Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 11,376, William Wheeler, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Wheeler, William Anna
R 11,376
CONTENTS

6528
Anna Wheeler William Mass.
Act. 7. July '38

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of July 7 th 1838, entitled "An Act granting half-pay and pensions to certain widows"
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hampshire County ss
On this third day of Dec r . A. D. Eighteen Hundred & thirty nine personally appeared before the Hon. Nathan Coney Judge of the Court of Probate for said County now in session Mrs Anna Wheeler a resident of Middlefield in said County aged seventy four 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 7 th 1838 entitled "An Act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows!" That she is the widow of William Wheeler late of Middlefield aforesaid dec d - who was a private & sergeant in the Revolutionary Army. He enlisted as a private & was afterwards appointed 3 d Sergeant in the 5 th Company of the 8 th Connecticut Regiment on the 10 th day of May 1777 as will appear by the accompanying warrant signed by Pelyng Wyse Esq. then First Col o Commandant of the 8 th Conn te Reg t . She has heard her husband often speak of his service in the Army & of his trials & hardships, of his being at White-Plains & other places but she does not now remember, and her impression is that he was in the service in all at different times over two years, but she is unable to say what day, month or year he enlisted into the service or what year he left the service. She knows no one living who can testify to the service of her husband in the Army from personal knowledge & has no documentary evidence of the service aforesaid except the warrant aforesaid, and a certificate of Comptroller issued from his office at Hartford Conn te on the 12 th Nov r 1839 of one year, one month & nineteen days service from 1 st Jan y 1777 to 19 th Feb y 1778 inclusive which certificate accompanies this declaration. Her husband William Wheeler aforesaid lived at Preston in the County of New London in Conn te at the time he enlisted and after his service as aforesaid; & she has heard him say in his lifetime that he was only fourteen years of age when he entered the service aforesaid.

aforsaid.
She further declares that she was married to the said William Wheeler in the month of October, or November (she thinks November) she cannot remember the day of the month, but the day of the week was Thursday, and the year was (1791) Seventeen hundred & ninety one. She was married at Worthington in said County by Mr. Snell a justice of the Peace for said County, the clergyman at that time (Mr Spaulding) being absent on a journey. She has not been able to find any record of the marriage aforesaid. She lived in Worthington fourteen years after her marriage & then removed with her husband to Middlefield. She further declares that her husband the aforesaid William Wheeler died on the seventh day of September A.D. Eighteen hundred & twenty six; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January eighteen hundred & twenty four; viz. at the time above stated. Sworn to and subscribed on _____ This day & year first within written Anna L Wheeler Before me } marks
Stearman Conkey judge of Probate
I, Dan. F. Lyman - Register of Probate in and for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings before said Court of Probate in the matter of the application of Anna Wheeler for a pension -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 3rd day of December A.D. 1839 -
Dan. F. Lyman Regt Probate

Extract from the Records of the Town of Middlefield in the County of Hampshire & State of Massachusetts, This may certify that William Wheeler Died September Eig- =hth; Eighteen hundred & twenty Six; And that his Widow Anna Wheeler Died October Twelfth Eighteen hundred and Fifty
I Solomon F Root Town Clerk of said Town of Middle- =field certify that the foregoing is a true Record with the exception of the date which is expressed in the in plain legible figures as follows Sept r 8 th 1826; And said Anna Wheeler in the following October 12 th 1850
Solomon F Root Town Clerk of Middlefield Mass
I Solomon F Root above named before and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk of the Town of Middlefield County of State aforesaid and that the above is a true Extract from the Record of said Town of Middlefield with the exception above named as certified by me Solomon F Root Town Clerk of Middlefield
Hampshire ss } Middlefield April 12 th A.D. 1855, Personally came Solomon F Root Clerk of the Town of Middlefield in the County aforesaid said Subscriber to the within Certificate and made oath to the truth of the within Extract and is well known to me and is a Credible Witness John L Bell Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Hampshire, ss,
On this twelfth day of April A.D. 1855, Personally appeared before me John L Bell a justice of the Peace in and for said County Leonard aged 75 years a resident of Mid Hampshire in the County of Hampshire who being duly sworn according to Law, on his oath declares that he was well acquainted with William Wheeler before his Marriage and since up to the time of his death; Also his family to the present time, And I further say that the said William Wheeler Married a sister of mine And was married in the Month of November in the year seventeen hundred & ninety one the precise day I have forgotten; I was present and see them Married, And that they lived together as Man and Wife and raised a family of six Children and their names were William, Nancy, Martha, Lucy, Eliza -idge & Nathan; William & Nancy were twins and said Nancy died several years ago; — And I further say that I have heard the said William say that his Brother John Wheeler & himself were in the Revolutionary Both at one time, and I have frequently heard the said William relate the many priv- ations and hardships which he had to endure whilst in said service, and to the best of my recollection of his statements he served two years or more, but I am unable to state the many particulars which I have heard him relate, And have no doubt but he served according to his statements over

