Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 10,278, David Whitehead, Conn.

SERVICE
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Whitehead, David 10278
Judith BLW 26.405-160-552
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Connecticut 27.940
David Whitehead of Litchfield in the State of Ct. who was a Pr: in the commanded by Captain of the R y commanded by Col. Soule in the Con. line for 9 mo:
Inscribed on the Roll of Con. at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of Sep. 34 Lieut. C h and Lieut. F. Christindew
Arrears to the 4th of Sep. 34 105 Semi-ant. allowance ending Mar 35 15. $120
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nath. Rice Clerk, Book 22 Vol. 3 Page 48 —
Letter to Elijah Baldwin } 1. June 1841 } To same 16. Nov. 1841

State of Connecticut } Probate Court County Litchfield } District of Kent } at Kent -
On this 1 st day of August A D 1832 personally appeared in open Court before Nathaniel D. Perry Esquire Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Kent, in said county, holding and constituting said Court, now sitting. David Whitehead a Resident of Kent Litchfield County and a State of Connecticut aged sixty nine 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 he entered the service of the United States, in June A D 1778 he thinks it was the month of June, never came at Fairfield, Greenfield Parish where Genl. Silliman was taken by the British He (Whitehead) was then drafted for three months was stationed at a place called Fairfield Woods and remained in duty & full service for three months & was discharged but received no written discharge.
There was kept a guard for three months at the House of Genl. Silliman after his (Silliman's) return - He (Whitehead) was one of the Guard. his Capt. was Capt. John Parrott Sergeant, Beard, his Sergeant.

In 1779. the 1 st day of April on Greenfield Hill He entered again. the term of the United States by enlist- ing into the Company commanded by Capt John Mills. Joseph Buckley was Lieutenant, Ensign Chauncy Downs. Colonel Gourd's Regiment. Went from Fairfield to Black Rock in Connecticut. and there remained in service for the term of 14 months expiring 1 st Octr 1779. He there assisted in Building a small fort. built of timber and earth, so as to
In 1780 (according to his best recollection). He again entered the service of the United States as a substitute for Samuel Hawley of Redding. in the Company of Captain Thomas Nash, of Green Farms, then so called. Joseph Buckley, was his Lieutenant, Col. Gourd's Regiment. He was stationed at the Upper Wharf of Black Rock, and there built a Guard House and kept Guard there. The British was then on the Sound occasionally. At the time He was stationed there, a British Privateer lay off the Sound, a great part of the summer, & did repeated damage to the Americans, every opportunity which afforded, Captain Thomas, with the name of the Captain of the British Privateer, Lieut. Amos Hubbell of Bridgeport. procured a corps of volunteers of 70 men with some of his own

went out & by adroitness succeeded in taking the British Vessel after killing many. The name of the British Vessel he does not remember. He saw the Vessel when it came in, covered with fresh Blood. served at this time three months, the full time for which he entered as a substitute. That he has made search for testimony can find none & has no documentary evidence whatever or person whom he can procure, who will testify to his service. He had a written discharge at Black Rock from signed by Capt. Mills. aforsaid. There was no Colonel at that Station in person. — but it is lost —
He was born February 27 th AD 1763. at Green- field Parish in the town of Fairfield. He has a record of his age here present, & (shows it in an old Book) After the Revolutionary War he lived in Fairfield a few years, & then removed to Kent aforsaid thirty two years ago, & has lived there ever since, & lives there now. He has no evidence,
That Samuel Waller, Brindley Brindley Esq. Israel Bronson. Henderson Benedict. Jesse Benedict to whom he is known in his present neighbour- hood where he has resided thirty two years, who can testify as to his character for veracity & their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution.

That he the said Whitehead hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of the agency of any state sworn to & subscribed the day and year David Whitehead aforesaid.
Sworn and subscribed to the day & year aforesaid
Frederick Chittenden
Clerk of S. C. Court.

We John Barlow and Daniel Morehouse both of & residing in the Town of Kent in the County of Litchfield State of Connec- ticut Hereby certify that we are well acquainted with David Whitehead who has subscribed & sworn to above foregoing declaration that we believe him to be sixty nine years of age That he is reputed and believed in the nei- ghborhood when he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution & that we concur in that opinion. given to subscribed the day & year afore John Barlow Daniel Morehouse
And the said board do hereby declare their opinion of the board after the investigation of the matter & after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department fully & distinctly, That the above named applicant, David Whitehead was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states, has no doubt of it. That there is no

clergymen settled in the Town of Kent at this time, (or residing here acquainted with the people or him).
That John Barlow and Daniel Mouthorn both of said Kent who live near to the said applicant did sign the said certificate in the presence of the Court, they have resided in Kent a great number of years, are credible persons and that their statement is and are entitled to full credit. The Court administered the oath and swore the said John Barlow and Daniel Mouthorn to the truth of their statement made in the said foregoing certificate by them subscribed. And the Court further certifies that the oath was duly administered to the said David Whitehead who made solemn oath to the truth of the declaration by him subscribed.
I Frederick Gritten den Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Kent aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of David Whitehead for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court this first day of August. A.D. 1832
Frederick Gritten den Clerk of said Court

Declaration of David Whitehead made in order to obtain the benefit the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. —
No. 3447

I Nathaniel P. Perry Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Kent, Litchfield County and State of Connecticut, hereby certify that Frederick Chittenden is clerk of said Court , duly appointed and that the for- -going signature purporting to be his signa- -ture is genuine and his own proper hand writing and seal, and that full faith and credit is due and ought to be given to his certificate with said seal annexed
Nathaniel P. Perry Judge

Daria Whitehead

State of Connecticut } Probate Court County of Litchfield } District of Kent ss at Kent.
On this 2 nd day of January A D 1833 Personally appeared before Nathaniel D r Perry Esq r Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Kent of present holding of Court. David Whitehead, in open Court now sitting, and is the same identical David Whitehead who made oath to the declaration to which this is attached, on the 1 st day of August A D 1832, and was in open Court being duly sworn according to Law doth in his oath make the following declaration, That as to the first term of service in 1778 of three months he knows that he served in that service the time therein mentioned, he supposed that he was drafted, but did not remember it with certainty, but being but 15 years of age he could not have been drafted, but served as a volunteer, and as a private, all the officers that he can remember were Capt John Parrot, Lieutenant Joseph Hill, and Sergeant Beard, and Gen. Lilliman.
That as to the second term of service he served as is therein stated as a private, At this term of service he had a written discharge, or a certificate that permitted him to return home that in removing from place to place the discharge was lost 30 years ago. he should think

That as to the second term of service in 1780 He served as is therein stated, remember his officers names as follows, and cannot state any further, Colonel Gould, Captain Thomas Wash, Lieutenant Furney Buckley, Ensign Lewis Goodell, That he served for three months as is therein stated as a private has had no written discharge. Whatever That there are no survivors living who served at either of the periods stated as the Declarant knows of, he can hear of none nor find none
And the declarant says that on account of old age and consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively as to the exact time of service, in 1780 but according to the best of his recol- lection which he thinks has not failed him as to the length of his service, he served in the service of the United States as a private at least one year, for which he claims a pension,
Sworn and subscribed the day & year aforesaid
David Whitehead
Sworn and subscribed in open court the day & year aforesaid
Frederick Chittenden
Clerk of said court.

I Eleazer Beecher a clergyman residing in the Town of Middleford, in Litchfield County State of Connecticut hereby certify that I am well acquainted with David Whitehead who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration. That I believe him to be sixty nine years of age that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and I concur in that opinion.
Eleazer Beecher
Sworn and subscribed the day & year aforesaid. Frederick Chittenden, Clerk. And the said Court does hereby certify that Eleazer Beecher who has subscribed and sworn to the preceding certificate is known to the Court to be a Clergyman in good standing and that his statement is entitled to Credit.
I Frederick Chittenden Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Kent do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings (in connection with those herewith sent) of said Court in the matter of the application of David Whitehead
for testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court this 3 rd day of January A.D. 1833.
Frederick Chittenden Clerk of said Court

I Nathaniel P. Perry Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Kent upon and do hereby certify that Frederick Chittenden is Clerk of said Court duly empowered & sworn and that the signatures to these papers purpor- ting to be his are his own genuine signatures and full faith and credit is due to the same. I further certify that the seal affixed is the seal of said Court. As witness my hand at Kent this 3 rd day of January A D 1833.
Nathaniel P. Perry Judge

803 Connecticut Judith Whitehead widow of David
who served in the Revolutionary Comm. war, as a Private .
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th day of May 1837 and sent to
Am. J. B. Butts Normal R Conn
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1848, Page 17 . Vol. a

State of Connecticut } Litchfield County } ss. Probate Court District of - Kent in said County.
On this 12 th day of March A.D. 1850. Personally appeared before me Rufus Fuller Jr. - The sole Judge of the Court of Probate in & for said District, holding said Court, and in open court, Judith Whitehead of said town of Kent in said Litchfield County aged seventy one years who being duly sworn according to law, sotto a her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed 29 th July 1848. That she is the widow of David Whitehead who was a Pensioner of the United States and a Private in the army of the Revolution, that the said David Whitehead held from 1834 to the time of his decease a Pension Certificate dated the 15 th day of September A.D. 1834 signed by Lewis Cass, Secretary of War and J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions, which entitled him the said David Whitehead to receive Thirty Dollars per annum during his natural life commencing on the 4 th March 1831. that said Pension was granted in conformity with the laws of the United States of the 7 th June 1832. For further evidence see the documents & papers on file in the War Department.
She further declares that she was married

to the said David Whitehead on the 11 th day of September A D 1799.) seventeenth day of September One thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, that her husband the aforesaid David Whitehead died on the Eighteenth day of May One thousand Eight hundred and forty five (1845) that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the second of January Eighteen hundred six at the time above stated
She further swears that she is now a Widow, and that she has never before made an application for a Pension
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year abovenwritten
Judith X Whitehead mark
Before the said Judge holding said Probate Court and in open Court.
Rufus Fuller Jr. Judge of the Court of Probate for the district of Kent
Witness to Judith Whitehead signature Frederick Gutteridge

State of Connecticut } Litchfield County }
Probate Office District of Kent in said County -
I Daniel M Ingersoll Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Kent aforesaid do certify that the said Court is a Court of Record that the said Rufus Fuller Jr was at the time of his signature heretofore affixed, and ever since has been the sole Judge of said Probate Court, and that his said signature heretofore annexed is true & genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Probate Court this 12 th day of March A 1850.
D. M. Ingersoll Clerk of the Court of Probate for District Kent

I Polly Brown of the Town of Kent in the County of Litchfield and State of Connecticut aged sixty four years, being duly & legally sworn doth on her oath depose testify and say, that I was born August 22 d 1785 in New Preston Society, which embraces a part of S d Kent. I have been acquainted with Mrs Judith Whitehead of said Kent ever since I was a small child, and been well acquainted with her ever since, I was present at the time of her marriage with David Whitehead her name before her marriage was Judith Blackman, they were married in my presence by Esquire Elliot I think his name was Nathan Elliot he was a justice of the Peace The marriage took place at her Brother's House in S d Kent, (now owned & occupied by Bridget Beardsley Esq r ;) on the month of September A d 1799. the day of the month I cannot remember. The year I can remember without doubt, and am confident in the accuracy of my memory. From the following circumstances. In May, at the time I was in my fourteenth year, I went to live with Cornelius Hamlin (now deceased) to remain till I was Eighteen, and the said Mr. & Mrs Whitehead were married in the fall to

to wit September of the same year 1799. Mrs Anna Barum was present at the wedding, and I think Bridget Beardsley Esq, others I remember but are now deceased, I know that the said David Whitehead was a Pensioner of the United States, that he died at said Kent in May A 1845. I never knew any other David Whitehead nor did I ever hear of any other, his wife Judith Whitehead being now his widow. has never intermarried, since the decease of her said husband David Whitehead with whom she lived at the time of his decease.
State of Connecticut } Polly Brown Litchfield County ss } Kent August 3 d 1850.
Be it remembered that Polly Brown known to me to be the person who subscribed the foregoing deposition, personally came before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and made solemn oath to the truth of the same I further certify that I am acquainted with the s d Polly Brown and that her character for truth is good I further certify that the words "of the same year" in top line were inserted before deponent signed the same.
Frederick Shattuck Justice of the Peace

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, { ss. Litchfield: Litchfield County, {
I, Fredrick D. Beaman Assistant Clerk of the COUNTY COURT of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Fredrick Chittenden Esq. of said County is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and by Law authorized to ad- minister OATHS and to take the acknowledgement of DEEDS. And that his commission was dated on the 2 o day of July A. D., 185 0 , and will expire on the 4th day of July, A. D., 185 1 , and that the signature to the accompanying instrument, purporting to be his, is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, this 23 rd day of September A. D. 185 0 .
Fredrick D. Beaman Assistant Clerk

I Bridney Beardley of the Town of Kent in the County of Litchfield and State of Connecticut aged Sixty four years and upward being duly sworn do depose testify and say, that I have lived in the Town of Kent aforesaid ever since I was born, From my youth I have been acqua- -inted well with David Whitehead and his wife Judith Whitehead, whose name before marriage was Judith Blackman. She said David and the said Judith were married on this very ground where this house now stands where this deposi- -tion is now being written. I have owned the farm and place referred to for forty four years at the time of said marriage it was owned by Hannah Blackman the Mother of said Judith. I was a boy and recollect well that I was present and they were married by Nathan Eliot Esquire a Justice of the Peace who is now dead he moved & went from Kent over forty years ago. They were married in the fall of 1799, in Sept or October. I recollect how Mr. Whitehead was dressed at the wedding, he had on white dainty pantalettes old fashioned  stock  leg Boots, long chocolate colored vest & a Blue coat long old fashioned skirts. There were several persons present at the marriage and I presume that Polly Brown, then Polly Campbell was present. If she makes out to the fact

or so states, I should believe it and have no doubt of it as I have known the s d Nelly Brown from my youth, to this time She is one of the most worthy & excellent women I ever knew, of inproachable cha- -racter and entitled to the fullest credit. Dana Whitehead died in this town a few years since, and the s d Judith is now living and has not intermarried since the decease of her husband.
Birdsey Beardsey
Sworn to I subscribed.
Before me this
21 st day of September A D 1850
Frederick Chittenden Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut } ss at Kent.
Personally came before me Frederick Chittenden a Justice of the Peace in & for the County aforesaid, the above named Birdsey Beardsey Esq, who subscribed the above in my presence, & made oath to the truth of the same according to Law.
My Commission
Frederick Chittenden Justice of the Peace
I further certify that the above named Birdsey Beardsey Esq is personally known to me that he has for thirty five years & over, he is man of the most substantial character, having for many years held the first offices in the town, & been a magistrate over twenty years. His evidence is entitled to full credit
Frederick Chittenden Justice of the Peace

I further certify that I also procured as Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Kent the original petition of the said David Whitehead, that I have know him until his death which was in 1845. That Mrs. Judith Whitehead is in my opinion entitled to a pension, she certainly needs it for she is poor very poor and distressed. I have but one child who is an infirm daughter.
The reason why these papers have not been previously forwarded is my absence from my own opinion having lost them, after which I exceedingly regret as the Widow is in actual need at this time of immediate relief.
Frederick Chittenden
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, } ss. Litchfield: Litchfield County, }
I, Frederick D. Beeman Assistant Clerk of the COUNTY COURT of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Frederick Chittenden Esq. of said County, is an acting
Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and by Law authorized to administer OATHS and to take the acknowledgement of DEEDS. And that his commission was dated on the 2 nd day of July A. D., 1850, and will expire on the 4th day of July, A. D., 1851, and that the signature to the accompanying instrument, purporting to be his, is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, this 23 rd day of September A. D. 1850.
Frederick D. Beeman Assistant Clerk
SEAL OF LITCHFIELD COUNTY

Payments to be made at Hartford or D. O. by Mr. G. Farmer & Mech. Banks Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Connecticut
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E 2 Vol. 3 Page 48 by Nath. Rice Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, David Whitehead of the State of Connecticut — who was a private in the war of the Revolution
is entitled to receive Thirty — dollars and _____ 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 15 th day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty-four.
L. Wilson
Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. S. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

State of Connecticut County of Litchfield ss, at Kent this 12 th day of March A.D. 1850 —
I hereby certify that I am Town Clerk of the Town of Kent and have in my possession the marriage and other records of said Town and that I have examined said marriage records for the marriage of David Whitehead to Judith Blackman and that I have not been able to find thereon the marriage of said David Whitehead to said Judith Blackman or the name of either of them — Rufus Fuller Jr Town Clerk of the Town of Kent

118,886 { Act March 3/53 May 31/53
Cir Hon J. D. Dacey Jan 19/56
Judith Whitehead Madam David Whitehead Mr
Rev. Timothy Man & a Pensioner Claimant is now a Pensioner
No 40 160 Ac No 23 756 B.R. D.R.
Conn July 48-803
Hon Isaac Toney U.S. Senate
Patrick Clinton Bridget -

State of Vermont } County of Rutland } ss.
On this 23 rd day of April A D One thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Judith Whitehead aged Seventy Seven years Resident of Washington in the County and State aforesaid who being duly sworn according to Law declares that she is the Widow of David Whitehead deceased who was a private in the Revolutionary War and who while living was a pensioner of the United States, that she now receives a pension of Thirty dollars per annum, & that she is the identical person named in an original certificate, in her possession of which I certify the following is a true copy, "Department of the Interior,"
Widow's Pension,
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 29 th 1848, Judith Whitehead widow of David Whitehead, who was a private

in the Revolutionary War, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Thirty dollars per annum, commencing on the 4 th of March 1848 and continuing for life unless she should again marry, in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage,
(L. S.)
Examined and Certified J. E. Heath, Commissioner of Pensions
Given at the department of the Interior this thirtieth day of May One thousand Eight hundred and fifty one Alex H H Stuart Secretary of the Interior
That her application and proofs required by the Department, are all at the City of Washington on file as she believes, and to which reference may be had for proof of death, marriage &c, That she has always resided within four miles of her present residence, that she has never married since the death of her only husband David Whitehead, that she is now a Widow She makes this Declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the acts

approved March 3, 1855, signed in presence of Judith  her X Whitehead Marion S. Beeman John G. Billings  mark We Marion S. Beeman and John G. Billings of Washington, aforesaid and state aforesaid, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Judith Whitehead aforesaid in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be and further that we know she is such midwife, Marion S. Beeman John G. Billings ,
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons, and I personally know that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be and that

I have no interest in this claim Yours sincerely G. Frederick Beard Secretary of the Peace.
1888

State of Connecticut, } ss. LITCHFIELD. County of Litchfield, }
I, Henry B. Graves
Clerk of the County Court
in and for the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify that Frederick Beardsley
Ebenezer
whose genuine signature appears to the accompanying instrument,
is and was, at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly elected and sworn, and by law authorized to administer Oaths, and to take the acknowledgment of Deeds; and that all his official acts, as such, are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid County Court is a Court of Record, having general jurisdiction.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at Litchfield, this 25 th day of April A. D. 1855.
Henry B. Graves
CLERK.
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Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 10278
Judith Whitehead Wid. of David Whitehead Port. Rest. Wid.
Act: July 29 th 48
Index:—Vol. 116 , Page 330
[Arrangement of 1870.]

FREE
Wm L. P. Waldo.
Comm. & Pensions
City Washington D.C.
118556

FREE
See no mercy for amends if I did any harm
Comm. to Pease City Washington
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the child may come in
Elizabeth

Bridgetown March 18 1856
To the Comm ee of Pensions, Sir,
My your letter of Land 19, 1856, directed to Hon. S. Forsey, which has been enclosed to me, I find that the Application of Widow Judith Whethead for Bounty Land under the Act of 3 rd Mar. 1855, has been suspended for want of "Record Evidence" Pension  the the day of the Receipt of App. citation to wit Jan y 11 th 1856. The old Lady died, was buried at the expense of the Town, she has left one child.
Although I drew up the papers some 20 years (perhaps more) ago for Mr. Whethead's pension , yet I cannot recollect where he enlisted or where he served. There are none now living, probably, who could inform me.
All of those papers are now

filed in the Pension department, Now I if her child is entitled to the Bounty Land provided, the requisitions are complied with. It would be perhaps of service, to have so much of an abstract of David Whitehead's statement as relates to the time & place of his enlistment, and under whom he served, & the names of the witnesses, who deposed in reference to his service, - with their facts. I might be able to procure "Revised Evidence"
If this cannot be found I shall request Mr Forney to introduce a Bill to reach cases of this kind, when such manifest injustice, may be done.
Respectfully, Yr Most Obt Servt Fredk G. Hattendorf

N 87 -
Judith Whitehead widow of David
Act 29 July 1828
Connt.
Hon: J. B. Butler H of R. Ja 20-57

No 810
October 2. 1850
Decl. Judith Whitehead
Mrs. Judith Whitehead
Oct 29 1850
Canal
Edwards, Comm ee of Pension City of Washington Dis. Col.
FREE FREE

Bridgetown, Canad.
May 2 1855
Mr. L. P. Waldo Cambridge,
Sir
Enclosed are the papers for Widow Judith Whitehead, Brandy Lands.
The original papers for her Her- barium pension, and for her previous were made out by myself, therefore I know her well therefor Twenty five years, and it is all right. She is poor and infirm by age, and I hope you will give this your early attention. It would relieve her mind and do her good.
The Commissioner is well acquainted with me, and as a matter of favour, I ask an early attention as possible, for the sake of the old Lady. I should suppose all clear and unquestionable cases like this would require no further delay. Then merely to reach them. Yours affec. Frederick Chattenden
Please hand to me at Bridgetown, Brandy Lands, having within the last year received from

L Whitehead
A. P. Perry
Page 94.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of David Whitehead which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Either he has misstated the period of his service, or his age He could not have been drafted at 15 years old V. * Has he mentioned 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? No VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? No VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? No

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
No
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
none assigned
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
It does not appear whether there are survivors or not
XIV. †If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility?
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
4 Subsequent
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. 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 the 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.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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.
‡ QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end 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.

Street Oct. 12/80
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Sch 11 1/2 C.
Thos J. L. Edwards
9th private $130 -> Comm'd Pension City of Washington D.C.
F. Chillenden Esq
Rev'd
Cl

Mr.
Plant Lelupine Co
Feb Feb. 5 th 1834
David Whitehead applied for a pension and his claim rejected & papers returned on file.
Under this state of things Mr Whitehead went into the South part of this State & procured additional testimony such as we supposed would be entirely satisfactory to the Depart. and transmitted the same for the decision.
after 6 months a man had elapsed I wrote to the Hon. Commission. The reply was that the records have been sent to Mr. Perry why the claim was rejected. I concluded that reference was had the original application sent to Mr Perry as he was my self ever rec'd any communication, after the transmission of the additional proof. & I now suppose it must have been mislaid, or the papers lost in transit.
I dislike to give the Department any un- necessary trouble. would be obliged for an answer
Yours J. G. Chittenden

Judith Whitehead, mrs of David -
Ct
Set 29 July 1848 Set 9 m Pi $30 per ann per 4 Set 1848 -
See also to Rev J. B. Bueler An unall Ct.

March 1 st
Reply to Set of F. Chittenden from T. B. Barker H. H. Hays -
March 11. 1887 -

Marbledale Feby 1857,
Rev. J. B. Gutter, D.F.M.
Only peruse of the services already so punctually rendered with such "Bowls of mercy." I am desiring that you should continue to be great me - dium of honest services to the needy in District No. 4. I therefore enclose to you the within certificate that you may personally again call on the great Functionaries at the Pension department & again try their pulse and when you shall have effected the object, you will have done more service to the cause of humanity than all the abolitionists & pressies ever & what is still better, It will have been done without fee or reward, or any hope of any other, than the blessing of a poor old remnant of God's work commenced 80 years ago, - who has no power to vote nor can't vote herself - who has positively subsisted on the charities of her friends, notwithstanding her actual suffering for want of the present comforts of life, so help me God Yours truly, F. Gutter

March 28, 1857
Rel. to case of Judith Whitehead Capt. [illegible] No. 10 [illegible] Chittenden [illegible] Health [illegible]
March 28 to 60 Filed
May 28-57
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Comm ee of Pensions City of Washington D. C.

64 Maledale March 8 1857.
Yrs J. E. Heath. Comm r of Pensions Sir
The Hon Thoms
B. Butler was requested by me to call your attention to the application of Judith Whitehead the widow of David Whitehead, for a pension, because the papers had been lying for months without any examination or reply (as Mr Butler informed me) which had occurred by an accidental mislaying or looking over of the documents. - this was in Jany last about the 16 th . The papers were examined and on the 20 th Jany last, Mr Butler was informed by the Comm r that there was an omission to procure record evidence of marriage and if there was none, to procure the absence of any by the proper officer &c. which letter of the Comm r was rec d by me through Mr. Butler 22 nd Jany. - As soon as I could procure the certificate of the Town Clerk, and Parish Rector, I did, & some 4 weeks ago sent them to the Com r of Mr. Butler. I have heard nothing since.
I again Repeat that Mr Whitehead is in extreme wants, no children or Relations, she has been the entire winter supported by the charity of a few. Her mind is now continually upon her pension & if the department intend to
so her pension while she is alive, they must do it from her with her full of life her absent set. Yours Respectfully J. E. Butler, Rec d

David Whitehead

War Department, Pension Office 1 st April 1833.
Sir,
The claim of David Whitehead is rejected. This Department is not authorized to inscribe upon the pension roll upon his own testimony alone the name of a person who alleges that he entered the service at 15 years old, and who, on the objection being made, is unable, from loss of memory to give any satisfactory explanation of the circumstances of his service.
The papers are retained on file
I am, respectfully Your ob st servant
Nathaniel P. Perry, Esq. Kent, Conn.
J. L. Edwards

State of Connecticut } County of Litchfield } p. at Kent Feby 13 th 1831,
I certify that I have carefully examined the marriage Records of the Town of Kent, and there is no Record or memorandum of any kind whatever which in any way relates to the marriage of David Whitehead to his wife Judith Whitehead, who was Judith Blackman. She was a pensioner of the Revolution, and she is now his widow,
attest:
Rufus Fuller - Clerk of the Town of Kent in the County of Litchfield
Sworn to Subscribed Feby. 18. 1831
Frederick Chittenden Justice of the Peace
F Chittenden is a justice of the peace Not a letter M.C.

State of Connecticut } p. Society of New Preston, Litchfield County } First Ecclesiastical Socy,
February 10, 1851,
I certify that I am in possession of all of the Records of the Marriages in the Parish which exist to my knowledge, and on careful examination I cannot find any entry, record, or memorandum of the marriage between David Whitehead and his wife Judith, who lived for over forty years by reputation within two miles of the Church of this parish and were married within the limits of this Parish.
Mrs Judith Whitehead is now the widow of the David Whitehead deceased, and she lives within fifty rods of me. I am satisfied that they  she has no family Bible containing a record of their marriage, and never had any. She is a respectable worthy old Lady, and her statement entitled to full credit, she is destitute and decipied & she has suffered this winter for the comforts of life, H. Read
Pastor of Cong. Ch
New Preston
State of Connecticut } Litchfield County } Sworn & Subscribed Before me this 10 July 1851.
Frederick Chittenden Justice of the Peace
F. Chittenden a Justice of the Peace P. S. Butler M. D.

Gaylord's Bridge Co. Nov 10 1841 3
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13 Nov 1841 Hon. J. L. Edwards, (Commissioner of Pensions) Washington City. D. C.
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Gaylord's Bridge D.C. Conn Nov 10. 1841.
Hon ble Mr. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir,
I again respectfully invite your attention to the claims of Mr. David Whitehead, a Revolutionary Pensioner. He now receives thirty Dollars annually. As I have learned more fully his reasons for asking an increase of his pension, I would say.
He pleads that there was an error in his declaration, which he did not realize at the time. Namely, That as he enlisted before he was sixteen years of age, and after that was drafted, the order of the case was reversed by the imperfect manner in which he made out his declaration. It seems that he does not receive credit for the whole time which he served, and which time is proved; - on this account. Namely - That his declaration represents him as drafted before 16 years of age. Now My inquiry is - Do not the dates and affidavits show that his enlistment service was before 16, and his drafted service after,

so that he may be allowed for the whole time, proved by papers on file in your office? This he says is the fact of the case. Will the Hon. Commissioner please examine the nature of that sup- posed error.
The good old Gentleman really needs all that may be reasonably allowed him.
With sentiments of respect I remain Yours to serve
Elijah Baldwin
Hon J. L. Edwards } Comr of Decisions. }
Pastor of Baptist Church }

State of Connecticut Litchfield County
Probate Court District of Kent ss at Kent.
On this 22 nd day of July, A.D. 1833. Personally appeared David Whitehead of Kent in Litchfield County before Nathaniel P. Perry Esquire Judge of the Court of Probate for said District now sitting, in open Court, and is the same identical David Whitehead who applied for a pension under act of Congress 7 th June 1832, and whose papers are retained on file, and now being first duly sworn according to law, doth say that he has served in the service of the United States in the Army of the Revolution as he stated in his former declarations that he then knew of no survivor, he has since after making diligent search in the south section of this State, has been able to procure the evidence herewith sent on.
David Whitehead Sworn and subscribed the day before me Frederick Hutton and Clerk of Court

I Frederick Chittenden Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Kent aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing is the declaration of Edward Edward Whitehead made under oath subscribed by him and in the original proceedings in com- -munion with the declaration here to fore sent on, in the matter of his application for a pension. The Court is well acquainted with the applicant from his reputation for integrity, and the candid manner at all times with which he relates his services, has no hesitation in saying that his statement is entitled to credit
I further certify that Jacob Beers and Hall Bradley before whom two of the attached depositions were taken are Justices of the Peace within & for the County of Fairfield and were such at the time of the signatures being made and it appears to Court that their names are signed in their own proper handwriting
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of Court. This 22 nd July A.D. 183.
Frederick Chittenden Clerk of Probate

