Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 28,406, Elisha Burrows, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Burrows, Elisha.
S 28.406.
CONTENTS

From Connecticut to New York Elisha Burrows Co C 1st Conn Inf Private Cole Ely
in the Army of the U.S.
Enrolled on the roll of the Connecticut Agency at the rate of $2 per mo.
Formal Certificate issued 18 March 1824 and sent to the Hon H. C. Marchant
H. R.

APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE.
State of New York County of Washington ss.
On this 3 rd day of March 182 4 ; before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Washington personally appeared Elisha Burrows who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Oliver Scott in the regiment commanded by Colonel John Ely in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of Connecticut  that he received a certificate of that fact, under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War, which certificate, on or about the day of 182 4 , at or
near
But has never Received the a formal Certificate and now wishes to obtain One — Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid. } Elisha Burrows
Archibald Day Justice Peace
NOTES. The last four blanks are left for the applicant to set forth the time, place, and manner of the loss or destruction of the original certificate.
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated.
□ If the pensioner has never received a formal certificate, but has drawn his pension on a mere notification, as was the case in a few instances many years ago, he should leave out the above words in italics, and insert, in lieu thereof, "but has never received a formal certificate, and now wishes to obtain one."

State of New York, Washington County, G. J. Matthews D. Dawson Clerk of the said County and of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County Do certify that Archibald Hay Esquire before whom the Annexed affidavit was taken was at the time of taking the same and still is one of the justices
of the peace in and for the said County duly appointed qualified and acting under the authority of the said State. That I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and do verily believe the signature "Archibald Hay" subscribed to the Jurat of the said Affidavit to be the proper hand writing and signature of him the said Justice. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed
My name and affixed the seal of the said Court this third second day of March 1821
M. D. Dawson
A. C. Martineau

State of New York County of Washington
Application for a Transfer
On this 14th 15th Day of June 1826. before me the subscriber as Justice of the Peace for the said County of Washington personally appeared Elisha Burrows who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company Commanded by Captain Oliver Goit - in the regiment Commanded by Colonel John Ely - in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of Connecticut, from which he some time since removed; that he now resides in the State of New York where he intends to remain, and wishes his Pension to be there payable, in future; & his reasons for removing to the State of New York were that he could more easily procure a living for himself & family he having removed to said State about Twenty Three Years since.
Sworn & subscribed to before me the day & Year aforesaid
Slade D. Brown Justice of the Peace
State of New York Washington County
On this 14th Day of June 1826. before me the subscriber as Justice of the Peace for the said County of Washington personally appeared Luther Nason who on his oath declares that he is well acquainted with Elisha

Burrows formerly a soldier in the revolutionary service and that he well knows him to be the same person described in the preceding Affidavit. Luther Mann
Sworn & subscribed to Before me the day and year aforesaid.
Glade D Brown Justice of the Peace
I Certify that Luther Mann who has taken & subscribed the preceding Affidavit is well known to me to that he is a person of good reputation for Truth & Veracity. June 14 th 1826.
Glade D Brown Justice of the Peace

State of New York Washington County Clerks Office
I Certify that Slade D Brown whose signature appears on the preceding Affidavits & Certifi- cates was on the 14 th - Day of June 1826. & still is a Justice of the Peace in & for the County of Wash- ington & duly qualified to act as such & that I well know the hand writing of said Slade & that the signature "Slade D Brown" sub- scribed to said Affidavits & Certifi- cate is the proper hand writing of said Slade D Brown.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of the County of Washington this 16 th Day of June 1826.
E. S. Leigh Clerk of said county of Washington

April 28, 1932
BA-J/AWF aw XXXXXXXXXXXX Elisha Burrows S. 28406
Mr. James Park Flack Glens Falls, R.D. 3, Box 104 New York.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to Elisha Burrows, a soldier of the War of the Revolution.
From the records of this office it appears that Elisha Burrows served in Captain Oliver Coit's company in Colonel John Ely's Connecticut regiment, no dates of service given.
He was pensioned at the rate of $15.00 per annum under the Act of June 7, 1785, on account of disability incurred while in the service, the nature of which is not shown in the claim. He was paid at the Connecticut Agency.
In 1826 he stated that he moved to the state of New York "about twenty-three years since", and at that time he was in Washington County, New York.
He referred to his family, but gave no names, nor are the dates of his birth and death shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
June 7, 1924.
Caroline M. Otis, Rouses Point, N. Y.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 6th ultimo, you are herewith furnished the history of the only Revolutionary War pensioner named Elisha Burrows found in the files of this Bureau and are advised that it appears from the papers in said claim, S.28406, that Elisha Burrows served in Captain Oliver Coit's Company, Colonel John Ely's Regiment in the Revolutionary War. In 1826 he stated that he moved to  had moved from Connecticut to Washington County, New York. "about 3 or 4 miles" & at Utica's house There are no dates of birth referred to his birth - about 1740 - 1750 and death or of his service, nor is there any family data in said claim. - in 1876 res. W. Co. N. Y.
He was pensioned at the rate of $15 per annum under the Act of June 7, 1785, on account of disability incurred in the service, the nature of which is not stated in his claim.
Printed on the Cover of the file
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

April 11, 1922.
Mrs. Willis J. Kendrick, 19 Marion Place Saratoga Springs, N. Y.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 15 th ultimo, you are herewith furnished the history of the only Revolutionary War pensioner named Elisha Burrows found in the files of this Bureau and are advised that it appears from the papers in said claim S. File No. 22,406, that Elisha Burrows served in Captain Oliver Coit's Company, Colonel Ely's Regiment in the Revolutionary War. In 1826 he had moved from Connecticut to Washington County, New York. There are no dates of birth and death or of his service, nor is there any family data in said claim.
He was pensioned at the rate of $15. per annum under the Act of June 7, 1785, on account of disability incurred in the service, the nature of which is not stated in his claim.
Very respectfully,
A handwritten signature in cursive script, reading "Washington Gardner".
Commissioner.

Rev. War Section.
January 21, 1913.
Mrs. Stanton De Long, Sheboygan Falls, Wis.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 15 th and received the 18 th instant, you are advised that from the papers in the claim Sur. File No. 28,406. it appears that Elisha Burrows served in Captain Oliver Coit's company Colonel Stry's regiment in the Revolutionary War. In 1826 he had moved from Connecticut to Washington County, New York. There are no dates of service nor of his birth and death, nor is there any family data in said claim.
He was pensioned at the rate of $15 00 per month.
annu under 20
June 7, 1784
(The above noted is the only soldier of that name of Connecticut found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.)
Very respectfully,
J. C. Klavenport Commissioner.
on account of disability incurred in the service, the nature of which is not stated in his claim.

28406 INVALID.
Ray was
File No. 28406
Elisha Burrows
Pa. Con. Troops
Act: _____
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 58
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1913 Jan. 21 Hist. to Mrs. Stanton De Long V.L.M. 1913 Aug. 16 Hist. to James K. Otis V.L.M. 1922 Apr. 11 Hist. to Mrs. Willis J. Kendrick 1924 June 7 - Hist. to Caroline M. Otis 1932 Apr. 28 - Hist. to James P. Black aw3

Elisha Burrows Lotus Kellogg for transfer A. D. Brown Hartford Washington Co. N. Y. Rec June 23 rd 1842
June 19 th Joseph D. Burrows Secretary of War Washington D. C.

Sir
inclosed I send Application for a Transfer of Elisha Burrows & Titus Kellogg to the New York Agency for payment of their Pensions - please make the Transfer & send the Certificates thereof to me at Hartford Washington County New York
June 19th 1828
I am Yours Y c .
J. D. Brown

24 Klump 2nd
R. D. 2 Box 104, Glens Falls, N. Y.
March 14. 1932.
Commissioner of Pensions. Washington D. C.
Dear Sir;
I am searching for records of my great grandfather Elisha Burrows of East Hartford, N. Y. and formerly of Groton, Conn. I am giving you all the record I have.
Collection of Connecticut Historical Society Volume VIII page 174-267-268. Revolutionary Soldiers of Connecticut entitled by reason of wounds or other disability to be placed on the Pension List.
Elisha Burrows, Groton, Conn. Colonel John Elds Regiment. Annual stipend $15.00
----- From Revolutionary Rolls and Lists. Connecticut men of the Revolution Groton Hill Guard 1775. 1776. 1783. at Groton, Conn. ELISHA BURROWS Pay roll of Captain Matts Company, stationed at Groton Conn 1776. Elisha Burrows May 13. 1776. discharged or turned over July 4th. 1776.
----- Elisha Burrows moved from Groton, Conn. to East Hartford, Washington County, N. Y. and died there. In the list of soldier dead of East Hart- ford he is listed as Major Elisha Burrows. wounded at White Plains, N. Y.
In a paper made out by his son-in-law David Weer he is claimed to have been wounded in the neck at White Plains, also to have been one of four who decoyed a boat load of British soldiers and caused the capture of the entire party. He is also thought to have been at Valley Forge.
Can you inform me if he held the rank of Major. If he was at Valley Forge, also when and where wounded and nature of any other disabili- ties whereby he obtained his pension?
The above records would seem to indicate that he belonged either to the Line or the Levies.
I will be thankful for any records you can give me or any suggestion as to where I can get the records.
Respectfully yours,
James Park Flack

