Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 11,897, Gideon Woodward, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Woodward, Gideon
S 11,897
Carded.
CONTENTS

2752
New Hampshire
Gideon Woodward of Sullivan in the State of N H who was a Pirate in the Company commanded by Captain of the  of the commanded by Col Purdie in the N H Conn. line for 11 Mos 12 Days
Inscribed on the Roll of N H at the rate of 37 Dollars 98 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5th day of Dec 1832 and sent to A Hubbardston
  Arrears to 4th of Sep-1832  $ 56.97    Pemi=ant. allowance ending 4/ Mar 33  18.99     $75.96  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D H S Clerk Book D - Vol. 125 Page 193
W

Jacob Woodworth Declaration
Prab
on Roll Colonel Huns- ington's Regt as having served 7 Mos & 12 days
11 Mos & 12 days
Adm
$ 36.66 1 32 $ 37.98
Wm: A. Hubbard JR

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of New-Hampshire, } ss. County of Sullivan. }
On this 27th 30th day of August 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before the Judge of the Court of Probate, now sitting, Gideon Woodward a resident of Plainfield in the County of Sullivan and State of N. H. aged 73 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 under the following named officers and served as herein stated
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated Was first drafted at his then place of residence Preston Connecticut in the forenoon of August 1776 and served under Capt James Morgan of Col. Prescott's Conn. Regt. - and went from said Preston to New London - from thence by water to New Haven - from thence we marched along the shore of the Sound to Norristown Point in the State of New York and near the City - was then stationed several weeks and then marched to the bridge near the north river - thence by water to Dobbs Ferry - thence to White Plains and was then stationed at the time of the battle and continued there till discharge the fore part of Nov 1776 having served three months - Afterward volunteered at said Preston 1 st Dec 1776 and served half a month under said Captain Morgan and served near Newport Rhode Island - Next entered service at Preston aforesaid on or about the 1 st May 1777 for eight months in Captain Belcher's company of Col. Huntington's Connecticut Regt. - joined said Regt. at New Haven - marched from thence to Danbury from after it was burnt by the British - from thence to Fishkill on the north river - from thence to Germantown and arrived there the day after the Battle - waited a short time - then marched to Burlington near Philadelphia - thence westerly of Philadelphia. cannot name the towns - next to Valley Forge and assisted in building Huts for the Winter - and there remained till discharged in Jan'y 1778 - In the fore part of September 1781 volunteered and went to Fort Griswold under under Captain Morgan of Col. Smith's Regt. - arrived there the day after the massacre and assisted in burying the dead and served at that time half a month and was then once more discharged making his whole service 12 months.
He answers to the several interrogatories that he was born in Preston in the state of Connecticut 27th August 1759. That he has no record of his age - that he was living at said Preston when called into service as above stated. That he remained in Preston soon after the close of the War & Plainfield N.H. where he now lives. That he was in the service as above stated. recites the names of the officers above named and states that he knew Genl Deane Genl Putnam & Col Tyler who was out at Samtown in the continental service never had a roll call charged - He further states that he is well known to Charles Flannery Esq. and Captain Stowe who can testify as to his character for veracity - He still further states that he has no documentary evidence of his service as above recited and that he knows of no one whose testimony he can get. who can testify to the same. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his
name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State,
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year of record
We, Charles Sanders residing in Plainfield
and David Shum
residing in our  Plumfield
hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with
Gilson Woodhull , who has subscribed and sworn to the above obligation  Declaration ; that we believe him to be 73 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. Charles Ha
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
(P. G.) Stone
6 Frederick A. Sumner judge of Probate
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court certifies, that it appears to them that Charles Flanders who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Justice of the Peace resident in the town of Plainfield and that David Stone , who has also signed the same is a resident in the same Plainfield and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Aaron Miller Jr
Register of the Court of Probate do
hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original
proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Gideon Woodward
for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 30th day of August A.D. 1832
Saron Nuttall Register of Probate

March 20, 1939.
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BA-J/CC Gideon Woodward S.11897
June Woodward 3638 Crescent View, Duluth, Minnesota.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Gideon Woodward, application No.S.11897.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim S.11897, based upon service in the Revolutionary War of Gideon Woodward.
Gideon Woodward was born August 27, 1759, in Preston, New London County, Connecticut. Names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in Preston, New London County, Connecticut, Gideon Woodward enlisted sometime in August 1776, served three months as private in Captain James Morgan's company, Colonel Prentiss' Connecticut regiment, and was at the battle of White Plains; enlisted December 1, 1776, served two weeks as private in Captain James Morgan's Connecticut company; enlisted May 1, 1777, served as private in Captain Belcher's company, Colonel Huntington's Connecticut regiment and was discharged in January 1778. He enlisted early in September 1781, served two weeks as private in Captain Morgan's company, Colonel Smith's Connecticut regiment.
Soon after the close of the war Gideon Woodward moved from Preston, New London County, Connecticut to Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire.

Gideon Woodward was allowed pension on his application executed August 30, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire.
There are no family data shown.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of Gideon Woodward, you should address the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
Gideon Woodward Certificate #2752 Issued December 5, 1832 Rate $37.98 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 New Hampshire Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

1893-Feb. 18, A.E. Bostwick, Portland, Oregon. F.S.
1923-May 5- His. to Percy H. Smith 1926-Jan. 7- His. to Mrs. F.E. Greene-Mn. St. J.
1939 March 20 His. to June Woodward cc
Rev. War
11897 INVALID.
File No. 11897
Gideon Woodward Priv. Rev. War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 415
[Arrangement of 1870.]

3638 Crescent View, Duluth, Minn. January 16, 1939.
Pension Office; Wash. D. C.
Dear Sir:-
I am trying to get data for membership in the D. A. R. My ancestor who served in the Rev. was Gideon Woodward , but the war records at the Conn. State library, show two Gideon Woodwards. They suggest that I write you for all data in your records for G. W. (application no. S. 11897) We believe our ancestor is one who married Zeruah Tyler. However we will appreciate any data which you can give us, with as full dates and names as possible.
Sincerely,
June Woodward.

17.11.2 PERCY G. SMITH CIVIL ENGINEER 20 LIBERTY STREET MONTPELIER, VT.
Feb. 21, 1923
Bureau of Pensions-
Dear Sirs; please send me the military history, and family data, of Gideon Woodward of Plainfield, N.H. born 1759 died 1850, name of wife Zerviah -called a Rev. soldier in the N.E. Hist. and Gen. Register Vol. 5, but not given in the N.H. Rev. War rolls.
Also, similar data relating to negative search Deliverance Woodward of Plainfield or Cornish, N.H., and of Hanover, N.H. in the census of 1790.
Yours truly,
Percy G. Smith

2927 Garber St., Berkeley, Calif., November 17, 1925.
Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please send me a copy of the pension record of Gideon Woodward, Revolutionary soldier, who served as follows:
Enlisted Aug. 1776, served 3 mos. under Morgan, Capt. Prentiss, State of Conn. Dec. 1776, served 2 weeks under same officers. May 1777 served 8 mo. Capt. Belcher & Col Huntington. Sept. 1781-2 weeks. Capt. Morgan, Col. Smith.
I do not know that this record is accurately correct. It was given me by a person who claims that it is the record from your office. However, in order to establish the claim it is necessary for me to have your own copy of the record.
Thanking you for this and other favors I am
Very truly yours,
Bessie B. Greene
Mrs. F. E. Greene.

MRS. F. E. GREENE 2927 GARBER ST. BERKELEY, CALIF.
January 2, 1925.
Commissioner of the Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
On November 17, 1925, I sent you a letter asking for a copy of the pension papers of Gideon Woodward, Revolutionary soldier and as I have received no reply I fear that either my query or your reply has been lost in the mails. I am therefore repeating my request.
I know that he did have a pension and that he served under Morgan, Capt. Prentiss State of Conn. I am particularly interested in a complete record and if possible the names of his children.
I shall be grateful for any advice you may send me.
Very truly yours,
Bessie B. Greene

BORTHWICK, BATTY & CO., REAL ESTATE, LOANS AND INSURANCE, 271 ALDER STREET, (OLD NO. 71.) HOLTON HOUSE BLOCK.
A. E. BORTHWICK, PRESIDENT. GEO. S. BATTY, SEC'Y AND TREAS.
PORTLAND, OREGON,
Nov 5/92
Commissioner of Pensions. Washington DC
Dear Sir,
A Revolutionary pensioner named Gideon Woodward served in a Connecticut or Rhode Island Regiment in the war of the American Revolution, and was afterward pensioned for his said service. His record is desired to establish family connection, to wit: date of entry and discharge date of pension amount, and when abandoned, on crossing. Also his Co. & Regiment on crossing. Please put me in line of this information & oblige
Truly Yours
A. E. Borthwick

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January 7, 1926
Mrs. F. E. Greene 2927 Garber St., Berkeley, Calif.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 11897 it appears that Gideon Woodward was born August 27, 1759 in Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
While a resident of said Preston he enlisted in August 1776, served three months as a private in Captain James Morgan's Company, Colonel Prentiss' Connecticut Regiment and was at the battle of White Plains.
He enlisted December 1, 1776 and served two weeks as private in Captain James Morgan's Connecticut Company.
He enlisted May 1, 1777, served as a private in Captain Belcher's Company, Colonel Huntington's Connecticut Regiment and was discharged in January 1778.
He enlisted early in September 1781 and served two weeks as private in Captain Morgan's Company, Colonel Smith's Connecticut Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 30, 1832 while a resident of Plainfield, Sullivan Coun-

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
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There is no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Patz death not on O/S
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

RECEIVED
U.S. DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Hampshire. Washington, D. C., May 5 , 192 3
In reply to your request of _____, for the history of Ebenezer Woodward , a soldier of the Revolutionary War, the following is taken from the soldier's claim for pension.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug. 1776 3 mos. Private James Morgan Prentiss Conn.   Dec. 1776 1 1/2 mos. James Morgan ✓   May 1, 1777 - Jan. 1778 Belcher Huntington   early Sept. 1781 1/2 mos. Morgan Smith  
Battles engaged in, White Plains Residence of soldier at enlistment, Preston, Conn. Date of application for pension, Aug. 30, 1832. His ch. was al. Residence at date of application, Plainfield, Sullivan Co., N.H. Age at date of application, Born Aug. 27, 1759 in Preston, Conn. Remarks: No family data in file.
Date of death not on A.B.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.