Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S, 22193, George Davis, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Davis, George
S. 22193
CONTENTS

11.115 Pennsylvania
George Davis
of Northumberland in the State of Pennsylvania who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Johnson of the Regt commanded by Col Douglass in the Connecticut line for
19 Mos. 21 D. $ 63.33
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 63 - Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of March 1833 Sent J. B. and Wolfinger Milton Pa.
Arrears to the 14th of March 1833 12 5.86 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 Sept 1833 31.66
$ 158.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by John S. Sprague Clerk Book C Vol. 5 - Page 63

Declaration of George Davis for a Pension " "
1921
✓

State of Pennsylvania } Northumberland county } S. C. t }
On this nineteenth day of November A D 1832 personally appeared before the Hon. Seth Chapman and his associates Judges of the court of common Pleas in and for said county in open court (the same being a court of record) George Davis a resident of the township of Turbut in the county and state aforesaid aged 77 seventy seven years and upwards, who, being duly sworn according to law, doth, on his solemn oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June the 7 th 1832 entitled "An act supplementary to the Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the revolution" — To wit — That he was born in the township of Derby in the county of New Haven & state of Connecticut in October 1755. whence he at the age of twenty four or five removed to the county of Sussex in the state of New Jersey where he remained until about the year 1782 or 1783 when he removed to the county of Berks in the state of Pennsylvania where he remained till about the year 1786 or 1787 when he removed to the county of Lancaster where he staid till 1791 or 1792 when he removed to the county of Schuylkill, both in the state of Penn a , where he staid till about the year 1825 when he removed to the township of Turbut in the county of Northumberland and state of Penn a where he has since continued to reside — That on the 14 th or 15 th of April 1776 he in the township of Derby in the county of New Haven and state of Connecticut, at the age of 21 enlisted for six months in a company of militia commanded by captain Samuel Johnston where in one Parsons was Lieutenant and one Pritchett Ensign. The field officers were Gen — Madsouth and Col — Douglass of Connecticut. They marched to the state of New York where they remained until the British took possession of Long Island when they went to Long Island. While there they had frequent skirmishes with the British but had no general engagement. At the expiration of about one month after their arrival on Long Island Gen Washington removed the army into the state of New York and marched them to Harlem Heights where they staid for a short time when the British landed their forces on York Island and commenced an attack on Washington's army. The battle began as follows. The British late in the night landed at Turtle Bay a little above Hellgate on York Island. The alarm was immediately sounded that the enemy from Long Island were landing and Gen. Washington

drew up his army so as to include the whole space between the East and North river in order that the British might not surround him - and prepared his men for battle. The British were commanded by an officer whose name is not now recollected. Their lines were all formed about day-break - and about 9 or 10 o'clock they sent out small skirmishing parties. These were by small parties sent out by Washington until the battle at length became general. It lasted about one hour when the British were compelled to retreat. A few days after this Washington led his army over King's Bridge into the State of New York. In the mean time the British were returning to Long Island and landing at a place called Frog Point thinking that they might keep Washington from getting off York Island. But Washington was too fast for them. He crossed King's Bridge before they could accomplish their object and from the York Shore made an attack upon them while landing at Frog Point. After this he retreated to the White Plains in the North of New York. He was pursued by Gen Howe - the British commander. The armies skirmished for three days but came to no general engagement. Howe then marched for Philadelphia. Washington left Gen - Madsworth's Brigade, of which the applicant's company formed a part, at North Castle 10 or 15 miles North of the White Plains and by forced marches arrived at Trenton before Howe made his appearance and would not let him get into Philadelphia. At North Castle Gen Madsworth's Brigade wintered - he the said George Davis having on the 14 or 15 th of Oct. 1776 served his period of six months for which he was enlisted. When his term expired new recruits were expected but none having arrived he remained in the army till about the 15 th or 15 th of March 1777 when he was discharged by the orders of Gen. Madsworth having in the whole of this tour served a period of eleven months. — About the first of May 1777 he became a substitute for one — Heigh who was drafted in the township of Derby in the county of New Haven and State of Connecticut in a company of militia commanded by captain — Parsons. In this company Hawkins was Lieutenant and Amos Johnston Ensign. They marched to the city of New Haven where they staid about two weeks — thence they marched along the sea shore to a town called Guilford where they staid between one and two weeks — thence they marched to a town called Saybrook where they staid about two weeks — thence they went to New London where they staid until they were discharged. He the said George Davis having completed a service of three months — the

