Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 25,457, Joseph Curtiss, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn
Curtiss Joseph or Curtis
No 25,457
Lydia
CONTENTS

Connecticut
99 1/2
Joseph Wurtiss
of Litchfield in the State of Connecticut who was a Pri. in the Conn. commanded by Captain of the Reg commanded by Col. Eno in the Conn. line for State Troops, 15 Mo. 12 P
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn. at the rate of 51 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 - day of June 1833 and sent claimant Litchfield, Conn.
Arrears to the 4th of March 32, $102, 66 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sep 4 33. 25 66 $128, 32
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E. D. Bullock Clerk, Book E Vol. 3 Page 8

3794
Connecticut
Lydia Curtis
widow of Joseph Curtis
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 57 Dollars 33,
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 day of Feb 1849 and sent to
Elisha Johnson Plymouth cts
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 274 Vol. 1,
Death not on A.B.
Reported
Feb 9/1849
Reported May 3, 1849 Supl. notifs

Joseph Courtis New Haven 6" Oct
Admitted
Private 15 mo & 12 days 51.33

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Joseph Gauthier
   Period when the service was rendered Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     April 1776 ✓ 1 — Private Capt Robinson Connecticut 20 years By living   Aug 1776 ✓ 1 12 " Capt Watt Settled Witnesses   June 1777 ✓ 8 " Capt Nick Col. Teno Connecticut   1778 2 " Capt Norton Wallingford   1778 2 " Capt Githner Col. Abbot Connecticut   July 1780 2 " Capt Brattle Col. Beebe   16 12   15 12  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county or State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ 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.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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 that 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 shown 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.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

"Marriages"
"Joseph Curtis and Lydia Marsh November thirtieth seventeen hundred Eighty Eight"
I John R Landon of the town & County of Litchfield Conn do certify that the above is a true copy of the re- cord of Judah Chapman dec d late the settled minis- ter of the Gospel in said Town, with the exception of the date which is expressed on the Record in fair legible figures as follows "Nov 30. 1788"
And I John R Landon above named do depose & say, that I married the Daughter of said Cham- pion and after the decease of said Champion his Records of marriage ceremonies performed by him came into, & still are in, my possession, and that the above is a true extract from the said marriage Records of said Champion with the exception above named as certified by me
Dated at Litchfield the 5 th day of April 1843
John R. Landon
State of Connecticut
Litchfield County } ss Litchfield April 5 th 1843
Personally appeared John R Landon to me well known & who is entitled to credit, & who subscribed the above deposition in my presence & made sol- emn oath to the truth of the same
Before me
Geo. Woodruff Justice of the Peace

I Harlow Curtin of Litchfield Conn of lawful age being duly sworn deposed & say that I was present at the decease of Joseph Curtin late of Litchfield dec d & late a Pensioner of the United States & that he died at said Litchfield on the 15 th day of July 1839. He left at his decease a widow whose name is Lydia Curtin who has ever since remained a widow & now is still his widow & unmarri d Dated at Litchfield April 5 th 1843 Harlow Curtin
State of Connecticut
Litchfield County } ss Litchfield April 6 th 1843
Personally appeared Harlow Curtin to me well known & who is entitled to credit & who subscribed the above deposition in my presence & made solemn oath to the truth of the same.
Before me Geo. C. Woodruff Justice of the Peace
I Edward Hopkins of Litchfield Conn of lawful age being duly sworn deposed & say that I was well acquainted with Joseph Curtin late of Litchfield dec d & late a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States. That he died at said Litchfield according to my present recollection & belief in July 1839. I was called to lay out his remains a short time after his death & did so. He left at his decease a widow whose name is Lydia Curtin who has ever since remained his widow & unmarri d Dated at Litchfield April 6 th 1843 Edward Hopkins
State of Connecticut
Litchfield County } ss Litchfield Apr l 6 th 1843
Personally appeared Edw d Hopkins to me well known & who is entitled to credit & made solemn oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed in my presence.
Before me Geo. C. Woodruff Justice of the Peace

