Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 14,775, Ichabod Ward, Conn. R.I.
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(3--1776)

SERVICE   Conn.       R.I.

Ward, Ichabod.

NUMBER    S.  14.775.

carded.

CONTENTS
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9752            9752
Connecticut

Ichabod Ward 
of New London in the state of Connt who was a Pri    in the com commanded by Captain ____. of the Reg  commanded by Col Greene in the Connt line for state Troops

Inscribed on the Roll of Connt at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.

Certificate of Pension issued the 14 day of June 1838 and Sent. Geo __ Hill .  Norwich  Connt

Arrears to the 4th of March  33            $ 160 --
Semi-anl. allowance ending Sep 4 33.      40 --
                                                                   _______
                                                                   $200

{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded by  ED. Bullock Clerk,
Book  7    Vol.  3   Page 45
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Ichabod Wards
pension papers


Ichabod Wards
Pension papers
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State of Connecticut, County of New London SS.   On this 18th day of [crossed out 'July'] Augt AD. 1832, personally appeared before the City Court held in and for the City of Norwich in said County Ichabod Ward a resident of said City of Norwich and County &[and] State aforesd. aged seventy one years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.  that he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated.  that he entered in the fall of the year A.D. 1776 from his best recollection in the month of Nov. under &[and] into the regt of Col. Dyar Throop of the town off East Haddam in the County of Middlesex in said State of Connecticut &[and] into the company commanded by Capt Jehial Fuller of said East Haddam, in the militia, in the service of the United States, that he resided in said town of East Haddam when he entered the service, that he then was an apprentice to John Willey father of the Hon. Calvin Willey and entered as a substitute for said John Willey acording to his best knowledge and belief, that he marched through the town of Lyme to New London in said New London County and served at Fort Trumbull at said New London for the term of three months, when he was discharged, that he was under the command of said Col. Throop &[and] in the company commanded by said Capt Fuller the whole
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of said term of three months, that he labored on the Fort and magazine during said term, that no written discharge was given when he was discharged at the expiration of that term of service, That he again entered as a soldier [crossed out 'private'] in the militia in the service of the United States in the Spring of the year 1877, in the Regt commanded by Col. Chapman of Lollund in said State of Connecticut and in the Company commanded by Capt. Ara Dutton of Colchester in sd New London County, that he was Drafted &[and] at that time resided at said East Haddam &[and] was there drafted and marched to New London aforesaid and served in protecting the Coast from said New London to Connecticut River for the term of three months for which term he was drafted, when he was discharged but had not a written discharge.  That in the month of April 1778 he enlisted into the Connt State troops for the term of one year at said East Haddam in the Regt commanded by Col. Sam'l McClellen of Woodstock, Connt &[and] in the Company commanded by Capt Lee Lay of Lyme in said New London County, the Lieut. of said Compy was Arm Rich &[and] a Mr. Eates was the ensign, that he marched to said New London &[and] there remained till ordered to Rhode Island to join Gen. Sullivan, that he marched through Norwich, Plainfield &[and] other towns in Connecticut to Providence in R. Island, &[and] then marched on to Rhode Island &[and] joined Gen. Sullivan, that he was in the engagement under the command of Gen. Sullivan on Rhode Island in August 1778, that the day after said engagement he volunteered on a scouting party under the command of Capt Timothy Pasiful &[and] attacked the British scouts and drove them within their lines, that he retreated with Gen. Sullivan [crossed out 'to'] from Rhode Island to Tiverton on the Maine from whence he marched to Providence and
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measured it &[and] received his arms &[and] blankets from the government stores, he entered the compy of Capt Thos. Cole, in the Regt of Colo. Christopher Greene, Lt Col. Samuel Ward and Major --- Flag, that he was enlisted or hired by Colo. Thomas Potter father of the Hon. Elisha R. Potter late member of Congress, and took the note of said Thos. Potter for the sum of fifty dollars as a bounty for entering said service, he does not know whether he was hired to take the place of another person or not, he only knows that said Thos. Potter at Little rest hill a village in the town of South Kingston R. Island enlisted him and gave him the aforesaid bounty in addition to which he recd his monthly pay in poor paper money, said Potter enlisted him for six months which term he faithfully served out &[and] was discharged after end thereof by Col. Green &[and] had a written discharge but has lost it by time and accident, that he was discharged in the winter, a considerable part of the Regt consisted of negroes, the Regt was stationed on Rhode Island most of the time of his service, they were ordered to the Westward in the fall of the year and crossed over to the main at East Greenwich &[and] remained there a week or ten days when they returned back to Rhode Island and served out the full term of his enlistment, the Regt rebuilt Butt's hill fort the fore part of his term of service on the North end [crossed out 'side'] of the Island
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the Regt then went to Middletown near the middle of the Island &[and] that towards the end of our term of enlistment we returned to Butt's hill where he was discharged, our Regt was the only American troops on the Island, there were two sham fights between the French troops &[and] our Regt was flank guard to one of the parties and were taken by the other party, on the anniversary of the killing of the Hessian Gen. at the Red Bank Fort on the Delaware, our Regt went through the forms of the funeral of that Gen. and buried his effigy with the honors of war, Col. Greene's Regt having been at said fort at the time said Hessian Gen. was killed, was the cause of this acrimony, on the same day our Regt. hung, shot, burnt, stoned and buried the effigy of the traitor Arnold, wile he belonged to this Regt., four deserters were tried for desertion and were condemned to be shot, one by the name of Duncan was shot, I now have the ball that was shot thro' his head by the corporal after he had been shot by the soldiers, the others were reprieved by an order from Gen. Washington, I assisted in carrying the coffin to the place of execution the six months men only were discharged as above stated, they were called recruits, the Regt. went to the Westward where Col. Greene &[and] Major Flag were murdered by the refugees
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Warwick in R. Island at which places he remained some time, he thence marched to Plainfield in Connt. where he was met by an order to return to Warwick from whence he marched to New London in Connt. where he remained till the expiration of said term of one years service and was there discharged