and never heard any doubts express by any person as to his doing service as he stated do. Branch Leonard
Hampshire ss April 12 th 1855. —
Then personally appeared Branch Leonard and made oath to the truth of the above statement by him subscribed and I further say that the above named Branch Leonard is a credible witness before me John S. Bell justice of the peace.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
HAMPSHIRE ss.
I, Samuel Wells, Clerk of the Judicial Court of the Commonwealth, for the County of Hampshire, do certify, that S. Wells , Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificates on the papers hereto annexed, was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for said County, duly commissioned, and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth; and that full faith and credit is, and ought to be given, to his acts and attestations, done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said S. Wells and believe his signature to said certificates is genuine: also that the instrument hereto annexed, purports to be duly executed and acknowledged, according to the laws of this Commonwealth, for the purposes therein expressed.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court, for said Commonwealth, this twenty first day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty five
Samuel Wells Clerk.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Berkshire County ss) On this Seventeenth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and fifty three Personally appeared before me Wm O. Bell Esq a justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid William Wheeler of Middlefield aged Sixty years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, on Oath makes the following declaration in order to obtain for himself and the other Children of Anna Wheeler late of Middlefield (Deceased) who was the Widow of William Wheeler late of Middlefield (Deceased) The Benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838, entitled an act granting half pay and Pensions to certain Widows, That the said William Wheeler, Wealthy Wheeler, Lucy Wheeler, Elbridge G Wheeler, and Nathan W. Wheeler, The above named are the only Children now living of said Anna Wheeler late of said Middlefield Deceased who died on the 12 th day of October 1850., and who was the Widow of William Wheeler late of Middlefield Deceased, who was a Soldier in the War of the Revolution and enlisted from the town of Preston in the State of Connecticut and Served for the term of one year, and one month, at one time, and some other short services which he the s d William is not now able to state, The said William Wheeler died September 7 th 1826, and he the said William Wheeler further states that the said Anna Wheeler was Married to the said William in the Month of November Eighteen hundred and one That she did not inter- marry after the death of the said William

Wheeler but continued a Widow till her death - - the said Anna Wheeler made a Declaration in 1838 or 39 and another in 1845 as near as he can recollect which he refers to for the Particulars of the Service and Marriage,
William Wheeler
Signed in presence of
Wm C. Bell Justice of the Peace
Beket June 18 th 1858
Personally appeared before me Wm C Bell Esq a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Berkshire and State of Massachusetts, Wm Wheeler of Middlefield who made Oath to the above declaration; and is a credible Witness, and I further say that I have no interest in the results of the said claim whatsoever
Wm C Bell Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Berkshire, ss.
I, CHARLES SEDGWICK, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth for the County of Berkshire, do certify that William O. Bell Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificate on the paper hereto annexed, was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth
and that full faith and credit are and ought to be given to his acts and attestations done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Wm O Bell and believe his signature to said certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Court of Common Pleas for said Commonwealth, this Third day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty four
Chas Sedgwick
Clerk.

