Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26,626, Henry Woodhouse, Mass. Mass. Sea Service Also Served In War 1812.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Mass.
Woodhouse, Henry
W 26.626
Mass Sea Service
Catharine
B. L. W. 34517-160-55-
Also served in War 1812.
CONTENTS

Vermont R 2236 22.
Henry Woodhouse of Rutland in the State of Vermont who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Cutler of the Reg t commanded by Colonel Wood in the Mass a line for
Albany New York
Reduced from $53.33
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 39 Dollars 78 Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of Octo. 1836 and sent M r . Clark Middlebury Vt.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1836 $198.90 Semi-ant. allowance ending 19.89 $218.79
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by H. H. Addison Clerk, Book E 2 Vol. 3 Page 109
Ad to Pen Ag 13 July 1838.
To Albany New York from 4 March 1837. 24 July 1838. Ag 13 Notification sent to S. Chap. Bloomsfield New York
Letter to S. Chapman of 3 Auditor 11 Sept 1838.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 April 1838 from 4 March to 4 Sept 1837. Ag 13 Modified 18 th Sept 1838.
Letter to S. Chapman 14 Dec 1838. Same person 23 rd Jan y 1839.
Paid as above from 4 th March to 4 th Sept 1841. Ag 13 modified. June 6 th 1842.
6 Oct 1841

97412 Ad 2 March Aug. 30/55.
Catherine Woodhouse Henry Woodhouse widow
F.R.
Pensioner — { Vermont Substn.
34 57 1/2
Revolutionary War
N.Y. Feb. 48-6364
Ad: 160 Ac. p. 3, 11/56 B. G. D.
M. Maxwell Elmira N. York
Vol W 2-106

6.364 A. New York Catharine Woodhouse, widow of Henry Wolhouse who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
H. S. Maynard Dec 12 3rd Dec 13/55
Dec 13/55 =
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 39 Dollars 78. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of November 18 and sent to J. R. Maxwell Elmira New York.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 202. Vol. 8
197412

N o 2220
Debitate 12 Mo: 4 mos Maine $40: 13.33 53.33
Incurred 19 th April 1833
To R: Temple Rutland Vt.

BRIEF in the case of  Henry Woodhouse  of Rutland Co. in the State of Vermont  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?
Before a Court of Probate
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he?
71 years
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a     1778 April " 9 " Private Gen. Col. Wade, Capt. Cutler, Maj. Troop   In 1779 " 3 " " Lt. Thos. Moore   1782 Oct. " 4 " Marine Proof of War Wirthrop   incomplete  
5. In what battles was he engaged?
None mentioned, but captured two vessels
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
Brookfield, Mass.
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
By a living witness a deacon instead of a clergyman
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
Correct
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Daniel Brown
Examining Clerk.

STATE OF VERMONT, RUTLAND COUNTY, ss. }
On this 20 day of July A. D. 1832 personally appear- ed in open Court before the Judge of the Pike Court of now sitting, Henry Woodhouse a resident of the County of Rutland and State of Vermont, aged 71 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. In the first part of April 1778 he enlisted into Col. Wades Regiment, Capt. Cutter Company of Massachusetts troops, at Brookfield Worcester County Mass... the first of 1 st Company was, Thomas Moore, his Enlisted for the term of nine months, and immediately marched with 1 st Company to Providence Rhode Island and from thence to Old Newton, and since then about two months then marched back to Providence thence to Providence, thence on to Rhode Island thence was driven off, and went into Winter quarters at East Greenwich, at the expiration of the nine months he volunteered and served in the same Company & Regiment for three months, and was discharged in April 1779, at Greenwich Rhode Island by Genl. Heath , (but has lost his discharge) having served one year - In October 1782 he enlisted as a Marine on board the Sloop of War, Whitcomb and sailed from Boston the first part of November 1782 on a cruise, and went to the West Indies and returned to Boston in March 1783, having captured two vessels which were carried to St. Kitts he engaged for another cruise on board the same vessel, but the news of peace arrived and he was discharged - He was born in Milton near Boston Mass, on the 5 th day of March 1761, his birth was recorded in Milton, as he was told by his father, he lived in Brookfield when he enlisted into the Army, soon after the war he removed to Whitehall Vt. where he lived until 1802 when he removed to Middletown in this County where he has resided ever since - Col Greene , Continental Regt. was on Rhode Island at the time he was there, and Col Shepherd Regt. was also there, he knew Genl. Sullivan Col. Nixon , Heath , The French fleet were off Rhode Island at the time he was there he has no evidence of his services except the accompanying affidavit of Supt Hayton

he is known to Dea. Orson Brewster & Dea. Gideon Miner, and most of the inhabitants of Middletown He is very sure that he served six months on board the Hoop Winthrop
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 aforesaid.
Henry Woodhouse A. Royce Regt
We Orson Brewster a Clergyman residing in Middletown and Gideon Miner residing in the same place, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Richard Haskins  Henry Woodhouse who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 64 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we con- cur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the } day and year aforesaid.
A. Royce Regt
Orson Brewster Gideon Miner
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 further certifies, that it appears to them that Orson Brewster who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman  Deacon resident in Middletown and that Gideon Miner Esq who has also signed the same, is a resident in Middletown and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
1 Rodney C. Royce Regt. Clerk of the Court of Potomac do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proce- dings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Henry Woodhouse for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 30 th day of July A. D. 1822
A. Royce Regt

Henry Woodhouse 222P
12 Mo in Arrears to the Newt. Nooy Maria
Spent on Newt. Cutifi cates at the rate of $39.78 per Ann.
M c Clure Esq. Middlestown Vermont

Catharine Claim of Elizabeth Woodhouse
after of Arbon Woodhouse John Woodhouse —

State of New York. } Arba Woodhouse of Chemung in Chemung County ss } said County aged 58 years, upwards being duly sworn says that he is one of the sons of Henry Woodhouse & Catharine his wife formerly of Rutland County Vermont: that the said Henry & Catharine his wife removed to the State of New York from Vermont some 17 or 18 years ago; and the said Henry died in Chemung County NY as he has been informed & as appears on the family record on the 6 th Oct r . 1841 - That he has this day pro- cured from his mother the said Catharine Wood- house her bible in which the record of the births & deaths of the family are recorded. That the said record has always been admitted by the family to be the true record: that the record of the his own age as therein entered is correct & the entry of the births of the members of the family younger than himself, to wit, Chester, Leonard & Arba are also correct in his own knowledge, and the elder members are as he has always understood them to be in the family - That the said family record is in the words letters & figures following:
"Births
"Henry Woodhouse born March the 5. 1761. "Catharine Woodhouse born May the 6. 1769. "Mary Woodhouse born Aug the 18. 1787. "William Woodhouse born March 22. 1790. "Sally Woodhouse born Dec. the 1. 1791. "Henry Woodhouse born Dec the 15. 1793. "Philinda Woodhouse born Oct 21. 1795. "Arba Woodhouse born September the 13. 1797. "Chester Woodhouse born December the 14. 1799. "Leonard Woodhouse born February the 25. 1802

