Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20,879, Nathaniel Clark, Conn

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn
Clark, Nathaniel Sarah
Nr. 20879
CONTENTS

3906 Rhode Island
Sarah Clark widow of Nathaniel Clark who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private. Increased from $80 per annum, and ending 31 October 1850.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March , 1848.
First July
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day of March and sent to
Miss Howell Providence
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under February 2, 1848, Page 6 Vol. 3

Notification sent to John Tick Esq. 5 July 1820. Middletown Connecticut
10.733
Connecticut.
Nathaniel Clark,
of Middlesex co. in the state of Connect. who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Meigs, of the Connect. line, for the term of three years.
Enrolled on the Roll of Connecticut, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 30. of September, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15. of May 19. and sent to Stephen T. Hosmer, Judge, Middletown, Conn.
  Arrears to 4th of March, 1819.  41.30.    Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4. Sept. 2 1819.  48 "    5 mo \frac{1}{30} } 1819.  $: 89.30.    8 \frac{4}{31} }   
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
continued on the Roll under the Law 1 May 1820

Nathaniel Clark, Br. Col. Meigs Regt Connec. m. June 1777 - 3 years
found on Roll Schm.

State of Connecticut ss. Middletown.
a On this 30 th day of September 1818, he- fore me the Subscriber, one of the Jud- ges of the Superior Court for the State of Connecticut, personally appeared Natha- niel Clark of Saybrook in the said State, & resident therein, aged 58 years, who being by me first duly sworn according to Law, doth, on his oath, acknowledge that the following declara- tion, in order to obtain the provision made by the late Act of Congress, entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war;" That he, the said Nathaniel Clark, in the month of May 1777, enlisted in Say- brook in the State of Connecticut, in the company commanded by Captain Elisha Ely, of and in the Regiment com- manded by Col. Artemas Sattarum Meigs and in the Brigade commanded by Genl Samuel Holden Parsons, in the Conne- cticut Lines, for three years, - that he continuing to serve in the said

copy until in March 1789, when he was discharged from Service by reason of lame- ness obtained in the army; and that he is in reduced circumstances, stands in need of the assistance of his country for support.
Sworn to & declared before me, the day and year aforesaid. J. Titus Wosmer
B. I Stephen Titus Wosmer a Judge of the Superior Court for the State of Con- necticut, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Nathaniel Clark did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding de- claration, against the common enemy, and that he is in reduced circumstan- ces, and stands in need of the as- sistance of his country for support; & I now transmit the proceedings and tes- timony taken and heard before me to the Secretary for the department of War, for submission to the direction of the aforesaid act of Congress.
Connecticut ss. Middletown October 26 th 1818. J. Titus Wosmer

State of Connecticut County of Middlesex } Is Kirtlandworth
On the 7 th Day of October 1818. Before me the Subscribed Justice of the Peace within and for said county and State Personally appeared William Barthol- omew of Say Brook in said County, and being first Duly Sworn by me according to Law - doth on his Oath Depose & say that he saw? In the Army of the Protection in the Regiment commanded by Col. Briggs that he enlisted in the year 1777 for three years & saw? until his term expir d . - That he is now acquainted with Nathaniel Clark of said Say Brook who hath made Oath to the preceding Declaration - that he said Clark testified in to the Army of the Protection in the year 1777 in the company commanded by Capt. Ely. in Col. Briggs's Regiment for three years a private - that said Clark saw? in said Regiment according to his knowledge two years - how much longer said Bartholomew cannot say - that said Clark was Honorably discharged when he left the army - that said Clark is Poor & in need of assistance for support - sworn to & Declared before me this Day & year as above stated
Amasa Cook Just of Peace

9 State of Connecticut } Is Williamsworth Middlesex County
On the 17 th day of October 1818 Before me the subscriber a justice of the peace within and for said county & state Personally appeared Jeremiah Denison of Saybrook in said county a witness of good character & entitled to full credit - and being just duly sworn by me according to law, doth on his oath declare & say - that he is now acquainted with Nathaniel Clark - who hath made oath to the forging Detention - that he said Chapman knew in the army of the Prostration that he enlisted in the month of February 1777 for some three years in the Regiment commanded by Col. Mings said that this term of enlistment expired - that he was well knowing to said Nathaniel Clark having served in said Regiment said Clark enlisted into the army of the Prostration in the company commanded by Capt. Ely - in Col. Mings Regiment some time in the year of 1777 - for three years - that he said Denison frequently saw said Clark while he served in said Regiment but does not know when he was discharged - he knew he enlisted for three years & suppose he continued to serve until his term expired. - That said Clarke is now in need of assistance for support -
Sworn to a declaration this 17 th day of October as above Before me Jeremiah Day Justice of Peace

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Nath l Clark Saybrook.
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United States of America.
DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT } County of Middlesex.
ss. Haddam June 15 th 1820
On this 15 th day of June 1820, personally appeared in open ad p Court of Common Pleas, holden at Haddam in and for the County of Middlesex; being a Court of Record, according to the laws of the State of Connecticut; by which it was created; and having the power of fine and imprisonment; Nathaniel Clark aged fifty nine years, resident in Saybrook in the County and District aforesaid, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath, declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows: to wit: in the Connecticut Line in a Regiment commanded by Col. Meigs in Capt. Dishaw's company, as more particularly stated in his original declaration, dated Oct 30 th of Septm A. D. 1813; that he has received a Pension, the Certificate of which, bears the Number Ten Thousand Seven Hundred and thirty three and that he served two Years and ten months during which time he was ordered to march in a very warm pay so far that many of his company died in consequence of the fatigue of the march and that he was much injured and in the opinion of Physicians, was visited by fever sore on each leg in consequence of so march & that he has been inscribed on the Pension list of invalid Pensioners by means thereof.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, 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 18th day of March, 1818; 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.

