Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 22456, for Simeon Reed, New York
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Service
New York

Reed, Simeon 

Number 
S. 22456

Contents
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8544

Vermont

Simeon Reed
of Rutland in the State of Vermont who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Childs of the regt. commanded by Col. Warner in the NY ma line for 8 mo

Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont
at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of march 1831

Certificate of Pension issued the 17 day of Apl. 1833 and sent to R. Temple

Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $53.32
Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept 13.33
$68.65

Revolutionary Claim, 
Act June 7, 1832

Recorded by W.L. Williams Clerk
Book E Vol. 3 Page 87

Let G W Harman 25 Feb 183
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Simeon Reed 
9 mo.
claim for carrying flour to the army disallowed -
2 Tours of about 14 days ea & 1 of a week or 10 days included from the computation as they are not set forth as the regulations require 
Admd
8 mo pri
$26.66 
7755 

State of Vermont 
I Robert Pierpoint Clerk of Rutland County Court do certify, that Robt. Temple before whom the above affidavits were taken, is a Justice of Peace for said County, duly commissioned, & that the above is his signature.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & affix the seal of said court this 28th day of August 1832
[signed] R. Pierpoint
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State of Vermont
Rutland County ss

On the 28th day of August in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, personally appeared in open court before the Judge of the Court of Probate for the dessent of Rutland now Silling, Simeon Reed a resident of Paubs in said County of Rutland and State of Vermont, agent seventy eight 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 named Officers and served as herewith stated. 
He was born at Norwalk in the County of Fairfield and state of Connecticut on the 15 day of March in the year 1754 and has a record of his age in a family Bible at home. He removed to Amenia, Dutchess County, New York when about 19 years old. 
In September (he cannot recollect the day) in the year 1776 he enlisted in the New York State Troops (as he supposes) for 4 months at Amenia aforesaid where he then resided and served in Cap Child's Company in which the only other officer whom he recollect was Lieut. Lewis De La verge a Frenchman. In October he thinks he was detected with about 30 from cap Child's company and marched in a detachment under a Lieutenant in the Continental Services, whose name he cannot recollect for the purpose of conducting and guarding a band of Tories about 120 maybe to Exeter near Boston. They persevered as far as Hartford, Connecticut when those of his company were ordered back during the remainder of this period of Enlistment he said at Amenia aforesaid. He does not recollect of ever being connected with a Regiment and desired no discharge. He knows of no surviving witness whom he can procure to testify as to this service. In February 1777 he moved to Pawlet in the State of Vermont when about the middle of June 1777 he volunteered at Pawlet aforesaid in the Vermont Troops or Green Mountain Regt to serve for 4 months and went under
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Capt John Stake of said Pawlet through Rutland and Castleton to Ticonderoga, New York then commanded by Lt. Clair and joined to the best of his recollection Col. Seth Warner's Regiment. He remained there till the Fort was evacuated about 3 weeks after. On Saturday evening prior to the Evacuation, he with others was ordered to remove the apothecary stores across the lake and in providing upon this duty when they were order to retreat across the Lake, which they did and were then sent to roll down the military stores from Mt. Independence to the shores of the Lake in which they were engaged when they were again ordered to retreat and accordingly set out in advance of the main army on Sunday the 6th July according to his recollection - he passed through Hubbardton, Castleton, Poultney and Wells home to Pawlet - he immediately retreated with his family together with all inhabitant except Tories. He went again to Amenia in the State of New York when he remained more than two years - and during the time he went once to Sharon Counties [?] to assist in transporting the prisoners who were taken at the surrender of Burgoyne and carried a load of baggage to Fishkill New York - he understood the prisoners were to be removed from near Boston to the Southward. He was engaged in the business a week or 10 days He was also engaged about 2 months in carrying flour for the Army from Nine Partners to Amenia. His uncle James Reed was the commissary in the Continental Services under he whom he served.
He knows of no surviving witness whose testimony he can procure as to this service and never obtained a discharge.
In February 1780, he moved to Spencertown in the County of Columbia, and in November of same year he was called out in the militia under Capt. Barret and Lieut. Reynolds (he thinks
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Reynolds went at this time. Went to Albany and was quartered at Col Quackenbush's and was on guard every night near the Patroon's house. He remained at Albany about a fortnight and was dismissed. He understood the Albany militia were absent on other services. 
In the fall of the next year 1781 (he thinks in October) he was again called out in the militia at Spencertown aforesaid, and went with Lieut. Reynolds (he thinks Capt. Barrett did not go) to Stillwater for the purpose of preventing the incursions of the Indians he remained about a fortnight, during which time he went to Saratoga, and was dismissed. he knows of no surviving witnesses whose testimony he can procure as to his service at Albany or Stillwater unless it be Lieut. Reynolds, who is living at Rutland as he understands  but he does not know whether said Reynolds will recognize him or recollect the service.
In 1782 he returned to Pawlet Vermont where he has since resided and found this all his property had in his absence been plundered and destroyed by Tories as he supposes. He has no documentary evidence of his service, he is known to Nathaniel Harmon, Phineas Strong and John Griswold, persons in the vicinity, who can testify to his character for veracity, and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever 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. 
[signed] Simeon Reed

