Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17328, Micah Case, Conn. Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn. Mass.
base, Micah
S. 17328
CONTENTS
carded

Connecticut N o 28,403
Micah Base
Resident in the State of Connecticut who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Henry of the Reg t commanded by Col d Brewer in the * Massachusetts line for
16 months
* Mass. & Conn. J.W. Dept. 10. 1907.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 53 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of May 1834 and J. R. Lewis, Frank Co.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar. 1834. . . 159 99 Pension allowance ending 4 th Sep r . . . 26 66 $ 186 65
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by R. Burdine Clerk. Book 62 Vol. — Page 7 —
Recd June 22-1834 A.B.

State of Connecticut Hartford County 3 d
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace for Hartford County in the State of Connecticut called Case who being duly sworn deposes and saith that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory he cannot surmise precisely as to the precise length of his service but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below and in the following grades
(to wit) In the War 1775 as a private for 8 months 1776 " " 5 months 1777 " " 3 months 16
and for such service I claim a pension which has been sworn and subscribed before me
March 6. 1834 Joel Griffin Justice

State of Connecticut } ss. Hartford County }
On this 6. day of March 1834 personally appeared in Open Court before the Court of Probate for the District of Granby now sitting at Meriden Can a resident of the Town of Granby in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut, aged 74 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.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated.
That in the month of May 1775 he Enlisted up into the Company of Captain Alcock Henry in Col.
David Brainerd Regiment in Massachusetts line
Danielson was Lieut Col. and Rufus Putnam Major of this Regiment. That he with Col. Hays Jacob Hays Abenethy Holcomb David Mepham, Asa Loomis Holcomb & 1st Holcomb marched from Simsbury where they resided, to Springfield in Massachusetts and there joined the aforesaid Regiment in Massachusetts line thence marched Marched to Roxbury near Boston
where the troops were stationed. That he served in said Corps until January 1776 when he was discharged at Roxbury having served as a private in this time not up
than Eight months. That in the month of June 1776 he Enlisted as a private into Capt Israel Seymour Company in Col John Christy Regiment. Barnard of Hartford was first Lieut, Curtis of Simsbury 2. Lieut. and Niles was Ensign. That he marched from Simsbury to New Haven in Connecticut then embarked on board of Vessel for New York. That the troops were landed in New York and joined the Army under General Washington and was stationed in the City of New York.

That in the month of August 1776 he with the troops occupying the River & Long Island was in the battle with the British was under the command of Putnam don't know whether he was General or Colonel at this time - the Americans were defeated, and retreating he was in the retreat to New York in the night - from New York to Morrisania thence to Kingsbridge where the troops were stationed from thence to White Plains where they had a battle with the Enemy Then troops were under the command of General Washington that he was discharged at White Plains in the month of November 1776 having served not up than five months
That in the Year 1777 in the month of August he enlisted into Captain Jonathan Humphrey's Company Dug t Holcomb Lieut. in Col. Isaac Phipps Regiment. That he marched from Simsbury where he lived to Tiverton in Rhode Island where the troops were stationed to Guard the Coast. Thence marched to Providence and was then stationed and was discharged at Providence Rhode Island in the month of August having served in this War not up than three months
He hereby relinquishes any claim whatever to a pension of 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.
Mich l L d
The day and Year aforesaid
Isaac Griffin Judge of Probate
and to the interrogatories as prescribed by the War department the applicant on his oath answers as follows -
1st that he was born in Simsbury Hartford County Conn. July 4. 1759 2 d he has no record of his age - 3 - he lived in Simsbury aforesaid when called into service where he has lived since and where he now lives, the town having been divided, the place where he now lives is called Granby 4. he volunteered and enlisted in every term 5 - at Nashua he knew his officers then mentioned in this declaration com. com. Capt. Abel Pitkin - 6. he never received a written discharge from the service 7. the names of persons to whom he is known in his present neighborhood and who can testify to his character for veracity and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution are Ebenezer Dyer, Deacon Dolecomb, Rev. Mr. Dolecomb Asa H. Dolecomb, & Justice D. Wilcox
Mich l L d
Sworn & subscribed the day & Year aforesaid
Isaac Griffin Judge

Mr Isaac Porter a Clergyman residing in the Town of Granby County of Hartford and State of Connecticut  State of Connecticut  Thomas Care of the same town County of Hartford hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Elias Case who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be 74 Years of age that he is deputed and believed in the Kingdom when he resides to have him a Soldier of the revolution and are that we concur in that opinion  Isaac Porter Thomas Care  Sworn & subscribed the day and Year aforesaid Jacob Griffin Judge
and the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter & after perusing the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states, and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Isaac Porter who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman residing in the Town of Granby County of Hartford & State of Connecticut and that Thomas Care who has also signed the same is a resident in the same town County of Hartford and is a Credible person and that their statement is entitled to Credit  Jacob Griffin Judge

War Section.
August 8, 1926
Mr. Charles R. Hale 33 Capitol Ave. Hartford, Conn.
Sir:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 17328, it appears that Micah Gese was born July 4, 1759 at Simsbury, Connecticut.
While residing at said Simsbury, he enlisted in May 1775 and served eight months as a private in Captain Malcomb Henry's Company, Colonel David Brewer's Massachusetts Regiment.
He enlisted in June 1776 and served in Captain Israel Seymour's Company, Colonel John Chester's Connecticut Regiment, and was in the battles of Long Island, and White Plains, and served until November 1776.
He enlisted in August 1777 and served three months in Captain Jonathan Humphrey's Company, Colo-

Rev. and 1812
nel Noah Phelps' Connecticut Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 25, 1832, while a resident of Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut.
He died June 23, 1834. ✓
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
Agency Book -

17.328 INVALID.
File No. 17.328
Micah Case
Pri Rev War
Act: June 7. 32
Index: —Vol. 1 , Page 63
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Oct 5 '99
Edw Stewart Newburgh NY
June 31. 1900
Dame to Dame
June - 21 - 1903
W. H. Mills - Minstrel Song
1926 Aug 6. this to Chas R. Hale Tombstone data only awf.

Seth Hays of Granby Hartford County and State of Connecticut aged 80 Years being duly sworn depose and say that I am well acquainted with Milesah Can of said Granby and well knows that the said Milesah Can was a Soldier of the Revolution that in the Year 1775 in the month of April or the beginning of May, the said Milesah Can Enlisted into the Company of Captain Maltcomb Hemen in Col David Brown, Regiment in the Massachusetts line, that he Marched from Mansfield in Connecticut where he resided to Springfield in Massachusetts and there joined the Regiment then he Marched to Roxbury near Boston where the troops were stationed that he continued at this place until January 1776 and was discharged at Roxbury in January 1776 having served not less than Eight Months in this time the Regiment having belonged to the same Service same Company and Regiment Enlisted and was discharged at the same time well knows that the said Milesah Can Enlisted the Service and was discharged as aforesaid according to the best of his recollection. Sworn and subscribed
This 6 th day of March 1834
Seth Hays
before me I certify that Seth Hays is a Credible Witness Isaac Griffin
Judge of Probate
Granby Dis.

I Dan Dibb of Granby in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut aged 72 Years being duly sworn upon and say that I am well acquainted with Eliezer Can of said Granby and that I well know that the said Eliezer Can was a soldier of the resolution that in the Year 1777 in Augst. he Enlisted into Captain Jonathan Humphrey's Company in Col. Asahel Phelps Regiment and marched from Simsbury in Con. to Newton in Rhode Island where the troops were stationed for some weeks, from Newton They marched to Providence and was there stationed and served until Nov. and was discharged at Providence in November 1777 having served not up than three months in this term the Defendant entered the same Company & Regiment at the same time and served and was discharged at the same time and well knows that the said Eliezer Enlisted served and was discharged as aforesaid.
in presence of - Maziah Dibble I Griffin
Sworn & Subscribed
The 12. day of March 1834
before me and I Certify that Dan Dibb is a Credible Witness
Isaac Griffin
Judge of Probate
Dan Dibb X ✓

I Joshua R. Swift Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Grady Do hereby certify that Joel Griffin By whom the Within Affidavit was taken, Was, on the 12. Day of March 1834. Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Grady, duly appointed, sworn and qualified. I then full Yorth I certify and the given to his official act as such - I then the signature hereunto hereto the his is Griffin In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand Seal of Office this 12. Day of March 1834 - Joshua R. Swift , Clerk
1834

I Peter Holcomb of Granby Hartford County and State of Connecticut aged 74 Years being fully dear upon and say that I am well acquainted with all case of said Granby, and will know that the said case was a soldier of the revolution that in the Year 1777 in the Month of July the said all case was enlisted into Captain Jonathan Humphrey's Company in Col. Nath. Phelps Regiment and marched from Simsbury in Connecticut to Kingston in Rhode Island that the troops were then stationed for some weeks then marched to Providence in Rhode Island where the troops were stationed and was discharged at Providence in November 1778 having served there for a period of three months - the Defendant having belonged to the same Company and Regiment will know that the said Col. Enlisted and was discharged as aforesaid.
Sworn & subscribed
Peter Holcomb
the 6. day of March 1834
before me - and I certify that Peter Holcomb is a credible witness Isaac Daffin
Judge of Probate

I Russell Case of Simsbury Hartford Count. and State of Connecticut aged 74 years being duly sworn upon and say that I am well acquainted with Ellieak Case of Granby in said County State and well know that the said Ellieak was a Soldier of the Revolution that in June in the Year 1776 he the said Ellieak Enlisted as a private into Capt Israel Seymour's Company in Col John Cushing's Regiment that he marched from Simsbury when he enlisted when he enlisted, to New Haven in Connecticut Then Embarked for New York, and landed in New York and joined the Army commanded by Gen Washington and was stationed in the City of New York that in the month of August the Troops crossed the River into Long Island but the Deponent was retained to attend upon the sick at the Hospital in the City of New York after the troops returned to New York the Deponent took his station in said Company and the troops marched from New York to Kingsbridge, where the troops were stationed a number of days. Thence marched to White Plains where they met the Enemy and engaged in a battle two men who belonged to Capt Seymour's Company were killed in this battle - that he was discharged at White Plains in the month of November 1776 - the Deponent entered the service anew and was discharged as aforesaid with the said Ellieak and well knows that he served a term of more than five months at this time
Roswell Case
Sworn to and subscribed The 24 th day of April 1834
before me - and I certify that Roswell Case is a Credible Witness - Isaac Griffin Judge

Power Can
I Joshua R. Smith Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Grady Do hereby certify that I am sufficient by me whom the within Affidavit was taken was on the 24. day of June 1834. Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Grady, Kansas, City Appointed Commissioner, I swear that Yall Smith & and it are to be known to his Official Act in such, that the signature hereunto subscribing to be his genuine In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office the 24. day of June 1834
Joshua R. Smith Clerk

State of Connecticut County of Hartford 3 rd
on this 25 th day of August 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Probate for the district of Winsted now sitting Micah Case a resident of the Town of Winsted in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut aged seventy three 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 th 1832 that he entered the service under the following named officers, and served as herein stated, to wit, that he enlisted into the service of the United States the last of April or first of May in the Year 1775 that he served in the Massachusetts line that he served in the Regiment Commanded by Colonel David Brewer, Lieut Col Danielson, and Major Rufus Putnam, and in the Company of Captain Malcomb Henry that he resided in Simsbury in Connecticut when he enlisted that he joined the Company at Springfield in Massachusetts and marched to Roxbury near Boston, when he was stationed. that he was discharged at Roxbury in January 1776. he further states that in April May or June 1776 he entered the service in the Regiment Commanded by Colonel John Chester of Northfield Connecticut in the Company Commanded by Capt Israel Seymour. first Lieutenant was Barnard of Hartford. Second Lieutenant was Eliphalet Center then of Simsbury and Saddam Miles of Simsbury was Ensign.

that he Entered the service at Simsbury in Connecticut that he marched to New Haven then went on board of Vessel and sailed to New York when the Regiment was stationed was on Long Island when the troops retreated into New York, from there was ordered to retreat to Morrisania, from there to Kingsbridge where the Regiment was stationed for some time and from there was ordered to march to White Plains where they had a Skirmish with the Enemy and saw General Washington at White Plains and also on Long Island, that he was discharged and returned home the last of November following he further states that in the Year 1777. or 78 he Entered into the Company Commanded by Capt Jonathan Humphrey of Simsbury Benjamin Holcomb was Lieutenant the Regiment was commanded by Col. Asahel Phelps of Simsbury and marched to Trenton in the State of Rhode Island and served a term of two or three months and was discharged at Providence dated August 25. 1832   I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original that his mark is next to the name of the person who made the same   I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the original and that the person who made the same is the person described in the foregoing and that the person who made the same is the person described in the foregoing the day and Year aforesaid before me Joel Griffin Judge
 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the original that his mark is next to the name of the person who made the same   Micah Cate

We Peter Holcomb and Justus D. Wilcox hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Abel Cook who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be twenty three years of age that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides has been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion
Dated at Granby
Aug. 25 1832
Peter Holcomb Justus D. Wilcox
Sworn and subscribed to the say on this day before me and the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department that the above named affiant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states and the Court further certify that it appears to them that Peter Holcomb and Justus D. Wilcox who have signed the preceding certificate are credible persons and their statement is entitled to credit
Isaac Griffin Judge
I Joshua P. Jewett Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Granby do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the Court in the matter of the application of Moses Cook for a Pension - In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand Seal of Office this 25 day of August 1832 - Joshua P. Jewett Clerk

I hereby certify that Sam Griffin Esq., is Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Grady & that the foregoing is his genuine signature Joshua D. Scott Clerk
Albany Case

I Joshua R. Sewell Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Grimsby Do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the Court in the matter of the Application of Micah Gase for a Pension — In testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand Seal of Office this 6. Day of March 1834 — Joshua R. Sewell Clerk
I Joshua R. Sewell Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Grimsby Do hereby certify that I was Griffin by War on the 6 Day of March 1834, Judge of the Court of Probate of and duly appointed Commissioner, I Swear I was also a Justice of the peace Within the County of Hartford in the State of Conn. I have full faith I trust one who has in his Official acts as such Judge of Justice — and also that the Signature hereunto subscribing him is genuine — In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand Seal of Office this 6. Day of March 1834 — Joshua R. Sewell Clerk

17328 Mitchell Case
apt. Aug 25, 1832 Granby Cont 73
Apt 75 - Simsbury Ct Capt Malcolm Henry Ct Col David Brewer Disbld - July 76
76 Albany June Capt Israel Symon Col Jos Chester at 1000, 76 White Plains
En 77 or 78 Capt Jos Humphrey Col Israel Phelps 2 men

Newburgh
July 19-99
Dear Sir, —
Will you please send "Star Record" of my ancestors Micah Case
& Isaac Phelps —
They served all through Revolutionary War & had "pensions" sent from Granby & Hartford Conn.
Isaac Phelps Jr. was Burgl. no need to tell
Respy Yours
Ida Case Stewart
239 Broadway
Newburgh
N.Y.

U. S. WILLIAM H. MILLS, OPERA HOUSE DRUG STORE FANCY STATIONERY, BOOKS, ETC., ETC. 300 MAIN STREET
NAVY JAN 19 1903 P. O. BOX 123 WINSTED, CONN.
Jan 13 th 1909
Miss. Bureau
Washington D.C.
Ends
Will you please send the date of death of Micah Case. born July 10-1766 , and time there. Prussia was granted or was to have been, and please give me such information as you can. Where did he enlist in what Town and State. He is my ancestor
Yours Truly
His home was in Truly, Connecticut William H Mills Winsted Conn

Michael Coale
Admiral as private 14 months $53 33
J. B. Seavell
Cons. St.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Michael Coles  Walter B. Coon which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? no c/v/o see page 5 VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? no

 XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? no  XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? no  XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?  XIV. †If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? no If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? no Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? no  XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? no  XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No See quere 16  XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
†QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Newburgh,
Dec 6 - 1899,
J. L. Sampson,
RECEIVED TELEPHONE
Dear Sir,
Your note, to my letter concerning Rev. record of my ancestor Micah Case was recd. You said an application for pension was made Aug 25 1832. Kindly tell me how long he recd. his pension, as I want to get date of death, and if the widow Catherine is mentioned as receiving it after his demise, or if date of marriage is on your record. He was born
July 10 1756 Granby Conn.
Does it state what battles he took part in. Yours Truly
Mrs Ida Case Stewart
289 Broadway
Newburgh
N.Y.

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.
L. W. B. 1. 17328.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
October 5th, 1899.
Madam:-
In response to your recent communication you are advised that Micah Case made an application for pension on August 25, 1832, at which time he was 73 years of age and residing at Granby, Conn., and his pension was allowed for sixteen months' actual service as a private in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary war. He enlisted at Simsbury, Conn., and served under Capt. Henry and Col. Brewer.
A very careful search has been made and from the data given the name of Isaac Phelps has not been found upon the Revolutionary war pension or bounty land records on file in this Bureau.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Miss Ida Case Stewart,
239 Broadway,
Newburgh, N. Y.

Hartford, Conn. June 21-1926
The Revolutionary War Records Section
Pension Dept.
Washington, D.C.
Sir:
Please send me Revolutionary War Record of Mesah Case. who died June 22-1834 age 77 and on 1832 Pension Roll.
Also of
Nahum Holcomb who died April 12-1851 age 88 and on
Pension Roll of 1832.
We wish to get headstones for these Veterans
Yours very Truly
Chas. R. Hale
33 Capitol Ave