Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22859, Seth Crofut, Conn.
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SERVICE
Conn.

Crofut, Seth
Sarah

NUMBER
W. 22859
B.L Wt. 2G 319-160-55


NAID. 34330223: A National Archives Identifier number for the record set.
54 Images: The total number of images in the record set.
45/54 have Transcriptions: The number of images with accompanying text transcriptions.
Contributed by FamilySearch NARA Partner: Indicates the source of the records.
AI/Machine-Generated: The method used to create the text transcription.
(3-1776): A date, likely March 1776, possibly related to the start of service or an event.
SERVICE Conn.: The service was related to Connecticut.
CONTENTS Croft, Seth Sarah: The primary individuals mentioned in the record.
NUMBER W. 22859 B.L. Wt. 26199-160-55: Identification numbers related to the specific record, possibly a pension or bounty land warrant number.


Document Details
Content: The card contains handwritten information, likely identifying a veteran and their family for pension application purposes. 
Visible Text: The legible text includes:
"Conn.": Likely an abbreviation for Connecticut, indicating a state of service or residence.
"Brofut. Seth": The name of the individual (possibly "Broffut" or similar spelling) for whom the record was created.
"Sarah": Potentially the name of the veteran's spouse. 
"W. 22859" and "124726219-160-55": These are likely file numbers or identification codes used by the archive for record keeping.
Purpose: Such cards summarize a veteran's service and list details relevant to their pension application, aiding in genealogical research.
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Letter to Benj. Isaac 25 Aug '37

Connecticut 1322
Sarah Crofut
widow of Seth Crofut, decd
who died on the 11th of Oct. 1825;
of Fairfield Co. in the sate of Connt.
who was a probate & segt. in the compy commanded by Captain Smith of the Regt. commanded by Col. Cook in Connt. state for troops
Private, 6 mos $20:00
Sergt. 18 mos 90:00
                        $110:00
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 110 Dollars --- Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pensions issued the 18 day of August, 1837, and sent to Reuben Booth, Danbury, Connt.
Arrears to the 4th of March '37 $660:00
Semi-anl allowance ending 4 Sept. " 55:00
$715:00
{Revolutionary Claim. Act July 4, 1836 Section the 3d.}
Recorded by S.A. Elliot Clerk
Book A. Vol. 2 Page 66

The record pertains to a claim made by Sarah Croft, the widow of Seth Croft, a deceased private who served in the war.     Claimant: Sarah Croft of Fairfield, Connecticut, widow of Seth Croft. Deceased Soldier: Seth Croft, who died on October 11, 1825. He was a Private in a company commanded by Captain Smith, in a regiment commanded by Colonel Cook. Pension Details: Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of \(\$110.00\) per annum. Payments commenced on March 4, 1831. A Certificate of Pension was issued on August 18, 1837, and sent to Reuben Booth in Danbury, Connecticut. Financial Information: Arrears to March 4, 1833: \(\$160.00\). Semi-annual allowance ending September 4: \(\$55.00\). Total amount listed: \(\$715.00\). Legal Basis: The claim was recorded under the Act of July 4, 1836, Section the 3d. Clerk: Elliot Clerk recorded the document in Book of S.A. Vol. Page 6.

The image is a digital record of a Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File for a veteran named Seth Crofut from Connecticut. This type of file contains historical documentation relating to a veteran's claim for financial compensation (pension) or land grants (bounty-land warrant) for their service in the American Revolutionary War. 
Key Meanings
Revolutionary War Pension: A payment provided by the U.S. government to aging or injured veterans (and later their widows or heirs) who served in the war.
Bounty Land Warrant: A certificate issued by the government entitling a veteran to a specified amount of public land as a reward for military service.
File W. 22859: This is the specific identification number for Seth Crofut's application file. The "W" likely indicates a file for a widow's pension application.
Seth Crofut, Conn.: Identifies the veteran as Seth Crofut, who served with Connecticut forces.
NAID: 54336223: A National Archives Identifier, used to locate the original records held by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). 
In essence, the image is a portal to historical genealogical and military records, offering details about a specific individual's service and post-war benefits from over 200 years ago.
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State of Connecticut
Fairfield County}ss.
On this 13th day of May 1837, before the Court of Probate within and for the district of Danbury, in the said county and state holden on the day and year aforesaid, at Danbury in the said District, personally appeared Sarah Crofut a resident of said Danbury aged seventy eight years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress passed July 4th 1836. That she is the widow of Seth Crofut late of said Danbury deceased, who was a Private and Sergeant in the Army of the Revolution - that said Seth served as follows - 
1. In the latter part of the month of April 1776, the said Seth entered the service as a Private soldier in the company commanded by Captain Botsford in the regiment commanded by Colonel Heman Swift in the Connecticut line, under an enlistment for the term of eight months, and he served in said company under said enlistment the full term of eight months and was discharged in the latter part of the month of December following.
II. In the month of June 1777, the said Seth being a Sergeant in the company commanded by Captain Richard Ento in the regiment commanded by Colonel Joseph P. Cooke, was called out by draft into the service of the United States, and served



The image provided is a page from a historical document, specifically part of the pension application file for Sarah Crofut, a pensioner whose file number is Fold3 File #14149045. The handwriting is dense cursive from an older era, making it difficult to transcribe and read without expert paleography skills. 
The document is stored in a genealogical and historical records database called Fold3, which specializes in military records. The additional names listed on the interface—Joseph P Cooke, Botsford, Seth, Heman Swift, Seth Crofut, and Sarah Crofut—are likely individuals mentioned within the full 54-page file, which may be related to Sarah's pension claim, potentially as a widow of a Revolutionary War veteran. 
In essence, the text is a handwritten legal or administrative document, likely detailing service records, personal information, or testimonies used to support a historical pension claim.
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at Potter Low int he state of New York in said company and regiment and under the command of said officers, that term of three weeks. The said regiment and company belonged to Connecticut Militia.
III. On the 1st of April 1778 he enlisted for the term of nine months, as a Sergeant in the regiment of Connecticut State Troops commanded by Colonel Roger Eno, and in the company commanded by Captain Daniel Olmstead.
The said Seth served the full term of nine months as Sergeant in said company and regiment, and returned home early in the month of January following said time of enlistment.
During the tour of service, the said Seth came to his home in Danbury on a furlough and was married to this applicant  [illegible]. He served in this campaign at Horseneck, West Point and White Plains, and out and near the enemy's lines.
IV. In the year 1780, he again served a term of nine months in a company commanded by said Captain Daneil Olmstead, in the Regiment of Connecticut State Troops commanded by Colonel Bezaleel Beebe. He enlisted as a Sergeant on the 10th of April 1780, and served as such sergeant until the 1st of January 1781. He has been unable to procure the testimony of a witness who served with him the whole of said term. And in proof of this tour, [illegible] can only send me the testimony of Daniel Foote Esq.
The said Seth Crofut was a native of the said town of Danbury and so resided there, at the several periods when he entered the service as aforesaid. She has no documentary evidence to prove his said services. Her said husband


The text within the image refers to specific individuals, including Daniel Olmstead, Seth, Roger, Seth Crofut, and Daniel Foot, suggesting they are parties involved or mentioned in the document. The full meaning of the document would require reading its handwritten content, which appears to be an old English script common in the 18th or early 19th century. 
In summary, the image is a view of an archival record detailing interactions or legal matters involving these named individuals, preserved in a digital format for genealogical or historical research.
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preserved his Sergeants Warrants for many years after the Revolution, and she well recollects seeing them frequently, but upon the passage of the law of Congress of the 18th of March 1818, hoping that he might by [illegible] of its provisions obtain a pension, he consulted [illegible] and said sergeants warrants were then placed in the hands of [illegible] when he applied for assistance, and advice. but with whom he left them she does not now know, and after diligent enquiry, is wholly unable to ascertain since that time she has never seen the said warrants and cannot state what has become of them.
She further declares that she was married to the said Seth Crofut on the 14th day of October 1778, and for proof of this point refers to the family record kept by the said Seth Crofut, hereunto annexed, in his handwriting, and the depositions of Sydia Benedict and of her son Joseph Crofut. That her husband, the aforesaid Seth Crofut died on the 11th day of October 1825 and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written, before said Court of Probate in open Court.
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The document you are viewing is a page from a Revolutionary War pension application file for the pensioner, Sarah Crofut. The specific meaning or full contents of this page cannot be determined without a transcription or translation of the handwritten text. 
Key Details from the Image Context:
Pensioner: Sarah Crofut
File Information: This is part of Fold3 File #14149057.
Associated Names: Seth Crofut, Jesse Crofut, Sarah Crofut.
Date Reference: The handwritten text appears to contain the date "OL. 1825". 
Pension files like this are valuable genealogical and historical resources, often including details such as:
Affidavits and testimonies regarding military service.
Proof of marriage or family relationships.
Statements of financial need.
To understand the full meaning, the cursive script, which dates to the early 19th century, would need to be transcribed and read in its entirety.

