Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 20,793, Benjamin Howd, Conn.

SERVICE
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Howard, Benjamin
S 20,793
CONTENTS

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Howd, Benjamin
His name appears on a list of applicants for invalid pension returned by the District Court for the District of Connecticut, submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War on April 25, 1794, and printed in the American State Papers, class 9, page 88.
Rank : Private
Regt : 2 d militia
Disability : Wounded by a musket ball in the thigh, which at times totally disables him from walking.
When and where disabled : July 5, 1779, East Haven
Residence : Branford
To what pension entitled : Three-fourths
Remarks : There are no militia rolls in this office
Evidence transmitted by the District Court complete, except the time of leaving the service.

State of Connecticut } ss: Hartford County of Hartford }
On the sixth day of March AD 1833, before me the subscriber a notary Public in the County of Hartford, personally appeared Benjamin Howd of East Hartford in said County of Hartford well known to me as a person of veracity, and made oath that he is in the receipt of a pension at the rate of Six dollars per month, in the roll of the Connec- ticut Agency as an invalid pensioner of the United States -
That he served as a private in Captain James Barker's company of infantry more than two years in the regiment commanded by Colonel Edward Russell's regiment in the Continental service & in the Connec- ticut State troops. That he was also in Colonel Jonathan Return M'Gehee's regiment called the "Leather Caps" in General Samuel Holden Parsons' Brigade. That he was wounded in the left thigh by a musket ball at East Haven, in the service of the United States; for which disability he has drawn a pension for twenty years or more. That he is the same person

named in the pension Certificate herewith forwarded dated at the War Office January 2 d . 1824 and signed by J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War - That he is very poor & unable to support himself except by the assistance of his pension - And would respectfully requests that his name be transferred to the roll of pensioners under the act of June 7. 1832 - to the provision of which he considers himself justly entitled - That he has resided in said East Hart- ford about three years past - that previous thereto he resided in Hartsbury three years and in Branford County of New Haven in which latter place he was born, bred & brought up -
Sworn to & subscribed } Benjamin Howd this 6 th day of March } AD 1833. Before me }
Samuel H. Parsons Notary Public

O. W. & N. Div. P. S. M. E. C. I 20793.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., March 18, 1896.
Sir:
Replying to your communication of the 10th instant, herewith returned, you are advised that this Bureau is unable to supply you with details of the services rendered by Benjamin Howd during the Revolutionary war. He was pensioned under the old "Invalid Acts" for disabilities received in the service, and nearly all papers and records pertaining to claims allowed under those acts were destroyed by the burning of the War Department buildings in the years 1800 and 1814. From such papers as are now on file in this Bureau in the name of the above mentioned soldier it appears that he served under the following named officers: Capt. James Barker, Col. Edward Russell, Capt. Edward Brockway, Capt. Baldwin, and Col. Bradley.
Such of the original service  muster & pay rolls of the Revolutionary war as are in the possession of the government are on file in the War Department.
Very respectfully,
Dr. C. B. Erickson,
183 Main St.,
Commissioner.
New Britain, Conn.

led kson En. Cam. M.E.
20 793 Revolution INVALID.
File No. 20 793
Benjamin Howard Brig Rev War Conn regt
Act: Invalid
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 189
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Mch 3, 1896. Soldier pension to Dr. C.B. Erickson New Britain, Mch 19/96 Letter to Mr. C.B. Erickson, New Brn Conn.

Howd, Peni Comm Sept 1933
Howd Pension Certificate

New Haven March 18 th 1797
M r Benjamin Hood of Branford in New Haven County and at present the Bear r of this Certificate is the same person, who appeared before us the Subscribers, Commissioners appointed by the Hon d District Judge for the District of Connecticut, to receive the testimony relative to Invalid, claiming Pensions under the resolve of Congress Certified by us -
Ex ts approved
for W m Imlay
W m H. Imlay
Sam l Bishop
Henry Daggett

came to Northford in 1805

Bury a Howd
Pension certificate

Connecticut
Benjamin Howard
Private
Conn Regt
in the Army of the U.S.
in Rev War
Inscribed on the roll
of the Connecticut Agency
at the rate of $30 per mo
Formal Certificate issued
2 January 1824 and
Sent to Joseph Hale Esq.
Withersfield Conn
See letter to S.H. Parsons
8 th Octobr 1833
let same 29 May 1835

APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE.
State of Connecticut County of Hartford ss. Wethersfield
On this 5 th day of November 1823; before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Hartford personally appeared Benjamin Howd who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain James Barker in the regiment commanded by Colonel Edwards Russell in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of Connecticut but was never received a formal certificate that he received a certificate of that fact, under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War, which certificate, on or about the
day of
182, at or
near
to Benjamin Howd
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Elyah Beach Justice of Peace
NOTES. The last four blanks are left for the applicant to set forth the time, place, and manner of the loss or destruction of the original certificate.
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated.
If the pensioner has never received a formal certificate, but has drawn his pension on a mere notification, as was the case in a few instances many years ago, he should leave out the above words in italics, and insert, in lieu thereof, "but has never received a formal certificate, and now wishes to obtain one."

I, Thomas Day, Secretary of the State of Connecticut, and keeper of the Seal thereof, do hereby certify and make known to whom it doth or may concern, That Elijah Harkness, whose name is subscribed in his proper hand, writing to the foregoing certificate for the authentication thereof, has been, for more than one year last past, has been, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Hartford in said State, duly appointed commissioned and qualified, having full power and authority, by the laws of said State, to administer oaths to witnesses and to take affidavits out of Court, and to certify the same, and that full credence is due to his official acts and attestations.
In faith whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of said State, at the City of Hartford, the eighth day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty three. Thomas Day

May 29
J. G. Edwards Esq. Commission of Pensions Washington
John G. Edwards Esq. Washington

Sir
Stanford May 20. 1835
Benjamin Howard an Invalia pensioner on the roll of this Agency, died at Glastonbury March 20. 1835. In 1833 he applied for a pension under the Act of 7 th June 1832, & see my reply dated October 9. 1833 requiring a more formal declaration.
Illness which terminated in his death prevented a pursuance of his claim by his widow Rebecca Howard is now desirous of availing herself of the benefits of the Act of 1832, but is unable to prove her husband's services other than by the testimony which was lodged at the War Office when he made his original application for an invalia pension. The pension Certificate in her possession is dated January 2 d 1834 & was issued

in conformity to an order requiring formal certificates to be issued to all invalid pensioners -
He was enrolled upon the recommendation of Henry Daggett, Samuel Bishop & Mr Eliza Goodrich of New Haven who were appointed Commissioners on pension applications
He served as a private in Captain James Barker's company in Colonel Edward Russell's regiment - also in Captain Edward Brockway's company - also in the regt. commanded by Col l John R. Putnam Miley in General Samuel H. Parsons Brigade -
He was wounded by a musket ball in the left thigh at East Haven Conn t . for which disability the pension was granted.
Will you be pleased to inform whether or not the widow is entitled to a pension under the act of 1832 improving before a Probate Court that her husband was an invalid pensioner & referring to the evidence lodged in the

their office as proof of his services, or what course is proper for her to adopt to avail herself of the benefits of the act above mentioned -
I remain very respectfully
Your obedient
Samuel H. Parsons
L. Edwards Esq Census of Pennsylvania Washington

War Department Pension Office
June 7. 1833
Sir,
The declaration of Benjamin Howell an applicant for a pension has been examined. There is no evidence in the Department to substantiate his claim. If the application is removed it will be necessary to proceed in the manner pointed out in the "Regulations" for proceeding under Act 7 th June 1832.
I am. Respectfully
Sir, Yr. Ob. St.
J. L. Edwards
Genl. H. Parsons Esq. Hartford, Conn.

Application for a new Certificate. State of Connecticut } As. Hartford County of Hartford }
On this 24 th day of August 1833, before me the subscriber a Notary Public in said County of Hartford personally appeared Benjamin Howard of East Hartford in the County aforesaid, who in his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to Captain James Barker's Company of Infantry in the regiment commanded by Colonel Edward Russell in the revolutionary war in the Continental Service. That his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Connecticut as an invalid pensioner - that he received a certificate of that fact, under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War dated January 2 d 1824 according to the copy which certificate, on or about the 10 th day of March 1833, was forwarded to the War Department by Mr. Parsons of Hartford with a declaration in order to obtain an increase of pension under the Act of 1832 That thereby his application for a pension

was returned the 7 th June 1833 (as may appear by the enclosed letter & brief) - on the ground that the applicant's name was not on the rolls of Military Service .
But His pen. s Certificate was returned at Washington, and as he pres. ts is in the possession of the War Department He would therefore respectfully request that a new Certificate may be issued in his favor to enable him to receive his Semi annual Stipend next Septem ber .
The deponent declares, that in the occupation any war he served under Captain James Barker in Colonel Edward Russell's regiment, also in Captain Edward Brockway's Company in Colonel Russell's regiment in 1770 - also in Captain Baldwin's company and Colonel Brady's regiment and other Officers whose names he cannot distinctly recollect, That he was in the Service more than

two and he thinks more than three years - That he was placed on the pension roll in Connecticut many years ago - perhaps 30 years - that Henry Baggett, Samuel Bishop & one Goodrich of New Haven in Connecticut were the Commis. iners who reported in favor of his original pens. in - and that the documents in support thereof were forwarded many years ago to Washington by Ralph Isaac of New Haven (now deceased) - and he presumes the documents may be now found in the War Office - and that a further investigation his name may be found on the rolls of Military Service .
Sworn to & subscribed
this 24 th day of August 1833
Benjamin Howd
Before me
Samuel H. Parsons
Notary Public
I hereby certify that Benjamin Howd who signed the preceding affidavit is an invalid pensioner on the roll of the Connecticut Agency. Samuel H. Parsons Notary Public

C. B. Erickson, Dentist, 183 Main Street, New Britain, Conn.
J. 20793
March 21. 1896.
Doctor Commissioner of Pensions U.S.A.
Dear Sir -
I am in receipt of your communication of the 18 th inst. and am truly thankful to you & all persons who have assisted in looking up the records to give par- ticulars of the service of Prof. Howard - Revolutionary soldier -
I am very respectfully
Yours -
C. B. Erickson