Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 18861, Elias Hall, Vt.
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Service                                            Number
Vt.               Hall, Elias                    S. 18861

  Carded
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3870
Vermont

Elias Hall

Rutland Co in the State of Vermont [w]ho was a 1&2 Lieutenancy in the Company commanded Captain Sawyer of the Regt commanded [by] Fletcher in the Vermont .... for 2 years 1st & 2 Lieut - $320.00

Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont... the rate of 322 Dollars costs (crossed out) per annum, commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued 4th day of Jany 1833 and sent to R. Temple Esq Present

Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1832  $480.00

Semi=ant allowance ending 4 March 1833  $160.

$640.00 

(Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832

Recorded by Viral Luce Clerk, Book D  Vol. 4  Page 62

Two lines on next page upside down, cannot read
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Elias Hall

2 years at Lieut. & other services

No. 3442
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State of Vermont
Rutland County, ss.

On this 9th day of July A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Judge of the Probate Court of Rutland Dist. now sitting, Elias Hall a resident of the County of Rutland and State of Vermont, aged 77 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.  In 1776 he resided in Castleton, in said County and about the first January of that year, after the death of Genl. Montgomery he enlisted in Capt John Grant's Co. Col (crossed out) Seth Warner's Regt. & immediately marched to succor the army - he reached [illegible] about the 1. March - Genl. Arnold had the command - that he remained before [illegible] before 6. May, when the army retreated, + he reached Castleton the 27th of May when his services ended, being in service near five months. In 1778, in Aug. he enlisted in Capt. Allen's company, Vermont troops, not attached to any regt. served to protect new frontiers - the plans of rendezvous were Castleton + Rutland + he served his term in [illegible] on the [illegible] of Lake Champlain - Lt. Everett was his lieut - James Smith 2d. Lieut - the informant served as sergeant - the 1. April 1780 he was appointed 2d. Lieutenant in Capt. Jesse Sawyer's Company, Maj. Eben. Allen's detachment of Vermont troops + served as such, until the 1st of Jan. 1780 + was stationed at the Fort at Pittsford - the informant assisted in building it. The 1. Feb, 1781 he was again called into service as 2d. Lieut. in Capt. Brookins' company, Col. Fletcher, Regt. of Vt. troops and served until the 15. Dec. 1781, at the Fort in Castleton, the time for which he entered the service having officed, he received orders from Gen. Chittenden with a new commission to remain in service until the Ist of May 1782, which he did, + did duty at Castleton + Pittsford, until the 15th of May 1782, (his capt. being absent) when he left the service - he received in continental bills at the rate of $26 2/3 per month - a month's pay would [illegible] 3 [illegible] + leave 4 shillings in his pocket. He served as above stated 24 months as Lieut., 3 months as Sergeant, 5 months as private - + as Sergeant Major about two months from the 1. Feb. to 1. Apr. 1780, which he omitted to state in the proper place. Whilst on duty as above, he
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spent much of his time in [illegible]. He recd. separate commissions for each period of service, signed by Gen. Chittenden, one of which he has lost. Deacon Asa Hale, now of Rutland, was a soldier when her served at Pittsford. He was born at Plainfield, Connecticut the 2d of Oct. 1754 - he resides in Castleton where he has resided ever since he was in service.  There were no continental troops served with him in Vermont - he was taken prisoner at the battle at Castleton the day Ticonderoga was surrendered to the British + kept about six months - his father who was a Capt. of Militia was killed at the same time - he was at the taking of Burgoyne's Ohio Army. He is known to most of the inhabitants of Castleton, but did not know that it was required be should bring any witnesses to prove his character - 

He hereby relinquished 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.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid}                   /s/Elias Hall
/s/R. C. Royce Reg

We Joseph Steele a Clergyman residing in Castleton and Elisha Clark residing in Portsmouth, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Elias Hall who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 77 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid}                    /s/Elisha Clark
                                    /s/Joseph Steele
/s/ R. C. Royce Reg.

And the Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Joseph Steele who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in Castleton and that Col. Elisha Clark, who has also signed the same, is a resident in Tinmouth and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.

