Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 41372, Ebenezer Woodward, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn
Woodward, Ebenezer
S. 41372
CONTENTS

16,994 Vermont P
Ebenezer Woodward - of Windham Co - in the state of Vt who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Starr of the Genl line, for the term of One year 1776.
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 4 Dollars per month, to commence on the 6 th of Ap l 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th of May 1820 and sent to Abby Chase Randolph, Vt
  Arrears to 4th of Ap l 1820  183.96    Semi-ann. all'ce ending Ap l 1820  48.00    22.17 3/4 31.  L C 231.96  
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued

Let 14 April 1837 to Rev Agent
Dec 8 Feb 1836.
Jemima Woodward Oct 3/53
(Faint vertical text, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the paper)

114 Ebenezer Woodward Decl n of
Sharon Windsor Co
Vermont
Ebenezer Woodward private Colonel Wards Reg t banner- treatt line 1776 to 1777
Alb n May 18. 1820
(W)
April 6 th 1818
My certificate of the charge as to returned circum- stances of Applicant, is wanting.
Also proof of service is wanting. Produced

State of Vermont } Orange County ss }
On this 6 th day of April A D 1878 before me the subscriber Chief Justice of the Sup. Ct. of the State of Vermont personally appeared Ebenezer Woodward aged 67 years, resident in Sharon Windsor County & State of Vermont, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War; That he the s d Ebenezer Woodward in A D 1776, in May he believes, enlisted for one year into the Army of the United States & joined Capt. Benoni Cutler's company, Col. Andrew Ward's Reg t . Brigade he does not recollect, Connecticut Line; That he served his time out & was discharged in New Jersey; That no written discharges were given to the troops to which he was attached, but they were dismissed on parade; That he performed the afores d . service in the Revolutionary War & according to the best of his belief on the Continental establishment as a private soldier; That he is & ever has been since the Declaration of Independence a resident citizen of the United States; That by reason of his reduced circumstances in life he stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; That he has no other evidence of his s v . services
Sworn to & declared before me the 6 th day of April A D 1878 Dudley Chase Chief Justice Sup. Court
I Dudley Chase Chief Justice of the Sup. Ct. of the State of Vermont do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the s d Ebenezer Woodward did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy for the term of nine months & more on the Continental establish- ment & I now transmit the proceedings & testimony taken & had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforesmentioned act of Congress - Dudley Chase Chief Justice Sup. Court
I hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the s d Eben r Woodward is in reduced circumstances in life & stands in need of the assistance of his country. Dudley Chase Chief Justice Sup. Court

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Ebenezer Woodward
16.994
Sept 1820
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STATE OF VERMONT, } At a special term of the Supreme Court of Judicature, begun and holden WINDSOR COUNTY....ss. } at Woodstock in the County of Windsor, on the last Monday in July, Anno Domini eighteen hundred and twenty.
ON this first day of August 1820, being the second day of said term, personally appeared in open Court, (the same Court being a Court of record agreeably to the laws of this State, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) Ebenezer Woodward aged sixty nine years, resident in Weybridge in said County of Windsor, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows: Viz that at Windham Connecticut at which place I then resided in May 1776 I enlisted in Capt Penona Cuthis Company in Col. Andrew Ward's Regiment in the Connecticut line in the Continental establishment for one year - I served the full term of my enlistment and received an honorable discharge at Morristown
that he made his original declaration on the sixth day of April 1818 has received a Pension Certificate, No. 16,496 And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818;—and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Eight Bushels of Corn $4.00 one Small Shoat 2.00 21.00
Given to H Uriah Hays $21.00 Levi Hibbard 5.00 $26.00
My wife aged 69 years infirm and lives separate from me with her children, being my second wife. I am under the necessity of living separate on account of my support
Ebenezer Woodward
Sworn to and declared on the first day of August 1820, before said Court.
Attest, Benjamin Swan Clerk.
STATE OF VERMONT, } I, Benj. Swan Clerk of the Supreme Court for WINDSOR COUNTY....ss. } the County of Windsor, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court:—And I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is 80 dollars.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, this fifth day of August 1820.
Benj Swan } Clerk of the Supreme Court for Windsor County.

East Bethel Vt. Aug. 30 1853
Sir:
Ebenezer Woodard a pensioner of the Revolution was my father. and I the only surviving heir. He died about seventeen years since, and up to the time of his death he drew full pension under the first act. He left no widow, two children have since died I wish to know if there is any law under which I have claim, as only heir of Ebenezer Woodard, for increased pay, in bounty lands or not.
I have corresponded with a Mr. Knight Sec. Agt. at Washington but can learn nothing satisfactory respecting the matter. If you will be kind enough to answer my inquiry you will greatly oblige
Yours respectfully Jemima Woodard
To the Comm r Pension Bureau Washington D.C.
1853 17 1836

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Ebenezer Woodward a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his ( or his widow's ) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. File 41,372
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 1776 1 yr. Benoni Cutler Andrew Ward Conn.          
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Windham, Conn.
Date of application for pension, Apr 6 1818 - Allard
Residence at date of application, Sharon, Windermere Co. Va.
Age at date of application, 67
Remarks: 1820 res. Royalton and referred to his second wife as 69 yrs. name not stated. He died Feb. 8, 1836 child Jemima.
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Isaac Skinner
Deposition
Relative to E. Woodward case

I Isaac Skinner of Royalton Windsor Co Vermont of lawful age Do depose and say - That I well knew Ebener Woodward while a soldier in the 1 st Andrew Ward Regt n and Capt Benoni Cutler Company for the period of one year from May 1776 into May 1777; that it is my belief that the said Woodward was honourably discharged after having served out his said period of one year - further the Deponent say not -
Isaac Skinner
State of Vermont Orange County ss
At Randolph in said County on this 10. day of Dec r 1819 personally appeared Isaac Skinner I made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed contains the truth the whole truth nothing but the truth - Before me Timothy Baylies Justice Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Isaac Skinner is a credible person & that his deposition is entitled to full belief - Timothy Baylies Justice Peace
State of Vermont
I hereby certify that Timothy Baylies is a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Orange & that the above writing purporting to be his signature appears to my satisfaction to be such
Dudley Chase Chief Judge Sup or Court

Nathl. Flints
Deposition
Genl. Woodwards case

I Nathaniel Flint of Brookfield Orange Co a State of Vermont of lawful age Do depose & say that I well knew Ebenezer Woodward now of Royalton Windsor Co Vt while a soldier in Col Andrew Ward's Regiment Capt Benoni Cutler's company for the period of one year or very nearly that period; That I served as a private with him in said Regt & company during the said period it being from about May 1776 into May 1777 I further I the Deponent say not save that it is my belief that the said Woodward was honourably discharged after having served the said period of one year faithfully out.
Nathaniel Flint
State of Vermont Orange County ss
At Randolph in said County on this 10 th of December A D 1819 personally appeared the above named Nathaniel Flint & made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed contains the truth the whole truth & nothing but the truth Before me
Timothy Baylies Justice Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Nathaniel Flint is a credible person & that his deposition is entitled to full belief Timothy Baylies Justice Peace
I hereby certify that Timothy Baylies is a justice of the Peace within & for the County of Orange That the writing above purporting to be his signature appears to my satisfaction to be such
Deedey Chase Chief Judge Superior Court

1705 Rev.
Chapin, Illinois, March 19, 1921.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir :-
Will you kindly send me the pension record of Ebenezer Woodward, Windsor County, Vermont, pensioner of the Revolution. He was placed on roll May 18, 1820, and his pension commenced April 6, 1818.
Yours truly,
Amy Burnham Onken (Miss) Amy Burnham Onken.

✓ One 2¢ stamped envelope
2¢
Rev. Sec. C.W.
DANIEL C. WOODWARD LOCK BOX 884 RANDOLPH, VERMONT
Mar. 26 th 1921
The Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:—
I am writing for information as to whether one Ebenezer Woodward of Royallton, Windsor Co. Vt. was a pensioner. Said Woodward is thought to have served in the Revolutionary war in Captain William Hutchins Co., also in Lieut. Nathaniel Holmes Co. and in Capt. John Gray Co.
And, also as to one Ebenezer Woodward Jr. who is said to have served 10 months in Capt. Pamela Allen's Co., in 1780
Ebenezer, senior, is thought to have been born in Windham, Conn., in 1737, and some other authority gives the date as 1751, and to have died in Royallton Vt in 1836. His son Daniel, my Grandfather, born 1776 in Conn., died in Royallton 1836.
This is S41372
I am anxious to know all I can about our connexion with the war

DANIEL C. WOODWARD LOCK BOX 584 RANDOLPH, VERMONT
of the Revolution, so I can answer intelligently, questions asked of me by my own children, also by almost innumerable cousins, as to whether they are sons and daughters of the Revolution.
Whatever expense is consequent upon searching records &c with regard to the matter, I am abundantly willing, and some able, to pay.
Yours Truly —
Daniel C. Woodward
Lock Box 584 Randolph, Vt

Rochester, N. Y., Dec. 17, 1912.
Pension Bureau, —
I wish to become a member of the Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Will you kindly send me the Pension Record of Ebenezer Woodward, minute man under Colonel A. Ward, and Captain B. Cutler, pensioned in 1818.
Please address Marion Woodward Lewisson, "Wilsonia" 62 Chestnut St., Rochester, N. Y.

Kenwood Springs. St Louis Co. Mo.
Pension Bureau: Washington, D.C.
Can you give me any information about Ebenezer Woodward, who served in Rev. Army under Col. A. Ward, Capt. B. Cutter Connecticut 1776.?
Although given in list of Vermont Pensioners, and

it is known in family that he received a pension, he is not mentioned in list of Vermont Soldiers or name of Ebenezer Woodward sent us by Vermont State Library at Montpelier. Nor can they find his name in list of Connecticut Soldiers, Thos. Far indexed in Conn. State Library - According to family tradition he was minute man under Gen. Israel Putnam -
If you find his name, can you give me the names of his parents? His wife was Patience Orms, aunt of Gen. Jonathan Orms - His children Ebenezer, Jerimiah (who applied for his pension at his death 1836) Daniel, Betsey, Hannah, Eunice. He was b. Windham Connecticut 1737 - Please let me know what the fee will be for the information and I will pay it immediately - Very Truly
Address Mrs. H. G. Austin. care H. G. Austin.
Louise Woodward Austin.
810 Lucas Ave. St. Louis, Mo.

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[Arrangement of 1870.]
1909 Nov. 23. Hist. to A. W. Woodward - p 1912 Dec. 27. Hist. to Mr. H. G. Austin. V.L.M. 1912 Dec. 27 Hist. to Marion W. Lewisson. V.L.M.
1921, Apl. 19 hist. to Miss Amy B. Onken Ev. 1921, Apl. 26 hist. to Darl. C. Woodward. Ev.

LincolnNeb. Nov.13.09.
Respectfully referred and information requested from Hon. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
A. W. Woodard
# 1812 H. St.

ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE
NOV 8 1909 1585603 WAR DEPARTMENT
Address: "The Adjutant General, War Department, Washington, D. C."
WAR DEPARTMENT, 1585603
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, November 9, 1909
Respectfully returned to
Mr. A. W. Woodard, 1812 H. Street, Lincoln, Nebraska.
The records show that one Benjamin Cole served from July 8, 1780, to October 21, 1780, as a private in Captain Nehemiah Houghton's Company, Colonel Nichols' Regiment, New Hampshire Militia, Revolutionary war.
The name Ebenezer Woodard (or Woodward) has not been found on the rolls, on file in this office, of any organization of Connecticut or Continental troops in service in the Revolutionary war. The records show that several persons bearing this name served in Vermont organizations within the period of the Revolutionary war, but as no one of them is shown to have been a commissioned officer it cannot be determined which if any of them was identical with the one of that name referred to within.
In view of the statement that the persons named within drew pensions, it is suggested that information relative to their service can probably be obtained from the Commissioner of Pensions, this city.
The Adjutant General.
(A. G. O. 72-20)

a B
Lincoln Neb. Nov. 5. 09.
Hon. Secretary of War
War Department Washington D. C.
Sir: The writer wishes to secure the military record of Benjamin Cole and Ebenezer Woodard, or Woodward as sometimes spelled, who are reputed to have served in the Continental army between the years 1775 and 1783.
Benjamin Cole resided at Plainfield N. H. after the close of the war and likely served with the New Hampshire troops.
He died at Royalton Vt. 1842, and drew a pension there several years previous to his death.
Ebenezer Woodard lived in Connecticut before 1775, but in 1790 he resided at Royalton Vt.
He died at Bethel or East Bethel Vt. and residents of that vicinity say he drew a captain's pension.
The information asked for would be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully yours,
A. W. Woodard #1812 H. St.