Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 10,026, for Ephraim Squier, Connecticut
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(3-1776)

SERVICE
Conn.
Mass.

Squier, Ephraim
Priscilla

NUMBER
R. 10,026

CONTENTS
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Ephraim, son of Philip Squier born to him by Elizabeth his wife February 9th 1747/9 -
The above is a true Copy from Ashford records 
Attest Josias Byles Town Clerk
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*Left side*
Orda to Day 9th October 1837
E. Geo Squire, June 13th 1845

*Right Side*
No. 17703
Connecticut 
Ephriam Squier
Windham Co. in the state of Connt. (Connecticut)
a private in the [Illegible] commanded 
Captain Thos (Thomas) Knowlton of the Regiment commanded Col. Fellows in the [illegible] 
term 19 months


Found on the Roll of Connecticut a
at the rate of 63 dollars 33 cents per annum,
commence on the 4th day of March 1834. 
Date of Pension issued 15th day of Sept.
1833 and sent to J. Bulkley Ashford Co.

[illegible] to the 4th of Sept. 1833    158.33s
Semi-anl allowance ending  4th March 1834    31. 66s
======== 
$190.00

{Revolutionary Claim Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by D. Browne Clerk, 
Book E. Vol. 3 Page 41
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My father whose name was Ephriam Squier, died a pensioner under the record act which Congress passed, that having [illegible] should be no [illegible]. He died August 17, 1841 in his 94th year, my mother died August 22, 1842. I have been a student of physic and surgery, but [illegible] of [illegible], but I  [illegible] with those whom I expected understood the pension acts, and was told Mother becoming a widow was entitled to half pension from the time my father obtained, having been [illegible] in the time of the war,  that after the death of my mother the heir was entitled. I talked the to Connecticut for the purpose of obtaining the [illegible] papers which I sent to Washington, and  received an [illegible] that the papers were proof sufficient and would be attended to when my turn thence came, mother passed and I wrote again and received for another that my mother died one day previous to the [illegible] taking effect. and here the affair has stopped, a Mr. Davis, a merchant, in [illegible] say he has [illegible] as an agent on obtaining pensions, thinks there could be some [illegible] something of the learning in the pension office as the lack of one day seems to be a puzzle- he says from the demise of my father to the demise of my mother, the former [illegible] asks [illegible] it [H-illegible] be doing me a kindness to be informed her the matter [illegible], a day late. 
Signed
Ethan Squier
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Supplemental Declaration of Ephraim Squier
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Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832-
State of Connecticut}
Windham County}  District of Ashford
On this 2d day of April A.D. 1833 personally appeared in open court before the Court of Probate within and for said District, Ichabod Bulkley Judge holding Court, now sitting Ephriam [Ephraim] Squire a resident of the Town of Ashford in said County aged 85 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following supplemental declaration (to a declaration by him made before the County Court for said county on the 24th of July A.D. 1832) in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832 - 1st Term of service - that he served as private as stated in his former declaration for the period of Eleven Months. In addition to the
officers before named at this time of service, He states General Putnam had command, when he was at Cambridge, and Charleston, the regiment was called General Putnam's regiment. That after he enlisted into the Artillery Col. Gridley commanded the regiment.  The other officers at this term of service he gave in his former declaration.
2nd Term of Service - That in 1776 he served for the period of three months at New London & Groton Con [Connecticut] as stated in his former declaration as private.  Col. McClellan commanded the regiment there, at that time.
3rd Term of Service - That he served at "White Plains" north castle and vicinity for the period of three months, as stated in his former declaration, as private. Col. Experience Storrs had the command of the regiment.
4th Term of Service - That he served at Providence Rhode Island for the period of three months, as stated in his former declaration, as private.  This commenced in Nov. 1776 and immediately followed
the town to White Plains.  Col. Storrs was the Col. [Colonel] of the regiment but he was not able to go to Providence being sick and Major Brown had the command of the regiment
5th Term of Service - That his service as stated in his former declaration as private a period of two months - as orderly Sergeant, and joined
the northern army at Still water as therein stated, this service commenced the 4th Sept 1777 and the officers at this time he stated particularly in his said former declaration
to which this is supplemental.
That he is unable to produce the testimony of a living witness to all his services, and has now produced the best evidence in his power. Capt. Hender under whom he served the two
campains [campaigns] states is dead and he knows of no person who has testimony he can obtain in addition to the proof now produced.
That there is no clergyman, who lives in the neighborhood
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where he resides, is the reason that Thos. [Thomas] Dow & David Keyes Esquire signed the certificate.  Thos. [Thomas] Dow Esq has been a justice of the peace in this town a great number of years and is now a justice of the peace.  David Keyes has been High Sheriff of this county and both are men of respectability and have always been acquainted with him, and know his reputation for truth and veracity, as well as, that of his revolutionary services -
The deposition of Caleb Hendee he has obtained and that since Caleb is the son of Capt. Hendee, under whom he served as stated above, and in his former declaration, Capt. Hendee being dead.
Ephraim Squire
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year aforesaid before the court of probate for the District of Ashford, in the country of Windham and state of Connecticut.
Attest. Benj. C. Simmons Clerk
And the said court of probate do hereby declare this opinion after the investigation of the matter, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states.
Attest. Benj. C. Simmons Clerk
I, Benjamin C. Simmons Clerk of the court of Probate for the district of Ashford, in the country of Windham and State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original supplemental proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Ephriam Squire for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court this 2nd day of April A.D. 1833.
Benj. C. Simmons Clerk
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Ephraim Squier

Admd
19 mo pri
$63.33

Return to be made to Ichabod Bulkley Esq 
Ashford Connecticut
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Ephraim Squier No. 19

No 2,864
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Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832.
State of Connecticut 
County of Windam} S.S. 
On this 24th day of July A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court, before the County Court of the County of Windham aforesaid, now sitting Ephriam Squire a resident of the town of Ashford in the County of Windham, and State of Connecticut, aged 84 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 act of Congress passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated: What he did [cut off] the 20th or 21st of April A.D. 1775 in Ashford Volunteer the alarm of Lexington in the company under the [cutoff] and of Capt (Captain) Thomas Knowlton, then marched to Charleston in May. Capt Knowleton had a Captain commission [cutoff] Connecticut assembly sent him and there he enlisted under [cutoff] he served there sometime in June then enlisted in the [cutoff] at Bunker Hill- some time after the battle returned [cutoff] company again and served till July. then by [illegible] [cutoff] went into a company at Roxbury under Capt. Pomeroy [cutoff] following Regiment, where I served till the 7th of September [cut off] I signed to go under Liut. James [illegible] to [cutoff] Capt. Seatt's company- Cor. Benedict Arnolde's Expe [cutoff]  up the [illegible] river, the rear detachment under Col. Eno[cutoff] marching to action back to Cambridge, served the 20 [cutoff], then returned to Capt. Pomeroy's company at Preston's [cutoff] where I served til 25th March 1776, a period of eleven months. The 1st of April 1776 volunteered and [illegible] to [cutoff] Sandon and Groton in the militia in Capt. Handy's Corp [cutoff] and served three months- The 15th August the militia marched to New York from here, where I served Capt. White and Loving, North captain and vicinity in Capt. Henden's Company three months in 1776- about the last of November Capt. Henden's Company was ordered to march to Providence Rhode Island where I served with him three months into 1777. Sept. 4th 1777 marched for Albany with Capt. [Illegible] [cutoff] cap. Joseph Latimore's Regiment, joined the Northern Army at still water, served in General...
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.
The following interrogatories were by said Court propounded to said applicant- via- 
1. Where and in what year were you born: At said Ashford 1747/8

2.Have you any record of your age: and if so where is it? the above

3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live? always at said Ashford

4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?
 -above

5. State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops were you served; such continental and militia regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service. 
above stated-

6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service; and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
never had any discharge

7. State the names of persons to who you are know in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief in your services as a soldier of the revolution. 
David Hayes and Thomas Dow Esq. 
Ephraim Squier
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Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year aforesaid, before the County Court for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut. 
[illegible] Annin Bolles Clerk
We Thomas Dow and David Keyes both residing in the town of Ashford in said Windham County hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Ephriam Squier who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration, that we believe him to be 84 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.
Thomas Dow
David Keyes

Sworn, and subscribed, on the day and year aforesaid, before the County Court for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut
[Illegible] Annin Bolles Clerk

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter ad 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 Thomas Dow Esq. who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in the said town of Ashford and that David Keyes Esq. who signed the same is a resident in the said town of Ashford and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.  
Allise Annin Bolles Clerk

I Annin Bolles Clerk of the COunty Court for the County of Windham, in the state of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Ephriam Squier for a pension.

In testimony whereof, I here unto [illegible] hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this 24th day of July 1832

Annin Bolles Clerk

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Pow's Brigade, General Arnold Division, at the capture of General Bingone, served at this time Two months- and herein is in [illegible] a [Illegible] in his [illegible] have writing of his services. A journal of two campaigns kept at the time, copy of [illegible] to Bunker Hill service at the copying of the [illegible] stone of the monument a certificate from Jacob Preston dated 25th April 1785
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No 11297
Priscilla Squier
Decd
N.Y.
Act 7th July '38
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11,297
Priscilla Squier
decd Ephraim
N.Y.
Act 7 July '38

(blacked out writing)
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Ephriam Squire and Prissilla  Sibley Squire in marriage. Ye thirty first of December seventeen hundred seventy eight.

State of Connecticut
Windham County} fs Town of Ashford
 
I Benjamin C Simmons Clerk of the Town of Ashfordin said county and state do certify that the above is a true copy of the Record of said town with the exception of the date which is expressed a s the Record in fair legible figures as follows. 31st of December 1778
Benjamin E. Simmons Clerk

I Benjamin E. Simmons above named [illegible] and say that I hold the Office of Clerk of the Town of Ashford in the County and State aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town, with the exception above names as certified by me Benjamin C. Simmons  
Clerk of said town of Ashford

worn before me Jared D. Richmond} Judge of probate for teh district of Ashford in the county and state aforesaid.

I Benjamin C. Simmons Clerk of the Court of the Court of Probate for the district of Ashford in the county and state aforesaid do certified that I and J Richmond Esquire is the Judge of said Court and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. 

In testimony whereof I have hereunto afixed the seal of said Court and [illegible] my name [illegible] 25th day of May in the year of our Lord 184[cutoff] 
Benjamin C Simmons Clerk of said Court of Probate.
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Top Right page:
Ephraim Squier-R. 10026
Ephraim H.Squier
O.W. Inv.27515
BA-J/AWF

Lelah P. Squire
1025-15th Street, N.W. Apt. 505 Washington, D.C

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of Ephraim Squier, pension claim, R. 10026, and the War of 1812 record of Ephraim Hiram Squier, pension claim, O.W. Inv. 27515.

Their records follow as found in the above noted pension claims. 

