Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26110, John Wood, Conn.

SERVICE
Wood, John Nabby Nebby
NUMBER
N. 26110.
Conn.
CONTENTS

Reports
Interest on the Bill of the rate of 80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17th day of June 1848 and sent to
Genl. A. Wood Dedicated to
Recorded on Roll of Pensions order of February 2, 1848, Page 314 Vol. 7.

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress, of the 7 th July 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
State of Connecticut } vs. Probate District of New London. New London county }
On this 13 th day of August A.D. 1838. personally appeared before the Court of Probate of the District aforesaid, being a Court of Record and having a clerk and seal. Abby Wood a resident of New London in the county of New London aforesaid, aged seventy eight 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 7. 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
That she is the widow of John Wood who was a Sergeant in the Revolutionary War, and for proof of his service, she would respectfully refer to the proof annexed to her former declaration, under the second section of the act of the 4 th July 1836, and by which she received a balance of pension, at the rate of Ninety dollars per annum, or thereabouts, from the 4 th day of March 1831, to the 19 th day of April 1832, being the day of her husband's death, and she would also refer to the proof hereto annexed.
She further declares that she was married to the said John Wood on the 21 st day of June seventeen hundred and eighty four, that her husband, the aforesaid John Wood died on the 19 th day of April eighteen hundred and thirty two, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but that the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four. Attest the above stated. Sworn to & subscribed on this 13 day of August 1838 for said bond.
Test Elna Scarnuto Clerk
Abby Wood

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the said Nabby Wood was married to the said John Wood as she states in her declaration, that the said John Wood was a Sergeant in the Revolutionary War, and that he died in April Eighteen hundred & thirty two.
And that the said Nabby has remained a widow ever since the death of the said John Wood, the said Court are fully satisfied.
And the said Court do certify that the said Nabby Wood is a credible person & that her testimony is entitled to credit.
I Ebenezer Seaman Clerk of the Court aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Nabby Wood for a pension.
And as clerk of said Court I do hereby certify that Samuel W. Wood, before whom the depositions of James Comstock, and Thankful Thankful Turner hereto annexed, and before whom the certificate & deposition of Elisha Morgan Esq hereto annexed, was sworn to, is a Notary Public within & for the State of Connecticut, duly commissioned & qualified and that his signatures, written to the certificates annexed to said depositions and certificate, are in his own proper and genuine handwriting.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 13 th day of August A. D. 1838.
Ebenezer Seaman Clerk

I James Cornstock of Montville in the county of New London & State of Connecticut, aged eighty- eight years, being duly cautioned and affirmed, do depose & testify, that, according to the best of my recollec- tion, I enlisted into Capt. May Letham's company of Artillery in the year 1776, for nine months, said company being under the command of Col. Sedgwick & then stationed at Groton Heights, where Fort Griswold now is, in the town of Groton, county aforesaid, that I was employed, with said com- pany, in erecting said fort, and a Battery or Breastwork near said fort, that I served until said term of nine months expired, & then was honorably discharged.
That I was well acquainted with John Wood then of said Groton, but late of New London in said county, deceased, that said Wood was Sergeant of said company at the time I was a member thereof, & according to the best of my recollection performed a Sergeant's duty therein during the time aforesaid.
That in the Spring of 1778 according to the best of my recollection, I again enlisted into the service of the United States, on board a prison Ship Stationed in the river Thames & served as a guard until after the Harvest the next fall.
That John Wood aforesaid was Sergeant of said Ship's guard, & served as Sergeant under John Bulkely who was Lieut. Commandant, until he (said Bulkely) was taken sick, soon after which said Wood had command of said Ship & continued in the command until the time aforesaid, & that said Wood was, ac- -cording to the best of my recollection, in the service that her testimony is entitled to credit.
Attest. Samuel W. Wood Notary Public