Date: The year 1825 is visible within the handwritten text.
Associated Names: The document is associated with names such as Seth Crofut, Jesse Crofut, and Sarah Crofut. One of these names, "Sarah Crofut," appears to be the signature at the bottom right of the document.
Source: The image is provided by Fold3, a service for military records and historical documents.
Document Type: It is classified as "Textual Records" with the NAID 54336223.
The document appears to be related to land business or personal correspondence, common types of records from that era.
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And the said Court of Probate do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter that the above named applicant was married to Seth Crofut at the time stated in the foregoing declaration, that he served in the war of the Revolution as she has stated therein, that said Seth died at the time stated in said declaration, and that she is now the widow of said Seth & has never been married since his death.
Attest Ira R. Wildman Clerk

And I Ira R. Wildman Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Danbury do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Sarah Crofut for a pension.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 13th day of May 1837.
Attest Ira R. Wildman Clerk

I Nathaniel H. Wildman of Danbury in the County of Fairfield & state of Connecticut Judge of the Court of Probate within and for the District of Danbury in the said county and state do hereby certify that Ira R. Wildman Esq who hath signed & certified the original proceedings of the said Court, and attested the capture of the annexed Depositions is Clerk of the said Court of Probate, duly appointed and sworn, and was such clerk at the time of signing and certifying the same. And that the foregoing signatures and the signatures to the documents annexed, purporting to be his are in the genuine handwriting of the said Ira R. Wildman.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 15th day of May 1837.
Nathl. H. Wildman

The image is a scan of a historical pension record for a woman named Sarah Crofut. It is hosted on Fold3, a subscription website specializing in military records and genealogy, which partners with the National Archives to digitize historical documents. 
This specific file, referenced by the identifier Fold3 File #14149062, is part of a collection of records related to military service members and their beneficiaries, likely from the Revolutionary War era based on typical Fold3 content. 
The key information presented in the image means:
Pensioner: Sarah Crofut: Sarah Crofut was the person receiving a government pension. This typically means she was the widow or dependent of a soldier who served in a U.S. conflict, and she successfully applied for financial benefits based on that service.
Additional names: The list of names (Seth Crofut, Nathaniel H Wildman, Ira R Wildman, Nathl H Wildman, Seth, etc.) likely refers to the soldier(s) whose service qualified Sarah for the pension, or potentially other individuals involved in the application process as witnesses or administrators.
The document itself: The handwritten pages are the actual historical documents from the pension application file, which would contain sworn affidavits, service details, marriage information, and death dates, providing rich genealogical details.
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Seth Crofut was born in March
Seth Crofut was born in March 28 in the year 1755
Sara his wife was born





1856
11
_______
1825



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The text appears to be a machine-generated transcription of old, handwritten script and contains genealogical information:
Individuals Mentioned: Names appear to be "Setta Ben" and "Sarah his wife". "Sarah Crofut" is identified at the bottom as the pensioner.
Birth Information: The record states that someone was born on "Manch 4 in the year 1758". "Manch" is likely a transcription error for "March". It also mentions "Sarah his wife was born" on dates that appear to be illegible in the snippet (represented by "18 18").
Inaccuracies: The transcription includes phrases like "Ben the thereout was Born the", which are likely machine-generated errors or misinterpretations of cursive handwriting.
The phrase "Ben the thereout was Born the meaning" appears to be a garbled or highly informal query regarding the name Benjamin, likely asking about its meaning, especially in a biblical context. The name "Ben" is a common shortened form of Benjamin. 
The Meaning of the Name Benjamin
The name Benjamin has Hebrew origins and is derived from the words ben (son) and yāmīn (right side/hand). It has several related meanings: 
"Son of the right hand": This is the primary and most common meaning, signifying a position of strength, favor, or special honor.
"Son of the south": This meaning stems from the fact that Benjamin was the only son of Jacob born in Canaan (to the south of where his other children were born in Mesopotamia).
"Son of my days": In the Samaritan Pentateuch, the name can also mean "son of my days," referring to the youngest son, often born in his father's old age. 
Biblical Origin of the Name
In the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), Benjamin was the twelfth and youngest son of Jacob and his beloved wife Rachel. 
Rachel's Name: As she was dying in childbirth, a sorrowful Rachel named her son Ben-oni, which means "son of my sorrow".
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Today, the expression "the Benjamin of the family" is still used in several languages to refer to the youngest child.
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Seth Crofut

Seth Crofut was born March the 20
in the year 1755
Sarah his wife was born October the 11 in the year 
1758
was married October 14 in the year 1778
Lucy was born November the 2 in the year 1779
Jesse was born November the 19 in the year 1781
Comfort was born June the 29 in the year 1783
Eunes was born December the 5 in the year 1785
Seth was born April the 11 in the year 1788
[illegible] to turn over the leaf

Document Content
Individuals Mentioned: Seth Propet, Seth Croft, Sarah (wife), Lucy, Jesse, Seth (younger), and a pensioner identified as Sarah Crofut.
Key Dates:
Sarah born: October 1, 1755
Married: October 7, 1777
Lucy born: November 179\_ (year incomplete)
Jesse born: November \_\_ (day/year incomplete)
Seth born: December \_\_ (day incomplete) in the year 1783
Document Context: The bottom of the image identifies the record as being for "Pensioner: Sarah Crofut".
Surname Meaning
The surname Crofut is a Scottish and English variant of the names Crawford or Crowfoot. 

image displays a page from a Revolutionary War pension file for a person named Sarah Crofut. The specific document pictured appears to be a family record or a page from a family Bible, which was included as evidence in her application for a widow's pension. 
The document is primarily a handwritten list of names and dates, likely recording births, a marriage, and perhaps deaths within the Crofut family during the late 1700s.
Content Details
Genealogical Information: Pension application files from this era are rich sources of family history and often contain details like a veteran's death date, spouse's maiden name, marriage date, and the names and birth dates of children.
Names and Dates: The visible text includes names such as Seth Crofut, Eunes (Junes) was born in 1772, and Jath (Seth) was born in 1777.
Purpose: Sarah, as the "Pensioner," would have submitted this document to the U.S. government to prove her relationship to the veteran (presumably Seth Crofut) and establish her eligibility for a pension based on his military service during the Revolutionary War.
Source: The record is part of a larger collection of historical military records provided by Fold3, a service that specializes in accessing military documents for genealogy research.
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Sally was born _________ September the 24 in the year 1790
Benedict was born January the 26 in the year 1793
Deborah was born March the 18 in the year 1795
[illegible] was born June the 8 in the year 1798 and died in the year 1799

This Document referred to in the Deposition of Jesse Crofut & in the declaration of the applicant.
Attest Ira R. Wildman Clerk

[right side of the page has numerous tallies)

The extracted text appears to be a transcription of historical vital records and legal documents, likely related to a family's history and a pension application.
Vital Records: Mentions birth dates for individuals named Salley (September 24, 1790), Benedict, and Deborah (March).
Legal/Pension Information: Includes a reference to a "Deposition of Jesse wife" and mentions "Pensioner: Sarah Crofut" at the bottom of the image.
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Names: Deposition of Jesse, wife (presumably Sarah Crofut).
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Document Context: The text includes phrases like "file was born", "died the year", "Deposition of Jesse", and "Pensioner: Sarah Crofut", indicating the nature of the document as a genealogical or historical record used for a pension claim.

The image provided is a digital copy of a historical family record from the late 18th century, containing birth dates for members of the Wildman and Crofut families. This document is part of a larger collection of textual records, likely related to military history or genealogy, hosted on the website Fold3.com. 
Document Details
Content: The handwritten document lists birth information for several individuals. Names visible in the transcription include Deborah, Ira R. Wildman, Benedict, Sally, and Jesse Crofut.
Dates: The birth years recorded appear to range from the 1760s to the 1790s.
online database that focuses on U.S. military records and related historical documents for genealogical research.
Purpose: These types of records are valuable primary sources used by historians and genealogists to trace family lineages and document personal histories, particularly in the context of military service, as suggested by the platform it is on.
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Seth Crofut
His History
23 Self for
Book
For Seth  Seth Crofut
1790
year
Seth Crofut
Seth Crofut
5556
12345
56789


Explanation
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Purpose: This feature helps make previously unindexed handwritten documents searchable by keyword, enabling family history researchers to find details that might otherwise be missed.
Content: The document itself appears to be a record related to a "Pensioner: Sarah Crofut", likely a U.S. military or service pension record from the 19th or early 20th century. The AI has attempted to read and transcribe the specific details within the document. 


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Textual Records: These are permanently valuable paper records from federal agencies, such as military service and pension files (including from the Revolutionary War), which document official government actions or historical information.

