Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17,844, for Anthony Smith, Connecticut

Conn.
Smith Anthony Esther
H. 17844
CONTENTS
8 Mar 15 1752 at West Haven New Haven Co. Conn.
res. at end of mi 1832 Watbury New Haven Co. Conn. + died there Mar. 9, 1838

Connecticut
letter to Hon. Stephen 23 Jan 1838
Anthony Smith
of Watertown in the State of Connecticut who was a Pri. in the Conn. Militia by Captain Porter of the First Conn. Inf. by _____ in the Conn. Militia not for State Troops
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 April 1838 from 4 March 1837 to 4 Sept 1837. Agts notified 27 June 1838.
8 1/2 mo.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 28 Dollars 33 - Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of March 1833 - and sent R. T. Herman. Adam Bridgell
Arrears to the 4th of March 33: $56.66 Semi-annual allowance ending Sep. 33: 14.16 $70.82
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E. D. Bullock Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 3 Page 39

Agent notified
3684
Connecticut
Esther Smith
widow of Anthony Smith dec who died on the March 8. 1838 penb. 1832, of New Haven in the State of Connecticut who was a private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Porter of the regt. commanded by Dunn. in the Connecticut State Troops.
82 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut. at the rate of 28 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1838. when he died.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of March 1842 and sent to Hon. W. H. Boardman H. Reps.
  Arrears to the 4th of Sep r 41 3 years 6 months  99.15    Semi-annual allowance ending at March 1842  14.16     113.31  
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the
Recorded by Miss S. Wood Clerk Book 6 Vol. 3 Page 82

State of Connecticut } County of Litchfield } ss. District of Watertown }
On this 28 th day of July A.D. 1832 personally appeared in Open Court, before the Court of Probate for the District & County aforesaid now sitting Anthony Smith of said Watertown said County aged 80 years, next of kin who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the follow- ing 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 follow- ing named officers, and served as herein stated. To wit:
In January 1776 he enlisted in a company of State troops for three months, or four months. That soon after they were called out by their Captain Phineas Porter and stationed in Long Island where he served three months under said Captain and was then dismissed -
First Term 3 Months on Long Island 1776

2 o Term
1776
2 months Harlem White Plains
In Supplement June or July 1776
That in the same year he was called out in the militia in a detached company commanded by Captain John Church, and were stationed at Harlem and White Plains and their vicinity. That said Phineas Porter was at this time their Major. That he served at this time three months when he was dismissed.
3 o Term
1778
2 months West Point
That in the spring of 1778. he should think about April he again was called out under Captain Robert Martin. & Lieutenant Ashbel Porter. and stationed at West Point on the Hudson River where he served two months. That while there he assisted in building a fort at that place; that at the end of two months he was dismissed.

4th June
1779-
Green I.P. Month for 2 Months N. Haven. Fairfield Vt.
That in (the summer) of 1779 he was called out in the militia under Captain John Lewis and was de- spatched to Brattleboro and then on to Fairfield, Cornwall, Vt. about the time that Haverhill was plundered then did sight of Cornwall where it was burnt by the enemy. That he served at this time from six weeks to 2 months; that he cannot say precisely how long he did stay. Those alive who were with him think they were out two months -
I was born in the town of West Haverhill and lived there until I was 28 then moved to Watertown where I do now and always have lived since and I do not know that there is any record of my age though very likely it may be on the Town Records as all births used to be recorded -

That he has no documentary evidence to show as to his service but annexes such depositions as he is enabled to procure of those who were in the service with him.
The [redacted] relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid
Cathery Smith
And the said Court do hereby de- clare their opinion, after the in- vestigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he stated. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that

Thomas L. Davis and John B. Rich- ardson an Clergyman, whose certif- icate is herunto annexed and as identz of Salemville in said town County and an credible person and this statement entitled to credit.
I Robinson S. Newman, Clerk of the Court of Probate for said District & County do certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Anthony Smith for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 28 th day of July A.D. one thou- sand eight hundred and thirty two
R. S. Newman Clerk

