Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 11802, Abraham Wheedon, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Wheeldon, Abraham
W. 11802
Whedon or
B.L.W. 12719-160-55
Wheadon
CONTENTS
Lydia

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Connecticut Abraham Wheeler in the state of Connecticut who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Butler of the Connecticut for the term of 1 year
subscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 2 of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 of Mar 19 and sent to Judge Truman Hartford Conn
Arrears to 4th of Mar 19 88.76 semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept 1819 48 $136.76
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Discontinued under law 1 May 1820
Notification sent to Elias Hanks Esq. Hartford Conn. 29 July 1820

DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT—ss---HARTFORD
On this 2 d day of April 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Superior Court for the State of Connecticut for the said district, personally appeared Abraham Whedon aged years resident in Vernon in the said district, 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 Whedon (May 3 d 1782) — enlisted in in the company commanded by Captain Eells of the Connecticut Line Continental establishment, Col. Butler's Regiment; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the 3 d May 1783 — , when he was discharged from service in West Point state of New York — , that he was in the battles of
and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services. except what is attached herunto
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
John Trumbull Judge of the Superior Court of the State of Connecticut
I, John Trumbull Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Abraham Whedon did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, on the continental establishment; 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 aforementioned act of Congress.
2 d April — 1818 —
John Trumbull, Judge of the Superior Court of the State of Connecticut.
On my oath before me, Abraham Whedon the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing declaration, being known to me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing declaration, acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. Given under my hand and the seal of the said Court this 2 d day of April 1818.

April 2 nd 1810 sealed with the seal of said court by direction of the Honorable John Trumbull who is a Judge of said Superior court Thomas Chester Clerk —
John Trumbull Judge of the court
John Trumbull Judge of the court Thomas Chester Clerk

Letter to J. B. Mockery June 14 th 1841.
1280 Connecticut
Abraham Whiddon of North Bran in the State of Conn who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Ellis of the Regt commanded by Col Butler in the Connecticut line for 8 Mo 27 days of Infantry 2 Mo. 11 days Artificer in Coop Battery's company
Inscribed on the Roll of Cont at the rate of 4 3/4 Dollars 56 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of Octo 1832 and sent to, C. A Ingersal New Haven Cont
Arrears to 14th of Sept 1832 — 64.84 Semizant. allowance ending 4 Mar. 1833 21.28 $86.12
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E. S. Bullock Clerk, Book D. Vol. 3 Page 74,

State and District of Connecticut ss. County of New Haven August 1832
On this 10 th day of August 1832 Personally appeared in open Court, before the District Court of the United States within & for District now sitting, Abraham Wheeler a resident of North Branford in the County of New Haven, and State and District aforesaid aged seventy one 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 th 1832
I was born at Branford in the County of New Haven and State of Connecticut, on the 6 th of June 1761, according to the entry in my father's Bible which appears to have been made by him at the time. I lived or resided in Branford during the whole of the revolutionary war, except when I was in the service, and for about 20 years after, when I removed to Vernon in the County of Tolland and State aforesaid, where I remained till April 1822, when I returned to Branford, where I formerly resided, and now reside. The part of the town of Branford, where I reside, being made into a new town, by the name of North Branford.
In the Spring of 1779 a company was enlisted in Branford for one month, to guard the coast. I enlisted into said company and served one month. Samuel Hoadly was our Lieut. Jos. Baldwin sergeant. We kept guard at a place called Black and white in Branford.
In August 1779 I was drafted from Branford from Capt. Ruben Rose's company, and Col. Edward Russel's regiment, to serve on a tour of two months at New Haven in New Haven County immediately after the enemy were there. I served said tour in Capt. Benjamin Baldwin's company, and Col. Horekiah Sabins's regiment.
In June 1780 I was drafted from Capt. Rose's company for two months to go to Horse Neck. I went accordingly and served said two months in Col. Wells's regiment, and Capt. Israel Converse's company. I served on this draft or tour two full months after I joined the regiment.

guard one month - Samuel Hoadly was our Lieut. Jos. Baldwin sergeant. We kept guard at a place called Black sand point in Branford.
In August 1779 I was drafted at Branford from Capt. Rubeus Rose's company, and Edward Dufiels regiment, to serve on a tour of two months at New Haven in New Haven County immediately after the enemy were there. I served two tours in Capt. Benjamin Baldwins company and Ephraim Sabin's regiment.
In June 1780 I was drafted from Capt. Rose's company for two months to go to Horseneck. I went accordingly and served two months in Col. Wells' regiment, and Capt. Israel Converse's company. I served on this draft or tour two full months after I joined the regiment at Horseneck, without any allowance for the time I spent in the service, after I was drafted, till I joined the regiment at Horseneck which was I am very confident nine or ten days, or for the time I spent in returning home from Horseneck, which was three days, making twelve or thirteen days, which I was in the service at this time over two months.
In the forepart of the Spring 1781 my brother Daniel Sheldon of Branford of one of was drafted, for two months to go on a tour to Horseneck. I went in his room, and served as a substitute at Horseneck in Col. Beebe's regiment. I served in the regiment two full months after I joined at Horseneck, without any allowance for the time I spent in the service before I would join the regiment, or for my time in returning home, making at least two months and twelve days.

In Sept 1781 I was drafted for a tour of two months, from D r R. Bovey company, to guard the coast. I served 3 d tour in Capt Enoch Staples company, at a place called Great Plain in D r Branford, and in Col Ledyard's regiment. I was dismissed with them, who had served 3 d tour, without any written discharge, as discharges were not given in such cases -
Immediately on our being dismissed, another draft was made to supply our places, and my father Ruben Wheeler, who belonged to a volunteer company commanded by Capt Eben Root, was drafted for two months. I took his place as a substitute, and served 3 d tour in Capt Enoch Staples company, and Col Ledyard's regiment, at Stony Creek in D r Branford.
All the officers under whom I served, in the several tours above stated, and most of the men, with whom I served, are now dead - In the two first and two last mentioned tours, above stated I was required to serve, and did serve the full time or terms for 3 d enlistments or drafts were made, after I joined the companies, or regiments to which I was attached, at the several places where we were stationed, according to what is herein before stated respecting the two intermediate tours.
The time which I spent in performing what was required of me in these four tours, was at least ten days more than the periods or terms for which 3 d enlistments or drafts were made. Consequently in performing what was required of me, in the six tours herein before stated, I actually spent in the service one year and four days.
On the 3 d day of May 1782, I enlisted into the Continental service for twelve months - served 3 d time, and was regularly discharged. For this I was placed on the Pension list, under the act of March 18 1818, but was deprived of my pension on account of having other property then possessed. My Discharge and papers were lodged in the war office, where I presume they still remain - My Certificate has been, within a few days, enclosed, by the Clerk of the District Court, to the Secretary of War.
One year, during which I was in the Continental service, added to the one year I have been before stated makes two years and four days, which has

