Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 28,629, Abraham Bartlett, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Bartlett, Abraham
S. 28,629
CONTENTS

Yvonne
Ann Bartlett within the State of New York private in the corps commanded by captain Kickock of the reg t  Conn who served in the Revolutionary war 6 months private leg 29791
Wharton
Inscribed on the Roll of the New York at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of Feb y 1845 and dated at New York Feb y 1845
Arrears to the 4th of Sept r 34 70.00 Pension allowance ending March 1835 10.00 date of death $80.00 Not on any list { Revolutionary Claim, } Not June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by De Witt Clerk, Book 82 Vol. 4 Page 5
of the On roll of the 838 from 11 Mar to 11 Sept 1837 Age 1 No. Oct 1838.
1889 N 04 1 - History by M c Bartlett Prior

31.4 54 Nraham Bartlett Declaration for pension
Send return to Oti P. Granger of Morrisville Madison county N.Y.
Admitted Private 6 months
Hon. W. R. Fuller.

State of New York  Madison County ss. on this 36 th day of May 1834, personally appeared before me, James T. Woolley one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said County of Madison, which is a Court of Record, Abraham Bartlett a resident of the town of Smithfield in said county, but previously a resident of Augusta Oneida County in said State, aged seventy five years on the 14 th day of April last past, 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 & served as here in stated.
Applicant first states, that he resided in Durham in the State of Connecticut during the Revolutionary war & at the sever- al times herein after specified in which he entered the service he resided in Durham aforesaid.
1 st . Applicant first entered the service at Durham aforesaid in a Capt Joseph Hildreth company & a Col. Arnold's Regiment in the Spring or for part of the Summer of the year 1775 & marched directly to Boston a distance of about 120 miles & remained on duty in the vicinity of Boston one month - was in the battle of Bunker Hill - Applicant took the Palk horses down from Durham to Boston to carry the provisions - General Camp was there. & Samuel Hart was Ensign of said company. After one month's service he returned home.
2 nd . In the winter of the year 1776 applicant again entered the service at Durham aforesaid under the same Captain & a Col. Wadsworth's Regiment & marched to Cambridge in Massachusetts & remained there on guard one month & then returned home.
3 rd . In the Summer of the year 1776 at Durham aforesaid he again entered the service in a company commanded by the said Capt. Joseph Hildreth & in Col. John Chester's Regiment, marched by land from Durham to New Haven & went from New Haven to New York by water - was stationed in the City of New York & remained on duty in the City until it was evacuated & then went to York Island - had some skirmishes with the British while there. Returned home to Durham in the fall of the year 1776 - was in the service at this time three months - was discharged in writing by Col. John Chester, but his discharge is lost - Applicant's hearing was very much injured
1 month
2 nd
1 month
3 rd
Three months

While in New York, what was occasioned by the firing of the artillery on the Battery, & he has been quite deaf ever since, so must be, that it is with great difficulty that he can hear very loud conversation. After the return from New York, applicant stood as a "minute man" during the remainder of the Revolutionary war & always went into the service when called for.
4 " 1 month
In the Spring of the year 1777, a call was made for the militia & applicant again entered the service at Danbury of which was Capt. Eben Berrys Company & in Col James Wadsworths Regiment & marched to Danbury in Connecticut & remained there on duty one month , the War was Danbury & saw it burnt by the British. Then returned to Danbury.
5. 2 mos. 1/2
In the Summer of the year 1778 at Danbury, he again entered the service a Capt. Joseph Hickocks Company & Col Worthington Regiment & marched to New Haven & East Haven & remained there on guard two months . Was in the battle at East Haven.
6. 1 month
In the Summer of the year 1779 again entered the service at Danbury a Capt. John Johnson Company & Col James Wadsworths Regiment - marched to Fairfield & Norwalk & remained there on duty one month - & then returned home - during the time of duty Fairfield & Norwalk were burnt by the British.
7. 1 1/2 months
In the fall of the year 1780 at Danbury he was again called into the service a Capt. Butler Company & Col Arnolds Regiment marched to New London & Norwich & remained there on duty six weeks & then returned to Danbury.
8. 6 weeks
In the Spring of the year 1781 at Danbury was again called into the service a Capt. Joseph Smiths Company & Col Collins Regt. marched to Guilford & East Guilford & remained there on duty six weeks ; four weeks in the Fort & two weeks out on guard, & then returned to Danbury.
9. 2 1/2 mo
In the fall of the year 1782 at Danbury was again called into the service a in Capt. Berrys Company & Col Collins Regiment marched to Stratford (Connecticut) & remained there on duty two months & a half & then returned to Danbury - Genl. Ward commanded at Stratford. All the service rendered as a private. He has has no documentary evidence of his service & knows of no other persons, except

