Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 24062, Josiah Dickinson, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Dickinson, Josiah Lucy
N. 24062
CONTENTS

Reported
N. York, Albany 1391
Susy Dickinson
widow of Josiah Dickinson Conn who was a Private
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 36 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of August 1843 and sent to S. Hathaway Rome, N. York
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A, Vol. 1. Page 105.

in 1834 New York Josiah Dickinson
of Oneida in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Wells of the Regt. commanded by Col. S. Chester in the Connecticut line for 11 Months and six weeks.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 4 1/2 Dollars 62 1/2 Cents per mo to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of October 1832 and sent to B. L. Johnson
Arrears to 4th of Aptr. 1832 $62.50 Semi-annual allowance ending 11 Mar. 32, 20.84 $83.34
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Not June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Geo. W. ... Clerk, Book D Vol. 5 Page 80
dead. see letter to Hon. L. Cass, 20 th March 1834. Letter to J. Fleming, P. Agent, 29. April, 1832

4013 Lucy Dickinson 2991 Act 1838.
Rome. Onealo virg.
Admitted Pinto 11 months
B. V. Johnson Agent

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th July 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
State of New York, } County of Oneida.
On this 12 th day of December 1838 personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas, of said county, Lucy Dickinson a resident of Rome , in the county aforesaid, aged 84 years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, entitled "An Act granting Half-pay and Pensions to certain Widows," that she is the widow of Jonah Dickinson late of Rome Oneida Co. who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States under the act of 1832 at the time of his death —
She further declares that she was married to the said Jonah Dickinson at Rocky Hill Conn on the 6 th day of December 1831 in the year Seventeen hundred and eighty one; that her husband, the aforesaid Jonah Dickinson died on the 21 st day of September 1832.
That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service; but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, 1794 viz; at the time above stated. Her maiden name was Lucy Belden .
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written J. D. Dyer Clerk.
She was married by Rev John Lewis of Rocky Hill Conn Lucy Dickinson Mark

State of New York
Onondaga County ss. Benjamin P. Johnson of Rome in said County being duly sworn, deposes and says that he was well acquainted with Josiah Dickinson during his life time, and that said Josiah Dickinson died at Rome in September 1832 but the day this deponent does not recollect - That the within named Lucy Dickinson is the widow of said Josiah Dickinson and has so remained a widow ever since his death.
Sworn in open court.
This 12 th day of December 1838.
James Dean C lerk .
B. P. Johnson
State of New York,
Onondaga County ss.
I James Dean Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the said County certify, that, the foregoing proceedings were had in open Court, before the Judges thereof.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of the said Court, this 12 th day of December 1838.
James Dean, C lerk .
Lucy Dickinson
1, 1838.

State of Connecticut, County of Hartford, ss. Wetherfield, Rocky Hill Society 6 th December, A.D. 1834. Personally appeared before William Robbins 2 d Esq. - a Justice of the peace for the county of Hartford - Calvin Chapin, a credible person, who, on oath, doth depose & say, that the following - "In the evening, Josiah Dickenson & Lucy Belden, both of Wetherfield" are precisely the words found on the records of the church in this Society, in the hand writing of the late Rev. John Lewis, under date, beginning, February 7, 1741, & under the following title, "An account of those married by John Lewis, after his settlement" & is a true copy of the record of the marriage of Josiah Dickenson & Lucy Belden, with the exception of the date of the said marriage, which is expressed, on the record, in fair, legible figures, thus, "Dec. 6, 1741."
I, Calvin Chapin, above named, depose & say, that I hold the office of Pastor of the church & society in Rocky Hill, & town of Wetherfield, aforesaid; & that the above is a true extract from the records of the church in the said society, with the exception above named, as certified by me.
Calvin Chapin
Sworn Before me William Robbins 2 d Just. of the Peace

New I, ROYAL B. HUNNAN, Secretary of the State of Connecticut, and keeper of the Seal thereof, do hereby certify and make known to whom it doth or may concern,
THAT William Robins D. Eye is
and for more than four months last past, have been a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Hartford in said State, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified, having full power and authority, by the laws of said State, to take the acknowledgment of Deeds and to certify the same; also to administer oaths to witnesses and to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give certifi- cates thereof; and that full faith and credit may and ought to be given to the official acts and attestations of the said Robins
in Court and Country.
In testimony whereof, I have, in my capacity of Secretary as aforesaid, hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of said State, at the City of Hartford, in said State, the 7th day of December in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight
And I certify that the signature of said Robins hereunto annexed is genuine.
Royal B. Hunnan
Secretary.

1479
Isiah Dickerson Otisda Co. N.Y.
1776 Volunteer Capt Wells Co for Six weeks .
Same year 6 months. Col No Chester Regts.
Four months under Capt Benoni Smith
Taking Burgoyne for 4 weeks —
In all one year & one week
J. B. Johnson Agent. Rome N.Y.
Pension to be payable at Branch Bank Utica N.Y.

STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Oneida County, }
On this sixth day of August 18 32 personally appeared in open court  before the subscribing a judge of the court of Common Pleas of Oneida Co sitting,  Josiah Bicknell a resident of said county and state, aged twenty five 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 June 7, 1832.
his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated: That he was born at Rocky Hill County Netherfield Co. in the year 1757. May 12. There is a record of his age he supposed in Connecticut. Lived at Netherfield when called into service. Since war have lived there and at Sturminster Newton Newton N.H. Now Rome . That he enlisted as a Volunteer in the winter of 1776 was declared as he thinks in Capt Wells Co. from Netherfield Co. to New York, and served about six weeks - That he enlisted in Summer of the year 1776 or 1777 in the six months service . in Capt Wells Co. Col John Chesters Regt. and continued service until 25th day of December when he was discharged from service opposite Trenton on the Delaware river having served six months . Marched thro New Jersey Genl Lee had command and was taken prisoner. Genl Sullivan had command when discharged. That he afterwards served in the Class militia two terms of two months each - making four months under Captain Benoni Smith - and that at the time of the Taking of Burgoyne he went with that militia and served from three to four weeks . he refers to annexed affidavit as to character & services. Had no written discharge.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
J. H. Thannay Judge of Our Hon. a Com. pleas Josiah Pickinson
We, Moses Gilbert Clergyman and Bill Smith (Woman) residing in Rome - Oneida Co. hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Sarah Dickenson who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration: that we believe him to be about seventy five years of age: that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. S. D. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid is a man of truth & veracity.
I. Hattaway Ridge of Onida Conn. place
Bill Smith (Kiamit) hereby certify that we are well acquainted has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration years of age : that he is reputed and believed tion, and that we concur in that opinion. John an of truth & veracity. Moses Gilliat Bill Smith
And the said judge  Judge do hereby declare their  my opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states: And the court  Judge further certifies, that it appears to him  me that Charles Gillet Clergyman who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in Rome a Fond du Lac and that
Put Smith Home also.
who has also signed the same, is a resident in and a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
That said Jonah Dickenson from bodily infirmity is unable to attend Court - in person -
S. The Maury Bridge of Amidst the clouds.
I, George Brown — Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Trinidad . do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said case  sub in the matter of the application of Nasiah Dickinson for a pension. and I also certify that In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the seventh day of August 1832. Benjamin P. Wilson was a commissioner and William Hubbard Notary of the Peace when the within affidavits purport to have been taken that their signatures as well as the said names I believe to be in their proper hand writing. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the seventh day of August 1832. J. B. Head Clerk B. Head Depy Clerk

Declaration in order to obtain the provisions of an act of congress passed in 1832,
State of New York Oneida County ss On this 9th day of June 1832 before me personally appeared Josiah Dickinson of Rome in said County aged 75 years and upwards, who being first duly sworn, in order to obtain the provisions of an act of Congress passed in May 1832, does declare and say that in the winter after war was declared in 1776 as he thinks he went as a volunteer in Captain Wells company from Wethersfield, Con, to New York and served about six weeks - That he enlisted in the summer of the same year 1776 - 1777 in the Six months Service in Captain Wells company - Col. John Chesters Regiment, and continued to serve until the 25th day of December when he was discharged from service opposite Trenton on the Delaware River, having served his six months - That he afterwards served in the Class militia two terms of two months each, making four months under Captain Benoni Smith - And that at the time of the Taking of Burgoyne he went with the Mass militia and served from there to Four weeks - That he has never been placed on the pension roll of any state or territory and that he is not entitled to the benefit of the provisions of an act of Congress passed 15th May 1828 for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the army of the Revolution.
And further this deponent says not J. Dickinson
Oneida County ss On the day and year above written before me personally appeared Josiah Dickinson

above named to me known as a man of truth and veracity, who made oaths to the truth of the above affidavit and declaration.
T. B. Robinson
Comr. of Plead.
Whickerton

State of New York
Oneida County ss. On this 9 th day of June 1832.
Before me personally appeared Samuel Rockwell of Newton in Said County Age 76 years. who being duly sworn testifies and says. that he is well acquainted with Josiah Dickinson of Rome in Said County. and was so acquainted with him in the Revolutionary War - And this deponent further says. that he served with the said Josiah Dickinson for the term of six months, in Capt Wells Co. Col John Chuters Regt. in the Summer & Fall of the year 1776 & 1777. and that he was discharged from service opposite Trenton on the Delaware River in the month of December of the year he served - And this deponent further says that he was himself with the said Militia that went from Connecticut at the time Burgoyne was taken, and that the said Josiah Dickinson was also with the said Militia as a Soldier and served from three to four weeks -
Samuel Rockwell
Oneida County ss. The above named Samuel Rockwell who is a man of truth & veracity personally appeared before me being to me known, and made oath to the above affidavit.
William Hubbard } Justice of the Peace.

Oneida County ss Elisha Wells of Linton in said County aged Seventy four years being duly sworn Says he is well acquainted with Josiah Dickenson of Rome in said County and knew him in the Revolutionary War and that he knows the following facts in relation to the services of the said Josiah Dickenson that the said Josiah Dickenson enlisted into the company of Capt Chester Wells Regiment commanded by Col. — John Chester the first of June 1776 and served in said company and Regiment six months at New York Long island and other places — Dated at Rome Elisha Wells July 4 th 1832
Oneida County ss on the fourth day of July in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty two before me came Elisha Wells above named, to me known as a man of truth & veracity, and made oath to the truth of the above affi- davit. William Hubbard Justice of the Peace

N o 1479 Josiah Dickinson
B. P. Lohman Agt

No 1479.
BRIEF in the case of  Isiah Dickinson of Bride County — in the State of New York (Act 7 June, 1839.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?
Before a Judge
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
The Judge certifies the applicant, so to be —
3. How old is he?
75 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, weeks     In 1776 or 1777 1 2 Private Capt. Wells   " to 25 Dec. 6 Col. John Chester — Genl. Lee   4 Capt. Beavis Smith   4  
5. In what battles was he engaged?
at the taking of Genl. Burgoyne
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
at Withersfield Connecticut —
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
It is supported by three living witnesses & traditional evidence
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
They appear duly authenticated
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
James L. B. D.
Examining Clerk.

Ray  WIDOW, &c.  en
File No. 24062
Lacey Dickinson Wid of Josiah Dickinson Prim Rev War
Act: Mar 3 rd 1849
Index:—Vol. A , Page 185
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Albany 2991
Lucy Dickinson widow of Josiah Dickinson 1832
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7-June 1832 and who died on the 21. September 1832 of Oneida Co. in the State of N. York who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Wells of the Reg't commanded by Col. Chester in the Conn. line for 11 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 36 Dollars 66 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29. day of May 1839 and sent to B. P. Johnson Rome, N. Y.
Arrears to the 4th of March '39 — 109.98 Semi-annual allowance ending 6 Sept. " 18.33
$128.31
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book 1. Vol. 2 Page 72

Home-animal. N.Y. December. 18 th 1838
Dear S r L t General, Sir,
Enclosed I have the honor to forward you, the papers of Lucy Dickinson widow under the act of 1838 - in conformity I believe to the requirements of the Department.
Returns are most respectfully requested to the Subscriber -
I have the honor to be most respectfully Your obedient,
Wm. H. Johnson

Home December 12 th 1852
Dear Saml. Beardsly
Sir. I enclose the papers of Mrs Lucy Dickinson widow of Isaiah Dickinson lately deceased. Mrs Dickinson is poor and she feels extremely anxious to have the amount due her late husband paid now. I presume the Department will authorize its payment either at the Bank Hartford or Utica or by issuing a warrant directly for the amt. The amt due is I believe $64 - and a few cents -
Your attention to this will much oblige an aged and indigent widow,
Respectfully Yours,
B. L. Johnson

Albany N.Y.
Joseph Dickinson on note act 1832 at the rate of $41.69 per Ann to what time paid?
John Hany Esq.
VL
Since when due 2 Sept 1832
Due 21 Sept 1832 - p st that period 118

Declaration to obtain one years pension act 1843
Lucy Dickinson applicant
$36:66 per ann
J. Harkness, Atty Rome, N.Y.

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress granting one year addi- tional pay to widows in certain cases, passed at the last Session of congress, 1843.
State of New York Rensselaer County
On the 25 th day of March 1843
personally appeared before me Seth R. Robert one of the Judges of Common Pleas in & for said county, Lucy Dickinson late a pensioner, Widow of Jeriah Dickinson of Renss, who was a Soldier of the Revolution in the Connecticut troops, & a pensioner of the United States. She is 89 years of age, & being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following decla- -ration in order to obtain the benefit of the provi- -sion made by the act of congress passed at its late sitting, granting one year additional pension to certain Widows of Officers & Soldiers of the Revolutionary army, that she is the widow of Jeriah Dickinson as above stated, & has received five years pension according to law of U.S. — that she has remained unmarried since the death of her husband the said Jeriah, & that he died on the 21 st of September 1832, — & she refers to her former declaration & the accompanying documents upon which a pension was granted her, for proof of her marriage, and avers that she is the same person to whom a pension was granted, & that she is a resident of Renss. N.Y. — that her pension was $36, 25 / 100 per annum

- that said Sarah was a private soldier in the army & that she cannot recollect his officer's name. Sworn to & Subscribed on the day & year above written
before me Lucy Dickinson mark Seth B. Roberts Judge of Amador County Courts witness J. Hathaway and I hereby certify that said Lucy Dickinson is a credit witness, and that, I have personal knowledge that her declara- tion & affidavit is true, & that she is so infirm, that she cannot leave her house, nor write her name, & made her mark above
Seth B Roberts Judge of Amador County Court S. B. Roberts
Clerk's Office Amador County 3/8 I P. Sheldon Post Clerk of said County, do certify that Seth B. Roberts Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit of Lucy Dickinson was taken, was at the time of taking the same a Judge of the County Courts of said County, duly qualified and authorized to take the same; and further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said Judge, and truly believe that his signature to the same is genuine, and in the proper handwriting of said Judge:
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County, this 26 th day of May A. D. 1848. P. Sheldon Post Clerk Pro. F. Kittles Dep

In case of Emerson Dickinson Rev. Past.

State of New York Onondaga County ss.
Onondaga Common Pleas (December term A.D. 1832).
Present
Hon Charles Weydner First Judge came into court being a court of Record Lucy Dickinson relict of Isaiah Dickinson late of Rome a soldier of the Revolution & an applicant for a pension under the act of 7 th of June last, who being duly sworn said made oath that she is the widow of said Isaiah Dickinson aforesaid, that he was an applicant for a pension for services rendered the United States in the Revolutionary war, that said Isaiah died at Rome on the 28 th day of September last past, & that since his death the original pension certificate hereto annexed was received by her through his attorney from the War Department, that her said husband the said Isaiah was the person intended by the War Department & named in said certificate. Also at same time & place, personally came Silvester Millicoy who being sworn said that he was well acquainted with Isaiah Dickinson above named, that he resided in Rome & died in said town on the 28 th day of September last past - that he was present at the time of his death: - that Lucy Dickinson now in court is the widow of said Isaiah Dickinson.
All which above evidence was made in open court, on this 12 th day of December 1832, and the said Judge & court declared the said evidence satisfactory.
In testimony - I have hereunto set my hand, & affixed the seal of said court on the day last above written - Geo. Brown Clerk Joseph B. Read Dep. Clk.

Know all men by these Presents, That I, Lucy Dickinson, Widow of Sarah Dickinson of Rome a revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute and appoint my true and lawful Attorney, for me, and in my name, to receive from the Agent for paying pensions in the city of New York this my Pension, from the first day of March 1831 to the day of September 1832 Witness, my hand, this 12 th day of December — 1832
Sealed and delivered in presence of
Mrs. Wheeler
Lucy Dickinson mark
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } S.S. ONEIDA COUNTY.
Be it known, That on the 12 th day of December 1832, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, personally appeared Lucy Dickinson — above named, and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney, to be her act and deed —
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, the day and year last above mentioned.
Mrs. Wheeler Justice of the Peace.

STATE OF NEW-YORK, CLERKS' OFFICE, ONEIDA COUNTY, N. Y. } S. S.
Geo. Brown X. Clerk of the said county, do hereby certify, that Alva Wheeler Esq. before whom the within affidavit purports to have been taken and sworn, and, also before whom, the within power of Attorney purports to have been acknowledged, was, at the date of the same, one of the Justices of the Peace, in and for the said county, and duly authorized by law to act as such; and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe his name subscribed to the said affidavit, and the acknowledgment of the execution of the said Power, to be his own proper hand writing and signature.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF , I have hereto set my hand and seal of Office this twelfth day of December A. D. 1832
Geo. Brown Clerk J. B. Read D. J. Clk

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June 1832, Josiah Dickinson of the State of New York who was a Private in the Revolutionary Army
is entitled to receive Twenty One dollars, and Sixty nine cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Eighteenth day of October one thousand eight hundred and thirty two
Sec. H. S. Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards