Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17584, Hosea Case, Conn. Continental

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Connecticut, 22.506.
Hosea Lase.
of Linsbury in the State of Connecticut — who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Mills, of the Reg t commanded by Lt d Myllis, in the New York line for 16 Mo s & 12 days
Comer
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut, at the rate of 54 Dollars 66. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th day of Sept r , 1833, and sent to Hon. J. B. Pettibone, Linsbury Ct.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept r 1833, 136.65 Sem t ant. allowance ending Sept r . 4. 27.33
$163.98
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { set June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. H. Saltonstall Clerk, Book 8. Vol. Three Page 30.
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State of Connecticut } ss. Simsbury, Sept. 10th 1832. Hartford County }
On this 10th day of September 1832 - personally appeared in open court before the Court of Probate for Simsbury District in said County, now sitting - Hooea Gase a resident of Canton, in said County & State, aged 75 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832 -
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated, viz. -
1st. - That in the month of March 1776 he enlisted into the Continental Army for one year, in Capt. Amasa Wells's Company, that he was marched from Simsbury through Farmington & New Britain to Stratford in said State, & there went on board a vessel to New York - at N. York was put into a Regiment commanded by Col. Wylllys - At the time the Regiment (Col. Wylllys's) was on Long Island, he was sick & remained in N. York. That he joined the company again & was in actual service when the Continental troops were driven out of N. York - that the Regt. was part of Gen. Parsons's Brigade. That they were ordered to Peekskill, thence to Hackinsack in N. Jersey - that he, the Company, & Regt. aforesaid were marched back to Peekskill, where, having served out the time of his engagement, he was regularly dismissed. - That while in N. York, & other places on this tour of service he often saw Generals Washington, Parsons, Putnam, Green, &c. -
2nd. That he enlisted as a private in the month of Sept r 1777, for three months in the militia, in Capt. Jonathan Humphrey (then Jon s Humphrey, Jr.) Company, & that he served out the whole time of his said engagement -

Benjamin Holcomb was a Lieutenant & Martin Humphrey was the Ensign of said Company; that he was marched from said Simsbury through Hartford & Mansfield to Divertown in the State of Rhode Island - That when arrived at Divertown the Company was put into Col. M c Lellan's Regt. - That one night he went over to the island of Rhode Island, as one of a picket guard. - That Gen. Spencer commanded the troops while on this tour of service. That the greater part of the time of this tour of service he was stationed at Divertown - That from Divertown he came by water to Providence, where after remaining about two weeks, the said Regiment was marched a mile or two out of town & was dismissed -  3rd. That in the year 1779, then living in Norfolk, he was drafted on a tour of duty in the militia, for six weeks, was marched to Fairfield, in a Captain's company, and was there stationed & served out said time - was stationed there to guard the inhabitants from the depredations of the Tories & cow-boys, so called - That he knows of no person by whom he can prove this tour of service. Hopes & etc.  Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid before me
John D. Pittsboon Judge of Probate
To the interrogatories propounded by the Court he answers,  1st - to the - In Simsbury, October 8 - 1756.  2 - That his birth is recorded in the family Bible & in the records of the town of Simsbury.  3 - That he lived in Simsbury when called into service the first two times, & in Norfolk when called in service the 3rd time - that he has lived in Simsbury and in that part of Canton formerly a part of Simsbury, where he now lives, ever since the revolutionary war.  4th & 5th - answered before.  6 - Does not recollect of receiving a written discharge.  7th - To all the inhabitants of Canton & many in Simsbury. 

19348 22.506 Hosea base bonnetum
Adno 1. year 4 months and 13 days. —
16. 12
49 17 11 1 12 54 66 2 108 32 27 33 136 65
Hon. J. C. Pittelbone Limbury Conur

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 Nolia Gave C.T.
   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.     Continental March 1776. 1 Private Capt. Mills Col. Wilbis From New York to Saratoga to N.Y. 75 Simsbury. Conn. and still lives there   Sept 1777 3 Private Capt. Humphrey Col. McLean Long Is. Savannah N.Y. 1st tour of 1 year proved by two surviving witnesses   1779 1 12 and 2 tour proved by two living witnesses Certificate of Klingman and citizen  
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 and 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 the 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 and 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 , 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.
□ The notes from [a] to [e] 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.
[k] 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.