That in 1779 he entered the service of the United States in the Militia, as a substitute for ___ Lewis of the town of Chatham County of Middlesex, Connt. in the Regt of Col. Worthington, that he entered at said East Haddam for the term of two months and joined the Regt at Providence R. Island the name of his  Capt he does not remember, that one Abijah Hall a brother in law to the Hon Calvin Willey late a Senator from Connt. was in the same compy with him, that the Late Col Clark of Lebanon Connt. was Major of the Regt, that the Regt was stationed at &[and] near Providence R Island, at Warwick and along the shores of the Narraganset Bay, the month he does not recollect, but it was in the fall of the year, that he continued with the Regt. till it was discharged at the end of his term of enlistment and service, but had not a written discharge --
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That in the year 1780 in the moth of April he again entered the service of the United States, in the Militia at the town of Canterbury in the County of Windburn, Connt, as a substitute for Moses Warren of said Canterbury for the term of three months, in the Regt of Col Jedidiah Johnson of said Canterbury, the late Major Nathan Peters was Major of the Regt, the name of my Capt I do not positively remember, [crossed out 'that'] his name was Bottum according to my best recollection that he joined the Regt at Plainfield adjoining said Canterbury and marched to East Greenwich in R. Island and was stationed there, at Tower hill point Judith in R Island.  Elisha Downer of said Plainfield Connt. was adjutant of the Regt, that he was discharged at said tower hill at the end of said term of three months &[and] had no written discharge, that he was one of the waiters to the staff officers of the Regt. &[and] was not much with his Capt, which is a reason of not remembering his name more correctly, he (the Capt) there lives   That at the time of his said discharge at Tower hill he again entered the service of the United States in the Rhode Island line of Continental troops, he entered in the month of July 1780 for the term of six months, the day of the month he cannot recollect, it was very near the day that the French fleet and Troops arrived at Rhode Island, it may have been a few days before or a few days after, he has no recollection of the arrival of the Fleet till he went to Newport to join the Regt &[and] was there much tired.
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That the whole of the service as aforesaid was as a noncommissioned officer and private soldier, that he had no written discharge except one as above named, which he has not retained, considering it of no use, that he has no documentary evidence, and that he knows of no person, whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his service, except the annexed depositions.  He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.

To the first interrogatory propounded by the Court he answers, that he was born in the town of Middletown now town of Chatham, County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut in the year 1761

To the second interrogatory put by the Court he answers that he has a record of his age &[and] that it is with records of the town of Chatham aforesaid.

