Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1040, for Elias Jones, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
or Jones, Elias Johnes, Chloe.
No. 1040.
B.L.Wt. 15428-160-55
CONTENTS
res at sub. Sherburne, Middlesex Co. Mass.
res in 1839, Warrenton, Lewis Co. N.Y.
d. Mar. 4, 1873 at Wardsbury, Windham Co. Vt.
See N.A. Acc. No. 874 No. 050094 Not Half Pay Elias Jones

CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT.
• Revolutionary
File Certificate No. 1040
Pensioner, Chloe Jones
Soldier, _____
Correct ccc

APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT.
I, Agden House , do swear that Chloe Jones , late resident of Fort du Lac Town , County of Chippewa Co. , State of Wisconsin died on the 25th day of November , 18 80 ; that the decedent drew a pension, under Certificate No. 1 , up to the 4th day of Sept , 18 80 , as the Widow of Chas Jones formerly a soldier (or sailor) in the service of the United States; that said decedent left surviving neither widow nor child under sixteen years of age, and did not leave sufficient assets to meet the expenses of decedent's last sickness and burial; and that said expenses are correctly enumerated in the following statement, the names of the persons who rendered service or furnished necessaries being given, with items and amounts:
   NAMES. NATURE OF EXPENSES. PAID OR UNPAID. AMOUNT.     W. A. Beadsworth 1 Coffin and boards and attendance Paid $38.50   Frederick Tolmes 2 Digging and filling grave Paid $3.00   James Millard 3 Medical attendance Paid $20.00   Merchants  38.50   Grave  3.00   Death  20   61.50 61.50  
I would add that I have looking at grave stones for her grave and expect to pay from 40 to 50 dollars for them but they can not be set until spring I will not pay until next
TOTAL..... $61.50
I further swear that the above is a complete list of all the expenses of last sickness and burial; that they were proper and necessary; that they were all actually paid by me except those marked "unpaid," for which no reimbursement is claimed, the parties in interest having signed a formal release; and that I have received on account of the expenses paid by me no pecuniary return or recompense whatever except that the deceased has bought at different times partly for herself and partly for the household or family use such articles of food as she fancied and as was needed or necessary at the extra expenses her long sickness caused one person could not
I therefore hereby make application for reimbursement under the provisions of Section 4718, R. S., claiming the sum of Twenty one dollars. The total value of all property of whatever kind, personal and real, left by the decedent did not exceed Thirty five dollars, and consisted of Bed bedding and clothing all much worn, the clothing for years had been very plain and simple.

at different times partly for herself and partly for the household or family use such articles of food as she fancied and as was needful or at the extra expense her long sickness caused any person could not I therefore hereby make application for reimbursement under the provisions of Section 4718, R. S., claiming the sum of Twenty one dollars.
The total value of all property of whatever kind, personal and real, left by the decedent did not exceed Thirty five dollars, and consisted of Bed bedding and clothing all much worn, the clothing for years had been very plain and simple
_____ and only the sum of thirty five dollars of said assets has been, or can be, available for reimbursement of the above-named expenses.
The decedent's last sickness continued uninterruptedly from Aug 8 , 1880, to date of death, and its nature and degree were as follows: Paralytic stroke on Aug 8. Causing stupor and inaptness owing to it, she fell at the door sill on Aug 17 th , breaking left hip, followed by pain and fever
The pension certificate is herewith returned (or if not, state why not)
My residence is at No. _____, on _____ Street, in the Town or City of Grand du Lac , County of Grand du Lac , State of Wisconsin , and my Post-Office address is Grand du Lac Wis.
Attest: H. S. McNeal A. J. Keller
(Affiant's signature) Ogden Shaw
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 31 st day of January , 1881, at Grand du Lac .
and I certify that the affiant is reputable and entitled to credit, and knew the contents of the above before swearing; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in this claim.
(Signature) H. S. McNeal
(Official character) Deputy Clerk Circuit Court
STATE OF _____, COUNTY OF _____, SS:
I, _____, Clerk of the _____ Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that _____ was, on the date of the above jurat, a duly authorized _____, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
GIVEN under my hand and seal this _____ day of _____, 18_____
_____, Clerk

Order to pay 2 April 1838. and to Pension 9 Feb 1839 To Albany N.Y. from 4 March 1838. 11 March 1839. notification to Apollos Stevens Copenhagen Lewis County New York Letter to J. Haney 29 June 1843
New York 17. 606 Vermont Albany Elias Dows Windham in the State of Vermont who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Hammett of the Regt. commanded by Col. Wade in the Mass. militia for 17 mos 15 ds.
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 58 Dollars 33 Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of Aug. 1833 and sent to P. White - Attorney. Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $116.66 Semest. allowance ending Septm 29.16 $145.82
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. } Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 3. Page 71

