Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17,374, Jeremiah Bull, Conn.
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(3-1776)

Service
Conn.  

Bull, Jeremiah 
                   Anne
Number

W17,374

Contents
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Letter to L.N. Beardsley 22. Nov. 1844.

Connecticut-4851
Anne Bull
widow of Jeremiah Bull, decd.
and who died on the 27th of May, 1832.
of New Haven Co. in the State of Connecticut
who was a private in the company commanded
by Captain Peck of the Connecticut
line for 14 months private.

Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut
at the rate of 46 Dollars 66 Cents
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836

Certificate of Pension issued the 10th day of January, 1840 and sent to Abijah Carrington, Milford, Conn.

Arrears to the 4th of March 1840. $186.64.
Semi=annual allowance ending 4 Sept '40. $23.33.
$209.97

{Act July 7, 1838.}

Recorded by S.A. Elliot Clerk
Book A Vol. 1 Page 168
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State of Connecticut} SS New Haven County, Probate District of Milford
July 18, 1839

On this 18th day of July 1839 personally appeared before the court of Probate for the district of Milford in said county of New Haven Anne Bull of said Milford aged eighty one years and six months who being first sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 7th 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pension to certain widows," That she is the widow of Jeremiah Bull late of Milford deceased. Who was a private in the army of the revolution, and whose services according to the best of her recollection was as follows, In the summer of 1775 she thinks in the month of June, he enlisted into a company Commanded by Capt Samuel Peck for the northern service and was with said company to Ticonderoga, St. John and Montreal and was at the two last places. Then they were taken by the Americans Under Montgomery and thinks he was under the wall of Quebec  when Mongomery
fell, but of that she is not positive, his period of enlistment having expired he returned some time in the month of January 1776. In the Spring or Summer of 1776 he again enlisted under the aforesaid Capt Samuel Peck and went with a company under his company to Harlem, New York and Long Island was with the army at the battle on Long Island, at the retreat and  while occupying Harlem and the vicinity, was in the engagement between British and American in which Col Knowlton of Connecticut was killed, and was at the battle at White Plain in October of the same year, and was or he has said instrumental in saving the life of a wounded soldier named Theophilus Goodyear by carrying him upon his back and procuring surgical aid, and in consequence of an appropriation being made for the wounded, some years after the close of  the war, said Goodyear called upon her deceased  husband to give testimony for him at New Haven  In 1777 at Danbury  Connecticut was in the conflict in
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which Gen Wooster was killed, but how long he was in the last service she does not remember. In 1778 he was stationed at a place called Burnwell Farm lying on Long Island Sound under the command of the aforesaid Capt Peck for about four months and in the year, 79 he was in service in the Town in this place where he served for several months. She further says that she knows but one person now living who was with him as the north, viz Samuel B Smith whose affidavit she has herewith sent and also that of Nathan Nettleton and William Durrand stating what they recollect to have seen and known respecting his service in the north, and when they heard him in his life time say as to his service at New York and Harlem and White Plains she sent the affidavit of Amos Clarks who saw him in service and She knows of no other person can testify, they being dead, viz Joel Beebee a pensioner of Derby, David Lambert of Sharon, formerly of Milford and Ephraim Lambert of Orange and many more other of whom she frequently heard him often but who now are in their graves.  

She further says she was married to the aforesaid Jeremiah Bull on the 30th day of August 1780 and that said husband Jeremiah Bull died at Milford on the 24th day of May 1832 and she has continued unmarried from the time of the death of her husband the aforesaid Jeremiah Bull to the present time, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place prior to the first of January 1794 viz or the time above stated. 

Anne Bull 

Sworn to and subscribed on this 18th day of July 1839 before me Alijah Carrington judge of said court of probate
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I David L Baldwin clerk of the Town of Milford hearby certify, that, on examining the records of the Town. I find recorded the marriage of Jeremiah Bull and Anne Gunn in the following words. Vis Jeremiah Bull and Anne Gunn were married August 30th 1780 per Samuel Wales pastor.  

I further certify that I find recorded on the said records the death of Jeremiah Bull in the following words, vis Jeremiah Bull Esq died May 24th 1832 aged 75. 

