Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3683, Robert Hewitt, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Hewitt, Robert Abigail
N. 3683
B.L. Wt 5251-160-55
CONTENTS
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let 3 Sep 1838 M. T. N. Cranford
Notwithstanding sent to Hagerstown Maryland Frank to Penna 2 Jan 1826 P. Sep 1820
3213.
Maryland Roll to Pennsylv
Robert Stewart, U
Private. Connecticut Line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Enscribed on the Roll of Maryland at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 9 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st of October 1818 and sent to Th. Kennedy Esq. Agent, Hagerstown, Maryl.
Arrears to 4th of September 1818 - - - 30:93 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th March 1819 - - - 48: -
26/30
$ 86:93
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
one year 76
6 mos in 1780
12 mos in 81-82
Washington County Continued

41. 145 act 3 Mar. /55
April 4/55
Abigail Bennett, widow of Robert Bennett dec'd Private
Capt Chapman } Com. Col. Parsons } Vol.
Revolutionary War
Private Col. Starrs Regt Can't count Line
Buxton
Adm 160 act Aug 29/55 Dodge
5252 ip Aug 30/55
John J. Bennett Freeport - Ill
Penn
July 48 - no 2998
Colts
Priv Col. Starrs Regt
Vol. No. 132.

2998
Pennsylvania Phila Abigail Hewitt, widow of Robert Hewitt Cov r who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private Increased from $80. Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848 July 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of June 1855 and sent to
George W. Hewitt Freeport Ills.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 224 Vol. 2

Hon. J. Findlay H. R. rec d Jan. 2. 1826

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
County of Franklin
88.
On this 27th day of December 1825, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Franklin personally appeared Robert Hewitt who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Chapman in the regiment commanded by Colonel Parsons in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of Maryland from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the state (district, or territory,) of Pennsylvania where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future; and that his reasons for removing to the state of Pennsylvania is that he wishes to reside with or near his sons who live in this state.
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid. }
Robert Hewitt
Francis Mullen
NOTES.—The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be authenticated by the certificate of the proper officer, setting forth that the person taking the testimony is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
The pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The person must swear that he well knows him to be the same person described in the above affidavit. The magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity. This oath must also have the authentication as above required.

Franklin County Pa
On the 27th day of December 1825 Before me the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County personally appeared Matthew L Fullerton who on his oath declared that the within named Robert Hewitt is the same person who drew money as a pension on the roll of the state of Maryland, further saith not
Before Chas. M c Millan
Sworn and subscribed to before me the day and year aforesaid M c L. Fullerton
Franklin County Pa
I do hereby certify that the above named Matthew L Fullerton is a man of Veracity and Reputation witness my hand and seal the 27th day of Dec 1825
Chas. M c Millan
[Signature]
Seal
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Pennsylvania Franklin County ss.
I John Kirtberger Petitioner of the Court of Common Pleas of Franklin County Pennsylvania, do hereby certify that Aracrine Miller Esq. before whom the within dis- position has been made, is an acting Justice of the Peace in & for said county, and was at the time of signing thereof, duly commissioned and sworn by lawful authority, and that I believe the signature of the said Justice to be his own proper handwriting.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court at Chambersburg this 29 th Decr. A.D. 1825.
John Kirtberger, Petitioner

Robert Hewitt.
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March 10/19
Cont. P.

SCHEDULE OF PROPERTY, &c.
 1 Cow  1 Pig  8 Chairs  3 Tables  1 Small trunk  2 Chests  1 Bary all waggou  1 Stove  1 Looking Glass  Some kitchen furniture  100 acre 
By occupation a day labourer but am unable to do a day's work, have a wife aged 57 years have three children at home vizt Sarah Ann 15 years old Maria 13 years and John 9 years of age - the last in delicate health as is also the second daughter Maria
Robert Stewart.
Sworn to, and declared, on the fifteenth day of August 1820. in open court.
(Clerk O. H. Williams)
I, O. H. Williams - clerk of Washington County Court hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Sixty four dollars and Eighty cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this day of August 1820.
O. H. Williams
Clerk of the Court for the County of Washington

STATE OF MARYLAND, WASHINGTON COUNTY, SS.
On this fourth day of August 1820, personally appeared in open court, being a court of record for the said county, Robert Roberts aged Seventy years, resident in said county, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows:— In the Continental
Connecticut army under Capt. Chapman, Col. Parsons also under Capt. Mills, Major Brunkner and Colonel Waterbury — Also his original declaration was made on 21 st April 1818 that his pension Certificate is numbered 3213 and bears date 1 st October 1818.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.