Chloe Jones widow of Elias Jones who served in the Revolutionary war as a Private
Mass Mil.
Albany  Milrently agency.
Rate 96 Dollars 00 cents per annum.
Commencing July 27, 1868
Product  payments made
Certificate dated May 24, 1869 and sent to W. S. Giffin Fond du Lac Wisconsin
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act Feb- ruary 3, 1853, Page 86 Vol. 26
July 27/68 J. N. Smith

104,054 { Act March 3/53 April 27/53
Chloe Jones widow of
Elias Jones Private
Private Wade Mass Troops
Revolutionary War
Pension under act Feb 3/53.
N.Y. Feb 53-2633
Ad. 16 Dacs Feb 5/56
(Signature)
(Signature)
E. S. Merrill, Copenhagen. M. B.
Civ E. S. Merrill Dec 18/55 Ser Same Jan 7/56
Vol. S. 79.2

Application of Chlor Jones for Party Land Oct. 1853 E. S. Merrill, Atty. Copenhagen N.Y. Two thick black diagonal stripes run across the lower portion of the label, sloping upwards from left to right.

STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. COUNTY OF Lewis }
ON THIS 18 th day of April A. D., one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace, within and for said County and State, Chloe Jones aged 55  67 years, a resident of Harrisburgh in Lewis County and State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, declares and says that she has appointed, and by these presents does appoint Eliada S. Munde of Copenhagen, in the County of Lewis, and State aforesaid, sole agent and attorney to apply for, procure, and receive any warrant for Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the Act of March 3d, 1855, She further declares that She is the widow
of Elias Jones - who was a private in the Revolution ary war and was pensioned under the act of 7 th June 1832 who was at the rate of $88.83 per annum and in the company commanded by Captain in the Regiment of New York State Militia, in the war with Great Britain, declared by the United States on the 18th day of June, 1812. That of $88.83 per annum and that she has been pensioned under the act of 3 rd February 1853 at the rate of $88.83 per annum as the widow of the said Elias Jones deceased
in the State of and continued in actual service in said war for the term of when he was honorably discharged at She further declares that She further declares that she was married to the said Elias Jones in Harrisburgh in the county of Lewis State of New York on the 1 st day of Jan y 1838. That her said husband died Elias Jones died at Wadsworth State of Vermont in the county of Linn State of New York on the 4 th day of March 1843 - and that she is still a widow. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the Act approved March 3d, 1855. She refers to the proof upon file upon which said Pension certificate was granted for proof of her marriage her husband's death and that she is a widow. She further declares that she has never before applied for nor received under this or any other act of Congress any bounty land. Chloe Jones
We Alice Lewis and Benintha Lewis residents of the town of Harrisburgh in the County and State aforesaid, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Chloe Jones in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person. She represents herself to be
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written, and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be; and that I have no interest in this claim.
Alice Lewis Benintha Lewis
John C. Wright Justice of the Peace.

State of New York 3/
County of Lewis 3/
Be it known That before me a Justice of the Peace in and for said County State Chloe Jones. aged fifty-eight years a resident of Harrisburgh in said County State who being duly sworn according to Law declares and says that she is the identical Chloe Jones to whom an original certificate in her possession of which (Certify) The following is a true copy
Department of the Interior
Widows Pension
I certify That in conformity with the section of the act of February 3. 1853 - Chloe Jones widow of Elias Jones. who was a private in the revolutionary war is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of fifty-eight dollars and thirty three cents per annum commencing on the 3rd of February 1853 and continuing for life unless she should again marry in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage -
Given at the Department of the Interior this twenty fourth day of October one thousand eight-hundred and fifty three
Examined the account signed "Preston B. Leland" Secretary of the Interior
I O'Waldv Commissioner of Pensions to the truth of which statement, I am fully satisfied
John C. Wright Justice of the Peace

054
State of New York, } ss. Lewis County Clerk's Office. }
I, Harrison Barnes, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that John C. Wright Esq., whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly authorized to take the same; and that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine; and that the said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the Laws of this State.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County, this 24 th day of April 1855.
John S. Hill. Dep Clerk.
Specification of Charles Jones for Family Law copy 1853 B. J. Merrill, Atty. Copenhagen in N.Y.

Elias Jones, application for Pension. —
Elias Jones,
25220
Please to make return to O. White Putney Vt —

State of Vermont } Probate District of Marlboro' ss. — County of Windham ss. } At the Probate, within and for said District being a Court of Record. — On the 13 th day of April A.D. 1833 Personally appeared in open court. At Newfane in said District —
Present Marshall Miller Esq. Judge — — —
Before said Probate Court, within and for said District - now sitting — Elias Jones a resident of Randolph in the County of Windham and State of Vermont, aged 73 years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain a Pension, agreeable to the provisions made by the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 — That he entered into the service of the United States, under the following Officers, and served as herein stated. That according to his best recollection, on the 14 th day of November A.D. 1776 at Sherburne in the County of Middlesex in the State of Massachusetts he enlisted for the term of three months in the Company commanded by Capt. Kerebiah Broad, marched to Providence Rhode Island and there joined the Regiment commanded by Col. Thatcher of the Massachusetts Militia — from thence marched to Dan- bury State of Connecticut — from thence to the White Plains in the State of New York and remained there about one month — then crossed the Hudson River into the State of New Jersey at a place called Woodbridge near South Am- =boy and there remained until the expiration of said time and was there dismissed on or about the 15 th  the day of March 1777. but received no written discharge — And that afterwards, if he rightly recollects on the 18 th day of April 1777 he enlisted at Mendon. Mass — for the term of three months in Capt. (not recollected) Company, Aaron Davis was Orderly Sergeant went to Providence, Rhode Island and served out said time and was regularly dismissed at a place called Old Point, Narragansett Bay. And in the month of October in the same year 1777 according to the best of his recollection on the 26 th day of said month at Mendon he volunteered and joined the Company commanded by Capt. Turner & Lieut. March and went on a Rhode Island in Gen. Spencer's expedition, to wit, and after serving one month was dismissed at a place called Storland's Ferry — And afterwards according to the best of his recollection on the first day of January 1778 at Mendon in the State of Massachusetts he enlisted for the term of three months in the Com- =pany commanded by Capt. Gage and marched into the State of Rhode Island and was stationed near Greenwich Point, and faithfully served out said term of three months and was regularly dismissed at N. Greenwich on the first day of April 1778. but received no written discharge — And afterwards, according to his best recollection on the first day of July 1778 at St. Mendon he enlisted for the term of six months in Capt. Hammonds Company in the Regiment commanded by Col. Wade of Massachusetts Troops — and went to Rhode Island, and there at several places and regularly served out said term of six months and was dismissed on the first day of Jany 1779

at a place called Greenwich but received no written discharge — And afterwards on the 20 th day of November 1779 at St. Albans he enlisted for the term of six weeks in the Company commanded by Capt. M c Neal in the Regiment commanded by Col. (not recalled) of the Massachusetts troops — Went to Rhode Island and encamped at a place called Hardenburgh Ferry — and at the expiration of said term of six weeks was dis- missed at St. Alban's Ferry on or about the 5 th day of January 1880 — and further declares that he has some proof of his services — which will accompany this — And in answer to interrogation — says
1 st . That he was born in Boston in the State of Massachusetts 2 d . He has no record of his age — 3 d He has already stated where he lived when he entered the service — and has lived in St. Albans for the space of more than forty years last past — 4 th . He went as a volunteer and enlisted at such time — except the 2 d campaign when he went as a substitute for his father (Colonel Allen) who was drafted 5 th . He says the detachments to which he belonged, were not united with any Regiment — except occasionally united — and do not recollect the names of any officers except those already named in his Declaration 6 th . He never received any written discharge 7 th . He names Rev. James Tufts the Regular settled Clergyman of Wardsbury who has been such for many years — and Dist. Paul Wheeler of said Wardsbury, who have given their separate affidavits — accompanying this Declaration — Witness O. White
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Marshall Miller Judge of Probate
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogation provided by the Department and also after examining the affidavits of Rev. James Tufts and Dist. Paul Wheeler and sundry other affidavits to prove the services of said applicant, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states — and that the affidavits of the Rev. James Tufts and Dist. Wheeler are entitled to credit
Marshall Miller Judge of Probate
State of Vermont. I James Collett, Register of the Probate Court within and for the District of Marlborough afore- said, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Elias Jones for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 13 th day of April, A.D. 1832
James Collett Probate Register.

Widow 1040
10110
Chloe Jones

U. S. Pension Agency, Milwaukee, Wis.
March 21 st , 1881.
Hon. J. A. Bentley Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir:
I hereby report that the name of Chloe Jones , (Ach Feb'y 3/53) who was a pensioner on the rolls of this Agency, under Certificate No. 1040 , and who was last paid at $8. to Nov 25 th , 1880 , has been dropped because of payment of arrears to date of death, to Ogden House - Reimbursement order dated Feb 22 nd , 1881.
Very respectfully,
E. Ferguson Pension Agent.
Every name dropped to be thus reported at once.

No 25220
Elias Jones. Windham County Vermont
e
Adm 4
17 mi. 15- days
56 1/2 1/2 3/4
P. White, Putney, Vermont

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
11 June
1833
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. Those 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 Elias Jones Windham County Vermont
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Enlisted 1776 - 3 - private Capt Brown, Col Thatcher 73 years County of Middlesex Massachusetts Traditionary evidence Living contemporary certified credible papers authenticated   Enlisted 1777 - 3 - " officer not recollected   Vol. Oct. 1777 - 1 - " Capt Turner & Spencer   Enlisted July 1778 - 3 - " Capt Logan   Enlisted July 1778 - 6 - " Capt Hammonds, Col Wade,   Enlisted Oct. 1779 - 1 12 " Capt McNeal  
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 days 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 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 fours, 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 [j] 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.

State of New York Lewis County ss
On this 19 th day of September 1853 Personally appeared before me, a justice of the Court of Sessions Roger Tormine, in and for the County of State aforesaid
Chloe Jones a Resident of Harrisburg in the County of Lewis & State of New York aged Sixty six years
Who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following - declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Pension made by the act of Congress of the 3 rd day of February 1853 granting Pensions to Widows of Persons who served during the Revolutionary War, that she is the widow of Elias Jones deceased who was a Private, in the War of the Revolution and was Pensions under the act of 7 th June 1832 at the Rate of $58.16 Per annum, and he was last Paid at the Albany New York Agency
She further declares that she was married to the said Elias Jones on the first day of January 1838 & that she has no Public or Private Record That her Husband died on the 4 th day of March, one thousand Eight Hundred & forty three

That she was not married to him Prior to the 2 d of January Eighteen Hundreds but at the time above stated
She further declares that she is now a widow now a widow Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before John Chickering Justice of the Court of Sessions & Oyer & Terminer
Chloe Jones
attest
Ebenezer Pierce
I hereby that the above named deponent is unable to attend the sitting of the Court in consequence of the infirmities of old age
I further testify that I have no interest in the result of the Case and am not concerned in its Prosecution
John Chickering

State of New York Lewis County ss
On this 19 th day of September 1853
Personally appeared before me a justice of the Court of Sessions & Oyer & terminer in and for said County - Robert Marselis a Resident of Harrisburg in the County of Lewis and State of New York
Who being duly sworn according to Law doth depose and say that he has been acquainted with Elias Jones deceased for upwards of sixteen years Past that he Resided in the town of Harrisburg in said County that he was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the U.S. that he has been well acquainted with Chloe Jones his wife formerly Chloe Hous that the said Elias Jones and his wife Chloe commenced living together as Husband and wife about the year 1838 - and continued to live together as husband & wife until the death of the said Elias Jones and they were reputed in their neighborhood to be Husband & wife that the said Elias Jones died March 4 th 1843 Leaving his widow the said Chloe Jones him surviving who still continues his widow and who is the identical Person who has

affidavit for a Pardon as the widow of Elias Jones demand under the act of February 3 rd 1888 Sworn to before me the day & year aforesaid before me
Robert Marshall
John Chickering Justice of the Court of Sessions
to you & Terminus
I certify that the above named deponent is a Reliable Person
I also certify that I have no interest in the Result of the Case and am not concerned in its Pro- -secution
John Chickering

State of New York Lewis County } ss
On this 19 th day of September 1853 Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Court of Sessions Roger Hurney in and for the County & State aforesaid
Allen Parker a Resident of Harrisburg in the County of Lewis & State of New York Who being first duly sworn according to Law doth depose and say that he has been acquainted with Elias Jones demand for upwards of Twenty years Past that he was a Parson of the United States at the time of his death that he has also been acquainted with Chloe Jones his wife for upwards of Twenty years last Past that the said Elias Jones was married to his wife Chloe then Chloe Hous on or about the 1 st day of January 1838 - at this deponents House and that they lived together as husband & wife until the death of the said Elias Jones and that he died on or about the 4 th March 1843 leaving his widow him surviving whose name is Chloe Jones who still continues his widow and who is the admiral Person who has made application for a Parson under

the act of February 3 rd 1858 - Sworn and Subscribed the day Allen Parker and years aforesaid before me John Chickering Judge of the Court of Sessions & Oyer & Terminer
I certify that the above named deponent is a Respe- ctable Person
I also certify that I have no interest in the matter of the Case and am not concerned in its Prose- cution
John Chickering

the act of February 3 rd 1858 - Sworn and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid before me John Chickering Justice of the Court of Sessions & Oyer & terminer
Allen Parker
I certify that the above named deponent is a Reputable Person
I also certify that I have no interest in the matter of the Case and am not concerned in its Prosecution
John Chickering
State of New York, I, HARRISON BARNES, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that John Chickering, the annexed instrument, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment a Just of Sessions & Oyer & terminer and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same; and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said John Chickering and verily believe his signature to said certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine, and further that the said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the Laws of this State. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County this 20 th day of September 1858. Harrison Barnes Clerk.

James D. June 4
Died Nov. 25, 1880
Dec 12 th 1880 Transfer from St. Milwaukee Wis. # 8 76 6 PA 40
Reuben
WIDOW, &c.
Ogden House out accounts 3 bills w. J.
1881 July 24 P.A. ord o to pay c $61 50 on ap o count of laun sent P.A. P.C. apr 2 w & v
File No. 1040
Chloe James Widow
Elias James Br. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 3, 1853
Index:—Vol. A , Page 376
[Arrangement of 1870.]

2633 New York Albany Chloe Jones widow of Elias
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Pirate
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 58 Dollars 33
Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day of Oct r / 53 and sent to
E. W. Edgecomb Cortlandville N. Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 76 Vol. A
32
Reg 5 m 58-104054

✓ 15.428
S Nov 1908

Simon W.H. 20 Oct 53
Sir, Please certify date of Elias Jones' death known at 18 th Nov 1858. 33 Albany roll -
Yours
To Just Esq. J. Cole 3rd aud r . for comm r .
Elias Jones, At 1832 $58.33. p. annu m . - Paid to 4 th March 1842 no date of death on our Books.
F. Bush Auditor.

W. S. Hon J. Minot. claim No 104,054— Sir
I desire to know if the claim for pension granted to Elias Jones for Revolutionary Service was granted upon parol testimony or record evidence
Your circular states that he served under Col. Thatcher & Wade — if granted upon copies of Records I desire to know from what state and when the Records can be found
Yours Respectfully
E. S. Merrill
Copenhagen
N.Y.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston,
January 25. 1856.
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 Elias Jones is borne on pay roll of Capt. Samuel Flamant's Comp. Col. Nathaniel Wade's Regt. R. Island service, from June 22. 1778 to Jan'y 1. 1779 6 mos. 9 days, as private, from Mendon. Also on pay roll of Capt. Joseph McCall's Comp. St. Col. Samuel Peirce's Regt. from June 17. 1779. 1 month 19. days, as private.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Francis D. Witt Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Pension Office, Jan'y 7 th , 1856.
Sir:
In answer to your letter postmarked the 1 st instant, I have to inform you that Elias Jones declared for a service under Capt Hezekiah Broad and Col Thatcher, of the Mass. Militia, of 6 months, in 1776-7. In 1777, he served 3 months in a company the Orderly of which was Aaron Davis - and one month under Capt Farmer. In 1778, 3 months under Capt Gagin, and 6 mos under Capt Hammond and Col Wade.
In 1779 - at Mendon, Mass, entered and served 6 weeks under Capt McNeal. Most of the service was performed in Rhode Island, but as a private in the Mass. militia.
✓ You should apply to the Secy of State of Mass. for record evidence of this service.
I am, Very respectfully,
Your obt Servt,
C. H. Rhetts.
for Commissioner.
E. S. Merrill Esq., Copenhagen, Lewis Co.
N. York.
Dodge

Putney Vt. July 18 th 1833
Dear Sir,
I have the honor of returning for reconsideration the Papers in the cases of Elias Jones, Bille Mann - Nathl Cheney and William Romney - With such additional proofs and additions as required by the regulations - if they could receive a speedy examination and decision it would relieve me from a great deal of importunity and annoyance from the impatient Old Patriots - also if decisions could be made in the cases of Nathan Gundersen, Daniel Martin, Elijah Peak, David Smith, and some others, whose Papers have been also returned for reconsideration, and returns made soon - I should consider myself under great obligation - And the anxious old Fellows would be relieved - and animated -
Very respectfully
Your Obedt. Servt -
J. White
J. Lee Edwards Esqr Comm. of Pensions -

Bureau Agency
Back of Billings House
Feb. 12. 1839
Sir,
Elias Jones a premium under the act of June 7, 1832, at the rate of $58.00, was last paid at this agency to 4 th March 1838.
Yrs, Oct 25.
Nath. Gulliver, P.O. Box by William Henry Long
J. L. Edwards Esq. Chair of Bureau, Washington

Chas Jones
Payment to be made at
Albany
by
J. W. Root Esq
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
New York
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 76, Vol. A.
H. R. Weightman Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853,
Mae Jones
widow of
Elias Jones
who was a
Pirate in the revolutionary war,
is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of fifty-eight dollars and Thirty Three cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this twenty fourth day of October one thousand eight hundred and fifty three
Charles M. McLellan
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
L. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions.
9916

No. 3.339
New York
Chloe Jones wife of Elias - Private
Oct 3 Feb. 1883
Adm. #58 33 pr. ann. from 3 Feb. 1883
E. W. Edgcomb Cortlandville N.Y.

Fitts and Village October 1 st 1853
Sir I send you the application of Mrs Chloe Jones Widow of Elias Jones deceased for a Pension under the act of February 3 rd 1853 - When acted on send Report to me
I am very Respectfully Your ob t Servant E W Edgcomb
Hon ble P Waldo Com r of Pensions Washington D C

Chloe Jones.

Brief in the case of Chloe Jones widow of Elias Lewis County and State of New York act 3 February 1833.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband pensioned at $158.33 Prannum Act 1832.
Marriage (there being no record) proved by witnesses, at the house of one of whom the marriage was solemnized Identity by same evidence & by other collateral testimony - a letter found among (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what? Papers of deceased pensioner dated in 1843 of Chloe Jones as the widow
Name and residence of Agent
E. W. Edgcomb Cortland vill. N.Y.
M. H. [unclear] Examining Clerk.

Willow Creek

2.633 Increase Brief in the Case of Chloe Jones Widow of Elias Jones Private Rev War. Fond du Lac Albany Fond du Lac County and State of Wisconsin Act 2 nd Sec No 3. 1883
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Pension at $58.33 per annum. Certificate hereunder. Claims increase pension as provided by 13 th Sec Act July 27. 1868.
Personal identity and continued widowhood properly shown.
Admitted May 17. 1869. to pension at $96.00 per annum to commence July 27. 1868 deducting pay since. to be continued on Albany Roll.
W. E. Trask Examining Clerk.
Name and residence of Agent.
A. C. Giffin Fond du Lac Wisconsin
L.E.

Sapir
P. 4 P. 9 P. 11
11/11/11 11/11/11 11/11/11 11/11/11 11/11/11 11/11/11 11/11/11 11/11/11 11/11/11 11/11/11
Aug 1 1891

Office of N. C. Giffin,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Fond du Lac, Wis., May 1 st 1868
Hon. G. G. Cox
Dear Sir:
Herewith I send you Application of Chloe Jones - widow of a Revolutionary Soldier for increased pension under 13 th Sec act July 27/68 - with old certificates
Very Respectfully Yours N. C. Giffin

June 19, '43
Mr Ewing
Free
J. L. Edward Esquire Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Loville Lewis County, N.Y. June 15 1863
Sir.
I enclose affh. of Chloe Jones widow of Elias Jones whose Pensions Certificate is withheld from her. If consistent with the Regulations of the Department you will please issue a certificate for the arrears of pension due her payable at Albany
I am Respectfully your obed Servt
J. M. [unclear]
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Washington D.C.

3.
Chloe Jones.

Milwaukee 3 June 1878
TRANSFER LETTER.
For Finance Division, Transfer Section.
Pension Agency,
July 18 th , 1876
Sir:
In compliance with yours of the 10 th instant, notifying me of an application for a transfer from this agency by Chloe Jones  Wid Elias Pnr a Pensioner under Certificate No. 3, the following report is made:
 1. Date to which last paid: June 1876  2. Rate at which last paid: Ninety six dollars (96.) per annum  3. Rate at which to be paid: _____  4. Are semi-annual or annual examinations required? _____  5. Is he exempt from biennial examination? _____  6. How many children entitled to the additional $2 per month? _____  7. Has any child died or been abandoned? _____  8. How many children, or sisters and brothers; and are all the children entitled to the $2 per month additional? _____  9. Names of minors who have died before 16 years of age: _____  10. Date when minor's pension terminates: _____  11. Name of the acting guardian: _____  12. If overpaid, suspended, re-enlisted, re-married, or other objection to a transfer, report it: _____  18. Date when last payment was made: June 17 th 1876 
P. O. Box 669 Box 669 Fond du Lac Wisconsin
Respectfully,
J. H. Parsons Pension Agent.
To Hon. J. A. Bently. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.

Oliver Leland's Affidavit —

I Oliver Leland of Holliston in the county of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Yeoman - of lawful age do testify and say, that Elias Jones of Wardborough in the County of Middlesex and State of Vermont, Yeoman sometime in the month of November A.D. 1776, the said Jones then being an inhabitant of Sherburne in the county of Middlesex aforesaid, enlisted into the Militia Company commanded by Capt. Meschiah Broad, and marched from said Holliston to Providence in the State of Rhode Island and there remained until said Company with others were formed into a Regiment under the command of Col. Thatcher, and then marched from said Providence to Danbury in the State of Connecticut, from thence to White Plains in the State of New York, and remained there about a month, then he marched crossing North River, down through the fords to Woodbridge near South Amboy, and there continued until his enlistment expired and he was duly dismissed, which was a period of about four months, and that I the said Oliver Leland was with said Jones during all of said period, having enlisted and was dismissed at the same time and place with said Jones, and with him in the same Company and Regiment, and for the I say not - Oliver Leland
Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Middlesex S.S. August 27 A.D. 1832 Then personally appeared the above named Oliver Leland and made solemn oath that above affidavit by him subscribed is true before me Elias Bullard Justice of the Peace
Middlesex S.S. August 27 A.D. 1832 I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Oliver Leland, that he is a creditable person, and his statements are entitled to belief and that he is considered in his own neighbourhood to be a man of strict integrity and truth Elias Bullard Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex ss I Elias Purney, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, being a Court of Record within the County of Middlesex do certify that Elias Bullard Esquire is a Justice of the Peace within said said County, and that his name set to the within certificate is his own proper signature. —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court. — The thirtieth day of April 1833. —
E. Purney.

lias Jones - Cash. Affidavits.

The Affidavit of James Tufts of Warrenton, in the County of Windham and State of Vermont aged sixty eight years who being only sworn testifies and says that he has been a settled Minister in the town of Warrenton, aforesaid thirty eight years, that he has been acquainted with Elias Jones of said Warrenton for more than thirty years that he believes said Jones to be seventy three years of age that it is generally believed in the vicinity that he said Jones has been a Revolutionary Soldier and that he concurs in that opinion
James Tufts
State of Vermont
Windham County ss. Warrenton. February 12 th 1833 personally appeared Rev. James Tufts and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth Before me Asa Wheelock Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Rev. James Tufts is a man and of undoubted truth and veracity - Asa Wheelock Justice of the Peace
The Affidavit of John Hayward of St. Albans in the County of Franklin and State of Vermont aged twenty one years who being duly sworn testifies and says that

2 The Affidavit of John Hayward of St. Albans in the County of Franklin and state of Vermont aged twenty one years who being duly sworn testifies and says that he served as a soldier in the Revolutionary war in the year 1778 in Captain Craggins company of Massachusetts Militia for the term of the term of three months was stationed at Rhode Island during said term which term of service began about the first of January and ended about the first of April, that Elias Jones then of Mendon in the County of Worcester and state of Massachusetts now of Warrenton, in the County of Windham and state of Vermont, that to me well known, served in said Craggins company during term and this Deponent further testifies that he in the same year of 1778 enlisted in Captain Hammonds company and Col. Weeks Regiment of Massachusetts Militia for the term of six months and entered said service at the time of enlistment and served during said term which began about the first of July and ended about the first of January 1779 that the said Elias Jones enlisted with me at the same time and served with me in said company during said term and further saith not Warrenton. August 2 d 1832 John Hayward
State of Vermont { Warrenton, August 2 d 1832 Windham County ss. { Then personally appeared John Hayward and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth Before me Asa Wheelock Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that John Hayward who made and subscribed the above affidavit is a person of credibility Asa Wheelock Justice of Peace

The affiant of Elias Jones of Dover in the County of Windham and State of Vermont aged sixty five years who on oath testifies and says that he resided in Mendon in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts in his Father's Family during the Revolutionary War; that he is well acquainted with Elias Jones then a Resident in said Mendon and in his Father's Family, now a Resident of Wardsboro' in the County of Windham and State of Vermont, and who is his Brother that the said Elias Jones was absent from home at different times during the Revolutionary War and frequent-  ly  that the Family the said Elias was in the service of the United States as a Soldier and that it was frequently mentioned in the Family that my Father was drafted to serve in the Army of the United States and that the said Elias served as his Substitute; but does not recollect at what time nor how long he served excepting that at one time it was said that he enlisted for three months and at another for six months and further saith not.
Ebenezer Jones
State of Vermont } Windham County } Sworn and subscribed this 13 th day of September A.D. 1862 Before me Asa Wheelock Justice of the Peace
I also certify that the said Ebenezer Jones who made and subscribed the above affidavit is well known to me and that he is a person of undoubted veracity and that his testimony is entitled to full belief and credence.
Asa Wheelock Justice of the Peace

4 The affidavit of Paul Wheeler of of Wardsboro, in the County of Windham and State of Vermont aged sixty one years who being duly sworn testifies and says that he has been a practicing Physician in said Wards- boro, for thirty eight years, that he has been acquainted with Elias Jones of said Wardsboro for the same time that he believes said Jones to be seventy three years of age that it is the opinion of the Neighborhood that he was a Revolutionary Soldier and that he the De- ponent concurs in that opinion
Paul Wheeler
State of Vermont Windham County ss. February 12 th 1833 personally appeared Paul Wheeler and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth
Before me Asa Wheelock justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Elias Wheeler is a worthy citizen and a man of undoubted truth and integrity -
Asa Wheelock justice of the Peace
State of Vermont
Windham County Court Clerk's Office New Haven April 16th A. D. 1833. I certify that Asa

Wheelock Esquire, is one of the Justices of the Peace within and for the County of Wadsworth aforesaid, and that the within are his signatures -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County Court on the said 16th day of April A.D. 1833.
James Elliot, Clerk.
John Jones Prof. of Reg. Services

Declaration for Increase of Pension under Section 13 Act of July 27/1888
Chloe Jones widow of Elias Jones, Private in Revolutionary War.
N. C. Giffin Fond du Lac Wisconsin Attorney

State of Wisconsin ) Dane County ) ss. On this 30 th day of April A D 1869 personally appeared before me a Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for the County and State of Wisconsin, Chloe Jones aged Eighty two years, a resident of Dane County, County of Dane in the State of Wisconsin who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the identical Chloe Jones to whom was granted pension certificate No. — issued at Albany N. Y. at the rate of fifty eight dollars and thirty three cents per annum, issued under the act of February 3 rd 1853: That she makes this declaration in order to secure the increase of her pension to which she is en- titled under the thirteenth section of the act of July 27 th 1855. That she has not remarried since the death of said Elias Jones and that she still remains the widow of said Elias Jones. And she hereby appoints A. C. Giffin of Madison Wis, Wisconsin her attorney to present this claim and procure a certificate. My Post Office is Dane County, Wisconsin
Yours truly &c.
Chloe Jones
Also personally appeared Emeline Cory and Helen Cory residents of Dane County County, Wisconsin, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and who being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Chloe Jones sign her name to the foregoing declaration: and they further

Swear that they have every reason to believe, from the opposition of the applicant and their acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person who represents herself to be, and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
Emeline Coney Helen Avery
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 30 th day of April, A.D. 1869. I hereby certify that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim - and that claimant and her witnesses signed having full knowledge of the contents of the foregoing, the same having been by me read and explained to them before signing.
Chas. W. Leader Clerk Circuit Court

Copenhagen N.Y. Feb 23
Feb 8 New Haven
JCL
Wm. J. L. Edwards. Com. of Vessels Washington City D. C.

State of New York } County of Lewis } ss:
On this 14 th day of January 1839 before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace for said County of Lewis personally appeared Elias Jones who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Saml. T. Harker in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Wade in the Service of the United States that his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of Vermont from whence he has lately removed that he now resides in the State of New York in the Town of Harrisburg in the County aforesaid where he intends to remain and with his Pension to be there payable in future
The following are his reasons for removing from the State of Vermont. That he sold his property owned by him in the State of Vermont and purchased in the Town of Harrisburg County & State aforesaid
Elias his Jones mark
Sworn and subscribed to before me the day & year aforesaid
Otis Shaw Justice
County of Lewis ss: Almain Garmy — of Harrisburg in the County aforesaid being duly sworn doth depose and say that the person who has taken the above oath is the identical person described in the above affidavit
Sworn & subscribed to before me the 14 th day of January — 1839 — {
Almain Garmsey
Otis Shaw Justice
I further certify that Almain Garmsey who has subscribed the last above affidavit is to me known as a person of truth & veracity
Otis Shaw

Said of New York
Clerks Office Lewis County
ss I Carlos P. Scovil Clerk of said County and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby certify that the Shaw Esquire before whom the within Affidavits purport to have been taken was at the day of the date of the same a Justice of the Peace in & for said County Commissioned and duly Sworn and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice and rightly believe his signature subscribed to the said affidavits are genuine - Given under my hand and Seal of said County this 24 th day of January 1839 Carlos P. Scovil Clerk

Cape May, Louis Co. - New York February 1 st , 1839-
Hon. J. L. Goddard
Dear Sir, Mr. Jones, wishing if possible to draw his pension (that became due on the 4 th of September last) in the City of Albany - If it could be done - It would save him a Journey of two hundred and fifty miles -
You will please send his notice of transfer to me also any other information you may please to give on the subject
I oblige Yours very
Respectfully
Apollo Stephens
with and

Ebenezer Jones Supp d . Declaration

The supplemental Declaration of Elias Jones of Windham in the County of Windham and State of Vermont
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of Peace within and for the County of Windham and State of Vermont, Elias Jones, above named, who being duly sworn, deposes 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 services, but according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the period mentioned therein (and as set forth in his former Declaration) and in the following grace — For seventeen months and fifteen days (at six different periods of service as set forth in former Declaration) I served as a private soldier — and for such service I claim a Pension — all which service was in embodied corps, called into service by competent authority — and I was during said terms of service either in the field or in garrison — and for the time, during which said services were performed, I was not employed in any civil pursuit — And I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a Pension or an annuity, except the present, and declare that my name is not, nor, on the Pension Roll of any agency, in any State, to my knowledge — Witness. T. White
Elias Jones mark
State of Vermont
Windham County ss June 27 th 1833 sworn to and submitted in due form of Law
Before me Asa Wheelock Justice of the Peace
State of Vermont. Windham County Court Clerk's Office, New Haven, June 27 th A. D. 1833. I certify that Asa Wheelock, Esquire, is one of the Justices of the Peace within and for the County of Windham aforesaid, and that the above is his signature. Witness my hand and the Seal of said Court.
James Elliot, Clerk.