Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 11,559, Ephraim Willey, Conn.

SERVICE
born
Willey Ephraim Bethia
NUMBER
R. 11.559
CONTENTS

N o 6983 Vermont
116.841
Ephraim Willey
of Washington in the State of Vermont who was a Private in the Company command by Captain Conie of the Regt command by Col. Willis in the Connecticut troops time for 16 months Private $ 53.33
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 53 Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of March 1833 and sent to New-L. Haight Parent
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 106.66 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4. Sept. 1833 26.66 $133.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book D, Vol. 4 Page 92

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Ephraim Wolley
Vermont.
Adm c
16 mo's
$3.33
Hon S. Haight
Present

ley  BRIEF in the case of  Ephraim Willey  Soldier of Washington in the State of Vermont (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 70  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 Gen.     Sept In 1781 6 Pri Capt Bone Col Wilkes   Sept 1782 6 Transf Capt Strong   in 1776. 7. 8. 9. 1780. Served as a Minute Man   at least 4  
 5. In what battles was he engaged?  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? East Haddam Conn  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?  Living & Traditionary 
 8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Papers not attached as required 
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Jacob Wilson Examining Clerk.

5727. Declaration of Ephraim Willay
Please transmit the result to J. G. Vail. Montpelier Vt.

DECLARATION in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
STATE OF VERMONT, COUNTY OF Washington ss. } On this 18 day of August A. D. 1832, personally appeared in open court, before the Honorable County Court, within and for the County of Washington now sitting, Ebenezer Milley a resident of Middlesex in the County of Washington and State of Vermont, aged 70 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:
That he enlisted either the 2 nd or 3 rd day of April 1781 at East Haddam in the State of Connecticut for the term of six months in the State troops of Connecticut. was under Captain Daniel Cose, Lieut. Abner Cose, in Col. Willis Regiment & Asa Dutton was adjutant. Served his full term out as a private soldier — went to New London & was stationed there during the whole term. — was there when Arnold took & burnt New London — was discharged the first part of October the exact day does not now recollect — That the latter part of August 1782 enlisted for the term of six months as a teamster under Captain Dabner (or Dabin) Strong in the Continental Establishment — That he immediately entered on service & went with the Continental teams under Capt. Strong to Colchester first, & then to Old Hartford & took loads of Continental stores for the Army & went to Peck's kill landing — then to Fishkill — and some other places, thence to Danbury & then back to Old Hartford on the Ark day of February 1783 & was there discharged & went home — He further states that from the commencement of the year 1776 he stood as a minuteman until he enlisted for six months in April 1781 — That during the summer of 1776-7-8-9 & 80 he was frequently called out on alarms — sometimes for a week & sometimes longer & shorter than that. He was called out as many as he can remember during this time about 20 times to go to & about New London — living 18 miles from said New London, & merely believes he actually served at least four months on these alarms as a soldier but the precise date of each time & number of days he cannot now specify — He has now written

Evidence of his Services, but produces the Affidavits of Enoch Willey and David Phelps whose affidavits are herewith exhibited. He states, in answer to the questions put to him under the instructions from the Secretary at War - That he was born at East Haddam in the state of Connecticut in the year 1762 - He has no record of age, but it is on the town records in said East Haddam - residing at said East Haddam during the whole of the war, afterwards until he moved to Middlesex about 32 years ago, where he has since resided & where he now resides. - During the war he was ordered out & staid as long as each time as wanted - He entered two Services he enlisted - First was in our Regiment at New London & that was commanded by Col. Willis who commanded the fort - Col. Sedyard commanded at Fort Griswold & he was at the fort a few hours after he was killed. - He never received any written discharge - his company when at New London was discharged by the Capt, on parade -
He states the names of Nathaniel Carpenter Benjamin Chatterton & Seth Putnam who are well acquainted with him & can testify as to his character for use in their belief of his Services as a Soldier of the Revolution -
He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension, or annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
We, Benjamin Chatterton a Clergyman residing in the town of Middlesex County of Washington and Seth Putnam of Said Middlesex hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Ephraim Willey who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 70 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Benj o Chatterton Seth Putnam
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Attest Josiah Vail Clerk.
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 Benj a Chatterton who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident in the said town of Middlesex and that Seth Putnam who has also signed the same, is a resident in the said town of Middlesex and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Attest, Josiah Vail Clerk.
I Josiah Vail Clerk of the County Court for the said County of Washington do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Ephraim Willey for a pension.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 9 th day of August A. D. 1832
Attest, Josiah Vail Clerk.

Bethia Willey, deceased Died under Acts 7 th July 1838 17 th June 1844 & 3 rd March 1843
Please to communicate with Col W. H. Sylvester Washington D.C.