To the 3d interrogatory put by the Court he answers, that when called into service he lived at East Haddam &[and] Canterbury Connecticut as stated above &[and] that since the revolutionary war he has lived in said Canterbury, +[and] Plainfield, and Windburn, Connecticut and in Lebanon, near the first and second Gov. Trumbull, +[and] in the City of Norwich in New London County
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Connecticut and now lives in said City of Norwich on Mount Pleasant __

To the 4th interrogatory put by the Court he answers that he was called in to service in the manner stated in his declaration above and was a substitute, drafted and enlisted as stated above in sd declaration

To the 5th interrogatory put by the Court he answers that Gen. L'Fayette was at R. Island at the battle with the British in Augt. 1778 the names of the other regular officers connected with that campaign are named above, he well recollects that Gen L'Fayette harangued the troops at the time of the Battle __

To the 6th interrogatory put by the Court he answers that he never received a discharge in writing from the service but in one instance which as above stated he has not kept

To the 7th interrogatory put by the Court he answers that, the Hon. James Lanman then of the City of Norwich &[and] Late Senator of the United States, Hon Calvin Goddard late a member of Congress, Gen Ebenezer Huntington and Luther Shalding Esqr of said Norwich., Hon. Calvin Willey late a senator of the U. States &[and] the Hon. Noyes Barber member of Congress, can testify to his character for veracity and their belief of his services as a soldier of the revolution
Ichabod Ward [signature]
Sworn and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid
attest Alex Lathrop Clerk
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We Seth B. Paddock a clergyman, residing in said City of Norwich and Asa Roath residing in said City, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Mr Ichabod War [writing covered by small piece of paper so some words cannot be seen] o has [crossed out 'has'] subscribed and sworn [some more words blocked by piece of paper] above declaration that we believe him to be seventy one years of age, that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion
Sworn and Subscribed this 14th day of July AD 1832
attest Alex Lathrop Clerk
S B Paddock  Rector of Christ '  Church Norwich
Asa Roath
And that said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above applicant was a revolutionary soldier, &[and] served as he states.  And the Court further [crossed out 'finds'] certifies, that it appears to them that Revd. Seth B. Paddock who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman residing in said City of Norwich and that Col Asa Roach who has also signed the same is resident in the said City of Norwich and is a credible person &[and] that their statement is entitled to credit.
Certified by Alex Lathrop Clerk
I. Alexander Lathrop Clerk of the City Court of the City of Norwich do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Ichabod Ward for a pension
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In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this 14th day of July AD 1832
attest  Alex Lathrop  Clerk
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No. 16667
Ichabod Ward


Admit. 2 years
private  $80.00 ___


Geo. Hill
Norwich  Ct.
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BRIEF in the case of Ichabod Ward County of New London in the State of Connt. (Act 7th June, 1832.) 

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court 

2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? 

3. How old is he?  71

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 

[Service is tabulated with the column headings as follows.: ] Period.    Duration of Service.   Rank.     Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.

Period.    In 1776  Nov
Duration of Service.   3 Months
Rank.    drafted
Names of General and Field Officers.   Capt Fuller

Period.    1777  Spring
Duration of Service.   3 Months
Rank.    drafted
Names of General and Field Officers.   Col. Chapman, Capt Lentten

Period.    1778  April
Duration of Service.   1 year
Rank.    Private
Names of General and Field Officers.   Col. McClellan, Capt. Lee Lay

Period.    1779  ___
Duration of Service.   2 Months  Substitute for __ Lewis
Rank.    ____
Names of General and Field Officers.   Col. Clark, Capt. not remembered

Period.    1780  Apl.
Duration of Service.   3 Months  Substitute for Moses Warren
Rank.    ____
Names of General and Field Officers.   Col. Johnson, Capt. Bottum

Period.    1780 July 
Duration of Service.   6 Months  
Rank.   Private
Names of General and Field Officers.   Col. Greene, Capt. Cole

Period.    after then  
Duration of Service.   3 Months  
Rank.    drafted
Names of General and Field Officers.   Col. Chapman, Capt. Willey

Period.    1782  
Duration of Service.   1 Month 
Rank.    Volent.
Names of General and Field Officers.   Capt. Johnson

   
5. In what battles was he engaged? R. Island  

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? E. Haddam 

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Depositions 

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Regular 

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned. 
Levin Bell 
Examining Clerk.
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I Jared Allen of Canterbury of in the County of Windham &[and] State of Connecticut.  Do testify &[and] say that Ichabod Ward of Norwich in the County of New London &[and] State of Connecticut, served in the revolutionary war in Col Christopher Greene's Regiment, Capt Thomas Cole's Company from Rhode Island, being the Rhode line of Continental army: that he enlisted for Six months &[and] served Six months, on Rhode Island, while the French fleet were in the harbour.
&[and] further Saith not. Jared Allen

Stay of Connecticut New London ---
County of Norwich  July 16. 1832
Personally appeared  Jared Allen the above named Deponent &[and] made Solemn oath to the truth of the Same &[and] said Allen is entitled to credit as a witness.
Sworn before me
Joseph Williams
Justice of the peace
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[crossed out 'State of Connecticut
New London County. ss
I John Dewitt Clerk of the County Court for New London County Do Certify that Joseph Williams Esqr']

State of Connecticut  ss   New London County
I John DeWitt Clerk of the County Court for said New London County do hereby Certify that Joseph Williams esqr whose certificate is annexed to the foregoing deposition is a Justice of the Peace for said New London County _ &[and] that his signature there unto annexed is in his own proper hand writing
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand &[and] affixed the seal of said Court this 16th day of July AD 1832
John DeWitt Clerk
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Mr Ward wants a certificate that Jos Williams &[and] Geo. Hill are Justices of the Peace
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War Department 
Pension Office 
July 31st 1832 
Sir
The evidence in support of the claim of Ichabod Ward to a pension under the act of 7th June 1832 accompanying your letter of the 16th inst, has been received 
The several periods of service which are stated with distinctness do not amount to two years, unless the six months service in Col. Greene's Regiment upon the Continental establishment be included.  In relation to that service his declaration is defective in not stating the time of his enlistment. On examination of the army rolls neither the name of Ward, nor of Jacob Meach, who states his service in the same regiment at the same time with Ward, can be found. Under these circumstances it becomes messary before the claim be admitted, that the claimant their the time of his enlistment and prove his service by witnesses who are certified to be credible in the manner stated in the regulations. The papers herewith are returned to you 
very respectfully your obedient Serv
 J.L. Edwards 

George Hill Esquire
Norwich Conn.
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Ichabod Ward.

16667
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I Jared Allen of the town of Canterbury County of Windburn and State of Connecticut testify and say that [crossed out 'I'] in addition to my Deposition given in July last, I entered the service of the United States in the war of the Revolution as a private soldier in the Regt. of Col. Christopher Green in the Rhode Island line of the Continental Army, with Company commanded by Capt Thomas Cole, ___ Ward was Lt. Col. and ___ Flag was Major of the Regt., I enlisted at the town of South Kingston in the County of Washington in the State of Rhode Island, and according to my recollection it was the first of August or the latter part of July, 1780 when I entered.  The day I cannot accurately recollect, I further depose &[and] say that Ichabod Ward now of the town of Norwich County of New London entered at the same time I did and in the same Compy &[and] Regt. said Ward and myself were both enlisted by Col. Thomas Potter at a Village in said South Kingston called Littlerest, now called Kingston, we  both enlisted for the term of six months and we both faithfully served out the full term of our enlistment and something more and were both discharged, I had not a written discharge, but do not know whether sd Ward
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had a written discharge or not, said Ward was discharged a few days before I was, I think, -- I also think he left &[and] came away a few days before I did, but served out the full term of his enlistment and some days more, Said Ward and myself joined the Regt of Col. Greene at Middletown on the Island of Rhode Island, the French Fleet were in the harbour of Newport and the French Army were at Newport on the Island at the time we joined our Regt, fifty men of whom I was one, were detached from Col. Green's Regt. to raise a British Frigate , which had been sunk by the British in the harbour of Newport to impede the French in coming in to the harbor.  The principal [crossed out 'afore'] part of our term of service we were stationed on the Island of Rhode Island, at Middletown &[and] Butt's hill, we were once ordered to the westward &[and] crossed over to East Greenwich on the Maine where the Regt. remained a few days when we returned back -- to R. Island where we continued to the end of our term of six months enlistment &[and] __ I well remember that while in this service there were several Deserters were condemned to be executed for desertion &[and ] one by the name of Duncan was shot, the others were reprieved __ I also remember that our Regt went thro' the ceremony of
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the funeral of the Hessian General who fell at Red bank fort on the Delaware &[and] that we hung, shot, burnt &[and] buried the effigy of the traitor Arnold;  a considerable part of Col. Green's Regt at the time of any service therein consisted of negroes &[and] the Regt was called the black Regt.  the Regt was in no engagement while I was in it except two sham fights between the French troops in which our Regt took part and further the deponent saith not
Jared Allen

