Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 25,997, John Wheeler, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Wheeler, John Almira
N 25,997
B.L.Wt. 36820-160-58-
CONTENTS

Connecticut Roll
3,870
John Wheeler
Private
Connecticut Line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut — at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 9 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 of Decr 1818 and forwarded to Sabery Clarke Woodstock, Windham, Conn.
Arrears to 4th of Sep 1818 38.93
Semi-ann. all'ee ending 4 Mar 1819 48.00
$86.93
4 mo 26/30
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
77 Three Years
Windham Conn.
Approved July 3. 1818 David S. Ball Windham Conn.

Jabez Clarke, Esq c Judge, Wethersfield Woodstock, Windham County, Connecticut.
John Wheeler, Connecticut line Revolutionary claim.
found on the roll of Col o . Mylly's regim t .
Adm n .
For testimony relative to the applicants' re- duced circumstances, see endorsement in the case of Samuel Cleveland.

John Wheeler's Petit. +

To the Hon Jabez Clark Esqr Judge of the Court Of Common Pleas within & for the County of Windham -am in the State of Connecticut
The Petition of John Wheeler of Pomfret in the County of Windham & State of Connecticut, respectfully shews that he served as a soldier in the Connecticut line of the Army of the United States, in the Revolutionary War, on the Continental establishment, for the term of three years. That by reason of his reduced circumstances in life he stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support & prays that he may have his name entered & have the benefit of an act of Congress passed the 18 th of March 1818. Entitled "an act to - "provide, for certain persons, engaged in the land " & Naval service of the United States in the Revolu- "tionary War." And he as in duty bound will Pray
(Dated at Brooklyn the 9 th day of April A D 1818 John Wheeler
State of Connecticut ss County of Windham Brooklyn April 9 th 1818. Then John Wheeler signed of the foregoing Petition, personally appeared before me Jabez Clark Esqr Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Windham in the district of Connecticut And subscribed the following Affidavit in my presence & made oath to the same viz — I John Wheeler  of Pomfret of Pomfret in the County of Windham & district of — Connecticut. (Do Swear. That on the last the last day of February 1777. I enlisted into

and service into the army of the United States in the Revolutionary War, in the Connecticut line for the term of three years, in a Company, Apparatus Commanded by Capt Thomas Abbe in a Regiment Commanded by Col Samuel Hillys, that I served faithfully during said term & was Honorably discharged in the beginning of the month of month of March 1780 — [as by a Certificate of Col, Grevener herewith omitted will appear]. And I further swear that I have lost my discharge & the same is not in existence — That by reason of my reduced circumstances in life I stand in need of the assistance of my Country for support & further say not
John Wheeler
Sworn the 9 th day of April A.D. 1818
Before me Jabez Clarke Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for Windham County
I Pascal P. Tyler of Brookline in the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut do swear, that I am acquainted with Mr. John Wheeler the signer of the foregoing Affidavit, and know him to be poor and indigent in his circumstances and to need assistance for his support Pascal Tyler
Sworn the 9 th day of April A.D. 1818
Before me Jabez Clarke Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for Windham County
In Testimony of the matters aforesaid and in confirmation thereof I have caused the Seal of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Windham to be hereunto Affixed Attest Jabez Clarke Judge of said Court

I Joby Clarke Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Windham Do Certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said John Wheeler did serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in the preceding Declaration and affidavit, against the Common enemy - And have transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions, of the Act of Congress passed the 13 th Day of March 1813
Attest Joby Clarke
I Samuel Gray Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut Do Certify that Joby Clarke Esq d is Judge of said Court, that the foregoing Signatures are his own hand writing & the Seal Annexed is the Seal of said Court.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Name at Windham this 8 th Day of May A d 1813
Sam Gray
I do now further Certify, that I am fully satisfied that John Wheeler the above named applicant is in reduced circumstances and needs the assistance of his country for support, and that am well acquainted with Paul P. Tyler, the foregoing Deponent and with Roger W. Williams, one of the signers of the inlosed application, and know them to be Gentlemen of strict integrity and morality as a full for the and credit is here giving to their testimony
Windham Oct. 12. 1813
Attest Joby Clarke

John Wheeler's Application - Rf
No 3870.
ip. 23 Octo: 1818.
(March 10/19)
John Wheeler
Continued

