Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21,080, Abiather Evans, Conn.
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SERVICE
Conn.
Evans, Abiather
or Evens, Abiathar
Mary
NUMBER
W. 21,080
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8436
Vermont.
Abiathar Evans, of Pawlet, in the state of Vermont, who was a Sergeant in the regiment commanded by Colonel Webb, of the Connecticut line, for the term of seven years. 1777 -
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 17. of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 of March, 181[] and sent to Amos Thompson, Judge, Rutland, Vermont.
Arrears to 4th of March, 1819 $84.76
Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4. Sept. 1819.  48--
$132.76
10 mos.
14/30 & 4/31
{Revolutionary claim,}
{Act 18th March, 1818.}
Continued
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Notification sent Oct. 23. 1820 to R. Pierpoint
Rutland, Vt.
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Vermont
1224
Mary Evans widow of Abiather Evans
Con. who died on the 10 July 1831 of Rutland Co. in the State of Vermont who was a Sergeant in the company commanded by Captain Parsons of the regt. commanded by Col. Webb in the Connecticut line for the war.
Inscribed on the Roll of Burlington at the rate of 120 Dollars and ---- Cents per annum to commence on the 10 July 1831.
Certificate of pension issued the 26 of July 1837 and sent to Jesse Gore Esq. Rutland Vt.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1847  $ 720.--
Semi-anl. ending 4 Sep 37  60.--
$780.--
{Revolutionary Claim,}
{Act July 4, 1836,}
{Section the 3d}
Recorded by Wm. S. Allison Clerk
Book A, Vol. 1, Page 37
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Abiathar Evans (Sergeant)
Webb's Continental Regt.
March 1777 to June 1784
17th april 1818
foung on the rolls as Sergeant.
Admitted.
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I Abithathar Evans of Pawlet in the County of Ruttland & Stae of Vermont in the seventy sixth year of my age depose declare and say that I  served in the cause of Independence from Lexington Battle till the Month of March AD 1777 at which time I enlisted into the Conn. commanded by Capt. David Parson in Col. Charles Webbs  [?] during the continuation of the War to fight against the [?] Enemy & soon after obtained a Sargent's Warrant Con. line & served faithfully as sargent till Peace was proclaimed & did not receive my discharge till the Month of June AD 1784 having served one year more than my term of enlistment. My discharge has been lost for many years.

I furthermore depose and say that I am moved to state of extreme indignity of  [?] and stand in pressing need of a pension from my Country for support.

[?] at Pawlet in the Count & State as above this 17th day of April AD 1818.
 Abiathar Evans
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State of Vermont
Rutland County}
On this 17th Day of April AD 1818 before me the subscriber one of the Judges of Rutland County Court personally appeared Abiathar Evans in the 76 year of his age resident in Pawlett County and State as above, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law saith, on his oath, makes the following declaration in order to obtain the pension made by the late act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war, sworn to and declared before me the Days and years as aforesaid. 
Amos Thompson Justice Notarial(?) of County Court .
I Amos Thompson one of the Judges of the Rutland County Court as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Abiathar Evans did serve in the Revolutionary WAr against the Common enemy as stated in the preceding declaration; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress, Dated at Putney, in the County & State as above this 17 day of April AD 1818.
Amos Thrompson

I have affixed the seal of Rutalnd County Court to these presents by order of this office. Amos Thompson one of the Judges of said Court. 
R. Temple clk
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State of Vermont
I Amos Thompson a Judge of Rutland County Court do certify that it has been made to appear to my satisfaction that the aforesaid Abiathar Evans is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support.
Amos Thompson
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Abiathar Evans
8436

Remainder is illegible due to type bleeding thorugh from the other side.
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State of Vermont,
Rutland Count, ss}

On this 28th day of June 1820 personally appeared before the County court for said county of Rutland in open court, (said court being a court of record, agreeably to the laws of this state, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) Abiathar Evans aged 78 years, resident in Pawlet in said County of Rutland who being first duly sown, according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows in Capt. D. Pearsons Co. in Charles  & Jeremiah Wells Regt. in March 1777, for [?] the war, under [?] forces services at Westpoint in June 1783, that he made his original declaration on the 17th day of April 1818  has received a Pension Certificate, No. 8436. And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United Staes, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March 1818; -- and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other that what is contained in the scheudle hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. 2 Cows, 1 [?] calf, 10 Sheep, 1 pot, 1 dish kettle, [?] 2 old fire dogs, 1 shovel & tongs 1 keg 1 wash tub, 2 pails, 1 blanket, 1 spider, 6 old chairs 1 [?] 6 milk [?], 1 [?] 2 [?] 1 ox. I  I have nothing due to me], Plus owing at least $25. without the means of repaying except from the property enumerated above. My  [?} care of myself & wife named Mary aged 75 yrs in poor health & certainly unable to perform any labour. My occupation is that of a carpenter but in consequence of age and infirmity am entirely unable to labor.
Abiather Evens