Ephraim Squier-R. 10026
Ephraim Squier, the son of Philip and Elizabeth Squier, was born February 9, 1747 or 1748 in Ashford, Windham County, Connecticut. It is stated that his father, Philip Squier, was captain in the "French War" and assisted in the siege at Louisburg.

While residing in said Ashford, Ephraim Squier volunteered about April 20, 1775 , and [illegilble] Captain THomas Knowlton's company to Charlestown, Massachusetts, and there enlsisted and served a short while in Captain Thomas Knowlton's company, and in June, 1775 enlisted and served as a private in Captain Callender's company, Colonel Oridley's Massachusetts regiment, was in the battle of Bunker Hill and served until in July, when he enlisted and served in Captain Abner Pomeroy's company, Colonel Fellows' Massachusetts regiment until September 7, 1775, then enlisted in Captain Scott's company, Colonel Enos' Connecticut regi- (page end)
*handwritten at bottom*
Her request is  in this case. She presented Pledo and we talked but out of whatever his histories his 2nd time
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ment, served until November 25, 1775, then returned to Captain Pomeroy's company and served until March 25, 1776. He enlisted April 1, 1776, served three months in Captain Hendee's company, Colonel McClellan's Connecticut regiment; enlisted August 15, 1776, served three months in Captain Hendee's company, Colonel Experience Storr's Connecticut regiment; enlisted sometime in November, 1776, served three months in same company and regiment; and enlisted September 4, 1777, served two months as orderly sergeant in Captain Isaac Stone's company, Colonel Jonathan Lattimer's Connecticut regiment, and was at the capture of Burgoyne. 

The soldier, Ephraim Squier, was allowed pension on his application executed July 24, 1832, then a resident of Ashford, Connecticut. 

Ephraim Squier married Decemeber 31, 1778, Prissilla Sibley; the date and place of her birth are not given, nor are the names of her parents stated. Their marriage was recorded on the records of Ashford, Connectifut (Connecticut). 

The soldier died August 17, 1841 in Ashford, Connecticut, and his widow, Prissilla, died August 22, 1842. 

The following children survived their mother- Ethan Squier, who in 1844 gave him address, Knowlesville, Orleans County, New York, Polly Eaton, John W. Squier, and Joel Squier.

A grandson E. George Squier, was living in 1845 in Hartford,Connecticut; the names of his parents are not designated. 

Ephraim H. Squire- O. W. Inv. 27515

The date and place of birth of Ephraim H. Squire
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are not shown, nor are the names of his parents stated. 

While a resident of Upper Canada, Ephraim H. Squire (as his signature is shown in the claim) enlisted November 13, 1813, served as 1st sergeant in Captain G. Frisbee's company of Canadian Volunteers, was in the battle of Black Rock, capture of Fort Erie, and battles of Chippewa, and Lundy's Lane; while engaged in conveying public stores from Batavia to Buffalo, about April 9 or 10, 1815 he broke his left arm, and was discharged at Batavia, New York, June 15, 1815.

He was allowed pension from February 11, 1847, on account of disability resulting from the above mentioned accident. 

It is stated in 1846 that he was resident of the Territory of Wisconsin, and in 1847 his address was given, Lockport, Niagara County, New York. His son Hiram, G. D. Squire was of Lockport, New York in 1847. There are no further family data.

This soldier, Ephraim h. Squire, was allowed bounty land on [blacked out illegible] service in the Canadian Volunteers, as shown above.

If you desire information in regard to the location of this land, you should apply to The Commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D. D. and give the following:

Warrant = 55- 320 acres- Act of March 5, 1816.

Very Truly yours
A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant 
to the Administrator
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Envelope Return Address:
3-1609.
United States 
Department of the Interior.
Bureau of Pensions
-----
If not called for in 15 days return to 
The Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington, D.C.
--------
Official Business


Returned 
Not 1317

{Stamp} 
Returned to sender
Reason for return
Unclaimed
[illegible] 

{Postage marking}
Washington D.C.  7
October 17
2-PM
1928
Notify your correspondents of change of address.
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[handwritten]AWF

IN REPLY REFER TO
Rev. and 1812 Wars Section85
O.W.Inv. 27515

UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON

October 16, 1928.

Lelah P. Squire
City Hall
Bradenton, Florida.

Madam:
I advise you from the records of this bureau, it appears that Ephraim H. Squire enlisted November 13, 1813 and served as first sergeant in Captain G. Frisbey's Company of Canadian Volunteers, he was in the battle of Black Rock, capture of Fort Erie, and battles of Chippewa and Lundy's Lane; while driving a team in April 1815 near Batavia, New York, he broke his left arm and was discharged June 15, 1815.
He was allowed pension, from February 11, 1847, on account of disability resulting from the above mentioned accident.
In 1846, he was living in Wisconsin. In 1847, a son Hiram D. or Hiram G. D. Squire is referred to.

Respectfully,
[signed]Winfield Scott
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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In Reply Refer to 
Rev. and 1812 
Wars Section

3-1865
United States 
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Washington 
October 16, 1928

Lelah P. Squire
City Hall
Bradenton, Florida.

