Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 15711, William Wight, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Wight, William
S. 15711
harded
CONTENTS

Det to B. F. Catesby 22 Oct 1835 " " M c Neel 27 Nov 1835 1886 May 15. H. H. Wight with History Prior
18405
Vermont
William Wight
Grange in the State of Vermont who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Allen of the reg t commanded Col Eno in the Connecticut for 20 months. Private
Retired from $76.67
Entered on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 66 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 d day of Oct r 1835 and South
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-ann. allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Dan Boyd Clerk, book C 2 Vol. 3 Page 109

6753 Mr. Wright
Oct. 5. 14
Admitted 23 months $
Mr. Hubbard East Randolph Vermont
✓

BRIEF in the case of William Dwight of Tunbridge County of Orange in the State of Vermont (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? In open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 69.  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. As a Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. Gen.     Enlisted April In 1778 - — 3 — private Col. Asa Eno Connect. Troops   went home a few days & re- turned & served his year - say — 9 — — Capt. Russell Grant —   Next enlisted & served — 8 — — Capt. David Allen Ct. Mtn. Troops   Enlisted April or May 1781 — 16 — — Col. Butler —   Soon after returning home volunteered — 13 — — Capt. — —   Lieut. Gannell Ripley —  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? not any  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? East Windsor, Connecticut  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By living witnesses & by traditional evidence  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? not properly attached; two of the witnesses reside in another State & County 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Chas. D. Williams Examining Clerk. 24. Jan'y 1833

William Wright
No 6759.
W. White
600 Ten Eyck 60
  2 Capt Grant 3 mo. ea.  6 mo.    1 Ten Eyck —  6 —    1 Allen —  8 —         20. mo.  
20 mo. pri $66.66.
Wm. Hubbard Esq E. Randolph ft

State of Vermont,
At Randolph in said County on this 15 th day of August
ORANGE COUNTY ss.
A. D. 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before the Hon. the Probate Court within & for said district
District of Randolph
in the County said Orange County, now sitting, being a Court of Record William Wright a resident of Tenbridge in the County of Orange and State of Vermont , aged 69 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 in the Month of April in the year 1778 then living in East Windsor now Ellington Ct. he enlisted in the State Service under Captain Russell Grant in Col. Roger Ennis Regt. that he first went to White Plains in New York and then to West Point. Mount where he was ordered to New York where he continued during the remainder of the year. He was mustered into a Company of State Troops under Captain David Allen, Lieut. Knowlton & Ensign Simon Tabor and went in company to New London Ct. and continued there till cold weather, and then returned to winter quarters at East Windsor Ct. and was discharged in the Month of March 1780 having served a tour of duty of Eight Months. In the year 1781, Col. Ebenezer Huntington was a recruiting officer, enlisted under him, and joined a Company under Capt. Jerry Gage Gage in Col. Putnam Regt. and went to White Plains in April or May and continued in Service Six Months and was discharged at West Point. That the same year after returning home he volunteered and went to Providence Rhode Island three months under the command of Genl. Samuel Riple, General Spencer had the command of the two last Services he knew of no Concordia party in his power. The affidavits furnish all the proof in his ability to prove - Answer to Question 1 st I was born in Windham Ct. in the year 1762 1762. I do not know of any record of my age except in the family Bible - 3 rd At the time of enlisting the Service I lived in what is now called Ellington Ct. then East Windsor, and have lived in Tenbridge W. where I have lived since being 43 years of age. I have always enlisted except for the three months when I volunteered - 5 th I recollect of none with whom I was in the quality connected excepting General Southwick and Huntington and those already named in this declaration. I do not recollect the names of any Regiments - 6 th I received no discharge except a verbal one. - 7 th Nathaniel Morrill, Benjamin Goodwin, John Gifford. - Tilda Gifford
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever, to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Frederick Gainsold Judge of Probate
We Cyrus Tracy and Thomas McKnight residing in the said Tenbridge who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, and that we believe him to be 69 years 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.
residing in Tenbridge in said County of Orange hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Wright years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have
Cyrus Tracy Thomas McKnight
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Frederick Gainsold Judge of Probate
That the above named

Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Frederick Gaiswold Judge of Probate
We Cyrus Tracy and Thomas McKnight residing in the said Tenbridge who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, and that we believe him to be 69 years 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.
residing in Tenbridge in said County of Orange hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Wight
Cyrus Tracy Thomas McKnight
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Frederick Gaiswold Judge of Probate
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 certify that it appears to them that Cyrus Tracy who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Deacon resident in Tenbridge in said County, and that Thomas McKnight who has also signed the same, is a resident in the same place, and a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Frederick Gaiswold Judge of Probate
J. H. Parish Wight 15 th day of August
or Reg Clerk of the Court of Probate — hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Wight for a pension. In Testimony whereof I herunto set my hand and seal of Office, this A. D. 1832.
J. H. Parish CLERK. or Reg

State Of Distric
At Randolph in Said County and Distric this 15 th day of June A D 1833 Personally appeared in open Court before the Hon. the Probate within and for Said Distric in Said Orange County, Now Sitting, being a Court of record. William Wright, named in the foregoing Declaration to which
this is in addition, who being duly sworn, deposes and saith, that since the making of the fore- going Declaration, which was made away from home without any record to guide his mem- ory, he has ascertained, that instead of the year 1763 for the year in which he was born he should have stated 1769 making 70 in stead of 69 years old. Also that the reason why he did not obtain the certificate of a Clergyman was because there was none residing in the vicinity.
Also that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear pos- itively as to the precise length of his Service, but according to the best of his recollection, he has served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades. —
For three Months I served as a Private in the year 1778. — For Eight Months I served as a Private in the year 1779 and 1780. — For Six Months I served as a Private in the year 1781 at White Plains. — For three months I served as a Private in the last of the year 1781 and a few parts of 1782. Resaidem. — Also that the length of time he served in the year 1778 he cannot state with as much certainty on account of the time he was allowed to remain at home — but that in addition to the three months first stated, he served not less than three months more. — Making in the whole not less than Twenty three months. in actual Service. — and for such Service I claim a Pension. — William Wright
Sworn and subscribed the day and year of our Lord
Calvin Blodgett Judge of Probate
William Hobbs Clerk or Register of the Probate Court fore said hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings before this Court in the matter of the application of William Wright for a Pension.
In testimony of which I hereunto set my hand and Seal of office this 15 th day of June A D 1833 — W m Hobbs Clerk or Register
I certify that the reason that the certificate of a Clergyman was not obtained in the case of William Wright is that no Clergyman resided in his vicinity. I can certify as is required. — Calvin Blodgett Judge of Probate

Life Coagulation

I Joseph Cogswell of Randolph in the County of Orange and State of Vermont of lawful age depose testify and say, that that in April in the year 1798 William Knight of Sunderbury in said County at East Hindson now Callington in the State of Connecticut enlisted in the State Service for one year under Capt. Russell Grant in Col. Roger's Regiment and that Isabella at the same time in another company and was with him during the whole year. She went first to White Plains in the State of New York and there staid three weeks, and then went to West Point and staid long enough to make there Mounts in the State, & returned home and staid a few days, and then went to Horns Neck in the State of Connecticut and staid the re- mainder of the year. I am personally knowing to his performing the aforesaid year Service - and further say not.
J. C. Cogswell
State of Vermont at Randolph the 20 th day of July 1832 Personally appeared Orange County ss Joseph Cogswell and made the above known to Joseph Cogswell and made him oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed is just and true Before me. -
Calvin Blodgett Justice Peace
Hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Joseph Cogswell and that he is an credible witness. Calvin Blodgett Justice of the Peace

Secretary of State Office Manchester Vermont
I hereby certify that the within named Calvin Blodgett is Justice of the Peace and deliver the signature to her gov- erning.
In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed the seal of the office this 20 th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
Timothy Merrill Secretary of State