Sworn to and subscribed
the day and year aforesaid

[signed] R C Royce Reg

We John Griswold a clergyman residing in the Town of Pawlet in the County of Rutland aforesaid, and Phineas Strong residing in said Pawlet hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Simeon Reed the above named applicant, that he is a man of unquestionable veracity; that we believe him to be seventy eight 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. 
[signed] John Griswold
Phineas Strong

Sworn to and subscribed
the 24th day of August 1832. 
[signed] N. Harman Just. Peace
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I Robert Pierpoint Clerk of the County Court for the County of Rutland in the State of Vermont hereby certify that Nathaniel Harmon before whom the foregoing certificate was sworn and subscribed is a Justice of the Peace for the County of Rutland; and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 28th day of August in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
R Pierpoint 

And the said court hereby declares the opinion of said court after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories received by the War Department, that the before named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. And the court further certifies the preceding certificate is a Clergyman, resident in the Town of Pawlet in the county of Rutland and that Phineas Strong who has signed the same is a resident in the Town of Pawlet aforesaid and is a credible person. And their statement is entitled to credit and further that said witnesses cannot be produced in court without much inconvenience and expense to said applicant. 

I Rodney C Royce Registrar of the Court of Probate for the District of Rutland, hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Simeon Reed for a pension. 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 29th day of August in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty two. 
R C Royce
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State of Vermont
Rutland ss-
On the 28th day of August 1832 personally came before the undersigned authority, Jonathan Reynolds of Rutland appear' d to us well known and a credible witness, who being duly sworn doth before and say that he was a Lieutenant in Capt. Barrett's co in 1780 and 1781 and was a private at Stillwater and Albany as mentioned by Simeon Reed in the within declaration. He further says that so long a period of time has elapsed, that he cannot say positively that said Reed was a soldier under services as he states. He has not seen him until now for thirty years past but from his recollection of his incidents that took place and from his character, he has no doubt that said Reed served as herein stated. 
Sworn before me the day and year aforesaid
R Temple Jus Peace

State of Vermont
I Robert Pierpoint Clerk of Rutland County Court do certify that Robt Temple before whom the above affidavit was taken is a Justice of Peace for said county, duly commissioned and that the above is his signature. 
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said court this 28th day of August 1832. 
R Pierpoint

7755
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No 7755
Simeon Reed

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BRIEF in the case of Simon Reed of Rutland Co. in the State of Vermont 
(Act 7th June, 1832.) 
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Probate Court 
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? 
3. How old is he? 78 years 
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 

[TABLE]
Period.   |  Duration of Service. Years Months  Days  |  Rank.  |  Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
In 1776 Sept.  |  4 Months  |  As a Private  |  Capt. Childs, N.Y. State troops
1777 June  |  4 Months  |  Private  |  Capt. Stark Col. Warner, Vt troops
1780 Nov.  |  about 14 Days  |  Private  |  Capt. Barrett
again was engaged a week or 10 days - & about 2 months more in carrying flour for the army &c  |  Lt. Reynolds
1781 Fall  |  about 14 days  |  Private  |  Lt. Reynolds
[END OF TABLE]
5. In what battles was he engaged?
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Dutchess Co. N. Y. 
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? traditionary testimony before a Justice Peace  Witnesses could not attend Court without great expense & inconvenience to claimant
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Improperly attached- 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
[signed] D. Brown Examining Clerk.
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Rev. and 1812
Wars Section 
AWF:MLB

June 25, 1930

Mrs. J. E. Pepple 
241 South Riley Street
Kendallville, Indiana

Dear Madam:

I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 212456, it appears that Simon Reed was born March 15, 1754, in Norwalk, Connecticut. 

