Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 14963, John Blackiston, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Blackiston, John or Blackstone
S-14963
carded
CONTENTS

Connecticut 4765.
John Blackston.
of Branford in the State of Conn t He was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Staples of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Militia Guard line for
1. Year
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn t at the rate of 10. Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28. day of Jan y 1833. and sent to Ch t A. Engersoll, N. Haven. Conn t
  Arrears to 14th of September 1832  60  "    Semi-ann t . allowance ending 4. Mar: 33.  20  "     $ 80  "  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Francis T. Larcini Clerk Book (0 Vol. 3 d Page 33.

certificate of Birth in the application of John Blackstone

John Blackiston, son of John Blackis- ton Jun r by Rebecca his wife was born in Branford March 17 th 1768
A true extract from the Record of Births in Branford.
M st , Samuel Frobio J. Clerk
(Branford July 12. 1832)

Nathan Hanson and John Taylor. Affidavits in affixation 7 John Blackinton.
John Blackinton

Declaration
to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of Connecticut, } ss. County of New-Haven, }
On this 14 th day of July 1832 personally appeared, in open Court, before the United States Court of the United States now sitting, John Polkington a resident of Branford in the County of New-Haven, and State of Connecticut, aged 69 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 Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832:—That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated:— to wit, that in the year 1781, I then living in said Branford, enlisted in captain Enock Staples company of State troops, and served six months, that being the term of my enlistment, in camp at Branford. At the expiration of said service, I served another six months, under Capt Staples, in a guard boat, along shore, between New-Haven and Sachem Head—Peter Tyler was with me in this service; as were also Mr Nathan Harrison for a part of the time—I was born at Branford on the 17 th day of March 1763, and have always there lived. My birth, is recorded among the Town Records, as appears by the duly certified copy, herewith attached. At the expiration of my service, I did not receive a discharge—I am acquainted with Benjamin Dyer, Nathan Harrison and Nathan Rose Esqrs, and the Rev. Timothy D. Sill, who I believe will testify to my character for morality, and their belief in the moral character of my mother in the Revolutionary war.
John Polkington

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to any pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State, except that of the State of John Blackstone
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Before the District Court of the U.S. in open court.
Attest Chas. S. Grosvenor Clerk.
We, Timothy P. Gilett a Clergyman, residing in Branford and Benjamin Page & Jonathan Rose residing in North Branford hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Blackstone who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration; that we believe him to be 69 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.
Timothy P. Gilett Benjamin Page Jonathan Rose
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 Timothy P. Gilett who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in Branford and that Benjamin Page & Jonathan Rose who have also signed the same, are residents in North Branford and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Chas. S. Grosvenor Clerk of the District Court of the United States do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of John Blackstone for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office,
this 14
day of July .
1832
Chas. S. Grosvenor
Clerk.

I Nathan Harrison of North Mansfield in the County of New Haven & State of Conn. being duly sworn, testify and declare, that in the year 1781 - I served in the guard in Mansfield under the command of Capt. Isaac Staples and served therein for three months during the whole time I was in said guard, John Blackstone whose declaration appears first was a member of said guard - said Blackstone served therein longer than I did - but hereunto longer I am unable to say - Dated North Mansfield July 14. 1852 Nathan Harrison
I John Tyler of Mansfield in the County of New Haven & State of Conn. being duly sworn do testify and declare that in the year 1781 I served in Capt. Isaac Staples company of guard in Mansfield for the space of one three months tho' I agree entitled in said guard and said for no more than the space of one month during the whole of this time I was in said guard - I well remember that John Blackstone whose declaration first is entitled served in said guard - Dated North Mansfield July 14. 1852 - John Tyler
Subscribed & sworn to before me
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14th day of July 1852
Personally appeared in open court Nathan Harrison and John Tyler known to me to be the persons described in and who executed the foregoing affidavits and acknowledged to me that they executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.
Chas. S. Judson
Clerk.
Clerk.

District of Connecticut ss.
District Court. Nov. 24 th 1832
I William Bristol District Judge of the District Court for the District of Connecticut do certify, that Nathan Harrison and John Tyler, the before said District Court, subscribed and sworn to to the within depositions, are credible persons, and that their statements, are entitled to full faith and credit.
Mr Bristol Dist Judge of Conn
Nathan Harrison and John Tyler. Affidavits in application John Peter Paton.
John Blackstone

John Blackston
admitted
1. year private at 40 p per am
Certificates of the Secy. of the State of Conn. & Comptroller to prove this service as having been properly called out by authority. See papers of Jonathan Baldwin claim, N o 1090.

BRIEF in the case of  John Blackston  of Branford in the State of Conn.  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court 2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? 3. How old is he? Sixty nine years 4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 17 81. " 6. " private Gen. Capt. Enoch Staples   " " 6. " " " " "  
5. In what battles was he engaged? None stated. 6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Branford, Conn.
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By two witnesses. The second proves fully the two terms stated; but the first, altho' he proves the first term of service, and says he knows him to have served longer, does not 8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? how long over the first 6 months the claimant served.
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Francis J. Fancion Examining Clerk.

L. W. B. I. 14963.
This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
April 11, 1899.
Sir:-
In response to your recent communication you are advised that John Blackstone (or Blackiston) made an application for pension on July 14, 1832, at which time he was 69 years of age and residing at Branford, Conn., and his pension was allowed for one year's actual service as a private in the Conn. troops, Revolutionary war. He enlisted at Branford, Conn., and served under Capt. Staples.
He was born at Branford, Conn., March 17, 1763. Place or date of his death not stated in the papers on file in his claim but it can probably be ascertained upon application to the Hon. Auditor for the Interior Department, Treasury Department, this city, giving the above together with the following data: Conn. Agency; Cert. No. 4765; Act of June 7, 1832; Issued January 28, 1833.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
John W. Coe, M. D.,
Presbyterian Hospital,
70th St., & Madison Avenue,
New York City.

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J.W. COE MD NYC
1912, Apr. 4. Hist. 4 Mrs. Will H. Look. (by reference from Bu. of Census.)
Reuben
14963 INVALID.
File No. 14,963  Blackston
John Blackston Priv. Rev. War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 36
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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 John Blackstone a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. S. File 14 963 "Blackstone"
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1781 6 mos. Private Enoch Staples ✓ Conn.   Immediately after 6 mos. " Enoch Staples ✓ "                          
Battles engaged in, _____ / _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, Branford, Conn. Date of application for pension, July 14, 1832. Ch. ab. Residence at date of application, Branford New Haven Co., Conn. Age at date of application, b. Branford, Conn. Mar. 17, 1763. Remarks: Soldier was the son of John Jr. and Rebecca Blackstone. No further family data.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

U.S. NAVY MAR 9 1899 U.S.
Finance Division ★ MAR 7 1899 BUREAU OF PENSIONS.

The Presbyterian Hospital,
70th ST. and MADISON AVENUE, C. IRVING FISHER, M. D. SUPERINTENDENT.
New York, March 3 1899
Commissioner of Pensions Dear Sir:
Having applied for membership in the Connecticut Society Sons of Revolution I have been requested to furnish any information possible concerning one of my ancestors, John Blackstone by name, who served in the patriot army. He probably lived in Branford, Conn. at the time or not far from there.
Any information you may give me concerning birth, death or services of said John Blackstone will be fully appreciated.
Truly yours,
John H. Coe M. D.

J. L. Edwards Esq.
Pension Office
Washington City.

New Haven (Conn) Nov: 24. 1832
Sir.
I herewith return to you the declaration, of John Brakston, with the other papers, which are now properly authenticated. The certificates from the Secretary of State and from the comptroller of public accounts, which are attached to the supplemental declaration of Emma Baldwin, and to which it is requested, reference may be had, will prove, that the corps, in which Mr Brakston performed duty, was called into actual service by the proper authority, to wit, the authority of the State.
You will see that Judge Bristol, before whom the testimony was taken, has now certified in the book of the depositions, that the witnesses are credible persons, and that their statements, are entitled to full faith and credit.
All the objections, stated by you, in your letter of the 22 d of October last, to the claim of

Mr Brentstone, being now retired, it is presumed that his application for a pension will be rejected.
I am with great respect your Obedt Servt
Chas A. Russell
J. L. Eames Esq.
PS Please direct return to Col. A. Ingalls Chief Q.M. D.C.

War Department Pension Office 22 d Oct r 1832.
Sir,
The evidence in support of your claim to a pension, under the Act of 7 th June 1832. has been examined.
The service state in your declaration appears to have been performed in the town in which you resided. It must be proved that the Corps in which it was performed, was called into actual service by the proper Authority. Service in the local Militia gives no claim to a pension under the Act. Witnesses who support the allegations of the declaration must be certified to be credible by the Magistrate before whom the testimony was taken. Your papers are returned, in order that these deficiencies

deficiencies may be supplied.
I am, respectfully your ob't serv't J. L. Edwards.
To Mr John Blackstone, Branford Conn.