1935 aug. 22 Frederick E. McCain adv. sol. had no daughter named Rowena etc. A.W.Y.
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
11.376
P. O. Anna Wheeler
Service: REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18 .
Discharged: _____, 18 .
Application filed: _____, 18 .
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18 .

William Wheeler Serj t Warrant
William Wheeler
R. 11.376
Com.

Deleg Noyse Esq r Lieut Col: Commandant of the 8 th Regiment of Militia To William Wheeler Greeting — Reposing special Confidence & trust In your Fidelity Courage and good Conduct I do hereby appoint you the 3 rd Serjeant in the 5 th Company Of My Regiment — & you are Diligently to attend your Duty in the Office Committed to your Charge — Endeavouring to instruct under Officers and Soldiers according To the strictest rules and Discipline of War, Ordain d and Established By the Laws of the State of Connecticut — & you are to Obey all such Orders as you may receive from time to time From Me Or Either of your Superior Officers, pursuant to the trust reposed in You — for which this shall be your sufficient Warrant — Given under my hand this 10 th Day of May 1777. — Deleg Noyse

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Hampshire ss.
I, Samuel Wells, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth, for the County of Hampshire, do certify, that Uriah Church Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificate on the paper hereto annexed, was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for said County, duly commissioned, and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth; and that full faith and credit is and ought to be given to his acts and attestations done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Uriah Church and believe his signature to said certificate is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas for said Commonwealth, this fourteenth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine.
S. Wells
Clerk.

Died in this town Sept. 8 th 1826. Mr. William Wheeler aged 61 years - Recorded by me
David Mack Jr. Town Clerk of Middlefield
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the record taken by me from the Book of Death records now in my custody - Matthew Smith } Town Clerk of Middlefield
Hampshire County ss. December 9. 1839
Then personally appeared Matthew Smith and made oath to the truth of the above certificate by him subscribed and I hereby certify that he is Town Clerk of Middlefield and a man of truth
Before me Uriah Church Justice Peace

Lowry July 31 st 1844.
Mr Edwards Esq
Sir
I send you the Declaration of Anna Wheeler the Widow of William Pennant Esq of Middlesex Esq with the accompanying proofs there in contrivance of the said Wheeler's Services
Respectfully yours &c Kirt Penne

Washington.
8 July 1854.
Sir,
Enclosed I have the honor of presenting to you additional evidence in the case of Anna Wheeler for a Revolutionary pension. —
Yours respectfully Francis A. Dickinson.
L. P. Waldo Esq. Comm: of Pensions.

Anna Wheeler widow of William
Hon J. H. Barrett Commissioner of Pension Washington D C

Middlefield Mds Apr 10 th 1862
Hon J. H. Barrett, Commissioner of Pensions, I wish to inform you that I have employed Messrs Miles & Addison Commissioners of Pensions as my Attorneys, to prosecute the claim of my Father, Sargeant Wheeler, in obtaining Revolutionary Pension, for giving his services &c, and I re- quest that they may be allowed to examine the papers in the case filed in your office, and I would inform you that I am one of the Children of said W m Wheeler,
Yours, Respectfully
William Wheeler

DA 6522 - 1838 to Hugh Pearson, Bats. 8. 1838 from J. Rockmiller. 1. Feb. 1838.
By L. Gooch in 21. 1838 Anna Wheeler Map
Da. Dinkins. 11 July 1838. sum May 8/55. sam May 26/55.
11376
ct-7 th July-1838-

6528 Nass Suspended Set. Feb. 21 st 1840 to S. L. Winkley
Act 7 July '38.

Northampton Dec 14 th 1839
Hon J. L. Edwards Comm ee of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir
Herewith I send to you the declaration of Mrs. Anna Wheeler & the evidence in the case which she has been able to procure. You will notice a variance of one day in her declaration & in the cer- tificate of the town Clerk as to the death of her husband. She compu- ted the day of his death from other data particularly the birth of a grandchild which occurred soon after. She had preserved no record of the time of his death.
Will you do me the favor to transmit the certificate to me if a pension be granted to her. Respectfully y r obed. serv t . S. L. Hinckley

Comptroller's Office
Hartford Nov 12 1839
I certify that on application for evidence of the services of William Wheeler, I have examined the Records of settlements made with the Connecticut Line of the Continental Army and find his name in "a settlement with the 5th Connecticut Regiment - Philip B Bradley Esq Col. before January 1780 where he is returned as a private Jan 1, 1777. Time of settlement July 19 1778 having served One Year One month 19 days" ————— 1.1.19
Henry Nisbourn Compt

Anna Wheeler
N o 2 Mass. Jan. 1838
Col.

