Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18777, for Beriah Pond, Connecticut
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Service
Continental (Conn.)

Pond, Beriah
Silvia
or Silva

Number
W.18777
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[left side of page] Dead
Paid at the Treasury under
the Act of the 6 April 1838
from 4 March 1836 to the 14
March 1836. the day of his
death. Agent Wilfried 8 Oct
1838.

Notice of [illegible] sent to
[illegible] Litchfield
Sept 25 1820

[right side of page]
To New York.
3615.
from
Connecticut Roll
Beriah Pond 4
Private artificer
Baldwins Artificers. 3 years 
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.

Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on
the 12 of May 1818 -

Certificate of Pension issued the 14 of Oct 1818
and sent to Frederick Wolcott Esq
Litchfield, Connecticut
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818 30.23
Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4 Mar 1819 48.00
Arrears 3 mo 20/31 4/30 $78.23

{Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818.}
Litchfield Litchfield Esq
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Free
Hon. John C. Calhoun
Secy at War
Washington City

May 13
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[left side of page]
Frederick Wolcott, Esq
Judge,
Litchfield, Connect.

Beriah Pond,
Col. Jeduthun Baldwin's
regimt. of
artificers -
Revolutionary claim.

The rolls of this regimt
are not in the pension
office. The testimony on
oath of two or more disinterested 
and credible persons,
proving 9 months 
service, in continuation,
as a non-commissioned officer
or private, (and not as an
artificer, only) is required,
in lieu thereof. The judge
is desired to certify, under
the seal of the court, that he
is satisfied, the claimant is
in indigent circumstances,
and needs the support of his
country.

[written diagonally across above text] Correct

[right side of page]
The pension is granted, let the Certificate be forwarded to
Seth P Powers Litchfield Connecticut.
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State of Connecticut
County of Litchfield ss
On this twelfth day of May AD 1818 before me the subscriber one of a Judge of the Court of probate within & for the district of Litchfield in the said State, personally appears Beriah Pond aged sixty years, resident in the town of Litchfield in said County, who being by me first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late Act of Congress entitled An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War; that he belonged to, Served as a Soldier in the American Army in the War of the Revolution for the Continental Establishment - that he enlisted into said Army on the 18th day of December 1777 for the term of three years at the town of Plymouth in said Litchfield County into a Company of Artificers commanded by Capt. Jarius Wilcox belonging to a Regiment commanded by Col Jeduthan Baldwin of Massachusetts, that he continued to serve in the said corps or in the service of the United States until the expiration of said term of three years when he was discharged from service at Fishkill in the State of New York - that he has a written discharge which he has lost - that he was in service for the principal part of said term at [illegible] Point - that he is in reduced circumstances & stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support; that he has no other evidence now in his power of his paid services except what is part hereof.
Beriah Pond
Sworn to & declared before me the day & year aforesaid -
Frederick Wolcott, Judge of Probate
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I Elisha Mason of the County of Litchfield & State of Connecticut of lawful age depose and say, that I served with the said Beriah Pond in the Company mentioned in his declaration aforesaid I do know that he served as therein stated, I do believe that his said declaration is true. - I so commend the said Pond to be a man of truth. -
Elisha Mason

Sworn to, & subscribed before me this 12th day of May AD 1818.
before me Frederick Wolcott, Judge of Probate

I Frederick Wolcott a Judge of the Court of Probate within & for the District of Litchfield in the State of Connecticut & which Court is a Court of Record do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Beriah Pond did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy; I now transmit the proceedings as testimony taken & had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned Act of Congress.
Witness my hand & Seal of the Said Court at Litchfield this twelfth day of May AD 1818.
Frederick Wolcott, Judge of Probate, for the District of Litchfield in the State of Connecticut

[seal affixed at left]
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To the Hon. John C. Calhoun Secy at War,
Sir,
The declaration & papers in the case of Beriah Pond having been by me transmitted to the War Department & returned for further evidence, the said Pond has produced to me the Certificate of Elisha Cott Esq Comptroller of Public Accounts for the State of Connecticut, the Deposition of Titus Hall taken before Samuel Hall a Justice of the peace for the County of New Haven, the further deposition of Elisah Mason taken before Seth P. Pours Justicea of the peace for sd Litchfield County.
Also the evidence of Billy Turner & Willis Pond to me well known as credible persons -
From which & the evidence originally taken in said case, I am satisfied that the sd Pond served the United States agreeable to my former Certificate - & that he is in reduced and indigent circumstances & stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support.
Therefore, now transmit the whole the of evidence taken before me to the War Department pursuant to the late Act of Congress in such case provided.
Oct 8th 1818.
Frederick Wolcott, Judge of Probate
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Willis Pond & Billy Turner both of Litchfield in Litchfield County being duly sworn depose and say that they are well acquainted with Beriah Pond of sd Litchfield, & do believe him to be a man in indigent circumstances.
Bille Turner
Willis Pond

Sworn before me this 8 of Oct. 1818
before me
Frederick Wolcott, Judge of Probate

Frederick Wolcott, Esq
Judge,
Litchfield, Connect.

Beriah Pond,
Col Jeduthun Baldwin's
regimt. of
artificers -
Revolutionary claim.

The rolls of this regimt
are not in the pension
office. The testimony on 
oath of two or more 
disinterested and credible
persons, proving 9 months
service, in continuation,
as a non-commissioned officer
or private, (and not as an
artificer, only) is required,
in lieu thereof. The judge
is desired to certify, under
the seal of the Court, that he
is satisfied, the claimant is
in indigent circumstances,
and needs the support of his
country

[written diagonally across above text] Correct

The Pension is granted, let the Certificate be forwarded to Seth P. Powers Litchfield Connecticut.
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Beriah Pond -

Continue
3615
March
1819

Sworn and declared __ on the 5th day of July A.D. 1820
before said Court.

 Frederick Wolcott Clerk
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District of Connecticut ss. County of Litchfield, County Court.
On this 5 day of July 1820 personally appeared in open Court (being a court of Record for said county in said district, having the power to fine and imprison) Beriah Pond aged 62 years resident in Litchfield in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows: that he enlisted in the american army in December 1777 into a company commanded by Capt Jerius Wilcox into a Regiment commanded by Col. Jeduthan Baldwin of the ___ line on the continental establishment -
That his original declaration was dated the 12th day of May 1818 & that his pension certificate is numbered 3615.

And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; 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 provision of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property; or securities, contracts or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
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Schedule
In the State of New York one piece of land lying in the town of Camden being five acres of wood land - - -$66-00
2 small hogs $10 - - - 10-00
1 old loom, one quill wheels & four [illegible] - - - 4-00
1 great wheel & reel - - - - 75.
1 little wheel 1-50-2 old tables 1-5--3 old chests 1.50 - - - 4-50
1 old chest with drawers - 0-75 - 9 old chairs 1-50 - - - 2-25
4 old Sythes 2-00 - 3 hoes 1-00 3 old axes 1-50 - - - 4-50
1 small looking glass 0-50 - 2 porrige pots 1.25 - - - 1-75
1 iron kettle 0.34 - 1 tea kettle 0-75 - - - 1-09
1 small brass kettle 4-00 - - - 4-00
1 pr of andirons & 1 pick & tongs - - - 1-50
1 hammer 0-42 - 4 old cider barrels 1-00 - 6 old dry casks 1-00 - - - 2-42
12 dining plates 1-00 - 1 set & half tea cups & plates 0-37 - - - 1-37
2 tea pots 0-25 - 1 milk cup 0-08 - 1 sugar bowl 0-12 - - - -45
6 pewter tea spoons 0-25/100 - 4 bowls 34/100 - mugs 12/100 - - - -71
2 half pt tumblers 17/100 - 3 pewter platters 1-00 - - - 1-17
2 pewter plates 34/100 & 3 earthen platters 30/100 - - - -64
2 earthen milk pans 20/100 - 4 tin do 75/100 - - - -95
4 tin basins 25/100 - 6 iron spoons 50/100 - - - -75
1 set & half knives & forks 2-00 - 2 iron candlesticks 30/100 - - - 2-30
2 tin pails 70/100 - 1 wooden pail 20/100 - 1 do tub 12/100 - - 1-02
1 wooden clock - - - 4-00
one account against C Warner - - - 5-00
[illegible] - Do - Do - T Turner - - - 6-00
121.12

One obligation held against me of - - - 12-00
book accounts held against me - - - 34-00
one obligation held against me - - - 125-00
171.00
Beriah Pond
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I also declare that my occupation is that of a day laborer, though not able to labour all the time I have a wife aged 54 years - who has no property. my family residing with me consists of my son Riley Pond aged 17 - my son Beriah P Pond aged 13 my daughter Laurana L Pond aged 11 - my son Pliny B Pond aged 9 - all are able to labour, but have no property

I am indebted justly in the sum of $171.
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Beriah Pond -

Sworn to and declared on the 5th day of July A.D. 1820 before said Court
Frederick Wolcott, Clerk

Commence
3615
March
1819

I, Frederick Wolcott, Clerk of the County Court, in the county of Litchfield, and State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing Oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court, that the total amount in value of property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is one hundred twenty one dollars and twelve cents.
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 7th day of July 1820

Frederick Wolcott, Clerk

[seal affixed at left]
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1.435
New York Albany
Silvia Pond
widow of Beriah Pond
Conn.
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as an Artificer
Incd from 144
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate
of 240 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence
on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued
the 18th day of Sept 1851
and sent to
L. M. Drury Esq
Canadaigua New York

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
February 2, 1848, Page 168 Vol. 4
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State of New York
Erie County ss. On this 27th day of February in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and forty one personally appeared before me Bela H. Colegrove a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Erie Silva Pond a resident of Concord in said County aged Seventy four years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7th 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" that she is the widow of Beriah Pond who was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and who was also a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, and that his pension certificate bears date the fourth day of October One thousand eight hundred and eighteen and was signed J C. Calhoun Secretary of War. That he was placed on the pension List roll of the Connecticut Agency at the rate of eight dollars per month as appears from a copy of the pension certificate now in her possession - She further declares that she was married to the said Beriah Pond in the Town of Harwinton Litchfield County in the State of Connecticut by Abijah Catlin a Justice of the peace, in the month of June (having no family record she cannot state the day of the month) in the year One thousand Seven hundred eighty Six. That her husband the aforesaid Beriah Pond died on the fifteenth day of March Eighteen hundred thirty six; That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz. at the time above stated.
Silva X her mark Pond

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written}
Before me
Bela H Colegrove a Judge of Erie County Courts
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I hereby certify that Silva Pond described in the foregoing declaration is unable to travel and that she cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the court given on the day and year within mentioned -
Bela H Colegrove a Judge of Erie County Courts

I Silva Pond do hereby constitute and appoint Samuel Lake my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name, to receive the pension which may be allowed to me by the United States, or the certificate or warrant for the same, and to do all things which an attorney may or can do in the premises
Concord February 28 - 1841 -
Silva X her mark Pond
In presence of
Bela H. Colegrove
Chauncey Pond
State of New York
Erie County ss. Samuel Lake being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath say, that he has no interest in the claim of Silva Pond to a pension or the monies which may be allowed to her by any pledge, mortgage, transfer, agreement, understanding or arrangement, and that he does not know or believe that the same has been so disposed of to any other person. -
Samuel Lake
Sworn and subscribed this 27th day of February 1841
Before me
Bela H Colegrove