term for which the aforesaid - Heigh was drafted. Their object in marching along the sea coast was to guard the seaport towns from the attacks of the British Officers. About the middle of July 1777 he, in the township of Derby in the county of New Haven and state of Connecticut volunteered in a company of militia commanded by William Clarke - whereof one - Curtis was Lieutenant and one - Riggs Ensign. They marched through the state of Connecticut to Stillwater in the state of New York where they joined the army under the command of Gen. Horatio Gates. They then advanced to Saratoga where they had a battle with Gen. Burgoyne. This happened in October 1777. The battle began about 10 o'clock in the morning lasted about three hours when Burgoyne was obliged to retreat. About seven days after this he was compelled to surrender. The American army in a few days after his surrender marched to Bennington where they were discharged he the said George Davis having in this town served a period of three months. About the 1 st of October 1778 he in the township - county & state aforesaid was drafted in a company of militia commanded by captain - Curtis, whereof Thompson was Lieutenant and one - Johnson Ensign. They marched to a town called Fairfield on the sea shore where they staid one week - thence to Norwalk where they staid two or three weeks - thence to a town called Horse Neck (all the said towns being in Connecticut) where they remained until discharged he the said George Davis having in this town served a period of two months - and all together a period of one year and nine months. The deponent further states that he is unable to produce a discharge inasmuch as he never received anything more than a mere verbal discharge, and that it is impossible for him now by reason of the lapse of time to procure a witness who from personal knowledge can testify to his services in the revolution. He further states that he has a record of his age in his Family Bible at home which accords with his age as above given - and that he is personally known to the Rev John Bryson - John Fulkerson - Samuel Russel - Carr Russel - James Blair - Samuel Barr Esq. and to many other old gentlemen - of this county all of whom can testify in support of his veracity and their belief of his services as a soldier of the revolution. He also hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a pension or an annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Interrogatories put to the said applicant by the court and his answers thereto.
1. "Where and in what year were you born?" Ans. In the township of Derby in the county of New Haven and state of Con-

Connecticut in October. 1755.
2. "Have you any record of your age; and if so where is it?" Ans. I have a record of my age in my Family Bible at home.
3. "Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the revolutionary war and where do you now live?" Ans. When called into the service I lived in the township of Derby in the county of New Haven and state of Connecticut. Since the revolution I have lived part of my time in the county of Sussex in the state of New Jersey - and part in the counties of Berks - Lancaster - Schuylkill - & Northumberland in the state of Penna and I now live in the township of Turbut in the county of Northumberland & state of Penna.
4. "How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute for whom?" Ans. The first and third time I was out I volunteered - the second time I was a substitute for one - Hiegh - and the fourth time I was drafted.
5. "State some of the names 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 service." Ans. Gen Madsouth - and Col - Douglass of Connecticut are the only regular officers whom I now recollect. I recollect no continental or militia regiments. The general circumstances of my service are detailed in my declaration.
6. "Did you ever receive a discharge from the service; and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it?" Ans. I never received any thing more than a verbal discharge. It was generally given by the Col -
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 in the revolution." Ans. Rev. John Bryson - John Fulkerson - James Blain - Samuel Russel, Carr Russel - and Samuel Barr Esq. } George Davis Sworn and subscribed in open court } the day and year aforesaid before me } Ed W. Wright Probty
We John Bryson a clergyman residing in the township of Turbut - in the county of Northumberland & state of Penna and Carr Russel - of the county and state aforesaid do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with George Davis who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy seven 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.
John Bryson. Sworn to and subscribed in open court } the day and year aforesaid before me } H. Russel Ed W. Wright Probty
And the court hereby declare their opinion after the investigation.

and you ever received a discharge by whom was it given and what has become of it. I never received any thing more than a verbal discharge. It was generally given by the Col—
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 in the revolution." Ans. Rev. John Bryson— John Fulkerson— James Blain— Samuel Russel, Carr Russel— and Samuel Barr Esq. Sworn and subscribed in open court the day and year aforesaid before me Ed Y Bright Proth George Davis
We John Bryson a clergyman residing in the township of Turbut— in the county of Northumberland & state of Penn a and Carr Russel— of the county and state aforesaid do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with George Davis who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy seven 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. John Bryson. Sworn and subscribed in open court the day and year aforesaid before me Ed Y Bright Proth R. Russel
And the court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter after putting the interrogatories presented 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 John Bryson who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the township of Turbut— in the county of Northumberland & state of Penn a and that Carr Russel who has also signed the same is a resident of the township of Turbut— in the county and state aforesaid and that their statement is entitled to credit. Seth Prahman Henry Shaffer Jacob Leinhart
I Edward Y Bright— clerk of the court of common Pleas in and for the county of Northumberland in the state of Penn a do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of George Davis for a pension. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the said court this 19 day of November A.D. 1832— Ed Y Bright Proth

19214 George Davis
Adm c 19 mds Private $ 63.33
In o F. Wolfinger Esq Milton Northumberland Co Penn ya

BRIEF in the case of George Davis County of Northumberland in the State of Pennsylvania (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 77 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.     In 1776 — 16 — Private Gen. Washington , Col. Douglas Capt. Johnson Parsons   1777 — 3 — " " Clarke   1777 — 3 — " " Curtis   1778 — 2 5 " " Curtis  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Saratoga  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? New Haven, Connecticut  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional Evidence  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
X  Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
W. B. Houston Examining Clerk.

Resolution 22 193 INVALID.
File No. 22,193
George Davis His Rev War
Act: June 7 th 82 nd
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 100
[Arrangement of 1870.]