Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9314, for Elias Stevens, Connecticut
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(3 - 1776)
SERVICE                                                                                      NUMBER
Conn.                                        Stevens, Elias                             W. 9314
                                                          Lucretia                       B.L. Wt. 6022-160-55 

CONTENTS
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353
Connecticut
Lucretia Stevens
widow of Elias Stevens
Conn
who served in the Revolutionary 
war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
80 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence of
the 3d February 1853
Certificate of Pension issued the
12th day of May 1853
and sent to
F E Hassler
Present

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
July 29, 1848, Page 65 Vol. A
1832

1853 May 25. Duplicate Certificate
of pension sent to W.H. Buell
Clinton, Ct
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Conn
Feby 53 - No 353

Act March 3 1855
45752  April 6 pvt

Lucretia Stevens wid of
Elias Stevens Priv
Ct Cont'l line. 
Rev. War

Rev. Pensioner
Act Sept. 7" 1855,
Boyton
Boynton

W H. Buell
Clinton Coun
Vol 52 Page 63  
Rev W

Mar to 6022 iss Sept 12/53
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9110-
Connecticut
Elias Stevens
Killingworth the State of Connt
who was a Pri in the Cor commanded
by Captain Billing of the Reg commanded
by Col. Swift in the Connt
line for 2 yrs

old case
Inscribed on the Roll of Connt
at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of March
1833 and sent to Claimant
Saybrook Cnnt

Arrears to the 4th of March 33                 $160.00
Semiannl. allowance ending Sep. 4 33         40.00
                                                                  $200.00

(Revolutionary Claim,)
(Act June 7, 1832.      )
Recorded by E. D. Bullock Clerk,
Book E Vol. 3 Page 39
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Lucretia
45752
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Duplicate          United States of America, 
STATE OF CONNECTICUT.    Middlesex          COUNTY, -- ss.
Be it known, that before me a Notary Public in and for the County aforesaid, duly
authorized by law, to administer oaths, personally appeared, Lucretia Stevens and made oath in due form
of law, that she is the identical person, named in an original certificate in her possession, of which (I certify) the following is a true copy:
DEPARTMENT of the Interior
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I CERTIFY, that in conformity with the second section of the act of February
3. 1853. Lucretia Stevens Widow of Elias Stevens
who was a private  in the Revolutionary War.
is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty  Dollars,
and --- cents per annum, commencing on the 5 of February 1853 and continuing
for life, unless she should again marry, in which case, the Pension that payable after the time of such marriage. Issued in lieu
of certificate of 19 inst which is torn and mutilated

Given at the Department of the Interior this 24th day of May
thousand eight hundred and fifty three
                                            Rell Sillance
                                      Secretary of the Interior
Examined and Countersigned
L. P. Waldo   Commissioner of Pensions.
That she has not intermarried, but continues the widow of the above mentioned Elias Stevens
that she now resides in West Brook in the county of Middlesex and State of Con-
necticut and has resided there for the space of one year       years past; and that previous thereto she
resided in Clinton  of the truth of which statements I am fully satisfied.
Sworn and subscribed this 29th day of March 1835
Before me                                                                            Lucretia Stevens
Wm H. Buell Notary Public
in presence of Sally Wright
and she further says that she is 87 years of age
and she makes this declaration for the purpose of
obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be
entitled (as a Revolutionary Widow) under the act
granting Bounty Land passed by Congress on the
3d day of March AD 1855 and she further states & says
that she has never received or made application for
Bounty Land under this or any other act of Congress
In presence of
 In Presence of                                                                                        Lucretia Stevens
Sally Wright
at the same time personally came Samuel E Wright
& Sally Wright
both residents of the town of
West Brook in the State of Connecticut & County aforesaid
who upon their Oath declare that they are acquainted with
Lucretia Stevens who makes the accompanying
Declaration and they know her to be a Revolutionary
Pensioner, and they believe that she has truly declared the facts
and that they were present and saw said Lucretia Stevens
sign and acknowledge the above Declaration and they have
no interest in said claim.
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Sally Wright
at the same time personally came Samuel E Wright
& Sally Wright both residents of the town of
West Brook in the State of Connecticut & County aforesaid
who upon their oaths declare that they are acquainted with
Lucretia Stevens who makes the accompanying
declaration and they know her to be a Revolutionary
Pensioner and they believe that she has truly declared the facts
and that they were present and saw said Lucretia Stevens
sign and acknowledge the above Declaration and they have
no interest in said claim.
Samuel E. Wright
Sally Wright
The foregoing Declaration & affidavits were sworn
to and subscribed before me on the day and year
above written; and I certify that I know the affiants
to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person the
represents herself herself to be; and that I have no interest
in said Claim
William H. Buell
Notary Public
The Commissioner of Pensions will please send the warrant to
                           Wm H. Bell. Clinton Conn
                             Lucretia Stevens
In presence of
Sally Wright
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No 27
Elias Stevens
1344
Sept 1818

