Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2677, William Whitman, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Mass.
Whitman, William N. 2677 Thorga B.L.W. 8145-160-55 or Thirza
CONTENTS

12.925 L
Vermont
William Whitman of Somerset in the state of Vermont who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Brooks of the Massachusetts line, for the term of Three years
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 3rd of Feb y 1819 -
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th of June 1819 and sent to Elisha Luce Esq re . Judge Windsor Vermont
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1819. 68 3 26 1/4 23 3 30 56.40
One pay d 11 th Sept r 1819 - $ 56.40.
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Arrears to 1 st Feb y 1819 26 / 28 8.45 Semi annual all. 48.
Discontinued $ 56.45
Discontinued with interest since Feb y 23 1819 to Benj in Dyer Esq re . Commissioner

William Whitman
Mass line
Coats Brooks Regt
March 1701 - 3 yrs
Washington City
of Penn
The House of Representatives for the Commonwealth

The Honble Secretary for the Department of War
Washington City
March 19 th 1861 - 3 days Post Office Dept M rs C. C. Lee
William McKin

State of Vermont } On the 3. day of Feby. A.D. 1819 Before me the Windsor county ss } subscriber Chas. Luce Judge of Windsor County Court personally appeared Wm Whitman aged fifty five in Ramsey in Windsor County State Vermont who being by the first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the late acts 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, that he the said William Whitman enlisted some time in the Month of March or April 1781 in Capt. Allen's company Col. Brooks Regiment of the Massachusetts line for three years continued in the service till discharged and that he his circumstances and status in need of assistance from his country for support and has ever been a Citizen of the United States and has the entire discharged as further evidence.
Elizur Luce Chief Judge of Windsor County Court
State of Vermont } Sworn to and declared before me the Windsor County ss } day and year aforesaid. Now I Elizur Luce Chief Judge of Windsor County Court as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said William Whitman did serve in the revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy and that he has produced satisfactory evidence to me that he is reduced in his circum- stances and stands in need of assistance from his country for support and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the secretary for the war department pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress In Witness whereof I have hereunto the seal of said Court to be affixed. Elizur Luce Chief Judge of Windsor County Court

State of Vermont } Windsor County ss }
I Benjamin Swan Clerk of the County Court within for the Coun- ty of Windsor. Do hereby Certify that Elisha Luce is Chief Judge of the County Court within for the said County of Windsor, and that the within Signatures are his hand writing.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Affixed the Seal of the Court this Fourteenth day of May A D 1819 and subscribe my name -
Benj Swan
for the

157
Will. Whitman
12.925
Sept 19
Not paid

STATE OF VERMONT, WINDSOR COUNTY....88.
At a special term of the Supreme Court of Judicature, begun and holden at Woodstock in the County of Windsor, on the last Monday in July, Anno Domini eighteen hundred and twenty.
ON this Second day of August 1820, being the third day of said term, personally appeared in open Court, (the same Court being a Court of record agreeably to the laws of this State, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) William Whitman aged Fifty Seven years, resident in Poufret in said County of Windsor, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows: That the said William Whitman enlisted for the term of three years in the month of April March 1780 or 1781, at Bridgewater in the State of Massachusetts under a recruiting Officer, and in May of the same year at West Point N.Y. joined the Company commanded by Capt. Allen in the Regt. commanded by Col. Brooks in the line of the State of Massachusetts, on the Continental Establishment, that he continued to serve in the said Corps until the month of October or November 1782 or 1783, this Deponent cannot recollect which, when he was discharged from said Service at West Point in the State of New York
that he made his original declaration on the Third day of February 1818 has received a Pension Certificate, No. 12925 And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
400.- 3 Cows 39. 124 year old Heifer 10. 2 yearling Steers 11. Mare 100 25. Young Horse 40. Yearling Cows 15. 140- 1 Calf 3. Sow & Pigs 9. Plow 2. Harrow 3. Chains 125. Horse Chains 125. Shovel Scythe & Pitchfork 3.50 -23- Hoe, 25. Rake, 25. Hoe-Bar 175. Axes 2.50. Axes, 34. Sledge, 6. Hayrake, 67. Old Sled, 17. 6.33 pair of Grindstone 2. Tables 2. Old Chain 1.50. Blood wheel 1. Sown flax 4. Wash tubs & tub 5. 12.50 Chain .75. Butter tubs, 50. Salt tub, 50. Old Box 5. Meal Chest, 34. Iron Kettle, 2. Pails & Trays 1.35 10.44 Old pot, 25. Tea Kettle & Spoons 1.25. Iron Kettle, 34. Shovel & Fork 1. Handcart 1. Cane hooks & hoop 1.25 7.76 Milk pails & cream pots, 60. Pitcher, 10. Plates, 40. Platters 30. Teaset 1. Pitcher & Butter Boat, 1.25 5.12 Tin Dish, 17. Tumblers, 34. Wine, 17. Sugar Bowl, 17. 3 Nottel, 30. Tin Cannister, 17. Spoons, 45. Looking glass, 34. 2.21 3 Baskets, 50. Mill & grater 1.25. Steel yard, 75. Razor box, 34, 1 Note against D. Hawkes Jr 25. 27.84 $638.20
The amount of Debt's due from me to sundry Persons are Job Lyman 79.77 Lemuel Warren 3. L. B. Fillebee 17.21 Benedict Reddington 110.25 210.23 To John D. Powers 80.84 Warren & Peabody 2.83. David Gilmore 2.84. Norman Williams 4. 90.51 4 Sanford Sessions 3.25. Theo. Earling 1.25. David Scott 4.50. Judah Holmes 14.24 23.24 Thos. Humphrey 16.70. Oliver Dutton 3.54. L. Chamberlain 4.32. Oliver Dutton 19.52 43.22 James Washburn 188.18. Silvester Edson 46.44 232.62 $599.82
My Family at home consists of the following Persons viz My wife Sarah aged 40 years - my Children: Arvo aged 12 years. Pamela aged 8 yrs. Charles aged 6 yrs. William aged 4 - Sarah 18 months - This Deponent is troubled with a sore leg, which has afflicted him for eleven years, so that at times he is unable to labour or pursue any business.
Sworn to and declared on the Second day of August 1820, before said Court. Attest, Benj Swan Clerk.
STATE OF VERMONT, } I Benjamin Swan Clerk of the Supreme Court for WINDSOR COUNTY....88. } the county of Windsor, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court:—And I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Thirty Eight Dollars & 42/100 dollars.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, this Seventh day of August 1820.
Benj Swan Clerk of the Supreme Court for Windsor County.

