Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 23802, Samuel Chalker, Conn.
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SERVICE
Conn.

Chalker, Samuel
Damaras

NUMBER
W. 23802

CONTENTS
(blank)
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2698.
Vermont Burlington
Damaras Chalker widow of Samuel Chalker Conn
who was a Private in the N.H. line for 9 months

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10th day of Nov. 1843 and sent to Samuel Swift Middlebury NH

Act of March 3, 1843.
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 25.
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State of Vermont Addison County District of New Haven ss
On this twenty Eighth Day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and forty Personally appeared before the Probate Court for the District of New Haven, Damaras Chalker a resident of New Haven in the County of Addison and State of Vermont, aged Eighty four years the twelfth day of May last, who being first duly sworn according to Law Doth on her oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7th 1838, Entitled “an act granting half pay and pension to certain Widows"
that she is the widow of Samuel Chalker who was a private Soldier in the war of the revolution and served as follows to wit, that he resided in Saybrook in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut when he enlisted in to a Company commanded by Capt John Ely in the spring of Seventeen hundred and Seventy Six, and I think served about nine months and was employed a part of the time in building a fort at New London Connecticut, and after the Expiration of the time of his first enlistment, he again enlisted for a winter campaign and served three months in a company commanded by Capt Buck, in Col Ely's Regiment, he Col Ely having been raised to a Colonel, this last service having been performed the principal part
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at Providence in the State of Rhode Island and that he again served as she believes six months at the fort at Saybrook, the Captains name was John Shipman and the Colonel of the Regiment was Col Ledyard, who was afterwards killed at Groton & he also as she believes was drafted in the forepart of March Seventeen hundred and seventy six and marched to Brooklin [Brooklyn] near New York, the Captain who commanded his Company was John Cochran, and went in advance of of the Continental army then at New York Boston and was employed in making fortifications at or near New York, and was paid for two months service and return the latter part of April, and that she has no Documentary Evidence in support of her claim & no Bible record, she further declares that she was married to the said Samuel Chalker on the fourteenth Day of January Seventeen hundred and Eighty four, at Salisbury Connecticut by the Reverend Jonathan Lee then a settled Minister at Salisbury aforesaid, that her husband, the aforesaid Samuel Chalker Died at New Haven aforesaid, on the 24th day of July Eighteen hundred & thirteen, that she was not married to him prior to his having the service, but the marriage took place previous to the fourth of January seventeen hundred and ninety four
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Viz at the time above stated and that she remains his widow
[signed] Damaras Chalker
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before Harvey Munsill Judge
I certify that Damaras Chalker who signed the foregoing Declaration is a credible person Harvey Munsill Judge
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1st Damaras Everest born May 12th 1755
2nd Damaras Everest was joined in marriage to Samuel Chalker January 14th 1784
3rd Tempe Chalker born June 6th 1785 in Tinmouth Vermont
4th Margaret Chalker born February 25th 1788, in Middletown Vermont
5th Elicta Chalker born September 17th 1792, in New Haven Vermont 15th
6th Rhoda Chalker born July 15th 1795, in sd [said] New Haven
7th Samuel Everest Chalker born September 4th 1798 in sd [said] New Haven
8th Samuel Chalker departed this life July 28th 1813, being fifty seven years old the 13th day of the same month
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State of Connecticut County of Middlesex ss
Saybrook 25th March AD 1840
I Ambrose Watrous of Saybrook in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut of lawful age depose and say that I was acquainted with Samuel Chalker, Brother of Moses and Oliver Chalker, that he was born as I believe in said Saybrook, the family having resided there from my earliest recollection — that he Samuel Chalker aforesaid and myself were early in the month of March 1776 drafted and marched to Brooklin [Brooklyn] near New York, where we quartered — the Capt who commanded our company was John Cochran — We were sent into the neighborhood of New York in advance of the Continental army then at Boston, supposing that the British after leaving Boston would immediately repair to New York — We were employed in making fortifications and other preparations to receive the enemy — When the Continental Army arrived at New York we were discharged, we returned home in April having been absent about two months, we were paid for two months services — I never after served with Samuel Chalker, he left Saybrook at the close of the War, or about that time, and I have been informed that he died several years since in the State of Vermont — And further the deponent saith not.