not audited
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County of Middlesex.
1
Sold by Clark & Lyman.
United States
Deed of America
DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT















                                                                                          Sold by Clark & Lyman
United States                 of America
DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT ) SS.  Court of Com. Pleas
County of Middlesex             )  Adj'd June Term 1820

On this 14th day of June    1820, personally
appeared in open    Court of Common Pleas, holden at Haddam in
and for the County of Middlesex; being a Court of Record, according to the laws of
the State of Connecticut; by which it was created; and having the power of fine and
imprisonment; Elias Stevens           aged      
fifty five      years, resident in Killingworth in the County and
District aforesaid, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath, declare,
that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows: to wit; in the Connecticut
Line in a Regiment commanded by Col. Heman Swift:         in
Capt. Stephen Billings company, as more particularly stated in his original
declaration, date 17th day of April A. D. 1818; that he has received
a Pension, the Certificate of which, bears the Number 1344



And I do solemnly swear            that I was a resident
citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not since
that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof,
with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of
Congress, entitled ""An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval
service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war,” passed on the 18th day of March,
1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities,
contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the
schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed
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Schedule of the real and personal estate of Elias Stevens of
Killingworth abovenamed, comprising every article of the same, his
necessary clothing and bedding excepted: to wit:
House Barn & 41 acres & 13 Rods. of land adj
two thirds of an old House & Barn                            2 tubs & 2 pails
10 ¾ acres 23 Rods adjoining                                   1 pail - 11 tin pans
Davis lot so called containing 19                               2 Basons tin plates
acres & 11 Rods                                                         1 Gunn,  1 pr Shears
2 acres of Nod Meadow                                            1 pr Snuffers 1 pr Sheep shears
2 Horse kind. 2 oxen - 1 cow-                                   1 Flat Irons 2 old wheals
2 two yr olds. 3. three yr olds-                                   1 Real 12 old Flour Barrels
2 Hogs 14 Sheep & 10 lambs                                    4 old bb  6 old Barrels
old desk & Book case, 3 tables                                  2 old Scythe Sticks - 1 Scythe
1 Beaureau 1 Chist - 15 old                                       1 old womans Saddle
Chairs - 1 Table - 2 Stands                                         2 men.-- do
1 Decanter 2 Tumblers                                              1 old Waggon & Harnes
12 Glass Bottles. 2 Sets tea Cups & Saucers             1 Cart - 1 ox yoke-
12 earth'n plates - 1 Teapot-1 milk cup                    1 Ox Sled. 1 Stone sled
1 Earth'n Platter-- 1 pitcher-- Canister                     1 old Bridle 1 Bible
pepper Box - Vinegar Cruet-- Salt Cellar                  1 Psalm Book- Black Smith
1 Cream pot - 1 pot, 2 dish Kettles                           Shop & part set of Tools
1 Tea Kettle 1 Frying pan                                           3 old Silver Tea Spoons
1 pr and irons-  3 old axes                                        1 Set Knives & forks-
2 Slice & tongs - 1 Grid Iron                                     1 Steal plow - 1 pr Small
1 Brass Kittle - 3 Candle sticks                                     Steelyards -
1 Lamp 1 Crow Bar-
1 Chap & ?? - 2 Hour 4 augers
1 draw shave - 1 hand saw                      I am indebted to various
5 pitch forks                                             persons in the Just Sum
                                                                 of             $705.50
                                                                    Elias Stevens
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I, the said Elias Stevens             , do also
swear  that my occupation is, and for more than thirty
years last past, has been that of a Blacksmith; that by reason
of lameness & Rheumatism I am unable to labor in my occupation more than one fourth part
the year, that my family consists of three persons who steadily reside with me;
whose names, ages, and capacity to contribute to their own support, are, as near as can be
ascertained by me, as follows, to wit: Lucilla Stevens
my wife aged 53 ys; ability equal to half
her support, being weakly & her constitution impaired & not
able to endure labour without essential injury to her health
Jedidiah C Stevens a son, aged 13; ability no more
than equal to one half his support. Louisa Stevens a
Daughter aged 19 years who has a feeble constitution & whose
ability is not equal to her support I have also a son an
apprentice to the Tailors trade named Nathaniel aged 16 -
residing in New Haven whom I am bound to furnish
with cloathing

SWORN to and declared on the 14th   day
of June  1820 before Court of Common pleas for Middlesex  County
M. Fisk Clerk of said Court.

I M. Fisk Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Middlesex Co.
hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied
from the record of the said Court: and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the
said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid
schedule, is Two Thousand Two Hundred dollars (and)
IN TESTIMONY whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of
the said Court, on this 14th  day of June 1820
M. Fisk Clk  of sd Ct.
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Feb : 26. 1853
No 411
Revolutionary
claim of
widow of
Elias Stevens
Connecticut
Pensioner
Act of 3 Feb 1853
$80 per annum Conny
3 Feb1833
Mayo

Filed 26 Feb 1833
by F. E. Hassler
Washington
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State of Connecticut
County of Middlesex ss          Probate Court.
                                            District of Killingworth
On this twenty first day of February AD One thousand
Eight hundred and fifty three, personally appeared before
the Court of Probate for the district of Killingworth
Lucretia Stevens, a resident of Clinton in the
County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, aged
84 years. who being 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 February
3d AD 1853" that she is the widow of Elias Stevens
who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States
of the Continental line, under the act of 1818. (Suspended
and again pensioned under the act of 7th June 1832.
and who drew a pension of Eighty Dollars. pr annum)
at the Pension Agency in Hartford in the State of
Connecticut unto the time of his death
She further declares that she was married to the said
Elias Stevens on the Thirty first day of August
In the year AD Eighteen hundred and forty one
That her name before her said marriage was Lucretia Snow;
That her husband the aforesaid Elias Stevens, died on
the seventh day of June AD Eighteen hundred and fifty
two, that she was married to him at the time above
stated. She further swears that she was a Widow
at the time of the passage of the act and is still a
Widow, and that she has never before made application
for a pension.
Lucretia Stevens
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above
mentioned. Before me Alfred Hull, Judge
And I Alfred Hull aforesaid do hereby certify that it doth appear
to the satisfaction of this Court, that Elias Stevens the person
named in the accompanying declaration, was a revolutionary
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pensioner of the United States, and died in Clinton in the Coun-
ty of Middlesex and State of Connecticut on the sixth day of June AD Eighteen hundred and fifty two, and that Lucretia Stevens who
makes the accompanying declaration is the widow of the
aforesaid Elias Stevens. And I further certify that the word sixth
was interlined by me before the signing
Clinton February 21st A.D. 1853.            Alfred Hull
                                              Judge of Court of Probate,
State of Connecticut
County of Middlesex ⎬ SS.      I John L Hull Clerk of the Probate
Court for the District of Killingworth do hereby certify that
Alfred Hull, before whom the above declaration was made was
at the time of subscribing the same Judge of the Court of Probate
for the District of Killingworth aforesaid, and that the above
is his true signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the seal of this Court, at
Clinton aforesaid this twenty first day of February
A.D. Eighteen hundred and fifty three
John L. Hull Clerk
of the Court of Probate for
the district of Killingworth
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I Alfred Hull Town Clerk of the Town of Clinton
and keeper of the Records thereof, do hereby certify that
Elias Stevens and Lucretia Snow were legally joined
in marriage on the thirty first day of August A.D. one
thousand eight hundred and forty one, by Orlo Daniel Hine
as appears of the records of this Town, which is expressed
on the records in fair legible figures (with the exception
of the date) in the following form.
"Clinton Sept 24th 1841,"
"This certifies that Mr Elias Stevens & Mrs Lucretia
Snow were legally joined in marriage Aug 31st 1841. by
the subscriber
                                           Orlo Daniel Hine
    Attest David Dibbell Jr Town Clerk"