as aforesaid, was rendered as a private. He knows has no documentary evidence of his service & knows of no other persons, except
Joseph Hall & Simon Lee, whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his service. He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity, except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
To the first Interrogatory propounded, "where & in what year were you born?" He answers, that he was born in the town of Durham State of Connecticut on the 14 day of April 1758 1759.
To the 2 d Interrogatory, "Have you any record of your age?" He answers, that he has a record of his age in his family bible & a record of his age may also be found in the records of the Clerk of the said town of Durham.
To the third Interrogatory, "where were you living when called into the service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war & where do you now live?" He answers, that he lived in Durham aforesaid when called into the service, & since the Revolutionary war he has lived in Durham, afterwards West Stockbridge (Mass) Augusta, Onondaga County N.Y. & Smithfield Machias County N.Y. He has lived in Smithfield but a few weeks last past & previous thereto he resided in Augusta. He now lives in Smithfield aforesaid.
To the 4 th Interrogatory, "How were you called into the service?" He answers that he volunteered & was drafted.
To the 5 th Interrogatory "State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops when you served; such continental & militia Regiments as you can recollect & the general circumstances of your service," he answers that Genl Washington & Genl Putnam were with the troops when he served at New York; does not recollect any further circumstances of his service than what he has already stated - does not recollect the names of any continental or militia Regiments.
To the 6 th Interrogatory, "Did you ever receive a discharge from the service?" He answers, that he did receive a discharge from Col John Chester when he left New York, what discharge is lost. He received no other discharge.
To the 7 th Interrogatory "State the names of persons to whom you can know in your present neighborhood & who can testify as to your character for veracity & their belief of your service as a soldier of the Revolution," he answers by stating the names of John G

Curtis, Isaac Lewis, Victory Curtis, John M. Springer, David Curtis No clergyman, who is acquainted with applicant, lives near him. Sworn to & subscribed the day before first appearance.
Abraham Bartlett
James M. Wadsworth Judge
We John G. Curtis of Smithfield & Isaac Lewis of Eaton in Madison county hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Abraham Bartlett, who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration. & have been acquainted with him for more than twenty years last past. that we believe him to be seventy five years of age that he is a man of truth & veracity & is respected & believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Rev- olution & that we concur in that opinion.
John M. Curtis
Sworn to & subscribed the day before first appearance.
Isaac Lewis
James M. Wadsworth Judge
And I do hereby declare my opinion, after the investigation of the matter, & after perusing the entire stories presented by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a worthy soldier & served as he states. And I do further certify that John G. Curtis & Isaac Lewis who have signed the preceding certificate are residents of the town of Eaton & Truthful in the county of Madison & are creditable persons & that their statement is entitled to credit." I James T. Woodley a Judge of said county, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings, has before me, in the matter of the application of Abraham Bartlett for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 26 th day of May 1834. And I do further certify that the said applicant cannot from bodily infirmity, attend court. May 26. 1834
James M. Wadsworth Judge

State of New York County of Madison
By A. Andrew G. Hoag Clerk of the said County do certify that James T. Woolley before whom the foregoing affidavits purport to have been sworn and also whose name appears to the foregoing Certificate, was at the date of the same one of the Judges of the County Courts in and for the said County. And that I am acquainted with his hand- writing and verily believe his name subscribed to the said affidavits & certificate to be his proper handwriting and signature. — Witness my hand & seal of office this 17th day of June 1834. —
A. G. Hoag Clerk C. Barnard (Dep. Clk)
first opened
James T. Woolley Judge
Isaac Lewis