Madam: 
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 10026, it appears that Ephraim Squier or Squire (son of Philip and Elizabeth Squier) was born February 9, 1747 or 1748 at Ashford, Connecticut. 
While residing at said Ashford, he marched to Charlestown, Massachusetts, April 20, 1775 in Captain Thomas Knowlton's Connecticut Company, and enlisted and served until in June 1775, when he enlisted and served as follows-
From in June 1775 until July 1775 in Captain Callender's Company, Colonel Gridley's Massachusetts Regiment, and was in the battle of Bunker Hill; from in July 1775 until September 7, 1775 in Captain Abner Pomeroy's Company, Colonel Fellows' Massachusetts Regiment; from then in Captain Scott's Company, Colonel Enos' Connecticut Regiment until in November 1775; from then until March 25, 1776 in Captain Pomeroy's Massachusetts Company; from April 1, 1776 three months in Captain Handy or Hendee's Company, Colonel
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McClellan's Connecticut Regiment; from August 15, 1776, three months in same company in Colonel Experience Storr's Connecticut Regiment; from in November 1776, three months in same company and same regiment; from September 4, 1777 two months as orderly-sergeant in Captain Isaac Stone's Company, Colonel Jonathan Lattimer's Connecticut Regiment, and was in the second battle of Stillwater.
He was allowed pension on his application executed JUly 24, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Ashford Connecticut. He died August 17, 1841 at said Ashford. 
The Soldier married December 31, 1778 at Ashford, Connecticut, Prissilla Sibley. She died August 22, 1842, leaving the following children-
Ethan Squire, John W. Squire, Joel Squire, and Polly Eaton. A grandson, E. George Squire is referred to. 
Respectfully, 
Winfield Scott (Signature faded)
Winfield Scott
Commissioner.
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Bunker Hill Monument Asociation, Request that Ephraim Squier, would honour the Association, with his presence at the Ceremonies of Laying the Corner Stone at the Delivery of the Address and at Dinner on the 17 June 1825.
William Sullivan
Seth Knowles
Samuel Harris
Theodore Lyman

The procession moves from the state house at 10 oclock AM

A copy of the original card which was printed.
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33
6
96

Visited Bunker hill June the 17 of 1825 
3840.  feet square 

Mathmatical Equation worked out (38400/33)


Wid. Res. File 10,026.
Ephraim Squier
Conne. and Mass.
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No 11.297
Priscilla Squier
Ephraim    a
See
N. Y.

Requested 
[Illegible] to Ethan Squier  [illegible]
do to Sec. War March 25, 1845
copy of letter was sent to E. G. Squier
Mar. 27 1845
Sent to [illegible] (not 6)
April 4, 44

E G. Squier June 13, 1845 
""        ""      ""    22, 1845
Oct 7 July '38
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3- 595
O.W. and N. Division
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions, 
May 10, 1906

Searched by _Gill______
Original No.  ____________
Certificate No. __________
Claimant __________
Soldier,  _Ephraim Squire_
Service, _Rev. War_____

Remarks: ___________
_No claim except by 10026_
__________________
__________________
__________________
__________________
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Please furnish me abstracts of whatever records you have on the following:
Ephraim Squier R. 10,026.
Ephraim Hiram PW Pri 27515.

Lelah P. Squier

Apt. 505
1025-15th St N.W.
Washington, D.C.
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(Paper Heading:)
Geo. B. Wallace - Mayor

J. Varn
R.W. Bentley
J.H. Tallevast
   city council

City Clerk's Office
Bradenton, Florida
December 29, 1927. 

R. K Van Camp
Com. Public Works
L.L. Hine
City Clerk
J.B. Singeltary
City Attorney


Pension Bureau,
Washington ,
 D.C.

Gentlemen: 
Gentlemen: Kindly send me a copy of record of Ephraim Squire, who was a pensioner from the American Revolution. His service is shown as both Connecticut and Massachusetts. 

I shall also appreciate a copy of record or any information regarding the service of Ephraim Hiram Squire in the War of 1812. I understand that he was a pensioner, but I cannot say whether his enlistment was from New York or from Massachusetts, or Connecticut.

If there is any charge connected with furnishing the above, kindly inform me at once, and I will gladly forward money order to cover. If there are identifying records of his family or marriage I shall also appreciate that. 

Thanking you for any information, I am 
Yours very truly, 
Lella P. Squire

City Hall, 
Bradenton, Florida 


 *2 stamps*
Pensions F 
U.S. 
January 3, 1928 
Office
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Irondequoit, N.Y.
Oct. 21, 1915

Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:-
I wrote you on the 12 instant, in relation to the Military history of Ephraim Squier a soldier of the Revolutionary War. My letter having been returned with the request that I send you answers to a number of questions. Answers are as follows:-

Pension was allowed July 24, 1832. The names of some of the officers under whom he fought are Captains;- Thomas Knowlton, Collander, Abner Pomeroy, Scott, Handy or Handee, Isaac Stone. Colonels as follows:- Gridley, Fellows, Enos, McClellan, Storrs, and Jonathan Lattimer. HIs place of residence at enlistment was Ashford, Windham Co., Conn. His place of residence after service was Ashford, Conn. Date of his birth Feb. 9, 1747 or 48. Date of his death Aug. 17, 1841. Name of his wife Prissilla Silbey Squier. 

Trusting that this data although slight, may provide satisfactory to you, I beg to remain.

Yours respectfully, 
Miss Mary Eaton Griffin, 
Summerville Blvd.,
Irondequoit, N.Y

MEG/CH.
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Rev. War Sec -1-

U.S. Pension office stamp. Jun 18, 1914
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Treasury Department
United States 
Public Health Services
Milwaukee Wis. June 16, 1904

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Sir, 
I write to inquire if the pension application of Ephraim Squire or Squier states the name (full name) of the Captain _________ Scott under whom he served in the Arnold Expedition to Quebec in 1775 He was of Scotts company. 

Respectfully,
 (Dr) Chas E. Banks,
403 Iron Block 
Milwaukee Wis.
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*Left Side*
1906 May 11- History to Frank F. Starr letter in W.file 4342 Elisha Squire  [illegible]

May 1908 [illegible] to [illegible] 
Mary L. Eaten C.

