Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 2372, Stephen Bedford, New Jersey
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Service 
New Jersey 

Bedford, Stephen 

Number S.2372
carded

Contents
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4569
New Jersey
Stephen Bedford
in the State of New Jersey
who was a Private in the Company commanded
by Captain Horton of the Reg commanded by
Col Seely in the New Jersey line for 12 Mo & 12 days Private $41.31
Inscribed on the Roll of New Jersey
at the rate of 41 Dollars 31 Cents per annum
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23d day of January 1833 and sent to Hon. L. Condict
House  Reps
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1832 $41.96
Semi=anl. allowance ending         4 Mar 1833 20.65
$82.61
{Revolutionary Clain Act June 7, 1832}
Recorded by Vinal Luce  Clerk
Book D Vol. 4 Page 143

Letter 13 May 1837 Pen Agent
    "     22 May 1837. L. Condict
& Pen. Agent
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Declaration &c of
Stephen Bedford
No. 3122
Registered
27 Sep 1832.
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DECLARATION, IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE BENEFIT OF THE ACT OF CONGRESS, PASSED JUNE 7, 1832.
 Morris Com. Plea. July Special term, 1832
State of New Jersey,}
County of Morris} Ss.

On this thirtieth day of July, 1832, personally appeared, in open court, before the Judges of the court of Common Pleas now sitting, Stephen Bedford a resident of Chatham township in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, aged 71, as he believes, 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 herein stated:
He lived in Springfield, Essex County, when he first entered the Service, which was in 1776 in June early, under Jacob Brookfield, & Colonel Sylvanus Seely, for a period of 3 months - was stationed at Elizabeth town part of the time & part of the time at Connecticut farms in Essex Co. performed duty in those places, guarding the inhabitants from plunder, building forts at the various points of landing & preventing the incursion of the Tories & Refugees. Served out the three months, was discharged verbally & returned home. In the winter following, was employed as a waiter upon Colonel John N. Cumming & engaged in that duty for three months was with Col. Cumming at Chatham, Springfield, Newark, Elizthtown [Elizabethtown] & various other places, till the 3 months expired, when I went home to Springfield. In 1777, went out, as a Volunteer as he thinks, in or about April, under Capt. J. Horton - was stationed at Elizth town doing the same duty as described in the first tour. Remained in this duty for a term of Six weeks.
In 1778, was called out under Capt. Brookfield for one month, & under Colonel Sylvanus Seely - was stationed at Halsted's point, & was engaged on the lines, upon fatigue duty, guarding the lines, & standing Sentry. In 1779, in June, as near as he can remember was called out & remained out for a period of three months Successively under Capt. Joseph Horton, & Col Seely - was personally engaged at both the battles of Connecticut farms & of Springfield (distant from each other not more than 1 1/2 or 2 miles) both of which villages, with the Church in each place, were burned by the enemy. After this term of three months expired, I immediately engaged as a Substitute for John Morehouse for one month, which I also performed under the same Captain viz: Capt. Joseph Horton. Was then verbally discharged & went home.
In the fall of the same year, 79 at time threshing Buckwheat, probably in October the alarm gun standing on top of the mountain West of Springfield, was confided to my charge by Capt. Wood of the Alarm gun. (as I lived near it) & in the act of loading it, it discharged accidentally & killed John Pike, then assisting in ramming down the cartridge.
In 1780, I was kept in readiness as a "Minute man, for one year & whenever
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called on for duty was always ready. Whenever alarms were given, which was very often, sometimes for one week only we were on duty, at other times for three weeks, as circumstances required, & was at home but for a very short period at any time. Daniel S. Wood, Joseph Horton, Israel Ward & Several others, whose names are not now remembered, commanded at this period of Service. Was out on Scouting parties, & engaged in Several skirmishes, upon the lines - at Bergen village opposite New York City.
In 1781, was called out for one month during hot weather, & was stationed at Rahway, under Capt. Israel Ward as is believed, performing guard duty, patrolling the shore as far as the Blazing Star ferry, & protecting inhabitants from being plundered. Time expiring, we returned home on a verbal discharge. Colonel Seely, Major Daniel Brown & Generals Williamson & Winds, were commanding officers during the whole of the time of my Service.
I may perhaps have not given correctly the years & months, when my Service was performed, but have stated them as nearly as my memory can Serve me. I remember the names of Jacob Wood & Jacob Lasey as engaged in Service with me, who are yet living, & I refer to their testimony if I should be so fortunate as to obtain it in Season. There is no Clergyman near me, who has been settled with us but for a Short time, & can therefore call upon no one of that calling for my character. I must therefore rely on the evidence of my neighbours for my character, viz: Jacob Wood & Jacob Lasey.
I verily believe, that all the terms of my Service, if Summed together, will amount to a period of two years & two months at least, including the year of my Service as a minute man, & probably to a longer period, if accurately ascertained.
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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, [is only on that of the Agency of the State of New Jersey -crossed out]
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Stephen Vail
We William Brittin & Elijah Ward Stephen Bedford
residing in the County of Morris hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Stephen Bedford who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be Seventy one 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.
Sworn and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. William Brittin
Stephen Vail Elijah Ward
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 it appears to them, that William Brittin who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in the Township of Chatham in the County aforesaid, and that Elijah Ward who has also signed the same, is a resident in the Township of Morris in the County aforesaid and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Stephen Vail
Silas Lindsey

I David Day Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Stephen Bedford for a pension
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this thirtieth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two
David Day Clk
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State of New Jersey} 
County of Morris} Ss
Be it known - That before  me Benjamin P Lum, a Justice of the Peace, in & for the county aforesaid, personally, appeared Timothy Bedford - William D Bedford - Charlotte Lyon late Charlotte Bedford now the deserted wife or widow of Benjamin Lyon - John S Bedford and Mary Tyson, late Mary Bedford - now the wife of John Tyson - & Aaron Bedford, all of Morris County, & children of Stephen Bedford deceased late of Morris & also of Essex County, who was at the time of his death a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States - and made oath in due form of law - that their deceased father the said Stephen Bedford was when living the identical person named in an original certificate in his possession, of which (I certify) the foll[ow]ing is a true copy
War Department - Revolutionary Claim.
I certify, that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June 1832, Stephen Bedford of the State of New Jersey who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution, is entitled to receive Forty one dollars and Thirty one cents per annum, during his natural life commencing on the 4th of March 1831 and payable semi annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year. Given at the War Office of the United States, this Twenty third day of January one thousand eight hundred and thirty three.
 Lew Cass
 Secretary of War
Examined & countersigned 
J. L. Edwards 
that he the said Stephen Bedford when living was entitled to a pension of Forty one dollars and Thirty one cents per year on account of wounds, & disabilities received, or of Services, rendered to the United States during the Revolutionary War, and said deponents further declare that [they -  crossed out] the said Stephen Bedford resided at the time of his death in Essex [Morris - crossed out] County, where he had resided for the space of about 1 year previous to which time he lived in Morris County.
  Timothy Bedford  Wm D Bedford  Charlotte Lyon her x mark  John S Bedford  Mary Lyon her x mark  Aaron Bedford his x mark  John Tyson
Sworn and Subscribed this 1st day March 1837. [ninth day of October 1835 - crossed out]
before me Benjamin P Lum J. P. 
& in presence Phebe A Lum
++ NB -The word "they" was erased before swearing and subscribing, The erasure of date, "ninth day of October, 1835," & insertion of 1st March, 1837, was also done before signing and taking the oath. Also, the word "said" in the oath of identity was inserted Mary her X mark Tyson
before signing & taking the oath. 
  Benjamin P. Lum J. P.
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one thousand eight hundred and thirty three.
   Lew Cass
 Secretary of War
Examined & countersigned 
J. L. Edwards 
that he the said Stephen Bedford when living was entitled to a pension of Forty one dollars and Thirty one cents per year on account of wounds, & disabilities received, or of Services, rendered to the United States during the Revolutionary War, and said deponents further declare that [the word they is crossed out] the said Stephen Bedford resided at the time of his death in Essex [the word Morris is crossed out] County, where he had resided for the space of about 1 year previous to which time he lived in Morris County.
Timothy Bedford  Wm D Bedford   Charlotte her X mark Lyon John S Bedford  Mary her x mark Lyon  Aaron his x mark Bedford  John Tyson
 Sworn and Subscribed this 1st day March 1837. 
before me  Benjamin P. Lum J.P. & in presence of Phebe A Lum
++ NB - the word "they" was erased before swearing, and subscribing, the erasure of date "ninth day of October 1835" & insertion of 1st March 1837 was also done before signing & taking the oath.  
Also, the word "said" in the oath of identity was inserted before signing & taking the oath.
  Benjamin P. Lum J.P.

Know all men by these presents, that we, viz: Timothy Bedford, William D. Bedford, Charlotte Lyon, late Charlotte Bedford, now the deserted wife or widow of Benjamin Lyon, John S. Bedford, Mary Tyson, late Mary Bedford, now the wife of John Tyson, & Aaron Bedford, all of Morris County, N. Jersey, & children of Stephen Bedford decd late of Essex & also of Morris County, & who was at this death, a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States - and also, John Tyson, the husband of Mary Tyson before named, do hereby constitute & appoint Lewis Condict our true & lawful Attorney, for us, & in our name, as children of said Stephen Bedford decd to receive from the Agent of the United States for paying pensions in Trenton, in the State of New Jersey, the pension due to him, said Stephen Bedford from the fourth day of September 1834, up to the day of his decease, viz: the twenty sixth day of February, one thousand, eight hundred & thirty five. - Witness our hands & seals, this 1st day of March, eighteen hundred & thirty [the word six is crossed out] seven. The word "six" erased & "seven" inserted, before signing.
Sealed & delivered Mary her X mark Tyson 
Timothy Bedford
in presence of Wm D Bedford
Benjamin P Lum Aaron his X mark Charlotte her X mark Lyon
John Tyson John S Bedford
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State of New Jersey, Norris County Ss: Be it known, that on the 1st day of March, 1837, before the subscribed a Justice of peace in & for said County, personally appeared Timothy Bedford, William D. Bedford, Charlotte Lyon, John S. Bedford, Mary Tyson, Aaron Bedford & John Tyson within named & acknowledged the within power of Attorney to be their act and deed. The word, "Morris" as the place of Bedford's residence at his death, was erased, & the word "Essex" was inserted, before signing & subscribing, but was omitted to be noticed. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand the day & year first above mentioned.
Benjamin P Lum J. P.
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No. 3122.
New Jersey.
Stephen Bedford.
Susp. 24, Dec. 1832
Obj. 4.5.14.16
Hon. L. Condict
Ho of Reps [House of Representatives].
Admd
12 mo. 12 ds.
40.
1.20
41.31

P 175
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BRIEF in the case of Stephen Bedford
of Chatham Township Morris County in the State of New Jersey 
(Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? Seventy one years
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
Period Duration of Service Rank Names of Generals and Field Officers under whom he served.
Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.
In 1776 June 6 [months] Waiter Cols. Sylvanus Seely
& Winter [illegible]  half the time John N. Cumming
1777 April 6 weeks Uncertain Capt G. Horton
1778 Col. Sylvanus Seely
Capt. Brookfield
1779 June 3 [months] Capt. Horton
Immediately after 1 [month] Substitute Capt. Joseph Horton
1780 1 [month] Minute Man Capt. Isaac Ward
1781 Also
5. In what battles was he engaged? Genl Williams
Battles of Connecticut Farm Winds
and Springfield
Skirmishes at [Illegible] Village Maj. Daniel Brown
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Applicant States the he believed he served 2 years.
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? (See Brief of Objections)
I Certify that the foregoing statement and answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned. H. Dumas
Examining Clerk.
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Mr. Elmer T. Hutchinson
120 Morristown Road
Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Dear Sir:
November 28, 1933
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
On
Stephen Bedford-S.2372
BA-J/AWF
Reference is made to your letter in which
you request the Revolutionary War record of Stephen
Bedford of New Jersey,
The data furnished herein were obtained from
upon the Revolutionary War service of Stephen Bedford.
the papers on file in pension claim, S. 2372, based
The date and place of birth of this soldier are
not shown in the claim, nor are the names of his parents stated.
Stephen Bedford, while residing in Springfield,
Essex County, New Jersey, enlisted in June, 1776 and served at various times in the New Jersey militia,
under Captains Jacob Brookfield, Joseph Horton, Daniel L. Wood, Israel Ward, Colonels Sylvanus Seely and John N. Cumming; he was in the battles of Connecticut Farms, Springfield and many scouting parties and skirmishes, served until in 1781; length of all his service about two years.
The soldier, Stephen Bedford, was allowed pension on his application executed July 30, 1832, then aged seventy-one years and living in Chatham Township, Morris County, New Jersey.
He died at his residence in Livingston Township, Essex County, New Jersey, February 26, 1835, leaving no
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widow; the following children survived him and all were living in Morris County, New Jersey in 1837 - Timothy Bedford, William D. Bedford, John S. Bedford, Aaron Bedford, Charlotte, wife of Benjamin Lyon, and Mary, wife of John Tyson.