L. P. Waldo Esq. Washington. Comm. of Pensions. 3 May 1855-
Sir,
Enclosed I have the honour of transmitting further evidence in support of the claim of Anna Wheeler under act 7 July 1836. which I hope will be found sufficient.
Yours respectfully
Francis A. Dickinson.

Washington August 9 th 1882.
Sir:
I am requested by M rs Ab. Pease Esq. of Senoy, Mass. to ask for a reexamination of the claim of Anna Wheeler, widow of William Wheeler, dec d ? for Pension under the Act of 4 th July 1838.
I have examined the papers on file, and the claim appears to me to be fully established by the testimony.
A service of 1 year 1 month and 14 days is proved by the Certificate of the Comptroller of Conn.
The marriage in 1791 is proved by the depositions of two witnesses, viz. Elijah Curtis and Phoebe Hanson. William Wheeler, a son, testifies that he is 51 years of age in 1844; which would fix his birth in the year 1793. In the absence of any record evidence, it appears to me this should be satisfactory as to the date of the marriage.
I do not know upon what point the evidence has heretofore been held insufficient.
I am, very respectfully
F. H. Chaplin Esq. Actg Com d of Pensions.
Your obt serv t J. V. Gould
See Mass. Encl. No. 28 List.

August 22, 1935.
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BA-J/ady
Mr. Frederick E. McCain 531 Hammond Building Detroit, Michigan
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter relative to William Wheeler, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, who had a daughter Rowena. You cite pension claim No. R.11376, of William Wheeler of Connecticut, as a possible clue to the record you desire.
The papers in pension claim, R.11376, have been examined and no reference is made to a child with the name Rowena. All other claims for pension based upon service of soldiers with the name William Wheeler have been examined also and no reference found to a child with the name Rowena.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

FREDERICK E. MCCAIN ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW 531-53 HAMMOND BUILDING DETROIT, MICHIGAN RANDOLPH 0884
August Thirteen, 1935.
Mr. A.D.Hiller, Executive Assistant to Administrator, Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.,
Dear Sir,-
Re. William Wheeler , a Revolutionary soldier from Connecticut.
I am anxious to locate a William Wheeler with a Revolutionary record who had a daughter Rowena. I am given the number R.11376 of the Pensions Records by the Connecticut State Library as a possible clue. There is some indication that he had a widow Anna; maybe she obtained the pension.
Please do your darndest. Thanking you,
I am,
Yours very truly,
F.E. McCain

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Hampshire ss.
I, Samuel Wells, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth, for the County of Hampshire, do certify, that William Ward Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificates on the paper hereto annexed, was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for said County, duly commissioned, and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth; and that full faith and credit is and ought to be given to his acts and attestations done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said William Ward and believe his signatures to said certificate
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas for said Commonwealth, this fifteenth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine
Wells
Clerk.

I William Wheeler of Middlefield in the County of Hampshire born in New England of Massachusetts. aged forty Six Years depose & say. that I am the son of William Wheeler late of Middlefield deceased and Anne Wheeler now his Widow. that my father resided in Worthington at the time of my birth. that I am a twin child. and was born at the same time with a sister whose name was Nancy Wheeler. who died in April 1827. & further saith not. William Wheeler
Hampshire ss. Dec: 7. 1839
Personally appeared W m Wheeler & made oath that the foregoing deposition is true. & I certify the deponent is a credible Witness W m Wheeler deponent of the frame

