Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 10111, Edward Hopps, R.I.

SERVICE
NUMBER
962
Hopps, Edward Jeremy or
W 10 111
Esther
CONTENTS

15267 R connecticut Edward Hoppis
Edward Hoffs or Edward Jergens of Groton in the state of Connecticut who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Greene of the Rhode Island line, for the term of 6 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 st of April 1818. —
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th of Octo 1819 and sent to Elias Perkins Esq. Judge New London Connecticut
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1819: $137. 00 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Mar 1820: $48 —
$185.00
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Notification sent to E. S. Harkness Esq. B. New London Conn. July 17. 1820 = Vance R. Noble. Jan 22/51. " " Nov. 23 "

1861 May 22. D.A. Duboll
7.027 Connecticut.
Esther Hoopps, widow of Edward Hoopps. R.I. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96. dollars . 00. cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 18 th day of April 1861. and sent to
D. A. Duboll, Centre Grotow. Va.
Recorded on Roll of P under act
53, P.

Edward B. Phelps
15267
Contested
Oct 1879
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State and District of Connecticut, ss.
ON this 26 th day of June 1820 personally appeared in open Court, before the County Court holden at New London within and for the County of New London in said State, on the 26 th day of June 1820, the same being a court of record, proceeding according to the course of common law, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of its proceedings, and having power of fine and imprisonment, Edward Hoppes aged Sixty Seven years, resident in the town of Groton in said County in said State, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the revolutionary war as follows: That he the said in Capt. Huggins' company who was killed at Monmouth - and then he served enlisted for the term of on the day of
in the year in the State of in the company commanded by Captain Thomas Gales in the regiment commanded by Colonel Green - in the line of the State of Rhode Island
on the continental establishment: That he continued to serve in the said was at the battle of Monmouth - at the taking of Comwallis in Little York - and at several other battles - when he was discharged from that he served during eleven years commencing at the battle of Trenton the said service in Hills - and was in the state of discharged at West Point, New York that Comwallis was taken
That he made a declaration to obtain a pension under the law of the 18th of March 1818, as nearly as he can recollect, having no minutes, on the first day of April 1818; and had transmitted to him a certificate for a pension from the Secretary for the Department of War, No. 15267.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 16th 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;" 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.
That I am by occupation a bottle $1.50. Brokery ware 1.75 - 1 table 50 1 chest 25 - knives forks and irons $1.00 - making in the whole, ten dollars -
vis - One hog $5.00 - 6 chairs 1.50 - 1 iron pot

my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby to diminish it, as to being subject to 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;" 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.
That I am by occupation a humble & little $1.50. Brookery ware 1.75 - table 50 1 chest 25 - knives forks and spoons $1.00 - Making in the whole, ten dollars -
That I have a wife about 35 years old, whose name is Sarah & three children - viz  Mary , aged about six years & Maria aged about three years and an infant named Edward all which compose my family - That I am poor & infirm & at times unable to work at day labour, which is the only occupation I have - and until I received a pension from the United States, I was dependent upon the private charity of the good people in my neighbourhood - but with labour & by economy I have been enabled since I received my pension to be more comfortable & happy than I had been for twenty years past
Edward his  X  Hooper Mark
Signed Sworn to and declared on the 26th day of June 1820 before De County Court  Charles Lathrop Clerk
I, Charles Lathrop Clerk of the County Court for New-London County, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is
Ten dollars and _____ cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this 26th day of June
1820
Charles Lathrop
Clerk of the County Court for the County of New-London.

Edward Hopp's
Con - ad, 18m, 1818 -
1818 Edward Hopp's Letter
Dear Sir,
I have been thinking about you and your kindly words and how much I should like to see you again after so long a time. I have been very busy lately but I have managed to find some time to write to you. I hope you are well and happy. I have been thinking about you and your kind words.
D. A. Daboll - After
I have been thinking about you and your kindly words and how much I should like to see you again after so long a time. I have been very busy lately but I have managed to find some time to write to you. I hope you are well and happy. I have been thinking about you and your kind words.
Yours sincerely, Edward Hopp

Edward Stapp.
Con - ad, 18m, 1818 -
- D. L. Daboll - Gen
Edward Stapp Con - ad 18m, 1818 -

Centre Grafton Ct. Jan 18. 1861
Dear Brother
Since I wrote you I have found that I shall need a little information from the Pension Office and think you can if you will take the trouble ascertain it for me - it is of considerable importance at this time - There was in Grafton formerly an old colored man - who went by the name of Ned Hops who was a Revolutionary Pensioner and died 33 yrs ago - His widow is living and is intitled to a pension - But some say his real name was Ned Jeremy or Edward Jeremy - and suppose his pension certificate was so made - This point I wish to ascertain - also what service or whose Company or division he served in and when his pension commenced and terminated and what agency for paying pensions he was placed on
Will you please obtain this information and forward me
Yours truly
D. H. Laboll
Dania A. Laboll Centre Grafton New London Co Conn

Declaration of Esther Hoppes

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the second section of the act of February 3 d 1853.
State of Connecticut } County of New London } ss. Probate District of Groton
On this 18 th day of February A.D. 1861. Before me Amos Cleft Judge of the Court of Probate for said District Personally appeared Esther Hopps. of said Groton, County and State aforesaid, aged Seventy one years, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions of the act of Congress passed on the 3 d February 1853 and other acts granting Pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War
That she is the widow of Edward Hopps a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, who was pensioned at the rate of $8. (Eight Dollars) per month under the act of March 18 th 1818. by certificate issued Oct. 14 th 1819.
The proof of his service having been filed at the Pension Office of the United States, which proof is herein referred to — By reason of age and bodily infirmity she cannot now particularize his said service — but that she knows her said husband received a Pension as above stated, which was drawn (she thinks) from the agency at Hartford Conn. She further declares and says that she was married to the said Edward Hopps in said Groton Forty four years ago last May "to wit" May 1816. (There being no record to be found of her said marriage) and that Mrs Hannah Stoddard and Miss Dolly Morgan were present at her wedding which was solemnized and performed by Jared Gallup Esq then a Justice of the Peace

for said New London County who died many years ago That her said husband died in said Groton on the day of June 1827. That she was not married to said Edward Hopps prior to the second of January 1800, but at the time above stated - She further declares and says that she has not intermarried but has remained ever since said time, and now is, a Widow - That her neglect in making application until the present time was in consequence of her being ignorant of the fact that Congress had made provision for widows of her class until very recently when a friend of hers apprised her of the fact - She having lived since the death of her said husband much secluded and no person until then had intimated the fact to her.
Witnesses Alma Amanda Gardner. Adeline vs Shobly
Her mark Esther X Hopps
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written. Before me - and of the truth of which statements I am fully satisfied. And I hereby certify that said widow by reason of bodily infirmities is unable to attend Court -
Amos Clift Judge of the Court of Probate State of Connecticut } for the District of Groton - County of New London } ss. Probate District of Groton
I Samuel Clift Clerk of the Court of Probate for the district of Groton aforesaid Do hereby Certify that Amos Clift Esq. Before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken, was, and is the Judge of said Court duly Commissioned and qualified and that his official signature thereto is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court. this 18 th day of February A D 1861.
Samuel Clift Clerk

I know all men by these Presents that I Esther Hopps of the Town of Groton County of New London and State of Connecticut widow of Edward Hopps deceased, have made constituted and appointed, and by these presents do make constitute and appoint David A. Daboll of said Groton, my true and lawful agent and attorney for me and in my name to prosecute my claim for a Pension from the Department of the United States, and to receive for me all and any papers, certificates arrearages, of Pension or otherwise that may be due or owing me from said Government.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 18 th day of February 1861
In presence of
Alma Amanda. Gardner.
Adeline N. Ashby
Esther her X Hopps mark
On this 18 th day of February 1861 Personally appeared Esther Hopps signed and sealed of the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the same to be her act and deed for the purpose therein specified
Before me, Amos Lipton Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Groton
State of Connecticut - New London County ss. Groton Feb. 18 1861
Personally appeared Before me D. A. Daboll the attorney named in the foregoing Power of Attorney and made oath in due form of law that he is not interested in any money, papers or certificates he is authorized to receive by virtue of the foregoing Power of Attorney from Esther Hopps either by any pledge, mortgage, sale, assignment or transfer and that he does not know or believe the same has been so disposed of to any person whatever.
Amos Lipton Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Groton

I Dolly Morgan of the Town of Ledyard in the County of New London and State of Connecticut aged Seventy nine years being first duly cautioned and sworn according to law Do on my oath depose and say that I was present at the marriage of Edward Hopps to Esther Wood both of the town of Groton that the marriage ceremony was solemnized and performed by Jared Gallup Esq a Justice of the Peace - and that I had a Sister also who was present at the time stated whose name was "Matthew Morgan (and not my Sister Hannah Stoddard as stated by the widow in her declaration) which said Sister Matthew is not now living - I well recollect the circumstances of the aforesaid wedding that said Esther was lawfully married to said Edward - which marriage took place as nearly as I can now recollect by referring back, about forty four years ago last May - The Place of the wedding was in the North part of the Town of Groton near the village of Pogue-tonuck - which Section has since been set off under the name of the Town of Ledyard
Dolly Morgan
Sworn to and subscribed this 19 th day of February A.D 1861 Before me - and I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the deponent and that her said statement is entitled to credit -
Elisha A Satterlee Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut County of New London } ss. Probate District of Ledyard
I Edmund Spicer Judge of the Court of Probate for said District Do hereby certify that Elisha A Patterson Esq before whom the within Deposition of Dolly Morgan was taken, was and is a Justice of the Peace in said Town of Ledyard duly authorized by law to administer oaths take Depositions &c. being duly commissioned and qualified and that full faith and credit are and ought to be due to his official acts as such and that his signature thereto is genuine & in his own proper hand writing.
For testimony whereof I have hereunto to set my hand and caused the Seal of said Court to be hereunto affixed this 19 th day of February A D 1861
Edmund Spicer Judge

Ebenezer Hoppes
Adm o
Ebenezer Hoppes
Private
April 1777 during the war
Green's Rhode Island
Reg t
Further proof of service wanting
Elias Perkins Esqr
Judge
New London 6 th

Edward Hoppis is a Black man & very aged & infirm & probably from the infirmary of age is unable to state with perfect correctness the different corps in which he served but I have no doubt from the best information I can obtain that he served on the continental establishment during most of the war.
very respectfully
James Perkins

State of Connecticut County of New London
Town of Groton
On the first day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen before me Elias Perkins Judge of the County Court in and for the County of New London personally appeared Edward Hoppes of the Town of Groton being solemnly sworn & made solemn Oath that he is a native resident Citizen of the United States that in the month of April 1777 he enlisted as a private into the Company commanded by Capt. Roswell Smith afterwards commanded by Capt. Hughes in Col. Christopher Green's Regiment in the Rhode Island line on the con- tinental establishment that he en- listed to serve during the war & that for six years he faithfully served as a private in said Regiment in the revolutionary war against the common Enemy after the capture of Cornwallis he was honorably discharged at West Point by Col. Sherman but that every to time subsequent he had lost his discharge & that from his reduced circumstances he stands in need of assistance from his country for support Edward Hoppes his mark Sworn before me Elias Perkins Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for said County earner

In Testimony whereof the Deponent has subscribed the foregoing Declaration & have signed my name here- unto & caused the seal of the Court here, which I pre- side to be hereunto affixed. WILL. ATKINS Judge of the Court of Com Pleas for New London County
I Elias Perkins Judge of the County Court or Court of Common Pleas for the County of New London do. Certify, that it appears to my Satisfaction that the said William did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration, against the Common Enemy - That he is about seventy years of age & from adverse circumstances, stands in need of assistance from his country for which I now transmit the Proceedings & testimony taken before me to the Secretary for the department of War. Pursuant to the directions of the aftermentioned act of Congress, the foregoing declaration was made to me as the applicant declared 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 & Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War.
Witness the seal of the County Court or Court of Com Pleas for New London County -
WILL. ATKINS Judge of said Court of Com Pleas

Before me Elias Perkins judge of the Court of common pleas. on this 23 rd Day of August A d 1870 personally appeared John Babcock 2 nd of the town of Groton in New London county & being solemnly sworn made Oath that he will know, Edward Hoppes of said Groton & that in the Year 1780 he the Deponent was a Corporal in the Company com- manded by Capt. Nehemiah Rice in Col. Isaac Sherman's Regiment on the continental establishment - That said Edward Hoppes served in the Com- pany of said Capt. Nehemiah Rice as a private for a period of nine months at one time & also at the same time personally appeared Job Smith of said Groton who being solemnly sworn de- posed & said that in the Year 1777 he well know Edward Hoppes who was then a private in Capt. Thomas Hughes Company in Col. An- gell's Regiment in the Rhode Island line on the continental establishment That said Edward Hoppes served in said Company as a private for a period of more than nine months at one time during the whole of which time the De- ponent was a sergeant in said Regiment
August 23 rd 1870
Personally appeared John Babcock 2 nd of Job Smith. The above deponents & made solemn to their several descriptions
Before me Elias Perkins judge of the Court of common pleas for New London county

This may certify that John Deahall 2 nd & John Smith are credible Witnesses the foregoing Documents
August 23 rd 1819 William P. Perkins Judge of the County Court for Cumberland County.

Reis
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 10111
Esther Hoopps
Wid
Edward Hoopps
Print Rev. War
Act: Feb. 3 d  1853.
Index:—Vol. A , Page 344
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Esther Hopkins - widow of Henry
Edward Con - born 1818
Miss Washington all 6.

Edward Stark Nov - 18 - 1861 Wed. of Election
Formal names of Senators Washington D.C.
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vice

National Bridence
John G. Whiting
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
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3 d Auditor's Office March 25. 1861
Sir: Edward Hoppes, Commt Act. 1818. appears to have been paid to March 4. 1828 Very Resp'y A. J. Morrison Auditor
Gen. C. Whiting Esq. Commt of Pension
Pension Office March 23 '61
Rev. J. Atkinson Esq. 3 d Auditor
Please report the acct
of last fragment made to the within named pensioner, Low. Hoppes etc.
Very respectfully John Knapp
For Pensioner

1861. 3. 4 1853. 2 3   8 1 1
9600   76800   8   77600 26
381/9600 (26 720   7300   190
Esther Hopper - widow of Edward Hopper dec.  New London, Conn.
All? at the rate of $96. Per annum, to commence Feb'y 3 d 1853.
Certified D. A. Dabole Centre Groton - Conn.
Act Feb'y 3 d 1853.

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additional Testimony In the application of Esther Hopps.
I George W. Ashbey of the Town of Groton, in the County of New London and State of Connecticut aged Fifty — years, being first duly cautioned and sworn according to law, do, on my oath, depose and say that I was well acquainted with Edward Hopps who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, and with his wife Esther Hopps, whose name before marriage was Esther Wood — I know that said Esther was, and has always been reputed to be the law- full wife of said Edward, having never had, or heard any doubts as to the legality of her marriage, and that as such she lived with him until his death From which circumstances I am confident that the said Esther who now resides in said Groton is the lawful widow of said Edward Hopps deceased as stated in her application for a Pension Geo. W. Ashbey
Sworn to and subscribed this fourth day of April A.D. 1861. Before me — and I certify that I am personally acquainted with said Deponent, and that his statement is entitled to credit.
Reuben Heath Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut County of New London ss.
Probate District of Groton
I Amos Mifflin, Judge of the Court of Probate for said district. Do hereby certify that Reuben Heath Esq. Before whom the within Deposition of Geo W Ashley was taken, was, and is a Justice of the Peace in said Town of Groton, qualified, and duly authorized by Statute to take Depositions, administer oaths, &c, and that full faith and credit are and ought to be given to all his official acts as such, and that his signature thereto is genuine, and in his own proper hand writing
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the Seal of said Court to be hereunto affixed this 4 th day of April A D 1861.
Amos Mifflin, Judge of the Court of Probate for said District of Groton

Brief in the case of Esther Hopp, widow of Edward Hopp, ad. New London County and State of Connecticut Allow d act Feby 3 d 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under Act March 18. 1818, at the rate of $8: 1 / 2 month, upon six years service in Rhode Island Line, Revolutionary war.
The marriage, widowhood & identity proved by witnesses who were at the wedding & knew the pensioner. His death, also, is proved by same testimony, corroborated by report of 3 d Auditor.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Allowed at the rate of $96: 1 / 2 annum, to commence Feby 3 d 1853.
D. A. Noble, Esq. Centre Groton, Con't. Name and residence of Agent
H. H. Woodley Examining Clerk.

Centre Gorton Ct Mar 8 th 1861
Sir
Some two weeks ago I sent to your office, the application of the Widow Esther Hopkins for a Pension &c. I have not heard anything from them since. Please inform me whether they have been received and what ac- tion has been had on them
Very Respectfully Your Ob t Servt. D. H. Daboll
Hon. Comm r Pensions Washington D.C.

Ellen Arthur Conno file - 2 Feb 1853 New York

Ether Hoppis Conn
file - 2 nd Feb 1853 New Case

Centre Groton Ct May 15/61
Dear Sir
W d Esther Hopkins having had her papers made out to draw her pension money under her certificate, the attorney made application at the office for paying pensions at Hartford last week and was informed that there was no person there legally qualified to act as agent of the Govt Mr Belden having resigned -
Can there not be some arrangement made for said purpose - She is in want of her money - and the person having charge told the attorney the funds were there but no agent - I have thought best to drop you this line that you may perhaps forward the business some Please advise me
I am Sir very Respectfully Yr obt servt L. S. Noble

Comm ee of Pensions Washington D.C.
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Centre Grafton Ct. Feb. 21 st 1861.
Sir.
Hencwith I send you the papers of Esther Hopps widow of Edward Hopps. in order to obtain the amount of Pension and arrears of Pensions to which she is entitled by the acts of Congress in such case provided
I am very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt -
D. A. Daboll
Hon Geo. Whiting Commr of Pensions Washington D.C.

Centre Groton Conn. Apr 5/61
Sir.
Herewith enclosed, I send you the Deposition of Geo W. Ashby in the case of Esther Hoppes whose papers are filed in your Office for a Pension -
There are many others who can testify as circumstantially in her case, but one I suppose is sufficient in addition to the testimony already given of a living personal witness to the marriage - She has not been able to find another witness to the marriage -
Please advise me how the case progresses on receipt of this
I am Very Respectfully Your obed Servt
D. H. Daboll
Hon Geo C. Whiting Comm r of Pensions

Centre Groton Conn. Apr 5/61
Sir.
Herewith enclosed, I send you the Deposition of Geo W. Ashby in the case of Esther Hopps whose papers are filed in your Office for a Pension -
There are many others who can testify as circumstantially in her case, but one I suppose is sufficient in addition to the testimony already given of a living personal witness to the marriage - She has not been able to find another witness to the marriage -
Please advise me how the case progresses on receipt of this
I am Very Respectfully Your aff Servt
D. H. Daboll
Hon Geo C. Whiting Comm r of Pensions

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Hopsegar, Paulus GRADE Private LINE New Jersey
WARRANT NUMBER 8387 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED July 30, 1789 to not shown
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.