Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 29218, Henry Hewitt, Conn.

SERVICE
Conn.
NUMBER _____
S. 29218
Sewitt, Henry
CONTENTS

Adv to Pileft To Michigan for 4 Jan 28/1850
Jan 21/50 March 1849
Date of death not on AB.
8338 Michigan New York
Henry Hewitt
of Bay of in the State of N. York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain of the of the Regt. commanded by Col. Smith in the Regt. — " — time for 2 Years — " —
Inscribed on the Roll of N. York at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of April 1832 — and sent to A. Gould Clerk
Arrears to the 4th of March $ 160 Semi-annual allowance ending 4th " 40 $ 200
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. } G. B. H. Clerk Vol. 4. Page 21
Recorded by Book C.

State of Michigan } Genesee County } ss.
On this 27 th day of December AD 1849 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Genesee personally appeared Henry Hewitt, who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Olmsted in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Sherman in the Revolutionary Army in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of New York from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the town of Secumse Genesee County Michigan where he intends to remain and wishes his pension to be there payable in future.
The following are his reasons for removing from the State of New York to the State of Michigan.
He had his house burned down was old and infirm & came to this State to live with his children share the care and attention from them he especially needed in his old age.
Subscribed to before me the day & year aforesaid
C. A. Steacy Notary Public Genesee County Michigan
Henry Hewitt
State of Michigan } Genesee County } ss.
Charles Hewitt of Secumse Genesee County Michigan being first by me duly sworn on his oath declares & says that he is well acquainted with the Henry Hewitt who took the above oath & that he is the same identical person described in the foregoing affidavit subscribed by him Charles Hewitt
Subscribed & sworn to before me this 27 day of December AD 1849.
C. A. Steacy
Notary Public Genesee County Mich
I C. A. Steacy Notary Public Justice of the Peace in & for the County of Genesee & State of Michigan do certify that I am well acquainted with Charles Hewitt above named & that the said Charles Hewitt is a person of veracity & whose statements are entitled to credit.
C. A. Steacy
Notary Public Genesee Mich.

State of Michigan Lincoln County Clerk's Office
I do hereby certify that C. A. Stacy
whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate of Credibility was at the date of said Certificate and still is a Notary Public duly qualified and authorized by the laws of said State of Michigan to take the same. And I further certify that I am well acquainted with his handwriting and truly believe the signature to the annexed or foregoing Certificate to be genuine, and that the said instrument is executed in accordance with the laws of said State of Michigan.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Circuit Court for said County at Adrian this 29th day of December A.D. 1849.
S. G. Phelps Clerk

Examining Clerk.
mentioned.
X CERTIFY that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above
8. Are the papers defective as to form or sufficiency, and if so, in what respect?
incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
9. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
7. In what business was he engaged?
Admitted
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Months. Days.     June 11/8 ✓ Col. [illegible] Col. [illegible] Col. [illegible]  

BRIEF in the case of Henry Hewitt  6 of Cayuga  in the State of New York  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 69 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     March In 1778 1 Private Gen. Col' Whitney Col' Smith   May 0780 — 7 " Col' Olmstead Col' Sherman   Feb 0779 6 " Col' Hewitt Col' Willis  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Harrison Co.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By living witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Richard Lott  Examining Clerk.

Henry Hewett
18759
Admire
Poniat 2 years $80
62

State of New York
Cayuga County Ss on this 24 th day of September 1832 before the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County personally appear Ebenezer Witter of Scipio in said County and David Fish of Venice in said County who being duly sworn say that they are well acquainted with Henry Hewett of Venice aforesaid and were well acquainted with him in the time of the Revolutionary war that they were both in the service of the United States with the said Henry Hewett in the company commanded by Captain William Whitney for a term of one year that said term of service commenced about the month of March 1778 and ended in the month of March following - that said company was first stationed at New London where it remained until the time of Gen Sullivan's expedition to Rhode Island when it joined a Regiment of militia commanded by Col Oliver Smith and marched to Providence from there to the Island of Newport and from there said company marched to Fort Griswold where it was stationed until the expiration of said term of one year - that said Hewett continued to serve during the whole of said term and was honorably discharged at the close thereof
Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid Asahel Fitch judge
Ebenezer Witter David Fish
And the said Court declare their opinion that the said David Fish, Ebenezer Witter  was man of truth & veracity Asahel Fitch judge