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94,465 | Act March 3/53
              April 24 "
_____________________________
Sarah Crofut, widow of 
Seth Crofut  Sergt
_____________________________
Claimant states that she is
a pensioner under the act of
1836, at the rate of 100
per annum
Rev. War.
__________________________________
Conn  July  36 -1322
____________________________________
AV:160Als May 20/56
[illegible name]

_____________________________________
W.H. Clark
New Haven 
CT.

There is writing diagonally across page from
bottom left to top right
No 26319 [illegible] troops 23/?6
Duplicate [illegible] Dec 23

2nd page
Cir: W.H.Clark. Nov 29/55

Decr 22/69
Warrant Cancelled
issue dplicate
and send to 
D E Cheney
Orange
Mass.
RM

vertical writing right side of page top to bottom

July 31/?6 Let to Gen Land Office
Decr 22/69 lett to G L Office RM


The image provided is a digitized record related to a Revolutionary War pension application for a woman named Sarah Croft (or Crofut). The document details her claim as the widow of a veteran named Seth Crofts. 
Here is the meaning and context of the information in the record:
Revolutionary War Pension Record
Pensioner: Sarah Crofut (Crofts): Sarah is the claimant, identified as the widow ("wid") of the veteran, Seth Crofts.
Act of March 23, [18]36: This refers to the Federal Pension Act of 1836. This law made Revolutionary War widows eligible to receive their husbands' pensions, provided they had been married before the end of the war (before 1783 or the end of service, depending on the interpretation at the time) and had not remarried.
Claimant States that she is a pensioner under the act of 36, at the State of $100 in on War, C due on July 26 122: This snippet indicates Sarah is already receiving a pension under the 1836 Act, likely receiving a payment of $100 annually or an initial lump sum payment (the $122 figure is likely a date notation or payment amount reference).
New Haven, Orange, Mass: These are likely locations related to the claimant, her husband, or the court where the testimony was recorded. Orange is a town in Massachusetts, and New Haven is likely New Haven County, Connecticut, which borders Massachusetts.
Vol 62-108: This is a catalog reference number, likely indicating the volume and page number within the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records where the original application file is stored. 
Summary
The document is an administrative page confirming that Sarah Crofut/Crofts successfully applied for and received a widow's pension based on her late husband Seth's service in the American Revolutionary War. These records are valuable historical documents often containing details about family life and service history, as widows had to provide proof of marriage and the husband's service to qualify. 
The visible handwritten text and associated information in the image can be transcribed as follows:
"Act, march 5/07": Refers to an act or law dated March 5th, 1907 (or 1807, depending on context).
"Cam 160/letank na": Likely administrative notes, possibly related to location or file reference.
"Sarah Crofut, f Claimant Sletes Beat the is a pensider under the astof 1536, the rate of flötz": This appears to be a statement regarding Sarah Crofut's status as a claimant for a pension under an Act of 1836, potentially specifying a rate of payment. The exact wording is difficult to decipher due to the cursive style and age.
"Com reyed to Echeno Frass,": Possibly refers to communication or conveyance of land/information to a person named Echeno Frass.
"r. 6. Clark New Haven": Likely a name and location, possibly a witness or official.
"MC2-108.": A file or case number.
Document Details
The image is a record from Fold3, a service that provides access to military records, and includes the following metadata:
Fold3 File #: 14149088
Additional names: Boynton, W H Clark, Sarah Crofut, Seth Crofut, W H Clark, D E Cheney.
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Bounty Land Claim

State of Connecticut
County of Fairfield  SS.

On this 18th day of April
A.D. one thousand eight
hundred and fly-five, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public
within and
for the County and State aforesaid, Sarah Crofut
aged 96 Oct. 11. 1854
years, a resident of Danbury
in the State of Connecticut who being duly
sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Seth Croft
deceased,
who was a Sergeant in the Revolutionary War
that draws a pension of Regiment of the hundred and ten dollars
year payable at the Hartford Connecticut agency, that she
was pensioned under the act of Congress passed in the
day of
1836 - that her certificate is in the hands of a third person
and she is therefore unable to give the date
She further states that she was married to the said Seth Crofut in Norfolk Ct
on the
14 day of October A.D. 1778
by one Rev. Mr Robbins a Cong. Clergyman
and that her name
before her said marriage was Sarah Peck
that her said husband died
at Danbury
on the
11th
day of October A.D. 1825
and that she is a widow at the date of executing this he declaration, she refers to the declaration when which she was pensioned for evidence of her husband's service, and her and 
marriage, &c.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under act approved March
3, 1855. She also declares that she has never received nor applied for Bounty Land under this or any other act of
Congress, except n this case
Sarah
X her mark
Crofut

Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written; and I certify that I believe the claimant to be the
identical person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in said claim.
Wilson H. Clark
Notary Public SEAL
[seal] WILSON H. CLARK NEW HAVEN CONN NOTARY PUBLIC



Revolutionary War pension application.
Document Type: Sworn declaration for a widow's pension.
Location: Fairfield County, State of Connecticut.
Date: April 18, 1855 (inferred from "184" and "fifty-five").
Declarant: Sarah Croft, aged 96 on Oct 11, 1854, a resident of Danbury, Connecticut.
Status: Widow of Seth Croft, deceased, who was a Sergeant in the Revolutionary War.
Pension Details: Seth Croft was intended to be a Captain and drew a pension of one hundred and ten dollars per year, payable at the Hartford, Connecticut agency.
Act of Congress: Sarah was pensioned under the Act of Congress passed in 1836.Individuals Mentioned: The text mentions a woman and her husband, Seth Croft. The woman's name before marriage was Sarah Pick.
Marriage Details: The couple was married in Norfolk Co on October 14, 1778, by a Rev. Mr Robbins, a Cong Clergyman.
Death Details: Her husband, Seth Croft, died at Danbury on October 11, 1825.
Current Status: The woman states that she is a widow at the time of executing the declaration.
Document Purpose: The text appears to be part of a formal statement or testimony regarding her husband's service, possibly for a widow's pension claim.Purpose of the Document
The document is a formal declaration made for the purpose of obtaining land grants offered by the U.S. government to veterans and their heirs as a reward for military service, specifically under an act approved on March 3, 1855. 
Claimant's Declaration: Sarah (using her mark due to illiteracy) declares that she is making the application to receive the bounty land she is entitled to and confirms she has not applied for or received land under any other act of Congress, except as stated in this case.
Witness Affirmation: The lower part of the document includes an affidavit from two witnesses, Edwin Reed and Matthew M Stone, from Fairfield County, Connecticut. They were sworn in before a Notary Public on April 18, 1855, to verify the claimant's identity and the validity of her claim.
Official Certification: A clerk (Wilson H. Clerk) certified that he believed the claimant to be the person she represented herself to be and that he had no interest in the claim.
The document is part of historical records concerning pension and bounty-land-warrant applications, primarily dating from 1800 to 1900, related to American military personnel who served in conflicts such as the Revolutionary War. The image displays a scanned legal affidavit from the State of Connecticut, County of Fairfield, dated April 18, 1805.
Purpose: The document serves as a declaration and affidavit for a pension application.
Pensioner: The application is on behalf of Mrs. Sarah Crofut (also spelled Croft).
Edwin Reedand Witnesses: (or Benedict) and Matthew M Stone (or Steen), residents of Connecticut, appeared before a Notary Public.
Declaration: The witnesses swore that they were personally acquainted with Sarah Crofut, saw her sign the declaration, knew her to be the person represented, and confirmed she was a widow.
Officials: The document was sworn and subscribed before Wilson H Clerk, a Notary Public.

Document Type: This is an official government record related to claims made by soldiers (or their widows/heirs) for service during the American Revolutionary War.
Pension: A regular payment provided by the government to veterans or their families for their service.
Bounty Land Warrant: A certificate issued by the government entitling a veteran to a specified amount of public land as a reward for military service.
Claim Details: The specific file number is W. 22859. It includes a "Bounty Land Claim" form and an "Affidavit of Witnesses" section, which would contain sworn statements from people verifying Seth Crofut's service or his family's details (such as the mention of "Sarah Peck").
Purpose: These documents were crucial for proving eligibility for benefits and provide valuable genealogical and historical information about the individuals and the time period.
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Power of Attorney.
Know all men by these presents, That I, of the County of and State of      and the widow of
deceased, who was a soldier in the service of the United States, do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint
my true and lawful Attorney, irrevocably, for me and in my name, to prosecute and receive
from the United States the Bounty Land certificate, or warrant, due me by virtue of my deceased husband's service in the
United States, under existing laws granting Bounty Lands to the officers and soldiers, or their widows and minor heirs, for
services rendered in the different wars, and generally to do all lawful acts and things whatsoever touching the premises,
an attorney or attorneys under him, for the purpose aforesaid to make, and at his pleasure to revoke, hereby confirming all and
whatsoever my said attorney shall in my name legally do, or cause to be done, in and about the premises, as much so as
if present myself.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this  day of ,
in the year one thousand eight hundred and
fifty-
SEAL
Acknowledged and subscribed before me a
in and for the county of    and State of
this day of     185
SEAL

The image displays a legal document titled "Power of Attorney". 
Document Type: A Power of Attorney is a legal instrument where one person (the principal) gives another person (the agent or attorney-in-fact) the authority to act on their behalf in legal or financial matters.
Specific Purpose: This particular document is used by a widow of a deceased soldier to appoint an attorney to act for her.
Action Authorized: The attorney is authorized to "prosecute and receive from the United States the Bounty Land certificate, or warrant, due me by virtue of my deceased husband's service in the United States".
Context: This relates to historical U.S. laws that granted land (or warrants for land) to soldiers or their heirs for service in various wars.
Key Details: The form includes spaces to fill in names, dates, county, and state, and confirms that the widow is legally binding herself to whatever actions her appointed attorney takes regarding this specific matter.