Thos. M c Knight
Deposition

I Thomas McKnight of Tunbridge in the County of Orange & State of Vermont of lawful age depose & say, that William Wright of Tunbridge in said County of Orange - in April in the year 1778 at East Windsor now Ellington in the State of Connecticut enlisted in the State Service for one year under Captain Russell Grant in Col. Roger Enos' Regiment, and that I enlisted at the same time with him in the same Company. - The first went to White Plains in the State of New York & there three three weeks then went to Chest Point - and there long enough to make three months. - They then returned home and in a few days were ordered to Horn Neck on the Sea Shore in the State of Connecticut and there continued through the year - I was personally knowing to his performing the years Service aforesaid and further say not.
Thomas McKnight
State of Vermont at Randolph July 20. 1832 Orange County ss I personally appeared the above named Thomas McKnight and made solemn oath that the aforesaid deposition by him subscribed is just and true before me.
Calvin Blodgett Justice Peace
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Thomas McKnight and that he is a credible witness.
Calvin Blodgett Justice of the Peace

Secretary of State Office Montpelier Vermont I hereby certify that the within names Calvin B. Dyer is a Justice of the Peace and believe the signature to be genuine. —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the office this 20 th day of August — one thousand eight hundred & thirty two Timothy Merrill Secretary of State

I Charles Pease of Samson, in Tolland County, in the State of Connecticut, of lawful age testify & say, that in the Summer of the year 1779. I enlisted into a Company of State Troops, under the command of Daniel Allen, Lieut. Knowlton, & Ensign Simon Tales - we arrived at New London. Ct, a short after said enlistment, & was annexed to a Regi- ment, commanded, by Colo. Lewis Wells. Ct. We continued, at New London, until the setting in of Winter, or cold weather; we were then re- mained into Winter quarters, at East Haver- ct. & were soon discharged in the beginning of March 1780 - after having served & completed a term of Duty of Eight months - in which said Company, a Private by the name of William Wight then of Ellington Ct. now residing in the State of Vermont, was a private. during military Duty, & continued, in said Company until for the term of eight months. & was discharged, at East Haver, at the same time, with my- self - & further the Deponent saith not -
Charles Pease
State of Connecticut p. Tolland County } On this 9 th day of July A 1832 per- sonally appeared Charles Pease the above named Deponent, and being duly cautioned examined & swore, made oath to the truth of the deposition of onesaid by him subscribed taken at the request of William Wight - for the purpose of obtaining a pension.
Walter R. Kibbe Justice of peace

I certify that the within named Charles Pease is a man of good character for truth - Walter R. Dolee Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut } County of Tolland } s. s. Tolland
I Jeremiah Parish Clerk of Tolland County Court do hereby certify that Walter R. Dolee Esq before whom the within deposition of Charles Pease on the 9th day of July 1832 was executed was at that time & still is a Justice of Peace in and for the County of Tolland legally appointed and authorized to administer oaths & take depositions out of Court - and that the signatures to the accompanying certificate purporting to be said Justice Dolee's I believe to be genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 27th day of May A.D. 1833
Jeremiah Parish Clerk
Chas. Pease Affidavit

I Nathaniel Tiffany of Jerms in Tolland County in the State of Connecticut of lawful age testify & say that in the summer of 1799 I enlisted into a Company of State Troops under the command of Capt Daniel Allen. Lieut Knowlton & Ensign Simon Talcott, we were stationed at New London Ct, and arrived there a short time after the and was assigned to Regiment command by Col. David Rootes. Ct establishment & continued there until the setting in of Winter or cold weather - we were then removed into winter quarters, at East Haven Ct, where continued there until March 1780. & were then discharged. Having Having served & completed a term of eight months Duty - in said Company William Wight  Abbot then of Ellington Ct. now of now of the State of Vermont, was a private, doing duty in said Company, and continued therein, until the time of our discharge, having performed a term of Duty of eight months, in said Company. & was dischar- ged at the same time with myself - and further the Deponent saith not -
Nathaniel Tiffany
State of Connecticut } On this 9 th day of July AD 1832 personally ss. Tolland County - } appeared Nathaniel Tiffany, the of said Deponent, being duly cautioned, exam- ined & sworn. he made oath to the truth of the deposition, of said, by him subscribed - Taken at the request of William Wight for the purpose of obtaining a pension - before me - Walter A. Kibler Justice of Peace -

I certify that the within named Nathaniel Tiffany is a man of Truth.
Walter R. Nickles
Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut } County of Tolland } S. S. Tolland
I, Jeremiah Park Clerk of Tolland County Court do hereby certify that Walter R. Nickles Esq. before whom the within deposition of Nathaniel Tiffany on the 9th day of July A.D. 1832 was executed was at that time and still is a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Tolland duly qualified & authorized to administer oaths & take depositions in said Court - and that the signatures to the foregoing certificates purporting to be of Justice Nickles are genuine as I believe - In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 27th day of May A.D. 1833
Jeremiah Park Clerk Nathaniel Tiffany Affidavit

W m Wights Decl n of Tunbridge Orange Co. Vermont.
William Wight pro Col Enos's Regt Connecticut line 1777 for one year
April 8 th 1818
Butler's Con t Regt. not on Connecticut establishment
Information
Reference is made where no evidence in the Connecticut line

State of Vermont
Orange County ss.
On this 8 th day of April A D 1818 before me the subscribe Chief Judge of the Supreme Court of the State of Vermont personally appeared William Wight aged 56 years resident in Sunbridge Orange County & State of Vermont 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 William Wight in June A D 1777 lived in East Windsor in the county of Hartford State of Connecticut, that some time in the June he enlisted into the Army of the United States for one year; - That he served the whole of his term of enlistment in the company commanded by Captain Roswell Grant in the Reg t commanded by Col. Roger Enos in the Connecticut Line in the war of the Revolution, on the Continental establishment as he believes; That the places where he served were the White Plains and West Point That he was honourably discharged about the 1 st of June A D 1778 as near as he can remember, at West Point; That he had no discharge in writing; - That he also served one year in the militia of Connecticut in a corps of Minut men; - That about the 1 st of June A D 1782 I enlisted into the Army of the United States for the period of one year & faithfully served out the whole of the same; in Capt. Ten Eyck's company Col. Butlers Reg t Genl. Huntington's Brigade Connecticut Line, on the Continental establishment in the war of the Revolution; That he was honourably dis- charged, but not in writing, about the first of June A D 1783; That he did not there- quit the service but then took the place of a 'three years man' & served six months in the same company last aforesaid & was honourably discharged about the last of December A D 1783 with the rest of the company; - That all his said services were performed in the capacity of a private soldier; - That he is & ever has been since the Declaration of Independence a resident citizen of the United States; That by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, he stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; That he has no other evidence of his said services.
Sworn to & declared before me the 8 th day of April A D 1818. Dudley Chase Chief Judge Sup. Court
Dudley Chase Chief Judge of the Sup. Ct. of the State of Vermont do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said William Wight 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 & testimony taken & had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid Act of Congress.
Dudley Chase Chief Judge Sup. Court
I hereby certify that the above named William Wight is in reduced circumstances in life & stands in need of the assistance of his country for support.
Dudley Chase Chief Judge Sup. Court. Vt.

State of Vermont } At Randolph on this 14 th day of August Orange County } A 1885 personally appeared in open Court District of Randolph } before the Hon. Probate Court within and for said District, being a Court of record.
William Wright a Resident of Newbridge in said County and District and State of Vermont, who being first sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following additional and explanatory Declaration in regard to his service in Col. Levi Wells Regiment in the Revolutionary War, — That in the fore part of April in the year 1779, he enlisted in Capt. Daniel Allen's Company in Col. Levi Wells Regiment, in Ellington in the State of Connecticut for the term of one year. That in the month of June following, about the 20 th , he was called upon to march to New London in Conn. and did march at that time, and did continue in service at New London from that time till December following, when Col. Wells had orders to remove his Regiment to New Haven for Winter quarters, and at that time we were accordingly marched to New Haven, and there remained till the latter part of February, when we were dismissed by the Col. on account of the severity of the Winter, the Snow being so deep that we could not be furnished with Wood and provisions. — At this time the Regiment was not discharged but only were permitted to go home, and were liable to be called upon at any time before the year had expired. — but they were not afterwards called upon and at the end of the year they were discharged. —
He further states that he enlisted liable to be called into service at any time, and that when discharged his term was reckoned and computed for the whole year, — but that he was in actual service only eight months , and perhaps a few days over. —
He further states that he was in actual service in Col. Levi Wells Regiment from June 1779 till February 1780 . Eight full months , not being absent from the Regi-