Town Clerk's office
Town of Clinton         I Alfred Hull above named
depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk
in the Town of Clinton, in the County of Middlesex
and State of Connecticut. and that the above
is a true extract from the records of said Town, with
the exceptions above named, as certified by me, and
is in the hand writing of David Dibbell Jr at that time
Town Clerk, and I further certify that the aforesaid Elias
Stevens was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States
and that the aforesaid Lucretia Snow is now his widow
                                        Alfred Hull. Town Clerk
State of Connecticut ⎬
County of Middlesex ⎬ SS On this twenty first day of February AD One
thousand Eight Hundred and fifty three, Before me, Wm H. Buell
in Notary Public personally came Alfred Hull above named and made
oath to the truth of the above certificate by him subscribed 
and I certify that Alfred Hull above named is Town Clerk of
the town of Clinton and the above is his true signature
Wm H. Buell, Notary Public
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Power of Attorney
Know all men by these presents that I
Lucretia Stevens of the town of Clinton and
County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut
Do hereby irrevocably make constitute and appoint
F. E. Hassler of Washington DC.
my true and lawful attorney for me and
in my name to demand and receive from the
United States government officers. The Pension
Certificate Bounty Lands or arrears of Pension
that may be due me as Widow of Elias Stevens
deceased late of Clinton in the State of Connecticut
and County of Middlesex a Revolutionary Pensioner
of the United States, and granting to my said
Attorney full power and authority to prosecute all my
Claim or Claims to any & all my rights to a Pension or
arrears of Pension or Bounty Land as effectually as I
could do were I myself present. Authorizing my
said Attorney to employ one or more substitutes under
him. Hereby revoking and countermanding any
other Power of Attorney or authority heretofore given
by me for the above specified purpose.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and Seal, this twenty first day of February
AD 1853.

In presence of
Alfred Hull
Wm. H. Buell        Witnesses.                  Lucretia Stevens

State of Connecticut, County of Middlesex SS.
On this twenty first day of February A D one thousand Eight
hundred and fifty three. Before me Wm H Buell
Actuary Public, personally came Lucretia Stevens
Signer and sealer of the foregoing Power of Attorney, and
acknowledged the same to be her free act & deed
Wm H. Buell, Notary Public
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Elias, Stevens
Nov. 30


Private
2 yrs 6 mo
$80

just claimant
Saybrook
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State of Connecticut
County of Middlesex S Probate District of Say Brook in said County ss.
On this thirteenth day of August AD 1832 personally appeared in
open Court of Probate for the Probate district of Say Brook County of Middlesex and State of
Connecticut, the same being a Court of Probate & of record now setting Elias Stevens a resident of the Town of Killingworth in the said Probate District of Say Brook, county & State
aforesaid, aged Sixty Eight years the 22 day of Sept 1832, 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 7th 1832. That he was a private in the Army of the Revolution inscribed on the pension list roll of the Connecticut agency in conformity with the law of the United States of the 18th of March 1818, at the rate of Eight dollars per month to commence on the Seventeenth day of April 1818 and that he so continued on said Pension list roll, untill he was dropped therefrom on account of property. That he was a private in the Army of the Revolution. That he enlisted March 7th 1781 at said Killingworth
for three years, to serve in the War of the Revolution. That he joined the Army
at White Plains July 13th of the same year that he served along the North River
at different points. & some times in New Jersey and discharged Oct. 28, 1783-
That his company officer, name S. Billings Capt. R. Doggett Lieut & S. Rogers Ensign
Capt. Kimberly, afterwords commanded the same company. After this he was
under Capt. T. Taylor Lieut Tiffany dont recollect the other officers. The Regiment
was commanded the forepart of the time by Col. Swift. Lieut.. Col. Johnson & May'
Woodbridge. After this the Regiment in which he served was commanded by
Col. Huntington. dont mother the other officers. Genl Parsons commanded
the Brigade, when he the applicant joined the army. That he resides in the Town 
of Killingworth in the Probate District of Say Brook, County of Middlesex & State of
Connecticut, where he has always lived from the time of his birth - He hereby
relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension, or an annuity except the present, and
he declares that his name, is not on the pension list roll of the agency in any State
except as above stated. Sworn to and subscribed by the said Elias Stevens, the day
and year aforesaid, in presence of us -
Samuel Ingham.                                      Elias Stevens