Purpose: The form authorizes an attorney to "prosecute and receive" a Bounty Land certificate or warrant that is due to the widow by virtue of her deceased husband's service in the U.S. military.
Grantor of Power: The person granting the power is a widow, identified at the bottom of the image as "Pensioner: Sarah Crofut".
Recipient of Power: The authority is granted to an unnamed "true and lawful Attorney".
Historical Context: The document is dated in the 1850s, a period when the U.S. government provided land grants as compensation for military service in various wars.
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94.456
BOUNTY LAND.
ACT OF MARCH, 1855
Mrs. Sarah Crofut
Widow of Seth Crofut
War of the Revolution
PRESENTED BY
WILSON H. CLARK
Attorney, New Haven, Ct.
J.H. Benham's Steam Press, 55 Orange Street, New Haven.


Meaning of the Document
Bounty Land Warrants: These were certificates issued to veterans or their heirs, granting them the right to claim a specific amount of public land. They were offered from 1775 to 1855 as an incentive for enlistment and a reward for service in various wars, including the Revolutionary War. 
Act of March 3, 1855: This specific act (10 Stat. L. 701) was significant because it extended the existing military bounty land laws, making land available on a larger scale. It also broadened eligibility to include veterans (or their survivors) from the Revolutionary War who had not previously received land. 
Sarah Croft's Claim: The document shows that Mrs. Sarah Croft, the widow of Seth Croft who served in the Revolutionary War, was applying for this benefit. The application was presented by her son and attorney, H. Clark. 
Purpose: The record is part of a file (likely from the National Archives, as indicated by the "NARA Partner" label) used to process the claim for a land patent, the official document confirming ownership of the land.
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Bounty Land Claim

State of Connecticut}
County of Fairfield} SS.

On this 18th day of April
A.D. one thousand eight
hundred and fly-five, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public
within and for the County and State aforesaid, Sarah Crofut aged 96 Oct. 11. 1854 years, a resident of Danbury in the State of Connecticut who being duly
sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Seth Croft
deceased, who was a Sergeant in the Revolutionary War that draws a pension of one hundred and ten dollars a year payable at the Hartford Connecticut agency, that she was pensioned under the act of Congress passed in the
day of (blank space) 1836 - that her certificate is in the hands of a third person
and she is therefore unable to give the date
She further states that she was married to the said Seth Crofut in Norfolk Ct
on the 14th day of October A.D. 1778 by one Rev. Mr Robbins a Cong.  Clergyman and that her name before her said marriage was Sarah Peck that her said husband died at Danbury on the 11th day of October A.D. 1825
and that she is a widow at the date of executing this her declaration, she refers to the declaration when which she was pensioned for evidence of her husband's service, and her and marriage, &c.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under act approved March 3, 1855. She also declares that she has never received nor applied for Bounty Land under this or any other act of Congress, except in this case
Sarah (X her mark) Crofut

Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written; and I certify that I believe the claimant to be the identical person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in said claim.
Wilson H. Clark
Notary Public SEAL
[seal] WILSON H. CLARK NEW HAVEN CONN NOTARY PUBLIC

AFFIDAVIT OF WITNESSES.
STATE of Connecticut}
COUNTY of Fairfield} ss
.
On this Eighteenth day of April A. D. one thousand eight hundred and
fifty-five personally appeared before me a Notary Public within and for the County and State aforesaid, Edwin Benedict and Matthew W Stowe residents of the State of Connecticut and County of Fairfield who being duly sworn according to law, declare that they are personally and well acquainted with Mrs. Sarah Crofut who saw her sign her name (or make her mark) to the foregoing declaration, that they know her to be the identical person
therein represented, and that she is now a widow; and they swear they are disinterested witnesses
Edwin Benedict 
Matthew W Stove

State of Connecticut
County of Fairfield ⎬ Ss

The foregoing declaration and affidavit now sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written and I hereby certify that I knew the affiants to be credible person, she is [illegible] and represents herself to be and believe, and that she is of the age above stated, and that I have no interest in said claim
Wilson H Clark
Notary Public


This document is a Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File for a veteran named Seth Crofut, who served in the Connecticut forces. The specific file number is W. 22859. 
File Details
Veteran: Seth Crofut
State of Service: Connecticut (Conn.)
File Type: W (Widow pension), indicating the application was granted to his widow, Sarah Crofut.
National Archives Identifier (NAID): 54336223
Media Type: Textual Records with 54 digital images available online through NARA's digitization partners like Fold3 and FamilySearch.
Additional Names Mentioned in the File (per the image/text): Robbins, Wilson H Clark, Edwin Benedict, Seth Crofut, Sarah Crofut (Peck), Matthew W Stover. 
Context of the Document
The image and the extracted text include an affidavit from the widow, Sarah Crofut, made on April 1, 1855, in Fairfield County, Connecticut. 
Sarah states she was 96 years old as of October 11, 1854.
She identifies her late husband, Seth Crofut, as a Sergeant during the Revolutionary War.
Seth was a pensioner receiving $110 a year from the Hartford, Connecticut agency.
She applied for her own pension under the Act of Congress passed in 1836, which first made widows of Revolutionary War veterans eligible for pensions.
She provides specific genealogical information: she was married to Seth Crofut in Norfolk, Connecticut, on October 4, 1778, by Rev. M. Robbins, and her maiden name was Sarah Peck.
Seth Crofut died on October 17, 1825. 
These files are rich sources for historical and genealogical research, providing details about a veteran's service, family life, death dates, and property inventories.
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No.
Power of Attorney.
BOUNTY LAND CLAIM.
ACT OF MARCH, 3, 1855, AND MARCH 3, 1869.
Sarah Widow of
Seth Crofut
Capt.                          Co.
Col.                           Reg't.
                                  Militia.
War of the Revolution
DAMON E. CHENEY,
ATTORNEY
ORANGE, MASS.
[stamp] PENSION OFFICE


The image displays details from a historical legal document, specifically a Power of Attorney for a Bounty Land Claim. This document authorizes an attorney, Damon E Cheney, to act on behalf of Sarah Croft, the widow of Seth Croft, to process her claim for land under the Acts of March 3, 1855, and March 3, 1869. 
Power of Attorney: This is a legal document where one person (the principal, in this case, Sarah Croft) authorizes another person (the agent or attorney-in-fact, Damon E Cheney) to represent or act on their behalf in private affairs, business, or other legal matters. It grants the agent the legal right to make decisions or handle specific tasks for the principal.
Bounty Land Claim: Historically, the U.S. government used bounty land warrants to reward soldiers for their military service, particularly after wars like the American Revolution (mentioned in the document). These warrants could be claimed by the veterans or their heirs (like the widow Sarah Croft) and exchanged for public land.
Acts of March 3, 1855, and March 3, 1869: These were specific U.S. federal laws that expanded and modified the eligibility and process for claiming bounty land, often extending benefits to veterans of earlier wars and their widows.
The document essentially provided the legal authority for the attorney to manage the bureaucratic process of claiming the land Sarah Croft was entitled to.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice.
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State of Connecticut
Fairfield County) ss.
I, Seth Crofut a resident of Norwalk in the County and State above
named, do depose and say I am Administrator on the Estate of Mrs Sarah Crofut
late of Danbury deceased.
That the said Sarah Crofut was an applicant for Bounty Land Act of March 3d ,1853 for
source [illegible] by her late husband Seth Crofut. 
That her Application No. was originally filed by ........ of ....... 
That the said Sarah Crofut was widow of Seth Crofut who served as a member in 
Capt....... company of
militia in the Regiment
commanded by Col. 
in the war with Great Britain and
called the war of the Revolution.
I Hereby Constitute and appoint DAMON E. CHENEY of Orange, Massachusetts, my Attorney irrevocable
to prosecute and perfect the claim of the said Sarah Crofut, and to receive
the warrant when issued. Authorizing my said Attorney to do all things that may be necessary in the prosecution
of the said claim, as I might if personally present.
W H Hitchcock
Attest.
W.J. Waters
Seth Croft
Administrat on the Estate of Sarah Crofut
Fairfield County, SS. Dunbury
On this Sixteenth day of September 1864 personally appeared Seth Crofut to
me well known, and acknowledged the Power of Attorney to
be his act, and made oath to the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed, and I certify that the said Sett Crofut is Administrator on the Estate of the said Sarah Crofut.
deceased.
Theodore Mc Donald Clerk of
the Court of Probate in and for
the District of Danbury

File Unit Name: The file is titled "Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22859, Seth Crofut, Conn." This indicates it contains documents related to a request for a pension and land grant by or on behalf of Seth Crofut, who served in a Connecticut regiment during the American Revolution.
NAID: The National Archives Identifier for this specific record is 54336223.
Content Details: The file unit consists of textual records, totaling 54 images, 45 of which have been transcribed.
Additional Names: The file mentions several individuals involved in the application process, including Sarah Crofut (the pensioner/widow), Seth Crofut, W H Hitchcock, Damon E Cheney, and Theodore Mc Donald.
Extracted Text (Document Summary): The extracted text is an affidavit dated June 10, 1864, from Seth Crofut (likely a relative, as the original Seth Crofut was deceased) who is acting as the administrator for the estate of Sarah Crofut, the widow of the deceased Captain Seth Crofut. This document appoints Damon E. Cheney as an attorney to prosecute the claim for a bounty land warrant under the Act of March 1853.
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Madan

In reply to your request of the 12th, received the 14 inrt. for a statement of the military history of Seth Crofut, a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.

