Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20173, Billy Trowbridge, Conn

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
born
Trowbridge, Billy James, Rhoda
W. 20173
Former widow
CONTENTS

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Billy Trowbridg Sen r was born November 25 th
1740 on Monday
Rhoda Beardsley was born Tuesday February 14 th
1750 they was Married June 12 on Thursday 1777

Ephraim Trowbridge 1 st was born on Sabbath March 22
1770
Noah Trowbridge was born Saturday September 2 1779
Billy Trowbridge 1 st was born Monday March 26 1781
Levi Trowbridge was born Sabbath Day February 16 1783. Polly Trowbridge
was born Monday April 3 1786 Samuel Trowbridge
was born Monday December 1 1788 Sally Trowbridge was born Thursday February 23 1792

Ephraim Trowbridge 2 nd was born Sabbath June 15 th 1792.
John Trowbridge was born on Thursday October 18 th 1798.
Sally Trowbridge was married to John Trowbridge 19. April 1807
Polly Trowbridge was married October 7 th 1811
Levi Trowbridge was married to Nabby Smith Feb. 26 1803
Samuel Trowbridge was married to Ephraim Smith October 17 th 1809

Ephraim Troubridge 1 st died May 8. 1791 Billy Troubridge sent Dea February 16. 1798 Ephraim Troubridge 2 nd died March 14. 1798 Sally Troubridge died June 4. 1810
Samuel Troubridge died September 19. 1817 Polly Troubridge first married Jonathan Hubbed then married Diana McClellan. Died February 24. 1819

Ephraim Trowbridge 1 st Died May 8 on Sabbath 11 1791
Billy Trowbridge Son Died February 16 on Friday 1798
Ephraim Trowbridge 2 nd Died March 14 on Wednesday 1798
Sally M c Intyre Died June 4. 1810
Achsah Trowbridge wife of Samuel Trowbridge Died January 29. 1812

Billy Crowbridge born March
26 1781
Philip Stewart was born
March 25 1782
They were Married Feb
11th 1802
Abraham Crowbridge
was born Feb 7th in Monday
1803

Noah Knowlbridge
Was Married Nov r 30
1798 to Sally Cram

450      136.31 4 | 31.50    9.54.17 788 39.30
Billy Snowbridge
January 22 1884
March 25 1884
Archibald Montgomery
St. Martin
Snowbridge
6 59 5 70 09
Billy Snowbridge
January 22 1884
March 25 1884
808 888 22

  331     70.00     20.00     41.80  4.70    10.00  211.36    90.00     100.00  126.31       343.49     45 32.9 11 11

Reported
Let. to Hon. W. S. Conger Jan'y 12, 1850,
Let. Evans & Hart June 7/54
3822. Increase
New York,
Rhoda James, died formerly widow of Billy Ironbridge who died on the 16 th February 1798. of Herkland in the State of New York who was a Serjt. in the Comp y commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg t commanded by Col. Ennis in the Conn t line for
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 141 Dollars 66. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831, & end 8 th Feby 1849, when she died.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of Decem r 1849 and sent to C. C. Addison, Parent
Arrears to the 4th of
Semi-annual allowances ending
Payable to surviving children
Billy Ironbridge
Alfah Ironbridge Widow
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 rd }
Recorded by Book D Vol. 2
J. P. Chase Clerk Page 35
Increased from $120

State of New York Cortland County
On the 27 th day of January 1838 Susanddy appeared before me William Borttil one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Cortland. Rhode James resident of the Town of Preston in the County of Cortland and State of New York aged Eighty 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 provision - made by the act of Congress - passed July 4 th 1836 - and the act explanatory of said act passed March 3 rd 1837 That she was married to Billy Probridge Who was in the service of the Revolution That he enlisted in the Town of New Fairfield then in the Colony of Connecticut now in the County of Fairfield in the State of Connecticut in the Spring of the year 1775 - as a private Serjeant in the independ- ent Company commanded by Nehemiah Beard- ley in the northern expedition and was absent in the Service until the following Winter - She further says that he enlisted as an Ensign in the Spring of 1776 in the Town of New Fairfield in Connecticut and served in the Company commanded by her Father John Beardsley Capt in Col Joseph Platt's Connecticut Regiment and marched to New York and was in the Battle of Long Island and the retreat of New York - and at Harlem Heights - and was absent from home this season - She further says that her Husband enlisted in the Spring of the year 1777 in Capt Gaylor's Company as Lieutenant and that he marched to Saratoga then to Horn Brook after having left Fishkill and returned home in January 1778 - and she further states that her Husband was in the Service continually at different times from the commencement of the year 1775 until War closed -

and that she further states that she has frequently seen his companions that he had in the house and she further saith that she was well acquainted with Ephraim Bush and Isaac Hubble and that they were young people and resided near each other -
She further declares that she was married to the said Billy Trotbridge on the 12 th day of Jan 1797 - by Nehemiah Beardsley in the Town of New Fairfield in the State of Connecticut, that her husband the aforesaid Billy Trotbridge died on the 16 th day of February 1798 - That she was afterwards married to Daniel James who died on the 25 th day of September 1822 and that she was a widow on the 4 th July 1836 and has remained still remains a widow as will more fully appear by reference to the proof her to annexed -
Sworn to and subscribed on this day and year above written before Subscribed J. Mason before me this 27 th day of January 1838 -
Rhoda James
William Bartlett
Judge of Court
County Court
Carroll County I hereby certify that the above named defendant is unable by reason of old age and bodily infirmity to attend the sittings of Court - and that she sustains a good character for truth and veracity -
William Bartlett Judge of Court County Court

State of New York Cortland County } ss
On this 22 o day of August 1838
Personally appeared before me John H Ferguson Esquire a Justice of the peace in and for the said County of Cortland Billy Trowbridge, a resident of the Town of Troy in the said County who being duly sworn according to law doth depon and say that he is of the age of fifty seven years since last March, that he is the son of Billy Trowbridge and Rhoda James and that the record hereto annexed of the of the birth of Billy Trowbridge Sen d and Rhoda Beardsley and their marriage was by this deponent copied from the fam- ily Record in the spring of the year 1798 This deponent further states that in the winter of 1798 My Father started with his family to remove from the County of Dutchess in the State of New York to the County of Onondaga that this deponent was left behind to transact some business and come on the spring following that My Father died on the road while removing to the the County of Onondaga and on receiving the news of his death this deponent went amongst his connections in Connecticut and there and then commenced this record and further this deponent saith not
Sworn and Subscribed before me this 22 o day of August 1838 John H Ferguson. Justice
Billy Trowbridge
I do hereby certify that I have been personally acquainted with the above named Billy Trowbridge for the space of twenty three years past, and that he is a man of Good Moral Character both as respects truth and Veracity
Dated at Troy August 22, 1838
John H Ferguson. Justice

State of New York Cattaraugus County
Orin Stinson Clerk of Cattaraugus County do hereby certify that John H Ferguson before whom the within Affidavit purports to have been taken was at the date of the same a Justice of the Peace in & for said County duly elected and qualified further that I am well acquainted with his handwriting and verily believe that his signature on said is genuine
For testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 23 rd day of August A.D. 1838
O Stinson Clerk

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
Dec. 6 th 1845.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The Adm re of Rhoda James, decd., a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany, New York Agency, at the rate of one hundred & Twenty — Dollars and 83 Cents per annum, under the law of the 1 st July 1836, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of Sept. 1843, to the 8 th Feb'y 1844.
Respectfully, yours,
James M. [Signature]
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS,
Present.