District of Connecticut, ss.
At a Special Court of Common Pleas, holden at Pomfret within and for the County of Windham, in said district—
ON this 21 st day of June A. D. 1820, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record for the County aforesaid, [Having the power of fine and imprisonment,]
John Wheeler of said Pomfret — aged sixty four years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, viz : That he enlisted for the term of three years — on the beginning day of the year 1777 in the State of Rhode Island in the company commanded by Captain Thomas Abbe in the regiment commanded by Colonel Samuel Miley in the line of the State of Connecticut on the Continental establishment : that he continued to serve in the said corps until the expiration of three years being the term of my Enlistment when he was discharged from the said service in the beginning of the year of 1780 at Westfield — in the State of New Jersey — I am a Pensioner — I applied for a Pension on the 9 th day of April 1818 & obtained a certificate dated the 24 th day of October 1818 . — I am a farmer by occupation in tolerable health have a wife named Abigail aged fiftythree quite infirm & able to do but little. I have two children who live with me, one a son aged fourteen named William the other a daughter named Fanny aged about eighteen in health —
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen ; 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, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen ; 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.
A Schedule of the Property of John Wheeler of Pomfret in Windham County — State of Connecticut June 21 st 1820    1 hog  $ 5.00    1 old chest, 34 — 1 old table, 50, —, 84     6 old chairs, 75. hollow ware 2.42  3.17    Am o Carried over  9.01  

Amount Bro t over
$9. 01
1 Pair hand Irons 1.00 shovel & tongs, 30 1. 30
2 Whuls 1.50 — one axe 50 — 2. 00
brockery, 20 — Pecker, 50 — 1 hoe, 17 0. 87
Looking Glass — 75
$ 13.93
John Wheeler
Sworn to and declared on the 21 st day of June A. D. 1820, before the Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Windham, in the district of Connecticut.
Attest. David C. Bolles Clerk.
I, David C. Bolles Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Windham, in the State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing declaration & oath and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records 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 Thirteen Dollars, and 93 Cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court, on this 24 th day of June A. D. 1820.
David C. Bolles Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Windham County.

2098 Concurrence
Almira Wheeler widow of John Wheeler
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Entered from 880
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March , 1848.
1st July
Certificate of Pension issued the
8 th day of July 18 48
and sent to
H. Fowler Esq. Hartford, Ct.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under Act February 2, 1848, Page 366 Vol. 1
344

2871 Application of Almira Wheeler wid of John Conn Ad July 7 1838 Married 1784 died 1832 Allow 2 nd for $80 per ann, cont line Capt Abbe Col Wyllie
David P. Tyles Brooklyne Co

State of Connecticut } County of Windham }
On this 18th day of October A.D. 1838 personally appeared before the Court of Probate for the District of Brooklyn, in the County of Windham Almina Wheeler, a Resident of said District. Aged Twenty One Years. Who being first, duly Sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7th 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" that she is the Widow of John Wheeler, a Soldier of the Revolution and at the time of his death a Pensioner of the United States for services rendered in the Revolutionary Army and for proof of service reference must be had to the records of the War Department. She further declares that she was married to the said John Wheeler on the 23rd day of September A.D. 1784; that her Husband the aforesaid John Wheeler, died on the 16th day of November 1832, and that she has since remained his Widow.
Witness Amy Herrick
her Almina J. Wheeler Mark
In testimony whereof the said Judge of Probate for said Brooklyn District has caused the Seal of said Court to be affixed to these presents this 18th day of Oct. A.D. 1838.
By order
Benjamin D. Spalding Clerk

I George J. Tillotson Pastor of the first Trinitarian Church and Society in Brooklyn, Windham County Connecticut, do hereby certify that in the Records kept by my predecessor I find the following entry "Married Sept. twenty third, one thousand seven hundred eighty four John Wheeler to Almira Wethy" -
I further certify that the above is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures, as follows: "23. Sept 1784"
George J. Tillotson, Pastor I George J. Tillotson above named, depose & say that I hold the Office of Pastor of the Church & Society aforesaid - State of Connecticut, County of Windham ss Brooklyn 18th October 1838 Given to and subscribed, on the day and year above written before Daniel P. Tyler Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut County of Windham ss
I Daniel P. Tyler Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Daniel P. Tyler is a Justice of the Peace in and for said Windham County, duly Commissioned and qualified, and that his signature above written is genuine
Given under my hand and the Seal of said County the 24th day of October AD 1838
Daniel P. Tyler Clerk

