Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 43,350, William Collins, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Corinne
Collins, William
$43,350
CONTENTS

2178 New York.
✓ William Collins, private, Capt Eldridge Connecticut line - 1777 - 3 years
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York , at the rate of - 8 - Dollars per month, to commence on the 13 th of April, 1815.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th of Augt 1815. and sent to Amasa Farnbridge, Esq. Watertown, New York.
Arrearages to 4 th Sept. 1818.
4 Mo. 23/30.
$: 37. 86
{ Revolutionary claims, } { Act 18th March, 1818, }
File Sep r 1818 Prutix
✓ Gout
May 10 21, Date of auth. order Wister House N.Y. by Messrs Pease & Ely
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William Collins Cityville correct

State of New-York, } ss. County, }
Jefferson
On this 13 th day of April 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the County of Jefferson. State of New York. personally appears William Collins aged 58 years, resident in in the said district, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war." That he the said Collins enlisted in January 1776 in the state of Connecticut in the company commanded by Captain James Clarke of Col. Brattle's Regt of the Connecticut line; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the month of January when he was discharged from service in Morristown state of New Jersey. that he was in the battles of Long Island, Brandywine, Red Bank, and Stony Point.
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and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Amasa Fairbridge Judge Jefferson Co. N.Y.
I, Amasa Fairbridge Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction that the said William Collins — did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
Having my hand with the seal of the said Court. This 13 th day of April 1818.
Benj. Skinner Clerk

I Certify That I am personally acquainted with William Allen the applicant with in mentioned & know him to be in an urgent circumstances & in need of support from his Country
Dated this 18 th day of July 1818. Anna a Frostbridge Esda. L
William Allen Certificate Correct

528. William Collins 2170
Sept. 1810
Rebecca Ely Esq. N. Water Street N.Y.
advised to believe in Christy mine Solano and Fortyfour cents On testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the same this 28 th day of December 1800
William George Spedden Clerk

State of New York Suffolk County ss. On this 28 th Day of December 1820 personally appeared in open Court, being a court of record by the laws of this State for the said County, William Collins of Brownville in said County aged sixty one years last October, who first being duly sworn according to law oaths on his oath declared that he served in the revolutionary war as follows That he enlisted in the year 1776 into Captain James El- bridge Company, in Colonel Tylers Regiment, Connecticut troops, That he was in the service of the United States for years and was discharged in the year 1780 under Colonel Starr - That he was in the battle on Long Island and at Monmouth - That his original declaration was 13 th April 1818 and the number of his pension certifi- cate (2178) - And I do solemnly swear that I was a res- ident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 - and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me since that time by gift sale or in any manner, disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to disqualify it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress en- titled an Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval services of the United States in the revolutionary war passed on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me, any part thereof any property or annuities, contracts, or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed
Schedule
6 old Chairs, 1 table, 1 Cupboard, 2 pails - one pail kettle - one 2 pail kettle, 1 small kettle, 1 tea kettle, 1 frying pan - 1 pair fire tongs, 1 trammel, 1 pair tongs, 1 old Bake kettle without cover, 4 tea cups & saucers, 3 horns of fork 1/2 doz Plates & bowls, 3 Spoons, 1 pepper & salt - 1 small ancient looking glass - 2 Chests, 1 axe, and one Bible - 1 Grindstone - William Collins My Wife is aged sixty one years, and she is in full health - I have only one child, living with me, she is a daughter - her age is 18 years, named Hannah - I am a farmer by occupation, but am unable to labor but little in consequence of one of my arms having been injured and is crooked and am otherwise infirm -

health - and am assisted in my living by my son John who lives not far from me - He is now living about 20 Miles from the place of holding the Court - I have not been able to apply for a continuance of my pension sooner
William Collins
Sworn to and declared on the 28 th day of December
1820 Hart Nacey Judge
I do hereby certify
I George Andrews, Clerk of the county of Simpson Co. hereby certify that the foregoing oath and schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of said Court - and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is TwentyNine Dollars and Forty four cents In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this 28 th day of December 1820
William George Andrews Clerk
528. William Collins
2190
Sept. 1820
Paid 41 3/4 Postage
72.75

July 7, 1938.
Mr. Paul W. Ellis 3507 Midland Avenue Syracuse, New York.
BA-J/ILL William Collins S. 45350
Dear Sir:
The data which follow are found in pension claim, S. 45350, based upon service of William Collins in the Revolutionary War.
William Collins was born in October 1759; the day of his birth, place of his birth and names of his parents are not shown.
He enlisted in January 1776, in Connecticut, served as private under Captain James Eldridge and Colonels Tyler, Prentice and Starr in the Connecticut troops, was in the battles of Long Island, Monmouth and Stony Point and was discharged in January 1780, at Morristown, New Jersey.
William Collins was allowed pension on his application executed April 13, 1818, at which time he resided in Jefferson County, New York. In 1820, he resided in Brownville in said Jefferson County; he stated then that his wife was sixty-one years of age and that the only child living at home was his daughter, Hannah, aged eighteen years. He did not give the name of his wife, nor the date of their marriage. He stated also, that his son, John, lived not far from him, but did not give his age nor residence.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following: William Collins, Certificate #2178, issued August 10, 1818, rate $8 per month, commenced April 13, 1818, Act of March 18, 1818, New York Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. MILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

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William Collins
De. Rev. Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 95
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1910 Apr. 2. Hist. to Mrs. Mala H. Moore  1911 Aug. 1 Hist. to Mrs. E. E. Holtgren Letter in W. F. 20899 4. Daniel Collins  1924-Mch. 27-Hist. to Caroline M. Hadleigh. MMH 8/24  1927-Nov. 22-Hist. to Mrs. H. D. Bassett. MMH 11/27  1929 May 29 Hist. to Eva L. Moffatt.  1937-Hist. to Mrs. Samuel C. Fick. MMH 8/37  1938-July 7-Hist. to W. Ellis - see letter Daniel Collins - W. 30

William Collins Illinois
Suspended
See let: 29 th Sep: 1840 to Lowle, & Kruse
Act 7 th June 1832

Ex. mm By Rev War Section
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 9 , 1922
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
1st name of widow Polly No. of claim Name of soldier William Collins
P. O. address of claimant,  soldier at enlistment and after service Company Undoubtedly Stonington Com. Regiment Orleans Jeff Co. N.Y.
✓ State where enlisted N.Y. Date of birth enlistment 11-23-1759 Date of discharge  Died Sept. 23, 1850
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers
Return attached letter with reply. Washington Gardner Commissioner.

MRS. WM. S. WADLEIGH GALESVILLE WIS.
Feb 25, 1924.
Department of the Interior
The following is copied from the history of Jefferson County, N. Y.
William Collins was born in Sturminster, Conn. in the year 1758. He entered in the American service in 1774 being then sixteen years of age. In 1806 he removed to Brownville, Jefferson County, N. Y. and from thence in 1837 to the town of Orleans Dett. Co.

MRS. WM. S. WADLEIGH GALESVILLE WIS.
N. Y. where he remained until his decease, which occurred in September 1850 at the age of 92 years.
Haugh's History.
"William Collins residing in the town of Orleans, Jeff. Co. N. Y. in 1840 was a pensioner at the age of eighty years."
Please furnish me any record of service if possible.

MRS. WM. S. WADLEIGH GALESVILLE WIS.
Have given what references I have.
Very sincerely, Mrs. Caroline M. Wadleigh

Cole Camp, Mo.
March 20 - 1910.
Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington - D. C.
Dear Sir:-
I wish to get information in regard to my ancestor - William Collins, who enlisted as a soldier in the Revolutionary Army January 1 st 1778 under Capt. James Eldridge, Col. Tyler's regiment, Gen. Parsons Brigade.
At the time of his discharge at Hartford he was sergeant in Capt. Allen's company, Col. Meade's regiment.
He received a pension in his own name - William Collins.
I shall be very grateful for any further particulars you can furnish in regard to his life as a soldier. I am not familiar with the routine necessary to get the information I crave, and shall appreciate any suggestions you may offer.
Very truly - Mrs. Viola H. Moore.
MAR 23 1910
OLD CO

125 East Cedar Avenue Beecher Springs, Missouri
June 17, 1927
The Bureau of Pensions Department of the Interior Washington, D. C. Gentlemen:
Will you please send me a statement of the military record of William Collins a soldier of the Revolutionary War , in- listing from Connecticut. He is listed with you, I believe, in the Record Div. U.S.A. Sur File 43350 Revolutionary War.
Very Truly yours,
Willie Huse Basset (Mrs. W. D.)

67 Brighton Ave.
Allston Mass
Apr. 30. 1929
The Dept. of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions. Washington, D.C.
May I ask you to send me the pension records of the following Rev. Soldiers (or widows).
 1. Catherine Rankin 1840, Little Falls, N.Y. Place of service not given  2. William Collins - 1840, Orleans, Jefferson Co., N.Y. P. 84 - 1840 Census of Pensioners aged 80  3. James Rankin 1840, Clayton , " " "  4. James Rankin as Rankins 1834 apr. 12 aged 7  Hardin Co., N.Y. Pt. N.Y. Militia 
Yours very truly,
Eva L. Moffatt
(Miss)
May 20. 1929.
I do not know the details for which you ask. I am seeking to learn those very things thro. the pension records. As I can have only two, I have chosen 2 & 4.
Yours truly E. L. Moffatt

IN REPLY REFER TO
Rev.&1812 Wars Section. 3-1865 MMHF
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
May 17, 1929.
Eva L. Moffatt, 67 Brighton Avenue, Allston, Massachusetts.
Madam:
I advise you that due to the very large number of requests similar to yours and the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, this bureau is unable to make a series of investigations and reports pertaining to soldiers of the Revolution for one person.
Two histories, should they be on file, are furnished each inquirer.
If you will give the full names of two soldiers in whom you are most interested and as much as possible of the following data in regard to each, an effort will be made to identify their records: approximate dates of birth and death, place of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section MSB/est
May 29, 1929
Eva L. Moffatt 67 Brighton Avenue Allston, Massachusetts
Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S.43350, it appears that William Collins was born October, 1759, place not stated.
He enlisted in Connecticut, in January, 1776, and served as a private under Captain James Eldridge and Colonels Tyler, Prentice and Starr in the Connecticut Troops; was in the battles of Long Island, Monmouth and Stony Point and was discharged in January, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 13, 1818, while a resident of Jefferson County, New York. In 1820, he was a resident of Brownville, Jefferson County, New York, and referred to his wife, aged sixty-one years, her name not stated, and to his daughter, Hannah, aged eighteen years, and son, John, whose age is not given.
Respectfully,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

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November 22, 1927
Mrs. W. D. Bassett 125 East Cedar Ave., Webster Groves, Mo.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 43350 it appears that William Collins was born October 1759, place not stated.
He enlisted in Connecticut in January 1776 and served as a private under Captain James Eldridge and Colonels Tyler, Prentice and Starr in the Connecticut Troops; was in the battles of Long Island, Monmouth and Stony Point and was discharged in January 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 13, 1818 while a resident of Jefferson County, New York. In 1820 he was a resident of Brownville, Jefferson County, New York and referred to his wife aged sixty-one years, her name not stated, and to his daughter Hannah aged eighteen years, and son John whose age is not given.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

1812 Wars Section mmh mmh
March 27, 1924
Caroline M. Wadleigh Galesville, Wisc.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 43350 it appears that William Collins was born in October 1759, the place not stated.
He enlisted in Connecticut in January 1776 and served as a private under Captain James Eldridge and Colonels Tyler, Prentice and Starr in the Connecticut Troops; was in the battles of Long Island, Monmouth and Stony Point and was discharged in January 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 13, 1818 while a resident of Jefferson County, New York. In 1820 he was a resident of Brownville, Jefferson County, New York and referred to his wife aged sixty-one years, her name not stated, and to his daughter Hannah aged eighteen years and son John whose age is not given.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

July 7, 1958.
Mr. Paul W. Ellis 2507 Midland Avenue Syracuse, New York.
BA-3/ILL See letter - M. L. B. Daniel Collins W. 20889 William Collins S. 48250
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Daniel Collins who was born March 10, 1758, served as 1st Lieutenant from Connecticut in 1778 and died April 6, 1819 in New York State, and the record of William Collins who was born October 25, 1759 and died September 28, 1850 in Stone Mills, New York. You state that they were father and son.
There is no claim for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of a Daniel Collins identical with your description. The record of a Lieutenant Daniel Collins of Connecticut and that of a William Collins who was born in October 1759 are furnished you herewith.
Very truly yours,
A. B. MILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

April 22, 1937.
Mrs. Samuel A. Fisk Prospect Hill Road Brinfield, Massachusetts.
BA-J/MSF/ILL William Collins S. 43380
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you furnish the record you have of William Collins who, you state, was the son of Daniel Collins, W. 20699, the Revolutionary War soldier whose record was furnished you July 28, 1936, with that of William Collins, W. C. 8202, a soldier of the War of 1812, in whose record you are not interested. You state that William Collins served in the Connecticut troops, married Polly Ross, received a pension in 1818 while a resident of Jefferson County, New York, died in 1850 and was buried in Stone Mills, New York.
The record of the Jefferson County, New York, pensioner, William Collins, is furnished you herewith. This office has no means of determining whether or not he was the son of Daniel Collins, cited above. There is no claim for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of the Thomas Wells who was born in 1723 in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, where he died, whose record you requested also.
Very truly yours,
A. B. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
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April 22, 1937.
Mrs. Samuel A. Fisk Prospect Hill Road Brimfield, Massachusetts.
Copied RA-J/MSW/ILL William Collins S. 43350
Dear Madam:
The data given herein were found in the papers on file in pension claim, S. 43350, based upon service of William Collins in the Revolutionary War.
William Collins was born in October 1759; the place of his birth and names of his parents are not shown.
He enlisted in Connecticut, in January 1776, and served as a private under Captain James Eldridge and Colonels Tyler, Prentice and Starr in the Connecticut troops, was in the battles of Long Island, Monmouth and Stony Point and was discharged in January 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 13, 1818, while a resident of Jefferson County, New York. In 1820, he was a resident of Brownville, Jefferson County, New York and referred to his wife, aged sixty-one years, her name not stated, and to his daughter, Hannah, aged eighteen years, and son, John, whose age is not given.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of this pensioner you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following: William Collins, Certificate #2178, issued August 10, 1818, rate $8 per month, commenced April 13, 1818, Act of March 18, 1818, New York Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. B. HILKER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

MRS. SAMUEL A. FISK PROSPECT HILL ROAD BRIMFIELD, MASS.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
A. D. Hiller, Assistant.
Dear Sir:
On July 28, 1936, I received a reply from you in regard to the Rev. War record of Daniel Collins of New London, Conn.
I asked, also, for the Revolutionary war record of William Collins - Daniel's son.

MRS. SAMUEL A. FISK PROSPECT HILL ROAD BRIMFIELD, MASS.
You replied that as there was no claim for pension found based upon service in that war of a William Collins who could have been a son of mine. Daniel - you could not send me that.
I am, therefore, taking this occasion to send you the record, hoping you will

MRS. SAMUEL A. FISK PROSPECT HILL ROAD BRIMFIELD, MASS.
wish to put it in your files.
William Collins. The son of Lieutenant Daniel Collins and Dorothy (Wells) Collins was born in Stonington, Conn., in March 1759. He married Polly Ross. He enlisted May 26, 1777 and served as a drummer boy to Jan. 1, '78.

MRS. SAMUEL A. FISK PROSPECT HILL ROAD BRIMFIELD, MASS.
He served as a Corporal from Oct 1, 1779 to June 1, 1780.
He was placed on the pension roll of Jeff. Co., N.Y. in 1818 for services as a private, Conn. line.
He died in Jefferson Co., N.Y. in 1850. Is buried in Stone Mills, N.Y. and has "Revolutionary Soldier" on his headstone.

I have found this information from Stonington, Conn. War records - History of Jeff. Co. N. Y. and from Family history.
Would you send me the War record (Rev.) of Hm. Thomas Wells - b. 1723 - He was born & died in Hopkintons, R.I.
Thanking you very much - April 7/37
Clara C. Fisk.

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. William Collins Sur. File 43350
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Jan'y 1776 Jan'y 1780 Pvt. James Eldredge Tyler Putnam Starr Conn.   discharged at Morristown N.J.  
Battles engaged in, Long Island, Monmouth, Stony Point
Residence of soldier at enlistment, enlisted in Conn.
Date of application for pension, Apr. 13, 1818. His ct. was al.
Residence at date of application, Jefferson Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, born Oct. 1759
Remarks: In 1820 his wife, name not stated, was 61 years old and a daughter Hannah was 18 years. Son John age not stated
1820 61 1759

Adj.
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by Geo M. Moore
Claim No. Mar 26, 1910
Certificate No. _____
Claimant Conn serv.
Soldier William Collins
Service —  Rev
Additional Service _____
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No S. M. L. H. or R as above except I. F. 28692. Mass serv act 1832 -
See I. 743350  SPECIAL:
MAR 30 1910