State of New-York, Cayuga COUNTY, ss.
On this 24 th day of September A. D. 183 personally appeared in open Court, before the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Cayuga and state of New-York, now sitting, Henry Hewett a resident of Venice in the County of Cayuga and State of New-York, aged 69 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832:—That he entered the service under the following named officers, and served as herein stated:—That in the month of March A D 1778 then being a resident of the town of Stonington in the County of New London in the State of Connecticut, he enlisted into the company of Connecticut State troops commanded by Capt William Whitney, Lieutenant Nehemiah Smith & Ensign George Gallup for a term of one year. that he marched with said company to New London where he was stationed until the time of Gen Sullivan's expedition to Rhode Island. when said company joined a militia Regiment Command- ed by Col Oliver Smith and marched to Providence, from thence to the Island of Newport and was there at the time of the battle of New Port. from thence said company returned to Fort Griswold where it was stationed until the expiration of said term of one year, at which time he was dismissed and returned home. He further declares that in the month of May A D 1780 he again entered said service as a substitute for one James Kinney for a term of nine months in the company commanded by Captain. — Olmsted in the eighth Connecticut Connecticut Regiment of Continental troops commanded by Col John Sherman. That he marched with said company to Pappan in the State of New York where he continued until after Major Andrus was executed, when he marched to the North West a few miles where he was stationed until said Regiment went into winter quarters, when he marched to Peekskill where he continued until the last of December following, when he was discharged, having served a term of seven months. that he was discharged about two months before his term of service expired. that he never received a written discharge from said service as he believes if he did he has lost the same. that he has no documentary evidence of said service. that whilst in said service he saw Gen Sullivan Gen Lafayette, Gen Green, Gen Wash- ington & others. He further says that in the fall of the year 1779 he enlisted into the company of Connecticut

state troops commanded by Capt Richard Hewitt, first Lieut Isaac Gens, & Ensign --- Avery in the Regiment commanded by Col Willis & Major Bul - for a term of six months - that he marched with said company to New London where he was stationed until about the first of winter when he marched to fort Griswold on the other side of the river where he was stationed until about the last of January following when he was detached with a small party under the com- -mand of a sergeant and marched to Stonnington Point where he continued to serve as a guard until the expiration of said term of six months when he was discharged - that
He hereby relinquishes all claim to a pension except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any state or territory sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid Henry Hewitt Isabel Fitch judge

We, Samuel M Plumb a clugyman residing in Fleming in Cayuga County and Ladock Bateman residing in Venice in Said County hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Henry Hewett who has subscribed and sworn to the preceding declaration; that we believe him to be 69 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution,,and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Asahel Fitch judge
Samuel M. Plumb.
Ladock Bateman
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them, that Samuel M Plumb who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clugyman resident in Fleming and Ladock Bateman who has also signed the same, is a resident in Venice and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Asahel Fitch judge
I, Michael S Myers Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Cayuga and State of New-York, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Henry Hewett for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court and subscribed my name the 24 th day of September A D 1832
M. S. Myers

December 22, 1935
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Esther O. Shultz 1906 Johnson Street Keokuk, Iowa
HENRY HEWITT S. 29218 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Henry Hewitt, who served from Cayuga County, New York, and probably died in the State of Michigan.
You are furnished below the history of the only soldier named Henry Hewitt found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
The date and place of soldier's birth and names of his parents are not shown in the claim.
While residing in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, he enlisted in March, 1778, served as private in Captain William Whitney's Connecticut company, was stationed at New London until his company joined Colonel Oliver Smith's Connecticut regiment in General Sullivan's expedition to Rhode Island, was at Newport, Rhode Island, at the time of the battle and was discharged in March, 1779, when he returned home. He enlisted in the fall of 1779, served as private in Captain Richard Hewitt's company (his relationship to soldier not stated), Colonel Willis' Connecticut regiment, was stationed at Fort Griswold until about the last of January, following, when he was detached with a small party under the command of a sergeant whose name was not given, and served as a guard at Stonington Point until discharged after having served six months. He again enlisted in May, 1780, served as private in Captain Olmsted's company, Colonel Sherman's 8 th Connecticut Regiment, and was discharged the last of December, following, having served a term of seven months.
Henry Hewitt was allowed pension on his application executed September 24, 1832, at which time he was aged sixty-nine years and a resident of Venice, Cayuga County, New York.

No reference was made in the claim to soldier's wife.
In 1849, Henry Hewitt was residing in Tecumseh, Lenawee County, Michigan, where he had lately moved from New York State to be with his children whose names were not given.
In 1849, one Charles Hewitt was residing in Tecumseh, Michigan (his relationship to the soldier not stated).
No charge is made for furnishing this information.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

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29218 INVALID. Rev
File No. 29,218
Henry Hewitt
Dis Rev War
Act: June 7 th 1862
Index: Vol. 9 , Page 180
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Feb. 16. 1897 - Examined Mt. Aspinwall, B of R.
Apr. 7, 1905 - Hist. to C. J. Moore, Spokane Wash.
1933 Dec 22 - Stel. to Esther O.
Shultz ————— MLT
1934 - Jan. 17 - Miss Esther O. Schultz advised regarding last payment of pension. - LLL
1934 - Aug. 30 - Esther O. Schultz advised regarding rank of this sol., also in 1812 War - MHN/9/26

Leavitt Linn County Michigan January 8. 1850
Dear Sir
Enclosed is an application for a transfer of the Henry Hewitts Pension
Please direct your answer to me at this office
Yours Truly
Orville A. Stary

Jan 24 52 Mr Cole
James L Edwards Esq. Commissr of Pensions Home Dept Washington D.C.

MECHANICS' AND FARMERS' BANK,
Albany Pension Agency.
January 24. 1850.
JAMES L. EDWARDS, Esquire, Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 21 st inst ————— I have to state, that Henry Hewitt ————— a Pensioner under the Act of 7 June 1832 ————— at eighty ————— Dollars per annum ————— was last paid to the 4 day of March 1849
I am, Sir,
Very Respectfully,
Your ob't serv't,
Thos. M. Olcott
PRES'T AND PENSION AGENT. per
Jenkins.

REFERENCES BY PERMISSION: NORTHWESTERN & PACIFIC MORTGAGE BANK SPOKANE & EASTERN TRUST CO.
C. J. MOORE & CO.
COLLECTIONS CREDIT REPORTS
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON,
1905
Mr. V. Warner U.S. Pension Commission Washington D.C.
A
I have before me My Great Grand Father
Revolutionary Pension Certf. No Number but was Issued April 3rd 1833 the Name is Henry Hewitt of the State of New York who was a Private I have no means of learning the date of death or his age & were it possible to obtain the information so desired I would feel very grateful.
Very Respecty
G. J. Morn
01504 Idaho St
Spokane Wash
The above certificate was signed by
J. L. Edwards Comm of Pensions
Lewis Cass Secty of War

REFERENCES BY PERMISSION: NORTHWESTERN & PACIFIC HYPOTHEQUE BANK SPOKANE & EASTERN TRUST CO.
C. J. MOORE & CO.
COLLECTIONS CREDIT REPORTS
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON, _____ 190__
Mr E. J. Morn Spokane Wash {
The records of this Dept. show
Henry Hewitt Died _____ Age _____ at _____
_____ Commissioner of Pensions

1906 Johnson St.
Kentucky, Tenn
Director of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir - I am enclosing letter sent to the Adjutant General regarding Revolutionary War record of Henry Hewitt - also answer received.
Will you please continue the investigation and let me know of results - also include statement of any charges connected with the investigation.
Very sincerely
Edith Johnson Shultz

1906 Johnson St. Keokuk, Iowa
Adjutant General, War Dept. Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir - Will you please refer this letter for investigation.
I wish to find record of the enlistment and service of only one Henry Hewitt in the Revolutionary War. He lived at one time at Locke Hollow, N. Y. - Cayuga County and we have thought he enlisted there but no record can be found at the New York State Library. We think he died in Michigan - he may have been there at the time of the war.
According to our information his wife's name was Elizabeth Morgan Hewitt. His Captain's name may have been Barnes - it is known that he made frequent mention of a man by that name.
Very sincerely
Ester Peterson Shultz
18 Received

1906 Johnson St. Keokuk, Iowa.
Director of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir - Will you please refer this letter for investigation and I will pay any charges connected.
I have obtained the Revolutionary War record of Henry Hewitt but it contains no information beyond the date 1849 at which time, according to the official record, he was residing in Tecumseh, Lenawee County Michigan.
Henry Hewitt was allowed pension on his application executed Sept. 24, 1832 at which time he was aged sixty nine years and a resident of Venice, Cayuga County, N. Y. During the war he served in Connecticut.
I will be very glad to get a statement concerning date and place of his death - also any available facts concerning his family (not contained in record) particularly his wife's name.
Very sincerely
Esther Johnson Schultz
Henry Hewitt

Agassiz, No. July 1934
A.H. Miller Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: Some time ago I wrote you concerning the Revolutionary War Record of Henry Heith . He served while living at New Stoneham Connecticut - later moved to Venice New York and in 1851 died at Decatur Mich. His grave has been located and on the stone with the name is the title of Colonel.
Now I am trying to find out how this title was acquired. I am writing you to refer this letter your investigation and find out if he served

in the War of 1812 . In case he did I would like a service record and any information concerning family available.
Thank you for previous information sent me.
Please state any charges connected.
Very sincerely
Esther Ohmer Shultz

January 17, 1934.
Esther O. Shultz 1906 Johnson Street Keokuk, Iowa.
Henry Hewitt S. 29218
BA-8-222 showed here here
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request further information in regard to Revolutionary War soldier, Henry Hewitt, whose record was furnished you on December 22, 1933, from his claim for pension, S. 29218.
You will note in office letter of that date, on page two, that no reference was made in that claim to the soldier's wife, hence her name is not shown, in that report.
For information in regard to last payment of pension, name of person paid, and possibly the date of death of the pensioner, Henry Hewitt, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, citing the following:
Henry Hewitt Certificate #8338 Issued April 3, 1833 Rate $80 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831. Michigan Agency (transferred from New York Agency). Act of June 7, 1832.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

August 30, 1934.
Esther O. Shultz Wyaconda Missouri.
BA-J/MMHF/ILL Henry Hewitt-S. 29218
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you state that the rank of colonel is shown on the tombstone of Henry Hewitt, (S. 29218) in Lenawee County, Michigan, and you desire to know whether, in addition to his service in the Revolution, he served in the War of 1812.
It is not stated in his Revolutionary War pension claim that he served in the War of 1812, nor that he ever held the rank of colonel. There is no claim for pension on file based upon his service in the War of 1812.
It is suggested that if he rendered service in the War of 1812 as a colonel, his record might be obtained from The Adjutant General, War Department, this city.
Very truly yours,
A. D. MILLER, Assistant to Administrator.