225.321
Oct March 3. No. 30. / 11
Almira Chapman, Ind.
John Chapman, Rep.
Whitaker.
Leapt. —
led. —
Ms 350 g. 10 Aug 14/56
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Recd. Oct Dec. 2. 1848. cut 2099 page 366. Vol. 1.
Conn Feb 48-2099
CW 160 Ac, Aug. 15/56 B. [unintelligible]
225
26. Patten
Brooklyn bam.
Vol M s 1-150

Almira Wheeler Declaration for Bounty land Act of March 3 rd 1855
728.321

State of Connecticut Windham ss. Brooklyn County of Brooklyn
On this twentieth day of August 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 Almira Wheeler aged 87 years a resident of the town of Brooklyn, in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the Widow of John Wheeler who was a Private in the Revolutionary War with Great Britain, but in what Company or in what Regiment her said husband served, she is unable to state, that her said husband receiving a pension from the War Department, on account of his services in said War - The proof of his services having been furnished the Department at the time his said Pension was granted. She further declares that since her said husband's decease, she has received a Certificate of a pension in conformity to the Section of the act of February 2 nd 1848 for Ninety six Dollars per annum which said certificate is dated the 8 th day of July 1851 and is numbered 2099 and is recorded in the Pension Office under act Feb y 2 nd 1848 Page 366 Vol 1.
She refers the Department to her original application for a pension under the Section of the act of Feb y 2 nd 1848 and also to her said husband's Declaration, for proof of her husband's services, and also for proof of their marriage and of his death. She further declares that she was married to the said John Wheeler in Brooklyn on the 14 th day of October A.D. 1784 by one Josiah Whitney a Minister of the Gospel - and that her name before her said marriage was Almira Hisey that her said husband died at Brooklyn on the 17 th day of November A.D. 1832 and 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 act approved March 3 rd 1855. She also declares that she has never applied for or received any bounty lands under this or any other act of Congress, nor made any other application therefor.
Almira for Wheeler
McKinstry Herrick and Ina Wheeler, residents of the town of Brooklyn, in the State of Connecticut, upon our oaths declare, that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Almira Wheeler, in our presence and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the Affiant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
McKinstry Herrick Ina Wheeler
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; that the Claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Abiel Fuller Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut County of Windham ss. Brooklyn
On this 20 th day of August A.D. 1855 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Windham aforesaid Timothy Herrick aged 78 years and Ina Wheeler aged 68 years residents of Brooklyn in the County and State aforesaid and being duly sworn according to law, declare and say, that for a great many years they have been well acquainted with John Wheeler late of said Brooklyn deceased, and Almira Wheeler his Widow. That they attended the funeral of the said John Wheeler who died the 17 th of November A.D. 1852, and was a Pensioner. That

of said Brooklyn deceased, and Almira Wheeler his Widow - that they attended the funeral of the said John Wheeler who died the 17 th of November A.D. 1832, and was a Pensioner - that the said Almira is now receiving a pension of Ninety Six dollars per annum as the Widow of said John Wheeler on account of his serving as a Revolutionary soldier - and that the said Almira is now a Widow - They further declare that they have no interest in her claim to Family land.
Timothy H. Nichols Ira Wheeler
Subscribed and sworn to the day and year above written - and I hereby certify that the above named affiants are credible persons, and that I have no interest in this claim -
Orville Fuller Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut
County of Windham } ss. Superior Court Clerk's Office
I, Orville Fuller, Clerk of the Superior Court in and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Orville Fuller, whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing Declaration and affidavits, was at the date thereof, and now is, a Justice of the Peace within and for said Windham County duly commissioned and sworn, and that said Superior Court is a Court of Record, having general Jurisdiction -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, at Brooklyn, this 21 st day of August A.D. 1855.
Orville Fuller Clerk

From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 25997, it appears that John Wheeler enlisted in February, 1777 and
served three years as a private in Captain Thomas Abbe's Company, Colonel Samuel Wyllys' Connecticut Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 9, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Pomfret, Windham County, Connecticut, aged sixty-two years.
He died November 16, 1832 in Brooklyn, Windham County, Connecticut.
The soldier married September 23, 1764 in Brooklyn, Connecticut, Almira Wethy.
She was allowed pension on her application executed October 18, 1836, while residing in Brooklyn, Connecticut, aged seventy-one years.
In 1820 the following children were referred to - Fanny, aged eighteen years and William, aged fourteen years.
Herewith is returned the letter of Mrs. Mary B. Bishop.
Very truly yours,
E. W. Morgan Acting Commissioner.
Letter addressed to Hon Richard P Freeman for Mrs. Mary B. Bishop. awg