Nathan Bulkley of Danbury in the County of Fairfield and State of Connecticut, aged seventy five years being duly sworn - do depose & say that I have well acquainted with David Whitehead about in the County of Fairfield said State, who he then applied for a pension - and I well knew him during the Revolution War - We both of us at that time, lived in Fairfield in said Fairfield County and were neighbours. I further depose and say that in the year in which the Towns of Fairfield and Norwalk were burned by the British Troops the said David Whitehead entered the service of the United States as a Private Soldier in a Corps of Connecticut State Troops commanded by Lieut. John Mils - said Corps was stationed and performed Garrison duty in a small fort on Long Island and situate at a place called Black Rock in said County. He served in said Corps at the Town of Fairfield. He served in said Corps at the said Fort several months to wit from April until November. I have stated above that the said service was performed in the year in which the British burned the Towns of Fairfield and Norwalk. I am confident but am not so confident whether it was 1777 or 1779 - but believe it was 1779 - The said Fort was distant about five miles from my place of residence. I knew when he entered and when he left the said service. I had a Brother who served the whole of said term in said Corps, I saw with him and I saw the said Whitehead returning to and from his Father's House very frequently during said term of service. And it is my belief also that I saw him in service at the said Fort.
Nathan Bulkley

State of Connecticut Fairfield County ss.
On this 16 th day of July 1833 before the Court of Probate for the District of Danbury in the said County and State, now sitting at Danbury in the said District, the same being a Court of Record personally appeared Nathan Bulkeley, well known to the Court here, a Gentleman of high respectability and of good character for truth, who subscribed the foregoing Deposition, and being duly sworn, made solemn oath that the same is true.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, & affixed the seal of said Court this 16 th day of July 1833 —
Edward Taylor Clerk

Nathaniel Booth of Danbury in the County of Fairfield and State of Connecticut. Judge of the Court of Probate within & for the District of Danbury in the said County and State do hereby certify that Edward Taylor Esq. who hath testified the caption of the foregoing Deposition of Nathan Brattle is Clerk of said Court duly appointed & sworn and was such Clerk when the same purports to have been so certified. and that the preceding signature purporting to be his, was in his proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 16 th day of July 1833.
Nathaniel Booth Judge of Probate for the District of Danbury Connecticut

I, James Whitehead of Monroe in the County of Fairfield & State of Connecticut aged about sixty seven years being duly sworn as depose and say that I am well acquainted with David Whitehead of Kent in the County of Litchfield in said State who has applied for a pension, & I well knew him during the revolutionary war, we both lived in Fairfield in said County of Fairfield in one family, I also know the said David Whitehead was hired by Samuel Hawley of Redding in said Fairfield County as a revolutionary soldier in the year 1778 & during said revolutionary war served under Capt. Thomas Hatch of the United States Guards Stationed at Black Rock upper wharf in said town of Fairfield for the term of two Months in the year last aforesaid & I well know the fact that the said David Whitehead served as a soldier as above stated during said two Months in the United States Service & further deponent saith not - James Whitehead
State of Connecticut Fairfield ss July 18 th 1833 Personally appeared James Whitehead a man of character for truth and veracity who subscribed the foregoing deposition & being duly sworn made solemn oath that the same is true before me -
Jacob Beers justice of peace

Joseph Burr of Fairfield in the County of Fair- field & State of Connecticut aged Seventy years being duly sworn do depose & say that I am well ac- quainted with David Whitehead of Kent in the County of Litchfield in said State who has applied for a Pen- sion. And I well knew him during the revolutionary war. We both of us at that lived in said Fairfield & were neighbours. And I further depose & say that I knew the said Whitehead to serve as a soldier in the United States service one month being drafted & was stationed at Black Rock as a guard on duty under the command of Capt. Jarvis & Lieut. Sumney. Said Black rock is a place on the margin of Long Island sound in said Fair- field. The service was done from the first of Nov. to the 1 st of Dec. I think it was in the year 1780. I was on guard with him at the same time. I further depose & say that I knew the said Whitehead through the said war when there were frequent alarms on the coast of Fairfield I can not be positive but I believe that he served as a volunteer in alarms & frequently cross d Long Island sound in boats for the annoyance of the enemy.
Joseph Burr
State of Connecticut Fairfield County ss: July 17 th 1833. Personally appeared Joseph Burr a man of character for truth & veracity who subscribed the foregoing deposition & being duly sworn made solemn Oath that the same is true Before Me Hull Bradley Jus. of Peace.