The name of the wife of the soldier, Stephen
Bedford, is not shown in this claim.

Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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Return this.
Stephen Bedford
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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
Stephen Bedford 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 Quere 5.
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?
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?
from any other seal?
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?
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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 has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? No see Quere 14
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? No
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? No see Quere 16
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 the 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 too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
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 authenticated 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 end 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.
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2372
Rev War
INVALID
File No. 2372
Stephen Bedford
Privt Rev War

Act: June 7 1832
Index: - Vol. A, Page 25
[Arrangement of 1870]

[on side]

1923 Jan 5 Hist to Miss Harriet L. Totten  AWF
1923 Mar 6  "  Mrs Saml T Howorth  Ew.
1933 Nov 28  "  Elmer T Hutchinson
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J.L. Edwards Esqr
Commissioner of Pensions

Mr. Egan Aden
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Dr. Sir,
When the papers of Bedford were sent you the other day, the Certif. of the Court showing the time of his death, had been mislaid. I have since the return of them from your office to day, found it, & it is enclosed with the others. Will you please to examine, & if approved by you, address them to the Agent, at Trenton, with your instructions? I may probably visit Trenton in a few days. Our Legislature convenes there next week, to apply a plaster over the [illegible] of the Currency.
Yours with respect
L. Condict
Morristown N.J. May 17th 1837
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Jas. L. Edwards Esqr.
Commissioner of Pensions
War Department
Washington
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Morristown N.J. March 7th 1837.
Enclosed herewith are powers of Atty from the heirs of Stephen Bedford decd. for arrears of pension to the time of his decease, viz: from Septr. '34 to Feby. 26th '35. In consequence of their disputed condition, a long interval has elapsed since the father's death.
They are sent for your inspection & should they be approved, please to instruct the Trenton Agent accordingly, & return them to
Dear Sir, your friend
& obt. Servt.
Lewis Condict.

J. L. Edwards Esqr. Commr of Pensions
The above papers were returned in the Magistrates hands after writing the above, until within a few days past, & in the mean time, the Certif: of the Clk. of the Court, proving the time of the death, has been mislaid & is not sent; it will probably be found before the papers return. if not, a new application to the Court may be made.
May 1st 1837 L. C.
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State of N. Jersey}
Morris County} Morris Com. Pleas, September Term, 1835.
I, Joseph Dalrimple Esqr. Clerk of said Court, do hereby certify, that testimony has been produced to satisfy said Court, that Stephen Bedford, late of Essex County, but formerly of Morris County, & now deceased, who was at the time of his death a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress of June 7th, 1832, died at his residence in the township of Livingston in Essex County N. Jersey, on the 26th day of February last, 1835, leaving no widow: that he left but six children, all of whom are now living, viz: Timothy Bedford, William D. Bedford, Charlotte Lyon, late Charlotte Bedford wife of Benjamin Lyon; John S. Bedford Mary Tyson late Mary Bedford, wife of John Tyson - and Aaron Bedford. that Charlotte Lyon, formerly Charlotte Bedford, was married to Benjamin Lyon, twelve or fifteen years past - that her husband Benjamin Lyon, ran off with another woman about 18 months since & has not returned, nor is it known where he is, or whether he is living or dead.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribed my name & affix the Seal of said Court & of my office at Morris town, this twenty second day of September, AD 1835.
Joseph Dalrimple Clk
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Stephen Bedford, $41.31
Jany 23d ,33 Payments to be made
at Trenton New Jersey
by the [Prest?]] Trenton Bkg. [Banking] Co
Agent for paying Pensioners,
in the Agency of
New Jersey
#2,372
Recorded by Vinal Luce
Clerk, in Book D Vol. 4
page 143
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, Stephen Bedford of the State of New Jersey who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution
is entitled to receive Forty One dollars and thirty one cents per annum , during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and semi annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
 Given at the War Office of the United Sates [sic]
this 23d day of January
one thousand eight hundred and thirty three
Lew Cass
Secretary of War.
Examined and}
Countersigned.]
J L Edwards
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Mar 29 1833 Paid to 4 Mar 1833
Sept 12 1833 Paid to 4 Sept 1833
Mar 11 1834 Paid to 4 Mar 1834
Sept 10 1834 Paid to 4 Sept 1834
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State of New Jersey}
Morris County} Ss
Personally appeared in open Court Jacob Wood who being duly sworn according to Law on his say that he was well acquainted with Stephen Bedford who is making application for a Pension under the Act of Congress Passed June 7th 1832 that he was well acquainted with the said Bedford in the Revolutionary and to his knowledge believe that the said Bedford was in the Service of Country in the Revolution for two years and upwards to his certain knowledge and belief.
  Jacob Wood
Sworn and Subscribed
this 30th, 1834
William Brittin 
The above deponent, Jacob Wood, is personally not known to me, but he enjoys a fair reputation, & is considered a man of fair character & worthy of belief
17th Jany 1833 Lewis Condict, one of the Representatives from N. Jersey
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120 Morristown Road,
Elizabeth, New Jersey,
November 17th, 1933.

Pension Department,
Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
If the records of your department disclose that a pension was granted to STEPHEN BEDFORD, private in the New Jersey Militia during the Revolutionary War, or to his widow, LYDIA (DRAKE ) BEDFORD, I would respectfully request a copy of his or his wife's application, together with any additional data you have respecting him. If you will advise me what fee is required for search and copying, I will remit promptly upon being so informed. STEPHEN BEDFORD is believed to have lived in Morris County, New Jersey, in the vicinity of Hanover.
Your very truly
[signed] Elmer T Hutchinson
Elmer T. Hutchinson
[stamp]
RECEIVED Nov 18 1933
Mail Sub-Div
Vets Adm
Reader # 65
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New Providence, N. J., Jan. 30, 1923.
To the
Honored Commissioner,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.,
Dear Sir,
I am desirous of joining the Daughters of the American Revolution and am a descendant of Stephen Bedford, who served as a private in the New Jersey Militia and who was granted a
pension for such services in 1833. If you will kindly send me a certificate of his military record or history it will be
greatly appreciated by
Yours sincerely,
Mrs Samuel T. Howorth.
New Providence New Jersey
Box #34
Maiden name was-
Jane Noe Totten
[stamp] U.S. PENSION OFFICE G FEB 2 1923
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Rev Sec

68a Ashwood Ave.
Summit, N.J.
Dec. 11, 1922
Hon. Commissioner,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,
I am desirous of joining the D.A.R. (Daughters of the American Revolution) and am a descendant of Stephen Bedford, who served as a Private in the New Jersey Militia and who was granted a pension for such service (Morris County) in 1833. If you will kindly send me a certificate of his military record or history it will be greatly appreciated.
Thanking you, I am,
Sincerely,
(Miss) Harriett L. Totten.
 [stamp] U.S. PENSION OFFICE DEC 12 1922
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RECORD DIVISION 3-525
REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION
AWF, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
S. 2372 BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D.C., _____, 19__
In reply to your request of___, received for a statement of the military history of Stephen Bedford a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his application for pension on file in this Brueau.
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.
Captain. Colonel.
June 1776 served at various times in all 13 mos
Pvt.
Jacob Brookfield Joseph Horton  Wood Israel Ward
Sylvanus Seely John N. Cumming N.J.
Battles engaged in, Connecticut June '80 Farms Springfield
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Springfield Essex Co. N.J.
Date of application for pension, July 30, 1832. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Chatham Township, Morris Co. N.J.
Age at date of application, 71 years
Remarks: He died Feb 26, 1835 in Livingston, Essex Co. N.J. leaving no widow. Children - Timothy; William D., Charlotte, wife of Benjamin Lyon; John S., Mary, wife of John Tyson, Aaron - all living in 1837 in Morris Co. N.J.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.