Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 43650, Amasa Grenell, Conn.

SERVICE
Conn.
NUMBER
Grenell, Amasa
S 43650
CONTENTS

Amasa Grenell
Amasa Grenell son Meigs Cont. Reg 1777 to 1783
Correct.
Ex Adm. H. G.

I Avery Hartweather one of the judges of the court of common pleas in and for the county of Saratoga as within certified being well acquainted with the circumstances of the within named applicant Amasa Grenell do therefore hereby certify that he is in reduced and indigent circumstances and need the assistance of his country for support given under my hand. This 4 th Day of April 1848 Avery Hartweather
Please direct the pension certificate to the Post office in Galway Saratoga county to Avery Hartweather Esq r

STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. SARATOGA COUNTY. }
ON this Eighth day of April 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Saratoga and state of New-York, personally appears
Amasa Grenell aged 64 years, resident in the town of Galeway in the County of Saratoga in the said state, 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 the said Amasa Grenell
enlisted in the Town of Salisbury in the state of Connecticut
as a private in the company commanded by Captain Latlin in the fourth Regiment in the Connecticut Line commanded by Col. Meigs for and during the war in the
month of April or May in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy
Seven that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the close of the war
in the month of June 1783 when he was discharged from
service in this Garrison at West Point and state of New York
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 said services
and further saith that he received an Honorable Discharge
signed by George Washington together with a badge of merit
for Six years faithful service signed by Zebulon Butler
Col. to which Regiment he had been transferred
Previous to his Discharge which Discharge he has
since lost
Signed Amasa Grenell
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid. Avery Sturtevant Judge of Common Pleas Saratoga County
I Avery Sturtevant Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Amasa Grenell 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 War Department, pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid act of congress. April 8th 1818
Avery Sturtevant
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss : In testimony that the above named SARATOGA COUNTY, }
Avery Sturtevant is a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Saratoga and state of New-York, and that the above is his signature, I subscribe my name and affix the county seal, this
19th day of May in the year 1818
Wm Stillwell Clerk of the County of Saratoga.

0144
New York
Amasa Prindle
Saratoga the state of New York who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Miess of the Conn. Ct. line, for the term of 8 years 1777.
inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 8 of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 of Mar 1818 and sent to Judge Stockwell at Albany .
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1839 87.16 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept 1839 48.
10 23 4 30 35 1535.36
Concl. { Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. } Notif. sent Dec 19 1820 to H.W. Palmer, Dep. Col. Ballston Spa Saratoga Co. N.Y.
Date of death not on AB

Amasa Grinnell
Copy.
8124
11/2 '19
E

State of New-York, } ss. County of SARATOGA, }
ON this Tenth day of November 1820 personally appeared in open Court, in the Court of Common Pleas of the said County, the same being a Court of Record for the said County, proceeding according to the course of the common law with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of its proceedings and having the power of fine and imprisonment, Amasa Greenell
aged Sixty Six years, resident in the said County, in the State aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows: That he enlisted in the year 1777 in the Spring of 1777 in the Town of Salisbury State of Connecticut in the 4 th regiment in the Connecticut line commanded by Return J. Meigs in a company commanded by Capt. Lattin and continued in the service until the end of the War at which time he received an honorable discharge at West Point
That his original declaration was made on or about the Eighth day of April 1818 and that his Pension Certificate is numbered 8144
AND I 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.
SWORN to and declared on the tenth day of November  Amasa Greenell the foregoing in open court
Thomas Palmer CLERK
I, Thomas Palmer Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Saratoga do 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 fifty dollars and no cents.
IN testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this Twenty second day of November 1820
Thomas Palmer
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Saratoga.