Declaration.
In Order to Obtain the benifit of the acts of Congress passed on the 7 th July 1838. March 3 rd 1843. June 17 th 1844. and also under any other Act which may be Applicable entitled acts granting Half pay and Pensions to certain Widows.
State of Vermont District } and County of Washington } At a Probate Court held at Montpelier within and for said District and County of Washington on this twenty first day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty, Personally Appeared Benjamin Willey (Administrator on the Estate of Bethia Willey late of Barn in said County) a resident of Middlesex in the County aforesaid, who being first duly Sworn according to Law doth on his Oath make the follow- ing Declaration in Order to Obtain the benifits of the pro- visions made by the Acts of Congress passed on the 7 th day of July A. D. 1838. March 3 rd 1843. June 17 th 1844 or any other Act that may be Applicable to the Claim of the said Bethia Willey who was the widow of Ephraim Willey deceased who was a Pensioner of the United States at the time of his death under the Act of Congress passed on the 7 th day of June 1832. which several Acts grant half-pay and Pensions to certain Widows of Soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
That he has been duly Appointed Administrator on the Estate of Bethia Willey late of Barn in said county of Washing- ton deceased.
And he doth further declare that the said Bethia Willey died in Barn in the County of Washington on the Seventeenth day of December. A. D. 1847. And at the time of her death that she was the widow of Ephraim Willey deceased who was at the time of his death a Pensioner of the United States under the Act of June 7 th 1832. And do further declare that the said Ephraim Willey died in Middlesex in the county of Washington over

On the second day of April A. D. 1836. leaving the said Bethia Willey his widow who continued to live and ever remained remained his widow up to the time of her death which event took place on the seventeenth day of December A. D. 1847. as herein before stated.
And I do further declare that the following named persons are the only children which survived the said Bethia Willey. viz. Hubbard Willey, Orris Nye, Eunice Edgerton, Sally Willey, and Benjamin Willey all residents of Vermont. but Orris Nye who resides in Iowa Territory. And I would refer for the proof of the marriage of the said Bethia Willey which is now on file in the office of the Commissioners of Pensions at Washington.
Benj a Willey
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before me.
Timothy R. Merrill Clerk & Register.

State of Vermont District 3 and County of Washington ss.
I hereby Certify that the foregoing are the Original proceedings had in this Court on the twenty first day of September A.D. 1850. On the of the foregoing declaration made by Benjamin Willey Administrator on the Estate of Bethia Willey deceased for the purpose of procuring a Pension due the said Bethia Willey at the time of her death.
And it was also satisfactorily proved to said Court the said Bethia Willey died in Barn in said County of Washington on the 17 th day of Decmbr A.D. 1847. and also at the time of her death that she was the widow of Ephraim Willey deceased who was a pensioner at the time of his death of the United States under the Act of Congress passed on the Seventh day of June 1832. And do further Certify that it was satisfactorily proved to said Court that Ephraim Willey aforesaid died in Middlesex in said County of Washington on the Second day of April A.D. 1836 And that it was also satisfactorily proved to said Court that Hubbard Willey, Eunice Edgely, Sally Willey and Benjamin Willey are residents of Vermont and Oris Nye is a resident of Iowa Territory & are the Only Children of the said — — Bethia Willey that survived the said Bethia — that are now living.
And do further Certify that Benjamin Willey has been duly appointed by this Court Administrator on the Estate of the said Bethia Willey and that he is now acting under said appointment and that he is duly Commissioned and qualified to discharge the trust reposed in him by said Appointment.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and Affixed the Seal of said Court at Montpelier this twenty first day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty
Timothy R. Merrill Clerk & Register.

229 State of Vermont District Northfield and County of Washington ss. Oct. 2 d 1850.
I Herman Carpenter Judge of the Court of Probate within and for said District and County of Washington do hereby certify that Timothy R. Merrill the signer of the foregoing certificate and before whom Benjamin Willy the signer of the foregoing declaration was sworn is and was Clerk and Register of said Court at the date thereof duly appointed and qualified, and that his signature there written are in his own proper hand writing. And that to his Official Acts and Attestations as such full faith and credit ought to be given.
Herman Carpenter Judge