State of Connecticut
New London County ss.  October 17th 1832 Personally appeared Jared Allen and oath to the truth of the above foregoing deposition by him subscribed before me.   Geo. Hill Justice of Peace
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And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Revd. Seth B Paddock who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman residing in said City of Norwich and that Asa Roath who has signed the same is a resident in the said City of Norwich and is a credible person and that their Statements is entitled to credit and the said Court further certifies that Jacob Meech and Simeon Jones who have signed the preceedin certificates are residents in the town of Preston and are credible persons and that their statements are entitled to credit and that Jared Allen who has signed the same is a resident in the town of Canterbury and is a credible person and that his statement intitled to Credit
Certified by Alex Lathrop Clerk

State of Connecticut ss
City of Norwich
I Alexander Lathrop Clerk of the Court of the City of Norwich do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Ichabod Ward for a pension

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said City court this 18th day of August.  1832
Alex Lathrop Clerk

[remnants of a seal are located in lower left corner of document]
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I Jacob Meech of the town of Preston County of New London & State of Connecticut of lawful age depose and say that I served in the revolutionary war in the Continental Regt commanded by Col Christopher Greene in the Coumpy of Capt Stephens, that the Regt was enlisted for the term of six months that I well remember that the Ichabod Ward of Norwich in New London County, Connt. was a soldier belonging to the same Regt and served therein, he and my self were discharged at the same time, Sam'l Ward was a Lt. Col of the Regt & ___ Flag was major, the Regt was stationed on Rhode Island and was discharged at the end of its term of service and further the deponent saith not-- Jacob Meech 
New London County ss July 14th 1832 Personally appeared but Jacob Meech and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed before me Geo. Hill Justice of Peace
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I Simeon Jones of the town of Preston County of New London & State of Connt. of lawful age depose and say that I was a soldier of the revolutionary war and belonged to the Regt commanded by Col Samuel McClellen in the year 1778 that the Ichabod Ward of Norwich in in said County and State was a soldier serving in the same Regt and a part of the time in the same company with myself, the Regt joined Gen Sullivans Army at Rhode Island and further the deponent saith not   
Simeon Jones 
State of Connecticut. New London County ss July 14th 1832, Personally appeared Simeon Jones and made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed before me  GW. Hill Justice of Peace
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State of Connecticut ss New London County I John DeWitt Clerk of the County Court for said New London County do hereby certify that George Hill esq whose certificates are annexed to the two foregoing depose tions (by Jacob Meech and Simeon Jones) was at that time & still is a Justice of the peace for sd New London County, and that his signature thereto affixed is in his own proper hand writing. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 10th day of July AD 1832     John DeWitt Clerk
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I Jacob Meech of the town of Preston County of New London and State of Connecticut, testify and say that I served as a soldier in the war of the revolution in the Regt of Col Christoper Greene in the Rhode Island line of the Continental Establishment, I belonged to the Compy of Capt Stephens or to the Compy commanded by Lt Dexter, I was hired to take the place of one Henry Reynolds of the town of South or Noth Kingston in the State of R. Island, I was hired for the term of six months, and was discharged at the end of said term and was paid by the town Clerk of the town to which said Reynolds belonged, I had no written discharge, I well remember that __ Flag was Major of the Regt and Samuel Ward was Lt Col according to my present recollection, I entered in the month of July 1780, the day I cannot recollect, I well remember to have assisted in getting hay where I was billeted out in said South or North Kingston, the French troops were on Rhode Island and the Fleet lay in the harbour at Newport when I joined the Regt, I well remember that Mr Ichabod Ward of the town of Norwich New London County Connt. belonged to the same Regt as a soldier and served therein, not in the same Compy with myself - I remember to have seen him frequently during my said service in said Regt at that time
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I well remember that said Ward and myself were discharged at the same time which was in the winter season, I have been well acquainted with said Ward ever since the revolution and know him to be the same man who served as aforesaid in said Regt I suppose my name will not appear on the army rolls of Col Greene's Regt as I was hired for and entered aa a substitute for said Reynolds, but it may probably be found on the roll of the Regt of Col. Heman Swift / afterwards Gen. Swift / in 1777 and, on the pension list as having been wounded at the Battle of the White Plains in Oct 1776 in the Regt of Col John Ely _ I cannot tell the time when said Ward entered said Regt of Col Christo Greene, I think he was in the Regt when I joined it and I saw him from day to day while we were both serving in said Regt. I did not know him before we became acquainted in said Regt but have known him well ever since, the Regt was stationed the principal part of the time on Rhode Island, we had orders to march to Westward in the fall of the year &[and] crossed over to East Greenwich in R. Island where we staid about ten days, when we returned back onto Rhode Island and served out our whole term of service in said Regt, I well remember that we rebuilt Butts hill fort on the North part of the Island, the forepart of the season, after which we went to the
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town of Middletown near the middle of the Island, and near the end of our term of service we returned back to Butts hill where we were discharged, there was another American Regt on the Island of R. Island at the time we were there, the other troops were French, who had two sham fights while we were there &[and] Col. Greene's Regt was flank guard to one party -- during this term of service four deserters were tried for desertion and condemned to be shot, one of them by the name of Duncan was shot &[and] the others were reprieved by Gen Washington, there were a considerable number of negroes in the Regt at this time, the season after my service in Col Greene's Regt. Col Greene and Major Flag were killed by the refugees at Horseneck in Connecticut, we buried in effigy the Hession Gen, who was killed at Red Bank Fort, on the anniversary of the death of that Gen. with the honors of war, Col Greene's Regt having been at the fort at the time said Hessian Gen. was killed, which was the cause of going thro' the form of the funeral , and further he saith not 
Jacob Meech 
State of Connecticut, New London County ss. August 17th 1832, 
Personally appeared Capt Jacob Meech well Known to me to be a man of credibility and respectability &[and] made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed before me 
Geo. Hill Justice of Peace
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That he served in the militia in the service of the United States for the term of about three months in the winter season at Fort Trumbull in New London in New London County, Connt. in the Company of Capt Willey of East Haddam Connect. he entered & resided at said East Haddam, his Regt was commanded by Col Chapman, Col Daniel Gildon late of Lebanon Cont. &[and] now of the State of Ohio was a Capt in the Regt the year of the last service he does not recollect 
that in the year 1782 according to his best recollection he volunteered under the order of Governor Trumbull of Connecticut on an Expedition to Long Island New York to capture a refugee Col. in the commisary line in the British service & was put under the command of Capt Johnson that he proceeded to Long Island and assisted by two Indian Spies captured the refugee Col. that he served on this campain one month on the sea coast, at the time of Capturing the refugee Col. on Long Island as aforesaid they were pursued by the British light horses & were near being taken & made their escape by being led by their Indian conductors into the woods
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Rev War