He moved when he was about nineteen years of age to Amenia, New York; enlisted in September, 1776 and served four months in Captain Child's New York Company.

In 1777 he moved to Pawlet, Rutland County, Vermont and in June, 1777 served two weeks in Captain John Stark's Vermont Company.

He moved back to Amenia, New York and in 1778 served two months as teamaster under his uncle, James Reed.

He moved in February, 1780n to Spencertown, New York and in November, 1780 served two weeks in Captain Barrett's Company, Colonel Mo Enster's New York Regiment, and in October, 1781 served two weeks in the same copany and regiment. 

He was allowed pension on his application executed August 28, 1832, at the time he was living in Pawlet, Vermont, having moved there in 1782.

There is no reference to wife or children.

Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commisioner
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Stamp at the top: PENSION K OFFICE FEB 12 1900 US

#2527 Octavia Street,
San Francisco, Calif.
February 7th. 1900

To the Honorable: 
    The Commissioner of Pensions,
              Washington , D. C. 
My Dear Sir:
    Will you be good enough to furnish me the Revolutionary War Record of Simeon Reed, who was probably in a New York Regiment, but who afterwards resided in Pawlet, Rutland County, Vermont.
      By giving me this information you will greatly oblige.

     Yours very respectfully,
       F. H. Reed
Rectangle Stamp: A. & N. Division Feb 14 1900 RECEIVED.
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File with O. W. Sur. File 22456 
Simeon Reed 
answered 
by letter of Aug 3.07
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Pawlet, Vt., Aug 1907

To the 
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir, 
One week ago I wrote the Pension department (but not getting an answer I think I did not address it correctly). I wish to get information in regard to my great grandfather 'Simeon Reed' who was a Revolutionary Soldier and drew a pension. I wish this record to become a member of the D.A.R. Simeon Reed was born in Norwalk Conn Mar 15, 1754.
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Pawlet, Vt., 1907

married 'Abiel Rice' from Amenia, NY Nov 9, 1775 died in Pawlet BT July 24, 1840. I quote the following from "The History of Pawlet" 
Simeon Reed from Dutchess County NY, 1776 settled in the north east part of the town. He was serving as a minute man at Ticonderoga in 1777, at the time of the invasion of Burgoyne. 
Upon the dispersion of the militia at Hubbardton, he hurried home and started with his family for his old home on the Hudson. Afterwards
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Pension Office
Aug 6 1907
US
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Pawlet, Vt., 1907

he served several turns in the army and when the war closed in the north returned with his family to his farm in Pawlet. I have from the War Department that one Simeon Reed served in Lieutenant Bezaleel Rudd's detachment of New York troops Revolutionary War, served 9 days from November 7 to 16 1777. The War Department referred me to the Commissioner of Pensions to help identify him as my ancestor. Please reply soon as possible. Respectfully
Mary  (B Reed) Mason 
Pawlet VT
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Pawlet, Vt., July 27 1907

To The 
Pension Department
Washington DC

I wish to secure the war word of my ancestor Simeon Reed. I wish to secure this record to become a member of the D.A.R. Simeon was born in Norwalk Conn Mar 15 1754 and died in Pawlet VT July 24, 1840. The history of Pawlet states that he was serving in 1777 as minute man at Ticonderoga and at the time of Burgoyne's
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Pension Office
Jul 30 1907
US
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Pawlet Vt., 1907

invasion he hurried home and fled with his family to his old home on the Hudson and afterwards he served several turns in the army and after the war closed in the north he returned to Pawlet. His home on the Hudson was Dutchess County.
Please reply soon as possible. 
Yours Respectfully
Mary Reed Mason
Pawlet
VT

I am sure Simeon Reed drew a pension
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O N & N Div. Files
Jul 31 1907 

Pension Office
US 
Jul 30 1907
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Revolution
22456
INVALID. 
File No. 22,456
Simeon Reed
Pri Rev War
Act: June 7 32
Index:--Vol. 2  Page [illegible]
[Arrangement of 1870.] 

Feby. 21. 1900. 
F.H. Reed San Francisco
1907 Aug. 3 - Hist to Mrs. W.C. Mason 
1930 Jan. 25. Hist to Mrs J E Pepple   [initials] awf
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In reply to your request of --- , received --- for a statement of the military history of Simeon Reed a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his [(or his widow's), crossed out] application for pension on file in this Bureau. S. File 22456
[TABLE]
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.   |  LENGTH OF SERVICE.  |  RANK.  |  OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CAPTAIN. /  COLONEL.  |  STATE. 
Sept 76  |  [illegible]  |   |  Childs /   |  N.Y.
[illegible] 77  |  2 wks.  |  -  |  John Stark  / [illegible]  |  [illegible]  |  Vt.
Amenia 4  78  |  2 mos.  |  Teamster  |  James Reed (Commissary)  |  -  |
Nov 80  |  2 wks.  |  -  |  Barrett  |  guard duty |  McEnster [?]  |  N.Y.
[illegible] 81  |  2 wks.  |  -  |  Lt. Jonathan Reynolds  |  -  |  
[END OF TABLE]
Battles engaged in, none
Residence of soldier at enlistment, moved when 19 yrs old Amenia NY  2nd Pawlet Vt  moved 77 4th Spencertown NY Feb 80
Date of application for pension, Aug. 28, 1832
Residence at date of application, Pawlet Vt. Rutland Co in 1782
Age at date of application, b. Norwalk Conn. Mch 15, 1754
Remarks: His service was allowed [no data on family, crossed out] Death date not on A.B. no ref. to wife [illegible, n Clerk?]
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IN REPLY REFER TO 

Rev. and 1812 
Wars Section.
    MMHF/eel

3.2562
UNITED STATES 
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON                                 June, 5 1930

Mrs. J. E. Pepple
241 South Riley Street
Kendallville, Indiana

Dear Madam:
  I advise you that the date furnished by you are not sufficient to enable this bureau to make intelligent reply to the queries contained in your letter.
      Please fill out such of the blank spaces below, as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this bureau.

            First name of widow   Sarah
            Full name of soldier     Simon Reed Residence of soldier at enlistment 
Residence of soldier after service   Supposed  to be Ludlow, Vt. 
Name of state from which he enlisted Supposed Vt.
Approximate date of birth     1750 to 1760
Approximate date of death   

Kindly return attached letter with your reply.

Respectfully,
Morgen 
E.W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner. 
Stamp: Jun 18 1930 U. S. Pension Office
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Hon. Lewis Cass 
Sec’y of War 
City of Washington 
Pension Office

Sepr 24

7755
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Rutland Vt. 29 Aug. 1832 
Sir
Enclosed you have an Application for a Pension under the act of Congress of 7 June 1832. 
I am Sir, respectfully 
Your ob servant
[signed] R. Temple 

J.L. Edward Esq
Pension Office
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Pawlet Vt
19 Feby 1835 
free 

Hon. J. L. Edwards 
Com of Pensions 
Washington City

Vt.  Feb 24
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The statement of Simeon Reed, of Pawlet in the county of Rutland and State of Vermont, a Revolutionary Pensioner, under the act of June 7th 1832 made agreeably to the direction of the Commissioner of Pensions on the 17th July 1835. 
He served under Capt. Childs, Lit. De LaFarge (or some such name) and does not remember the Ensign four months in 75 or 76 under Capt. Starks about two weeks in 77. Acted as a teamster under Comy James Reed, two months in 78 served under Col. McEnster, Capt. Barrett and Let. Reynolds about two weeks in 1779 and under the same officers two weeks in 1780. 
He belonged to the state of New York during his whole service except that under Capt. Starks.
His service except that under Capt. Starks formed in the state of New York. That under Starks in Vermont and New York at Ticonderoga. No battles. 
Militia service and State Troops. 
Resided in Pawlet when he applied for a pension and made his declaration before Robert Temple, who said he was empowered by the Rutland Probate Court and was sworn by Temple.  
Has drawn a pension of $26.66 per
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annum from March 4 1831 to Sept 4 1834. Pawlet Feb 19 1835
Simeon Reed

G.W. Harman Agent
Pawlet VT

I will take the liberty to state that Mr. Reed has long been an inhabitant of Pawlet and has invariably sustained a very respectable character and I do not think he would intentionally make an incorrect statement or commit a fraud upon the Government. He states that he was sworn by Temple and supposed that was a correct procedure. 
Respectfully, 
G.W. Harman