I actually spent in the service one year and four days.
On the 3 rd day of May 1782, I enlisted into the Continental service for twelve months - served the time, and was regularly discharged. For this I was placed on the Pension list, under the act of March 18 th 1818, but was deprived of my pension on account of a pittance of property then possessed. My Discharge and papers were lodged in the war office, where I presume they still remain - My Certificate has been, within a few days, enclosed, by the Clerk of the District Court, to the Secretary of War.
One year, during which I was in the Continental service , added to the one year and four days before stated makes two years and four days, which I actually spent in the service, during the war in Connecticut and under enlistments. In addition to this, from 1777 and 1778 to the close of the war, except when I was in actual service as herein stated, I was frequently called out, or went as a volunteer to oppose the predatory & hostile attempts of enemy. As there were no Continental troops stationed in that neighborhood, Branford, and the sea board in that vicinity, were greatly exposed to the Tories, refugees and British, who were cruising in their armed vessels, in the Sound, or passing and repassing in their whale boats and gun boats, to and from Long Island to a number of small islands near our shore. These served as places of rendezvous from which

They used to commit their depredations. I lived about five miles from the sea shore, and, when not absent in the service, was always equipped, and went on any alarm to stop their incursions. These alarms were frequent, sometimes once or twice a week, and very distressing and detrimental, as we were often called out in the dead of the night, and in the most busy seasons of the year. Nothing but the untiring promptitude of the friends of the cause and of the country to march at a moment's warning saved this part of the seaboard from pillage and massacre. Four days in a month, taking out the time I was otherwise in the service, would be a small allowance for the time I thus spent. This would make at least four months, during a five years predatory warfare. This I can claim in addition to my other services, which were some days over two years. I am now rising seventy one years of age. The exposures and hardships which I encountered in the service brought on incurable complaints, under which I have suffered for more than forty years. My left hip is drawn completely out, and my constitution is entirely broken down, so that in addition to the pain and distress which I have endured, I am incapable of business, and have no source of income on which to depend.
I claim, that I have faithfully served for more than two years in the war of the Revolution, a war which for the fortitude with which it was endured, and for its consequences, is unequalled in the annals of the world; I sincerely hope, that the measured recompense, which my Country offers, for the short remnant of my life, will not be denied.
New Haven August 10 1832
Abraham Whipple
Dis d of banishment } Sworn to before me August 10. 1832 } Wm Brewster Dis d Judge
John Potter Esq. of North Bridge in the County of Providence and State of R.I., being duly sworn. Did Depose and say that he is well acquainted with Abn. Whipple, whose affidavit and declaration is above and believes him to be of the age stated in said affidavit and has always understood & believes that he was a soldier in the Revolutionary war and that he performed the services stated in said Declaration; before me August 10. 1832. Wm Brewster Dis d Judge
I know a Root, a blacksmith of North Bridge in the County of New Haven & State of R.I., being duly sworn. Did Depose and say that I am well acquainted with Abn. Whipple whose affidavit and declaration is above and I believe him to be of the age therein stated, and have always understood & believe that he was a soldier in the Revolutionary war and that he performed the services therein stated New Haven August 10 1832 Judson A Root
Sworn to before me
Wm Brewster Dis d Judge

said Court, do hereby declare their opinion, after the the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed disputant, that the above named applicant, was a Revolutio and served as he states. And the Court further certify to them, that Deacon A. Root, who has signed the preceding a clergyman, resident in said North Branford, and that John made the preceding affidavit is a resident in said North is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled and also, that Deacon Russell, and John Taylor, who have seen credible persons -
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I Charles A. Ingersoll Clerk of the District Court of the state for the District of Connecticut, do certify that the contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter application of Abraham Wheeler for a Pension. The testimony herein, hereunto set my hand and seal, given this 13 th day of August A.D. 1832
Chas A. Ingersoll Clerk

Abraham Wheaton
Vernon
11/91-94
22 March 19
Not entitled.
 57.  69.   56 

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, County of Tolland ss. County Court, or Court of Common Pleas, helden by order of the Judge of said Court, on the day of  June 1820
ON this 28 th day of June 1820, personally appeared in open Court, the same Court being a Court of record for said County, having the power of fine and imprisonment,
Abraham Wheaton aged 59 years, resident in Vernon in the County of Tolland
who being first duly sworn according to law doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows:
Enlisted on the 3 rd day of May 1782 for twelve months in Capt Edward Ellis Company, in Col. Lebuton Dutcher's Regt, in the Cont. lines and served out my time - original declaration is dated the 2 nd day of April 1818 pension certificate has no number
"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."
Schedule
farm barn and 60 acres of land 1060.00 1 house 40.00 2 cows 34.00 3 swine 6.30 household furniture 31.59 carpenters tools and 2 axes 4.32 farming tools 12.00 barrels and dry casks 2.83 1191.04
Abraham Wheaton

The declarant is 89 years of age by occupation a Carpenter but by reason of a Rheumatic affection is unable to pursue his trade or do any business and can not walk without the assistance of a crutch - has a wife aged 54 years - has one daughter Millicent aged 22 years is able to support herself - two sons Reuben aged 14 and William aged 12 both dependents on the declarant for support
Sworn to and declared by said Abraham Wheaton on the 28 day of June 1820 before said Court, and it is the opinion of said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is
1191 dollars and 4 cents. and that the circumstances of the declarant and his family are as stated herein
I, Elisha Stearns Clerk of the County Court or Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Tolland aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the record of said Court. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 28 th day of June 1820
E Stearns
Clerk of the County Court or Court of Common Pleas in and for said County of
Tolland

2080
Connecticut. Lydia Wheedon widow of Abraham Wheedon
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private and artificer,
Increased from $67.20. Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 84. Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13th day of April 1861. and sent to
W. A. Peugh Present
Date of death not on AB
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 191. Vol. 4

9.15-31. Declaration of Lydia Whidon
9.15.33 To Mr. Hopper South Centre 7 July '38

No 9.153 v Lydia Wheeler Cont Act July 7 th 38
Heed on 31 Aug. 1842 act 43-
5893. Act 3 March 1843.

I, Samuel Baldwin of North Branford in New Haven County being Seventy five years of age last March depose and say that I was present at the Marriage of Abraham Wheadon and Lydia White and saw them Lawfully married by the Rev d Samuel Ells then pastor of the Congregational Church in North Branford that I well remember that said marriage was celebrated in the month of April the year that I was nineteen years of age which was in the year Seventeen hundred and Eighty Seven that the said Abraham Wheadon died sometime last year that I am and for many years past have been personally well acquainted with his wife now his widow Lydia Wheadon that she the said Lydia Wheadon his widow has never been married since the death of her said husband Abraham Wheadon and is now and ever since has been his widow and still living
Samuel Baldwin
New Haven County ss North Branford June 16 th 1843
Personally appeared the above named Samuel Baldwin who is personally well known to me to be a credible witness and made oath to the truth of the same by him subscribed before me
Anson Baldwin justice of the Peace

Samuel Baldwin Deposition
New Haven County ss Guilford June 19 th 1843
I Noah B Goldsmith Clerk of the Probate Court for the District of Guilford and Keeper of the Seal thereof do hereby Certify that Anson Baldwin before whom the within deposition was taken and the deponent sworn is a Justice of the Peace for the County of New Haven and that his Commission will expire on the 20 th day of June 1843 That I am well acquainted with his hand writing and his signature within written is genuine in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office on the day & year above written
Noah B Goldsmith Clerk of the Probate Court District of Guilford