2902
Vermont. Montpelier. Hirza Whitman, widow of William Whitman who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Mass Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16th day of November 1853. and sent to
Oil Billings Woodstock Vermont.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 35, Vol. A
Effie

State of Vermont Hartford District
On this Eighth day of June - A D 1853 personally appeared before the Hon d the Probate Court of the District of Hartford aforesaid Thirza Whitman a resident of Pomfret in the County of Windsor and State aforesaid Aged 72 years. Who being 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 Feby. 2. 1853;
That she is the Widow of William Whitman late of Pomfret  Pomfret deceased who was a private in the Massachusetts Continental line of the Revolutionary War and drew a pension in his life time of Ninety six dollars per annum or Eight dollars per Month and was paid at the Vermont Agency.
She further declares that she was married to the said William Whitman on the 13 th day of March in the year Eighteen hundred and five - ; that her husband the aforesaid William Whitman died on the fifth day of December 1842 that she was married to him at the time above stated, by Joseph Perry Justice of the Peace.
She further swears that she was a Widow at the passage of the said act, and is still a widow and that she has never before made application for a pension.
Thirza Whitman
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written.
John Porter Judge
State of Vermont, } Hartford, District, ss }
I, Synodon A. Marsh, Register of the Court of Probate for the District of Hartford aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Thirza Whitman, widow of William Whitman, for a

pension. I further certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that Therza Whitman, the signer above, is the widow of William Whitman, who was a Revolutionary soldier, and drew a pension in his lifetime of ninety-six dollars per annum; and that said William died on the 5 th day of December, A. D. 1842, and that Therza Whitman aforesaid, is still the widow of said William Whitman.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at Woodstock this eighth day of June, A. D. 1853,
J. A. Marsh, Clerk.

66. 482. April 13/55
1855
Thirza Whitman, wid. William Whitman, pr.
Map: Old line. Tenn. river.
Ad: 1600 Aln. Oct. 11/1855,
Rev. War Bty. Co. A. Benton
MS. A. 9. 2. 2902
Ms. A. 9. 2.
Billings Woods stock pt.
Vol. W. - 140. 5

STATE OF VERMONT FORM OF WIDOW'S DECLARATION FOR BOUNTY LAND.
State of Vermont County of Windsor
} ss.
On this 21 st day of March —
one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid. Thirza Whitman —, aged — 74 —, years a resident of Pomfret — in the State of Vermont —, who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of William Whitman —, deceased, who was a private in the Mass. continental line of the Revolutionary war and who drew a pension in his life time of $96. per annum, at the Vermont Agency.
She further declares that she made her declaration under the act of Congress of Feb'y 3. 1853 and was placed on the pension list roll of Montpelier Agency under said act and is now drawing a pension as by a pension certificate in her possession, dated the 16 th day of Nov. 1853 of ninety six dollars per annum.
She further states that she was married to the said William Whitman — in Pomfret Vermont —, on the 13 th day of March — A. D., 1805 — by one Joseph Perry Justice of the Peace —, and that her name before her said marriage was Tirza Richardson —, that her said husband died at Pomfret Vermont — on the 5 th day of December — A. D., 1842 — and that she is now a widow, and she would now refer the pension Department to the files in their office, for further testimony of the service of her said husband in the Revolutionary war and also for the evidence of her marriage and of her said husband's death which papers accompanied her application for her said pension —
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3d, 1855.
She also declares that she has not received a warrant for bounty land, under this, or any other act of Congress, nor made any other application therefor.
She requests this certificate when issued forwarded to Col Billings Esq — of Woodsfield Vt —
Thirza  her  X Whitman mark
We Sophia Whitman and Melenda Hall residents of Pomfret — in the State of Vermont — upon our oaths declare that the forgoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Thirza Whitman — in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. We personally know she is now a widow.
Sophia Whitman Melenda Hall
The forgoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify, that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Col Billings Justice Peace.

STATE OF VERMONT,
WINDSOR COUNTY, ss.
I, NORMAN WILLIAMS, Clerk of the County Court, of the County of Windsor, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that Col Billings was, at the date of the paper writing to which this is attached, and still is, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly qualified to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of deeds, and that his signature So going is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this 7 day of April A. D. 1855.
Norman Williams Clerk.

In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of William Whitman , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his and (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     r 3 years dis. Oct 28 1783 Private. Allen Brooks, 4th reg C Mars.                                                   
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓
Date of application for pension, Feb 3. 1819; His claim was allowed
Residence at date of application, Pomfret, Windsor Co. Vt.
Age at date of application, 55 years.
Remarks: He died Dec 5. 1842. He married Shirza Richardson at Hartford Vt. March 13. 1805. She was 43 years in 1823. Her claim was allowed. Children: Arvo 15 years; Pamela 11 years, Charles 9 years, William 7, Jane 4 years and Serrupha 1 year in 1823.
Very respectfully,
Mr William P Baxter, P.O Box 238
15567b2m11-04 Chicago. Dec.
Commissioner.