I Rodney C. Royce, Reg. of the Court of Probate do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the latter of the application of Elias Hall for a Pension.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 6th day of Aug. A.D. 1832
/s/R. C. Royce Reg.
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State of Vermont
Rutland}
On the 7th day of July 1832 personally appears Alpheus Hall, of South Hero, Grand Isle County, who being duly sworn do depose today, that his brother Elias Hall, who has made the foregoing declaration, was a Lieut. in the Vermont troops, in Maj. Eben. Allen's detachment, in 1780, but the informant cannot tell how long he served as such - he was stationed at Peterford - he also served as such in 1781 - and further says not - 
/s/Alpheus Hall

[illegible] this 7th July 1832 before me 
/s/R. Temple Jus. Peace

State of Vermont
Rutland} 
I Robert Pierpoint Clerk of Rutland County Court do certify, that Robt. Temple before whom the above affidavit was taken, is a Justice of Peace of said County, duly commissioned, + that the above is his signature
 In testimony whereof I hereunto set  my hand + affix the seal of said County this 9. July 1832.
/s/R. Pierpoint
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Elias Hall
Vermont - 

/s/J. D. Woodward Atty

Mary Hall wife of Elias Hall died February 14, 1846 -
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Elias Hall
Vermont - 

/s/J. D. Woodward Atty

Mary Hall wife of Elias Hall died February 14, 1846 -
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State of Vermont County of Rutland ss.
On this twenty third day of February 1856 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county personally appeared Harry Hall a resident of the town of Castleton in said County aged sixty-five years and made oath according to law that he is directly interested in a claim against the United States for certain arrears of pension, pay, half pay for life, extra pay, Bounty Lands, or allowances, supposed to be due to him as one of the heirs of Elias Hall deceased June 10, 1848 in said state, town + county. 
and he hereby appoints J. Douglas Woodward, Counsellor at Law, of Plattsburgh, N. Y., his Attorney to prosecute said claim and examine all papers and documents in relation thereto, on file in any of the Department at Washington City or elsewhere, and to receive from the officer authorized to issue the same, a certificate for any arrears or increase of pension, pay, half pay for life, extra pay, Bounty Lands, and allowances to which Deponent may be entitled, from the United states, and to do all other acts and things in and about obtaining such claims which Deponent might or could do, were he personally present at the doing thereof; and he hereby revokes all former powers if any inconsistent with the above, and authorizes his said Attorney to appoint Attorneys, one or more, under him, for any or all the purposes aforesaid, hereby ratifying and confirming whatsoever Deponent's and Attorney or those appointed under him shall lawfully do or cause to be done in the premises. In witness whereof the said Deponent has hereunto set is hand and seal the day and year first above written.
In the Presence of John Culver
                          F. W. Whitlock}  /s/Harry Hall

Sworn to, Subscribed and Acknowledged, before me, on the day and year first above mentioned, and I believe the Deponent to be directly interested in the claim above mentioned, and the identical person therein alleged and described, and I have no interest in the result of said claim and am not concerned in its prosecution.
/s/J. G. Whitlocke Justice Peace.
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No. 3442
Vermont
Admitted Lieutenant - 2 years
$320
R. Temple
Present
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Brief in the case of Elias Hall of Rutland in the State of Vermont
(Act 7th June, 1832)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is He: 77.
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

column headings: Period. Duration of Service (Years, Months, Days). Rank (As a). Names of General and field Officers under whom he served(Gen).

July in 1776| 5 (Months)| Private| Capt. Grant, Col. Warner, Gen. Arnold|
Augt 1778|2 (Months)| Sargt. Major| Capt. Allen|
Apl 1780| 1 (Year)| 2d Lieut| Capt. Sawyer Major Allen
Apl 1781| 1 (Year)| 1st Lt| Capt Brookins, Col Fletcher, Gen Arnold


5. In what battles was he engaged? [crossed out]
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Castleton, Vermont
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
Documentary + Traditionary
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned. 
/s/James C. Wilson Examining Clerk.
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REVOLUTIONARY WARS RECORDS SECTION. 3-525
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
S. F. 18861 Washington, D. C., _______19_____

In reply to your request of _______, received______for a statement of the military history of Elias Hall a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.

[column headings: Dates of Enlistment or Appointment.| Length of Service| Rank.| Officers Under Whom Service Was Rendered (Captain. Colonel).| State.

