Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 40646, Ichabod Ward, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Ward, Ichabod.
S 40646
CONTENTS

M! Op'y of Genl Opinion Genl Aug 10. 1822
Stricken from Roll nia August 10. 1822 - part to be better in most Rep't.
1822 nia
15,149 Q
Pennsylvania
Ichaboa Ward
of County Luzerne in the state of Pennsylvania who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Swift of the Connecticut line, for the term of One Year
inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 7 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 of Sept 1819 and to  William Thompson Great Bend Pennsylvania
Arrears to 4th of Sep 1819  135.20 Semi-ann. all'ce ending Mar 1820  48.00 16 Mo 23 50 $183.22
49. 3 50. 9
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }

7 th April 1819
Penns
Ichabod Ward Susquehannah Cy
In the Spring of 1777. Enlisted in Col d Runkle's Connect t Regt.
Served till fall of 1778. when discharged on his finding a substitute -
W m Thomson Esq. Judge Great Bend. Penns a
Certificate of Ichabod Ward
Not on roll Prob ly of Gen l Howe's Brigade in 1777 or 1778 or 1779
On Roll correct
Correct J Admitted

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
On the 7th day of April A.D. One thousand eight hundred and eighteen before me an associate judge of the court of Common Pleas, in and for the County of Susquehanna, Personally appears Jehaboa Ward, aged sixty seven years, Resident in said County, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," That he the said Jehaboa Ward enlisted in the Spring A.D. One thousand seven hundred and seventy seven, in Capt Aaron Stevens' Company, in Col. Swift's Regiment, under Genl. Huntington of the Connecticut line, for the term of three years, and that he continued to serve in the said corps until late in the fall of 1778, when he on finding a substitute, which was accepted of by Col. Swift, obtained a discharge, He further saith that he was engaged with and against the common enemy at Fort Montgomery, and at the burning of Esopus, that he wintered with the Army at Valley Forge, that he was engaged and fought the enemy at a place called White Marsh when the enemy came out of Philadelphia, and also at the battle of Monmouth, that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of assistance from his country for support, that his discharge is lost, and that he has no other evidence that he knows of of the said services. Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid
William Thomson Associate Judge
William Thomson an Associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County of Susquehanna, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Jehaboa Ward did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the above mentioned act of Congress. I do also certify that the said applicant is in reduced circumstances.
William Thomson
Pa.
Susquehanna County ss
I do hereby certify that the above named William Thomson is an Associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Susquehanna and that the above signatures are in his hand writing. Witness the seal of the court this fifth day of May A.D. One thousand eight hundred and eighteen
Salmon P. Chase Notary

Declaration of Schobul Ward.

The Declaration of Ichobad Ward for Restoration to the Pension Roll under the act of 1 March 1823-
Susquehanna County ss—on this first day of September 1823, Personally appeared in open court to wit the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County being a court of Record. Ichobad Ward a resident in said County aged seventy 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 of March 1818 and the 1 st May 1820 that he the said Ichobad Ward enlisted in the year 1777, for three years (and served his time out) in the line and State of Connecticut on the Continental establishment in General Sedgwick Huntington's Brigade in the Regiment commanded by Col Herman Swift in the Company commanded by Capt Aaron Stevens, (As contained in his original Declaration bearing date the 7 th day April 1818 That he continued to serve in the said Corps until the year 1780, when he was discharged from the said service by Col Herman Swift in the state of Con Pennsylvania That his name has been placed on the Pension List and dropped therefrom on account of his poverty
And in pursuance of the act of the first of May 1820 I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with an

intent - Thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of the acts of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain pensions in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War passed 18 th 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 -
Schedule
  1 1 1/2 Story House worth about (in which I live) $100.-   1 Cow 15.   1 Chest 1.   3 old chairs 18 3/4   1 Small Iron Pot 62 1/2   1 Small Brass Kettle 1. 50   1 Small Iron Kettle .25   Small Shovel & Tongs 1. 00   Crockery and Glass Ware 1. 50   1 Set Knives & Forks (20 years old) 1. 00   3 Iron Spoons 12 1/2   1 Iron Ladle & Flesh Fork 25   1 Note against Freeman Baeger (of doubtful credit) 150. 00   1 note for grain against Mr. Wood for $10. 00   $272.42 1/2 
That since the exhibition of my first schedule the following changes have been made in my property to wit I have received the amount of a note therein mentioned and expended it for the support of myself and family $ 3.30

Also one other note received and expended
as above . . . $3.00. — And If I have received any other money or property, they have been expended in the same
And I do further swear that the three annuities mentioned in my first schedule to wit one annuity for $37. one do for $33 one do for $12. were nothing more than so much money or interest & I have taken up the said several sums, and expended it for the support of myself and family my occupation is that of a Blacksmith but I am now so old and infirm that I cannot labour I have a wife who is about seventy years old and is unable to work contribute to our support by her labour or any other means —
I sworn & subscribed in the presence of the first day of Sept Anno Domini 1823 in open Court before me
Asa Dinnock Jr. Prob. Luzerne County Pa (State of Pennsylvania)
I Asa Dinnock Jr. Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court that the said Ichobad Ward did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy for the term of nine months under an engagement on the Continental establishment. I also certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said Court and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount of property exhibited in the foregoing schedule is two hundred and seventy two dollars and forty two and half cents In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court the Eighth day of Sept. 1823 — Asa Dinnock Jr. Prob

Ichabod Ward
Ichabod Ward Ichabod Ward
Charles Calkin, Mount Rose, pa.

District of Pennsylvania
Susquehanna County S. On this first day of May A.D. 1821 personally appeared in open Court to wit the Court of Common Pleas of Susquehanna County, Ichabod Ward aged seventy years residing in New Milford said County who being first duly sworn according to oath on his oath declare that he served in the revolutionary war as follows viz) That he enlisted in the year 1777 for 3 yrs and service the time out in the Connecticut Line General Judiciah Huntington's Brigade Col. Herman Swift's Regiment and Capt. Aaron Stevens company as contained in the Original Declaration Being dated the seventh day of April 1818 as shown by the pension Certificate No 15 049, given at the war office the eighth day of September 1819, was in four Battles was discharged by Col. Herman Swift. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner dispose 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 18 th day of March 1818, know that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or security contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule herunto annexed and by me subscribed. Schedule
   One Story and half house much depreciated and garden $100.00   Cow $15 - 15.00   Chub 1.00   One small iron pot " 02 1/2   Three old chairs " 18 3/4   One brass kettle small 1.50  

(Schedule continued)
  Iron Kettle - - - - - $0.25   Small Shovel and tongs - - - - - 1.00   Crockery and glassware - - - - - 2.18   Six Knives and forks - - - - - 1.00   Three Iron Spoons - - - - - .12   One Iron Ladle and Steak fork - - - - - .25   One Annuity of $37.20 The Secretary Must Judge of - 37.20   Do of $33.00 to commence in 1824 - 33.00   Do of $12.00 Stipulated for Medical aid 12.00   Note of $3.30 - - - - - 3.30   Do of $3.00 of doubtful events - - - - - 3.00   125.40 
And an Indebtedness in small accounts to the amount of about - - - - - $15.00
Also to my son Samuel Ward to the amount in payment of a Legacy left him by his uncle $15.00
My occupation was that of a Blacksmith but for two years past I have been unable to labor in the Shop My family consists of myself and wife Mary Ward ages Sixty eight, whose infirmities in capacitate her for labor above the ordinary care of the family I have five children viz, Fanny ages 38 yrs, William 35 yrs, Polly now deceased, Orilla 25 yrs Samuel 22 yrs - They are all married and not living with me I sworn to and declared on the first day of May 1821 in Open Court before me Ara, Dimock Junior Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said Susquehanna County - - - - - Signed J. K. Ward
Sworn before me 1 st May 1821 A Dimock Jr Proth
I Ara Dimock Jun, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Susquehanna County do hereby certify that the foregoing Cash and the schedule thereto

Annexed are true copies from the records 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 said property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is one hundred twenty six dollars and forty cents. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court of common pleas on this twenty fourth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one
Asa Dimee Jr. Prob.

Hon. J. C. Calhoun Sir
Susquehanna County Pennsylvania New Milford Township February 18 th 1823
About the 1 st of Dec r 1821 (if my memory serves me) I gave in a statement of my effects to the Court of Common Pleas of Susquehanna County, in Order to make an Application at the War Office for a Pension for Revolutionary Services under the Law of 1818. The Attorney to whom I entrusted my business tells me that he forwarded to the War Office the Application, and that he never has received any answer thereto. My age and infirmities compel me to solicit an answer from you, whether the statement and Application have been received, and whether you have yet had leisure to decide on it. I am Seventy Three years of age and my wife Seventy One years. We are poor, and hope that the certificate of my effects will be satisfactory, and that you will decide favourably on it. I am in still more reduced circumstances than when the application was made, my infirmities and age preventing my being any longer able to labour, and my Application will satisfy you that I did as much for my Country during her Revolutionary struggle, as most men in my circumstances and station in life.
With much Respect I am your most Obed t Servant
Jeh a Ward

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
L. W. B. I. 40646. I. 13809.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
March 13, 1897.
Madam:-
Replying to your request for information concerning the military records of John Lyman and Ichabod Ward, soldiers of the Revolutionary war, you are advised as follows:
John Lyman made an application for pension on August 17, 1832, at which time he was 72 years of age and residing at Jerico, Vermont, and his pension was allowed for nine months' actual service as a private in the Conn. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Beebe and Col. Enos. He enlisted at Salisbury, Ct.
Ichabod Ward made an application for pension on April 7, 1818, at which time he was 67 years of age and residing in Susquehanna Co., Penna., and his pension was allowed for one year's actual service as a private in the Conn. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Stevens and Col. Swift. Place of his enlistment not stated.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. William H. McCartney,
1517 Caroline St., N. W., City.

Ichabod Ward Private.
Served 1 year 1777 & 1778.
Aged 70 years.
Wife 68 years old.
No children living with him.
Real estate - 1 house & garden. $101.
Personal property including 3 annuities - 1 of $37 20 / 100 + 1 of $12 for medical aid; - and 1 of $33 to commence in 1824 - The whole real & personal property value at $126 40 / 100 -
He states, that he is bound to pay to his son $115, a legacy left in
Charles Callin, Mount Rose, Pa
No 2 nd Schad.

40 646
Rev INVALID.
File No. 40. 646
Heabod Ward
Dis Rev Ward
Act: 18 March 18
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 534
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Oct 30 96
seed paid to Mrs
K. S. McCartney J.W. B
Wilkes-Barre Pa
Mar 13 '97
Ms. Wm. H. McCartney city

Schabod Ward, Penn a served one year, in 1777-8. — 1 st schedule in 1820, contains —
Real Estate $100 3 annuities 82 2 notes 6.40 Personal property including a cow, &c. 23.87 $212.27
Indebted to his son by a legacy left by his uncle $115 Small debts 15 $130
Schedule under act 1823
Real Estate $100 1 note (of doubtful credit) 150 Personal property 22.42 272.42
The annuities given in the first schedule he states "were nothing more than so much money at interest, which has been collected and suspended in support of my family." The two notes of $6:40 have been collected & expended. Nothing is said about the legacy to his son. No debts mentioned. — aged 70 — infirm & unable to labor — wife 70 —
Judge W. Thompson in a letter to the Hon. S. McKean, M.C. who presents the claim, says — That the claimant is a man of good moral character — he worked as long as he was able, and unless he can get restored to the Pension list, the public will have to aid in supporting him — That part of his property had been applied to the payment of his son's legacy — and that he has
Oct. 25. 1823. J. A. Gordon told that he could not be restored.

had to sell his last cow this winter, - to buy fire wood. Mr. M c Kean says that Judge Thompson in point of integrity and uprightness, ranks with the first in the country where he lives, and that he would not give a false colouring to any statement.
Restore
Roxbury
Feb 27. 1824
of J. S. J.
to
Hon. Mr. M c Kean H. R.

St. Rep. Feb. 20 th 1824
Sir
enclosed is a letter rec d by me from Judge Thomson of Luzerne county Penn d in support of the claim of Richard Ward. I have long been well acquainted with Judge Thomson by reputation and have no hesitation in saying that in point of integrity and uprightness he ranks with the first in that section of country. I am certain Judge Thomson would not give even a false calumny to any fact that he might state, in short I have the utmost confidence in the truth and correctness of every fact stated by him on this subject.
Under these impressions may
I take the liberty of asking the special attention of the Sec y at war. to the claim of Richard Ward and at the same time propose, that this together with Judge Thomson's letter, remain on the files of the war department as testimony. I am very
Respectfully Yours at a humble suit
The Hon J C Calhoun
Sec y at war.
Sam l W. Keene

Communion Supply My dear Sir Thank You for Your letter just received in reply to my own. I thought I made it plain that I had not received the pension statement of Deborah Ward who died in 1824 in Pa. We have just now the pension claim of Deborah Ward who died in 1831-2

Commonwealth
My dear Sir
Thank You for Your letter just received in reply to my own. I thought I made it plain that I had not received the pension statement of Deborah Ward who died in 1824 in Pa.
You have sent me the pension claim of Deborah Ward who died in 1834-2

Matters is involved & - I should like the statement of the companies which Who had order & when he enlisted - which has been given me in every instance previous to my last request - & the Captain & Regiment -
Regretting more than I am able to express the annoyance caused by my requests & the delay in my reply - I

Mr. In. Thanking you for attention
Yours truly
Mrs. Katharine L. McCarthy Wilkes-Barre Pa.
Oct 12 th 96

In Conn -
2
I would be very glad in to receive the pension statement which will if give me as others have received the place he enlisted from & where he belonged; that is what I want - as well - there being the two of same name has caused much trouble & as some thing interest as regards service

O. W. & N. Div. L. W. B. I. 40646.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D. C.,
October 30th, 1896.
Madam:--
Replying to your request for information concerning the military record of Ichabod Ward, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on April 7, 1818, at which time he was 67 years of age and residing in Susquehanna Co., Penna., and his pension was allowed for one year's actual service as a private in the Conn. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Aaron Stevens and Col. Swift. Place of his enlistment not stated.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. Katharine S. McCartney, Wilkes - Barre, Penna.

1 March 1823
m 70 pa
John Calhoun Sec of War Washington City
Rec. Sept. 1823
5.

Monroe September 8. 1823.
Sir I herewith transmit the declaration of John Ward for restoration to the Pension Roll. Your early attention to the subject will be duly appreciated. you will direct returns to me at Monroe Louisiana County. P.
I am Sir yours Respectfully
James H. Madison
Hon. J. C. Calhoun.

Great Bend, Susquehanna County, Pa. Febry 2 d 1874.
Gen. Sam l M c Lean
Dear Sir
Altho the small acquaintance we have had would be no means justify my troubling you with the present communication, yet the cause of justice, and humanity, which I will attempt to lay before you, will I hope be accepted as a sufficient apology. A certain Jehabod Ward who resides in the township of Wormsfield in this County, now aged seventy three years, was formerly enrolled on the pension list as a private in the Army of the Revolution, but when the Supplemint to the Revolutionary Pension Act took place, it was deemed proper by the Hon. the Secretary of War that Mr Ward's pension should be discontinued. Mr Ward has since laid a Certificate (supported by proof) before the Court of Common Pleas of this County. The amount of his property to the best of my recollection was about $300. But that trifling sum being vested in a small piece of land which he rents to a tenant for ten dollars a year, payable in grain; a lot of wild land of a very inferior quality, not worth more than $75. in cash; And in a promissory note for $125. the maker of which is of doubtful solvency. will go but a little way towards the support of two such aged persons as Mr Ward and his wife. The last mentioned schedule has been laid before the Hon. the Secretary of War in October last; and an answer has recently been received, that Mr Ward's name cannot be restored to the Pension list, as he has not satisfactorily accounted for his property. Mr Ward had disposed of the little property he had in 1836. Out of which has arisen his lot of wild land, and the promissory note previously mentioned. I state this as a fact within my own knowledge. The writings having been done by myself. By the death of a brother in law a legacy of $150. many years since, was placed in the hands of Jehabod Ward, for the benefit of Samuel Ward, the youngest son of said Jehabod, when he should become of age. Sam l Ward became of age in 1849. and claimed his legacy. A portion of the property mentioned in the schedule made out in 1818 and presented at the Department of War, was applied to discharge that claim. Jehabod Ward was obliged to pay the legacy to his son. He could not avoid it, as the legacy was notorious, the debt was indisputable. Mr Ward was a faithful soldier of the Revolution, has been all his life (by the testimony of those who have known him from boyhood) a good moral character.

I have been acquainted with him these last sixteen years past, and testify to his integrity and reputation. He followed his trade (a Blacksmith) until incapacity by age. He has no children living with him, nor none that can share him any assistance. I also certify to his poverty, & saw that unless he can get restored to the Pension list, the Public will have to aid in supporting him. He has had to sell his last Cow this Winter in order to buy his fire wood. Could the Hon. Secretary but step into the dwelling of the Veteran, and see the scanty conveniences with which the aged Couple are supplied, he would no longer hesitate to restore his name to the Pension list. There are several pensioners in this County, and I do sincerely say there are few or none of them in more indigent circumstances than Mr. Ward, nor one who merits the National bounty more. The Hon. Secretary must have misapprehended his case, or perhaps it has not been fairly stated in the schedule.
After you perusing this tedious detail, would it be asking too much to request your calling on the Hon. the Secretary of War, and endeavor to satisfy him as to the justice of Mr. Ward's claim. The Old Man risked his life in the battle of Monmouth, is now a Deacon in the Church, is strictly exemplary and a useful monitor of Youth. He feels indignant at the idea of his claim being rejected on account of the inference of dishonesty that may be drawn from it.
I flatter myself, you'll do me the justice to believe that on this occasion I have no interested inducement, not even Compassion, to get the Public Bounty extended to an indigent and meritorious soldier of the Revolution is my sole motive. When it may suit your convenience be pleased to acknowledge the receipt of this and oblige me at Great Bend, Susquehanna County.
I hope that Republican Simplicity of Manners will never be tainted by the Splendor of the City of Washington, nor by the éclat of New Year's, or Anniversary Parties. And that our Ann d delegation in Congress (should a Congressional caucus be held for the purpose of nominating suitable persons to be supported for President &c at the ensuing Presidential election) will unanimously nominate & support some High Minded Gentleman from the Southern Section of our Country for that Honorable Station. With Sentiments of Esteem.
I am Respectfully Your Most Obed. Serv t . W. W. Thompson A Socate Ferry, Susquehanna County.

State of Connecticut County of Middlesex } ss Killingworth
On this 22 nd Day of July 1819 Before me Amariah Shay a Justice of the Peace within and for said County and State - Personally Appears George Griswold of said Killingworth a Witness entitled to full Credit and being duly sworn deposes on his oath declares say - that on the 3 rd Day of January 1777 he said Deponent enlisted into the War of the Revolution in the Company commanded by Capt. Aaron Stearns in Col. Heman Sackett's Regiment & Genl. Huntington's Brigade for Three Years or a Sergeant - and said until his term of enlistment expired - Said Deponent further testifies - that Ichabod Ward formerly of said Killingworth but now residing in New Milford in the State of Pennsylvania was a Sergeant in said company - Said Ward enlisted the fore part of January 1777 for three years and remained in service as a Sergeant in said company about eighteen months when he hired a Substitute which was accepted and he left the Service - that he said Deponent was well knowing to said Ward's being in the battles of Fort- Montgomery - Kingston - White Marsh and Monmouth - - - - - Sworn To

and Declared Before me this Day and year as above stated
B. Amariah Bray Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut } Middlesex County. }
I John Fitch Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Middlesex do Certify that Amariah Bray was on the day of the date of the preceding Certificate mark at B. & now is a Justice of the Peace with in & for the S d County of Middlesex as per Court on file in my off ce & that his name subscribed to S d Certifi- cates mark d A. B. is his proper Hand Writing & Signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of S d Court this 23 d day of July A.D. 1819
J. Fitch Clerk

State of Connecticut } ss Killingworth County of Middlesex }
On this 22 nd Day of July 1819 Before me the subscribers of justice of the Peace within and for the County of Middlesex and State of said - Personally appear Benjamin Wright of said Killingworth a Witness entitled to full credit and being first Duly sworn doth on his oath declare and say that in the month of May 1777 - he the said Benjamin Wright entered into the Continental Service in the army of the Massachusetts in the Company commanded by Capt. Aaron Stevens in the Regiment commanded by Col. Benjamin Swift in Genl. Huntington's Brigade - for the term of three years and served until his term of enlistment expired - said Deponent further testifies that Ichabod Ward - formerly of said Killingworth but now residing in New Milford in the State of Pennsylvania was a Sergeant in said Company - said Ichabod Ward had been in said Service several months when he enlisted - that said Ward continued a Sergeant in said company until some time after the Battle of Monmouth which was in June 1778 when he hired a substitute which was accepted and he left the Service - said Deponent further testifies that he was knowing to said Ward's being in the Battle of White

Marsh Hill in Pennsylvania - Monmouth & others - Said Ward had the command of a party who were employed in burying the Dead after the Battle of Monmouth and remained in service some months after that - said Ward enlisted for three years -
Sworne to and Declared before me this Day and year afore said
A. Amaziah Bray Just. of Peace