I Mr Scott of Oxford in New Haven County being duly sworn depose and say that I was a soldier in the Revolutionary war and that in July or August 1776 I was called out in the militia in a company commanded by Lieut. Col. Ira Buell and served in said company two months in New York and its vicinity and that I am acquainted with Anthony Smith of Watertown in said County who was in said company with me and served two months in the same
And further say that I was again called out in July 1779 in the militia under Capt. John Lins and served two months at New Ha- ven, Fairfield & Norwalk and that said Anthony Smith was in said company and served with me said two months. And that we were present at burning of Norwalk
Yrs Scott

State of Connecticut } Watertown County of New Haven } ss. July 23 d 1802
Personally appeared Mr Scott to me well as an respectable man and signed the above dep- osition in my presence and made solemn oath to the truth of the same.
Before me R. F. Harkness & Brown

I Walter Sadd of Watubury in New Hampshire County Ct. being duly sworn depose and say that I was a soldier in the Rev- olution. and in January 1776 I enlisted for the a four months in a com- pany commanded by Phineas Porter captain which company was station- ed on Long Island where I served three months in said company and that Anthony Smith of said Watubury also enlisted in said company & served with me during said term
And I further say that in the same year I believe about the 10th of June I was called out in the Militia under Lieut. Capt. John  John Burke and served at Har- den & White Plains until I took my brother's place in the company which was enlisted for 8 months which was about two months and that said Anthony Smith served in said company with me until I left it.
That again in April 1778 I

was again called out and served in the Militia at West Point of London left Robert Martin two months and that said Anthony Smith was in the same Company & served with me said two months
That At the time Norwalk was burnt I served under Capt John Lewis for two months in the Militia and that said An- thony served with me the most if not all of the said last two months. This was in 1779 and we were stationed first at N. Haven and marched to Fairfield. Norwalk & C. and further Deposition Smith not
Walter Sudd
State of Connecticut } Not known County of New Haven } ss. July, 27, 1882
Personally appeared Walter Sudd to me well known as a respecta- ble man and beyond the above deposition in my presence and made oath to the truth of the same Reference R. F. Newman Dist. Atty

State of Vermont County of Franklin } 53 District of Watertown }
On this 10th Day of December 1832 Personally appeared in open Court before this the said Probst Court within & for said District Anthony Smith aforesaid who signed the foregoing de- claration and made this his supplemental declaration
Sworn: That the second Term of Service mentioned in said de- claration under Lieut. Col. Baker commenced in June or July 1876 he cannot say precisely but he knows he served two months, and that Walter Ladd & Mr. Scott served with him in the fourth company. That the third term commenced in July 1877 when he served under Captain John Lewis at this time he cannot state precisely how long he stood but all the men who served with him say it was two months he has said in his former declara-

That it was from his wife months . That Walter and Miss Scott were both with him in the same company and both testify that they saw the applicant upon their return morning -
Ans. to Question 1 st
That he was born in West Haven in New Haven County on the 15 day of March 1752 when he lived until he was 20 years of age when he moved to Watertown in Fair County where he now lives and always has lived since he was 21 -
Answer to Question 3 d
Subscribed & sworn to day before me in Open Court
Anthony Smith
Clerk

State of Pennsylvania } 55 District of Washington }
Personally appeared in Open Court before the Probate Court for said District, on this 10th day of December 1852. Culpepper Headly of Washington Mr. Headly said Court well known as a very respectable man and a man of credibility, who being duly sworn, saith that he is well acquainted with Walter Ladd of said Washington and Mrs. Scott of Offord in said County, that he has been acquainted with them many years, and that he knows they are older than himself and that he is fifty eight years old the 10th day of last September, and that he was present when they gave their Dispositions for Anthony Smith - Culpepper Headly
Sworn & subscribed in Open Court the day & year aforesaid
R. F. Hummel Clerk

State of Connecticut County of New Haven Probate District of Watertown } 83
I Charles Scott Clerk of said Court of Probate for said District of Watertown hereby certify that the papers herewith annexed contain the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Esther Smith for a pension on testimony whereof I have herewith set my hand and annexed the seal of said Court this 10 day of June A D 1840
Charles Scott Clerk

