Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 12768, George Denison, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Denison, George or Dennison
S 12768
CONTENTS
bearded

Connecticut 5307.
George ★ Denison
Last known in the State of Connecticut who was a priv. & Corp. in the Company commanded by Captain Stoyes of the Regt. commanded by Col. Ledyard in the Cont. State line for
14. Months.
6. mo. private
8. mo. Corporal
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 49. Dollars 33. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of Feb'y 1833 and sent to Hon. N. Barber, M. of R.
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1832 — $ 73. 99. Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 March 33. — $ 24. 66.
$ 98. 65
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Francis T. Farn. Clerk, Book P. Vol. 3 d Page 38.
George ★ Denison. Records corrected

and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid, by Amos Gal- lup Esq. Before, the court aforesaid.
Asa Fish Judge.
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the in- vestigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant George Denison was a Revolutionary sol- dier and served as he states. — And the court further certifies that it appears to them that Nehemiah Gallup who has signed the preceding certificate is resident in the Town of Groton, in New London County — and that Amos Gallup who has signed one of the preceding cer- tificates — is resident in the Town of Sharon in New London County, and that David Denison who has also signed a certificate & a certificate explanatory thereto is resident in Leyden in the State of Massachusetts — and are cred- ible persons, and that their statements are en- titled to credit. —
Asa Fish Judge.
I Nathan Daboll Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Pennington Ct. Do hereby certify that the forego- ing contains the Original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of George Denison for a pension in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 4 th Day of — December 1832.
Nathan Daboll Clerk.

State of Connecticut
New London County ss
Probate District of Stonington
On this 29 th Day of October A 1832 personally appeared in open court before me Anna Sack Esquire
Judge of the court of Probate for the District of Stonington now sitting at Stonington George Dunton of P. Louis aged Seventy Eight 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 the 7 th of June A 1832 That he entitled to in the service of the United States under the following named Officers & services or hereinafter stated He belonged to the Militia of the State of Connecticut to the company commanded by Col William Stanton of Stonington & in the fall of 1778 was drafted from P Company for six months This term of duty he performed in Fort Griswold Groton He commenced his service in Fort about the 15 th of September 1778 in the company commanded by Col Peleg Rogers of Stonington Christobal Morgan of Groton 1 st Lt
in Col Deyogard's Regt & at the expiration of his term of service and about the 15 th of March 1779 was discharged No welln. discharge was given him
He further states That in August of the same year 1779 he enlisted for eight months in the Connecticut State troops or Corps in the Artillery company commanded by Col William Dutton Young Deyogard 1 st Lt Henry Dunton 2 nd Lt John Hoy 3 rd Lt This company was stationed at Fort Griswold

Groton under Col. Deyglord. He commenced his services in Company under Officers about the 20 th of August 1779 & continued in service until the eight months for which he enlisted had expired & was about the 20 th of April 1780 discharged. He see no writings of my hands to prove his services or discharge.
He was born in the Town of Stonington & his age is recorded in the records of the Town a certificate of the same from the Town Clerk is herewith transmitted.
He resided in Stonington about thirty years he then removed to Groton & from thence to Stafford in State from Stafford he removed to Bridge in the County of Bradford Pennsylvania from Bridge he removed to Preston in Hampshire County New York from thence to Guilford in County from Guilford to Simsbury Connecticut & from Simsbury to Stonington where he now resides.
Deacon Lyman & Deborah Gallup were with him in his first tour of service the first but part of the time.
Amos Gallup Esq. of Stonington was with him in his second tour of duty, that he has no documentary evidence of service His age the place of his nativity & places of his residence the manner in which he was called into service the officers under which he served & the manner in which he was discharged are stated in the foregoing declaration. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the pension & declaration that his name is not on the

prince- roll of the Army of my State — Sworn to subscribe the day and year George Davison before me.
Asa Fish Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Sturminster in the State of Connecticut
I Abraham Gallup of Groton in the County of New London Connecticut aged Eighty one years very well & sound in all senses & say that in July 1778 I enlisted for one year in the Connecticut State Troops in Col. Whetstone's Company in Col. Smith's Regt & was appointed Serjt in Company soon after I enlisted the Troops marched to Rhode Island & continued there until September 1778 when we returned to New London on my return I found George Davison of Sturminster with whom I had been previously acquainted in Col. Gainsville He was a soldier in Col. Whetstone's Company which had been detailed for six months to do duty in Fort McKimme continued with Company until until March 1779 when his term of service expired — he left the State I continued there until the July following when my term of service having expired I left the State No written discharge was given me when I left to know of none having been given to others I saw George Davison sign the foregoing declaration & reason him to be the same person who underwent the services above mentioned He in early life