And the said Court doth hereby declare its opinion that the above named
applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states, and that the
whole statement made by him is true.
I Richard P Williams Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Say Brook
County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing
contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application
of Elias Stevens of said District for a pension-
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed
the seal of this said Court of Probate the 18th day of August 1832
Rich. P. Williams  Clerk
Samuel Ingham Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of SayBrook
County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut do certify that Richard P Williams, whoes
name is affixed to the above certificate in his own proper hand writing is Clerk
of said Court of Probate. Given under my hand
at SayBrook Augt. 13 1832-                             Samuel Ingham
                                                                                     Judge
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Rev. War Section.                                             AW
W. 9314.
Elias Stevens
                                              Jan 4, ????
Mr & Mrs D.Carter
Hotel Duncan
New Haven, Conn.

Madam:
In response to your letter of the fourth instant
relative to the Revolutionary War pensioners, Elias and
Lucretia Stevens, you are advised that if you desire a
photostat copy of his death certificate, the same
will be furnished you her the provisions of the Act of
Aug. 14, 1812, for fifteen cents, with twenty-five cents
extra, for certification, if that is desired.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Eureau,
by money order made to the order of the Secretary of the
Interior.
Said discharge certificate constitutes the record
evidence upon which the pension claim is based, and it is
not the practice of the Bureau to withdraw such papers
from its files
The widow, Lucretia Stevens was allowed 160 acres of
bounty land on Warrant No.6032, which issued September
10, 1855, under the Act of March 3, 1835. For the location
of said land you should apply to the Commissioner of
the General Land Office citing all of the data in this
paragraph.
This letter should be returned to this Bureau with
your reply to same.
Very respectfully,
J E Tandworth
Acting Commissioner.
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Examination
Revolutionary papers

Elias Stevens

Act 1832
Con

filed 3rd March 1852
Ex by . E. Hassler
attorney
March 5 '52
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
For ascertaining whether any increase or arrears of Pension are due the Widow or heirs of Revolutionary
Pensioners, &c.*
State of Connecticut
County of Middlesex
Be it known that before me
Wm H Buell a Notary Public personally appeared
Elias Stevens aged 87 years, who being duly cautioned and
then sworn in due form of law, states that he is the ________________ of ___________
Elias Stevens who was a Revolutionary Soldier, or Pensioner of the State of Connecticut
and that he died on the _______ day of 18__ and that     mother named.
                               died on the             day of      18 and that they were
married on the      day of              in the year 17                and that they were residents of
in the State of                     and that they resided there                years, and that
he resides in Clinton Conn. and that furthermore he BY THESE
PRESENTS, constitutes, appoints and fully empowers and authorises irrevocably and with powers of
substitution -- F E. Hassler of Washington City, D. C., as his true and lawful Attorney for him and in
his name and stead, to examine into, to prosecute, to demand, and to receive from the U.S. Government
Officers his rights in all and in any manner of claim for increase or arrears of Pension or Land, that may
be due him as                 of                               who died leaving the hearing
left the same undrawn, as in right of law, custom, or equity he is or may be entitled.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF he has on this 27th day of February 1852
hereunto signed his name and affixed his seal.
                                                                                         Elias Stevens  Seal
Witness: Wm H Buell
Witness: Henry Stevens
Signed, Sealed, acknowledged and sworn to before me on this 27th day of F
Wm H. Buell
Notary Public
At the same time personally appeared before me
two credible and disinterested witness
and                           residents
State, who having been by me cautioned and then duly sworn according to law,
himself, that           has always heard it said and it is generally believed by the com
was a Revolutionary soldier and that
                                     was by him always treated as and is by the witness
of the said Revolutionary Soldier.
                                                                                                                SEAL
Sworn to before me the day and year                                                      SEAL
first above written.