Sworn to and declared on the 28th day of June 1820 before said court.
R. Pierpoint Clerk

Stae of Vermont,
Rutland County, ss}
I, Robert Pierpoint clerk of the County court for the county of Rutland do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; --And I do further certify, that is is the opinion of the said court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibted in the aforementioned scedule is fifty four dollars.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court, at Rutland this 18th day of July 1820.
R. Pierpoint
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State of Vermont
Rutland County Ss}

On this Fourth day of May in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven, before the Honorable Almon Warner, Judge of the Probate Court within and for the District of Fairhaven in said County, Mary Evans, a resident of Pawlet in said County, and within the said Probate District, aged 93 years, who being upon duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provison made by the act of Congress passed July 4, 1836:
That she is the widow of Abiathar Evans, late of Pawlet aforesaid, deceased, who was a Sargent in the Connecticut Line of the Army of the Revolution; the proof of whose services is contained in his original declaration and accompanying documentary evidence therewith transmitted and now remaining in the War Office of the United Staes, and upon which declaration and documentary evidence a pension amounting to 96 dollars per annum, commencing on the 17th day of April 1818, was granted to the said Abiathar Evans on the 8th day of March, 1819, agreeably to the provisions of the act of Congress passed the 18th day of March 1818, entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War;" and that she doth hereby refer to the said Abiathar Evans' original declaration aforesaid with his said proofs and documentary evidence, as well as the proofs accompanying this
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this known declaration, for substantiating her claim aforesaid.

She further declares, that she was marrid to the said Abiathat Evans on the 10th day of November, seventeen hundred and eighty six; and that her husbnad, the aforesaid Abiathar Evans died on the 10th day of July, 1831; and that she has remained a widow ever since the period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.

Mary Evans
her X mark

Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year first above written, before me: and I do hereby certify that by reason of bodily infirmity, the said Mary Evans, the applicant is personally unable to attend in said Probate Court to make her aforesaid declaration. And I do hereby further certify, that the said Mary Evans is a person of Credibility.
Almon Warner Judge
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November 29, 1937

Abiathar Evans
W. 21000
BA-J/AWF

Mr. Harry W. Evans
13 Ellsworth Street
Everett, Massachusetts

Dear Sir:

The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, W.21000, based upon the service of Abiathar Evans in the War of the Revolution.

The date and place of birth of Abiathar Evans were not shown, now were the names of his parents stated.

While a resident of Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut, Abiathar Evans served from the [unintelligible] the battle of Lexington until somtime in March, 1777, names of officers and details of this service not given. He enlisted sometime in March 1777, served as private in Captain David Parsons' company, Colonel Charles Webb's Second Connecticut Regiment, he was appointed, May 1, 1780, sargent in said regiment, and served in Colonel Samuel B. Webb's Connecticut Regiment, and was discharged in the month of June 1783, or 1784.

He was allowed pension on his application executed April 17, 1818, at which time he was in the seventy-sixth year of his age, and living in Pawlet, Rutland County, Vermont.

In 1820, he was referred to as Abiathar Evans, Senior. He died July 10, 1831 in Pawlet, Vermont.

Abiathar Evans married November 10, 1786, Mary Johnson; their marriage was recorded on the books of
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the Congregational Church in Tyringham, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

His widow, Mary Evans, was allowed pension on her application executed May 4, 1837, then aged ninety-three years, and living in Pawlet, Vermont. She died there August 26, 1847. The names of her parents were not given.

Abiathar Evans and his wife, Mary, had five children, three daughters and two sons; the only surviving child in 1888(?) was a daughter, whose residence was in "parts unknown". In 1868(?) Wealthy [unintelligible] of Elkhart County, Indiana, stated that Abiathar Evans' eldest son, Frederick Evans, then deceased left a widow and children; name of his wife and children were not show, and the names of the other children of Abiathar Evans and his wife, Mary, were not stated.

Very truly yours,
A. D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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Abiathar Evans
W. 21,000
Conn.
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Cleveland Elkhart County Indiana

To the Hon. Secretary of Pensions
Sir, there is an idea more prevalent amongst us here in the west That the Pension granted to the soldiers of the Revolution and afterwards extended to their widows now belong to their heirs by virtue of kinship. If this theory is correct, pleas inform us what branches of the family would be included as heirs? Would a soldiers sons widow and children be legal claimants. If so pleas inform us of the means to be imployed to sustain our claims.

These are the statement of the facts. Our father Abiather Evans was a soldier of the Revolution inlisted for the term "During the War". He served thru the whole term, was honorably dismissed at the commencement of peace. At the time of his inlistment he was a resident as we believe of the town of Windsor County of Hartford Connecticut and was probably enrolled with the Connecticut Militia. He never rose above the grade of Sergeant Major which office he sustained some time. After the Pension Act he enjoyed a pension of $8 per Month during his lifetime which by a revised act of the Legislature was extended to his widow Mary Evans with the additional sum of two Dollars or $10 per Month which she enjoyed till her death which took place in 1835?