Connecticut - 2186
Sarah Case,
widow of Hosea Case,
who was a pensioner under the Act of June 7, 1832 and who died on the 11 th October 1834 at Hartford in the State of Connecticut who was a P.M. in the Comp y commanded by Captain Miles of the Reg t commanded by Mayhew in the N.Y. line for 16 m s & 12 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 5 41 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of March '39, as per end Berg. Ely, Simsbury, Conn.
Arrears to the 4 th of March - $ 163 98 Semi-annual allowances ending 27 33 $ 191 31
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by R. B. ... Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 - Page 172

I, Sarah Gase, of Canton in the County of Hartford & State of Connecticut, in the 79 th year of my age and being duly sworn, do testify and say—
That I was the daughter of Solomon Dool, (long since deceased) of Simsbury in said County and State, where I was born & brought up—
That at the house of my said father, in said Simsbury, I was married to Hosea Gase then Hosea Gase jun. on the 13 th day of December 1787, by Dudley Pettibone Esq. a justice of the Peace. That my marriage is recorded in our family Great Bible. That soon after I was married I moved to the west part of Simsbury now Canton, where my husband lived, and there lived with my said husband till the time of his death, which was the 11 th October 1834—
That since the death of my said husband I have not been married, but have remained and now am the widow of my aforesaid late husband, Hosea Gase, deceased.
That under or by the law of Congress of the 7 th June 1832, the said Hosea Gase, my said husband, obtained a pension, he having served as a private in the War of the Revolution.
Harriet E. Kelly
Sarah her Gase mark
John O. Silliman
Subscribed and sworn to by the said Sarah Gase in Canton in the District of Simsbury in Hartford County and State of Connecticut this 15 th day of August 1838—
Before me— John O. Silliman Justice of Peace for the District of Simsbury
I certify that on account of bodily infirmity the

said Sarah case could not attend at the usual place of holding Probate Court in Simsbury in said District
John O. Patten Judge of Probate for the District of Simsbury

State of Connecticut, } ss. Simsbury, Aug. 22 - 1838 - Hartford County - }
I, John C. Pettibone, judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Simsbury, in the County and State aforesaid, having this day in open Court examined the declaration of Sarah Case of Canton in said District, which she made, subscribed & swore to before me in said Canton, the 15 th day of August, 1838 - and also having carefully examined the affidavits of Titus Case, Rosanna Dool & Rhoda Humphrys -
It is the opinion of this Court, that the said Sarah Case is now & since the death of her late husband, Hosea Case, has remained unmarried - That the said Hosea & Sarah were married the 18 th December seventeen hundred eighty seven & that he died Oct. 11 th 1834 -
John C. Pettibone Judge of Probate for the District of Simsbury
I, Benjamin Ely Clerk of the Court of Probate for Simsbury District, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Sarah Case for a pension. And I also certify that John C. Pettibone, who has affixed his name in his own proper hand writing as above, is judge of Probate for Simsbury District.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office, this 22 nd day of August, 1838 -
Benjamin Ely Clerk.

Hosea Gage, Jr. and Sarah Buel both of Simsbury were joined in marriage the thirteenth day of December seventeen hundred eighty seven —
I certify that the above is a true copy of the record, with the exception of the date, which is expressed in plain or fair and legible figures as follows, "the 13th day of December, 1887" — Moses Ensign Clerk of the Town of Simsbury
I, Moses Ensign above named, depose and say, that I hold the office of Town Clerk of the Town of Simsbury, County of Hartford & State of Connecticut, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town of Simsbury, with the exception above named, as certified by me. — Moses Ensign
Subscribed and sworn to this 5th day of December, 1888. —
Before me John O Pettibone Justice of Peace