No. 66482
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received Apr. 13, 1855.
William Whitman Rev. Star
Warrant 8/45-160-55
O. Billings Woodstock VT.

Restored July 18, 1825, Com 9 July 1. 1824, and just ..
19. 6
17. 6
To Hon. D. A. A. Buck,
48
H. R.
$65. 6

✓ 8 145
160 acres

FREE
66.582
Hon. L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington City D.C.

Ph. Oct 153. 77.
Baptist

Pension Office Nov. 12, 1863
Sir,
Please certify the time to which the within named pensioner was paid; and, if in your power, the day of his death.
Very respectfully Your obed. Servt
B. Hooper.
For Commissioner
H Burt Esq.
3d Auditor,
Present
William Whitman, Act 1818, $8. p. month — Died 5 th Dec r 1842, Paid to his death.
Sam l J. Rind Actg. Auditor

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business
Sept. 23. 1853.
Thirza Whitman widow of William Whitman Wittier Co Vermont.
Rev.
Act 3 d February 1853
Am d $96 per annum Com d 3 Feby 1853.
Col Billings, Woodstock

J
FREE
Deader Hon. L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Sept. 23, 1853
App. of Mirza Whitman, Wood of William Newport co.
Vermont. Nov 1/53.
Rev. J. W. Billings Woodstock, Vermont. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
FREE

William Whitman, Prid...
Warrant
Served on from Mar: 1789 to the end of the war
1st Schedule, dated 2. Aug: 1820
contains 50 acres of land & buildings at of repair. $400 00
2 cows 39 00
1 heifer $10, 2 yearling steers 21 00
1 mare & colt 25 00
1 young horse & colt 35 00
1 colt $3 - 2 cows & pigs $9 12 00
long list of small articles including of household & kitchen furniture and farming utensils 86 20
$638 20
States that he owns as follows:
  10 Lyman 79 77   10 Mrs. Warren 3 00   10 B. Warren 17 21   10 Benedict & Williams 110 25   10 John D. Power 80 34   10 Warren & Pearl 2 83 Sept   10 Anna & Morse 2 84 1819   10 F. Williams 4 00   10 sold Joseph 3 25   10 Cushing 1 25   10 Pratt 4 50   10 Holmes 14 24   10 Humphrey 16 70   10 Sutton 3 68   10 Chamberlin 4 32   10 D. D. D. D. 19 32   10 Mrs. D. D. D. 186 18   10 D. D. D. D. 46 44   399 82 
Claimant aged 57 - by occupation a farmer has a sore leg with which he has been afflicted for 11 years - and unable to labor. Wife aged 40 - 3
Sons aged 12, 6 & 4 years - and 2 daughters aged one 8 years & the other 15 months
Application made to be restored and rejected 7 May 1822
2nd Schedule, dated 8 Mar: 1822 contains no real estate -
  1 cow $15 00   1 hog 3 00   Household furniture 30 00   Farming utensils 11 75   $59 75 
Claimant states that all the property mentioned in his first schedule was not included in the second as been seized by his creditors and converted to their use
Family the same as in the first schedule
Regd part 10 Oct 1823 Benjamin Swan Allendale, N.H.

No 3229
Theresa Whitman, wid. of
William Whitman
Set Del Billings Oct 18/53
By.
Henry
Ad 30 Feb 1853

By Major General Knox commanding the Garrison at West Point and its dependencies Q William Whitson Dole in the St. Massachusetts Regiment being enlisted for three Years is hereby honorably discharged the Service of the United States
Given at West Point
This 28 th Day of October 183
By the Generals command H. Knox M c General J n Lillie Aide de Camp.
Registered in the Books of the Reg t Charles Selden Adjutant

Newman
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 26 n y
Thirza Whitman
Widow
William Whitman
On Rev War.
Feb 2, 1853.
Act: 1
Index: — Vol. M. , Page 328.
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1905. Oct. 28. First. to Wm in Claim Daniel King S. 7. 18918.
R. Baxter. Letter
more

Thizza Whitman 72
Dec { Married 13 March 1805 { died 5 Dec. 1842
and death of husband Marriage, death of proved by
Lionel Richardson, Clarissa Richardson, Abigail Richardson, and Lucinda Cushing credible witnesses.
G. C.

Hon. D. Azro A. Buck, Member of Congress, Washington City.
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Woodstock Jan V. 29. 1825.
Sir, At the urgent solicitation of Mr. William Whitman of Pomfret, I beg leave to trouble you with a statement of his request. In June 1823, he made his declaration and exhibited his schedule for the purpose of procuring the renewal of the pension, which he had formerly enjoyed, as a revolutionary pensioner. Last spring he was required to procure testimony from his creditors respecting the amount due to them, for the payment of which he had conveyed his real estate, the cause of his indebtedness, &c. These affidavits to prove these facts were transmitted, as Mr. Whitman informs me, in June last, since which time no advices have been received from the War Department, relative to the business. Mr. Whitman's desire is, that inquiry may be made for his case at the Pension Office. If your time will permit you to make the inquiry you will confer a favor on one who is, I believe

a meritorious claimant. — I make this claim on you however, with some reluctance, as I know you are often troubled with commissions, which must engross much of your time and make large drafts upon patience.
We look with some solicitude for the completion of the work, which you are to commence on the 9 th of Feb y . The people seem resolved to be satisfied with what shall be decreed in the premises, — We are not without hopes for the success of Mr Adams, but we shall not rebel against the administration of either of the other gentlemen, and indeed should you make no choice of a President we shall be quite happy.
I shall be much obliged, Sir, if you will communicate to me such information as you may receive relative to the case of Mr Whitman.
I am, Sir, with great respect,
Your Ob t Servant,
Norman Williams.
Hon. Mr. Buck,
House of Representatives.

Washington Feby. 7. 1825
J. S. Edwards Esq r
Sir
The inclosed letter I forward to you for the purpose of obtaining the information therein request and will thank you to enable me to communicate the intelligence desired.
I am Sir respectfully
Your Obdt Servant
JARRODSUCK

Woodstock Vt. September 20. 1853
Sir
I Enclose the papers with declaration of Shirza Whitman the Widow of William Whitman a Revolutionary Soldier. in order to obtain a pension for said Widow of $96. per annum.
I am Respectfully your Obt. Servt. Oel Billings
Hon. Loren P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

We The undersigned Inhabitants of Hartford County of Windsor & State of Vermont certify and say that some time previous to the year One Thousand Eight hundred and six. (the exact time not recollected) were each & all of us present at the wedding and marriage of William Whitman of Pomfret and Hirza Richardson of Hartford aforesaid, that they were married by Joseph Perry Esq. of Pomfret a Justice of the Peace, at the dwelling house of Thomas Richardson of said Hartford — Hartford September 5. 1853 —
Lionel Richardson Clarissa Richardson Abigail Richardson Lucinda Cushing
State of Vermont } Windsor County { At Hartford this fifth day of September AD 1853 personally appeared Lionel Richardson, Clarissa Richardson Abigail Richardson and Lucinda Cushing Subscribed to the above affidavit or certificate and made solemn Oath that it was True — Before me Shubel Rugg Justice of Peace

STATE OF VERMONT,
Windsor County, ss.
I, NORMAN WILLIAMS, Clerk of the County Court, of the County of Windsor, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that
Shubel Rusp
was, at the date of the paper writing to which this is attached and still is, a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County, duly qualified to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of deeds, and that his signature
forgoing
is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name, and affix the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this 20th day of
September
A. D. 1853.
Norman Williams Clerk.
[Faint, mirrored bleed-through text from the reverse side of the page, mostly illegible.]

I George E. Wales of Hartford in the County of Windsor do testify and say that I am Town Clerk of said Town and keeper of the records of said town of Hartford - I further say that I have made a thorough examination of the books of record where marriages are recorded in said town and do not find any record of the marriage of William Whitman and Shirra Richardson -
George E. Wales
State of Vermont
Windsor County ss.
Hartford September 7th A.D. 1853 Then George E. Wales personally appeared and made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth -
Before me
Luther Pease Justice of Peace -

STATE OF VERMONT, ss. I, NORMAN WILLIAMS, Clerk of the County Court, of the County of Windsor, in the Windsor County, ss. State of Vermont, do hereby certify that
Seth Pease
was, at the date of the paper writing to which this is attached and still is, a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County, duly qualified to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of deeds, and that his signature
Sargoy
is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name, and affix the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this 20th day of September, A. D. 1853. Norman Williams, Clerk.
Cert. that there is no record of marriage

Woodstock Vt. Nov 8. 1853
Sir.
I Enclose the desired additional testimony, as required by yours of Oct 16. in the case of Thirza Whitman Widow of William Whitman for a pension.
I am Respectfully your Ob. S v . Oel Billings
Hon. L. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions Washington City.

Brief in the case of Thinda Whitman, widow of William Whitman Windsor — County and State of Vermont. act 3 d February 1853
Claim, (“original,” or “ for increase. ”)
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the act of March 18. 1818, as private, at $46 per annum.
Marriage proved by the affidavits of Lionel Richardson, Clarina Richardson, Lucinda Cushing and Abigail, who also prove the death of the husband, and identity of claimant. (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Witnesses duly certified to be credible.
Col Billings Esq. Woodstock, Vermont
Name and residence of Agent
R. Dodes,
Examining Clerk.

Woodstock Vt April 10. 1855
Sir,
I forward the application of Phoebe Whitman Widow of William Whitman (a Soldier in the war of the Revolution) in order to obtain her Bounty Land under the 8 Sec. of the Act of March 3. 1855.
I am Respectfully your Ob. Serv. Oz Billings
Hon. S. P. Walden. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Brief in the lease of William Whitman of Vermont N. 8.
Benjamin Swan Esq. Woodstock Vermont

Vermont.
William Whitman Private savings Deposits from Mar. 1782, to the end of the war. aged 60 years by occupation a farmer has a sore leg with which he has been afflicted for 11 years and unable to labor. Wife aged 43. 3 sons aged 12, 6 & 4 years and 2 Daughters the one aged 8 years and the other 15 months. 1 schedule dated 2 August 1820 Contains 50 acres of lands & buildings out of repair ..... $400.00 2 cows, 1 heifer & yearling steers. 60.00 1 Mare, 2 colts, sow & pigs, one young horse 80.00 1 colt, a long list of small articles of household & kitchen furniture & farming utensils 398.20
Total amount. $638.20
Schedule of debts owing by the applicant
  To Jos Lyman $79.77 Aunt bet. up $305.24   " Amos Warren " 3.00 To D. D. D. 4.50   " S & B T Mower " 17.21 J. Holmes 14.24   " Burdick & Williams " 110.25 J. Humphrey 16.70   " John D. Powers " 80.84 D. Dutton 3.68   " Warren & Peabody " 2.83 J. Chamberlin 4.32   " Dana & Mase " 2.84 D. Dishop 19.52   " N. Williams " 4.00 James Medall 156.18   " Sandford Dyer " 3.25 J. Elders 46.44   " Z. Cushing " 1.25   $305.24 $600.82 
Schedule under the Act of March 1823 dated 24th June 1823 containing personal property to the amount $36.59. Accounts for the decrease of his property as follows

The farm mentioned in his first schedule and valued at $400. he sold on the 12 May 1821. to John D Powers Burdick & Williams and James McCall, as per copy of a deed of Conveyance filed within, from the avails arising from the said sale he paid the following debts. To John D Powers $216.10 Burdick and Williams $63.70. and to James McCall $137.40. Total amt $ 417.20
3 Cows, 1 heifer, 2 Steers, Mare & colt, young horse & colt sold to James McCall for $ 143. and with said sum he discharged a debt due to the said James McCall, Sow & pigs, consumed in his family. The note he held against D Hawkins for $25 - he sold to Lyman Mower in March 1821 and applied to a debt due to the said Mower to whom he owed the full amt of said note.
❐ The affidavits of the Principal Creditors of Whitman have recently been exhibited, from which it would appear that the debts were contracted from the year 1805 to 1821.