Daled at Saybrook this 25th day of March 1840
[signed] Ambrose Watrouse
Sworn and subscribed to at Saybrook this 25th day of March 1840 Before me Wm R. Clarke E Justice of the peace
I hereby certify that the above named Ambrose Watrous is a credible witness and his testimony is entitled to belief Saybrook March 25th 1840 Wm R. Clarke Justice of the peace
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State of Connecticut Middlesex Co. ss
I John Fisk Clerk of the County Court of sd [said] County of Middlesex do certify that Willm. R. Clark was on the 25 March 1840 & now is a Justice of the Peace within & for sd [said] County of Middlesex as a Court on file in my Office & that his name subscribed to the preceding Certificates mark’d A. B. C. D. E. F. are his proper Hand Writing & Signatures
In Testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand & affixed the seal of Court this 3d day of April AD 1840 Jno Fisk Clk
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT, LITCHFIELD COUNTY, SS. Litchfield
I Origen S. Seymour Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Roger Averill Esquire is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and by law authorized to administer Oaths and to take the acknowledgment of Deeds. And that his commission was dated on the 27th day of May A. D. 1839 and will expire on the 20th day of June, A. D. 1840, and that the signatures to the annexed document which purport to be signatures of said Justice are genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court this 20th day of March A.D. 1840 Origen S. Seymour Clerk
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State of Connecticut County of Litchfield ss
Salisbury March 18th 1840
I Lois Moore of the town of Salisbury in the County of Litchfield and State of Connecticut, of lawful age depose and say that I am half sister to Damaras Chalker of New haven in Addison County and State of Vermont, whose name before her marriage with Samuel Chalker was Damaras Everest, That I was present at her marriage with Samuel Chalker, which took place in the winter, I should think, in January 1784. I am particular as to the time for I was then fourteen years of age, and I am now seventy — The marriage took place at my fathers house and the ceremony was performed by the Revd Jonathan Lee, then a settled Minister in Salisbury — Soon after the marriage my Sister and her husband moved to New Haven, Vermont
[signed, crossed out] Lois Moore
[signed] Lois her-X-mark Moore
Salisbury March 18th 1840 In presence of us the afore said Lois Moore made her mark Roger Averill, Samuel D Brainard
Sworn and subscribed to this 18th day of March 1840 Before me Roger Averill Justice of Peace
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I hereby certify that the within named Lois Moore is a credible Witness and that her testimony is entitled to full credence.
Roger Averill Justice of the Peace
Salisbury March 18th 1840
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State of Connecticut County of Litchfield Ss
Salisbury March 18th 1840
I Sarah Eldridge of Salisbury in the County of Litchfield and State of Connecticut of lawful age depose and say that I was born and have always lived in said Salisbury, that I was present at the marriage between Samuel Chalker and Damaras Everest. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Revd Jonathan Lee, then the Pastor of the Congregational Church in this town. The marriage took place in Salisbury in the winter of 1784, about one year before my marriage with her half brother, who was my first husband. The wedding was held at the house of the father of Mrs Chalker. I have had two husbands. My last husbands name was John Eldridge. I am now seventy five years of age.
Dated at Salisbury this 18th day of March 1840
[signed] Sarah Eldridge
Sworn and subscribed to at Salisbury this 18th March 1840 Before me Roger Averill Justice of Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Sarah Eldridge is a credible Witness and that her testimony is entitled to full belief. Roger Averill Justice of the Peace Salisbury March 18th 1840.
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Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 23802
Damaras Chalker wid [widow]of Samuel Chalker
Pri [Private] N H [New Hampshire] Line
Act: March 3d 43
Index:—Vol. A, Page 133
Arrangement of 1870.
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Burlington Vermont — 5737.
Damaras Chalker, widow of Samuel Chalker, decd [deceased]
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June, 1832, and who died on the 28th of July, 1813 of Addison Co. in the State of Vermont,
who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Buck of the Regt. Commanded by Col. Ely of the N. Hamp. line for 9 months private.
Inscribed on the Roll of Burlington at  the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9th day of September, 1840 and sent to Samuel D. Brainard, New Haven, Vermont.
Arrears to the 4th of March, 1841
Semi-annual allowance ending
$150—
Act July 7, 1838.
Recorded by S. A. Elliot Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2 Page 48.
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[stamp] MIDDLEBURY VT JUL 26

3022
July 29, 1840.
Damaras Chalker
March 3d 43
$30 per an [annum]
Saml Swift Middlebury Vt.

FREE
To the Commissioner of Pensions
City of Washington
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Middlebury Vt. 25 July 1843
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Sir, It is requested that answer to the within application of Damaras Chalker may be directed to Mr Samuel D. Brainard, Post office, Waybridge, Addison County, Vermont.
Respectfully &c Saml Swift.
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Comptrollers Office Hartford Apr 4 1840
I certify that on application for evidence of the Services of Samuel Chalker, who claims Service in the Revolutionary War, under Cap John Ely, 6 or 9 months in 1776 Building Fort at New London in the Spring & Summer. enlisted in the fall, for a winter Campain [Campaign] Sag 3 months, went to Providence under Cap Buck, Capt Ely having been promoted to a Colonel, and at this time had command of the Regiment, and in the year 1778 or 79, served 6 months under Cap John Shipman, Col. John Ledyard at Saybrook Fort, and subsequently through the war — That no Pay Rolls of Captains Ely, Buck, or Shipman can be found in this Office for the years 1775, 77, 78, 79. that on Pay Table Book is the following account
Cap John Ely
1776 Apr 13 To order on Tues for a/c his Co at New Haven £250.0.0
June 6 To order on Tues for a/c his Co at N. London 184.0.0
July 10 To order on Tues for a/c his Co at N. London 60.0.0
Aug 17 To order on Tues for a/c “ “ 50.0.0
Oct 29 To order on Tues for a/c Cap Deshon 50.0.0
Dec 16 To order on Tues for a/c 452.2.101
Cy £1046.2.103
Supra
1776 Dec 26 By his a/c rendered 996.2.10 1/2
1776 Dec 26  By charge for Emp your Cont N. London 50.0.0
£1046.2.10 1/2
Cap Justus Buck / Col. Ely Regt / DC
1776 Dec 30 To Order on Tues in a/c his Company £172.0.0
1777 March 27 Supra Cr By Charging Col. Ely £172.0.0
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Lieut John Shipman DC
1779 Apr 8 To order on Tres for enlisting bounty — 256 —
Sep 2 To order on Tres 600 —
1780 July 4 To order on Tres £9221.8.11
Supra C. 10077.8.11
1780 July 4 By Amount his a/c rendered £10077.8.11
At a meeting of the Gov Council of Safety holders at Lebanon Saturday Feby 17 1776 —
Appointed. Dr John Ely, Captain of the Company to superintend and direct the Building works of Defence and Forts ordered to be erected at New London Called Mamacock Fort — Feby 24 Cap John Ely appeared and accepted the office of Captain of the Company to be raised and stationed at Mamacock Fort, New London
At a meeting of the Gov Council of Safety holders at Lebanon Feby 17 1779 Voted that John Shipman be appointed a Lieut to Command a Company to be raised for the Fort at Saybrook Henry Kilbourn Comp
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6990
Damaras Chaulker
Vt.
Act 7 July ‘38
M 84 — See let to S.D.B. 3 July ‘40
aomd
9 mo pri
30

no deduction
Saml. D. Brainard esqr New Haven Vt
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT, LITCHFIELD COUNTY, ss. Litchfield.
I Origen S. Seymour, Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Roger Averill Esquire is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and by law authorized to administer Oaths and to take the acknowledgment of Deeds. And that his commission was dated on the 27th day of May A.D. 1839 and will expire on the 20th day of June, A.D. 1840, And that the signatures to the annexed document which purport to be signatures of said Justice are genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court this 20th day of March A.D. 1840 Origen S Seymour Clerk
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State of Connecticut County of Lichfield SS
Salisbury March 18th 1840
I Adam Reid of the town of Salisbury in the County of Litchfield and State of Connecticut of lawful age depose and say that I am Minister of the Congregational Church in said town of Salisbury, whereof the Revd Jonathan Lee was formerly Pastor, That I am Clerk of said Church and have in my possession the records thereof, that I have made diligent search among the papers and records of said Church for a record of a marriage said to have taken place by the said Jonathan Lee, in this town about the year 1784 between Samuel Chalker and Damaras Everest, but have been unable to find any record of such marriage, and do believe that no record of such marriage now exists in said Church records.
[signed] Adam Reid
Salisbury March 18th 1840
Sworn and subscribed to this 18th day of March 1840 Before me Roger Averill Justice of Peace
I also hereby certify that the above named Witness Adam Reid is a near neighbor of mine, that I am well acquainted with him and that he is a credible witness
Roger Averill Justice of the Peace Salisbury March 18th 1840
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James L Edwards Commisioner of Pensions Washington D.C
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Mr James L Edwards
I send you what Proof I have for Damaras Chalker to obtain A pension, I think we have not proved Not half the servis [service] that Samuel Chalker did in the War of the Revolution, I would request you, Dear Sir, to Examine the Book and Papers in your Care, and see if you can find more proof of his servis [service] in the Continentle [Continental] Army
My Wife Is a Daughter of Samuel Chalker and she thinks he was on Longiland [Long Island] when the Brittish [British] Drove our troops of [off], And his Brother thinks he was on gard [guard] At the hanging of Mager [Major] Andrew, from these Sercumstances [Circumstances], I think he was in the Continental Army some, if their [there] should be any thing more wanting on my Part be so good as to Right [Write] to me. Send the Papers to Samuel D. Brainard of New Haven, Addison County, State of Vermont, to be left at the Weybridge Post ofice [office] Samuel D  Brainard
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Free
Mr James L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington DC

Weybridge Vt
July 22

July 25 1840
et
add proof
Damaras Chalker
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July the 27th 1840
Dear Sir I receivd [received] your Letter Dated July 3d 1840, I have sent our famely [family] Records, you Stated that the length of time under Capt Shipman was not fully set forth, I think he might have served with Shipman [a] Considerable part of the War, the Servir [Service] at New York I Expect took place Before the State Troops were organised [organized], I was in hopes that you would find Something on the Books in your Care, But you Sed [said] nothing About it in your Letter, the Comtroller [Comptroller] at Hartford Sed [Said] the pay Roles [Rolls] were Sent to Washington and Burnt [burned from fire] he beleavd [believed], if I could have found them I think I could have proved more service, my Witnesses are all Good I Belive [Believe], I want you Should Send Me Returns As Soon As Convenient
N. B. the Comtroler [Comptroller] at Hartford Sed [Said] that Mother would Draw A full Pension
Newhaven [New Haven] July the 27th 1840 Samuel D Brainard
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6990
Vt.
Let. To Saml D. Brainard, July 3, 1840.
Act 7 July ‘38
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Saml Chaulker [Samuel Chalker]
June 76 — Ely. of N. London 6-mo.
Decr [76] Buck. R.I. 3-[mo.]
There were no Cont [Continental] troops in NY before June 76, not found among the 6-mo men of the Cont. Line — The length of service in 79 under Shipman not stated
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State of Connecticut County of Middlesex ss
Saybrook March 25th A D. 1840
I Oliver Chalker of Saybrook in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, of lawful age, depose and say, that I am Brother of Samuel Chalker late of New Haven in Addison County State of Vermont, that he the said Samuel Chalker was born in Saybrook in Middlesex County Connecticut in the year 1756, where I now dwell, that he and I early in the spring of the year 1776 enlisted into the army of the revolution and served a campaign of from six to nine months at New London, Conn. we were employed much of the time during the summer building the fort at New London — the Captain of our company was John Ely
In the fall of the year 1776 our time of service being out, my Brother Samuel & Myself enlisted for a winter campaign of three months, the principle part of which we served at Providence State of Rhode Island, we were at this time commanded by a Capt. Buck, for Company Officer Capt Ely having been promoted to a Colonel, and he at this time had the command of our regiment. Our term of service being out in the spring of 1777, we returned to our home at Saybrook together, having served in both campaigns at least nine months, and I think it may have been twelve months
And Deponent further saith that either the next year or year after, he served with his brother Samuel a campaign of six months at Saybrook fort, the commander of our company at this time was John Shipman & I believe the colonel of the regiment was Ledyard, who was afterwards killed at Groton.
I never served afterwards with my Brother Saml, but believe he was much in the service during the war. About the time of the Conclusion of the war he left Saybrook, and after residing a while at Salisbury and at Tinmouth, he settled at New Haven in Addison County State of Vermont, where he died in the year 1813 or thereabouts. and further the Deponent saith not.
[signed] Oliver Chalker
Dated at Saybrook March 25th 1840
Sworn and subscribed to at Saybrook this 25th day of March 1840 Before me Wm R Clarke Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Oliver Chalker is a credible witness and that his testimony is entitled full belief. Saybrook 25th March 1840 Wm R. Clarke, Justice of the Peace
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State of Connecticut County of Middlesex ss
Saybrook 25th March AD. 1840
I Moses Chalker of Saybrook in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, of lawful age, depose and say that
I am a brother of Samuel Chalker late of New Haven Addison County State of Vermont — that he Samuel Chalker was born in Saybrook aforesaid in the year 1756 — that in the year 1776 he enlisted with my Brother Oliver Chalker as a soldier in a company of State troops commanded by Capt. John Ely, he returned to Saybrook in the fall of the same year after serving at least six months, and perhaps more — It may have been nine months — He in a few days after his return to Saybrook enlisted again, and served a period of three months — at Providence principally — and under the command of a Capt Buck — I also know that he afterwards enlisted for a campaign at Saybrook fort, cannot recollect how long he served — But I remember that John Shipman Commanded the company at that time in charge of the fort at Saybrook — and that my Brother Oliver Chalker enlisted with him and returned at the same time after their term of service expired —
I also remember that my Brother Samuel, served at the Westward afterwards and believe at one time, a summer campaign of six months, but in regard to time cannot be positive, cannot recollect any thing deffinite in regard to time or place, but am sure he did considerable service at the Westward in the neighborhood of New York
That after the war he removed to Salisbury where he married a Miss Damaras Everest, he afterwards removed to New Haven State of Vermont, where he died as near as I can recollect, in the year 1813. I am fully of the belief that my brother Samuel Chalker must have served nearly or quite three years in the whole, certainly more than two years as an enlisted soldier in what was called state troops — and further the deponent saith not —
[signed] Moses Chalker
Dated at Saybrook this 25th day of March 1840
Sworn and subscribed to at Saybrook this 25th day of March A D. 1840 Before me Wm R. Clarke Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Moses Chalker is a credible witness and that his testimony is entitled to full credence — Saybrook March 25th 1840 Wm R. Clarke Justice of the peace
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State of Vermont Addison County ss
On this twenty second day of July in the year Eighteen hundred and forty three, personally appeared before me one of the Justices of the peace for the said County of Addison, Damaris Chalker, a resident of the town of New Haven in said County of Addison, aged Eighty eight years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3 March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons, who served during the Revolutionary war:
That she is the widow of Samuel Chalker, who was a private in the army of the Revolution; that the nature and period of his service will appear by the evidence furnished by her, on which her pension was granted, and now in the pension office; and that the annual amount of her pension was thirty dollars.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
[signed] Damaris Chalker
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me; And I further certify that the above declarant is personally well known to me as the widow of Samuel Chalker, deceased, — Timothy W. Twitchell Justice of Peace
State of Vermont Addison County ss
I Samuel Swift Clerk of the County Court for the said County of Addison, do hereby certify that Timothy W. Twitchel, before whom the foregoing declaration was made & sworn, was at the time a Justice of the peace for said County, and his name subscribed to the above certificate is his own signature. In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 25th day of July 1843. Saml Swift Clerk
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State of Vermont District of New Haven ss
on this 28th Day of April 1840 Personally appeared Samuel E Chalker of New Haven in the County of Addison & State of Vermont, before the Probate Court, and after being Duly sworn according to Law, Deposes and says that
