Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9466, John Griswold, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Griswold, John
N 9466
Vashta
B.L.Wt. 2346-160-55
CONTENTS

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July 53 - no 758
Vol. G. 120
20.644
(See Mar 3/55 Pm " 29/55)
Vashta Griselda widow of John Griselda (Pint)
Capt. Baldring Col. Heman Swift, J. C. Com. Contl line
War of the Revolution
U.S. Pension Nimit 16000 July 2/55
Boston Blythe
2346 ip July 12/55
Jay Hatheway Rome NY

9841 R New-York
John Guisnola
of Rome in the state of New-York who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Swift of the Connecticut line, for the term of three Years 1780-
Inscribed on the Roll of New-York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 8 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 of April 1818 and sent to Charles Myhri Esq. Rome New York
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 $ 87.16 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept 1819  48.
$ 135.16
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Contenuto

Notes sent to S. Beardsley Esq. 1 Febry 1821 Rome
1821
Notes sent to S. Beardsley Esq.

758 New York, Albany
Washta Griswold widow of John Griswold Con who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1818.
3 rd February 1853
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of June 1853
and sent to
J. W. S. Murphy Locke Cayuga Co, N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1818. Page 74 Vol. 00
1818

In the case of John Griswold an indigent soldier H. H. — — u — P Affidavit H.
John Griswold, Pr. Rome, Oneida Co. New-York. Col. Hernah Swift's regiment Conn. line 3 years. 8 th April, 1818.
Admitted.
Joshua Hatheway, Judge, Rome, Oneida Co. New-York.

State of New York, } B. John Griswold of Rome in Oneida County } Oneida County being sworn saith, that he is a citizen of the United States, residing in Rome aforesaid; that on the twentieth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hun- dred & eighty one, he enlisted as a soldier in the army of the United States, in at the town of Kil- lingworth in Connecticut, under the command of Lieut. Ball; that on the first day of April (then) next he this deponent joined the company of Capt. Baldwin, in the Second Connecticut Regiment Commanded by Col. Heman Swift, in the Connecticut line; that this deponent can not positively recollect the number of the company to which he was attached, but he be- lieves that it was Number three :— That this deponent thereby enlisted for the term of three years & served pursuant to said enlist- ment until the month of October one thou- sand seven hundred & eighty three and was then honorably discharged at West-point by General Knox; that the discharge which this deponent then received, he is lost & not in the possession of this deponent; that this deponent
The pension to be paid in the State of New York.

by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, is in need of assistance from his country for support.
On this eighth day of April 1818 personally came before me, the above named John Griswold, who signed the above affidavit before me and made oath to the same
John Griswold
Joshua Hatheway one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in Oneida County, State of New York
State of New York } Oneida County } ss. I Joshua Hatheway Esq. one of the Judges of the court of Common Pleas of Oneida County in the State of New York do certify to the Secretary of the Department of War that it appears to my satisfaction that John Griswold above named, who is an applicant for a pension, under the act of the United States, entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the revolutionary war", served in the revolutionary war as a soldier against the common enemy, for a longer term than nine months, to wit from Feby. 1781 until October 1783, pursuant to the foregoing affidavit of the said John Griswold that the said John Griswold was honorably discharged from service

As which I certify pursuant to the afore- said act. — Dated Rome 8 Ap. 1818 the words "that it appears to my satisfaction" being interlined. —
Joshua Hethway
State of New-York Onondaga County } ss: David Driggs of Rome in Onondaga County, being duly sworn saith, that he is well acquainted with John Griswold above named & believes that said John Gris- wold did serve as above set forth — This Deponent further saith that said John Gris- wold is poor & in indigent circumstances & as this deponent believes, stands in need of assistance from his country for support.
Sworn August 7 1818 David Driggs
Before me — Charles Mylie judge of Onondaga Co. N.Y.
State of New York Onondaga County } ss: I Charles Mylie, Judge of Onondaga Common Pleas, do certify that it satisfactorily appears to me that John Gris- wold above named, did serve in the revolution- ary war, as a soldier, in the service of the United States, in the continental establishment for the term of nine months & upwards — & that the said John Griswold is in reduced circum- stances & stands in need of assistance from his country for support — Dated August 25 th 1818 Charles Mylie

Clerks Office Minda County S.P. I certify that Joshua Hathaway and Charles Wylin were Judges of the County at the time of making the above Affidavit & Certificate before them respective- ly and that their signatures to the same appear to be of their own proper Hand writing. Witness the seal of said County this 27 th day of August 1818 Simon A Woodgood Clerk

John Griswold
9841
1819
Can
RECEIVED

SCHEDULE.
State of New York —
District of Oneida County ss. Oneida Common Pleas a Court Record by Statute.
On this fourteenth day of December 1820, personally appeared, in open court, (a) being a court of record (b) for the said district , [county, as the case may be, ] John Griswold aged fifty nine years, resident in Rome in said district , [county, as the case may be, ] who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows: (c) in the Connecticut line in Col. Phipps Regiment; a part of the time in Captain Baldwins Company, & the residue of the term, which was about two years & eight months, in other companies. I applied for a pension on the eighth day of April 1818 which was granted & the certificate of the same is No. 9841. And I do solemnly swear ( or affirm, as the case may be, ) 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 contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. (d)
I have to attend the 14 th December 1820 before me Th. H. Hamilton Judge.
Schedule. Real estate , none in possession, reversion & remainder, in law or equity. Personal estate . 1 cow - 4 sheep - 1 old waggon - north say 88 - shovel & shovel - 1 table - 4 chairs - 3 knives & forks - 6 plates - 6 tea cups & saucers - 6 spoons old iron - 1 tea pot - 2 bushels of rye - 12 bushels of potatoes - 1 broad axe - 1 adz - 4 augers - handsaw - 3 plains - square - 5 chisels - my occupation is a carpenter - I have a wife & 2 small children with me one 12 the other 11 years old - they are my only family & they are able to assist me but very little - My general health is bad —
John Griswold John Griswold
Sworn to, and declared, on the 14 th day of
December 1820 before Th. H. Hamilton Judge. By the Court Valued at $35.
I, Francis H. Bloodgood clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Oneida do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath ( or affirmation ) 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 thirty five dollars and cents . In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the
tenth day of December 1820,
Francis H. Bloodgood
Clerk of the Court for the County of Oneida

Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of 2 d Sec., of act Feb 3 rd 1853 State of New York, COUNTY OF Oneida
On this 28 th day of March A. D. 1853, personally appeared before the undersigned a Judge — within and for the county and state aforesaid Nashta Griswold aged Seventy seven years, a resident of the town of Rome in the county of Oneida and state of New York who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress approved the 3 d day of February, 1853:
Who says that she is the widow of John Griswold deceased who was a
Private in the war of the Revolution, and was pensioned under the act of 18 th March 1818 at the rate of $ 96 per annum, and was paid at the Albany N. Y. agency.
She further declares that she was married to the said John Griswold on the or about the 15 th day of July 1834 in the town of Rome in the county of Oneida in the state of New York and that she was not
married to him prior to the 2 d of January A. D. 1860 but at the time above stated that she has no public or private Record of her said Marriage and does not know of the existence of any such record
She further declares that her husband, the aforesaid John Griswold died in the town of Annsville in the county of Oneida and state of New York on the 24 th day of January A. D. 1848 and that she has no private record of his death & does not know of any public record of the same
She further declares that she was a widow at the passage of the act, and is still a widow, and that she has never before made application for a pension.
And that proof of her Widowhood and the death of her Husband was filed in the Pension Office at the time she drew his last pay up to his death.
Nashta R. Griswold her mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, before me,
J. E. Wages , Special County Judge of Oneida Co. Counsellor etc.
I hereby certify that the above named deponent is unable to attend the sitting of the Court, in consequence of the infirmities of old age; and I further certify that I have no interest in the result of this case, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
J. E. Wages Special County Judge of Oneida Co. Counsellor etc.

State of New York, Oneida COUNTY.
On this 28 th day of March A. D. 1853, personally appeared before the undersigned a Judge — — — within and for the county and state aforesaid, Daniel Griswold aged Sixty Six years, a resident of Rome in the county of Oneida and state of New York who, being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say
That he is the Son of John Griswold deceased of Oneida County N. Y. That his Father the said John Griswold was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the U. S. That during the year or some time in the year A. D. 1834 the said John Griswold the Father of this deponent was married to one Vashta Moulton & that the said John & Vashta his wife lived and Cohabited together as Husband and Wife. That the said John Griswold the Father of this deponent died in the town of Annsville in the County of Oneida & State of New York on the 24 th day of January A. D. 1848 and left the said Vashta Griswold his widow him surviving who still remains his widow & Resides in Rome Oneida County N. Y.
That this deponent attended the Funeral of his Father the aforesaid John Griswold Daniel Griswold
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, before me,
D E Mayer, Special Co. Judge Oneida County, Counsellor.
I certify that the above named deponent is a reputable witness; and I further certify that I have no interest in the result of the case where this is to be used, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
D. E. Mayer, Special County Judge of Oneida Co. Counsellor

State of New York Oneida County 3 S.S.
On this 28 th day of March A. D. 1883 personally appeared before the undersigned a Judge within for the County and State aforesaid A. D. Griswold aged Twenty Nine years a Resident of Rome Oneida County State of New York Who being duly sworn according to law doth depose & say. That he is the Grandson of John Griswold deceased of Oneida County N. Y. who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States
That this deponent visited at the House of the said John Griswold a number of times during the years 1836 - 1837 - & 1838 & that the said John Griswold lived & Cohabited with one Vashta Griswold as Husband and Wife and that this deponent understood that they were Husband and Wife and that they bore the Reputation of Husband and Wife. And that the said John Griswold died in the town of Hannsille Oneida County N. Y. On or about the month of January A. D. 1848 and left the said Vashta Griswold his Widow him surviving who still remains his widow and resides in Rome Oneida County State of New York Sworn and Subscribed the 2 day of year above mentioned } A. D. Griswold before me Deputy Special Judge of Oneida Co. Court

I hereby Certify that the within named deponent is a Reputable person and that I have no personal interest in the result of the Case in which this Affidavit is to be used and am not concerned in the prosecution of said Claim
D E Wager
Special County Judge of Oneida Co. Counsellor.
State of New York Oneida County Clerk's Office to
I Richard Hulbert Clerk of the said County do hereby certify that D E Wager Esq whose name is subscribed to the foregoing affidavits & certificates was at the time of the making of the same a Special County Judge for said County dwelling in said County & sworn & duly authorized and further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Special County Judge & verily believe that the signatures to the said certificates & affidavits are genuine.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of said County this 30 th day of March A D 1853
Richard Hulbert Clerk

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State of New York, } ss: County of Onondaga }
On this th 16 day of March A. D. 1855 personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said County, Vashta Griswold aged 78 years, a resident of Rome in the State of N.Y. who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of John Griswold deceased, who was a private in the company commanded by Captain (to her unknown) in the ~ regiment of Infantry — Commanded by (unknown) in the war with Great Britain, of the Revolution  June 1812 , that her said husband enlisted — at — on or about the day of — A. D. 181 for the term of (in records) and continued in actual service in said war for about the term of 5 years months and was honorably discharged, at  was a pensioner of on or about the — day of U.S. to the day of his death & that she is now a pensioner under act of 181 February 3. 1853 — N o 758 at $96. per annum. — She further states, that she was married to the said John Griswold in Rome on the — day of June 1836 by one Mess Gillet — a Presby te minister and that her name before her said marriage was Vashta Moulton ; — that her said husband died at Annsville N.Y. on the ~ day of January A. D. 1848 and that she is now a widow. She has no record of said marriage.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3d, 1855.
Witnesses: We John P. Hale — and Margaret Vashta Griswold residents of Rome in the State of New York, upon our oaths declare, that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Vashta Griswold in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
The foregoing declaration and affidavit was sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year above written, and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons, — that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in the claim.
P. Vashta Griswold  George Graham Justice of Peace  words of the Revolution introduced

State of New York, ONEIDA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE,
ss.
I DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That
John Graham
Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the Jurat of the foregoing, affidavit and there- on written, was, on the 16 day of March 185 5 a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and sworn and duly authorized. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said Jurat x c  co genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said County, and subscribed my name, this 24 day of March 185 5
Richard Hulbert
CLERK.

Viktoria Griswold
20. 6/44

State of New York } Oneida County } ss:
On the 23 rd day of March 1855, personally came before me a justice of the peace in for said county.
J. S. Parker & A. B. Blair - residents of Rome, who are credible witnesses, & who after being duly sworn say, that they have well known John Griswold & Vaskta his wife of said town, from the time of their reputed marriage in said town, in June 1826, & previous thereto, to the time of his death in the year 1848. -
That they lived together as man & wife & kept house, on a farm in said town, for most of that period. - Said Vaskta is still the widow of said John Griswold, who was a Revolutionary pensioner, & resides in S d town, and is herself a pensioner at $96. - per annum, for his services. - Defendants have no interest in her claim for said bounty. -
Subscribed & sworn to before me, on the day just above written. -
Jay Hathaway Jus. Peace
J. S. Parker A. B. Blair
State of New York, } ss. ONEIDA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, }
I DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That
Jay Hathaway
Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the Jurat of the foregoing, affidavit and thereon written, was, on the 23 rd day of March 1855 a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and sworn and duly authorized. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said Jurat is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said County, and subscribed my name, this 24 th day of March 1855.
Richard Hurlbert CLERK.

Rev. &amp; 1812 Wars Section 3-1865
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
July 25, 1924.
John Griswold W. 9466
Mildred C. Chutter, New York State Library, Albany, N. Y.
Madam:
I have to advise you, that from the papers in the pension claim, W. 9466, it appears that John Griswold enlisted at Killingworth, Connecticut, February 20, 1781, was a private in Captain Baldwin's Company and other companies ( names of captains not stated ) in Colonel Heman Swift's Connecticut Regiment and served until October 1783.
He was allowed pension, on his application executed April 8, 1818, while living at Rome, Oneida County, New York. In 1820 he was fifty-nine years old and referred to his wife and to two children, aged thirteen and eleven years, no names stated.
He married July 15, 1834, or in June 1836, Vashta Moulton, and he died at Annsville, Oneida County, New York, January 23, or 24, 1848.
The widow Vashta was allowed pension on her application executed March 28, 1853, while residing at Rome, New York, aged seventy-seven years.
In 1853, soldier's son Daniel was sixty-six years old, and his grandson A-- D-- Griswold was twenty-nine years old, both were living in Rome, New York.

New York State Library Albany, N. Y. June 18, 1924.
U. S. Pension Bureau Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Would you be willing to consult your pension records in regard to any information found concerning John Griswold who served in the Revolutionary war from Connecticut but later moved to Oneida County?
Very truly yours
mildred C. Chutter

1924 July 25: Hist. to Mil- vred b. Chutter aw
9466
Very WIDOW, &c.
File No.
9466
Nashta Grismold
Wid
John Grismold
Print Recd War
Act: March 18 th 1818.
Index:—Vol. A , Page 288
[Arrangement of 1870.]

No. 20644
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received March 29, 1855 55
Vashti Grinnell my John Grinnell Capt Baldwin Col Herman Swift Cena Smith Line
Warrant No 2346-106-55
Jay Hathaway Rome N.Y.

no 1108 1109
Darlt. Griswold widow of John Griswold -
Let. to J. Hathaway Aug 13/53 (Rh)
Rev. add. Feb. 1853

2346
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React 53. Albany.
Blyth

April 20-1853
107109 App t of Washita
Griswold widow of John -
N.Y.
I. 19
Act 3 d Feb y : 1853
Revy:
Admitted $96 per Annum Commencing 3 d Feb y 1853.
J. C. D. Murphy Locke Cayuga Co. N.Y.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business

FREE
LOCAL Apr 18 N.Y.
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J. D.
Waldo Esq. Commr of Pensions Washington D.C.

Brief in the case of Vashta Brinsvold, widow of John Brinsvold, Oneida County and State of New York act 3 rd February 1853.
Claim, ("original," or for increase )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the Act of March 18, 1818
Marriage proved by parol testimony — witnesses duly certified to be credible
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
J. W. D. Murphy Esq. Locke, Cayuga Co. New York Name and residence of Agent
R. Bedder Examining Clerk.

Win V. Grissold to Comp. Pensions

The Hon Com d of Pensions Sir
Some months ago a man came to the house of my son, & told me he could get a pension for me, I had not heard of any law, & he took advantage of my ignorance, and made a sort of contract, by which he was to have a large share of the pension due me, when obtained. — I think I ought to have been honorably dealt with, — I was not, — & wish you to refuse a Certificate on declaration made 2 or 3 months ago, — & grant it on the declaration herewith sent, that is my urgent request.
I am respectfully yours Vash te & Brinsfield mark
Rome 8 th Jan 1853 — Walter Mark Palmer
Address, Jay Hetherway Rome N.Y.

1 st yr. 1848 - Albany.

Pension Office, June 6. 1853
Sir,
Please certify the time to which John Griswold, a revolutionary pensioner was last paid, and also if his widow, Vashta Griswold, drew any arrears out him, to what time she was paid. He was inscribed on the New York Roll, as a private, at $8 per month under the act of March 18. 1818 - pension made payable at the Albany Agency.
Very respectfully, Your Ob't. Servant
Died 23 d Jany. 1848 and paid to
his death, Vashta Griswold, the Widow, drew $36.98 - his arrearages to the day of his death.
F. Buel Auditor.
Francis Burt Esq., Third Auditor, Treasury Department.
L. Wallace Commissioner of Pensions -

Locke Cayuga Co. N.Y. April 18 1853
Sir
Herewith Enclosed please find Application of Vashti Griswold and Priscilla Waterman for Pension under second section of act July 3. 1853 and when acted upon please forward Certificate to me
W. D. Murphy
S. P. Waldo Esq. Commr of Pensions Washington D. C.

ROME N
Hon. John C. Calhoun Secretary of War Washington
Ms. B.C. 1. 22 v. 1 p. 419

papers in the case of John Griswold,
I some time since sent papers for soldiers & have received returns for except William Gates . Of his we heard nothing
Yrs &c. S. Bransby # #
Rome, Oneida
Co. N. Y.
Dec. 16. 1820

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the 2 d section of the act of the 3 rd February 1853
State of New York Oneida County ss:
On this 8 th day of June 1853 personally appeared before the court, being a unit of Supreme Court, held in & for said County, Vashie Griswold, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain benefits granted by above mentioned act of Congress, granting pensions to that she is 77 years old, is the widow of John Griswold who was a private in the Revolutionary war, & subsequently a pensioner of the U. S. to the day of his death, under act of 1818 § 46: she cannot narrate his services, & refers to the proof on file, upon which he was pensioned.
She has received the arrears of pension due at the time of his decease. She was mar- ried to said John Griswold at Rome by the Rev d M c Gilet (now dead) on the — day of July 1833. She was paid at the Albany agency, and died at Canonsville on the — day of January 1848, — that she was not married to him prior to 1800, but at time above stated. — She further declares that she is now a widow. — She has no record of said marriage. Send Certificate to J. Hathaway Rome Sworn to & subscribed, on the — day of — 1853 Vashie L. Griswold made her mark hereto, as she cannot write, —
In testimony whereof, I have D e Wager, Special Judge subscribed my name, & affixed the seal of said Court, at Rome in Oneida Co. N. Y. and I certify that said Vashie by reason of bodily infirmity, is unable to go to the court now in session. — D e Wager Special Co. Judge of Oneida Co.

Oneida ss:
personally came before me the Special Judge within named, Mark Palmer & Numa Leonard Esq. of Rome, who are credible witnesses, & who after duly sworn further say that they knew John Grimaldi & Vashie Palmer in the year 1830, & ever since that period to the day of his death in 1848, that they were reported to have been married in 1833 by the Rev. Messrs Gillet (since dead & family removed) & they well know that they lived together as man & wife from that period, kept house, & were by all who knew them universally considered as man & wife, & duly & lawfully married. - They have no interest in her application for pension -
Subscribed & sworn before me the 13 th day of June 1853
Mark Palmer Numa Leonard
D. E. Wager Special County Judge of Oneida Co. Co. Counsellors,
State of New York, ONEIDA COUNTY, CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
I DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That
D. E. Wager
Esquire, whose name is subscribed to
the jurat of the foregoing affidavits
and thereon written, was, on the 13
day of June 1853
a Justice of the Peace  Special Judge in and for said County, and sworn and duly authorized. And
further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Judge and verily believe
that the signature to the said affidavits are genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said County, and subscribed my name, this
14 day of June 1853
Richard Hulbert
CLERK.