Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18030, Josiah Hotchkiss, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Hotchkiss Josiah No 18,030
Arsenath B.L. Wt 30768-160-55
CONTENTS

32.445
Connecticut Josiah Hotchkiss, decd.
of _____ in the State of _____ who was a Teamster in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution line for _____ increased from $105.
Inscribed on the Roll of _____ at the rate of 192 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. and end 2 d July 1833.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of May, 1856 and sent to _____
Arrears to the 4th of _____ Semi-annual allowance ending _____
Recorded by _____ { Revolutionary Claim, } Act June 7, 1832. } Clerk, Book _____ No. _____ Vol. _____ Page 100.

41023
Connecticut
Asenath Hotchkiss, widow of Josiah Hotchkiss
who served in the Revolutionary War
war, as a Daughter
Increased from $105.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 192 Dollars 00.
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 d day of May 1856 and sent to
A. W. Markland
Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 181. Vol. M

185.216 Act 3 Mar 1855 7 th July "
Asenath Hotchkiss of Josiah Hotchkiss Josiah
Capt John Parker Col.
Eng. dis
No 308/68
Rev. War
Pension - Copy of Cert. herewith enclosed
Conn Feb 48-2023 AD:160 Ab, Jan 14/52 W. G. M.
Daniel Hotchkiss Norfolk Conn.
Vol. 16. = 2 = 63

B.
11232
Asenah Hotchkiss - Conn.
Act. 7 July '38
records - 20 May 77 to 8 June 78 at £4.10. pt. mo. which the Secy has decided shd be allowed
Adm.?
12 19 Seamen at 15/6 per mo
99.50.
also act 43.044
Hon. J Dixon A.R.

State of Connecticut Litchfield County ss.
On this 23 rd day of October 1843 personally appeared before the Subscribing Judge of the Probate Court for the District of Norfolk Asenath Hotchkiss a resident of Norfolk in the County of Litchfield State of Connecticut aged Eighty two years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her Oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of the 7 th July 1838 That she is the widow of Josiah Hotchkiss late Goshen  of Goshen deceased who was a private & a teamster in the Revolution- ary War & she refers to the accompanying proofs for evidence of his services - She further declares that she was married to the said Josiah Hotchkiss in the month of June Seventeen hundred & Eighty two, that her husband the aforesaid Josiah Hotchkiss died at Goshen in said Litchfield County on the second day of July 1833 aged 77 years - that the deceased had lived in the town of Goshen for the space of about fifteen months & that previous thereto he lived in the adjoining town of Norfolk for about seventy five years
She further declares that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred & ninety four, at the time before stated and that she has not married since the death of the said Josiah Hotchkiss but still continues his widow
Sworn & subscribed this day and year above written. Before me
Asenath Hotchkiss
the word "Norfolk" on the eleventh line from the top was erased & the word "Goshen" was substituted before signing
Attest Jas. C. Swift
Jamess C. Swift Judge of Probate Kenseth L. Duglebury Register

State of Connecticut Norfolk Probate District ss.
I Salmon Swift Clerk of the Court of Probate within & for the district of Norfolk do certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Asenath Holchkip for a pension that the Hon. James C. Swift is Judge of said Court duly commissioned & qualified & that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is his genuine signature. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this 23 rd day of October one thousand Eight hundred & forty three
Test Salmon Swift Clerk
State of Connecticut ss.
Office of Secretary of State
I certify that James C. Swift is, & since the 20 th day of June last past has been, Judge of the Court of Probate within & for the district of Norfolk in said State, duly appointed & commissioned, as appears of record in this Office — and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is, in my opinion, genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said State this 20 th day of November 1843.
N. A. Phelps
Secretary of State

185.216
Daniel Hotchkiss Atty Norfolk Conn

State of Connecticut } County of Litchfield } ss.
On this 21 st day of June A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, a justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid Asenath Hotchkiss aged ninety four years, a resident of Norfolk in the State of Connecticut, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Josiah Hotchkiss, deceased, who was a Teamster in the company commanded by Captain Jonathan Parker a conductor of teams (don't recollect what regiment) in the revolutionary war with Great Britain, declared by the now United States on the 4 th day of July 1776 and that her said husband enlisted but she cannot state the time and that he was also hired and drafted and continued in actual service in said war for the term of about five years and was honorably discharged but she says she cannot give the exact time but will remember of having seen his discharge from said service signed signed by George Washington. For further proof of service, marriage &c see papers now on file in the Pension Office. She further states that she was married to the said Josiah Hotchkiss in the month of June 1782 by one Mr Perry and that her name before her said marriage was Asenath Crow; that her said husband died at Goshen on the 22 nd day of July A.D. 1833, and that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855.
Asenath her Hotchkiss mark

We James M. Cowles and William Oakley residents of Norfolk in the State of Connecticut upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Asenath Hotchkiss 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.
James M. Cowles William Oakley
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were 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 claim interest in this claim.
J. D. Northway Justice of the Peace

War Department. Widows Pension
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Asenath Hotchkiss widow of Josiah Hotchkiss, who was a Teamster in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of ninety nine dollars and fifty cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 24th day of February one thousand eight hundred and forty nine.
Seal
W. L. Marcy.
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. G. Benet.
for Commissioner of Pensions.
On the back of the above and foregoing certificate are the following words inscribed. Recorded in the Pension office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d. 1848, Page 284. Vol. 1.
Geo. Jenkins Clerk.