Jany 1, 1776| 5 mos| Pvt.| John Grant| Seth Thomas| Vt. 
July 1777|in engagement at Castleton, officers not stated. was captured and confined 5 weeks of Ticonderoga and escaped.
Oct. 1777|[blank][blank]|no officers stated| [checkmark]|[blank].
Sept. 1779|3 mos.| Orderly Sgt.| Parmelee Allen| [check mark][blank].
Feby 1780| Apr 1780| Sgt. Major| Major Ebenezer Allen.[blank].
Apr 1, 1780| Dec. 15, 1980| 2 Lieut.| Jesse Sawyer| Major Ebenezer Allen|[blank].
Feby 10, 1781| Dec, 15, 1781| 1 Lieut.| James Brookins| Samuel Fletcher| [blank].
Dec. 16, 1781| May 1, 1782| Lieut| William Hutchins| Samuel Fletcher|[blank]
Battles engaged in: Castleton and Capture of Burgoyne.
Residence of soldier at enlistment: Castleton, Rutland Co. Vt. 
Date of application for pension: July 9, 1832. The claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application: Castleton, Vermont.
Age at date of application: born Oct. 2, 1752 at Plainfield Conn. Died June 10, 1848 at Castleton, Vt. 
Remarks: Soldier's father name not stated, was killed at battle of Castleton. He was Captain of militia. Mary, soldier's wife died Feby. 14, 1846.
In 1856 one Harry Hall a resident of Castleton Vt. aged 65 years alleged that he was "one of the heirs of Elias Hall" relationship is not stated. 
Respectfully, 
Alpheus Hall, soldier's brother, was a res. of South Hero, Grand Isle Co., Vt. in 1832. Commissioner.
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[letter format]
Mrs. Earl M. Argersinger
8 North Chase St.
Johnstown, N. Y.
Oct. 25th 1938.
Veterans Administration
Washington, D. C. 
Dear Sir - 
Would you please send me the Revolutionary War record of Elias Hall born 1754 lived in Castleton Vt.  
Yours truly, 
Mrs. E. M. Argersinger
8 North Chase Street
Johnstown, Fuller County, New York
[postmark Received Oct 27 1938, mail sub-div, Vets Adm [illegible]
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December 7, 1938

Mrs. Earl M. Argersinger
8 North Chase Street
Johnstown, New York
December 7, 1938
ELIAS HALL
Mrs. Earl M. Argersinger
S. 18861
8 North Chase Street
BA-J/MLB

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of Elias Hall who was born in 1754, served in the Revolutionary War and lived in Castleton, Vermont.
You are furnished herein the record of Elias Hall as found in pension claim, S. 18861, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Elias Hall was born October 2, 1754, in Plainfield, Connecticut. The names of his parents were not given.
While residing in Castleton, Rutland County, Vermont, Elias Hall enlisted January 1, 1776, served as private in Captain John Grant's company, Colonel Seth Warner's Vermont regiment, marched to Quebec, retreated from there with the American Army and reached home May 27, 1776. He volunteered in July, 1777, on the approach of the British from Ticonderoga to Castleton, was in an engagement at Castleton in which he was taken prisoner and held five weeks and his father who
was a captain in the militia, name not given, was killed. He volunteered in October, 1777, at Saratoga, and remained there until the capture of Burgoyne, names of officers and exact length of service not stated. He enlisted in August, 1778, served as sergeant in Captain Allen's Vermont company which was raised to protect the frontiers, length of tour three months.  He enlisted in September, 1779, served as orderly sergeant in Captain Parmalee Allen's Vermont company, stationed at the fort in Castleton three months. He enlisted in
February, 1780, and served until April of the same year, as sergeant major in Major Ebenezer Allen's detachment of Vermont troops, stationed at Pittsford in Rutland County. He was commissioned April 1, 1780, 2d Lieutenant in Captain Jesse Sawyer's company under Major Ebenezer Allen in the Vermont troops, assisted in building the fort at Pittsford and served until December 15, 1780. He was commissioned February 10, 1781, 1st Lieutenant in Captain James Brookins' company, Colonel
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Samuel Fletcher's Vermont regiment, stationed at the fort in Castleton until December 15, 1781. He was commissioned December 16, 1781, Lieutenant in Captain William Hutchins' Independent Company, raised for
defending the frontiers of Vermont, and served until May 1, 1782.
Elias Hall was allowed pension on his application executed July 9, 1832, while a resident of Rutland County, Vermont, his post office being Castleton in that county in 1835. He died June 10, 1848, in Castleton,
Vermont.
Elias Hall's wife, Mary, died February 14, 1846. The date of her marriage to Elias, or other details concerning her not given.
In 1832, Elias Hall's brother, Alpheus Hall, age not given, was a resident of South Hero, Grand Isle County, Vermont.
In 1856, Harry Hall, aged sixty-five years and a resident of Castleton, stated that he was one of the heirs of Elias Hall but did not
designate the relationship.
In order to obtain date of last payment of pension and name and address of the person paid, you should write to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the
following data: Elias Hall, certificate #3870, issued January 4, 1833, rate $320 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act June 7, 1832, Vermont Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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Vt. Feb 16
Castleton
Feb 11 Free
J. L. Edwards Comt. of Pensions
Washington D.C.
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Jany 15/41

