Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 39402, John Davis, Conn. Continental

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
learn continental
Davis, John
S 39402
CONTENTS

let Receiver 24 March 1835 do. P. Agt. of Hon. W. Slade Feb 28. 1837. do to D.B. Lewis, Oct 24. 1844.
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Let. a. Paston, Oct. 10, 1857.
18.482 R
Vermont
John Davis
of Rutland Co in the State of Vermont who was a Private in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Webb of the Cont ling for the term of three years 1779.
Described on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 10 of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 of Jan y 1822 and sent to R. Pierpont Esq r  Rutland, Vermont.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1821  326.66
Send anl. all'ce ending March 1822  48
48 25  320 30 6.66
$374.66
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
May 1. 1820
page 88

John Davis
Not on Continental Establishment.
Required the testimony from record of some Officer of the reg t that the applicant served as stated or 9 months in confirmation or continental establish t Resident Citizenship must be proved.
John Davis

State of Vermont } on this 10th day of April 1818 before me Rutland County ss } The subscriber one of the Judges of the County Court, in the County of Rutland and State of Vermont personally appears John Davis aged fifty eight years resident in Wells in said County who being by me first duly sworn according to Law, doth, on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled "an act to provide for pensioning persons engaged in the Land and naval ser- -vice in the revolutionary war". That in June 1775 he enlisted in the service of his country in Captain James Eldredge's company Col. Pease's regiment of the Connecticut line and continued till January 1776 - That he then enlisted in the same company and regiment for one year and served accordingly and was honorably discharged. That in April 1777 he again enlisted into the continental army in Captain Elijah Robinson's company Col. Ely's regiment Connecticut line and served the term out and was again hon- orably discharged. That, in June 1778 he enlisted in Captain Lathams company of artillery Col. Sedgwick's Regiment for nine months and was again honorably discharged. That in March 1779 he again en- listed into the regular continental army to serve for three years in Capt. Walker's  Hobbs company Col. Colonel B. Nibbles Hitter's regiment, and faithfully served out the whole term of this enlistment, tho' not the whole of the time under the same officers, and finally was honorably discharged from the army in July 1782 at horse-neck near New York City, all which dischar- -ges he has long since lost. That he is in reduced cir- cumstances and stands in need of the assistance of this country for support. — and that he has no other evidence now in his power to of his said services. —
Sworn to and declared before me the day & year last aforesaid Amos Thompson Judge
I Amos Thompson Judge of the County Court. it appears to my satisfaction that the said John Davis did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and laid before me to the Secretary of the department of War pursuant to the provisions of the above mentioned act
Thompson (of Rutland) Deputy Clerk
Amos Thompson

State of Vermont I, Amos Thompson Asst Judge of Rutland County court do certify that it has been made to my satisfaction that the aforesaid John Davis is in reduced circumstances & stands in need of the assistance of his country for support.
Amos Thompson

John Davis
bal of prof $15.00
R. Ripon Rutland Vermont

STATE OF VERMONT, } Rutland County, ss. }
On this 7 th
day of June
1821
personally appeared before the County — court for said county of Rutland in open court,
(said court being a court of record, agreeably to the laws of this state, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) John Davis aged 63 years, resident in
Mills — in said county of Rutland who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth,
on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows: In 1776 enlisted in Capt. Dodge Co. Col. Fletcher Regt. that in Capt. Holman's Co. Col. Sigsbee's Regt. in 1777 enlisted for 3 yrs in Capt. Walker Co. Col. S. Webb's Regt. was discharged from Middle to Ulster's Regt. from Ulster to Col. Johnson's Regt. & marched to Virginia. Here he returned to Baltimore in 1781 where he made his original declaration on the day of 18
has received a Pension Certificate, No.
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.
1 pig, 18 sheep, 1 old table with 4 chairs, 1 old pine chest, 1 work bench, 2 pails, 2 old barrels, 1 loom, 34 yards old blanket, 1 pot, 15 small kettles, 1 tea kettle, 14 knives & forks, 4 spoons, 1 tin tea pot, 6 cups & saucers, 2 bowls, 1 milk cup, 1 keg, 1 pepper box, 1 bell, 1 horn, 1 axe. My family consists of myself & wife named Stephen aged 62 who has not been able to perform any labor on account of ill health for 8 months. Plant & Derrill aged 16 years in tolerable health. A child aged 15 years in health & Betsey aged 12 years in health my occupation is that of a farmer but am not able to perform but little labor
John Davis
Given to & declared on the 7 th day of June 1821 before said court
R. Pierpoint Clk.
State of Vermont } Rutland County ss. }
I Robert Pierpoint Clerk of Rutland County Court 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 the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is fifteen Dollars
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Rutland this 18 th day of December, 1821
R. Pierpoint
Sworn to and declared on the before said court
day of
1821
CLERK

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Davis a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June 1775 to Jan 1777 James Eldridge Parsons Lyler Conn.   Apr 1777 9 mos Elijah Robinson Ely   June 1778 9 mos. Latham Sedgwick   Mar. 1779 Walker Saml. B. Webb   Meigs   Johnson  
discharged in Mar or July 1782.
Battles engaged in, ✓ Residence of soldier at enlistment, Conn. Date of application for pension, Apr. 10. 1818 His cl. ab. Residence at date of application, Wells Rutland Co Vt there in 1844 Age at date of application, 78
Remarks: In 1820 soldier stated that his family consisted of his wife Triphenia aged 62 yrs and the following persons whose relationship is not stated Derrill aged 16. Esther 15 and Betsey 12 yrs old.
Original copy of this was destroyed in 1822

39 402
Rev INVALID.
1913 Feb. 17. Hist. to Jennie M. Clarke. aw
File No. 39 402
John Davis Rev Rev Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 3 , Page 122
[Arrangement of 1870.]

I James Chesebrough  of of Stonington in New- London County and State of Conne- cticut Testify and say, That I was a Soldier in the Revolutionary Army, ; and That I was in the company com- manded by Capt James Eldridge, -- and Regiment commanded by Col Tyler afterward by Col Prentice, ; and that I am well acquainted with Mr John Davis, of the Town of Wells in the County of Rutland, in the State of Vermont, That he enlisted in said company in the year 1775, for the Term of one year, on the Continental establishment, in the Connecticut line, and that he served under en- listment faithfully until I was captured , or taken prisoner at Fort Washington ; after which I did not know any thing respecting him, -- I was taken prisoner at Fort Washington in the Month of November 1776
Dated Stonington Feby 7 th 1821
Sgn, &
James Chesebrough

State of Connecticut New London County
Hartington Feb 7 th 1821
Personally appeared James Chase through the Signer of the foregoing & annexed Deposition, and made solemn Oath to the truth of the same.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office the day & year above written
Alex ndr G. Smith Not y Pub l
Hartington

Q. Poulton H. March 17
Mr
pt Man
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

J L Edwards Esqr
East Portney March 16. 1835
Dear Sir
I have applied for my Pension as usual, which the agent refuses to pay for the reason as he says, that it is suspended in consequence of the late Robert Temple having acted as my agent in procuring it - In this there is some mistake. He never acted as my agent for this or any other purpose - I never see the man to my knowledge.
For the satisfaction of the department I make the following statement.
I first enlisted in Col Purvis Regiment in December 1775 & joined my Regt. in Roxbury Mass. on the first day of January 1776. Tyler was Lieut. Col. - Samuel Preston Major, James Eldridge Capt. - Bowdoin Lieut. and Billings was Ensign. We then went to New London, & from there by water to New York then to Long Island where we was engaged in the Battle fought at Flatbush. Then retreated to New York. From there to Harlem heights where we was engaged in the battle fought at that place. Then to White Plains. And from there to Green Pond. From there to New Jersey where I was discharged having served one year.

In March 1777 I enlisted in Samuel B Webb's Regiment in Capt d Walker's Company & in Genl. Huntington's Brigade - Went to New London. Then to Rhode Island. Then to Horse Neck. Then to Saw Pit. Then to West Point. Then to White Plains. West Chester & other places in the vicinity of New York - The last year principally in New Jersey, and was discharged at Trenton - having served under this enlistment three years
I belonged in the State of Connecticut when I entered the service - and served in the Regular army - I resided in Wells where I made application for a pension - and the testimony was taken before the Hon. Amos Thompson Chief Justice of Rutland County Court
The amount of my Pension is $96.00 per annum and is paid at to the 4 th day of Sept r 1834
Respectfully yours &c
John Davis

Oct 24. 1844
Mr Davis V th Mo 1848.
J. Roberts Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
White 21 cents
for

Wells Oct 21 st 1844
Dear Sir, There is now living in this town a man by the name of John Davis who done duty in the war of the Revolution 7 years viz. One year under Capt James Eldridge of Stonington Com — 3 years under Capt Walker and Col Wells Regiment — He then enlisted for under the same Capt for another 3 years served a part of his time in the same Regt and was then transferred to Col Johnsons Regt where he served until his discharge — He was placed on the Pension Roll the 26 th of January 1822 under J. L. Cadhoun Sec of War in conformity to the Laws of the United States of 18 th of March 1818 and 1 st of May 1820 at eight dollars per month. Amos Thompson of Paultney acting as his Agent — He has now received information that by an act of Congress the pensions have been increased to those who done duty in the manner and for the time that he did, as mentioned above. So as he wishes the Act or Law upon the subject and the instructions of the war department of the manner to proceed in order to procure the such increase of pension as the law will entitle him to, — As early an answer as is consistent with your duties will be gratefully acknowledged by Yours &c. Direct,
David B. Severy Wells, Rutland County, Vermont.
Hon J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

On this ninth day of July 1821 personally came before me Amos Thompson chief Judge of Rutland County Court Amariah Chappal well known to me to be a credible witness now residing in Hartford Washington County State of New York; & after due caution on his oath says that he is well acquainted with John Davis of Wells in the County of Rutland & State of Vermont that he (John Davis) enlisted for three years in the Spring of 1779 in the company commanded by Capt. Walker in Col. Samuel B. Webbs Reg. on the continental establishment & has a perfect recollection that the said Davis served faithfully in said Reg. til the seventh day of May 1780 at which time he the Sergeant was discharged from service that at that time the said Davis was a private in the aforesaid Reg. — that the said Davis has been a resident citizen of the United States ever since the revolution any war — that he did the duty of drill sergeant in said Reg.  company that the said Davis was frequently under his command
Amariah Chappal
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year as above Amos Thompson chief Judge R.C.C.