Rouses Point, New York
May 6-1924-
The Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C. -
Sir:-
For the purpose of securing admission to the D. A. R. I desire to offer your official certificate to the following facts: that Elisha Burrows of Groton, Conn. served in the Revolutionary War, giving Company and Regiment.
That he moved from Groton Conn. to Hartford, Washington County, New York, that he was pensioned at the rate of $2. 00 per month, and that he is the only soldier of that name of Connecticut found on the Revolutionary War Records of your Bureau, and any other facts of record pertinent.
I refer you to claim sur. File No. 28406, and I wish to state that this information is not desired to establish any claim against the Government of the United States.
Very Respectfully -
Caroline Marcella Otis -

19 Marion Place Saratoga Springs N.Y.
Mar. 15, 1922.
Bureau of Pensions. Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
I was given this address in the State Library at Hartford, Conn., for information concerning the war record of Elisha Burrows . b. in Groton, Conn. and who was a Rev. soldier.
According to family history, he answered the call "of minute men" from Lexington, and was at some time imprisoned where he endured much hardship.

Proof of the latter seems sufficient in the Pension papers of Nathan Burrows, who states that he was taken prisoner by Arnold and spent three mo's. of dreadful suffering on the prison-ship.
The Pension Bureau at Washington shows that Caleb Burrows in his affidavit states that while stationed at Ramapo, he met Elisha, and Nathan Burrows who said they had been taken prisoners by Arnold, when he burned N. London, and captured Griswold Fort, they had been exchanged, and were on their way home.
Sidney Deer, or Dier a civil war soldier, states in his affidavit that his ancestor Elisha Burrows, fought in the battles of White Plains, Monmouth, and suffered with those at Valley Forge.
The only record I have of his service was furnished by the Adj. Gen. at Hartford, Conn. states briefly that Elisha Burrows of Groton Hill Foot guards, private, Capt Edward Mott's Co, Col. John Ely's Reg. enlisted May, 13, 1776. discharged, July, 4, 1776. Pension, annual stipend fifteen dollars $15 00 . He received a bullet wound in his throat affecting his speech, from which he never recovered.
In June, 1826. Elisha Burrows personally appeared before a Justice of the peace in Washington Co. N.Y. and swore that he was the same person who formerly belonged to Capt. Oliver Goite's Co. in Reg. commanded by Col. John Ely. That he had removed to N.York state where he intended to remain and wished his pension to be there payable in the future.
I would like to know if any further

service of Elisha Burrows is recorded, He d. Sep. 18, 1830.
I would like also to know if the Pension list, shows any- thing relative to W m Middleton who was a Rev. soldier from Groton, Conn. I have been unable to determine the name of his wife. She may have been Abigail Hancock, or Hanlox, or she may have been Lucy Walworth. He died soon after the close of Rev. If his wife survived him, pension papers may divulge her name.
I will appreciate any assistance or information you may give me, and thanking you in advance for a reply, I am-
Sincerely,
Mrs Willis J. Kendrick.

OFFICE OF THE COLLECTOR
ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS FOR THIS OFFICE TO THE COLLECTOR
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE
PORT OF ROUSES POINT
ROUSES POINT, N. Y.
AUG 7 1913
The Hon. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Sir:
Will you kindly advise me whether the records of your office show that Elisha Burrows, of Groton Hill Foot Guard Groton, Conn ever received a pension from U.S. for service in Revolutionary war and if so - the particulars of the case?
This man removed from Groton Conn - after the war to Stamford Wash. Co. N.Y. and died there probably about 1840.
Respectfully
James Roberts
ROUSES POINT, N. Y.

Sheboygan Falls, Wis. 1-15-13.
To the Commissioner of Pensions Dear Sir,
Will you kindly send me the War Record of Elisha Burrows of Grotton, Conn., a pensioner of the War of the Revolution. The dates and places of his birth and death. The date and place of his marriage, to whom, the dates of his wife's birth

and death. The children and dates of birth and any other information of them.
When and why Elisha Burrows was granted pension and amount Did his wife draw pension if she survived him?
Thanking you,
Mrs Stanton DeLong Sheboygan Falls, Wis.