I Sheldon Briarwell of Litchfield (and of Litchfield of lawful age being duly sworn do depose & say that I well knew Joseph Curtin late of Litch- field deceased & late a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States & during his last sickness was often at his house & set up with him at night That he died in July 1839 & as near as I can re- collect on the 15 th of that month I assisted in placing him in his Coffin & attended his funeral He left a widow whose name is Lydia Cur- tin who has ever since remained his widow & is unmarried & is my near neighbor Dated at Litchfield April 6 th 1843 Sheldon Briarwell.
State of Connecticut Litchfield County } ss Litchfield Ap l 6 th 1843 Personally appeared Sheldon Briarwell to me well known & who is entitled to credit, who subscribed the above dep- osition in my presence & made solemn oath to the truth of the same, before me Geo. C. Woodruff Justice of the Peace
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, } ss. Litchfield. LITCHFIELD COUNTY,
I Origen S. Seymour Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Geo. C. Wood- ruff is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and by Law authorized to administer Oaths and to take the acknowledgment of Deeds. And that his commission was dated on the 10 th day of June A. D. 1842 and will expire on the 20 th day of June, A. D. 1843 and that the preceding signa- tures which purport to be his are genuine
Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court this 6 th day of April A. D. 1843 Origen S. Seymour Clerk.

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 State of Connecticut County of Litchfield ss.
On this 20 th day of December 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Court of Probate for the District of Litchfield in the County of Litchfield State of Connecticut now sitting Joseph Cudjoe a resident of Litchfield in the County of Litchfield and State of Connecticut aged about eighty years who being first duly sworn according to Law, & on his oath makes the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
That he intend the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated.
That is to say that some time in the month of April as he thinks 1776 he was drafted as a private into a company of militia commanded

by Capt. James Robinson, Lieut. Hardy and Ensign Mariam or Meriman as he thinks the names of the field officers he does not recollect; he then united in the Town of Wallingford in the County of Gloucester Worcester and State of Connecticut when he joined the company which consisted of drafted men from different Military companies: the term of service continued one month or more as he can recollect. He marched from said Wallingford to New Haven in this State and from there went by water to New York, and crossed over to Long Island in the State of New York where he remained till he returned to New Haven aforesaid and was then discharged but received no written dis- charge. He does not recollect any contiguous regiments or companies with which he served at this time and has no documentary evidence of this service and knows of no person who can testify he can prove the same.

That sometime in the month of August 1776 as he thinks about the middle of the month he with the whole company of artillery to which he belonged was drafted into the service and marched from said Wallingford when he then resided to Newhaven aforesaid and from there went by water to New York when he continued as a private during this term of service which he thinks was six weeks. The company in which he served was commanded by Captain Eliza Hall, Lieut. Isaac Shipford and Ensign Moses. He does not recollect the names of the field officers. He was in the city of New York when the American army retreated from Long Island and standing sentry when Genl. Washington came on shore. He was taken sick before the company were dismissed and received a separate discharge but has lost it. He has no documentary evidence of this service but can prove it by the testimony of Jacob Custys and John Booth whom Deportions to that effect are herewith transmitted

That in the spring or summer of the year 1777 he enlisted as a private into a company commanded by Captain James Pike Lieut. Baldwin, Ensign not recollected, but Major Hiltbrock was orderly Sergeant. At this time marched from near Wallingford when he still used to East Haven when he remained he thinks about a month and then marched as he thinks to Fishkill in the State of New York, and from then marched up and down the North River on this side watching the British ships then lying in the River. He will recollect being in service when news came that Burgoyne had surrendered and that they had fatigue men sent to them on the occasion to make merry withal. The Regt to which he belonged at this time was com- d by Colo. Eno; the names of the other field and of the general officers he does not recollect. He served eight months for which he

3 enlisted at this time and was dismissed at Honebrook in this State but had no written discharge and has no documentary evidence of this service but can prove the same by the testimony of Nathan Chillendon whose deposition to that effect is herewith transmitted
That in the year 1778 he thinks the fourth part of July, he again entered the service being drafted as a private soldier in a company commanded by Capt. Charles Norton, 1 st Lieut. Isaac and 2 d Lieut. James Dike, the names of the general and field officers not recollecting At this time marched from Wallingford found when he still united to Durham in this State when the company was mustered and there to New London when he remained about two weeks and then and then went to Norwich and there

to Providence in the State of Rhode Island when he continued till the expiration of two months from the time he entered the service being the term for which he was drafted, when he was dismissed but had no written discharge. A great part of this term he was employed in making fascines for fortifications. He was not with any continuous regiment or company at this time and has no documentary evidence of this service but can prove the same by the testimony of Titus Francis whose deposition to that portion is herewith transmitted. He thinks however said Francis must be mistaken about the length of this term of service, as the said party's is very sure it was two months instead of one as stated by the witness.