Attest David L Baldwin T. Clerk 

Milford July 13th 1839.
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State of Connecticut}
New Haven County} ss  Milford Oct 31. 1839

On this 31st day of October 1837 personally appeared Anne Bull and made oath that the above is the original family record of her family, that it was written by her late husband Jeremiah Bull, and that it has been taken from the family Bible and is now delivered, to be forward to the office of the Commissioner of Pensions and further saith not

Before me Abijah Carrington
Judge of Probate Court
District of Milford
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Jeremiah Bull was born
March 11th 1757.

Anne Gunn was born
Dec. 28th 1757

Jeremiah Bull and Anne Gunn were married
August 30th 1780 by
Mr. Samuel Wales Pastor of the first church in 

Anne Bull was born
August 20th 1781.
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4851
Connecticut

Anne Bull, decd (who died on the 16th
February 1842)
widow of Jeremiah Bull
who was a pensioner under the Act of
and who did on the 21 May 1832
of New Haven Conn in the State of Conn
who was a Private in the Company
commanded by Captain Peck
of the reg commanded by ----- in the Conn line for 2 years
---
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut
at the rate of 80 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day 
of March, 1836
Increased from $46.66 per annum

Certificate of Pension issued the 2nd
January 1845 and sent to the
Hon John Stewart Hoof Rep.

Total Amount $ ----

[Act July 7, 1838.]

Recorded by F.L. Swann, Clerk,
Book D Vol. 1 Page 77
Payl to Anne Lambert, only 
Sur. Children
Repd 
see Let to Genl. Agt
Jany 2. 1845.
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State of Connecticut}
New Haven County} SS

Milford Aug 24th 1844

I Anne Lambert of the town of Milford New Haven County State of Connecticut, the only lawful child of Jeremiah Bull deceased of the town of Milford County and State aforesaid, who was a soldier in the War of the Revolution and died on 24th day of May in the year 1833. do hereby constitute and
appoint L.N. Beardsley of said Milford my
true and lawful attorney for me and in
my name, respectfully to request J.S. Edward Esq Commissioner of Pension, to examine the
papers, on which my mother Anne Bull, widow
of said Jeremiah was pensioned and grant
me such an increase allowance, as the additional proof of my father's service that may
be presented shall justly and equitably entitle me to -- In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal the day
and year first above written 

In presence of}
Sheldon Clarke}
Nathan B Wilson}

Anne Lambert

Probate Court District of Milford -- Sept. 9th 1844. Personally appeared Anne Lambert Signer and sealer of the above power of attorney and acknowledged the same
to be her act and deed. S. Lake Strong Judge-
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Rev WIDOW, &c.

File No. 17374

Anne Bull
wid of
Jeremiah Bull
Priv. Rev. War
Act: July 7. 1838
Index: -- Vol. 1, Page 104
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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V5818
Anne Bull
Conn
act 7 July 38
75 - 5 mo
76 - 6 mo
77 - 3 mo
admd
14 mo pri
46.66
No deduction
Abijah Carrington
Milford
Con
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V5818 V
Anne Bull
Conn
act 7 July 38
75 - 5 mo
76 - 6 mo
77 - 3 mo
admd
14 mo pri
46.66
No deduction
Abijah Carrington
Milford
Con
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I David L. Baldwin Clerk of the Court of Probate
for the District of Milford hereby certify that Abijah
Carrington the foregoing named person is Judge of said
Court of Probate and that the signatures annexed to the foregoing depositions are his genuine signatures -- done in open
Court and in due form, In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and
affixed the seal of said Court
this 19th day of July 1839
David L. Baldwin Clerk
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Anne Bull dcd
widow of Jeremiah

Con

Act 7 July 1838

Admd. 2 years private
$80 per Ann.

deduct what has been
paid at the rate of 46.66
per ann.

Payable to Anne Lambert
only surviving child

Hon John Stewart
House of Reps
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Nov 4
Cl.
Anne Bull

[Postmark]
Nov 1 Milford Con

[Postage] 
Free


J. L Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Pension Office
War Department
Washington City
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J.L Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
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Connecticut SS

Probate Court, District of Milford
18th July 1839

Sir, The documents respecting Capt L Pecks from Jersey, as Mrs Bull, has, in her affidavit, said, were found after the writing of her declaration and the
depostion accompanying it. It was told me by an old soldier that such documents might possibly be found among the papers of Jehiel Bryan who was a Lieutnt
in Capt Pecks company on the town to New York etc. On
search I found them and now forward them to
the pension office.