Norfolk June 21 st 1855
We the undersigned hereby certify that the Clarance Asenath Hotchkiss is now a widow and has continued so to be since her husband Josiah Hotchkiss death.
James M. Combs William Oakley
J. S. Northway Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut, } ss. LITCHFIELD. County of Litchfield, }
I, Henry B. Graves
Clerk of the County Court
in and for the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify that
S. D. Northway
Eyren
whose genuine signature appears to the accompanying instrument,
is and was, at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly elected and sworn, and by law authorized to administer Oaths, and to take the acknowledgment of Deeds; and that all his official acts, as such, are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid County Court is a Court of Record, having general jurisdiction.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at Litchfield, this third day of July A. D. 1855.
Henry B. Graves CLERK.
for the term

Oliver Hotchkiss was born August 20 - 1783
Josiah Hotchkiss junr was born March 5 - 1786
Asahel Hotchkiss was born December 29 - 1790
Asenath Hotchkiss was born April 16 - 1793
Daniel Hotchkiss was born May 8 - 1795
Cyrus Hotchkiss was born July 22 - 1797
Charlotte Hotchkiss was born November 26 - 1799
Josephas Hotchkiss was born Feb. 16 - 1802
Jessa Hotchkiss was born October 5 - 1804
il Hotchkiss
Stearns

Gr. Cornelius Brown  Dr 1770
  February to wiring lites wheat 0 0 10.   March 8 to my horse a day in teams 0 1 0   Nov - 12 to ten days at sidermill - 0 0 0   to a Chisel Plate 0 0 0   1771 - to mending a great wheel 0 6 1-1   Oct 5 to of a day at the sidermill 0 0 9-   1793 to weaving five hankchiefs 0 1 6   May 13 to oxen to plow 1 day 0 2 11.   Sept 6 to part of a day work at sidermill 0 1 6   Feb - 24 to Cash nine pence 0 3 0   1794 to half a pound of tea 0 0 9.   to 1/4 of pepper 0 1 6.   to 1 yard & 3/4 black ribbon 0 1 0   to three yards & 2 1/4 black ribbon 0 0 8   Feb 13 to half a pound of tea 0 1 9.   1795 to Oliver two days 0 1 6   to 1 gouge 0 2 0   July 30 to two days & half work 10/ 3 8. 9.   to a part of a day work 0 6 6   0 10 0   5 3 
July 30 1795. then Record with Cornelius Brown and Due to Goshah Note keep to balance books five shillings & three pence
Cornelius Brown
  Oct 7 - to four days & half work at sidermill 1 2 6.   1795 to 1 large tub 0 12. 0   April 25 to three days part of a day   1796 work att framing 1 3 0   March 19 to sawing 5 plank for batture 0 5. 0   1797 to work att sidermill 0 0 9.   Sept 30 to two days & half work att sidermill 15. 0   Oct 10 to sawing 35 feet of board 0 5. 4   1799 to five days work framing 1 5 0   1800 a ship   to part of a day chopping wood 0 1 3   May 7 to a yoke of oxen half a day 0 1 0   1801 to my horse a day grind sider 0 1 0   Nov 2 to 30 feet of oak boards carving to your house 0 2 6.   1802 to Cash 1/8 0 1 9   May 28 to part of a day planting corn 0 3 0   6 19 3 

I Daniel Hotchkiss of Norfolk in the County of Litchfield State of Connecticut aged forty eight years do depose & say that I am the son & fifth child of Josiah Hotchkiss (late of Goshen in said County deceased) and of Asenath Hotchkiss widow of the deceased & that I was present at the funeral of my father the said Josiah Hotchkiss & that he died on the second day of July Eighteen hundred thirty three & I do further say that the said Asenath Hotchkiss my mother has none married since the decease of my father the said Josiah but that she still remains his widow I do further depose & say that I have frequently heard my father Josiah Hotchkiss speak of his services in the war of the Revolution & that he served as soldier & occasionally as teamster in said war at different times for the space of about five years & that two or three years of this time was spent as teamster & that during the time of service he was part of the time at Lake Champlain - I do further say that I have in my possession one of my father's account books on the first leaf of which is recorded in his own hand the day & year of the birth of each of his children which leaf I have taken from said book & is hereto annexed - I further say that the said Josiah Hotchkiss is a native of the town of Norfolk & has always resided in said town excepting the time of his revolutionary services & about sixteen months when he lived in the town of Goshen
State of Connecticut } Litchfield County ss. }
Daniel Hotchkiss
On the 23 day of October 1843 personally appeared the above named Deponent Daniel Hotchkiss who signed the foregoing affidavit in my presence & made oath to the truth of the same before me - And I further certify that the said Daniel Hotchkiss is a credible witness -
James C. Swift Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut ss
Office of Secretary of State
I certify that James C. Swift Esq is, & since the 20 th day of June last past has been, a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of Litchfield in said State, duly appointed & commissioned, as appears of record in this office - and that the two preceding signatures purporting to be his are, in my opinion genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of the said State this 20 th day of November 1843.
N. H. Phelps
Secretary of State

I Auren Roys of Norfolk in the County of Litchfield & State of Connecticut of lawful age do depose & say that I am Clerk of the said town of Norfolk & have in my office the Records of said town, that I have examined the records of said town & do not find thereon any record of the marriage of Josiah Hotchkiss & Aspnath Crow
Auren Roys Town Clerk
State of Connecticut } Litchfield County ss. }
On the 23 day of October A.D. 1843 personally appeared the above named Deponent Auren Roys who signed the foregoing affidavit in my presence & made oath to the truth of the same before me — And I further certify that the said Auren Roys is a credible witness —
James C. Swift Justice of Peace

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18036
Asenath Hotchkiss
Widow of
Josiah Hotchkiss
Teamster Rev War
Act: Feb 2 d 48
Index:—Vol. 84 , Page 347
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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30.768
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Official Business
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
185.215

MS. 2.12
Washington D.C.

See let to N. Carroll, Oct. 26. 45 to C. P. Ardis July 2nd 1845 to H. S. D. March 30th 1846.
178
109.75
14  98 1325 155

Annals R. Schkipp St.
2 nd Feb. 1848. Adams, Ceylon f r Markland
Com - Rd - ) July 18 th 1857 -

Department of the Interior, Pension Office, Official Business.
A. Bennett Hottly Josiah - Com - 5 2 3/4/88
Mr. L. D. Heiss Pension amine Gn Hon. J. Minot Comm. of Pensions

Josiah Hotchkiss decd. Litchfield. County. Connecticut.
Claim for minor -
Admitted Act June 7. 1832 at rate of $105 per annum Commencing March 4. 1831, and ending July 2. 1833. When he died, former payments under said act due & deducted.
Pay widow Asenath Hotchkiss, the widow.
Certificate to A. A. Markland Present

Cornelius Roll Grenon,
Asenath Hetchkef, widow of Joseph, who was a Deacon in the Weds- nall in Jonathan Parker's Baptist.
No. etc. July 7, 1838, Mar 3 rd 1843. Jan 17, 1844, $192 per Annu.
3. 6. 10. 15. 20. 25. 30. 35. 40. 45. 50. 55. 60. 65. 70. 75. 80. 85. 90. 95. 100. 105. 110. 115. 120. 125. 130. 135. 140. 145. 150. 155. 160. 165. 170. 175. 180. 185. 190. 195. 200. 205. 210. 215. 220. 225. 230. 235. 240. 245. 250. 255. 260. 265. 270. 275. 280. 285. 290. 295. 300. 305. 310. 315. 320. 325. 330. 335. 340. 345. 350. 355. 360. 365. 370. 375. 380. 385. 390. 395. 400. 405. 410. 415. 420. 425. 430. 435. 440. 445. 450. 455. 460. 465. 470. 475. 480. 485. 490. 495. 500. 505. 510. 515. 520. 525. 530. 535. 540. 545. 550. 555. 560. 565. 570. 575. 580. 585. 590. 595. 600. 605. 610. 615. 620. 625. 630. 635. 640. 645. 650. 655. 660. 665. 670. 675. 680. 685. 690. 695. 700. 705. 710. 715. 720. 725. 730. 735. 740. 745. 750. 755. 760. 765. 770. 775. 780. 785. 790. 795. 800. 805. 810. 815. 820. 825. 830. 835. 840. 845. 850. 855. 860. 865. 870. 875. 880. 885. 890. 895. 900. 905. 910. 915. 920. 925. 930. 935. 940. 945. 950. 955. 960. 965. 970. 975. 980. 985. 990. 995. 1000.
To A. V. Markland, Present.

Connecticut Role
J. M. Cox
See 2 year Scamster $192 per ctur
On March 4, 1831, and July 2 d 1833, when he died - deducting former payments at $105 per share,
To Asenath Hotchkiss, Madam, &c.
A. H. Markland, Dear Sir,

Asenath Hotchkiss widow of Josiah - Conn.
Claim for Increase
Admitted Acts July 7, 1838 March 3, 1843, June 17, '44 and Feb. 2, 1848 - at rate of $105 per annum (excluding 2 years) payment under said acts to be deducted.
Husband was a tenant 14 months = at $15 per month.
Pay widow.
Certificate to
A. W. Markland
Present.

9975
Connecticut
Asenath Wotchikiff.
widow of Josiah who died on the 2 July 1833. of in the State of who was a Teamster in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the Revolution line for Inc d from $105.
Inscribed on the Roll of Warford at the rate of 192 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of May 1856. and
Asenath Markland Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending Present.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by [Signature] Clerk. Book No. Vol. 1. Page 132.

7702 Connecticut. Asenath Hotchkiss widow of Josiah who was a Teamster in the Revolution Increased from $99 50 /100.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 105 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of Jany 1856. and sent to A. H. Markland Present.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book: 26 Vol. 1 Page 157.

9975 Connecticut Asenath Hotchkiss, widow of Josiah, who died on the 2 d July 1833. of in the State of who was a teamster in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the Revolutionary line for increased from $99 50 /100.
Inscribed on the Roll of Wartford at the rate of 105 Dollars 00. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of January 1856. and sent to A. H. Markland Arrears to the 4th of Present. Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by J. W. Perry Clerk. Book 36. Vol. 1. Page 132.

7702. Connecticut Asenath Wotchiff's widow of Josiah who was a Seamen in the Revolution Increased from $105
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 192 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 d day of May 1856. and sent to
A. N. Markland Present.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book No. Vol. 1. Page 157.

7702. Connecticut
Ref.
Asenath Hotchkiss widow of Jonah Hotchkiss who was a Teamster in the Revolution & died 2 nd July 1833,
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 99 Dollars 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of April, 1846. and sent to Hon. J. Dixon House of Representatives.
[Acts of March 3, 1843.]
8 June 17-1844.
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 2, Page 53.

9975.
Rep?
Connecticut
Asenath Hotchkiss
Widow of Josiah Hotchkiss, who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 2 d July 1833, of Litchfield Co in the State of Conn. who was a Treasurer in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the line for 12 mos. & 19 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 99 Dollars 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of April 1846, and sent to Hon. J. Dixon, House of Representatives.
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by D. Brown, Clerk, Book D. Vol. 1, Page 83.

32,445.
Connecticut
Rep. Sec.
Jonah Hotchkis, dec d
of Litchfield Co. in the State of Conn. who was a Teamster in the company commanded by Captain _____ of the regt. commanded by _____ in the line for 12 months & 19 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 99 Dollars 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831 & end 2 d July 1833, when he died.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of April 1846, and sent to Hon. J. Dixon House of Representatives.
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
Payable to Asenath Hotchkis his widow.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book E. 2. Vol. 3, Page 19.

32.2445
Connecticut
Josiah Hotchkiss dec d . of _____ in the State of who was a Teamster in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution line for
Increased from $99 50 / 100 .
Inscribed on the Roll of Hartford at the rate of 105 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. and ending 2 nd July 1833.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of January 1836 and sent to
A. H. Markland Arrears to the 4th of _____ Semi-annual allowance ending present.
Revolutionary Claim
June 7, 18
Recorded by _____ Book H. Vol. 1. Page 16

4023.
Connecticut
Keziah Hotchkiss widow of Josiah
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Nurse
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 99 Dollars 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of Febry 1849 and sent to
Hon Freeman Smith H. H. R.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 284 , Vol. 1
Hon Wm L. May Jan 5/56 A D Markland " " "

Connecticut 4.023
Asenath Hotchkiss widow of Josiah
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a teamster
Increased from $99 50 /100.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 115. Dollars 00.
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of January 1856. and sent to
A. H. Markland.
Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 181. Vol. 36
Lt. A. H. Markland, Feb'y 27/56

Brief in the cases of Josiah Hotchkiss, dec d . and Asenath Hotchkiss. Litchfield County and State of Connecticut act June 7, 1832, July 7, 1838. &c.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.") Increase.
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Josiah Hotchkiss was a teamster under Jotham Parker , and enlisted March 13, 1777, for three years. There is no record proof of his service after May 13, 1778; but the increase is allowed in pursuance of a former decision, which admitted the service of the men who thus enlisted to have been for three years. The increase is from $105, the amount of actual (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Service shown to have been rendered, to $192 per annum, - the rate for two years' service as teamster, at $8 per month - being half of the pay allowed to Wadsworth's teamsters. (See report in case of Sarah Parker , widow of Jotham .)
All the men who were under Parker , who have applied for pensions, have been pensioned at the above rate, viz: $192, and the present allowance merely carries out the practice of the Office.
Name and residence of Agent
A. H. Markland, Present
Examining Clerk.
Osden Miles

From Mrs. H. H. H. H.
West Hartford Conn. 23 June Augt. 1 st 1845- 3
J. L. Edwards Esq r Comm ee of Pensions Washington D.C.
July 4. 1845 P. & P. Mrs. H. H. H. H.
Struck in claim of Daniel Fuller in 1902.

Aug 4, 1845
Rule of Mrs. Hotchkiss.
Washington D.C.
Commiss'y of Pensions
J. T. G. ... Esq.
West Hartford Conn. 3 Aug. 1st 1845
James M. ...
Found in claim of Daniel Fuller m. 19.302.

West Hartford Conn. August 1 st 1845
Sir
More than a year since (the period of time is not in my recollection) Nicholas Carroll of the City of New York called on me at this place, and stated to me that he was connected with a pension agency office in the City of Washington, and offered me testimonial, and stated that he was going immediately on to Washington —
I had at that time the papers in the case of the widow of Josiah Hotchkiss made out and ready to send to your Dept., and I gave them to him to take on to your Dept. and act as agent in the case —
I have written to him a number of times to ascertain what action had been made in the case or what had been done with the papers and I have never been able to get from him an answer —
Will you do me the favor to say whether the papers in that case have been rec d at your Dept. and if so what action has been taken on them etc
I have sent to your Dept. a number of the Comptroller's certificates showing the services of Samuel Andrews & I think the last report I had on the case was asking for proof of identity and I think since that time I have forwarded to you another Certificate from the Comptroller the proof for which he found accidentally on further

examining a confused mass of old records and I think there was sufficient circumstances without proof to settle upon the identical person. I think some part of the proof was sufficiently identified to satisfy you, although not sufficient length of time to authorize you to grant a pension. You cannot but be aware of the difficulty & almost impossibility of finding persons now living that can testify distinctly & clearly their knowledge of the service of any individual, and hence the difficulty of giving satisfactory proof of identity.
I hope after further examining the papers in that case & taking all the proof collectively you may think it consistent with your duty to grant a small pension at least. Merit not for the circumstances above referred to had the claim been presented fifteen years earlier I think there would not have been any difficulty in the "identity" of the proof of the service in your Dept. in being the husband of the widow claiming.
I am very respectfully Your ob't Serv't Bery H. Colton
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm'r of Pensions Washington D.C.

A. H. Markland Washington. D. C. April 23 1856
Appeals from the decision of the Comm. of Pensions in the case of Asenath Hotchkiss , widow of Josiah Hotchkiss a Teammaster of the Revolution
Respectfully referred to Comm. of Pensions for a Report
Dept. War S. May 3/56
Walter Channing
Chf Clk
Patriot Bldg May 3 1856

Washington City April 23 d 1836
Hon Robt McLellan Secretary of the Interior
I beg most respectfully to appeal from the decision of the Commission of Pensions in the case of Asenath Hotchkiss widow of Josiah of Connecticut 2 d February 1848 admitted, my ground for appeal is that the record on file in the pension office shows the fact that Josiah Hotchkiss did enlist under Gotham Parker Waggon Conductor in the Spring of 1777 for three years, and continued to serve in the capacity of teamster for the full period of three years, although I admit that we do not find his name on the roll after May 1778, for the reason that the rolls of teamsters do not extend beyond that period, yet all the teamsters who enlisted in 1777 for three years who have been pensioned for the full period of the service if they ever lived to claim a pension at all. I believe there is no exception to this rule even with the widows of those teamsters except in the case of Mrs. Hotchkiss, she has been pensioned for not quite 14 months service of her husband. I show that Josiah Hotchkiss enlisted as a teamster for three years, I show that as far as the records of that class of teamsters are in existence the name of Josiah Hotchkiss appears upon them I would moreover state that if I am

Not mistaken the widow of Isiah Hotchkiss Jotham Parker under whom Isiah Hotchkiss served is pensioned for the full term of three years for which the company were enlisted. There is no evidence to be found that would tend in the slightest degree to show that Isiah Hotchkiss did not serve out the full term of his enlistment
I am Sir, Very Respectfully
Your Obedient
A. H. Markland

Brief in case of Asenath Hotchkiss. widow of Josiah.
Act. Jns 7, 1838 8c

Brief in the case of Asenath Hotchkiss, widow of Josiah Hotchkiss = Litchfield County = State of Connecticut.
This claimant was pensioned under act. July 7, 1838, in virtue of her husband's service as teamster from 20 th May 1877 to 8 th June 1878 = 12 months and 19 days. at rate of $99.50 c per annum.
Paper marked "A" (which was on file when the claim was admitted) shows he was in service as early at least as March 13, 1877 , and paper marked "C" also shows he served to 13 th May 1878 1878 = making a term of 14 months = There is no record evidence that he was in service after that latter date. The amount of allowance should consequently be at the rate of $105. per annum.
As it will appear, however, by the endorse- ment on paper marked "B" that the claim was ordered to be admitted by the then head of the Depart- ment, the question of increase is, therefore, respect- fully submitted to the Secretary of the Interior.
It will be perceived that the computation, upon the data assumed, in the original allowance, was erroneous; but as the whole amount which has been paid will be ordered to be deducted

it presents no obstacle to the present increase of pension.
The papers in the case are herewith enclosed.
Respectfully submitted
R. Reddick,
Examining Clerk
Agent for Claimant, A. N. Monkland, Washington, D.C.

37.237
Josiah Hotchkis dec d Con
Ad 7. June 32 admd 12. 19. Jan y 33 99. 50 To 2 July 33 the day of his death To Asenah Hotchkis his widow
Hon. J. Dison H.R.

March 17. 1846
Dear Sir:
Will you have the kindness to report to me the objections to the claim of the Widow of Josiah Hotchkiss presented to you some two years since by Nicholas Carroll of New York.
Yours Respectfully J. Dixon
J. L. Edwards, Esq.

Washington Dec 14th 1855
Hon J. Minot Council of Pensions
I enclose, herewith, the pension Certificate of Mrs. Asenath Hotchkiss widow of Daniel, of Conn't adm't act 1848. I also enclose a power of attorney from her authorizing me to prosecute said claim. I ask that the case may be increased to $192 per annum, Daniel Hotchkiss, was a Continental teamster in Wadsworth Brigade for three years, evidence of which will fully appear by Wadsworth's books now in your office, & also evidence recently obtained from the State Department.
I am Sir Very Respectfully Yours obedt
A. H. Markland

asks Re examination case of Asenath Holchkip and family Sept 28 ad
A. H. Markland

Washington D.C. Feb 22 1856
Hon J. Minot Committee of Pensions
I respectfully ask a re-examination of the case of Alpheus Hotchkiss under of which of the act 1828 admitted, I claim an increase of the pension upon the ground that Alpheus Hotchkiss served over two years as an enlisted teamster under Nathan Parker who has already been allowed for a service of two years, it is true the rolls of the company are not now in existence but I found that Hotchkiss enlisted for three years and as far as the rolls have been preserved they show he was in service & there is no evidence that he did not serve out the time of his enlistment I ask that the case may be reexamined in connection with the case of Nathan Parker
I am Very Respectfully J. M. Markland
A. H. Markland

State of Connecticut City of Hartford Jan'y 17 th 1856.
I Charles Hosmer, Recording Secretary of the Connecticut Historical Society, hereby certify, that on application for the service of Josiah Hotchkiss as a Teamster in the Revolutionary War, I find among the original Manuscript Books and Papers formerly belonging to the late Jeremiah Wadsworth, Esq. Commissary General in the War of the Revolution, and presented by his son the late Daniel Wadsworth, Esq. to said Society, is a Ledger in which accounts are kept, with General Thomas Mifflin, Quarter Master General in said War. In the above mentioned Ledger are accounts with Conductors of Teams, and the men under their command. The following entry appears on said Book, viz.
"1778. June 8. To Cash p d Capt. Dotham Parker, pr. Bill. The amount of his Pay Roll for him and his Company of Teamsters from the time of their Enlistment till they were paid up too, viz: - Among the names of the men on the above Pay Roll, is Josiah Hotchkiss, from March 13 th , to May 13 th , 2 months, at 90/ pr. month, - - - - - £9.0.0."
I further certify, that it appears on a small Book, deposited as aforesaid, that Josiah Hotchkiss enlisted into Capt. Parker's Company of Teamsters, March 13 th 1777.
Chas. Hosmer, Rec. Secy Conn. Historical Society

State of Connecticut } County of Hartford } ss.
Personally appeared Charles Hosmer Esq. who signed the foregoing document, and made oath that the same is true this 18 th day of Jany. A.D. 1856 before me, Geo. Robinson Notary Public
I also certify that the attestation made in the foregoing document was made before signing. Geo. Robinson Notary Public

Payment to be made at Hartford by
Deith Belden Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Connecticut
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 181 . Vol. No.
D. H. Getty Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify, that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Penath Ketchum , — widow of Josiah Ketchum , — who was a teamster, — in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of One Hundred and five, dollars and — cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage. deducting former payments at the rate of $99 50 / 100 per annum.
Given at the Department of the Interior this twenty fifth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and fifty six.
P. M. Mellon Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned,
Minot Commissioner of Pensions.

Application of Annalthe Hotchkiss under the Act of 1858 -
M c Farroll Atty.

State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office Hartford 23 d Nov 1843
I hereby certify that among the papers of the Pay Sable Committee in this office there is one filed, "Discharges 1775 in Col Hinneman's Regt.," and there is in "Capt Watson's Co," the following entry viz t "Josiah Hotchkiss has When, Nov 20— By whom, General Schuyler" Gideon Welles Comptroller,

Filed in the case of Brief in the case of Josiah Hotchkiss, deceased Litchfield County and State of Connecticut — act June 7. 1832
Claim, ("original" or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Asenath Hotchkiss, widow of the above named Josiah Josiah Hotchkiss, was allowed annuity of pension due him at his death at the rate of $99.50 c per annum from 4 th March 1831 to July 2, 1833 the date of his death. The widow was subsequently allowed a pension at same rate under act of July 9, 1838, and (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Very recently, an increase of her allowance was made, for the reasons assigned in the accompanying brief = The agent, since this allowance, has ap- plied for a corresponding increase in the case of her husband = allowed accordingly.
A. H. Markland Esq. Name and residence of Agent. Present
R. Seddy, Examining Clerk.

June 20 '45
Holchkips -
ct
A. L. Edwards Esq. Commisioner of Pensions.
D. D. Addin prob.

Washington June 19 th 1865
My Sir,
From your letter to Mr. Carroll, of the 26 th of October last, in the case of Asenath Wotchkip of Col. it appears that her claim was rejected on the ground that the service performed by her husband as wagoner, under Jotham Parker , was not military. Since then, it has been shown that that service was military, and the claim of the widow of Jotham Parker , which had been rejected on the same ground, has been allowed. I have therefore to request the favor of a reexamination of Mr. Wotchkip's papers, and if there be no other objection, that you will cause a certificate of pension to be issued.
I am, Very respectfully Your Clerk N. N. Addison
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commr of Pensions

Department of State, Washington Jan. 10. 1856
Sir
I have to inform you in reply to your note of the 5 th instant, that the name of Josiah Hotchkiss is not inscribed on the Roll of Enlisted Wagoners, dated Aug t 1778
I am respectfully Your Obedient Servant
J. T. Thomas Assistant Secretary
Hon J. Minot Com t of Pensions

Add Evidence Case of Arenath Hatchkip wid of Josiah Connecticut 2nd Feb 1848 ad
A. H. Markland

Washington January 21 st 1856
Hon J. Minot Comm ee of Pensions
In accordance with your letter of the 11 th inst respecting the case of Asenath Hotchkiss wid of Josiah of Connecticut admitted under act 2 nd February 1828, I enclose herewith a certificate from the Secretary of the Historical Society of Connecticut, I ask that the case may be re-examined.
I am Very Respectfully Ym Obedt Servt
A. H. Markland

Application under the Act of 1838 Annath Hotchkiss
W. Carroll Atty.

New-York, July 30 th 1844
Sir
I enclose you the papers of Asenath Hotchkiss, of Norfolk, Litchfield County State of Connecticut
She is the widow of Josiah Hotchkiss who was a 'Framer' during the war of the Revolution and served, as is proved by the accompanying documentary evidence, upwards of two years - She now states that he served in all, upwards of five years
She claims under the act of 1838 a pension at $80 per annum. She will be likewise entitled under the acts of 3 rd March 43 and June 17 th 1844 - She will be entitled in addition to this to an arrearage from the 6 th March 1831 to the 2 nd July 1833 when Josiah Hotchkiss died at $80 per annum, being for 2 years 3 mos & 28 days
I am Sir
Hon. J. L. Edmonds Com. of Pensions Washington
Very Resp'y,
G. O. H. Sert. Nich. Harrell

A. H. Markland returns the pension Certificate of Sarah Hotchkiss, Conn t 1848, admitted & calls attention to the report made by Com t of Pensions in case of Jotham Parker's widow NY '38 admitted & also to the case of the widow of Stephen Patridge 1836 Com t admitted.
Commissioner.

Washington City, May 17th 1856
How Josiah Minot Comm d of Pensions
In reference to the case of Asenath Hotchkiss Connecticut 1848 admitted now on appeal before the Secretary of the Interior, I would beg to call your attention to the report made by yourself to the Secretary of the Interior in the case of the widow of Jonathan Parker of NY. I am informed that in that report you then taken and reasserted the ground heretofore held by the office, that where it is shown that a party enlisted for a specified period and his name is found on the rolls as far as the rolls are preserved you allow him a pension for a period of service embraced by the enlistment, you even go further and agreed to allow the claim of the widow of one of the teamsters who served in the same Corps with Hotchkiss when the identity of said widow shall be proven. I would also call your attention to the case of the Widow of Stephen Patridge of Conn t 1836 admitted, that is a case standing on the same footing with that of Asenath Hotchkiss and has been allowed for two years service at the rate of $192 per annum. I hope there will be no objection interposed in the case of Mrs Hotchkiss. I enclose her pension certificate.
I am Very Respectfully
A. H. Markland

Payment to be made at
at Hartford by
Horace Goodwin
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Connecticut
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 282 Vol. 1.
W. Perkins Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Asenath Hotchkiss widow of Josiah Hotchkiss , who was a Seaman in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Ninety nine dollars and Fifty cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 24th day of February one thousand eight hundred and Forty nine .
W. L. Marcy.
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. G. Root Commissioner of Pensions.

Arsenath Hotchkiss
Coniob
Con - w 2 o H 48
A. H. Markland

Washington City March 13th 1856
Hon Josiah Minot Commr of Pensions
I respectfully call your attention again to the case of Asenath Hotchkiss wid of Jerick of Conn act 1848 adn. I ask if she is not entitled to a pension for three years since of her husband as a teamster, by a certificate received from the State Department and now on file in your office it is shown that all the class of teamsters to which Hotchkiss belonged enlisted for three years and so far as the records are in existence now it is shown that they were in service, Hotchkiss among them. If I mistake not it has been the custom in your office when evidence is produced showing that parties enlisted for a certain period and the records do not prove to the contrary to allow for the period for which they enlisted. I can cite cases of that kind I beg that you will reexamine the case.
I am Sir Very Respectfully Your obedient
A. H. Markland

I Asenath Hotchkiss of North Litchfield County and State of Connecticut of lawful age declare and say that I am the widow of Josiah Hotchkiss deceased, and that I am now alive and living in the town County and State aforesaid. And that I authorize A. H. Markland of the City of Washington D.C. to prosecute my claim against the United States for an addition of pension due me as the widow of the
State of Connecticut, } ss. LITCHFIELD. County of Litchfield, }
I, Frederick D. Beeman, Clerk of the Superior Court of the State of Connecticut within and for the County of Litchfield aforesaid, do hereby certify that G. D. Northway Esq.
whose genuine signature appears to the accompanying instrument,
is and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly elected and sworn, and by law authorized to administer Oaths, and to take the acknowledgment of Deeds; and that all his official acts, as such, are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid Superior Court is a Court of Record, having general jurisdiction.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at Litchfield, this 28 th day of November A. D. 1855.
Frederick D. Beeman
CLERK.

I Asenath Hotchkiss of North Litchfield County and State of Connecticut of lawful age declare and say that I am the widow of Josiah Hotchkiss deceased, and that I am now alive and living in the town County and State aforesaid. And that I authorize A. H. Markland of the City of Washington D.C. to prosecute my claim against the United States for an addition of pension due me as the widow of the said Josiah Hotchkiss deceased.
In presence of J. D. Northway Mary S. Johnston
Asenath widow of Hotchkiss mark
I certify that the foregoing affidavit was sworn to and subscribed by Asenath Hotchkiss before me on this 26th day of November 1855.
J. D. Northway Justice of Peace

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7. June 1832, Josiah Hotchkiss Hotchkiss, deceased of Connecticut, who was a Farmer in the Revolution, was entitled to a pension at the rate of $99:50 per annum; and having died on the 2 d July 1833, the amount due, from the 4 th of March 1831, to the time of his death, is payable to Asenath Hotchkiss, his widow.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 25 th day of April one thousand eight hundred and forty-six.
Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
Commissioner of Pensions.

I Laurence Mills of the town of Norfolk, County of Litchfield & State of Connecticut do deposit & say that I am seventy seven years of age that I was well acquainted with Josiah Hotchkiss in his life time & that he lived in the town of Norfolk during the greatest part of his life & that he moved to the town of Goshen in this County a short time previous to his death & I further say that I am informed that there was a man by the name of Josiah Hotchkiss who was employed as teamster in Capt. Nathan Parkers company of Teamsters & it is my opinion that the said Josiah Hotchkiss is the same person who formerly lived in said Norfolk & died in the town of Goshen aforesaid. I do further say that I recollect that said Capt. Parker did raise a company of teamsters in the said town of Norfolk & was acquainted with nearly all of the teamsters who belonged to said company
Laurence Mills.
State of Connecticut Litchfield County ss.
On the 24th day of October A.D. 1843 personally appeared the above named Deponent Laurence Mills who signed the foregoing affidavit in my presence & made oath to the truth of the same before me. And I further certify that the said Laurence Mills is a credible witness
James C. Swift Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut ss
Office of Secretary of State
I certify that James C. Swift Esq r is, & on the 24 th day of October last was, a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of Litchfield in said State, duly appointed and commissioned, as appears of record in this office - and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is, in my opinion, genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of the said State this 20 th day of November 1843.
N. S. Phelps
Secretary of State

I Aaron Burr of Great Barrington - in the county of Berkshire & Commonwealth of Mass. being sixty four years of age - do depose and say I was born in San Norfolk - Litchfield County & state of Connecticut, resided there until I was thirty three years old, was well acquainted with Josiah Hotchkiss of said Norfolk - have frequently heard him say he was a soldier of the American Revolution - was in service at Lake Champlain under the command of Captain Watson.
I well recollect Mr. Hotchkiss repeated conversations on the subject - sometimes in the presence of Daniel Pettibone - Joseph Jones & others who claimed to be soldiers of the revolution
Aaron Burr
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Berkshire ss. November seventh A.D. 1843 -
Then appeared before me Aaron Burr who signed the above deposition in my presence and made solemn oath to the truth of the same -
And I further certify that the above said deponent is a good citizen & credible witness.
C. W. Hopkins Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Berkshire ss.
I Charles Sedgwick Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in the County of Berkshire, do certify that Charles W. Hopkins Esq. is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned & qualified, and that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this Seventh day of October 1843. Charles Sedgwick Clerk

State of Connecticut } County of Litchfield }
On this 2 nd Day of November 1848 before Daniel Hotchkiss a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Asenath Hotchkiss who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress passed February 2 nd 1848 that She is the widow of Josiah Hotchkiss who was a Teamster in the war of the Revolution, That She received a Pension under the Act of March 3 rd 1843 and June 17 th 1844 at the rate of Ninety nine dollars and fifty cents per annum and that She Still remains a widow
Subscribed and sworn to before } me this 2 nd Day of November } 1848
Asenath her X Hotchkiss mark
Daniel Hotchkiss Justice of the Peace
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, } ss. Litchfield: LITCHFIELD COUNTY, }
I Frederick D. Beeman Assistant Clerk of the COUNTY COURT of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Daniel Hotchkiss of Norfolk in said County, is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and by Law authorized to admin- ister OATHS and to take the acknowledgment of DEEDS. And that his commission was dated on the 26 th day of June A. D., 1848 and will expire on the 20th day of June, A. D., 1849 & that the signature to the accompanying instrument purporting to be his, is genuine
Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court this 8 th day of November A. D., 1848.
Frederick D. Beeman Assistant Clerk

State of Connecticut } County of Litchfield }
On this 2 nd Day of November 1848 before Daniel Hotchkiss a Justice of the Peace in and for Said County personally appeared Asenath Hotchkiss who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress passed February 2 nd 1848 that She is the widow of Josiah Hotchkiss who was a Teamster in the war of the Revolution, That She received a Pension under the Act of March 3 rd - 1843 and June 17 th - 1844 at the rate of Ninety nine dollars and fifty cents per annum and that She Still remains a widow
Subscribed and Sworn to before } me this 2 nd Day of November }
1848
Asenath her X Hotchkiss mark
Daniel Hotchkiss Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Asenath Hotchkiss and that She is the identical person above named, And the reason She does not write her Name is that She is infirm
Daniel Hotchkiss Justice of the Peace