Journal of Ephraim
Squier forwarded to Library of Congress
Feb. 9, 1909

1912 Apl. 6 To Mrs. Louse A. Winchell 
1914 June 23. Dr. Chas E banks wanted Christian name of Capt.  Scott not stated
1915 Oct. 26 Miss Mary Eaton Griffin

1928- Apr. 11 Capt. Byron McCaudless advised Diary sent to Library of Congress Feb. 9-1909-
See carres in [illegible] of Josiah Denning MWS

1928- Oct. 16 Hist to Lelah P. Squire AWF
1935 Feb. 12 Hist to Hon. Clarence E Hancock for Mr. Harbor A Curtis. Letter in case Amos Curtis S 34 88
Erah for ANF
1936 June 11- hist to Lelah P Squire AWF


*Right Side*
10026
P.0. Heirs of Ephriam 
Priscilla Squier
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EOS
 105 East 39th st. 
New York, 
June 1765.

Dear Sir:
 I am infinitely obliged  to you for the copies of my grandfathers papers a file in the Pension Office and only [illegible] that the portion of his journal now there carried
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be returned to the other whence from which they were [illegible] in my possession.
There is one paper of the series in the P. Office which I have much [illegible], but which, if it is not too much trouble I should like to obtain, it's: Copy of the second or amended application of Ephraim Squier for a pension, in
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which he goes more into detail about his part in the battle of Bunker Hill. I think it encompasses only a couple of pages. 
With many thanks for your kind attention, I am Sir, 
Very Truly Your 
[illegible] 
E. Geo. Squier

Jas. A . Barrett Esq. -
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Dartmouth College
Hannover N.H.

Sir, 
There is said to be on file at the bureau a Journal of Arnold's Kennebec Expedition (1775) kept by E. Squier. 
May I inquire whether this is correct, & if so at what hours I may see the journal on Saturday, April 12?

Very Respectfully yours,
Justice H Smith.
Prof. [illegible] Hist.

Chief of Revolutionary Dept. Pension office. 

*Pension office stamp Mar. 22 1902*
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OCB

Rochester, N.Y. R.F.D.  No. 6
April 28/08.

The Pension Bureau
Washington D.C.

Having been informed that the Pension Bureau would send a pensioners war record free of charge, I am writing to ask for the war record of Ephraim Squier of Ashford, Ct. Ephraim Squier served in the war of the Revolution. 
His name may perhaps be spelled Squire on your books but the spelling of the family name was & is Squier. I would like his war records, &
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also the date of his death and the date of his wife's death if she survived him. His name was on the pension rolls of 1882 & 1840.
Also if you have an Ebenezer Eaton who died in West Brighton N. Y. on the pension rolls, I would like his war record. He was in Revolution a militianman. He died prior of 1834 I believe. The descendants do not know, where he was living at the time of the Revolution and there seems to have been more than one Ebenezer Eaton in that war. 
I shall be greatly obliged for these records in case you
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may be able to furnish them. 

Yours truly, 
Miss Mary L. Eaton,
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*stamp* 
Record Division 
May 1 1908

*stamp*
Pension Office
Apr 29 1908
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28 Chuchlia Place
Rochester, N.Y
March 28, 1912

Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Kindly send me Military record of Ephriam Squier fo Ashford (Windham County) Conn. 
I wish to use this data to make application for membership in the organization knows as the Daughter of the
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American Revolution-
Thanking you Sincerly
I remain

Louise Annette Winchell
28 Churchlia Place
Rochester N. Y.
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*date stamp*
Apr 3-1912

*Office stamp*
Pension office
Mar 30
1912
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Ephraim Squier which require further proof or explanation.

I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides?

II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?

III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?

IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served?

V. Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? 
        No

VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? 
        Not fully

VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832?

VIII. Has the Court given their opinion?

IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate?

X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?
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2.
XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?      No

XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?      No

XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?   No

XIV. If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she or they are persons of credibility?
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?

XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicants service?

XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?

XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?


EXPLANATORY NOTES.
*Quere V.  
In the case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, & c. A. B. who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith that by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For ____ ____ months and __________ days, I served as _______ ______; and for such service I claim a pension."
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Knowlesville June 13th, 1822

J.L Edwards
Dear Sir, 
 Enclosed you have the Declaration of myself, & for the heirs at Law of the widow Prissilla Squier, widow of Ephraim Squier who died a pensioner in the Town of Ashford, County of Windham, Connecticut, which papers you will please look over, if found correct you will please  Inform to me the Certificate for the Pension that may be due us by reason of Widows Claim. 
and oblige your Noble Servant,
Ethan Squier
at Knowslesville Orleans County, New York.
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New York Mch 21/45

Hon. J. A. Dix, 
Enc. letter of E. G. Suier asking return of a [illegible] journal filed with his G.fathers pension papers. 
DFS. declared 24/45
Pension Office

Ephm Squier
Co [illegible] '32
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New York, 21 March 1845.
Dear Sir:-
I arrived here last evening and formed my [illegible] am better. 
Will for [illegible] the Mom reference of the enclosed; and if You answer a that of the Commission of Pensions, under Your direction, could be addressed to Mr. Squier at Hartford, it will the trouble of writing to me. -

I am, [illegible], yours Truly, 
John A. Dix  

Hon. W. L Marcy
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House of Repr. 
March 24, 1846

Sir 
I enclose an exctract of a letter which I have received from Ethan Squier of Gaines N.Y. on the subject of his claim for half pension, an heir of Ephraim Squier, a Revolutionary pensioner deceased refer it to you for information. Not in a good claim I hope it can be attended to. 