Meet  during  that  time  a  single  day .—
William Wright
Sworn and subscribed in open Court, the day and year first above written, before me.—
In testimony of which I have set my hand and the seal of the Probate Court at Randolph of said, this 4 th day of August A.D. 1835.—
William Webber Register
[Handwritten flourish]

Must  during  that  time  a  single  day .—
William Wright
Sworn and subscribed in open Court, the day and year first above written, before me.—
In testimony of which I have set my hand and the seal of the Probate Court at Randolph aforesaid, this 4 th day of August A.D. 1835.—
William Webber Register
[Handwritten flourish or signature]

Fort Randolph Va. Aug. 11. 1835.-
Wm. H. Edwards,
Sir,
I herewith send you the Declaration of Mr William Wright of Cambridge in regard to his Eight months Service in Col. Levi Wells Regt. - as you desired , - I do not know whether he has stated any particulars of that Service which he did not state in his former Declaration. - Nor has endeavored to state distinctly what the facts are in relation to that Service. - And he has also procured the Deposition of himself to show that the enlistment and term of Service of that Regt. was for one year instead of Eight months as you seemed to suppose, if I understood the purport of your last letter. - Mr W. never claimed only Eight months for that enlistment from the supposition that he was entitled to no more than the time he was in actual Service, which was Eight months although he enlisted for one year . I know not what more Mr Wright can do to establish his Claims. Satisfactorily to you. If he and other Officers and Privates were not all mustered, Mr Wright performed Eight months actual Service at the time specified. - and by the Deposition

of the whole of the army. In a note, I am able to show all the principal statements in regard to the Service and the Regiment are corroborated.
I think you will be satisfied that he performed as he states.
I understand from your communication that there is wanting new additional proof or explana- tion in regard to the other Service. I am sure in his former Declaration, and a short account he has omitted to mention those services at that time.
I have the Honor to be Sir, Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant
William Walbridge

East Randolph, Vt. Nov. 19. 1836.
Wm. J. L. Edwards, Dear Sir,
Some time in the month of August I forwarded to you the additional statement of Mr William Wight of Cambridge Vt. together with the Affidavit of Mr Metcalf, in relation to his Revolutionary Services. — It will be recollected that notice was given some time ago that a mistake was supposed to have been made in the computation of the time of his services, and also some doubts existed as to the correctness of his claim as to a part of the time, — and directing to have his certificate returned, which has been done, and the additional statement of Mr Wight as above mentioned, agreeably to your directions. — As no intelligen ce has been received, from the Department since the papers mentioned were transmitted, I now make this communication for the purpose of ascertaining whether the papers last mentioned were received at the Department, and also whether they are satisfactory. — I hope this communication will not be considered obtuse, inasmuch as Mr Wight feels anxious to know how his claim stands, and if any thing new is required, he wishes to know it, that he may be attending to it while his health will admit of it. — I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Yours, William Verel.

East Randolph Vt. March 28, 1880.
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Dear Sir: Some time ago I recd a communication from you stating that the Pension certificate of William Wight must be returned for correction. — I notified Mr. Wight accordingly, and the certificate is herewith enclosed. — Mr. Wight thinks that in your re-examination of his case, you must overlook some of the Affidavits. — If I am not mistaken, he proved by the Affidavits of Nathaniel Doffey and Charles Pease, all the time which you allowed him, more than what you say you found by the Rolls. — I cannot but hope that Mr. Wight will still be allowed the same amount of Pension for which he was first certified. — I think there cannot be much doubt of the fact that he served as much as he states. — I recollect distinctly, that it was thought here that his case was made out by proof beyond all dispute. — Mr. Wight has passed two qualifications, that afford a good guarantee that his statement and claim is true,
(over)