J. P.        SEAL
of                             to wit:
County of
I HEREBY CERTIFY, That                                             Esq.,
before whom the foregoing affidavits and acknowledgment were made, and who has thereunto subscribed his
name, was at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned
and sworn, and that his signature above written is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have set my hand and affixed
the seal of                                                 County Court.
this                                day of
one thousand eight hundred and

                                                                                                         Clerk.
* If a widow applies state "the date of marriage, and date of death of her husband."
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Discharge from
H J. Knox
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By Major General Knox, commanding the
Garrison of West point, and its dependencies
Elias Stevens, Soldier in the Connecticut
regiment, inlisted for three years, is hereby
honorably discharged the service of the
United States
Given at West point the 28th day of Oct' 1783
J. Knox M. General
By the Generals Command
For Lillie Aid de Camp
Registered in the regimental book
CC. Loomis Adj.
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Payment to be made at
Hartford       by
Charles Boswell Esq
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the
Agency of Connt.
Payable on the 4th September and 4th
March

Recorded in the Pension Office on the
Roll of Pensioners under act February
3d, 1853, Page 65, Vol. A
Clerk.
H R Weightman
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of Feb
ruary 3, 1853,
Lucretia Stevens
widow of Elias Stevens
who was a private in the Revolutionary war
is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty
dollars per annum, commencing on the
3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again
marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such
marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior,
this twelfth day of May
one thousand eight hundred and fifty-three-
R McClelland
Secretary of the Interior.

Examined and Countersigned.
L P Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions.
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Connecticut Roll
(1344)
Elias Stevens
Private     4
Connecticut Sevc
In the army of the United States durin the Revoutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on
the 17th of April 1818.

Certificate of Pension issued the 30. of June 1818,
and sent to Asher Miller, Esq.
Saybrook, Connt.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818
4 months 18/30.                            $36.80
{Revolutionary claim,)
(Act 18th March, 1818.}
Two years
Killingworth  Middlesex
(not entitled)
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1923 Jan. 6, Effie S. Cramer infd of how to obtain location of
Bounty Land and as to cost of copy of discharge certificate
of discharge certificate                   AD
1923 Feb 10 Photo sent to Effie S. Cramer         auf

Revy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 9314
Lucretia Stevens
Wid
Elias Stevens
Privt Rev. War
Act: July 29 1848
Index: - Vol. M, Page 24
(Arrangement of 1870.}
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6022



160 Acres
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Feb. 20th 1853.
Appl of Lucretia
Stevens widow of
Elias Stevens
Connecticut
Act 3d Febry 1853.
Revolutionary
9110
F. E. Hassler
Present
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I Elias Stevens of the Town of
Killingworth County of Middlesex
and State of Connecticut a resident
citizen in the United States being
duly sworn do declare and say that
I entered the service of the United
States in the war of the Revolution
against the common enemy by
inlisting in to the company commanded
by Capt. Hiphus Billings in the
Regiment commanded by Col Heman
Swift in the continental establishment spent most of the time
in the State of New York  - I Inlisted in said
company on the 7th Day of March
1781 for the time of three years a private soldier and
Continued in the continental lines in
said company until the 28th Day
of October 1783 - when I was honorably
discharged by May Genl Knox at West Point having
ser'd Two years & nearly seven months
The Remainder five months of my
enlistment I employed a man by the
name of Joseph Hull to sub for
me my discharge I now have which
is her declared tendered to be enclosed
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I further say that by Reason of my
Reduced circumstance in life I am in
need of Relief and assistance from
my county for Support
Dated at Killingworth this
17th Day of April 1818                      Elias Stevens

