Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 11,870, Nathan Wood, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Wood, Nathan
S. 11,870
CONTENTS
Carded.

14472 Buffalo
1861 New York
Nathan Wood
Chautauqua in the State of New York who was a pr st in the Company commanded by Captain Chamberlain of the Reg t : commanded by Col. Latimore in the N.Y. m ca line for Oneida pr st & Conn. 3 " " Cav y
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 32 Dollars 50 Cents per annum, commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of May 1833 and sent to C. Tucker Fredonia
Bears to the 4th of March 1833 $ 65.00 Rem ant . allowance ending 4 Sept 16.25
$81.25
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk, Book C Vol. 4 Page 35
at to A. Balch Oct 24 '44 " " " " Aug 12 '51 H. Smith Bennett Feb 25 '59 v L. H. Druell Dec 16 '59

18181 Nathan Wood.
6 mo. in Militia + 3 mo. in Light Horse } 9 mo. in all —
C. Tucker, Agent.
Will Mr. Wood be allowed more, in proportion for his ser- vices in L. Horse, than in Militia? Please Make his pension (if allowed) payable at the Agency at Buffalo N. York. Direct your answer on this matter to Chauncy Tucker at Fredonia
(= Chautauqua Co. N. York
Paid

State of NEW YORK Chautauqua County } Sp:
On this twelfth day of October A. D. 1832 personally appeared in open court, before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for said County, now sitting, Nathan Wood, a resident of the town of Arkwright, in the said County of Chautauqua, aged twenty, on the sixteenth day of April last, 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 Jan'y. 1832 - That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers & served as herein stated -
That in the month of May A. D. 1777 at Mansfield in the County of Holland & State of Connecticut he was drafted to in a company of Militia commanded by Capt. Wales in the Regt. under Command of Col. Saltonstall, That they immediately marched to Bennington, State of Vermont & from thence to Ticonderoga by the way of Half Moon Point & Stillwater. That he stayed at Ticonderoga till the Battle at the taking of Burgoyne, and that he was in the said Battle & fought through the whole of it & was wounded severely by the point of a bayonet a little below his Naval & that he killed three Hessians with the point of his bayonet in up then two minutes from the time he was wounded - That immediately after the taking of Burgoyne, they marched to Albany, where they remained about two months when they marched from thence to Hudson a little below Albany, where they were discharged & returned home to Mansfield aforesaid.

having actually served six months in this tour - That in the Spring of the year 1778 he enlisted in a Company of Light Horse at Mansfield aforesaid under Command of Capt. Chamberlain, That he does not know whether this Company of Light Horse was attached to any Regt. or not - That they immedi- ately Marched to Providence & NEW Port in Rhode- Island - That they were Stationed a part of the time at NEW Port & part of the time at Providence - That he served on this tour three months , that being the extent of the time for which he enlisted, when he was discharged and returned home - That he was employed most of the time in this last tour in carrying dispatches & papers to the different Officers at different places - That on his first tour of six months he was frequently saw General Gates & General Arnold - That he was born at Mansfield afor- said on the 18th day of April A.D. 17 1762 when he re- sided until soon after the close of the Revolutionary war, when he moved to the town of Woodborough in the state of Vermont where he lived ten years & then left for Burlington, N.York where he lived several years & from there he went to the town of Virgil, Cortland Co. N.York where he lived until about three years since he came to the town of Arkwright aforesaid where he now resides - That he has a record of his age in a large Bible which his Father gave him, - That he received a written discharge at the expiration of each term of service aforesaid, but that he considered them of no use after he returned & they were soon lost - That his discharge in each case was given by his Captain - That he is the identical Nathan Wood, mentioned in the deposition of Gideon Wood hereto annexed & that he is the brother of the said Gideon Wood - That he lives more than 18 miles from the place where this Court is now sitting & it is very inconvenient to obtain a Clergyman from his neigh- borhood - That he is well acquainted with Daniel Abby and Leonard Lefils of Arkwright aforesaid, who can tes- tify as to his character for truth & veracity & the belief of his services &c -

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 army of any state -
Sworn to, and subscribed, Nathan Wood the day & year aforesaid.
J. Walworth Judge of the Court
We Leonard Lepious and Daniel Abbey residing in the town of Arkwright aforesaid, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Nathan Wood, who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy 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 - Sworn, & subscribed, the day Leonard Lepious & year aforesaid -
J. Walworth Judge of the Court Daniel Abbey
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states - And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Leonard Lepious and Daniel Abbey who have signed the preceding Certificate are credible persons & that their statement is entitled to credit -
I James Barry Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the said County of Chautauqua do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of the Nathan Wood, for a pension.
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Office this 12th day of September 1832 James Barry Clerk
...vourspared aforesaid

NY Hillawog P.O. Broome Co NY Dec 25 th 1858 To the Pension Office at Washington I wish to enquire of you if David Abby & his wife Nannah did ever make oath that they were the only ayres of Nathan Wood & obtained all of said Wood Pension & if so I would like to know how much they got I think it is about 22 or 23 years since my grandfather Wood Died it is something near the time they was 6 Ayres of Nathan Wood all Daughters Polly Balch Grusia Underwood Lucy Parker Nancy Brown Lora Abby Nannah Abby is the names of all after their marriage I have been informed that David Abby & his wife made oath they was the only ayres of N Wood & got his Pension when they was not but one part of it belong to him they were aided into it by their son Chancy Abby all 3 of them are now living in Chenequeua Co in the Town of Arkwright I think this is the town & this son Chancy has got all his Father property & is worth some $80000.00 he is rich Now I wish to know if my mother share of Pension is lost or who must I look to for it & if this false swearing out lawed on this Business if it is not & it belong to the state to look into such affairs I wish they would put it through I am the only son & have one sister of Polly Balch I am a poor Boy & want no more then what belongs to me if you will pleas let me know if our claims are good for what belongs to us I would be very much Oblige Nathan Wood was in the Revolution War I would like a Copy of David Abby & wife oath & the amount they drew from the Pension office I am your Humble Servant With Respect Austin Balch

18161
Nathan Wood Chautauqua Co New York
Admitted 6 mo fr. 20 $ 3 mo fr. Cash. 12 50 $ 32.50.
C. Tucker Fredonia N. York.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subj d notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: \} ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Nathan Wood, of Chautauqua county, N.Y.
   Period when the service was rendered Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Drafted 1777 6 private Capt Wall Col Latimore Burlington Halpnesson 70 tradition   Enlisted 1778 3 Light Horse Capt Chamberlain Saratoga Killed 5 Hessians Stillwater Albany Providence Newport living witnesses proves both tours  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d), with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 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.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the
and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons, one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION Q
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
January 23, 1929
M. Theta Brown Albion, New York
Madam:
I advise you that in the papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim of Nathan Wood of Arkwright, New York, ( S.11870 ) it appears that in 1858, Austin Balch a grandson stated that there were six heirs of Nathan Wood, all daughters whose married names were Polly Balch (his mother), Gerusia Underwood, Lucy Parker, Nancy Brown, Lora Abby, and Hannah the wife of David Abby who had a son Chaney Abby living in Arkwright, New York.
The soldier had a brother Gideon Wood. Name of soldier's wife is not stated. The above named Austin Balch stated that he was the only son of Polly Balch and had one sister but did not give her name. There are no other family data on file.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Nathan Wood a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 1777 6 mos. Pvt. Hales Lattimer Conn   Spring 1778 3 mos. Chamberlain's Co. of Light Horse        
Battles engaged in, Capture of Burgoyne in which battle he was wounded in abdomen. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Mansfield Tolland Co. Conn.
Date of application for pension, Oct. 12 1832 His el. al.
Residence at date of application, Arkwright Chautauqua Co. N.Y.
1832 176 Age at date of application { born Apr. 16 1762 at Mansfield Conn. died Oct. 1833.
Remarks: The name of soldier's wife is not stated. In 1835 Austin Balch a grand son stated that there are six heirs of Nathan Wood, all daughters (his mother) Polly Balch, Gerusia Underwood, Lucy Parker, Nancy Brown, Lora Abby and Hannah wife of David Abby who had a son Chauncy living in Arkwright N.Y.
Respectfully,
brother Gideon
Commissioner.

I Gideon Wood of Mansfield in the County of Tolland and State of Connecticut do hereby testify and say that sometime in the spring of the year 1777 Nathan Wood was drafted in a Militia draft to go to the north, and that he left Mansfield in a company commanded by Captain Wales, in the regiment under the command of Col. Latimore, and was absent about six months, during which time Genl. Burgayne was taken and as I have well understood & believe the sd Nathan Wood was in that engagement which resulted so gloriously to the revolutionary struggle - soon after his return he enlisted in the Company of Light Horse from this place under the command of Captain Chamberlain and went to Providence & New port in Rhode Island and was absent on this duty three months. — Furthermore the deponent saith not.
Gideon Wood
State of Connecticut Tolland County ss Mansfield August 24 th 1831 — Personally appeared the above named Gideon Wood and made solemn oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed — B. Jones Salmon Storrs Justice of Peace

Tolland County Hon. S. S. Phelps offic
I Jeremiah Parish Clerk of Tolland County Court hereby certify that Salomon Storrs Esq. before whom the within deposition of Gideon Wood on the 24th day of August A D 1831 was taken and sworn to was at that time a justice of Peace in & for Tolland County Conn. his name being enrolled in this office as such - and that his name as subscribed to the certifi- cate below said deposition is his genuine signature with which I am well acquainted -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court This 3rd day of August. A D 1832
Jeremiah Parish Clerk

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
MOS/HMM
October 10, 1929.
Mr. Walter L. Brown Albion, R.F.D. 1, New York.
Dear Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 11870, it appears that Nathan Wood died in October 1833 in Chautauqua County, New York.
The inquiry made in 1858 by Austin Balch, grandson of the soldier, was to ascertain if there was any pension due him and the other heirs, on account of the service of Nathan Wood.
For information relative to marking the grave of a soldier of the Revolution, you should address the Adjutant General, U.S.A., Cemeterial Branch, War Department, Washington, D.C.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

I 11870
Nathan Wood of Arkwright, Chautauqua Co. N.Y. Oct 12 - 1832 - 70 yrs.
En. Mansfield Conn. May (77) Conn. Mil. Capt Wales Col. Latimore 6 mo.
Battle Stillwater
Spring '78 Capt Chamberlain Lt. Horse 3 mo.
Born Apr 16, 1762 Mansfield, Conn.
Soon After Res, moved to Woodbury Vt. thence to Burlington, N.Y. thence to Virgil, Cortland Co. N.Y. thence to Arkwright, N.Y.

W 20028 John Robinson

RI, Albion, N.Y. Oct. 5, 1929.
Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions,
Dear Sirs:-
On Jan. 23, 1929 you wrote to M. Theta Brown concerning family data on file relative to the pension claim $11870 of Nathan Wood a Revolutionary Soldier. You stated that Austin Balch, a grandson of Nathan Wood named the heirs of Nathan Wood in 1858. From other sources I have heard that Nathan Wood died in 1833 and I am wondering what the occasion was that Austin Balch made that statement at so late a date. I as a member of the Sons of the American Revolution am trying to locate the grave of Nathan Wood and see that he has a proper marker. Any information you may give as to the date of death and where he is buried or died will be greatly appreciated.
I understand the U.S. Government will furnish a tombstone in case a Revolutionary Soldier is located and has not already one. If this department can give information on this subject please send me such instruction.
Yours truly,
Walter D. Brown.

Albion N.Y.
Nov. 12, 1928
Dear sirs, — when Nathan Wood of Arkwright New York applied for a pension were his children mentioned? He applied about 1832 — O.W. + N Division N.W. B — B-11870 Rev. War Department of Interior Bureau of Wash. D.C. was on the papers we have,
Yours sincerely
M. Thelā Brown

Rev S.H. Cortland, N.Y. Aug. 30, 1920.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,
Will you kindly send me all the data you have on record concerning Nathan (or Nathaniel) Wood of Mansfield, Conn. later of Arkwright, Chautauqua Co. N.Y. He applied for a pension Oct. 12, 1832.
Should the record contain anything concerning his wife, Lucy Johnson,

would like that also. Thank you for your courtesy.
Yours truly, (Miss) Lena R. Conable, Cortland, New York. R.F.D. No. 1.

RETURN THIS LETTER.
Portland Aug 26. 1901
H. C. Evans
Sir
I received your statement of the military history of Nathaniel Wood as there seems to be some difference in the statement of the Adjudant-General from yours. Have you no other Wood perhaps it is on your books Nathaniel Wood of Vermont He

was so called If you have any Nathan Wood St. from Vermont please send the statement - & Thanking you for your past kindness.
Yours Resp
(Mrs) F. J. Doubleday 44 Port-Walton St. Corlaird N.Y.

Rechar
11870 INVALID.
File No. 11870
Nathan Wood Prv. Rev. War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index: —Vol. a , Page 415-
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Sept. 3, 1901 Mrs. F. J. Doubleday, Cortland, N.Y. 1920 Oct. 2 Hist. to Lena R. Conable. 1924 Jan. 23 - Mr. Thelma Brown head. rel. to fam. data. MMH 1979 Oct 10 Mr. Walter L. Brown adv. as to date of death of soldier etc. M.C.S.

A Baleb
Oct 24. 1844

499 Pension Office, Oct 24. 1844
Sir, Your letter of the 14 th . inst. to the Secretary of War, has been referred to this office. In reply I have to inform you that a person bearing the name of Nathan Wood, of Arkwright, Chautauque County, New-York, was pensioned under the Act of June 7. 1832, on the 27 th . of May 1833, at the rate of $32.50 per annum, commencing on the 4 th . of March 1831. I am unable to inform you  say who drew the money, as the vouchers upon which the pension agents make payment, are filed in the office of the Third Auditor. If you will address a letter to P. Hagne, Esq., the Auditor, he may, perhaps, furnish you with the infor- mation desired.
Austin Balch, Esq. Union Village, N. York.

Wm. H. Burnett Feb. 25.

The Dist. Office, Feb: 25 th 1859,
Mr. Dear Sir, Please the honor to return herewith the letter of Horatio Wallard, Esq r , arrested for on the 14 th inst. & to state, that I have no means of furnishing the information solicited.
By referring this letter to the Union Auditor of the Treasury, the information sought can be obtained.
Wm. H. Bennett, Ho: Rep.

A. Balch Jan 12

Genl. Adm. Office, January 12 th 1859.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of the 25 th ultimo. You are informed, that Nathan Wood, of Chautauque Co: New York, was pensioned on the 27 th day of May, 1833. under the act of 7 th June, 1832, at the rate of $32. 50 / 100 per Annum. Who drew the pension I am unable to say. If you will address a letter to the Robert J. Atkinson Esq. their Auditor of the Treasury, he will inform you to whom said pension was paid.
Austin Balch Esq. Killawog, Broome Co: N.Y.

House of Representatives Dec 15. 1859.
Sir,
Nathaniel Wood of Chautauqua Co N.Y. was a pensioner under the act of 1832, and died in Oct 1833. He was a soldier of the Revolution and leaves children. I would like to ascertain whether a Military Land warrant has ever been issued to his heirs or Administrators.
His residence at the time of his death was in Chautauqua County with two of his children who obtained the arrears of pension due up to Oct 1833 as appears by the papers on file with the 3 d Auditor of the Treasury. The other children are desirous of ascertaining in addition to the fact above suggested, whether he was pensioned under any other act than that of 1832.
I should be glad of an early reply.
I have the honor to be
Your ob t Servant
R. H. Druell
Hon Geo. C. Whitning Com. of Pensions.

Nathan Wood
B. N. U. - 1832
Anderson
H. C. McIntire Esq. Clerk of Pa. Washington.
Spec H. C. McIntire ms

William N.Y. Dec. 29
Here
Nathaniel Wood
N.Y. Oct 1832
Signature of Nathaniel Wood D. G.

R. A. Dull M.C.
Hon Geo. C. Whitning. Comm. of Pensions. Washington

P Pension Office, Dec. 16. 1859.
Sir,
I have the honor to state, in reply to your letter of the 15 th instant, that a land warrant has not been issued to the heirs or representatives of Nathan Wood, who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States on the New York roll, under act of June 7. 1832. He was not entitled to land under the resolve of the Continental Congress, and the recent bounty land laws restrict the gratuity granted to the soldier, his widow, or minor children. No land is therefore due in virtue of his revolutionary service. He was not entitled to pension under any other act than that under which he received his allowance.
Hon R. H. Duell House of Reps

Union Village N.Y.
Oct 4/44
Austin Balch
Was a pension ever granted to Nathan Wood.
1849. See Act 22/44 Bureau of Pensions
Union Village N.Y. Oct. 16
free
War Department
Nathan Wood Washington N.Y. was he ever here? D.C.
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Union Village Broome County N.Y. Oct 14 th 1844
Sir
The Subscibez wishes to be informed of whether whether a pension was at any time Been Granted to Nathan Wood a Revolutionary Soldier Residing in the County of Chenango & State of N.Y. and if such pension has Been Granted the amount of such pension and By Whom said pension Was drawn and What the Affidavit of such person contained
The Reasons of such Request is simply This that there is a Number of Heirs — Interested in the Estate of the Said Nathan Wood and one of the Said Heirs it is Reported Has drawn the said pension and Refuses to inform the other Heirs as to the Amount of said pension and also say that the pension was of little or no Value and the other Heirs consequently it is no more than their Rights to know the amount said pension and as there is no possible way of knowing than By Humly Requesting an answer to the above Request
Yours With Respect
Austin Bales one of the Heirs of the said Nathan Wood "