In addition to the name of Jeremiah Bull I also find in the roll the name of
David Morris, whose widow through me, has made
application for a pension, and whose time of service
will be seen, on page 18, pay table record, to have
been five months, and I presume the widow
have no proof of this

The documents appear to be dated 
date of North Castle where the American retired
under Gen Lee after the affair at White Plains

Very respectfully
Your Obt Sert
Abijah Carrington

J L. Edwards Esq
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Comptrollers Office
Harford Oct 16 1839

I Certify that on application for evidence of the services of
Jeremiah Bull in the Revolutionary War under Capt Samuel Peck
in 1775 at the Northward, in 1777 at Danbury, in 177 Long Island, and in 1779 & 80
under Capt Peck at Milford -- that no Pay Roll of Capt Peck can be found
in this office. I find among the discharges of Gen Woosters Regiment by Genl
Schuyler at the Northwards in 1775 Cap Samuel Peck Company the name of
Jeremiah Bull discharged Nov 25 Length of service not given.  on Pay Table
the following account appears


Cap Samuel Peck/Woosters Regiment
1775 May 17 To order on Thos as his Company
L580

1775 Jun 20 To order on Thos in as his Company 44.15.10
Oct 1 To Cash paid Genl Wooster 
40.0.
1776 Feby 16 To pandy Accounts. Genl Schuyler 1125.13.1

Supra
Woosters Regiment 1742.8.1

1776 Feby 16 By as tendered 96 Enlisting Counties 40/100 Blankets L 1762.8.1

Cap Samuel Peck/ Douglass Regt

1776 June 24 To order on Thos in of his Company
Supra
Douglas Regt CA

1777 Feby 10 By Enlisting Counties 44 persons with Equip  L $580.00

1777 Feby 10 To sundry state guns not returned 43.5.3

1777 Ap 12
By Account purchased [illegible] -- 43.5.3

Haskells Receipts Coast Guards

Mar

1777 Au 6 To order in form of Capt Samuel Pecks account
under as for his Co stationed at Milford L 408.10.0
Mar
1779 Oct 12 to orderon Thos for Capt Samuel
Pecks Pay Roll Coast Guards L2322.14.0
Mar DC

1779 Nov to order on Tho Capt. Samuel Peck
Pay Roll N. Haven L208.2.5

!779 Nov To order on Thos  Capt Samuel Pecks Pay Roll at Fairfield L196.15.3
Henry Kilbourn, Comss
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Cl
Bull
[Postmark]
Jan 6 1840 Milford

[Postage]
Free

John L Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Pension Office
War Department
Washington City
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Connecticut
Milford January 1st 1840

Sir 
In the case of Mrs Anne Bull Widow
of Jeremiah Bull late of Milford deceased, we
have forwarded to the Pension Office all the positive
testimony that we have respecting his services in the
revolutionary war, and we think that we have
abundant evidence of sixteen months service, viz
six months at the North, six at New York and vicinity and four under Capt S. Peck at Prewell Farms
on Long Island Sound. To substantiate his other services
we should be pleased if we have other additional
testimony, but we have none except circumstantial
and this we met sending on.  Mr S. B. Smith
testimony on to his service in the Fort is positive
but as to the length of service he could not testify.
Under all circumstances would it be more than
an act of justice to the widow to consider this last as six
months service, making in the whole 22
months. that this amount of service was performed by said Bull there is not the least shadow of doubt
where the widow could obtain testimony it has
gone to substantiate in every particular her declaration made before any proff was obtained, or
known that any could be obtained.
The certificate of marriage I forwarded agreeably
to your discretion, but have heard nothing since.

Hoping soon to receive
the certificate I remain

Very respectfully
your obt svt
Abijah Carrington


J.L Edwards Esqr
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From the Records of the Town of Milford
New Haven County & State of Connecticut

Jeremiah Bull and Anne Groom were married
August the thirtieth one thousand seven hundred and eighty

I David L Baldwin Clerk of the Town of
Milford New Haven County hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the record of the marriage of Mrs Anne Bull to her husband Jeremiah Bull late of Milford deceased, with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as August the 30th 1780 - August the thirtieth one thousand seven hundred and eighty.