They had five children viz. Three daughters & two sons four of whom are dead and a daughter resides in parts unknown to us. I have given a brief statement of facts relative to our claims and await in confidence your instruction after the business.

Written in behalf of the the widow and children of Frederick Evans, eldest son of Abiathar Evans.
Jan 18th, 1858
Wealthy C. Evans 

Hon. Sectary of Pensions
[unintelligible]
Elkhart
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State of Vermont
Rutland County, Ss}

I, Selah H. Merrill, Clerk of the Probate Court in and for the District of Fairhaven in the County of Rutland aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the Honorable Almon Warner is Judge of said Probate Court, as above, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine. And I do also hereby further  certify, that the said Probate Court is a Court of Record.

In testimony whereof, I have herunto affixed the seal of said Court at Castleton in said District of Fairhaven, and subscribed my name, this thirteenth day of May in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven.
S.H. Merrill
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I, Simeon Edgerton of Pawlet in the
County of Rutland and State of Vermont, aged 62 years,
do depose, testify, and say, that I was personally acquainted
with Abiather Evans, a revolutionary pensioner of the United
States, late of said Pawlet, deceased, and that he died on
the 10th day of July, in the year of our Lord, one thousand
eight hundred and thirty one---------and I further
testify as aforesaid, that I am personally acquainted with
Mrs. Mary Evans of Pawlet aforesaid; that she was, in
his lifetime, the reputed lawful wife of the said Abiather;
that she is now his widow; and that she hath not
intermarried since his said decease.  And further
this deponent saith not.
Simeon Edgerton

State of Vermont
Rutland County
Be it known, that on the 20th 
day of January, 1837, before me the subscriber, a Justice 
of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared
the said Simeon Edgerton who hath subscribed the
preceeding affidavit in my presence, and made solemn
oath, that the same contains the truth, the whole truth
and nothing but the truth.  And I do hereby certify
that the said affiant is a credible witness.
Almon Werner  Justice Peace
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State of Vermont,
Rutland County, Ss}

I, Robert Pierpoint, Clerk of the County Court in and for said County do hereby certify, that Almon Warner is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, as above written, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunted affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, at Rutland in said County, this 13th day of February in the year 1837.

R. Pierpoint
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2176
Mary Evans
widow of Abiathar 
Rutland Co. Vermont

admitted 2 yrs Sergeant
$120

died 10 July 1831

Cap Parsons Col Webb
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Lawson D. Bidwell's
Deposition for
Mrs. Mary Evans.
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I, Lawson D. Bidwell of Lee in the County of Berkshire & Commonwealth of Massachusetts being of lawful age do testify and say That I am the Grandson of the Rev. Adonijah Bidwell, who was ordained a minister of the gospel October 3rd 1750 over the Congregational Church in Tyringham (at that time called No. 1) in the County of Berkshire & Commonwealth aforesaid. That the said Adonijah continued to be their minister from the time of his settlement until the time of his death which took place on the 2nd day of June 1784. That I have in my possession a Book purporting to be a memorandum or Book of Records kept by the said Rev. Adonijah Bidwell from the time of his settlement until his death. The contents of said Book consist of first "A Covenant agreed to by the Church of Christ in No. 1 Sept. 5, 1750 when the Church was gathered in said place" and signed by seven individuals exclusive of the Rev. Adonijah Bidwell as Paster. Said Book contains the Names of the Deacons of said Church, the time when and the manner each one was chosen during the time aforesaid. It also contains the names of the Persons who were baptised during the ministry of the said Adonijah. There are headed, "The Names of those I baptised in No. 1 1750" It also contains the Births and Deaths that took place in said town during the time aforesaid. And also the Marriages. The first Marriage is Recorded October 25, 1753 and the last March 25, 1784. The pages are headed "Marriages" and are divided into three columns or spaces by lines drawn from the top to the bottom of the pages. The first contains the date. The second the Number and the Third, the Parties Name. The whole Number is One hundred & sixty five. I find on page 21 "1766 Nov. 10 No. 39 Abiather Evans & Mary Johnson" This is the mode in which the date, the Number and the Names are entered only the nine first hamed have the addition wirtten written under their names "were married" I have no doubt that all the  entries made in this Book were made by one the same person, except the Births deaths & Marriages
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made by my father of his family since 1784. The hand writing is peculiar and similar. It is more thant thirty years since I saw this book in the possession of my father. I have seen him frequently refer to it as a Book of Records and I have often heard him say that it was a book kept by his father during his ministry in Tyringham. My father died February 14, 1837. This Book came into my possession as Administor on my father's Estate. I have also in my possession Day Books, a Receipt Book and a great number of Manuscript sermons all purporting to have been kept and written by the Rev. Adonijah Bidwell.  The hand writing of all of these correspond in every particular with the hand writing in the Book I have before described. And further the Deponent saith not.
Lawson D. Bidwell