State of New York } Onondaga County } ss.
On this 20 th day of January 1852 Personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid Billy Trobridge of Syracuse County of Onondaga N.Y. and made oath according to Law that he is a son of Widow Rhoda James deceased Who was a Pensioner of the United States under The act of July 4 th 1836 for the Revolutionary services of her first husband Lieutenant Billy Trobridge That he has been informed that the said Pension ought to be increased that he is direct- ly interested as a claimant in said claim for an increase of said Pension and makes this affida- vit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my agent may use in prosecuting said claim
Sworn and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid before me R Woolworth Justice of the Peace
Billy Trobridge
I Richard Woolworth a justice of the Peace in and for said County do hereby certify that Billy Trobridge Who executed the foregoing Papers is a Respectable Resident of this county and is I believe directly interested in said claim as therein set forth
R Woolworth Justice of the Peace
STATE OF NEW-YORK, ONONDAGA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
I Certify, That R Woolworth whose name is subscribed to the Jurat of the annexed instrument was, at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and duly qualified and authorized to take the same. And I further certify that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe the signature to said Jurat is genuine .
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, at Syracuse this 20 th day of January 1852.
Rufus Rossit Clerk.

I know all men by these Presents, that I Billy Trowbridge of Syracuse Onondaga County N.Y. do hereby constitute and appoint Kenneth G Evans of Washington D.C. my true and lawful agent and attorney to prosecute the claim of the children of the said Rhoda James deceased for any amount of Revolutionary Pension or sum of money 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 Depart- ment at Washington City or else when addi- tional evidence or arguments and to receive the certificate of Pension which may be issued for said claim to appoint one or more sub- -stipendiary for the purpose herein expressed to do all things that I might or could do were I - personally present hereby Ratifying and confirming all that my said agent or attorney shall lawfully do in the premises Hereby Revoking all other attorneys and agents heretofore appointed by me - Witness my hand and seal this 20 th day of January 1852
Signed and sealed in presence of R. Mowatt
Billy Trowbridge
State of New York Onondaga County ss.
Be it known that on this 20 th day of January 1852 Before the Subscribers a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Billy Trowbridge whose name and acknowledged the foregoing Power of attorney to be his act and deed -
R. Mowatt Justice of the Peace

increased for 1 month as Septm 1777 and 1 1/2 mo Septm in 1776 making 3 months in 1776 instead of 2 months.
increased from $120, to $141. 66 / 100
per ann. from 4 th March 1831 to 8 th
Feb. 1844 - Children Billy Trowbridge & Abiah Trowbridge,
see Comptroller of Connecticut Certificate filed with Submt Smith's papers N.Y. at 7 July 1838
D. D. Addison Prest.
W. H. Richardson Agent

State of New York Cortland County ss.
I William H Shankland a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York the same being a Court of Record do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Justice that Rhoda James was a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of One Hundred and twenty ($120.00) Dollars Per annum was a resident of the County of Cortland and State of New York and died in the County of Cortland and State of New York on the Eighth day of February in the year of One Thousand eight Hundred and fortyfour (1844) that she left the following named Children viz Billy Trobridge Alwah - Trobridge who are her only surviving Childr- en and that each are twenty one years of age and over
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Subscribed my name this 17 th day of November One Thousand Eight Hundred and forty Nine
William H. Shankland Justice of Sup. Court State of New York
State of New York
Cortland County Clerk's office ss.
I Samuel Holzkipf one of the Clerks of the Supreme Court, do hereby certify that William H. Shankland Esq. by whom the foregoing certificate was made, was at the date thereof one of the Justices of the Supreme Court of said State also that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Justice & Verily believe his signature subscribed to the above certificate is genuine

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 17 th day of Nov 1829 Sam l Hotchkiss Clerk
Report 1829

Reg WIDOW, &c.
File No. 20173
Rhoda James
Wid. of
Billy Trowbridge
Lieut. Rev. War
Act July 4. 1836
Index: Vol. 21 , Page 372
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Sept. 8 - 1903 - my or D'apgart washin

Cont
Billy Trowbridge of Newfield New Fairfield 1775 Springs o. 7. o - Supt? - Capt Nehemiah Beardsley - Northern Expedition - at cook
1776 - Ensign Inf y Phineas Beardsley New Fairfield went to New York
1777 - Lieut " Gaylord Habbell - Annock
+ In 1775 - 1776 - 1777
Bill Trowbridge appointed a junior Lieut of the State troops Bill Trowbridge Trowbridge appointed an Ensign in the Militia the same day

Report _____
Paid at the Treasury, on the 6 April, 1838, under a Warrant of the 18th Nov. 1843, to the 18th Feb. 1844. Agent notified 6 April, 1845.
let. 15 S.H. 49 D. 2, Adison.
New York, 3822,
Rhoda Jones formerly widow of Billy Grumbudge died who died on the 16. Feb. 1798. of Cortland in the State of N. York who was a J. & S. in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col. Eno, in the Connecticut line for 6 mo. 8. ds. Sergeant 2 " 6 " _____ J. & S.
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 120 Dollars 80, Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of Jan'y 1843 and sent to H. E. Lee W. Birdseye H. E. Reps
Arrears to the 14th of March 1881 Semi-annual allowance ending
604.15
{ Revolutionary Claims Act July 4, 1836, Section the 5! }
Recorded by Thos. S. Wood Clerk, Book 60 . Vol. 3 Page 119

Washington July 17 th 1849
W. Sir,
I am requested by the parties interested to ask a re-examination of the claim of the late Rhoda James formerly widow of Billy Snowbridge, dec d , on the roll of New York, under the act of July 4 th 1836, with a view to an increase of pension.
In order to enable me to procure the additional evidence necessary in support of this claim to an increase, I have respectfully to request that I may be furnished with a statement of the services of Mr. Snowbridge, as set forth by her in her application for a pension.
I am Sir,
Very respectfully,
Wm. O. St.
A. A. Addison
J. Edwards Esq. Comm te of Pensions

Washington Dec. 26. 1849
Col J. S. Edwards Comm. Pensions
Sir: May I request that you will cause a reexamination of the papers of the late Mrs. Rhoda James, formerly widow of widows Billy Trowbridge? She received a pension under the act of July 4th, 1836 & application therefor, I am informed, was recently made for an increase upon additional evidence filed by D. S. Addison. Please report to Mr. A. as I understand he has the case alleged  alleged The party interested here- in is a resident of my county & district.
I am Yours &c H. S. Conger

6. Jan 1843. Mack G. Phelps. Summary of State of Pa. State of Can. -Mintut
30.88.66 - 10 80 120.83 -
Hon. N. Birdseye 17th

Office of Secretary of State Hartford Ct Dec. 19. 1842
Hon. Victory Dirdrye Dear Sir.
I am in receipt of your letter of the 12 th inst. relating to the Mil y appointments of Billie Drowbridge, by this State, in 1777.
I find, on examination of the Records, that his appointment as Lieut is recorded some ten pages preceding that of Ensign. The Battalion, to which he was attached, was under the command of John Davenport J st who belonged to the County of Fairfield — and the 1 st Regt of Militia, to which he belonged as Ensign, was, as I understand & suppose, composed of men belonging to the same County. There was no Journal of either Hour kept at that time, & there are no files, that I can find, which throw any light upon the subject.
But the matter, in my opinion, admits of an easy explanation, & I am surprised that the Comm ee of Pensions should have inferred that, because there were two appointments of Billie Drowbridge at one session of the legislature, there must have been two persons of that name. — By our Militia laws then, and now, the companies choose their own

officers, & at the next session of the legislature these elections are confirmed, or in the language of the record, established , (unless cause is shown to the contrary) and then the commissions issue. Therefore, sometime previously to the May session of 1777, Bille Frowbridge was elected an Ensign in the 16 th Regt, & at that session he was established as such & commissioned. At the same session, two Battalions are ordered to be raised, and & in aid of the war, & the same Bille Frowbridge is appointed a Lieut. in one of them. As this last service was but temporary, he probably held his commission as Ensign in the Militia. During the war this State, in repeated instances, raised troops, entirely separate from the militia, for some specific object, such as "in defence of the State" &c, the officers of which were appointed by the legislature, & taken in most instances from officers holding similar, or inferior grades in the Militia.
That the Mr Frowbridge, mentioned in these two appointments, was one & the same person, does not, in my opinion, admit of a doubt.
I herewith transmit to you a copy of the Resolution of May 1777 authorizing the raising of the two Battalions alluded to, which perhaps may be of service in your case. Should any thing further relating to this business be required, I shall be happy to comply with your wishes. The amt of my charges are one dollar.
Respectfully Yr obedt Servt
Noah A. Phelps

Washington City D.C. Jan'y. 16 th 1850.
Mr. Sir -
A certificate was issued a few days since for the Children of Rhoda James, dec d and made payable to them by the Agent for paying pensions in Albany, N.Y. As one of the Children, Billy Trobridge, is the Administrator of the estate of Mrs. James, I request that you will direct the pay Agent to make the payment to him, for the benefit of them all, upon the production of evidence that he is administrator.
I make this request as it will be a great accommodation to the Children, one of whom, lives upwards of 300 miles from Albany.
Your early attention to this will oblige
Yours &c H. S. Conyngham
H. L. Edwards Esq r . Com te of Pensions

Washington City D.C. Novr. 27 th 1849.
Dr. Sir.
I enclose herewith a Certificate of Court, shewing the date of the death of Mrs. Rhoda James, formerly the widow of Billy Snowbridge, and the names of her surviving children; and have to request that you will refer to the Certificate of the Comptroller of Connecticut , (this day sent in by me to be filed with the suspended papers of Mrs. Submit Smith of New York) for proof of three months & fifteen days service as Ensign in Col: Cooks regiment; and also for evidence to shew that he was certainly in service as Lt. in 1777 for a period of not less than 7 months , instead of 6 months, already allowed by you.
You will therefore perceive that Mrs. James, is entitled to an increase of pension for 3 months & 15 days Ensign, and not less than one month as Lieut. for which I request that a certificate may issue.

without delay-
I am Very respectfully Yr m st obed t Serv t H. H. Addison
N. V. Edwards Esq r Com: of Pensions

Rhoda James-for wd of Billy Turnbridge N Y - Oct - 36
By S. Addison Oct - 4 - 1857

Washington August 12. 1831
Dear Sir,
Enclosed you will find powers of Attorney in the following cases
Joseph Williams dec d . Act 32 N.Y. adm ?
Peter Smith dec d . act 32 N.Y. "
and have to request that I may be allowed to refer to their papers on File in your Office
I have also to request permission to see the papers in the case of Mrs Rhoda James formerly Widow of Billy Snowbridge of New York — My Authority to act in that case has been filed in your Office with her papers for a long time
I am, Very respectfully, Wm. Mc. O. St. R. H. Addison
H. J. Evans Esq. Chief Clerk

At a General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the State of Connecticut, in New England in America held at Hartford on the second Thursday of May (being the eighth day of said month) and continued by several adjournments until the seventh day of June next following, Annoq. Dom. 1777-
Resolved by this Assembly, That for the more effectual defence of this State on the sea coast and frontiers, and to prevent incursions and depredations of the enemy, there be forthwith raised by voluntary enlistment two Battalions to consist of 728 men in each Battalion, including officers in which two Battalions shall be computed the troops that are already ordered to be raised and stationed in the several parts of this state on the sea coast. That said two Battalions be continued in service until the first day of January next unless sooner discharged by the General Assembly or His Honor the Governor and Council of Safety; That all noncommissioned officers and soldiers who shall enlist into either of said Battalions by the 15 th day of July next, shall be allowed and paid a premium of six pounds L. money, they providing themselves with good and sufficient arms, accoutrements, Blankets and Knapsacks, and such noncommissioned officers and soldiers shall have the same wages and allowances for subsistence as is by Congress allowed to the Continental Army. Provided that if said two Battalions shall not be filled up by the said 15 th day of July, it shall be in the power of the Governor with the advice of his Council

of Safety to discharge so many of the Commission Officers as an su- pernumerary in proportion to the privates according to the rule lately adopted and established by Congress, and such Officers shall be allowed wages to the time of their discharge.
State of Connecticut ss.
Office of Secretary of State
Hartford Dec 20. 1842.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of record in this office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, & affixed the Seal of the said State the day & year above written.
Noah A. Phelps Secretary of State

Washington, Jan'y 20 th 1852
Sir,
I herewith enclose authority to examine the papers in the case of Nancy Alvord and Rhoda James,
Very respectfully Evans & Hunt.
J. E. Heath Esq. Barr of Pleas.

Southville Village Court and Co. 600 New York August 4 th 1838-
J. L. Edwards Esq. Coun. of Pensions
Sir
I forwarded to you some time the last of January last the application of Widow- Rhoda James former Widow of Billy Trobudge Since that time I have not heard from you on the subject of her Pension -
I have been informed from others that had such application that they had mind return from the department in less than six months -
My principal object in thus addressing you on the subject is to learn if the application has arrived at the department and to request as early- decision on the subject as commensurate. The Old Lady is very anxious to hear from the subject
I am very respectfully Your Ob t Servant
E. W. Edgcomb

Cott and Village Cortland Co (N.Y.) December 5 th 1838-
J. L. Edwards Esq Sir
Enclosed is the explanatory testimony of John Park in the case of Mrs Rhoda Daines and also the certificate of the Secretary of the State of Connecticut
In your letter of August 9 th 1838- you say there seems to be no reason to believe that Billy Trotbridge was an officer in Col. Swifts Regiment in 1779, 1780 & 1781
I would call your attention to the affidavit of Benjamin Tridwell and Maud Murrell as to the arrival of Lieutenant Trotbridge at or near Pukepsill in the years 1782 & 1783-
In your letter of September 13 th 1838- you say the only tour of service alleged to have been rendered by Billy Trotbridge is that of six months and five days which was rendered previous to the date of the marriage I presume by this you allude to the campaign of 1776 on Long Island the evacuation of New York etc. I have supposed the northern campaign in 1775 against the British post on Lake Champlain and then with Genl Montgomery against Ticonderoga was sufficiently proven - if that is not the case I expect further testimony can be obtained relative to the tour of service you will please inform me over

You will find by Gaining the affidavit of John Pike his Enclosures - That Billy Trotter did serve as Lieutenant in 1777- in the Company - commanded by Capt Solomon Booth or in the Com commanded by him - in which said Company the deponent John Pike served as Cook
You will find by referring to the certificate of the Secretary of the State of Connecticut the which is his sent - That Solomon Booth was first Lieutenant and Billy Trotter was Second Lieutenant - I think there cannot be the least doubt but that Mr Pike is correct in his affidavit, That the Company was either commanded by him or that he was Captain -
I am Respectfully Your obedient Servant,
E. W. Eddycomb

Cortland Village Cortland County New York August 23 d 1838 th
J. L. Edwards Esq. Sir
I enclose you additional evidence as to the marriage of Abigail Lanning to her first husband Billy Lottredge - which I think will prove satisfactory as to the marriage. - The Canad has been to great expense of suing to the Statute of Connecticut to prevent widow to support her claim and I am of the opinion that should she have it in her power to sue for further widow it would be impossible for him to obtain it - you will find they were taken in the State of Connecticut at least 300 d miles from his place of residence -
The number of Affidavits in the case is consider- able - and they were sent to the department by me without preserving any copy - as I supposed they were sufficient to establish her claim to a pension you will readily perceive the difficulty of my having it in my power to get any further proof in this matter - and shall be obliged to submit it on what there is before you - unless you should point out what particular proof will be required - If the means before you is not sufficient to

you have a full pension I wish you would give her as much as as the proof will admit as she is very much in want of assistance. Your early attention to this subject will vary much oblige
Your obedient Servant
C. H. Edgcomb

Washington, May  June 31 st 1854.
Dear S. P. Waldo Counsel of Pensioners.
During the time that Mr. Heath, was Com d of Pensioners, by the request of E. W. Edgecomb, Esq., Cortland Village, N.Y. we called up the following cases, which were refused an examination under the "five year rule". As you have modified the rule, we now have to request a re-examination.
1. Rhoda James, formerly widow of Billy Franking we think she is entitled to an increase of $10. per annum. 2. Sarah Clark, widow of Jesse, N.Y. Act 4 th July 1836. He was pensioned at $100 per annum, and when her pension was adjudicated, she was first allowed $40 and afterward increased to $59, 77/100 per annum. 3. Timothy Crosby, N.Y. Act 7 th June 1832, was pensioned at $30 per annum. In looking over his old papers, a discharge for 9. Months service was found, and filed in the Pension Office by the Hon. H. L. Bangs. The case was rejected
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by Capt e Triplett in 1857, on the ground that there were no G. Mantles made in that year. This was certainly an extraordinary decision, if the discharge as it faces shows a ser- vice of G. Mantles?—
Very respectfully E. Evans of Hart.

Hon J L Edwards Esquire Farmington Aug 23. 1838
Sir I take the liberty to state some circumstances which have been told me relative to the claims of my Mother Mrs Rhoda James to a Pension for the services of her husband, Billy Trowbridge in the war of the Revolution. About fifteen or twenty years ago, a Gentleman of the name of James Bennett who had been commissioned an Ensign in the Revolutionary war informed me that the heirs of my Father were entitled were entitled to bounty land from the United States for his services and that himself and Mead Merrill were acquainted with facts sufficient for us to obtain the same. He further stated that he was well acquainted with my Father that they were brought up together in the same neighborhood in the Town of New Fairfield in Connecticut and that My Father Billy Trowbridge was a Lieutenant in the Continental service and told the Regiment and company to which he belonged, both of which I do remember I distinctly recollect that he told me that at the time of the derangement in the Connecticut troops when five Regiments were consolidated into two, My Father was a supernumerary officer and considered himself liable to be called into the service at any time should the same command be offered him. Thus far the information from Mr Bennett. The time was appointed for us to meet to take the testimony about three weeks subsequently but before that time arrived Mr Bennett died —

I further state that five years ago last July I was travelling up the Hudson River in company with my Mother Mrs Rhoda James and when off against West Point she expressed herself with some degree of surprize at the alteration of the place since she saw it and on being enquired of as to what time she referred she stated to me that when I was a babe she took me in her lap on horseback and visited that place that her Father, (Capt Phinehas Bradsley) her Husband, (my Father) and her Brother Elijah Bradsley were stationed there which must have been after the Spring of 1781 as I was born in March of that year
Now Sir is it unreasonable to suppose from the testimony of Mr Treadwell and M c Neil that my Father was called into actual service under his commission as Lieut t in the Continental service as stated in their depositions which is in your office
As to the time or circumstances of his being commissioned a Lieut t in the continental service is wholly unknown to me and but for the conversation above referred to with Mr Bennet together with the testimony of Messrs Treadwell and Merrill I should be wholly at a loss how to account for it, except it is strongly impressed on my mind that I have seen among my Fathers old Papers more than two Commissions, but these old papers were left with a Brother of mine more than forty years since and are lost, and the time so far gone by that much dependance cannot be placed on bare recollection
Respectfully Yours Billy Trowbridge

State of New York Cortland County } ss
Personally came before me Esquire a Justice of the peace in and for the county of Cortland Billy Trowbridge and being duly sworn according to Law deposeth and saith that the facts stated and the conversations had with James Bennet and with Mrs Rhoda James was had at the times therein stated and the same are
of
STATE OF NEW YORK, CORTLAND COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
I, RUFUS A. REED, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that John H. Ferguson Esq. before whom the annexed affidavit was taken, was at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace . in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same: And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said Justice and verily believe the signature to the Jurat thereof, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County, this 22 d day of January 1852.
Rufus A. Reed CLERK.
I certify that I have been acquainted with the above named Billy Trowbridge for more than twenty years that he sustains a good character as to truth and veracity and that his statements and testimony is entitled to full credit as such
August 23. 1838 (John H. Ferguson) Justice

State of New York Cortland County } ss
Personally came before me Esquire a Justice of the peace in and for the county of Cortland Billy Troubridge after being duly sworn according to Law deposeth and saith that the facts stated and the conversations had with James Bennett and with Mrs Rhoda James was had at the times therein stated and the same are substantially correct according to the best recollection of this deponent and further saith not
Sworn and subscribed Billy Troubridge before me this 23 day of August 1838 John H Ferguson Justice
I certify that I have been acquainted with the above named Billy Troubridge for more than twenty years that he sustains a good character as to truth and veracity and that his statements and testimony is entitled to full credit as such
August 23. 1838 John H Ferguson Justice

State of New York Cortland County
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Billy Graves and the within named defendant and that he sustains a perfect fair character for truth and veracity - and that his statements are entitled to full credit.
William Brattle Judge of Cortland County Courts

