Durfy and Amos Cleft and Nathan Daboll are each of them at this time and have been for more than nine months last past Lawful Justices of the Peace for the County of New London in said State and that the signatures of the said Justices to the certifi- cates annexed are genuine
And that W m T Williams and Henry H Abel Esqrs are at this time & have been for more than nine months last past Law- ful Justices of the Peace for the said County of New London & that their signatures to the annexed certificates are also their genuine signatures
In testimony of which I have at the date above affixed the seal of this State and signed the same Royal R. Hinman Secretary of State

Report to Hon. J. M. Niles, Senate

East Windsor Hill Hartford County Connecticut April 23 rd 1838
Sir I herewith transmit the application of the Widow Anne Cunningham, now a resident of East Hartford Con: & formerly of Groton in this State, for a pension under the amended act of July 4 th 1836.
After her second marriage, she lived in Lebanon & after the death of her second husband was extremely poor; & as the proof she needed was at 30 Miles distant from her residence no person would be at the trouble & expense to procure it, until recently she removed into East Hartford & being applied to I went to Groton & to Lebanon & procured the proof you will see at a glance that the case is a true & deserving one, & if it can be decided soon, it will be a special favor, she is old & poor and blind, I mention the above circumstances to shew why the application was so long delayed.
I am Sir very respectfully Your Obedt Servt Jesse Charlton
Report to Hon. J. M. Miles Senate U.S.
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions

State of Connecticut } New London County } ss Lebanon
On this 13 th day of April 1838 personally appeared before me Henry H. Abel one of the Justices of the Peace for the County of New London Polly Cunningham who being first duly sworn according to Law she being a credible person of the age of 61 years declares and says that she was well acquainted with Peleg — Cunningham late of the town of Lebanon — in the County of New London & she is well knowing to the fact that he was husband of the present Widow Anna Cunningham & that he died at sd Lebanon in the County of New London in Conn on the 29 th day of January 1829 and that his Widow has never again remarried but is now living and at the time of her Marriage with the said Cunningham she was the Widow Ann Burrows formerly of Groton in Connecticut & that they were married in July A 1828 viz the said Peleg Cunningham & Widow Ann Burrows
Polly Cunningham
Before me.
Henry H. Abel Justice of Peace
State of Connecticut } New London County } ss Lebanon
On this 13 th day of April

State of Connecticut } S, Groton. New London County }
In this 11 th day of April 1838 personally ap- peared before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace for the County aforesaid Rufus Avery a resident of said Town of Groton, in the County aforesaid a credible person aged 80, or Eighty years, next November who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on oath declare, That he was well acquainted with Nathan Burrows formerly of Groton in the County of New London, Conn. That he well knew of his being a Soldier in the Army of the revolution. That the deponent was at a Sergeant in Fort Gris- wold in Groton Connecticut in the year 1781 That on the morning of the 6 th of September he dis- charged the first alarm Gun and that he well remembers That Nathan Burrows then a resi- dent of said Groton came into the Fort as a volunteer on the morning the British army landed and attacked & took the fort, a Memorable day, the transactions of which are more fully detailed in my own Declaration now in the Pension Office to which I would refer for fuller details: I well remember that the said Nathan Burrows was carried away a prisoner to New York; I was carried away & detained twelve days, & then exchanged but my Brother, Caleb Avery, & Nathan Burrows, & a number more, were not exchanged under about three months, when they were returned home, I well remember that the said Nathan Burrows Married Anna Smith of said Groton, several years before I was myself. I was Married in 1781 I heard of Nathan Burrows Marriage at the time it took place & of

their having a great Frolic on the occasion this was several years before my Marriage and their Son Merchant Burrows is now said to be in his Sixtieth year; tho I have no record of his age. I myself was married before we were in the fort together; I well remember the said Merchant Burrows the Son of said Nathan when a young Man & I have no doubt he is of the age of Sixty and
Rufus Avery
And before signing there was interlined the words "or" and "next November"
Sworn to & subscribed before me the day & year aforesaid
Joseph Dursey Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut } New London County } Is Groton.
On this 16 th day of April 1838 personally appeared before me Nathan Daboll one of the justices of the peace in and for said County Solomon Tift a resident of said Town aged Eighty years in May next a credible person who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on oath declare that he was well acquainted with Nathan Burrows formerly of Groton in Connecticut that he well knew of his being a Soldier in the Army of the Revolution, Tho' the deponent never served with him. The deponent remembers well that the said Nathan Burrows was a married man Fifty nine years ago when I first became acquainted with him, I married a Sister of the said Nathan Burrows Fifty nine years ago last December and the said Burrows was then a married man. The said Nathan Burrows died in said Groton many years ago as many as thirty years ago I was present at the Funeral of the said Burrows he married Anna Smith of said Groton who I understand still survives him Wilbur Nathan Daboll Josse Charlton Solomon (his) Tift mark
Sworn & subscribed the day and year first named; and before signing the following words were inserted viz "in May next" Nathan Daboll Justice of the Peace