My Family consists of myself and son aged 33 years who has been blind ever since his birth and unable to support himself. I am unable to perform manual labour for my support and was, it not for my pension I must be dependent upon public or private charity for my support. I have one small piece of land wet and swampy wholly unallable on which I have a small hut which shelters me and my child blind son from the seasons. all which I should value at $ 50 -
I swear to in open Court Nov. 9 th 1820
Thomas Palmer Clerk

January 8, 1938
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BA-J/HEL Am Amasa Grenell-S.43650
Mr. F.W. George 1300 Steele Street Denver, Colorado
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Amasa Grinnell, who applied for pension, in 1818, while residing in Galway, New York, on account of his service in the Connecticut troops in that war.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.43650, based upon the military service in that war of Amasa Grenell, the name does not appear as Grinnell.
The date and place of birth and names of the parents of Amasa Grenell are not shown.
Amasa Grenell enlisted in Salisbury, Connecticut in April or May, 1777, served as a private in Captain Catlin's Connecticut Company and in Colonels Return J. Meigs' and Zebulon Butler's Connecticut Regiments and was discharged in June, 1783, at West Point, New York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 8, 1818, at which time he was aged sixty-four years and resided in Galway, Saratoga County, New York.
In 1820, soldier stated that he had a blind son, aged thirty-three years, residing with him, but did not give the name of the son nor is the name of his wife stated or the names of any other children.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Amasa Grenell (S.43650), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
This capt served in 5 th Conn. Inf't Reg't Return J. Meigs' or Butler's Reg'ts

Amasa Grenell, Certificate No. 8144, issued March 25, 1919, rate $8.00 per month, commenced April 8, 1919, Act of March 18, 1918, New York Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Rev. and 1812 War Section MER/cel
August 7, 1929
Mrs. Emojine D. Champine 4129 Upton Avenue, South Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 43650, it appears that Amasa Grenell enlisted at Salisbury, Connecticut, in April or May, 1777, served as a private in Captain Catlin's Company, Colonel Return H. Meigs' Connecticut Regiment, and was discharged in June, 1783, at which time he was in Colonel Zebulon Butler's Connecticut Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 8, 1818, while a resident of Galway, Saratoga County, New York, aged sixty-four years.
The name of the soldier's wife is not given. In 1820, he referred to a son, aged thirty-three years, the son's name is not shown.
There are no further family data.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

Application for pension on file in this Bureau.
Amasa Merrill
   REG'T OR BATT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr 77 June 83 Pvt. Captain John Meigs Zebulon Butler Conn                                                                 
Battles engaged in, _____  Residence of soldier at enlistment, We are at Salisbury Conn  Date of application for pension, Apr 8, 1818  He is dead  Residence at date of application, Galway Saratoga Co NY  Age at date of application, 64  Remarks: In 1820 he referred to  name not stated  a son aged 33 years. no further data relative to family on file

Thirteen Hundred Steele Street, Denver, Colorado, Jan. 1, 1938
Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C. Gentlemen:-
I am informed that Amasa Grinnell, then living at Galway, N.Y. made application for Rev. war pension in 1818, and that pension was allowed, for six months service as a private in Conn. troops under Capt. Gatlin and Col. Meigs. He is said to have enlisted at Salisbury, Conn.
If this data is correct may I have the necessary data on which to ask the Comptroller General for the date of his death, or the last payment made on this pension?
Very truly yours,
J. M. George
If he has not had it, Read hist. + then refer to G.A.C.

Minneapolis, Minn.
4129 Upton Ave. So.,
Apr. 30, 1929
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Have you a Pension record of Amasa Grenel - Grennell-Grinnell, or possibly Grenold, who was born I think in Connecticut in 1750 and died in 1820, Galway, N. Y.? He married Anne Isaiah. Does this Pension give the name of his son Isaiah and has it other family data? If so, what would be cost to have one of your clerks make a copy of it and send to me? An early reply would be greatly appreciated.
Very truly yours,
(Mrs.) Emogene H. Champlaine

2-7718 THE MICHIGAN SOCIETY SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
PRESIDENT WILLIAM F. HOLLIDAY DETROIT
VICE-PRESIDENT WILBERT H. BARRETT ADRIAN
VICE-PRESIDENT MILTON E. OSBORN ANN ARBOR
SECRETARY RAYMOND E. VAN SYCKLE DETROIT
REGISTRAR FRANKLIN S. DEWEY DETROIT
CHAPLAIN REV. CHARLES W. MERRIAM, D. D. GRAND RAPIDS
HISTORIAN WILLIAM L. JENKS PORT HURON
TREASURER FRANK G. SMITH DETROIT
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 1729 FORD BUILDING DETROIT, MICHIGAN
March 23 1922
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Sir:-
Please advise as to Revolutionary services and family date of pensioner of VARIANT spellings of AMASA GRINNELL
"Conn Men in the Revolution" and "Conn. Hist Coll." spell it Grinn GRINOL and GRINNOLD.
U.S. Census of 1790 spells it:-
Greenill Grenell Grennold Grenold Grinnell Grinnol
Raymond E. Van Sycke

Mr Bryan,
Chief Clerk.
Please reply to writer and oblige,
W H Bayly C. P.

 President MR. JOHN PAUL EARNEST  Vice-Presidents LT.-COM. JOHN H. MOORE MR. HARRY CLAY McLEAN MR. E. SOUTHARD PARKER  Recording Secretary MR. LEON L. FRENCH  Corresponding Secretary MR. WILLIAM H. PRASCH  Treasurer MR. H. P. R. HOLT  Registrar MR. EDWIN A. HILL  Assistant Registrar DR. ALBERT C. PEALE  Librarian MR. ZEBINA MOSHS  Historian MR. NEWTON L. COLLAMER  Chaplain REV. THOMAS S. CHILDS, D.D.
District of Columbia Society
Office of the Registrar EDWIN A. HILL
Board of Management
Consisting of the Officers Ex-Officio , and the following Compatriots.
DR. E. M. GALLAUDET MR. THOMAS P. RANDOLPH MR. W. H. BAYLY MR. FRANCIS E. GRICE MAJ. FREDERICK C. BRYAN MR. SIDNEY I. BUSSELIVRE CAPT. THEODORE F. JEWELL DR. CHAS. W. RICHARDSON HON. SETH SHEPARD MR. JOHN D. CARMODY MR. W. L. MARSH MR. W. A. DeCAINDRY MR. JOHN B. LARNER GEN. THOMAS M. VINCENT MR. PHILIP WALKER
WASHINGTON, D. C., January 24 th 1906
Hon. V. Warner Comr of Pensions Sir
Amasa Grenell of Salway N.Y. was allowed a pension on service in the Revolutionary War No 43650 Ins. Rev. War Application dated Apr 8 1818 He being then 64 years old He enlisted Apr 1777 from Salisbury Conn and served as private 6 years
Will you kindly have the papers examined and advise me of date of death, of said Amasa or if that is not known the date of last payment Also whether any widow was left If the papers give the name of the widow or of any of the children or show any change in residence during life of pension I would be glad to have the data There has been some question of identity of two persons of the name Amasa Grenell in Fulton Co N.Y. that is to say as to which one of them was the pensioner above
The data is desired to establish eligibility in a patriotic Society
Very truly Edwin A. Hill Registrar D.P.Sve 3 AR

Marshall Iowa March 2/99.
Dear Sir;
Amasa Grinnell served as private in the Fourth New York Regiment Col. James Holmes - Commandant.
Lieut. Col. Weissenfeil - Reference New York in the Res. Issue 1897 Page 38 - also N.Y. in the Res. Issue 1898 Page 51 2 nd edition

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Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 203
[Arrangement of 1870.]

After
Mar 31 '99
Mrs. G.W.M. Kelly Marshalltown Iowa
Mar 28, 1905 - Hist to Edwin A. Hill - Pat Off
1906 Jan. 25 - Hist. and data to Edwin A. Hill - aw
1923 May 3 - Hist to P.E. Vale Dyckle aw
1929 Aug 4 - Hist to Mrs. Emojine Champagne M.C.E.
1938 - Jan 8 - Hist To J. H. George Ed