he is a son of Samuel Chalker late of New Haven aforesaid, Deceased, and that the said Samuel Chalker Died at said New Haven on the 24th Day of July 1813, I was present at his death, and know that his widow Damaras Chalker remains his widow, and that she lives in the family with me — and further says not
[signed] Samuel E. Chalker
Sworn to and subscribed before me, and I hereby Certify that I am personally acquainted with Samuel E Chalker who signed the above affidavit is a Creditable Witness. Harvey Munsill Judge
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State of Vermont Probate Court New Haven District ss
I John Pierpoint Register of the Probate Court for the afsd [aforesaid] District do hereby certify that Henry Munsill Esqr is the Judge of the said Probate Court & that his signature [illegible] to the foregoing declaration & affidavits is his genuine signature
In testimony whereof I here hereto set my hand & the Seal of the sd [said] Probate Court at [illegible] in sd [said] [illegible] this 30 day of April AD 1840. John Pierpoint Register
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State of Connecticut County of Litchfield ss Salisbury March 18th 1840
I Roger Averill of Salisbury in Litchfield County and State of Connecticut, of lawful age depose and say that I am Town Clerk of said Town of Salisbury, and have in my possession the records of said town, that I have made diligent search among the records of said town for a record of a marriage said to have taken place between Samuel Chalker and Demmarast Everest in this town in the year 1784, and that I have been unable to find any record of such marriage among the Books and papers of my office, and that I believe no record of such marriage now exists on the Books and papers belonging to the office of Town Clerk in this town.
[signed] Roger Averill Town Clerk
Salisbury March 18th 1840
Sworn and Subscribed before me this 18th day of March 1840 Abijah C. Pest Justice of the Peace
I also hereby certify that Roger Averill the above named Witness is a near neighbor of mine, that I am well acquainted with him and that he is a creditable witness, and that the above statement is entitled to full credence
Salisbury March 18th 1840 Abijah C. Pest, Justice of the Peace
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT, LITCHFIELD COUNTY, ss. Litchfield.
I Origen S Seymour, Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Abijah Peet Esquire is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and by law authorized to administer Oaths and to take the acknowledgment of Deeds. And that his commission was dated on the 27th day of May A.D. 1839 and will expire on the 20th day of June, A. D. 1840. And that the signatures to the annexed document, which purport to be the signatures of said Justice are genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court this 20th day of March A.D. 1840 Origen S Seymour Clerk
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State of Vermont Addison County ss New Haven July 18. 1840
I Electa Brainard of the Town of New Haven County of Addison and State of Vermont, depose & say that I am the Daughter of Widow Damaras Chalker, that in the winter of AD 1815 I was living in the House with my mother, and at that time a family Record was made out by the direction of my Mother, I know not of any other Record, and that the within enclosed 12 sheets of paper is the Identical original, on which is the Record that was at that time entered. Also say that this specified record is a full statement of the children, there being five of us in number
[signed] Electa Brainard
State of Vermont Addison County SS: New Haven July 18. 1840.
Then Personally appeared Electa Brainard, and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned, made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by her subscribed contains the truth and nothing but but the truth
Before me Elon Everts Justice of Peace
And I certify that I am well acquainted with the above deponent, Electa Brainard and that she is a highly respectable person and a credable witness Elon Everts Just Peace
The above deposition taken at the request of Samuel D. Brainard to be used before the Committee of Pensions at Washington, District of Columbia, in a case of Widow Damaras Chalker Petitioning for a Pension, for the services of her Husband, Samuel Chalker, rendered in the Revolutionary war. Elon Everts Justice of Peace
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State of Vermont Addison County ss,
I, Samuel Swift Clerk of the County Court for the said County of Addison do hereby [certify] that Elon Everts before whom the foregoing affidavit of Electa Brainard was made was at the time a Justice of the peace for said County and his name subscribed thereto is his own signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 20th day of July 1840 Saml Swift Clerk