Certificate of deposition of Anson Baldwin

State of Connecticut
New Haven County
North Branford June 26 th 1843
Personally appeared before me George Landon Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Guilford Anson Baldwin of said North Branford a person well known to me as of good reputation for truth and veracity and being duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath depose and say that he is well acquainted with Lydia Whedon of North Branford aforesaid who has this day signed and sworn to a declaration for the purpose of obtaining a pension from the United States for the revolutionary services of her husband Abraham Whedon late of North Branford in New Haven County deceased that she is a person of truth and veracity and that she is still the widow of the said Abraham Whedon and further the deponent saith not
Anson Baldwin
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written
George Landon Judge of Probate

State of Connecticut New Haven County } ss North Branford
On the 26 th day of June A D 1843 Personally appeared before me George Landon Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Guilford. Lydia Whedon a resident of S th North Branford Aged Seventy Seven years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Provision made by the acts of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 and August 16 th 1842 and March 3 rd 1843 granting pensions to widows of Persons who served during the revolutionary war
That she is the widow of Abraham Whedon of S th North Branford was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress of June 7 th 1832 as will fully appear by his pension certificate which was duly returned to the Agent for paying pensions in Hartford Connecticut in the Month of September 1842 at which time she drew the arrears of Pension due to S th Abraham Whedon at his death which took place on the 31 st day of August 1842 To which pension certificate she begs leave Respectfully to Refer the Commissioners of Pensions for full proof that S th Abraham Whedon was a pensioner and of the amount of his pension That she was Married to the S th Abraham Whedon in the Month of April in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & Eighty Seven by the Reverend Samuel Ely the then Pastor of the Congregational Society in said North Branford for Proof of which she would refer to the testimony of Samuel Baldwin and Stephen Palmer both of S th North Branford and who were both Present at her marriage That the S th Abraham Whedon died as above mentioned on the 31 st day of August 1842 and that she has not intermarried since his death but still remains his widow
Lydia Whedon
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written George Landon Judge of Probate

State of Connecticut } New Haven County, } ss Guilford June 27 th 1843
I Noah B Goldsmith clerk of the Probate Court for the District of Guilford and keeper of the seal thereof, do certify that George Landon before whom the within declaration of Lydia Whedon was subscribed and sworn and who subscribed the same is Judge of the Probate Court for the District of Guilford that his signature as name in my presence and signature is genuine in every particular whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of this Court in the way & year above written. Noah B Goldsmith Clerk of the Probate Court District of Guilford

101. 5.13 - Act March 3/55
April 26/55
Lydia Wheeler wid of Abraham Wheeler attendant & nurse
Private Joel Butler
Co. G 1st Regt
Revolutionary War
No Conn Feb 48-2080
Ad. 160 acs Dec 12/53
Dr. Igo
Adm
Vol 101. page 142
J. H. Mansfield New Haven Conn.

BOUNTY LAND, ACT OF 1855.
WIDOW'S APPLICATION FOR FIRST WARRANT.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, } ss: New Haven COUNTY OF Middlesex }
On this twenty third day of April A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, a Notary Public within and for the county and State aforesaid, Lydia Wheaton aged eighty nine years, a resident of North Branford in the State of Connecticut, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Abraham Wheaton , deceased, who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Adams in the regiment of the commanded by in the war with Great Britain, declared by the United States on the 18th day of June, A. D. 1812, Revolutionary War, and that  She now receives a Pension from Government for services rendered by her husband in said War, her pension being Sixty Seven Dollars per annum.
That her said husband at on or about the day of A. D. 18 , for the term of months , and continued in actual service in said war for the term of twelve months , and was honorably discharged at on the day of A. D.
She further states that she was married to the said Abraham Wheaton in North Branford on the 29th day of May A. D. 1787, by one Samuel Eells , a Minister and that her name before her said marriage was Lydia White ; that her said husband died at North Branford on the 30th day of August A. D. 1842 and that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855.
Lydia Wheaton mark
We, Amos Baldwin and Jennett E. Wheaton residents of North Branford in the State of Connecticut, upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Lydia Wheaton 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.
Amos Baldwin Jennett E. Wheaton
The foregoing 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. excepting the usual fee for collecting warrant.
John W. Mansfield Notary Public
The Comm'r of Pensions will please forward the Warrant on the above to
Hary B. Harrison Esq. New Haven, Ct.

I William Whedon of North Branford in the County of New Haven and State of Connecticut only surviving Son of Abraham Whedon late of North Branford aforesaid now deceased and sole Executor of his last will and testament hereby certify that I reside in the Dwelling house formerly the residence of my Father the S d Abraham Whedon deceased and that I have always resided there that my Mother Lydia Whedon the widow of S d Deceased resides with me that my Father's family Bible with all his books and papers came into my possession at his decease and that there is no family record of his marriage in being to my knowledge and further the informant saith not
William Whedon
State of Connecticut
New Haven Connecticut County } District of Guilford
Probate Court September 9 th 1843 }
Personally appeared before this Court William Whedon who hath subscribed the above deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of the same Done in Court and the measure of the word Connecticut between the words New Haven and County was made before signing the paper.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of this Court on the day and year above written
Abiah B. Johnson
Clerk of the Probate Court } District of Guilford }

At a Court of Probate held at Guilford within and for the District of Guilford on the 28 th day of September 1842
Present
George Landon Esq Judge
Abiah B Goldsmith Clerk
In the settlement of the Estate of Abraham Whedon late of North Branford in said District deceased
William Whedon presented to this Court the last will and testament of the said Abraham Whedon deceased in which he the said William Whedon is named as Executor accompanied by the Certificate of Anson Baldwin Esq a Justice of the Peace for the County of New Haven that said will had been to wit on the 29 th day of June 1842 duly proved before him the said Justice according to Law the Will was therefore Approved by this Court and Ordered to be Recorded
Test Abiah B Goldsmith Clerk
The above and foregoing is a true copy of the original Record In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of this Court on the day, and year 13 th day of September 1843
Abiah B Goldsmith Clerk
The words "day and year" were erased from the above certificate of record before signing
Test
Abiah B Goldsmith Clerk
State of Connecticut } New Haven County }
District of Guilford ss Probate Court September 13 th 1843
I George Landon Judge of the Court Probate for the District of Guilford certify that William Whedon who hath signed the within certificate is well known to me and is the identical William Whedon who is named Executor on the last will and testament of Abraham Whedon late of North Branford deceased and is a man of good reputation for truth and veracity
George Landon Judge of Probate for the District of Guilford

This certifies that on the record of marriages, kept by the several congregational ministers of this parish, there is no record of the marriage of Abram Wheaton to Lydia White. —
North Branford, Conn.
Sept. 7, 1843.
John D. Baldwin, pastor of the church.

State of Connecticut } District of Guilford } ss North Branford Sept 7 th 1843 County of New Haven } Probate Court } Present
George Landon Esq. Judge
Personally appeared before this Court John D. Baldwin who is the Pastor of the Congregational Society of this Parish and Keeper of the records thereof, and Presented the Same Records to the inspection of this Court who examined them thoroughly as kept by the Rev d Samuel Ely and other Pastors from the year 1780 to the present time and there is no record of the marriage of Abraham Wheeler and Lydia White on said Records and the S d John D. Baldwin signed and duly attested the within certificate before this Court on the day and year above written
Attest Noah B. Goldsmith Clerk
The above and foregoing is a true copy of the original Record in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of this Court this 18 th day of September 1843
Attest Noah B. Goldsmith Clerk

I, Abiah B Goldsmith clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Guilford and Keeper of the Seal thereof do certify that George Griswold Esq was Judge of the Court of Probate for the district of Guilford on the 23 day of September A D 1842 That he died on the 7 th day of February A D 1843 and that George Vanden Esq is now the Judge of S d Court of Probate for the District aforesaid. That his Commission bears date the 6 th day of June A D 1843 and will expire on the 20 th of June A D 1844 That he held the Court at North Branford within this District on the 7 th of September 1843 before whom the Certificate of Rev John D Baldwin was authenticated and by whom the Records of the Congregational Society were examined and also that he held the Court at Guilford on the 9 th day of September 1843 before whom William Whedon made deposition, and that he the said George Vanden signed the Certificate of the identity of the said William Whedon in my presence and his signature is genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of this Court on the day of the Date hereof
State of Connecticut } District of Guilford } New Haven County } ss Probate Court } September 10 th 1843 }
Abiah B Goldsmith Clerk of the Probate Court For the District of Guilford

No 6296
Abraham Wharton
15. 30. 75. 5. 80. 31. 111.
Duplicate papers some sent me out found filed together in my drawer

BRIEF in the case of Abraham Whedon of North Branford in the State of Connecticut (died 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 71 years.  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years. Months. Days.     Spring of 1779 2 Private Gen. Hoodley   August - 1779 2 " Col. Sabins Capt Potdavis   June - 1780 2 do/3 " Col. Wells Capt Converse   Spring of 1781 2 Col. Beebe   Sept. - 1781 2 Capt Staples Col. Leager   1781 2 (tablets) Capt Staples Col. Leager   13 th May 1782 12 (calculated) two years actual service  
5. In what battles was he engaged? None
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? North Branford
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By deposition one a clergyman
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.
Richard Cutts Examining Clerk.

April 10, 1934
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BA-J/EEL Abraham Whedon-W.11802
Mr. W.W.Candler 551 E. Vernor Hy. Detroit, Michigan
Dear Sir:
Abraham Wheadon or Whedon(family signatures are shown both ways), the son of Reuben, was born June 6, 1761, in Branford, New Haven County, Connecticut. The name of his mother is not shown in the papers in the pension claim.
Abraham Whedon resided at said Branford during the Revolutionary War and belonged to a company of militia commanded by Captain Reuben Rose, Colonel Edward Russell's Connecticut Regiment; from 1777 or 1778, until the close of the war, he was frequently called out(when not otherwise engaged in the service) and served on short tours guarding the sea coast and protecting the inhabitants from invasions; the entire length of this service was not less than four months: he was also called out and served as a private with the Connecticut Troops as follows: from the spring of 1779, one month under Lieutenant Samuel Hoadley; from August, 1779, two months in Captain Benjamin Baldwin's Company, Colonel Hezekiah Sabin's Regiment; from June, 1780, two months and twelve days in Captain Israel Converse's Company, Colonel Wells' Regiment; from the spring of 1781, as a substitute for his brother, Daniel, two months and twelve days in Colonel Bebee's Regiment; from September, 1781, two months in Captain Enoch Staples' Company, Colonel Ledyard's Regiment; from immediately after the termination of the last named service, two months as a substitute for his father, in Captain Enoch Staples' Company, Colonel Ledyard's Regiment; from May 3, 1782, in Captain Edward Hells' Company, Colonel Zebulon Butler's Regiment and was discharged May 3, 1783, the last four months of which service was as a carpenter under Captain T. Patten of the artillery artificers.
After the Revolution, Abraham Whedon resided at Branford, Connecticut, for twenty years; then moved to Vernon, Tolland County, Connecticut, where he was residing when he was allowed pension on his application executed April 2, 1818. In April, 1822, he returned to Branford, and lived in that part of the town which was later called North Branford.

Abraham Whedon died August 30 or 31(both dates appear), 1842, at North Branford, Connecticut.
The soldier married at North Branford, Connecticut, in April, 1787, or May 29, 1787(both dates are given), Lydia White.
Soldier's widow, Lydia, was allowed pension on her application executed June 26, 1843, at which time she was aged seventy-seven years and resided in North Branford, Connecticut, in which place she was still residing in 1855.
Three children are named: Millisent, Reuben and William, who, in 1820, were aged respectively, twenty-two, fourteen and twelve years: in 1843, son William was the only surviving son, and resided in North Branford, Connecticut.
The name Jennett E. Wheadon appears in 1855: no relationship to the family was shown.
There are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

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John B. Baldwin who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private in the Continental Army
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 67 Dollars 20 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of Sept. 1848 and sent to Anson Baldwin North Brattle Ch
Inscribed on Roll of Pensioners under a February 7, 1848, Page 364 Vol.

5540. Connecticut Lydia Wheedon. widow of Abraham. who was a Priv. & Artificer in the Revolution, Increased from $ 67. 20 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 84. Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of April 1861 and sent to
S. A. Pugh Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and Ju 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1 Page 168.

Connecticut 5540
Lydia Wheaton widow of Abraham Wheaton who was a Private Artillerist in the Connecticut line for 15 mo. 27 days Private 2 " " " Artillerist
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of Sixty Seven — Dollars Twenty Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of May 1844 and sent to Hon John Stuart House of Reps.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 69
Let to Hon. J. Stewart June 1 st 45

Connecticut 9450
Lydia Wheedon widow of Abraham Wheedon
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 31 st August 1842, of _____ in the State of Connecticut who was a Pr d Artificer in the company commanded by Captain _____ of the regt. commanded by _____ in the County _____ line for 15 mo. 27 days Pr d 2 " 11 " Artif.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 67 Dollars 20 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of June 1845, and sent to Hon. John Stewart, Middle Haddam, Conn.
Total amount, $_____
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by D Brown & 23 Jan'y. 1845 Clerk, Book D. Vol. 1. Page 99.

Left to A. A. Pomeroy June 26 th 1841
Date of death not on AB
1280
Connecticut Abraham Wheaton
of New Haven Co. in the State of Ct. who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Ellis of the Regt t commanded by Col l Butler in the Conn t line for 5 mos & 27 days Private Increased from $43.56
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 67. Dollars 20. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of June 1841 and sent Hon. J. A. Brockway House of Representatives. Arrears to the 4th of March 1841 $672.00 Semi-annual allowance ending Sept r " 33.60 $705.60
{ Revolutionary Claim, } Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded, by M. L. Addison Clerk, Book E 2 Vol. 3 Page 49

[Faint, mirrored bleed-through handwriting from the reverse side of the page]
Abrahame Whedon Mid. Feb. 11 802 Conn.

I do hereby certify that Abraham Wheaton Soldier in the 1 st Conn t . Regiment has been Employ d as a Carpenter under my Direction from the 1 st of Feb y to the 3 rd day of May 1783 for which Services he has Received no Pay —
West Point May 3 rd 1783 —
J. Batten Col d . Certif y Witness
S. Doughty Col d Major

1913 Apr. 2 Hist. to H. P. Love Letter in S.F. 24 134 Eliza Love
1934-Apr 10. 7 list. to Mr. G. D. Love Letter in case of Abad Wheeler or Wheadon - N 26013 - old
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 11862
Lydia Wheadon Wid
Abraham Wheadon Artificer New York
Act: Feb 24 48
Index: — Vol. (M) Page 330
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Abraham Whedon Mid. File 11802 Conn.

Abraham Whedon soldier in Conn t Reg t having served the term of his enlistment is hereby Discharged
Garrison W. point May 3. 1703
Lib n Butler for
Huntington

Abraham Wheaton due Aug. 31 st 1862-

Washington City D.C. 2 o April 1861
Hon. G. C. Whitney, Comr. of Pensions Sir
I herewith enclose the authority in the case of Lydia Wheaton widow of Connecticut for increase of pension under acts 38, 43 &c.
She is entitled to increase from the amount she now draws $93.33. being Two Months as Artificer & twenty Two Mo. as private
I am very Respectfully Yours &c
G. A. Pease
Which sums 24 1/2 Months as private and 3 Mo 28 days Artificer. The entitled Artificer has been allowed it is therefore only the present increase to which she is entitled from 12 to $20 per Month an additional month the balance of 2 years as private. G. A. Pease

New Haven April 23 d /55.
Sir,
With this is application of Sydia Wheaton for Land Warrant, She being a Revolutionary Pensioner.
When issued please
address Henry B. Harrison Esq New Haven Ct
Yours truly J. H. Mansfield
Hon S. P. Waldo Comm. of Pensions

FREE
Mr. Smith,
House of Assembly Washington D.C.

Lydia Wheeler, widow of Abraham Wheeler dec. New Haven, Conn.
Increase from $67. 20.-
Admit at rate of $84.- from March 3 rd 1843 to - subject to a deduction of what has been paid since that date.
Certificate to J. A. Pugh Present
Act Mar. 4. 1843.

Brief in the case of Sydia Wheeler , widow of Abraham Wheeler , New Haven County and State of Connecticut Allowed act March 4 th 1848.
Claim, ( original or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
For particulars see a brief under act of March 3 rd 1843.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
S. A. Pugh, Esq. Pursuant Name and residence of Agent
W. H. Woodhull Examining Clerk.

Brief in the case of Lydia Wheeler, widow of Abraham Wheeler and New Haven County and State of Connecticut filed at March 3 d 1843 & Jan 17 - '44.
Claim, (" original " or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Claimant has been allowed a pension upon service of her husband for 15 months, 27 days as private, & for two months, 11 days as artificer. This service is proved by record & discharge of his officer & shows clearly that the service as an artificer was for three months & 2 days. Application is made for increase as artificer, both as to rate of payment & length of service.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Allowed at the rate of $84.00 per annum to commence March 4 th 1843, in after deducting what she has received since that date.
S. A. Pease, Esq. Present.
Name and residence of Agent
W. H. Woodley
Examining Clerk.

$67 34 Sydia Wheaton Connecticut, at 7 th July 1835,
Paper for S. V. Pease
Mr Cole
Feb 25 1854
Robert Pease Mar 2 31 54

State of Connecticut County of New Haven. D 88.
I S. H. Beardsley of the town of Milford, County and State aforesaid, being duly authorized, as the claimants pension papers will show, do hereby request S. A. Perleigh Esq. of Washington City, respectfully to invite the Commissioner of Pensions to review the claim of Lydia Wheeler of North Branford, County and State above mentioned, who was a Revolution-ary pensioner of the United States, under the acts of 7 th July 1838, and subsequent acts relating thereto; and solicit such an increase of pension, as she may justly be entitled to.
In testimony whereof I have herunto subscribed my name this 29 th day of January 1854
S. H. Beardsley

State of Connecticut County of New Haven. } ss.
I L. N. Beardsley of the town of Milford, County and State aforesaid, being duly authorized, as the claimants pension papers on file will show, do hereby request J. A. Pugh Esq. of Washington City, respectfully to invite the Commission of Pensions to review the claim of Lemuel Durand, late of said Milford deceased, who was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States under the Act of 7 th June 1832, at the rate of $60 per annum, and solicit such an increase of pension, as he may justly be entitled to.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name this 29 th day of January 1851.
L. N. Beardsley.

Middle Haddam Ct June 18th 1845
Dear Sir
I return to you herewith the declaration of Lydia Wheeler in order that she may obtain the benefits of the joint resolution of Congress of the 23rd Jan'y 1845
The evidence of the official character of Mr Sustin Beardsley is therunto annexed.
Be pleased to forward me her certificate at your earliest convenience.
With Great Respect I am Sir, Your Very Obedient Servant John Stewart
Hon J L Edwards Com. of Pensions.

May 26. 1845. NORTHAMPTON MAY 22
Rev. Lyman Whadon
Free John Stuart
Hon J. L. Edwards Comm. of Pensions Washington DC

Middle Haddam Ct. May 22 nd 1845
Dear Sir
If an increase of Pension has yet been allowed to Mrs Lydia Whedon, will you be so obliging as to forward the certificate to me!
Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant John Stuart
Hon J L Edwards Commr. of Pensions

Middle Haddam April 30th 1845
Dear Sir
I herewith transmit the papers of Lydia Wheeden for a pension under the Joint Resolution of Congress of 23 rd Jan y 1845. The Certificate you will please forward to me at this place.
Very Truly & Respectfully Your Obedient Servant John Stewart
Hon J L Edwards Commissaire

Payments to be made at Hartford by Pres: W: Br. Bank Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Connecticut
Issue new Certificate for 15 mo. 27 ds. pri 2 - 11. multi
$7.20
deduct what has been paid
Am. J. H. Brockway H.R.
Recorded by E. D. Bullock Clerk, in Book I. Vol. 3. page 74.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the Law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Abraham Whedon of the State of Connecticut who was a Private and an Artificer in the army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Forty Three dollars and Fifty Six cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Twenty Seventh day of October one thousand eight hundred and thirty- two
L. Wood Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards

Payable semi-annually. The first payment on this Certificate will be made on the 4th of September next, in Middletown at the Branch Bank N. J. Connieticut
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War Department.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th of March, 1818,
Abraham Wheaton a Private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Connecticut Agency, at the rate of eight dollars per month, to com- mence on the second day of April one thousand eight hundred and eighteen
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this Twenty second day of March one thousand eight hundred and nineteen.
J C Calhoun
Secretary of War.