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Abraham Bartlett a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
S. 28,629
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1775 to Feb 1780 Priv. Joseph Kennebec Arnold Conn.   at various Dwain Berry James Wadsworth   times in John Johnson John Chester   all Home 2 wks Butter Worthington   Joseph Smith Collins  
Battles engaged in, Bunker Hill, Saratoga, East Rains
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Dedham, Mass.
Date of application for pension, May 26 1859
Residence at date of application, South Berwick, Maine
Age at date of application, 78
Remarks:
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

to 902 DB
Revolution
28629 INVALID.
Apr. 15. 1897. History Miss Lillie J. Taphlin F. st. N.H. Washington.
File No. 28,629
1919 June 13. Hist. To Alene De Lario Warner
Abraham B. ...
1920, Sept. 27 Hist to Mrs. Eli Dixon -- EW
Rev. ...
1921 Mch. 18 Hist. to Alene D. Warner 1922 Sept. 13. Hist. to Mrs. Jos. Cairns
Act: June 7 th 32 nd
Index: Vol. 9 , Page 94
[Arrangement of 1870.]
New York Rev. Suspended Abraham Barthlett
let to O. P. Granger July 7 th 1834 do. 10 Oct. '34

REVOLUTIONARY SERVICE.
O. W. & N. Div.
MEMORANDA.
Please supply as much as possible of the data called for below.
Full name of soldier:
Abraham Bartlett
Place of residence before service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Place of residence after service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Peterboro, New York
Date of death (as near as possible):
March 16, 1841
Christian name of widow:
Melinda
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
he did
Remarks:
Defended the Battery at New York against the British.
Your name and address:
Mrs Lillie F. Faplin Reg. Gen. D. & R.
902 7. Street Washington D.C.
870

I wrote about this before but this I misdirected so write again L. P. P.

REVOLUTIONARY SERVICE.
O. W. & N. Div.
MEMORANDA.
Please supply as much as possible of the data called for below.
Full name of soldier:
Abraham Bartlett
Place of residence before service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
New York State
Place of residence after service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Peterboro, N. Y.
Date of death (as near as possible):
March 16, 1887
Christian name of widow
Melinda
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
yes, he did
Remarks:
Defended the Battery in New York
Your name and address:
Lillie T. Caplin Reg. Gen. D. & R. 902 7 th St. City.

Abraham Bartlett
Mr. O. S. J. Granger Morrisville Madison County New York

Comptrollers Office February 12 th 1834.
I Elisha Dicks Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Connecticut do certify that it appears by the documents in this Office that a regiment, commanded by Col. James Wadsworth was called out, at the requisition of Genl. Washington in February 1776, for two months and served at Cambridge  Trenton . No roll of this regiment has been found, or list of the Captains. The expense of it was charged to the United States.
That Capt. Joseph Hickson was credited upon the books of the Pay Table under date July 30 th 1787 for the bounties paid his company in 1776. No roll of his company has been found, or evidence showing where, or in what Regt, they served, or how long.
That the pay roll of Capt. Dwan Berry's company at Horseneck is charged upon the books of the Pay Table, to the United States under date August 5 th 1779. But no roll of his company

has been found, or evidence showing how long, or in what regiment they served. The pay roll of Col. Hooker's Staff was charged for services at the same place & under same date.
That the pay roll of Col. William Worthington regiment is also charged the United States under date 6 th April 1778. No roll of it, or list of officers has been found, or evidence showing where when or how long they served.
That sundry pay rolls of Capt. Augustus Collins are charged to the United States at Guilford Navy Yard & other places on the sea coast. But no rolls of his companies have been found nor any account of his reg t if he ever commanded one.
And that the pay rolls of Capt. Joseph Smith's company Col. Meade reg t are charged one under date 8 th April 1779 & one 31 st August 1779 to the United States; but rolls of them have not been found, or proof how long they served.
O. Phelps

Sir
I transmit all the evidence to be found here regarding the escape of Mr. Bartlett, which I believe will be sufficient for his purpose.
I am very respectfully Yours D. H. Holford
Yours $20 at least

STATE BANK.
MILTON DE LANO, PRESIDENT. S. K. BEMISS, VICE-PRESIDENT. KIRK B. DE LANO, CASHIER.
CANASTOTA, N.Y.
Rev Sec 5
Pension Office Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:-
Can you give the Rev. service of the following I think they had pensions at least the last one did.
Abraham or Bartlett was June 6, 1734 married Submit daughter of John Erskine and died Oct 4, 1802 - I think he lived in Conn.
Abraham Bartlett born at Durham Conn. April 4, 1759 married Melinda Camp Feb 10, 1785 and died at Peterboro Madison Co N.Y. March 1847
I would like the records as soon as possible
Sincerely Alene DeLano Warner (Mrs)

Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office,
Oct r 25. 1838.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Abraham Bartlett a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany N.Y. Agency, at the rate of Twenty Dollars and Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1837 to the 4 th Sept. 1837
Respectfully, yours,
Albion K. Parrish Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

Monmouth Dec 2. 1834.
My Sir,
Permit me to trouble you with a little Pension business, in relation to the applications of Ichabod Woodworth & William Lowdenberry - Woodworth I presume you are acquainted with. Enclosed I send you the letter of the Commission of Pension giving her reasons why the claims of Woodworth & Lowdenberry are not allowed - I also enclose you two communica- tions to the Com. of Pension, the one giving my reasons why Woodworth's claim ought to be allowed & the other why Lowdenberry's case ought to be reconsidered - In the rolls of Col Sheldon's Light Dragoons are perfect, Lowdenberry's name will be found - I hope you will examine them yourself - If you will read my communica- tion to the Com. of P. & examine Woodworth's papers, you will see that he has made out a strong case - I hope, that the fact of his having been a Quaker 2 years will not prejudice his appli- cation - It ought not to - You can explain the matter to the Com. of P. - Truly yours,
Otis P. Granger
For W. R. Fuller
X
Abraham Bartlett, is an applicant for a Pension & his papers are on file & the Com. of Pension with me some time since that they allowed for six months service & could allow him for no more without my own proof -
If he cannot be allowed any more, will you have the goodness to get a certificate for the six months & forward the same to me -
O.P.G.
I send Woodworth's old Pension application in 1820. to show that it told the same story. Also the letter with it.

1834. Morrisville (Madison County) N.Y. Oct 15.
Sir
Yours of the 10 th inst in relation to the case of Shahom Bartlett is Rec d . - You state that no supplemental papers have been Rec d since your communication to me of the 7 th of July last, adhering in of the decision of the Pension Dept. in his case. Immediately upon the receipt of your communication of the 7 th July, I wrote you that Mr Bartlett could obtain no further proof & that his case must be determined solely upon the Papers in your possession. - In your communication of the 7 th July, you object to his service in 1775 because his name is not on the Rolls in the Office of Mr Phelps; and that Col Wade worth was not in the service so many months as he alleged that he served under him; & that his service in Capt Barrys company is too early a setting the whole of the service above mentioned aside, he then has remaining, if my memory serves me, nine or ten months service, still you say, that you cannot allow him more than six months service unless he produces further proof. - In your last communication, you say that he must accede to the decision, or get Phelps Certificate as to his alleged service in 75 - You have Phelps Certificate & he does not find the name of Bartlett on the Rolls; indeed I have in no case, been able to get a Certificate from Phelps, that the names of any applicants for whom I have acted, were on the rolls in that office -
Bartlett is extremely deaf, & I was obliged to get from him a history of his services, by his committing the same to paper, instead of asking him questions - He probably is mistaken in some particulars

but I hardly believe that he has given an account of 8 months Service, what he never performed - I hope you will review the case, upon the Papers before you & if you do not see cause to change your opinion, he must accede to the decision already made - He cannot furnish further proof
Respectfully yours Otho P. Granger
J. L. Edwards Esq.

Morrisville (Madison County) N.Y. June 17. 1824
Sir,
Enclosed I send you the declaration of Abraham Baitlett an applicant for a pension & also send the affidavits of Social Hall & Simsbury as to the services of Baitlett & the certificate of Mr Phelps Comptroller of Connecticut.
Your early attention to the case is respectfully asked -
Respectfully your Otho P. Sprague
L. Edwards Esq Comm of Pensions Washington

State of New York Oneida County ss. Josiah Hull of the Town of Paris of in the County of Oneida of the age of seventy years and upwards being duly sworn saith that he is acquainted with Abraham Bartlet of the Town of Augusta and County aforesaid that he has been acquainted with the said Abraham from his youth up that he was well acquainted with the said Abraham in the time of the revolutionary war that at the time the British forces landed in Sherbrooke in the State of Connecticut this Deponent and Bartlet were both attached to the army and both participated in the action that then took place and this Deponent further saith that the said Abraham was at all times a man and always held himself in evidence that he then resided in the Town of Durham in the State of Connecticut and this Deponent further saith that he believes the said Abraham to be a man of truth and this Deponent further saith that he is well acquainted with Simeon Cox of the Town of Paris in the County of Oneida and formerly from the Town of Durham in the State of Connecticut and believes him to be a man of truth also
Subscribed and sworn before me This 16 Day of April 1834
Josiah Hull
David P. Badd Gester