I, Rosanna Buell, of Simsbury, in the County of Hartford & State of Connecticut, in the 73rd year of my age, being duly sworn, do testify & say —
That I am a daughter of Hosa Kase, long since deceased, that I was born & brought up in the west part of the town of Simsbury, which has since been incorporated by the name of Canton.
That while my father was living, my brother Hosa Kase (who was then Hosa Kase, Junr.) was married to Sarah Buell, daughter of Capt.
Solomon Buell, long since deceased. They were married in Simsbury, at the house of said Capt.
Buell, the 18th day of December, 1787, by Dudley Pettibone, a justice of the Peace. I was present at the marriage. I am now the widow of Peter Buell, deceased.
And I further testify, that soon after the said marriage, my brother took his wife, the said Sarah, home, to the west part of the then town of Simsbury — and that they then lived together till my said brother died, which was the 11th day of October, 1834.
That since the death of my said brother, she the said Sarah, has remained unmarried and now is the widow of my said brother Hosa Kase, deceased.
Irene Buell
her Rosanna X Buell mark
John O Pettibone
Sworn to & subscribed by the said Rosanna Buell who is to me well known, and with whom I am personally acquainted, & whom I certify to be a woman of credibility — In Simsbury, County of Hartford & State of Connecticut this 15th August, 1838.
Before me John O Pettibone, Justice of Peace

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. House Grant W.F. 17584
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Feb. 1776 1 yr. Pvt. Amasa Hills Wyllys Conn   Sept. 1777 3 mos. Jonathan Humphrey W. G. Lillie   v 1779 6 weeks in the militia no officers named  
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, Simsbury Conn. Date of application for pension, Sept 10 1832 His ch. was ab. Residence at date of application, Canton Hartford Co. Conn. Age at date of application, b. at Simsbury Aug. 6. 1756-61 died Oct. 11. 1834 Remarks: Soldier, married at Simsbury Conn. Dec. 13 1787 Sarah daughter of Solomon Buel. She was allowed pension on an application executed Aug. 15-1838, while a resident of Canton Conn. 78 years old
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

This
Rev WIDOW, &c.
Feb 2-1901 C. J. Scott, Painesville 1911 Apr. 14 Hist. Soc Agnes F. Hubbell. V. Lill.
File No. 175-84
Sarah Case
Widow of
Hosea Case
Rev. Rev. War
Act: July 7. 1838
Index:—Vol. 11 , Page 119
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Sarah Case, widow of Hosea Ely, — act '38
See letter to Benj. Ely, Oct. 20. 1838
7 July '38
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I, Titus Gase, of Canton in Hartford County, in the 70 th year of my age & being duly sworn, do testify & say —
That I was born & brought up in that part of the town of Simsbury, which has since been incorporated by the name of Canton; and that I have ever lived in the neighborhood where I was born. That my father's name was Hosea Gase, that he has been dead many years, that while he was living, my brother Hosea Gase, then Hosea Gase jun r , was married to Sarah Buel, daughter of Solomon Buel long since deceased, formerly of said Simsbury. That my said brother & said Sarah were married at the house of her father in said Simsbury, the 13 th day of December, 1787, by Dudley Dettibone, Esq. a Justice of the Peace. That I was present at the said marriage.
That soon after the marriage my said brother brought his said wife home to the then west part of said Simsbury, where she lived with my said brother till the time of his death, which was the 11 th October, 1834.
That ever since the death of my said brother, the said Sarah has lived in the same house in which my said brother lived & died, and that she has ever since his death remained unmarried & is now the widow of my said brother, deceased.
Titus Gase Maria Wilson John D. Dettibone
Sworn to & subscribed by the said Titus Gase, in Canton, Hartford County & State of Connecticut, with whom I am personally acquainted, & whom I certify to be & is a credible witness, this 15 th day of August, 1838. Before me — John D. Dettibone Justice of Peace

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Reluctant may be made to Her John Nestle Christmas

We, Jairus Burh, a clergyman, residing in the town of Canton, County of Hartford, State of Connecticut, & William H. Blacklock residing in the same Canton, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Hosea Gage, a resident in said town of Canton, who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 75 years of age; that he is reputed & believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Jairus Burh -
Wm H. Blacklock
Subscribed & sworn to, Nov. 9 - 1832 before me
John O. Pittsbon Judge of Probate
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, Hosea Gage, was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. — And the Court further certifies that it appears to said Court that Jairus Burh, who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the town of Canton aforesaid, & that William H. Blacklock who has also signed the same is a resident in the same town of Canton, is a credible witness, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
John O. Pittsbon Judge of Probate
I Benjamin Ely, Clerk of the Court of Probate for Simsbury District, do certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Hosea Gage for a pension. And I do also certify that John O. Pittsbon, who has affixed his name, in his own proper hand-writing as above, is Judge of Probate for Simsbury District.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 10th of July Sept. 1832 — Benjamin Ely Clerk.