I Elisha H Brewster of Worthington in the county of Hampshire & born in one of the towns of Massachusetts depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk of the town of Northfield and have the custody of all the Town Records. That I have carefully examined the same from the year 1770 to 1795. and that I do not find any record of the Marriage of William Wheeler and Anna Leonard... and the deponent further says that he finds on the Books of the Town the following Record in the well known hand writing of a former Town Clerk. Yes. "William Wheeler for and Nancy Wheeler was born in the year Seventeen hundred & twenty three for the the deponent saith not
Elisha H Brewster Town Clerk of Worthington
Hampshire County ss Nov. 7. 1839.
Personally appeared Elisha H Brewster and made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition and I certify that he is Town Clerk of Worthington and a man of truth
William Lester of the peace

I Viol Pease of Lenox in the County of Berk- shire and State of Massachusetts, of lawful age - Depose & say that I was well acquainted with - William Wheeler and Anna Wheeler his Wife in their life time, from the time I was six years of age till the time of their death, and that the said William died on or about the seventh day of September 1826, and that the said Anna Wheeler his Wife died on the twelfth day of October 1850, and I was present at the house on the day of her death, and the funeral took place the following day, I did not attend on account of absence from home; - And the follow- ing are the only children now living of said Anna; William Wheeler, - Matthew Wheeler, Lucy Wheeler, Elbridge G. Wheeler, and - Nathan Wheeler - The above are the only children now living of said Anna Wheeler late of Middlefield (Deceased) - And I further say that I have frequently heard the sd William - Wheeler say that he served in the War of the Revolution from Preston in the state of Conne- cticut; and also he had a Brother John Wheeler who served a part of the time with him, and that he the said William held a Sergeant's com- mission and at one time he had charge of several British Prisoners; and at another time the the sd William was sick or unable to bear arms; & that he picked Lockum for some length of time two months or more, and I have heard him say that the Government was poor at that time and did not pay him off at that time; and still owed him fifty dollars or more for his services in said Revo- lution, and at various times I have heard him relate the trying scenes & transactions over

which took place in said War &c - and further this Deponent will not
Neil Pease
Pittsfield July 3. 1857.
Personally appeared Neil Pease & made oath to the truth of the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed. Before me.
W. S. Tucker
Jacob Pease
I certify that said Neil Pease is a Credible Witness.
W. S. Tucker Jacob Pease

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Berkshire, ss.
I, CHARLES SEDGWICK, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth for the County of Berkshire, do certify that Wm. S. Sleeper Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificate on the paper hereto annexed, was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth.
and that full faith and credit are and ought to be given to his acts and attestations done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Wm. S. Sleeper and believe his signature to said certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Court of Sessions for said Commonwealth, this third day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty four.
Charles Sedgwick Clerk.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Hampshire.
On this fourth day of June in the year one thousand eight hundred forty four.
Personally appeared before the Judge of Probate in & for said County, Anna Wheeler a resident of Middlefield in said County aged seventy nine years, who being duly sworn according to law on her oath, making the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Pension made by the act of Congress passed July 7. 1838. entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows". That she is widow of William Wheeler late of said Middlefield deceased who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution, and, said as will appear by the accompanying proofs, to which she refers, for the particulars of his services, the same having taken place prior to her marriage to him. She further declares that she was married to the said William Wheeler in the month of November, seventeen hundred ninety one, that her said husband the aforesaid William Wheeler died on the seventh day of Sep- tember, eighteen hundred twenty six, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place prior to the first day of January, in the year seventeen hundred ninety four, viz at the time above stated. She also declares that she has not inter- married since the death of the said William Wheeler, but still continues his widow.
In presence of Sam D. L. Greene
Anna Wheeler mark
Hampshire ss. Subscribed & sworn to this 4th day of June A.D. 1844
Before me Nathan Cushing Judge of Probate.

I, Samuel F. Lyman Register of Probate in and for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Anna Wheeler for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court this fourth day of June A. D. 1844
Sam. F. Lyman Reg. of Probate

Comptrollers Office
Hartford Conn. 17 April 1844.
On application for evidence of the service of William Wheeler in the War of the Revolution, I have examined the records of settlements made with the Connecticut Line of the Continental Army, and under the head — "Settlement with the 5 th Connecticut Regt., Phillip R Bradley Esq. Colonel, before 1 st January 1780." find this entry —
"W m Wheeler, Private — Commencement of service — Jan y 1. '77 — time of this settlement — Feb. 19. '78 — Term — 1 year 1 month 19 days."
I certify the above to be a true statement from the records remaining in this office.
Gideon Welles, Comptroller by Edw d Benjamin, Chief Clerk.

I Elijah Curtis, of Worthington, in the County of Hampshire, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, being seventy three years of age depose and say that I was acquainted with William Whalen and Anna Leonard, before their Marriage when they resided in Worthington aforesaid, and saw them married in said Worthington by Esq — Snell of Cummington in said County, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety one, and according to my best recollection they were married in the month of November. I have also been acquainted with them since their marriage in Middlefield in said County — Worthington May 25 th 1844 Elijah Curtis
Hampshire ss Worthington May 25 th 1844 Then personally appeared Elijah Curtis and made oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed is true before me — I also certify that Elijah Curtis above named is a credible witness
E. H. Brewster Justice of the Peace
I Phebe Hasey of Worthington, in the County of Hampshire, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, married woman being seventy one years of age, depose and say that I was acquainted with William Whalen, and Anna Leonard, before their marriage, when they resided in Worthington, and since in Middlefield. I saw them married in said Worthington by Esq — Snell of Cummington in the year 1791 and according to my best recollection in the month of November. Worthington May 25 th 1844 Phebe Hasey
Hampshire ss Worthington May 25 th 1844 Then personally appeared Phebe Hasey and made oath that the foregoing deposition by her subscribed is true before me — I also certify that Phebe Hasey above named is a credible witness
E. H. Brewster Justice of the Peace

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Hampshire ss.
I, Samuel Wells, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth, for the County of Hampshire, do certify, that Elisha H. Brewster Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificate on the paper hereto annexed, was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for said County, duly commissioned, and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth; and that full faith and credit is and ought to be given to his acts and attestations done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Elisha H. Brewster and believe his signature to said certificate " 10.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court for said Commonwealth, this twenty eighth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four
Samuel Wells
Clerk.

Worthington May 23 rd 1844
I hereby certify that I have examined the records of the Town of Worthington and cannot find the record of the Marriage of William Miller and Anna Leonard
Simeon Clapp Town Clerk of Worthington
Mass Hampshire ss Worthington May 23 1844 Then the above named Simeon personally before me Clapp Clerk of the Town of Worthington personally appeared before me, made oath that the above statement is true
Heiram Bagg Justice of the Peace

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Hampshire ss.
I, Samuel Wells, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth, for the County of Hampshire, do certify, that Hiram Bagg Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificate on the paper hereto annexed, was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for said County, duly commissioned, and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth; and that full faith and credit is and ought to be given to his acts and attestations done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Hiram Bagg — and believe his signature to said certificate is genuine.
By testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court — for said Commonwealth, this twenty eighth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four
Samuel Wells
Clerk.

I William Wheeler of Middlefield in the County of Hampshire State of Massachusetts aged fifty one years do hereby and say that I am the son of William Wheeler late of Middlefield deceased & Anna Wheeler his widow now living in said Middlefield The said William Wheeler died in said Middlefield on the seventh day of September eighteen hundred and twenty six and the said Anna has not since married but still continues the widow of said William Wheeler deceased I was present at his death and funeral
William Wheeler
By Attestation B. June 21 st 1844 Then the above named William Wheeler made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed And I certify that from my acquaintance with him I believe that him to be a person of truth and a credible witness Before me Timothy Snow Justice of Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Berkshire.
I, Charles Sedgwick Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County do certify that Timothy Snow Esq. before whom the foregoing Affidavit of William Wheeler was sworn as a Justice of the Peace within for said County duly commissioned & qualified that I verily believe the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand affixed the seal of said Court This 29 th day of June 1844.
Charles Sedgwick (JR)