Get out the papers for me in these two cases [illegible] within - and also give me an answer to the third proposition
/s/ S. Lahm
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The papers in the case of Elias Hall of Rutland Co, Vt, under the act of 1832.
Likewise the papers of John Hall under the Act of 1832 I think he resided in Oneida Co. N. York when he applied.
Whether any application has been made by Samuel Wilson of Fayette Co. Pa. for a pension under the [Act] of 1832 and if so when the application was made + what disposition was made of the case. 
We cannot find that suit or claim as this has been void.
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[certificate]
His Excellency Thomas Chittenden, Esquire, Captain, General, Governor, and Commander in Chief in and over the State of Vermont, to Elias Hall, Gentleman, Greeting.
In pursuance of your Election by the Honorable the Board of War, to the Office of Lieutenant in an Independent Company of Troops, raised for the Defense of the Frontier of this state, Commanded by William Hutchins esq., Captain and to continue in Service until the 1st day of May next, unless sooner discharged: I do, by these Presents, fully authorize and impower you to be a Lieutenant in said Company - 
You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of Lieutenant by doing and performing all Manner of Things thereunto belonging. And I do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers under your Command, to be obedient to your Orders as Lieutenant in this and for this Company  And you are to observe and follow such Orders And Directions from Time to Time, as you shall receive from me the Governor of this State for the Time being, or any other your superior Officer, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, and the Laws of this State, in Pursuance of the Trust reposed in you. 
Given under my Hand, and the Seal of this State, this 16th Day of Dec. A. D. 1781(?) And in the 5th year of the Independence of this state.
By His Excellency's Command, Thomas Johnston Def Secretary 
/s/Thos. Chittenden
Entered in the War-Office, and examined by the Board.
Atty. Ira Allen, Sec'ry of the Board of War
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Castleton Vt. 10th Feb. 1835