Very respectfully yours, 
W. Hunt

Col. J. L. Edward
Com. [illegible]
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State of Connecticut
County of Windham } Ashford Probate [illegible] 
I Benjamin C. Simmons Clerk of the County of Probate holden at Ashford in and for the District of Ashford do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that Ephraim was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of sixty three dollars and thirty three cents per annum's was a resident of the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut and died in the Town of Ashford in the County and State aforesaid on the 17th day of August A.D. 1841 that he left a widow whose name was Priscilla Squier who died the 22 day of August A.D. [believed to be 1842] and that she left certain children now living whose names are Ethan Squier, Polly Eaton, John W Squier and Joel Squier.

In Testimony whereof I have her unto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office at Ashford this 25th day of May in the year of our Lord 1844. 

Benjamin C. Simmons Clerk of said County of Probates
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Pension Office
March 25, 1845

Sir,
 In answer to the enclosed letters from the Hon. John A. Dix and W. E. G. Squier I have the honor to state to you that the rule to retain all evidence on our files upon which we have granted a pension has always been stricly adhered to. The journal of W. Ephraim Squier is the most important of all the proof he exhibited in support of his claim; and if we should deviate from the rule in this case, we should introduce a precedent which could not fail of being the productive of the worst consequences. I do not think, therefore, that the request of W. S. should be complicit with. 

I have the honor to be, 
Very respectfully 
Your [illegible]


Hon. William L. Marcy
Secretary of War
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Ethan Squier
Aug 2' 44
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Pension Office
Apr 2nd 44.

Sir,
The papers in the case of Priscilla Squier deceased widow of Ephraim Squier claiming a pension under the act of July 7th 38 have [illegible][illegible]  [illegible] and filed. The claim cannot be allowed. It appears that Priscilla died on the 22nd Day of April 1842. The law excluding the benefits of the pension law of July 7th 38 to widowers who were such at the time of the passage of the Act was not passed until the 23 of April 1842, consequently her right had not attached him to her death and her children have no claim in her behalf.

Ethan Squier
Knowlesville 
N.Y. 

No. Act 7th July 38
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I, Caleb Henden of Ashford, Windham County and State of Connecticut of [illegible] age [illegible] and say that on the 20th of April 1775 I marched with Ephraim Squier of said Ashford, under Capt. Thomas Knowlton to Pomphret and from said Pomfret to Cambridge in Mass.  from said Ashford now I recollect of his joining Capt. Pomeroy's company of artillery after this and that he was in the Battle at Bunker HIll= and further the Department [Illegible] not-
Ashford July 24th 1832 
Caleb Hender

Windham County of Ashford July 24, 1832

Personally appears Caleb Hender and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed and I can testify that said Hender is a man of truth and his testimony is entitled to credit-

Before me
Ichabod Buckley Justice of Peace
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Annin Bolles Clerk of the County Court within and for the county of Windham in the State of Connecticut do certify that Ichabod Buckley Esq. before whom the written affidavit was made is duly certified as a Justice of the Peace in and for said Windham County that the within signature of his name is in his hand within an that full faith and [illegible] [illegible] to be given to his  oath as such. 
In testimony when I have [illegible] to my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Burlington said County this 26th day of July 1832. 
Annin Bolles Clerk
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District of Connecticut for  
At a Court of common pleas held in Ashford within and for the County of Winham. In said district on this 23rd day of July Anno Domini, 1832. Personally appeared in open court being a Court of record for the County aforesaid (having the lower of fine and [illegible]) Ephraim Squier of Ashford in said county aged Eighty four year, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, [illegible] That he did on the 20 or 21st of april A.D. 1775 in Asford Volunteer in the alarm of Lexington in the Company under the command of Captain Thomas Knowlton than marched to Charlestown, here in May Captain Knolton had a Captain Commission from the Connecticut Assembly sent him at Charlestown then and there I enlisted under him where I served until some time in June when I enlisted into the train of Artillery Company Commanded by Captain Collander and was in the Battle on Bunker Hill in the [illegible] some time after the said Battle returned in to Ashford Company again and served there until July then I by agreement went into a company at Roxbury under a Captain Abner Pomeroy of Southhampton in Colonel Fellows Regiiment where I served until the 7th of September when I signed to go under said James Sprague for Quebec. (Captain [illegible] Company) Col. Benedict Arnold Expedition up the Rinebeck River. The rear detachment commanded by Col. Eno was obliged to return back to Cambridge when we arrived the 25th of November, then returned to Capt. Pomeroy Company at [illegilble] at Preston Point when I served untill the 25th of March 1776. The first of April 1776, called to New London and Groton in the militia Capt. Handy's Company served there 3 months. 
The 15th of August the militia here all ordered to march to New York when I served at White Plains North Castle and round about in Captain's Handy's Company 3 months in 1776. 
[illegible] about the last of November Campt. Handy was ordered to March [illegible] Company to Providence when I served 3 months with him into 1777.
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September 4, 1777. Marched for Albany with Capt. Isaac Stone in Col. Jonathan Latimore Regiment, joined our Northern army at Stillwater served in General Poor Brigate General Arnold Division at the Capture of General Burgoyne then served 2 months.
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3-595
Record Division.
G.W. and N. Division

Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions
May 1, 1908

Searched by _S. D. Lamparter_
Original No. ______________
Certificate No. ____________
Claimant, ___________
Soldier, _Ephraim Squire_
Service, _____Ct.____
    _______Rev. War____

Remarks: No claim as above except Raj. #10026

Chief of Division.
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Hon. John A Dix 
U.S.S.
Washington D. C.
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Hartford Ct. March 17th 1845

Hon John A Dix, 
by Dear Sir, 

My object in troubling you at this time, shall as my apology for in I think, say much, to never a [illegible] Journal, kept by my grandfather army his service in the American Army, in the early part of the Revolutionary War. It is now in Washington, in the Pension Department of the war office, as part of the evidence in support of his application for a pension, made in 1833, under provisions of the act of 1832. His name was Ephraim Squier, and he was a resident of the Town of Ashford in Windham Co. in the State.
I write this to you, because I am informed that it had been made a rule in the Pension Department to obtain all papers [illegible] in Evidence in pension cases,  and with the hope that by application to the Secretary of War, E. Marcy, you may be able to procur in this case an exception to the rule. The journal of an old Bunker Hill Soldier, like my grandfather, you can readily supposed, must command an intense, I had always said second interval, on the part of his  [illegible] I have the journal of his fatherm my great grandfather, who was a Capt., in the said French war, and [illegible] in the Siege of Louisbourg in 1746-6, with that of my grandfather and make to pension is heirloom, in the family. They are a [illegible] of [illegible] of American [illegible] which I cannot remember
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Myself to [illegible]
The journal composes some 30 cans, cut from a small book, new in my possession, and was put on [illegible] above Statue in 1833, in support of the claim of Ephraim Squier, of Ashford Windham Co. Ct. (more [illegible] for a pension. 
Of course it can be of no further value to the department, while to me it will be of value. If therefore, my dear Sir. you will do me that favor to speak to Sir Murrey in this matter you will confer on me a great favor.
Allow me, in conclusion, to congratulate you [illegible] your appointment to the State, and without [illegible] your party any special good fortune, to work personally as you, the [illegible] of [illegible] and its kind powers.
Yours with Respect,
 E. Geo Squier 

Hon. J.A. Dix
N. S.S.
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[illegible] from
 Lieut. Jacob Overton
1785
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April the 25th of 1786,
They may certify that Ephraim Squier was a Sergeant in Capt. Isaac [Illegile] Company in Capt. Lattimores Regiment in the Northern Campaign in the year of 1777, During the term of the service of said Regiment 
*(smudged/erased)*
and died

Jacob Braston
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COpied from A. N .F. 

Ephraim Squier 
R. 10026

Ephraim Squier or Squire, son of Philip and Elizabeth, was born February 9 1747 or 1748, at Ashford Connecticut.

While residing at said Ashford, Ephraim Squier or Squire marched to Charleston, Massachusetts, April 20, 1775 in Captain Thomas Knowltons Connecticut Company, and enlisted and served until in June, 1775, when he enlisted and served as follows:

From June, 1775 util in July, 1775 in Captain Collander's Company, Colonel Gridley's Massachusetts Regiment, and was in the battle of Bunker Hill; from in July 1775, until September 7, 1775, in Captain Abner Pomeroy's Company, Colonel Fellows' Massachhusetts Regiment: from then in Captain Scott's Company, Colonel Enos' Connecticut Regiment until in November, 1775: from then until March 25, 1776, in Captain Pomeroy's Massachusetts Company: from April 1, 1776, three months in Captain Handy or Handee's Company, Colonel McClellan's Connecticut Regiment: from August 15, 1776, three months in same company in Colonel Experience Storrs's Connecticut Regiment: from in November, 1776, three months in same company and same regiment: from September 4, 1777, two months as orderly sergeant in Captain Isaac Stone's Company, Colonel Jonathan Lattimer's Connecticut Regiment, and was in the second battle of Stillwater.

He was allowed pension on his application executed July 24, 1843, at which time he was a resident of Ashford, Connecticut. 

He died at said Ashford, August 17, 1841.

The Soldier married December 31, 1778, at Ashford, Connecticut, Prissilla Sibley.

She died August 23, 1842, leaving he following children:
Ethan Squire       in 1846, lived at Gaines, New York.
John W. Squire
Joel Squire
Polly Eaton.

A grandson, E. George Squire, lived in Hartford, Connecticut in 1845. The names of his parents are not shown. 

There are no further family data.
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February 12, 1935

Honorable Clarence K Hancock
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 

BA-J/EHL
Amos Curtis- S. 36488
Ephraim Squier- R. 10026
Philip Squier- S. 36785

My dear Mr. Hancock:

Reference is made to your letter of February 6, with which you enclosed a memorandum from Mr. Harlow D. Curtis, Box 112, [illegible] New  York, descriptive of the Revolutionary War Soldiers whose records he desires.

The Revolutionary War records do not show a claim for pension on file based upon serce of an Elias Squire, or other spelling. The records of Amos Curtis, Ephraim Squier and Philip Squier, described by Mr. Curtis, are given herein as found in the claims for pension based upon their service in the Revolutionary War. 

Amos Curtis
S. 36488

The date and places of birth and the names of the parents of Amos Curtis are not shown. 

He enlisted at Farmington, Connecticut, about April 1, 1776, and was discharged January 31, 1778, having served a part of his term of service as a private in Captain William Judd's Company. Colonel Samuel Wyllys' Connecticut Regiment.

He was allowed pension on his application executed December 1, 1819, at which time he was aged sixty-seven years ad resided in Farrington, Connecticut.

He died March 31, 1821, place not shown. 
There are no data as to soldier's family.
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Philip Squier 
S. 36785

The date and places of birth of Philip Squire or Squier are not shown nor are the names of his parents stated. 

