Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 5836, Elijah Andrews, Conn.
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(3 - 1776)
SERVICE    NUMBER
Conn         R. 5836.
Andrews, (Elijah
Kellogg, Mabel (former widow)
CONTENTS
This woman's last husband, Phinehas Kellogg, Mass. S - was pensioned under act. Mar. 18, 1818.
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Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7th July 1838 entitled "An Act granting half pay & Pensions to certain widows"

State of Vermont

District of Randolph / On this 12th day of August AD 1843 personally appeared before the Probate Court now sitting at Randolph in the County of Orange, District & State aforesaid Mabel Kellogg aged eighty one years who being first duly 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 & the 23d of August 1842  entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows - That she is the widow of Phiuhas Kellogg late of Brookfield deceased, and that she had a former husband whose name was Elijah Andrews who was a private in the Revolutionary war in the conn. Line. She also decares that she was married to his first husband Elijah Andrews on the 2d. day of May 1782 and that her said husband Elijah Andrews died on the 19th day of June 1826 that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the
marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety-four to wit at the time above stated.
She further declares that after the death of her first husband aforesaid she married to Phiuhas Kellogg on the 19th
day of December 1827 and that he died on the 12th day of April 1840. and that she is still a widow

Witness J. K. Parish
her
Mabel Kellogg
mark

(Seal of Register)
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written
Before me D.F. Weymouth Register

The Court further certifies that the aforesaid Declarant the widow Mabel Kellogg is a person of credibility & to her statement due credit ought to be given
Witness the seal of said Court and my hand at Randolph this 12th day of August AD 1843
D. F. Weymouth Register
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I Richard Andrews of Randolph in the County of Orange State of Vermont aged forty-five years depose and say that I am the youngest son of Elijah Andrews who died on the 19th day of June 1826.  My mother Mabel, who is now present  in Court with me married Phinehas Kellogg on the 19th day of December 1827 and that the said Kellogg died on the 12 day of April 1840.  I further testify that my said mother Mabel Kellogg is still a widow  I further testify that the paper attached to the declaration of my mother purporting to be a family record is in the hand writing of my late father Elijah Andrews and is the true record as known and considered by his family the said paper has my name in my own hand writing written on the margin
I further testify and say that I have often heard my father tell of his being in the war of the Revolution and of circumstances connected therewith, And according to my recollection he used to say he served two compaigns both more than one year and as I think  my father used to say, he was a part or all the time in Col. Ward, Reg.t Capt Priors company.  I further testify that I have heard him name as serving with him Zadach Steele and one Richard Carleton.  I further testify that my said father used to say he was in the Army when the Hessians were taken in N. Jersey.
Richard Andrews
State of Vermont
District of Randolph  Ss. )
In Probate Court at Randolph this 12th day of Aug. AD 1843 Richard Andrews well known as a credible witness personally appeared personally appeared subscribed and was sworn to the truth of the foregoing affidavit
D.F. Weymouth Register
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May the 2, 1782
Elijah Andrews was Married to Mabel Fox in the 25 year of his Age and in the 1 year of his marriage, Elijah Andrews jur was born February the 10h 1783 / Eleazar was wborn July 21, 1785 / Asa was born May the 18th 1787 / Ira was born May 31, 1789
Loviey was born November the 22 17791
Loving was born November the 8 1793
Richard was born September 25 1795 And he died October the 25 1797 ) 30th 1794
Richard the Second was born December
Elisha was born May the 20 1801 then he died October the 21 1802
(Margin note:  Richard Andrews)
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9488
Widow Mabel Kellogg
58367
Act July 7th 38
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I Mabel Kellogg formerly Mabel Andrews aged eighty one years testify and say that I have very often heard my first husband Elijah Andrews say that he was in the Revolutionary War at one time for about three months & for another about one year that he had the small Pox while he was in the army that he was in Col. Andrew Wards Regiment & I well remember he used to tell about a Mr. Richard Carleton and Zadach Steele both formerly lived in the Town of Brookflied being in the same company with him a part or all of the time, and as I remember the Captains name was Prior.  My said husband was a resident of the State of Connecticut & Town of Glastenbury.  My husband moved to Vermont from Con. in 1785
  This deponent believes that if the Department have the Rolls of Col. Wards Regt. that the name of her husband may be found in the same company with Steele & Carleton.  She believes Carleton is dead & Steele if living is gone to Canada  & if both are written on the Pension Roll she believes her husbands name & service is with them.  She further testifies that according to her belief her husband was out in service the fore part of this war say in 1776 & 1777.  I further testify that the paper attached to this affidavit is in the writing of my late husband Elijah Andrews & is the true record of marriage & births of my family & myself
Mable (her mark) Kellogg
Witness J.K. Parish