State of New York, }
County of Erie, } ss.
I do hereby certify, that Bela H. Colegrove Esq whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, and thereon four times written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Judge of Erie County Courts in and for said County, and duly authorised to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Judge and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my official Seal, at the City of Buffalo, in said County, the 22d day of March A.D. 1841.
Noah P Mayne Clerk of Erie County
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I hereby certify that Silva Pond described in the foregoing declaration is unable to travel and that she cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the court given on the day and year within mentioned - 
Bela H Colegrove a Judge of Erie County Courts  

I Silva Pond do hereby constitute and appoint Samuel Lake my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name, to receive the pension which may be allowed to me by the United States, or the certificate or warrant for the same, and to do all things which an attorney may or can do in the premises 
Concord February 28 - 1841 - 
Silva X her mark Pond 
In presence of 
Bela H. Colegrove 
Chauncey Pond 
State of New York 
Erie County ss. Samuel Lake being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath say, that he has no interest in the claim of Silva Pond to a pension or the monies which may be allowed to her by any pledge, mortgage, transfer, agreement, understanding or arrangement, and that he does not know or believe that the same has been so disposed of to any other person. - Samuel Lake 
Sworn and subscribed this 27th day of February 1841 
Before me 
Bela H Colegrove a Judge of Erie County Courts.
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No 7953.
Silva Pond
Declaration
Act 7 July 1838 -

M 86. d 36 -

Samuel Lake
atty
Admd
2 years -
Artificer.
144. $
from 15 day of March
36 when her late 
husband died .

Saml. Lake
Springville
N.Y.
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State of New York
Erie County Ss. Porter B. Pond and Marvin Pond being by me duly sworn according to law, doth on their oaths depose and say, that they the said Porter B Pond is the Son and the said Marvin Pond is the grand Son of Beriah and Silva Pond. that the said Beriah Pond was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, and died in the Town of Camden Oneida County in this State, on the 15th day of March Eighteen hundred and thirty six, that they testify from a personal knowledge of the fact - and the deponents further say that Silva Pond, mentioned in the foregoing Declaration, is the widow of the Said Beriah Pond, and has not been married since his death, to the knowledge of these deponents, and further say not.
Marvin Pond
Porter B Pond
Sworn and Subscribed this Eighth day of February 1841 }
Before me, and I certify that the Deponents are credible witnesses }
Charles C Leverance

State of New York, }
County of Erie, } ss.
I do hereby certify, that Charles C Leverance Esq whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and duly authorised to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my official Seal, at the City of Buffalo, in said County, the 22d day of March A.D. 1841.
Noah P. Mayne Clerk of Erie County
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State of New York 
Erie County Ss. Porter B. Pond and Marvin Pond being by me duly sworn according to law, doth on their oaths depose and say, that they the said Porter B Pond is the Son and the said Marvin Pond is the grand Son of Beriah and Silva Pond. that the said Beriah Pond was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, and died in the Town of Camden Oneida County in this State, on the 15th day of March Eighteen hundred and thirty six, that they testify from a personal knowledge of the fact - and the deponents further say that Silva Pond, mentioned in the foregoing Declaration, is the widow of the Said Beriah Pond, and has not been married since his death, to the knowledge of these deponents, and further say not.
Marvin Pond 
Porter B Pond 
Sworn and Subscribed this Eighth day of February 1841 } 
Before me, and I certify that the Deponents are credible witnesses } 
Charles C Leverance Justice of the Peace in Erie County N.Y.

to the said Certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my official Seal, at the City of Buffalo, in said County, the 22d day of March A.D. 1841.
Noah P. Mayne Clerk of Erie County.
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June 30, 1939.
XXXXXXXX

BA-J/ady
Beriah Pond
W.18777

Mrs. Marie S. Holden
165 North Portage Path
Akron, Ohio

Dear Madam:
The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, W.18777, based upon the military service of Beriah Pond in that war.

The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Beriah Pond are not shown.

Beriah Pond enlisted in Plymouth, Litchfield County, Connecticut, December 18, 1777, served as private in Captain Jarius Wilcox's company, Colonel Jeduthan Baldwin's Regiment of Artificers and was discharged December 18, 1780.

He was allowed pension on his application executed May 12, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut, and aged sixty years.

About 1824 he moved from Connecticut to New York State. He died March 14 or 15, 1836, in Camden, Oneida County, New York.

While a resident of Plymouth, Connecticut, Beriah Pond married in June 1786, in Harwinton, Litchfield County, Connecticut, Silvia, the name is also shown as Silva, Sanford.

Soldier's widow, Silvia Pond, was allowed pension on her application executed February 27, 1841, at which time she was aged seventy-four years, and a resident of Concord, Erie County, New York.

In April 1851 she was living in Springville, Erie County, New York. She died September 4, 1852, place not given. [in right margin:] On AB

In 1820, soldier and Silvia Pond's children, Riley,

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was aged seventeen, Beriah P., was aged thirteen, Laurana L., was aged eleven, and Pliny B., was nine years old. In 1841 Porter B. Pond, son of soldier and Silvia, was of Erie County, New York, his age not stated, and Marvin Pond, grandson of Beriah and Silvia Pond, was then of Erie County, New York, his age, and the names of his parents are not designated. The two oldest children of Beriah Pond and Silvia, were born before 1793, their names not stated.

In 1841 Lettis Pond, aged seventy-eight years, was of Oneida County, New York. She was then the widow of Iri Pond, who was a brother of soldier, Beriah Pond.

In 1841 Bartholomew Pond, aged eighty-six years, was of Oneida County, New York, his relationship to the family not stated.

In 1841 one Chauncey Pond witnessed the signature, by mark, of soldier's widow, Silvia Pond, in Erie County, New York, his age and relationship to the family not given.

In 1818 Willis Pond was living in Litchfield, Connecticut, his age and relationship are not shown. There are no further family data.

Very truly yours

A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator

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32.878
New York Albany
Beriah Pond, decd
of Erie Co, in the State of New York
who was a art [illegible] in the ___ commanded
by Captain ___ of the Regt commanded
by Col Baldwin in the Revolution
line for two years

Inscribed on the Roll of Albany
at the rate of 240 Dollars 00 Cents per
annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
& End 15. March 1836

Certificate of Pension issued the 18th day of
Sept 1851 and sent to
L. M. Drury Esq
Canandaigua Present N.Y.

Arrears to the 4th of
Semi-anl. allowance ending

Inc from 144

[Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded by H R Weightman Clerk,
Book E.2 Vol. 4, Page 56
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Rev
6368
Albany N. York
Silva Pond
widow of Beriah Pond
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818
and who died on the 15 March 1836
of Erie Co. in the State of N.Y.
who was an Artificer in the Compy commanded
by Captain Private of the Regt commanded
by Col D Baldwin in the Connecticut
line for 2 years

Inscribed on the Roll of Connt
at the rate of 144 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 15 day of March, 1836.

Certificate of Pension issued the 13th day of Sept
1841 and sent to Saml Lake,
Springville NY
Arrears to the 4th of March 1841 $720.00
$720.00

{Act July 7, 1838.}
Recorded by D D Addison Clerk
A Vol. 2d Page 102
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32.878
New York Albany
Beriah Pond, decd.
of Erie Co, in the State of New York
who was an Artificer in the Compy, commanded
by Captain -- of the Regt commanded
by Col Baldwin in the Revolution
for two years

Inscribed on the Roll of Albany
at the rate of 144 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831 & end 15th
March 1836, when he died

Certificate of Pension issued the 27th day of
May 1837 and sent to
H. Hubbard Esq
Norwich N.Y.
Arrears to the 4th
Semi-annual allowance ending
{deducting former payments under act of 18 March 1818, at the rate of $96 per annum}

{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded by H. R. Weightman Clerk,
Book E.2. Vol. 4. Page 56.
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Reported

1455
New York Albany
Silva Pond
widow of Beriah Pond
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as an Artificer

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 
144 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1848.

Certificate of Pension issued the
24 day of August 1848 
and sent to
Samuel Lake
Buffalo N.Y.

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
February 2, 1848, page 166 Vol. 4.
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1709
New York. Albany
Silva Pond
widow of Beriah
who was an Artificer
in the Revolution
Incd from $144

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate
of 240 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence
on the 4th day of March, 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued
the 18th day of Sept 1851
and sent to
L. M. Drury Esq
Canandaigua N.Y.

[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June
17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 2 Page 92

A.1.111.
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[left side of page]
1709.
New York Albany
Silva Pond
widow of Beriah Pond
who was an Artificer
in the Conn. line
for 2 years

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
144 dollars -
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued the
1st day of Sept 1843
and sent to Saml. Lake atty
Springville N.Y.

[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 1. Page 111

[right side of page]
Ret Sep 1
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6.368
New York Albany
Silvia Pond
widow of Beriah Pond
who died on the 15 March 1836
of Erie Co in the State of N.Y.
who was an Artificer in the -- commanded
by Captain -- of the Regt commanded
by Col Baldwin in the Connt
line for two years

Inscribed on the Roll of Albany
at the rate of 240 Dollars 00 Cents
per annum, to commence on the 15 day of
March, 1836.

Certificate of Pension issued the 18 day of
Sept 1851 and sent to
L M Drury Esq
Canandaigua N.Y.

Arrears to the 4th of
Semi-annual allowance ending

Incd from $144

{Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7, 1838.}

Recorded by H R Weightman Clerk
Book [illegible] Vol. 1. Page 203

A.2.112
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In reply to your request of ___, received ___ for a statement of the military history of Beriah Pond a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you will find below the desired information as contained in his and his widow's application for pension on file in this Bureau. W. F. 18.777

[five column table] Dates of Enlistment or Appointment./ Length of Service./ Rank./ Officers Under Whom Service was Rendered. Captain. Colonel./ State.

Dec 18, 1777 to Dec. 18, 1780/ Pri./ Jarius Wilcox Jeduthan Baldwin regt of Artificers

Battles engaged in, [check mark]
Residence of soldier at enlistment, [check mark] Enlisted at Plymouth, Conn.
Date of application for pension, May 12, 1818. His cl. was al
Residence at date of application, Litchfield, Conn.
Age at date of application, 60 yrs
Remarks: Soldier mar. in June, 1786, at Harwinton, Conn. Silva Sanford; he died Mch 14 or 15, 1836 at Camden, Oneida Co N.Y., and she was al. pension on her ap. ex. Feb. 27, 1841, while 74 yrs. old and a resident of Concord, Erie Co., N.Y. Children: Riley 17, Beriah P. 13, Laurana S. 11, Pliny B. 9 yrs. of age in 1820. Porter B., age not stated.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
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[circle stamp] Received May 9 1939 Mail Sub-Div. Vets.Adm 16

May 5 1939.

165 North Portage Path
Akron Ohio.

Department of the Interior
Pension Division
Washington D.C.

Gentlemen:

I am trying to find the war record of Zera or Zerah Pond who in the census of 1790 Listed as a resident of the state of Connecticut under Litchfield County Watertown township.