State of Massachusetts
Birkshire County} Ss
See April 20. 1837

Then personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Lawson D. Bidwell and made solmn oath the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed contains the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
Franklin Sturgis Justice of the Peace

Commonweath of Massachusetts
Berkshire Ss

I Charles Sedgwick Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court of said Commonwealth for the County of Berkshire do certify that Franklin Sturgis Esq. is a Justice of the Peace within & for said County of Berkshire duly commissioned & qualified & that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine & I further certify that that Lawson D. Bidwell Esq. is a Counsellor at Law & a magistrate in all respects worthy of entire confidence. In testimony wheref I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this 21st day of April 1837.
Charles Sedgwick Clerk
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Rev. War Section
3-1865
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
January 31.1917

To the 
Auditor for the interior Department,
Sir:
You are requested to furnish this Bureau with the date of death, and name of the person to whom the arrears of pension were paid, in the case of
"Mary Evans, widow of Abiather Evans, Certificate No. 1,224, issued July 26, 1837 for $120 per annum from July 10, 1831, under the Act of July 4, 1836, at the Vermont Agency."

Very respectfully,
G M Saltzgaber
Commissioner
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Rutland Vt. 22 June 1837

Sir,
I transmit you, herewith, the declaration for a pension, of Mrs. Mary Evans, widow of Abiather Evans, deceased. Accompanying, are the depositions of Simon Edgerton, proving the death of Abiather Evans, and the widowhood of the applicant; and the deposition of Lawson Bidwell Esq. proving the marriage.
Mrs. Evans requests that you will be pleased to communicate your decision through me,

I am very respectfully your obedient servant

Jesse Gove


Hon. James L. Edwards
Comr. of Pensions
City of Washington
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Abiather Evans Vt. act March 1818,
to what time paid?
Pen. Office
July 25, 1837

Died 10th July 1838 pd to
that period
JH
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Abiather Evans
Certificate
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To whom this may come before- Greeting
We the under signers consider Abiather Evans Senr a man in destitute circumstances and has not the means of gaining his support without the aid of some friendly assistance.
Dated at Pawlett 10th June 1820

Daniel Fitch
Phinehas Strong
Benjm Fitch
Return Strong
Asahel Fitch
John Edgerton
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Treasury Department
Washington
February 2, 1917
Office Of 
Auditor For Interior Department
In Replying Quote Initials
The Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of January 31, 1817,
you are informed that, according to the latest account rendered
by the U.S. Pension Agent, at Poultney, Vermont,
the records of this office show last payment to have been made to
Mary Evans, Widow War of the Rev., certificate No. 1224,
at $120.00 per annum to August 26, 1847, the date of her
death, to Merritt Allen, Attorney for Porter Edgerton, Adminstrator.
Said pensioner resided in Pawlet, Rutland County, Vermont,
for fifty-six years, ad previous thereto she reside in Hartford,
Conn.
Letter herewith returned.
Respectfully,
Oscar A Price (signature)
Auditor
By
Deputy Auditor
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November 27, 1937
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BA-J/ady

Mr. Harry W. Evans
13 Ellsworth Street
Everett, Massachusetts

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your letter relative to Daniel Evans, Colton Evans, Randall Evans, and Albiathar Evans, soldiers of the Revolutionary War.

Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited trained clerical force [unk] for furnishing such information it is impossible to comply in full with each request pertaining to soldiers of that war.

The records of Randel Evans and Abiather Evans are furnished herewith.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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Typewritten letter blurry

February 19, 1932

BA0J/AWF

Mrs. J. N. VanDyke
353 Congress Street
Chicago, Illinois.

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter of recent date, requesting information in regard to Abiather Evans, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.

The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 21080, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Abiather Evans.

He served, while a resident of Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut, from the time of the battle of Lexington until in March 1777, names of officers and details of service not stated. He reenlisted in March 1777 as a private, and on May 1, 1780 was appointed sergeant, served in Captain David Parsons' company, Colonels Charles Well's and Sanuel B. Webb's Connecticut regiments, and was discharged in June 1783.

He was allowed pension on his application executed April 17, 1818 at which time he was resident of Pawlet, Rutland County, Vermont, and was aged seventy-five years.

In 1820, he was referred to as Abiather Evans, Senior. He died July 10, 1831 in Pawlet, Vermont.

The soldier married November 10, 17??, Mary Johnson, Their marriage was recorded in the Congregational Church of Tyringham, Massachusetts.

His widow, Mary, was allowed pension on her application executed May 4, 1837, then living in Pawlet, Vermont, and was ninety-three years of age.