Philip Squire or Squier enlisted at Cambridge, Massachusetts, in November, 1775 and served as a private in Captain William Hull's Company, Colonel Charles Webb's Connecticut Regiment. He was in the battles of Harlem and White Plains, and served until January 1, 1777.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 7, 1818, at which time he was aged sixty-one years and resided in Ashford, Windham County, Connecticut.

In 1820, he stated that his wafe was aged fifty three years and his daughter, Sarah was aged ten years. He did not give his wife's name nor the date of their marriage. 

There are no further family data. 

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pensio, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Philip. Squire or Squier (S.36785), application should be made to the Controller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, citing the following data.

Philip Squire
Certificate No. 3604
Issued October 13, 1818
Rate $8 per month
Commenced April 7, 1818
Act of March 18, 1818
Connecticut Agency. 

Very Truly yours

A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator

-3-
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Rev. and 1812 
War Section.

October 16, 1923

Lelah P. Squire
City Hall
Bradenton, Florida.

Madam:
 I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 10026, it appears that Ephraim Squier or Squire (son of Philip and Elizabeth Squier) was born February 8, 1747 or 1748 at Ashford, Connecticut.

While residing at said Ashford, he marched to Charlestown, Massachusetts, April 20, 1775 in Captain Thomas Knowlton's Connecticut Company and enlisted and served until in June 1775, when enlisted and served as follows-

From in June 1775 until in July 1775 in Captain Collander's Company, Colonel Gridley's Massachusetts Regiment, and was in the battle of Bunker Hill; from in July 1775 until September 7, 1775 in Captain Abner Pomeroy's Company, Colonel Fellows' Massachusetts Regiment; from then in Captain Scott's Company, Colonel Enos' Connecticut Regiment until in November 1775; from then until March 25, 1776 in Captain Pomeroy's Massachussetts Company; from April 1, 1776 three months in Captain Handy or Handee's Company, Colonel
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McClennan's Connecticut Regiment; from August 15, 1776, three months in same company in Colonel Experience Storr's Connecticut Regiment; from in November 1776, three months in same company and same regiment; from September 4, 1777 two months as orderly-sergeant in Captain Isaac Stone's Company, Colonel Jonathan Lattimer's Connecticut Regiment and was in the second battle of Stillwater. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 24, 1833, at which time he was a resident of Ashford, Connecticut. He died August 17, 1841 at said Ashford, Connecticut.  
The soldier married December 31, 1778 at Ashford, Connecticut, Prissilla Sibley. She died August 22, 1842, leaving the following children- 
Ethan Squire, John W. Squire, Joel Squire, and Polly Eaton. A grandson, E. George Squireis referred to. 

Respectfully,

Winfield Scott
Commissioner
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*backwards type as follows;*
McClellan's Connecticut Regiment fromAugust 15, 1776, three months in the same company in Colonel Experience Storr's Connecticut Regiment; from November 1776, three months in same company and same Regiment; from September 4, 1777

Informationas contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. 
R. File 10026
 Date of Enlistment or Appointment:
April 20 '75 -76 L.o Service: 11 months Rank: Private 
Officer under whom service was rendered Captain: Thomas Knowlton; State: Conn.

June '75 Captain Collander , Colonel Widley; State Mass. 

July '75 Captain Abner Pomeroy ; Colonel Fellows ; State Mass. 

Sept 7, '75 Catain Scott , Colonel Enos; State Conn.

Nov. 75 to Mar 25, '76 Captain Pomeroy; State Mass. 

Apr. 1. '76; Length 3 months; Captain  Handy or Handee (?); Colonel McClellan; State Conn. 

Aug 15 '76; Length 3 months; Captain Handy or Handee, Colonel Experience Storrs; State Conn. 

Nov-'76; Length 3 months; Captain Handy or Handee; State Conn.

Sept. 4 '77; Length 2 months; rank: Orderly Sargeant; Captain Isaac Stone, Colonel Jonathan Lattimer; State  Conn. 

Battles engaged in, Bunker Hill and Second Stillwater
Residence of soldier at enlistment: Ashford, Windham Co., Conn. 
Date of Application for pension, July 24, 1832 approved
Residence at date of application,  Ashford Conn. 
Age at date of application,  Born Ashford Conn. Feb. 9, 11747/8, son of Philip and Elizabeth Squier. 

Remarks: Copy of Ashford records show Ephraim Squier and Priscilla Sibley joined in marriage on 31 Dec. 1778. Sol. died Ashford. Aug.  17 1841, widow died Aug. 22, 1843 leaving ch. Ethan, John W, Joel Squier & Polly Eaton. 

(Cef. of service [illegible] record of Rev. hist. in case.) 

Grandson E. George Squier


*sidways*
office note letter Mar.  17, 1845 
send to [illegible] Capt. aided in seize of Louisbourg 1745
do not [illegible]
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*rotated to transcribe*

560585

Samuel McLellan, Lt. Col. [Illegible] Conn. Mil, 1776-

13-46-107-122 

June 23, 1924

*right side up*
5 reqt.   5th reqt 76

16-53-58-433-350

cannot identify
Capt. Handy or Handee
Hendre or [illegible]
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June 23, 1924.

Dr. Charles E. Banks.
403 Iron Block. 
Milwaukee Wisconsin.

Sir:
In response to your letter of the 16" instant. you are advised that in the papers on file in the pension claim of Ephraim Squier. R. File No. 10,0026. Rev. War. the Christian name of Captain Scott is not stated. 
Very Respectfully, 
G.M. Saltzgaber
Commissioner.