Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 23,148, Samuel Camp, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Camp Samuel
8.23.148
CONTENTS
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33.256 New York Albany Samuel Camp Dec o
in the State of who was a Sergeant in the commanded Captain Cluett of the Con commanded in the Revolution for 2 years.
Increased from $96.00 Inscribed on the Roll of Albany the rate of 120 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. End 18 th October 1833.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th day of June 1854. and sent to S. M. Drury treas to the 4th of Canandaigua Remi-ant. allowance ending N.Y.
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. } recorded by G. J. Getty Clerk. book E Vol. A/2 Page 14.

State of New York, Genesee County ss. On this 19 th day of May in the year 1818 Before me the subscriber One of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County personally appears Samuel Camp aged seventy one years resident in the Town of Shelby in said County, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on his Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary war." That he the said Samuel Camp on the 2 d day of May in the year 1777. enlisted in the Continental Service for three years in Captain Theophilus Munson's Company in the 8 th Connecticut Regt. commanded by Col. John Chandler. That he performed the duty of First Sergeant in said Company until the Spring of the year 1779 when he was transferred to Col. Joseph Hoyt's Company com- manded by a Lieut. That he performed the duty of Orderly Sergeant in the said Company until the 3 d day of May in the year 1780 when he was discharged at Westfield in the State of New Jersey by Capt. Brigham or Captain Comstock (the deponent cannot recollect for certain to which) and that Col. Isaac Sharman was the Col. Comd. of said Regiment at the time he was discharged, but was absent. - That he was also in the Service eight months in the year 1773 in Capt. Peck's Company in Gen. Wooster Regiment

That he also was in the service nine months in the year 1776 in Capt. John Lewis company in a Connecticut Regiment commanded by Lieut. Col. James Arnold. That he was in the army at the taking of St. Johns and Montreal in 1775 and in the army at the retreat from Long Island & New York in 1776. That he was in the Battle at Germantown at Monmouth & in many skirmishes. That he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support. That he has now no other evidence of his said services, and never received any pension from the United States. —
Sworn & declared this 19 th day of May in the year 1818. Samuel Camp Before me. —
James W. Stevens
Judge as aforesaid
I certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Samuel Camp did serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in the foregoing declarations, against the common enemy, and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony had and taken before me to the Secretary for the War Department pursuant to the direction of the said Act of Congress before mentioned.
A.B. an intimation between the third & fourth lines
James W. Stevens
Judge as aforesaid

I certify that, from the testimony of Aaron P. Camp and Adonijah Babcock persons to me known, it appears to my entire satisfaction that the within named Samuel Camp is in indigent circumstan- ces, is entirely dependant on his sons for support and is in need of the assistance from his country for support. — — — — — Given under my hand at Batavia Sept. 7 th 1818
Elijah Hawley Judge of Genesee Com. Pleas
State of New York Genesee County
ss. I Simeon Cummings Clerk of the County aforesaid do certify that James M. Stevens & Elijah Hawley are Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in said County acting under the authority of this State and that the foregoing are their respective signatures.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and County seal at Batavia this 7 th day of Sept. 1818
Simeon Cummings By Sam. Lake Dep. Clk 3

To the Secretary of War
Sir please forward my pension certificate to Samuel Lake of Batavia Genesee Co NY
Your Obedt Servt Samuel Lake
copy to pension
Saml. Lake Sargeant
Col. Chandler, Dept. Genl. Land
1777 - 3 years -
Cones
Helen E.
S. Lake, Esq.
Batavia,
N.Y.

To the Secretary of War Sir Please forward my pension certificate to Samuel Lake of Batavia Genesee Co. N.Y.
Your obedt Servt Camp
of Saml. Camp Sergeant Col. Chandlers, Regt. Cont. Line 1777 - 3 years -
correct
Adm. C.
S. Lake, Esq. Batavia, N.Y.

Samuel Camp
Ex.
(2106)
Sept r 1819
Cont d

A T a court of Common Pleas held at the Court-House in the village of Batavia, in and for the county of Genesee, in the State of New-York; on the fourteenth day of June of the term of June 1820, being a Court of Record, in pursuance of the 41st article of the Constitution of the state of New-York, which has unlimited jurisdiction, keeps records of its proceedings, and has immemorially exercised the power of fine and imprisonment.
Present, the Hon. John H Jones , Isaac Wilson  Richard Smith  Moses Hayden Judges
GENESEE COUNTY, ss. —On this fourteenth day of June 1820, personally appeared in open Court, (being a Court of Record,) Samuel Camp aged seventy two years, resident of the town of Shelby in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows:—Served in Capt. Munsons & Colonel Shermans Companies in the 8 th Connecticut Regiment on the continental establishment commanded by Col. Isaac Sherman was discharged the 3 d of May 1780 his Declaration was dated the 19 th of May 1818 This Certificate is numbered 9.812 —And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, disposed of my property, or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled “An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war,” passed on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.”
Inventory or Schedule.
No real Estate —
Personal property —
1. Sheep & 2 Lambs — 5. Augers 9. Chisels 2. Handsaws 1. Small Saw 1. Framing Square 1. Broad Ax 1. Adz 5. Bench Planes 1. Chest 2. Nail Hammers 1. Cooper Adz
I have a Debt due me from Adanijah Babcock of Royalton $ 25.00 Cash on hand, being a balance of my March payment of Pension — — — — — 20.00
And the Deponent further says he is a Carpenter & Joiner by Occupation. that he has his health very well for a man of his Age. is able to do some light labor. that he has no family to provide for. that he
lives with Samuel Camp Junr. his son on whom he is dependant for support. and that he has no bond for his maintenance, and has not made over any property, or paid his said son any thing except a few Dollars of his pension money, for his support. —
Sworn and subscribed this 14 th day of June 1820
Before me. — S. Cummings Clk of Gen. Com. Pleas in open Court —

I Simeon Cunnings for the county of Genesee, do hereby certify that
$ 17.50
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and the foregoing oath (or affirmation) and the schedule thereto annexed, are truely copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify that it is the o- pinion of the said court that the total amount in value of property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is seventeen dollars and fifty cents.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this seventeenth day of June 1820.
S. Cunnings
Clerk of the Court for the county of Genesee.

Province of Canada
Melissa A. Lester of the township of Howard being duly sworn doth depose & say that she is the daughter of Samuel Camp deceased late of the town of Shelby County of Orleans  Louisiana State of New York - that the said Samuel Camp was a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $96. per annum at the time of his death - that he died on the 18 th day of October in the year eighteen hundred & thirty three (1833) - that he left no widows now living - and this deponent states that she is the only child of the said Samuel Camp who is now living -
Sworn & subscribed Meliss A (Lester) to this the 16 th day of November 1853 before me.
John B. Ratchliff United Commissioners Lincoln and Welland

War.
April 1, 1912.
Mr. F. C. Bissell,
Deputy Comptroller of Connecticut,
Hartford, Conn.
Sir:
In compliance with your letter dated the 27" and received the 30" ultimo, you are furnished the following desired information.
Sur. File No. 23,148, Rev. War, Samuel Camp was allowed pension on his application executed May 19, 1818, while a resident of Shelby, Genesee County, New York, and seventy-one years of age.
He stated that in 1775, he served in Captain Peck's company, Colonel Wooster's regiment, and was at the taking of St. Johns and Montreal; eight months.
In 1776, he served in Captain John Lewis' company, Lieut. Colonel James Arnold's Connecticut regiment; nine months.
Enlisted May 2, 1777, First Sergeant, Captain Theophilus Munson's company, 8th Connecticut regiment. Was in the battles of Germantown and Monmouth, and was discharged May 3, 1780, at Westfield, New Jersey.
In 1820, he resided with his son Samuel at Shelby aforesaid.
Soldier's daughter Melissa A. Lutes, of Thorwald Township

Province of Canada, stated that her father died October 18, 1833, that she was his only surviving child in 1853, and that he left no widow then living.
Sur. File No. 38,590, Rev. War, Samuel Camp was allowed pension on his application executed April 21, 1818, while he was about seventy-two years of age and a resident of Plymouth, Litchfield County, Connecticut.
He stated that he entered the service in May, 1775, as a Private in Captain Phineas Porter's company, Colonel Ward's regiment, joined the army at New York and continued in the regiment until it was discharged about the first of December following; seven months.
Enlisted in May, 1777, as Private, in Captain David Smith's Smith's company, Colonel John Chandler's regiment, and served three years.
There is no family data on file.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Smith.
Revolution
23 148 INVALID.
1908 July 8. Hist: to C. A. New York city. AD?
1912 apl. 1. to F. C. Bissell p.
1929-May 20. Hist to Mrs. Wm A. Orr. M. E. C.
File No. 23 148
Samuel Camp
Colg Rev War
Act: June 7 th 39 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 61
[Arrangement of 1870.]

9812
R New York
Samuel Camp
of Shelby in the state of N. York who was a Sergiant in the regiment commanded by Colonel Chandler of the Scout line, for the term of three years 1777-
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 19 th of May 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th of Apr 1819 and sent to Sam d Lakey Esq Batavia, N. York
arrears to 4th of Mar 1819. amt.  76.38 emi-anl. all'ce ending 4 th Sept 1819 48.00 $124.38
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Notification sent Mr. 30 th June 1820, to Samuel Lakey Esq a Batavia N. York

Record Division.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
July 6, 1908
Searched by L. D. L.
Original No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant, _____
Soldier, Samuel Camp
Service, Conn.
Rev. War
Remarks: No claim except
Invd # 38590 res. & serv. Conn.
" 23148
Chief of Division.

Samuel Camp, $8 per month, paid to 4 Sept 1833, Rev. S. Bird B.C. 12.
Pension Office June 27 1852.
Sir Sam l Camp, NY  Cont Rolls, 1818 & 1820, $56 per an. please state to what time paid.
Very Respectfully S. Merrill Com r of Pensions
F. Barker 3 d Auditor
40 53
Exhibit

Canandaigua N.Y. June 23 rd 1832
Sir:
Enclosed please find papers in the case of Samuel Camp for an increase of pension under act of 7 th June 1832 -
He draws a pension of $96. per Annum under act of 18. March 1818.
But he served two years as a Sergeant - and was therefore entitled to $120. per Annum under act of 7 th June 1832 -
The enclosed papers were made out at the time of their dates - and the Judge of Orleans Co. sent them to me by mail - but he directed them to Rochester instead of this place - and they have remained in the Post Office of that place till the present time, when this morning they were received by me -
Very respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
L. M. Drury
Hon L. T. Waldo
Comt d of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Brief in the case of Sam t Camp dec d County and State of New York act June 7/1832
Claim, ( "original" or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
He was pensioned under the Act of 1818 at $56 a year. For services as a sergeant, all that was allowed under that act for services of any grade below commission officers, under the Act of June 7/1832, sergeants are entitled to $120 a year, the increase is, therefore, granted de- (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Deducting $56 a year,
William A Laurence & Eliz a M Laurence witnesses for identity, death & heirship
Name and residence of Agent Lill Drury Esq Andovers NY
Thomas K'Platt Examining Clerk.

No 38,776. Samuel Camp decd New York
Increased , June 7 1832 2 years beg. $120 per annum from 24 March 1831 to 18 Octo 1833, when he died , deducting pay- ments at $96 per an- num, under 1828,
Pay to Melissa A Suter only child
Art to Lill. Drury Canandaigua NY

State of New York County of Monroe ss.
William A. Lawrence of the city of Rochester in said County being duly sworn deposes & says that he is acquainted with Melipa A. Lutes of the township of Thorneald in the Province of Canada - that she is the daughter and the only surviving child of Samuel Camp, late of the town of Shelby in the County of Orleans  Essex - that the said Samuel Camp was a pensioner of the United States at the time of his death at the rate of $96. per annum - and that he died on the eighteenth day of October in the year eighteen hundred & thirty three (1833). and that he left no widow now living -
Sworn & subscribed
William A. Lawrence
to this 28 th day of
November 1853.
Before me - B. Barstow J.P.
I hereby certify that the above named William A. Lawrence is a person whose testimony may be relied upon as true.
J. H. Halsey
State of New York County of Monroe ss.
Elysa M. Lawrence of the city of Rochester in said County being duly sworn doth depose & say that she is the wife of William A. Lawrence mentioned in the foregoing affidavit - that she is acquainted with Melipa A. Lutes formerly of the township of Thorneald in the Province of Canada - that the said Melipa A. Lutes is the daughter and the

only surviving child of Samuel Camp dec d late of the town of Shelby County of Orleans Louisiana in said state. that the said Samuel Camp was a Pensioner, of the United States at the time of his decease. at the rate of $95. per annum that he died on the eighteenth day of October in the year eighteen hundred & thirty three 1833. and that he left no widows now living.
I were subscribed Eliza M. Lawrence to this 28 day of
November 1853
Before me - B Barthelemy J P
I here certify that the deponent above named is a person of Credibility - L. H. Hacy

State of New York
County of Orleans ss I Henry R. Gritton county judge and Surrogate of said County hereby certify that at a Surrogates court lately held in and for said county, the annexed affidavit of Melissa A. Lutes William A. Lawrence and Eliza M. Lawrence, furnished satisfactory evidence to said court that Samuel Camps deceased, late of the town of Shelby, in said county, was a revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, at the rate of $96 per annum, that he died on the eighteenth (18 th ) day of October, in the year eighteen hundred and thirty three (1833), that he left no widow now living, and that he left one child only now living whose name is Melissa A Lutes
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my seal hand and seal of office this 10 th day of January
December 1854 -
H. R. Gritton County Judge & Surrogate

31 Second Street, Oxford Alabama Feb. 5 - 1929.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Received information concerning Samuel Camp's service in the Revolutionary War from the Adjutant General's Office of Hartford Connecticut.
In the letter statement that she said Samuel Camp was a petitioner in 1818 in the State of New York. Advised me to write, to you, for further information. Desired information will be most gratefully received. Thanking you in advance.
Sincerely, Mrs. Wm. A. Orr.

Lawrence & Co. 24 Thomas Street, New York, 89 Franklin Street, Boston, 615 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
New York, June 30, 1908. 190 P. O. Box 1566
60.850
Rev Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
I would like to ascertain the name of Samuel Camp's wife, or children. He fought in the Revolution and, was a Pensioner of Connecticut, living in New York about 1818.
Thanking you in advance for any information that you may be able to give me regarding the above person, I beg to remain,
Yours very truly,
C. A. Smith

Mar 27. 1902
U.S. Pension Office Washington D.C.
Please give the military record of Samuel Camp, Sergeant, a Conn- ecticut Pensioner living in the State of New York, in 1818,
also
Samuel Camp, Private, a Conn- ecticut Pensioner, in Connec- ticut, in 1818.
Respectfully
F. C. Bissell
Deputy Comptroller

Information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- on file in this Bureau.
Samuel Camp S.F. 23148.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1775- 8 mos. - Dech Genl Worster Conn.   1776 9 mos. - John Lewis James Arnold "   May 2, 1777 3 years. 1 st Sgt. Shepherdus Newman John Chandler "   dis. May 3 Isaac Sherman "   1780 trans Apr. 1778  
Battles engaged in, the taking of St. John's Montreal, the battles of Germantown & Monmouth. Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated. Date of application for pension, May 19, 1818. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Shelby, Genesee Co., N.Y. Age at date of application, 71 years.
Remarks: In 1820 he resided with his son Samuel at Shelby. Sol. died Oct. 18, 1833, leaving no widow in 1833 ; Melissa A. Lutes resident of Thorwald Township, Province of Canada was his only surviving child in 1853.
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Very respectfully,

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section MBE/eej
May 20, 1929
Mrs. William A. Orr 31 Second Street Oxford, Alabama
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 23148, it appears that Samuel Camp enlisted in 1775, and served eight months as private in Captain Peck's Company, Colonel Wooster's Connecticut Regiment and was at the taking of St. Johns and Montreal.
He enlisted in 1776, and served 9 nine months as a private in Captain John Lewis' Company, Colonel James Arnold's Connecticut Regiment, and was in the retreat from Long Island.
He enlisted May 2, 1777, served as first sergeant in Captain Theophilus Munson's Company, Colonel John Chandler's Connecticut Regiment, was in the battles of Germantown and Monmouth and many skirmishes and was discharged May 3, 1780, at which time he was in Colonel Isaac Sherman's Connecticut Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed

May 19, 1818, while a resident of Shelby, Genesee County, New York, then aged seventy-one years.
In 1820, he resided with his son, Samuel Camp, Junior, at Shelby, New York.
He died October 18, 1833, leaving no widow, the name of his wife is not stated.
The soldier's daughter, Melissa A. Lutes, was a resident of Thorwald Township, Province of Canada, in 1853 1835 , and was then his only surviving child.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.