I James Cornstock of Montville in the county of New London State of Connecticut, aged eighty-eight years, being duly cautioned and affirmed, do depose & testify, that, according to the best of my recollection, I enlisted into Capt. M c Lehane's company of Artillery in the year 1776, for nine months, said company being under the command of Col. Sedgwick & then stationed at Groton Heights. When Fort Griswold now is, in the town of Groton, county aforesaid, that I was employed, with said company, in erecting said fort, and a Battery or Breastwork near said fort, that I served until said term of nine months expired, & then was honorably discharged.
That I was well acquainted with John Wood then of said Groton, but later of New London in said county, deceased, that said Wood was Sergeant of said company at the time I was a member thereof, & according to the best of my recollection performed a Sergeant's duty therein during the time aforesaid.
That in the Spring of 1778 according to the best of my recollection, I again enlisted into the service of the United States, on board a prison Ship Stationed in the river Thames & served as a guard until cold weather & after corn Harvest the next fall.
That John Wood aforesaid was Sergeant of said Ship's guard, & served as Sergeant under John Bulkely who was Lieut. Commandant, until (said Bulkely) he was taken sick, soon after which said Wood had command of said Ship & continued in the command until the time aforesaid, & that said Wood was, according to the best of my recollection, in the service

as aforesaid, either as Sergeant or Commandant of the Commandant of said Ship at least six months,
Montville Aug 6, 1838,
In presence of
Robert Comstock
James Comstock
State of Connecticut ss. New London County Personally appeared on this 6th day of August 1838, before the subscriber a Notary Public within & for the State of Connecticut, afore- said. James Comstock within named and made solemn affirmation that the foregoing depo- sition by him subscribed is true. And I certify that said Comstock is a credible person and that his testimony is entitled to credit. I also certify that * the words 'Commandant of' in the foregoing deposition were erased before signing.
Samuel W. Wood Notary Public,

I, Thankful Turner of Groton in the county of New- London State of Connecticut, aged seventy six years, being cautious affirmed , do depose testify that I was personally acquainted with John Wood formerly of said Groton but late of New London in the county afore- said, deceased, and that he died about six years ago last spring.
I further testify that I was personally acquainted with Abby Perkins formerly of Groton aforesaid, that the said John Wood and Abby Per- kins were married in the month of June and four years and some months before I was, that I was present at their wedding and saw them married, and that I was married in the month of March seventeen hundred and eighty nine. That I went to live in the family of said John Wood and his wife Abby in the fall after they were married, lived in their family until I was married.
That the said Abby now resides in New London in the county aforesaid and still re- mains the widow of said John Wood as I verily believe. And further deponent saith not.
Groton Aug 8th. 1838.
Thankful Turner
In presence of,
Elizah S. Morgan
State of Connecticut } New London county } ss.
Personally appeared on this 8th day of August A.D. 1838 before the subscriber a Not- ary Public within and for the State of Connecticut. Thank- ful Turner above named and made solemn affirma- tion that the above deposition by her subscribed is true, and I certify that she is a credible person and that her testimony is entitled to credit.
Attest, Samuel M c Wood Notary Public

John Wood and Nabby Perkins both of Gorton were married June twenty first Anno Domini seventeen hundred and eighty four
I Elisha Morgan Clerk of the town of Gorton County of New London and State of Connecticut hereby certify that the above is a true copy of record with the exception of the date which is expressed in fair legible figures as follows viz. June 21 st A D 1784.
I Elisha Morgan above named depose and say that I hold the office of town clerk of the town of Gorton County & State aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town of Gorton with the exception above named as certified by me and I also certify that the words * in the record * were intimated on the above certificate before signing
Elisha Morgan Clerk of the town of Gorton
State of Connecticut vs. New London County
Be it known that on the 8 th day of August A.D. 1838, personally appeared before the subscriber a Notary Public within for the State aforesaid. Elisha Morgan Esq. Clerk of the town of Gorton above named, I made oath that the above certificate & deposition by him subscribed are true. And I certify that said Morgan is a credible person,
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my notarial seal the day and year last above named,
Samuel W. Wood Notary Public,

No 669. \frac{3}{2} Dec.
Nabby Wood widow of John Couns
Served a Prison ship not made out to officially proved
adm'd
18mo. Serytarty
From March 1831 to 19 apl 1832
2nd section - 4 July 1836
Sum E.W. Wood Esq Ledyard Coun.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the second section of the act of Congress of the 4 th July 1836
State of Connecticut } New London County } ss. Probate District of New London.
On this 28 th day of October 1836, personally appeared, before the Court of Probate, for said District of New London now sitting, being a Court of record and having a clerk and seal. Nabby Wood a resident of New London, in the County of New London aforesaid, aged seventy-six years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836,
That she is the widow of John Wood late of New London aforesaid, deceased.
That according to the best of her knowledge and belief the said John Wood enlisted into the company of Matross commanded by Captain William Latham and in the Regiment under the command of Col Sedgwick in the beginning of the spring of the year 1776. That said company of Matross was at that time stationed in Groton, within the County of New London aforesaid, at or near where Fort Griswold now is. That according to the best of her knowledge and belief, said John Wood continued to serve in said company until some time in the spring of the year 1778, and was then honorably discharged, making the term of two years that he served in said company of Matross and that he was a sergeant in the same during said term of time.
That at that time she the said Nabby Wood was an inhabitant of Groton aforesaid, and was acquainted with the said John Wood, who was also an inhabitant of said Groton at that time.
That according to the best of her knowledge and belief

the said John Wood again enlisted into the service of the United States in the Spring of 1778 as a Sergeant on board the Prison Ship, then stationed in the river Thames, and under the command of Lieutenant John Bulkeley, late of Syme in said county, deceased, that he the said John Wood served as Sergeant on board said Prison Ship, then stationed in said river Thames between NewLondon and Newwich, within said NewLondon county, until said John Bulkeley was taken sick, and that said John Wood then or soon after had the charge of the prisoners and continued in command until the said prisoners were exchanged some time in the Fall & Autumn of 1778, and according to the best of her knowledge and belief the said John Wood was in said last named service at least six months.
That she has no documentary evidence of his service. She further declares that she was married to the said John Wood on the 21 st day of June 1784.
That her husband the said John Wood died at NewLondon aforesaid, on the 19 th day of April 1832, and that she has remained a Widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
NewLondon 28 th October 1836,
Nabby Wood
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before said board.
Top J. D. Drown Clerk

I Hannah Minier of New London in the county and State of Connecticut, aged Sixty four years, being first duly cautioned and sworn according to law, do depose and say that I am personally and intimately acquainted with Nabby Wood, the widow of John Wood late of said New London, deceased. That said John Wood was a Brother of mine, and that he was married to said Nabby Wood within a few years after the Revolutionary War, that I was present at their wedding and saw them married. That said John Wood died at said New London on the 19th day of April 1832.
And that the said John Wood was reputed to have served in a military company stationed at Fort Griswold in Groton, in the county of New London aforesaid, in the early part of the Revolutionary War, but in what company, or under what officers, or for how long a term, I do not know, but that he did serve in a military company, at said Fort and at said time, I verily believe, and I also verily believe that he served on board a prison Ship stationed in the river Thames after he left said Fort.
That at that time the said John Wood was an inhabitant of Groton aforesaid.
I further testify that said Nabby Wood still remains the widow of said John Wood, deceased, and now resides in New London aforesaid, and I believe her to be Seventy six years old.
New London 28 th October 1836, Hannah Minier
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
Asst Clerk J. Warren Clark

I Frederick Miner of NewLondon, in the county of NewLondon and State of Connecticut, aged sixty eight years, being duly cautions and sworn according to law, do depose and say that I am personally and intimately acquainted with Abby Word a resident of NewLondon aforesaid, that she is the reputed widow of John Word late of said NewLondon, deceased, and I verily believe that she is.
That said John Word was a Brother in law of mine. That he formerly resided in Groton, within the county of NewLondon aforesaid.
And that he died at said NewLondon on the 19th day of April 1832, & that I attended his funeral.
I further testify that the said Abby Word still remains the widow as aforesaid of said John Word, deceased, and I believe her to be seventy six years old.
Fred k Miner
NewLondon 28 th October 1836,
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year last above written before said court.
Test J. W. Wynn Clerk

I James Cornstock of Montville, in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut, aged Eighty six years, and a pensioner of the United States, being duly cautioned and affirmed according to law, do depose and say, according to the best of my recollection and belief, that in the beginning of the Spring, of the year of 1776, I enlisted in the Company of Matross commanded by Captain William Latham, and in Col. Sedgwick's Regiment, then stationed at Green Heights, where Fort Griswold now is, in the town of Groton, for the period of nine months, that we were employed in erecting the Battery and Fort Griswold, that I served in said Company of Matross during said term of nine months and was then honorably discharged.
That I was well acquainted with John Wood then of say Groton in said County, but late of Windham, in said County, deceased, that said Wood was a Sergeant of said Company of Matross , and performed a Sergeant's duty therein, during the term of the nine months, that I belonged to said Company.
That in the Spring of the year 1778, I again enlisted into the service of the United States, as a guard on board one of the prison Ship then stationed in the river Thames, between New London and Norwich, under Lieutenant John Bulkeley, late of Lyndon, in said County, deceased, that according to the best of my recollection and belief, I was in said service at least six months, having continued in the same until late weather the next fall, and after corn harvest, and also until the prisoners were exchanged.
That John Wood, aforesaid, was a Sergeant on board of said prison Ship, and served as a Sergeant under John Bulkeley aforesaid, from the time, that I enlisted on board of said Ship until said Bulkeley was taken sick, that soon after that, said Wood had the command of the Prisoners, and continued as Master commandant.

until the prisoners were exchanged, at the time before men- tioned, being in the fall of 1778.
Montville 24 October 1836, James Comstock
State of Connecticut } ss. New London County }
Be it known that on the 24th day of October 1836, before the subscriber a Notary Public, within and for the State of Connecticut, personally appear- ed James Comstock named in the foregoing deposition and signed thereof, and made solemn affirmation to the truth of said deposition, according to the best of his recollection and belief; and I certify that said Comstock is a reputable person and that his testimony is entitled to credit.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this 24th day of October 1836,
Samuel W. Wood Notary Public.

I Thomas Wells, of Grafton in the county of New London State of Connecticut (of eighty three years of age) being duly cautioned and affirmed, do depose and say that I enlisted in the company commanded by Capt Oliver Cook, on the 9th of March 1776, for nine months. That we were marched to the southwest part of said town and there stationed. I continued in said company about two months; when said company having received orders to march to White Plains, I en- listed into the company of Matraps commanded by Capt William Latham, and in the Regiment commanded by Col Ledyard. Said company of Matraps was at that time stationed at Grafton Heights and at work on fort Griswold. I continued in said company of Matraps until the term of thirteen months from the 9th of March above named, had expired, having served about two months in the com- pany first above named and about eleven months in the company of Matraps above named, making the full term of thirteen months that I served in said two companies. I also testify that I was personally acquainted with John Wood, deceased, late of New London in the county above named. That said Wood served in the company of Matraps above named, during the same time that I did, but whether as a private or sergeant, I do not now recollect, further deponent saith not. Thomas Wells Grafton 11th October 1836
State of Connecticut New London County Is Be it known that on the 11th day of October 1836, before the subscriber a Notary Public within and for said State, person- ally appeared Thomas Wells above named and made solemn affirmation, to the truth of the above deposition, by him sub- scribed, before me, on the day and year first above mentioned, and I certify that he is a credible person. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 17th day of October 1836. Samuel W Wood Notary Public.

I Thomas Wells, of Gorton in the County of New London State of Connecticut (of eighty three years of age) being duly cautioned and affirmed, do depose and say that I enlisted in the Company commanded by Capt Oliver Cook, on the 9th of March 1776, for nine months. That we were marched to the southwest part of said town and there stationed. I continued in said Company about two months: When said Company having received orders to march to White Plains, I en- listed into the Company of Matross commanded by Capt William Latham, and in the Regiment commanded by Col Sedgwick. Said Company of Matross was at that time stationed at Gorton Heights and at work on fort Griswold. I continued in said Company of Matross until the term of thirteen months from the 9th of March above named, had expired, having served about two months in the Com- pany first above named and about eleven months in the Company of Matross above named, making the full term of thirteen months that I served in said two Companies. I also testify that I was personally acquainted with John Wood deceased, late of New London in the County above named. That said Wood served in the Company of Matross above named, during the same time that I did, but whether as a private or sergeant, I do not now recollect, further deponent saith not. Thomas Wells Gorton 11th October 1836
State of Connecticut New London County ss Be it known that on the 11th day of October 1836, before the subscriber a Notary Public within and for said State, person- ally appeared Thomas Wells above named and made solemn affirmation to the truth of the above deposition by him sub- scribed before me, on the day and year first above mentioned, and I certify that he is a credible person. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 17th day of October 1836.
Samuel W Wood Notary Public,

I Thomas Wells, within named, (being duly cautioned and affirmed) do depose and say that whilst I was a member of the within named Company of Matross James Bonstock now of Montville in the County of New London and State of Connecticut, was also a member of said Company of Matross within named. That according to the best of my recollection and belief said Bonstock belonged to said Company of Matross at the time I enlisted into it, and during the summer following, but how much longer, I do not now recollect. I well recollect of said Bonstock and a Mr. Fairbanks & Knapp belonging to said Company of Matross, and that they then resided west of the river Thames; that they used to cross said river in a canoe, when they went home and returned also when they returned to the within named station at Groton Heights.
Groton October 25th 1836.
Thomas Wells
State of Connecticut } New London County } ss
Be it known that on the 25th day of October 1836, before the subscriber a Notary Public within and for said State of Connecticut personally appeared Thomas Wells above and within named, and made solemn affirmation to the truth of the above deposition, according to the best of his recollection and belief; said deposition was subscribed by said Wells before me on the day and year last above written.
And I certify that said Wells is a reputable person and that his testimony is entitled to credit.
I also certify that the words, "being duly cautioned and affirmed," were above the first line of the above deposition, written, before it was signed by said Thomas Wells.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Samuel Wood Notary Public

I John Morgan of Grafton in the County of New London and State of Connecticut (of Seventy six years of age) and a person of the United States, being duly cautioned and affirmed, do depose and say, that according to the best of my recollection, that I enlisted in the Company of Artillery commanded by Capt. William Southam, and in the Regt commanded by Col. Seayard, in the fall of 1776, and served in said Company eighteen months, and was then discharged, said service was performed in Grafton aforesaid at Fort Griswold, and in the vicinity thereof.
I further testify that I was personally acquainted with John Wood then of said Grafton, but later of New London in the County aforesaid, that said Wood was a Sergeant in said Company at the time that I enlisted therein, and according to the best of my recollection and belief, he served as a Sergeant in said Company, during the term of the eighteen months above named. further deponent saith not.
Grafton October 14th 1836, John Morgan State of Connecticut } vs. New London County }
Be it known that on 14th day of October 1836, before the subscriber, a Notary Public within and in said State, personally appeared John Morgan above named, and made solemn affirmation to the truth of the above deposition according to the best of his knowledge and belief. And said deposition was subscribed by said Morgan on the day and year last above written before me, and I certify that said Morgan is a credible person,
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this 17th day of October 1836. Samuel H. Wood Notary Public

I Joshua Bill of Sedgaw in the county of New London and State of Connecticut (said town being lately a part of Groton) being of the age of Seventy six years and a pensioner of the United States, being duly cautioned and affirmed, do depose and say that, according to the best of my recollection, I enlisted in the company of Hattup commanded by Capt. William Southam and in the Regt. under the command of Col. Sedgaw in the fall of 1776 and served in said company eighteen months, and was then discharged. Said service was performed in Groton, in the county aforesaid, at fort Griswold and in the vicinity thereof.
I further testify that I was personally acquainted with John Wood then of said Groton, but late of New London in said county. I do that said Wood was a sergeant in said company, at the time that I enlisted therein, and according to the best of my recollection and belief, he served as a sergeant in said company during said term of eighteen months above named. further deposition saith not.
Groton October 14th 1836.
Joshua Bill
State of Connecticut } New London county } ss.
Be it known that on the 14th day of October 1836, before the subscriber a Notary Public within and for said State, personally appeared Joshua Bill above named, and made solemn affirmation, to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed, according to the best of his recollection and belief. said deposition was subscribed by said Bill before me, on the day and year last above written, and I certify that said Bill is a credible person.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this 17th day of October 1836.
Samuel W. Wood
Notary Public.

The aforesaid Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, that the said Nabby Word is at this time the widow of the said John Word, late of NewLondon aforesaid, deceased, and that she was lawfully married to the said John Word as she states in her declaration, & also that the said John Word died at said NewLondon on the 19th day of April 1832, which also appear by an ancient family bible record, exhibited before said Court of the authenticity & correctness of which this Court has no doubt.
And said Court hereby certifies, that said Nabby Word is a credible person, and that her testimony is entitled to full credit, and that Frederick Miner and Hannah Miner whose depositions are herunto annexed, are credible persons and that their testimony is entitled to full credit.
I Sarah Esham Clerk of said Court of Probate do hereby certify that the foregoing and annexed contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Nabby Word for a pension.
I also certify that Samuel W. Word before whom the foregoing depositions of James Cornstock, Thomas Wells, John Morgan and Joshua Billings were taken is a Notary Public within and for the State of Connecticut, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signatures written to the same are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 28 th day of October 1836.
Sarah Esham Clerk

John Wood — Capt Wm Latham
1776. 2. 0. 0 — Capt Wm Latham — Grotton a Ft. Griswold
1778. 0. 6. 0 — Lieut Buckley in the Thames on board Prison Ship —
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June 12 Act 48 Cale
1911 J. L. Edwards
FREE
Governor of Hudson Washington City H.C.

for
21 Oct
Com.
Nabby Wood Clerk
Hon J. L. Edwards
Comm t of Pensions
Washington D.C.
888

Sedgaw Oct. 31 st 1838.
Respected Sir,
Yours of the 13th Ult. in the case of Mrs Nabby Wood widow of John Wood deceased has been received, requiring further proof of the appointment of William Latham as capt. — I have obtained the certificate of the Comptroller of the appointment of said Latham as capt. St. of capt Sedyards Co. of Matrosses or Artillery. and the same is herewith enclosed.
Said Sedyard had the command of fort Griswold in Groton on the east side of the river Thames, (and fort Trumbull in Groton on the west side of said river, and was part of the time at one fort and part of the time at the other, as I have been informed by the pension- ers. — he was afterwards appointed colonel and on the 6th of Sept 1781 he was slain by the British troops under the command of the traitor Arnold or by an Officer of said Troops.
I am, Sir, very respectfully your most Oble Serv t
J. W. Wood.
Hon J. L. Edwards
Com t of Pension.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 26, 110
Nancy Wood Widow of John Wood Says New Haven
Act Oct 2nd 1868
Index : Vol W , Page 358
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1911.
Connecticut
Abby Blood
widow of John Blood, who was a Sergeant
in the
For 18 months
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 90 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9th day of Sept. 1843 and sent to
S. A. Wood Ledyard Conn.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 80
Act 9

Connecticut 888
Nabby Wood widow of John Wood
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 19 th April 1832 of N. London Co. in the State of Conn. who was a Sergeant in the company commanded by Captain Latham of the Reg't. commanded by Col. Ledyard in the line for 18 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 90 Dollars — Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of Nov. 1838 and sent to S. W. Wood, Ledyard. Conn.
Arrears to the 4th of Sep. 38 225.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4. Mar. 39. 45.00
$270.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk Book A. Vol. 1 Page 217

Ap 24 37
Connecticut 121
Nehemiah Wood widow of John Wood
who died on the 19 th April 1832 of New London in the State of Connecticut who was a Sergeant in the company commanded by Captain Nathan of the 1 st Reg t commanded by Col Sedgwick in the line for 18 months Sergeant Pension to commence on the 19 th April 1832
Inserted on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 98 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 19th day of March, 1831 and terminate 19 April 1832
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of July 1837 and sent to Sam l W Wood, Layside
Arrears to the 19 th April 1832 Pension, allowance ending } $101.25
$101.25
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 rd }
Recorded by Sam l Boyd Clerk Book 64 Vol. 1 Page 95

Power of attorney case of John Wood Connecticut or New York
Nov 23 - 52
J E Hassler, Present
James M. Smith to be from
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
For ascertaining whether any increase or arrears of Pension are due the Widow or Heirs of Revolutionary Pensioners, &c.
STATE OF New York
COUNTY OF Munroe W Thos Downs Nancy Wood
Be it known that before me W Thos Downs personally appeared Nancy Wood aged 98 years, who being duly cautioned and then sworn in due form of law, states that she is the Widow of John Wood (Connecticut) who was a Revolutionary soldier in the State of New York and that he died on the April 14 day of April 18 32 and that they were married on the 10 th day of October (Connecticut) in the year 1770 and that they were residents of Mansfield in the State of New Jersey and that they resided there 12 years, and that she resides in Munroe Co. (Ny) , and that furthermore she BY THESE PRESENTS, constitutes, appoints, and fully empowers and authorizes, irrevocably and with powers of substitution, F. E. HASSLER, of Washington city, D. C., as her true and lawful Attorney for her and in her name and stead, to examine into, to prosecute, to demand, and to receive from the U. S. Government and State officers her rights in all and in any manner of claim for increase or arrears of Pension or Land, that may be due her as Widow of John Wood who died leaving the same undrawn, as in right of law she may be entitled.
In Witness Whereof, she has on this 27 th day September 18 32 hereunto signed her name, and affixed her seal.
Witness: W Thos Downs Witness: William Rye
Nancy Wood marks
Signed, sealed, acknowledged, and sworn to before me; and I further certify, that she has always by the community been known as the Widow of John Wood . Dated on this 27 th day of September 18 32 W Thos Downs J. P.
State of New York COUNTY OF Munroe
I hereby Certify, That W Thos Downs Esq., before whom the foregoing affidavits and acknowledgment were made, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature above written is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of County Court this 28 th day of Sept in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty two
John Hacy Clerk.
now applies, state "the date of marriage, and date of death of her husband." under what set pensioned, or when pension commenced, if a pensioner—and amount of pension.

Connecticut
Nabby Wood
widow of John Wood
Letter dated at Woodstock Jan 1838
out 7 July 1838 $90 per ann
Send cut: to S. W. Wood, Esq. Ledyard, Conn.
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 2 nd February 1848, entitled An act making further provision for surviving widows of the Soldiers of the Revolution?
State of Connecticut
New London County ss.
On this 3 rd day of June A.D. 1848 personally appeared before the subscriber a sister of the Peace within and for the county aforesaid Abby Wood a resident of New London in said county aged eighty eight years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 nd February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of John Wood who was a Sergeant in the Revolution, and that she received a pension at the rate of Ninety Dollars per annum, under act of June 17 th 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Abby Wood
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before
In presence of M c E. Van Slycke
Samuel W m Wood Justice of the Peace
Certify that the above named declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the same person who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing declaration.
Sam d W m Wood
Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut New London County } ss.
I James Stedman Clerk of the County Court within and for the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that Samuel W Wood before whom the within declaration of Abby Wood has been taken, is a justice of the Peace within and for said County duly commissioned and qualified and that his signature written to the certificates annexed to the said petition are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this fifth day of June 1848.
James Stedman Clerk
admitted
Sam l W Wood Sedgwick Ct

2223
Nobby Wood Nobby Wood
$90 per acre
N. W. Wood Ledyard Conn.

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3 d March, 1843. granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7. 1838.
State of Connecticut } New London County } vs.
On this 22 d day of June A.D. 1843 Personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid. Nabby Wood a resident of New London in said County aged eighty three years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3 d March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of John Wood who was a Sergeant of Matross in Capt Latham's Company, stationed at Fort Griswold in Groton Conn t . during the Revolution.
She further declares that she is still a widow, and that she received a pension of Ninety Dollars per annum, under the act of July 7. 1838.
Nabby Wood
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written,
In presence of Nabby Wood
Before
Henry W. Avery Justice of the Peace
I certify that Mrs Nabby Wood the declarant above named is personally known to me, and that she is a credible person and that her testimony is entitled to credit.
Henry W. Avery Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut New London County }
vs. Probate Office, District of Ledyard June 23 d A.D., 1843.
I Edmund Spicer Clerk of the Court of Probate for said District, do hereby certify that, Henry W. Avery Esq. before whom the within declaration of Dabby Wood was executed, is a Justice of the Peace for the county aforesaid, duly com- missioned & qualified and that his signature written to the certificate annexed to said declaration is genuine - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court.
Attest Edmund Spicer Clerk

Ledyard June 5 th 1868
Hon J. L. Edwards, Commr of Pensions, Sir
Herewith enclose you her the application of Abby Wood for a pension,
Please make returns to your Obedient Servt W. Wood Ledyard P.O., Gr.

Comptrollers Office Hartford Conn. Oct. 23 1838
I certify that it appears by the Records of the Journal of the Council of Safety that W m Sathan Jun r was on the 11 th day of July Nineteen hundred & seventy six (1776) appointed Capt t Lieut t of Capt t Sedgards Co y of Mestres or Artillery Commission. No Rolls of said Company have been found in this Office to my knowledge, or other evidence to show the duration of service in the same.
Henry Willson Compt r

Washington 17 th of Dec- 1833
Hon. James Le Edwards
Sir Herewith is inclosed a letter of Samuel W. Wood, and Deposition of Frankfull Swinnen in the case of Mrs Nabby Wood
I have the Hon, to be Respectfully your ob d Serv t
Elisha Kealey

Comptroller's Office Hartford Ct June 1 st 1837
On application for evidence of the service of John Wood, I have examined the Books & papers remaining in this Office relating to the Revolutionary War, and do hereby certify that I have not been able to find any record or rolls that will show the length of service performed by said Wood; neither do I find any Records or Rolls that will show the length of time for which the men enlisted, who composed Captain William Lathan's Company, stationed at Fort Griswold in Connecticut in 1776 & in 1777.
Wm. Field Comptroller

Sedgwick 11th Feb 1837.
Respected Sir,
Your letter of the 3 d Inst. relative to the claim of Nabby widow of John Wood dec d has been received, in which you observe that "The evidence cannot be deemed satisfactory to establish more than nine months service as Sergeant of Capt. Latham's company of Matrosses, and six months as Sergeant in the guard stationed on board the prison ship." True. "This is the extent of the service stated by James Comstock."
But the deposition of Thomas Mills appears to have been misunderstood. He states that he served thirteen months in two companies viz. Capt. Coit's and Capt. Latham's. And (If I mistake not) it appears by his deposition that on the 9 th of March 1776, he enlisted into Capt. Coit's company for nine months and served in that company about two months or until said company received orders to march to Whiteplains. That he then enlisted into Capt. Latham's company of Matrosses and served in said Latham's company until the term of thirteen months had expired from the 9 th of March 1776, aforesaid, having served the first part of the time in Capt. Coit's company and the latter part of the time in Capt. Latham's company. And that during the time that he served in Capt. Latham's company said John Wood also served in the same.
It also appears by John Morgan and Joshua Bill's depositions that said Wood was Sergeant of said Latham's company of Matrosses at the time that they enlisted into said company, and according to the best of their knowledge and belief said Wood served in said company, during the same time that they did, viz. from the fall of 1776 to the Spring of the year 1778.
I understood by Mr. Bill that he served under two enlistments, but that it was (during) one continued period of time for eighteen months.

I have taken the deposition of Thankful Turner, who resided in the family of said John Wood's Father, being the family to which said Wood belonged at the time that he was in the service, and the said deposition is herewith enclosed.
I trust that the whole testimony taken in connection will be sufficient to establish the claim, for, at least, sixteen or eighteen months service in Capt. Latham's company of Matross and six months in the guard on board the prison ship.
Mrs Nabby Wood informed me that when her sister Nancy Fish was a child six weeks old, she was very sick and not expected to live. That, at that time she saw said John Wood at Fort Griswold (in Groton, New London County, Ct.) (said Nancy was born 26 Aug 1776), that in January 1777, said John Wood was at the wedding of her brother Samuel & he then belonged to the garrison stationed at said Fort. That she also saw said Wood at her Father's in the summer of 1777, and he then belonged to said Garrison.
Sir. In behalf of Thomas Wells aforesaid, I would request a reexamination of his (Wells's) trusting that it will appear that he is entitled to a larger pension than he is now receiving, his pension being computed, as is supposed, for fifteen months service as a private of Infantry, whereas as appears by his statement, he served a part of that time in Capt. Latham's company of Matross.
I am Sir very respectfully your most obedt humble Servt
Samuel W Wood
Wm James L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions

Seaford Conn t . June 9. 1837.
Sir.
Herewith, enclosed, you have the certificate of the Comptroller relative to the services of John Wood dec d . late the husband of Nabby Wood whose Application for pension was forwarded some months since.
I would again call your attention to the application of said Nabby Wood and would respectfully thank you for returns relative thereto as soon as may be convenient.
Very respectfully yours Most Ob t humble Serv t Samuel W t Wood
Hon James P t Edwards Com t of Pensions

Thankful Turner of Ledyard in the county of New- London and State of Connecticut, age seventy four years on the 14th day of February 1836. Being duly cautioned and affirmed do depose testify and say that I was personally acquainted with John Wood late of New London in said county deceased. that I lived in the family to which said Wood belonged during the Revolutionary War. that I well recol- lect of said Wood's belonging to Captain William Latham's company at that time stationed at Fort Griswold in Groton in the county aforesaid. and that I well recollect of his coming home to his Father's (about two miles from said fort.) in the summer time and in the winter time. and that said Wood belonged to said company more than one year as I verily believe but how much longer I do not recollect. I further testify that said Wood was reported to have belonged to a prison ship station- ed in the river Thames several months. and after he served in said Latham's company as afore- said. and further deponent saith not.
Thankful Turner
State of Connecticut. ss. Ledyard in said county.
Be it known that on the 14th day of February 1837. before the subscriber a Notary Public within and for the State of Connecticut. personally appeared Thankful Turner above named and made solemn affirmation that the above deposition by her subscri- bed was true, according to the best of her recollection and belief. and I certify that said Thankful Turner is a credible person and that her testimony is entitled to credit. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal. Samuel W. Wood Notary Public

Seafarer 22 d Nov 1836,
Honoured Sir
Herewith you have the papers of Nabby Wood, And among the testimony you will find the deposition of James Comstock who is receiving a pension of $76.66 2/3 per annum, but as a part of the service rendered by him appears to have been performed in Capt Wm Latham Co of Matross I suppose that he is entitled to a larger pension, I write therefore, in his behalf, respectfully request a reexamination of his papers, supposing that a mistake must have been made in the allowance of pension granted to him,
I unite thank you for an answer in relation to said Comstock's pension,
I remain Sir very respectfully your most Obl Servant Samuel W Wood
Hon James P Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington