Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18,266, John Waldron, R.I.

SERVICE
NUMBER
R. I.
Waldron, John
H. 18,266
Elizabeth
CONTENTS

Reported
519.
Vermont. Montpelier
Elizabeth Waldron widow of John Waldron
who served in the Revolutionary
R.S.
war, as a private of Artillery
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 62 Dollars 50.
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the
27 day of June 1848 and sent to
Walter Palmer Woodstock Vt
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under February 2, 1848, Page 100 Vol

2267 Elizabeth Waldron
(Wid of John Jr)
Ad July 4 1838
Mamma 1781
died 1818
Allow 15 m o pr Artillery $ 62.50 per ann
on Col Elliott Roll
W Palmer Esq Woodstock p.t.

State of Vermont } On this 27 th day of September A D 1838 Windover County } personally appeared before the Judge District of Hartford } of the Probate Court of Hartford District now sitting Elizabeth Waldron a resident of Woodstock in the County of Windover aforesaid aged 75 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838. entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows
That she is the widow of John Waldron who was a Revolutionary Soldier that he resided in Bristol in the State of Rhode Island about the first of January 1778 the said John Waldron enlisted into Capt Pitman's Company in Colo Elliott's Regiment of Artillery for fifteen months and was stationed a part of the time at Bristol then crossed the River at Slade Ferry where he was station- ed a while and then went on to the Island and was engaged in the Battle with the British under General Sullivan in August 1778. then marched to Providence where he remained until his term of enlistment expired having served as a Private fifteen months for which Service she claims a pension
She further declares that she has no documentary evidence in her possession in support of her claim And she further declares that she was married to the said John Waldron on the 7 th day of June Seventeen hundred and eighty one that her husband the aforesaid John Waldron died on the 29 th day of September A D 1818 that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred and Ninety four viz - at -

at the term before stated
Wm W. Palmer }
Elizabeth her  mark Waldron
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above mentioned.
Before John S. Kearsley Judge
I Oel Billings Register of the Court of Probate of the District of Hartford do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Elizabeth Waldron for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office at Woodstock in said District this 27 th day of September A D 1838
Oel Billings Register.

I Ambrose Waldron of Bristol in the county of Bristol in the State of Rhode Island, on solemn oath depose and say, that I am seventy four years of age, & that my brother John Waldron enlisted with William Diman, Samuel Martin, Samuel Lundy and other young men of Bristol, into an Artillery company - commanded by Capt Pitman in Col. Elliott's regiment of Artillery in December 1777 or January 1778 according to the best of my recollection for fifteen months and served out a part of the period of his enlistment in Bristol and part of the time at Howland's Ferry & part of the time on Rhode Island. I remember his enlistment was, his stations in Bristol, and of their crossing in battery from Howland's Ferry to the Island. He was in this service on the Island in Sullivan's battle there in 1778. I was once at his encampment where he was stationed at Howland's Ferry. When this service terminated he returned home sick.
And I further testify that my said brother something more than fifty years since married Elizabeth Severland . They were married in this town by Daniel Bradford Esq. I was present at the marriage, but no record can be found of the marriage altho' search has been made. He removed with her to Vermont soon after their marriage where they lived until his death which took place in 1819 I believe. He still lives in Woodstock Vermont where he died and remains his widow Ambrose Waldron
Bristol sc At Bristol August 20th D 1838
Then personally came Ambrose Waldron and subscribed and made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition before me. and I also certify that I am personally acquainted with said deponent and that he he is a man of truth & veracity -
Jos. M. Blake Just Peace

State of Rhode Island &c County of Bristol
Se. Clerk's Office Supreme Judicial Court, in aid for the County and State aforesaid, August 20 th A. D. 1838.
I hereby certify that that Joseph M. Blake, whose signature is affixed, in his own proper hand writing to the tak- ing of the foregoing Depositions of William Diman, Martha Pike, and Ambrose Waldo, is a Justice of the Peace, in aid for the said County of Bristol, duly commissioned, under the seal of said State, and engaged therein according to Law.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of our said Court the day and year, last aforesaid.
Will. Shroop Clk. Sup. Jud. Court.

I William Diman of Bristol in the county of Bristol and State of Rhode Island aged eighty one years on solemn oath depose & say, that I was well acquainted with John Waldron late of Bristol before & during the Revolutionary War. He was about a year younger than myself. We both enlisted in Capt. Pitman's Artillery Company of Col. Elliott's regiment about the first of January 1778, for fifteen months and we served together for the whole of that period in the same mess. We were stationed a part of the time at Bristol, then crossed the River at Nades Ferry for Fall River and so marched to Howland Ferry where we were stationed a while and then went on to the Island and were both engaged in Sullivan's Battle in August 1778. We were then marched to Providence where we remained until the expiration of our enlistment. In a few years after this service said Waldron married Elizabeth Howland and a number of years ago removed to Vermont, where I understand he died. William Diman
Bristol ss At Bristol August 20 th 1838. Then personally came William Diman & subscribed and made oath to the truth of the aforewritten deposition, before me. And I also certify that I am personally acquainted with said deponent and that he is a man of truth & veracity.
W. M. Blake Just. Peace