She died August 26, 1847 in Pawlet, Vermont, where
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she had resided for fifty-six years, and prior to which she resided in Hartford, Connecticut.

They had three daughters and two sons, on whom only one daughter survived in 1858, her residence is not shown. In 1858, one Wealthy C., Evans of Elkhart County, Indiana, stated that soldier's eldest son, Frederick, left a widow and children. No other names are given.

The names of the parents of Mary Johnson Evans are not given, and there is no further reference to the children of Abiather Evans and his wife, Mary.

Very truly yours

A. D. Hiller
Assistant to Administrator
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typewritten letter very blurry

July 30, 1931

Rev & 1812 Wars Section 
AW

Mrs. W. G. Gordon
Esterville
Iowa

Dear Madam:

You are advised that it appears from pages in the Revolutionary War Pension claim. W. 21080, that Abiather Evans, while a resident of Windsor, Harford County Connecticut, served from the time of the battle of Lexington until in March 1777,  as a private, and on May 1, 1780 was appointed sergeant, served in Captain David Parsons' company, Colonels Charles Well's and Sanuel B. Webb's Connecticut regiments, and was discharged in June 1783.

He was allowed pension on his application executed April 17, 1818 at which time he was resident of Pawlet, Rutland County, Vermont, and was aged seventy-five years.

In 1820, he was referred to as Abiather Evans, Senior. He died July 10, 1831 in Pawlet, Vermont.

The soldier married November 10, 17??, Mary Johnson, Their marriage was recorded in the Congregational Church of Tyringham, Massachusetts.

Soldier's  widow, Mary, was allowed pension on her application executed May 4, 1837, then living in Pawlet, Vermont, and was ninety-three years of age.

She died August 26, 1847 in Pawlet, Vermont, where
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she had resided for fifty-six years, and prior to which she resided in Hartford, Connecticut.

They had three daughters and two sons, on whom only one daughter survived in 1858, her residence is not shown. In 1858, one Wealthy C., Evans of Elkhart County, Indiana, stated that soldier's eldest son, Frederick, left a widow and children. No other names are given.

Very truly yours

A. D. Hiller
Assistant to Administrator
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December 30, 1930

Mr. William L. Town
1821 Fifth Avenue Troy, New York

My dear Mr. Town:

Reference is made to your request for information in regard to certain soldiers of the Revolutionary War.

It gives me much pleasure to furnish you the data contained herein.

It appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. [unk], that Abiather Evans while a resident of Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut, served from the time of the battle of [unk] until in March 1777, names of officer and details of service not stated. He reenlisted in March 1777 as a private, on May 1, 170 was appointed sergeant, served in Captain [unk] Parson's company. Coplonel [unk] Webb's and Samuel R. Webb's Connecticut regiments and was discharged in June [unk].

He was allowed pension in his application executed April 17, 1818 at which time he was a resident of [unk], Rutland County, Vermont and aged seventy-five years.

In 1820, he was referred to as Abiather Evans, Senior. He died July 10, [unk] in [unk], Vermont.

Soldier married November 10, [unk] Mary Johnson. their marriage was registered in the Congregational Church of Tyringham, Massachusetts.

Soldier's widow, Mary was allowed pension in her application executed May 4, [unk], at which time she was a resident of [unk], Vermont and aged ninety-three years. She died August 26, 1887, in [unk], Vermont where she has resided for fifty-six years, and prior to which she resided in Hartford, Connecticut.

They had three daughters and two sons, of whom only one
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typewritten letter very blurry

daughter survived in 1858, her residence not shown. In 1858, one Wealthy C. Evans of Elkhart County, Indiana, stated that soldiers oldest son Frederick left a widow and children. No other names are given.

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It appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim. W. 20385 that Nathan Law enlisted at Lebanon, Windham County, Connecticut, July 1, 1781, served as a private in Captain [illegible name] company, Colonel Zebulon Butler's Connecticut regiment was in the battle of Morrisania and was discharged July 1, 1783.

He was allowed pension on his application amended February 5, 1819, at which time he was a resident of Granville, Washington Cunty, New York and aged fifty-four years. He died May 13, 1842, in Granville, New York.

Soldier married January 10, 1797, in New Lebanon, Columbia County, New York, Eunice Peace? They were both residents of said New Lebanon.

Soldier's widow, Eunice, was allowed pension on her application executed June 22, 184?, while a resident of Granville, New York and aged seventy-six years.

The names of the following children appear who were aged in 182. Lina nineteen years, Leia fourteen years, and Sophia eleven years.

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It appears from the papers in the  Revolutionary war pension claim S. 33207 that Franceis [illegible name] enlisted in January or February 1776 marched from Hadley Hanover County, Massachusetts, served as drummer in Captain Josian Lyman's company, Colonel Elisha Porter's Massachusetts regiment, was in the Canadian Expedition and was discharged in January 1777. He enlisted in Jule 1778? as a private in Captain Lamb's company, Colonel Wade's Massachusetts regiment and served nine months. [handwritten note on left side of page with a line to the space between Lamb's on upper line and none on lower line. Note says he said Dvid, but M. S. & S. gives Samuel.]