David L. Baldwin Clk

I David L Baldwin above named depose and
say that I hold the office of Town Clerk of the
Town of Milford, New Haven County & State of Connecticut aforesaid, and that the above is a true abstract from the records of said Town, with the exception above named, as certified by me

David L. Baldwin Clerk
of the Town of Milford

New Haven County SS Milford Oct the 31 1839
Personally appeared the above named David L
Baldwin and made oath to the above

Before me Abijah Carrington
Judge of Probate Court
District of Milford
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State of Connecticut}
New Haven County}

Milford Oct 31. 1839

Sir I herewith forward the family record
of Mrs Anne Bull and the certificate of the Clerk
of the Town of Milford in relation to his marriage-

In your letter of Oct 26, it is said
the service of 75, 76 & 77 amounting to 14 months is duly established. Does not, Sir, the service amount to 16 months, 6 months at the North, 6 at New York and vicinity in '76, and 4 months in '77, that is if the service in '77 includes that under Capt Pecks after
he received orders countermanding his march to New London, and directing him station on Long Island Sound in the Town of Milford this service continued 4 months according to the testimony of Mr Ford and Mr Smith, & rightly recollect.

Mrs. Bull is unable to bring
any further proof to substantiate the service of 
'79 except circumstantial. The old lady is confident it was performed, and wishes to be considered in favorable manner, although cannot prove all that is contained in her declaration

Very Respectfully
your obt Sevt
A. Carrington

J. L. Edwards E
Commisioner of Pensions

Sir 
In the case of Mrs Morris, will the 6 months
service of her husband under Capt Peck and not mentioned in her declaration be allowed, and is the certificate of the Comptroller in relation to the Fort be satisfactory Mrs Morris is extremely anxious in regard to her application
A Carrington
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State of Connecticut
New Haven County
Milford December 25th 1844

Sir
I forwarded to the Pension Office, in August
last the application of Anne Bull, for an
increase of pension allowed her under the
Act of the  7th July 1838 with the Comptroller
certificate showing that an abatement of 18
was made by the town of Milford, to
Jeremiah Bull, on account of service as a
[illegible] at the Fort in Milford in 1799.
then under command of Peter Hepburn.
To this certificate was also appended, an extract from a "Book of Accounts" in the Comptrollers office 
showing a credit to said Lieut Peter
Hepburn By Amount his account rendered
pay roll dc - L 8006.12.3, Feb. 17th 1780 I was
informed however by the Commissioner, that
under the term of service with the names
of the Company and field officers under
whom he served be given,
no increase
can be granted.
As no statement was ever made by the town of
Milford to any person for a term of service
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less than one year, I suppose that a certificate
that such statement was made to Anne
Bull would be sufficient proof of the time
of service. But as a question was raised
on that point I now send the deposition
of Gen'l DeWitt, knowing the time and term
of said service -- also another certificate, showing that the Fort in Milford, was established, and
the officer appointed by the Governor and Counsel
of safety of Connecticut as a coast guard
and that Lieut Peter Hepburn was the commander of said Fort.

It is a clear cases that Anne Bull (dec) is
therefore justly entitled to an increase of pension, on account of the service of her husband Jeremiah Bull (dec) as a [illegible] in the Fort at Milford, during the year 1777.

The full pension of a [illegible], viz as you are
aware was  the rate of 100 Dollar per annum
You an hereby authorized to present the claim
of sd Anne Bull, to the Commissioner of
Pensions, and respectfully request, that
he will grant her such an increase pension as
she is justly entitled to

In regard to this service, being in a "military --
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capacity" there can be no doubt. Then an at base a dozen individuals in Milford, and many others out of town, that are receiving, or have
received pensions for services rendered at
sd Fort, precisely under the same circumstances
Nathan Osiah Eli Botsford Nathan Nettleton
Aaron Botsford, Garit De Witt Samuel
Peck Ephraim Strong Joseph C. Clark, Amos
Ford Heth Northrop Samuel B. Smith and
many other are pensions for service in sd
Fort

Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt.
S. N. Beardsley


Hon John Stewart
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Washington Decr 28th 1844
Dear Sir

I transmit herewith papers I have this
day received from L N Beardsley asking an
increase of Pension to Anne Bull of the town of
Milford in Connt.

May I request an early examination of her case


Most Respectfully
Your Obedient servant
John Stewart


Hon J L Edwards
Commr of Pensions
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State of Connecticut
New Haven County
Milford Sept. 10th 1844

Sir

I am informed by the Hon. C A Carrington
formerly of this place, that he applied for a
pension several years ago under the Act of the
7th July 1838 for Anne Bull widow of Jeremiah
Bull, late of Milford deceased; that it was generally understood, and so stated by the widow in her declaration, that Jeremiah Bull served at the Fort in Milford; But as there was no positive or record proof of that service produced by her attorney, it was not allowed and a small pension only for some other Revolutionary service was granted the widow -- Since however Mr. C. his
entered upon the duties of the office of Comptroller
he has found in the record of his office, ample
proof of said Bulls service at the Fort, one year
which herewith -- you will receive -- I beg therefore that you will examine this claim as soon as practicable, and grant Ann Lambert, the only child and heir, such an increase allowance as she is justly entitled to --

Very Respectfully your Obt Servant
L. N. Beardsley

Hon J.L. Edwards
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Comptrollers Office
Hartford, St. Decem 16 1844

On application for evidence of the service of Jeremiah Bull in the War of the revolution, I have examined the documents in this office relating that war, and in addition to what was contained in a former certificate, I find in the Journal of the Govenor and Council of safety of this State, the following viz

At a meeting of the Gov & Council of safety August 21st  1776, It was voted that a Lieut & Serjeant & fifteen men under command of Capt Thompson of Black Rock in New Haven go to Milford and there assist the inhabitants in building a fortification at the Harbour in that place. And that the Selectmen of Milford have liberty at the expense of said Town
to take four of the Colonys cannon from the furnace at Salisbury, vis, three nine pounders and one twelve pounder, if such are on hand, or as soon as they can be obtained and also one Ton of Shot suitable for said cannon to be used in said Fort till further orders,
from the Gen, assembly, or the Gov. and this Council. Also, At a meeting of the Gov. & Council, Oct. 22, 1776 It was voted to appoint an Ensign & give him orders to enlist Twenty men without premium and at 40 L
per month to be for the defence of the United States
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of America & to man the Fort at Milford Harbour
until further orders & to serve until the 25th day of December next, unless sooner discharged, and Capt Benjamin Hine is appointed an Ensign for said service with the pay of an Ensign

On Pay Table Book is the following charge.

War Dt. To order on the Treasurer to Capt John Harpin & Co for providing cannon & building Fort at Milford per order of Gov & Council
L 107.7.6

At a meeting of the Gov & Council, March 5th 1779. It was voted, that Lieut Peter Hepburn commander at Milford have leave to have a Whale Boat with a swivel & Gun in her bow, if he can find such on one belonging to this State.

At a meeting of the Gov & council Feb 16 - 1780, is the following, vis, Peter Hepburn late Commander of the Fort at Milford exhibited his acct of disbursements to this board, and the same is referred to the Committee of Pay
Table, who are directed to examine & adjust said Acct and draw on the Treasury for what shall be found justly due thereon. It was also resolved at said meeting, That Lieut Peter Hepburn continue in his command at the
Fort at Milford, and he was ordered to be vigilant and use his utmost efforts to prevent exportation of provision and other supplies to the enemy, & to arrest all he should find employed in that excerable & pernicious
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business, that they might be brought to justice.


On pay Table Book are the following charges,
Dt Lieut Peter Hepburn

1779, Feb 17. To order on Treasurer L200--
1779, May 28 To order on Treasurer L200--
1779 Decem 4 To order on Treasurer L2000
'80 Feb 17 To order on Treasurer L5606

Total L8006

Contra

1780 Feb 17 By amount your acct rendered L8006


I certify the foregoing statements and extracts
are correct
A Carrington, Comptroller
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State of Connecticut}
New Haven County} SS

Probate Office
District of Milford
September 9th 1844

I hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has
been exhibited before the Court of Probate for the District of Milford, that Jeremiah Bull who
was a soldier in the War of the Revolution died
on the 24th day of May in the year 1832. And
left a child by the state of Anne Lambert,and
that she now survives him and that
she was his only surviving child at the time
of his death, and that she now resides in
Milford New Haven County State of Connecticut.

And I further certify that satisfactory
evidence has been exhibited before said Court
that Anne Bull, widow of said Jeremiah
Bull, and who was pensioner died on the
14th day of February 1842 and that the said
Ann Lambert was her only lawful child
and heir -----

Selah Strong Judge of Probate for
the District of Milford
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State of Connecticut}
New Haven County} SS

Probate Court District of Milford
Clerks Office

I William Strong Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Milford, hereby certify that Selah Strong, whose
name is subscribed to the certificate of the proof of the within instrument and thereon written, was at the time of taking such proof a Judge of Probate in and for the District of Milford, dwelling in said District
Commissioned and sworn, and duly
authorized to to take the same.

And I further certify that the
aforesaid Judge subscribed his name
to the within instrument in my presence
and therefore I know it to be his genuine
signature. In testimony whereof I
have hereunto subscribed my name
and affixed the seal of said Court
this 19th day of September AD. 1844
William Strong Clerks of Probate
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L. N. Beardsley Esq
Postmaster
Milford
Ct
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Comptrollers Office
Hartford, Ct. August 22. 1844

On examining the documents in this office relating to the war of the revolution, I find the
following in relation to a part of the service
of Jeremiah Bull in said war, viz

"This may certify that Peter Hepburn Command
Jos Davidson, Daniel Frum, James Goldsmith
Samuel B Smith, John Wm Gillit, Benajah Smith
David Miles, Jene Stow, Theoph Smith, Garrit Dewitt, Henry Farmer, Pinch Bull, Ebenz Oviatt, Henry Bull, Jos Whiting, each of these served as [illegible] the Fort at Milford AD 1779 and therefore have then heads abated from their lists, viz, eighteen pounds from each of them, James Goldsmith only excepted, his son being under 21 years of age.

Milford 20th April 170
Benja Fenn
Saml Fenn
Arnold Libell
John Herpin
Lister Herpin

In a Book of accts in this office there is credited
to Pete Hepburn as follows. Feby 17, 1780
Lieut Peter Hepburn
or
By Amount, his account rendered payroll &c
8006, 13.3
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I certif ythe foregoing extracts are correctly made

A Carrington, Comptroller
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State of Connecticut}
New Haven County} SS

New Haven

Garrit Dewitt, of the town and County of
New Haven, State aforesaid, aged 84 years
depose and say, that I served in the War of
the Revolution, in the Fort of Milford County and
State aforesaid, under Lieutenant Peter Hepburn commander of said Fort in the capacity of [illegible] for the term of one year viz - during the year 1779. And I further depose and say, that I well remember, that Jeremiah
Bull of said Milford, also seen in the capacity
of [illegible], in said Fort with me, for the term of one year, the same year 1779. and the same
length of time that I served

We were both natives of said Milford, and well acquainted with each other, before we entered said Fort and I have a perfect recollection of Jeremiah Bull serving in said Fort with me as above mentioned. 

And I further depose and say that I was
pensioned under the act of the 7th
of June 1832, at the rate of Forty Dollars per
annum for the abovementioned service, and
that it is the only Revolutionary service
that I ever performed ----

State of Connecticut]
New Haven County]
Garrit DeWitte

Sworn and subscribed before me this 19" day
of December in the year 1844. And I further
certify that the deponent Garrit De Witt
is in full possession of his mental faculties
and that he was not assisted in recollecting
any of the facts contained in the foregoing deposition, and that his statement is entitled
to full credit

Lucius N. Beardsley Justice of Peace
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State of Connecticut}
New Haven County}


Probate Court District of Milford-

I William Strong Clerk of the Court of Probate
for the District of Milford, hereby certify that
Lucius N. Beardsley whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof of the within instrument was a Justice of the Peace, in and for New Haven County sworn and duly authorized (at the time of taking such proof,)
to take depositions and
to administer oaths ---- and
I further certify that the signature of said magistrate to the within
instrument is genuine --

In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the
Seal of this Court this 24th day of December in the year 1844 -
Attest William Strong Clerks
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Anne Lambert
only children of Anne
Bull Con 38


Ex by
D.D Addison
Present
March 1887
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State of Connecticut}
New Haven County} SS.

I Ann Lambert of the town of Milford
County and State aforesaid, only surviving
child of Ann Bull deceased, who was a
pensioner of the United States under the
Act of 7th July 1838, do hereby constitute and
appoint D. D. Addison Esq of Washington
City my true and lawful attorney, for me
and in my name respectfully to request
the Commissioner of Pensions to review
my said mothers pension papers on
file, with such additional evidence
as may be presented and allow such
an increase of pension as she may
justly and equitably be entitled to. In testimony whereof I have subscribed my name this 1 day
of January A.D. 1851

In presence of
L. N. Beardsley

Anne Lambert
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I Amos Clerk of Orange New Haven County State of Connecticut aged eighty two years, depose and say
that in the year 1776 I was drafted into the service of
the United States and belonged to a company commanded
by Capt Thompson of Derby was ordered to New York
where I went with the Company to which I belonged and was there at the time of the retreat of the
Americans from Long Island acres East river to New York -- And I further depose & say while at New York I saw Jeremiah Bull, late of Milford New Haven County deceased who was then in the service of the United States
as an enlisted soldier belonging to a company Capt Samuel Pecks of said Milford, and suppose his time of enlistment was
six months and further saith not

Amos Clark

Sworn to and subscribed this 12th day of July 1839 before me
Abijah Carrington Judge of Court of
Probate District of
Milford

I hereby certify that I consider the above named
Amos Clark a person of veracity A Carrington Judge as aforesaid
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I David Smith of Milford New Haven County
and State of Connecticut aged eighty three years and a revolutionary pensioner, depose and say that in the month of April 1778 I was drafted into the military service of the United States and joined a company commanded by Capt Samuel Peck of said Milford
and ordered for New London Station, but through counter orders was stationed at a place called Burwell Farm on Long Island Sound and continued there
until some time in the month of August of the same
year. And I further depose and say that Jeremiah
Bull late of said Milford deceased was drafted at
the same time as and was a member of the same company and on the same service for the same length of time that I was, and fiurher saith not

David Smith

Sworn to and subscribed on this 13th day of July 1839 before me

Abijah Carrington
Judge of Court of
Probate District of
Milford

I hereby certify that I consider the above named David Smith a person of veracity

A Carrington  Judge as aforesaid
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I Thaddeus Ford of Milford County of New Haven and State of Connecticut aged 78 years, depose and say
that in the month of April in the year 1778 I was drafted into the military service of the United States and joined
a company under the command of Capt Samuel Peck
of Milford aforesaid and was order to New London, but receiving counter orders went no further than New Haven and
was then ordered to a place called Burwells Farm being on Long Island Sound where the company was stationed until some time in the month of August of the same
year. 

And I further depose and say that
Jeremiah Bull of Milford lately deceased was one that was drafted for the same service, that he belonged to the aforesaid Company and continued a member of it while stationed at the aforesaid place.

And I further depose and say that since the close of the revolution war I have continued my acquaintance with the said Bull and have frequently heard him speak of his service at New York and in the vicinity and further saith not

Thaddeus Ford

Sworn to and subscribed in this 18th day of July 1839 before me
Abijah Carrington
Judge of Court
of Probate District of
Milford

I hereby certify that I consider the above named Thaddeus Ford a person of veracity 

A Carrington  Judge as aforesaid
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I Samuel B Smith of Milford, New Haven County
State of Connecticut aged eighty four years, a revolutionary pensioner, Depose and say that in the year 1775 I enlisted into the military service of the United States
and joined a company commanded by Capt Samuel Peck of said Milford, and went to New York, from thence to Harlem and from to Long Island & again back to Harlem & from there up the North River to Albany and to Ticonderoga to join the forces under Gen Schuyler, where being taken sick. I was left, while the company to which I belonged went to
St John and captured the place the period for which I enlisted was six months.

And further I depose and say
that Jeremiah Bull late of said Milford deceased, enlisted
at the same time & for the same period that I did into
the service of the United States and joined the company under
said Capt Samuel Pecks and was with said company at New York and vicinity and also at the north and served during the period of
enlistment, and was a good & faithful soldier

And I further say that I know of no one belonging to said company while on the above expedition now living but myself and further saith not 

Samuel B Smith

Sworn to and subscribed this 12th day of July 1839 before me
Abijah Carrington
Judge of Court of
Probate District
of Milford
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I Samuel B Smith of Milford New Haven County
and State of Connecticut aged eighty four years, a revolutionary pensioner, Depose and say, that in the Spring of the year 1777 I enlisted into a company belonging
to a Fort in said Town of Milford for the space
of three years and served the most of said time

And I further depose and say that Jeremiah Bull
late of Milford deceased enlisted into the same service
about the same time and served there for the space of three months, and then left with the commander
of the Govt, Capt Prudder for Horse Necks and was
there and in the vicinity to the best of my knowledge
about five months, and further saith not


Samuel B Smith

Sworn to and subscribed this 12th day of July 1839
before me Abijah Carrington
Judge of the Court of
Probate District of
Milford


I hereby certify that I consider the above named Samuel B Smith a person of veracity

A Carrington Judge as aforesaid
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I Samuel Peck of Milford New Haven County and State of Connecticut a United.  States pensioner aged 74 years and Son of
Capt Samuel Peck who commanded a company that went from this place to St.Johns and Montreal in the year 1775, Depose
and say that my father in his life time frequently in my
hearing has spoken of his being at said places in the aforesaid year, I well remember of his speaking of Jeremiah Bull 
of said Milford deceased as belonging to his company and
going with him and staying during his enlistment there for six month service the conversation of my
said father on the subject of his service & recollect well and
will ever be remember by me

I further depose and say that the
aforesaid Jeremiah Bull deceased served as a soldier in
the for in this place but for what length of time I am unable to say, but that he was there in service I well remember, and further saith not

Samuel Peck

Sworn to and subscribed this 4th day of July 1839 before me
Abijah Carrington
Judge of the Court of
Probate District of Milford

I hereby certify that consider the above named Samuel Peck a person of veracity 

A Carrington Judge as aforesaid
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I William Durand of Milford County of New Haven and State of Connecticut a pensioner aged seventy nine years, depose and say, that I have long known Jeremiah Bull late of Milford deceased, remember that he belonged
to a company commanded by Capt Samuel Pecks, remember the marching of said company through the street in said Milford and remember the time when said company returned which was in the winter
season, I thinks in the month of January and am
will pursued that said Bull was in the service of
his country several campaigns and further saith not

William Durand

Sworn to and subscribed this 18th day of July 1839 before me
Abijah Carrington
Judge of Court
of Probate District
of Milford


I hereby certify that I consider the above named William Durand as a person of veracity A Carrington Judge as aforesaid
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I Nathan Nettleton of Milford New Haven County and
State of Connecticut aged seventy six years, a United States
Pensioner, depose and say that I was well acquainted with
Jeremiah Bull late of Milford deceased, remember his being a member of a company commanded by Capt Samuel Peck
that in the summer of 1775 went to St Johns and Montreal, remember the marching of said company at the time it left Milford
and also the time of its return from the Northward, being in
the winter season, as a brother in law of mine and several acquaintances all of whom are now dead, belonged to said Company.


I further depose and say that in the year, '79 I was in the service of my country, and after the close of the war lived a neighbor to
said Bull so long as he lived, and we often conversed about the war, the many privations and hardships we endured. I have
often heard him tell of his going northward, of his being at St John and Montreal  at the time they were taken

And I further
depose and say, that I have heard him tell of his being at New York in the year 1776, speak of the retreat of our troops from Long Island, of his being at Harlem and at White Plains
subsequent to the retreat and have no doubt of the fact, nor
of his being in service at other places, nor of his faithfulness
in the cause of his county and sufferings in consequence thereof and further saith not

Nathan Nettleton

Sworn to and subscribed this 17th day of July 
1839 before me Abijah Carrington

Judge of the Court of
Probate District
of
Milford

I hereby certify that the above named Nathan Nettleton
is a man of veracity A Corrington Judge aforesaid
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I Anna Bull of Milford County of New Haven & State of
Connecticut widow of Jeremiah Bull late of Milford
deceased depose and say, that after making my declaration and the taking of the several affidavits accompanying it, providentially was found among the paper of Lieut
Jehiel Bryan deceased a roll of the company that was at
New York and White Plains and subsequently at North Battle as appears by the date, and also the pay Table Books of
said Company under the command of Capt Samuel Peck


Among the names comprising said Company is that of my deceased husband Jeremiah Ball, and on page
first of the Pay table record is his receipt in full for
services and the signature is in his own hand
writing. The name of Theophilus Goodyear the wounded soldier whose life my said husband is said to have been instrumented in saving, also appears on said roll,
although, I knew not, when making mention of his name
that he belonged to said company. There is only one
person now living in this place to my knowledge that
belonged to said company one Elisha Clark
whose name stands next to the name of my husband, he is a pensioner, but is broken down with age and infirmity that he could testify
nothing respecting the services of my aforesaid husband when
he was called upon a few days since. The above mention documents, it is hoped will be ample testimony of the services
of my deceased husband in the year 1776
Anne Bull

Sworn to and subscribed on this 8th day
of July 1839 before me
Abijah Carrington, Judge of the Court
of Probate District
of Milford