To Mr. J. L. Edward
Commissioner of Pensions

Supposing it may be necessary to enable me to draw my pension I fwd you the following statement.
In Jan, 1776, I enlisted under Capt. John Grant in Col. Seth Warner's Regt. as a private, went to Quebec with that regiment and retreated from that place with the American Army 6th May of the same year. Was under the command of Gen. Thomas. In July 1777, we returned on the approach of the British forces from Ticonderoga to this place. And was in an engagement taken prisoner and carried to Ticonderoga, and was detained these five weeks and left these without leave. In Oct. 1777, joined the American Army as a volunteer at Saratoga, and remained with it in service until the capture of Burgoyne - in this campaign was under Genl. Gates. In Sept 1779, enlisted as orderly grant under Capt. Parmelee Allen and served at the fort in this town three months. In Feb. 1780 engaged as Sergeant Major In Major Ebenezer Allen's detachment and stationed at Pittsford in Rutland Co. in that state till April of the same year when I was commissioned by Thomas Chittenden
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Governor of the State, a Lieut. and Capt. Jess Sawyer's company in the same detachment, and continued in service till the 15th December of the same year. In Feb 1781, I recd a commission in Capt. James Brookins' company and Col. Samuel Fletcher's regiment, and served in the capacity of a Lieut. in said company till the 15th Dec of the same year. The next day I recd a commission as Lieut. and in engaged in Capt William Hutchin's Company, and served in this town till the 1st day of May 1782. that during the whole of my service in the Revolutionary War I was a resident in this town, and have resided here ever since. That I made application for any pension through the Probate Court for the district of Rutland and exhibited my testimony to said court. The amount of my pension is $320 annually and has been paid up to the 4. Mar. last.
Respectfully yours, 
/s/Elias Hall
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We the Subscribers certify that we consider Elias Hall a man of truth and veracity and my statement that he may make to the considered as truth
Castleton 13th July 1832
/s/Josiah G. Harris
Saml. Moulton
Joseph Steele Pastor of the Com. Church of Castleton
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[certificate]
By His Excellency Thomas Chittenden, Esquire, Captain, General, Governor, and Commander in Chief in and over the State of Vermont, to Elias Hall, Gentleman, Greeting.
In pursuance of your Election by the Honorable the Board of War, to the Office of 1st Lieutenant in Captain James Brookins' Company in a Regiment of Infantry commanded by Samuel Fletcher a Company of Troops, raised for the Defense of the frontier of this state, and to continue in Service until the 15th Day of December next, unless sooner discharged: I Do, by these Presents, fully authorise and impower you to be 1st Lieutenant of Said Brookins' Company in the said Regiment.  You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of first Lieutenant by doing and performing all Manner of Things thereunto belonging. And I do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers under your Command, to be obedient to your Orders as first Lieutenant . And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions from Time to Time, as you shall receive from me the Governor of this State for the Time being, or any other your superior Officer, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, and the Laws of this State, in Pursuance of the Trust reposed in you.
Given under my Hand, and the Seal of this State, this  tenth Day of February 1781. 
By His Excellency's Command, [illegible Joseph Fay Secretary. 
/s/Thos. Chittenden
Entered in the War-Office, and examined by the Board.
Atty.[blank] Sec'ry of the Board of War
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Lt. Elias Hall
additional declaration to correct an error in date  - [illegible] 9 July 1832
3442
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I Elias Hall of Castleton in the county of Rutland and state of Vermont an applicant for a pension under the act of Congress of June 7, 1832 being duly sworn testify and say.
That in the application I made for a pension under the act aforesaid before the Probate Court for the District of Rutland. I stated from recollection that the date of my commission as Lieutenant in the revolutionary war was the first of May A.D. 1780 - that from subsequent reflection I am satisfied that the said commission was dated this first of April of that year. That I am convinced of this fact from recollecting that in the month of April aforesaid I was constituted one of a board of officers by Ebenezer Allen Major Commandant at Pittsford in said count to inspect a parcel of beef furnished by the commissary for the corps at the last mentioned place. I am further confirmed in this conviction from recollecting that at the time of the said inspection, the creek in said Pittsford had very recently become frozen from ice - and that I could not have been of that board of inspection if I had not held a commission.
/s/Elias Hall
Rutland County ss. Castleton 25. December 1832
Personally appeared Elias Hall signer of the foregoing certificate and made solemn oath that the same is true. Before me S. H. Merrill Jus. Peace.
And I further certify that the said Elias Hall is a credible person
S. H. Merrill Jus. Peace.
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State of Vermont 
Rutland County}
[county seal]
I Robert Pierpoint, Clerk of the County Court, certify here Selah H. Merrill is a Justice of the Peace for said county duly commissioned and that the signature to the foregoing certificate is his handwriting. 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at Rutland this 27th day of December A.D. 1832
/s/R. Pierpoint
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[postmark: U.S. Pension Office Jul 12, 1919]
Bureau of the Interior 
Dept. of Rev. Pensions

Dear sir,
 Will you kindly send to me an extract from the Pension Papers of Silas Hall if he had any. He was the son of Capt. John Hall and served from Gageborough, Windsor Mass in Capt. Amos Green's Co of militia. Col. Joseph Noyes and he was also in Capt. John Shaw's Co. Col. Abiel Mitchells Regt.
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I believe Silas Hall served during the latter part of the war from Castleton, Vt. where his father Capt. John + two brothers John + Elias served. 
I would like as full an acct of all pertaining to his domestic life as can be had for I very much wish the surname of his Abigail. This Silas Hall was born May 19th 1730 at Plainfield Conn.
I would also like a statement of the Rev. service of his [father crossed out] brother Elias
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born Oct 2, 1754 who served from Castleton Vermont and was in the Battle of Hubbardtown, Vt. He was a Lieut the war and lived to be 94 years old. In 1837 he yet lived at Castleton, Vt + I suppose he died there in 1848.
Please give me as complete information as possible for I need all I can obtain to identify my great great grandfather - which brother was father to my g g mother Sylvinia(?).
Please name any children and I shall be greatly favored by your help. 
Yours Truly, 
Mrs. Harry John Miller
2223 Rucker Ave.
Everett Wash.
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[claims file]
18861
INVALID.
File No. 18861
Elias Hall
Lieut Rev War
Act: June 7th 32
Index: Vol. 1, Page 166
[Arrangement of 1870]
1919 July/23 Hist to Mrs. Harry J. Miller
1938 Dec 7 - Hist to Mrs. Earl M. Argersinger - 
/s/MLB.