Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 14726, Elijah Tryon, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Tryon Elijah or Tryall
S. 14726
banded
CONTENTS

32629.
Vermont
Elijah Frye
of Rutland in the State of Vermont who was a Private in the Comp. commanded by Captain Bowles of the Regt. commanded by Col. Jacobs in the Mass. Revolution time for
12 Mo. 11 Days
Inscribed on the Roll of Pensions at the rate of 41 Dollars 21 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1st day of December '48 and sent to Hon. G. P. Marsh
Ancars to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending Name of Rep.
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Th. D. Kimball Clerk Book 6. 2 Vol. 3 Page 103
Repealed

Elijah Ligon Declaration
21894

State of Vermont Rutland County ss
On this 27 th day of November 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Probate Court of the District of Fairhaven in the County of Rutland now sitting Elijah Trown a resident of Methuen in the County of Rutland 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 th 1832 - That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated. That on the 15 th day of July in the year 1778 at Granville in the County of Hampshire & State of Massachusetts he was drafted for six months and joined a company commanded by Capt Rawley. in Col. Jacob's Regiment, which was attached to Genl. Cornells Brigade. That he marched from Granville to Rhode Island and joined the American Army commanded by Genl. Sullivan, when he remained until the 28 th day of August when the British Fleet hove in sight and the French fleet sailed out of the harbor to give them battle. That a violent gale of wind commenced blowing and the two fleets were separated. That Genl. Sullivan then commenced retreating with the American Army. That the applicant was in the rear guard of the American Army and was engaged in a battle fought between the American rear & British front guard. That in the night of the 29 th they left the Island by crossing Howlands Ferry. That the company to which he belonged marched to Highland Point where he remained until some time in the month of December and then marched to Trenton near Slade Ferry and did duty as a guard until the 15 th day of January 1779 when he was discharged having served six months.

That afterwards in July 1780 he enlisted into the Continental Army at Granville age 21 and passed muster at Springfield in the state of Massachusetts for six months. on the 15 th of July That he joined the army at Robinsons farms about four miles below West Point. That he was attached to Capt. Daws company Col. Brigadier Regiment of Genl. Glousters Brigade. That Capt. Daw was absent the most of the time That during his absence the company was commanded by Lieut. Marsh. That they remained at Robinsons farms about two weeks & then marched to Peekskill. where he remained a few days & then marched to Haverstraw in New Jersey. & from there to Sappington & from there to Tinnick plains. then to Sturapapa. then then to Sappington and returned to West Point about the middle of December, where he remained on duty until the 15 th day of January 1781 when he was discharged, having served under the enlistment six months. That he received a worthless discharge but has lost the same.
That he was born in Glastonbury in the county of Hartford state of Connecticut on the 15 th day of May 1762. That he has resided in Northaven in the neighborhood where he now resides since the year 1783.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency.
Elijah Fryer
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
We Rev. Deacon a clergyman residing in the town of Northaven and Noah Priest residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Elijah Fryer who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to

seventy years of age; that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed— the day and year aforesaid
Reuben Sawyer Noah Priest
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 Reuben Sawyer who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the town of Waltham and that Noah Priest who has also signed the same is a resident in the town of Waltham and is a creditable person and that their statement is entitled to credit
I Selah H Merrill Clerk of the Court of Probate for the district of Fairhaven aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Elijah Tryon for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 27 th day of November A.D. 1832.
S. H. Merrill

21, 194
Elijah Goyen. Vermont.
Selah H. Merrill, Clk. Rutland County, Vermont.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office.
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Elijah Tryon, of Vermont.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Drafted in '78. 6 # B. Capt. Rawley. Col. Jacobs. Gen. Sullivan. From Granville to Rhode Island. Hoarford County, Conn. Aged 70 years. Traditionary.   Enlisted '80. 6 Do Capt. Davis; Lt. Manble. Col. Riggs; Gen. Glover. Housatonic in N Jersey; thence to Peck's Kill.   # no proof  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ 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.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 A. B. _____ who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the _____
and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons - one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
This name is not on the rolls of Begelow's regiment, see note (j) W. A. Turner

July 13, 1932.
Miss Inella Strickler Nurses Home 4200 East 9th Avenue Denver, Colorado.
BA-J/ILL XXXXXXXXXX Elijah Tryon S. 14726 am
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you enclosed one dollar ($1.00) cash to cover cost of record of one Elijah Tryon, of West Haven, Vermont, a Revolutionary War soldier.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 14726, based upon the service of Elijah Tryon in that war.
Elijah Tryon, who was also known as Elijah Tryal or Trial, was born May 15, 1762 in Glastenbury, Hartford County, Connecticut.
While a resident of Granville, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, he enlisted July 1, 1778, served six months and six days as private in Captain Nathan Rowle's Company, Colonel John Jacobs' Massachusetts Regiment and was in the battle of Rhode Island. He enlisted July 10, 1780 and served six months and five days as private in Captain Dew's Company, Colonel Bigelow's Massachusetts Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 27, 1832, while a resident of West Haven, Rutland County, Vermont, where he had resided since 1783.
It is not stated that the soldier was married.
The above record is that of the only soldier named Elijah Tryon found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
No charge is made for this service. The amount of your remittance, $1.00, will be refunded to you in due time.
Very truly yours,
A. D. MILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

Sharp Reset

This from W th Austin on sett of sligh Bunkels by the hand of Elyah Inyal to account for —
Oliver Phelps
Dec r 2 d 1782

Copy of the declaration of Elijah Tyson
No. 3-
Copy -

State of Vermont } Rutland County } S.S.
Personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for said county Elijah Frye a resident of the town of West-Haven in said county aged eighty-seven years and after being duly sworn makes the following declaration as an amendment to a declaration he made before the Hon. Almon Warner in the A.D. 1833 (as declarant believes) in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the act of congress passed June 7. 1832. That he first entered the Army as a levy from the town of Granville in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and in a company commanded by Capt. Rowley. Lieutenant Leonard and ensign Blood - and orderly Serjeant Peckham and a Serjeant Stebbins - and declarant says in his mess were soldiers Alderton Pratt, John Gleason, Nathan Walden, and — Allers, his first name does not recollect. Said Alderton Pratt and John Gleason afterwards deserted. Declarant states that his first service was in Rhode Island and that he was in the battle on Rhode Island on the 28 th or 29 th August 1778. Declarant states that his friend and school mate Elijah Williams who was in Col. Jacksons Reg t was wounded in said battle. Declarant says that he served in said company six months. (in Capt. Rowleys company Col. Jacobs Reg t ) Declarant further states that he afterwards entered the Army of the revolution in Capt. Dows company Col. Riglows Reg t in the

A.D. 1780, and was mustered at Springfield Massachusetts and joined the Army at West Point. The company was commanded for the most part of the time by Lieutenant Henry Marble who also signed the discharge which was given to the declarant when his time expired for which he was enlisted (viz.) six months. Said discharge declarant saith he gave to Oliver Phelps Esq. who was a representative from the town of Granville in the Legislature of Massachusetts who said he wanted it for the purpose of making up the accounts for that town. Declarant recollects the names of Seba Granger, William Gould, Ezekiel Hale, and Thomas Pelton who were in the company to which he belonged and that some of them were present when Major Andre was executed, but declarant was not present, as he was confined by sickness. Declarant saith that he marched with the army to Pittsfield and then New Jersey, and finally to West Point where he was discharged, having served a period of six months and five days as he believes.
Declarant further says that his name has always been spelt Tryon which was also the way it was spelt by his father, but at the period of his childhood and up to the time he left Massachusetts he was more generally called Elijah Tryall or Trial, and declarant says his father, as well as other members of the family were so called, and it was so used without objection.
Declarant further states that he has been told that his name was written on the records Tryall but by what means it became so written he does not know, as he was the only person by the name of Tryon or of Tryall in the company to which he belonged, or who at any period resided in the town of Granville as he believes. And he further states that he is the identical person who served for a period of

