Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4,379, Luther Waterman, Conn. Continental

SERVICE
Conn. Continental
Waterman, Luther Phebe
NUMBER
W. 4379
CONTENTS
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Phebe Waterman L d widow of Luther Waterman who died on the 9 Sep 1807 of Athens Co in the State of Ohio who was a surgeon in the Co commanded by Captain — of the Reg commanded by Col Webb in the Conn for 15 months increased from $300. p. ann. Inscribed on the Roll of Cincinnati the rate of Dollars Cents per annu. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834. and on the 2d Feby. 1843 the day of her death Certificate of Pension issued the 22 day of July 1844 and sent to A. Ray. Present Arrears to the 4th of " Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 d }
Recorded by F. B. Swann Clerk Book C Vol. 1 Page 195
ag t notif. see let. July 22, 1844
Pay t to Samuel, Erastus Asher, Eusebius B. David B. Waterman, Jerusha Smith, Phebe Pierce, Lucinda Bicknell, Children of Phebe Waterman deducting the am t already paid under said a Lt. A. G. Brown May 26/55
Ch. Secy. Nov. 1879

State of Ohio, } County of Athens, }p. 2
On this Eighth day of September A.D. 1838, Personally appeared before the Subscriber an associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, Phoebe Waterman, a resident of Troy Township, in the County of Athens aforesaid, aged eighty two 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 4, 1836: That she is the Widow of Luther Waterman, who was a Surgeon in the American Army of the Revolution, that her said husband in the year 1775, as she believes, joined the Regiment of Col. Bonds of Massachusetts, as a Surgeon, and continued to serve in said Regiment until some time in the year 1776, when he became Surgeon of Brigade, in the division commanded by Gen. Schuyler. That he afterwards continued in the service of the United States as a Surgeon, as she believes, to the close of the war. That her said husband accompanied the detachment of the Army under General Montgomery to Quebec, and was present at an engagement on the retreat of the American forces, at Isle au Noix, at the Lake Champlain, in 1776. That he was also present at the battle of White Plains during the same year.
She further declares that she was married to the said Luther Waterman, on the last fourth day of January in the year seventeen hundred and seventy six: That her husband, the aforesaid Luther Waterman died on the 9th day of September in the year 1807, at Coeymans in Madison County, New York, and that she has remained a Widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. That her marriage with the said Luther Waterman was celebrated at Franklin near Norwich in the County of New London Connecticut. That the ceremony was performed by the Rev. Andrew Lee. That she has no documentary evidence of her said marriage, or of her said husband's service.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day & year above written, and I hereby certify that the said deponent is a credible person, and that she is unable, from bodily infirmity to appear in open Court,
Leo. Walker, associate Judge
Phoebe Waterman

POWER OF ATTORNEY—Revolutionary Pension Claims.
Know all Men by these Presents, That I, Erastus Waterman a Son of Phebe Waterman, deceased , who was the widow of Sutter Waterman , late of Athens County, Ohio, dec'd , do hereby constitute and appoint  John Welch of Athens County Ohio my true and lawful Agent and Attorney, to prosecute the Claim of said Phebe Waterman dec'd for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or Increase of Pension, that may be due; and I hereby author- ize my said Agent to examine all the papers and documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Depart- ments at Washington City, or elsewhere; to file additional evidence or arguments; and to receive the Cer- tificate which may be issued for said Claim, which Certificate I wish made payable to The children of said Phebe Waterman dec'd . to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed; and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises.
WITNESS my hand and Seal this 11 th day September A. D., 1851
Erastus Waterman
Signed and Sealed in the presence of } Young Stuart } Danl. S. Dana }
STATE OF Ohio COUNTY OF Athens } ss:
On this eleventh day of September A. D. 1851
before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Erastus Waterman and acknowledged the foregoing Power, of Attorney to be his act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand, } the day and year aforesaid. }
Danl. S. Dana
J. Peace.
I hereby appoint J. S. Coombs Esq. of Washington City D.C. my substitute, with all my powers, under the above power of atty. Sept 11. 1851 J. Welch

Phoebe Waterman Ohio - 362 Claim of Act of Phoebe Waterman Oct 17 - 1857
STATE OF Ohio , COUNTY of Athens } ss.
Be it known, That on this 11 th
day of September A. D., eighteen hundred and fifty one , before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Erastus Waterman a resident of Troy township in said County, and made oath according to law that he is the son of Phoebe Waterman, deceased , who was the widow of Seth Waterman dec'd , who was a surgeon in the revolutionary army , and who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of The United States , at the rate of $30  Three hundred seventy five Dollars per annum; that he has been informed that the said Pension ought to be increased; that he is directly interested as a claimant in said Pension, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as his Agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid, before me. D. Dana - J. Peace.
Erastus Waterman
I, D. Dana , - Justice of the Peace, in and for said County do hereby certify that Erastus Waterman who executed the foregoing paper is a respectable resident of this County, and is, I believe, directly interested in said claim as therein set forth.
Danl. S. Dana J. Peace.
I, Joseph M. Dana Clerk of the Com. Pleas Court in the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Daniel S. Dana before whom the foregoing papers were executed, was, at the date of the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths; and the name thereunto subscribed, is his signature.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official Seal, this 11 th — day of September A. D. 1851.
J. M. Dana Clerk.

Phoebe Waterman D. widow of Luther Waterman Ohio
Application of Children for increase of Pension
W. Cole
Oct 31, 1857—
J. J. Coombs Present

State of Ohio, Athens County p. } 2
On this 10 th day of October 1851, before me, A. G. Brown President of the  justices of the  Peace within  said  State of Ohio  for the County aforesaid , personally appeared Erastus Waterman a resident of said County, who being duly sworn according to law, on his oath declares, that he is the son of Phebe Waterman, late of said County, deceased, who was a pensioner of the United States, under the act of 4 th July 1836, at the rate of $375 00 per annum, on account of the Revolutionary services of her husband, Luther Waterman dec d who was a surgeon in the Massachusetts line. He further states that his said mother, in her life time, claimed a pension for full two years service by her said husband, as surgeon and surgeon's mate, but was only allowed, as he is advised, such pension as fifteen months service would entitle her to. He further states that the said Phebe Waterman died in Athens County, Ohio, on the second day of February A. D. 1849, leaving this declarant and Samuel Waterman, Asahel Waterman, Eusebius Waterman, Luther Waterman , Jerusha Smith, Phebe Pierce, & Lucinda Bicknell her only surviving children. He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining, for himself and the other surviving children aforesaid, the arrears of pension due his said mother under said act, at the time of her decease; and he further

states that he believes the evidence of the time of his mother's death, and of the names of her surviving children, is already on file in the Pension Office (Enoch Waterman)
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year first above written
A. G. Brown, Pm. Judge
State of Ohio } Athens County } ss.
I, Joseph M. Dana Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County, do hereby certify, that A. G. Brown whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate, is, and was at the date thereof President Judge of the 8th Judicial Circuit of said State of Ohio, a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly Commissioned and qualified, and that his signature thereto is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this 10th day of October, 1857.
J. M. Dana Clerk
By M. H. Bartlett deputy

Deponent of Samuel Waterman who being Duly sworn Deposeth & saith that he saw last Luther Waterman (his Father & husband of Phebe Waterman his Mother) Make a record in a little of the respective ages of his 6 children in the year 1802 or 1803. & I have often seen said record since my father's death their respective ages stood as follows Samuel Waterman that is myself was born April 17 th 1798
Erastus Waterman Born May 6 th 1780 Pamela Waterman Born June 8 th 1786 Phebe Waterman Born Jan. 22. 1789 Aspen Waterman Born Oct 26. 1791
& 6. I have generally lived at an about home & have lived with my father & Mother's relations I have often heard My father talk of being in the army As respects said old record of the family's ages it has been for several years destroyed & further this Deponent saith not Samuel Waterman
Erastus Waterman being Duly sworn Deposeth & saith that he will be 59 years old the 6 th day of May next this I learnt from my parents being told in what year I was born & that I was two years younger than My Brother Samuel which I understand as a house is 61. I recollect of seeing the old family record but am not positive as to the several ages there stated
I further this Deponent saith not
Erastus Waterman
State of Ohio ) The above named Samuel & Erastus Athens County ) Waterman personally made out before me the subscribers that the above affidavit by them signed & it cannot (turned over)

as they nearly believe — Given under my hand & seal this 7 th Day of March A.D. 1839
R. Washburn (Seal) for said County
Joseph Dana Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County, State of Ohio, do hereby certify that Roswell Washburn is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified; and that his signature above written is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of said Court this 13 th day of March A.D. 1839.
Joseph Dana Clerk

Amariah Fillmore of Franklin in the county of New London State of Connecticut aged seventy-three years having been sworn according to law doth on his oath testify & say that he was present and saw Doctor Luther Waterman married to Phebe Barker, the marriage took place at the Dwelling house of her father Doctor John Barker late of said Franklin (then Norwich) deceased and according to the deponents recollection the marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Andrew See D. D. late of Lisbon, then Norwich deceased and from the deponents best recollection he the deponent was then ten or eleven years old, & he has no doubt but that it was in the year 1776 that said marriage took place and further the deponent saith not
Amariah Fillmore
State of Connecticut,
New London County ss. Norwich April 8 th A.D. 1839,
Personally appeared the Rev. Amariah Fillmore, well known to me as a respectable person & a credible witness, and made oath to and subscribed the foregoing deposition before me
John Hyde Justice of the Peace
"January first, seventeen hundred seventy eight.
Luther Waterman & Phebe Barker."
I certify that the foregoing 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: "Jan. 1 st 1778."
Joseph Ayer
I, Joseph Ayer, above named, do on this 30 th day of April 1839, depose & say: that I hold the Office of Pastor of the Congregational Church in the Parish of Hanover in the town of Lisbon (formerly Norwich) in the county of New London and state of Connecticut, and that the above is a true extract from the records of marriages of said church as kept by and in the hand writing of the Rev. Andrew See D. D. late of said Lisbon deceased who was Pastor of said Church at that time, with the exception above named, as certified by me.
Joseph Ayer Pastor of said church
Sworn before me
John Hyde Justice of the Peace

I, William E. Tracy, Clerk of the court of Probate Clerk of the court of Probate for the District of Norwich in the county of New London state of Connecticut do hereby certify that John Hyde Esq. before whom the within Deposition of the Rev. Amaziah Fillmore, & the within certificate of the Rev. Joseph Ayer are sworn to is a Justice of the Peace, in & for the county of New London in the state of Connecticut, and that the within signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, & affixed the seal of said court this thirtieth day of April Anno Domini 1839.
William E. Tracy Clerk

April 30, 1937.
F. W. George 1300 Steele Street Denver, Colorado.
BA-J/MMHF/ILL Luther Waterman W. 4379
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Phebe Waterman, a Revolutionary War pensioner who died February 2, 1843 in Troy Township, Athens County, Ohio, also the record of her husband.
The data given herein were found in pension claim, W. 4379, based upon service of Luther Waterman in the Revolutionary War his widow, Phebe, was the pensioner cited by you.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Luther Waterman are not shown.
Luther Waterman entered the service in 1775 as surgeon's mate under Doctor Spaulding in Colonel John Durkee's Connecticut Regiment and served nine months; in 1776, he joined Colonel William Bond's Continental Regiment as surgeon and in 1777, joined Colonel Webb's Continental Regiment and served one year. He was at the siege of Saint Johns, and battles of Isle aux Noix, White Plains, Stamford, Horseneck and Rye.
The soldier married January 1, 1776, in Franklin (near Norwich), New London County, Connecticut, Phebe, the daughter of Dr. John Barker, of said Franklin.
Death - He died September 9, 1809 in Cazenovia, Madison County, New York
Soldier's widow, Phebe, was allowed pension on her application executed September 8, 1838, while a resident of Troy Township, Athens County, Ohio, aged eighty-two years.
Phebe Waterman died February 2, 1843, in Athens County, Ohio.

leaving the following children:
Samuel Waterman ..... born April 4, 1778 Erastus Waterman " May 6, 1780 Jarusha Waterman " June 8, 1786, married Jonas Smith. Phebe Waterman " January 22, 1789, married Nathaniel Peirce. Asher Waterman ..... " October 26, 1791. Lucinda Waterman ..... date not given, ..... married Ben Bicknell. Eusebius B. Waterman... " " " David B. Waterman .... " " "
All of the above named children were residents of Athens County, Ohio, in 1844, except Erastus Waterman who was living then in Meigs County, Ohio.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Miles Backley Deportation
W. H. ...

State of Ohio Athens County
Personally appeared before me John Pratt a Justice of the peace in and for said county Miles Oakley of Gray Township, county and state aforesaid, and made solemn oath: That he the said Miles Oakley was personally acquainted with Luther Waterman, whilst said Waterman was in the service of the United States during the Revolutionary war in the years A.D. 1775 and 1776 viz. in the year A.D. 1775 the said Luther Waterman acted in the capacity of Surgeon, at the taking of St. Johns in Canada, and furthermore that he the said Miles Oakley saw the said Waterman in different places, and at various times whilst in the service of the United States, and furthermore that deponent doth verily believe that Phoebe Waterman is the lawful widow of said Luther Waterman and that said Phoebe Waterman now resides in the county and state aforesaid and further deponent saith not.
Miss C. K. G.
Given under my hand and seal this 24 21 st of Aug 1838
John Pratt J.P.
(Seal)

Affidavit of Jonas Smith

State of Ohio Athens Co
Personally appeared before me John Pratt, a Justice of the Peace in and for said Co.
Jonas Smith. (Personally know to me) and made solemn oath, that he was acquainted with Phoebe Waterman, previous to the divorce of Br. Luther Waterman, and that the said Phoebe Waterman is now the widow of said Luther Waterman, and that she has not been married, since the divorce of her husband; and further this deponent saith not.
Jonas Smith Given under my hand and seal this 9 th day of Oct., 1838
John Pratt J. P.

4125 Phoebe Wadsworth of Athens Ohio July 36
admitted Dugen 1 yr sum $300.- Col. Webb, Com. on rolls Dugen 1 Jany 1778 to 80 March 1878.
died 9 Sep. 1807
At 4 July 1836
A. G. Brown Athens Ohio. H. C. Morris AMK

I Joseph Dana, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Athens and State of Ohio, do hereby certify, that George Walker Esquire before whom the foregoing Declaration purports to have been sworn, was at the date thereof and still is an Associate Judge in and for said County, duly commissioned & qualified and that his signature thereunder written is genuine. and I do further certify that John Pratt Esquire before whom the annexed depositions purport to have been sworn, was at the date thereof and still is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature thereunder written is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this fourth day of December A.D. 1838.
Joseph Dana Clerk.

ap 20 '44
J. T. Ohio
Phoebe Waterman
2595
Marshall
Ed S. A. Vinton H. R.
Corner of Pigeon Washington City.

Washington City. April 18 th 1844. John L. Edwards Comr. of Pensions.
Sir. I send you enclosed the power of the heirs of Dr. Luther Waterman authorising A. G. Brown Esq. of Athens, Ohio, To receive the arrear of pension that was due to their mother Phebe Waterman, Deceased. Please forward to me such certificate or other paper as may be necessary to enable Mr. Brown To receive the money due -
Very respectfully & Sam t . F. Vinito

H. R. May 24 th 1844.
J. L. Edwards Com. of Pensions -
Enclosed, I hand you the power of atts of Erastus Waterman authorising A. G. Prason Adm. of Phebe Waterman to receive the arrearages of pension due her, I a short time since sent you a power of a part of the heirs on the same subject. The present is the power of the remain- ing heirs - I will thank you to dispose of this application at your earliest con- venience
very respectfully &c
Saml F. Vinton

James L. Edwards Esq., Comr. of Pensions, War Office of the United States.
Sir:
I Erastus Waterman, one of the Children of Phoebe Waterman decd. Widow of Luther Waterman who was a Surgeon in the Revolutionary Army; resident in Meigs County in the State of Ohio, and over the age of 21 years, hereby request that any remainder or arrear, or increased amount of Pension which may be due or coming to me as one of said Children and heirs, may be paid to A. G. Brown, Administrator of said Phoebe Waterman decd. for my use. And I do hereby constitute him my Attorney to receive the same for me.
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hands and Seal, this 15 th day of April, A.D. 1814.
Erastus Waterman
(Seal)

I know all whom it may concern, that we Asker Waterman & Erastus Waterman, children and heirs of Dr Suther Waterman who was a Surgeon in the American Army of the Revolution, and of Phoebe Water- man, his Widow, late a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute and appoint A. G. Brown, of Athens, Ohio, attorney for us and the other heirs of the said Suther and Phoebe Waterman, to to prosecute our claims before the Commissioners of Pensions of the United States, for any arrears of Pension which may be due to said heirs, on account of the Revolutionary services of the said Dr Suther Waterman.
As witness our hands and seals this 12 th day of May, 1855.
In presence of witnesses W. L. Pilcher S. Cole
Asker Waterman (Seal) Erastus Waterman (Seal)
State of Ohio, Athens County ss.
On this 12 th day of May 1855, before me, justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared Asker Waterman and Erastus Waterman and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be their act and deed.
Wm L. Pilcher J.P.

Deposition of Mrs Phebe Waterman
Taken at Gray Township Athens County State of Ohio on the fifth day of January A. one thousand eight hundred & thirty nine before me R. Washburn a Justice of the Peace for said County to be read in evidence in a case pending before the Commissioners of Pensions in the city of Washington in a claim for a pension of said Phebe Waterman - said Phebe Waterman doth Depose & say - That in the year 1833- D ct Luther Waterman joined the American army as a sergeant mate under Col Spaulden in Col John Dunkle's regiment in Cambridge Massachusetts & served nine months. Then he joined a brigade commanded by Horatio Gates under General W m Bowd of Massachusetts band for Quebec he being made sergeant & D ct Final under him as sergeant mate & was home on furlough in 1836 from Lake Champlain his being unable to perform duty. Then in 1837 he joined General Webb's brigade as sergeant & continued for about a year - He was in the following battles & units the battle at the White Plains New York then at Stamford then at Horse Neck then at Rye all in New York - & in all his services he went as a volunteer The above information was obtained obtained from said D ct Luther Waterman from his own mouth & others that were with him at the time & in the several battles
of Luther signed Phebe Waterman Sworn to & subscribed before me the day & date a fore written R. Washburn J.P. for said County

Joseph Dana, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County, State of Ohio, do hereby certify that Roswell Washburn Esq. is a justice of the Pleas in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature within written is genuine as I verily believe.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hands and the seal of said County this fifth day of January A.D. 1839. Joseph Dana, Clerk.
H. C. Morris ATR
Wm. H. Waterman Signature

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Ohio.
Phebe Waterman.
widow of Luther Waterman . Decd. who died on the 9 th : September, 1807 - of Athens O o in the State of Ohio - who was a Surgeon in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt - commanded by Col: Webb - in the Connecticut - line for 15 Months - continental.
scribed on the Roll of Cincinnati - the rate of 300 Dollars _____ Cents per annu to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of July - 1839 and sent to A. G. Brown, Athens, Ohio -
Arrears to the 4 th of Mar: 1839 $2400.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept 150.00 2550.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 rd - }
Recorded by M c Intear Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 - Page 177 -

Phebe Waterman Ohio,
Suspended
See let. 13 Dec. 1838 Hon. C. Morris do 18 Jan 38
Act 4 July 1836

Also. Ray hopes the Commissioner of Pensions will not consider him troublesome. In asking in the case of Phebe Waterman dec d . for the Certificate to be made out in the name of A. G. Brown. adw d .
The heirs reside in different States. and at their instance an adw d was appointed. and agreeably to your letter. The heirs united in a written application to you. requesting the Certificate to issue in the name of A. G. Brown the adw d . & the letter is on file.
Washington 26. July 1844.

Dr. Luther Waterman's Heirs -
Phoebe Waterman Luther - Ohio 2/36
Cole

Athens, Ohio, June 18, 1855-
Hon. S. P. Waldo. Comr of Pensions.
Dear Sir
As our favor of 26. May ult. is recd stating that no evidence appears of the service of Dr. Luther Waterman as a Surgeon in Durkee's Regt.
I recollect seeing some years ago, what purported to be an abstract from the Rolls or Documents in the War Department, showing that Dr. Waterman, served under one engagement, (as I think, in Durkee's Regt.) from 1 st Jan. in one year to the 1 st March the succeeding year. I think the years were 1777 & 1778, or 1778 & 1779. On the same paper was a statement of the service of Lieut. John Waterman, a brother of Dr. Luther Waterman. The paper is not now in my hands, and my recollection may not be precisely accurate. The statement was obtained prior to 1836, by a member of Congress, and I presume the original from which it was taken may still be found. It is believed, Dr. Waterman served a year or more under other engagements.
I hope the above may be considered sufficient grounds for a further examination, as the Heirs are strongly impressed that their father served in all more than two years, and that they are entitled to an additional allowance
Respectfully Yours
A. G. Brown

March 18/1844
O Phebe Waterman, dec d .
for income 1836
Increase to $375 per ann. payable [ see letter below March 18/1844 ]
2 d Feb 1843 the day of her death to Samuel Waterman, Erastus Waterman, Asker Waterman, Gideon B. Waterman, David B. Waterman, Jerusha Smith, Phebe Pierce, and Lucinda Rocknall, children of Phebe Waterman -
Mary Helen Pitts
Bequeath to A. Ray Present
see letter to the Rev. Samuel L. Union Home of Refuge,

Washington City. March 18 th 1844. John S. Edwards Esq. Comr. Pension.
Sir - I enclose you the application of A. G. Brown Adm. of Phebe W. Turnau late of Athens O. Ohio for an increase of the pension allowed her under the act of 1836. I will thank you to give it your attention at your earliest convenience.
Very respectfully - Sam l F. Vinton

House of Representatives Washington June 15 1944
Sir:
In my absence from Washington, you will please to communicate with Mr Alexander Ray, respecting the claim of Mr Phoebe Waterman dec late of Ohio, for an increased pension under act of July 1936.
Very respectfully,
John D. Lee.
Sarah F. Vinton
Rep. L. Edwards to Comm ee of Pensions

State of Ohio. Athens County, ss.
On this 2nd day of March A.D. 1844 personally appeared in open Court, before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County. A. G. Brown, a resident of Athens, in said County. Who being first duly sworn, according to Law, doth on his oath declare and state, that he is the Administrator of Phoebe Waterman, deceased, late of said County, and that up to the day of her death, which took place on the 2nd. day of February A.D. 1843, she was a Pensioner of the United States under the Act of 4th July, 1836, at the rate of $300, per annum as the widow of Luther Waterman who was a Surgeon in the War of the Revolution.
Now the object of this Declaration being made, is in order as Administrator, in right of the said Phoebe Waterman, deceased, to assert a claim to an increased Pension under Act of 4th July 1836, on account of the monthly pay made to Luther Waterman as a Surgeon in the War of the Revolution, at the rate of $50 per month, in lieu of the former allowance, and for the arrearage thereon, to be paid from the 4th of March 1831, up to the 2nd. February, 1843, when the said Phoebe Waterman departed this life.
Sworn and subscribed to on the day A. G. Brown and year first above written. Adm r of Joseph M. Dana Clerk. Phoebe Waterman
I Joseph M. Dana, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County, in the State of Ohio, hereby certify that it was proved to the satisfaction of said Court at their February Term, 1843, that Phoebe Waterman, late of Ironton Township in said County was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, at the rate of $300, per year, and that she died on the 2nd day of February 1843. And I hereby further certify, that A. G. Brown, of the Town of Athens, was by said Court, at February Term 1844, duly appointed Administrator of the said Phoebe Waterman deceased, and has given bond with surety to the acceptance of the Court; conditional according to Law.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court, at Athens, this 8th day of March, A.D. 1844.
Joseph M. Dana Clerk

Payment to be made at Cincinnati, Ohio by James Hall, Esq., Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of Cincinnati.
Ohio.
Copy
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book C Vol- ume 1 Page 193 by
J. L. Dunn, Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the fourth of July 1836,
Sheba Waterman, deceased, who was the widow of Luther Waterman, deceased, who was a Surgeon in the Revolutionary war, was entitled to receive a pension of Three hundred and Seventy-five dollars per Annum, Commencing on the 1 st of March 1831, and ending on the 2 nd of February 1843, the day of her death; which will be paid upon the production of the proper vouchers to Samuel, Erastus, Asker, Eusebius, B. and David B. Waterman, Jerusha Smith, Sheba Pierce, and Lucinda Bicknell, Children of Sheba Waterman deceased, after deducting the Amount which has already been paid under the said Act
This pension has been increased from Three hundred Dollars per Annum.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 22 nd day of July one thousand eight hundred and forty=four.
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
Commissioner of Pensions.

I Joseph M. Dana, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County, in the State of Ohio, do hereby certify, that at the June Term 1843, of said Court, it was satisfactorily proven, that Mrs Phebe Waterman, late a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, at the rate of $300. per annum, and who was a resident of said County, died on the 1 st 2 nd day of February 1843, leaving the following named persons, her only children, to wit, Samuel Waterman, Erastus Waterman, Asker Waterman, Eusebius B. Waterman, David B. Waterman, Jonas Smith (wife of Jonas Smith) Phebe Pierce, (wife of Nathaniel Pierce) and Lucinda Bicknell, (wife of Dan Bicknell) And I further certify that I am informed I believe that said persons are all over the age of 21 years, and all residents of this County, except Erastus Waterman, who resides in Meigs County. And I further certify that A. G. Brown, was appointed by said Court the Administrator of said Phebe Waterman deceased, at the request of said heirs.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and the seal of said Court at Athens, this 10 th day of April A.D. 1844 — J. M. Dana Clerk

James L. Edwards Esq. Comr. of Pensions, War Office of the United States,
Sir,
We the undersigned, children of Phebe Waterman decd. who was the Widow of D r Luther Waterman, who was a Surgeon in the Army of the Revolution residents of Athens County in the State of Ohio, and over the age of 21 years, hereby request that any remainder or arrear of Pension, which may be due or coming to us as children and heirs of the said Phebe Waterman deceased, may be paid to A. G. Brown, Administrator of said Phebe Waterman, for our uses. And we do hereby constitute and appoint the said A. G. Brown our Attorney to receive the same for us.
In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals, this 9 th day of April, A.D. 1844.
Jane Shaw Smith (Seal) David B. Waterman (Seal) Samuel Waterman (Seal) Lucinda Bicknell (Seal) Asher Waterman (Seal) Eusebius B. Waterman (Seal) Phebe Peirce (Seal) (Seal)

J. L. Edwards Esq. Court of Pensions Washington D. C.
480 40 240 128 369
480 240 80 300

Athens, Ohio
March 14. 1837
Dear Sir
Herewith forwards some further testimony in support of the claim of Mrs Phoebe Waterman, Widow of Dr. Luther Waterman, to wit; the Depositions of her sons Samuel and Erastus Waterman; both of whom are very respectable and credible persons. As to the character of the family I believe you have a statement from Hon. R. Morris, Rep. in Congress from this District.
I have ascertained by information from a gentleman of respectability residing in Franklin, New London Co. Connecticut, which was the former place of residence of Dr. Waterman, that the Records of the Town of Norwich, (of which Franklin was a part at the period of the marriage of Dr. & Mrs. W.) have been burnt, and that there is little probability of obtaining record proof of said marriage from that source. Should further testimony be required, please inform me as early as convenient. Yours with respect,
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comr. of Pensions
A. G. Brown

House of Rep s January 17 th 1839
Dear Sir
Enclosed with this, you will please find, additional papers in the cases of the application of Mrs Waterman & Mrs Griffith for a pension.
I take great pleasure in saying that I have been acquainted with the family of Mrs Waterman for the last sixteen or seventeen years and that they are a family of great respectability
Very Respectfully
Your O bt Serv t Calvary Morris
J. L. Edwards Esq r Pension Agent

Washington City
House of Rep s
Dec r 10 1838
J. L. Edwards Esqr
Dear Sir
Enclosed herewith, I send to you the Declarations of Charity Mansfield, Phebe Watumaw & Hepsibah Merrill made for the purpose of obtaining pensions under the provisions of the late acts of Congress
Very respectfully your obed Serv t Calvary Morris

Athens, Ohio, May 16. 1835.
Hon. S.P. Waldo, Com r of Pensions,
Dear Sir:
The heirs of Mrs. Phebe Waterman dec d Widow of Dr. Luther Waterman, who was a Surgeon in the Army of the Revolution, have been informed (by persons professing to know the fact) that their late Mother was entitled to an increase of Pension on account of the services of her said husband, beyond the amount received by her in her life time, or by them as her surviving children, and have authorized and requested me to present and prosecute their claim to any increase or increase of their said Mother's Pension which may be due to them.
Dr. Waterman, it is supposed, served as a Surgeon, for an aggregate period of two years or upwards, in the Connecticut Line, a part of the time, certainly, in Durkee's Reg t . Mrs. Waterman's application was under the act of July 4, 1836. She died on the 2nd day of February 1838. 1840 see childrens statement In 1844 an increase of Pension was allowed and paid to her children, eight in number, but it is supposed the amount allowed was less than it should have been. I enclose herewith a Power of Attorney from two of said heirs.
You will confer a favor by causing an investigation to be made, and informing me of the result.
Very respectfully,
A. H. Brown

J. L. Edwards Esq Comr of Pensions

Athens, Ohio, May 8, 1839.
Dear Sir, Since writing a few days ago, I have received further evidence, which I presume must be conclusive, to establish the fact of the marriage of Mrs. Phebe Waterman before the expiration of her husband's last term of service in the Revolutionary Army - and which I herewith enclose -
Yours respectfully A. H. Brown
J. L. Edwards Esq., Commr. of Pensions

1914 May 21. Heir to Mrs. Ella E. Gray. and
Rev WIDOW, &c.
1921, Sept. 22 mlt. to Mrs. Taylor T. Boogers. EW 1936 - Feb. 25 - Hist. - to Mrs. B. A. Eagle 1936 - May 12 - Hist. to Mrs. M. A. Perkins - Est for mmt 7. 1937 - April 30 - Hist. to F. W. George - mmt 8/equd 3 Lk
File No. 4379  Phebe Waterman  Wid.  Luther Waterman  Large Com. line
Act: July 4 th 36 Sec. 34 Index: - Vol. M , Page 305
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1308 Marenco Ave Jan 11-1926 South Pasadena Calif
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir
Will you please give me the Military History of Luther Waterman M.D.
He was a Surgeon in the Revolutionary War If you can't shall be greatly Obliged Mrs S A Engle
1308 Marenco Ave South Pasadena California

1762 Hero
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir -
Will you please send me the information of Dr Luther Waterman, who was a surgeon through the War of the Revolution. He was with Montgomery at Quebec. His wife Phebe Barber Waterman received a

for his services. During the latter part of her life Please send me all the facts about him. I wish to honor him by getting a Bar. in his name. from the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Also will you please tell me if Dr Jeffrey Barker, and Leol Archibald Crary are mentioned in the Pension Records.
Very truly yours Mrs Taylor N. Mary C. Braggess 1025 - 5 th Ave Aug 29 th 1921 Huntington, W. Va

Rev Sec N11 1316 Bank Street, South Pasadena, California, May 4, 1917.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen: I wish to find out from the pension records about my great- grandfather, Dr. Luther Waterman. He was born in Connecticut; was with Montgomery at Quebec, He served as surgeon through the Revolutionary War. After the war he moved to New York. He died in 1807. My mother distinctly remem- bers that my great-grandmother drew a pension. I have been

asked to join the D. A. R. and wish to obtain this information.
Yours truly, (Mrs.) Ella E. Gray.

Perkinsville, Arizona
March 3, 1936
Dear Sir:- Will you please send me the sort of paper required by the D.A.R. as proof of service regarding Dr. Luther Waterman of Mass. + Conn. (Norwich) ?
I believe his widow Phebe (Barker) Waterman drew a pension. I would like all the data offered by her to obtain it also the names of her children who later tried to obtain it.
Sincerely
Mrs. M. N. Perkins
Dr. Waterman is in File no. W 4379 Conn. service,
card in Pension Office Records Old War, widow file no 4379
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3/25/36.

STON

May 12, 1936.
Mrs. M. N. Perkins Perkinsville Arizona.
BA-J/ILL Ichabod Packard S. 17005 Luther Waterman W. 4379
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Mark Packard, Ichabod Packard, Dr. Luther Waterman, Rev. Winslow Packard, and Elisha Perkins from North Carolina, and the War of 1812 records of William H. Packard and Origen Packard.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War and War of 1812 data and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is not possible to comply in full with each request for information pertaining to soldiers of those wars. The records of Ichabod Packard and Luther Waterman are furnished you herewith.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
Her second letter of May 2, 1936 in Ichabod Packard-Rev. 17005. (Searched same day that the history of Luther Waterman was written-hence this letter)

May 12, 1936
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Mrs. M.W.Perkins Perkinsville Arizona
BA-J/MLHF/eel Luther Waterman-W.4379
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Doctor Luther Waterman, of Norwich, Connecticut, whose widow, Phebe Barker, drew a pension on account of his services in the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 4379, based upon the military service in that war of Luther Waterman.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Luther Waterman are not shown.
Luther Waterman entered the service in 1775 as surgeon's mate under Doctor Spaulding in Colonel John Durkee's Connecticut Regiment and served nine months; in 1776, he joined Colonel William Bond's Continental Regiment as surgeon and in 1777, joined Colonel Webb's Continental Regiment and served one year. He was at the siege of Saint Johns, and battles of Isle aux Noix, White Plains, Stamford, Horse Neck and Rye.
He died September 9, 1807, in Cazenovia, Madison County, New York.
The soldier married January 1, 1776, in Franklin(near Norwich), New London County, Connecticut, Phebe, the daughter of Dr. John Barker, of said Franklin.
Soldier's widow, Phebe, was allowed pension on her application executed September 8, 1838, while a resident of Troy Township, Athens County, Ohio, aged eighty-two years.

Phebe Waterman died February 2, 1843, in Athens County, Ohio, leaving the following children.
  Samuel Waterman. . . . .  born  April  4, 1778.     Erastus Waterman . . . . .  "  May  6, 1780.     Jarusba Waterman. . . . .  "  June  8, 1786,  married Jonas Smith.    Phebe Waterman . . . . .  "  January  22, 1789,  married Nathaniel Peirce.    Asher Waterman , . . . . .  "  October  26, 1791.     Lucinda Waterman . . . . .  date not given,  married Ben Bicknell.    Eusebius B. Waterman .. . . .  "  "  "     David B. Waterman . . . . .  "  "  "   
All of the above named children were residents of Athens County, Ohio, in 1844, except Erastus Waterman who was then living in Meigs County, Ohio.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

HMMH
February 25, 1926
Mrs. S. A. Engle 1308 Narengo Ave., South Pasadena, Calif.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 4378 it appears that Luther Waterman entered the service in 1775 as Surgeon's Mate under Doctor Spaulding in Colonel John Durkee's Connecticut Regiment and served nine months, in 1776 joined Colonel William Bond's Continental Regiment as Surgeon and in 1777 joined Colonel Webb's Continental Regiment and served one year. He was at the Siege of Saint Johns, and battles of Isle aux Noix, White Plains, Stamford, Horse Neck and Rye. He died September 9, 1807 in Cazenovia, Madison County, New York. His age is not given.
Soldier married January 1, 1776 in Franklin (near Norwich), New London County, Connecticut, Phebe the daughter of Dr. John Barker of said Franklin. She was allowed pension on her application executed September 8, 1838 while a resident of Troy Township, Athens County, Ohio aged eighty-two years. She died February 2, 1843 in said Athens
Miss Wilson said that Continental in both places as this was a Connecticut man & it would be less confusing
I used what the widow said as did Miss Wilson in her list - not the church record

County leaving the following children:
Samuel born April 4, 1778. Erastus " May 6, 1780. Jarusha " June 8, 1786, married Jonas Smith. Phebe " January 22, 1789, married Nathaniel Peirce. Asher " October 26, 1791. Lucinda ,married Ban Bicknell. Eusebius B. David B.
All of the above named children were residents of Athens County, Ohio in 1844 except Erastus who was then living in Meigs County, Ohio.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

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 Luther Waliman a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1772 9 mos Surgn Mate under Doctor Spaulding Johns Durkee Conn.   1776 Surgeon Wm Bond   1777 1 yr Surgeon Webb  
Battles engaged in, W. Hg. of St Johns, Del. & Moir, White Plains, Stamford, Norwalk, Rye. Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated Date of application for pension, Sept. 8, 1838. Her claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Troy Twp. Athens Co. Ohio Age at date of application, 82 years.
Remarks: lot man at Franklins (near Norwich) New London Co. Conn. Jan. 1. 1776  Phoebe dau. of Dr. John Barker of said place. Soldier died at Cazenovia, Madison  Co. N.Y. Sept. 9. 1807 and widow died in Athens Co. Ohio Feb. 2. 1843 leaving the  following children: Samuel b. Apr. 4, 1778; Erastus b. May 6, 1780; Abner b. Oct. 26, 1791; Eusebius B., David B.,  Jerusha b. June 8, 1786 mar. Jonas Smith, Phoebe b. Jan. 22, 1789 mar. Nathaniel Pierce  Lucinda mar. Dan. Bicknell. Respectfully,
Pierce
Commissioner.
Note that she was not married in the church but at her father's dwelling house, as I have stated place of marriage exactly as she gave it.

or the amount may be paid to A. G. Brown, administrator,

Thirteen Hundred Steele Street, Denver, Colorado, April 5, 1937.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen: -
In the records of the Court of Common Pleas of Athens Co., Ohio I find a statement that Phebe Waterman, late a resident of Troy Township, Athens Co., who died Feb. 2, 1843, was a revolutionary war pensioner.
- OK copy
May I have a copy of her pension application, or at least the more important items in it; also the military record of her husband?
Yours very truly,
A. W. George