Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 10445, Joseph Chapman, Conn.

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Conn.
Chapman, Joseph
S. 10445
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Connecticut 9056
9056 9056
Joseph Chapman
of Preston in the State of Connecticut who was a Pri: in the Conn command by Captain Spicer of the Reg command by Col Parsons in the Connecticut State Troops
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Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of March 1833 and Rent - Joseph Williams Esq: Norwich Ct
Arrears to the 4th of March: 1833 $46,66 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sep: 4 33. 11.66
$58.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E. D. Bullock Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 3 Page 7

State of Connecticut Newbern County City of Norwich ss. on this 28 th day of July A.D. 1852. personally appeared in open court, before the city court of the city of Norwich now sitting in the said city, Joseph Chapman, a resident of the town of Preston in New London County & State of Connecticut; aged seventy eight years. Who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath make the following dec- laration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he enlisted & entered into the service of the United States, under the following named officers & served as herein stated. That I was born in the town of Groton County of New London & State of Connecticut on the 10 th day of December 1753. The record of my age is in the family bible to which I have referred. That I lived at the time I entered into the service, at said Groton, where I have also resided since the Revolutionary war un- til I removed to Preston (in which town I now live) about 28 years since — That in the year 1775, in the month of May, I believe on the 10 th day of the month I enlisted
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into the Company commanded by Captain Abel Spicer, in Col Samuel Holden Parsons' Regiment of Connecticut cut State troops, at Groton in said State Isaac Gallup 1 st Lieutenant. Samuel Williams 2 nd Lieut - William Latham Ensign, all from said Groton, were our company officers - all of whom together with Capt Spicer are dead! our Company were all residents of said Groton except one man, of Incollet right. John Tyler of Preston was Lieuten- ant Col of the Regiment & Samuel New- tice Major - I continued in the service seven months to the 10 th of December, (the time for which I enlisted) & then was regularly discharged from the service, the Discharge was given to me by Col Parsons & kept for many years, but have lost it
That (after I enlisted), our company was encamped with Col Parsons' Regiment at Winthrop's point Newbedford for about three weeks - then marched from Newbedford across Groton ferry thro Providence, Wrentham - Needham to Roxbury where we encamped & continued there till I was discharged.

A Regiment from Connecticut River was also stationed at Roxbury, under Col Spencer. General Ward was often there, while we were stationed there. That I was in no battle nor engage- ment during my term of service — That I have no documentary evi- dence — That three or four men (who were in the same company with me) are now living, as I believe — viz Peter Williams: Nehemiah Gallup: Eldridge Parker: & Nathan Harron & also Elias Whipple of same Regt who can testi- fy to my service at the end of the Revolution, as I have stated — That I am known in my present neighbourhood to the Hon Noyes Barber member of Con- gress: to Joseph W Brewton Esq of Preston Postmaster at Poquoson (so called) to the Hon Calvin Goddard & Hon James Lam- man of Norwich, who can testify to my character for veracity & their belief of my services as a soldier of the revo- lution — He Ridgeway has every claim whatever to a pension or annuity ex- cept the present & declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any the agency of any state.

Sworn & Subscribed the day and year aforesaid in open court in the City of Norwich. Joseph Chapman Attest Alex Lathrop clerk
We certify that we are well acquainted with Mr Joseph Chapman of Paxton who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration: That we believe him to be seventy eight years of age: That he is respected & believed in the neighbor- hood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution & are concern in that episode —
Sworn & subscribed the day & year above in open court. Attest Alex Lathrop Clerk. Elijah Whipple Peter Williams
And the said court do hereby de- clare their opinion, after the investi- gation of the matter & after putting the inter- rogatories, prescribed by the War depart- ment, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary

soldier & served as he states in his declaration — And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Elijah Whipple and Peter Williams residents in this County who signed the preceding certificate are residents in this County & are credible persons & that their state- ment is entitled to full credit
I Alexander Lathrop of the City of Norwich. Clerk of the City Court of the City of Norwich do certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the app- lication of Joseph Chapman for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & have affixed the City seal of the City Court — Feb 28 th
1832 A. Lathrop Clerk " " " "

State of Connecticut, New London County ss on this 10 th day of Jan- uary AD 1883 personally appeared in open court, before the court of probate for the District of Norwich, now sitting in open said Dis- trict of Norwich. Joseph Chapman a resident of the town of Preston in said District of Nor- wich County of New London in the State of Connecticut. Aged Seventy nine years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declara- tion, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he enlisted & entered into the service of the U- nited States, as a private, under the follow- ing named officers & served as herein after stated. That I was born in the town of Groton County of New London & State of Connecticut in December 1753. The Records of my age is in the family bible, to which I have re- ferred. That I lived, at the time of en- listing into the service at said Groton, where I have also resided, since the Revolution- ary war until I removed to Preston, (In which town I now live) about 28 years since - That in the year 1775 on the 10 th day of May June I enlisted into the company, commanded by Captain Abel Spicem. in Col. Samuel H Parsons Regiment of Connecticut State Troops, at Groton, in said State of Connecticut. Isaac Gullings was first Lieutenant Samuel Williams Second Lieutenant & William Latham Ensign, all from said town of Groton, all of whom to- gether with Capt Spicem are dead -

Our Company were all residents of said town of Groton except one man I recollect right; John Tyler of Preston, was our Lieutenant Colonel of the Regiment, & Samuel Prentice Major - I continued in the same service as a private, seven months to the 10 th day of December, 1775. Being the term for which I enlisted, I was then discharged from the service; the discharge was given to me by Col. Parsons & I kept it for many years but have lost it - That after I enlisted our company was encamped with Col. Parsons' Regiment, at Wentworth's point in Newhendon for about three weeks; then marched from Newhendon across Groton ferry through Providence, Wrentham & Needham to Roxbury in the State of Massachusetts, where we encamped & continued there on duty until I was honorably discharged from the service. A Regiment from Connecticut River was also stationed at Roxbury, under Col. Spencer - General Ward was often there while we were stationed there. That I was in no battle or engagement, during my term of service, That I have no documentary evidence. That three of four men who were in the same company with me are now living as I believe, Mr. Peter Williams; Mr. Jeremiah Gallup; Eldad Perkins & Nathan Darrow; & also Elijah Whipple of the same Regiment, who can testify to my service in the way of the Revolutions, as I have stated; The key to

Situation of said Peter Williams & said Nehemiah Gallup I have procured to be annexed herunto, said Elijah Whipple has removed out of the State of Connecticut. That I am known also in my neighborhood to the Hon. Noyes Barber member of Congress. & to Joseph W. Brewster Esq. of Preston Postmaster at Poquianuck Village, who can testify to my character for veracity & their belief of my services as a private soldier of the Revolution. He Relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
Joseph Chapman Sworn & subscribed this Day, Month and Year aforesaid in open court, at the Probate office in the District of Norwalk in said New London County.
Attest: John Hyde Judge of the court of Probate
We David N. Bentley residing in Norwalk in the Probate District of Norwalk in the County of New London (a clergyman) & Allen Chapman of Preston in the same District of Norwalk hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Mr. Joseph Chapman who has sub- scribed and sworn to the above declar- ation, that we believe him to be

Seventy nine years of age, (as he hath stated in his declaration) and that he is reported & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a private soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn & Subscribed in open Court. The day and year afore said. D N Bentley Allen Chapman
Attest.
John Hyde
Judge of the Court of Probate
And the said Court of Probate do here- by declare their opinion, after the in- vestigation of the matter, & after putting the interrogatories forementioned 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 the Reverend David N Bentley of the District who has signed the preceding certifi- cate is a Clergyman, resident in Norwich in said District of Norwich and that said Allen Chapman who has also signed the same is a resident in said town of Preston in said County of New London, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
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Sept 15 '96 Sold bond to Mrs W H McPartley Wilkes Barre Pa see Rev No 800 J W B
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10445 INVALID.
File No. 10,445-
Joseph Chapman Rev Boer War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 66-
[Arrangement of 1870.]

I Peter Williams of Groton in NewLondon County & State of Connecticut of lawful age testify & say that I was in the service of the United States during the Revolutionary war in the same Company & Regiment with Joseph Chapman whose declaration is hereunto annexed: that said Chapman enlisted into the Company commanded by Abel Spicer in Col Samuel H Parsons Regiment of Connecticut State troops on the 10 th day of May in the Year 1775 at Groton in said State of Connecticut Isaac Gallup was first lieutenant: Samuel Williams 2 nd lieutenant William Latham Ensign were the Company Officers all of whom are dead John Tyler of Preston was Lieut. Colonel of the Regiment & Samuel Prentice Major said Chapman continued in the said Company & service with me Seven months to the tenth of December 1775 for which term we Enlisted & was then discharged from the service & further saith not Peter Williams dated Groton January the 9 th AD 1833
NewLondon County ss Groton ss January the 9 th 1833 Personally appeared Mr Peter Williams (to me well known as a person entitled to full credit) & said having signed the above deposition made oath according to law that the same contains the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth Sworn Before me John Brewster Justice of the Peace

Application of Joseph Mehaffey
Boston Mass.
2 nd Edition January 10 1833
admit
7 th private
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Joseph Williams Esq
Notre Dame
Co
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I Nehemiah Gallup of Groton in NewLondon County & State of Connecticut of lawful age testify & say that I was in the Service of the United States during the Revolutionary war in the same Company & Regiment with Joseph Chapman whose declaration is herunto annexed that said Chapman Enlisted into the Company commanded by Abel Spicer in Col. Samuel H. Parsons Regiment of Connecticut State troops on the 10th day of May in the Year 1775 at Groton in said State of Connecticut Isaac Gallup was first lieutenant Samuel Williams 2nd lieutenant William Latham Ensign were the Company Officers all of whom are dead John Tyler of Preston was Lieut. Colonel of the Regiment & Samuel Prentice Major the said Chapman continued in the same Company and Service with me Seven Months to the tenth of December 1775 for which term we Enlisted and was then discharged from the service
& further saith not
Dated Groton January 9th A D 1833 Nehemiah Gallup
NewLondon County ss Groton ss January the 9th 1833 Personally appeared Mr. Nehemiah Gallup (to me well known as a person entitled to full credit) and having signed the Above deposition made oath according to law that the same contains the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth Sworn Before me John Brewster Justice of the Peace

Nourit January. 7 th 1838
Hon Secy of War
Enclosed is a renewal of Application of Joseph Chapman for Pension. Which we hope to be correct, when decided upon. Mr Chapman wishes the certificate or answer directed to me at Nourit City Conn.
With Great Respect Yours. Obedt Servt J. Williams

We Elias Whipple of Preston & Peter Williams of Groton in New London County & State of Connecticut Testify & say that we are well acquainted with Joseph Chap- man of Preston, an applicant now in Court, for a pension under the act of Congress of 7 th June 1832 - That we both served in the same Regiment with him The said Chapman & the said Chapman served as he has stated in his declaration - And from our knowledge we do testify & say that said Chapman's declara- tion as to his service in the war of the Revolution is correct & true
Spencer May Not City Court of the City of Norwich. Elias Whipple - Sworn in open Court Peter Williams
July 28. 1832
Attest Alex Lathrop Clerk

Application
Joseph Chapman,
for pension
[Signature]
1832
3663

I Buel Lathrop Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Norwich in the state of Connecticut do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the application of Joseph Chapman for a pension, and I further certify that John Brewster Esq. is a Justice of the Peace for the county of New London and by law is authorized to administer oaths to witnesses and that his name to the certificate of the oath administered to Peter Williams, & Nehemiah Gallup hereto annexed I believe to be in his hand writing and is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this court this tenth day of January Anno Domini 1833.
Buel Lathrop Clerk

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Joseph Chairman
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Joseph Chapman which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? V. * Has he mentioned 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? 20 VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? No clergyman
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? The best evidence must be produced
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? No Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. 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 the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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.
QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end 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.