April 10, 1934
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BA-J/EL
Mr. W.W.Candler 551 E. Vernor Hy. Detroit, Michigan
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the pension records of Abraham Wheadon, who served in the Connecticut Line and Ichabod Wheadon, of the Massachusetts Troops, soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
You are furnished herewith the histories of Abraham Whedon and Ichabod Whedon, the data for which were obtained from the papers on file in their respective claims for pension, W.11802 and W.26013, based upon their services in the Revolutionary War.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
N. F. 11802
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Abraham Wheeler  Wheeler , 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.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Spring 1779 1 mo Pvt. guarding the coast   1779 2 mos Benjamin Baldwin Hezekiah Sabin Conn.   June 1780 2 mos 12 days Israel Converse Wills   Spring 1781 2 mos 12 days Enoch Staples Brace   Sept. 1781 2 mos Enoch Staples Ledyard   1781 2 mos Enoch Staples Ledyard   * May 3 1782 May 3 1782 Pvt. Edward Bell Zebulon Butler   4 mos of alarm duty on alarms  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Branford, Conn.
Date of application for pension, Apr. 2 1840
Residence at date of application, Vernon, Tolland Co., Conn.
Age at date of application, June 6 1761 at Branford
Remarks: He was the son of Reuben Wheeler
Soldier mar. Apr. or May 29 1787 at North Branford Lydia White. She was al. Res. on an application executed June 26 1840 while a resident of North Branford Conn. aged 77 years. In 1820 children were Millicent 22 yrs. Reuben 14 yrs + William 12 yrs. He was the only surviving child in 1840.  Very respectfully,
Brother Daniel
Commissioner.
* While in this service he was detailed as a Carpenter. I have not included that as he was in Butler's Regt all the time.

B.O. July 21, 1836 Abraham Whipple
Declaration to obtain a Pension
Adm't 8 mo 27 days private of the company 11 days 2 mo 8 days acting in Capt Patten's company $ 43. 400 56 per ann.
Leut G A Ingersoll Esq New Haven

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of Connecticut, } ss. County of New-Haven, }
On this 14 th day of July 1832 personally appeared, in open Court, before the District Court of the United States now sitting, Abraham Whedon a resident of North Branford in the County of New-Haven, and State of Connecticut, aged 71 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:—
That he served in the Army of the Revolution, the remainder of which service, is in the Inferior Department at Washington. That he has heretofore been placed on the pension roll under the act of 1818, but the rate of eight dollars per month, and any name was stricken from the pension roll, in consequence of poverty. In the year 1782, on the 20 th day of May, I enlisted into the Continental Army, in Capt Ellis company, in Col. Butler's Regiment, and served in the same until the year 1783 when I was discharged. I now live, and always have lived in North Branford (North Branford being formerly a part of the town of Branford.) I was born on the 6 th day of June 1761. The date of my original pension certificate is the 22 nd day of March 1819. Abraham Whedon

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to any pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State, except that of the State of
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Abraham Wheeler
in open Court. Attest Chas. S. Ingersoll Clerk
We,
and
a Clergyman, residing in residing in
hereby certify that we are well acquainted with has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration; that we believe him to be 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.
who years
Sworn and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
And the said 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 signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in that
who has and
who has also signed the same, is a resident in and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled
to credit.
I, Chas. S. Ingersoll Clerk of the District Court of the United States do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Abraham Wheeler for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office,
this 14 day of July
1882
Chas. S. Ingersoll
Clerk.

Lydia Wheedon
Under joint resolution of 23 d January, 1845, Veto 7 July, 1838. —
Adm d . of 67 \frac{20}{100} per ann. from 4 March, 1836 to 4 March, 1841. —
E
Hon. John Stewart -
Middle Haddam,
Connecticut.

Declaration
In order to claim the benefits of the Resolution of Congress of the 23 rd January 1845. — Whereas the Act of the 30 th of April 1844 prohibited me from drawing a pension for the same periods during which my husband was a pensioner, I now make the following statement under oath, to obtain the benefits of the resolution above mentioned. I am the widow of Abraham Whedon, who was a private in the war of the Revolution; I have drawn a pension at the rate of Sixty seven dollars and twenty cents per annum, from the 4 th day of March 1843 — and now ask for the amount due me from 4 th day of March 1836, to the 4 th day of March 1843 — when my former pension commenced.
Lydia Whedon
Sworn to and subscribed before me, on this 25 th day of April in the year 1845. at North Bradford New Haven County State of Connecticut —
Before me, Lucius N. Beardsey Justice of the Peace. I certify that the declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit. Lucius N. Beardsey Justice of the Peace.

State of Connecticut } ss. April 25. th 1845. New Haven County } For a certificate of my official character, I would very respectfully refer to the Declarations of Polly Green, Hannah Wisby, and Sarah Burr of Connecti- cut, (under the joint Resolution of the 23. rd January 1845.) now on file in the Department. Lucius N. Beardsley Justice of the Peace.
State of Connecticut } New Haven County } Probate Court District of Milford I William Strong Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Milford, being a Court of Records, do here- by certify that Lucius N. Beardsley who has signed the within instrument, was a Justice of the Peace in and for New Haven County thereon and duly qualified on the 25. th day of April 1845. and that the within is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my Seal of Office this 14. th day of June 1845. At Milford County and State aforesaid.
William Strong Clerk
"

Dec. 1, 1843.
Additional to case of Lydia Sheldon
FREE
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions City of Washington
D C

J. S. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Hon d Sir
Enclosed is the Certificate of the proper officer attesting the qualifications of Anson Baldwin Esq the Magistrate who authenticated the Paper of Lydia Whedon an Applicant for a Pension thro' this Court as the Applicant is anxious to obtain her Pension at as early a date as possible we have caused this to be mailed at New Haven as the mail goes thro' this Place but three times Y r week Westward But you will please make no alteration in the direction of
any papers to us Very Respectfully Yours Probate office Guilford Conn Noah B. Goldsmith November 27 th 1843

Stephen Palmer deposition

STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
County of New Haven, COUNTY COURT, CLERK'S OFFICE.
} ss.
I, Robert H. Osborne Esq., Clerk of the County Court, within and for the County of New Haven, and keeper of the seal thereof, and of the Commission of the Justices of Peace for said County, hereby CERTIFY:—
THAT,
Amason Baldwin Esquire was on the 19 th day of June
1843 and now is a Justice of the Peace within and for the said County, duly appointed, commis- sioned and sworn, with power by the laws of this State, to administer OATHS, and take the acknowl- edgment of DEEDS and other instruments; that I am acquainted with his hand writing, and that the signature to this instrument hereto annexed, purporting to be his, is his genuine official signature.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and seal of the said Court this 25 th day of November 1843
Robt H. Osborne Clerk.