State of New York Cortland County ss
Billy Snowbridge of Saugertown in said county, being duly sworn doth depose & say that he is of the age of fifty seven years. That he is the son of Billy Snowbridge - wife deceased & the Khoda James the former wife of the said Billy Snowbridge deceased that the said Billy Snowbridge died on the 16 th day of February 1798. That the said Khoda afterwards (to wit) on the 16 th day of May 1822 in the town of Mannsville married Daniel James. That the said Daniel James died on the 25 th day of September 1822 and that the said Khoda has remained a widow from the period of the said James death to the present time. That this deponent's father was frequently known & called by the name of William and Bille and Billy Snowbridge and that he did frequently receive letters addressed to each of those names. And that his name on the family register is Bille Snowbridge but that he did while living since this deponent's recollection write his name Billy Snowbridge. And this deponent further states that he with the family removed to this county about 40 years since. That before coming to this county he this deponent has frequently seen the military commissions of his said father (to wit) for Ensigns - and a Lieutenants commission. That the said commissions have been misplaced & lost. That this deponent has made search for said commissions and cannot find them and further saith not
Subscribed & sworn before me this 2 nd day of January 1838
Billy Snowbridge
William Bartlett Judge of Cortland County Courts

Payment to be made at Albany by J. W. O'Leary Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of New York R
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book Volume by J. P. Chase Clerk.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Claim for Military Service.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 4 th July 1836, the pension of Increase Rhoda James nee? late of New York, formerly widow of Billy Trowbridge who was a Sergeant & Lieutenant in the Revolution, has been increased from $120 \frac{83}{100} to $141. \frac{66}{100} per annum commencing on the 4 th March 1831 and ending 8 th February 1844 when she died.
The amount is due & payable to her only surviving children viz, Billy Trowbridge and Sarah Trowbridge, after deducting what has been paid at the rate of $120 \frac{83}{100} per annum.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this 28 th day of December one thousand eight hundred and forty= nine
Examined and Countersigned. S
Secretary of the Interior.
Commissioner of Pensions.

State of Connecticut Fairfield County, ss New Fairfield December 20 th 1837
I Gideon Hubbell of New Fairfield Fairfield County and State aforesaid of lawful age (to wit) of the age of seventy six, who has resided in said Town of New Fairfield about sixty six years - being duly cautioned & sworn according to law, deposith & saith that he was acquainted with Billy Trowbridge of said New Fairfield County & State aforesaid and in the Spring of the year 1775. My Brother (who is now dead) enlisted into the service of the state of Connecticut, in the company commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Bransby of New Fairfield County & State aforesaid. Ephraim Briggs of said Town was Lieutenant - The Regiment was commanded by Col. Waterbury. The Regiment was marched to New York - & from thence they proceeded by water to Albany or near there where they remained a short time - from thence to Tienderoga, and then to St Johns and was there in the action at the time of its surrender - remained in service until we were discharged in December 1775 or January 1776 - Making about 7 Months service - I well recollect that My Brother was in said service at the North, and that he frequently told me that Billy Trowbridge of New Fairfield County & State aforesaid was in said service and enlisted at the time mentioned above in the Spring of 1775 and continued in said service until discharged in the 1775  autumn December or January 1776. I also well recollect that Joseph Braps & Jonas Brush (who are both now alive) went also to the North & were in the same company with the said Billy Trowbridge in the year mentioned above at the taking of St Johns in 1775. And I have frequently heard the said Joseph Braps & Jonas Brush say that Billy Trowbridge of said New Fairfield County & State aforesaid was in said company, commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Bransby of New Fairfield in the Regiment commanded by Col. Waterbury and that he enlisted in said company for the term of seven months in the Spring of 1775 and continued until discharged as mentioned above - And I have no doubt in my own mind in saying that I confidently & fully believe that the said Billy Trowbridge was in said company as mentioned above and that he enlisted and served under Capt. Bransby for the time specified above, and of the facts as stated I have no doubt, but they are worst, but cannot say positively
The Deponent further states that he well recollects the time when the said Billy Trowbridge was married, and when -

This said Billy Lowbridge (was Married in New Fairfield in said county of Fairfield to Rhoda Beardsey of said New Fairfield) I believe I am confident in the summer of 1777. I was present at the time, and one circumstance I will recollect. In the midst of the performance of the ceremony the candle which was standing upon the Table suddenly went out. & from this circumstance I shall it is strongly impressed upon my mind They were married by Nathaniel Beardsey Esq. of said New Fairfield
And further the deponent saith that they lived together as Husband & Wife in said New Fairfield for several years & had a family of children and further saith not. Gideon Hubbell
Fairfield county ss New Fairfield December 20 th 1837 Be it Remembered that on the day and year aforesaid Gideon Hubbell who hath subscribed the foregoing Deposition approved before me, and after being duly examined and cautioned to speak the whole truth. Made solemn oath to the same Deposition - And I the said justice do hereby certify that the said Gideon Hubbell is a man of good & moral character and of truth and veracity in the town where he resides - Said Deposition drawn up & certified by me - Jacobus Snedeker Jr Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut Fairfield County ss Brookfield Dumber 15 th 1837.
I John Pike of Brookfield County & State aforesaid of lawful age (to wit) of the age of 78 years being duly cautioned and sworn according to law deponeth and saith that he was in the Militia Service at Pickettville NY with the in the Spring of the year 1777 commencing about the first of April and was discharged about the middle of  15 th of May 1777. in the company commanded by Captain Gaylor Hubbard of New Fairfield. Lieutenant (Shadrach Hubbard.) of Brookfield. Billy Trowbridge of New Fairfield was Ensign of said company. and further state that the Captain being and Lieutenant being confined by sickness at that time the said Billy Trowbridge in their absence had the command of said company at Pickettville during the term of service (is not positive that it was Lieut. Hubbard but is of opinion that it was) and further states is of opinion that the Regiment was commanded by Col. Potter of Salisbury. The deponent further states that sometime in the month of May or June 1777 been listed into the service of the state of Connecticut in the Regiment commanded by Col. Ennis in the company commanded by Captain Solomon  Salmon Booth of North Stratford in the County of Fairfield & State of Connecticut. Billy Trowbridge of New Fairfield County & State aforesaid was Lieutenant of said company. Martin Warner of New Milford was Ensign in said company. the company thus organized. Marched to Fairfield in said County, continued there a short time then marched to Black Rock where we remained a few weeks until we had orders to march to Pickettville NY when we remained perhaps for or six weeks. from there we marched to Westchester during which time we marched to White Plains and back to Pickettville, then worked on the road to Danbury Ct. from Danbury march back to Black Rock, staid there awhile and then the news came that Burgoyne's Army was coming down and we had orders to march to Pickettville. while we were at Pickettville Burgoyne's Army was taken, and we were ordered to Ma na hatten, from there to Hambleton where we were discharged about the 1 st of January 1778 the deponent further states that the said Billy Trowbridge was, a Lieutenant in said company until they were discharged about January 1778. and further states that he the Deponent was book for the said Billy Trowbridge during the greater part of the campaign.

and further the deponent saith not
Fairfield county ss Brookfield December 15 th 1837 John Peck
Be it Remembered that on the day and year aforesaid John Peck who hath subscribed the foregoing deposition approved before me, and after being duly examined and cautioned to speak the whole truth made solemn oath to the same deposition - And I the said justice do hereby certify that the said John Peck is a man of good moral character and of truth and veracity in the town of Brookfield, where he resides -
said Deposition drawn drawn up and certified by me - Jabez Hurdwell Jr. Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut Fairfield County to Brookfield November 19 th 1838
I John Peck of Brookfield County and State aforesaid of lawful age (to wit) of the age of Seventy Eight years being duly cautioned and sworn according to law I deposeth and saith that he thinks he was correct in stating in his former deposition which was taken in December 1837, respecting the service and campaign of 1777 and also respecting the officers of the Regt. and of the company to which he & Billy Froosbridge belonged. In that deposition states that Solomon Booth had the command of said company during the term of service as stated in my former deposition in December 1837 and that he was called Capt at that time - but will not say positively that he was a Capt beyond the former deposition to which I allude was the one taken in December 1837, where I stated that Billy Froosbridge of New Fairfield Fairfield County & State aforesaid was Captain of the company and he the deponent was Cook in said company. And further the deponent saith not John Peck
State of Connecticut County of Fairfield } In Brookfield Nov. 19 th 1838
Personally appeared before me the subscribing authority John Peck and subscribed and made oath to the truth of the foregoing Deposition - and I certify that the said John Peck sustains a good character for truth and is a credible witness -
Bryant Smith Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut } p. Fairfield County }
I Thomas B. Osborne Clerk of the County Court within and for the County of Fairfield in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that Bryant Smith Esquire is now and was on the 19 th day of Instant November a Justice of the Peace within and for said Fairfield County duly commissioned and duly authorized to administer oaths and take Depositions and that I am well acquainted with his handwriting and verily believe the signature to the signature to the Certificate on the other side hereof purporting to be his, is genuine. Given under my hand and the Seal of said County Court in Fairfield this 23 rd day of November A D 1838.
Thomas B. Osborne Clerk

State of New York Cortland County 3 d S.
On the 12 th day of March 1838- Personally appeared before me Joshua Ballard Esq. a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Cortland and State of New York - Made known of the Town of Cortlandville in said County of Cortland - Who being first duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that he is a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States of the age of seventy five years - and that he belonged to the Continental Army - and that he served upwards of four years in the Revolutionary War - and that not far from the month of October 1782 this deponent was transferred into Col Swifts Regiment and into Capt Chapmans Company at which time he became acquainted with Lieutenant Trobudge whose given name he does not know - and also with Elijah Bardsley both of whom were from the Town of New Fairfield Fairfield County in the State of Connecticut - and that they both belonged to Col Swifts Regiment but not to the same Company with this deponent - and that they both together with this deponent went in to Winter Quarters at the High Bridge near West Point in the State of New York - and this deponent understood that the said Lieutenant Trobudge married the said Bardsleys sister that in June following in 1783 - this deponent and the said Elijah Bardsley were discharged both on the same day - which was on the 9 th day of June 1783 and left the said encampment for their respective homes and both arrived at said - Elijah Bardsleys father's house in New Fairfield the same day with whom this deponent staid with one or two nights - That the said Lieutenant Trobudge did not receive his discharge to return with them and was left behind at the said encampment and this deponent is impressed with the belief that the said Lieutenant Trobudge wrote a letter and sent by them to

his wife or to his father in law Capt Thomas Barclay - and further the deponent will recollect that the family and many of their friends who came in to see them were very solicitous to know why the said Samuel Bridger did not come home with them but was satisfied when they learned he was not discharged - and further the deponent says not -
Mead Merrill
Sworn & subscribed before me this 12 th day of March 1838 - Nathan Ballard South Am
I hereby certify that the above named Mead Merrill is a person who sustains a good character for truth and veracity in the neighborhood where he resides -
Nathan Ballard V. P.

State of New York Cortland County
ss Be it known that on the 10 th day of March 1838 personally appeared before me John H Ferguson a Justice of the peace in and for said County Rhoda James of Tazewell in said County aged Eighty years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth depose and say that she is the Widow of the late Daniel James and the former Widow of Lieutenant Billy Trowbridge and the Sister of the said Elijah Beardsley of New Fairfield mentioned in said Mena Merrill's affidavit which is hereto annexed sworn and Subscribed before me Rhoda James this 10 th day of March 1838
John H Ferguson Justice of the peace
I certify that I have been personally acquainted with the above named Rhoda James for several years & that she is of good moral character and one who I unhesitatingly say can be relied on as respects truth and veracity John H Ferguson Justice of the peace

State of New York Cortland County
I, Orrin Stimson Clerk of said County do hereby certify that John McLaughlin & Joshua Ballard Esquires before whom the foregoing affidavits purport to have been taken were at the date of the same Justices of the Peace in for said County duly Elected and qualified & further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of each Justice & verily believe their signatures subscribed to the foregoing affidavits are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Affixed the seal of said County This 12th day of March A.D. 1838 Orrin Stimson Clerk

At a general Assembly of the Governor and Company of the State of Connecticut in Connecticut in America, held at Hartford on the second Thursday of May (being the eighth day of said Month) and continued by several adjourn- ments, until the seventh day of June next following Annoq. Dom. 1777.
This Assembly do appoint Ezer Benedict and William Briggs to be second Lieutenants in the two Battalions now to be raised in this State.
This Assembly do appoint Caleb Church and Solomon Booth to be First Lieutenants in the two Battalions now to be raised in this State.
Office of the Secretary of State October 16 th 1828.
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of record in this office In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of this State and signed the same at the seat of above - Nathaniel P. Root Secretary

V 3293 Widow Rhoda Lamson former Widow of Lemuel Brobridge -
To be placed on file With her papers which was sent about 6 weeks since to the War Office

Cortland Village Cortland County N.Y. March 12 th 1838
J. L. Edwards Esq. Counsel of Pensions
Sir
I send you herewith the affidavits of Mead Munks and a further affidavit of Rhoda Jones Widow of Samuel Jones and former Widow of Billy Trobriage - You will see by Benjamin Treadwell's affidavit on file in the Pension Office that he was acquainted with Samuel Trobriage in the Continental Army in the year 1781 and 1782 - and Mead Munks affidavit which is here in enclosed - certifies him in the fall of 1782 and in the summer of 1783 - and said Munks states that he was a Brother in law to Elijah Bardsley of New Fairfield Connecticut and you will find that Samuel Trobriage's Wife Jones in the affidavit herewith sent that she is the Sister of Elijah Bardsley of New Fairfield mentioned in Mead Munks affidavit -
I assure that the identity of Samuel Trobriage being the husband of Rhoda Jones is clearly made out if you should want further proof let me know and I will try to look up some more proof but I do not know that I can -
I sent the application of Rhoda Jones to the Pension Office about six weeks since - the papers are to be placed with them for their turn
Yours With Respect
E. W. Edgcomb

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State of New York St. Lawrence County Office of the Clerk
I, Orin Stimson Clerk of said County do hereby certify that William Southwick Esquire before whom the affidavit of Rhoda James & Billy Snowbridge purports to have been taken was at the date of the same a judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, duly Commissioned & sworn. Further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said judge I verily believe his signature within to be genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of said County This 29 th day of January AD 1838
Orin Stimson Clerk