I Jacob Meech of Preston in the County of New London & State of Connecticut Being of Lawfull age do depose & say That Abigail Meech and Robert Hewitt late a Prisoner of the Revolution were joined in Marriage at my Dwelling-House in the Town of Preston in the month of December in the Year of our Lord One Thousand seven Hundred & Eighty three And also that I was personally present at the wedding & witnessed the perform- ance of the marriage ceremony. And that I have knowledge of their living together as Husband & Wife for many Years in this part of the Country untill a few Years since they removed to the State of Pennsylvania. Since which my personal knowledge of them ceased. And further the Deponent saith not
Jacob Meech
New London County ss Preston August 15 th 1838
Personally appeared Capt Jacob Meech and made Solemn oath to the Truth of the above Deposition by him subscribed. Before me M c J Richard
Justice of Peace for New London County
State Connecticut ss New London County
I do hereby Certify that I am well acquainted with Newcomb Kinney & Jacob Meech the aforesaid deponents and that they are men of respectability and entitled to full credit August 16. 1838 John D r Witt
Justice of the peace

State of Connecticut } New London County } ss
I John DeWitt Clerk of the county board in and for said New London County do hereby Certify that Mandator J Richards esq before whom the annexed affidavit of Asahel P Brown and also the deposition of Sarah Meech was on the day of their several dates a justice of the peace for said New London County, and that his signatures thereto affixed are genuine - and also that Joseph Williams esq before whom the annexed deposition of Newcomb Kinney was taken was at the 16 th day of Aug o 1838 a justice of the peace for said County, and that his signature thereto affixed is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County this 16 day of August AD 1838
John DeWitt Clerk

I Newcomb Kinney of Norwell in the County of Norfolk & State of Maine most of lawful age, do depose and say that Robert Hewitt late a pensioner of the Revolution was joined in marriage with Abigail Mead at the Dwelling House of Jacob Mearns in Preston in December Seventeen Hundred & Eighty Three & that I was personally present at the wedding, a witness to the marriage ceremony — Further the deponent saith not —
Newcomb Kinney
State of Connecticut New Haven County Norwell August 18 th 1856 Personally appeared Mr. Newcomb Kinney signor of the above deposition & made solemn oath to the truth of the same Before me Joseph Williams Justice of the Peace

District of Maryland Washington County ss.
On this ninth day of April 1818 before me the subscriber chief Judge of the fifth Judicial District of the State of Maryland composed of Frederick Washington and Allegany Counties personally appears Robert Hewitt aged fifty eight years in June next, resident in Washington County aforesaid who being by me first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late 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". — That he the said Robert Hewitt enlisted in Capt Chapman's company, Colonel Parsons Regiment Connecticut line in January 1776 for one year at Stonington where the said Hewitt was born and was discharged at the Highlands State of New York in January 1777. — Colonel Parsons still commanded the Regiment, but Capt Chapman was killed by the enemy, and Capt Sill commanded the company. That he again enlisted in June 1780 under Capt Star in Capt Reed's company, also of Connecticut.

I John Buchanan Chief Judge of the Court of Sessions and was discharged at the Highlands in December 1780. — That he again enlisted at Stonington in March 1781 for one year under Colonel Watterbury, Capt. Miles — also the Connecticut line, and was discharged at Stamford in Connecticut in March 1782. — I know Colonel and Captain — That during the War he was at Saratoga when Burgoyne surrendered, — and but at that time he was acting as a substitute under Capt. Hewitt in Colonel Lattimer's Regiment also of Connecticut. and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support, and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his fair service sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid. J. Buchanan (S)
I John Buchanan Chief Judge of the Court of Sessions do certify that it appears

to my satisfaction that the said Robert Heart did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy, and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid Act of Congress. April Ninth 1818.
John Buchanan
State of Maryland Washington County to wit I Tho. Holland Williams clerk of the County Court of Washington County, do hereby certify that the Honorable John Buchanan Esquire, who appears to have taken and signed the foregoing Affidavit is Chief Judge of the fifth Judicial District of the State of Maryland Compre- hending Frederick Washington and Allegany Counties duly Commissioned and qualified; and to all his acts as such full faith and Credit is and ought to be as well in Courts of Justice as elsewhere.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my Official Seal this first day of June 1818. Tho. Holland Williams Clerk. Wm. City. Maryland

I John Buchanan Chief Judge of the fifth Judicial district aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that Robert Hewitt did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy, and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support, and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had aforesaid, to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the Act of Congress.
September 10 1818
J. Buchanan John Buchanan Robert Hewitt

Abigail Hewitt Pa
27/5 88
Geo. Chambers Frankenburg Pa
State of Pennsylvania Franklin County ss
On this second day of October in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight personally appeared in open Court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas then holding a Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, Abigail Hewitt a resident of the Township of Antwerp in said County of Franklin & State aforesaid aged seventy four years 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 passed July 7 th 1832 entitled an Act granting half pay & pensions to certain Widows - That she was lawfully married to Robert Hewitt at the house of Jacob Mueck in the Town of Preston County of New London State of Connecticut on the eleventh day of December in the year one thousand seven hundred & eighty three by Colonel Halsey a Justice of the peace in presence of Jacob Mueck - Newcomb Hensey & others, and that the Deponent was then nineteen years of age making her now of the age of seventy four years, that said Robert Hewitt was a private in the army of the Revolution having served as such in Captain Chapman's company of Infantry in Colonel Parsons Regiment and for her services as said private was inscribed on the pension list, roll of the Pennsylvania agency at the rate of eight dollars per month - that said Robert Hewitt continued to receive her said Pension under the Act of Congress until the fourth day of September in the year one thousand eight hundred & twenty nine, and that said Robert died in the said County of Franklin - State of Penn.

sovereign on the fifth day of November of said year last mentioned the Deponent being present at her death - and that the Deponent since her death received the premises of said Robert from the month of Sept ember one thousand eight hundred & twenty nine till the fifth day of November in said year the time of the death of said Robert - and that the Deponent has continued to reside in the same place since the death of her said husband, and that she has not married since the death of said Robert. - I do hereby further depose & say that she hath no Record proof of her marriage with said Robert, but there is a Family Record made by said Robert in his life time, in her hand writing still preserved - full of which the following is a true copy viz
" December 11 th 1783 Robert Hinckle & Abigail Meech was married March 24 th 1785 my first child was born 6. of the Clock in the afternoon June 11 th 1786 - Betsey was born Sabbath day at one of the Clock in the afternoon - June 20 th 1788 Thomas was born Friday at noon - June 18 th 1790 - Abigail was born Friday morning February the 25 th 1792 Robert Meech was born Saturday at 10 of the Clock in the afternoon, - December the 20 th 1793 Lucy was born Friday 11. of the Clock in the afternoon, July 9 th 1796 Charles was born Saturday evening - March the 17 th 1799 George was born on the Sabbath day at one of the Clock in the afternoon - November the 19 th 1800 Abigail was born Wednesday 10 of the Clock in the afternoon - July 28 th 1802 - Abigail was born Wednesday at 11. of the Clock at night September 19 th 1804, Sarah was born Wednesday at Eleven of the Clock in the morning, December the 9 th 1806 Mary was born Tuesday 10. of the Clock in the morning - September 16 th 1810 John Shepley was born Tuesday morning 5 - of the Clock - which said Record has been preserved with the Family Record of the

term of the marriage of said Robert & the Deponent & of the births and ages of their several children, -- That the Deponent & her husband resided in the State of Connecticut until the year one thousand eight hundred and nineteen, and that after residing a few years in the State of Mary- land the said Robert & the Deponent as her husband removed to Pennsylvania the year one thousand eight hundred & twenty one and that she has resided in Pennsylvania ever since -- That the Deponent was not married to the said Robert before to her leaving the service, but previous to the birth- day of January one thousand, seven hundred & ninety four as below stated
Sworn & subscribed in open Court the day & year first above written
John Binnick Prothonotary
Abigail } Skirrett } Mark
Pennsylvania Franklin County
Before me the undersigned of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, at a Court held the second day of October A D one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight, appeared George W. Skirrett Esq, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County who being duly sworn, deposes and says that he will be Forty years of age in March next, that he is the son of Robert Skirrett & Abigail his wife, that the said Robert was a Pensioner under the act of Congress, from the year one thousand eight hundred & eighteen until his death in the year one thousand, eight hundred & twenty nine, that said Robert died in the year last mentioned in the said County of Franklin, and that said Abigail has since her residence in said County ever since, and hath never been married since the death of said Robert -- That the Deponent hath heard her said Father & Mother both speak of their marriage as taking place very shortly after the Revolutionary War & after he left the service of the United States army as a soldier of the Revolutionary army, that they were married at the house of Jacob Muck in the State of Connecticut & the said Robert & Abigail is as far as the Deponent

can recollect always lived together as man & wife until the death of said Robert as stated - that the copy of the Family Record of the marriage & the Births of Children as contained in the long oral deposition of my said mother, is a true copy of the same kept in the hand writing of my Father, which is well known to this Deponent that as he believes it unfaded records the time of the marriage of said Robert & Abigail and of the births of their children, as they were always understood in the family - That this Deponent made out a copy of the time of said marriage & Births, for a sister of the Deponent more than twenty years ago, which corresponds precisely with the family record now preserved by her said mother & which is as stated in the hand writing of my said Father -
Sworn & Subscribed Before in open Court the 2 d of October A.D. 1838
Joseph Minnick Prothonotary
Geo W. Hewitt
State of Pennsylvania Franklin County Set -
I Joseph Minnick Prothonotary of the court of common pleas in & for the said county do certify that George W. Hewitt and Abigail Hewitt appeared in open court before the Judges thereof on the second day of October A.D. 1838 - and were duly sworn to the foregoing affidavits and that the said Geo. W. Hewitt and Abigail Hewitt are respectable persons and entitled to credit and belief as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed
The Seal of the said court at Chambersburg The 2 nd day of October A.D. 1838
Joseph Minnick Prothonotary