That the applicant again served two months as a private in the infantry in the year 1778 as he thinks but cannot be positive as a substitute for his father Joseph Curtis who was drafted. The name of the Captain who commanded the company in which he served he thinks was Gilbert and the Lieutenant name Shephard. He cannot recollect the names of the general or field Officers but thinks Abbott was Colonel
He this time marched from Wallingford of course when he still used to read London in this State when he remained during this term of service. He did not serve with any continental regiments or companies as he recollects. He will remember being quartered a part of the time in the Court house there standing near the water side. His principal duty was to go on guard and a few days they worked at the fort. He received no written discharge at this time and has no documentary evidence of this service but can prove the same by

The testimony of Charles Parker and Charles Doolittle whose dispositions to that effect are herewith transmitted
That he again served two months in the Cavalry as a private in the year 1740 as near as he can remember being hired by a man by the name of Coy, and serving under Lieut. Mather and Capt. Whitman the other officers not recalled.
At this time marched from said Wallingford when he still resided to Romulus in the State of Connecticut where he continued during this term of service. The company in which he served was attached to a regiment of Infantry of which sub. was Lieut. Colons and the brigade to which he belonged he believes was under the command of Genl.
Who who with several other officers was taken prisoner during this time. He has no documentary evidence of this service and knows of no person whose testimony he can procure to prove the same.

To the interrogatories propounded by the court to the applicant as required by the regulations of the Department of War he answers
That he was born at Wallingford in the County of Windsor and State of Connecticut on the 20 th day of October 1753 and that his age is recorded in the town records of said Wallingford. That he was living in said Wallingford when called into service at each of the aforesaid times and continued to live there until the year 1788 when he removed to Litchfield in Litchfield County where he has ever since resided. That he has already stated the manner in which he was called into service and all that he knows about the officers, regiments and general circumstances of his service and in what manner he was discharged.
The names of the persons to whom he is known who can testify to his character for veracity and their belief of his service as a soldier of the Revolution are Joseph B. Camp and Eli Curtis both of Litchfield aforesaid, said Eli Curtis

not being a relative of the applicant.
We hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declare that his name is not on any pension roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Joseph Carr's
Sworn & subscribed the day and year aforesaid before me.
Frederick Wolcott, Judge of Probate District of Litchfield, Conn.
We Joseph E. Carr, a the clergyman residing in the town of Litchfield aforesaid and Eli Curtis residing in the same town hereby testify that we are well acquainted with Joseph Curtis who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy nine years of age; that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Joseph E. Carr Eli Curtis
Sworn & subscribed the day and year aforesaid before me.
Frederick Wolcott, Judge of Probate District of Litchfield, Conn.

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 applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the court further certifies, that it appears to them that Joseph E. Camp who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman resident in the said town of Litchfield, and that Eli Curtis, who has signed the same, is a resident in the same town, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. Frederick Wolcott, Judge of Probate. District of Litchfield, State of Connecticut.
Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Litchfield aforesaid. I do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Joseph Curtis for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court this 26 th Day of January 1833. Gideon Miner Clerk.

Lydia Curtis Con't
Act 7 July '38-
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J. B. Woodruff
Wilchfield Con't

Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Acts of Congress of the 7 th July 1838 & the 23 rd August 1842
State of Connecticut
Litchfield County ss District of Litchfield
On this 6 th day of April, 1843 personally appeared before the Court of Probate, held at Litchfield in & for the District of Litchfield Lydia Curtiss a resident of Litchfield in said County aged 82 years who being first duly sworn according to form, doth in her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Acts of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 & the 23 rd of August 1842 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Joseph Curtiss who was a Private in the Connecticut Line of the Continental Army of the Revolution and was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, under the Act of June 7 th 1832, & therefore she does not state his service more particularly but for proof thereof refers to his original Declaration for a Pension (which was granted at the rate of $51.33 per annum) & to the Record & Documentary evidence of his service in the War Department.
She also declares that her maiden name was Lydia Marsh; - & that she was married to the said Joseph Curtiss on the 30 th day of November, in the year seventeen hundred and eighty-eight; that her husband the aforesaid Joseph Curtiss died on the 15 th day of July A.D. 1839; - that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January seventeen hundred and ninety-four viz at the time above stated. She further declares that she has remained a widow ever since the death of the said Joseph Curtiss & still is his widow.
Lydia her Curtiss
Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year above written
Before Elisha S. Abernethy Judge of Probate for Litchfield District.

