Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 38653, John Daniels, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Daniels, John
S. 38653
CONTENTS

(2,745) Vermont
John Daniels private in the Connecticut line Col. A. Ward's reg.
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of eight Dollars per month , to commence on the 6th of April 1818 is Sept 22, 1818 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 d of Septem r and sent to Thomas Hammon Esq r Rutland Vermont
Arrears to 4th of Septem r 1818  $ 39.73 Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 March 1819  40.
1 year $ 87.73
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 4th March, 1818. } Continued on the roll under the law of the 1 may 1820. Notification sent to R Pierpont Esq r 13 July 1820
Rutland, Vt.

John Daniels
acknowledgment for continuance filed with the schedule of John Rame
n o 2745
22 Sept 1828

STATE OF VERMONT, } Rutland County, ss. }
On this 8 th day of June 1820
personally appeared before the County court for said county of Rutland, in open court, (said court being a court of record, agreeably to the laws of this state, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) John Daniels aged 69 years, resident in
Rutland in said county of Rutland, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows: in Capt. Pettebone's Co. Col. Ward; Regt. of Connecticut from 1. May 1776 until the spring of 1777 —
that he made his original declaration on the 16 day of April 18 83
has received a Pension Certificate, No. 2745 — 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 so 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, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contain-
ed in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. 1 Cow & Calf - 1 Old harness, saddle & colt - 1 hay - 6 bales of roasted - 79 bushels - 2 iron kettles - 1 set of brass ware - 1 slice - 1 tea kettle - 1 pot - 1 maple table - 4 or 5 knives & forks - 1 doz. earthen plates - 3 pewter beakers - 4 spoons - 2 pails - 5 earthen pans - 1 pine chest - 1 pine trunk covered with paper - 2 earthen platters - 1 cup - 4 earthen beakers - 30 wooden dishes which I made to sell - 1 iron chain - 1 flat iron - 2 steel traps - 1 axe - 1 hoe - 1 old shovel - 1 chain - 1 old harness for one horse to plow - 1 scythe - 1 mowing scythe - 2 old grindstones - 1 old hammer - 1 lathe & a few tools to turn wooden dishes - 1 small looking glass - 3 or 4 old barrels - 1/2 doz. chains - Since I was placed on the pension list I have purchased about 2 acres of land with a small house on it, for which I agreed to pay 209 dollars, to pay $25.00 semi annually when I draw my pension until the same shall be paid, I have paid the first 25 dollars & mortgaged the place to secure the remainder. My occupation is that of a laborer & maker of wooden dishes - my heart is poor - I am afflicted with asthma - I have a wife named Sarah aged 67 years in very bad health. I have a sister living with me aged 45 who is a cripple unable to work much. I have a daughter resides with me aged 36 years named Villetta, in pretty good health. John D. Daniels mark 1890
Sworn to and declared on the Eighth day of March  March 182 0
before said court.
H. P. Carpenter CLERK. "
STATE OF VERMONT, Rutland County, ss.
I, Robert Raper clerk of the County
court for the county of Rutland, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court:—And I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Seventy three  \frac{50}{100} — dollars.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court, at Rutland, this Eighth day of June 182 0
2 Puffins Ark

I John Daniels of Rutland in the County of Rutland State of Vermont, of the age of sixty five years, being duly sworn do declare before God - That the first of May 1776 I enlisted into the company of Capt. Ozias Pitts in Col. Andrew Ward's Regiment of the Connecticut line, to serve for one year - That I immediately joined my company at Danbury and soon after went by water from Middletown to New York and from thence to Fort Lee where we joined our Regi- =ment. I further say that having received a wound at Fort Independence near Kings bridge, from the bursting of a gun, I was discharged about two months before my time of service expired - and that I served the other two months in said company & regiment as a soldier - I do not recollect whether I had a written discharge, but if I did have one I have lost it. - I further say that I am a resident citizen of the U. States - That I have resided in Rutland afore said about five years - That I have never received a pension from the U. States - That I am poor, and from my reduced circumstances in life I stand in need of assistance from my country for support - And further say not Subscribed & sworn this his 6 th day of April 1818 } John X Daniels before me - Mark
The Honorable Asa Paine of Rutland County Court

October 5, 1934.
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Mrs. Farrington Daniels 1129 Waban Hill Madison, Wisconsin
John Daniels S.38653 BA-J/ady am
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to John Daniels, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, S.38653, based upon his military service in that war.
While a resident of Hartland, Connecticut, John Daniels enlisted the first of May 1776, served ten months as private in Captain Ozias Pettibone's Company, Colonel Andrew Ward's Connecticut Regiment; at Fort Independence, near Kings Bridge, he was wounded in his hand by the bursting of his gun and he was discharged two months before his term of enlistment for one year had expired.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 6, 1818 at which time he was aged about sixty-five years and a resident of Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont, where he had lived about five years.
In 1820 soldier's wife, Sarah, her maiden name not stated, was aged sixty-seven years, his daughter, Villetta, thirty-six years old and his sister, forty-five years old, her name not shown. There are no further family data.
Soldier died May 27, 1830, place not stated. On a.B.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

38653
INVALID.
Rare
1909 Dec. 1 Hist. to Addie V. Irish
1934 Oct. 5 Hist. to Mrs. Harrington Daniels Ally.
File No. 38653
John Daniels His Her and
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 3 , Page 122
[Arrangement of 1870.]