"Orange Woodhouse born July the 11. 1804
Deaths
"Henry Woodhouse departed this life Oct the 6. 1841."
The deponent has no doubt of the correctness of the said record.
Sworn before me October 16. 1855 Th Maswell J.P.
Arba Woodhouse
Chemung Co.
The said Arba Woodhouse is in my opinion a credible & disinterested witness - Th Maswell J.P.
Chemung County ss. William Woodhouse of Chemung in said County, being duly sworn says his age is 65 and upwards: that he is the eldest son of Henry & Catharine Woodhouse that the said Henry was a Revolutionary pensioner. That he drew his pension originally in the State of Vermont from which he removed to the said State of New York about 17 or 18 years since & died in October 1841 in the County of Chemung Ny. That the deponent removed from Vermont to the State of New York about 12 years since & has resided in Chemung County about ten years. That the record above copied from the bible of his mother, is the correct family record & so admitted to be by its members - That his own age as therein stated is correct & is the true date of his birth as he has always been informed by his parents, that he knows it to be correct as to the younger members of his family as he has a recollection of

the times of their birth - That he this day presented the original record in the bible, from which the above is truly copied to the magistrate before whom this affidavit is taken, having received the bible this morning from his mother that he has compared the same with the original record & it is truly copied therefrom - William Woodhouse
Sworn & Subscribed before me the 16 th October 1855 the said William Woodhouse being in my opinion a credible and disinterested witness.
M c Naughton J.P. Chemung Co. NY.
I Thomas Maxwell, the justice above named do hereby certify that the family record of the late Henry Woodhouse dec d the Revolution- ary pensioner mentioned in the foregoing affidavits as contained in the bible presented to me and identified as the bible of the said Henry Woodhouse to my satisfaction by the oaths of the above named Arba & William Woodhouse to me personally known is carefully & correctly copied in the affidavit of the above named Arba Woodhouse. That I have carefully compared the same with the original record & find it truly & correctly copied therefrom. and that I should have attached the original record hereto, but could not do so without destroying one of the printed pages of the volume, upon which a part of the record is written -
M c Naughton Justice of the peace Chemung Co. NY

State of New York Chemung County Clerk's Office fr.
I Albert F. Babcock Clerk of the said County of Chemung do hereby certify that Ths Maxwell before whom the foregoing affidavits were made was at the date thereof a Justice of the peace of said County duly qualified & that his several signatures above subscribed are genuine Witness my hand & Official Seal October 17 th 1855 W. S. Lowe Jr. Clerk Chemung Co.

Henry Woodhouse and Catherine (Pace) were married January the 4th 1788 By Judge Porter
Henry Woodhouse Born March the 5 th 1761 Catherine Woodhouse Born May the 6 th 1769
Mary Woodhouse Born Aug the 18 th 1787 William Woodhouse Born March the 22 nd 1790 Sally Woodhouse Born Dec the 1 st 1791 Henry Woodhouse Born Dec the 15 th 1793 Philinda Woodhouse Born Oct 21 st 1795 Arba Woodhouse Born Sept the 13 th 1797 Chester Woodhouse Born Dec the 14 th 1799 Leonard Woodhouse Born Feb. the 25 th 1802 Orange Woodhouse Born July the 11 th 1804
State of New York } Chenango County } Lucy Woodhouse of said county aged Fifty one years being sworn says that the above is a correct copy taken from the family bible of Henry Woodhouse dec d and now in possession of his widow Catharine Woodhouse — Lucy Woodhouse
I certify that on the 30 th day of July 1855 the above named Lucy Woodhouse appeared before me and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit. I certify that I am personally acquainted with her and believe her to be a credible & disinterested witness and that I have carefully compared the foregoing with the original record in the family bible of the said Henry Woodhouse identified as such to my satisfaction on the oaths of Lucy Woodhouse & William Woodhouse.
J. H. H. Hall Justice of the peace Chenango Co. NY

Henry Woodhouse Transferred To Alkany
1841

WAR DEPARTMENT.
PENSION OFFICE,
24 th July 1838
Sir:
In conformity with the regulations of this Department, you have this day been transferred from the Roll of Burlington Vermont to that of Albany - New York to take effect from and after the 4 th March 1837.
I am, Sir, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.
Mr. Henry Woodhouse
U. S. Pensioner.
Care of L. Chapman Esq Bloknville
Madison County New York
Pension certificate No 2236 dated 20 th Oct 1836 for $39.78. pble at Burlington Vermont attached to the application of Catharine Woodhouse for a pension herewith transmitted to Pension Office

1974/2 Catharine Woodhouse widow of Henry Woodhouse a Revolutionary pension under act of June 7. 1832. by certificate N o 2236 dated 20 Oct 1836. on Vermont Roll transferred to Albany NY Roll
claim for Bounty land under act of 3 March 1855.
See proofs annexed to her application for a pension transmitted to the Pension office same date as the within for further proofs.
M rs Catharine Woodhouse Elmira NY

State of New York Chemung County ss } On the 30 th day of July 1855 before the undersigned a Justice of the peace of the said County personally appeared Catharine Woodhouse a resident of the town of Chemung in said County aged Eighty six years & upwards who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of Henry Woodhouse late of Chemung aforesaid die formerly of Tinemount Rattland County, Vermont, who was a private in the army of the Revolution & served more than fourteen days as will appear by the rolls of the War Department & the records of the Pension office. That for such service the said Henry Woodhouse received a pension certificate dated at the War Department October 20. 1836 no 2236 pla- cing him on the Pension Roll of the agency at Burlington Vermont at the rate of $39.78 per annum commencing 4 th March 1831. that he was subsequently transferred to the Albany NY agency, at which place he drew his pension until his death -
She further declares that her said husband volunteered in the war of 1812 with Great Britain for six months and actually rendered three months service in the company of Vermont militia commanded by Capt Micah Brown in the Regiment commanded by Col Stephen Martindale which company was organised at Brandon Vt. in the month of September 1812 & marched from thence to Burlington Vt. where they joined the Regiment That he served as a Corporal in said company, performed duty as such in actual service for about three months & was honorably discharged at Burlington Vt. about the 1 st of Dec r 1812 as will appear by the rolls of said company & the affidavit of Jason Newton appended to her declaration claiming a pension for the Revolutionary

