Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 31,545, Edward Babbit, Conn.
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(8-1776)

SERVICE                                          NUMBER

Conn.               Babbit, Edward        S.31.545
                                   or
                         Babbet,

CONTENTS
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17456 Connecticut

Edward Babbet
of Killinglsly in the State of Connecticut
who was a Private in the Company commanded
by Captain Cutter of the Reg. commanded
by Col. Lawrence in the Con Militia
line for 9 months + 15 days

Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut
at the rate of 31 Dollars 66 Cents per annum
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 22 day of Aug
1833 and del. [illegible] S Davis of
Thompson Con. Present
Arrears to the 4th of Mar - '33 - $63.32
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sep '33 15.83$791
{Revolutionary C 
{Act June 7, 18

Recorded by Jno. Cromwell
Book E  Vol. 3  Page 5
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Edward Babitt
No6137. [illegible]
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Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832. 
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, } SS. Edward Babbet
COUNTY OF WINDHAM}

On this 17 day of July A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court, before the County Court of the County of Windham aforesaid, now sitting, at [illegible] a resident of the town of Killingly in the County of Windham, and State of Connecticut, aged 70 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.

That he entered the service of the United States under the following names officers, and served as herein stated: that in July 1778. I went as a substitute in a Militia tour of duty 2 months, to West Haven Ct in Capt Joseph Cutler leo, staid their 1 months then ordered to R Island, was in the battle at Sulivan expedition was in the station guard so called. 
commanded
by Col Lawrence [illegible] [illegible] a French officer, served out my time & was dismissed at Warwick.

In 1780, I was a soldier in Col Thomas Regt. [illegible] Parsons, Brigade, 9 months, went to  New York & the Jersies, saw Marg.a Andre hung, went often that to Morristown & then back to Saffron Cay. then to the highlands, near West Pont on the East side of the Hudson. [illegible] [illegible], & [illegible] there discharged I [illegible] in March 1781 dont remember the Capt. Remember Col. Wyllys Regt I had a discharge & lost.

I was 3 months at Groton in a call of the militia in Capt. Cadys Company. Col Ledy and I had had the Command, don't remember any other officers.

was 5 months in two militia tours to New London but the particular times & officers I have forgotten. I was a substitute 2 months for a M. Winson, on Rhode Island, often  Sulivan Expedition was discharged in March. was [crosssed out] at Little Compton 2 months & 1 month at Warwick but officer I have now forgotten

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.

The following interrogatories were by said Court propounded to said applicant, viz: -

1. Where and in what year were you born ? Born in Berkly Mas, in 1762

2. Have you any record of your age ; and if so, where is it ? yes in my bible at home

3. Where were you living when called into services ; where have you lived since the revolutionary war, and where do you now live ? 
at Killingly where I have always lived

4. How were you called into service ; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute ?  And if a substitute, for whom ?
as I have above stated

5. State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops where you served ; such continental and militia regi-ments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service. I cannot further than I have above.

6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service ; and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it ? I had one & lost it

7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief in your services as a soldier of the revolution. David Reynolds & Seth Babbett

Edward Babbet
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Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year aforesaid, before the County Court for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut.
& Seth Babbet    Attest Annin Bolles Clerk
We David Reynolds ^ [crossed out] of the town if Killingly in said Windham County, and who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration, that we believe him to be 70 years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion I David Reynolds saw him as a solder in 1780 in Parsons. Brigade & I Seth Babbet new of his often going a soldir

Seth Babbet    David Reynolds


Sworn, and subscribed, on the day and year aforesaid, before the County Court for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut.
Attest Annin Bolles Clerk

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.  And the Court further certifies, that is appears to them that David Reynolds who has signed the preceding certificate, is a [crossed out] resi-dent in the said town of Killingly and that Seth Babbet who signed the same is a [inked out] sident in the said town of Killingly and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Attest Annin Bolles Clerk
I Annin Bolles Clerk of the County Court for the County of Windham, in the State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Edward Babbet for a pension.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this 17th day of July A/D/ 1832

Annin Bolles Clerk
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State of Connecticut

Windham County [illegible]. On the 13th Day of June 1833 personally appears before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace for the County of Windham [illegible].
Edward Babbit, who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that by reason of old age and  [illegible] & the consequent loss of memory. he cannot swear more positively as to the precise length of his service. nor the time or officers under whom he served. then he has done in his declaration of which this is an amendment. but according to his best recollection . he served not less than the periods mentioned below. and as a private at all times -

In 1778. I [smeared] Capt Cutler to West Haven one month & in the same in Sulivan Expedition one month

In 1780. In. Col Sherman Regt Parsons Brigade nine months
I was in Capt Cady'. leo. Col Ledy [illegible]
to Groton ________________ three months
I was two tours in the Militia
to New London _________ five months
I was a substitue for M. Winson [crossed out]
on Rhode Island - two months
I was at Little Compton R.I. two months
& at Warwick RI - one month
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the [illegible] times dates & officers I have forgotten, I remember after the war was over & casting up the time I had been in actual service.& it was nearly three years but I have forgotten all except as above stated for which I claim a pension I do not now of any living witness or other evidence of my service in the war but such as I have already got.
Signed Edward Babbit

Sworn & Subscribed this 13th day of June 1833
Before me Simon Davis Justice of the peace

I Seth Babbitt of Killingly in the County of Windham & State of Connecticut aged 73 years & duly engaged according to law do testify & say that Edward Babbitt of Killingly is my brother that during the Revolutionary War he & my brother Silas & myself all lived at home in the [illegible] of the war & my brother [illegible] to do military duty & our father was also liable. I went several tours of duty for which I now draw a pension. Edward Babbitt was a soldier for two years or more but never in the same campaigns, with the first time & now remember of his going was to West Haven & after he had been their about one month
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he was ordered to Rhode Island in Sullivans Expedition. I well remember our father was drafted for a six month tour of duty and it was very inconvenient for him to go. [illegible] brother Edward Babbitt, when & enlisted for I believe 9 months & that discharged my father & he staid at home & Edward went & performed the duty for 9 months as I was informed & believe. He went a short tour of duty in my stead to Groton when I was drafted & could not go.  I well remember of his enlisting and going as a soldier on to Rhode Island after the British left the place for how long I cannot remember. when I came home I found my brother had been out or was out as a soldier but how long & how many campaigns I cannot remember but I have no doubt it was two years or more. he was always a private.
signed Seth Babbit

Sworn & subscribed this 13th day of [illegible] A. D. 1833 & I do further Certify that the deponent is a credible witness in every [illegible] of the word.
Before one Simon Davis Justice of the peace
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I Robert Grosvenor of Killingly in the County of Windham & State of Connecticut aged 61 years & duly engaged according to law do testify and say that for many years have I been the family Physician of Edward Babbit, who has signed & sworn to the foregoing & affixed declaration and know & have been called in my profession to attend hi.. in several [illegible] cases of sickness & one of mental derangement. and since that period in my opinion his memory has not been as good as it was former. he appears broken down with age & [illegible]. he has even sustained the character of a strictly honest & upright man. 
signed Robert Grosvenor

Sworn & subscribed the 14th Day of June 1833. & I. do further Certify that I have Dr Grovenor the above deponent for more than 30 years & he is entitled to credit as a witness___
Before me Simon Davis Justice of the peace
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Honorable Richard P. Freeman
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.

My dear Mr. Freeman:

In response to your letter of February 12, 1929, I have the honor to advise you from the papers in the Rev-olutionary War pension claim, S.31545, it appears that Edward Babbit was born in 1762 at Berkley, Massachusetts.

While a resident of Killingly, Connecticut, he en-listed in July, 1778 and served two months as a private in Captain Joseph Cutler's Connecticut Company and went with General Sullivan on his expedition to Rhode Island.

He enlisted in 1780 and served nine months as a pri-vate in Colonel Sherman's Connecticut Regiment.

He then enlisted and served three months as a pri-vate in Captain Cady's Company in Colonel Ledyard's Connecticut Regiment.