I Martha Peck of the town & county of Bristol in the State of Rhode Island, on oath depose, that I am sister of Elizabeth Waldron formerly of Bristol but for many years past and now of Woodstock Vermont. My said sister was married to John Waldron in the month of June 1781, namely, seventeen hundred eighty one. They were married by Daniel Bradford Esq. at my father's house in said Bristol, there being no clergyman then in town authorized to solemnize marriages. His brother Ambrose Waldron and I were bridesman & bridesmaid and stood up with the parties at the marriage. There was a record of this & of the other marriages in the family till about fifteen or twenty years past in in a family bible which was kept by one of my sisters after the decease of my father, but it was inadvertently left with her grandchildren and by them torn out & destroyed, to my great regret.
The said John Waldron died nearly twenty years since His said wife still remains his widow.
Martha Peck
Bristol ss At Bristol August 20th A D 1838
Then personally came Martha Peck above named & subscribed & made oath to the truth of the aforewritten deposition - before me - and I also certify that I am personally acquainted with said deponent and that she is a woman of truth & veracity.
Joseph Blake Just. Peace
June 7th

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18266
Elizabeth Walker
Widow of John Walker Pris Rev War
Act: Feb 2 d 48
Index:—Vol. M , Page 311
[Arrangement of 1870.]

18 Oct 27-1902 Arthur Burdett Fernald Mass Zoe K. Sherman, Boone Iowa

374
Vermont - Mansfield
Elizabeth Waldron
widow of John Waldron who was a Private of Artillery in the Rhode Island line for 15 months
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 62 Dollars 50/100 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16th day of June, 1843. and sent to
Walter Palmer, Woodstock, Vermont
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 4 Vol. 1 Page 32
instructions under the act of 1844 sent to Walter Palmer. Woodstock, Vt. July 15. 1844

DA 17
Libt Payt May 23. 1839
Bellows Falls Vermont
Elizabeth Waldron
widow of John Waldron
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 29. September 1818 of Windsor Co. in the State of Vt. who was a Discharge in the Comp y commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg t commanded by Col l Elliott in the R. I. d line for 15 mos Private
Inscribed on the Roll of B. Falls Vt. at the rate of 62 Dollars 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of Ap l . 1839 and sent Mr. Palmer Woodstock Vt.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar. 39, $187.50 Semi-annual allowance ending Sept. 1, 31.25 $218.75
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by N. Addison Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 d Page 61

Rhoda Mank Han Perkins Arenath Donliff Eliz Waldo Cath Fletcher Betty Wood N. Mh 43
Ad June 17 44

Woodstock Vt July 8 th 1844
Sir
Enclosed with this, are six Declarations for pension certificates, under the act of June 17 th 1844, which when examined, please direct return to me.
Respectfully yours.
Walter Palmer
Hon James L Edwards Commr of Pensions Washington D C —

Woodstock, Oct 1st 1878
Sir
Enclosed with this is the Declaration of Elizabeth Waldron widow of John Waldron who claims a pension
When an examination is had I wish the return sent to me re —
Respectfully yours,
Walter Palmer
Hon J. L. Edwards Committee of pensions

Woodstock Vt June 17 th 1848
Sir
Enclosed with this are five Declarations of Widows, for a continuation of their pensions under the act of Feb y 2 nd 1848
If certificates are granted please direct to me &c
Walter Palmer
Hon J. L. Edwards Commr of Pensions Washington D.C. —

State of Vermont } On this 24th day of September 1838 Windsor County } personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace within & for said county John W. Gary a resident of Wacutick  Hardland in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont aged 47 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that he was well acquainted with John Waldron late of Hardland in said County deceased, and that the said John Waldron died at said Hardland on the 29th day of September A.D. 1818 and that Elizabeth Waldron now residing in Wacutick Wacutick is now the widow of the said John Waldron and has remained a widow ever since the death of the said John Waldron & has never been married again. John W. Gary
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written and I hereby certify that the said John W. Gary is a Credible Witness
Walter Palmerfort Penn
State of Vermont } I Benjamin Swan clerk of Windsor County } Windsor County Court do hereby certify that Walter Palmerfort who has subscribed his name to the above is a justice of the peace within and for the County of Win- -d sor duly Commissioned and qualified and the same is his genuine Signature —
In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the Seal of said Court and subscribe my name this first day of October 1838 — Benj Swan Clerk
The above is a true copy of the original now on file in the office of the Clerk of said Court at Windsor this 24th day of September 1838 Benj Swan Clerk

Mr Waller Elizabeth Waller 379
admitted
Walter Palmer Woodstock pts

STATE OF VERMONT, Windsor County ss
On this 12 th day of June A.D. 1848 personally appeared before Walter Palmer Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Windsor and State of Vermont Elizabeth Waldron a resident of Woodstock in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont aged 84 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 act of Congress, passed on the 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war; that she is the widow of John Waldron late of Hartland in said County deceased who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, and that she made her declaration under the act of July 7 th 1838, and drew a pension under that act, and the subsequent acts, in relation thereto, of Sixtytwo Dollars, and fifty Cents per annum and she now makes this declaration in order to obtain a continuation of her pension during her natural life
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Witness Jerusha Palmer. Elizabeth her Waldron mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written,
Before
Walter Palmer Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named applicant is personally known to me and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing declaration by her made
Walter Palmer Justice of the Peace

STATE OF VERMONT, ) I, Norman Williams, Clerk of the County Court, of the County Windsor County....ss. Sty of Windsor in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that
Walter Palmer
is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the 30 th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty seven and will expire the thirtieth day of November next, and that his signature foregoing are is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said County Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this 16 th day of June A. D. 1848.
Norman Williams Clerk.

State of Vermont, } On this 6 th day of July A.D. 1844 Windsor County } personally appeared before the Subscriber a justice of the Peace within and for said County Elizabeth Waldron a resident of Woodstock in the County of Windsor aforesaid aged 80 years who being first duly sworn according to law for her act doth make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd of March 1843 and the act in addition thereto passed June 17 th 1844 receiving and extending said act of March 3 rd 1843 for and during the term of four years from and after the 4 th of March 1844-
That she is the widow of John Waldron late of Hartland in said County deceased who was a private of the of Artillery in the army of the Revolution and served as set forth in her declaration under the act of July 7 th 1838 and that she was pensioned under the said act of July 7 th 1838 and of March 3 rd 1843 and due a pension of $62.50 per annum and she now claims a pension further of four years from and after the 4 th of March 1844 pursuant to said additional act She further declares that she is still a widow.
Witness
Adeline E. Clark
Elizabeth mark X Waldron
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written before me, and I further certify that the person above named is personally known to me
Walter Palmer Justice of the Peace
STATE OF VERMONT, } I, Norman Williams, Clerk of the County Court of the Coun- Windsor County, ss. } ty of Windsor in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that
Walter Palmer
is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the 31 st day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three and will expire the thirtieth day of November next, and that his signature hereto attached is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said County Court, this 8 th day of July A. D. 1843
N. Williams,
Clerk.

Issue #62. 50/100 private of Artillery Send to Walter Palmer Woodstock Vermont
Montpelier Agency
Elizabeth Woldson

State of Vermont } On this first day of April A.D. 1843 Windsor County } personally appeared before the Subscribers a justice of the Peace within and for the County of Windsor aforesaid Elizabeth Waldron a resident of Woodstock in the County of Windsor aforesaid, aged seventynine years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the pro- visions made by the act of Congress passed on the 3rd March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War
That she is the widow of John Waldron deceased who was a private in Colo. Elliot's Regiment of Rhode Island Troops during the Revolutionary War
That she received a pension of Sixty two Dollars and 50 cent per annum under the act of July 7th 1838
She further declares that she is still a widow
Witness Martha Benjamin }
Elizabeth her X Waldron mark
W. Palmer } Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written And I hereby certify that the above named Deponent is personally known to me
Walter Palmer Justice of the Peace
STATE OF VERMONT, } I, Norman Williams, Clerk of the County Court of the Coun- Windsor County, ss. Sty of Windsor in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that
Walter Palmer
is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the ninth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty six and will expire the thirtieth day of November next, and that his signature above written is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said County Court, this 6th day of April A. D. 1843.
N. Williams Clerk.

812 Union St
Gew
Barnesboro
Feb. 9, 1902
H. Clay Evans Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Can you tell me whether John Waldron was a soldier in the Revolu- tionary War or not. His wife Elizabeth drew a pension for several years before she died.
I wish to know where he is listed and hope you can tell me.

He was born at Bristol R.I. and afterward lived in Hartland Vermont. He married in Bristol Elizabeth Howland.
Thanking you for the trouble I may cause.
I am respectfully B. C. Howland Sherman

OFFICE OF
CITY ENGINEER
City Hall,
Lowell, Mass.
January 20, 1902.
To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:- Will you kindly give me such information as you may possess in regard to the following;
John Waldron was a resident of Bristol, R.I. at the breaking out of the American Revolution . He enlisted and served till the close of the war, when he returned to Bristol R.I. and married Elizabeth Lowland. They removed to Saraland Vt., where he died about 1820. His widow, Elizabeth Lowland-Waldron, died about 1838.
From members of the family now living, that remember Mrs. Waldron, I understand that at the time of her death she was a pensioner.
I desire very much to obtain her claim to a pension.
Respectfully yours Arthur Basset.