Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 13492, Isaac Hugg, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn
Bugg, Isaac
S. 13492
cardeed
CONTENTS

8591 New York
Isaac Hugg of Spencer in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Houldard of the Reg't. commanded by Col Burritt in the Connecticut line for 23 months & 27 days
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 79 Dollars 67 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of Apr. 1833 — and Scapto Woodcock & Ferris, Ithaca N.Y.
Arrears to the 4th Mar 33 — $99. 34 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sep 33 39. 83 $139. 17
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Geo Brownwell Clerk Book E Vol. 4 Page 21

6915
Isaac Hugg
admitted
23 mo. 27 days
5:14
Rolls. 6. mo. 21. days.
11 Sep. 1892
13 Dec. "
154.
Woodcock & Ferris Ithaca, New York.
Rolls of June 31. 1892
mo. 21 days.

6915
BRIEF in the case of  Isaac Hugg, — Spencer,  Co of Tioga — in the State of  New York.  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 75 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     January In 1776 indefinite private Gen. Capt. L. Stoddard, Col. S. Burrell, Genl. Thomas & Thompson, Genl. Sullivan — Genl. Gates & Schuyler — Genl. Arnold   April 1, 1778 — 9 months Substitute Capt. Batten, Col. S. Morris, Genl. Parsons  
 5. In what battles was he engaged?  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Canaan, Litchfield Co., Conn.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living witnesses & traditional  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
M. Fawcett Examining Clerk.

Personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the peace of the County of Franklin  Dauphin Isaac Hugg who being my me duly sworn deposeth & saith that by reason of old & 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 in the following grades:
First for eight months & a half as a private under Col Charles Burrell & Captain Luther Stoddard in an expedition to Tunkia
Second this deponent feels confident that he served at least nine months in Col Weig's regiment of Continental troops, but was much as he is informed that his name appears on the roll as having served six months. Therefore says he maybe mistaken about the time, although such is not his present recollection.
Subscribed & sworn before me as aforesaid this 20 th day of February 1833. Joshua Ferris J. P.
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Isaac Hugg, and consider him to be a creditable respectable man Joshua Ferris J. P.

State of New York Troya County ss: Personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace of the County of Troya Daniel Hugg who being by me duly sworn. Says that he is a brother to Isaac Hugg who has sworn to the above affidavit - that this deponent is now sixty three years of age - that on or about the fifteenth of January one thousand eight hundred and six seventy, his brother enlisted in the Company commanded by Capt Luther Haddad in Col. Charles Burdell Regiment for one year, and soon after marched with said company in an expedition against Dubuque, and thinks that his father received a letter from his brother dated at a place called Mount Independence informing him that his brother was sick and his father went after him some in the month of Sept. and returned home with his son Isaac about the last of said month or first of October and his brother remained sick several months
Subscribed and sworn before me as aforesaid this twentieth day of February 1833
Joshua Ferris J. P.
Daniel Hugg
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the said Daniel Hugg and consider him to be a man of credit &c.
Joshua Ferris J. P.

In the matter of Isaac Hugg
Supplemental affts.

State of New York } Tioga County } ss
Personally appeared before me a sister of the peer of the County of Tioga. Thankful Cowles, who being by me duly sworn, says that she is a sister to Isaac Hugg, who has sworn to the above affidavit, that this deponent is now seventy years of age & upward, that some time in the month of January one thousand eight hundred and seventy six, her brother Isaac enlisted in the company commanded by Capt. Luther Stodard, in Col. Charles Burrell's Regiment, and thinks he marched with said company about the last of January of the first part of February following, on an expedition against Quebec, and that her father received several letters from her brother the last one informing her father that he was then sick at a place called Mount Independence, Requesting her father to send for him, and his father after him some time in the month of September and returned home with her sick brother about the last of Sept. or first part of October, and that remained sick at her father's for several months, and this deponent well remembers that her brother a short time previous to his being taken sick wrote to her father for some clothes stating that he had lost part of his clothes on the retreat from Quebec. and further this deponent saith not
Subscribed and sworn before as aforesaid this 20 th day of Feby 1833. Joshua Ferris J.P.
Thankful Cowles
And I hereby certify that the said Thankful Cowles is a respectable credible woman
Joshua Ferris J.P.

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832.
STATE OF NEW YORK, }
Tioga COUNTY, ss. }
On this fourth day of September personally appeared in open court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas now sitting, Isaac Hugg a resident of the town of Spence in the county of Tioga and state of New York, aged seventy five 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.
That at the time of entering the service he resided at the town of Canaan County of Vermont & State of Connecticut. That in the month of January 1776, the day he does not recollect he enlisted in the United States Service in the Connecticut Troops under Captain Luther Stoddard, in Col Charles Beccells regiment for the term of one year that he served in said Company or Regiment for the term of one year they marched from Canaan to Albany & then halted there about three days from Albany they marched to Fort George from Fort George to Crown Point that two days from Crown Point they marched to St Johns that two days from St Johns marched to Chambly that about three days from Chambly marched to the plains of Abraham before Quebec - marched from there about four miles to Beaufort about the first of April - Retreated from Beaufort about the 6th of May to the plains of Abraham from then into the state of Vermont at Crown Point - marched from there to Nendaga & made a halt some time in July - Deponent was employed at the boat works at Fort Independence opposite Nendaga for about two months while the head quarters were at Nendaga - That some time about the first of September 1776 this deponent was taken sick with the ague fever while employed as above mentioned was sent home & was not able to return during the remainder of his period of enlistment. In the above mentioned expedition Stoddard's Company was the only part of the Regiment that marched to Beaufort - This Company joined the Regiment for the first time at Point Rockham about about 45 miles up the St Lawrence from Quebec while the Company was on the retreat - Genl Thomas & Genl Thompson commanded the Retreat from Quebec to the river Sarelle - When they reached the Sarelle Genl Sullivan took the Command. At Chambly Genl Gales or Schuyler or both took the Command. Deponent does not recollect the names of any other officers in this expedition besides those above mentioned except Genl Arnold

And this deponent further says that on or about the first day of April one thousand seven hundred & seventy eight this deponent was entered at Lebanon aforesaid, was hired as a substitute for Jeremiah Howe in Captain Collins Company in Col Jonathan Meigs Regiment of Continental Troops for the term of nine months. That he joined his Company Regiment at Peks Kill. In a short time they marched from there to White Plains & was stationed there & remained till about the first of October. Deponent & others were then placed in a detached regiment sent to Bedford West Chester on the lines where they remained till about the first of December. About that time this detachment with deponent marched from Bedford to Danbury in Connecticut. From there into the woods at Reading where they built log huts for winter quarters for the Army. The day after Christmas 1778 this deponent was dismissed & returned home. Genl. Parsons commanded the Brigade at White Plains. Deponent cannot recollect any of the names of the officers in Command at Bedford.
And this deponent further says that he knows of no person living who can testify to any of the particulars of his service except Asa Cummings whose affidavit is hereunto annexed. That he has no documentary evidence
He hereby 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.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Green M Tuttle Clk
Isaac his Hugg mark

The following questions were propounded by the Court to the applicant..
1. Where and in what year were you born?
Answer. Canaan Connecticut on the 9th of May 1757 -
2. Have you any record of your age, and if so where is it?
Answer. I have it is in an account book which was my father's
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war; and where do you now live?
Answer. I was living at Canaan Connecticut when I entered the service, and lived there until 32 years ago I moved to Spencerville and have resided there since
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute; and if a substitute, for whom?
Answer. first service was voluntary enlistment Second I was as a substitute for Jeremiah Hunt
5. State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops when you served; such continental and militia regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service.
Answer. I was acquainted with my officers as above set forth in my declaration, I also knew Genl. Hand on my return from Quebec knew Lieutenants Clappet & Conner
6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
Answer. I did not receive a written discharge - I was discharged by my Captain
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.
Answer. Joshua Harris Esq. Henry Miller Post master Genl. George Fish -
WE, Asa Cummings  a Clugeman residing in the town of Spencer and county of Tioga and State of New York, and Isaac Hardy residing in the same place, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Isaac Hugg who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, and that we believe him to be seventyfive years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood 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, }
Green M'Intire Clerk
Asa Cummings Isaac Hardy
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogations 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 Asa Cummings Clugeman and Isaac Hardy who have signed the preceding certificate is  are resident in the town of Spencer and county of Tioga and are creditable persons, and that their statements are entitled to credit.
G. B. Baldwin First Judge
I Green M'Intire Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Tioga do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Isaac Hugg for a pension.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 4th day of September 1832 .
Green M'Intire

In the Matter of Isaac Hagg A Soldier of the Revolution

State of New York Tioga County - ss: Asa Cummings of the town of
Spencer in the County of Tioga & state aforesaid being duly sworn saith that he is sixty nine years of age that in the Spring of 1778 he enlisted in the town of Litchfield State of Connecticut in Captain Collins Company Col Miffs Regiment for nine months service that he was well acquainted with Isaac Hugg whose affidavit is herunto annexed, that said Hugg served in the same company with this deponent during the nine months and that the facts stated by Hugg relative to that service are true, and this Deponent further saith while in the service with said Hugg he then understood that said Hugg served in the year 1776 in Col Burrows Regiment and that he went to Buckle and from the statement made to him by said Hugg and other soldiers who knew said Hugg and who served with him in the Buckle Campaign he does believe that said Hugg did serve a year in Col Burrows Regiment as stated in his affidavit and this deponent further saith that he receives a pension for his services in the Revolution - And further saith not -
Subscribed and sworn June 5th 1832 before me Robert Pennell Justice of the Peace Asa Cummings Green M Lathell Clk
This 4th day of September 1832
I do certify that the above named Asa Cummings is a respectable man and entitled to credit & belief Green M Lathell Clk

I do hereby certify that the within named Robert Parnell is an Acting Magistrate in the Town of Spencer in the County of Niagara & State of New York Spencer June 8th 1832
Henry Miller Commissioner of the Court
6915. 79 a Bruce Knapp Coffin for Pension
Robert Parnell Acting Magistrate

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
July 15, 1924
Mrs. E. H. Argetsinger 620 Hiawatha St., Pipestone, Minn.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 13492 it appears that Isaac Hugg was born May 7 9 , 1757 in Canaan, Litchfield County, Connecticut.
While a resident of said Canaan he enlisted January 15, 1776 and served eight and one half months as a private in Captain Luther Stoddard's Company, Colonel Charles Burrall's Connecticut Regiment and was in the expedition to Quebec.
He enlisted in said Canaan April 1, 1778, served as a private in Captain Kirtland's Company, Colonel Jonathan Meigs' Connecticut Regiment and was discharged December 26, 1778.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 4, 1832 while a resident of Spencer, Tioga County, New York. It is not stated that he ever married.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

HNW
August 10, 1925
Mrs. J. F. Repass Wytheville, Box 275 Virginia.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 13492 it appears that Isaac Hugg was born May 9 1757 in Canaan, Litchfield County, Connecticut.
While a resident of said Canaan he enlisted January 15, 1776 and served eight and one half months as a private in Captain Luther Stoddard's Company, Colonel Charles Burrall's Connecticut Regiment and was in the expedition to Quebec.
He enlisted in said Canaan April 1, 1778, served as a private in Captain Kirtland's Company, Colonel Jonathan Meigs' Connecticut Regiment and was discharged December 26, 1778.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 4, 1832 while a resident of Spencer, Tioga County, New York. It is not stated whether he was ever married.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.

mmw
May 21, 1924
Erland E. Argetsinger 630 Hiawatha St., Pipestone, Minn.
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 13492 it appears that Isaac Hugg was born May 7 9 , 1757 in Canaan, Litchfield County, Connecticut.
While a resident of said Canaan he enlisted January 15, 1776 and served eight and one half months as a private in Captain Luther Stoddard's Company, Colonel Charles Burrall's Connecticut Regiment and was in the expedition to Quebec.
He enlisted in said Canaan April 1, 1778 serv as a private in Captain Kirtland's Company, Colonel Jonathan Meigs' Connecticut Regiment and was discharged December 26, 1778.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 4, 1832 while a resident of Spencer, Tioga County, New York. It is not stated that he ever married.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
(Brother Daniel sister Thankful Coules)
✓ see page 211 - Record of Conn. men. Kirtland's not Catlin's Co. (Date of death not on A.B.)

1924. May 21 - Hirt. to Orland E. Arget- singer. See correspondence in claim D-15993 of Nathaniel Strong. MMAF. 1924. July 15 - Hirt. to Mrs. E. H. Arget- singer. MMAF. 1935. Aug 10 - Hirt. to Mrs. J. F. Repass. I.
Rehman
✓ 13.492 INVALID.
File No. 13,492
Isaac Hugg
Priv. Rev. War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index: — Vol. 1 , Page 186
[Arrangement of 1870.]

J. M. Repass, M. D.
PHONE 75
Wytheville, Virginia June 20, 1925.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Will you please send me the War Record of Isaac Hugg, who served in the 6 th Reg't of Conn. Line; Col. Wm Douglas, Capt. Kirtland; enlisted June 9, 1778. for 8 months, discharged Dec. 31, 1778.
We are desirous of learning the family name of his wife, his children's names, etc. Any help you can give us will be appreciated.
Thanking you for courtesy, I am
Yours truly,
Mr. J. F. Repass, Wytheville,
Box 275.
Virginia.

Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
On June 9, (yesterday) I posted a query, and by mistake included the names of two Rev. soldiers whom I know drew no pensions.
The names were Wm. Peak and Daniel Oliver of Mass.
I wish only data concerning Joseph Skinner

and Uriah Skinner, of Conn., probably of Hartford or vicinity.
Yours Truly
Mrs. E. H. Argetsinger 620 S. Hiawatha St. Pipestone Minn.
June 10-1924

Pension Bureau Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Please may I have the records of William Peak (Peake) and Daniel Bliver, soldiers from Mass., and Joseph Skinner, and Uriah Skinner of Hartford, Conn., or from that vicinity?
Very Truly Yours.
Mrs. E. H. Argetsinger 620 S. Hiawatha St. Pipestone,
June 9-1924
Minn.

The rest of these inquiries ans. by W.M.

Pension Bureau Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you please give me what informa- tion you can concern- ing Isaac Hugg, who served, I believe, from New York, or Conn.?
Did Uriah Skinner, of Onida Co. N.Y., serve in the War of 1812? If so, please may I have his record?

Shall be very grateful for any data concern- ing these mns.
Truly Yours
Mrs. E. H. Argetinger 620 S. Hiawatha St. Pipestone, Minn.
June 9-1924