W. 22859

6 part table, 4 entries
1st entry
DATES OF ENLINSMENT OR APPOINTMENT. Apr. 1776
LENGTH OF SERVICE. 8 mos.
RANK. Pri
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN Jabez Botsford
COLONEL Herman Swift
STATE.  Conn.

2nd entry
DATES OF ENLINSMENT OR APPOINTMENT. June 1777
LENGTH OF SERVICE. 3 weeks
RANK. Sgt
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN Richard Shute
COLONEL Joseph P Cooke
STATE.  Conn.

3rd entry
DATES OF ENLINSMENT OR APPOINTMENT. April 1778
LENGTH OF SERVICE. 9 mos.
RANK. Sgt
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN David Olmsted
COLONEL Roger Enos
STATE.  Conn.

4th entry
DATES OF ENLINSMENT OR APPOINTMENT. April 1780
LENGTH OF SERVICE. 9 mos.
RANK. Sgt
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN David Olmsted
COLONEL Barzeleel Beebe
STATE.  Conn.

Battles engaged in, none stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Danbury, Fairfield Co. Conn
Date of application for pension, May 13, 1837. Her claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application. Danbury, Conn.
Age at date of application, She was born Oct. 11, 1758
Remarks: Soldier was born at Danbury Conn, March 28 1755 and died Oct 11 1825 at Danbury. He married Sarah, daughter Dr Charles Peck at Norfolk Conn Oct 14, 1778. Family (crossed out) record below  Children: (crossed out) : Lucy born Nov 8 1779; Jesse (son) born Nov 19, 1781; Comfort born June 29, 1783; Euner born Dec 5, 1785; Seth, born Apr. 11 1788; Sally born Sept 24, 1790; Benedict born Jan. 26, 1793; Deborah, born March 18 1895; Lile, Sile, Jile or Gile, born June 8, 1798, and died 1799.


The image is a record from the U.S. Bureau of Pensions, specifically a statement of the military history for a Revolutionary War soldier named Seth Crofut, based on his (or his widow's) application for a pension. 
The document contains the following details: 
Soldier's Name: Seth Crofut.
Service Details: Served as a private under officers such as Jabez Botsford, Heman Swift, Joseph Cooke, and Richard Shute, starting in 1777.
Application Date: May 1, 1837.
Residence at Enlistment: Sunbury, Connecticut.
Remarks: The remarks section includes details about his service periods, discharge dates, and death in March 1799. It also lists additional names associated with the application, including family members or witnesses such as Deborah, Comfort, Jile, and Sarah.
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1968
Sarah Crofut
wid of Seth Crofut Connt
Married Oct 1778
Died 1825
Admd
private  6 mo $20
Sergt 18 90
per anm 110
coming 4 March 1831
Cont State troops
Capt. Smith
Col Cook

Reuben Booth Eq
Danbury Cont

The image displays extracted text from a historical document, specifically a pension record related to a woman named Sarah Crofut.
The document appears to contain details about her and her husband's life, likely used to support a pension claim. Key details extracted from the record include:
Pensioner Identity: Sarah Crofut, identified as the widow ("wid") of Seth Crofut ("Seth Croful").
Dates: Mentions dates such as 1825, Married Oct 1778, 1890, and 4 Mar 1831.
Military Service Information: Details related to military service, including:
Rank: "private On $20", "Sergt" (Sergeant)
Financials: "per an 110 Em"
Unit: "Col State troops", "Capt Smith El Cock Reg"
Document Types: Mentions "Deed", "Adm" (Administration), and "Court".
Source: The record was contributed by FamilySearch NARA Partner and processed by AI/Machine-Generated text.
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I Jesse Crofut of Danbury in the County of Fairfield and State of Connecticut, aged fifty five years being duly sworn, do depose and say that I am the son of Seth Crofut deceased and Sarah Crofut. I further depose and say that the said Seth Crofut died October 11th 1825, and the said Sarah has remained a widow and unmarried ever since his death and that the said Seth Crofut the [illegible word] family record in a small book, hereunto annexed and it has been preserved i the family since his death, until now. The said record is in the handwriting of the said Seth, and I remember seeing it in his possession as long as I can remember anything
Jesse Crofut


State of Connecticut}
Fairfield County} Ss
On this 13th day of May 1837 before the Court of Probate within & for the District of Danbury in the said County & State personally appeared Jesse Crofut well known to the Court as a person of good character for truth & a credible witness & made a [illegible word] affirmation that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed is true.
Attest Ira R Wildman Clerk


The text in the image is a handwritten historical document that appears to be related to a legal or administrative matter involving several individuals. It is likely part of a Revolutionary War pension file or a similar legal record.
The content seems to detail a "tale of Connection" and mentions specific names and locations, which are characteristic of genealogical records and official testimonies. 
Key individuals mentioned in the accompanying text information include:
Seth Crofut (also listed as Seth Tofut)
Jesse Crofut
Sarah Crofut
Ira R Wildman
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Mrs. Sarah Crofut request the Commissioner of Pensions to address all communication relative to the application to Hon. T.T. Mittlesey M.C. at Danbury Ct.



Key details from the text:
Requestor: Mrs. Sarah Croft.
Action Requested: The "Commission of sons to and all communion the application". This phrasing is slightly fragmented, suggesting it might be an OCR (Optical Character Recognition) error or part of a longer, incomplete sentence.
Mentioned Individual: Hon. J.T. Miller M.E.
Date/Timeframe: January.
The text seems to document a formal application or a legal request made by Mrs. Croft, possibly involving her sons and an Honorable J.T. Miller. The exact context and outcome are not detailed in this short snippet.
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Comptrollers Office
Hartford Ct.
July 15th 1837
On application for evidence of the service of Seth Crofut I have examined the Books and 
papers remaining in this Office relating to
Revolutionary War, and find and certify as
follows Viz:-
On the Books of the Army
Accounts at the date of May 20th 1778 is
following charge
To amount of Captain Jabez Botsfords
account rendered for
his company, Swifts Regiment in 
1776=  Bounty - L 486,, 18,,
Equipping- 85..06.
first months wages-184,,00.,
Billeting-45.,05., 6
Mileage-17 ,, 11 ,,
Hospital expenses-32,,08,.6
Commissions-11,,06,,9-     71
----
Army Accounts March 3d 1779
To Captain David Olmsteads Pay Roll for
his Company, Enos Battalion in 1778 & 1779 L3027.,8,,7"
January 18th 1781. Captain David Olmstead Dr
To order on Treasurer Lawful money L660.


The document is a certification from the Comptroller's Office in Hartford, Connecticut, dated July 15th, 1837, verifying records related to the Revolutionary War based on an examination of the books of Seth Crofut.
The certification details two specific charges found in the Army Accounts:
Captain Jabez Botsford: An account rendered in 1776 for services in the Seventh Regiment, totaling £486.18, which included:
Bounty: £85.06
Push months wages: £184.10
Billing: £45.05.6
Melenger (Messenger?): £17.11
Hospital expenses: £32.08.6 and £11.06.9
Captain David Olmstead: A pay roll entry from March 3d, 1779, for his Company, Enos Battallion, for the years 1778 & 1779, totaling £3027.0.7. An entry from January 17th, 1781, notes a debit to Captain Olmstead for an order on the Treasurer for £660 in Lawful money.
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June 20th 1781 Captain David Olmstead Dr
To order in Treasurer Lawful money L792..8..10
To cash her Colonel Bezalel Beebe 207,,3,,00
There is no pay Roll of Captain Jubez Botsfords men for the year 1776 or of Captain David Olmsteads men for the years 1178-1779 & 1780. I cannot find the name of Seth Crofut on the Books or papers, & the within is all I can find relating to his service.
Wm. Field Comptroller


The document indicates:     Financial Transaction: On June 20th, 1781, Captain David Olmstead was issued an order on the Treasurer for \(\text{279}\) pounds, \(\text{9}\) shillings in lawful money, and also received cash via Colonel Bezaleel Beebee. Missing Records: There are no pay rolls found for Captain Jabez Botsford's men for the year 1776, nor for Captain David Olmstead's men for the years 1778, 1779, and 1780. Service Verification: The name of Seth Croft cannot be found in any books or papers, and the text provided is all that the Field Comptroller could find relating to his service.
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I Benjamin Sackett of Warren County of Litchfield & State of Connecticut, aged 74 years do depose & say, that I Enlisted as a  private into a Company (that belonged to a Corps that was [illegible] raised by Order of the legislature of of Connecticut) April 1778 commanded by Major Eleazar Curtiss of the town of Kent in P County Lewis Mills Lieutenant [illegible].  After my enlistment the Company were ordered to Horseneck under the command of Lieutenant Mills, from there we marched to [illegible] & White Plains, At the last mentioned place our company were joined to a company commanded by Capt. David Olmstead, so Mills still acting as Lieutenant.  Abijah Bennedict Orderly Sergeant, Seth Crofoot Seargeant The Redgiment to which our Company belonged was commanded by Col Roger Eno.  Soon after the two companies were thus joined we marched to West Point & there remained till the September following.  Our occupation for the most part of the time at the last mentioned place was building fortifications.  I was well acquainted with the above named Crofoot & know that he continued to serve as Sergeant of P Company during [illegible] In September I was permitted to return home, October following I was again ordered to join the Company at Horseneck, & there remained until January following.  And I well know that the Seth Crofoot was there & served the whole of the time [markouts] as Sergeant.  I was a part of the time serving as cook & belonged to the same [illegible] with [illegible] Crofoot.

