Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 37053, Zenas Howes, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Conn.
Howes, Zenas or Howes
S. 37053
CONTENTS

3888
Connecticut Roll
Zenas Hawes Capt Stedman Private Connecticut Line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 25 th of April 1813
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th of Oct r 1813 and Sent to Jabez Clarke Esq Judge - Windham, Windham Co. - Connecticut -
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1818 - 4 1/2/30 34.66 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Mar r 1819 - 48.00
$ 82.66
Hon: Mr. Lanman
H. Reps { Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
One Year
Not entitled
Mnahpm Windham Co.
Notification sent the 21 Feb y 1821, to Hon: Mr. Lanman Atty Genl. Pmt. U. S. Atty General's opinion sent to David C. Boller, Windham, Co. 13 July 1821.

Jabez Clarke, Esq; Judge; Windham Windham County, Connecticut.
Zenas Hawes, Connecticut line, Revolutionary claim.
Adm d Not found on the Connecticut rolls -
The testimony, on oath, is required to prove that the applicant served nine months, in con- tinuance, on the Con- tinental establishment.
See endorsement in the Cases of Reuben Robin- -son and Samuel Cleve- -land.

To Joby Clarke Esq. Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Windham, in the State of Connecticut — The Petition of Lucas Howes of the Town of Windham, in the County aforesaid — Sheweth, that on the 1 st or 2 nd day of June A.D. 1776
I enlisted as a soldier into Capt. James Steadman's company in Col. Andrew Ward's regiment, for the term of One year, that he soon marched with said Regiment, and joined the American army in New York and continued with and did his duty faithfully in said Regiment in the States of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, in the service of the United States, in the revolutionary war, in the Connecticut Line, for the full term of One, and was discharged at Turkey Hill in New Jersey on the 14 th day of May 1777 — as by my discharge appears — that I am now and by reason of my reduced circumstances in life I stand in need of Assistance of my Country for support, and to pay the benefit of a certain Act of Congress passed the 18 th day of March A.D. 1818 entitled "An Act for relief of certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war —"
Dated at Windham the 25 th day of April A.D. 1818
State of Connecticut
Lucas Howes
County of Windham ss. Windham April 25 th A.D. 1818
Then came before me Joby Clarke Esq. Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Windham and State of Connecticut Lucas Howes the signer of the above Petition, and subscribed the following Affidavit and made Oath to the truth of the same, (viz) I Lucas Howes of Windham, in the County of Windham, and State of Connecticut, Do Swear, that on the 1 st or 2 nd day of June A.D. 1776 — I enlisted as a soldier in Capt. James Steadman's company, in Col. Andrew Ward's Regiment, in the Connecticut Line, in the revolutionary War — in the service of the United States, and continued to do duty in said Regiment line & service, in the State of New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania, until the 14 th day of May A.D. 1777, when I was honorably discharged, and that he was in the Battle of White Plains, Trenton & Princeton by reason of my reduced circumstances in life I stand in need of Assistance of my Country for support —
Lucas Howes
Sworn April 25 th A.D. 1818
Before me Joby Clarke Esq. Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for Windham County

I Peter Webb of Windham in the county of Windham do Testify, that I am acquainted with Lucas Howes, within named, and his circumstances, that he is low in that respect (and needs assistance for support) — Peter Webb Sworn to before me this 15 th day of May A.D. 1818 — Attest Jabez Clarke Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, for the county of Windham
Jabez Clarke Judge of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the county of Windham in the State of Connecticut do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Lucas Howes did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the pending declaration and affidavit — 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 Attest Jabez Clarke
Samuel Gray Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut — do certify that Jabez Clarke Esq. is Judge of Court, that the above signature is in his own hand writing and the Seal annexed is the Seal of Court —
In Testimony hereof I have hereunto set My Name: this 12 th day of May A.D. 1818
Sam Gray

District of Connecticut, ss.
At a Special Court of Common Pleas, holden at Windham within and for the County of Windham, in said district—
ON this 28th day of June A. D. 1820, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record for the County aforesaid, [Having the power of fine and imprisonment,]
Lenas Howes of Windham in Windham County within District of Conn aged Sixtyfour years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, viz : That he enlisted for the term of one year on the or about the 1st day of June in the year 1776 — in the State of in the company commanded by Captain James Steelman in the regiment commanded by Colonel Andrew Ward in the line of the State of Connecticut on the Continental establishment : that he continued to serve in the said corps until 14th day of May 1777 having served 11 months & 14 days when he was discharged from the said service in — Turkey Hills in the State of New Jersey
My discharge is at the War office — I am now a pensioner — the date of my original application was the 25th day of April 1818 — The No of my pension certificate is 3,888 — I am a Blacksmith by trade but owing to my ill health am able to work at my trade not more than 1/4 of the time then can do but very light work — I have a wife (Eunice Howes) aged Sixtyseven who enjoys comfortable health for a person of her age except that she is deaf — I have no children who depend on me or on whom I depend for support — I have one Grand Child (Henry H. Fitch) aged 10 years who lives with me & who is very weakly but whom I am not bound to support he is kept by me to do chores for the family —
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen ; 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, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen : and that I have not, nor has any person for my use, any property or income due to me ; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Lenas Howes
A Schedule of the whole estate & income of Lenas Howes of Windham in Windham County & State of Connecticut.
  Wks — 1 Set of Blacksmith's tools — 15.00   1 Axe 1 Scythe 2 Rakes — 0.89   2 Pitchforks 1 hoe 1 old harness — 1.60   1 Set of horse chains 2 old tables — 4.17   2 Pine chests 9 Ratchet chains — 2.75   Amount carried over $34.41 

Amount Bro't over $24.41  1 Cooking Pots - 1 Brap kettle - 5.25  1 Iron kettle 2 broken Iron pots - 1.55  1 Iron kettle 2 Water pails - 0.54  2 milk pails 1 Tin oven 6 Saucers - 1.57  1 Sugar bowl 6 Peeter Spoons - 0.19  6 Table Spoons 12 earthen plates - 0.84  1 Cream pot - 2 earthen bowls 1 Peeter - 0.43  2 Peeter plates 2 Peeter Plecters - 0.67  8 Knives & Forks - 2 Canettushiks - 0.66  1 Case of Knives, 1 Whet Stone 2 Saddle Horns - 4.57  1 Tea pot 12 Tea cups & 1 Bed & 1 Barrel - 3.00  2 meat Barrels 1 Tub 1 Rain Cistern Horns - 2.25  1 Tin Canister - 2 Stone jugs - 0.42  1 Wooden clock 1 Skillet 1 Corn basket - 3.20
Bed up 49.43  1 Bushel measure 1 Bread trough - 0.34  1 Bombast 1 Round piler 1 Hard table - 0.75  1 Grate chain 1 Luster 1 Tin canister - 0.85  1 Iron shovel 1 Draw knife - 0.45  3 Augers 1 Old wheel - 1.18  1 Linnen Wheel 6 broken chains - 2.25  1 Tin canister 4 glass bottles - 0.50  3 Table cloths 3 Towels - 1.25  1 bottle & 2 Waggis 2 gimlets - 1.06  1 warming pan 1 Wash tub - 0.84  1 Lard tub 1 Bar cask - 0.42  1 Earthen mug - 1 Pitcher - 0.24  1 Pig six weeks old - 1.00  $ 60.56
18 Acres of Land & 2/3 of an old house & barn worth not more than $10 - per acre  $ 180.00  60.56  $ 240.56
The above Schedule contains the whole of my estate debts & income & I owe bonafide debts to amount of $271.55  There are some unadjusted accounts between me & sundry persons but I feel confident in saying that on a settlement there will be nothing in my favor.  Jeremias Hovey
Estate $240.56  Debts to amount of $271.55  owing
Jeremias Hovey
Sworn to and declared on the 28th day of June A. D. 1820, before the Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Windham, in the district of Connecticut.
Attest: David C. Bolles Clerk.
I, David C. Bolles Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Windham, in the State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing declaration & oath and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said Court; and I do further certify that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule, is two hundred forty Dollars, and 56 Cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court, on this 4th day of July A. D. 1820.
David C. Bolles Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Windham County.

March 14, 1940.
Lieut.(JG) Wm. Howes Collins, USNR 8 Chestnut Lane Moylan, Rose Valley, Pennsylvania.
BA-J/ILL Zenas Howes S. 37053
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of your ancestors, Zenas Howes of Windham, Connecticut, Captain Charles Collins and Captain William Collins, both of Rhode Island.
Revolutionary War data furnished by the Veterans Administration are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land which have been made to the United States based upon service.
A search of these records has been made in your behalf and no claim for pension or bounty land found based upon service of a William Collins of Rhode Island, nor of any Charles Collins. Various spellings of the surname were searched. The record of Zenas Howes (his name shown Hawes also) follows, as found in pension claim, S. 37053.
Zenas Howes, of Windham, Windham County, Connecticut, enlisted about June 1, 1776, served as private and sergeant in Captain James Stedman's company, Colonel Andrew Ward's Connecticut regiment, was in the battles of White Plains, Trenton and Princeton and was discharged May 14, 1777, at Turkey Hill, New Jersey.
He was allowed pension on account of his service in the Revolutionary War, on his application executed April 25, 1818, at which time he resided in Windham, Connecticut. In June 1820, he gave his own age as sixty-four years, but did not state the date and place of his birth, nor the names of his parents. He was referred to as Captain Zenas Howes; no explanation regarding that rank was stated.
In 1820, this soldier's wife, Eunice, and one grandchild,

Henry H. Fitch, aged ten years, were the only members of his family living at home. He did not state the date and place of his marriage to Eunice, nor her surname, nor the names of any children. Eunice was born in July 1753 , the place not given, nor the names of her parents.
In 1820, Nathaniel Howes, a member of the firm of Dyer and Howes, made affidavit in regard to Zenas Howes in Windham, Connecticut, but did not state any relationship between them.
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, this city, and furnish the following data:
Zenas Howes (as his name was borne on pension roll) Certificate #3888 Issued October 24, 1819 Rate $8 per month Commenced April 25, 1818(restored Apr. 1, 1823) Act of March 18, 1818 Connecticut Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

37 053 INVALID.
Revy
File No. 37,053
Glenn Hanes Pr. St. Louis
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 176
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Sept. 12/93 Hist. 60 Chas. N. Wood, 91 East Ave. Norwalk. Conn. M.C.
1940 - Mar. 14 - Dist. to Litch. W.M. James Collins - US N R - SLL-

Connecticut
Zenas Hawes. Private.
1 yr. (1776)
His Age 65. a Blacksmith can do but little labor - has neither Shop nor Tools - Wife 68 - a Grandchild aged 10 -
1 st Schedule dated June 1820, 18 Acres of Land. \frac{2}{3} of an old House and Barn $180 - Tools $15 - and sundry articles of furniture. Total amt of Schedule $240.56
Application for restoration made & rejected July 1821
2 nd Schedule dated March 29. 1821 - only $8.58. Creditors have taken the property exhibited in 1 st Schedule -
D. C. Boller, Minister Genl
Restored 1 st Apr. 1823.

Turkey in the Genesee may 18 th 1827 I have the honor to certify that Obadiah Johnson his time being expired As here by honorably discharged Obadiah Johnson Lieut Col

Andrew Ward Esq r Col. of a Regiment of Foot raised by the Thirteen United States of North America
To Zenas Hovey Greeting —
Reposing especial confidence in your courage, skill and good conduct, I do, by these Presents, constitute And appoint you, the said Zenas Hovey to be the 2 nd Serjeant in Capt. James Regiment Stedmans Company, in the Now Under my Command. — You are therefore faithfully and Diligently to exercise the several Acts and Duties Of said Office, in a strict and carefull discharge of the same; and you are to Observe and Obey all such Orders as you from time to time receive from Me, or other your Superior officer, — and to instruct said Company in the drill of arms And at necessary duty, Commanding them to Obey you as their Serjeant, for which this shall be your sufficient warrant.
Given under my Hand, this 15 th Day of November, Anno Dom: 1776
Andrew Ward Col

Affidavit — concerning Mr. L. Howes B. D. D.
Submitted to Mr. Edwards —
20. Sept. 1820 —

The Deposition of Samuel Gray of Windham in Windham County who Testifies, that he is Treasurer of the first Reformed Society in said Windham, and that Lucas Howes is indebted to said Society in the sum of Twenty one Dollars & seventy five cents - which is secured in two notes of hand, & includes Interest to this time Windham July 24 th 1820 $21.75 Samuel Gray Treasurer of First Reformed Society in Windham
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 24 th day of July 1820 David C. Bolles Justice of Peace
The Deposition of Nathaniel Howes, who Testifies, that he is one of the firm of Dyer & Howes - and that Lucas Howes of D. Windham is justly indebted to said Dyer & Howes in the sum Twenty seven Dollars & Twenty nine cents, by note & book account - Windham July 24 th 1820 - $27.29 Nathaniel Howes
Sworn to, and subscribed, before me this 24 th day of July 1820. David C. Bolles Justice of the Peace
The Deposition of Charles Lee of Windham in Windham County, who Testifies that Lucas Howes of said Windham, is justly indebted to the Deposition in the sum of Twenty Dollars & Forty five cents - Windham July 24 th 1820 $20.45 Charles Lee
Sworn to, and subscribed before me this 24 th day of July 1820 David C. Bolles Justice of the Peace
The Deposition of Peter Webb Esq r of Windham in Windham County who Testifies - That Lucas Howes, is justly indebted to the Deposition in the sum of Fifty Three Dollars & seventy seven cents - July 24 th 1820 $53.77 Peter Webb
Sworn to, and subscribed before me this 24 th day of July 1820. David C. Bolles Justice of Peace

John Clark of Windham in Windham County Deposeth, and saith That Lemuel Howes of S. Windham is justly indebted to him the Deponent in the sum of Ten Dollars — Windham July 24, 1820 $10
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 24 th day of July 1820
David C. Bolles Justice of the Peace
Joseph Huntington of Windham in Windham County who Deposeth as says, that Lemuel Howes of said Windham, is now justly indebted to the Deponent in the sum of Ten dollars & Forty six cents — Windham July 24 th 1820 $10.46
Joseph Huntington
Sworn to, & subscribed before me this 24 th day of July A 1820 — David C. Bolles Justice of the peace for Windham County —
I hereby certify that the aforementioned deponents viz Samuel Gray Esq d , Nathaniel Howes, Charles Lee Hon. Peter Webb, John Clark, & Joseph Huntington are men of truth & veracity, & full faith and credit ought to be given to their testimony) —
David C. Bolles Justice of the Peace
I Justin Swift of Windham in Windham County of lawful age, do testify & say that I am one of the company last known of Gurdson Huntington & Co d , & that Mr Lemuel Howes of said Windham is justly indebted to said Firm by note, for full & valuable consideration to the amount of Ten dollars — Further saith not — Windham July 24 th 1820. Justin Swift
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 24 th day of July A 1820. & I do certify that the deponent Justin Swift is a credible witness & full faith is to be given to his testimony — David C. Bolles Justice of the Peace —

I David C. Bolles Clerk of the County Court within and for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut do certify that David C. Bolles, before whom the annexed affidavits (concerning Mr. Zenas Bowes an applicant for a pension &c) have been made, is duly enrolled as a Justice of the Peace within & for said Windham County & that the fore- going signatures of his name are his own proper signature — In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said Court. at Windham in said County this 24 th day of July A.D. 1820.
David C. Bolles

We Joseph Martin of Mansfield in the County of Windham & State of Connecticut & Roswell Bill of Hampton in s d County of Lawful age Testify & say that we have been acquainted with Capt n Thomas Howes of Wind- ham in s d County & do know that he served his Country as a Sargeant in Col o Andrew Wards Regiment under the immediate command of Capt n James Hildman for the full term of one year in the years of 1776 & 1777 - at one & the same tour of duty in the Service of the United States - which time of service expired on the 14 th day of May A.D. 1777 - And further the Deponents say not a - Dated at Hampton the 25 th day of Sep r . 1818 Joseph Martin Roswell Bill
Windham County ss Hampton Sep r . 25 th 1818 Personally appeared Messrs Joseph Martin & Roswell Bill subscribers to the above Deposition & made solemn oath that the same contains the truth & nothing but the truth Before me Joseph Prentiss Justice of Peace
Windham County ss Hampton Sep r . 25 th 1818 This certifies that Messrs Joseph Martin & Roswell Bill subscribers to the above deposition are credible persons & full faith & credit may be given to their testimony Joseph Prentiss Justice of Peace for Windham County

J. Samuel Gray Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut do certify That Joseph Prentice before whom the within Affidavit was Made is duly enrolled as one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said Windham County That the within Signature is his hand writing and full Faith & Credit ought to be given to his Acts & Deeds as such. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my Name, and Affixed the Public Seal of said Court at Windham this 5 th day of October A.D. 1818 Sam Gray
Joseph Munroe d. Respectfully Bids Def. to the service of James Morris

The Deposition of Elisha White of Windham in the County of Windham of lawful age who Testifies and says, that he is a constable of the Town of Windham, and lately had in his hands for collection subscriptions judgments in favor of sundry creditors against Jonas Howes of S d Windham, on which he set off all the land and real estate of S d Howes, after which there was left sundry debts due from S d Howes, on one of which he had in hands an attachment, by virtue of which he attached, all the personal property he could find, and which afterwards taken on execution that issued on S d attachment, and was disposed of for the payment of S d last mentioned execution , and that he knows of no estate of any description except bedding a wearing apparel to the amount of Twelve dollars, which S d Howes now has (and believes him to be very poor & needy — And further says that
Windham March 26. 1821 Elisha White
Windham County ss Windham March 26. 1821 — Then personally appeared Elisha White the signer of the above Deposition, and made solemn Oath, to the truth of the facts stated therein, and do certify that I am acquainted with the Defendant, and know him to be a man of truth & credit —
Attest Joby Clark Justice of the Peace
Roger Huntington Esq r of Windham in Windham County Testifies and says, that he fully agrees with Elisha White in the above Deposition so far as the same relates to land & real estate, that he was one of the appraisers of the land, when the same was set off to satisfy the above mentioned judgments, and that there was not a sufficiency of land to satisfy all S d judgments — and would believe Mr Jonas Howes to be reduced to poor & indigent circumstances, and in case of sickness — must be supported by Publick or Private Charity —
Roger Huntington
Windham March 27 th 1821 — The Personally appeared Roger Huntington Esq r & made Oath to the truth of the above Deposition by him submitted —
Before me Joby Clark Justice of the Peace

I do certify that I am acquainted with named Levi Huntington and Elisha White the signers of the within depositions, and know them to be gentlemen of good character, and that full faith & credit ought to be given to their testimony
David Bolles Chief Judge of Windham County Court
David C. Bolles Clerk of the County Court within & for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut - do certify that David Bolles Esquire, whose name is subscribed in his own proper hand, is Chief Judge of said County Court, and full faith & credit ought to be given to his acts as such -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the Publick Seal of said Court at Brooklyn in said County this 25 th day of April A.D. 1821
David C. Bolles
Affidavit

John Stanford & Benj. Dyer Depts. to James Waver reduced. Livin' estate.

The Deposition of John Mansford and Benjamin Dyer both of Windham in the County of Windham, who Testify and say, that we are well acquainted Mr. Lucas Hovey of P. Windham, an applicant for a Pension, under the act of January of the 18 th day of March 1818 - and do Testify that he is reduced in his circumstances - has very little property, and needs the assistance of his country for his comfortable support - Dated at Windham the 26 th day of Sept. 1818
Benj d Dyer John Mansford
State of Connecticut
County of Windham ss. Windham Sept. 26. AD 1818
Then Benjamin Dyer and John Mansford the signers of the above Deposition appeared before me Jacob Clarke Justice of the peace for the said County of Windham, and made solemn Oath, that the facts stated in the Deposition above by them subscribed, is the truth and nothing but the truth -
And I do further certify that the said Deponents are both Gentlemen of Integrity and Character, for truth, and their Testimony is entitled to Credit
Attest Jacob Clarke Justice of the peace for said County
I Samuel Gray Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut - do hereby certify that Iden Clark Justice of the peace whom the above Affidavit has been made is duly enrolled as one of the Justices of the said Court in & for the County of Windham & full Faith & Credit ought to be given to his Acts as such and that his Name subscribed thereto is his own proper Signature - In Testimony whereof I have subscribed My Name & Affixed the Public Seal of said Court, this 12 th day of Octo. AD 1818
Sam Gray