State of Connecticut } Simsbury, Sept. 10-1832. Hartford County }
I George Cornish of Simsbury in Hartford County, do certify that I am well & personally acquainted with Hosea Gage, a resident of that part of Canton in said County & State aforesaid, which was formerly a part of the town of Simsbury aforesaid; that he, said Gage enlisted into the militia service, in the army of the revolution, in the month of Sept r 1777 for the time or term of three months . The Company was commanded by Jonathan Humphry, (then for er Humphry, Jr.) Benjamin Holcomb was one of the Lieutenants - and the Ensign was Martin Humphry - That said Gage & the Company were marched from Simsbury through Hartford, Plainfield &c. to Tiverton in the State of Rhode Island - When arrived at Tiverton the Company was put into or made part of Col. McLellan's Regt. - At this place was a large body of troops, under the command of Gen. Spencer. I was a private in the same Company & served as such during the whole of the said time of three months
George Cornish Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid before me
John O. Pitkin Judge of Probate Simsbury July 9th 1833-
I certify that I am personally acquainted with George Cornish, the above named deponent & that he is a credible person & a disinterested person - John O. Pitkin Judge of Probate

State of Connecticut, } Sp. Simsbury, Sept. 10-1832. Hartford County — }
I Abel Bass of Canton, in the County of Hartford aforesaid, do certify that I am personally & well acquainted with Horace Bass of said Canton, that I know he was a soldier in the war of the Revolution & served as a private in a Company commanded by Jonathan Humphrey (then Jon a Humphrey Jr.) on a tour of militia duty of three months in the year 1779 — One Benjamin Holcomb was a Lieutenant & Martin Humphrey was Ensign of said Company. The Company was marched from Simsbury to Divistown in the State of Rhode Island, where & in that vicinity he served out the time of his engagement. — I was a soldier or private in the same company at the same time & served for the same length of time. John O. Pittock Benjamin Ely His Abel + Bass Mark
I swear to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid before me
John O. Pittock judge of Probate
Simsbury July 9 th 1833 —
I certify that I am personally acquainted with Abel Bass, the above named deponent, and that he is a credible witness.
John O. Pittock judge of Probate

State of Connecticut } Simsbury, Sept. 10 - 1832. Hartford County }
I Michael Barber of Canton, residing in that part of Canton which was formerly part of the town of Simsbury, in the County & State aforesaid, do certify that I am well & personally acquainted with Hosea base of said Canton, & have been from my childhood - that I believe him to be about 75 years of age; that I know he was a soldier in the army of the revolution, & that he served as a private in the company of Capt. Amasa Mills, in Col. Wyllys's Regiment, on the regular Continental establishment, during the whole or greater part of the year 1776. —
Michael Barber
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid before me John O. Pitkin Judge of Probate
Simsbury, July 9th 1833 —
I certify that I am personally acquainted with Michael Barber the above named deponent - that he is a respectable citizen & a credible person. —
John O. Pitkin Judge of Probate

In my testimony to Maria Gass & Michael Barbé - I omitted mention ing whether Continental or State service - Col. Wyly's regiment , the 22, was the regular Continental establishment. J. Richards.
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State of Connecticut - } 8 Farmington September 8 - 1832 - Hartford County }
I Samuel Richards residing in the town of Farmington aforesaid hereby certify that I have been long well acquainted with Hosea Case of Canton in the County and State aforesaid, that I believe him to be about 75 years of age, that I know him a soldier in the war of the revolution and served as a private in the company of Capt Amasa Wells of Col. Wyllys regiment during the whole campaign of the year 1776 - I was a subaltern officer in the same company, and served during the whole of that year - Samuel Richards.
* introduced by the request of Mr Richards after signing -
I swear to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid - and I certify that the said Samuel Richards is a credible person -
Samuel Whitman Judge of Probate Farmington District -
Henry Nash, Clerk of the Court of Probate for Farmington District, do hereby certify
That Samuel Whitman, who has annexed his name, as above, is Judge of Probate of said District and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office, this 3rd day of September 1832
Henry Nash Clerk

State of Connecticut, } Jr. Probate Office, Simsbury District. Hartford County } July 9th 1833.
Present, Hon. John C. Pettibone, Judge.
The original papers in the application of Hosea Case, a resident of Canton in said County, having been returned to this Office, as the Court had not certified as to the credibility of the witnesses, which was wholly an accidental omission; the Judge has this day certified that the persons who deposed before him in support of the declaration of said Hosea Case, are credible persons.
John C. Pettibone Judge of Probate
I Benjamin Dyer, Clerk of the Court of Probate, for Simsbury District, do certify that the foregoing contains the whole proceedings in the matter of the application of Hosea Case for a pension. And I do certify that John C. Pettibone, who has affixed his name in his own proper hand writing as above, is Judge of Probate for Simsbury District.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office this 9th July 1833.
Benjamin Dyer Clerk.

I Rhoda Humphrey of Canton in Hartford County & State of Connecticut, being first duly sworn, to depose & say —
That I was present at the marriage of Hosca base junr. & Sarah Buel. They were married by Esq. Dudley Pettibone, at the house of Capt. Solomon Buel in Simsbury in said County, the thirteenth day of December, seventeen hundred eighty seven! At that time Canton was a part of Simsbury; but has since been incorporated into a town. That before & ever since the said Hosca & Sarah were married, I was acquainted with them, & for several years lived with them — and have always lived in less than a fourth of a mile of them. —
That the said Hosca died October 11th 1834.
That since the death of said Hosca base, his widow, the said Sarah base has remained unmarried — and is now the widow of said Hosca base, deceased. That at the time of the marriage above mentioned, the father of said Hosca was living, & his name was Hosca; That he, the father, died many years ago, & long before the death of Hosca, the husband of said Sarah.
Harriet E. H. Klyn
John O. Pettibone
Rhoda her X Humphrey mark
Sworn & subscribed to by the said Rhoda Humphrey, whom I certify to be a woman of respectability & a credible witness; in Canton County of Hartford & State of Connecticut, this 15th day of August 1838 —
Before me John O. Pettibone, Justice of Peace

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Benjelly Timsbury Con.

I, ROYAL B. HUNMAN , Secretary of the State of Connecticut, and keeper of the Seal thereof, do hereby certify and make known to whom it doth or may concern,
THAT John D. Pettibone Esqr is
and for more than two months last past, has been a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Hartford in said State, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified, having full power and authority, by the laws of said State, to take the acknowledgment of Deeds and to certify the same; also to administer oaths to witnesses and to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give certificates thereof; and that full faith and credit may and ought to be given to the official acts and attestations of the said Pettibone in Court and Country.
IN testimony whereof, I have, in my capacity of Secretary as aforesaid, hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of said State, at the City of Hartford, in said State, the 5th day of Sept in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight
And I certify that the signature of said Pettibone hereto annexed are genuine.
Royal B. Hunman Secretary of State

E. M. Hubbell
Nos. 2 and 3, 214 South Jefferson St.
References
BURDETTE, THOMPSON & LAW Washington, D. C.
HOLLAND BANKING CO. Springfield, Mo.
DUN COMMERCIAL AGENCY
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Springfield, Mo.,
April 8th, 1911
Department of Interior,
Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
I have your letter of April 5th in regard to Asa Case. I find that I made a mistake. Asa Case was not a pensioner, but served in Capt. Zachous Case's Company, Col. Hooker's regiment during the Revolutionary War. We do find, however, that Hosen Case was a pensioner, and we suppose in the Revolutionary War. He was placed on the pension rolls Sept. 30, 1833, and was a resident of Hartford County, Connecticut.
If you have a record of his service, I would appreciate it if you would send it.
Yours respectfully,
(Miss)
Agnes Fulmer Hubbell.