State of Connecticut ss County of Madison
Be it remembered that on this 17th day of Aprilt
1818  personally appeared before me Asher Miller
Esq Chief Justice of the Court of Common
Pleas in and for said County Elias Stevens
of Killingworth in said County a resident
Citizen of said State and being duly cautioned
and carefully examined made solemn oath
that the above deposition by him subscribed
contains the truth the whole truth the
and nothing but the truth
A                      A. Miller C. Justice as aforesd
And I further I certify that it appears to
my satisfaction that the said Elias Stevens
did serve in the revolutionary war against the
common Enemy as stated in the foregoing
declaration and I now transmit the proeedings
and testimony taken and had before
me with the sd Stevens discharge
to the Secretary of the department of
was pursuant to the act of Congress in
such case made and provided
B                                    A. Miller C. Justices as aforesaid
Page 32

I John Wright of the Town
Killingworth County of Middlesex and
State of Connecticut being duly sworn
do depose and say that I was in
the continental service in the War of the
Revolution. In the Regiment under the
Command of Col Homan Swift
from the 4th of March 1781 to 4th
of January 1784 - that Elias Stevens
who has made oath to the forgoing
affidavit was a private soldier in Capt
Billings Company in said Regiment
from the 7th of March 1781 until
October 1783, when he was honorably
discharged
Dated at Killingworth
this 18th day of April 1818
John Wright

State of Connecticut ss County of Middlesex
Be it remembered that on this 17th day April 1818
personally appeared before me, Asher Miller 19
(his last) of the Court of Common Pleas
in said County John Wright of Killingworth in said county
and being duly cautioned  and carefully examined
made solemn oath that the above deposition
by him subscribed contains the truth the whole truth
and nothing but the truth
C             A. Miller Justice and juris
Page 33

State of Connecticut
Middlesex County
I John Fisk Clerk of the Court
of Common Pleas of sd County
of Middlesex do certify that the
Hon Asher Miller Esq. of Middle-
sex in sd Stale is Chief Judge
of sd Court & that his name
subscribed to the preceding &
annexed Certificate marked ABC
is his proper hand writing & signatures
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand & affix'd the seal of sd Court this 1
day of May AD 1818
 J. Fisk  Clk
Page 34

W. H. Buell Esq.
Clinton
Conn.
Page 35

Duplicate
Page 36

Brief in the case of Lucretia Stevens, widow of Elias
Middlesex County and State of Connecticut
act 3 Feb 1853

Claim, (original, or for increase.)
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it Documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls?  If either, state the substance
Husband was a pensioner under the act of
7 June 1832, at $80 per annum
Proof of marriage Certified copy of Town
Record

(If for increase.)
Has Addition evidence been filed since the admission of the claim?  If so, what?

Name and residence of Agent                                 J Cole
F. E. Hassler,                                                        Examining Clerk
Present
Page 37

Clinton May 23d 1853
L.P. Waldo Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir
In removing the wrapper from the Package
containing the enclosed Pension Certificate
in this office the certificate was torn as
enclosed, Please make a new one and
Oblige yours Respectfully
A. H. Elliott P M
Page 38

Duplicate
Certificate
Page 39

Washington D.C.
14 May 1833
W H. Buell, Esq
Clinton, Conn
Dr S
  ?????  please find certificate for
Mrs Lucretia Stevens, placing her on the pension
roll at $80 per annum from 3d Feb. 1833.
Yours &c &c
F. E. Hassler
pa  GDN
Page 40

Elias Stevens
Page 41

War Department,                                         1844,
PENSION OFFICE,
                                                        July 8th 182.
SIR,
You are hereby informed that the
Secretary of War does not, on account of the amount of your
property, consider you entitled to a Pension under the Acts of
the 18th March, 1818, and 1st May, 1820; and has, therefore,
directed your name to be stricken from the Pension List.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. Edwards

To Mr.  Elias Stevens
Killingworth
Page 42

Payable on the 4 March 
& 4. Sept of each year
at the U. States Branch
Bank, Middletown
Connecticut
???
Page 43

WAR DEPARTMENT.
I CERTIFY, That in conformity with the Law of the UNITED STATES,
of the 18 March 1818, Elias Stevens
late Private   in the Army
of the Revolution
is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Connecticut Agency,
at the rate of Eight    dollars ents per month,
to commence on the seventeenth day of April one thousand eight
hundred and 18,

GIVEN at the WAR OFFICE of the UNITED STATES,
this 30. day of June
one thousand eight hundred and 18.
J. C. Calhoun
Sec. of War.
Page 44

M233
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
JAN 10 1923 19
Chief Rcd. War  Section
Sir:
I have this day received from
Effie Stevens of Carmel MO
No. 585653  for $40/100
requesting copy
as per letter herewith

Very recaretfully,
C. J. RANDALL
Chief of Division,
ppl.