twelve months and five days as narrated above in this supplemental declaration.
Declarant further states a certain receipt which is attached to this declaration and signed by Oliver Phelps and dated Dec. 2 d 1782 was given to him by the said Oliver Phelps and has been in his possession since the date of it in 1782. Declarant further states that he was not aware that his name was spelt Foyal by Esq. Phelps not having observed it until his attention was called to it this day - and that he is the same person who delivered the article mentioned in the receipt. said receipt being in the words and figures following. to wit: "Rec d from Mr Seth Austin one sett of sleigh brushes by the hand of Elijah Foyal to account for. Oliver Phelps" Dec. 2. 1782."
Declarant further states that he now resides in the town of West Haven and state of Vermont where he has resided for more than sixty years. And he now asks that the pension with the arrears provided under the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832 be paid to him. Elijah Foyon
State of Vermont } Rutland County } ss.
West-Haven August 25. A.D. 1848.
Personally appeared before the subscribed Elijah Foyon who has signed the foregoing declaration and made oath that the same is true. And I certify that I am well acquainted with the said Elijah Foyon and that he is a person of truth and credibility and generally believed in this community to have been a soldier in the revolutionary war in which opinion I also concur.
Copy.
David Downes Justice of the Peace

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF REVOLUTIONARY SERVICES,
made by the Elijah Iryon of the party who rendered the service.
State of Vermont County of Rutland Town of West Haven
The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is hereby requested to furnish evidence from the Rolls in his office, of the service of Elizah Iryon - or or Elijah Iryal in the war of the Revolution.
He was a native of the Town of Glasenbury town in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut
was drafted He enlisted from the Town of Granville in the County of Hampshire and State of Massachusetts in the year 1778 - as a private in the Company commanded by Captain Rowley - in Col. Jacobs Regiment and he served as follows, * viz:—
Principally in Rhode Island as a private, and was in the Battle of the 28. or 29. August 1778. and served in D company six months - in D company commanded by Capt Rowley were soldiers Asterton Pratt John Gleason and Nathan Walden The secretary will please certify if those names occur in the company with that of Elijah Iryon or Iryall — He also enlisted in Capt Dows company July 1780 as he thinks Lieut. Henry Marble commanded the company most of the time and in Col. Bigelows Regt he served in said com
* Here describe as fully as may be, the length of service, the rank &c. of the claimant, or the capacity in which he served, and all other particulars known.

Six months and five days - was mustered at Springfield - and joined the army at West Point and was there when Arnold's treason was detected and when Major Andre was executed - in D company were soldiers Seba Granger William Gould Ezekiel Hale and Thomas Pelton - will the Secretary please certify if those names occur and if there is any more than one by the name of Tryon or Tryall in either of the companies before described
3461 I am now eighty six years old, and my memory does not enable me to state the services more fully than above stated.
WITNESS my hand, this A. D. 1848.
first
day of September Elijah Tryon
Signed by said in my presence,
Elijah Tryon
David Downs JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

April 22, 1932.
BA-7/ILL XXXXXXXXXXXX Elijah Tryon-S.14726
Mrs. F. J. McHugh 137 Remington Street Fort Collins, Colorado.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter requesting information relative to Elijah Tryon, a Revolutionary War pensioner.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 14726, based upon his service in that war.
Elijah Tryon, who was known also as Elijah Tryal and Trial, was born May 15, 1762 in Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut.
While a resident of Granville, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, he enlisted July 1, 1778, served six months and six days as private in Captain Nathan Bowle's Company, Colonel John Jacob's Massachusetts Regiment and was in the battle of Rhode Island. He enlisted July 10, 1780, and served six months and five days as private in Captain Dow's Company, Colonel Bigelow's Massachusetts Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 27, 1832, at which time he resided in West Haven, Rutland County, Vermont, where he had resided since 1783.
No reference is made to his wife and children in the papers in this claim.
The above record is that of the only soldier named Elijah Tryon found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours,
A. D. MILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