resides in Haverston but removed soon after the Revolutionary War & continued absent until about two years since when he returned & now resides in Haverston Further this Deponent saith not (Dated Haverston October 29 1832 Sworn and Subscribe to the day and year aforesaid Before the Court, aforesaid) Nchemiah Gally A SA Just Judge
I Amos Gally of Haverston in the County of New London Connecticut agree seventy seven years being duly sworn (Go on oath declare & say That I was a sergeant in Col William Latham's company of Conn State Troops & was stationed in Fort Griswold Griswold from May 1779 to April 1780 That I know that George Dineen enlisted in Company for 8 months as corporal in August 1779 He did his duty as corporal in Company in Fort until April 1780 when his term of service expired & he was discharged He was my mess mate & we lodged together during his term of service I also know that George Dineen who signed in my presence the foregoing declaration is the same person who rendered the services before mentioned While I was in the Fort written discharges were not given to those who left when their terms of service expired I have been acquainted with Mr Dineen from childhood & believe him to be of the age he has stated He resides in Haverston until about thirty years old when he removed & continued absent occasionally visiting his former home until 1830 when he returned & has since resided in this town Further this Deponent saith not before Oct 29 th 1832 Amos Gally - Sworn

and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid, by Amos Gal- lop Esq. Before, the Court aforesaid.
Asa Fish Judge
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the in- vestigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant, George Denison was a Revolutionary Sol- dier and served as he states. — And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Nehemiah Gallup who has signed the preceding certificate is resident in the Town of Groton, in New London County — and that Amos Gallup who has signed one of the preceding cer- tificates — is resident in the Town of Stonington in New London County, and that David Denison who has also signed a certificate & a certificate explanatory thereto is resident in Leyden in the State of Massachusetts — and are cred- ible persons, and that their statements are en- titled to credit. —
Asa Fish Judge
I Nathan Daboll Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Stonington Ct. Do hereby certify that the forego- ing contains the Original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of George Denison for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 4 th Day of — December 1832.
Nathan Daboll Clerk

I David Denison of Leyden in the County of Franklin and State of Massachusetts of seventy years of age do depose and say, that in the Month of January A. D. 1778 I entered the service of the United States as a soldier of the revolution. and served two months. I did duty in the Connecticut State service at Graton Tks in the company of Capt. Pab. Moyer in Col. Ledyard Regt.
At the time I entered upon this period of duty at Graton aforesaid. I then found George Denison of Stonington in New London County & State of Connecticut 2 who is now present before me while I give this deposition. doing duty as a soldier. He was in the same company with me. and we were in the same company. He was then at Graton all the time of two months that I was then doing duty as a soldier. My time of service having expired I went home - & left the said George Denison at said Graton on duty. How long he served after I left I can not tell
David Denison
State of Massachusetts
Franklin ss - Octo 18. 1832
Then personally appeared David Denison aforesaid, an credible witness, and made oath to the truth of the facts stated in the foregoing deposition -
Before Geo. Greenell Jr
Justice of the peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Franklin ss. I Elijah Alvord, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the said county of Franklin do certify that George Greenell Jr Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit purports to have been verified is a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Franklin and legally qualified to administer oaths and take affidavits. And I believe his name above subscribed to be his true and proper signature -
On testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said on the eighteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two
E. Alvord Clerk

I David Denison subscriber of the within deposition. testify as say, that from information lately received. I am satisfied that the period of service within state should have been stated to have been performed in the year A.D. 1779. commencing in January, instead of the year 1778 - from the laps of time & failure of memory I think I was mistaken in stating the service to have been performed in 1778 - David Denison
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Franklin ss. This day before me Elijah Alvora a Justice of the Peace for the county of Franklin and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the said Commonwealth for the said County came David Denison above named who is well known to me as a credible witness and a man of integrity and subscribed and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said court at Greenfield on the twenty seventh day of November A.D. 1832.
E. Alvora Clerk and Justice of the Peace