Copies made
Land Division Office
Feb. 10 - 1923
Page 45

Rec'd M. O. for 40¢
W
Hotel Duncan
WEST CHAPEL ST. NEAR YORK
New Haven, Conn., Jan 9 1923
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Secretary of the Interior
Dear Sir:
Enclosed please find money order for
forty cents (15.+25) to cover requirement
for photostat copy of the discharge papers
of my Revolutionary grandfather Elias
Stevens
Please forward the same to my
address,
Respectfully
Effie Stevens Cramer
Hotel Duncan
New Haven
Conn.

FINANCE DIVISION
JAN 10 1925
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Page 46

WASHINGTON
                                                                 Jan 6, 1923.
Effie S. Cramer,
Hotel Duncan,
New Haven, Conn.

Madam:
In response to your letter of the fourth instant
relative to the Revolutionary War pensioners, Elias and
Lucretia Stevens, you are advised that if you desire a
photostat copy of his discharge certificate, the same
will be furnished you under the provisions of the Act of
Aug. 24, 1912, for fifteen cents, with twenty-five cents
extra, for certification, if that is desired.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau,
by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the
Interior.
Said discharge certificate constitutes the record
evidence upon which the pension claim is based, and it is
not the practice of the Bureau to withdraw such papers
from its files.
The widow Lucretia Stevens was allowed 160 acres of
bounty land on Warrant No. 6022, which issued September
10, 1855, under the Act of March 3, 1855. For the loca-
tion of said land you should apply to the Commissioner of
the General Land Office citing all of the data in this
paragraph.
This letter should be returned to this Bureau with
your reply to same.

Very respectfully,
H. M. Vandervort
Acting Commissioner.

PENSION
D
JAN
U.  10  S.
1923
OFFICE
Page 47

(MF 42 )
                                         Date Feb. 7, 1923
Name  Elias Stevens    No. W.9314.
Rev. War
Photographic copies wanted of 1
pieces, consisting of   1 pages.
Remarks:
-
A C. Wilson  Chief
Serial 7761
 No.                                               Law       Clerk.


.
Dis
Page 48

NEW HAVEN
FEB 2
9PM
1923

THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS

Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Rev. Dir
Page 49

Received card post marked Jan 10 acknowledging
receipt of P.C. Money order #585653 for 40¢ to
cover certified photostat copy of discharge
certificate of Elias Stevens, Revolutionary War.
Killingworth Conn. I have not received the
photostat and am very anxious to obtain
it on or before Feb 15
Effie Stevens James
Hotel Duncan
New Haven
Conn.
Feb. 2. 1923

PENSION
G
FEB
U   5   S
1923
OFFICE
Page 50

Rev Sec
GEORGE  S. GODARD                                 DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES
LIBRARIAN                                                                      EFFIE M. PRICKETT

CONNECTICUT
STATE LIBRARY

HARTFORD, Dec. 19, 1922

Pension papers of Elias Stevens, Killingworth, Conn.

Draper's Index to Connecticut revolutionary pensioners
whose applications are on file in Washington, shows Elias Stevens,
widow Lucretia, Killingworth, Conn. Papers numbered W9314
and Bounty land warrant 6022 - 160 - 56.
Inquiry addressed to the U. S. Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
will probably receive full attention.
When my grandfather, Elias Stevens of Killingworth filed appli-
cation for pension his discharge papers were left at Hartford
Was this necessary?. Do they become State Paper? If not,
can they be recovered? Failing that, could I obtain a
facsimile copy? I am member of the D.A.R. and of the
D. J. J. A. on my grand father's record. He became a pensioner
in 1818 and died in 1852; his widow died some years
later. What was the bounty land warrant referred to above.
Effie Stevens Cramer
Hotel Duncan
New Haven
Conn.
Jan 4. 1923