41. 148
RE BOUNTY LAND.
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Mrs. _____ Widow _____
Frances [unclear] [unclear] of the [unclear] [unclear] State of [unclear] [unclear]
Catherine [unclear] [unclear]
1855
March 30

POWER OF ATTORNEY
Know all Men by these Presents, That I, Abigail Hewitt of the County of Franklin and State of Pennsylvania and the widow of Robert Hewitt deceased, who was a soldier in the service of the United States, do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint John I. Hewitt of Freeport Ill. my true and lawful Attorney, irrevocably, for me and in my name, to prosecute and receive from the United States the Bounty Land certificate, or warrant, due me by virtue of my deceased husband's service in the United States, under existing laws granting Bounty Lands to the officers and soldiers, or their widows and minor heirs, for services rendered in the different wars, and generally to do all lawful acts and things whatsoever touching the premises, an attorney, or attorneys under him, for the purpose aforesaid to make, and at his pleasure to revoke, hereby confirming all and whatsoever my said attorney shall in my name legally do or cause to be done in and about the premises, as much so as if present myself.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this Ninth day of March , in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty Five
William J. Pitinger Francis J. Homan
Abigail Hewitt (Mark)
Acknowledged and subscribed before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Franklin and State of Pennsylvania this twenty Ninth day of March 1855.
Geo W. Hewitt (Seal)
STATE OF Pennsylvania } ss. COUNTY OF Franklin }
I, Notary Public, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Geo W. Hewitt , Esq., before whom the within declaration, affidavit, and power of attorney, were made and executed, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court at Chambersburg for the County aforesaid, this 30th day of March A.D. 1855.
A. N. Weis (Seal)

BOUNTY LAND CLAIM.
Form of Declaration for Widow of a Deceased Officer or Soldier
State of Pennsylvania } ss. County of Franklin
On this Twenty Ninth day of March 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, Abigail Hewitt aged Ninety Three years, a resident of Franklin County in the State of Pennsylvania , who being duly sworn according to law, declares, that she is the widow of Robert Hewitt , deceased, who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Chapman in the Regiment of Infantry commanded by Col Parsons in the Revolutionary War
That her said husband Enlisted at Honingtontown on or about the _____ day of March A. D., 1776 for the term of one year and continued in actual service in said war for the term of Six years and was honorably discharged at New York on the _____ day of _____ A. D. 1782 .
She further states that she was married to the said Robert Hewitt in Preston County on the Eleventh day of December A. D., 1783 by one Jeremiah Halsey a Justice of the Peace and that her name before her said marriage was Abigail Meech and that her said husband died at State Line Pa on the Fifth day of November A. D., 1829 and that she is a widow at the date of executing this her declaration, and having obtained a Bounty Land Warrant under act of _____ for _____ No. _____ which she has legally transferred and disposed of, and not within her power to return, she refers to said declaration for evidence of her husband's service, and her marriage, &c.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under act approved March 3d, 1855. She also declares that she has never received nor applied for Bounty Land under this, or any other act of Congress, except as above stated.
We William S. Pittenger and Francis T. Homan residents of Franklin County in the State of Pennsylvania upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Abigail Hewitt 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.
William S. Pittenger Francis T. Homan
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 interest in this claim.
Geo. W. Hewitt S. P.
OFFICIAL NOTARY PUBLIC

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D. C.,
Mr. 3683
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Robert Hewitt , a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you will please find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Jan 1776 1 yr Pri Chapman Parsons Conn   June 1780 6 mo " Dear Reed "   Mar 1781 Miles Waterbury "   Was present at the surrender of Burgoyne at which time he was acting as a substitute in Capt Hewitt's Col Lattimer's Regt.  
Battles engaged in, As above. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Sturminster Conn Date of application for pension, April 9, 1818 Residence at date of application, Washington Co Md Age at date of application, 58 years
Remarks: Married Abigail Neech Dec 11, 1783, and since November 5, 1829. Sarah Ann, Maria, and John are the only children mentioned. Very respectfully,
PM Morris Esq 3206 - 14th St City.
Commissioner.

May 1894 Mil. Hist. P. 60 B. H. Morris, 3206-14th, Colo.
1897- Examined aspinwall, B. of R.
June-14-1901 Gpo. W. Hewitt Denver, Colo
Rev WIDOW, &c.
Feby 16. by Mr.
File No. 3683
Abigail Hewitt Widow
Robert Hewitt Pvt. Rev. War
Act: Feby 2, 1848
Index:—Vol. Q , Page 323
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Robert Newitt Pa. Act March 1828 to what time p er ?
Pa. & Offic Sept 1. 1830.
Dec 4 Nov 1829 p er to that period
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To be sent to Washington
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7, 1838.
State of Pennsylvania } ss. County of Franklin }
On this Twenty third day of October 1843 personally appeared before the Subscriber one  Justice of the of the Peace in and for said  county, Abigail Hewitt a resident of the county and State of Pennsylvania in the county of Franklin aged Seventy nine 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 Congress, passed on the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Robert Hewitt Dec d who was a private in the army of the Revolution in Capt. Chapman's company of Infantry in Col. Parsons Regiment and the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of July 7, 1838, was Eighty dollars.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Abigail Hewitt her mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before
William Martin Justice of the Peace
State of Pennsylvania } ss. County of Franklin }
October Twenty third 1843
I, William Martin a Magistrate in the county above named, do hereby certify, that I have the most satisfactory evidence, viz. my own personal knowledge, that
Abigail Hewitt who this day appeared before me, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration, is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Given under my hand at Middleburg on the day and year above written.
State of Pennsylvania } ss. Franklin County S.S.
William Martin Justice of the Peace
I, Matthias Bead Potthanolay  of the of the Court of Common Pleas of Franklin county, certify that William Martin Esq is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this twenty eighth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three.
Matthias Bead Potthanolay By Rev. F. Bead Deputy

Abigail Hewett paid to 4 March 1855
Noah Jennings
Reader

Pen Off. June 11 1853
Sir
Please inform me when Abigail Hewitt of Pt. Act 27 Feb, 1848, $80 a year, was last paid
R. H. Hemenway Esq
very respectfully
3 Candton
S. C. Cole
triple
Chas. Clark. Pen Off.

Free M c
41. 148
Hon L. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C. State Line Pa April 2

Wallin
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Abigail Hewitt
widow of Rev.
of Franklin Co. Pa.
Report to Hon.
J. H. Crawford
Present

No. 41.148
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received April 4, 1855.
Robert Hewitt
Capt. Chapman
Col. Parson
Rev. War
Warrant No 5251-160-55-
John J. Hewitt Greeport Ill.

Geo M. Hunt May 11/55
Reported May 13/49
2998 Philadelphia Phila Abigail Hewitt, widow of Robert, who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Pri.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of May 1849 and sent to
Eliza Betty Esch Fazendown Bank Hon J. E. Brady Esq Hoff.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 224 Vol. 2

Pennsylvania, 624
Abigail Hewitt of Antwerp, widow of Robert Hewitt, deceased
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 March 1818, and who died on the 5 th of November 1829, of Franklin Co. in the State of Pennsylvania who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Chapman of the regiment commanded by Col. Parsons in the Connecticut line for 2 years.
Enrolled on the Roll of Philadelphia at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1838.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of Octr 1838, I sent the Hon. George Chambers, Chambersburg, Pa.
Arrears to the 4 th of Septm '38 $200.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar '39 40.00
$240.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. M. Curdy, Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2. Page 153.

State of Pennsylvania } ss.
On this 12 th day of December A D 1848 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for the county of Franklin Abigail Hewitt a resident of Northum Township County of Franklin State of Pennsylvania aged eighty five 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 Congress passed on the 2 nd February 1848. granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Robert Hewitt who was a private in Captain Chapman Company Colonel Parsons Regiment in the army and that she received a pension under the Act of 17 th June 1844. of Eighty Dollars per Annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before.
Geo W. Hewitt Justice of the peace
Abigail her Hewitt mark.
I certify that the above named affiant is personally known to me and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing affidavit.
Geo W. Hewitt Justice of the peace

State of Pennsylvania
Franklin County ss
I James Wright Prothonotary of the courts of common Pleas of said Coun- ty do hereby certify that George W Stewart is a Justice of the Peace in and for said Coun- ty duly Commissioned and qualified Accord- ing to law And that the foregoing signa- tures purporting to be his are genuine In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand And affixed the seal of the said courts at Chambersburg the fourth day of December A D one thousand Eight hundred and forty eight
James Wright Protho ry
State of Pennsylvania Franklin County ss I Thomas P. Bence Prothonota- ry of the courts of common Pleas of said County do hereby certify that

State of Pennsylvania Franklin County ss Thomas P. Baird vs. Nathanael ay of the county of common Pleas of said county do he

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Postmark: PA 10 1/2 1838
Oct 5 in ab pa 7 July '38
J. J. Edwards Esq.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Washington D.C.

Chambersburg Oct 2 nd 1838
Dear Sir
I enclose you the application of Mrs. Hermit another Widow of a Revolutionary Soldier for her pension under the late Act of Congress -
Mrs. Hermit is a respectable old woman of this County, in which she has resided many years. She is known to our community as the first person to introduce here the growth of the mulberry & the culture of Silk, which it being said that she had acquired her knowledge in Connecticut -
Her son is a Respectable Citizen of good character holding the office of Justice of the Peace
He has had taken a copy of the family record of the time of marriage & the birth of the children - -
There is the Deposition of two Witnesses taken in Connecticut knowing who were present at her marriage. She had a search made for an Official Record, but could not obtain it - - an application was made by her a few weeks since, but was returned by War Department as not very sufficiently full -
As soon as you can give this application your consideration, I will be pleased to be informed of the result & to receive her Certificate if granted.
I am as I am
Very Respectfully
& Truly Yours
George Chambers
J. L. Edwards Esq.

Rep 19 Jan' 44 Col. to Hon. J. E. Brady August 15. 1848 do. to Hon. J. H. Crawford Nov. 20. 1846.
4450 Pennsylvania
Abigail Herritt widow of Robert Herritt who was a Pirate in the Connecticut line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of January 1843 and sent to
Abigail Herritt State Line, Franklin Co. Pennsylvania
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 133.

Abigail Hewitt widow of Robert Penna Illinois Mad July 11/848 $96 a year from July 11/848 to De- ducting $80 a year under 2 Feb 1848
sent to George W Hewitt Esq Freeport Ill

Abt Hewett
M. Co.
Ma
4450
Pa
Court
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D.C. -
FREE
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Nages Town Pa 16
Sept 15 1848
Dear Sir
The enclosed Power of Atty. was forwarded to Phil a for payment, and returned, with the statement that Mrs. Lewis' Pension Certificate had expired, but would be renewed, if we would send this paper to your office - If this can be done will thank you to attend to it as early as practicable
Very Resp.
Yours
W. Marshall Jr for Eliz Beatty Cash

State of Illinois Freeport June 4 th 1855
Sir
In conformity of your instructions and directions of May 11 th My Mother Abigail Hewett returns her Certificate accompanied with an Application for a new Certificate for the benefit of the Paint Repatriation of July 1 st 1848 I hope the Application is in due form and if so please send her a new one at the increased Rate that will enable her to obtain the Annuity since 1848 at your earliest convenience
Very Respectfully
Your Obs t Servant Geo W m Hewett
L d Waldo Esq r City of Washington D. C.
N o B. please address to me Direct to me Freeport Illinois Geo W m Hewett

4747 Rev. 6/43
FREE C. Stewart March 14/43
Pa. $80 per share
Send certificate to the Perkhov State Line Penn
Open 4 in the morn 11-12-13
4747

1747
Opened by mistake at the Patent Office
Received of the Patent Office the sum of $80 for interest on the amount of $1000 due on the Patent for the improvement of the mode of constructing the Pump
4777 Nov. 16/43 C. A. West March 18/43 $80 for interest on the Patent for the improvement of the mode of constructing the Pump

Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
If the accompanying declaration answers the purpose please have me placed on the list of Pennsylvania Pensioners and send me my original certificate and all other papers and directions that may be necessary to obtain my pension without further trouble and expense.
Direct to State Line Franklin County Penna.
Abigail Hewitt

Freeport Illinois April 23 rd 1855.
Dear Sir:
I send you enclosed a letter from S. L. Laemnis of your City he is a stranger to me and the nature of the claim for  he which he wishes the Agency I am ignorant as my Mother Abigail Hewitt is a Revolutionist pension of 80 00 per annum and is now an applicant for a land warrant If there is any pension due her and a prospect of her pension being increased please in form me and the manner in which we may obtain it if any plans and a power should be necessary please send them to me and also whether her application for a warrant was received as if so if it was right please direct to Freeport Illinois Yours with Respect Geo W. Hewitt Hon. L. P. Waldo Esq

Washington April 6 th 1855.
E W Hewitt Esq State Lin Franklin Co Pa
Dear Sir
Mr. R B Dietrich who wrote to you sometime since respecting the pensions of Mrs Abigail Hewitt having retired from the Pension Business has passed, among other papers there in her case, to me I find a small balance is now due her and that hereafter her pension may be increased probably. I am now devoting myself to that business and should be pleased to serve her. My terms are 1/3 of what is collected for small sums, and no charge if nothing is obtained.
Please reply by return mail
Your Obed Servt —
J. L. Loomis

State Line April 2 nd 1855
Dear Sir:
I Send you enclosed an application for a Land Warrant for my Mother Abigail Hewett a Revolution ary pensioner. You will find proof of her marriage on file in the pension or War office as I procured it for her and sent it to the Commission of Pensions about 1839. to enable her to get a pension. please show this to the Honorable R. M c Lelland Secretary of the Interior as I think he will well remember their living together as man and wife as he visited her silk factory in his young days if she should obtain a Warrant or you should want any more proof or information please address me as John J. Hewett her Attorney at Sweetport Illinois for which place we all start this week. Hon L. D. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions

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Museum of Freedom Washington City D.C.
11/3/42

Nagawana Bank Oct 2 nd 1848
Dear Sir
About the 17 th ult o I enclosed Mrs Abigail Hewett's previous paper to you for remittance, since then I have had nothing from you - Did you receive it, and what is the prospect for the old lady getting her money - she is very unwell - Please write me on the subject
Very Respectfully Yrs
J. W. Marshall for Elie Beatty Esq

Washington City 17 th Dec 1848-
Sir-
I respectfully ask your attention to the within enclosed declaration -
Respectfully
Yours &c
J. E. Brady
Col. J. L. Edwards Comm d of Pensions

OLD WAR & NAVY APR 20 1894 FILES.
PENSION U S OFFI APR 18 1894

No. 3206 ~ 14 th St. Washington n.w. D.C.
H. To the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions; Sir:-
For historical purposes, I desire to obtain information as to the date of birth and of death and such other details as may be of record in your office concerning one Robert Hewitt whose widow, Abigail Meach Hewitt drew a pension under the act of February 2 nd

1848. (Vol 2 - page 224.)
Said Hewitt was a private, believed to have enlisted from Connecticut and to have died in Pennsylvania, and is not to be confused with another Robert _____ Hewitt, who died in Delaware and who had a middle name (unknown).
All details of birth age, death, regiment, children, if any were pensionable and etc. will be greatly appreciated.

Very respectfully B. N. Morris
April 16/94

Charter Perpetual. Purely Mutual. Annual Dividends.
ORGANIZED 1845.
No Stockholders. All Dividends or Profits go to the Policy-holders.
The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co OF NEWARK, N. J. G. A. NEWKIRK, State Agent. FOR COLORADO, WYOMING AND UTAH.
OFFICE, ROOMS 14 AND 15, MASONIC TEMPLE. TELEPHONE, 1541.
AMZI DODD, President. JAMES B. PEARSON, Vice Pres. EDWARD L. DOBBINS, Secy & Treas B. J. MILLER, Mathematician.
Assets January 1st, 1901. $74,411,468.25. Paid to Policy-holders since 1846. $182,509,190.05.
Denver, Colo. June 8, 1901.
To The Hon. Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
G. W. Hewitt
Dear Sir:-
I am desirous of obtaining the military record of a private in the Revolutionary Army, Robert Hewitt, or Robert Miner Hewitt, whose widow, Abigail Hewitt, received a pension which is recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensions under act February 2d, 1848, Page 224, Vol. 2. The pension certificate contained a number (2,998.) but whether that is the number of the certificate or simply a form number, is not known.
Can you furnish from the records, the date of birth, of the said Robert Hewitt; date of enlistment, date of discharge and date of death; also the Company and Regiment of which he was a member?
I presume it is customary for fees to be paid in advance, but not knowing what they will be, if you will state the amount I will forward postal money order for same.
Yours truly,
Geo. W. Hewitt
14 to 16 Masonic Temple,
Denver, Colo.
P.S. The information requested is for membership in the Sons of the Revolution.

State of Maryland Washington County On this 15 th day of Sep. r 1818 Personally appears George Locher before me a Justice of the Peace for said County who made oath on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God that Robert Heriatt, of said County an old Revolutionary soldier is to the best of his knowledge & belief - in reduced circumstances & stands in need of the assistance of his country for support —
Witness Sworn before
George Shaper Ezra Stiger 

Town Clerks office Town of Preston in the County of New London & State of Connecticut
August 15 th D. 1838.
I Asher P. Brown depose and certify that I hold the office of Town Clerk, in the Town of Preston in the County of New London & State of Connecticut and do further say that I have carefully examined the records of said Town to find the Marriage of Robert Bennett and Abigail Much, formerly of said Town, but I cannot find said Marriage on record
Attest Asher P. Brown Town Clerk
New London County ss Preston August 15 th D 1838 Personally appeared before me Asher P. Brown Esquire and made solemn oath to the truth of the above certificate by him subscribed Before me M c T. Richards Justice of the Peace

State of Pennsylvania: ss.
On this fourth day of September 1848 personally appeared before the subscriber one of the Justices of the peace in and for the County of Franklin Abigail Hewitt a Resident of Antrim Township in the County and State aforesaid aged Eighty four years Who being first duly Sworn According to Law cloth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 2 nd February 1848. Granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That She is the widow of Robert Hewitt, who was a private in Captain Chapman's Company, Col: Parsons Regiment of Infantry, and that She drew a pension of $80.00 per annum, under the Act of 17 th June 1844. She further declares that She is still a widow. Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before.
Abigail mark Hewitt
Geo W Hewitt Justice of the peace.
I certify that the above named affiant is personally known to me and that she is the same Individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing affidavit. Geo W Hewitt Justice of the peace.

I know all men by these presents that I Abigail Hewitt of Antrim Township in the County of Franklin and State of Pennsylvania a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States do hereby constitute and appoint J S Smith Jun. of Philadelphia in the County of Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvania my True and Lawfull attorney for me in my name to receive from the Agent of the United States for paying pensions in Philadelphia my pension from the 4 th day of March 1848. to the 4 th day of September 1848. Witness my hand and Seal this 4 th day of September 1848.
Sealed and delivered in presence of Abigail her Hewitt mark Geo. W. Hewitt John S. Hewitt
State of Pennsylvania Franklin County S.S. Be it known that on the 4 th day of September 1848 before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Abigail Hewitt above named and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be her Act and deed In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand the day and year Last above mentioned Geo W Hewitt Justice of the Peace
State of Penn a . Franklin County S.S.
I Tho s B. Reed Prothonotary of the Court of common Pleas of said County do hereby certify that Geo W Hewitt Esq. before whom the foregoing proceedings were had is and was at the time of so doing an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned & qualified according to law & that the several signatures subscribed thereto purporting to be his are genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Chambers the 5 th day of Sept. 1848 Tho s B Reed Prothonotary

Brief in the case of Abigail Hewitt widow of Robert County and State of Illinois Pennsylvania act July 1 1848.
Claim, ("original" or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Her husband was a pensioner under the acts of 1828 & 1820 at $96 a year. The joint Resolution of July 1 1848 gives to widows the same amount of pension as their husbands received, under the acts of 38. 43. 44. acts July 48 she has been receiving $80 a year. She asks that she may receive the benefit of the 1 st Res above mentioned. She is en-
(If for increase.)
titled
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
She is therefore allowed $96 deducting $80,
Name and residence of Agent Geo N Hewitt Esq Freeport Ill
Thornton Riplett Examining Clerk.

State of Illinois 3/6 State Security 3/6
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2 o 1848 Abigail Hewett widow of Robert Hewett who was a private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of eighty dollars per annum, commencing on the 4 th 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 13 th day of January one thousand eight hundred and forty nine
W. L. Mary Secretary of War
Examined and counterigned
J. L. Edmund, Commissioner of Pensions That she has not intermarried, but continues the widow of the above named Robert Hermit, that

she now resides in Ogle County in the State of Illinois and has resided there for the space of three weeks last past and that previous thereto she resided in Franklin County in the State of Pennsylvania
She herewith returns the original certificate issued to her under the act of Congress of February 2 o 1848 of which the foregoing is a true copy, and hereby applies for the benefit of the joint resolution of Congress of July 1 st 1848, and prays that a new certificate may issue to her at the increased rate allowed under said joint resolution
Known and subscribed this Abigail H. H. H.  her mark first day of June A.D. 1855 before me
I hereby certify that I know the said Abigail H. H. H. to be the identical person she represents herself to be & that I am satisfied of the truth of her statements in the above affidavit J.P.
Edward P. Dutton
attest The word Stephens was & left written before signing E. P. Dutton J.P. E. B. Tyler
State of Illinois } I Joseph Sears Clerk of the Ogle County } County Court of said County hereby certify that Edward P. Dutton Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit

was subscribed & sworn and who has subscribed his name thereto was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn and that his said foregoing signature is genuine
Witness my hand & the seal of said Court at my office in Oregon this 1 st day of June A D 1855
Joseph Sears Clerk

Payment to be made at Philadelphia by
James R. Knowles
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Pennsylvania
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 224 Vol. 2
Geo. Shultz Clerk.
Loren P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Abigail Hewitt, widow of Robert Hewitt, who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty 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.
Given at the War Office of the United
States this 13th day of January one thousand eight hundred and forty nine.
Geo. L. Marey.
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.