This Certifies that George Denison son of George and Jane Denison was born September 16 th 1753 as appears by Stonington Records
John D. Noyes Town Clerk Stonington Jan y 19 th 1833
State of Connecticut } New London County } ss Probate District of Stonington
On this twenty first day of January A D 1833 personally appeared in open court, before the Probate court for the District of Stonington in the County & State aforesaid now sitting, GEORGE DENISON a resident of Stonington in the County of New London and State of Connecticut aged Seventy nine years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the fol- lowing Statement, to amend his preceding & foregoing Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed the 7 th of June 1832.
That he is the identical George Denison who subscribed & swore to the foregoing Declaration, on the 29 th day of October 1832. That he was born at S t Stonington, on the 16 th September, in the year, One Thousand Seven Hundred & Fifty three, that he is upwards of Seventy nine years of age. That by reason of failure of memory, he stated in his S d Declaration his age to be 78 years, which he now finds ought to be 79 years, Sworn to & subscribed the day & Year aforesaid, before the Court of Probate for the District of Stonington in the State of Connecticut
George Denison
Asa Fish Judge
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, knowingly after an investi- gation of the matter, that the above named George Denison is the identical George Denison, the applicant, in the foregoing dec- laration subscribed & sworn to by him the said George Denison 29 th October 1832 — And the Court further certifies that it fully ap- pears to S d Court that John D. Noyes Esq. who has signed a pre

ceding certificate, is the Town Clerk of S d Town of Stonington & that the Signature purporting to be his, is in his own prop- er hand writing & that his Certificate is entitled to credit, -
Asa Fish Judge
And the S d Court hereby certify that the S d George Denison, who subscribed the foregoing State- ment to amend his Declaration is that identical George Denison, who subscribed & sworn to the forego- ing Declaration on the 29 th October 1832
Asa Fish Judge
I Nathan Daboll Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Stonington, C.C. do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the Said Court in the matter of the application of George Denison for a pension: In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 21 st Day of January 1833 Nathan Daboll Clerk

George Denison Declaration & P. Papers
Ms. A. 9. 2. 29 p. 29
Invent by M. Baker 26/12

20266
George Dennison
Admitted
Private 6. months Corporal Art'y 8. months
$ $49. 33.
per annum
N Barber

BRIEF in the case of  George Dennison  of P. Isaac 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? 79 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.     15. Sept. In 1778. " 6. " As a private drafted Gen. Capt. Myles, - Col. Laddford   20. Aug. 1779- " 8 " Corporal of artillery Capt. Wm Young Col. Laddford  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Stone  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Stonington, Conn.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living Witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Yes 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Francis T. Franchion Examining Clerk.

JRW
Inv.12768; Inv.10551; Rev.War.
June 23, 1904.
Sir:
In reply to your inquiry, you are advised that one George Denison, residing at Stonington, Connecticut, where born, September 16, 1753, who is shown by the town records to have been the son of George and Jane Denison, applied for pension October 29, 1832. In his application he states that he belonged to a company of the militia of the State of Connecticut commanded by Captain Stenton; that in the fall of 1778 he was drafted for six months, which tour of duty he performed at Fort Griswold, Groton, commencing his service about the 15th of September, 1778, under the command of Captain Peleg Noyes, of Stonington; that he was discharged about the 15th of March, 1779; that in August, 1779, he enlisted for eight months in the Connecticut State troops as a corporal, and served at Fort Griswold, Groton, under Colonel Ledyard, until about the 20th of April, 1780, when discharged.
It further appears in said application that--
"He resided in Stonington about thirty years he then removed to Groton & from thence to Stafford in sd State From Stafford he removed to Orwell in the County of Bradford Pennsylvania From Orwell he removed to Purton Chenango County New York From thence to Guilford in sd County From Guilford to Somers Connecticut & from Somers to Stonington where he now resides."
Another George Denison, born at Stonington, Connecticut, in May, 1746, and residing at Brookfield, New York, made application

12768; 10551; Rev. War.
for pension September 18, 1832. He states that in the month of March, 1782, if he remembers rightly, he was drafted out of Captain Ichabod Brown's company, in the town of Stonington, Connecticut, for nine months, and was mustered, with about seventy men, at New London, North Parish; that they were marched to the Highlands, in New York, under Captain Chapman, and arriving at West Point, they received arms, and were then mustered into Captain William Richard's company and put under drill for a month, when they joined Colonel Sherman's regiment; that the regiment was then sent to Verplanks Point, where he was taken sick and sent to the New Windsor hospital, where he remained about three months; that he was then sent back to West Point and joined his regiment; that he was detached, with others, and served one month, from West Point to Robinson's Farm, to guard General McDougall, who was placed under arrest; that in the fall he was detached to get cord wood for the officers' winter quarters, and that in the month of December, having served his full term of nine months, he was given a discharge signed by General Huntington, and returned to his home. He was in no battle. His claim was allowed.
His son, George Denison, Jr., aged sixty-four years, residing at Brookfield, New York, made an affidavit in this case September 18, 1832. No other relative is mentioned.
Very respectfully,
Gen. I. F. Handey, Adjutant General's Office, Albany, New York.
Acting Commissioner.

Rev. War Section.
J. L. H.
January 15, 1881.
Jean A. Booker, Augusta, Illinois.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 8 th ultimo, you are advised that in order to ascertain the date of last payment of pension paid, and possibly the date and place of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner George Denison,
" Certificate No. 5,501, issued February 7, 1833, at rate of $49.33 from March 4, 1831, Act June 7, 1832 Connecticut Agency."
you should forward this letter to the Auditor for the Interior Department 14 th and B Streets S. W., Washington, D. C.
Very respectfully,
F. D. Byington Commissioner.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of George Denison 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. File 12,768
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Drafted out of Capt. 7th Stanton's Co. and served -   Sept. 15, 78 March 15, 79 Pri. Pelegh Noyes Ledyard Conn.   Aug. 20, 79 Apr. 20, 80 Cpl. Wm Latham Artly Co. Ledyard  
Battles engaged in, ✓ Residence of soldier at enlistment, Stonington, Conn. Date of application for pension, Oct. 29, 1832. Allorrd. Residence at date of application, Stonington, Conn. Age at date of application, Born Sept. 16, 1753 Stonington, Conn.  son of Geo. & Jane Denison
Remarks: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____

Rev J C Augusta Illinois Dec 6, 1920
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, DC
Dear Sir;
Will you please tell me the place of death of the following Rev. soldier ?
George Hennison
b Sept 16, 1753 Stonington Conn.
d 1835
m Abby Palmer
In Conn. Men in Rev. under pensioners 1832, residing in New London Co. Geo. Dennison, and in the U. S. Revolutionary Pension Roll 1833-34 Vol 1, p 514 for New London Co is George Dennison, Rev. and Cor annual allowance 49.33; sums received 147.99; service Conn. Continental; placed on Pension roll Feb 7, 1833; pension commenced March 4, 1831; age 80.
Very respectfully,
Jean A. Booker

82 Thompsonville Conn. Sept. 15. 1915.
Rev. Ser The Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir: —
As I am very desirous to know if I am eligible to become a "Daughter of the Revolution" I am writing to ask if you will please tell me if any of my ancestors whom I now mention have ever received pensions for service in the revolutionary war: —
George Denison who lived in Grafton or Stonington Ct,

born September 16. 1758 and died in 1835.
Another ancestor is Col. Amos Alden who lived and died in Canfield, Conn. I am anxious to know why he was entitled to become colonel. The Alden genealogy does not give me any light on the subject.
Still another ancestor is Samuel  Strickland who lived and died in Stafford, Conn.
Lastly I would like to know if Dennis  Bement who lived and died in

Confield, Conn. was a revolutionary soldier.
Thanking you in advance for your kindness I am
Very sincerely
(Miss.) Martha J. Alden Thompsonville, Conn.

Hist. Xo
Mrs Grace H. Wright 1813 Newton St. N.W. Wash. D.C.
Geo. Denison S.F. 12,768 Rev. War.
Personal inquiry May 11. 1909.

1735 Willard Street, Washington, D.C.
The Commissioner of Pension:-
Will you please inform me whether it is possible to obtain a copy of the original application for pension of a Revolutionary soldier, known to be a pensioner? This paper is necessary to definitely settle a question of ancestry. I have obtained through the office of the Auditor for the Interior Department copies of vouchers showing payment to one George Denison of Brookfield N.Y. but there seems to be two pensioners of the same name and consequently information as to their identity is desired.
Is there any paper on file in the Pension Office which would show anything the vouchers do not show?

Did soldiers making application for pension file some certain application paper? If so, can a copy be secured, and if not on file in your office, will you please refer me to the proper Bureau.
Very respectfully,
Jennie Rugg Holmes (Mrs. H. H. Holmes)
1735 Willard St. Washington D.C.
April 1/04

June 19-1903. His to Dennis J. Rugg - city
Apr. 7, 1904 - His to Mrs Kirk Holmes - city
June 21, 1904. His to Gen. J. F. Handley. A.A. of Albany N.Y.
June 23, 04 Copy inside. C. M. B.
1906 Jan 27 - History to Clarence York. [Letter in Sur. File 10551]
George Denison I. M. 13. H 1909 May 13. to Mrs. Grace H. Wright. P.
1915 Sept 24: History to Miss Martha J. Alden. M. 13. T.
1921 Jan 15 - Jean A. Booker for data to apply to Ad. for Int.
Rev War
12768 INVALID.
File No. 12 768
George Denison Rev. War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index: - Vol. _____, Page _____
[Arrangement of 1870.]
George Denison Records corrected Nov. 20/85.