State of Vermont
District of Randolph Ss )  In Probate Court at Randolph this 12th day of August AD 1843 Personally appeared Mabel Kellogg to this Court well known as a person of truth & veracity & subscribed & was duly sworn to the truth of the foregoing affidavit
Before  D.F. Weymouth Register
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Randolph Vt. Aug. 9. 1854
Sir,
  Some years since I made application to the Department for a Pension to Mrs. Mabel Kellogg formerly the widow of Elijah Andrews but at the time widow of Phinehas Kellogg who died a Pensioner.  Mr. Andrews never recd. a Pension though I think applied under the act of 1818 but probably failed to make out that he was in the Continental service
  According to my recollection I proved service from the certificate of the Comptroller of Con. as a soldier & a teamster, however the papers are in the files & I would at the request of a son of the late Mrs. Kellogg respectfully call the attention of the Comr. to this case.
  I am not certain but that same agent at Washington has made some examination, but if so heirs here have not been advised of his doings
  I have myself believed that upon a careful examination of the facts there was a claim upon the Govt. for a Pension for the services in the Revolution of Mr. Elijah Andrews - Respectfully Yr obt Servt.
J.K. Parish
L.P. Walde Esq. Court of Pensions
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REJECTED
5836
P.O.
Mabel Kellog
former widow of
Elijah Andrews on account
of whose service she
applied for pension
and
widow of Phineas Kellogg
Marv. Troops. war Rev.
pensioned
under Act Mar. 18, 1812

Alleges:  Rej Reo

The printed list of 1852
gives cause of rejection as:
"No evidence of Service
yet Presented".
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This is from Elijah
Andrews    $.5836
Former widow
Mabel Kellogg
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No. 9488

Mabel Kellog
Phinehas  Vt

Suspended
Let to J.K. Parish Oct
" to Same
" to Hon J Collamer
W. Parish Aug 18 1854
Act July 7 38
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March 3d 1845
Sir:
  The papers in the case of the widow Mabel Kellogg formerly widow of Elijah Andrews now on file in the Pension office, have not been decided as it was required to obtain proof of service from records.  I applied to the Comptroller of Con. also to the Secy of State of Mass. but could not from either get the service, but I think there can be no doubt of the service of Andrews under Col. Andrew Ward, as I have an affidavit made by Richard Carleton and also by Zadoch Steele made in 1819 with the intention of claiming the benefits of the Act of 1818.  I have also a letter from Zadoch Steele who states that he is now drawing a pension for one years service performed in the same Regt. with Elijah Andrews & 2 mo. in Militia (?)
  If the Department will take the trouble to refer to the proof in the case of Mr. Steele, I think it must be satisfied of the service of Elijah Andrews.  In case the department requires other proof I will enquire if the affidavits made in 1819 together with Mr. Steele letter will be satisfactory.  I have been inclined to think that it was supposed the service was in the Continental army, but as Mr. Steele was not entered on the pension list until 1832 I have thought the first application failed
Yr Obdt Servt
J.K. Parish

J.L. Edwards Esqr
Commr Pensions
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Aug 18/54
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Pension Office
Aug 18 1854

Sir
  You are mistaken in supposing that you furnished any proof of the service of the former husband of Mabel Kellog of Vt. who applied for a pension under the act of July 7, 1838.  Neither has the Date of her marriage been established.

JK Parish Esq
Randolph Vt.
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Hon. J. Collamer
Feb 23. '66
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Gen Off
Feby. 23rd 46
Sir
  I have the honor to return you Mr. Parishes letter & in reply to state that no papers have been filed by him in the case of Mabel Kellogg since my letter to him of 14 March 1845.  If he has the (?) testimony of witnesses in 1818 which he thinks should be considered, it has not been before this office.
  In the case of Mary Smith Mr. Parish is fullly apprised of the requisition of the Secys certificate to show how far his records either confirm of discredit the alleged service - and shd. comply with it.
  I can not perceive the object of his reference to the case of Zurvich Hebard.  If, as he says, he has been informed that the papers are not on file in this office no action can be taken on her claim
Hon. J. Collamer
HR
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J.K. Parish
Oct 16 1843
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Pension Office
Oct 16 1843.
Sir.
  The papers in the case of Mabel Kellog formerly widow of Elijah Andrews claiming a pension under the Act of July 7th 1838 have been examined and filed.  there should be satisfactory evidence of the death of the second husband.  The rolls of Col.l Wards Regiment are in the Office of the Secretary of State of Massts and his certificate should be procured showing the alleged service of Elijah Andrews in that corps.  The proof of the date of the claimant's marriage with Elijah Andrews is not satisfactory.  A certificate should be furnished by the Town Clerk of Church of place where the marriage took place
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14. March 1845
J.K. Parrish
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Pension Office
March 14th 1845
Sir,
  In reply to your letter of the 3d. inst respecting the claim of Mabel Kellogg, I have to inform you that no opinion as to the sufficiency of testimony can be given, until it shall have been presented to the Department.  The affidavits of Richard Carlton and Zadoch Steele, together with all the evidence attainable should be (?) to the others.  You will then be informed whether it be satisfactory, or not, to establish the service of Elijah Andrews, claimants first husband.
  It does not appear that any papers in the case of Zurrah Hebard, widow of Dick Hebard have been received in this office, since her declaration under the act of 3 March 1843 was returned to you.  The grant resolution of the 23d. Jany as modified by that of 20th Feby provides for these cases only, whose declarations under the act of July 1838 were made prior to 30 April 1844 and filed in this office previous to 23 Jany 1845.  A copy of those Resolutions are herewith enclosed.
J.K. Parish
Randolph 
Vermont