William Whitman

I know all men by these presents that I William Whitman of Pomfret in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont for the consideration of two hundred and sixteen dollars and ten cents paid to my full satisfaction by John D. Powers of Woodstock County and State aforesaid and sixty three dollars and Seventy cents paid by Burdick & Williams of said Woodstock and one hundred and twenty seven dollars & forty cents paid by James Utall of Hartford in the County and State aforesaid have and do hereby freely give grant sell and confirm unto the said Powers, Burdick & Williams and Utall their heirs and assigns forever a certain piece of land in Pomfret aforesaid described as follows Viz — It being fifty acres of lot N o 46 in the three Division bounded as follows. Beginning at the Northeast corner of said lot from thence fifty three rods on the Town line thence North sixty two degrees west one hundred and sixty rods thence North thirty four degrees east fifty three rods thence bounded by land owned by Lemuel Chamberlin to the bound first mentioned being the same deeded to me by Ezra Leach on the 12 th day of March A.D. 1799
To have and to hold the said granted and bargained premises with all the privileges and appurtenances thereof to them the said Powers, Burdick & Williams and the said Utall their heirs and assigns as tenants in common in proportion to each ones payment in the consideration to their own use and behoof forever and I the said W m Whitman for myself heirs executors and administrators do covenant with the said Powers, Burdick & Williams and with the said Utall that until the fulfilling of these presents I am the sole owner of the premises I have good right to convey the same in manner and form aforesaid that they are free from every incumbrance and that I will warrant and defend the same against all lawful claims whatever
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this 12 th day of May A.D. 1821
William Whitman Seal
In presence of Orlando K. Dames Job Lyman
State of Vermont } Woodstock May 12 th 1821
Windsor County } Then William Whitman personally appeared and acknowledged the within instrument by him signed and sealed to be his free act and deed
Recorded May 15 th 1821 By Eben Snow Town Clerk
Before me Job Lyman Justice of Peace
Pomfret June 23 rd 1823
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the original now on record in the Town Clerk's office of the Town of Pomfret Vol. 6. Page 385 Attest Eben Snow Town Clerk

State of Vermont / Woodstock County Clerk's Office the 8 th Septm r . 1823 (Windsor County ss) I Benj a Swan Clerk of the County Court within & for the County of Windsor, Do hereby certify that James Conner is Town Clerk for the Eben Snow is Town Clerk for the Town of Pomfret in said County, and that the within is his Signature In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said County Court, and subscribe my name the day & year above. —
Benj a Swan

Proof of Marriage, Identity &c

We Lionel Richardson Clarissa Richardson Abigail Richardson and Lucinda Cushing all of Hartford in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont of lawful age testify and say, that some time previous to the year Eighteen hundred and six (the exact time not recollated) were each and all of us present at the wedding and Marriage of William Whitman then of Pomfret and Thirza Richardson of Hartford aforesaid; that they were married by Joseph Perry a Justice of the Peace of school Pomfret in said County of Windsor at the dwelling house of Thos Richardson of said Hartford - We further testify and say that subsequently said William Whitman was placed on the Pension Roll of Vermont Agency and drew a pension in his life time up to his death which took place on the 5 th day of December AD 1842 of Ninety six dollars per annum leaving his wife Thirza Whitman aforesaid a widow who has remain ed and still is the widow of the said William Whitman and Lionel Richardson Clarissa Richardson Abigail Richardson Lucinda Cushing
State of Vermont } At Hartford this 29 th day of October 1853 Windsor County { personally appeared Lionel Clarissa and Abigail Richardson and Lucinda Cushing Cushing the subscribers to the foregoing affidavit and made solemn oath to the truth of the same - before me Shubel Rugg - Justice of the Peace
I further certify that I am personally acquainted with the foregoing deponents and personally know them all to be of good character for truth and credible witnesses I further certify that I have no interest in the result of this claim nor am I concerned in its prosecution
Shubel Rugg - Justice of the Peace

STATE OF VERMONT,
Windsor County, ss.
I, NORMAN WILLIAMS, Clerk of the County Court of the County of Windsor in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that
Shubel Rufs
was, at the date of the paper writing to which this is attached, and still is, a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County, duly qualified to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of deeds and that his signature to the said certificate foregoing is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name, and affix the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this 8 th day of November
A. D. 1853
Norman Williams, Clerk.

William Whitman Esq. Edward
Sir when you have considered this School and other papers I hope for an answer; to the Hon. John C. Calhoun E. Hoyer M.B.
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Hon. Elias Hopper N.Y. in Congress Washington Pa.

Woodstock April 12 - 1822
Hon. Thos. Fayer. Sir
I enclose paper relating to
for Pension of William Whitman of Lempster who has been struck off from the list of Pensions & on account (as I am convinced) of a mistake - in his true situation not being fully stated or being misunderstood - your aid in obtaining him justice in the premises is requested yours &c -
Step n Hutchinson

for Whitman or pension Hon. Chas. Keyes Member of Congress Washington D.C. Bost.

Esq. Wal for Whitman a poor old Soldier
Hon. Chas. Hayes Member of Congress Washington D.C.

Hartford April 3 rd A 1822 -
Sir -
The case of William Whitman of Pomfret is one with which I am thoroughly acquainted - he was formerly a Pensioner - at the time he sent forward his Schedule of Property he was in possession of a Small Farm with a little Hut &c which was then under a Mortgage and has since unavoidably fallen into the Hands of his Creditors - he is left entirely destitute and unable to pay his Debts - has a large Family dependent upon him for support and he an Infirm Man afflicted with a Sore on one Leg which has troubled him for many years and is considered Incurable - If any Man in the United States is Worthy of a Pension I think this Poor Man is - He is Temperate, Honest, and Prudent, and his Family Worthy and Reputable but in low and Indigent circumstances and in want - whatever might be contributed for their Relief would be properly expended & gratefully Received -
He was stricken off the Pension List and has Petitioned to be Restored - if you can possibly be any service to him in the case of his Petition - hope you will consider it your duty to have him Restored to his Pension as I think there cannot be a more fit subject -
Yours Respectfully
James Udall
Hon Elias Keyes Washington

I John D. Powers of Woodstock in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont of lawful age depose and say that on the 12 th day of May A.D. 1821, William Whitman of Pomfret in said County of Windsor was indebted to me on settlement in the sum of one hundred dollars; which sum had accrued by my attendance on his family as a physician for a great number of years, I should think near twenty five years. I found that said Whitman had no means to pay me, unless by his farm on which was a mortgage to Job Lyman for more than two hundred dollars. In order to get my pay, James Udall and Burdick & Williams to whom said Whitman was also indebted united with me and we purchased said Whitman's farm and gave him therefor four hundred seven dollars & twenty cents, being the amount due us and the amount we paid said Lyman for his mortgage.
J. D. Powers
State of Vermont } Woodstock June 29. A.D. 1824 Windsor County } Then personally appeared John D. Powers and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth
Before Job Lyman Just. of Peace
The above named John D. Powers is well known to me and I certify he is a credible witness
Job Lyman Just. of Peace

I Willis Hall of Woodstock in the county of Windsor and state of Vermont of lawful age depose & say that on or about the first day of March 1828 I held four notes against William Whitman of the following dates and amounts viz. one March 23 rd 1813 for 33.26 - one March 31. 1814 for $34.35 - one January 1, 1816 for $43.11 - and one January 3. 1817 for 31.41 - on the same there was due at that time $99.04 - all of which notes I transferred to Job Lyman. The notes were given for articles I sold said Whitman for his family use - grain, sugar, teas, clothing &c. I have been acquainted with said Whitman for at least twenty five years; I have always considered him a temperate, industrious, honest man.
Willis Hall
State of Vermont } Woodstock July 1 st A.D. 1824 Then Windsor County ss. } personally appeared Willis Hall and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth -
Before
Job Lyman Inst. of Peace
The above named Willis Hall is well known to me and I certify he is a credible witness.
Job Lyman Inst. of Peace

I, Justus Burdick of Woodstock County of Windsor State of Vermont of lawful age testify & say that I settled with W m Whitman of Pomfret in s d County, the Book account against him in favor of the firm of Burdick & Williams on the 13 th day of March 1820 - that there was then due from s d Whitman to the said firm the balance the account which was all for goods delivered for the support & consumption of his fam- ily from May 1818 to that time, the sum of $97. 25 cts. for which s d Whitman gave his note which I afterwards transferred to Job Dymean Esq r of s d Woodstock -
On the 31 st day of March 1820 I again settled with the s d Whitman, and there was due from him for goods used by his family after the other settlements, up to that time the sum of $25. 49 cts. which note I kept till he sold his farm to James Adall Esq r , Doct. Mr. D r Powers & Burdick & Williams for which we paid him about $407.00 - The s d Powers, Adall, & myself paid to the s d Job Dymean Esq r about $232.00 and offset the remainder of the purchase money on demands due from s d Whitman to the purchasers - I have since disposed of the share

of S d Farm, which belonged to Burdick & Killings for the same sum, which we paid for it to S d Whitman, it being in my opinion all it was worth —
Justus Burdick
State of Vermont } Woodstock June 29. A.D. 1824 Windsor County ss. } Then personally appeared Jus- tus Burdick and made solemn oath that the foregoing affida- vit by him subscribed con- tains the whole truth and noth- ing but the truth.
Before Job Lyman Just. of Peace
The above named Justus Burdick is well known to me, and I certify he is a credible witness
Job Lyman Just. of Peace

I Job Lyman of Woodstock in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont of lawful age do depose and say that on or about the first of March A.D. 1818 Willis Hall M. of said Woodstock transferred to me four Notes against William Whitman of Pomfret in said County of Windsor upon which there was about ninety nine dollars due. The said Whitman not having paid me but a mere trifle on said Notes on the 2 d day of August A.D. 1820, he gave me a mortgage Deed of his farm securing the payment of the demands which said Hall had transferred to me, on which was then due one hundred dollars & fifty five cents. also to secure a note given by said Whitman March 13 th 1820 to Burdick & Williams, for ninety seven dollars & twenty five cents, which said Burdick & Williams had also transferred to me. On the 12 th day of May A.D. 1821 the said Whitman having paid me no part of said Notes, I sold and transferred them, together with the mortgage deed, for the sum of two hundred thirty two dollars & twenty cents, to John D. Powers, James Udall and Burdick & Williams.
Job Lyman.
State of Vermont } Woodstock July 1 st A.D. 1824 Then Windsor County } personally appeared Job Lyman and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscrib- ed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
Before Benj sw Justice of Peace
In testimony whereof, the said Benj sw Clerk of the County Court for said County have hereunto affixed the seal of said County Court the day above — Benj sw Clerk

I James Aldall of Hartford in the County of Windsor & State of Vermont of lawfull age do testify and say. That in the month of Dec. 1805. my Father died and left me as Adm r . to his Estate in possession of a Farm and against William Whitman of Pomfret in the County of S p , which Farm was originally given for the Farm whereon the said Whitman then lived. I further say that I have had an open Account with him ever since I sold him a Horse, a pair of Steers & he has frequently made me payments on part. but there always remained a balance due me, and on the first day of January 1817. I had a settlement with him and the balance due me was - $131.54. May 1818. I sold him 12 1/2 Hundred. Hay & the same year 50. Saps Tubes and sundry articles of Book Account, and on the first day of August 1820. I again settled with him and found due me $186.00 for which I took his Note which remained unpaid till April 1821. when I rec d of him one old mare, Two Cows, Two Heifers, a pair of Steers and one yearling Heifer which I indorsed on his Note. leaving a balance due me of about 50. Dollars. - I had learnt at this time that his Farm was mortgaged to Job Lyman and in order to secure the balance I associated with Mr. D. Powers and William  James Bardsley and got the Farm - by paying up the Mortgage of Mr. Lyman which was $232.28 and discharging our individual claims to the amount of $175.00 making the Farm cost us $407.20 which was a fair price for the Farm and generally considered more than it was worth & the Farm still remains in our hands - James Aldall

State of Vermont } Woodstock June 29. A.D. 1824. Then person- Windsor County ss. } ally appeared James Udall and made solemn oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth
Before Job Lyman Just. of Peace
The above named James Udall is well known to me and I certify he is a credible witness
Job Lyman Just. of Peace
State of Vermont } Woodstock County Clerks July the first A.D. 1824 Windsor County ss. } I Benjamin Swan Clerk of the County Court within & for the County of Windsor, do hereby Certify that Job Lyman is one of the Justices of the Peace within & for said County, and the Affidavits of James Udall, Justus Burdick, John D. Powers & Willis Hall are severally signed by the said Lyman with his own hand. —
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed Seal of said Court, and subscribe my name the day last above. —
Benj Swan Clerk

I Lionel Richardson of Hartford in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont of lawful age do testify and say that I am and have been for many years acquainted with William Whitman of Pownes in the County of Windsor, who has this day exhibited to the County Court for the County of Windsor aforesaid his declaration and schedule for the purpose of obtaining the suspension of a sale of the revolution - and that I am and for many years have been acquainted with his circumstances and situation of his property - that I am well knowing to the fact that the bond in his possession in 1820 was under mortgages - and that the same has since gone out of his possession into the possession of his creditors for the payment of his debts, due a long time previous to August 1820 - and I well know that most of the personal property of said Whitman was taken from him by his creditors in the Spring of 1822 for debts which had been due for seven or eight years before that time
Lionel Richardson
State of Vermont } At Woodstock in said County Windsor County } this 8 th day of March 1822
Lionel Richardson (whom I well know to be a credible witness) personally appeared and was duly sworn to the truth of the foregoing affidavit before me.
James Udall Justice Peace

I, Justin Bundick of Woodstock in the County of Windsor & State of Vermont of lawful age do testify and say that I am well knowing to the fact that the real estate of William Whitman of Pom- fret in said County of Windsor was under mortgages previous to August 1821. and that said real estate has since that time gone into the possession of his creditors for the payment of his debts. and that the
Justin Bundick
State of Vermont } At Woodstock in said Windsor County } County, this 8 th day of March 1822 - Justin Bundick, whom I well know to be a man of truth and veracity personally appeared and was duly sworn to the truth of the foregoing affidavit - Before me
James Usher Justice Peace
State of Vermont } Woodstock County. Clerk's Office March the Windsor County } 19 th A 1822.
This certifies that James Usher is one of the Justices of the Peace within & for the County of Windsor, and that the above & foregoing signa- tures to said two affidavits, are his. -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of the court for said County and sub- scribed my name the day & year last above -
Benjamin Swan Clerk

STATE OF VERMONT, WINDSOR COUNTY....ss
At a County Court begun & held at Woodstock within & for said County of Windsor on the first Monday in March Anno Domini 1822 -
ON this Eighth day of March 1822 being the Sixth day of said term, personally appeared in open Court, (the same Court being a Court of record agreeably to the laws of this State, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) William Whitman aged Fifty nine years, resident in Pomfret in said County of Windsor, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows: That he the said William Whitman enlisted for the term of Three years in the Month of March 1780 or 1781 at Bridgewater in the State of Massachusetts under a Recruiting Officer, and in May the same year at West Point New York joined the Company commanded by Capt. Allen in the Regiment commanded by Col. Brooks in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the Continental Establishment, that he continued to serve in the said force until the Month of October or November 1782 or 1783. This Deponent cannot recollect which, when he was discharged from said service, at West Point in the State of New York
that he made his original declaration on the Third day of February 1819 has received a Pension Certificate, No. 12928 And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; - and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. viz 1 Cow $15 - 1 Hog $3. Plough 1.50. 1 Harrow 2 - 21.50 1 Chain 1 - Horse Chain 1.25. Shovel 1 - Scythe 1 - Pitchfork .. 50 4.75 Nails, 25 Iron bar 1.75 1 Old ax 1 - Hay rake, 50 - Household Furniture $30 33.50
This Deponent further states that on the 2 day of August 1820 he made a Declaration exhibited a schedule of the property then in his possession, among which was in cluded 50 Acres of Land estimated at $400 - and Cattle, Horses, &c to the amount of $152. - This Deponent also states that since the said 2 day of August 1820, his Creditors have seized and taken the Cattle, Horses aforesaid excepting one Cow, together with such other movable property as he possessed, all which have been disposed of by his Creditors & gone to pay his honest Debts. That the Land aforesaid was then under a Mortgage to his Creditors, and has since gone into the possession of his Creditors, that all the Debts for the payment of which said property has been converted, were contracted a long time previous to the said 2 day of August 1820 - This Deponent is indebted to sundry persons to the amount of $75 - all which was due before he received a pension Certificate - This Deponent's Family at home consists of the following persons viz - His Wife Deborah aged 42 years - His Children Aaron 14 years - Pamela 10 years, Charity aged 8 years, William aged 6 years - Jane 3 years and Infant of the age of 3 months - This Deponent is bedridden with a leg which has affected him for 12 years so that at times he is unable to walk - William Whitman sworn to and declared on the Eighth day of March 1822 before said Court.
Attest, Benj Swan Clerk.
STATE OF VERMONT, WINDSOR COUNTY....ss.
I, Benj Swan Clerk of the County Court for the County of Windsor, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court: - And I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Fifty Nine Dollars and Seventy Five Cents - In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, this Nineteenth day of March 1822
Benj Swan Clerk of the County Court for Windsor County.

March 1823 - V.F. William Whitmore
Sep 1819
This card was impro- perly filed with Fried- rick Mader's papers, by the person, it is presumed, who wrote the above date. —

State of Vermont } At a stated Term of the Supreme Court of Judi- Windsor County } cature, begun & held at Woodstock within & for the County of Windsor on the second Tues- day next following the fourth Tuesday in May Anno Domini - 1823. —
On this 24 th day of June A D 1823, personally appeared in open Court, the same being a Court of record agreeably to the laws of this State, having the power of fine & imprisonment &c - William Whitman, resident in Pomfret in said County of Windsor, aged sixty years who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his Oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818, the first day of May 1820 & the first day of March 1823. That he the said William Whitman enlisted for the term of three years in the Month of March 1780 or 1781 at Bridgewater in the State of Massachusetts under a recruiting Officer, and in May of the same year at Westpoint New York, joined the Company commanded by Capt Allen in the Regt. commanded by Col. Brooks in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the Continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said Corps until the Month of October or November 1782 or 1783 this Deponent cannot recollect which, when he was discharged from said Service at Westpoint in the State of New York, that his name was then placed on the Pension List, and dropped therefrom on account of his property And in pursuance of the Act of Congress of the first of May 1820 I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, sale, or in any other manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" passed on the 18 th of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.

Property now in Possession valued as per Inventory of Augt 2. 1820
  1 Plow 2 - Harrow 3 - Chain 1.25 - Shovel, Scythe & Pitchfork 3.50  9.75    Horse Chain 1.25 Hoes 25 Nails 25 Iron bar 1.75 Axes 2.50 Daggers 34  6.34    Shave 34 Sickle 5. Hay brake 67 Sled 17. Part of a Grind Stone 2 -  3.24    Table 2 - Old Chain 1.50 Wool wheel 1 - Loom & harness 4 -  8.50    Wash & soap Tubbs 5 - Churn 75 Nuttin Tub 50 - Fat Tub 50 Old Boxes 5 -  11.75    Meal Chest 34 Pails & trays 1.35 Old Pot 25 Tea Kettle & Spicker 1.25  3.19    Kettle 34 Shovel & tongs 1 - Audiron 1 - Crane & hooks 2 -  4.34    Milk pans & Cream pot 60 Pitcher 10 Plates 40 Platter 30 Teasit 1 -  2.40    Pitcher & Bowl 52 tin Dish 17 Tumbler 34 Wine 17 Sugar Bowl 17 -  1.37    3 Bottles 30 tin Cannister 17 Spoons 45 Looking Glass 34  1.26    3 Baskets 50 Biddle & Halter 1.25 Steel yards 75 Razor & Box 24  2.74    Depreciation of the above property by use & wear  54.88    since Augt 1820 some part worn out 33 1/3 pct.  18.29     $36.59  
My Family consists residing with me consists of my wife Theresa aged 43 - my children Arvo aged 15 years - Pamela 11 years Charles 9 years - William 7 years - Isaac 4 - Sengsta 1 year - my wife and eldest son unhealthly. My health is poor arising from a sore leg, which has afflicted me for 14 years, so that in warm weather I am unable to labour
William Whitman
That since the exhibition of my first Schedule the following changes have taken place in my property
   Property sold & the names of Persons to whom sold Time of Sale Amount & description of property paid in return     The Farm agreed at $400 - sold to John D. Powers, Burdick & Williams & James McCall Copy of conveyance herewith May 12 1821 Discharge & payment of Debts due to John D. Powers 216.10 Burdick & Williams 63.70 James McCall 137.40   3 Cows 39 - 12 y d Old Heifer 10. 49 - 2 Yearling Steers 11 Mare & Colt 25. 36 - Young Horse 40 Colt 15. do 3. 58 - to James McCall April 1821 Discharge & payment of Debt due to James McCall  
Sow & Piggs $69 Fatted & gone for subsistence of the Family Note against Sister Hawkins & mortgaged at $25 sold to Lyman Mower Feb y or March 1821, and applied on a Debt to said Mower to whom I owed the full amount of said Note -
William Whitman
Sworn to and Declared on the 24 th day of June 1823 before said Court - H. H. D. M y Clerk

State of Vermont } I Benjamin Swan Clerk of the Supreme Court of Windsor County ss. | Judicature within for the County of Windsor. Do hereby Certify, that it appears to the satisfaction of this Court that the said William Writebaum did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding Decla- ration against the common enemy for the term of nine months under one engagement on the continen- tal Establishment. I do also certify that the foregoing Bett, and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of said Court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is Thirty Six Dollars & fifty nine Cents —
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this 7 th day of July 1823
Benj m Swan Clerk Sup. Court Windsor County