Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20,771, Robert Brown, Conn.

SERVICE
Conn.
Brown, Robert Mary.
NUMBER
W. 20,771
CONTENTS
see at end New Haven Conn.
d. Sept 8, 1807 age 71 yrs. 6 mos.

Connecticut 5th
Mary Brown widow of Robert Brown Conn.
who died on the 8th of Sept 1807 of _____ in the State of Conn. who was a Capt. in the Conn'y commanded by Captain Munsell of the Reg't commanded by _____ in the Connecticut line for Militia 19 mo & 12 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 388 Dollars — Cents per ann to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7th day of March 1837 and Seal Wm H. Ely Esq Secy.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1836 2134 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mar 37 194.
$ 2328
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the }
Recorded by E. H. Sylvester Clerk, Book 70 Vol. 1 Page 70

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the 3 d section of the act of congress of the 4 th July 1836. —
State of Connecticut. } ss
New Haven County, New Haven. } ss
on this 28 th day of November 1836. Personally appeared before the Hon ble Henry C. Flagg, Mayor of the City of New Haven, and Chief Judge of the City Court. Mrs Mary Brown a resident of the City of New Haven, in the County of New Haven, and State of Connecticut, now aged 91 years and 8 months, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth, on her oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 4 th 1836. — That she is the widow of Robert Brown, late of New Haven, deceased, who was a Captain of Militia, and served in that capacity in the war of the Revolution, in the month of January 1776. He went to Brookline, Kings County, Long Island, and was there engaged in erecting fortifications, and other Military services, in Col Ward's Regiment, until the Island was evacuated by the American troops, or about that time, he came home by direction of General Washington, the fore part of August, after then, he did not stay one night at home, an alarm was fired, and the men all turned out, and marched the same day, and Capt Brown with them, for New York, He did not return again until the last of November, or the first of December following, according to my best recollections, when the American Army retreated out of New York, Col Thompson was killed, when Capt Brown, being Capt of the 1 st Company in his Regiment, took the command of the Regiment, and remained with them, until they were dismissed, and he returned home, not far from the time which I have stated above.
Capt Brown, was Paymaster to Col Thompson's Regiment, but as he did not receive the money to pay off the Regiment, until the Summer of 1777, he was employed more than two months of that Summer, in paying them off, this I distinctly remember, as they were paid at our house, and can be shewn, on a Book, now in my possession. His Commission, and letters to me, from the Army, are herewith forwarded in support of my claim and she

And she further declares, that her name before her marriage was Mary Law, and that she resided with her parents in Milford, at the time of her marriage, which was on the 2 d of July 1768. by the Rev d Samuel Whittlesey of Milford. our marriage, was thus recorded by my Husband, in our family Bible, which Bible, I now have in my possession, July 2 d 1768. Robert Brown, was married to Mary Law, of Milford, aged 22 years. - She has caused diligent search to be made in Milford, but no record of her marriage can be found there, and she fully believes that the record in her bible, is the only one extant. -
She further declares that she has resided in New Haven, from the time of her marriage, until the present day, that her Husband, the aforesaid Robert Brown, died the 8 th of September, 1807. aged 71 years and 6 months, and that she has remained his widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. Mary Brown
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written. By declarants feeling the  truth  mark Before me Henry St. John Mayor of the City of New Haven and Chief Judge of the City Court.
The foregoing was taken at the declarants house, she being unable from old age to attend court. Henry St. John Mayor of the City of New Haven and Chief Judge of the City Court.
State of Connecticut } County of New Haven } J. H. Beach Clerk of the City Court within & for the City of New Haven hereby certify that Henry St. John is Mayor of the City Court in New H. City of New Haven, & that the above is a true and his genuine official signature In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, affixed the seal of said Court this 28 th day of November A D 1836. J. H. Beach Clerk

I William Storer, of the City, and County of New Haven, in the state of Connecticut, now aged 71 years and 6 months, Testify and say, that Mrs Mary Brown, widow of Capt Robert Brown, late of New Haven, deceased, has put into my hands two letters from her husband, when he was in the Army of the United States, in the war of the Revolution, together with his Captains Commission, which is signed by the Governor Jonathan Trumbull, and countersigned by George Wylllys; Secretary, and is dated New Haven October 17 th 1775. - The first letter is dated, Brookline Long Island Kings County, February 28 th 1776. the second letter, is dated New York September 8 th 1776. these are herewith forwarded, with other documents, to the Department of War. - The Book alluded to by Mrs Brown in her declaration, she has put into my hands, to keep for her, or use, as exigencies may require, It is an ancient manuscript Book, somewhat mutilated, but bears the marks of authenticity, - it purports to be Capt Browns Orderly Book, and contains, Regimental, Brigade, and General orders, issued at New York, and at Headquarters, from the 16 th August, to the 25 th of September, 1776. inclusive, - On the same Book are the Receipts of Eleven Capt s and Commanders of Company s for wages, for themselves, and the men who composed their respective company s , in Col s Thompson Regiment in their tour to New York, in August, and September, 1776. and like Receipts, of two Surgeons and Physicians, one Adjutant, and of the commissioned, and non commissioned officers, and privates, of Capt Browns Company. - These Receipts are of various dates, the first is dated May 30 th 1777. - and last is dated August 12 th 1777. - - - - The late General David Humphrys, was Adjutant, of the Regiment, and the late Capt Phineas Bradley, was Ensign in Capt Browns Company. These men are known to the Department.
And I further testify, that I was acquainted with Capt Brown and his wife, in his lifetime, and that since his decease I have for more than sixteen years last past lived lived in the vicinity of his widows residence, and have not heard, nor do I believe she has ever married again, but she now remains his widow. her statement with regard to her marriage compares with the record in her Bible. She is known to her acquaintances as a woman of strict truth and veracity, and as sustaining an unblemished Moral character. -
William Storer City of New Haven Nov 28 th 1835 I have been and subscribed before me on the day & year above written by
and letters to me, from the Army, are herewith forwarded in support of my claim and she

Mr. Turner who is well known to me and is a man of truth and morality. Henry H. Lee
Mayor of the City of New Haven and Chief Judge of the City Court.
By request I have examined the entry of Miss Brown's marriage in the family Bible now in her possession and mentioned by the Defendant Mr. Turner, and find his statement respecting the same to be correct. —
Henry H. Lee Mayor of the City of New Haven and Chief Judge of the City Court.
712. 3. etc.

BROWN, ROBERT (CONN) W 20771
BROWN, ROBERT (CONN) W 20771

To all officers or officers whom it may concern etc. This may certify that D r Timothy Mix was Physician & Surgeon to the 2 d Melita Regiment of the State of Connecticut for New York 1776 - & - until the 15 th of Sept r
Newhaven June 25 th 1777 Capt Robert Brown Sir Please to let the Bureau hear of have my wages for Last Sum and in so doing you will oblige you Humble Servant Elizabeth Beecher

BROWN, ROBERT (CONN.) W 20771
Jared Gullins Alder on Jay Brown

Capt Brown
Newhaven 6 th Decem r 1776
Sir, Please to pay Simeon Joelin my Wages for last service in the Militia at New York in Col d Thompsons Regt.
& this shall be a sufficient Receipt. from
To Capt Robert Brown
Your &c
Jared Joelin
In Newhaven -

Smithsonian BROWN, ROBERT (CONN.) W 20771
[Faint mirrored text from the reverse side of the label] BROWN, ROBERT (CONN.) W 20771

New Haven June 12 th 1797
Sir pleas to pay to Cornelius Thayer my Wages due to me for my New York Compa ny in so doing you Oblige your Hum ble Servant.
Seymour Smith
Capt. Brown Sir pleas to pay unto Capt. Waldo of Norford mule money and rations that belong to my Company for the New York Expedition and you will Oblige your friend Heuben Woff Norford June 16 1797

1- Capt Robert Brown at New Haven
BROWN, ROBERT (CONN.) W 20771

Feb 10 18 20 Dear wife I write these lines to let you know that I am well hoping they will find you and the children well with the blessing of god we are in a good house and that I meet us every week all the officers leave with me you are a goner to cut timber & day for the works we are a route a mile from New York and a route a mile from the above man if I have written less to write I should be glad to have a line from you for the time seems long to me if you should write to me I wish to me on Long Island Brookline King County in Forest Ward segment remember me to all my friends I have but just time to write for I am gone on duty I expect to write to you more fully in my next so I remain your Loving Husband Till Death Robert Brown

Contra Crust. 1777 To your Wazzy and Jagg — £3.3.6 By miller's money — — 0.14.9 May the 30 ————— 4.0.3 Then received in full of my Wazzy Jagg and miller's money Jarod Fleming

To Capt Robert Brown att New Haven M c Lean & Daggitt
BROWN, ROBERT (CONN) W 20771

New York September the 8 1776
Dear Wife I received your letter and was glad to hear that you and the children were well I am in good health I hope to be good for the same and I hope this line will find you and the children and all friends the same as I was when I was here but there is now a new world for there is now another new world there are all gone who are out but for life and days me and bread plenty my company is the best company I have in the world I am out now in the city then all the men regiments I am as far as you can hear more at home than I can write you for yesterday at Curlew Creek on June 30 our men there was a heavy fire from a ship in the river about three quarters of a mile from us but there was no one of us killed or wounded but one major in the foot when I shall be at home God only knows but I hope we shall be discharged soon for it is a trying life give my love to mother and sister and all friends so I remain your loving husband Robert Brown keep this as a letter and I am as ever

JONATHAN TRUMBULL , Esquire, Captain-General, and Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Colony of Connecticut , in New-England .
To Robert Brown Gent. Greeting.
Y OU being by the General Assembly of this Colony accepted to be Captain of the First Company or Trumbull and in the 2 d Regiment in this Colony reposing special Trust and Confidence in your Loyalty, Courage, and good Conduct, I DO, by Virtue of the Letters Patents from the Crown of England to this Corporation, Me thereunto enabling, appoint and impower you to take the said Company into your Care and Charge, as their Captain carefully and diligently to discharge that Trust; exercising your inferior Officers and Soldiers in the Use of their Arms according to the Discipline of War: Keeping them in good Order and Govern- ment; and commanding them to obey you as their Captain for His Majesty's Service. And you are to observe all such Orders and Directions as from Time to Time you shall receive either from Me, or from other your superior Officer, pursuant to the Trust hereby reposed in you. Given under my Hand and the Seal of this Colony, in New Haven the 1 st Day of October in the 15 th Year of the Reign of Our Sovereign Lord GEORGE the Third, KING of Great Britain , &c. Annoque Domini , 1775
By His Honor's Command, George Wyllys  Secr'y .
J. Trumbull

Mary Brown
Richard self
Robert Brown
Child
Gov.
Ad. & Depletes from 1769
1769 Aug 12 1777
19 mths 1772 388 lbs
am no deuchan
Can't write
James
Wm. Ellis Esq Newry
Aug 12

Sir
New Haven Feb y 7 th 1837.
I herewith forward the Pension Office, the deposition of Jesse Ludenton of East Haven, in support of the claim of Mrs Mary Brown, widow of Capt Robert Brown Seward, late of New Haven, who was a Capt in the war of the of the Revolution in the years 1776 & 1777, as will appear from the papers already forwarded, and will more fully appear from a manuscript book, which I formerly mentioned, and shall forward your to the office, in few days, by Mr H. Ellis Esq r , of this town, in support of the claim of Mrs Brown. I will thank you to investigate the claim of Mrs Brown, as soon as your time will permit, after you receive the book from Mr Ellis, as I have requested him to return it to me. Mrs Brown, will be 92 years of age , if she lives a month from this day, she has always sustained an excellent character so far through life, and she is now very poor, and needs the bounty, to which she is entitled, for her husband's faithful services, at the commencement of our Glorious, and successful struggle for Liberty, and Independence to make her comfortable, the few remaining days he has to live. —
If any more proof is wanted to substantiate the claim of Mrs Mabel Hull, widow Samuel Hull, deceased, I trust Mrs Ellis will be able to satisfy the Department of the justice of her claim, and title to it. —
I likewise forward herewith a certificate from the Secretary of State, (for your information) of my appointment and authority to administer Oaths, and take depositions &c as Notary Public. —
I will thank you Sir, if will send me, one of the latest Published Connecticut Pension Rolls — it will be of service to me — in detecting applicants under the act of 16 th April 1816. two applications, have been to me, to apply for a pension for widows, whose husbands had been killed, or died in the service, as they said since 1818. in searching for evidence of the facts they stated, I called on a friend who had one those rolls, (the only one in town, as I am informed) on looking over the roll I found both the applicant had been put on the roll, as early as 1819. and had received five years half pay, instead of bounty land. — — I am Sir Very Respectfully yours, William Storer
Enclosed
James L. Edwards Esq r
Commissioner Pensions

State of Connecticut "p."
Office of the Secretary of said State February 3 rd A d 1837 —
I hereby certify that William Storer Esqr is a Notary Public in this State duly appointed commissioned and is recorded as such in this Office and has been since the 4 th day of January A d 1837, and further certify that the signature of William Storer hereto attached is his genuine signature and further certify that by the laws of this State any Notary Public is empowered to administer oaths and take depositions in any case in which a justice of the peace might administer or take the same and also to take acknowledgments of deeds.
In testimony whereof I have affixed the seal of this State and signed the same at the Date above. Noyal N. Kimball Secretary of State

Jesse Lunderton's Deposition, in Support of the Claim for a Pension of Mary Brown, Widow of Capt Robert Brown of New Haven. Signed
Rec.