These certify whom it may concern that the bearer Mr John Wheeler of Pomfret in the State of Connecticut Enlisted into the Continental Service in the first part of the year of our Lord Seventeen Hundred Seventy Seven for the term of three years; & served in the then third Connecticut Regiment during his term & was honorably discharged given under my Hand at Pomfret the 26 day of March AD 1818 Tho: G. of Junor Lieut Col Command of the 1 st Connecticut Regt of the Revolutionary Army till the 1 st Jan y AD 1782.

M c Wheeler form Oct 1838. When paid? Due 16 th Nov 1832 p st 1/4 1/4 that for 2 1/2

Brooklyn Ct. Nov. 28 th 1855
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir,
Enclosed please find the Declarations for Bounty land of Alice Hardy & Mrs Wheeler - When issued please forward them to my address, and amply oblige
Yours Respectfully
H. Fuller Brooklyn Windham Co Conn.

Official business
France
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
D. C.

36.820
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1929. Sept. 4. H. H. La von Riden and P. Freeman for Mrs. Mary B. Biscoe See slip in Joseph Forster S. 16 802 seq.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 25,997
Almira Wheeler
Wid. of
John Wheeler Priv. Rev. War
Act Feb. 2 nd 1848.
Index ; Vol W , Page 325
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Connecticut.
Almira Wheeler.
widow of John Wheeler , deceased:
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 Mar. 1818. and who died on the 16th: November, 1832. of Windham in the State of Ct — who was a private in the Compny. commanded by Captain Abbe — of the Regt — commanded by Col. Wyllis — in the Connecticut line for 2 years —
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of May 1839 and sent to Daniel P. Tyler, Brooklyn, Windham Co. Ct
arrears to the 14th of Mar: 1839 $ 240.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. $ 40 —
$280.00
{ Act July 7, } { 1838. }
Recorded by M c Stewart Clerk, Book A Vol. — 1 — Page 217

2011, Connecticut Amira Wheeler widow of John Wheeler who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private,
Repr
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars &
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of Sept. 1848. and sent to
Simon Davis Thompson
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 364 Vol. 1.

Connecticut 700
Almira Wheeler
widow of John Wheeler who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 d day of July 1843 and sent to G. S. Catlin Windham Conn.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 80.
Reported

Almira Wheeler
Payment to be made at Stearns by
Horace Goodwin D.L. Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Connecticut.
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 364 Vol. 1.
Geo. Shultz Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Almira Wheeler. widow of John Wheeler. who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty dollars and  cents per annum, commencing on the 4th 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.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 16th day of September, one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.
J. G. Mason.
Acting Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

We Roger W. Williams John Williams and Zachariah Spalding all of Brooklyn County of Windham and State of Connecticut of law- ful age do testify and say that we are well acquainted with Mr. John Wheeler of said Brooklyn and also know that he is in very indigent circumstances, He is a man advanced in years, with a family to maintain and no visible property
Roger W. Williams John Williams Zachariah Spalding
Windham for Brooklyn October 6 th AD 1818 Then personally appeared Roger W. Williams Esq Messrs John Williams & Zachariah Spalding before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the County of Windham & made solemn oath that the above deposition to which they have sub- scribed their names is true according to their best knowledge & belief and I further certify that I am well acquainted with the Deponents and that they have the character of men of great veracity and full faith & credit ought to be given to their testimony V. Robinson Justice of Peace

I Samuel Gray Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut do certify that Nine Robins on his before whom the within Affidavit has been made is duly enrolled as one of the Justices of the Peace in & for Windham County & full credit ought to be given to his acts as such. The within Signature is his hand writing.
In Testimony whereof I have subscribed my Name & Affixed the Public Seal of said Court this 10 th Day of October 1878
Sam Gray

Brooklyn Ct Oct 29 Oct 26 1838 7 July 1838 ct
from
Mr Department Pension Office Washington D.C.

Rocklyn, Windham County, Conn - 24th Oct. 1838
W. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions - Sir
Enclosed is the Application of Mrs Almina Whalen for a Pension, as the Widow of John Whalen decd. a Revolutionary Pensioner at the time of his decease -
Should the Application be in any respect informal , or should proof other than the records of the War Department, be required, will you please inform me thereof -
I should be much obliged, should you find it convenient to favour me with the Forms prescribed by your Department -
Very respectfully Yours obedt Servt Daniel R. Tyler

1611 Almira Wheeler
Admits private $80.
Connt Agency
send to
Geo. S. Catlin
Windham
Connt
Mar 3 1843

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the third of March 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7, 1838.
State of Connecticut }
County of Windham }
ss.
On this 30 th day of May 1843 personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Windham Mrs. Almina Wheeler a resident of Brooklyn in said Windham County aged Seventy Six years — who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by act of Congress passed on the 3 d of March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of John Wheeler — who was a private in the Revolutionary War & served in what Company or Regiment she does not recollect, in the service under whom he served —
That she has received a pension of Eighty Dollars per annum under the Act of July 7, 1838. &
She further declares that she is still a widow.
— Sawin Socrates Bullock
Almina her X mark Wheeler
Sworn & subscribed the day & year above written. &
I hereby certify that the declarant is personally known to me, and is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Sam Webb, Justice of Peace —

State of Connecticut Windham County ss }
I Uriel Fuller, Clerk of the County Court for the County of Windham & State aforesaid, do certify that Samuel Webb Esq. before whom the within declaration was sworn is a Justice of the Peace, within & for said County duly commissioned and sworn. & That the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court, at Brooklyn this 30 th day of May A.D. 1843 - Uriel Fuller Clerk

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State of Connecticut
Windham County ss. On this 17 th day of August A.D. 1848 personally appeared before the subscribe Simon Davis a Justice of the peace, within and for the County of Windham aforesaid, duly authorized (see. 10) Administer oaths, Almina Wheeler of Brooklyn in the County of Windham, aged 80 years & over, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by act of Congress, passed on the 2 nd day of February 1848 granting Pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the Widow of John Wheeler who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, but she is unable to state the Regiment, or Company, or name of the Officer in which her served.
That she has received a Pension of Eighty Dollars per annum under the Act of June 19 th A.D. 1844, and has given up her certificate to the agent for paying pensions at Hartford, Connecticut, if any she ever had
She further declares that she is the a Widow, & refers to the evidence on file for evidence of the death of her said Husband
In presence of Simon Davis Almina Wheeler
her Almina Wheeler Mark
Sworn to and subscribed this day & year above written Before me Simon Davis Justice of the peace
I hereby certify that the declarant is personally known to me Simon Davis Justice of the peace

State of Connecticut Windham County
I Uriel Fuller Assistant Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Simon Davis is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified that his Commission was dated on the 20 th day of June 1818 and will expire on the 20 th day June 1819 and that his signature to the foregoing Certificate is genuine
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this 17 th day of August 1818
Uriel Fuller Asst Clerk

In to p 96, seq 380. cong 1 July 1848,
Almira Wheeler Joint Resolution 1 July 1848
H. Fowler, Wartford Ct-

State of Connecticut Windham County ss.
Be it known that on the 31 st day of May 1851 before me Adarns White a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Almira Wheeler who being first duly sworn Declares, that she is the Widow of John Wheeler who was a Pensioner of the United States under the Act of 18 March 1828 at the rate of Ninety six dollars per annum, And that she is now receiving a pension as his Widow under the Act of February 8 1848 of Eighty dollars only —
That she claims under the joint resolution of July 1 st 1848 the same rate of pension as was allowed her deceased husband viz Ninety six dollars per annum
Signed and Sworn to before me this Thirty first day of May Eighteen hundred and fifty one and I hereby Certify that she is the identical person she represents herself to be Adarns White Justice of the peace Almira Wheeler mark

STATE OF CONNECTICUT.
I, JOHN P. C. MATHER, Secretary of the State of Connecticut, and Keeper of the Seal thereof, do hereby certify and make known to whom it doth or may concern,
That Adams White
is, and since the fourth day of July last past hath been a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Windham in said State, duly appointed and commissioned, having full power and authority by the laws of said State, to take the Acknowledgment of Deeds and to certify the same; also to administer Oaths, to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give Certificates thereof; and that full faith and credit may and ought to be given to his official acts and attestations.
And I further Certify, That I believe the foregoing signature of the said Adams White to be genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said State, at Hartford, this 2 d day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fiftyone.
John P. C. Mather Secretary of State.