Schedule of the real and personal estate of Nathaniel Clark of Saybrook abovenamed, comprising every article of the same, his necessary clothing and bedding excepted: to wit:
Real Estate none —
Two hogs
Two tables
Six chairs
Two chests
one Dozen knives and forks
one Iron Wettle
one era Wettle
one set cups and saucers
one pair ordinary Shoers and tongs
one Dozen plates
one case drawers
Three Whers
Two meat Barrels
one Iron Pot
one Frying pan
one Bake Wettle
and one dozen spoons —
Debts which I owe to several persons about thirty dollars
Nathaniel Clark

I, the said Nathaniel Clark , do also swear that my occupation is, and for more than fifteen years last past, has been that of a farmer ; that by reason of fever sores I am unable to labour more than one quarter of the year, that my family consists of Six persons who steadily reside with me; whose names, ages, and capacity to contribute to their own support, are, as near as can be ascertained by me, as follows, to wit:
Sarah Clark my wife aged 48 Yrs ; ability equal to three fourths of her support.
Rufus J Clark a son, aged 24 ; ability whole of his support. Henry Clark a son aged 25 Yrs who in consequence of Sickness and taking mercury has broken his constitution & is not able to contribute more than one half to his support - Polly Clark daughter eleven years but feeble , ability not equal to one half of her support - also Calvin Clark son aged seven years and Betsy Clark daughter aged 18 months who are wholly unable to contribute to their support. and that previous to receiving my pension I was dependent on the Town of Daybrook for a support
SWORN to and declared on the 15 th day of June 1820 before the court of common Pleas for Worcester County M c Guire Clerk of said Court.
I, John Dike Clerk of the court of common Pleas , do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court: and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is Twenty five dollars and cents
IN TESTIMONY whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this 15 th day of June 1820.
J. Dike Clerk of said Court.
Clerk of the Court for the

whereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Newport and that his signature, above written, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court on this day and year above written.
Daniel C. Denham, Clk.
V 5148 Sarah Clarke widow of Nathl.
R.I.
Act 7. July '38.
admd
2 yrs from
80 $
No deduction
Wm. R. Noyes exec Newport R.I.

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations of Newport sc.
At Newport on this sixth day of April A.D. 1839, personally appeared before the underwritten Justice of the Court of Common Pleas within & for the County of Newport aforesaid, said Court being a Court of Record, Sarah Clark a resident of Newport in said County, in the sixty eighth year of her age, who being first duly sworn according to law, on her solemn oath , does make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of a provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838, entitled "An act granting half-pay and pensions to certain widows."
I, Sarah Clark, of the town and County of Newport, do, on solemn oath declare as follows, to wit, I am the Widow of Nathaniel Clark late of Say-Brook in the County of Middlesex, Connecticut, deceased, - and late a pensioner of the United States on account of his military service in the War of the Revolution.
I intermarried with the said Clark, not previously to his leaving the service aforesaid, but prior to the first day of January A.D. 1794, to wit, I was married to the said Clark by Jonathan Day, Justice of the Peace, in Say-Brook aforesaid, on the 10 th day of August in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety one.

I was left a widow by the death of said Clark, my husband before-mentioned, whose death occurred in Gay-Brack aforesaid on the 23 rd day of April 1827 — and I have remained the widow of said Clark ever since the time aforesaid of his decease, and have not since his decease intermarried with another.
And I further declare, that the certificate of my said husband's pension, lately in my possession, has been unfortunately lost, and I can only refer the Department to such evidence of the fact of his having been a pensioner as may be found on the files of the department, and to the testimony herewith transmitted for that purpose, which I confidently hope will be found sufficiently satisfactory.
Mark made in presence of Nupset J Clark
her Sarah Clark mark
Sworn to and subscribed with her mark by the above named Sarah Clark, whose character for truth I believe to be good; — at her residence, it evidently being unsuitable for her to go abroad for the purpose, — in the manner and on the

I, Russell S. Clarke, of the town and County of Newport, R.I. in my forty third year, on solemn oath depose and say as follows, to wit,
My Father, Nathaniel Clarke late of Gay-Brooks, County of Middlesex in the state of Connecticut, deceased, informed me, and I verily believe, that he enlisted into the service for three years. That he first drew a pension for disability incurred in that service, and that subsequently his pension was increased according to the provision of another act.
I have been with my said Father when he went to obtain his pension money, and often helped him in making preparation to go after his money.
I have searched both the town records in Gay-Brooks, and the parish records in that town, for the record of the marriage of my said Father with my Mother, the present applicant, but entirely without success.
I took great pains to find the certificate of my said Father's pension, and after spending several days, in searching every place where there was any probability of finding that certificate, I gave it up as utterly lost.
Russell S. Clarke