And the said Court doth hereby declare its opinion after the investigation of the matter that the facts stated & set forth in the foregoing Declaration of Lydia Curtiss - are true
Elisha T. Hemenway Judge of Probate for Litchfield District.
I Reuben M. Woodruff Clerk of the Court of Probate within & for the District of Litchfield Conn do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Lydia Curtiss, for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 6 th day of April A.D. 1843
R. M. Woodruff Clerk

April 7, 1938.
Mr. Eugene Bouton 53 Warren Street Bloomfield, New Jersey.
BA-J/ILL Joseph Curtiss W. 25457
Dear Sir:
The data which follow are found in pension claim, W. 25457, based upon service of Joseph Curtiss (Curtis) in the Revolutionary War.
Joseph, the son of Joseph Curtiss (Curtis) was born October 20, 1753, in Wallingford, New Haven County, Connecticut; the name of his mother is not shown.
While a resident of Wallingford, Connecticut, he enlisted and served as a private in the Connecticut troops as follows: from sometime in April 1776, one month in Captain James Robinson's company; from about the middle of August 1776, six weeks in Captain Elisha Hall's company; from May 1777, eight months in Captain James Peck's company, Colonel Roger Enos' regiment; from early in 1778, two months in Captain Charles Norton's company, and in the fall of that year, two months in Captain Gilbert's company, Colonel Abbot's regiment, this last service rendered as substitute for his father. He moved from Wallingford, Connecticut, to Litchfield, Connecticut, and in 1780, served two months under Lieutenant Butler, attached to Colonel Beebe's regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed December 20, 1832, at which time he resided in Litchfield, Connecticut. He died there July 15, 1839.
Joseph Curtiss (Curtis) married November 30, 1788, in Litchfield, Connecticut, Lydia Marsh.
Lydia, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed April 6, 1843, at which time she resided in Litchfield,

Connecticut. She was aged then eighty-two years; the date and place of her birth and the names of her parents are not shown. In 1848, she resided in Plymouth, Litchfield County, Connecticut.
At the time the soldier made application for pension, one Eli Curtiss resided in Litchfield, Connecticut; one Jacob Curtiss resided then in Branford, Litchfield County, Connecticut, and stated that he served with Joseph Curtiss in the Revolutionary War. In 1843, Harlow Curtiss stated that he was with the soldier at the time he died. In 1848, Jerry M. Curtiss was in Plymouth, Litchfield County, Connecticut. No relationship between these persons and the soldier's family was stated.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

1930 - October 4 - Hist. to Mrs. Emily Hall - ILL 1934 - May 23 - Hist. to Mrs. George H. Fassett - ILL 1938 - April 7 - Hist. to Eugene Boston - ILL
Reg WIDOW, &c.
File No. 25457 Seydia Curtis Widow of Joseph Curtis Brins Newber Act Feb 2nd 1848
Index : Vol. A , Page 163
[Arrangement of 1870.]

21 Feb 1878
No Colo 4
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Rev. J. S. Ohio and Co.
41 Commission of Andisons Washington D.C.
FREE

Connecticut 7272.
Referred May 20
Lydia Curtis widow of Joseph Curtiss - who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June '32. and who died on the 15 th : July, 1839 - of Litchfield in the State of Connecticut who was a private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt: - commanded by Col: Ennis in the Connecticut - line for 15 mos. & 12 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 57 - Dollars 33 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th : - day of May, 1843 and sent to George D. Woodruff, Litchfield, Connecticut
Arrears to the 4th of _____ Semi-annual allowance ending 5256 .65
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Wellstewart Clerk, Book 4 Vol. 1 - Page 173

Reported
Connecticut 1413
Lydia Curtis
widow of Joseph Curtis who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 51 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of August and sent to Geo. C. Woodruff Litchfield, Con.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A, Vol. 1, Page 64.

Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2 d February 1848 entitled an "Act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
State of Connecticut } Litchfield County ss }
On this 13 th day of September 1848 personally appeared before me a magistrate in & for the County aforesaid Lydia Curtis a resident of Plymouth in the County of Litchfield State of Connecticut aged Eighty 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 2 d February 1848 granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of Joseph Curtis who was a private in the Revolutionary Army and a pensioner under the Act of 18 March 1818
That she received a pension under the Act of June 17 th 1844 at the rate of $37.12 33 Dollars per annum
She further declares that she is still a Widow sworn to and subscribed on the day
and year above written Before me — Elisha Johnson Justice of Peace
In presence of Jerry M. Curtis } Elisha Johnson }
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above Declarant and know she is the same individual

who drew a pension as stated in the foregoing Declaration.
Elisha Johnson Justice of Peace
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, } ss. Litchfield; LITCHFIELD COUNTY, }
I Frederick D. Beeman Assistant Clerk of the COUNTY COURT of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Elisha Johnson of Plymouth in said County is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and by Law authorized to admin- ister OATHS and to take the acknowledgment of DEEDS. And that his commission was dated on the 26 th day of June A. D., 1848 and will expire on the 20th day of June, A. D., 1849, and that the signature to the accompanying instrument purporting to be his, is genuine —
Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court this 15 th day of September A. D., 1848.
Frederick D. Beeman Assistant Clerk