I Jesse Lidenton, of EastHaven, in the county of NewHaven, and State of Connecticut, now aged 80 years, testify and say, that in the month of Decem- ber 1775. I enlisted into a company commanded by Capt. Reuben Rose of Branford. Stephen Ratter, was first Lieut, Israel Ratter, second Lieut, and — Inwood, was Ensign, of said company. our term of Enlistment, was for two months. but we served more if not quite, three months, — about the 1 st of January 1776. we marched for NewYork, at NewHaven, we joined a company commanded by Capt. Robert Brown, which marched to NewYork with us. from NewYork we crossed over to Brooklyn and were employed in erecting fortifications, and other military service until the latter part of March, when Capt. Browns company was discharged, and I came home. I was acquainted with Capt. Brown before this service, and during the time we were at Brooklyn, how long he stayed, after we were dismissed I know not, but I know he did not return with us. we were all under command of Col. Ward, of Guilford. — Jesse Lidenton EastHaven January 9 th 1837.
State of Connecticut.
County of NewHaven } ss EastHaven }
Be it Known, that before me William Storer, a Notary Public, within and for the State of Connecticut, personally appeared Jesse Lidenton, signer of the foregoing deposition, a man well known to me, and of reputation for truth and veracity where he resides, and made oath to the truth of the same. — In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Official Seal, and signature. the day and year, above written. William Storer Notary Public

Comptrollers Office Hartford Connecticut Sept 29th 1836
I certify that on the Books of the Council of Safety now in this office the following paragraph appears under date of August 11th 1776 viz, "His Honor the Gov. by advise of Council gave orders to the commanding Officers of the 1st 2 d &c Regiments of Militia in this State to march immediately to New York and there put themselves under the command of General Washington untill the present exigency is over"
I further certify that the name of Capt Brown appears on the Pay table Books under the following head viz, "Lieut Col Sab Thompson 2 d Regiment Militia to New York 1776" and he is credited for Arms and Baggage taken or destroyed £19-6-2. June 17th 1777, United States is charged same date as follows viz, "To order on Treasurer in favor of Capt Robert Brown for loss in his Company 2 d Regiment Militia to New York £19-6-2" his name appears on the same books as follows viz Nov 15th 1776, "United States Dr. To order on Treasurer in full Capt Robert Browns bill journey to Hartford to settle for his Co Col Wards 2 Mo Regt" £2-, also To as on billiting his Company £54-7-6 \frac{1}{2} ,
Wm Field Comptroller

Mar 22-1900 Robt. A. Brown, New Haven, Ct.
1909 Feb. 9. Orderly Book of Capt. Robt. Brown in Library of Congress.
1939 Apr. 5. Mrs. Clara M. Lewis advised complete copy of photo (16) B400 — impossible — and — 19 1939 Apr. 22. Photo mailed to Mrs. Clara M. Lewis & family. Did not reach date — 20, L.R.
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 20771
Mary Brown wid of Robert Brown Coast Rev. War
Act: July 4 th /36
Index: — Vol. 81 , Page 98
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Note: The Commission of Col. Robt. Brown removed from case of in Chief's order Mar. 21-1900 - D.R.M.

April 22, 1939
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Mrs. Clara W. Lewis R. F. D. # 3 Bridgeport, Connecticut
ROBERT BROWN W. 20771 BA-J/MLB Am
Dear Madam:
You are furnished herewith, as requested, photostatic copies of sixteen pages of the originals thereof, in pension claim, W. 20771, of Robert Brown, an officer of the Revolutionary War.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Keep this as guide for future photos
These were an order to pay Cornelius Thayer signed Seymour Brieth - June 12, 1777. Order to Capt. Robt. Brown from Nehemiah Beecher - June 25, 1777.
The other very small & dim: "To any officer or officers whom it may concern" etc.
Place these 3 little pieces one below the other on this white sheet, which is to be counted as one page, No. 7
Keep this as guide for future photos
These were Jared Jocelin's order on Capt. Brown dated Dec. 6, 1776 & an order for Capt. Brown to pay Capt. Baldwin, dated at Branford Jan. 26, 1777
Place these 2 little pieces on below the other on this plain sheet & take as one page - No. 8
9
Branch 970
of each page
16 pages
Chief, Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
Always leave margin of 1 1/2 inches at top of each page and return papers in case in folder with corresponding name and number. The word "omit" written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.

BA-J/MLB NO. 457
APRIL 19, 9
REV.& 1812 WARS SECTION XXXXXX
War & Navy, Branch 970
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Rev. War claim for pension of Robert Brown,
File No. W. 20771
Actual one of each page
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16 pages
Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 inches at top of each page and return papers in case in folder with corresponding name and number. The word "omit" written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.
Chief, Rev.& 1812 Wars Section

April 5, 1939
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Clara W. Lewis R. F. D. # 3 Bridgeport, Connecticut
ROBERT BROWN W. 20771 BA-J/MCHF:MLB
Dear Madam:
You will recall that January 20, 1939, you forwarded check in the amount of $1.00 to cover cost of photostatic copies of papers in pension claim, W. 20771, based upon service of Captain Robert Brown in the Revolutionary War.
February 15, 1939, you were informed that the amount you remitted was insufficient for copies requested, the cost being $4.00, also, that an official report in regard to that officer would be furnished you without cost, and your $1.00 refunded if you decided not to order copies at additional cost.
No reply has been received in regard to this matter. This office is awaiting your reply and will be glad to act upon your decision.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

February 15, 1939
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ROBERT BROWN W. 20771 BA-J/MCHF:MLB
Clara W. Lewis R.F.D. # 3 Bridgeport, Connecticut
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter with which you enclosed check in the amount of $1.00 to cover cost of photostatic copies of the papers on file in the claim for pension, W. 20771, based upon service of Captain Robert Brown in the Revolutionary War.
Photostatic copies of the papers in the Revolutionary War claims for pension are furnished at the rate of twenty-five cents a page. The number of pages to be copied is sixteen, making total cost $4.00. Please make remittance of $3.00 additional by money order drawn to the order of The Treasurer of the United States and mail it to The Veterans Administration, Arlington Building, this city, when the copies will be made and mailed to you.
It may be stated that all papers in this claim for pension will be examined very carefully and the data found therein in regard to service, residences, ages, family, etc., incorporated in an official report for you without cost. Should you decide upon accepting such a report, your remittance of $1.00 will be refunded. Upon receipt of your reply, the matter will be given further attention.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

R.D. #3 Feb 18 1927 Bridgeport, Col. Feb. 21, 1927.
My dear Mr. Hiller, - Am
sending money order with this mail, as additional remittance for papers on file for pension, W. 20771, based upon service of Captain Robert Brown in the Revolutionary War. I shall be pleased to get any such data and copying fee

of New Haven (where my ancestor was born) and yet one patriotic organization has denied the fact that this gentleman was a patriot. I would like to prove him to have been one.
With many thanks —
Very sincerely
Clara W. Brewster (Mrs. E. R.)
P.S. Allusion has delayed me. —
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hope there is some data in it concerning Joseph Mix. (the Baker) son of Lieutenant Joseph Mix Jr. who was the son of Lieutenant Joseph Mix. Joseph, the Baker was born August 18, 1740 - and died Feb. 5-1813. In the Census of Connecticut 1790 - (Cens. Men in the Rev. War) Page 103 - it refers to Joseph Mix

U.S. Pension Office Washington, S. C.
R.F.D. # 3
Bridgetown, W.V.
Jan. 20, 1939.
3350
Dear Sir:-
Enclosed please find 3 — for a photostat copy of Pension record File no W 20771 for Captain Robert Brown.
With thanks,
(Mrs. E.R.) SK Clara W. Lewis

19757
ADDRESS ALL LETTERS AND MAKE REMITTANCES PAYABLE TO THE NEW HAVEN SAVINGS BANK.
The New Haven Savings Bank, New Haven, Conn.
ROBERT A. BROWN, TREAS.
March 7 th 1900
The Hon Commissioner of Pensions Washington D C,
Dear Sir,
I desire to obtain, for genealogical purposes, such information as there may be in the records of the Government connected with soldiers of the Revolutionary War , of the following named ancestors of mine,
Robert Brown of New Haven Conn died at New Haven Sept 8, 1807. the given name of his name was May . I know but little of his record except that on his Tombstone his name is given as "Capt Robert Brown,"
Also of David Beebe of Waterbury Conn born April 12 th 1747. died in Ohio Nov 11 th 1840. given name of his wife was Lydia .
I learn that this name David Beebe appears among the names of soldiers of the Revolutionary War from Waterbury Conn.
Requesting your kind attention. I remain Reply yours. Robert A. Brown New Haven. Conn