Sam d P. P. P. Esq. Dep o to the Service of Lewis Howes

The Deposition of Samuel Bliss of Columbia in the County of Windham who Testifies and says, that sometime about the 1 st day of June 1776 I enlisted into Colonel Andrew Ward's Regiment, Capt. James Steadman's Company, of the Connecticut Line of the Continental Army, in the Revolutionary War and know that Jonas Hovey of Windham was a Serjeant in said Company, at the time of my enlistment, and that continued in said company and service, until about the 12 th day of May 1777 when the whole regiment was discharged, and also certify that Joseph Martin and Rowell Bell, who have given their depositions as to the service of S t . Hovey were both serjeants in said Regiment during my said term of service —
Sam l Bliss
State of Connecticut
County of Windham ss. Windham Sept r 26. 1818
Then Samuel Bliss Esq r of Columbia in said Windham County — appeared before me Jacob Clarke Esq r Justice of the Peace for said County, and made oath to the truth of the facts stated in the above deposition —
And I further certify, that the Deponent is a Gentleman of respectable character for truth and his testimony to be depended on
Sworn before me
Jacob Clarke Justice of the Peace for Windham County —
28 I Samuel Gray Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut do Certify that I Jacob Clarke Esq r before whom the above Affidavit hath been Made, is duly enrolled as One of the Justices of the Peace in & for Windham County, & full hath & had right to give to his Acts as such — And that his Name Subscribed thereto is his own proper Signature — In testimony whereof I have Subscribed My Name & Affixed the Seal of said Court this 13 th Day of October A d 1818 Sam l Gray

District of Connecticut, ss.
At a Court of Common Pleas, holden at Brooklyn within and for the County of Windham, in said district—
ON this twentyninth day of March A. D. 1826, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record for the County aforesaid, [Having the power of fine and imprisonment,] Zenas Howes of Windham in Windham County and District of Connecticut aged sixtyfive years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, viz: That he enlisted for the term of one year on the first, second or 3rd day of June in the year 1776 in the State of Connecticut in the company commanded by Captain James Steiman in the regiment commanded by Colonel Andrew Ward in the line of the State of Connecticut on the Continental establishment: that he continued to serve in the said corps until the 14th day of May Anno Domini 1777 —
when he was discharged from the said service in a place called Tarrey Hills in the State of New Jersey
That he applied for & obtained a pension under the act of Congress of the eighteenth day of March 1818 , and that the number of his pension certificate is 3888 — That he is by occupation a Blacksmith but from failure of eyesight, and a Rheumatic complaint , is unable to do but very little labour, and has neither shop nor tools to work with, and has no family but himself & wife that his health is poor & feeble not able to do but little labor of any kind that his wife's name is Eunice & is sixty eight years of age inulyment, that she enjoys comfortable health except being totally deaf
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; 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, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; 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 contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Zenas Howes
A Schedule of the whole estate & income of Zenas Howes of Windham in the County of Windham & District of Connecticut
  4 Old kitchen chairs $1.00 1 Spider $0.34 One pair of tongs $0.50 $ 1.84   1 brass dish kettle $0.25 1 Broken iron pot $0.50 " 75   6 earthen Tea cups & saucers $0.25 6 pewter tea spoons $0.10 3t " 44   carried over 3.03 

Amount bro t over $ 3.03 6 knives & forks, old spoon $0.25 - 1 earthen mug $0.06 - " .31 1 Pewter teapot $0.25 - 5 th old pewter $0.83 - 6 earthen plates 34. 1.42 1 breadsug $0.06 - sugar bowl 7 c - 1 two quart glass bottle 17 c " 31 1 Pint, duanter $0.12 - 2 Tumblers 12 c - 1 old water pail $0.12 " 36 1 old axe 0.34 - one old hoe 0.25 - 1 old knife & smith $0.34 - " 93 1 old pitch fork, 25 - 2 hay rakes $0.25 - " 50 6 old Bands & very cashs $1.00. 2 meat bands, old, 0.60 - 1.60 one iron candlestick -, 12 " .12
$ 8 58  Glenas Howes
Glenas Howes 4 th March 19
Glenas Howes
Glenas Howes
Glenas Howes
Glenas Howes
Sworn to and declared on the twentypith day of March A. D. 182 6 , before the Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Windham, in the district of Connecticut.
Attest. David C. Bolles Clerk.
I, David C. Bolles Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Windham, in the State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing declaration & oath and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records 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 eight Dollars, and 58 Cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court, on this 25 th day of April A. D. 182 6 .
$ 8 58
David C. Bolles Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Windham County.

THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Veteran's Administration Revolutionary War Section Washington, D.C.

5 March 1940
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly confirm to me revolutionary record of my ancestors 1. Serg't. Major ZENAS HOWES , Connecticut Line, Continental Line, Windham, Conn. and 2. Captain Chas. Collins and 3. Captain William Collins both of Rhode Island (probably both naval and army service)
Lieut (jg) Wm. Howes Collins USNR 8 Chestnut Lane, Moylan-Rose Valley, Penna.

REVOLUTIONARY SERVICE.
O. W. & N. Div.
MEMORANDA.
3888
Please supply as much as possible of the data called for below.
Full name of soldier:
Zenas Howes
Place of residence before service:
(Town, county, and State, if possible.) He lived in the town of Mansfield before the war. Married Eunice Hunt of Mansfield Conn Dec 16 th 1779 and afterwards moved to New Hampshire. I have reason to believe that the place of residence after service: soon moved back to Mansfield. As his original Certificate in my possession, states that he drew his pension at the Branch Agent's office up to
Date of death (as near as possible): The time of his death which was
on Dec 31 - 1831 as endorsed upon said Certificate
Christian name of widow:
Eunice. I have no record of her death but believe she outlived her
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
He surely did
I have no record of the wife having daughters
Remarks: His oldest son Alfred born 1780. died in 1838. Alfred's son James born 1820. died 1864. James was father to my wife. Tradition as passed down through Zenas to son and Grandson was to the effect that he - Zenas and also his brother Joseph served during most of the war after the Battle of Lexington and Bunker Hill. I believe Joseph's war record is good as it is
Your name and address:
Charles H. Wood 91 East Avenue Norwalk Conn
over

As before stated in communication to Congressman Hill I have his original Warrant as 2 nd Sergeant - dated November 15 th 1776. and signed by Andrew Ward Col
also his original Warrant as Sergeant - Major, dated February 17 th 1778 signed
Obadiah Johnson Col
also his original Pension Certificate signed by John C. Calhoun Sec War

O. W. & N. Division.
F.B.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.,
September 12, 1895.
Sir:
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of ZENAS BOWE 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.
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE. CAPTAIN. COLONEL. He stated in his declaration that he enlisted about the 1st. of June, 1776, as a private soldier in Capt. James Steadman's Co., Col. Andrew Ward's Regt., and served until May 14, 1777, when he was discharged at Turlay Hill, N. J.; he was commissioned 2nd Sergt. on November 13, 1778; he did not make any mention of his having rendered any other service.
Battles engaged in,
None mentioned.
Residence of soldier at enlistment,
Winonan, Conn.
Date of application for pension,
April 25, 1812.
Residence at date of application,
Winonan, Conn.
Age at date of application,
Sixty-two years.
Remarks:
Mr. Chas. N. Wood, #91 East Ave., Norwalk, Conn.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

O. W. & N. Division,
P.S.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
September 12, 1895.
Sir:
In response to your personal request in behalf of Mr. Chas. N. Wood, of Norwalk, Conn., you will please find enclosed an official statement of the military history of Zenas Howe, a soldier of the Revolutionary war.
Very respectfully,
Hon. E. J. Hill, M.C.,
Norwalk, Conn.
Commissioner.