I. Stephen Palmer of North Branford in New Haven County being seventy eight years of age depose and say that I was present at the marriage of Abraham Wheaton and Lydia White and saw them lawfully married by the Rev. Samuel Ells then pastor of the Congregational Church in North Branford as to what year they were married I cannot say but will remember that they were married before I was. and I was married in the year Seventeen hundred and ninety and further this deponent saith not
Stephen Palmer
New Haven County ss North Branford June 19 th 1843
Personally appeared the above named Stephen Palmer who is personally well known to me to be a credible witness and made oath to the truth of the same by him subscribed
Before me
Anson Baldwin justice of the Peace

New Haven County ss } Guilford June 19 th 1843 }
I Noah B Goldsmith Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Guilford and keeper of the Seal thereof do certify that Anson Baldwin before whom the within deposition was taken and the deponent sworn is a Justice of the Peace for the County of New Haven and that his Commission will expire on the 20 th day of June 1843 That I am well acquainted with his hand writing and his signature within written is genuine
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of office the day & year above written
Noah B Goldsmith Clerk of the Probate Court District of Guilford }

I David Russell of Branford in the County of New Haven in the State and District of Connecticut testify and say, that in the month of August 1779 Abraham Wheadon then of Branford was drafted from Capt. Ruben Ross's company, and Col. Edward Russell's regiment, to serve on a tour of two months at New Haven immediately after the Enemy or British were there. I went as a substitute for my father Jonathan Russell. We served our tour in Capt. Benjamin Balous's company and in Col. M c Leish's regiment. Hamlin Dwight was our Lieutenant and Thomas Cooper Ensign All the officers above named are now dead
I know that S d Wheadon served faithfully our tour, and when our term of service was out we returned home, as we then lived within about one mile and a half of each other
I further testify, that in the forepart of Sept r 1781 S d Abraham Wheadon was again drafted from Capt. Ruben Ross's company, to guard the coast from the incursions of the Refugees and British. I was drafted for the same tour from the same com- pany. We were stationed at Branford
We served in Capt. Enoch Staples's company, in Col. Ledyard's Regiment, who are now dead I know that S d Wheadon served faithfully our tour, and when our term of service was out returned home The time for which we were drafted and served was two months During the Revolutionary war here the men were required to serve out the full time for which they enlisted or were drafted after they joined the regiment at the place where they were stationed

This was the case in the two tours I served with Mr. H. In one where I went to New Haven this series of service was seven or eight days. As Branford lay on the sound opposite to Long island, we were constantly exposed to the incursions of the Tories Refugees and British, who were crossing to and from Long island, and round by small islands in our neighborhood, in their gun boats and whale boats, or cruising in their armed vessels on the coast. When we lay down we were liable to be awakened to defend ourselves and neighbors from their attacks. As there were none of the Continental or standing troops stationed on this part of the seaboard, we were obliged to be constantly armed, and on the watch to prevent any attempts which might meditate. And the true friends of the country and of the cause, were consi- dered as on duty, and were obliged to hold themselves in readiness to march at a moments warning.
Mr. H. Headon's conduct during the whole revolutionary war proved him to be a genuine whig, devotedly zealous in his country's cause, and ready to meet whatever appeared in the guise or garb of a British partisan, refugee, or grenadier.
Such were they, the men who contributed to achieve the freedom and independence of our country, a great proportion of whom, in consequence of their exposure and sufferings in the war, have since endured almost every thing that infirmity and distress can inflict.
Many of these, without receiving any token of their country's gratitude or justice, have passed to their state "where the wicked cease from troubling & the weary are at rest." May the blessings of a free and happy community rest on their memories.
I also know that Mr. H. Headon was repeat- edly drafted, or went as a volunteer, or substituted to guard the sea coast, and that he was drafted at different times to go to Horseneck or on the lines. I am now seventy years of age, I have known Mr. H. Head- on, and lived in his immediate neighborhood, except while he lived at Vernon. I have seen the declaration which he has signed and made oath to in which he has

to his age, his infirmities, his means of livelihood, his inability support himself by labor, or any active employment - The times for which he served in the war and the mode of service, I deeply believe that the same is correct -
From my knowledge of Mr. Wheaton's fair and unspotted character, I am thoroughly persuaded that he would not make any statement which is untrue
Dated at New Haven this 11 day of August 1832
Davis Mafitt
Dis ca } Aug 11. 1832 } to have to before
That Foster Dis ca Surge

I John Tyler of Branford in the County of New Haven in the State and District of Connecticut testify and say that in June 1780 Abraham Wheeldon now of North Branford and the Deponent were drafted from Capt Ruben Roses company in S d Branford for two months to go to Horse Neck with Mr Wheeldon I went on and served in Col d Wells regiment - Mr Wheeldon and I served faithfully two whole months after we joined the Regiment not including the time taken up in returning home - So that from the time when we were drafted to the time when we returned home was two months and twelve days at least -
Dated at New Haven this 10 th day of August 1832 John Tyler
Swain & Shepheard
Not Public Dist ct Judge
August 11. 1832

John Potter of North Branford in the County of New Haven testifies that in 1779 I enlisted for one month to guard the coast Abraham Wheaton then of Branford enlisted & served for one month; Samuel Hoadley was our Lieutenant and Joseph Baldwin Sergeant. In 1780 I enlisted for eight months to go to Horseneck while there was Mr Abraham Wheaton who was in Col Wells regiment. I was in Col Beebe's regiment. I understood that Mr Wheaton was drafted for two months and believe he served for that span of time. Then New Haven August 10. 1832. - John Potter
Then appeared John Potter Esq the above Deponent & made oath that the facts contained in the above Deposition as to the services performed in the year 1779, were true - and that the facts stated in said Deposition relative to the service performed in the year 1780 were true according to his best knowledge and belief - New Haven Aug 10 1832
That Justice of the Peace

Abraham Whelden Papers
Abraham Whelden Private May 1782 to May 1783 Butler's Connecticut Regiment
Ms. A. 9. 2. 18

I Abraham Whedon of Vernon in the County of Colland & State of Connecticut being sworn de- pose & say that on the Third day of May in the year of Our Lord One Thousand seven hundred & eighty two I enlisted into the army of the United States in the Revolutionary War against Great Britain in the Connecticut line on the Continental establishment in the Brigade commanded by Genl. S. Huntington in the Regiment com- manded by Col. Battle & Company commanded by Capt Edward Ely & continued to serve as a Private in said Company from the time of my said Enlistment until the Third day of May A.D. Seventeen hundred & eighty three when I was honourably discharged from the service at West Point by Brigadier General Sedgwick (Huntington) for Col. Sylvanus Battle - as appears by their Discharge peremptory annexed - And I do further depose & say that I served in said army of the United States during said War - several times previous to the Enlistment above men- tioned, as one of the Militia - I was twice at New York two months each time & once at New Haven for the term of two months. At the time of my aforesaid Enlistment I lived at Mansfield in said State.

That now lies in 3 d Pda of Vernon I annex to this my Deposition the Certificate of S t Patten a Captain Artillery Artificers setting forth that S t . was employed as a Carpenter under his command - & that I had rec d no pay therefor - & I now declare that I have never yet rec d any pay for my ser- vices mentioned in 3 d Certificate - I am now much disabled from labour by a lameness in my leg which was occasioned by service in the army aforesaid but has been increasing until this time & one of my legs is now about three inches shorter than the other - I have now a large family dependent on me for support & by reason of my reduced circumstances in life I stand in need of assistance from the United States for my support -
Abraham Wheaton.
State of Connecticut Hartford County ss. I hereby certify that on this second day of April A d one thousand eight hundred & eighteen personally appeared before me Abraham Wheaton of Vernon in Tolland County & State of Connecticut & having subscribed the above Deposition in my presence made oath to the truth of the facts therein stated. And it is my opinion from the evidence ex-

Exhibited before me by Abraham Wheadon did serve in the Revolutionary against the Common Enemy as set forth in his aforesaid Deposition.
John Trumbull, Judge of the Superior Court of the State of Connecticut
I, Phineas Talcott of Vernon in the County of Tolland / State of Connecticut, being sworn depose & say that I have been acquainted with Abraham Wheadon the person who has subscribed his name to & sworn to the fore- going Deposition for about Twelve years last past & he has as far as I am acquainted ever sustained a good character for veracity & from my knowledge of his character I believe the facts stated in the aforesaid Deposition (which has been read to me) are true.
Phineas Talcott
State of Connecticut ss. City of Hartford, April 2 nd 1818. Sworn to before me.
John Trumbull, Judge of the Superior Court of the State of Connecticut

Hartford April 2 o 1810 The undersigned keeper of the Seal and clerk of said Superior Court by direction of the Honorable John Trumbull a Judge as aforesaid has affixed the seal of said Court.
Thomas Chester clerk
Seal of the Superior Court Hartford

State of Connecticut } ss. New Haven County }
I Lydia Wheden of the town of North Branford County of New Haven State of Connecticut widow of Abraham Wheden late of said North Branford a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States under the Act of the 3 rd of March 1843 and the 17 th of June 1844 at the rate of Sixty seven dol- lars and twenty cents per annum. Hereby con- stitute and appoint the Rev John Stuart my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name, respectfully to request the commission- a of pensions to continue the paper in which my present pension was granted and allow- me such a pension under the Act of the 7 th of July 1838. As he may consider me justly enti- tled to — and I hereby revoke all former power of Atty before Seal etc and deliver
In presence of — L. S. Bradley William Wheden
Lydia her X Wheden mark
State of Connecticut } ss. New Haven County }
Personally appeared Lydia Wheden above named and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be her act and deed — this 23 rd day of April 1845.
Before me Lucius A. Bradley Justice of the Peace

Lydia Whidon
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State of Connecticut.
By His Excellency CLARK BISSELL , Governor of said State.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Know ye, That Anson Baldwin of North Branford, is, and was at the time of signing the within Certificate, a Notary Public in the said State, duly constituted and commissioned, and that to His acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given in and out of Court;—that the within attestation is in due form and by the proper officer. That the signature of the said Baldwin is genuine.
Clark Bissell
In Testimony Whereof, I have caused the public Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed, this 14 th day of August A. D. 1848 and in the seventy-third year of the Independence of the United States of America.
By His Excellency the Governor:
John D. Root Secretary of State.

State of Connecticut } New Haven County } ss North Branford
On this 8 th day of August 1848, personally appeared before the undersigned a Notary Public in and for the state aforesaid Lydia Whedon aged 81 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of congress passed on the 2 nd February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war, That she is the widow of Abraham Whedon who was a private and artificer in the army of the Revolution and served in the regular army of the United States and in the militia of Connecticut, the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of 17 th June 1844, was $ 67-20- She further declares that she is still a widow
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written in presence of Anson Baldwin Jennett E Whedon
Lydia her X Whedon mark
Before me Anson Baldwin Notary Public
I certify that the declarant is personally known to me and that she is the same individual who has heretofore drawn a pension on account of the Revolutionary services of her late husband Abraham Whedon
Anson Baldwin Notary Public

L. M. Dury Canaan Iaigua N.Y.

Know all men by these presents That I Lydia Whedon widow of Abraham Whedon of North Branford County of New Haven in the State of Connecticut do hereby constitute and appoint Henry Fowler my true and lawful attorney for prosecute my claim for any amount of Revolutionary pension or Increase of pension that may be due: and I hereby authorize my said Agent to examine all the papers and documents in relation to said Claim, on file in the Departments at Washington City, or elsewhere: to file additional evidence or arguments and to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said Claim, which Certificate I wish made payable to myself at the U.S. Agency in Hartford Connecticut To appoint one or more substitute under him for the purposes herein expressed; and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and agent shall lawfully do in the premises
Witness my hand and Seal this 13 day of January A D 1852
Signed & sealed in the presence of Geo. Robinson Anson Baldwin
Lydia hr X Whedon mark
State of Connecticut New Haven County ss
On this 13 day of January A D 1852 before me the undersigned a Notary Public in & for the County aforesaid personally appeared Lydia Whedon above named and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be her act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day & year above written Geo. Robinson Notary Public

Claim of Lydia Whedon Act 7 June 1832 3 rd March 1843 & 17 June 1844 and 2 nd February 1848 for Increase of Pension
State of Connecticut,
New Haven county ss.
Be it known that on this 13 th day of January AD 1852 before the undersigned a Notary Public in and for said County & State personally appeared Lydia Whedon a resident of North Branford in said County and made oath according to law that she is the Widow of Abraham Whedon who was an Artificer in the Army of the Revolution, and a pensioner of the United States on the roll of the Connecticut agency under the Act of June 7 1832 at Sixty Seven 20 / 100 dollars per annum and died on the 31 st day of August 1842. That she is now a pensioner as his Widow at 67 20 / 100 dollars per annum under the Act of February 2 nd 1848. That she has been informed that the said Pension ought to be increased, and makes this Affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my Agent may use in prosecuting said Claim.
Sworn to and subscribed
This day & year aforesaid Before
Me Geo. Robinson Notary Public
Lydia me X Whedon mark
I Geo. Robinson do hereby certify that Lydia Whedon who executed the foregoing paper is a respectable resident of this County, and to the best of my belief directly interested in said Claim as therein set forth.
Geo. Robinson Notary Public

STATE OF CONNECTICUT.
By His Excellency THOMAS H. SEYMOUR, Governor of said State.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Know Ye, That George Robinson was at the time of subscribing the within attest- ation and now is, a Notary Public,
in the said State, duly constituted and commissioned, and that to His acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given in and out
of Court;...that the within attestation is in due form and by the proper officer; and that the signature of the said George Robinson thereto is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have caused the public Seal of the State to be here unto affixed, this 10 th day of January, A. D. 1852, and in the seventy Seventh year of the Independence of the United States of America.
By His Excellency the Governor
M c . P. C. Washburn Secretary of State

I Henry Fowler named in the foregoing power of attorney, by virtue of the power therein contained do hereby constitute and appoint L. M. Duryee Esq. of Canandaigua N.Y. my true and lawful attorney for the purposes therein expressed Witness my hand & Seal at Hartford this 16 th day of January 1852
Charles Bishop Geo Robinson
Henry Fowler (Seal)
Hartford County ss Hartford Jan'y. 16 th 1852 State of Connecticut } Personally appeared Henry Fowler signer of the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed before me, Geo. Robinson Notary Public