According to the Waterbury Vital Statistics Zerah was born November 24 1763. He was the son of Bartholomew and Lucy (Curtis) Pond who lived at Branford Connecticut and later at Camden New York. Bartholomew was born in Branford Connecticut August 8 1736. He was the son of Philip Pond. He served in the campaigns of 1755 and 1757 and had an extended service in the Revolutionary War. Zerah's Brother Beriah born August 10 1757 fought in the American Revolution according to the D.A.R. Lineage books. He married Sylvia Sanford.

Zerah's son my great grandfather, Luther Pond, volunteered at Phelpstown Ontario County New York and served as a private in Captain Hull's Company of New York Militia May 9 1812 to May 16 1813. For his services his widow was given a land grant in Wayne Cass County Michigan in 1834.
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The records of Zerah Pond are very meagre and I am trying to find out the name of his wife and something more about his life.

With a father, brother, and son who were all soldiers I am hoping that through your records I may find that he had a land grant or a pension to establish him as a soldier also.

Thank you very much and may I hear from you.
Respectfully yours

(Mrs.) Marie Sprague Holden.
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Albany Ga
Feb. 16th 1915

The Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
My dear Sir:

If the Government will look up the Revolutionary services, if any, of Bartholemew Pond, of Branford Ct., free of expense, for me, I should greatly like to have the record. He married Lucy Curtis who outlived him many years, and
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may have been granted a Pension. He, and I believe she, died at Camden N.Y. (Oneida Co.) Their son Beriah born 1758 was rather young for the service, and so I enquire about the father. Beriah married Sylvia Sanford.
Very truly
Eloise Pond Slappey
(Mrs. Robert Slappey)
Albany Ga.

[circle stamp] U.S. Pension Office D Feb 18 1915
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MW 1 Rev ser

No 554 Hudson Ave
Albany NY 30 May 1916.

The Hon. Comr of Pensions
Washington D.C.

My dear Sir: It will oblige me very much if I may have copy of any record you may have of Beriah Pond, as Revolutionary Soldier of Oneida County NY, transferred from Litchfield County Conn - He served as a private, placed on the rolls Oct 14 1818, commencement of Pension May 12 1818, aged 76 years. I wish to use this information in tracing the ancestry of said Pond. Thanking you, I am
Very truly
Henry Sage Dermott

[circle stamp] US Pension Office D May 31 1916
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Ex by
Aspinwall, B. of Rev.

1915, Feb. 24 - History to
Mrs. Robert Slappey F.W.

1916, June 3. History to
Henry Sage Dermott F.W.

1939 June 30. Hist. to Mrs.
S. Holden. ADG

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Rev Widow, &c.
File No. 18.777
Silvia Pond
wid of
Beriah Pond
Artfr. Rev War
Act: Feb. 2d /48
Index: - Vol. M, Page 138

[Arrangement of 1870.]

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Mch. 9/96
MW
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State of New York}
Clerk's Office,}
Oneida County,} ss.

[seal affixed at left]

I, Eliasaph Dorchester, Clerk of the County of Oneida, do hereby certify, that Linus Sanford Esq whose name is subscribed to the annexed affidavit of Beriah Pond and endorsed thereon, was on the day of the date of the said affidavit a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorised by law to take affidavits &c. and further, that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice of the Peace and verily believe the signature of "Linus Sanford" subscribed to the said affidavit to be the proper hand writing of the said Justice of the Peace
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said County, this 13th day of February 1824

Eliasaph Dorchester Clerk
by Thomas M. Francis Dp Clk
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Beriah Pond, decd

2 yrs artillery Artifr
Ind to $240 per annum
dedg former grant at
$144 per annum, comg
4 March 1831 & ending
15 March 1836, payable
to his wodow
Silvia Pond.

Silvia Pond.
Ind to $240 per annum,
dedg former grants at
$144 per annum
Acts 38
43 & 44
48, com'g
15 March 1836.
Alby
L.M. Drury
Canandaigua NY
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No 38.147
Beriah Pond, decd
M
Act 7 June 1832

Admd 2 yrs artificer $144
per annum, dedg former
payts under Act 18 March
1818 at $96. from 4 March
1831 & ending 15 March
1836. payable to his
widow Silva Pond,
Albany

H. Hubbard
Norwich N.Y.
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18 5/4
Plymouth Ct
July 5

Samuel Lake Esq
Springville
Erie County
New York

Widow Pond
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Widow Pond

Plymouth Ct
July 5

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Affidavit & Certificate
of Town Clk.
Plymouth
[illegible] Harrington
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I Daniel Potter of Plymouth County of Litchfield and State of Connecticut depose, testify and say, that I am eighty three years old, that I was well acquainted with Beriah Pond formerly a resident of this County, a Revolutionary Pensioner and Sylvia his wife whose name before marriage was Sylvia Sanford, that in the year 1793 I purchased a farm in the town of Litchfield in this county, that some after I purchased the farm, the said Beriah and Sylvia came to reside on the farm as husband and wife, their two oldest children were born before they came there to reside on that farm and they continued to reside in said Litchfield near my place of residence as husband and wife about thirty years
Daniel Potter
Plymouth July 3, 1841.

State of Connecticut
Litchfield County
On this 3d day of July 1841. Daniel Potter who has subscribed the foregoing affidavit and who is known to me to be entitled to credit for truth, and veracity, came personally before me a Justice of Peace in and for Litchfield County and having been sworn according to law made oath to the truth of said affidavit.
Calvin Butler Justice of the Peace
I Elisha Johnson Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Plymouth in the county of Litchfield and State of Connecticut, Certify that Calvin Butler is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 3d day of July AD 1841 - Elisha Johnson Clerk of the Court of Probate for the district of Plymouth
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State of Connecticut }
County of Litchfield } ss Plymouth Township Clerks Office July 3, 1841.
I certify that I have carefully examined the records in this and find no record of the marriage of Beriah Pond and Sylvia Sanford that at the time they were supposed to be married. The Town record as to marriages was very infrequently kept.
Calvin Butler Town Clerk.

Sir, The foregoing is all I can obtain to aid Mrs Pond to obtain a pension, and I fear it will not be sufficient. I should have answered your letter sooner, but I had to go several miles to make  the necessary inquiries and when I had got ready to go I was taken hard sick and confined to my bed as a [illegible]. How to but claim her pension she may send me $5 to pay for my trouble otherwise nothing.
Yours Calvin Butler
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Widow Silva Pond
Application
for Pension
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J. L. Edwards Esq Springville June 21. 1841
Comr. of Pensions
Sir
I herewith enclose a claim for a pension for the widow of Beriah Pond deceased, a Rev. Pensioner
On investigating the facts in her case I find there is no family or other Records of the marriage and we have not been able to procure any living witness present at the marriage. It appears to me that the same rule should apply, and the same liberality be extended to the widows in regard to their marriage as to their Husbands relating to their services - If so the testimony of witnesses that the marriage was solemnized at a particular time and place from common report which they believed at the time to be true and that the parties ever afterwards lived together as man and wife is certainly as conclusive as to the marriage as the same traditionary evidence would be in regard to the service of the Husband.
I conclude the testimony of the woman in regard to her marriage should be entitled to as much credit as the testimony of the man in regard to his services - and that the living together afterwards as husband and wife is also a confirmation of the truth of the report - We can procure additional testimony like the enclosed and prove the ages and birth of the eldest children if required - Please communicate the result of your decision as soon as convenient -
Respectfully Yours
Samuel Lake
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Certificate & Letter
From Town Clerk
Harwington

No Rec of Marriage

Harwinton Ct
May 11th

18 3/4

Samuel Lake Esquire
Springville
Erie County
N.Y.
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State of Connecticut }
Litchfield County } ss. Town Clerks Office, Harwinton May 7th 1841
This may certify that the Records of this Town do not show the marriage of Beriah Pond to Silva Sanford - And further, that the records of marriages in this office, previous to the year 1820, are very imperfect.
Attest. Andrew Abernathy Town Clerk

Samuel Lake Esq
Sir
Yours of April 30th was duly recd Some five or six weeks since the Clerk of the Post Office in this place called upon me for the purpose of ascertaining whether there was a record of the marriage of the parties above named in this office - He did not show me your letter, & said nothing about a certificate if there was no record of the marriage - Upon the receipt of your letter I called upon him & he informed me that after ascertaining there was no record of the marriage he wrote you on the subject, & enclosed the Bank Note you sent him
In your letter to me you state the name of the Justice to be Elijah Catlin; but I find in your letter to the Post Master you give the name of Abijah Catlin; Abijah Catlin is the name; we have never had a Magistrate in this Town
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by the name of Elijah Catlin - Abijah Catlin was my Grand Father, & has been dead a great many years, & his family are all dead. I think it extremely doubtful whether any evidence of the marriage can be obtained in this plan - I will as I have opportunity make enquiry of some of our aged people, & if I can ascertain any thing that will be a benefit to the old Lady I will communicate it to you.

Yours Respectfully
A. Abernathy
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Brief in the case of Silvia Pond widow of Beriah Pond,
Erie County and State of New York
act 7 June 1832, 7 July 1838 & subsequent acts

Claim, ("for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.

(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Allowed as an artillery artificer at the rate of $240 per annum deducting former payments at $144 per annum.

Name and residence of Agent.
L. M. Drury, Canandaigua, N.Y.

S. Cole Examining Clerk.
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Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office,
October 4th 1838.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The widow of Beriah Pond, decead a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany, N.Y. Agency, at the rate of eight Dollars per month, under the law of the 18th of March 1818 has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of March 1836 to the 14th of March 1836, the day of his death.
Respectfully yours,
Albion K. Parris Comptroller

To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.
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Free

Hon. John C. Calhoun
Secy at War
Washington City

[circle stamp] Litchfield Ct.
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State of Connecticut Comptrollers Office
Hartford Septemr 1st 1818
On examination of the Books of this Office, it appears that Beriah Pond, served as a private in Colonel Jedushan Baldwin's Regiment of Artificers in the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War, from the eighteenth day of December 1777 to the eighteenth day of December 1780 -
A part of said Regiment was raised in, and their services paid for by this State - was charged to the United States, and allowed in the final settlement of the Accounts of the State for the Expenses of the Revolutionary War
Certified by
Elisha Cott Comptroller of Public Accounts
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I Titus Hall of Wallingford in the State of Connecticut of the age of 72 years depose & say that I belonged to & servd as a Lieutenant in the American Army in the War of the Revolution for the Continental establishment, that the Regiment was commanded by Colonel Jonathan Baldwin & was raised for the term of three years  & did actually serve said term from the 18th day of December 1777 to the 18th of December 1780 - that Beriah Pond now of Litchfield in said State did enlist into said Regiment as a Private into the Company to which I belonged for three years & did faithfully serve therein as a Private for the sd term of three years - when he was dischard from the service at Fishkill in the State of New York honorably as I believe & have no doubt tho I do not distinctly remember this time or place of his discharge - Signed Septemr 7th 1818
Titus Hall Lt

State of Connecticut
New Haven County ss. Wallingford Septemr 7th 1818
Personally appeared Titus Hall the deponent above named & made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed.
Before me Samuel Hall Just of Peace
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I Elisha Mason of the town & County of Litchfield & State of Connecticut of the age of 59 years deposes & say, that I belonged to & servd as a Private in the American Army in the War of the Revolution & on the Continental establishment, that the Regiment was commanded by Col. Jeduthan Baldwin & was raisd for the term of three years & did actually serve said term from the 18th day of December AD 1777 to the 18th day of December 1780 that Beriah Pond now of Litchfield aforesaid did inlist into said Regiment as a Private into the Company to which I belongd for said term of three years & did faithfully serve therein as a private for the said term of three years - when he was honorably dischargd from the service at Fishkill in the State of New York.
Elisha Mason