MS.A.7
August 23, 1926
Louis I. Porter Room 2409 Grand Central Term., New York City.
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 14726 it appears that Elijah Tryon (who was also known as Elijah Tryal or Trial) was born May 15, 1762 in Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut.
While a resident of Granville, Hampshire County, Massachusetts he enlisted July 1, 1778, served six months and six days as a private in Captain Nathan Rowle's Company, Colonel John Jacobs' Massachusetts Regiment and was in the battle of Rhode Island.
He enlisted July 10, 1780, served six months and five days as a private in Captain Dow's Company, Colonel Bigelow's Massachusetts Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 27, 1832 while a resident of West Haven, Rutland

County, Vermont where he had resided since 1783.
There is no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.
There is slight reference to father, only -
See notes on old list, previously sent

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. Elijah Tryon S.F. 14 726
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July 15, 1778 6 mos. Pvt. Nathan Rowle John Jacobs Mass.   July 10, 1780 6 mos 5 days Dow Bigelow       * Name sometimes written Tryall or Trisl.  
Battles engaged in, Rhode Island Residence of soldier at enlistment, Granville Hampshire Co. Mass. Date of application for pension, Nov. 27, 1832. This is all that is known. Residence at date of application, West Haven, Rutland Co. Vt. Age at date of application, born at Glastonbury, Hartford Co. Conn. May 13, 1762. Remarks: The above acted the only one + c
(In last service the officers stated by soldier have been used as not those given in Secretary's report because the last part of that report has been omitted from Mass printed records. An
Very respectfully,

August 19, 1918.
Mrs. Helen Nye Rupp, 304 South Main Street, Monmouth, Illinois.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 16 th instant, you are advised that under date of January 17, 1910, you were furnished a history of Elijah Tryon, Sur. File 14726, Revolutionary War, and it is not the practice of this Bureau to furnish the same record more than once to the same person.
Very respectfully,
A handwritten signature in cursive script, reading "J. M. Stackgaber".
Commissioner.

Cash 1.00
38081
4200 East 9th Avenue Denver, Colorado June 30, 1932
U. S. Pension Bureau Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly send me a copy of the pension record for which I am listing the information below, at your very earliest convenience.
TRYON, Elijah - from Connecticut of West Haven Vermont Historical Gazetteer, Vol. 3 - 682 2
Connecticut Men in the Revolution - Page 388.-387 Elijah Tryon Corpl. Enlisted - Jan. 19 - 1776 Discharged - Feb. 28 - 1776
"Roll of Capt. Sedgwick's Regt." "Co. of Volunteers Who went to New York under command of General Lee January 1776".
See D. A. R. #42636
 Mrs. Helen F. Gayhart (John H.)  1 - Wm. Dunn & Elizabeth E. Pratt  2.- Sampson Pratt & Elizabeth Tryon.  3 - Elijah Tryon & Truba Priest. 1762 - 1853  Pensioned 1832 for one year's actual service as private in Mass. line. Born in Glastonberry, Conn. Died West Haven, Vt. 
Thanking you in advance, I am
Very truly yours
Luella Strickler Luella Strickler Nurses Home 4200 East 9th Avenue Denver, Colorado
SA stamped env. Currency $ 1.00 OK
OK OK
Two copies of pension record

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Daughters of the American Revolution
VICE REGENT
MRS. EMILY M. RANDALL 307 N. NINTH ST., ROCKY FORD
RETIRING REGENT
MRS. JUSTUS R. FRIEDLINE 628 E. BURLINGTON ST., IOWA CITY, IOWA
RECORDING SECRETARY
MRS. WILLIAM WALLIS PLATT 907 ALAMOSA ST., ALAMOSA
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
MISS HELEN V. MARSHALL 840 LAFAYETTE ST., DENVER
TREASURER
MRS. ROY M. LIGHTNER 848 DOWNING ST., DENVER
NATIONAL OFFICER
HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENT GENERAL
MRS. JOHN CAMPBELL 1401 GILPIN ST., DENVER
STATE REGENT
MRS. E. THOMAS BOYD 625 E. TENTH AVE., DENVER
AUDITOR
MRS. S. POWER WARREN 914 NINETEENTH ST., GOLDEN
CONSULTING REGISTRAR
MRS. J. P. MCHUGH 514 KIMBARK ST., FORT COLLINS
HISTORIAN
MRS. WILSON A. HART LA JUNTA
LIBRARIAN
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CHAPLAIN
MRS. ROBERT BRUCE WOLF 1628 N. NEVADA AVE., COLORADO SPRINGS
PARLIAMENTARIAN
MRS. HERBERT ALLEN BLACK 2201 GREENWOOD ST., PUEBLO
Colorado
Fort Collins, Colo. March 14, 1932.
Dept Of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Revolutionary Div. Dear Sirs:
Will you please send me a copy of the pension of ELIJAH TRYON (1762-1853) who enlisted under Capt Nathan Rowley, Col John Jacobs, for service in Rhode Island, and was in the battle 1778. He reenlisted and was discharged at West Point. In 1832 he applied for a pension, which was allowed, for one year's service as a private, Mass. line. He was born at Glastonbury, Conn., enlisted at Greenville, Mass., and died at West Haven, Vt.
Granville Am most anxious for a list of his children. His wife's name was Truba Freist.
An early reply will be much appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Mrs P. J. McHugh
Mrs. P. J. McHugh, 137 Remington St. St. Registrar Colo. D. A. R.

NEW YORK, July 2, 1926.
United States Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly give me the pension record of Elijah Tryon, a Revolutionary Soldier who was in the Battle of Rhode Island in 1778; enlisted from an Greenville, Mass. and was discharged at West Point.
Kindly furnish this information as soon as possible and oblige.
Yours very truly,
Louis I. Porter
L. I. Porter, Room 2409, Grand Central Term., New York, N.Y.

Rev Sec Enc
MILDRED WARNER WASHINGTON HEARTS OF OAK CHAPTER MONMOUTH, ILL.
Aug 10, 1916
Chief Clerk, Rev. War Records Division, Pension Dept. Washington D.C.
Sir.
Will you kindly send me a copy of the pension record of one Elijah Tryon - applicant from West Karn, Vt - It was granted under W. L. Many, Sec. of War. and J. L. Edwards, Commissioner of Pensions. 1848 - The information is desired for

The purpose of proving eligibility of his descendants for membership in the Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Very respectfully (Mrs) Helen Myles Ruppe Registrar D. A. R. 304- S. Main St.

Mildred Warner Washington Hearts of Oak Chapter.
Monmouth, Ill.,
Jan 6
1910
Commissioner of Pensions. Washington. D. C.
Sir.
In behalf of a descendant Mrs Ellen B. Smith. I request a pension record of a Revolutionary soldier. Elijah Tryon. of Conn. or West Haven, Vt.
One Elijah Tryon was Corporal in Capt Abraham Sedgwick Co. Colonel Chester's Connecticut Regt. Was he the one pensioned?
This inquiry is for the purpose of obtain- ing admission into the Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Very truly
Helen N. Rupp,
Registrar.
304 S. Main St.

B.S. 75

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by Geo M. Moore
Claim No. Jan 12, 1910
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Elijah Tryon
Service _____ Res.
Additional Service _____
No _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No M. I. War Record at J.F. 14726.

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Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions
Will you be kind enough to give me the military history of Elijah Tryon , soldier of the American Revolution , and greatly oblige
Mrs J. H. Gayhart Milwaukee Wis. 211 Oneida St.

Re-war
11/4/26 INVALID.
File No. 14,726 Elijah Tryon Rev War
Act: June 7" 1832
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 389
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Dec-4-1902 Mrs. J. H. Gayhart Milwaukee Wis
1910 Jan'y 17 Hist. to Mrs. Helen Van Rapp for Mrs. Ellen R. Smith. V.P.M.
1916 Aug 19. Mrs. Rupp advised that only one record sent to the same person. 882-13.H
1926 Aug 23 - Hist. to L. J. Porten M.M.V.F.
1932 - April 22 - Hist. to Mrs. P. J. McHugh. J.L.R.
1932 - July 13 - Hist. to Miss Lucilla Strickler - Acct. Div. M.P.M. money to be refunded - J.L.R.

Vermont
Elijah Tryon on Tryall -
Snaker died
Ans. Almon Warner June 3 d 1834

Washington Nov 27 '45
Sir
I enclose herewith additional evidence in the case of Elijah Tyson, which I hope will be deemed sufficient. In case further testimony is thought necessary I beg that reference may be had to the Hon. Horace Greeley of the House of Rep. who is believed to have some personal knowledge on the subject.
I am, Sir
respectfully your friend G. P. Mench
Col. G. L. Edwards

Brief

In the renewed application of Elijah Fryon to be placed on the pension roll, further evidence may be found in —
N o . 1. Affidavit of Ebenezer Cook, who knew the claimant in Granville Massachusetts, and that he, Fryon, was said to be in the army, and that he was generally called Frial.
Dated Nov. 5. 1834.
N o . 2. Affidavit of Chauncy Thrall, who knew Elijah Fryon and attended school with him in Granville Mass. and that he was there called Frial and was the same man who now lives in West-haven and is known by the name of Elijah Fryon.
Dated Oct. 3. 1834.
N o . 3. Supplemental declaration of Elijah Fryon who states that he served six months in Capt. Rowley's company, Col. Jacobs Regt. in 1778 and that Alderton Pratt, John Gleason and Nathan Walden served with him, and that he was usually called Elijah Frial but that his true name was Fryon. And that he also served six months and five days in a company commanded by Lieut. Henry Marble and that Seba Granger, Wm. Gould, and Thomas Pelton served in the same company with him. Further to show he was usually called Frial may be found a receipt of the date of Dec. 3. 1783. signed by Oliver Phelps which confirms the Affidavits N o . 1. & N o . 2.
Dated Aug. 25. 1848
N o . 4. Certificate of Sec. State Mass. in which Elijah Frial is borne upon the rolls for six months and six days in Capt.

Rowley's company Col. Jacobs Regt. and that soldiers Alderton Pratt, John Gleason and Nathan Walden are in the same company with Elijah Frial. Also showing six months and five days in Lieut. Henry Markle's company, and also that Seba Granger, Wm. Gould, Ezekiel Hale and Thomas Pelton served in the same company. Certificate shows that the name of Elijah Fryon is not on the rolls.
Dated Oct. 11. 1828
No. 5. Affidavit of Rev. Moses Field in support of the character of claimant, and traditional evidence of his service.
No. 6. Affidavit of Artemas Wymann, also in support of the character of claimant and traditional evidence.

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Act 7 June 1832
Ashe. 12m 11 days $41 21 / due
On 4 March 1831
Anna is surprised with the dinner in this case
Hon. G. P. Marsh Dove of Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston :
October 11 th 1848.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Elijah Trial is borne upon a Pay Roll of Capt Nathan Rowles company in Col John Jacobs Regt for service at Rhode Island , as a private of Granville , from July 1 1778 to January 1 1779  6 M 6 d including allowance of 6 days for travel. 6 Months and 6 days. Upon this roll are also borne the names of Aberton Pratt , John Gleason and Nathan Walden mentioned in the annexed application. Upon a Pay Roll of the 6 months men raised in the town of Granville , as a private from July 10 1780 to January 10 1781 , including allowance of 5 days for 100 6 M 5 miles travel 6 Months and 5 days. The names of Seba Granger , William Gould , Ezekiel Hale and Thomas Pelton , mentioned in the M 11 annexed application, are also borne upon this roll. Upon a Master Roll of Capt Phineas Bowmans

Company 3 rd Regt. Commanded by Col R. Putnam, as a private from July 10 1781 to January 9 1781. 6 months Upon this roll are borne the names of Henry Marble L s . Seba Granger and Ezekiel Hale, privates. This last service is the same as that in the Pay Roll of the town of Granville. The name of Elijah Tryon is not found upon any roll in this Office.
And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
W m H. Cushing,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

STATE OF VERMONT.
SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE,
Burlington } Montpelier, Nov. 21 st 1848. }
I certify that David Down, whose name is subscribed in his own proper hand writing to the foregoing certificate, is and was at the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County of Rutland duly elected and qualified, and that to his official acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are, and ought to be given.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of this Office, at Burlington Montpelier, this the 21 st day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-eight.
J. Merrill Shapley Secretary of State.

OPH
Almon Warner Esq. East Poultney Vermont

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Jan y 31 st 1834.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Elijah Tryal is borne on "a Pay Roll of the six months Men, raised for the Town of Granville, and employed in the Continental service in the year 1780." where he is allowed from July 10 th 1780, to Jan y 10 th 1781, and One hundred Miles travel, Six Months & five days. m. d. 6 5
Edward D. Bangs Leg r

State of Vermont
Rutland County } Personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for said county Elisha Dwyer a resident of the town of West- Haven in said county aged eighty seven years and after being duly sworn makes the following declaration as an amendment to a declaration he made before the Hon Almond Warner in the A.D. 1838 (as declarant believes) in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832
That he first entered the army as a levy from the town of Greenville in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and in a company commanded by Capt Rowley. Lieutenant Leonard and ensign Blood - and orderly Sergeant Beckham and a Sergeant Stephens - and declarant says in his mess were soldiers Alpheus Pratt John Gleason Nathan Walchlin and - Alpheus his first name does not recollect - said Alpheus Pratt and John Gleason after- wards deserted - declarant states that his first service was in Rhode Island and that he was in the battle on Buzzards Island on the 28. or 29. August. 1778 - declarant states that his friend and school mate Elisha Williams who was in Col. Durknee's Regt was wounded in said battle - declarant says that he served in said company six months in Capt Rowley's company Col. Bigelow's Regt A.D. Declarant further states that he after- wards entered the army of the revolution in Capt Dows company Col. Bigelow's regt. in the

The A.D. 1780. and was mustered at Springfield Massachusetts. and joined the army at West Point. - The company was commanded for the most part of the time by Lieutenant Henry Munn who also signed the discharge which was given to the declarant when his time expired for which he was enlisted (viz) six months - said discharge declarant saith he gave to Oliver Phelps Esq who was a representative from the town of Granville in the Legislature of Massachusetts who said he want- -ed "for the purpose of making up the accounts for that town. - Declarant recollects the names of Sergeant Granger William Gourd Ezekiel Hale & Thomas Pellon who were in the company to which he belonged and that some of them were present when Major Andre was executed but declarant was not present - as he was confined by sickness - Declarant saith that he marched with the army to Pittsburgh & then New Jersey - and finally to West Point where he was discharged. having served a period of six months and five days as he believes -
Declarant further says that his name has always been spelt Iryon which was also the way it was spelt by his father. but at the period of his childhood and up to the time he left Massachusetts he was more generally called Elijah Iryall or Iryall - and declarant says his father as well as other members of the family were so called and it was so used without objection - Declarant further states that he has been told that his name was written on the records Iryall but that means it

because so written he does not know as he was the only person by the name of Tryon or of Tryull in the company to which he belonged - or who at any period resided in the town of Granville as he believes - And he further states that he is the identical person who served for a period of twelve months and five days as narrated above in this supplemental declaration.
Declarant further states a certain rent which is attached to this declaration and signed by Oliver Phelps and dated Dec 2. 1782 was given to him by Mr. Oliver Phelps and has been in his possession since the date of it in 1782. Declarant further states that he was not aware that his name was spelt Tryul by Mr. Phelps not having observed it until his attention was called to it this day - and that he is the same person who delivered the articles mentioned in the rent - to wit: Rent being in the words and figures following to wit: Rent from Mr. Peter Austin one sett of sleigh buckles by the house of Elijah Tryul to account for. Oliver Phelps Dec 2. 1782.
Declarant further states that he now resides in the town of Westhaven and State of Vermont where he has resided for more than sixty years. And he now asks that the pension with the arrears provided under the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832 be paid to him -
Elijah Tryon

State of Vermont Rutland County ss
West. Haven August 25
A.D. 1848 Personally appeared before the subscriber Elijah Dryon who has signed the foregoing declaration and made oath that the same is true. And I certify that I am well acquainted with the said Elijah Dryon and that he is a person of truth and credibility & generally believed in this community to have been a soldier in the revolution- ary war in which opinion I also concur
David Downs justice of the peace
After the words 'Alderton and Jacobs' were inserted before signing - also the word 'by' interlined
David Downs J.P.
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Afudavit
No 1
A.

I Ebenezer Cook of Richmond in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont of lawful age (viz) 75 years of age do depose and say that in the month of July 1780 I hired out to Samuel Williams of Granville County of Hampshire Massachusetts now called Hamden and he told me that his hired man Elijah Lyon had gone into the army and I hired them until late in the fall and he had not returned and did not return until sometime in the winter and it was the general report of the neighbors that he had gone into the service of the United States, his name was generally called Lial but his true name was Lyon and that I knew of no other man by the name of Lial in that town or any other and further saith not.
Richmond Novr 5 th 1834
Ebenezer Cook
State of Vermont } Personally appeared before me the above Chittenden County } Deponent Ebenezer Cook and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
Before me
Eli Brownson Justic. Plac
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Ebenezer Cook and that he is a person of truth and veracity.
Eli Brownson
State of Vermont } Chittenden County }
I Nathan B Harnell Clerk of Chittenden County do hereby certify that Eli Brownson Esq r before whom and at the time when the foregoing de- position was taken, was a Justice of the Peace duly qual- ified acting under the authority of this State and that his name
there subscribed is his own proper signature In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Montpelier This 5 th day of November A D 1834 Nathan B Harnell

The within
Deposition of Chauncy Thorne taken sealed up by Francis Slason Sub. Pres.
See the enc.

This may certify that I was acquainted with Elijah Tryon in Granville county of Hampshire, State of Massachusetts about forty five or fifty years since that he was there call'd Elijah Tryal but spelled his name Tryon we attended school in the same district and he now lives in Westhaven in the State of Vermont and is the same Elijah Tryon named above and I know of no other person in the town of Granville Aff d of the name of Tryal or Tryon
Rutland Oct r 2 nd 1834
Chauncy Thrall
Sworn to before me Francis H. Judge assd Rutland this 3 rd day of Oct r 1834
Certify that the above named Chauncy Thrall is well known to me & is a creditable witness
F. H. Nason Judge
State of Vermont, Rutland County
Robert Rippond Clerk of the County Court for the County of Rutland Certify that Francis H. Nason is a justice of the peace for said County duly commissioned & that his signatures above are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Rutland this 3 rd day of October A.D. 1834 R. Rippond

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State of Vermont
Burlington County } Moses Field a resident of Westhaven in said county and state after being duly sworn saith that he is a clergy- man of the town of Westhaven and that he has been acquainted with Eliphaz Tryon of said town of Westhaven who as he has told deponent was about eighty seven years of age and deponent believes him of that age - And he further states that he is generally believed in this town to have been a soldier in the revolution- ary war and I concur in that opinion - Deponent further saith that the said Eliphaz Tryon is a deacon in the church of which deponent is pastor- and that he is esteemed an honest and just man and incapable of making a false state- ment whether on oath or otherwise - Deponent further saith that the said Tryon is now in the possession of his mental and physical faculties and daily in his field laboring and attending to his ordinary concerns
Moses Field
Personally appeared Moses Field and made oath that the facts above stated are true to the best of knowledge and belief And I certify I am acquainted with the said Moses Field & that he is a clergyman in regular standing David Dowd Justice of the peace Deacon Westhaven August 25. 1848
Note the word which introduced before signing also the letter a means the same time David Dowd J. P.

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James D. ... Nov 20 1842

State of Vermont Buttard County }
Arturus Wyman a resident of West Newbern in D r County & still aged ninety five years after living duly sworn saith that he has been well acquainted with Deacon Elijah Tryon who now resides in this town for a period of more than forty five years and that he has always been reported and believed in the neighborhood to have been a soldier in the revolutionary war and I concur in that opinion - he is esteemed one of the most upright and honest men in this community and his statement whether on oath or otherwise entitled to credit
Antanas Mykolas
Personall appearance Astericus Myrmec who has signed the foregoing affidavit and made on the stand facts set forth are true to the best of his knowledge and belief - And I certify that Mr D Myrmec is well known to me as a person of credibility
Isabel West McLean August 25. 1848
Have done justice of the past