Onondaga County Town of James
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Josiah Hull whoos name is signed to the within affidavit that I have been acquainted with the said for thirty years or more that he executed the within in my presence and I believe him to be a man of truth
David P. SADD 3
Paris April the 16 1832
2. Atkinson B.A.T.H. 11
Josiah Hull Affidavit

State of New York Oneda County ss. Simeon Cooe of the Town of Paris in the County of Oneda and State of New York of the age of Seventy nine years and upwards being duly sworn saith that he is acquainted with Abraham Bartlet of the Town of Augusta in the County of Oneda and this Deponent further saith that he has been acquainted with the said Abraham from his youth up that the said Abraham was a man in the time of the Revolutionary war and in actual service but how long this Deponent cannot state that when the said Abraham performed such service he was an inhabitant of the Town of Durham in the State of Connecticut and this Deponent further saith that he is acquainted with Sarah Hull of the Town of Paris in the County of Oneda and believes her whose name is annexed to the certificate now in possession of the said Abraham Bartlet and that he believes that both the said Abraham Bartlet and the said Sarah Hull are men of veracity and further this Deponent saith not
Subscribed and sworn before Simeon Cooe on the 16 Day of April 1834
Jared P. Dadd Justice

with dinner for whose name is annexed to the affidavit of which that I am well acquainted within fifteen days and believe him to be of age
State of New York County of Oneida
State of New York
Clerks Office, Oneida County ss: I George Brown Clerk of the said County do certify that Jared P. Todd Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavits purport to have been sworn, and whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificates of Credibility, was on the day of the date of the said affidavits and the said Certificates, a justice of the peace in & for said County, duly Commissioned and qualified: that I am acquainted with his hand writing & verily believe his name subscribed to the said affidavits & Certificates, to be his proper hand writing & signature. Witness my hand & Seal of Office this 29 th day of May A.D. 1841
Geo Brown Clerk

State of New York
Onondaga County Town of Paris
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Simon Lee whose name is annexed to the within affidavit and believe him to be a man of truth
David P. Boyd Justice
Abraham Bartlett
Simon Lee Affidavit

Abraham Battell

Mr. Under dis 4 Oct 18
Free
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Pensions Washington D. C.

Morrisville (Madison Co) N.Y. Oct 4. 1836
Dr Sir
When may I expect a final decision & Certificate in the case of Shaham Bartlett an applicant for a pension? I have rec d a Certificate in a case which I sent you, since my last communication to you on the subject of Bartlett's pension - From this circumstance I am induced to believe that Bartlett's Certificate has miscarried or his Papers have been overlooked - Bartlett of course is waiting with much impatience -
Yours Respectfully Otis P. Granger
I L Edmuns Esq

Mary Washington Colonial Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Miss Jasper Cairns, Registrar.
July 7 th 1922.
To the Dept. of Pensions, Revolutionary War.
Will you kindly send me copies of the services, etc, as recorded in your department of the following named soldiers claimed to have been pensioners, 2 — namely, —
James Anderson , b — d. 1836, Shelburne Falls, Mass.
Abraham Battell , — b. 1759, Guilford Conn
d. 1847, Peterboro, Madison Abraham Battell , of Durham, Conn. b. 1734, Co. N.Y., — d. 1802. —

These records are essential to the verification of certain papers. —
Thanking you in advance for the same
I am, very truly yours,
E. E. R. Cairns.
(Mrs. Jacob Cairns)
53 East 53 rd Street,
New-York City.

325 So Peterboro St Canastota N.Y.
Feb 9, 1921
Pension Department Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:
Will you be so kind as to send me another copy of the pension of Abraham Bartlett born at Durham Conn. April 14, 1759 - married Melinda Camp Feb 10, 1785 - died at Peterboro Madison Co NY March 16, 1847.
You sent me a copy about two years ago but in getting government marker for the grave it was sent in and never

returned to me.
We expect to place the marker very soon and we want the record-
Sincerely
Aline D. Warner
(Mrs)

✓ 2nd. Stamp. M.H. Rev. Sec CDW
Roseville, Ill., August 9, 1920.
Pension Commissioner, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:---
Please send me the pension record of Abraham Bartlett, who lived the latter part of his life with John G. Curtis, of Smithfield, Madison county, N.Y. He was born 1759 and died after 1840 in Madison county. N.Y.
Another ancestor Jonatha Merriam lived in Essex county, N. Y. and received a pension 1834 for Mass. service. He was born about 1761.
Thanking you for your reply, I am,
Respectfully yours,
Address- Roseville, Illinois.
Mrs Eli Dixson