Comptrollers Office Hartford Connecticut January 15 th 1838
I certify that Sergeants William Frobridge's name appears on a pay roll in this office headed as follows, to wit, "Pay Roll of Capt Nehemiah Beardsley's Company in the Regiment of the forces of the United Colonies under command of Col David Waterbury Jr. Raised in the colony of Connecticut commencing on the day in which they entered said service &c, and he is credited for service as a sergeant from May 9 th to Nov 9 th a period of 185 days. The name of Bille Frobridge appears on a ration roll of Capt Beardsley's Company Col Waterbury's Regt, commencing June 26 th 1778 & ending Nov Following.
Capt Nehemiah Beardsley on the Pay Table books. April 13 th 1776. (Waterbury's Regt) for account rendered for his company, £1577-1-2,
Capt Solomon Booth is credited on Haskell Receipts Jan y 17 th 1778 for defence of coast at Greenwich £1339-0-10,
Capt Phineas Beardsley is charged on the pay table books, at sundry times from Feb 7 th 1777 to May 29 th 1783. £1262-4-7,
The name of Capt Gaylord Hubbel has not been found.
Wm Field Comptroller
I further certify that William Frobridge's name appears on a Roll in this office headed as follows, to wit, "Return of the eight months men in the 5 th Connecticut Regiment.

commanded by P. B. Bradley colonel in the year 1779 and he is credited for service from July 26th to December 15th, a period of five months & twenty days, and he is named as belonging to N Milford, S. Pitchfield County, Wm. Field Comptroller

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Mr Billy Snodgrass Fuxton
State of Indiana

I hereby certify that at the May Session of the Genl Assembly of this State in the year 1777- a Resolution was passed, that for the more effectual defence of this State on the sea coast & to prevent invasions & depredations of the enemy, there should be raised by voluntary enlistment two Battalions to consist of 728 men in each Battalion including officers, in which two Battalions the troops that were already raised ordered to be raised were to be computed, and to be stationed in the several parts of this State on the sea coast- and that said two Battalions should be continued in service until the first day of January (then) next unless sooner discharged- Provided That if said two Battalions should not be filled by the 15 th day of July, upon giving the Gov r with the advice of his Council of safety, to discharge so many of the Commissioned Officers as should be supernumerary in proportion to the privates according to a rule (then) lately established by Congress- Office of the Secretary of the State of South Carolina Oct 16. 1835
In testimony of which I have at the seat last above affixed the seal of this State & signed the same Royal W h Barnard Secretary

Mr. Snowbridge Sir,
Yours is recd and I have made the search required and found but one Boath who was an officer in the two Battalions in '77- of which I send you a copy - your witness was mistaken, or Boath might have served as captain but he was not a commissioned captain in either Battalion when first raised, and there is no evidence here that he was afterwards. - The Captains were, Peter Lunt, Abel Pillsbury, Elijah Robinson, James Smith Nathaniel Russell, Augustus Collins Ebenezer Rogers, Abraham Bredley, Benjamin Bastwick, Nathan Palmer, Josiah Baldwin Jeremiah Dyer, John Hays, Ebenezer Mansfield, Joseph Bell & Stephen Sharp - These were all the Captains, Ensigns Col d & promoted Lt Col d with Smith Lt Col d & John Ely Col d Elias Bull May 1 st John Davenport May 2 nd - I give you these names to refresh the recollection of your witness as to the officers - Respectfully I am A. Atkinson
Office of the Secretary of State, in Hartford Oct 15 th 1838
This is all the evidence there is in this office you have asked for - the evidence you want is in the Continental office

State of Connecticut. Fairfield County ss Danbury. December 12 th 1837. I John Gregory of the Town of Danbury County of Fairfield & State aforesaid, of lawful age (to wit) of the age of seventy six, being duly cautioned & sworn, deposeth and says that he was well acquainted with Billy Frowbridge of New Fairfield County & State aforesaid, and that he was in the Militia Service at Pitskill near with the said Billy Frowbridge for the term of six weeks in the Spring of the year 1777. And that the said Frowbridge was an Ensign in Captain Gaylor Hubbells Company at Pitskill and in the absence of the Captain had the command of said company. Under Col d Porter, furthermore that the and is of opinion that the said Frowbridge was in the Northern Army previous thereto. furthermore the deponent saith not Fairfield County ss Danbury December 12 th 1837
Be it remembered that on the day & year aforesaid John Gregory of said Danbury who hath subscribed the foregoing Deposition approved before me, and after being examined and cautioned to speak the whole truth, made solemn oath to the same Deposition. And I the said Justice do hereby certify that the said John Gregory is a man of good moral character & of truth and veracity in the Town of Danbury where he resides - Said Deposition drawn up & attested by me
John Gregory
Jabez Goodwin Jr Justice of P.

State of Connecticut, Fairfield County ss Ridgefield (Ridgebury Society). December 13 th 1837. I Eliphalet Brush of Ridgefield County and state aforesaid, of lawful age (to wit), of the age of Eighty Nine years, being duly cautioned and sworn according to law, deposeth and saith, that he was personally, and intimately acquainted with Billy Snowbridge of New Fairfield County and state aforesaid, and that he was in the Militia service at New York in the year 1776 with the said Billy Snowbridge, and that the said Snowbridge was a Sergeant in Captain Phineas Coon the company commanded by Capt Phineas Coon of New Fairfield. Joseph Platt Cook of Danbury was Col of the Regiment. David Starr of said Danbury was Major of said Regiment. I further state, that I also was in said company which was Mustered and went to New York with the said Snowbridge and remained therefrom about 27 th August 1776 until about 10 th of October 1776, which was at the time of the taking of New York by the British. I further recollect that the said Billy Snowbridge was in the Militia service during a great part of the Revolutionary War. Sometimes at Black Rock Conn, and the various Seaports on the Coast of Connecticut and sometimes at Peekskill NY and other places on the North River, and I further recollect that he was a Lieutenant in said service during the war and further the deponent saith not
Eliphalet Brush
Fairfield County ss Ridgefield (Ridgebury Society) December 13 th 1837
Be it Remembered that on the day and year aforesaid Eliphalet Brush of said Ridgefield who hath subscribed the foregoing Deposition, approved before me and after being duly examined & cautioned to speak the whole truth made solemn oath to the same Deposition — And I the said Justice do hereby certify that the said Eliphalet Brush is a man that sustains a good Moral character and is a man of truth and veracity in the town where he resides — Said Deposition drawn up and Certified by me Jabez Snodwell Jr. Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut { Fairfield County ss { Brookfield December 15 th 1837
Andrew Merwin of Brookfield County and State aforesaid of lawful age (to wit) of the age of seventy-seven years, being duly cautioned and sworn according to law, deposeth & saith, that sometime in the month of May or June 1777, he enlisted into the service of the State of Connecticut, in the Regiment commanded by Col. Eno, in the company commanded by Captain Solomon Booth of North Stratford in the County of Fairfield and State of Connecticut. Billy Crowbridge of New Fairfield County and State aforesaid was Lieutenant of said company. Martin Warner of New Milford was Ensign in said company.
The company thus organized, marched to Fairfield in said County - continued there a short time then therefrom marched to Black Rock where we remained a few weeks until we had orders to march to Fishkill N.Y. where we remained, perhaps five or six weeks during which time we marched to White Plains and back to Fishkill. From there we worked on the Road to Danbury, Ct. From Danbury marched back to Black Rock, staid there a while and then the news came that Burgoyne's Army was coming down & we had orders to march to Fishkill N.Y. while we were at Fishkill, Burgoyne's Army was taken and we were ordered to Morristown, N.J. From there to Horse Neck where we were discharged about 1 st January 1778. The deponent further states that the said Billy Crowbridge was a Lieutenant in said company until they were discharged about 1 st January 1778 and further the deponent saith not
Andrew Merwin
Fairfield County ss Brookfield December 15 th 1837
Be it Remembered that on the day & year aforesaid Andrew Merwin of said Brookfield who hath subscribed the foregoing Deposition, approved before me and after being examined & cautioned to speak the whole truth made solemn oath to the same deposition - And I the said justice do hereby certify that the said Andrew Merwin is a man of good moral character & of truth & veracity in the town where he resides - said Deposition drawn up and certified by me
Salmon J. Trumbull Jr. Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut { Fairfield County, ss { Sherman December 27 1877
I Henry Nearing of New Milford in the county of Litchfield and state aforesaid of lawful age (to wit) of the age of Eighty years being duly cautioned & sworn according to law deponeth & saith that he was well acquainted with Billy Trowbridge of New Fairfield Fairfield County & State aforesaid that in the year 1875 in the month of May he the deponent enlisted in the Connecticut State Troops for the term of seven months in the company commanded by Capt Joseph Smith of Brookfield in the County of Fairfield & State aforesaid.
Jabez Rootford of Newtown in said County was Lieutenant of said company Asahel Ruggles of Brookfield in said County was Ensign - The Regiment was under the command of Col David Waterbury. Hobbey was Major
The deponent further states that after the Regiment was organized they marched first to Horse Neck from there to New York & then back to Harlem, when we went on board of the Shipping and landed at Albany. From Albany we marched to P'keepsie & from there to St Johns where we were engaged in the action at the taking of St Johns. After the taking of St Johns we marched to Montreal, and were discharged about 1 st December
1875 And further more that the said Billy Trowbridge enlisted at the same time for seven months & was in the same service & was at the various places mentioned above in the company commanded by Capt Nehemiah Brardley of New Fairfield County & State aforesaid. Ephraim Briggs of New Fairfield County & State aforesaid was Lieutenant of said company.
Billy Trowbridge of New Fairfield aforesaid was Sergeant in said company in the same Regiment - The deponent well recollects that he was a Sergeant in said company as he was personally & intimately acquainted with him & that he enlisted in May 1875 and was in said service during the time aforesaid, until discharged about 1 st December 1875, and further saith that
Henry Nearing the said Billy Trowbridge was
sometimes called William and further the deponent saith that there was no other person by the name of Trowbridge in said company during the said time
of service of seven months - and further saith not
Henry Nearing

Fairfield county ss, Sherman December 27 th 1837 Be it Remembered that on the day and year aforesaid Henry Nearing who hath subscribed the foregoing deposition appeared before me, and after being duly examined and cautioned to speak the whole truth made solemn oath to the same Deposition.
And I the said Justice do hereby certify that the said Henry Nearing is a man of good Moral character and of truth and veracity in this Town where he resides - Said Deposition drawn up and Certified by me - Jabez Knowdell Jr. Justice of Peace
I hereby certify that the answers and interrogations in the Depositions hereto attached were all made before signing.
Jabez Knowdell Jr. Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut Fairfield County ss { New Fairfield December 27
1837
I Benjamin Trumbull of New Fairfield County and state aforesaid of lawful age (to wit) of the age of twenty four years, being duly cautioned and sworn according to law, depose and saith that he was acquainted with Lieutenant Trowbridge (of New Fairfield County & State aforesaid) in the year 1781 and 1782 and that the said Lieutenant Trowbridge was in the continental service, when I saw him, which was frequently, during the years 1781-2. at the Highlands in the State of NY at Winter quarters I have also seen the said Lieutenant Trowbridge at Peekskill and at Danford's Landing where the Army pitched their Tents also at Van Klief's Point in the year 1782 - and I have seen him occasionally for the term of two years whilst he was in the Army. and I have no doubt I am of opinion & confidently believe his name was Billy Trowbridge. but cannot say positively. but I do know that the said Lieutenant Trowbridge was in the continental service in the years 1781-2 and was at the above mentioned places & that he was in said service for the term of two years. but cannot recollect the Regt. to which he belonged. & further saith not
Benj r Trumbull
Fairfield County ss New Fairfield December 27 th 1837
Be it Remembered that on the day and year aforesaid Benjamin Trumbull of said New Fairfield who hath subscribed the foregoing Deposition approved before me, and after being examined and cautioned to speak the whole truth, made solemn oath to the same Deposition. And I the said Justice do hereby certify that the said Benjamin Trumbull is a man of good moral character and of truth and veracity in the Town where he resides.
Said Deposition drawn up and certified by me. Jacob Trumbull Jr. Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut } p. I Thomas Bloome Clerk of the County Fairfield County } Court within and for the County of Fairfield in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that Luther Readwell Esquire is now and for more than one year last past has been a Justice of the Peace within and for said Fairfield County duly commissioned and duly authorized to administer oaths and take Depositions &c. I further certify that all the signatures to the Certificates annexed to the Depositions hereto attached purporting to be the signatures of the said Luther Readwell Esquire are genuine. Given under my hand and the Seal of said County Court in Fairfield this 11 th day of January A.D. 1838.
Thomas Bloome Clerk

At a General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the State of Connecticut in New England in America, held at Hartford on the second Thursday of May being the eighth day of said month and continued by several adjournments until the seventh day of June next following (being D o em. 1747) —
This Assembly do appoint Ezra Benedict and Bille Traver Bridge to be second Lieutenants in the two battalions now to be raised in this State.
This Assembly do establish Bille Traver Bridge to be Ensign of the 6 th Company or Train band in the 16 th Regiment in this State —
State of Connecticut Office of the Secretary of State January 24 th AD 1838.
I hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true copy of record in this office
In testimony of which I have hereunto affixed the public seal of this State at the date last above and signed the same
Royal A. Cushman Secretary of State

State of Connecticut Fairfield County
New Fairfield January 16 th 1838
I John O'Beardsley of the Town of New Fairfield County & State aforesaid do hereby certify that my Father Gideon Beardsley was Executor of the last Will & Testament of Nehemiah Beardsley Esq. of said New Fairfield and the Records & Papers belonging to said Nehemiah Beardsley were in the hands of my Father at his decease. I further certify that I was Administrator on the estate of my Father Gideon Beardsley and at his decease the Records & Papers belonging to my Father & Grand Father Nehemiah Beardsley Esq were in my possession - and I have carefully examined said Records & Papers and find no Record of any Marriages therein
John O'Beardsley
Be it remembered on this 16 th day of January 1838 - Personally appeared John O'Beardsley and made oath to the truth of the foregoing certificate by him subscribed
before me Jabez Laddwell Jr Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut Fairfield County ss } I Samuel T. Barnum New Fairfield } Town Clerk of the Town of New Fairfield do hereby
testify that I have carefully examined the Records of sd Town, and find no Record of the marriage of Billy Frawbridge and Rhoda Beardsley Thunen
Certified by me
Sam l T. Barnum Town Clerk
Be it remembered on this 19 th January 1838 personally appeared Samuel T. Barnum Town Clerk of the Town of New Fairfield and made oath to the truth of the foregoing certificate by him subscribed
before me
Jabez Woodard J o Justice of Peace