Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 41366, Eleazer Wood, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
Wood, Eleazer
NUMBER
S. 41366
CONTENTS

Vermont. 1776
Eleazer Wood, of Windsor co. in the state of Vermont who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Green, of the Massach ts . line, for the term of three years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 23. of April, 1819.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15. of Sept. 1820 and sent to Edward Evans, agent, Enfield, N.H.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1820. $: 131. 25 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4. March 48 " 16 mo. \frac{12}{30} } 1821. $: 179. 25
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }
and 1 st May, 1820

176 Eleazer Wood Dear Wood Original Claim Schedule 2 papers of Woodstock.
Adm'ts for Ben m Swan Sawes of 18 March 1818 Agent May 1. 1820 Windsor Vermont
Continued Rec d August 21. 1820
Com: of pension Apr 23. 1819
Private Col. Sergeant Capt. Line n Snijder Col. Grafton 3 years on final settlement page 132. V. 32

Declaration & Schedule of an Applicant, who was here made a previous Declaration —
State of Vermont } At a Special Term of the Supreme Court of Judicature Windsor County ss } begun & held at Woodstock on the in the County of Windsor on the last Monday in July Anno Domini Eighteen Hundred & Twenty
On the Second day of August A 1820, being the third day of the 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, Eleazar Wood aged fifty eight years, resident in Woodstock in said County of Windsor, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818, and the 1 st of May 1820. That he the said Eleazar Wood enlisted for the term of one year the last of January, or the first of February 1778 in Middleborough in the State of Massachusetts, in the Company commanded by Capt. James Keith, in the Regiment commanded by Col. Sergeant in the line of the State of Massachusetts, on the Continental Establishment; that he continued to serve in said Corps until about the last of December 1776, when he was discharged from the said Service at Stamford in the State of Connecticut. — That in the said Eleazar Wood enlisted for the term of three years in December, as this Deponent believes, 1779 at Middleborough State of Massachusetts in a recruiting party, and the Spring following joined Capt. James Fiske's Company in the Regt. commanded by Col. Grayson, or 3 Reg t 3 d Brigade, in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the Continental Establishment, at Nelson's point State of New York, that he was afterwards transferred to the Company of Light Infantry commanded by Capt. John Gould, that he continued to serve in said Corps, until about the last of December 1783, this being the full term of his Enlistment when he was discharged from said Service in East Chester in the State of New York, — That he was in the Siege at Haverstraw or Horn Hook N.Y. about September 1778 in the Battle at Harlem's Heights, and several other Skirmishes — has no other evidence of his said Services except the Affidavits of Simon How, Andrew Thomas, and William Leberere, herewith transmitted

This Deponent made his original Declaration in Substance the same as herein set forth in the month of April A.D. 1819 before the Hon. Eliza Luce one of the Judges of Windsor County Court, which was duly authenticated, and this Deponent was informed that the same was lost in being transmitted to the Hon. Sec'y of War. - - -
And in pursuance of the Act of the 1st of May 1820 I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18 th 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 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 & Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th 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 to wit -  The Inventory of about Nine Acres of Land, being my Mother's Farm while she lives - $10 - one Cow $16 - one Hog $4. - 30 - 1 Silk Kettle 1 - 2 Spices $75 1 Dose $75 . . . 2.50 1 Sack Irons, 50 1 Table 1.50 - 4 old broken Chairs, 50 2.50 1 Meat Barrel little meat, 50 - 3 empty Barrels - 1.25 - 1.75 1 wooden Chest, 34 - 1 Bible, 25 - 2 hymn Books, 50 - 1.09 Cooking Ware, 25 6 Cuse 1.50 - 2 pails .75 - 2 axes 1.25 - 3.75 1 Hen 10 - 1 Harrow 2 - 1 Sythe, 75 blacksmith Tools 3 - . 5.85 2 old Chests 1 - Debts due not exceeding $40 . . 41  $88.44
I am indebted as follows viz To Sarah Daymonde Esq . . . 100 - " Lyman Brown 50. Dote S.D. Brown 20 70 - " John Pratt . . . . . 7 $177 - besides a number of other Debts -
The Deponent is by occupation a Blacksmith but is unable to work at his Trade, and has been unable to labour but little for 7 or 8 years past -

This Deponents Family consists of his Mother aged 84 years - his Wife Patience aged 54 years - 3 Children at home viz Priscilla aged 15 years, Fable - Orrie 13 years out of health - Joseph aged 9 years negged 3 rd trip - " " " " Eleazar Wood
Sworn to & Depended the second day of August 1820 Before said Court — Miss Mary Swan Clerk
State of Vermont } I Benjamin Swan Clerk of the Supreme Windsor County ss } Court for the County of Windsor, do hereby certify that the foregoing Oath and Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Records of said Court. - And I do further certify that it is the opinion of said Court that the total in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is of no value - —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court at Woodstock this Seventh day of August A D 1820 —
Buy Swann Clerk of the Sup. Court 1077
The Affedavit of the Hon. Eliza Luce taken in open Court I Eliza Luce of Hartland in the County of Windsor State of Vermont of lawful age, testify & say, that in the month of April according to my recollection, AD 1819 being one of the Judges of Windsor County Court, Ebenezer Wood of Woodstock in said County exhibited to me a Declaration of his Service in the Army of the Revolution, and of his reduced Circumstances, and that a Certificate in common form was then made out by me in my Capacity of Judge of said County Court, and enclosed by Judge Evans of New Hampshire to the Department in so far that the Department afterwards received a letter from said Judge Evans that the Department wanted proof of the Service of said Wood, that thereupon said Wood procured proof of his Service, & said proof was transmitted by Mail to the War Department, That last winter the Department wrote to Judge Strong then at Washington enquiring concerning said Wood's case and that said Judge Strong informed the Department by Mail that the papers were lost relating to said Wood's case, and could not be found in the proper Office - Eliza Luce Given under my hand the second day
Sworn to in open court the second day of August AD 1820 - Atty Benj Swan Clerk
The above is a true copy of the original affidavit now on file — Atty Benj Swan Clerk of Sup. Court

I Andrew Thomas formerly of Middleborough in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts - now of Woodstock in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont of Lawful age testify and say, that in the winter of 1776 I enlisted as a private soldier in the company of Capt. James Keith, and Eleazar Wood then of Middleborough now of Woodstock aforesaid enlisted with me in the same company and continued in the same company and same mess with me through the year, at Roxbury at New York and in the Jerseys, except about a month of the last part of the time when I was sick and removed to the Hospital; said Wood returned home from the service about the same time that I did, and I then understood was honorably discharged - I further testify and say that the same Eleazar Wood is now living and is the same person that has made application for a pension in consideration of his arduous circumstances -
Woodstock 27 th July A.D. 1819
Andrew Thomas
State of Vermont } Windsor County } ss
Woodstock 27 th July 1819
Then personally appeared Andrew Thomas signer of the foregoing deposition and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition contains the whole truth & nothing but the truth before me
Samuel Darrow Just. Peace

I William LeBarron formerly of Middleborough in the now of Woodstock in the state of Vermont commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age testify & say, that in the winter of 1776 I enlisted a private soldier in the company of Captain James Keith and Eleazer Wood then of Middleborough now of Woodstock and enlisted in the same company, and served with me through the year, in Roxbury, New York and the Jerseys, and was discharged (as I understood) and returned out of the service at or about the same time that I did — And I further testify that the said Eleazer Wood is still living, and is the same person that has made application for a pension in consideration of his reduced circumstances
W m Le Baron
State of Vermont Windsor County ss
Woodstock July 27 th 1819
Then William Le Barron person ally appeared and made solemn oath that foregoing deposition by him subscribed contains the truth the whole truth and noth- ing but the truth before me
Samuel Damon Just. Peace
I do hereby certify that the said Andrew Brown as y s William LeBarron are to me well known and that they are disinterested & credible witnesses
Samuel Damon Just. Peace

State of Vermont } Woodstock County Clerk's Office July 27 th Windsor County } A 1819 - This Certifies that Samuel Daman of Woodstock in said County of Windsor is one of the Justices of the Peace within and for said County, and that the fore- going Signatures are his. —
IN TESTIMONY whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Court for said County the day above.
Benj. Swan Clerk

Eleazer Wood map line Col Sergeant Tobey 1776-1782 Col Greadon 1779 or 1780-1782
Washington City
Clear
Mr. Sloan sent for the claret amount
1819 1776 42

State of Vermont } On this 23 rd day of April A.D. 1840 - before me the Windsor County } Subscribers one of the Judges of the County Court within and for said Windsor County, personally appeared Eleazer Wood aged fifty seven years, resident in Woodstock in said Windsor County, who being be- 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 and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war". That he the said Eleazer Wood enlisted in February 1776 for one year in the company commanded by Captain Samuel Keith and Lieutenant David Thomas and Regiment commanded by Colonel Sergeant , which was in the Massachusetts line and served the same accordingly and was honorably discharged from said service - but not in writing (as he believes) that he afterwards  served in said war at different periods in the whole seventeen months  or January or February 1780. That in the year 1779 (as he believes) he enlisted for three years in the company commanded by Capt. John Foul then of Watertown in said State of Massachusetts, and Third Massachusetts Regiment commanded by Col. Grafton first and then by Lieut. Col. Hull . That he served the same accordingly and was honorably discharged  which discharge he has lost. - Which time of said discharge was  in New York or New Jersey - two or three months after the end of said term of three years said  or duration of said war. That he was in the battle of the siege at Burgoyne's Works and at Harlem Heights - and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support - and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said service
Elkanah Lewis Chief Judge of Windsor County Court
State of Vermont } To all and declared before me the day and year first Windsor County } above said . - now I Elkanah Lewis Chief Judge of Windsor County } County Court as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Eleazer Wood did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy, and that he has produced satisfactory to me that he is reduced in his circumstances and stands in need of assistance from his country for support - and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the depart- ment of war pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress - In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of said Court to be affixed
Elkanah Lewis Chief Judge of Windsor County Court

State of Vermont Windsor County ss
I Benjamin Swan Clerk of Windsor County Court within & for the County of Windsor, Do certify that Eliza Luce is Chief Judge of said County Court, and that the within signa- ture are her hand writing
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said County Court & Subscribe my name this fourteenth day of May A D 1819 — Benj Swan
The Hon Secretary

In reply to your request of 7 mlt , received 7 mlt for a statement of the military history of Ebenezer Dyer  S.F. 41,366 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.     Jan. or Feb. 1776 1 yr. Priv. James Keith Sargent Mass   Dec 1779 or Jan 1780 3 yrs " James Tisdale John Greaton "   John Fowles  
Battles engaged in, Harlem Heights, Siege at Hell's Gate N.Y. and several skirmishes. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Middleboro Mass. Date of application for pension, April 23. 1819. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Woodstock, Windsor Co. Vt. Age at date of application, 57 yrs.
Remarks: In 1820, wife Patience, aged 54 yrs; children then at home, Priscilla, 15 yrs, Orric, 13 yrs; and Joseph 9 yrs of age. soldier's mother was then alive, aged 84 yrs. For date of last payment of pension and date of death you should apply to the Auditor for the Interior Dept. Treasury Dept. citing the following data, Eleazer Dyer let. 17767 issued Sept. 13, 1820 under Act Mar. 18, 1818 at Vermont Agency.
Very respectfully,  Mr. Frank M. Wood  715 Main St.  Caldwell. Idaho.
Commissioner.

I Simon How of Woodstock in the County of Windsor & State of Vermont of Lawful age, Testify & say; that I was a Soldier in the army of the United States in the revolutionary war and was there well acquainted with Ebenezer Wood, now of Woodstock Vt. he was then a private Soldier in the Company of Capt James Diddale in the third Regiment of the Massachussetts line commanded by Col d Grafton in the three years service; and further the deponent saith not—  Simon H How
State of Vermont } Woodstock 2 d August 1820 Windsor County }
Then personally appeared the above named Simon How and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth
before me Samuel Daman Just. Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Simon How is well known to me and that he is a person of truth & veracity—
Attest Samuel Daman Just. Peace

I William Le Barron of Woodstock in the county of Windsor and State of Vermont of Lawful age testify & say, that some time the fore part of the year A.D. 1776 I was a private soldier in the company of Capt James Smith in the Regiment commanded by Col. Sargeant; and Eleazar Wood then of Middleborough in the State of Massachusetts now of Woodstock in the county of Windsor & State of Vermont was then & there a soldier in the company & Regiment of ours, he was well known to me then, and I knew of his serving his time of enlistment out, and he returned about the same time that I did about the first of Jan y 1777; and I understood that he was regularly discharged. Wm Le Barron
State of Vermont Windsor County ss
Woodstock August 2 d 1820 Then personally appeared William Le Barron above named, and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth - before me
Samuel Damon Just. Peace
I hereby certify that the above named William Le Barron is well known to me and that he is a man of truth & veracity -
Attest Sam d Damon Just. Peace

I Andrew Thomas formerly of Middleborough in the State of Massachusetts, now of Woodstock in the County of Windsor & State of Vermont of lawful age testify & say, that some time in January or February in the year of our Lord 1776 I enlisted a private soldier in the company of Capt. James Keith in the Regiment commanded by Col. Sargeant, in the years service; and Eleazar Wood then of Middleborough now of Woodstock in the County of Windsor & State of Vermont enlisted at the same time in the same company & Regiment; and served with me through the whole campaign. Eleazar served the time of his enlistment out and was discharged in December following, at the same time that I was, and we returned home together. and further the deponent saith not —
Andrew Thomas
State of Vermont } Woodstock August 5 th 1820 Windsor County ss }
Then personally the above named Andrew Thomas personally appeared and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned, made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth — before me Samuel Damon Just. Peace I hereby certify that the foregoing above named Andrew Thomas is well known to me and that he is a man of truth & veracity — Attest Sam d Damon Just. Peace
State of Vermont } Woodstock County Clerk's Office August 7 th Windsor County ss } A.D. 1820 I Benjamin Swan Clerk of the County Court, within & for the County of Windsor, do certify that Samuel Damon is one of the Justices of the Peace within and for said County, and that the foregoing Signatures are his Grand writing.
In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name, and affix the seal of said Court, the day above —
Benj Swan Clerk

41366
INVALID.
Rev
File No. 41.366
Ebenezer Wood Dr. Ebenezer Wood
Act: 18 th March 1871
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 578
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Apr. 29-1903- Mrs. Edith B. Dodge Barre Vt
Hist. to
Hist to Mr Frank M. Wood. Caldwell, Idaho. April 18. 1910.

Rev Bakery and Confectionery
FRANK M. WOOD, Proprietor
715 Main St.
Caldwell, Idaho,
4/3
1900
Commissioner of Pensions. Washington D.C.
Sir: Can you give me date and place of death and full military history of Eleazer Wood placed on pension roll Sept. 15-1819 age 72.
Yours Most Respectfully Frank M. Wood