Newport Sc. at Newport, on the sixth day of April A.D. 1839—personally appeared the before written Russell T. Clark and after being duly sworn according to law gave the foregoing deposition, and after it was reduced to writing subscribed the same as correctly taken,—said deponent's character for truth being believed to be good.— before me,
Joseph Tosten, C. Jus. C. C. Pleas, Newport.
Clerks office, Court of Common Pleas County of Newport April 6. 1839.
I Daniel C. Denham Clerk of said Court for said County (the same being a Court of Record,) do hereby certify that Joseph Tosten is Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Newport and that his signature, above written, is Genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court on the day and year above written.
Daniel C. Denham, Clk.

State of Connecticut Town Clerks Office Saybrook 24 th Aug. 1839 }
I Obadiah Spencer, hereby certify that I am now, & have been at all times since the 8th day of October 1832 clerk of the Town of Saybrook in Middlesex County Connecticut. That I have made a careful examination of the Records of this town in which Marriages births and Deaths are recorded from the year 1785 to the year 1820 and that I find no record of the Marriage of Nathaniel Clark and Sarah Jones on the tenth day of August 1791 nor at any other time during said period. I further certify that I find no record of the birth of either the said Nathaniel Clark or Sarah Jones recorded within said period. And I further certify that the Records of Marriages Births and Deaths in this town prior to the year 1820 are very irregular and imperfect and that they are not sufficiently regular and full to raise a presumption against an alleged marriage within this town which is not found thereon.
Obadiah Spencer Town Clerk
Fas 81-

July 29.
L. B.
James [unclear] for [unclear] D. [unclear] Washington D.C.

Sir,
Newport July 25 1839
Yours of the 18 th Inst. relative to the claim of Sarah Clarke, widow of Nathaniel Clarke, late of Saylors deceased, is before me and its contents noted. In reply would beg leave to observe, that in case the Department have determined not to allow parole testimony to establish the marriage, we must abandon the claim without further expense. But if parole testimony is to be allowed in any case I believe, on reexamination you will find this to be one that is justly entitled to the benefits of it. - I have this morning submitted a copy of the proof of the marriage to a distinguished jurist, who observed that it was ample to carry property to any amount in the courts of the United States - I therefore and respectfully ask a reexamination of the case, and would call your attention to the declaration of Mrs. Clarke, who swears positively that she was married with said Nathaniel Clarke on the 10 th of August 1791. - Rafael Clarke, swears that he has made diligent search of both Town and Parish records for a record of said marriage but without success. - Mr. Clarke is the third child of the applicant, in the 44 th year of his age, and is highly esteemed as an honest and upright man. - He states to me that it is utterly impossible to find a record or certificate of said marriage, or of the birth of the children, and we must depend entirely on parole testimony. - Phoebe Jones testifies that she was well acquainted with the applicant and with her being married to the applicant Nathaniel Clarke; was invited to the wedding but on account of her health did not attend 'that she was married to said Clarke the tenth day of August 1791'. - She remembers the time by the birth of one of her children. - Samuel Spencer testifies that he was acquainted with the marriage of said applicant that she was married in August 1791, knows the fact from writings in his possession. - Mary Barker testifies positively that she was present at said marriage in August.

1791- With this positive proof and the circumstantial evidence of said marriage, I again submit the case trusting that you will find this aged and infirm Mother entitled to a pension -
Respectfully Yr Obed Servt J. L. Edmondson } Whitney } He }
P.S. The connexion and friends of Miss Clarke in this place are numerous and highly respectable, and request me to solicit as early attention to the claim as your convenience will admit of - MR. S. -

R.I. Sept 22. 1842
Sarah Clark FREE
Y. B. Lucaras, Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Newport R. I. September 19 th 1892
Y. B. Edwards Esq
Comm te of Pensions -
Dear Sir, Sarah Clarke as the widow of Nathaniel Clarke, a soldier in the war of the Revolution, until about three years ago received a Pension - her friends wish to know whether by any late Act or Resolution of Congress, her right to a Pension has been renewed or whether she is now entitled to a Pension from any source whatsoever - please to inform me how her case is at present situated - with great respect Yours sincerely & obedient Servant
Dulcie J. Crane

Sir.
Newport April 6 th 1839
Enclosed I forward you the declaration of Mrs. Sarah Clarke, widow of Nathaniel Clarke, late of Saybrook, Conn't, and sundry depositions in support of her claim to a pension, which I trust you will find sufficient to entitle her to a pension, and will forward me a certificate for the amount due her. —
I would also improve this opportunity of calling your particular attention to the claim of Mrs. Lydia Humphreys widow of Capt. William Humphreys, which has been a long time before the Department.
Respectfully Your Obed't Serv't
Wm R. Vayes agt.
J. L. Ednards Esq. Comm r of Pensions Washington D.C.