He then served five months in the Militia at New London; two months in Rhode Island; two months at Little Compton, Rhode Island, and one month at Warwick, Rhode Is-
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land, dates and officers names not given.

He was allowed pension on his application executed July 17, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Killing-ly, Connecticut.

There are no data on file relative to wife and chil-dren.

Very truly yours,

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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31545
[illegible] INVALID.

File No. 31.54

Edward Babbit
Div Rev War

Act: June 7th 32
Index:--Vol. 2, Page 26

[Arrangement of 1870.]

1913 Mch 25, History to Mrs. W. A. Sawn.
Letter with I. S. 12956.
Seth Babbit    F. W.
____________________
1929 Feb 14 hist to Hon. Richard P. Freeman for Mrs. Mary B Bishop
w.c.s.
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I Ebenezer Talbut of Killingly County of Windham and State of Connecticut of lawfull age and duly engaged according to law do testify and say that I was knowing to Edward Babbitt serving a tour in the American Revolutionary War in Col. Shermans Regiment which was stationed apart of the time in the state of New Jersey and according to the best of any recollection he served about nine months. and I also recollect that he the said Babbit served at Groton in said war two or three months or more
Signed Ebenezer his X mark Talbut

Windham County {illegible] Killingly June 14th A. D. 1832 personally assigned Ebenezer Talbut subscribed to the foregoing  deposition and made solemn oath to the [illegible] of the same the above deposition was taken at the request of Edward Babbitt to be used in proving his services in the American Revolutionary War
the above named deponent is a man known to me and full faith and credit is to be given to his deposition 
before me
Arba Covell Justice of the Peace

I Armin Bolles Clerk of the County Court within & for the County of Windham & State of Connecticut do Certify that Arba Covel before whom the foregoing affidavit was made is duly enrolled as a Justice of the peace in & for said County of Windham & that same is signed by his name & that full faith & credit is due to his acts as such.

In testimony whereof I have unto set my name & affixed the Public seal of said Court at Brooklyn in E. County this 6th Day of August A. D. 1832
Armin Bolles Clerk
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Windham [illegible] July 17 1832
Opened by Armin Bolles Clerk
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I Armin Bolles Clerk of the County Court for the County of Windham and State of Connecticut do hereby certify that Simon Davis before whom the amended affidavits of Edward Babbitt Seth Babbitt Robert Grosvenon David Reynolds & Josiah Comins and Rev Elisha Atkins were taken is duly enrolled as a Justice of the peace within & for said County & full faith & credit is due to hsi acts as such & that these affidavits are signed in his hand writing.
In [illegible] whereof I have [illegible] set my hand & affix the seal of Court at Brooklyn this 13th day of August A. D. 1833 
Armin Bolles Clerk
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I David Reynolds of Killingly in the County of Windham & State of Connecticut aged 71 years & duly engaged according to law do testify and say that during the Revolutionary War. I was several years a soldier in the American Army & towards the close of the war & three years soldier & in 1780 was in Capt Cliffs Co Col Phyllyp Regt. Parsom Brigade  saw may Andre hung was in the [illegible] & about [illegible]. I have always known Edward Babbitt of Killingly who has applied for a pension before & since the war. & have many years lived a neighbor to him. during my service in the year 1780 I saw said Babbitt a soldier in my Brigade in the [illegible] __ said he was in Sherman Regt.
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the tours of duty he then was on. I had once been on [illegible] were for eight months. I have after conversed with E Babbitt since the war and have no hesitation in saying I believe he served as he states. Signed David Reynolds

Sworn & subscribed this 13th day of August 1833 & I do further Certify that this deponant is a credible witness.
Before me Simon Davis Justice of the peace
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I. Josiah Comins of Thomson in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut, aged 69 years and duly sworn do depose and say that a short time previous to the British taking fort Griswold in Groton in this state I was a soldier in Capt Cady & Company six weeks stationed at said Fort, we were under Col. or Maj Ledyard, and I well remember Edward Babbit now of Killingly and ever since have known him. he was a soldier n the same company with me. after I had been the said six weeks orders were [illegible] to dismiss a part of the Company & we drawed lots who should go home and the Captain brot them about in his hat & I drew to 6 being one that was to go home & there my lot down on the ground & said
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Babbit picked it up & made some pretentions that he had drawn it, but it was [illegible] by the [illegible], in my favor. and I came home & Boobit staid with the troops it was a three months. tour of duty. In this duty I was a substitute for my father who had been drafted.

the above [illegible] was [illegible] Josiah Comins the Revolutionary War but the year I have forgotten [illegible]  signed Josiah Comins

Statement of  Commitment
Windham County [illegible]  June 7 1933 then personally appeared Josiah Comins signer of the aforesaid deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of the same & I do further Certify that I am well acquainted with said deponent & full faith & credit is due his attestation Before one Simon Davis Justice of the peace.

I Elisha Atkins a clergyman residing in the town of Killingly in the County of Windham & State of Connecticut in the 83rd year of my age do hereby certify that I am well acquainted
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with Edward Babbitt who has [illegible] subscribed, the fore going declaration & I believe him to be 70 years of age & that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution & in that opinion I concur.
Elisha Atkins

Sworn & subscribed this 13 day of June 1833 & I do further certify that I have know the above deponent as a clergyman in E Killingly as he has stated & full credit is due to his attestation
Before me Simon Davis Justice of the peace
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on Rolls-Rupells
27 July to 12 Dec '80
(4 1/2 mo.)

__________________
undefined service
disallowed--
__________________

admd
9 mo 15 dr pri
__________________
$34.66
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Rupills ---
27 July ---
12 Dec 80
2       ✓
3

aomd
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Edward Babbit which require further proof or explanation.

I.  Does the declaration show where the applicant resides?

II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?

III.  If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?

IV.  Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? No

V.  Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? No See given 5 last [illegible] declarant must [illegible] his [illegible] in each [illegible] in conformity there with

VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served in conformity with the regulations? No

VII.  Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832?

VIII.  Has the Court given their opinion?

IX.  Has the Clerk given his certificate?
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XI.  Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?

XII.  If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?

XIII.  If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?

XIV.  If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
  If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
  Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?

XV.  Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?

XVI.  Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?

XVII.  Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?


EXPLANATORY NOTES

QUERE V.   In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:  "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For_____year_____months, and ______days, I served as a _____For _____months and ____days, I served as a ____; and for such service I claim a pension.
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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is to indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
  In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
  In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate. 
> In very case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
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RICHARD P. FREEMAN
2nd District Connecticut

Congress of the United States
house of Representatives
Washington, D. C.

February 12, 1929.

Pension Department,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir: 

   Kindly supply me at your convenience with the information requested in the enclosed letter.

Yours very truly,

R.P. Freeman

enc.

Stamp:  REVOLUTIONARY & 1812 WARS SECTION BUREAU OF PENSIONS FEB 13 1929

Wanted foll. cases
Edward Babbit. S. 31545
Seth Babbit. S. 12956
Stephen Johnson W. 21487
Roger Woodworth S. 41373
for Mrs. Mary B. Bishop
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In reply your request of __________, received________[illegible] statement of the military history of Edward Babbit a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.  S. F. 31.54
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.: July, 1778.  Length of Service.: 2 mos. Rank : Pri. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED: Captain Joseph Cutler Colonel ✓ State: Conn
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT: 1780 Length of Service: 9 mos Rank: ___ OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED: Captain:  ✓  Colonel.: Sherman State: ___ 
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT:  ✓ Length of Service.: 3 mos  Rank.:_____ 
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED: Captain Cady.  Colonel Ledyard  Date.:_____State.:_______
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.: ____Length of Service.: served at various other times amounting to 10 mos. Rank.: _____OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.: Under various officers, names not remembered. State.:_____
Battle engaged in, Gen. Sullivan's expedition to R. I. 
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Killingly, Conn.
Date of application for pension, July 17, 1832. His cl. nasal.
Residence at date of application, Killingly, Windham Co Conn.
Age at date of application, B. 1762 at Berkley, Mass.
Remarks: There is no data relative to wife or children.

Very respectfully,
Commissioner

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