Weymouth (Comm.) Sept. 16 th 1848.
Hon. J. L. Edwards.
Dear Sir
Enclosed herewith I send you the necessary papers in order to obtain a pension Certificate for Mrs Lydia Guttiss of this town, under the Act of Congress of February 2 nd 1848.
Will you have the goodness to give the subject attention as soon as is consistent with your other duties, and when the certificate is made out please send the same to me.
Very Respectfully Yours Elisha Johnson

Lydia
3974. cl
J. H. Davis Esq. Commission of Revenue Washington D. C.

Pension Agency Harford Feb 19, 1849
Sir
Application has been made at this Agency for payment of a Pension to Lydia Curtis widow of Joseph under act 2 Feb 1849 at Fifty one \frac{33}{100} dollars per annum
I have not received instructions from your Department to enroll her name
I am Very Respectfully Your Ob t Serv t H Goodwin 2 Agent per H Fowler
J. S. Caward Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington

1597
Lydia Curtis
$57:33 per an
Geo. C. Woodruff Litchfield Conn.

Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 3 d March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7 th 1838
State of Connecticut
County of Litchfield } ss Litchfield
On this 25 th day of May 1843 personally appeared before me Geo. C. Woodruff a Justice of the Peace in & for said County Lydia Custis aged 82 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 3 d March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War
That she is the widow of Joseph Custis who was a Private in the Connecticut Line of the Continental Army, and that she was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Fifty one \frac{33}{100} Dollars per annum under the act of July 7 th 1838. She further declares that she is still a widow
Lydia her X Custis mark
Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year above written - before me - and I certify that the above named declarant is personally known to me
Geo. C. Woodruff Justice of the Peace

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, } ss. Litchfield. LITCHFIELD COUNTY, }
I Origen S. Seymour
Clerk
of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that
George C.
Woodruff is a
Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and by Law authorized to administer Oaths and to take the acknowledgment of Deeds . And that his commission
was dated on the 10 th day of June A. D. 1842 and will expire on
the 20th day of June, A. D. 1843 and that the preceding signature which purports to be his is genuine
Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court this
27 th day of May
A. D. 1843
Origen S. Seymour Clerk

8883
Oct 14 43.
Ch. July 7 1838 Lydia Antip
J. J. (Maurice) Gough Pension Washington City (D.C.)

Litchfield Conn Apr'l 10 th 1843 J. L. Edwards Esq Sir
I enclose the application of Lydia Curtiss for a Pension When granted please send me her Certificate & oblige Yours Resp't Geo. C. Woodruff

I Titus Francis of Wallingford in the County of New Haven and State of Connecticut aged seventy two years the 22 nd day of August 1832 - depose and say that I am well acquainted with Joseph Cutts formerly of said town of Wallingford, now residing in the town of Litchfield in Litchfield County and State aforesaid, and have been from my youth - that sometime in the summer of the year 1778 I entered a company of militia commanded by Capt. Charles Norton - Beecher & Lieut. James Peck & Lieut. as a substitute for Jonathan Bartholomew of D. Wallingford who was drafted into said Company to go to Providence in the State of Rhode Island - That I well remember that said Joseph Cutts was a member of said Company - That said Cutts and myself together with the rest of said Company marched from Dan from Durham in the County of Middlesex, (where the company was mustered) to Warwick Neck in the State of Rhode Island & from thence to Providence where we were mutually discharged - That the length of this tour of service was to the best of my recollection about one month & that said Cutts faithfully served during said tour & returned with me to Wallingford where we then resided
Titus Francis maker
New Haven County ss Wallingford August 18 th 1832
Personally appeared Titus Francis who hath subscribed the foregoing deposition, and made solemn oath to the truth of the same & I hereby certify that the deponent is a credible person before me - W. D. Hemenway

I John Booth of Wallingford in the County of New Haven and State of Connecticut aged seventy seven years, depose and say that sometime in the latter part of the month of August or beginning of September 1776 I belonged to a company of militia in said town of Wallingford commanded by Capt Elisha Hall. Lieut. Shepard L co Ensign David that all the militia were called upon to go to New York that I went with them to New Haven where we went on board a vessel and set sail for New York where we arrived after a tedious passage of seven or eight days as I think about two three weeks before the Ameri- cans retreated from Long Island. I was stationed in the City of New York with the rest of our company when our Army retreated from the Island about this time I was taken sick with the Camp distempers and a few days after we evacuated the City of New York I was naturally dismissed & permitted to return home being unfit for service. Furthermore depose & say that I am well acquainted with Nathl Bentley then of Wallingford but now of Litchfield in this State & have been for more than sixty years that said Joseph Bentley was a member of said militia company & was with the com- pany through this term of service which to the best of my recollection was about two months I further more the deponent saith not.
John Booth
New Haven County ss Wallingford October 10 th 1832 Personally appeared John Booth who hath subscribed the foregoing deposition, and made oath to the truth of the same. before me
Wm. D. Reynolds Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut ss/County of New Haven I Randall Cook Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Wadsworth in said New Haven County, certify that John D. Reynolds Esq. whose name is within written and subscribed is a justice of the peace in and for said New Haven County & duly qualified to administer oaths. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 12 th day of October A.D. 1832
Attest Randall Cook Clerk

State of Connecticut, County of New Haven ss Guilford October 12 1832
Be it remembered That on the day and year aforesaid personally appeared before me Reuben Elliott Esq r a Justice of the Peace within and for New Haven County duly qualified Nathan Chittenden of said Guilford to me personally known and who I certify to be a credible witness and being first duly sworn on his oath declares and says that he enlisted into the State service the first of May A d 1827 under the command of Capt James Peak of Wallingford and served as a corporal in 3 Company in Col d Roger Eno s Regiment and joined the Regiment at or near Fishkill in the State of New York and was in service about eight months and was discharged the last part of December at or near Horsebush — and that he very well remembers that Joseph Curtis of 3 Wallingford belonged to the same Company that he did, and that said Curtis did duly as a soldier in 3 Company till 3 Company was discharged and further the deponent saith not Nathan Chittenden Sworn and subscribed on the day & year aforesaid before me Reuben Elliott Justice Peace

State of Connecticut County of New Haven.
Wallingford October 13 th 1832 —
I Randall Cook Clerk of the Court of Probate for Wallingford District in said New Haven County, certify that Reuben Elliott Esqr whose name is within written, & subscribed is a justice of the peace for in and for said New Haven County and duly qualified to administer oaths —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 13 th day of — October 1832 —
Attest Randall Cook Clerk

State of Connecticut County of New Haven
Branford October 12 1832
Be it remembered that on the day and year aforesaid personally appeared before me Chandler Barker Esq. a Justice of the Peace within and for the New Haven County duly qualified Jacob Curtis of said Branford to me personally known and who I certify to be a credible witness and being first duly sworn on his oath declares and says that he was in the Militia at New York Six weeks, Tower 1776 under Capt Elisha Hall of Wallingford and served as a Soldier and joined the Regiment at New York and that Joseph Curtis of Wallingford belonged to the same Company that I did that J. Curtis did duty as a Soldier in said Company and further the Deponent saith not
Sworn and subscribed on the day & year afore- said before me Chandler Barker Justice Peace

State of Connecticut County of New Haven ss. Wallingford October 13 th 1832
I Randall Cook clerk of the Court of Probate for Wallingford District in said New Haven County, certify that Chandler Barker Esqr whose name is within written and subscribed is a justice of the peace in and for said New Haven County and duly qualified to administer oaths
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court the day and date above written
Attest Randall Cook Clerk

Charles Doolittle of Wallingford in the County of New Haven and State of Connecticut of lawful age depose and say that I am acquainted with Joseph Gurtiss resident in the town of Siterfield formerly an inhabitant of the town of Wallingford, that at the time of the American Revolution, we were members of the same company company that in the year 1778 as deponent thinks - but he cannot be positive about the year - that they went to New London together in one company commanded by Captain Edward Sturtevant of Danham - one Col. Abbot commanded the regiment - Have Shephard was Lieutenant. that while there they were quartered  quartered in the court house then standing down near the water side that while there their business was principally to go on guard and stand on sentry though they worked a few days on the fort - that applicant thinks he was there considerably more than two months - that they were verbally discharged and returned later from the ball home and further the deponent saith not. —
Charles Doolittle
New Haven County ss Wallingford October 12. 1832
Personally appeared Charles Doolittle signor of the foregoing deposition - & made solemn oath to the truth of the facts therein stated before me - & I hereby certify that the deponent is a credible person - & is entitled to credit - B. Chapin Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut,
New Haven County ss Wallingford Oct. 12 th 1832
I Randall Cook Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Wallingford in said New Haven County certify that Alonzo B Chapin Esq whose name is subscribed  whom subscribed a justice of the Peace in and for said New Haven County & duly qualified to administer oaths. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court the day & year above written
Attest. Randall Cook Clerk
(Signature)

I Charles Barker of Wallingford in the County of New Haven and State of Connecticut - of lawfull age depose and say that I am acquainted with Joseph Curtiss a resident in the Town and County of Litchfield - but formerly an inhabitant of the Town Wallingford - that in the year 1778. as deponent now thinks - he was called upon to go to New London in the militia of the State of Connecticut - that he was a substitute for his father - that Joseph Curtiss was in the same company with deponent - that while at New London they was quartered a part of the time in the court house then standing down near the water side - that their business was so on guard & stand on duty & for a few days they were employed at work on fort Trumbull - that they were out as much as two months - and deponent should think longer - but he cannot be positive - the Captain's name was Gilbert - Lieutenants - Shepherd & Mass - Colonel - Root - that they were verbally discharged late in the fall - & returned home - and further the deponent saith not
Charles Barker
New Haven County ss. Wallingford Oct. 13. 1832
Personally appeared Charles Barker - signed of the foregoing deposition - and made solemn oath to the truth of the facts therein stated - before me & I hereby certify that the deponent is a credible person & is entitled to credit
A. B. Chaplin Just. of Peace
3

State of Connecticut County of New Haven ss Wallingford October 13 th 1832
I Randall book clerk of the Court of Probate for Wallingford District in said New Haven County, Certify that Alonzo B. Chapin Esqr whose name is within written & subscribed is a justice of the peace in and for said New Haven County and duly qualified to administer oaths
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court This 13 th day of October 1832
Attest Randall book Clerk

State of Connecticut County of New Haven ss Wallingford January 28 th 1833
I Randall Cook Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Wallingford in said New Haven County hereby certify that the accompanying depositions of Charles Parker and Charles Doolittle which purport to have been taken before Honored B. Chapin Esq bear his genuine signature, and that said Chapin is a justice of the Peace qualified to administer oaths. And that the accompanying deposition of Jacob Coonless which purports to have been taken before Charles Parker Esq bears his genuine signature and that said Parker is a justice of the Peace qualified to administer oaths. And that the accompanying deposition of Nathan Chittenden which purports to have been taken before Reuben Elliott Esq bears his genuine signature & that said Elliott is a justice of the Peace qualified to administer oaths. And that the accompanying depositions of Titus Francis and John Booth which purport to have been taken before John D. Reynolds bear his genuine signature, and that said Reynolds is a justice of the Peace qualified to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court the day and date above written.
Randall Cook, Clerk

Joseph Curtiss of Conn
Thomaston Conn Sept. 17-1930
Messrs.
Will you please send a copy of the pension of Joseph Curtiss, a Revolutionary soldier from Litchfield, Connecticut. and oblige greatly,
Yours truly
Mrs. Emily Hall Thomaston R4793 Conn.

Mr a D. Hiller Washington D.C.
Dear Mr Hiller:-
Will you please send me the Revolutionary record of Joseph Curtiss of Litchfield Conn. and any data on his marriage, dates of birth and death and children. Also the same requests apply to Lyman Curtiss. I think they both resided in Litchfield Conn. and were brothers.
Anticipating an early reply I am gratefully yours Mrs George H. Fasset 4417 State Ave.
Ashtabula Ohio

53 Warren Street Bloomfield, N.J.
March 28, 1938
The Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Please give the pension records of the following:
" Joseph Curtis , in Capt. Chester Welles's Co., Col. Belden's Reg. , at Peekskill, N.Y., Mch.- June, 1777"
Quoted from Stiles's History of Wethersfield, Conn., P. 513.
Conn. Soldiers and Sailors, p. 653:
Joseph Curtiss, pensioner.
Also, New York Men in Revolution, p. 62 ; Vol. I:
Abraham Jones , The Line. Col. Oliver Spencer.
Yours respectfully,
Eugene Bouton

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section ILL
October 4, 1930.
Mrs. Emily Hall Box 793 Thomaston, Connecticut.
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 25457, that Joseph Curtis (the name also appears Curtiss) was born October 20, 1753 in Wallingford, Norfolk Co Connecticut.
While a resident of Wallingford, Connecticut, he enlisted and served as a private in the Connecticut troops as follows: from April, 1776, one month in Captain James Robinson's Company; from the middle of August, 1776, six weeks in Captain Elisha Hall's Company; from May, 1777, eight months in Captain James Peck's Company, Colonel Roger Mno's Regiment; from early in July, 1778, two months in Captain Charles Norton's Company; in the late fall, 1778, two months as a substitute for his father, Joseph Curtiss, in Captain Gilbert's Company, Colonel Abbot's Regiment; in 1780, two months under Colonel Beebe.
He was allowed pension on his application executed December 20, 1832, while a resident of Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut, where he moved from Wallingford in 1788.
He died July 15, 1839 in Litchfield, Connecticut.
Soldier married November 30, 1788 in Litchfield, Connecticut, Lydia Marsh.
She was allowed pension on her application executed April 6, 1843, while a resident of Litchfield, Connecticut, aged eighty-two years. In 1848, she had moved to Plymouth, Litchfield County, Connecticut.
Very truly yours,
Comm. Rev. Sol.
E.W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.
no relation Names - Jacob Curtiss of Branford - Conn. Rev. Sol. Curtiss - Harlow Curtiss - of Litchfield (1843) Jerry M. Curtiss - in 1848

April 7, 1938.
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BA-J/ady
Mr. Eugene Bouton 53 Warren Street Bloomfield, New Jersey
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Joseph Curtis and that of Abraham Jones who served in the New York troops. You cite as reference in regard to Joseph Curtis, Stile's History of Wethersfield, Connecticut, P.513, "Joseph Curtis in Capt. Chester Welles's Co., Col. Belden's Reg., at Peekskill, N.Y., Mch.-June, 1777", and Connecticut Soldiers and Sailors, P.653, Joseph Curtiss, pensioner.
The record of the only Joseph Curtis who served in the Connecticut troops is furnished you herewith.
No record has been found of an Abraham Jones identical with your citation. Please furnish as much as possible of the following data when another search of the records will be made: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

May 23, 1934.
Mrs. George H. Nasset 4417 State Avenue Ashtabula, Ohio.
BA-J/ILL Joseph Curtiss W. 25457
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Joseph and Lyman Curtiss of Litchfield, Connecticut.
A search of the Revolutionary War records has been made and there is no claim for pension or bounty land on file made to the United States based upon service of Lyman Curtiss. The record of Joseph Curtiss is furnished herein as shown in the papers on file in pension claim, W. 25457, based upon his service in that war.
Joseph, the son of Joseph Curtiss, or Curtis, was born October 20, 1753, in Wallingford, New Haven County, Connecticut; the name of his mother is not shown.
While a resident of Wallingford, Connecticut, he enlisted and served as private in the Connecticut troops as follows: from sometime in April 1776, one month in Captain James Robinson's company; from about the middle of August 1776, six weeks in Captain Elisha Hall's company; from May 1777, eight months in Captain James Peck's company, Colonel Roger Eno's regiment; from early in July 1778, two months in Captain Charles Norton's company, and in the fall of that year, two months in Captain Gilbert's company, Colonel Abbot's regiment, this last service rendered as substitute for his father. He moved from Wallingford, Connecticut, to Litchfield, Connecticut, and in 1780, served two months under Lieutenant Butler, attached to Colonel Beebe's regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed December 20, 1832, at which time he resided in Litchfield, Connecticut.
The soldier died July 15, 1839, in Litchfield, Connecticut.

Joseph Curtiss, or Curtis, married on November 30, 1788, in Litchfield, Connecticut, Lydia Marsh.
Lydia, soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed April 6, 1843, at which time she resided in Litchfield, Connecticut. She was then eighty-two years of age, the date and place of her birth and names of her parents not shown. In 1848, she was living in Plymouth, Litchfield County, Connecticut.
At the time the soldier made application for pension, one Eli Curtiss resided in Litchfield, Connecticut; one Jacob Curtiss was a resident of Branford, Litchfield County, Connecticut, and stated that he served in the war with Joseph Curtiss. In 1843, Harlow Curtiss stated that he was with the soldier at the time of his death; in 1848, Jerry M. Curtis was in Plymouth, Litchfield County, Connecticut. No relationship between these persons and the soldier's family was stated.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.