V 5748 Sec. Wm R. Stays, ds 18:39
29 July to Town Creek act 7 July 38

Revaluation in 1887
19936
INVALID.
File No. 19,936
Wethaniel Clarke
Bi Rev No.
Act: _____
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 72
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Consolidated with D.W. Wind File 20.879

3906
Rhode Island
Sarah Clark
widow of Nathaniel
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the
16 day of Febry 1849
sent to
M rs Gilpin Newport R.I.
Roll of Pensioners under act of 1848, Page 6 Vol. 6
Reported Febry 16/49
Recorded on February 2, 1

Rhode Island 3129.
Sarah Clark widow of Nathan Clark who was a Private in the Conn. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2nd day of Dec. 1843 and sent to
Franklin Greene Residence R.I.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 4 Vol. 1. Page 86.
Ph Dec 2

98. W. L. Curry. as, Ohio.
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
March, 10. Columb
File No. 20879
Sarah Clark
wid of Nathaniel Clarke
Rev Rev War
Act: Feb. 28  1/48
Index:—Vol. 84 Page 138
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Recd.
Blank.
Private.
Revolutionary Army
Ratio of Disability - certified by influence — 3 Total.
Date of closing Testimony 20 th February 1815 } 3
Full pension from Feby. 20, 1815. . . . .

State of Connecticut ss
Probate Office, District of Saybrook March 5. 1839
I certify that Judiah Post, before whom the foregoing depositions of Samuel Spencer and Phoebe Jones were taken - that Ely Warner before whom the foregoing depositions of Grinold Clark, Bradley Barker and Mary Barker were taken - and that Joshua L'Hommedieu before whom the foregoing deposition of Joseph Clark was taken severally are, and at all times during more than six months last past have been Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Middlesex in said State; and that Obediah Spencer before whom the foregoing deposition of Aaron Hooy was taken is, and at all times for more than one year last past hath been Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Saybrook in said State of Connecticut; and that the names of said Post, Warner, L'Hommedieu and Spencer, as they are severally affixed to the foregoing certificates are in their own proper hand writing
Given under my hand and seal the day and year above written Tertius Nott Clerk

I Aaron Heavy of Saybrook in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut do hereby certify that I am now and have been for many years last past Pastor of the Second Congregational Church in Saybrook Conn. That I have been for many years well acquainted with Nathaniel Clark, late of said Saybrook, and that the said Nathaniel Clark was (as I understood and believe) a Revolutionary Pensioner that he died in said Saybrook on the 24th  day of April 1827 and that I attended his funeral as officiating Minister, and led in the common religious services of such occasions Also that Sarah Clark, the wife of said Nathaniel Clark was living and present at the time of his funeral, and that she continued to reside in said Saybrook for several years after the death of her said husband, that she remained single and unmarried (as I believe) as long as she resided in said Saybrook - and that she resides at present as I have been informed, in Newport in the State of Rhode Island, and that she is the person who is now making application for a pension - and further I say not
Aaron Heavy
State of Connecticut County of Middlesex
Probate District of Saybrook ss - March 5 th 1839
Personally appeared Rev. Aaron Heavy signer of the foregoing Deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of the same - and I certify that I am personally acquainted with the deponent, and that he is a credible witness - and I also certify that the blots and erasures made in the 10 th & 11 th lines of the foregoing Deposition were made before signing
Obadiah Spencer Judge of Probate

I Aaron Hovey of Saybrook in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut do hereby depose and say that I am now and have been for many years past Pastor of the Second Congregational Church in Saybrook Conn. That I have been for many years well acquainted with Nathaniel Clark, late of said Saybrook, and that the said Nathaniel Clark was (as I understood and believe) a Revolutionary Pensioner that he died in said Saybrook on the  day of April 1827 and that I attended his funeral as officiating Minister, and led in the common religious services of such occasions Also that Sarah Clark, the wife of said Nathaniel Clark was living and present at the time of his funeral, and that she continued to reside in said Saybrook for several years after the death of her said husband, that she remained single and unmarried (as I believe) as long as she resided in said Saybrook - and that she resides at present as I have been informed, in Newport in the State of Rhode Island, and that she is the person who is now making application for a pension - and further I say not
Aaron Hovey
State of Connecticut County of Middlesex
Probate District of Saybrook ss - March 5 th 1839
Personally appeared Rev. Aaron Hovey signer of the foregoing Deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of the same - And I certify that I am personally acquainted with the deponent, and that he is a credible witness - and I also certify that the blanks and erasures made in the 10 th & 11 th lines of the foregoing Deposition were made before signing
Obadiah Spencer Judge of Probate

Joseph Clark of Chester in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut Aged Seventy Six years. Depose and say that I was well acquainted with Nathaniel Clark deceased late of Saybrook in said County of Middlesex. That he was a Revolutionary Pensioner until his death - that he was lame in one of his legs - he died very suddenly, but how many years since I do not recollect - I would further state that Mr. Nathaniel Clark aforesaid brought up a family of Children, and left a Widow at his death, and who is now making application for a Pension - and it is said she now resides in Newport in the State of Rhode Island - and further the Deponent saith not -
Joseph Clark
State of Connecticut Middlesex County ss. Chester 5 th March 1839
Personally appeared Joseph Clark signor to the foregoing Deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of the same Before me
Julius H. Bromfield Justice of Peace
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the aforesaid Joseph Clark, and that he is a man of fair reputation and standing in society -
Julius H. Bromfield Justice of the Peace

I know all men By these Presents That I Samuel Spencer of Saybrook County of Middlesex State of Connecticut.
after being sworn and Cautioned to tell the truth testify and say that I am seventy years of age and that I am well acquainted with the widow - Sarah Clark formerly of Saybrook in the State of Connecticut but now residing in Scituate Rhode Island State who is now making application to the government of the united States for a Pension and I further testify and say I was well acquainted with her being being married to Nathaniel Clark of said Saybrook I cannot say that I was at the wedding or not I should think likely for I lived within a few rods of her fathers house, and I further say I was well acquainted with her living with Nathaniel Clark as man and wife and that they had a - - large family of children, and I further testify that the said Sarah Clark was married to Nathaniel Clark in August one thousand seven hundred and ninety one, I know the fact from sum writing in my possession further the Deponent sayeth not
Samuel Spencer
State of Connecticut County of Middlesex Saybrook March the first day of one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine Personally appeared Samuel Spencer Subscribed to the above Deposition and made solemn oath that the same contained the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth - - - Sworn Before me this first day of March in one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine
Jedediah Pratt Justice of Peace

I know all men By these Presents That I Samuel Spencer of Saybrook County of Middlesex State of Connecticut.
after being sworn and Cautioned to tell the truth testify and say that I am seventy years of age and that I am well acquainted with the widow Sarah Clark formerly of Saybrook in the State of Connecticut but now residing in Mendon Rhode Island State who is now making application to the government of the united States for a Pension and I further testify and say I was well acquainted with her being being married to Nathaniel Clark of Said Saybrook I further say that I was at the wedding or not I should think likely for I lived within a few rods of her father's house, and I further say I was well acquainted with her living with Nathaniel Clark as man and wife and that they had a large family of children, and I further testify that the said Sarah Clark was married to Nathaniel Clark in August one thousand seven hundred and ninety one, I know the fact from my own writing in my Pension further the Dependent sayeth not
Samuel Spencer State of Connecticut County of Middlesex Saybrook March the first day of one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine Personally appeared Samuel Spencer Subscribed to the above Deposition and made solemn oath that the same contained the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth Sworn Before me this first day of March in one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine Jedediah Pratt Justice of Peace

Know all men by these presents that I, Ichele Jones of Saybrook County of Middlesex State of Connecticut after being Sworne and cautioned to tell the truth Testify and say that I am sixty nine years of age and that I am well acquainted with the widow Sarah Clark formerly of Saybrook in said State but now residing in Rehoboth Rhode Island, State and who is making application to the Government of the United States for a Pension and I further testify that I was well acquainted with her being married to Nathaniel Clark of said Saybrook I was invited to the wedding but owing to ill health I did not attend and that she was married to said Clark the tenth day of August one thousand eight hundred and ninety one I remember the time by the age of one of my children born near that time I further testify that I was frequently in their family for I lived near by them and that the said Nathaniel Clark and the said Sarah Clark lived together as man and wife for my husband and the said Sarah Clark are Brothers and sisters, the said Sarah Clark had a large family of children while living with the said Nathaniel Clark Further the Deponent sayeth not
Ichele Jones
Middlesex County to Saybrook State of Connecticut Personally appeared Ichele Jones Subscribed to the above Deposition and made solemn oath that the same contained the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth Sworne before me this first day of March in one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine
Jedidiah Post Justice of Peace

I Mary Barker wife of of Chester in Midd le County Brainerd Barker, depose & say that I was well acquainted with Nathaniel Clark during his life & his Wife Sarah Clark - that I was present when they were married together - she being a sister of mine - that they were married in August 1791 - that she was then nineteen years of age - that she is now sixty seven or nearly that - that they lived together as husband & wife until he died - that she lives according to common report at New Port in the state of Rhode Island - that the said Nathaniel Clark according to common report was a Pennsylvanian and was so at his decease
M c Mary Barker
State of Connecticut Middlesex County ss } Chester Mar 4 th 1839 }
Personally appeared Mary Barker the above named deponent & made oath to the truth of the preceding deposition in due form
Before me
Ely Warner Just of Peace

I Grindol Clark of Chester in the County of Middlesex being duly sworn depose & say that something like thirteen or fourteen years ago I was well acquainted with Nathaniel Clark who then lived in this town - that I was well knowing to the fact that he drew a Pension on account of his services in the Revolutionary War - That my son Salmon T. Clark acted as his agent in drawing his Pension a number of times. That he lived in Chester some three or four years and I was personally acquainted with his Wife Sarah Clark & that it is said she now lives in New Port in the state of Rhode Island state of Connecticut
Middlesex ss Chester Mar 4 th 1839
Grindol Clark
Personally appeared Grindol Clark the above deponent and made oath to the truth of the same in due form Before me Ely Warner Justice of Peace
I Bradley Barker of Chester in the County of Middlesex being duly sworn depose & say that some thirteen or fourteen years past I was well acquainted with Nathaniel Clark & his Wife Sarah - that he lived with me before he drew his Pension - that I was well knowing to the fact of his drawing a Pension that I carried him to Hartford on one occasion to assist him in drawing his semi annual payment. that she the said Sarah Clark now lives according to common report in New Port in the state of Rhode Island -
state of Connecticut Middlesex ss Chester Mar 4 th 1839
Bradley Barker
Personally appeared Bradley Barker the above named deponent & made oath to the truth of the above deposition in due form Before me
Ely Warner Justice of Peace

Payment to be made at Providence
by
Paris Hill Coy
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the
Agency of Rhode Island
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 6 Vol. 3
Geo. M. Knapp
Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Sarah Clark widow of Nathaniel Clark who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 16 th day of February one thousand eight hundred and forty nine,
W. L. Marcy.
Examined and Countersigned.
Secretary of War.
J. G. Buel Commissioner of Pensions.

Sarah Clark, dec'd due to $96. dec'd $80 per an Comm 1 July 1848, & endg 31 Oct 1850 Payable to Rufus J. Clark & Sally Arnold, only surviving chs
B. Gowell Mendeza R.I.

Providence March 14 1857
Sir
I herewith enclose the claim of the children of Sarah Clark widow of Nathaniel Clark for arrears of pension due their mother under act of July 1, 1848
I am Respectfully Yours afft Servt Benjamin
J E Heath Esq

FREE
Ag
J S Edwards Esq Commission & Pension Washington D.C.
Boyle
9/29

Newport Oct 30. 1868 J. L. Edward Esq Sir
By request of Mr Black I enclose to you her declaration, to obtain a pension.
Should she be entitled to a pension please return the certificate to me.
Respect
Mr B. B. Smith M rs G. Gilpin

This may certify, that I have been acquainted with Nathaniel Clark of Saybrook, formerly a soldier in the Continental Army in the revolutionary war, for more than twenty years past: & he has, during that period been afflicted with the condition known of a large size upon both his legs, or ankles, which have rendered his ankle joints motionless, kept his general health feeble, & his body emaciated. He is now in my opinion unable by manual labour, to do any thing towards his support. His declaration to me when I first saw his knees, (which is more than twenty years since) was, that they were the effect of a surfeit, by great fatigue, in a very hot day, while performing duty as a soldier. - Richard Day Physician
Saybrook Feb y 7 th 1815
I subject of Connecticut for Saybrook July 27 1815 Personally appeared Richard Day of S d Saybrook and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed
before me
Wm Lynde Commissioner
Testimony closed 20/10/1815
Wm Lynde Com y

District of Connecticut ss New Britain Feb 27 1815 I do hereby certify that the Hamed Richard Dtz is Respectable in his Profession
Wm Lynde Commissioner
Rev. S. H.

Derby Conn. Aug 28 th 1831
Hon John H. Eaton Esq Secy of War
Sir,
The widow of Nathl. Clark late of Saybrook Conn and once an invalid pensioner of the United States, is desirous to know if she be not entitled to half pay & to be instructed as to the form of application and the evidence required, if she is. From papers she has sent me it appears that up to 1818 her husband was an Invalid Pensioner. In 1819 he has a pensioners Certificate placing him on the pension list Roll of the Conn. Agency at $8 per month. which pay he rec d until his death. He serv d & was disabled in the war of the Revolution.
With much respect
Your very Obedient Servt:
John D. Townson.

Pension Office July. 2. 1831
Hon John H. Eaton Esq Secretary of War Washington City

with S r Nathaniel Clark I that he has ever been & still is King Lear I rec d ipid and just by say that
David Thompson
District of Columbia ss. J. G. Milford July 20 1815 Personally appeared David Thompson of S r G. Milford and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him Subscribed
before me
I do hereby certify that Mrs. Lynde Lammermeyer the above named David Thompson is a credible witness Mrs. Lynde Lammermeyer
David Thompson
Testimony Closed 20 July 1815
Mrs. Lynde Lammermeyer

I David Thompson of Guilford State Connecticut I hereby certify that I have been informed that I enlisted under the command of Capt. Elisha Stiles in Col. Douglass Regiment in the year 1777 for three years & that being the term expired I was re-enlisted Sister's order of Enlistment Nathaniel Clark of Say Brook in S d State & County of Middlesex & that S d Clark at that time appeared to be well & healthy & that in course of time a part of company were discharged among whom was S d Nathaniel Clark to march into the Jerseys & soon after were ordered by a force under M aj Genl. Putnam to retreat back in order to save them selves from the Common Enemy this being in hot weather that S d Clark died in consequence of our marching & that others were immediately discharged from duty by the D o ctors among whom was S d Nathaniel Clark I further declare & say that S d Clark when did duty in S d company afterward to my knowledge I that he was regularly discharged & that I continued in S d company until the  war  ended  the war I that I have been Creative till the present time as aforesaid

with S r Nathaniel Clark I that he has ever been & still is King's Lure I received and for the say that
David Thompson
District of Cumberland for Guilford July 20 th 1815 Personally appeared David Thompson of S t Guilford and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him Subscribed
before me
I do hereby certify that Mrs Lynde Lammermeyer the above named David Thompson is a credible witness Mrs Lynde Lammermeyer
David Thompson
Testimony Closed 20 July 1815
Mrs Lynde Lammermeyer

I Samuel Carter of Saybrook in the State of Connecticut of lawful Age do testify and say that for a number of years past I have known Nathaniel Clark of said Saybrook that he has always from my first knowledge of him been a lame man, but have never been called to examine his lameness Profipinially until this day; which I have done and his lameness appears to be as follows (viz) He has a large ulcer on each leg which appear to have been of long continuance - and the two ankle joints are enlarged and admit of little motion - that said Clark is very lame in consequence - and that in my opinion there does not remain in said Clark more than one eighth part of his capability to perform Manual Labor - and further saith not
Samuel Carter
State of Connecticut to Saybrook February 1 st 1815. Personally appeared Samuel Carter of said Saybrook Physician - and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit before me
Wm Lynde Commissioner
I do hereby Certify that the above named Samuel Carter is Disqualable in his Profession as Surgeon & Physician
Wm Lynde Commissioner
Testimony Closed 20 Feb 1815
Wm Lynde Clerk

I James Comstock of Say Brook of Lawful Age I do hereby say that I know Nathaniel Clark of Say Brook in the County of Middlesex in State of Connecticut for thirty years past & that I was knowing to S d Clark's Enlisting into the three years service under the com- mand of Capt. Elisha H. Dyer who is since Dead & that same time after his Enlisting S d Clark's Father hired me to go & find his Son Nathaniel having heard that he was Sick & Same I that I did find S d Nathaniel Sick & Same I conveyed him to his father & that I understood that his Leave was in consequence of a sore mark on his weather while in the Service & that S d Nathaniel was well & sound when he Entered & that S d Clark is still Same & unable to prove his subsistence by manual labour & further the Dependent's with S d Dyer.
James Comstock Dated at Connecticut as Say Brook July 15 1815 personally appeared James Comstock of S d Say Brook and made solemn Oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed
I do hereby certify that the foregoing correspondence above named James Comstock is a true copy a good & true witness
James Comstock

Tasmania Clarendon 20 July 1815
W. Lyndi Lane
James Emrys Welch

W. L. CURRY, PENSION AND PATENT ATTORNEY.
OFFICE, 514 S. HIGH STREET, OPPOSITE STATE HOUSE.
COLUMBUS, OHIO, Feb. 24th. 1898.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-----
Nathaniel Clark served as a private in a Connecticut regiment during the Revolutionary War, and it is claimed by one of his descendants, Clark H. Nye that he drew a pension from said service.
If such is the fact, will you please send me a certificate giving his service in the Revolutionary War.
Yours very truly,

L. W. B. W. 20379.
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.
March 10, 1898.
Sir:-
Replying to your recent communication you are advised that Nathaniel Clark made an application for pension on September 30, 1818, at which time he was 58 years of age and residing at Saybrook, Conn., and his pension was allowed for three years' actual service as a private in the Conn. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Ely and Col. Meigs. He enlisted at Saybrook, Conn. His widow, Sarah, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. W. L. Curry,
5-1/2 S. High St.,
Columbus, Ohio.

State of Rhode Island, } ss. COUNTY of Newport }
On this thirtieth
day of October
1848,
personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Newport
a resident of Sarah Clark Newport in the county of Newport aforesaid aged seventy seven years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2d of February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war:—That she is the Widow of Nathaniel Clark who was a Private in the war of the Revolution, and that she received a pension of Eighty dollars per annum, under the act of 17th of June, 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn and subscribed on the day and } ss. year above written, before me,
Chris. E. Robbins,
Justice of the Peace.
Sarah Clark
Witness to the signature of Sarah Clark
Martha A. Clark
I certify that the above named affiant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing affidavit.
Chris. E. Robbins, Justice of the Peace.
State of Rhode Island, } ss. COUNTY of Newport }
I William Gilpin Clerk of the Supreme Court in the county aforesaid, being a Court of Record, do hereby certify, that Christopher E. Robbins is a Justice of the Peace in the county aforesaid, and is fully authorized to act in said capacity, and that his signatures above written are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, at Newport on this Thirtieth day of October 1848
Wm. Gilpin
Clerk Supreme Court

Sarah Clark's children

State of Rhode Island
County of Newport On this tenth day of March A.D. 1851 personally appeared in Open Court being the Court of Probate held at Portsmouth in said County. Rufus G. Clark now resident in said Portsmouth who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain all the arrears of pension due his mother Sarah Clark late of Newport, deceased widow of Nathaniel Clark a soldier of the Revolution. The said deponent declares & says that soon after the act of Congress of March 18, 1818 granting pensions to certain officers & soldiers of the Revolution was passed, his father the said Nathaniel who resided in the State of Connecticut applied for & obtained a pension according to the provisions of said act at the rate of $96 per annum payable at the Agency for paying pensions at Hartford in said State of Connecticut, which pension he drew up to the time of his death That afterwards his said mother as his father's widow, applied for & obtained a pension under the act of Congress

of July 7 1838, at the rate of $80 per annum, only, which pension she drew at the Agency for paying pensions in Providence or was entitled to it up to the time of her death by virtue of said act & other acts in addition & supplement to therefor. But he the said Russell believes that according to the provisions of the Joint Resolve of Congress of July 1 1848 his said Mother was entitled to the same pension his father drew to wit the sum of $96 per annum & from the time her pension commenced & he hereby claims the same for the children & requests that a Certificate may be granted therefor.                      Russell J Clark
Subscribed and affirmed to, in open Court, upon the pains and penalties of perjury, by the said Russell J Clark on the day and year first before written Witness Richd Sherman Probate Clerk.

State of Rhode Island &c county of Newport &c
At a court of Probate held at Portsmouth March the 10 th A D 1851
Be it remembered that satisfactory evidence is produced before said court, that Sarah Clark recently of Newport, in said county, Widow of Nathaniel Clark a Soldier of the Revolution departed this life on the thirty first day of October 1850. That at the time of her death she was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of eighty Dollars per annum, payable at the Agency for paying pensions in the City of Prov- idence and that she left two surviving children, to wit, Ruel J Clark of said Portsmouth and Sally Arnold wife of Mathew Arnold of Newport, and that each of them are now over Twenty one years of age
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court this tenth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & fifty one. Signed and sealed by order and in behalf of said court Rich d Sherman Probate Clerk

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Sarah Clark
80 $
Franklin Greene Providence R.I.

State of Rhode Island } County of Newport } ss
On the Third day of July 1843 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Sarah Clark a resident of Newport in the County aforesaid aged Seventy five years, with whom I am personally acquainted: And who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3 March 1843, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War: That she is the Widow of Nathaniel Clark deceased who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, and that she received a pension of Eighty dollars per annum under the Act of July 4 th 1838. And she further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn and subscribed the day of Sarah her X Blake. and year above written } mark before Wm Gilpin
Newport, R.I.
Just. Peace In Newport July 3. 1843
I hereby certify that Sarah Clark the above named declarant is personally known to me, and her statements are entitled to full credit. Wm Gilpin Just. Peace

State of Rhode Island } County of Newport }
I Daniel C. Newham, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County aforesaid, being a Court of Record, do hereby certify that William Gilpin is a Justice of the Peace for the town of Newport and County aforesaid and is legally qualified to act in said capacity and that his signature within written is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this Third, _____ day of July eighteen hundred and forty three. Daniel C. Newham Clerk

Let to Du luf J. Pearce } Sep. 22. '42 }
R. Island, 4100
Sarah Clark,
widow of Nathaniel Clark,
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 th Mar. '18, and who died on the 23 rd April 1827, of Providence in the State of R Island who was a P er in the Com py commanded by Captain  of the Reg t commanded by Major  in the Com py . line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of R. Island at the rate of 80 Dollars  Cents per annum to commence on the 1 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of Sept 39 and sent  from R Island at Port, R. I.
Arrears to the 1 th of March - $240.00 Semi-annual allowance ending  $40.00 $280.00
{ Act July 7, } { 1838. }
Recorded by R. Burgess Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 - Page 5.

I Nathaniel Clark of Saybrook in the So Connecticut do testify and say that I have never made any application for a Pension until the Present time - and that I am not on the Pension list of any State - and I further testify that the reason why I have not before applied for a Pension is that I did not know the mode of application - and having some property left by my father I lived on that until it was exhausted - when I was induced to make enquiry of the method necessary to be pursued. I was finally told that I must apply to the District Judge - I with great difficulty and pain went to Hartford to see Judge Edmonds, and afterwards I had to go to Bridgeport where the Judge gave me the necessary information information of the course to be pursued - and further saith not Nathaniel Clark
District of Connecticut ss Saybrook Feb 1 st Feb 1815. Personally appeared Nathaniel Clark subscribed the above deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me
I do certify that the above named Nathaniel Clark is a credible witness
Wm Lynde Com re Testimony Closed 20 Feb 1815 Wm Lynde Com re

I Andrew Lewis of Saybrook of lawful age depose and say that in the Spring of the year 1777. I enlisted as a Private Soldier in the Company of three years men under the command and of Captain Elisha Ely in the 6 th Connecticut Regiment. That Nathaniel Clarke of said Saybrook in the State of Connecticut was also a Private Soldier in the same Company. That sometime in June in the same year we were ordered to move by a forced March from the Jerseys to cross the north river to prevent being cut off by the common Enemy. It being very hot many of the Soldiers died in consequence of fatigue. I further depose that previous to said March the said Nathaniel was well and hearty that he was in said march. That he was soon after taken with lameness in his legs. supposed to be occasioned by overexertion in said march. I further depose that the Captain of said Company (viz) said Ely was a Physician by profession and that I often heard him say that said Clarke would never get over said lameness. I further say that said Ely is since dead and so are the Lieutenant and Ensign of said Company. I further depose that said Clarke lameness continued during his continuance in said

company and that he was discharged before his time of Service expired. in consequence of the discharge - and that at the time he was discharged his said business still continued - and has continued untill the present time - and which was that in consequence thereof he has been unable to obtain a livelihood by manual Labor. and further, saith not
Andrew Lewis District of Connecticut ss. Saybrook February 1. 1818 Personally appeared Mr. Andrew Lewis of said Saybrook and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing Affidavit by him subscribed before me.
Wm Lynde Commissioner
Andrew Lewis
I do hereby Certify that the above sworn Andrew Lewis is a Credible Witness
Wm Lynde Commissioner Testimony Closed 20 Feb 1818
Wm Lynde Comr