In the first place his mind is much less impaired by age than most of the Pensioners. - which leaves his recollection fresh and distinct. - And the next is, that if there is any difference between Heard - then the difference must be in his favor. - There can be no doubt in the mind of any man that knows him but what he intended to make a true statement. With his acquaintances he is altogether above suspicion. - He would not knowingly have sworn to a false statement for ten such Pensioners as he was expecting to obtain. -
I am of the opinion that if none of the Affidavits have got mislaid, by a review of his case you will come to the conclusion that he is entitled to the amount allowed him in his certificate. -
I leave the Honor to be Very Respectfully Your most obedient Servant,
William Hebard.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, William Wight of the State of Vermont who was a Private in the Revolutionary War
is entitled to receive Seventy six dollars and Sixty seven 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 26 th day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three
L. Wood
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
Geo. M c Burns Acting Commissioner of Pensions.

I Samuel Metcalf of Royalton in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, aged Seventy two years, being duly Sworn, do pose testify and say, that I was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War. - That I enlisted in the Month of April 1779 in Capt. Israel Dilling's Company in Col. Levi Wells Regiment, - and that we we were called out to go to New London Conn. - and that we were in New London from the time we were called out till some time in the Month of December following, when the Regiment removed to New Haven for Winter quarters, - and that the Regiment remained at New Haven till the latter part of Feb. 1780 when, on account of the severity of the Winter, and the depth of the Snow the Regiment was all dismissed or discharged, and we went home and were not afterwards called upon. - I further say that soon after I enlisted I was marched to New London as before stated, and remained constant with the Regiment till Feb. following. - And that my time for this tour of duty was reckoned to me for one year. - I further say that my recollection is full and perfect on this point that the enlistment of this Regiment at this time was for one year.
I further say that I am well acquainted with Mr William Wright of Dunbridge and have had repeated conversations with him more than twenty years ago in regard to this tour of duty - and from those conversations I then had no doubt but he was out at that time as long as I was, - but at the time we were in Service I had no knowledge of him.
Samuel Metcalf

State of Vermont Orange County ss District of Randolph ss
At Randolph in said District this 15 th day of August A.D. 1835 Samuel Metcalfe appeared before me, William Hobard, Register of the Probate Court within and for said District, in open Court, and made solemn oath that the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth.
In testimony of which I have hereunto set my hand affixed the Seal of said Court, at said Randolph, the day and year last above written.
William Hobard Register
I further certify that the said Samuel Metcalfe is a credible witness.
William Hobard Register

William Wright
April 1818 of Tunbridge, Orange Co Vt aged 56 years While living (now Ellington 3 in East Mendon Co) he enlisted in June 1778 for one year with Powell's Dist in Col o Roger Ennis Reg t going to White Plains & West Point for 3 mo then to Homestead the remainder of the year He served one year as Minute Man in Conn a Militia
In June 1781 he engaged for (one 6 mos year) with Capt Van Eyck Col o Butler's reg t (as a substitute for 6 mos) was at White Plains & West Point
In Aug 1832 of Tunbridge Vt aged 69 yrs 2 d Enlist June 1779 one year with Capt David Allens going to New London (on duty) Col o Williams (Willy) March 1980 about 8 mo - He volunteered 3 mo to Prov under Lt Col o Gannal's Reg t
Born in Mendham Conn Sept 27 1762 He sums up Service 3 mo 1778 - 8 mo in 1779-80 = 6 mo 1781 at White Plains also 3 mo 1781 (latter part) He staid at New London until Cold weather then Winter Quarters at East Haven & dyke March 1980 - summer 1779 was enlistments

N o 18405 Vermont
William Wight
at Orange in the State of Vermont who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Allen of the Regt. commanded by Col. Eno in the Connecticut Troops time for 23 months
reduced to 20 months $66.66 2/3
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 76 Dollars 67 Cents per annum. to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26. day of August 1833 and sent to W m Hebard East Randolph Vt
  Arrears to the 14th of March 1833  153.34    Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept. 1833  38.33         $191.67  
{ Revolutionary Act June
Recorded by D. Brown book E. Vol. 3 Page
let to a [blank] refunding pension & reasons affixed to W Hebard 16 Feb 1835 let W Hebard 6 April 1835

P 157/11
INVALID.
No. 157/11
William Wright
Di Rev War
Act: June 7 th 32
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 413
[Arrangement of 1870.]