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the third Section of the Act of Congress of the 4 th July, 1836 -
State of Vermont 3 Washington County District 3 At Montpelier in Washington County, Probate District
On this 9 th day of January A.D. 1837, personally appeared before the Hon. Court of Probate within and for said District Bethiah Willey a resident of Middlesex in the County & District of Washington State of Vermont aged 72 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 Ephraim Willey who was a Soldier in the Revolution, was an infant when he informed me from 1776 to April 1781 & was called out & served some four or five months - and in April about the 3 rd or 4 th day he enlisted & served as a Soldier under Capt Daniel Jones of Col. Haddams Connecticut for Six months & served out his term - That in August 1782 he again enlisted as a teamster in the Service of the United States & served Six months - That he was placed on the Pension roll of the Vermont Agency under the Act of 1832 & continued on said roll until he died - She further declares that She was married to said Ephraim Willey on the 14 th day of August A.D. 1781 - That her husband the aforesaid Ephraim Willey died on the Second day of April A.D. 1836 & was then a pensioner on the Vermont roll - & his Certificate has been sent to draw his arrear of pension; - And that She has remained a widow since that period, as will appear more fully by reference to the proof hereto annexed. Bethiah Willey
Sworn to and Subscribed 3
on the day & year above written 3
in Probate Court at Montpelier in Washington County, Vermont
Abel Judson Learning Right of probate

I certify the foregoing to be the proceedings in said Probate court in testimony whereof subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Probate court this 9 th day of January A.D. 1837
Abel Judson Lemmon Reg r
State of Vermont Washington ss I Joshua Wail Clerk of the County Court within and for the County of Washing- ton do hereby certify that Jed- uthion Lebaron Esq r is Register of the Court of Probate duly appointed & acting as such and that his name to the above as such is his own proper hand writing — In witness where- of I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County Court at Montpelier in said County this 10 th day of January A.D. 1837
Joshua Wail Clerk

Register's Office, sc.
East Haddam, Con. Feb. 4. 1837.
"Ephraim Willey, Junr. and Bethia Ackley, both of East Haddam, were joined in Marriage, August the 14 th day, A.D. 1781."
The foregoing is a true Copy of Record.
Certified by
Nathan L. Foster, Town Clerk.
State of Connecticut.
Middlesex County, sc. East Haddam, February, 4 th A.D. 1837.
Personally appeared Nathan L. Foster, Town Clerk of the Town of East Haddam, and made solemn Affirmation, that the above Certificate of a Marriage, by him signed, is a true Copy of Record.
Before me,
Stephen Coon Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut Middlesex County
I John Dink Clerk of the County Court of S d County of Middlesex do Certify that Stephen Coon Esq r is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County of Middlesex as per Com d on file in my Office & that his name subscribed to the preceding Certificate is his proper hand & that his signature - In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & affixed the seal of S d Court this 9 th day of Feb y A.D. 1837
J. Dink C lerk

Affidavits in case of Ephraim Willay

I David Phelps of Middlesex in the County of Washington & State of Vermont do testify & say that I have been acquainted with Ephraim Willey ever since I was a boy we were both born in the Town of East Haddam In the State of Connecticut that I believe that the Said Willey was out as a Soldier at New London how long I cannot say I likewise believe that he was out in The continental Service Six months as a drummer I was not out with him in the same company But I myself was in the continental Service During the war - after getting my discharge and Returning home I had conversation with Mr Willey and from what he stated to me at the time relating to transactions and movements in the army I believe and always have supposed that he was in the Service as stated by him - It has ever been understood in the Neighborhood where we lived that the Said Willey was out in a number of alarms in the Militia I expect that The Said Willey was out in the whole more than one year and further I say not David Phelps
State of Vermont ) Middlesex July 26 th 1832
Washington County ss ( Personally appeared David Phelps The signer of the above & made oath that the same contains the truth & nothing but the truth before me Nathaniel Carpenter Justice of Peace
I hereby certify that David Phelps the signer of the above is a credible witness
Nathaniel Carpenter Justice of Peace

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Daniel Phelps Disposition

I Enoch Willey of Middlesex in the County of Washington & State of Vermont of Lawfull age Do testify & say that that I am brother to Ephraim Willey that we came from East Haddam in the State of Connecticut to Middlesex H. C. that I am a number of years younger than he that I have often heard our Parents State that Ephraim was out in the revolution war with Great Britain & likewise heard them talk about His cutting fascines to build forts with I always from hearing my parents talk and the People in East Haddam have supposed that Brother Ephraim was out a number of campaigns I have always supposed that in the whole he was out one year or more & further I say not
Enoch Willey
State of Vermont ) Middlesex July 26 th 1832 Washington County ss. Personally appeared Enoch Willey the Subscriber of the above & made oath that the above contains The truth & nothing but the truth before me Nathaniel Carpenter justice of Peace I hereby certify that the above named Enoch Willey is a credible witness - Nath l Carpenter justice of Peace

Enoch Willey Deposition

I Bissel Phelps of Waitsfield do say that in the Revolutionary war I was well acquainted with Capt. Jabin Strong of Marlborough & that he was out as a Capt. in the 2nd Vermont Master General's department and in passing from the army I met Capt. Strong at Hartford five miles and recollect that I saw Ephraim Willey one of his Men that belonged to his company at that time and am confident that said Willey was a teamster under said Captain Strong & that they were then passing on to Headquarters &c. Bissel Phelps
State of Vermont } New Haven August 17th 1832. Washington County } I hereby certify that the above named Bissel Phelps made oath to the truth of the facts set forth. In the above affidavit, before me Nathaniel Carpenter Justice of Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Bissel Phelps is a credible witness - Nathaniel Carpenter Justice of Peace

State of Pennsylvania Washington County B. 3
Bible Pulpit
I Joshua V. Vail Clerk of the county Court within and for the county of Washington do hereby certify that Nathaniel Carpenter Esqr before whom the within & attached affidavits were taken is a Justice of the Peace duly appointed & acting under the authority of this State and that his name thereto as such is his own proper hand writing In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office this 9 th day of August A. D. 1832
Att. J. V. Vail Clerk
I certify that the within affidavits were used in the application of Ephraim Willey before the Court — August 9. 1832
Att J. V. Vail Clerk
Wiley

15/11/18 Miles
Apply to 33
J. L. Ed. Comm.
Pension office—

Northfield March 8. 1837
J. L. Edwards Esq-
Sir, I forward the papers of Betsey Willey for a pension, as the Surviving Widow of Ephraim Willey late of Middlesex Vermont a pensioner deceased - on the Roll inauth. of June 7. 1832. The decision on her case you will please communicate to me when made -
I am respectfully your Obed. Servt.
Joshua Vail

West Fairlee Vt. August 17 th 1846
My Dear Sir,
I herewith forward the Certificate of the Comptroller of Connecticut to be used in the case Bettsiah Willey of Vermont widow of Ephraim Willey, deceased, whose Declaration for a Pension is rejected. I am told by the Comptroller that the evidence which his certificate contains, (in such cases as Mrs Willey's) is considered satisfactory which I trust will be the case.
I also trust that there is not any thing that will, or can make it "appear that the Pension to her husband was wrongly granted" and that she will be allowed for the same service which her husband was pensioned for, agreeable to the act of the last Session of Congress.
You will please communicate with me at West Fairlee Vt.
I am Sir Respectfully Your Obt. Servt Stephen Thomas
Hon: J. L. Edwards Com r of Pensions Washington
D.C.

State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office
Hartford 11 April 1846,
I Certify that on application for evidence of the service of Ephraim Willey in the War of the Revolution, I have examined the documents remaining in this Office relating to that War, and do not find his name there being no Pay Roll found of the Captain Daniel Cone of Hezekiah Wyllys Regt. in which he is said to have served.
I find an account with Col: Hez d . Wyllys, in the books of the late Pay Table Office, wherein during the year 1781 he is charged with orders on the Treasurer to the Amount of several thousand pounds for the payment of troops.
A. Harrington Comptroller

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
11.559
P. O.
Bethia Wilsey
Service: _____
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Suspended
See lot to Joshua
C. Vail June 5. 1827
to S. Thorne, Sept. 9, '40.
Lot. 11, 11, Sylvester, July 14/51

Affidavits in Cause of Bethia Willey

I Weston Wheeler of Middlesex in the County of Washington aged 56 years do testify & say that, Ephraim Willey a pensioner of the United States on the roll of Vermont & a resident of Middlesex in Washington County State of Vermont, died on the 2 nd day of April A.D. 1836 - I was present when he died - I also state that Bethia Willey of said Middlesex is his widow & was his wife at the time of his death living with him as such in the peaceful concurrents of husband & wife.
Weston Wheeler
Sworn to before me this 8 th day of December A.D. 1836
Joshua Vail Justice of Peace
I Benjamin Willey aged 48 years do testify & say that I am a resident in Middlesex County of Washington State of Vermont & son of Ephraim Willey late of said Middlesex deceased, that said Ephraim Willey died on the second day of April A.D. 1836 & was a pensioner of the United States at the time of his death - That Bethia Willey was his wife & had been such since my marriage they living together in peace & harmony, & that she now remains his widow & is applying for a pension under the act of the last session of Congress
Benj a Willey
Sworn to before me this 8 th day of December 1836
Joshua Vail Justice of Peace
I certify that the above named Weston Wheeler & Benjamin Willey are well known by me and are men of good reputation & creditable witnesses.
Joshua Vail Justice of Peace

State of Vermont Washington County ss.
I Joshua Vail clerk of the County Court within and for the County of Washington aforesaid do hereby certify that Joshua Vail is a Justice of the Peace duly appointed & acting under the authority of this State and that his signature to the within two affidavits as such is his own
proper hand writing - In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County Court this 21 st day of December A.D. 1836
Attest J. Vail Clerk

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