Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File B. L. Wt. 52615-160-55, Wait Hinman, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Heinman, Wait or Henson or Weight Eunice
B.L.H. 52 615-160-55
CONTENTS

220.373
Act. 3 rd March Octo 29/55
Ennis Heinman Madow of Malt. Heinman
Private
Capt. R. Seamworth
Col. H. Smith
Col. Mansfield
Revolutionary War
Private of Troops
Died 12 June 1779
Crown No Papers
Ad. 160 acs Dec 15/56
Dodge
W. Colthorn Woodbury Conn.
S.W. Colthorn Sept 26/56
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Vol A 2 June 15

Eunice Heineman's Application for Bounty Land
William Cottren Attorney Woodbury, Conn-
Ms. A. 9. 2. 20. 108

BOUNTY LAND, ACT OF 1855.
WIDOW'S APPLICATION FOR FIRST WARRANT.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, } ss: Southington COUNTY OF New Haven }
On this 25 th day of October A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, a Notary Public within and for the county and State aforesaid, Eunice Hinman aged 93 years, a resident of Southington in the State of Connecticut, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Wait Hinman (Naight Hinman) , deceased, who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain David Leavenworth in the 1 st Mosley regiment of Militia commanded by Levi Kellogg , in the war with Great Britain, declared by the United States on the 18 th day of July A. D. 1776
That her said husband was drafted at Woodbury, Connecticut on or about the 14 th day of May A. D. 1777 for the term of thirty one days and continued in actual service in said war for the term of thirty one days , and was honorably discharged at Horseneck, Connecticut on the twelfth day of June A. D. 1777
She further states that she was married to the said Wait Hinman in Southington on the 29 th day of January A. D. 1785 , by one John Minor , a minister of the Gospel and that her name before her said marriage was Eunice Mitchell ; that her said husband died at Newton, Conn. on the 8 th day of April A. D. 1843 and that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855.
We, Eunice Hinman Glover Laird and Oliver E.H. Laird residents of Southington in the State of Connecticut, upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Eunice Hinman 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.
Glover Laird Oliver E. Hinman Laird
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. Witness my hand and notarial seal
William Cotheren, Notary Public
Pensions will please forward the Warrant on the above to
William Cotheren
Woodbury, Conn. (over)

We Olive E. H. Laird and Polly Canfield of Southbury, Connecticut, of lawful age, being duly cautioned and sworn, do depose and say, that we are well acquainted with widow Eunice Winman of Southbury, Connecticut, and were well acquainted with her husband Wait Winman now deceased. He died at Noroton, Conn. about the year 1843. We saw her after his death and saw him buried at South Britain Connecticut. We were not present at their marriage, but we knew that they were living together as man and wife, and as most respectable people. We also know their children and grandchildren, and we know that said Eunice Winman is now a widow. We knew said parties living together as man and wife for more than fifty years.
Olive E. H. Laird Polly Canfield

I, Olive Wheeler of Southbury in New Haven County and State of Connecticut of lawful age, being duly con- firmed and sworn do depose and say, that I am in the eighty third year of my age, and have always lived in this town. I have known Widow Eunice Heman ever since I was a child, and also I knew, her husband Wait Heman, deceased from my childhood, till his death about thirteen years ago. Eu- nice Heman's name before marriage was Eunice Mitch- ell. I knew Wait said Wait Heman and said Eunice Mitchell intermarried a great many years ago, my memory fails me, and I cannot tell how many years ago it was, They were married by Rev. John Miner, the first min- ister of this Parish, and the bridal party took dinner at said minister's house by in- vitation the first Sabbath after their marriage. I went to live with said Wait and Eunice after their marriage, and have been intimately acquaint- ed with them ever since till said Heman's death, and with the said Eunice since her

the present time.
I know that said Simon is dead, as I saw him several times during his sickness, and saw him after he was dead, and attended his funeral. I also know that said Emma has never married again, but that she is still a widow, living within a half mile of me.
At the time of my living at said Simon's, and while visiting in his family I frequently heard him speak of his serving in the Revolutionary War at Housatonic under Col. Campfield, and frequently related incidents that occurred while he was absent on that service. I was then young and what he said made an impression on my mind.
There has never been another Wait Simon in this town or vicinity since my recollection.
I have no interest in said Simon Simon's application for Genl. Scales.
Given under my hand
Given to before me this 4 th day of December A.D. 1856
William Cothern, Notary Public

I, Alvin E Laid of Southbury in New Haven County and State of Connecticut, of lawful age, being justly concerned and sworn do depose and say, that I am in the Sixtieth year of my age, and have always resided in this town. I am well acquainted with Nelson Eunice Hin- man of this town, and was well acquainted with his husband Wait Hinman, who died in the year, 1843 1843.
I knew that he died at that date as I saw him when dead and was present at his burial.
I have known Mrs. Eunice Hinman ever since her hus- band's death, and have seen her to day, and know that she has never married again, but is still a widow, living in the ninety fifth year of her age. During the life of said Wait Hinman I often heard him speak of serving in the Revolutionary War at Horse- neck, and no one here to my knowledge doubts for infor- mation and belief that he was the identical Wait Hinman, who served at Horseneck un- der Col. Campfield.
There has never been any other person of the name of Wait Hinman residing in this town or vicinity since my recollection

During the life of Wait Heman I often saw him write, and I tes- tify that the old piece of paper, marked "A" and annexed hereto is the proper hand writing of said Wait Heman, and that the same was found among his papers. I suppose that it contains a minute of moving his wife Eunice He- man to his house - Further deponent says not
Oliver E. Lakin
"A" Wait Heman February 3rd day of 1778. Bought of Wait Heman house and house lot with all the appur- tenances and buildings for years and of the the so and February 1st day of 1778 and so to the said Wait Heman and his heirs of the said house and lot
well known, and are respectable and credible witnesses - Attest my hand and Notarial seal - William Colburn, Notary Public

State of Connecticut } ss. Southbury De- County of New Haven } cember 4 th 1856
Personally appeared be- fore me the above named Olive Wheeler and Olive E. Baird, who severally subscribed the foregoing depositions in my presence, and made solemn oath to the truth of the same; and I certify that said deponents are to me well known, and are respectable and credible witnesses -
Attest my hand and Notarial seal -
William Colburn, Notary Public

  28  fourteen pound and half  14  6    29  fifteen pound and quarter  15  3    3  seventeen pound and quarter  17  3    30  fifteen pound quarter  15  3    31  thirty one stone pound  32  0    32  fifteen pound quarter  15  3    33  sixteen pound and half  16  6    34  seventeen pound and half  18  6    35  seventeen  18  6  

State of Connecticut
Scituate County & Town of Woodbury
I hereby Certify that Wait A Hinman & Eunice Mitchell were united in Marriage in this Town on the 29 th June 1785 as appears upon the Records in the Town Clerks office in said Town of Woodbury Dec r 5 th 1856—
Attest Lewis Judson Town Clerk—
State of Connecticut } ss Woodbury Dec. 5 th 1856 County of Litchfield
I hereby certify that Lewis Judson is the Town Clerk of the town of Woodbury and that the above certificate is in his hand writing. Witness my hand and notarial seal
Attest
William Cotsmore Notary Public

June 18, 1934
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Wait Hinman-Wt.53615-160-55 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. G. B. Card 168 Essex Street Rhode Island c/o T. A. Buell
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Williams, born May 14, 1714 in Stonington, Connecticut, and Revolutionary War record of Captain Samuel Hinman of Goshen, Connecticut and Revolutionary War record of Wait Hinman.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land made to the United States, based upon military service of soldiers in that war.
A search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the Revolutionary War services of John Williams and Samuel Hinman, as described by you.
The record which follows is that of the only Wait (Weight) Hinman (Henmon), found on file in the Revolutionary War records of this office. The data which follow were obtained from the claim for bounty land, based upon his service in that war.
The date and place of birth of this soldier are not shown, nor are the names of his parents given.
While residing in Woodbury, Connecticut, Wait Hinman enlisted May 14, 1779, served as private in Captain David Leavenworth's company, Colonel Mosley's

Connecticut regiment until about June 12, 1779.
Wait Hinman married January 29, 1785 in Woodbury, Connecticut, Eunice Mitchell; she was born in May, 1762, place not stated, nor are the names of her parents given.
The soldier, Wait Hinman, died April 8, 1845 in Newtown, Connecticut, and was buried in South Britain, Connecticut.
The widow, Eunice Hinman, was allowed bounty land on Warrant Number 52615 for one hundred and sixty acres, on her application executed, October 25, 1855, then a resident of Southbury, Connecticut.
Their children and grandchildren were referred to in 1855, only name stated being a daughter, Mrs. Laird.
Glover Laird and Olive E. H. Leird were living in 1855 in Southbury, Connecticut, and one, Olive E. Laird residing in Southbury, Connecticut in 1856, stated that she was in the sixtieth year of her age; Phebe Hinman of Southbury in 1856 stated that her father (name not given) was in the Revolutionary War. There is no relationship shown between these persons nor to the family of the soldier, Wait Hinman.
It is also shown in the claim that the soldier's grandfather, Wait Hinman, was one of the early settlers of Woodbury, Connecticut and that he died in the year 1775; and one Wait Hinman is referred to as "Captain of the Old French War" and died in 1775.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator
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Woodney, 6 Dec. 1856 Court of Pensions
Dear Sir, I send you herewith additional evidence in the appli- cation for Bounty Land of Eunice Homan No- 220,373, Act of 1855-
Among other kinds of evidence, I send you a copy of the 2 nd Vol. of the History of Ancient Woodney, which originally included the Town of Southbury -
On page 637, you will see the names of Eunice Homan, the applicant, and her husband Wait Homan Jr. & Jr. On page 781, you will find the name of Wait Homan, as in the

list of Revolutionary Soldiers from Ancestry Woodley, This was the husband of the ap- plicant - There was never been any other Walt Hinnian, who was arrived at Maria's estate in Woodley, South- bury, or any of the region round about, since the death of Capt. Walt Hinnian, who was a Capt in the old French War - see Woodley Hist- ry page 778, who, I be- lieve was the uncle of the Walt Hinnian, husband of the claimant - Capt Walt Hinnian died in 1778 - at a very advanced age -
Please return the book and the old roll, after the claim is disposed of -

Yours truly
H. Cother

{ Additional Evidence Claim No. 220,373 Eunice Hinman Act of 1855- }
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Please forward
Hinman Eunice and M. B.
220373

{ Additional Evidence Claim No. 220,373 Emmie Heinman Act of 1855- }
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Please find
2203

On roll of Capt David Seamenworth under St Col Bangfield, to Horsemeck 30 days in 1779
roll returned
History of Ancient Woodbury conserved and returned -

Emice Henson and wait 52615 160
National Tribune Care of Emice Henson Oct 9 1885 No. 220,373 National Press Seven upon stop up
Commencement of Penance Washington City D.C.
FREE

FREE
Payton
Additional Evidence Case of Eunice H. ... Act of 1855- No. 220,373 Additional proof sent a few days ago
Eunice H. ... and wait $2615 160
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

FREE
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

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Southbury New Haven County Connecticut November 22 nd 1856
I Phebe Hinman, of Southbury, New Haven county, and state of Connecticut, do testify, that My mother, was a Revolutionary pensioner, of the United States; and that, it was my prerogative, to collect all the evidence necessary to procure her pension. For that purpose, I visited either in person, or by epistle, many a Revolutionary veteran. My mother directed me first, to Wait Hinman. He said he did not serve much in the army; but staid mostly at home; and kept the ferry, until Carleton's bridge was built, across the Housatonic river; and must have ferried across my father, sometimes when passing to and from the war, and might know who were his comrades, at different times. Said Wait Hinman, lived but twelve miles distant; so I visited him, in person; and made known to him, the object of my visit. He replied, that, He once served during a short campaign, of three months; but was not associated with my father. He did not know the number, length, or location, of his campaign; but did know, that, they were somewhere in the vicinity of New York city. He had ferried him across the river several times, when going and returning. He named several of his fellow soldiers, who he said, crossed the river with him, from time to time; and referred me in particular, to Isaiah Johnson, for information. I asked him if he could prove his own service. He said he could; by Isaiah Johnson. I told him, at his suggestion; I would write to Isaiah Johnson, and he would

could prove his own service. He said he could, by Isaiah Johnson. I told him, at his suggestion, I would write to Isaiah Johnson on my mother's account, and if he wished it, I would mention his case. He replied, that, he should have consulted him, but he lived at a distance, and his service of three months would, not of itself, entitle him to a pension. I told him that old soldiers, could not long survive; and that proof secured, and kept, could do no harm, and that congress might yet show their gratitude, by granting favors
to those who had served their country at all; in that dark age, during the Revolutionary struggle. He then requested me to mention his case, in my letter to said Johnson. After my return home, I wrote accordingly; and received in return, two affidavits; the one in aid of my mother's cause; and the other, testifying, that, Nathl Hinman did serve during one short campaign. I do not recollect the length of it; but am sure, it did not exceed three months. I received about the same time, several affidavits; from different parts of the country; in aid of my mother's cause; and consequently, I considered myself, some judge, of the legality, of such an instrument; and I did consider, the above described, good, and valid. Said Hinman lived twelve miles distant from me; and his daughter, Mrs. Laine, but a few rods; so I notified her, and she examined the said affidavits. I offered to separate it from the other, as they were both made out on the same sheet of paper, but the time of service, not being sufficient, of itself; to secure her father a pension, she did not appear as anxious to obtain it; as I had expected, she would be; but it is nearly twenty years; since these events transpired; and I do not remember whether she took it, or it remained. Isaiah Johnson afterwards visited him in his native

but it is nearly twenty years, since these events transpired; and I do not remember whether she took it, or it remained. Said Isaiah Johnson afterwards, visited this, his native place; and called on my mother; and she paid him, for the expense, made, in preparing the said affidavit.
I further testify, that, my mother was the third lineal descendant, from Capt. John Minor, who was himself one of the most prominent pioneers; in the settlement of ancient Woodbury. My mother who died the present year 1856, well remembered her paternal grandmother; who was born in the year, 1678, and was the daughter of said Minor. Consequently my mother was well skilled, in matters of local antiquity; and, from her instruction; and other attainable sources; I came to know much, of the former inhabitants, of ancient Woodbury, more especially, of those, of my own name, Hinman ; and I do know, that, there has been no other man by the name of Wait Hinman, within the limits of ancient Woodbury; but the one named above; since the declaration of Independence and I do also know, that there was never but one other man since the settlement, of ancient Woodbury; and within its limits; by the name of Wait Hinman; and he was the grandfather of the first named; and died in the year 1775 according to his tombstone. Said Woodbury anciently included within its limits the more modern towns of Southbury, Roxbury, Middlebury, Waterbury, and several other towns.
I further testify, that, I have long been acquainted with the claimant, Mrs Eunice Hinman. She was of nearly the same age as my mother. I have learned from them both, that they were born in the year 1762. They lived contemporaries, until the present year 1856. I have seen a record of their baptisms which took place the same year they were born as stated above.

So I know the claimant, to be in the ninety fifth year of her age, since last May. She is one of nature's noble women. Funds I believe she has none. Her wants are supplied by kind friends and have been since the death of her husband
Phebe Himmann
Personally appeared the above named Phebe Himmann and made oath to the truth of the above deposition as to her substance this 28 day of December 1856 South Ber. Before me Charles H. Hicock Justice of the Peace Nov 28-1856
Clerk's Certificate.
Sold by George B. Bassett & Co., 115 Chapel Street, New Haven
State of Connecticut, County of New Haven, } ss. COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, Alfred H. Terry Clerk
of New Haven County, and of the Superior Court within and for New Haven County, and keeper of the Seal thereof, and of the Commission of Justices of the Peace for said County, hereby certify:—THAT,
Charles Hicock Esquire
was on the 22 day of November 1856 and now is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly appointed, commissioned and sworn, having full power and authority by the Laws of this State, to take the acknowledgment of Deeds and other instruments, and to certify the same; also to administer Oaths, to take affidavits and depositions out of Court, and to give certificates thereof; that full faith and credit may, and ought to be given to his official acts, and attestations; that I am acquainted with his hand writing, and that the signature to the instrument hereto annexed purporting to be his, is his genuine official signature; and that said instrument is executed, acknowledged, and duly authenticated according to the laws of this State.
In Testimony Whereof, I hereunto set my hand, and affix the Seal of said Court, at the City of New Haven, in said County and State, on this 5 day of Decemb A. D., 1856
Alfred H. Terry Clerk.

Woodbury, Conn., 10 Dec., 1854
Dear Sir,
I sent you 3 or 4 days ago some additional evidence in the Bury Land Claim of Emma Hemen No. 220,373 - Enclosed please find another deposition in the same case -
Yours truly
M. Cothren

Woodbury, Conn; 26 Oct. 1888 Bureau of Pensions,
Dear Sir, Enclosed please find application of Eunice Hinniman for Bounty Land, Act of 1855.
I send you the Pay Roll Ab- stract of Capt. Leavenworth's Company for its service at Horseneck in the Town of Greenwich, Conn - during the War of the Revolution. I also send the receipt signed by the men for their pay for said service at Horseneck. The name of Wait Hinniman appears on both papers. The name is spelled right in one paper, and in the other, it is spelled "Weight Hinniman".
I got these papers from an old man, the son of Capt. Leavenworth. He would not part with them unless I would promise to get them back again, and having re- ceived a letter from the Patent Office stating that such papers would be sent back again when requested, I would request you to send the Pay Roll back to me after you are done with them.
Yours truly,
M. (Gothren)

11 The Veterans' Administration, Gentlemen -
Will you please send me the war record of John Williams of Stoning- ton, Conn. He was the son of Col. John Williams and Desire (Denison) Williams. He was born Stonington, Conn., May 14, 1714. married Lydia Chestnough, Dec. 25, 1736
(over)

Also, please give war record of Capt. Samuel Himmann of Goshen, Conn. - Revolutionary War -
Also that of his son, Wait (or Weight) Himmann - a private in the Revolution.
Yours truly,
(Mrs.) G. B. Card Little Compton Rhode Island
Care T. A. Bull.

Mrs. Henry C. Card 158 Greene Street Woonsocket, R. I.
June 1, 1934
The Veterans' Administration - Gentlemen -
Will you please give me any available in- formation in regard to the life and war service of not a Samuel Hinnman ; also, his son, Wait (or Wright) Hinnman? I will try to identify him as a starting point.
"Capt Samuel Hinnman surveyed land in Goshen, Conn. - 1738 - 1739 - 1740." History

of Litchfield, Conn. gives: "Capt Samuel Himman, soldier in Continental Army, died in Goshen, 1784."
"Wait Himman, son of Capt. Samuel Himman was in the battle at Housenecks, Conn., June 12, 1779 in Capt David Leavenworth's Company - Col. Moseley's Regiment of Militia. Also, under command of Lt. Col. Canfield." Wait died in Goshen, Conn.
Any information as to these two men will be received most gratefully. Yours truly
Gertrude B. Card
(Mrs. Henry C.)

June 15, 1934
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Wait Hinman-Wt.52615-160-55 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. Henry C. Card 158 Greene Street Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Samuel Hinman of Connecticut, who died in 1784 in Goshen, and the Revolutionary War record of Wait (Weight) Hinman of Connecticut.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land made to the United States, based upon the military service of soldiers in that war.
A search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the service of a Samuel Hinman as described by you.
The record which follows is that of the only Wait (Weight) Hinman, found on file in the Revolutionary War records of this office. The data furnished were obtained from the claim for bounty land, based upon his service in that war.
The date and place of birth of this soldier are not shown, nor are the names of his parents stated.
While residing in Woodbury, Connecticut, Wait Hinman enlisted May 14, 1779, served as private in Captain David Leavenworth's company, Colonel Moseley's Connecticut regiment until about June 12, 1779.
He married January 29, 1785 in Woodbury, Con-

necticut, Eunice Mitchell; she was born in May, 1762, place not given, nor are the names of her parents given.
The soldier, Wait (Weight) Hinman, died April 8, 1843 in Newtown, Connecticut and was buried in South Britain, Connecticut.
The widow, Eunice Hinman, was allowed bounty land on Warrant Number 52615 for one hundred acres  sixty acres on her application executed, October 25, 1855, then a resident of Southbury, Connecticut.
Their children and grandchildren were referred to in 1855, only name stated being a daughter, Mrs. Laird.
Glover Laird and Olive E. H. Laird were living in 1855 in Southbury, Connecticut, and one, Olive E. Laird residing in Southbury, Connecticut in 1856, stated that she was in the sixtieth year of her age; Phebe Hinman of Southbury, in 1856, stated that her father (name not given) was in the Revolutionary War. There is no relationship shown between these persons nor to the family of the soldier, Wait Hinman.
It is also shown in the claim that the soldier's grandfather, Wait Hinman, was one of the early settlers of Woodbury, Connecticut and that he died in the year 1775, and one Wait Hinman is referred to as "Captain the Old French War" and died in 1775.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Rev. and 1813 War Section.
August 5, 1926
Francis B. Culver 3304 Guilford Ave Baltimore, Md.
Sir:
I have to advise you from the records of this Bureau, it appears that Wait Hinman or Weight Henmon enlisted at Woodbury, Connecticut and served in 1779 three months as a private in Captain David Leavenworth's Company, Colonel Moseley's Connecticut Regiment.
He died April 8, 1843 at Newtown, Connecticut.
Soldier married January 29, 1785 at Woodbury, Connecticut, Eunice Mitchell, who was born in May 1762.
She was allowed bounty land on Warrant Number 52615 for one hundred and sixty acres, on her application executed October 25, 1855, at which time she was residing at Southbury, Connecticut.
In 1855, children and grandchildren are referred to, only name stated being a daughter, Mrs. Laird.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
See letter of inquiry re Lewis Hinman W. 18001
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