John Daniels
Not on rolls.
Admitted

We Isaac Meacham and Asa Cowdery of Hartland in the County of Hartford in the State of Connecticut of full age do certify & say that in the year one thousand seven hundred & seventy five in the month of May we thereby enlisted into the service of the United States for the term of one year & served in the Company commanded by - Capt Oliver D. Hovey of sd County and State & that John Daniels of - Hartland served in the same Company with us & that he did the duty of a soldier faithfully until he was honorably discharged and that sd Daniel was wounded in his hand by the bursting of his gun the Regiment in which wd he belonged was commanded by Col Solomon Sherel of Guilford in sd State and that sd Daniel served in sd Company one year & has supported the character of an honest man & further the deponent saith not
Isaac Meacham
Asa Cowdery
Hartford County ss Hartland August 11/1818
Personally appeared Isaac Meacham & Asa Cowdery and being cautioned to examine made solemn oath to the truth of the above deposition & Subscribed thereunto to the same before me
Nathan Dorr Esq. Justice of Peace

State of Vermont
I Thomas Hammond one of the judges of Rutland County Court do certify, That I am satisfied the foregoing named John Daniels an applicant for a pension, served in the revolutionary war as a soldier against the common enemy. From his reduced circumstances falls in need of assistance from his country for support especially to his foregoing declaration in consideration whereof I certify the foregoing evidence in his case and the proceedings had thereon in conform- -ity to 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 18. March 1818.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and have caused the seal of said Court to be hereunto affixed at Rutland this 6 th day of April 1818
Thos Hammond
State of Vermont
I Robert Temple Clerk of Rutland County Court do certify, That the Hon. Thomas Hammond who subscribed the above certificate, is one of the judges of said Court. And that I have affixed the seal of said Court to these presents by order of said Judge at Rutland this 6 th day of Ap r . 1818
R. Temple

I Thomas Day, 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 Philander Humphrey Esq. of Hartford, in the County of Hartford, is, and for more than one year last past has been, a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified, having by the laws of said State power and authority to administer oaths to witnesses, and to take depositions and affidavits out of court, and that full faith and credit may and ought to be given to his official acts and attestations.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of said State, at the City of Hartford, the thirty-first day of July, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
Thomas Day

Barberton O. Nov. 16 - 1909.
Pension Bureau, Washington D.C.
I am trying to find out whether any of my ancestors were in the Revolutionary War. And though perhaps you could give me the desired information.
Are any of the following names found in your records of that war? John Daniels N.Y. or Conn. Charles Vincent. N.Y. Thomas Ward. N.H. or Penn.

- Hammond, Md or Conn. - Cooper. Penn or N.H. Where are the records of the names of all who enlisted in the Revolutionary war to be found?
Thanking you for your trouble
I am yours sincerely;
Mrs. Addie L. Irish
621 Kenell st.
Barberton Ohio.

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by Geo. M. Moore
Claim No. Nov. 23, 1909
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier John Daniels
Service N. Y. & Com.  Res.
Additional Service _____
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190____
No claim, combination records _____, 190____
REMARKS:
No W.S.W. or R. as above except
D.F. 38653
R.F. 3003 } Not on file Sept 24 1777

Sept. 14, 1934
The Veterans Bureau Washington D. C.
Dear Sirs:-
Our usual business with you is to send the World War insurance premium, but I wondered if you have records of Revolutionary War Veterans and can send all the information there is in the pension records etc. about John Daniels who served as a private in the Connecticut line and whose pension was paid for some years, perhaps 1818-1830, in Rutland County, Vermont.
I shall very much appreciate this.
Yours truly
Oliver Bell Daniels Mrs. Farrington Daniels 1129 Waban Hill. Madison Wisconsin.

a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. John Daniels Var. File 38663
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 1, 1776 10 mos. Pvt. Ozias Pitkin Andrew Ward Conn.   was wounded by the bursting of a gun at Fort Independence.                                     
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____
Date of application for pension, Apr. 6 1818. His el. mov. al.
Residence at date of application, Rutland, Rutland Co. Vt.
Age at date of application, 65 yrs.
Remarks: In 1820 his wife Sarah was 67 years old & daughter Villette 36 years.

Record Division.
December 1, 1909.
Mrs. Addie W. Irwin,
# 681 Newell Street,
Barberton, Ohio.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 16 th and received the 18 th ultimo, you are advised that this Bureau is unable to furnish the record of a soldier of the Revolution unless a claim has been filed on account of his services, and in order to identify a claim which may have been filed for Thomas Ward, in addition to the full name of the soldier some of the following data is essential: names of some officers under whom he served, places of residence at enlistment and after discharge, approximate dates of birth and death, given name of widow.
The pension records of the Revolutionary War fail to afford any information in regard to Charles Vincent described by you.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.