services of her husband. The other pension certificate of her said husband is also attached to her said pension declaration which is transmitted to the Pension Office at the same time with this declaration — The certificate of transfer is hereto annexed.
She further states that she was married to the said Henry Woodhouse at the town of Ira in the county of Rutland Vt on the 4 th day of December 1787 (Seventeen hundred eighty seven) by Judge Porter then a judge of the county court of said county duly empowered to perform the marriage ceremony.
That her said husband died at Chemung in the county of Chemung Ny on the 6 th day of October 1841 (eighteen hundred forty one). Her name before her said marriage was Catharine Owen — and that she is now a widow — She refers to the proofs annexed to her said pension declaration herewith transmitted in reference to her marriage.
She makes this declaration to obtain the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the act of Congress approved March 3. 1855. —
Catharine Woodhouse
We William Woodhouse & Thomas Capron of the county aforesaid on our oaths declare that we are personally acquainted with Catharine Woodhouse who has signed & acknowledged the foregoing declaration in our presence & that we believe from the appearance & statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be —
William Woodhouse Thomas Capron

On the same day I year personally appeared before the Justice aforesaid William Woodhouse of Chemung in the said County of Chemung aged 65 years who being duly sworn according to law declares that he was well acquainted with Henry Woodhouse the Pensioner named in the foregoing declaration of his widow Catharine Woodhouse, in his life time: that he lived with the said Catharine as husband & wife. That he has frequently heard him call her his wife & acknowledge her as such: that they were so reputed in the neighborhood of their residence both in Vermont where  and in Chemung County, in both places, he knew them both & has known them as such for more than 60- years: that the said Henry Woodhouse died in Chemung County as he is informed & believes on or about the 6th day of October 1841, and that the said Catharine is still a widow -
William Woodhouse
Chemung County ss Thomas Cooper of Chemung in said County aged forty five years being duly sworn before the Justice aforesaid says that he was acquainted with Henry Woodhouse the pensioner above named during the time he resided in Chemung and until his death and also with Catharine Woodhouse above named now present, that they were reputed to be husband & wife and lived together as such: that the said Henry died in Chemung aforesaid in the fall of the year 1841 & the said Catharine still remains a widow -
Thomas Cooper
The foregoing declaration & affidavits were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day & year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to

be creditor  uninterested persons: that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim -
Th. Maxwell Justice of the peace Chemung Co. NY
State of New York Chemung County Clerk's Office p. 3
I A. F. Babcock Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Thomas Maxwell before whom the foregoing affidavits were made was when they severally bear date a Justice of the peace of said County duly qualified & that his signature above subscribed is genuine. Witness my hand & official seal July 30 1855
A. F. Babcock Clerk Chemung Co.

No Catharine Woodhouse
widow of Henry Woodhouse a Rev: Pensioner under act of June 7. 1832
Claim for pension
Under act of July 1838
M Married prior to 1794
He died Oct. 6, 1841.
Thos. Mastwell atty Elmira N.Y.

At a County Court held at Elmira in & for the County of Chemung State of New York on the 24 th day of June 1850
Present. J. W. Wisner County Judge
State of New York } Chemung County } Personally appeared before the said Court Catharine Woodhouse of the Town of Chemung in said County aged Eighty one years upwards who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the act of July 9. 1838 & the various supplementary acts granting Pensions to the widows of Revolutionary soldiers: that she is the widow of Henry Woodhouse of the State of Vermont who was a private in the War of the Revolution and was a pensioner on the Roll of the State of Vermont by certificate N o 2236 dated at the War Department Oct 20 1836 which is hereto annexed with other evidence of his service. She refers to the Records of the War Depart- ment for the details of his service.
She further states that her maiden name was Catharine Owen. That she was born at Ware in Massachusetts on the 6 th May 1769 as she has always been informed & believes to be true. That she removed to the County of Rutland Vermont & was married in the Town of Ira, Rutland County Vermont to the said Henry Woodhouse on the 4 th day of January 1787 (Seventeen hundred eighty seven) by Judge Porter then a Judge of the County Court having been previously published in the Baptist Church on Thanksgiving day (December) 1786. She resided in Vermont until about twelve years since. Her husband the said Henry Woodhouse died in the Town of Chemung in said County of Chemung on the 16 th day of October 1841. Eighteen hundred forty one. That she still

remains his widow having never married since his death, & she still resides in Chemung. That she was not married to the said Henry Wood- house before his leaving service, but previous to the first day of January 1794 Seventeen hundred ninety four, with at the time above stated - She further states that she has never before applied for a pension. Sworn in open Court the 24 th day of June 1850 } John Willison } Chemung County Judge
Catharine Woodhouse
Chemung County ss Charles D. Woodhouse of Elmira  Elmira in said County aged twenty seven years upwards, being sworn in open Court says that he was acquainted with the above named Henry Woodhouse in his life time & Catherine his wife the applicant above named. That the said Henry Woodhouse died in the Town of Chemung in the fall of 1841 to the best of his knowledge & belief. That the said Catherine is still a widow having never married since the death of her said husband & she is still living. Sworn before me } In open Court } June 24. 1850. } John Willison } Chemung County Judge
Charles D. Woodhouse

State of New York. Chemung County } Clerks office fs
I A. F. Babcock Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid do hereby Certify that the foregoing are the original proceedings of the said Court in the case above referred  written . Witness my hand & the Seal of said Court the 30 th day of July 1855.
A. F. Babcock Clk. Chemung co.
State of New York Chemung County fs William Woodhouse aged 65 years of said County being duly sworn says that in the present month of July 1855 he visited Vermont for the purpose of procuring proofs of the marriage of the above named applicant Catharine Woodhouse the widow of the above named Henry Woodhouse dec d who died in the Town of Chemung in said County in the month of October 1841. That he in person examined the town records of Tinemount Rutland County Vermont where marriage records are kept but could not find any record of the marriage of the said Henry Wood- house & Catharine Owen, and but few entries of marriages as early as the year 1787 when they were said to have been married. That he consequently procured the testimony of Jason Newton Doct r Theophilus Clark the family physician of said Henry Woodhouse while he resided at Tinemount aforesaid and Joseph Brown all of Tinemount aforesaid all of them old neighbours of the said Henry Woodhouse That he has been acquainted with the said Henry Woodhouse for more than 60 - years. That he lived with said Catharine as his wife acknowledged her to be his wife & he has frequently heard him so call her. He also personally examined the town records of the town of Ira adjoining the town of Tinemount & found records