He was allowed pension on his application executed April 16, 1818 while a resident of Belchertown Hampshire Co., Massachusetts and aged sixty years

In 1820, he had nine children living, 9ilegilbe word] their namew
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and the names of his wife are not given.

Soldier died August 24, 1827.
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It appears from the papers in the revolutionary War pension claim S. 22571 that Eleazer Warner was born January 22, 1756 in Old Hadley (later called Granby), Massachusetts. his age was recorded in the Town Clerk's office of that town.

While a resident of Granby, Massachusetts, he volunteered in October 1775, as a private in Captain Oliver Smith's company, Colonel Porter's Massachusetts regiment and was discharged in May 1777, having served eight months, apart of the time as waiter to his father who was lieutenant of the same company. The name of his father is not given.

He allowed pension in his application executed September 13, 1823 at which time he was a resident of Pittsford, Rutland County, Vermont, to which place he moved soon after the close of the Revolution, and where he had ever since resided.

In February 1835, his wife and children were living with him, no names given. Soldier died February 15, 18??.

The above is not the record of Eleazer Warner described by you, but is that of the only soldier by that name, of Granby, Massachusetts, found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
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This bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolution unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made to the united States in account of his service.

A careful search of the records fails to show such a claim on file in account of the services of David Town who died in 1792.

Very truly yours,
Personal sig
E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner
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a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his application for pension on file in this Bureau.
Abiather Evans W. 21080

Dates of Enlistment or Appointment: served from battle of Lexington until Mch. 1777- no particulars stated.

Dates of Enlistment or Appointment: March 1777
Length of Service:
Rank: 
Officers under whom service was rendered: Captain David Parsons, Colonel Charlie Webb & Samuel B. Webb
State: Conn.

Dates of Enlistment or Appointment: May 1, 1780 to June 1783/4?
discharged at West point N.Y.
Rank: Sergeant
Officers under whom service was rendered: Captain David Parsons, Colonel Charlie Webb & Samuel B. Webb
State:

Battles engaged in,
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Windsor, Hartford Co, Conn.
Date of application for pension, Apl. 17, 1818 His claim was allowed
Residence at date of application, Pawlet, Rutland Co, Vt.
Age at date of application, in his seventy-sixth year
Remarks: Soldier's marriage recorded in Congregational Ch Tyringham, Mass, Nov 10, 1766 to Mary Johnson. He died July 10, 1831 in Pawlet, Vt. and she was alld. pension on her appl. executed May 4, 1837 while 93 yrs of age & a resident of Pawlet, Vt. She died Aug 26, 1847.They had 3 dau. & 2 sons of whom only one daughter survived in 1858, residence unknown. In 1858 Wealthy C. Evans of [unk] Co, Indiana, stated that soldiers eldest son Frederick left a widow & children-no names stated.

Respectfully,

Commissioner

In 1820- 78 yrs referred to as Jr
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Rev. & 1812 No. 116 (written)
August 11, 1932
Rev. & 1812 Wars Sect.   541
Rev. War claim for pension of
Abiather Evans, File No. W. 21080  Actual  1 of each page.
Uncertified
Wealthy C. Evans' letter
Jan. 12, 185?  Cleveland
15¢............1 page
Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 in.
at top of each page and
return papers in each case in
folder with corresponding
name and number.
Chief, Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
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Veterans Administration
Washington   July 26, 1932
In Reply Refer to:
BA-J/MMHF
Mrs. W.G. Gordon,
1210 East Main
Estherville, Iowa    38949
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you
request a copy of the letter of one Wealthy C.
Evans on file in Revolutionary War claim, W. 21080,
of Abiather Evans.
The cost of a photostatic copy of the above
noted letter is fifteen cents.
Please make remittance by money order drawn to
the order of the Treasurer of the United States.
Do not remit postage stamps to cover cost of photo
or mailing.
The letter to which you refer is in regard to
pension, whether or not it was due the heirs of
Abather Evans.  There was then, 1858, no provision
of law under which the children of a soldier of the
Revolution were entitled to pension.
Very truly yours,
A.D. Hiller (signature)
A.D. Hiller
Assistant to Administrator
fee-copy of pension record (written)

Enclosed find money order as per above
instructions. (written)
The copy of the letter is for genealogical
information only.  Kindly give early attention
Mrs. W.G. Gordon
Estherville, Ia.
Aug 2-1932 (hand written)
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July 26, 1931
BA-J/MM?

Mrs. W.G. Gordon,
1210 East Main,
Estherville, Iowa.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you
request a copy of the letter of one Wealthy C.
Evans on file in Revolutionary War claim, W.21080,
of Abiather Evans.
The cost of a photostatic copy of the above
noted letter is fifteen cents.
Please make remittance by money order drawn to
the order of the Treasurer of the United States.
Do not ? postage stamps to cover cost of photo
or mailing.
The letter to which you refer is in regard to
pension, whether or not it was due the heirs of
Abiather Evans.  There was then, 1858, no provision 
of law under which the children of a soldier of the
Revolution were entitled to pension.
Very truly yours,
A.D. Hiller
Assistant to Administrator.
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Service Star Legion, Inc.
Veterans Administration,
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.  AWF.
Gentlemen:-
In a letter from your department July 30, 1931, signed by
A.D. Hiller, Assistant to Administrator, is mentioned the following:
"In 1858, one Wealthy C. Evans of Elkhart County, Indiana, stated
that soldier's eldest son Frederick, left a widow and children."
This is in connection to Abiather Evans who was allowed a pension
on his application executed April 17, 1818.
This Wealthy C. Evans is my ancestor, and the wife of
Frederick Evans, eldest son of Abiather Evans.
Would it be possible for me to have a copy of that letter,
as it might clear up some points in our genealogy of the Evans
family.
Thanking you in advance for your kindness, I am,
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. W. G. Gordon (signature)
Adress Mrs. W.G. Gordon,
1210 E. Main, Estherville, Ia.
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Everett, Mass.,
Nov. 16, 1937
Veterans Administration,
Dear Sirs,
I am working on the family
history, or genealogy, of the Evans family from which I descended.  Recently
I have located a branch of the family
in Connecticut.  Several of these were
soldiers in the Revolution and there
were a number in the general locality
that I have not the data to decide
on.  Will you, therefor, give
me copies of your records of the
following: Daniel Evans, Colton Evans, 
Randall Evans and Abiathar Evans.
The data is given, as I know it, on
the enclosed sheet.
Yours respectfully,
Harry W. Evans
13 Ellsworth St.
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U.S. Revolutionary Pension Rolls-1835
Daniel Evans, then res. of Bennington Co.,
Vermont, Private, Conn. line.  Comm. of
pension Mar. 30, 1812, Age 75. July 5, 1812
an invalid.
Comm. of pension April 24, 1816, increased by
act of Apr. 24, 1816.  Relinquished for benefit
of act of Mar. 18, 1818.  Placed on roll
Mar. 5, 1818, comm. of pension  Apr. 11, 1818.

138  Colton (or Cotton?) Evans, then res. of Windham
Co., Vt.  Private Conn. Cont'l line; placed on
pension roll Oct. 24, 1832; comm. of pension Mar.
4, 1831. Age 85
Lived in Brookline, Oh.  Lived in Royalton, Vt. 1790

413  Randall Evans, then res. of New York.
Private, Conn. Cont'l Line.  Placed on pension
roll May 2, 1833; comm. of pension Mar. 4,
1831. Age 81
Res. Somers, Conn., 1764.  Somers was previously
the eastern part of Enfield.

60 Abiathar Evans, then res. of Rutland Co., Vermont.
Sergeant, Conn. Cont'l Line; placed on pension roll
Mar. 8, 1819, comm of pension April 9, 1818.  Age 70.
Died Nov. 10, 1827
Resident of Pawlet
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Chicago, Ill.,
Jan. 18, 1932
Veterans Administration,
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
I would like to have information about Mary Johnson Evans,
widow of Abiather Evans of Pawlet, Vt, who obtained a soldier's widow
pension on her application executed May 4, 1837, at which time she was
 a resident of Pawlet, Vermont, and aged ninety-three years.
The claim of Abiather Evans for pension was W21080.  I do not
have the claim number of her pension.  She died August 26, 1847 in Pawlet,
Vt., where she resided for fifty-six years, and prior to which she
resided in Hartford, Conn.
I would like to have all the data you have concerning her,
where she was born and when, and who her parents were.  She was married
Nov. 10, 1766 in Tyringham, Mass. to Abiather Evans.  Have you the names
of her children and where they were born and when.
I will appreciate all the information you may be able to give
me.
Very sincerely, 
Mabel L. VanDyke (signature)
Mrs. J.H. VanDyke,
5553 Congress St.,
Chicago, Ill.
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Okomanpado Chapter
Estherville, Iowa
July 2nd, 1931.
Veterans Bureau,
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
I have been informed that the Pensions dept, has
been taken over by the Veterans.  I am pleased to know
that as I have a warm feeling for the vets.  I am, and 
have been pres. of the local chapter of the Service Star
for past four years, also fill a state office.
I am enclosing questionnaires for information that 
I am anxious to have.  If this does not come within
your office, while you kindly pass them on to the proper
authority.
Thanking you in advance for your kindness, I am,
Yours very truly,
Mrs. W.G. Gordon.  Pres (signature)
Service Star Legion.
Mrs. W.G. Gordon,
1000 E. Main st.
Estherville, Iowa.
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Abiather Evans
Revolutionary war record.
Name of wife
Names of children
He died in Pawlet, Vermont  1831, aged 89
His widow died in 1847, aged 103, and drew a pension from 1832.
He was from Conn.
Mrs. W.G. Gordon,
Estherville, Iowa

Solomon Brown.
Born in Worcester, Mass, in 1738, married at Blanford, Mass, June
18, 1759 to Jane Anderson, and died Sept. 20, 1786, his widow died
July 19, 1802.
Would like the names of his parents
Date of birth
Place of death
War history
Mrs. W.G. Gordon,
Estherville, Iowa.
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Benjamin Throop
Born Sept. 13, 1752.  Married Mary Burgess, Nov. 16, 1775, died Oct. 8,
1833 aged 81 years.  Mary Throop died 1813, aged 63 years.  Benjamin
Litchfield, County, Conn.
Military record...............................................................
Mrs. W.G. Gordon.
Estherville, Iowa
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Dec. 26, 1930
Mrs Finch:
Mr. W. L. Town, 1821 Fifth Ave., Troy, NY wishes information in regard to service of his relatives, as follows:
Different Revolutionary War pensioners
Abiattur Evans- From Hartford, Comm.
Later lived at Pawlet, Vt.
Died 1831- age 89
widow died 1844- age 103- different pension

Capt. Nathan Law- From New London, Conn.
Later lived at Granville, NY
Died 1842

David Town- From Belchertown, Mass
Later lived at Hebron, NY
Died in January 1792

Francis A. Town- From Belchertown, Mass
Later lived in Hebron, NY
Died Aug 24, 1817

Capt. Eleazer Warner- From Granby, Mass
Wounded in head at Bunker Hill
Died June 19, 1810 age 81

Let me have a letter in regard to this addressed to Mr Law.

E W Morgan
acting Commissioner
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Pension Bureau
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:  Can you tell
me if there is any record
of a pension having been
drawn by the widow of
Abiather Evans of
Pawlet, Vermont.
Abiather Evans served 
in the Revolutionary War
His name is given as Sargent
in the Conn. lists and he
enlisted from that State,
but afterward moved to
Pawlet, Vermont, and we
think his widow drew
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a pension. I want to find her name.
Can you tell it to me and if so what will be the charges:
Thanking you in advanced, I am,
Very truly
Rose Warner
Regent [unk] a
Farrand Chapt. D.A.R.

(Mrs. Richard N. Warner)
Vergennes, Vt.
R. F. SD. # I

Jan. 19, 1917
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General Offices and Works,
Milwaukee, Wis.
Address all communications to the Company

MILWAUKEE DIVISION
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY OF AMERICA,

GRAIN, GRASS & CORN CUTTING
MACHINERY
ROOM 39, ATWATER BLDG.,
JOHN HENRY
GENERAL AGENT

8430 Cleveland, O.
Dec. 8th, 1902
1224

Pension Office, 
Washington, D. C.

Gentlemen,-

Have you any record of service of Abiatha Evans, who is mentioned in "Connecticut Men of the Revolution" as having enlisted from Hartford, Conn., and later having been made Sergeant: and is also mentioned as a pensioner in Vermont. It is known that he removed from Connecticut to Vermont. I would be very greatly under obligations to you of you would kindly send me any information you may have in your records in regard to said Abiatha Evans, a Revolutionary soldier. Enclosed please find stamped return envelope.

Yours truly,

Sara B. Henry
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WIDOW, &c.
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File No. 21080
Mary Evans
widow of 
Abiather Evans
Serg. Rev. War
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Act July 4 1836
Index:  Vol. A, Page 222
[Arrangement of 1870.]


facing page

Dec 22 1902
Sarah B. Henry
Cleveland Ohio
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1917 Jan 31. To Aud for Int. for date of Death name of person to whom arrears were paid
1917 Feby 5 Hist. to Mrs. Richard N. Warner
1930 Dec. 30 Hist to Wm L Town (rest of sentence blacked out)
1931 July 30 Hist to Mrs. W. Y----N  (middle of name blacked out) awy
1932 Feb 10 Hist to J.H. Van __ke (middle of name blacked out) awy
1932 July 25. Mrs. W. G. Gordon
cost of photo M. M. H.?
1932 Aug 19. Photo mailed to Mrs. 
W. G. Gordon & Account. Din (rest of sentence blacked out)  ntfd A.W.Y.

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1937 Nov 29 Hist to Harry W. Eva (rest of sentence blacked out)
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The National Archives Form VAM-5112-5-41
Bounty Land Warrant Record Card*
Division of Veterans' Administration Archives
Name:  Evans, Allen  Grade:  Private Line: Connecticut
Warrant Number: 5744 acreage:  100  Issued: Nov. 2, 1791
to Titus Street