I James Pratt of Gainsville in the county of Genesee & State of New-York certify & say that I am well knowing that John Davis now of Mills in the county of Rutland & state of Vermont joined the company commanded by Capt. Walker in Col. Samuel B. Miles Reg. in April 1779 lying not far from Freshkill at that time, & when I left the Reg. in March 1781 I left him a soldier in said Reg. & I know him in the same Reg. afterwards for some months but how many I cannot tell. — I further state he was enlisted for three years. —
James Pratt
State of Vermont } On this 25. th day of Rutland county } May 1819 — before me Amos Thompson one of the Judges of Rutland county court personally came James Pratt who by revolution has been made to appear is a credible witness & made oath to the truth of the facts stated in the above affidavit by him subscribed Amos Thompson

State of Vermont Rutland County p s
I Robert Rippon Clerk of the County Court for the County of Rutland do certify that the Hon. Amos Thompson is Chief Judge of the County Court and that the foregoing are his signatures In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Rutland this 12 th July A D 1821 R. Rippon

Peter Peters of Farmington in New London County and State of Connecticut do Testify and say that I was a Soldier in the Army of the Revolution, in the Regiment commanded by Col Tyler afterwards by Col Prentice and company commanded by James Eldridge; and that I am well acquainted with Mr John Davis, now resident in the Town of Wells, County of Rutland, & State of Vermont; that he enlisted in the Continental Service as a Soldier, in the Revolutionary army in the Con- necticut line; in the said Eldridge company in the year 1776, for the term of one year; and the regiment, while under the command of Col Tyler, and that he served faithfully the time of his enlistment, and was discharged in the State of New York, I think at Morristown, in the year 1777, & I think in the month of Dec r .
Dated at Farmington the 7 th day of Feb y A.D. 1821
Sign as his Peter X Peters Marks

State of Connecticut New London County
Hartford Feb. 7 th 1821
Personally appeared Peter Peters the sign- er of the deposition herewith annexed and being duly cautioned made solemn oath to the truth of the same.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office - The day and year above.
Henry Smith Not. Public

22 Feb 1872 Rev W. Slender acts pro tempore
Camp-
before
Hon. W. S. Hale H.R.
James L. Edwards Washington.

February 24. 1837.
Sir Having been requested by John Davis, a pensioner under the Act of 1818, to look into his case, and ascertain why he is not intitled to a continuance of his pension, I have called at your office and examined the papers.
I find from the minutes I took that he declared that he served as follows.
From June 1775 to Jan y 1776. - Capt. Jas Eldridge - Col Parsons - Conn t Line
The whole of 1776 - Same Comp. & Reg t
From April 1777 the term of his enlistment - do not remember how long - Capt Elijah Robinson - Col. Ely -
From June 1778 9 months - Capt. Southworth Artillery - Col. Sedgwick.
From March 1779 to July 1782 - Capt Walker - Col. Webb - Continental Establishment -
The service in 1776 is proved by two witnesses, Peter Peters, & James Chasboro -

Amaziah Chapelle testifies to the service of Davis from the Spring of 1779 to the 7. May 1780 when Discontinued left him in the army.
James Pratt says that he - Davis - served from April 1779 to March 1781. when he, the witness left the Regt. and that he afterwards knew Davis in the service.
Here, then, are two full years service proved by two witnesses for each year. The case seems to be a strong one so far as it rests on parol testimony.
Will you have the goodness to state to me the grounds on which Mr. Davis' pension has been suspended, that I may know what to do - if indeed, anything can be done - to get him restored. I understand he is very poor, and expected to be very deserving of a Revolutionary pension.
Temple had nothing to do with his case. Judge Thompson of Poultney Rutland Co. I believe showed up his

dularation.
I would esteem it a favor if you would look into this case, and give me an answer immediately
Very respectfully
Your obedient servant
William Slade
J. L. Edwards Esq.

West Pawlet, Vermont
Feb. 10, 1913.
To the Commissioner, -
Dear Sir, - Please will you send me the military war record of John S. Davis who died in 1840 aged 96. Lived at the time in Granville, N.Y. or Wells, Vt.
I understand he received a pension many years for Revolutionary service.
Thanking you for this
I am Yours truly
(Mrs.) Jennie M. Clark.