State of Connecticut, County & Town of Litchfield this 3d of Oct 1818
Personally appeard Elisha Mason the above named deponent & made oath to the truth of the above Deposition by him subscribed.
Before me
Seth P Pours Justice of the Peace
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1.873
Silva Pond
Declaration

$144 per ann
Samuel Lake atty
Springville NY
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State of New York }
Erie County } On this 1st day of June 1843 personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said county of Erie Silva Pond a resident of the Town of Concord in said County, aged Seventy Seven years. who being first being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the third of March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who servd during the Revolutionary war.
That she is the widow of Beriah Pond deceased who was a revolutionary Soldier and a pensioner of the United States at the time of his death, that she has been informed that her said husband was an Artificer but cannot state any thing definite relating to his Services. That the Deponent has received a pension from the United States of rising of One Hundred & forty Dollars per annum for five years, under the Act of 7 July 1838, but as she has no copy of the pension certificate granted to her, she cannot state the amount more particularly. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Silva X her mark Pond
Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and year above written }
Wells Brooks Justice Witness to mark Samuel Lake

Salisbury & Clapp, Printers, Exchange Buildings, Buffalo.

State of New-York, }
County of Erie, } ss. 
I, Noah P. Sprague Clerk of the County of Erie and of the Court of Common Pleas thereof, do hereby certify that Wells Brooks Esq. whose name is subscribed to the annexed Certificates was at the time of subscribing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly elected and sworn, and acting as such. And further, that I am acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice and verily believe the signature "Wells Brooks" to be his genuine signature.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my name and affixed the Seal of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, this 3d day of June A.D. 1843
Noah P. Sprague Clerk
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State of New York }
Erie County } On this 1st day of June 1843 personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Erie, Silva Pond a resident of the Town of Concord in Said County, aged Seventy Seven years, who being first being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the third of March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who Served during the Revolutionary war.
That she is the widow of Beriah Pond deceased who was a revolutionary Soldier and a pensioner of the United States at the time of his death, that she has been informed that her said husband was an Artificer but cannot state any thing definite relating to his Services. That the Deponent has received a pension from the United States of rising of One Hundred & forty Dollars per annum for five years, under the Act of 7 July 1838, but as she has no copy of the pension certificate granted to her, she cannot state the amount more particularly. She further declares that she is still a widow. -
Silva X her mark Pond
Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and year above written }
Wells Brooks Justice Witness to mark Samuel Lake

Erie County ss. I certify that I am acquainted with the above Deponent Silva Pond and know her to be the person above described -
Wells Brooks Justice of the peace in Erie Co
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Admitted

Saml Lake
Buffalo NY
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State of New York }
County of Erie } ss. On this first day of July One thousand eight hundred & forty eight personally appeared, before the Subscriber a Justice of the peace of the said County of Erie, Silva Pond a resident of Concord in the county of Erie and State of New York aged Eighty two 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 provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2d February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Beriah Pond, who was a Revolutionary Soldier and Served as an Artificer, and who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States. that the applicant was also a revolutionary Pensioner under the Act of the 7th of July 1838 and under the act of 17th June 1844 at the rate of One hundred forty four dollars per annum. She further declares that she is still a widow. -
Silva X her mark Pond
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written} Before
Wells Brooks Justice of the peace

I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Silva Pond, that she is the person described in the above declaration -
Wells Brooks Justice
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Know all men by these presents that I Silvia Ponds widow of Beriah Pond deceased a soldier of the Revolution of the Town of Springville County of Erie & State of New York do constitute and appoint Leander M Drury Esq of Canandaigua my true and lawfull attorney for me and in my name to present & prosecute any claims which I may have against the government of the United States by reason of the Services of the Said Beriah Pond - to collect and receive any monies which may be due as fully & perfectly as I could were I myself present
Given under my hand at Springville this 12th day of April 1851
Silvia X her mark Pond
Witnesses
B. B. Toslin
J M Mott
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State of New York
Erie County : ss
On this 8th day of May in the year 1851 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly authorized by Law to administer oaths personally appeared Silvia Pond and made oath in due form of law that she is the widow of Beriah Pond who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $96 per annum - That her husband the said Beriah Pond died on the 15th day of March 1836, and that she asks for an increase of pension as his widow from the 4th day of March 1831 to the 15 March 1836 at the rate of $144 per annum or at such other rate as she may be entitled
Silvia Pond
Subscribed and sworn before me this 8th day of May 1851 }
Morris Fosdick
Justice of the peace

State of New York, }
Erie County Clerk's Office. } ss. I, Wells Brooks, Clerk of said County, and of the Courts thereof, certify that Morris Fosdick before whom the annexed affidavit was taken, and whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof thereof, was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly elected, sworn and acting as such, and authorized to take the same; and further, that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe the signature thereto, to be his genuine signature.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said County and the Courts thereof, this 17th day of May A.D. 1851.
Wells Brooks Clerk.

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Silva Pond

M Cole
May 17 1851.