Benjamin Sackett

State of Connecticut
County of Litchfield SS  [illegible] January 27th 1837
Personally came before me the above named Benjamin Sackett to me well known, & is Entitled to credit, & made oath to the truth of the above statement by him subscribed.

George Starr Justice of Peace

The image displays a historical textual record, specifically a marriage contract or related legal document, involving individuals from Connecticut around the year 1778. 
Document Identification: The file is identified as "File W. 22859, Seth Crofut, Conn." and has the NAID: 54336223.
Content Summary: The document appears to be a marriage contract or a similar legal record from the late 18th century.
Key Individuals: Several names are associated with the document, including Seth Crofoot, Lewis Mills, Eleazar Curtiss, Benjamin Sackett, and David Olmstead.
Source: The image is provided by Fold3 and the original records are likely held in an archive as textual records.
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State of Connecticut
County of Litchfield
I Origen S Seymour (Clerk of the County Court in & for said County hereby certify that George Starr Esq is & for more than a year last past has been a Justice of the peace duly commissioned & authorized by the laws of the State to administer oaths [illegible] and that the signatures of said Justice to the accompanying certificates of the depositions of Lysander Curtis & Benjamin Sackett are genuine.

In testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court this 10th day of May AD 1837
Origen S Seymour, Clerk 

The image displays an 1837 court document from Litchfield County, Connecticut, which appears to be a legal certification related to a Revolutionary War or War of 1812 pension application for Sarah Crofut. 
The document certifies the following: 
Official Capacity: The Litchfield County Court clerk, Origen S. Seymour, certifies that George Stanley "is & for more than a year last past has been a Justice of the Peace duly commissioned & authorized by the laws of the State of Connecticut".
Signature Verification: The clerk verifies that Stanley's signature on the accompanying certification of depositions for Alexander Curtiss and Benjamin Sackett is genuine.
Purpose: The certification likely serves as a legal verification of the depositions' authenticity, which were probably submitted as evidence to support Sarah Crofut's pension claim.
Date: The document is dated the 10th day of May, A.D. 1837.
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I Lysander Curtis of Warner County of Litchfield & State of Connecticut aged 74 years do depose & say that in the month of June of July 1778 I formed a Company of State Troops (that was raised by order of the Legislature of Connecticut) commanded by Capt. David Olmstead; Lewis Mills Lieutenant. The Regiment was commanded by Col Roger Enos at the time I joined the Company, the Regiment were on their March from White Plains to West Point. I was well acquainted with Seth Confoot a Sergeant of sd Company & according to my best recollection, the Sd Confoot continued to serve as Sergeant aforesaid until the regiment were discharged at Horseneck
I served part of the time as waiter for my father Major Ebenezar Curtiss, who served as Major in Col Enos Regiment
Lysander Curtiss

State of Connecticut}
County of Litchfield}
SS Warren Jan 28th 1837}

Personally came before me the above named Lysander Curtiss to me well known & whose Statement is entitled to credit & made oath to the truth of the above statement by him subscribed
George Storer Justice of Peace


The text in the image is a sworn statement, likely a deposition for a Revolutionary War pension application. 
Document Type: It appears to be an affidavit or deposition given under oath in the State of Connecticut, County of Litchfield, on March 28, 1837.
Deponent: The statement is made by Lysander Curtiss.
Content: Curtiss recounts his service during the Revolutionary War, mentioning specific details such as serving in the Connecticut Continental regiment commanded by Captain Lewis Mills and Colonel Heman Swift. He also mentions other individuals he served with, including Captain Roger Eno and Major Eleazar Curtiss.
Purpose: The document is part of a file related to a "Pensioner: Sarah Crofut", suggesting it was submitted to support her application for a widow's pension based on the service of her husband (presumably Seth Crofoot, also mentioned in the text context).
Verification: The document includes a signed and witnessed statement by George Starr, a Justice of the Peace, verifying that Lysander Curtiss swore to the truth of the statement.
Page 27

This image displays a page from an historical archive, specifically related to a pension file for a person named Sarah Crofut. 
Document Context
Source: The record is provided by Fold3, an online service that specializes in historical military and genealogy records. The third fold in some flag-folding ceremonies honors veterans, which is where the site gets its name.
File Information: It is identified as "Fold3 File #14149163" and is page 27 out of 54 pages in the document set.
Individuals Named:
Pensioner: Sarah Crofut. This indicates she applied for or was receiving a pension, likely based on the military service of a relative (such as a husband or father).
Additional Names/Associated Persons: Seth, Joseph P Cooke, Richard Shute, and John Gregory are listed. These names probably relate to the soldier's service record, witnesses who provided testimony for the pension application, or other family members mentioned in the file.
Document Content (Handwritten): The cursive script is a legal or official document mentioning "John Gregory of Reading in the County of Middlesex," which is likely the basis for the pension claim. 
Meaning
The document is a primary historical source used for genealogical and historical research. It provides specific details about individuals from the past, their family connections, and the military service that qualified them for a pension (often related to the Revolutionary War, as Fold3 holds many such records). Researchers use these files to trace family trees, confirm military service, and learn more about the lives of ancestors.
Page 28


The image displays a portion of a historical legal document, likely related to a Revolutionary War pension application for Sarah Crofut. It appears to be an affidavit or sworn statement.
The document details the following points:
Location and Date: The document was created in the State of Connecticut, Canfield County, on June 7th, 1837.
Proceeding: A person named Ann Gregory appeared before a court official named Bobbitt in the District of Danbury.
Testimony: Ann Gregory was known to the court and provided a sworn statement, making an oath that the preceding information (which is not fully visible in the image) was true.
Attestation: The document was attested to by Ira R Willman, who served as the Clerk.
Pensioner: The entire document pertains to the case of a pensioner identified as Sarah Crofut
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Meaning of the Image's Information
Fold3 File #14149174: This is a unique identifier for the specific document file within the Fold3 database.
Pensioner: Sarah Crofut: This indicates that the file concerns a pension claim made by a person named Sarah Crofut. Based on the type of records typically found on Fold3, this likely relates to a military pension, such as those for the Revolutionary War or War of 1812, which often list a widow's name.
Additional names: The list of names (Kwanter Leacs, David Olmstead, Daniel Foot, Seth Crofut, David Foot, Seth Crofut) likely refers to individuals mentioned within the contents of the document. In pension applications, these names might appear as witnesses, fellow soldiers, or family members whose testimony was needed to support the claim.
The Document: The image of the handwritten document itself is likely a page from the official pension application file, such as an affidavit, a statement of service, or correspondence related to the claim. Pension files can reveal a wealth of genealogical and historical information, including dates, locations, physical descriptions, and military service details. 
In essence, the image shows a historical record used by genealogists and historians to trace family histories and learn about the lives of veterans and their families.
Page 30

David Foot
Page 31

Lydia Benedict
Page 32

Lydia Benedict of Danbury in the County of Fairfield and State of Connecticut aged seventy three years, being duly sworn do depose and say that I am acquainted with Sarah Crofut of said Danbury the widow of Seth Crofut deceased. That I was present when she was married to said Seth. They were married on the 14th day of October 1778 by the Rev. Mr. Robbins, then a Presbyterian Clergyman at Norfolk in this state. The said Seth was in the service of the United States when he was so married, enlisted for a year and he came home one a furlough at the time, and soon after his marriage he returned to the service.
Lydia Benedict X her mark

State of Connecticut
County of Fairfield} s. s.
On this 19th day of December 1836, before the Court of Probate within & for the District of Danbury is said County & State personally appeared Lydia Benedict well known to the [illegible] as a person of truth and a credible witness, and [illegible] the foregoing deposition, and being duly sworn made solemn oath to the truth of the same.
Attest Ira R. Wildman Clerk
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State of Connecticut
County of Litchfield Js.  District of Sharon
On this 20th day of April AD 1837. Personally
appeared in open Court before the Court of Probate
within and for the District of Sharon in the County
and State aforesaid now sitting and being a Court
of Record, Thomas Judd a resident of the Town of
Canaan in the District aforesaid aged Eighty
three years, who being first duly sworn according to
law doth on his oath make the following Deposition to wit. I was born in Danbury in the County
of Fairfield in this State, and have resided in that
Town untill about thirty four years ago when I removed to the Town of Canaan where I now live and in the latter part of the month of
April AD 1776 I enlisted in a Company of Continental Infantry at said Danbury commanded by
Captain Botchford of New Town Lieutenant Ezra Starr of Danbury and Ensign Botchford also of
New Town & all in said County of Fairfield. The
Regiment to which our company belonged was
commanded by Col Heman Swift then of Cornwall in Litchfield County We were marched to
the Northward into the State of Vermont and New York
adjoining Lake Champlain, and I served
in said Company untill the last of December
1776 when I was discharged, having served the
full Term of Eight months. And for this and other
services during the Revolutionary War. I now
receive a Pension from the United States and
the particular incidents which occurred during
that campaign are detailed in my application
for said Pension now in the War Department ┃
I also depose and say, that I was well acquain
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acquainted with Seth Crowfoot of said Danbury
from my Infancy. and when I enlisted as before stated
in Capt Botchfords Company, the said Seth Crowfoot enlisted
in the same company and for the same term
of Eight months. The said Seth Crowfoot also marched
with us to the Northward and served with me in the same
company, untill we were discharged at the
expiration of said Eight months and he also returned with
me to said Danbury, and during a great part of
said term of Eight months we occupied the same
tent and Slept together
I also further depose and say that the Seth Crofoot
before mentioned was the same person who married
Sarah Peck the daughter of Doctor Charles Peck
who then lived at said Danbury
the said Seth Crofoot I have been informed is
dead but I do not know the fact personally as
I have not lived in said Town of Danbury for
the last thirty years as I have before stated
And further this deponent saith not
Thomas Fred
Sworn and subscribed this day and year first aforesaid
before me and I do further certify that I am well acquainted with said Thomas Judd and that he is a man of good character for
truth and veracity and is a credible witness
William W. Burrall Judge
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I William P Burnall Clerk of the Court of
Probate within and for the District of Sharon in the
County of Litchfield and State of Connecticut do certify
that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said
Court in the matter of the application of
Sarah Crowfoot for a Pension. And I do further certify that the
said proceedings were had in open Court before
Wm M Burnall Esq. who is the Judge of said Court duly
commissioned and sworn and that the signature to
the foregoing certificate purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and the seal of said Court
this 20th day of April AD 1837
Wm P Burnall Clerk
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John Crofut
18079
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2497
P. O. John Crofut 
Service:
Enlisted:        ,18
Discharged:    , 18
REJECTED
Application filed:      , 18
Alleges:
Re-enlisted:
Attorney:
P.O.
Recognized.     Contract.
Cert. of Dis. Searched for   ,18
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War Deparmt
Pension Off
May 7 1833

Sir,
Your claim to a pensions under the act of 7 June '32 has been examined & disallowed. The act provides for Military service and it appears from you declaration that you were at no time mustered into Durkies Regt Capt Morgan did not command a company in that Regt. Your papers are placed in our files.
Act 7. June

W. John Croft
Williamson
Wayne Co
NY
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John Crofut
17 May 1833
O C 
Revole 9
Pa 84
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The word vice primarily means a practice or habit that is considered evil, immoral, or degrading. It can refer to a serious moral failing or a minor personal weakness. 
Key meanings of "vice":
Immoral Conduct Behaviour that is considered wicked, corrupt, or sinful. In a legal context, "vice" often refers to criminal activities such as prostitution, gambling, or drug use, handled by a special police unit called a "vice squad".
A Personal Fault A minor shortcoming, bad habit, or foible in someone's character (e.g., "Chocolate is my only vice").
A Defect A flaw, blemish, or physical imperfection in an object or, archaically, a person or animal.
In Place Of As a prefix or preposition, it means "in the place of" or "deputy," such as in the title "vice president".
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Con. H. Van Heman
Dodge
Sec. 1
Comn of Pensions
Dr Sir
Washington D.C.
In the 17th of Sept last filed
lower of Attorney from Seth Crawford Almes
in the County Land name of Sarah Crawford
Wid of Seth Crawford of Banby C. Application
I was made by Sarah Crawford for County and
in her life time for service of her husband
Seth Cranford in the war of the Revolution.
under act of 1855,
am informed that a
Land Warrant issued but not until after her
deceased and was relieved to the Pension as
one was competent to more the assignment as
that time. If such is the case respectfully as that the
warrant be sent to me on the Power of Atty
from Admis
his pectfully your
thing
G. A
Act March
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This document, dated Washington, D.C., 1869, is a letter concerning a claim for a "Bounty Land" warrant. The correspondent, Norma, writes to a Commissioner to indicate she has power of attorney for Sarah Croft to pursue a claim for land based on her deceased husband's military service. 
Meaning of the Document
Bounty Land: A grant of free public land that the U.S. government provided to veterans (or their heirs, in cases of death) as a reward for military service in past wars, primarily between 1775 and 1855.
Power of Attorney: A legal authorization allowing Norma to act on behalf of Sarah Croft in this claim process.
Context: The letter is from 1869, after the major bounty land acts had been passed, but claims from heirs were still being processed. The document refers to service in "the war of the estate," likely a reference to a prior conflict such as the War of 1812 or the Mexican-American War, as Union Civil War soldiers were generally not eligible for bounty land but rather had benefits under the Homestead Act.
Purpose: The letter appears to be part of the application process where proof of service and relationship was submitted to the government agency responsible for issuing the land warrants. 
The final line, "No claim can be established by the adms" (administrators), is unclear in this context but may be a note from the recipient or a general statement regarding who can legally file the claim.
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This document is a legal certificate of administration issued by a probate court in September 1869. 
Document Meaning
Purpose: The certificate serves as legal proof that an individual, Donald Clark, was officially appointed as the "Administrator of the Goods, Chattels, Rights, and Credits" of a deceased person referred to as "late of said King deceased".
Context: A document of administration (or "Letters of Administration") is typically issued when someone dies without a valid will (intestate) or without naming an executor.
Authority: This document granted Donald Clark the legal authority to manage and settle the deceased person's estate, which includes paying debts and distributing any remaining assets to the legal heirs according to the laws in effect at that time in Norwalk, in the specified County. 
The text indicates the document was signed and sealed by "headon Neal Clerk of the Court of Beat, Distt of bing" on September 16, 1869.
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New Havin Conn
May 30, 1856
Sir. I am informed that Mrs
Crofut died some months
since. and before the date
of the Warrant. There are
no minor children. I therefore
return the Warrant to your
Office
Yours truly
Wilson H Clark
W [illegible] Minot
Comr of Penney
Washington
DC.

This document is a letter from 1856 concerning a federal pension claim, likely for a veteran's widow. The text indicates that the application process has been halted because the potential beneficiary, a "Mrs Croft," has died and there are no minor children to whom the benefits could be transferred. 
Explanation
Purpose: The letter is a formal communication from a local agent, Wilson H. Clark, to the Commissioner of Pensions in Washington, D.C., regarding a "Warrant" (likely a pension or bounty land warrant application).
Content: Mr. Clark is informing the Commissioner that Mrs. Croft has passed away before the warrant could be issued. Since there are no minor children, the claim is void, and he is returning the paperwork to the Office for filing or cancellation.
Context: In the mid-19th century, pension and bounty land applications were common for veterans and their heirs from conflicts like the Revolutionary War and War of 1812. The process required documentation and verification, which often took time. This letter is an example of the administrative process involved in managing these claims.
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Granger Mass.
17. Sept. 1869

Hon . Van Herman
Comm of Pensions
Washington DC
Dear Sir,

Herewith please find Power of Attorney from
Administrator in the Bounty Land claim of
Sarah Widow of Seth Crofut No, not known
Please report the condition of this claim
Md oblige
Respectfully yours
Damon E. Cheney
G.A.W

The image displays a handwritten historical document, likely a letter or legal petition, dated September 17, 1867. The content appears to be a request or application related to legal or administrative matters, mentioning names and potentially a claim or arrangement. 
Key details from the document and associated information include:
Date: September 17, 1867. 
Names Mentioned: H. Van Aernam (likely Horace Van Aernam, a historical figure), Damon E. Cheney, Seth Crofut, and Sarah.
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Jany 19 -1900
Histy a Mrs. May L. Shore
Minneapolis Min
1909 Feb 26. Mrs Mary L. Shore
Given family & military histories M.B.H.
1916 Apr 20- History to Miss
Florence S. M. Crofut M.B.H.

Rey 
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 22,859
Sarah Crofut
wid of
Seth Crofut
Segt Rev. War
Act July 4th "/34
Index: Vol. A, Page 156
[Arrangement of 1870.]
The text is an index entry for a U.S. military pension record, likely related to the Civil War or an earlier conflict, concerning a deceased veteran named Seth and his widow, Sarah Croft. It details administrative information about the pension application and related individuals.
Interpretation of the Text
The snippet appears to be a transcription of a physical document, possibly from a ledger or file card, used for genealogical research:
Contributed by FamilySearch, NARA Partner: This indicates the source is a genealogical archive, specifically a partnership between FamilySearch (a non-profit genealogy organization) and NARA (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration).
WIDOW, &c.: Refers to the type of pension application; the "widow" is the primary claimant (Sarah Croft), the "&c." likely stands for "et cetera" and might cover minor children.
File No. 22,859: The specific identification number for this pension case file.
Seth, Sarah Croft: The names of the individuals associated with the record. Seth was likely the veteran, and Sarah the applicant (his widow).
Act July 4th or Arrangement of 1870: Refers to specific acts of Congress that governed military pensions. The "Act of July 4, 1836" was a significant pension law, and the 1870 date suggests a re-indexing or re-arrangement of older records under newer administrative standards.
Sixth War Perfect: This phrase is unclear but "Sixth War" could be a contemporary shorthand for a specific conflict, or possibly the "War of 1812" or Mexican-American War depending on the specific indexing system used at the time.
Hirty a Mrs. May L. Shore and Miss Florence S. M. Copel: These names, with associated dates (1909 and 1916), suggest later correspondence or testimonies provided in relation to the pension claim, perhaps as proof of marriage or service.
Index: Vol. A, Page 16: A physical location reference within the archival ledgers.
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Sarah Croft widw
of Seth Crofut dcd
Connt
Sus. ser lil. Hon J T. Whittlesey
Danbury Co July 1
1837
.
Admd
Ad 4 July 1836
26. 319

26.319
Cancelled
(160)

The image contains an extracted text from a historical document, likely a legal or administrative record related to genealogy or property, dated around the 1830s.
Meaning of the Text:
Contributed by FamilySearch NARA Partner: The record is from the US National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and was made available digitally by FamilySearch, a non-profit genealogy organization.
Sarah Croft and of Seth Croful the Count Sussell: This appears to be a transcription of names and potentially a location (Sussex, possibly misspelled as Sussell) from a handwritten document. Visual searches suggest the original document might have cursive script that was interpreted this way, perhaps referring to individuals involved in the record.
Hon J T. Whittlesey Danbury Co July 1 1837: This likely refers to the Honorable J. T. Whittlesey, an official in Danbury County (presumably in Connecticut, a location associated with the Whittlesey family), and the date the document was recorded or issued.
Adm Ad 4 July 1836: This could stand for "Administration Admitted 4 July 1836," likely referring to the date an estate was probated or someone was appointed as an administrator.
26. 319 Cancelled 4 160: These numbers likely refer to internal document indexing, volume/page numbers, or specific sections within a larger set of records. The term "Cancelled" indicates that this specific entry or action was nullified or revoked at some point.
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3-- 871.
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by
Claim No.
Certificate No
Claimant Sarah Crofut.
Soldier Seth Crofut
Service
Additional Service.
No     claim, State records     ,190
No claim, combination records    ,190
REMARKS:
No other claim except S.t. 22.859
Agency Books, rejected book and
Q. Miller combination searched
Hudson
Feb 25  1909
O - 8
Chief Division


Here is a breakdown of the information presented:
Agency and Division: The document originated from the Record Division of the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions.
Claim Details:
Claimant: Sarah Crofut
Soldier: Seth Crofut
Service: The specific military service details are not filled in the transcription.
Status and Remarks:
The record indicates "No claim, State records, 190" and "No claim, combination records, 190", suggesting no prior claims were found in those specific searches.
A remark states: "No other claim except S.t. 22.859".
It mentions that "Agency Books, rejected book and Q. Miller combination searched".
Date and Location:
Location: Hudson
Date: Feb 25 1909
Signature Title: Chief Division
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The image displays a machine-generated transcription of a historical document related to a U.S. pension application. The document is a letter received by the Commissioner of Pensions in Washington D.C. 
Key details from the document transcription include: 
Date and Location: The letter was received on November 27, 1893, and appears to have originated from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Recipient: The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Subject: The letter seeks information concerning a pension formerly granted to Sarah Crofut (the pensioner identified at the bottom of the image).
Pensioner's Details: Sarah Crofut was the widow of Seth Lane Born, who served in the Revolutionary War. They had six children (issue of 6).
Additional Notes: There is a potentially incomplete or unclear note about something happening "during the fifties".
The document is a record of correspondence regarding a historical military pension claim.
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Now I very much desire to know:
1 Capacity in which Seth
Crofut but served during war.
2. Time  of his death
3. Amount per month
pension granted to his
Widow
4. Time of Mrs. Crofuts
(his widows) death.
If you can and will kindly
furnish me these 
items which are of such
interest to me
I shall esteem
the great favor.
Yours Truly
Mary L. Shore
1002 Hawthorne Ave. Minneapolis Minn.


The text in the image is a transcription of a document, likely related to a historical pension application, which outlines specific information requested by an individual named Mary S. Shore. 
The main content includes:
Requested Information: A list of questions or data points being sought, such as:
The capacity in which "Seth" served.
The date of his death.
The monthly pension amount his widow received.
The date of "Mrs. Crofts (his widows)" death.
Correspondence Details: The text appears to be part of a letter or communication where Mary S. Shore is asking for this information.
Key Individuals: The document identifies the "Pensioner" as Sarah Crofut at the bottom of the screen.
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w wid 22859
Dept. of Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Commissioner
Dear Sir:-
In January 1900,
I received, from your office
a statement of the military
history of
Seth Crofut
a soldier
of the Revolutionary
War as contained in
his widow's application
for pension on file



The image provided is a transcription of a historical record related to a Revolutionary War pension application for a soldier named Seth Croft. The document is a statement of his military history, part of his widow's application for a pension, as recorded by the Bureau of Pensions under the Department of the Interior around January 1900. 
The key terms on the screen mean the following:
NAID: An acronym that stands for National Archives Identifier. In this context, it is a unique identification number (54336223) used by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to catalog this specific set of records.
Textual Records: Refers to records that are text-based documents, such as letters or application forms.
54 Images / 49 have Transcriptions: Indicates that this specific digital record collection consists of 54 images, and the text for 49 of them has been extracted and transcribed.
AI/Machine-Generated: Notes that the text you see on the screen was automatically extracted using artificial intelligence rather than manually transcribed by a human.
Bureau of Pensions: A historical U.S. government agency responsible for reviewing and granting pensions to veterans and their dependents, which was later absorbed into what is now the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Revolu War: An abbreviation for the Revolutionary War (American Revolution).
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in the Bureau
am now writing to ask
of you will kindly send
me another statement
of same.
I wish to
use it in establishing
a cousin's eligibility to
membership in D.A.R.
and then 
have her  have this
statement to keep
---
same as I am keeping
Mine
Shall feel greatly


This letter is a request for a duplicate official statement or record to assist a cousin in establishing her eligibility for membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.). 
The text indicates that the writer is seeking proof of lineage or service related to the American Revolution, as membership in the D.A.R. requires documented, lineal descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence. The writer mentions needing "another statement of same" for their cousin and wanting to keep this new statement as a permanent record for themselves ("same as I am keeping mine"). 
The document is an example of historical records that are used for genealogical research, often found in archives such as those provided by the National Archives (indicated by "NAID: 54336223" and mention of the "Bureau").
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indebted to you for granting
this favor.
Sincerely
Mary L. Shore
1002 Hawthorne Ave.
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Feb. 12, 1909.
[stamp] PENSION U.S. OFFICE A FEB 15 1909



The text provided in the image appears to be an AI/machine-generated transcription of a portion of a letter or record, likely from the early 20th century [1.1].
The snippet contains a closing signature and address:
Signer: Mary L. Shore
Address: 1002 Hawthome live, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date: Feb. 12, 1909.
It also includes parts of sentences such as, "indebted to you for granting this" and "Sincerely" [1.1]. The document is part of a larger collection of textual records with NAID 54336223, contributed by FamilySearch NARA Partner [1.1].
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Miss Florence S. M Crofut
25 N. Beacon St
Hartford, Conn
Personal inquiry
of April 20, 1916.



Content of the Record: The specific information within this extract pertains to:
Miss Florence S. M Craft
Age: 25
Address: N. Beacon St, Hartford, Conn
Context: A "Personal inquiry of April 20, 1916" 
Essentially, the image shows a transcribed digital snippet of a historical document related to a specific person and an inquiry she made in 1916, cataloged and made accessible by the National Archives.
This document is a U.S. Bureau of Pensions record related to the pension claim of a Civil War veteran named Seth Croft and his claimant, likely his widow, Sarah Croft. It summarizes the status of their application within the pension system around 190- (likely early 1900s, given the date Feb 25 129, or 1929). 
Key terms and their likely meanings in this context:
RECORD DIVISION. -- 871.: This refers to the specific division and internal file number for this case within the vast records of the Bureau of Pensions.
Claim No. / Certificate No.: These are internal tracking numbers assigned to the application. The certificate number is particularly important for ordering the full, detailed file from the National Archives.
Claimant Sarah Croft / Soldier Seth Croft: The main individuals associated with the claim. Seth was the veteran whose service made the pension possible, and Sarah was the person applying for the benefits (typically a widow).
Service: This entry is blank, but a complete record would detail his military unit, rank, and dates of service, likely in the Union Army during the Civil War.
No claim, State records / No claim, combination records: These entries indicate that no related pension application was found in state or other combined records, suggesting this federal file was likely the primary or only application.
REMARKS: No other claim except S.A. 22.859: This note indicates that this specific application was the only one found, other than an "S.A." (Special Act or possibly a prior application number) claim numbered 22,859.
Agency Borks, rejected bark and 2 Elter contination searched: This cryptic note likely refers to a specific field investigation or search performed by a "Special Examiner" in a location possibly starting with "Borks" (a misspelled location). The note details that specific records ("rejected bark and 2 Elter contination searched") were examined as part of the due diligence to verify the claim's validity.
Hudson, Feb 25 129, Chief Division: This likely indicates the location (Hudson), date (February 25, 1929), and title of the official who signed off on the record summary.
AI / Machine-Generated: This label, added by the FamilySearch website which partnered with the National Archives (NARA) to digitize these files, indicates that the transcription of the handwritten document was initially created using artificial intelligence. This makes the historical records searchable online.