of deeds to said Henry Woodhouse but no record of his marriage. He also enquired for the descendants of Judge Porter but could find no trace of them or his book of records. William Woodhouse Sworn before me July 30 1855 the said Woodhouse being in my opinion a credible & disinterested witness Th Maxwell J.P. Chemung Co. NY
Chemung County ss. Thomas Maxwell of Elmira in said County being duly sworn says that in the month of June 1850 he commenced proceedings to obtain a pension for the above named affiant Catharine Woodhouse, by taking her deposition as above written before the County Court of said County, and immediately thereafter wrote to the Town clerks of Tinmouth & Ira in the State of Vermont & to the descendants of Judge Porter who performed the marriage ceremony as alleged by the affiant & who removed from Vermont to the County of Washington in the State of New York, to procure evidences of such marriage but was not successful in procuring them and that in the present month of July he induced the above named affiant William Woodhouse to proceed to Vermont to procure the proofs hereto annexed. The said Catharine Woodhouse is still living and still remains a widow having continued to reside in Chemung County since the foregoing declara- tion was made & still resides there.
Subscribed & sworn before me the 30 day of July 1855 The said Thomas Maxwell being in my opinion a credible and disinterested witness
Th S Spalding Justice of the Peace of Chemung Co. N.Y.
Th Maxwell
Woodhouse

State of New York Chenango County Clerk's office
I A. F. Babcock Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Thomas Maxwell and Thomas S. Spalding before whom the above affidavits of William Woodhouse & Thomas Max- well were taken was when they severally beardate Justices of the peace of said County duly qualified & that their signatures above subscribed are genuine Witness my hand & Seal of office The 30th day of July 1855
A. F. Babcock Clerk Chenango Co

I, Jason Newton, of Piumouth in the County of Rutland and State of Vermont of lawful age being duly sworn upon and say that I am sixty five years old, that I have resided in Piumouth aforesaid ever since the year one thousand eight hundred and sixteen, that previous to that time I had from my birth resided in the town of Ira a town adjoining to Piumouth and in the same County and State. I further say that from my earliest recollection I was acquaint- ed with Mr. Henry Woodhouse and his Wife Catharine, that I lived within one mile of of said Woodhouse's family until I was about twenty years old. Said Woodhouse resided in the town of Ira aforesaid when I first knew him and afterwards in the town of Pi- mouth and Middlesex until he left Ver- mont, which was, according to my best recollection about fifteen years ago, up to which time I was always well acquainted with said Woodhouse & his family and always lived within three miles of them. That during all my acquaintance with the said Henry Wood- house and Catharine their for a period of more than forty years they lived together as husband and Wife and were so reputed in and received in the neighborhood. I further say that in my boyhood I was acquainted with a Mrs. Owen, an old lady who resided in the family of the said Woodhouse and was reported to be the Mother of the said Catharine. I was also acquainted with her son- in-law Owen who was reported to be a brother of the said Catharine. — I further say that the

in 1812 the said Henry Woodhurn served in the Company Commanded by Captain Michel Brown in the first Regiment of Vermont Militia Commanded by Col. Stephen Martindale in the war with Great Britain declared by the United States on the 18 th day of June 1812. The said Company, of whom the said Woodhurn was one, Collected together and organized at Brattleboro Vermont some time in September 1812 and marched from thence to Burlington Vermont where they joined said Regiment. The said Woodhurn served in said Company and and did the duty of a Corporal for a period of about three months and was in actual service during all that time. That the said Woodhurn was honorably discharged at Burlington the on or about the last day of Dec. 1812 on account of his services not being longer required at that time, and that none of the Company had any written discharge. Jason Newcomb
State of Vermont } At Brattleboro on this 21 st day Rutland County } of July A D 1855 personally appeared the above named Jason Newcomb and made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true. Before me. And I certify that I have been personally acquainted with the said Jason Newcomb for several years past, and that he is a credible witness and in my opinion disinterested. Elijah Root Justice of the Peace

I Theophilus, Clerk of Vermont in the County of Rutland & State of Vermont being duly sworn depose and say that I am seventy four years old, that I have resided in said Vermont for forty eight years last past, and that I was acquainted with Henry Woodhull from the time I came to Vermont aforesaid until he left Vermont, I should think about fifteen years ago, and that during all that time I was also well acquainted with Mrs Catharine Woodhull, who from my first acquaintance lived with the said Henry Woodhull as his wife. And that the said Henry and Catharine were reputed in the neighborhood as husband and wife during all the period of my acquaintance with them. I lived a portion of the time within half a mile of the said Woodhull & none of the time more than three miles from him.
I further say that I have been a practicing Physician ever since I came to Vermont to reside and for many years was the family Physician of the said Woodhull.
Theophilus Clark M.D.
State of Vermont } At Brattleboro this 21 st day of July Rutland County } A. D. 1855 personally appeared the above named Theophilus Clark and made oath before me, that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true, and I certify that I have been personally acquainted with the said Clark for many years past, and that he is a credible witness and in my opinion is disinterested.
Elijah Nott Justice of the Peace

I Joseph Brown of Pitsfield in the County of Rutland and State of Vermont do call de- pose say that I am seventy seven years old and that for more than sixty five years past I have lived in the same neighborhood where I now reside. When I came into this neighborhood Mr Henry Woodhouse & his wife Catherine were residing within half a mile of the place where I lived. I was always well acquainted with Mr Woodhouse & his family from the time I first became acquainted with them until they removed from this State about fifteen years ago. My acquaintance with them continued a period of about fifty years and during all that time the said Henry & Catherine lived together as husband and wife and were always so reput- ed and received in the neighborhood.
Joseph by Brown mark
State of Vermont } At Pitsfield in the County of Rutland County } Rutland this 21 st day of July - A D 1855 personally appeared the above named Joseph Brown and made oath before me that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed is true, and I certify that I am personally acquaint- ed with the said Joseph Brown that he subscri- bed the foregoing in my presence and that he is a credible witness and in my opinion is uninterested. Elisabeth Nops Justice of the Peace

STATE OF VERMONT, RUTLAND, S. S. COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, Frederick W. Hopkins, Clerk of the County Court for the County of Rutland, being a court of record and having a seal, as hereto attached, do certify that
Elijah Root Esq.
was, at the date of the paper writings to which this is attached, and now is a
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE,
within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his signature to foregoing jurat and certificate is genuine; and that the said paper writings are executed according to the laws of this State, and are in due form; and that as such Officer, he is duly authorized by the laws of this State to take acknowledgements of Deeds and Depositions, and to administer oaths, &c.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Court, at Rutland, this twenty third day of July Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and fifty- five
F. W. Hopkins CLERK.
[Faint handwritten notes on the left margin, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the page]

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Henry Woodhouse 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. W.F. 26.626.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 1778 7 mos 12 da. Pvt. John Butler. Nathaniel Steele. Mass.   Oct 1782 6 mos. Marine George Little. Capt "Winthrop" "   Sept 1812 3 mos. Cople. Micah Brown Stephen Martindale Col of Militia Vt  
Battles engaged in, Rhode Island & captured 2 vessels.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Woodfield Worcester Co. Mass.
Date of application for pension, July 20. 1832. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Middletown, Rutland Co. Vt.
Age at date of application, born in Milton, near Boston, Mass. Mch 5. 1761.
Remarks: He married Jan 4. or Dec 15. 1787 in Brn. Rutland Co. Vt. Catherine Green. b. in Ware, Mass. May 6. 1769; her died in Chemung, Chemung Co. N.Y. Oct 6. 1841. and she was allowed pension on an application executed June 24. 1850 while a resident of Chemung. Children: Mary. b. Aug 18. 1787 near - McLean Co. Ky.; William. b. Mch 22. 1790; Sally b. Dec 1. 1791; Henry b. Dec 15. 1793; Philinda b. Oct 21. 1795; Arba b. Sept 13. 1797; Chester b. Dec 14. 1799; Leonard b. Feb 25. 1802; Orange b. July 11. 1804. Gr dau. Elizabeth, (dau of Mary) Respectfully, d. about 1847
Commissioner.

Mr. M. at Dec 12. Mr. G. H. H. Mr. G. H. H.
Open
J. L. Edwards Esq. Court of Pensions City of Washington.

Blacksville Madison Co N.Y. Decr 7th 1838
Dr Sir Some time since I sent you Papers in the case of Henry Measkhouse for his Pension which was unclaimed for more than eight months Please call for the money & drop me a line whether it is drawn or forward to Albany and oblige yours
J. Chapman
Rev J L Edmonds Esq Court of Pensions

Ina August 20 th 1855 V.T.
Dear Sir I received your letter of the 15 th Aug. enclosing one dollar requesting me to examine the Records of land evidences and to ascertain whether there is any conveyance of land by Deed from Henry Woodhouse to which his Wife Catherine has attached or signed her name with her husband. and I hereby certify that I have made diligent search and have found three deeds of land from Henry Woodhouse two of which is to Jason Newton one of them becoming date Nov 23 rd 1795 The other dated Nov 27 th 1799 and one deed of land to Rufus Colvin Dated Feb. 21 st 1798 all signed and sealed by the said Henry Woodhouse but neither of them by his wife as the laws of Vermont did not require the wifes name to be set to a deed in those days and have likewise searched the old records to find if possible his Marriage but have not found it think it was not recorded I think that those that were formerly acquainted with them never had no reason to dispute but that they were duly married as they lived together as man and wife and raised a very respectable family of children; I dont know as I can do any more for you that will do you any good would be pleased to do so if in my Power Yours
John Mason Town Clerk

John Roberts.

Coll. ct.
 4.66  3.33   1.33 
Free.
John L. Edwards Esq.
2
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Commissioner of the Pension Office, Washington City. —
D. 6. —

Albany (N.Y.) Stage
Catharine Woodhouse, widow of Henry, who was a private M ty . M ty .
(He died Oct. 6, 1841)
She died March 3 rd 1843
June 17, 1844, 20 Feb., 1848.
$33.78 per An.
She died March 3 rd 1843.
T. R. Maxwell, Elmira 'New York.

Elmira NY July 30. 1855
fin I transmit herewith the declaration of Catharine Woodhouse claiming Bounty Land as the widow of Henry Woodhouse a Revolutionary pensioner under act of March 3 1855. There are other proofs with her declaration claiming a pension for her husband's services transmitted at the same time with this.
Yrs & Mollie Well
Com of Pensions

M rs Lydia Hule Palm 1787
John Mediate Bath e Roadhouse Henry 14 - Dec 1838 J. Stuart Com r of Pension Washington

pay - 17 Sept 1838
payable to Power Chapman Clarksville
NY
Clarksville NY

M Catherine Woodhouse Henry NY - Nov 1838
Penison N.Y. 2 letters SEP 22 N.Y.
Frederick
Washington He

FREE
To the Comr of Pensions Washington D.C.
Catharine Woodhouse Henry - A.D. Aug 1838
Supplementary proofs in the case of Catharine Woodhouse on application for a pension - as widow of a Revolutionary pensioner.

Comr
Henry Woodhouse NY - Oct 1832
offp
FILE
Pensions
Washington DC
declaration of widow of Revolutionary pensioner claiming a pension under act of May 1838

N o 15.341.
Katharine Woodhouse widow of Henry New York
Let
Thos Maxwell Aug 8. 1855
same Sep 3 1855
same Oct 27, 1855.
Act July 7. 1838

From Drake
FREE
Catharine Woodhouse
Henry - Dec 2nd 1848
J. Collins
Comr. of Pensions
Washington

Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office,
September 15 th 1838.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Henry Woodhouse a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany, N.Y. Agency, at the rate of thirty nine Dollars and seventy eight Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1837 to the 4 th of September 1837.
Respectfully, yours,
Wilson B. Parrish Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

July 23
No Swan
J. H. B. [unclear] Comy of [unclear] Washington [unclear]

Stock of Burlington July 17 1832
H. Edwards Esq Com te of Inquiries
In of Henry Woodhouse
on the roll of this agency under Act of 7 June 1832, at the rate of 392 8 / 100 dollars was last paid to the 4 th March 1837 as appears by our Books
Very Respectfully Yours the Servt
E. D. English by D r
Jn B. Woodhouse

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
May 28 th , 1842.
Sir:
Under the date of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States,"
Henry Woodhouse.
a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany, N. York Agency, at the rate of Thirty nine — Dollars and 78 th — Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of March, to the 4 th Sept. 1837.
Respectfully, yours,
William L. Harris
COMPTROLLER.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

194/12
FREE
214/61
Comr of Pensions Washington
26
declaration of Widow of Rev. Pensioner claiming bounty land under act of 3 March 1835.

Brief in the case of Catharine Woodhouse, widow of Henry. Chenung County and State of New York.
act
March 3 d 1843.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Henry Woodhouse was at the date of his death, Oct. 6. 1841, a pensioner in the New York Roll under the act of June 7. 1832, at the rate of $39.78 per annum. Claimant is directly identified as his widow and her marriage to him before Jan. 1. 1794, established by Record proof.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
J. R. Maxwell, Esq. Elmira. N.Y.
Ogden Hiles, Examining Clerk.

Jan 17.
Mr. Woodburne. Mr. [unclear] Jr.
H. Edwards Esq. Committee of Pensions Washington D.C.

Blackville Jan'y 11th 1889
Dear Sir
Yours came duly to hand stating that Henry Woodhouse's Pension had been paid to you his request was to have it forwarded to the agent for paying Pensions in the City of Albany N.Y. so that he could get the Money on the usual Vouchers at Albany. Please forward it to that Name and Much oblige the old Soldier if not Please state what will be necessary to authorize you to send it and Much oblige yours
S. Chapman
Hon J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions

Elmira NY July 30 1855
Declaration of Catharine Woodhouse, widow of Henry Woodhouse a Revolutionary pensioner under act of July 7 1832. claiming a pension under act of July 1838
Transmitted by J. H. Maxwell

Elmira NY Sep 20 1855
DSir
Since writing to you on the subject of Mrs Catharine Woodhouse claim for a pension as the widow of Henry Woodhouse a Revd pensioner, I have recd the enclosed from the town clk of Ea Vt.
Yrs &c
J. H. Maxwell
Com Pension

Henry Woodhams Middlesex      Payments to be made increased $53.33 at Burlington by the Pres t U.S. Br. Bk. Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Vermont Apr. 1833 of Middlesex 30 yrs - previous 9 yrs
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book I Vol. 4 Page 92 by J. McQuiffie Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Henry Woodhouse of the State of Vermont who was a Private and Marine in the Army and Navy of the Revolution is entitled to receive — Fifty three — dollars and thirty three 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 22 nd day of November one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two
Lew. C. Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

J L Edwards Esq Cam d of Inverness

Middletown Vt. June 4 1835
Sir
Agreeably to instructions contained in your letter of the 23 February last - I have procured evidence of the service of Henry Woodhouse from the Secretary of State of Massachusetts - also evidence that the "workshop" was a public vessel
M r . Woodhouse did not give def- initely in his statement dated 10 July last, the different periods of his service but he intended to claim for nine months service under Capt John Cutler - three months service as volun- teer at East Greenwich R.D. and six months service at sea under Capt George Little - making his whole claim for eighteen months service
M r W m would refer you to the deposition of Isaac Slaton of Walling- ford for further proof of his service which will probably be found with his original declaration forward-
40 20 39.38

-did you buy the late Mr Temple
I return you here with Mr Wood- house Certificate
I am Sir your obt Servt—
M. Blake
J. L. Edwards Esq Comdr of Reserves Washington D.C.

W Swan July 12
free
W. H. G. [unclear] to [unclear] of [unclear] City of Washington 26.

Lockport July 5th 1838
Dr Sir enclosed is an application of Henry Woodhouse who wishes to have his agency changed from Warrington  to Albany New York and to draw his pay since the fourth day of March 1837 it is one year last March since he has drawn any money & Please change the agency as requested and send me the certificate accordingly and oblige yours & he has lodged his certificate with me if that is wanting say so to me and I will send it to Washington Please let me hear from you soon & oblige yours S. Chapman
J. A. Edwards Esq. Com d of Pensions

du letter to Pension agent April 19. 1833
let to Pension 23 rd July 1835 let to Clarke 10 June 1835
2236
Vermont
Henry Woodhouse of Rutland Co. in the State of Vermont who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Cutter of the Reg't. commanded by Col. Wood & ship Winthrop the Massachusetts line for 12 mos. Private $40. - 4 " Maine 13.33 $53.33
Due reduced to 39.78
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 53 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of November 1832 and sent to R. Temple Rutland Vt.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1832 79.99 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 th March 1833 26.66 $106.65
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. M. Safford Clerk, Book D Vol. 4 Page 92

9.635 New York A. Catharine Woodhouse widow of Henry who was a private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 39 Dollars 78 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of November 1855 and sent to
J. R. Maywell Elmira New York.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book H . Vol. 2. Page

In the matter of the claim of Catharine Woodhouse of N.Y. widow of Henry Woodhouse for a pension
app. of Mary McEunber

State of New York } Chemung County ss } Mary M c Cumber of Chemung in the County of Chemung aforesaid Aged Sixty Eight years being sworn says that she is the eldest child of Henry Woodhouse dec d and Catharine his wife: that her age as she has always understood & believes was 68 on the 18 th August last past: that the record of the family as contained in the bible herewith sent to the Pension Office is correct as she verily believes that the record of the members of the family as therein entered is correct of her own knowledge, except William: & that she believes to be so that she recollects the birth of the third child Sally which took place on Thanks- giving day Decemba 1. 1791. She also recollects the births of the younger members to wit Henry Philinda, Arba, Chester, Leonard & Orange and they are correctly stated in said record - The original record was contained in an old testament which had become much worn and defaced and on procuring the bible now sent the daughter of this deponent Elizabeth, (now dec d ) copied the old record into said bible - The original record was in a testament which was taken to school by the children & the School House having been burnt it was destroyed - The deponents daughter who copied the record herewith transmitted died about 8 years since - The record herewith transmitted is in her hand writing except the two last entries in blue ink which she believes is in the handwriting of Jeremiah Macumber. and she further states that she has no interest in this application Mary M c Glumber
Sworn before me November 12 th 1855 the above named Mary M c Glumber being in my opinion a credible and disinterested witness
J. N. MacMillie Justice of the peace Chemung Co. N. Y.

State of New York (Chemung County Clerk's Office f o 3
It is hereby certified that Thomas Mear will before whom the foregoing affidavit was made and when the same bears date a justice of the peace in & for said County duly qualified and that his signature above subscribed is genuine. Witness my hand & the seal of the County of Chemung the 13 th November 1885.
A. Babcock C.W. Chemung Co.

Henry Woodhouse

I Jesse Stayton of Wallingford in the County of Rutland and State of Vermont do upon testify & say that I was acquainted with Henry Woodhoun in the year 1778. and was knowing that Henry Woodhoun enlisted in the service of the United States in Brookfield Massachusetts - I believe in the year of 1778. Company was commanded by Capt John Cutter and was knowing that the said Woodhoun was in the service twelve months — Jesse Stayton
Wallingford July 3. 1832 Then personally appeared the above named Jesse Stayton Subscribed to this deposition & made oath to the truth of the same before me — Howard Harris Justice of the Peace
I testify & say that the above named Jesse Stayton is a credible witness & that full confidence is to be placed on his testimony — Howard Harris Justice Peace.

State of Vermont
I Robert Phippen Clerk of Rutland County Court do certify, that Howard Harris before whom the foregoing af- -fidavit was taken, is a Justice of the Peace for said County - & that his signature thereto is genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court this 15. May. 1832.
R. Phippen
say

I Joseph Clayton of Wallingford Rutland County Vermont in explanation of testimony heretofore given in behalf of Henry Woodhouse of Middletown in said County to enable him to procure a pension for services rendered the United States during the Revolutionary War which testimony was verified before Howard Barris an oath further testify and say that I resided in Brookfield Mass previous to the year 1780 that I was well acquainted with Henry Woodhouse who then resided at that place and now resides in Middletown in this County, that in the spring of the year 1778 I think in April said Henry enlisted under Capt John Cutler of said Brookfield and left home - that Capt Cutler said Henry remained about in the service of the United States as I then understood - for a year or about one year after which he returned - that said Woodhouse then as well as others served nine months as enlisted soldiers - and after the expiration of the time said Woodhouse and said Cutler both volunteered as this deponent then understood by others who returned after the nine months of the time of their enlistment - and remained then, deponent believes a full year - This deponent recollects the facts more distinctly as said Woodhouse resided in the same neighborhood with this deponent while at said Brookfield and has resided but a few miles distant for about forty years - this deponent has often while at Brookfield heard the circumstances of said Woodhouse having served one year (nine months as enlisted soldier and then months as volunteer) often spoken of and of the said Henry's services as above stated this deponent has never had a doubt nor has heard it doubted by others - I further testify that I have heard it said by neighbors who saw with said Woodhouse that he served for the term of one year and was with said Cutler during the whole of the year aforesaid. Joseph Clayton

State of Vermont County of Rutland Wallingford Augt 25 1836
Be it known that John Stayton signer of the aforegoing deposition personally appeared & made oath that the same is true I certify that the said Stayton is a cred- ible Witness
Howard Harris
Great Falls
State of Vermont
Rutland County
I Robert Pierpoint Clerk of the County Court for the County of Rutland certify that Howard Harris is a Justice of the peace for said County and that the his signature above is genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Rutland this 5 th day of September A.D. 1836
R. Pierpoint

Henry Woodhouse
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[Partial handwritten text visible on the edge of the page]

State of New York County of Madison } ss
On this 29th day of June 1838 before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Madison Personally appeared Henry Woodhouse who on his oath declared that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain John Butler in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Wade in the Service of the United States that his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of Vermont from whence he has lately removed that he now resides in the State of New York where he intends to remain and wishes his Pension to be there payable in future the following are his reasons for removing from Vermont to New York that he has become old and infirm not able to take care of himself and had no children to take care of him in Vermont and that he has a Son in Law in New York who now takes care of him and further saith not
Henry Woodhouse
Sworn to and Subscribed this 29th day of June 1838 before me
The words "to be" were interlined before the above was signed
Stephen Chapman Justice of the Peace
Madison County ss. I do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Henry Woodhouse who took and subscribed the above oath in the person described in said affidavit June 29th 1838 J. O. O. Wood
Sworn and Subscribed this 29th day of June 1838 before me Stephen Chapman a Justice of the Peace
Madison County to wit I. Stephen Chapman do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Joel Duren who took and subscribed the foregoing oath or affidavit and know him to be among the most respectable part of community and entitled to full credit & veracity dated June 29th 1838 Stephen Chapman J. P.
The old man Henry Woodhouse states that he has not drawn any Pension since March 1837 - that he wants to now be placed on the Pension list at Albany & draw the whole that is due him at that place J. Chapman June 28th 1838

State of New York Madison County Clerk's Office
ss. I Alexander Donaldson Jr Clerk of the County of Madison do hereby certify that Stephen Chapman Esquire whose name is subscribed to the within certificate and before whom the within affidavits purport to have been sworn was on the day of the date of said certificate a justice of the Peace in & for said County duly elected and qualified and authorized by law to take the same, and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Stephen Chapman and verily believe that the signatures to the said certificate and affidavit are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County the Third day of July 1838.
Alexander Donaldson Jr Clerk

St. Feb 20
Miss
J. G. Edwards Esq Commission of Pleaders Washington D.C.

Middletown Vermont Rutland Co. 10 Feb. 1835
Statement of Henry Woodhouse a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States
I served under Capt John Butler - Maj Wilson Col Wade - and Genl Green and Genl Starks - Maj Genl Sullivan
I belonged to Massachusetts
I served in Rhode Island - at Providence and on the island of Rhode Island
I was engaged in a battle on Rhode Island I belonged to regular - the State Troops of Massachusetts,
I served eighteen months - six months of which were at sea under Capt George Little
I resided at Middletown Aft o when I made application for a pension - and my testimony was taken before Robert Pursuant Judge of Probate for the district of Rutland
I receive fifty three dollars and thirty three Cents per annum and have been paid to the 4 th of September last

Please direct your reply to the Command - Cahoon to Minute Black -
I am Sir very Respectfully y r ob d Serv t
To J L Edwards Esq Caus: of Minnow Henry Woodhouse

Yrs. Slayton

Middletown Rutland Co Vermont Sept 7 1836
Sir
From the manner in which you speak of the deposition of Mr. Stayton relative to the service of Henry Woodhouse in your letter of the 10 June 1835 - it has been supposed that Mr. Stayton's testimony was very indefinite - Mr. Stayton has given additional testimony in explanation - we have been unable to procure any further evidence - It is hoped that his deposition which will be found herewith will be deemed sufficient to entitle Mr. Woodhouse to three months additional pay -
You are requested to send a certificate for such sums as Mr. Woodhouse shall be judged to be entitled to from the evidence furnished
I am Sir Yr obed Servt
M Clarke
J. L. Edward Esq Cams of Spaulding,

Elmira Oct 16/1855
Sir
I enclose the aff ts of Arba & W m Woodhouse with a Copy of the family records of the late Henry Woodhouse dec d , to be attached to the papers in the application of Catharine Woodhouse for a Pension. The children were born from 1787 to 1793. Shewing that the marriage must have been as early as 1787 & previous to 1 Jan 1794.
A copy of this record is attached to her application for Bounty Land under act of 3 rd March 1855.
I should have cut out the original record, & forwarded it, but a part of it is written on the last printed page of the book which would have defaced the book, and the old lady did not wish the book thus destroyed -
I think the time of the marriage is abundantly established by this document and it is confirmed by the aff ts of Newton Clark & Brown, already filed, as to the length of time when they knew the parties living together which I think they state at over 60 years.
Yours Respectfully M c Clarewell
To the Com t of Pensions -

To the Count of Persson

Elmira NY
Nov. 13. 1855
Sir
I have examined and answered the Bills of Pensions - the interest is correct.
I herewith transmit the family bible of Mrs Catharine Woodhouse widow of Henry Woodhouse shewing the family record of which a Copy has been already transmitted. In your letter to me of the 3 d October 1855 you state "This office does not question the fact, or legality of the marriage of Catharine Woodhouse of New York; but before a claim for a pension can be allowed the date of that event must be established. If there is neither public or private record of it, nor of the birth, of her children, she must establish the point by witnesses who can shew how they are able to fix the time."
I transmitted a copy of the record, and now on your requisition send the bible itself. I accompany it with the aff t of Mrs M c Cumber the eldest child, Henry & Catharine Woodhouse, who testifies to her personal knowledge of the birth, of all the children (except W m herself) & that the record of the time of their births is correct within her own recollection. She also testifies as to the loss of the original record & by whom the copy now sent was made. This proves the birth of two of the children (beside W m herself) previous to the 1 st Jan 1794; The aff t of William Woodhouse shows the correctness of the record as to the children younger than himself of his own knowledge. The aff ts of Jason Newton Joseph Brown and Theophilus Clark the family physician shows the fact of their cohabitation previous to 1 st Jan 1794. I cannot see how there can be any doubt of the time when the "fact & legality of the marriage" are admitted - Will you return the volume after examination, as the old lady is anxious to preserve it.
Respectfully Yr ob d Serv t J. H. Maxwell
Com te of Pensions

Almira Ny Sep 20 1855
Tw
Yours in relation to the application of Catharine Woodhouse for a Pension was rec d . You suggest that it would be advisable to ascertain whether she united in the deeds given by her husband for lands in Vermont which appear in the town records of Ira. I wrote immediately to the town Clerk for his certificate as to that fact but have rec d no answer. Mr s Woodhouse tells me that she never signed a deed & that it was not customary in Vermont for the wife to unite with the husband in the deed. I am informed by several legal gentlemen from Vermont that her statement is correct. I suppose it to be so as Kent remarks in his Commentaries Vre 4 p 40 that "in several of these United States the title to dower has been reduced down to the lands whereof the husband died seized. This is the case in the States of Vermont Connecticut, Tennessee, North Carolina & Georgia". Here I do not consider it advisable to wait longer to hear from Vermont. I submit the case as it is, believing that I have made out one which should be satisfactory as to her being the wife of Woodhouse the Pensioner.
She is old, infirm, & very poor. Whatever she may receive from the U.S. must come soon to benefit her here. She cannot probably last longer than a very few years. May I ask an early decision of the case. I think it is one which must meet a favorable reception
Very Respectfully Sr Ob s Serv t M c Clat ck Wells
Hon J. Minot

Elmira Dec 3. 1855
Hon J. C. Melick
Sir
I have rec d this day two certificates for Mrs Catharine Woodhouse. one for a pension of $39.78 commencing 4 th March 1843 & ending 4 March 1848. The last commencing 4 March 1848 & continuing for life at the same rate. I shall proceed to draw the money on them but wish it understood that in doing so she does not waive her claim for a Pension at the same rate from 4 March 1836. to 43. If the proof of marriage prior to 1 Jan 1794 is made out, it appears to me she is entitled to a pension from March 4. 1836. or at least 38 - It may have been overlooked, but I think a review of the matter will satisfy you that she should have commenced 4 March 1836. I respectfully lay the matter before you and ask a reconsideration as to the pay prior to March 4. 1843. I rec d the letter some days since.
Respectfully W. B. Sea T. R. Maxwell
My name is Thomas Maxwell. not T. R. Maxwell as your letters have been directed. The Post Master doubts the propriety of delivering the letter containing these enclosures
T. M.

Ready
WIDOW, &c.
1916 Mch 3: List. to Mrs Adkins M. Colegrave. M.B.H.
File No. 26626
Catharine Woodhouse Wid of Henry Woodhouse Pr. Rev War
Act Feb 29 48
Index: Vol. M , Page 359
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Rev Sec  H Anacosta, N. Y. Feb. 19 - 1916.
Department of the interior Bureau of Pensions Wash. D. C.
Statement of the military history of Henry Woodhouse soldier of the Revolutionary War. Henry Woodhouse was born March 22 - 1770 died Oct. 6 - 1841.
I am the daughter of Calvin Ripley Woodhouse and Mary L. Johnson - the said

Calvin Ripley Woodhouse is the son of Henry Woodhouse and his wife Olga Ripley Woodhouse - and the said Henry Woodhouse was the son of Henry Woodhouse and wife - and the said Henry Woodhouse is the an- cestor who assisted in es- tablishing American In- dependence.
I am not sure about the date of his birth - will you please give me all the infor- mation you can of the above Henry Woodhouse and

and of his services in the Revolutionary War and oblige -
(Mrs.) Wilmina H. Colegrove -
#201 H. Center St.,
Canaan, N. H.

Henry Woodhouse
Payments to be made at Burlington Vt by Jas H Blyf Burlington Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of
Burlington
Resided in Middletown 35 years 4 March 1837 previously at Innsmouth
Transferred to Albany Roll July 24. 1838
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E2 Vol. 3 Page 109 by A. H. Addison Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Henry Woodhouse of the State of Vermont
who was a Private in the war of the Revolution
is entitled to receive Thirty Nine dollars and Seventy Eight 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.
This certificate is issued in lieu of one dated November 22, 1832 which has been cancelled.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Twenty day of October one thousand eight hundred and thirty- Six
G. A. Harris Acting Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.
(no 2236)

34.517
} Nov Aug

These facts to wit that Henry Woodhouse of the County of Rutland Vermont a prisoner under the act of June 7 th 1832 at the rate of $53.33 per annum has been paid -
Yours &c W. Luce
John Harry Esq. 3 d Auditor's Office To the 4 th Sep. 1834
JH

[Large stylized flourish or signature]
M. Clark Esq., P. M. Middletown R.I.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, May 20 th 1835.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Henry Woodhouse, as a private, is borne on a pay abstract of Capt. John Cutler's Company, in Col. Nathaniel Wade's Regt. where he is allowed from May 8 th 1778. seven months and twenty eight days. m d 7-28 7.28 4 11.28 Henry Woodhouse claims for services on board the Sloop Winthrop. Capt. Little from October, 1781. to March, 1782, but the pay roll for services at this time is not found in this Office. In Book L. the following is found, viz N o 62 Warrant to pay Capt. George Little in the Sloop Winthrop, and the Officers and Men on the roll annexed, dated 25 March 1783. where Henry Woodhouse's name is borne and is allowed a balance of £1-2-0. Henry Woodhouse also claims for services under

Genl Starks, at Rhode Islands, in 1779-but he not recollecting the name of his Captain, evidence is not found in this Office
Edward D Bangs. Secy