Ex
H H Sylvester
May 21 - 51
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Whereas I Sylvia Pond am the widow of Beriah Pond deceased who was an Artificer in the war of the Revolution and whereas I am allowed a pension for and on account of the Services of my late Husband, the said Beriah Pond, at the rate of One Hundred and Forty four Dollars per annum And am advised that I am entitled to a larger or increased amount of Pension. Now therefore I do hereby constitute and appoint Henry H Sylvester Esq of the city of Washington my true and lawful attorney and agent for me and in my name and behalf to present and prosecute my claim to such increased amount of pension as I may be by law entitled to hereby revoking any and all other powers of Attorney heretofore by me executed for the purpose above stated
Witness my hand and seal this 12th day of May A.D. 1851 -
Silva X her mark Pond
Executed in presence of Seth W Gadard }
B B Toslin }
State of New York
Erie County Ss On this 12th day of May A.D. 1851 before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for the said county, personally appeared Sylvia Pond, of Concord, above named and acknowledged the above power of attorney to be her act and deed. Seth W Gadard
Justice Peace Erie County N.Y.
State of New York }
Erie County Clerks Office } I certify that Seth W Godard Esq was at the time of taking said subscribing the foregoing Certificate of acknowledgment a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly authorized by law to take the same and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe the signature to said Certificate is genuine and that said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of this State
Witness my hand and the seal of said County and of the Courts then of this 13 day of May 1851 Wells Brooks Clerk per Hon Andre [illegible] Clerk

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State of New York }
County of Erie } ss Sylvia Pond of Concord, in said County, being duly sworn doth depose that she is the widow of Beriah Pond deceased & within named who was a pensioner of the United States at the time of his decease. and that she is directly interested in the application and claim for the increase specifyed in the within power of attorney -
Silva X her mark Pond
Sworn to and subscribed this 12th day of May AD 1851 - before me }
Seth W. Gadard
Justice Peace Erie County N.Y.
I hereby certify that Silva Pond by reason of infirmities age cannot write her name and that she made her mark in my presence
Seth W. Gadard
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[illegible]
98 NY

To:
Mr Samuel Lake
Springville
Erie Co.
N.Y.

[circle stamp] Utica N.Y. May 18

mail:
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Proof of Marriage

[illegible]

To:
Mr.

[circle stamp] Utica N.Y. May 18

mail
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State of New York }
Oneida County }ss Bartholomew Pond being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath say that he is Eighty six years of Age, that he was personally acquainted with Beriah Pond in the time of the Revolutionary War and served together in the army - that in the year Seventeen hundred Eighty Six the said Beriah Pond resided in the Town of Plymouth in Litchfield County, Connecticut, and resided there many years afterwards, that this Deponent well recollects the time the said Beriah Pond was married to Silva Sanford, that the marriage took place about the year 1786 at Abijah Catlin's a Justice of the peace of the Town of Harwington in said County in said State of Connecticut joining the said town of Plymouth; that he, the Deponent was not present at the marriage, but from information received at the time of the marriage, he has no doubt of the fact as stand above. That he has always been acquainted with them and that they have resided together in the same towns for more than half of the time since the above date
That the said Beriah Pond died in the town of Camden Oneida County in this State in the spring of the year about five years past. The deponent having no records cannot testify positively as to dates.
The deponent has been informed and believes the Widow Silva Pond now resides in Erie County in this State, and further says not -
Bartholomew Pond
Sworn and subscribed this 13th day of May 1841 Before me & I certify that I am well acquainted with the Deponent & that he is a credible witness }
Hubbard Tuthill Justice
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State of New York }
Oneida County } ss. Lettis Pond being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath say that she is Seventy eight years of age, and is the widow of Iri Pond deceased who was a Brother of Beriah Pond deceased - That this deponent was well acquainted with Beriah Pond and Silva Sanford before their marriage, that as she was informed at the time and from the current report in the Town in which they lived, they were lawfully married in the town of Harwinton in Litchfield County in the State of Connecticut in the summer of the year One thousand Seven hundred Eighty Six; she thinks it was in June - they were married by Abijah Catlin a Justice of the peace as she was informed and believed, and still believes; The Deponent has been well acquainted with the persons above named, having all resided in the same Townships a considerable portion of the time since the above marriage, and was also acquainted with the Justice above mentioned
Lettis X her mark Pond
Sworn and subscribed this 13th day of May 1841 Before me, and I certify that I am well acquainted with the Deponent and that she is a credible witness}
Hubbard Tuthill Justice

Oneida County
Clerks Office ss } I P. Sheldon Root, Clerk of the county of Oneida, do certify that Hubbard Tuthill Esq who name is subscribed to the jurats of the foregoing affidavits of Bartholomew Pond & Lettis Pond, was at the dates of said Jurats & the time said affidavits were taken, a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, dwelling in said County & duly authorized to take the same; & that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice & verily believe the signatures to the said Jurats are genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my official seal the 17th day of May A.D. 1841. P. Sheldon Root, Clerk
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Beriah Pond, must 
make an affidavit agreeably
to the within form
and transmit it, properly
authenticated, to the War
Department, before he
can be transferred.

March 1819
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Application for a Transfer.

County of Oneida ss.
On this Fourth day of February 1824, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Oneida personally appeared Beriah Pond who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Jairus Wilcox, in the regiment commanded by Colonel Jeduthan Baldwin in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of Connecticut from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the state (district, or territory) of New York where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. That he at present receives Eight dollars per month.
Beriah Pond

Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid.} Linus Sanford Justice of Peace

Note. The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated.
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June 30, 1939,
XXXXXXXX

BA-J/ady

Mrs. Marie S. Holden
165 North Portage Path
Akron, Ohio

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to soldiers of the Revolutionary War and War of 1812.

Revolutionary War and War of 1812 data furnished by this office are obtained from claims made to the United States for pension based upon military services of soldiers in those wars.

A careful search of the records fails to show a claim for pension on file on account of the services of Zera Pond in the Revolutionary War nor or Bartholomew Pond who was born August 8, 1736, all spellings of the names searched.

This office has no records of services rendered prior to the Revolutionary War.

The record of Beriah Pond, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, and the record of Luther Pond, a soldier of the War of 1812, are furnished you herewith.

Very truly yours,

A. D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator