Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 44358, Heman Carter, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Barter, Herman
S. 44358
CONTENTS

12,919 R New York-
Heman Carter
a Greene — in the state of New York who was a Sergeant in the regiment commanded by Colonel Swift — of the Connecticut line, for the term of two years — 1781-
scribed on the Roll of New York — at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 14 th of April 1810-
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th of July 1814 and sent to John Doyen Esq. Judge Norwich N. York
Arrears to 4th of March 1819. 10m: \frac{17}{36} \frac{13}{31} — 85: 3 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th Sept 1819 — 48: —
$133:56
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1918. }
Continued
Information sent to the Hon. J. Doyen Esq. 2 April 1812 Set to the J. C. Clark, July 6 th 1838.
Date death rec not at

Testimony in the case of Simon Porter a revolutionary Soldier
For the Hon the Secre- tary at war
Sergeant Private Col Swifts Regiment Connecticut Line
1781-2 years

State of New York } Herman Boston of Chautauqua County } I hereby certify that the county of Chautauqua and State of New York being duly sworn upon the oath saith That he entered into the service of his country in the revolutionary war in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred seven and eighty one and joined the continental army at the Highlands in the State of New York in Capt Billings, company attached to Col. Swifts Regiment of the Connecticut line and continued in the service of his country in the same Regiment until the close of the war and that in 1782 on the 16th day of August he became a Sergeant of a noncommissioned officer until late in the fall of the same year going garrison duty at West Point in the State of New York where he obtained an honorable discharge But that he has since lost his discharge and that his circumstances are such that he needs the assistance of his country for support here for the present saith
not
I hereby certify that the } Herman Boston above deposition was sworn

State of New York
County of Chautauqua
June 22 d 1885
I hereby certify that the within named Charles Joseph Genu was at the time the within affidavit was made before him a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County and that the within is his signature
Michael J. Bright Dep. Clerk
Sworn to by Me
[Large cursive signature: Charles Joseph Genu]
Norwich, N.Y.

State of New York Chicago County of Cook
On this 13th day of February 1892 personally appeared in open Court being a Court of Record, because it proceeds according to the course of the Common Law, keeps a Record of its pro- ceedings and has the power of fine and imprisonment for said County. Newman Carter aged fifty seven years, resident in the town of Penn in the County of Chicago, who being first duly sworn, states on his oath that he served in the Revolution- ary War as follows: He enlisted in the town of Fairfield in the State of Connecticut for the term of three years, in a company commanded by Capt. Billings under whose command he remained for one year, and was then transferred to Capt. Dayton Company of Infantry. He was during the three last years of the War in a Regiment commanded by Col. Newman Swift of the Con- necticut line, and was discharged at West Point after peace was made. Reference being had to his original Declaration will more fully appear. The date of his original Declaration was 14th day of April 1818, and the number of his pension certificate is 12,919. And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by gift sale, or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an 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, passed on the 18th day of March 1818. And that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, con- tracts 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 of Property. Real Estate None.
Personal Estate as follows: One Cow, 1 year old heifer, 2 Sheets, 3 Sheep, 1 five part kettle, 1 small kettle, 1 pot, 1 pan and ladle, 1 Shovel, 1 Scythe, 1 Chain, 1 Saddle, 1 Stand, 1 Milk pail, 1 Club, 1 Knives & Forks, 1 Spade, 1 tea kettle, 1 tin pan,
Con...

1 Wicker chair, 1 Great Wheel, 1 little Wheel, 1 Reel, 1 Sew post, 6 tea Cups & Saucers, 4 Books, 6 plates —
The Abolard is a farmer by occupation and from the asthma almost wholly unable to labor. His family consists of his Wife aged fifty six years. Tolerable health, one son named Orin aged 13 years, a small boy. One daughter named Harriet aged 15 years in Good health
Woman Abolard
Sworn to and subscribed on the 13th day of February 1822. Before me Tracy, Charles S. Lapham and John Noyes Judges of Common Pleas
Chautauqua County Clerk's Office I, Peter Russell Clerk of the County of Chautauqua and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby certify that the foregoing Oath and Schedule thereof annexed are truly copied from the Records of said Court: And I do further certify that the total Amount and Value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is fifty three dollars and Ninety two Cents, in the opinion of said Court —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this thirteenth day of February. 1822
Peter Russell Clerk

July 2, 1934
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Mrs. R. Webb 35 Cortland Street Norwich, New York
Heman Carter- S.44358 William Root- S.43972 HA-3/112
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of Heman Carter and William Root, both of whom served in the Massachusetts Troops in the Revolutionary War and received pensions while residing in Chenango County, New York.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claims, S.44358 and S.43972, based upon the military service in that war of Heman Carter and William Root.
Heman Carter S.44358
The date and place of Birth and the names of the parents of Heman Carter are not shown in the papers in the pension claim.
He enlisted at Fairfield, Connecticut, sometime in 1781, served in Captains Millings' and Taylor's Companies, Colonel Heman Swift's Connecticut Regiment; received a sergeant's warrant on August 10, 1783, and continued to serve until late in the fall of same year doing garrison duty at West Point. It is not shown that he ever served in the Massachusetts Troops.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 14, 1818, while residing in Greene, Chenango County, New York.
In 1830, the soldier stated that he was then aged fifty-seven years and that his family residing with him consisted of his wife, aged fifty-six years, her maiden name and the date of their marriage not shown and two children, daughter Harriet, aged fifteen years and son Orin, aged thirteen years. There are no further data on soldier's family.
Found Rel. in Taylor's Co. Receipts Rest in 1783
Date of death not on AP
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William Root S.43972
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of William Root are not shown in the papers in the pension claim.
William Root enlisted in the state of Massachusetts in June, 1776, served six months as a private in Captain Stephen Dewey's Company, Colonel Smith's Massachusetts Regiment and was in the battle of White Plains; he enlisted in February, 1777, and served three months in Captain Sylvanus Willcox's Company under Major Rossiter in the Massachusetts Troops; he enlisted May 26, 1777, served in Captain Eben Stone's and John Williams' Companies, Colonel Samuel Brewer's 12 th Massachusetts Regiment; length of service, three years; he enlisted in July, 1780 and on July 5, 1780 received a sergeant's warrant as 1 st sergeant to the Lieutenant Colonel's Company of the 12 th Massachusetts Regiment, the warrant signed by Timothy Remick, Captain-Lieutenant and John Williams, Captain, and served as such 1 st sergeant and as orderly sergeant in Colonel Ebenezer Sprout's 12 th Massachusetts Regiment. He was in the battle of Bunker Hill, in the last battle with Burgoyne, wintered at Valley Forge, was in the battle of Monmouth and storming of Stony Point.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 13, 1818, at which time he was aged fifty-nine years and resided in Greene, Chenango County, New York.
The soldier's wife was aged fifty years in 1820; her maiden name and the date of their marriage are not shown; the names of three children are given; George, aged thirteen years and Orson, aged nine years in 1820; and Daniel M., age not given, who, in 1845, was residing in Allegany County, New York.
On September 4, 1838, the soldier moved to Schoharie County, New York, where he resided with his youngest son; this son had a wife and three children; no names are given and there are no further data as to soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

William Root
S.43972
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of William Root are not shown in the papers in the pension claim.
William Root enlisted in the state of Massachusetts in June, 1776, served six months as a private in Captain Stephen Dewey's Company, Colonel Smith's Massachusetts Regiment and was in the battle of White Plains; he enlisted in February, 1777, and served three months in Captain Sylvanus Wilcox's Company under Major Rosester in the Massachusetts Troops; he enlisted May 26, 1777, served in Captain Ehos Stone's and John Williams' Companies, Colonel Samuel Brewer's 12 th Massachusetts Regiment; length of service, three years; he enlisted in July, 1780 and on July 5, 1780 received a sergeant's warrant as 1 st sergeant to the Lieutenant Colonel's Company of the 12 th Massachusetts Regiment, the warrant signed by Timothy Remick, Captain-Lieutenant and John Williams', Captain, and served as such 1 st sergeant and as orderly sergeant in Colonel Ebenezer Sprout's 12 th Massachusetts Regiment. He was in the battle of Bunker Heights, in the last battle with Burgoyne, wintered at Valley Forge, was in the battle of Monmouth and storming of Stony Point.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 13, 1818, at which time he was aged fifty-nine years and resided in Greene, Chenango County, New York.
The soldier's wife was aged fifty years in 1820; her maiden name and the date of their marriage are not shown; the names of three children are given; George, aged thirteen years and Orson, aged nine years in 1820; and Daniel H., age not given, who, in 1845, was residing in Allegany County, New York.
On September 4, 1838, the soldier moved to Schoharie County, New York, where he resided with his youngest son; this son had a wife and three children; no names are given and there are no further data as to soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

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July 21-19 Mrs. Chas. D. Met Elmira N.Y. 1934 July 2. sent to Mrs. A. Webb-Eds
File No. 44 358
Heeman Carter
Sergt. Res. War.
Act: 18 th March 1818
Index:—Vol. 3 , Page 73
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of New York } Jeduthun Gray & Elisha Smith Chenango County ss } being sworn Deposeth and saith that they are personally acquainted with Herman Carter of Greene in the County of Chenango and State of New York named in the foregoing application and that we have lived in the same Town with him for a number of years and that he is in reduced and Indigent circumstances and that he stands in need of assistance from his Country for his support & that he is a very Honest and Industrious man but has been unfortunate which has reduced him and further your deponents saith not.
Sworn and subscribed the 29 th day of June 1819 before me John Noyes
Elisha Smith Jeduthun Gray
Judge of Chenango Common Pleas
Chenango County ss - I do certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Jeduthun Gray & Elisha Smith and that they are Gentlemen that the full- est confidence may be placed on their affidavit and that they are men of truth and veracity unquestio- -able and are of good report in the neighbourhood where they live the said Elisha Smith has been a Judge for several years in this County and Jeduthun Gray is a Minister of the Gospel as witness my hand
John Noyes Judge

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State of New York, Chenango County Clerk's Office June 29. 1817
I hereby certify that John Noyes Esq. whose name appears to the within Affidavit was at that time a Judge of Chenango Com. He was duly authorized to act as such & that I am acquainted with his hand writing and believe his signature subscribed within to be genuine.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Court of Com. Pleas -
Paul W. Latham Dep. Clk

July 5.
Wm - ab -
Transcript of Parker's Piston Office H. J. Clark H. Q.

House of Reps. July 24. 1838
Sir
The Root of Human Caste were placed on the Prison Roll with the act of 1818, at $900 each man room - The new Sergeants & how the warrants are they not subject to an increase of pay under the law of '32? And if so, in what way is the means to be effected?
In oblt J. C. Clark
Root of Caste where in Chicago be N York

1. Was Heman Carter of Kent, Conn., who enlisted Feb. 2. 1781 in the Revolu- tionary war - a pensioner ?
2. What was his age  and where did he reside when his application was made?
Kindly give all informa- tion possible, and the number of volume and page where record is found.

2.
In what regiment of the Newport troops was Stephen Palmer, a Revolutionary Lensioner of Greene - N.Y.
Please give number of volume and page where rec- ord is found.
Mrs. Charles D. Wetger.
362 West Gray Street - Elmira - N.Y.
January twentieth.

Orwell N.Y. June 21-1934 Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen -
I would like the Revolutionary War Service Record of these two clergies county, New York. pensioners -
Hezeman Carter of Massachusetts line and

CD William Root of Massachusetts line.
Yours truly (Mrs) P. Webb, 25 Cordland St., Norwich, N.Y.