State of Connecticut County of New Haven Probate District of Watbury } ss. on the 15 day of August A D 1839 personally appeared before the Court of Probate for the District aforesaid at Watbury in New Haven County. & State of Connecticut Esther Smith a resident of the town of Watbury in the County and State aforesaid aged Eighty three years who being first duly sworn according to law. To the on her oath makes the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 7 1838 Entitled "An act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows" That she is the widow of Anthony Smith who was a Soldier in the service of the United States during the revolutionary war and as such drew a pension for his said services under the act of Congress passed in 1832 & she refers the War Department & the Pension Office to said Anthony Smith's original application for a pension under

saw Act & to the original pension Certificate issued to him thereon all which papers are on file in the Pension Office as his pension certificate was returned to said office after the death of her Husband. The applicant also states that she has no documentary evidence of her marriage & can not produce any but that she can & does prove her marriage by the deposition of Abigail bothin & Enna Smith hereto annexed. but as the witnesses do not state from the lapse of time having forgotten & as the applicant is the only person that knows the precise day of her marriage.

She further declares that she was married to the said Anthony Smith on the 24 day of Nov r 17 That her husband the aforesaid died at said Waterville on the 3 rd day of March 183 That she was not married to him prior to his having the services but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January fifteen hundred & ninety four Being at the time above stated sworn to & subscribed on the day & year above written before
For His Majestys Judge of Probate for New Bedford

I Elijah F Merrell of Waterbury New Haven County Ct. aged fifty two years of age and say that I was well acquainted with Anthony Smith of said Waterbury a revolutionary pensioner know that he died at said Waterbury about the third week of March 1838 - since that time I have been acquainted with his widow Esther Smith know that she has not married since his death but now remains his widow
E. F. Merrell
I remember distinctly that he was buried the 4 th day of March 1838 which was the day the pension fell due
E. F. Merrell
State of Connecticut
New Haven County
Probate District of Waterbury
} 58
On this 17 day of June 1840 E F Merrell who is well known to me & is a credible witness appeared & made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed for witness whereof I have here my name & affixed the Probate Seal of the Court of Probate for said district the day & year above written
Isaac H. Dyer Judge of Probate

Widow Smith

I the undersigned Town Clerk of the Town of New Haven, in New Haven County & State of Connecticut have carefully examined the records of marriages for the said Town & I hereby certify that I have not been able to find any record of the marriage of Anthony Smith, to Esther Hardy, who resided in the Parish of West Haven, (now Town of Orange) which was a part of the Town of New Haven until the year one thousand, eight hundred & twenty one and that no other public Records of marriage has been kept, except in this Office until the Town of Orange was incorporated as above stated.
Dr John Scavitt
Town Clerk of New Haven
Town Clerk's Office New Haven, May 31 st 1839
State of Connecticut New Haven County ss - Be it remembered that on the 31 st day of May 1839 - before me personally appeared John Scavitt Scavitt clerk of the town of New Haven Conn and made solemn oaths to the truth of the above affidavit by him given. And I certify that I am as of acquaintance with the deponent and know that he is clerk of said town of New Haven - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my notarial seal the day and year above.
J. Merrill Notary Public

no 7314. Esther Widow Smith of Anthony Con died 7 July 1838 at 6838
I Miss Mary Watbury 6+

I Abigail Catlin of Orange New Haven County Connecticut aged eighty four years do now and say that when young I was well acquainted with Anthony Smith and Esther Hodge they then living neighbors to me and in a parish of said New Haven then called West Haven I was present and saw them married the marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Noah Williston then Pastor of the Congregational Church in said West Haven - After the Marriage of said Anthony Smith to the said Esther Hodge they removed to Watertown in the same county and a distance of about nineteen miles I have ever been acquainted with them since until the death of said Anthony Smith which was a year ago last March I am now acquainted with his widow and know that she has not been married since his death but now remains his widow the precise time of their marriage I do not remember but should think from my best recollection I was about nineteen or twenty years of age when they were married
Abigail her x Catlin
State of Connecticut New Haven County ss. Be it remembered that on the 30 th day of May 1839 before me personally appeared Abigail Catlin who hath subscribed the above deposition by her given and made solemnly to the truth of the same in due form of law - The deponent is a person of a fair and good moral character - is a person of truth and veracity and her deposition is entitled to credit - For testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my notary seal the day and year above mentioned
E. H. Murrell Notary Public