14.775
INVALID.

File No. 14. 775
Ichabod Ward
Priv.  Rev. War

Act :  June 7"  1832

Index :--- Vol. 1, Page  394

[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Sept 15 1896
sold pension to Mrs W H McCartway
Wilkes Barre Pa.Sec Inv 40820
LWB

Oct 7 1901
Jas. E. Fench. Norwich Conne.

1914. Apr 13 -- Histy to Sybil Blossom Ward M.B .H.

1915. Feb 3 : history to Mr. Frank F. Starr.  M.B.H.
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Department of the Interior, 
BUREAU OF PENSIONS, 
OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER. 

Mr. Wootten, 
Chief of the O. W. & N. Div.- 
I have not the time to read these letters -- besides the writing is very bad. Take a little leisure to look over them please and talk to me about the matter. 
A.D. Meryl 
Commissioner. 

File
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Sept. 19, 1896 
Mrs. Katharine Searle McCartney, 
Wilkes Barre 
Pa 

Requesting verbatim copies of applications for pensions of Revolutionary Soldiers. [OVER.] 


1-472.
Department of the Interior, 
Sept. 22, 1896
File
Respectfully referred to the Commissioner of Pensions with request that he give the matter attention and Comply with request, if proper. 

Jno. M. Reynolds 
Asst Sec'y  

[rectangular stamp with printing inside stamp as follow :] OLD WAR 7 NAVY FILES  SEP 25 1898

File 
File by order of Mr Wooten
LMB

Assistant Secretary.
11379 b -- 2m
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[Insignia of ship's wheel with a flag behind it with the following printing on the ship's wheel as follows :] DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Secretary of the Interior
Honored Sir --
Having applied to the Commissioner's office for copies Verbatim [underlined] of a few applications of Revolutionary Soldiers for a pension -- and having Received only a Statement of the Service report part as if this was deemed sufficient -- with the information that it would be impracticable for the person to furnish Verbatim copies --" fr"

[rectangular stamp in upper right corner of letter with printing inside it as follows :] OLD WAR & NAVY FILES SEP 25 1898
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if copies -- part of the application is furnished -- the matter becomes clear -- In my work __ I'm often inspired on by statements made as to persons on Roll of same name -- &[and] only by finding dates to be sure _ &[and] as by Pension Application oftener _ is the true party found --
Ichabod Ward - Appears on Pension Roll - one dying in 1827 - one in 1832
I asked for the one dying in 1827 In - Susquehanna Ct._ Pa _ And Especially stated this.  I have tried merely the name as is given in Pension Roll - published by the Government -of the one dying in 1832 (which one I have)
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I would be glad of the copy of the application of Ichabod Ward who died 1823 in Susquehanna Ct. Pa. - Where he was from &[and] the exact statement he made in Regard to himself -- I will find some one to copy these for me if permission it be given me; --As from time to time I require this absolute proof -- but not very often -- There are those in employ of the office, also who are hired to do this by interested parties -- but I do not know of any personally -- Could I have these Services?  If most these for now?   I am Sir Most Respectfully 
Address Mrs. Wm. N. McCartney. Wilkes Barre Pa
Sept 14th 96
Pennsl -D -A-R -
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also to determine the exact status"  I must ask for --- if permission would or could be given me to Either - Such Time one as - myself - copy these papers,  I was informed last minute - that no one outside the Department would be or could be allowed access to these files" else I should not have asked the service of the Department ---
I find two men of same name on Pension Rolls -- The date's can be Asked for in Some Cases to determine the distinctions - often not - And
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Hon D. J. Murphy --- 137
My Dear sir -
The letter is this moment received - And I thank you for the same - but it is so inadequate to my needs that I am in great annoyance -- I honesy -as I write you, tho reread these names.  but I Requlre more than that - And I should not have asked you to send the verbatim copy of their applications had you not informed me - that its outside  the Department
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Also Ichabod Ward -- &[and] I desired the Name of the one who died in Susquehanna Ct. Pa. in 1824: Not the one but who died Eight Years after ___  All this is stated in Rolls of Pension which I have.  but I desired his statement of where he came from &[and] all he stated as to precisely of the one who died in 1824.  &[and] name of his wife -- if given -- In these statements there is often valuable information to be found no where else --- I should be very
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glad of at least a copy of this application -- &[and] I request that __ as the rules do not admit of outside persons copying these application -- that I must appeal to the Secretary of the Interior for instructions -- or permission to have them copied for me --
It is one reason - a thorough researcher never trusts -- Anyone to copy a  handwriting verbatim -- As they do not know what is wanted --
I'm Sir - Very Truly Yours
Mrs Katharine Seale McCartney
Wilkes -- Barre  Pa.
Sept. 18th 1901
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Could have access to the Pension Files -- &c __ &c [et cetera _ et cetera] as before stated in - my letter !!
I can possibly determine Joseph Chapman from the meager statements = but there being three Joseph Chapmans on hand in Pensn in Rev -(one a deserter) it frames my duty to investigate all claims under this name before the applicant can be placed in hands of Society of "Daughters of the American Revolution" for 
The same applies to Ichabod Ward -- I wrote of in these here
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Hon - D - J. Murphy  --
My dear Sir  --
I have received a letter from Secretary of Interior in which he states he has no Sense to grant my request of a copy of Pension applications -- Since writing for -- I find advertised the name of a Lawyer by the name of Hopkins - living in Washington - who reports that he has made arrangements with the Commissions of the reason to why all data relating to ethneological mothers in the
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time that would be consumed if every request . similar to mine were granted . but the like . I . hear published fully the Pension Rolls -=  &[and} Conn has also published her Rev _ Rolls &[and] I would not have asked this favr if the Pension - Bureau had it not be of vital importance to me to have these hands - as they are in the hands verbatim -- I do not wish account of property if too voluminous & exbit - where they enlisted &[and] lived &[and] his personal explanation
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of himself as to his wife &[and] Places of residence - the Ethnological part -- If I can have that of Ichabod Ward. I shall be at present satisfied.
The commt to give me the same in a personal interview led me -- perhaps -- to ask too much at one time _ I ask often to excuse this error if it isnt' - trusting I havg ben favored. as it is most important - I'm Sir -  With . Great Respect -- Truly Yours
Katherine Searle McCartney
Wilkes -Barre
Sept 23rd 196 ---
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Pension office. Now I should be very glad to have the address & correct name from you of this said Hopkins - as I am anxious for most Mr Julian L Basens to have the hand of the Ichabod Ward who was Pensioner residing in Pa  &[and] died in Susquehanna Co. -- Pa  in 1827. not of the Ichabod Ward whom you so kindly had -- who died in Conn -- in 1832 --  I'm aware of the minimum Amount of
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I should also like the copy of the Pension application of Henry Balcom of Newfane Vt.  Who served "at battle of Saratoga", &[and] is a  hand in Fernow's New York in Rev -- as in  U. S. Pension roll --
The Secretary of the Interior one also Genl Harrison as I reading Genl George Shields of Vt.. Lewis is a warm personal friend of mine
Truly Sir
Katherine Searle McCartney

Wilkes Barre Pa. [illegible word]
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O. W. & N.
Norwich Ct, Sept. 30. 1901.
Comm'r of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir.-
Please send military history of Ichabod Ward and Uriah Corning soldiers from this section in the Revolutionary War;  also of Samuel Story of this city in the war of 1814.
As we understand the case this last received , or was offered land somewhere in the west.
Any information on this point would be appreciated.
Very respectfully
James E Leach
62 Summit St.
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223 West Thames St;
Norwich, Conn.

Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Will you please send me the military records of the following named soldiers of the American Revolution, or if not on file in records of your Department, if not asking, too much of you, where I may obtain such records.
Ichabod Ward who died in Norwich, Connecticut, in 1848;
Abijah Cody of Canterbury, Connecticut, who died 1819
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Gideon Adams of Canterbury, Connecticut who died at Pawlet, Vermont, in 1827;
Oliver Loomis likewise _(born at East Windsor, Connecticut) died at Pawlet, Vermont, in 1837;
Joseph Leach of Canterbury, Connecticut who "died at Boston with camp fever while in service" (History of Pawlet.)
I will remit promptly the necessary fee if any is required _
Thanking you for your attention to my requests, I am, Very sincerely yours, 
Sybil Blossom Ward
4/15/14
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FRANK FARNSWORTH STARR
GENEALOGIST AND FAMILY HISTORIAN,
MIDDLETOWN, CONN.

STARR'S ANCESTRAL REFGISTER.

January 29, 1915.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Sir:
I wish to obtain a statement of the services in the Revolutionary War as shown in his application for pension of ICHABOD WARD  a soldier from Connecticut who was a placed on the Pension roll in 1833.
Respectfully,
Frank Farnsworth Starr [signature]

[writing oriented vertically from bottom to top of page located in upper left of page stating the following:] Rev  Sec
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O. W. & N. Div. 
L. W. B. 
I. 14775.
 Ichabod Ward.  
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. 
BUREAU OF PENSIONS. 
WASHINGTON, D. C., 
October 8th, 1896. 

Madam: -

Replying again to your communications of recent date, relative to verbatim copies of certain applications in Revolutionary War pension claims, I have the honor to advise you that this Bureau is entirely occupied with the allowance of pending claims for pension and it would be impracticable to delay this work in order to furnish you the copies of papers requested. The papers in the claims concerning which you make inquiry are voluminous and it would consume too much of the public service to comply with your request. You have been furished with brief statements in each case, as is the practice of this Bureau, as a courtesy to persons making inquiry for the purpose of joining patriotic societies, and I am unable to furnish you any further information. No attorney has authority to procure the verbatim copies which you request. 
Very respectfully, 
Commissioner.

Mrs. Katharine Searle McCartney, Wilkes-Barre, Penna.
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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES 
Form VAM-51 
12-5-41 

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*

DIVISION OF VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION ARCHIVES

NAME    Ward, Isaac 
GRADE    Private
LINE     New Jersey
WARRANT NUMBER     8833
ACREAGE     100
ISSUED      June 23, 17--- (torn) to Elias Dayton, and sons, 

The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of ""Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800"" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.