I Ezra Smith of Orange New Haven County Connecticut aged seventy five years do here and say that when alive I was well acquainted with Anthony Smith and Esther Hodges was at meeting and heard them published and that I was present at their marriage they were married by the Rev Noah Wiliston then pastor of the Congregational Church in what is now Orange - which was then and until the last few years been a parish belonging to the town of New Haven - when they were married I was alive not more than ten years old I should to think
Ezra Smith
State of Connecticut New Haven County, ss - Be it remembered that on the 30 th day of May 1835 before me personally appeared Ezra Smith who subscribed the above deposition by him given and made oath in due form of law to the truth of the same - The deponent is deacon of the Church in charge of the annexed deponent Stephen W Stephens has the reputation of a man of truth and so far as I have any knowledge of him his deposition is entitled to credit In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my notarial Seal the day and year above written
E. H. Murrell Notary Public

I Stephen W. Stebbins of Orange in New Haven County Connecticut aged eighty one years Depose and say that I now am pastor of the the Congregational church in said Orange which and successor to the Rev. Noah Wiltson former Pastor of said Church. This church was till within a few years belonged to the town of New Haven and known by the name of West Haven I have no records in my possession or knowledge respecting marriages which were kept by my predecessor the said Rev Wiltson.
Stephen W. Stebbins
State of Connecticut New Haven County ss
Be it remembered that before me on the 30 th day of May 1832 personally appeared Stephen W. Stebbins who submitted the above deposition by him given and made solemn oath to the truth of the same and I certify that I am acquainted with the said Stephen W. Stebbins and that he is Pastor of the Congregational Church in Orange New Haven County Connecticut In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my notarial seal the day and year above mentioned
E. H. Merrill Notary Public

   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATF.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Jan. 1776 3 mos. Pri. Phineas Porter - Conn.   June or July, 1776 2 " " Lieut. Ira Beebe Major Phineas Porter   Apr. 1778 2 " " Robert Martin -   July, 1779 2 " " John Lewis -  
Battles engaged in, Burning of Norfolk.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Waterbury, Conn.
Date of application for pension, July 28, 1832. His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Waterbury, New Haven Co. Conn. He died at Waterbury, Conn. March 3, 1838.
Age at date of application, B. March 15, 1752 at West Haven, New Haven Co. Conn.
Remarks: He mar. at West Haven Conn., Nov. 24, 1774, Esther, dau. of William Hodge. She was allowed pension on an ap. ex. Aug. 15, 1839, while 83 yrs old and a res. of Waterbury, Conn. For application blanks for admission to the Sons and Daughters of the Rev. you should address those societies
Very respectfully,

Anthony Smith
admit mate 8 1/2 m o $28.33
R J Hinman
P-27

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Anthony Smith which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? No V. * Has he mentioned 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? VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? And is the official character and signature of the magistrate certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
No
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
not shown sufficiently
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
No
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
no 1 & 3
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
QUERE V. 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 the 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.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end 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.
But In this case the witnesses both state that they served in the same  company with the Applicant
I have added the Affidavit of a man sixty eight years old who testifies that both the witnesses were older than himself. I said this because one of the witnesses was sick and unable now to come to court and the other several miles off - But they must have been old enough to have personal knowledge of the facts if they were  holding in the same company

Anthony Smith born June 7. 1832.
When paid last. H. H. Sylvester 16 Dec '41
W. Harry Died 3 March 1838 p. 7. Stratford 3rd Offic. DH
I would be much obliged for an answer by W. L.

About Edinburgh & Department of North Green Enclosed

Pension Office, September 1. 1840.
Sir,
The claim of Mrs Esther Smith, widow of Anthony Smith, dec d . and her papers have been examined and placed on our files.
Further and more satisfactory proof of the date of her marriage will be required.
I am, respectfully, Your obt. servt. J L Edwars
J. Hinman, Esq. Waterbury, Connecticut

Esther Smith
M rs of Anthony
Conn
Ad July 4 1836
Maria 1774
dec March 3 d 1838
Allow $28.33 per am
from March 3 d 1838
for ad July 7 1838 No 7314
for W. W. Boardman
H is Rep

Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office,
June 23. 1838.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The widow of Anthony Smith deceased a Pensioner on the Roll of the Connecticut Agency, at the rate of twenty eight Dollars and thirty three Cents per annum, under the law of the 7th. June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of March 1837 to the 4th of September 1837.
Respectfully, yours,
William H. Parish Comptroller
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

Anthony Smith Connecticut. June 7. 1832
d 1838. When paid?
H H S
Due 3 March 1838 50
March 15 42
to that period JH
Mr Harry

Ch. 205528-7 14
Esther Smith, widow of Anthony —
Set to J. Kimman
1 Sept 1840
At August 2 nd 1841
Rev. W. H. Boardman Dec 16. 41
To same 15. Feb. 1842
Act 7 July '38

Anthony Smith, app. for Pension 8 1/2 months
Gumbelrapp Id Q6 N o 1320 November 1882
R

Mr Thomas P. Davis John B. Richardson Clayton residing in Salem Bridge County in the Town of Watbury in New Haven County knows hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Anthony Smith of said Society who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be 89 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 this opinion
Sworn and subscribed the 28 th day of July 1832 in open court
Before me
R. F. Hurlbut Clerk
Thos P. Davis John B. Richardson

Anthony Smith & 1852 name 3. Esther m 17—
Ph. A. 1832
Mar. n. set

Melcher
1839
84
1755-
20
1775-
1840
74
1766
10

Natth Gunn Sepo

Nathaniel Gunn of Watertown New Haven County Connecticut aged 76 years but Sept r before I say that when I was a child - I was out of health and was sent by my parents to live with my grandfather Nath l Downs at West Haven a parish of New Haven Connecticut to enjoy the sea air and be attended by a Physician named Whiting a favorite Phys- ician of the family - While I was there I was present the wedding of Anthony Smith to Esther Dodge both of West Haven and both near neighbors to my grandfather Downs - I well remember the circumstances of the marriage as I was a boy & thought a wedding was a great thing, they were married in the fall of the year at what was called thanks giving in the evening by the Rev Mr. Wiltson then Pastor of the Congregational Church in West Haven - I remember the circumstance as well as though it was yester day tho I was a boy not more than 10 or 11 years old - Since after their marriage they removed to live in Watertown in the same parish with me where they lived until the death of said Smith which I think was two years ago last Spring I have been particularly acquainted with them both until his death
Nathaniel Gunn
State of Connecticut New Haven County ss. Be it known that on the 2 d day of Nov r 1840 personally appeared Nathaniel Gunn and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him given and subscribed. The deposition is known to me and is a true copy of truth and his deposition is entitled to credit
D. H. Merrell Notary Public

March 15: '42 Connt.
Esther Smith J. S.
22
W. W. Boardman
Concord
Con. J. S. Perkins
Washington
J. S.
H. W. W. Boardman H. R.
Smith

Horse Reps 14 th Nov. 1842
Sir
I send you additional evidence upon the application of Mrs Ethel Smith, which I desire to commit to your favorable consideration. -
Respectfully yours
(W. Boardman)
Hon. S. S. Edwards Comt. Pension

House Rep d 14 th Feby. 1842
Dear Sir
In your of the 16 th Dec r . 1841. I am informed that Mrs. Esther Smith widow of Anthony Smith would be entitled to a pension on proof of the marriage. — I have the pleasure to send you herewith, full proof of the time & place of the marriage. — I can certify to the handwriting of Mr. Alden & Mr. Kimball the magistrates before whom the depositions were taken. — Yours &c
M c W. Boardman
J. L. Edwards Esq

H. W. Boardman H. O. L.

State of Connecticut } County of New Haven } ss Probate District of Watbury }
On this 24 th day of February 1842 - personally appeared before the said Court of Probate for the said district of Watbury, in open Court, Esther Smith of said Watbury in said New Haven County, aged 86 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, entitled "An act granting half pay to widows and orphans, when their husband and fathers have died of wounds received in military service of the United States, in certain cases, and for other purposes."
That she is the widow of Anthony Smith late of said Watbury, who was a private in war of the revolution, and who received a pension for his services under the act of June 7 th - 1832, and who served

in said War of the Revolution but the particulars of said service she cannot give particularly but refers to his declaration now on file in the Pension Office among the Connecticut pensions and also to a form declaration made by her now on file there.
She further says and declares that she was married to said Anthony Smith on the Thanks- giving day in the month of November one thousand seven hundred and seventy four and before the last term of his service ex- pired as she believes for evidence of which she refers to the proofs & deposition now on file in said Pension Office.
Sworn and subscribed to in Open Court on the day & year afore writ- ten
And she further says that her said husband Anthony Smith died on the 3 rd day of March 1838 and that she has not since married

but still remains his widow
Sworn and subscribed to in open Court on the day & year above written Before me
her Esther Smith mark
Norton P. Buel Judge of Probate for the District of Waterbury
State of Connecticut } New Haven County } Probate District of Waterbury } ss
I Samuel H. Judah Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Waterbury certify that the annexed & foregoing are true Records of the proceedings before said Court in the matter of the application of Esther Smith for a Pension & contain the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of the said Esther Smith for a Pension
In Testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand & seal of Office this 5 th day of March A D 1842 -
Sam H Judah Clerk

I Mr Hinman of Waterbury New Haven county Connecticut aged forty years depose & say that some two years since. I think it was in the year 1839 I drew up the application of Esther Smith widow of Anthony Smith for a pension on account of the services of her late husband then due. At the time Mrs Smith signed & swore to that application she was very feeble in body & mind and was unable from that cause to give the precise date of her marriage I remember that I had considerable doubt whether the application ought to be for a pension under the Act of 4 July 1836 or whether it ought to be for a five years pension on the ground that she was married previous to 1794 as I was unable to get the precise information which I wanted on that subject from her. I thought that she would or might be unable to prove that she was married previous to her husband's having the pension and in consequence of that I drew up the application as it was. the date of the year which I have been informed was left blank except that the figures 17. were inserted I have no doubt was so left

in consequence of her being unable at that time to tell when she was married. God His man
State of Connecticut New Haven County Probate District of Waterbury } ss.
On this 5 day of March 1842. Personally appeared God His man who is well known to me & is a credible witness & made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed. Sworn Before me Norton P. Buel Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Waterbury
Washington D.C.
House Reps. 14 th Mar. 1842.
I am personally acquainted with Norton P. Buel & God His man Esq. whose signatures appear on the preceding papers. Their signatures I believe to be genuine, and that full credit is due to any statement made by either of those gentlemen. Wm. Boardman M.C.

State of Connecticut } County of New Haven } ss.
In Witness whereof the County Clerk in & for said New Haven County, & Keeper of the Records & Seal thereof of the Commission of Justice of the Peace in & for said New Haven County, hereby testify that I am acquainted with Robinson S. Heman Esq. & with his official signature, & that he is for more than one year last past has been a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, & duly qualified to administer Oaths & that his official signature to each of the papers hereto annexed is his genuine official signature. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said County Court this 28 th day of November A. D. 1832. J. W. Beach Clerk

Record Div
POSTAL CARD
THE SPACE BELOW IS FOR THE ADDRESS ONLY.
Record Division, Dept of Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.

Researched: Kindly send me two (2) Copies of the Military history of Anthony Smith , a private in the Revolutionary War . (Wid. F. 17,844, Rev.)
Yours respectfully Le Grand H Smith
11 M c Donough St. Brooklyn - N.Y.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Washington, D. C.
June 27, 1913
Enclosed is a copy of the annual report of the Geological Survey for the year 1912.
Dear Sir:
Enclosed is a copy of the annual report of the Geological Survey for the year 1912. It contains much valuable information in relation to the public lands, and will, it is believed, be found highly interesting and useful to you.
Yours very truly, Eugene P. Bicknell
1913

PUTNEY, TWOMBLY & PUTNEY COUNSELORS AT LAW 2 RECTOR STREET
HENRY B. TWOMBLY EDMONDS PUTNEY LOUIS H. HALL WALTER H. GRIFFIN
NEW YORK
June 27, 1913
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:
For the purpose of application for membership in one of the Revolutionary Associations, please send me a copy of the record of Anthony Smith (1751-1835) of Waterbury, Connecticut (now Naugatuck), who, I am informed, served for a number of years in the Connecticut troops, and to whom a pension was granted.
Yours very truly,
Louis H. Hall
LHH/D

THE CONNECTICUT SOCIETY.
PRESIDENT, JONATHAN TRUMBULL, Norwich.
VICE-PRESIDENT, EDWIN S. GREELEY, New Haven.
SECRETARY. DECIUS L. PIERSON, Hartford.
TREASURER, JOHN G. HOLLISTER, New Haven.
REGISTRAR, HOBART L. HOTCHKISS, New Haven.
HISTORIAN, JOSEPH S. WOODWARD, Hartford.
New Haven Sept 28. 1896
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Washington.
Dear Sir: May I trouble you to have sent me a copy of the record of application for a pension of Lebbeus Liser ( where residence?).
also of Anthony Smith (residence?)
both of whom served in the Revolutionary War from Conn.
The copies sent of late from the department have been much more meagre than formerly.
You at one time sent them on blanks giving date enlistment. residence. officers under whom they served, battles engaged in - residence at date application &c. Why not now? We desire our records as complete as possible Yours truly Hobart L. Hotchkiss.

312 Decatur Street Brooklyn, New York.
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions - Washington, D. C.
Will you send me information regarding Anthony Smith - of Waterbury, Conn., who was a soldier of the Revolution, serving part of his time under Capt. Phineas Porter. He received a pension beginning in July, 1832, and his widow also had a pension. He is buried in the cemetery at Naugatuck, Conn., and his tomb- stone bears this inscription -
Anthony Smith - A soldier of the Revolution (Conn) Died March 3, 1838, Age 86 years

I desire this information from the Department of the Interior, in order that I may join the Daughters of The Revolution, and also that my nephew,
Gilead Harrison Smith, may join the Sons - both being direct lineal descendants of said Anthony Smith, one as great- grand-daughter, and one as great-great grand son -
If The Dept of The Interior furnishes blanks for application for membership in said Society, may I ask to have the same forwarded to me with information asked, Very respectfully
Feb. 3, 1908
M. Anna Smith

Oldest, Largest, Best Equipped Retail Cycle House Branch Stores & Riding Academies 129-25 N. Broad St. Belmont & Elm Aves. West Philada.
Hart Cycle Company. Pioneer Cycle House No. 816 Arch Street. Philadelphia, Pa. Sept. 28th, 1896.
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions,
Pension Office,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I am desirous of becoming a member of the Society of the Sons of the Revolution, and to that end respectfully request you to forward to me copy of your record of the services of Anthony Smith, who was a soldier in the Revolution, I believe born in Waterbury, Conn., from whom I am a direct descendant. If there is any expense attached to the copying of this record, please advise me and I will forward the amount. Awaiting your reply, I am,
Yours very truly,
Harrie R. Hart

Anthony Smith Priv. Rev. War
Act: July 4, 1836
Index:—Vol. M , Page 223
[Arrangement of 1870.]

May 31/83 Hist. to Miss Chambers App't. Room. Bureau of Pensions
Oct. 5 '96
Soldier's pen. to Harry D. Hart Phila.
Oct. 5 '96
Anthony Smith pen. in to H. L. Hoback Miss New Haven, Conn
Feb. 12 '08 Hist. to Mrs. Anna Smith.
1908 Oct. 23. Hist. to LeGrand H. Smith
1913, July 7. Hist. to Louis H. Hall. Jr.

Sam Scott Ralph Smith Anthony Smith Letter wrote Aron Smith Letter wrote Yell Smith Letter wrote Elijah Thomas Letter wrote Henry Wooster Lewis Warner Letter wrote Walter Walnut sent him Robin Webb Letter wrote Deborah Wrote Abel Morgan Wrote Asa Hine sent him Jerome Merrill sent him Lyman Root James Lounsbury Capt Judah Letter wrote Ebenezer Doodle Letter sent Asa Hine Letter sent Ralph Judah Homer Gulliver Ephraim Smith Letter wrote Samuel Purdie Letter wrote John Sutton Letter wrote Ebenezer Doodle Letter wrote Jeremiah Jewell Letter wrote Zike Jewell Letter wrote Mark Scott sent to him Eli Adams Ezra Beebe Letter sent Chase Lewis Lemuel Amburn Letter wrote Elias Scott sent him Jared Bevington sent Abel Bevington sent him

my - Daddy Dad by the letter wrote Lum Alan
Brook. O'ott seen him
Martin Landers Gard Hickox of Michael wrote
Left at or after some time
Askel Nelson, letter sent

Elkins Spence - This has Mr. Elkins name on it R. H. H. in an envelope

Subscribed in my presence -
David H Nielden Justice of the peace
Heath Brattle
I hereby certify that the foregoing Deposition was taken at the request of Esther Smith the widow of Anthony Smith late of the Town of Watbury in the County of New Haven State of Connecticut but now dead to be used as evidence in her application for a pension as the widow of the deceased who was one of a Soldier of the Revolution
David H Nielden Justice of the peace
State of Connecticut - Fairfield County ss
I Thomas Robinson Clerk of the County Court within & for the County of Fairfield & Keeper of the Seal thereof & of the Commissions of the Justices of the Peace for said County do hereby certify that David H Belden Esq. is now and on the 27th day of instant January was a Justice of the Peace for said County duly commissioned and acting as such & duly authorized to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of Deeds - That his Commission is dated the 10th day of June 1841 and will expire with the 19th day of June 1842 and I further certify that the above signatures purporting to be his are his genuine Official Signatures - Given under my hand in Fairfield this 29th day of January A.D. 1842
Thomas Robinson Clerk

I Job Lander of The Town of Oxford in the County of New Haven State of Connecticut aged eighty one years last April now residing in Newtown in the County of Litchfield in said State being duly sworn do testify and say that I am well acquainted with Esther Smith The widow of Anthony Smith and have known the said Esther for more than seventy years. The Maiden name of the s d Esther, was before her marriage with the s d Anthony Smith, Esther Hodge and she was born and brought up in the parish of West Haven. I was present at the marriage of the said Esther with the said Anthony Smith on Thanksgiving day in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred and seventy four, I think in the Month of November of that year but the day of the Month cannot now specify - The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev d Mr. Williston who then was the settled Presbyterian Congrega- tional Minister of said West Haven. The said Anthony Smith I am told died in the Town of Watbury in the County of New Haven some four or five years past, I have seen the s d Esther Smith within the past year who then resided in said Watbury where I believe she still resides. The above named Parish of West Haven then belonged to the Town of New Haven and now constitutes a part of the Town of Orange. The said Esther was married at the dwelling house of her father in s d West Haven - and further the Deponent saith not - Job Lander

I Abigail Catten of Town of Orange in the County of New Haven State of Connecticut aged eighty seven years now residing in the Town & Orange Parish of West Haven being duly sworn do testify and say that I am well acquainted with Esther Smith the widow of Anthony Smith and have known the said Esther for life, the maiden name of the said Esther before her marriage with the said Anthony Smith Esther Hodge and she was born and brought up in the Parish of West Haven. I was present at the marriage of the said Esther with the said Anthony Smith on Thanksgiving day sometime in the Month of November do not recollect the day of the Month in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy four. The said marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Noah Williston who then was the settled Pastor of Congregational church in the Parish of West Haven. The said Esther was married at the house of her Father William Hodge & further deponent saith not. in which Abigail Catten
State of Connecticut ss Orange New Haven County February 8 th 1842 Personally appeared before me Abigail Catten and being duly sworn made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed in my presence Jeremiah Kimball Justice of the Peace
# I further certify that I am well acquainted with the said Abigail Catten who has subscribed & made oath to foregoing deposition and that she is a credible witness Jeremiah Kimball Justice of the Peace

I the Subscribed, Town Clerk of the Town of New Haven have carefully examined the Records of marriages in said Town Clerks Office in New Haven, for the purpose of finding a record of the marriage of "Anthony Smith, and Esther Kady" both of said New Haven, at the time of their marriage, in the Society of Mattamus, (now the Town of Orange) but no such record can be found relating to said marriage.
Certified by
John Scarnett
Town Clerk
said Town of New Haven
Town Clerks Office New Haven February 11. 1842