Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 14,593, for Jedediah Stow, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Stow, Jedediah
S 1/4 593
CONTENTS
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5777- Connecticut
Sedediah Storr Milford in the State of Connecticut who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Peck of the Regt commanded by Col. Thompson in the Connecticut line for Militia for 2 Years
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of Jan'y 1833 and sent to S. S. Baldwin, Milford Connecticut
Arrears to 4th of Sep 1832 $ 12 0 Pemi-anl. allowance ending Oct as. 1833 4 0
$ 16 0
{ Revolutionary Claim { Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by E. D. Bullock Clerk Book L Vol. 3 — Page 63

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of Connecticut, } ss. County of New-Haven,
On this 22 d day of August personally appeared, in open Court, before the Probate Court of Milford District now sitting, Jedediah Stowe a resident of said Milford in the County of New-Haven, and State of Connecticut, aged 76 years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832:—That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated:— 1 st —in the spring of 1776 he enlisted for three months was in a Company of State troops commanded by Captain Samuel Peck and served six three months in said Company , which was employed on the West end of Long Island for Brooklyn heights in working at the fort. In the latter part of the summer of 1776 he served for two months in a Company of militia commanded by Captain Benjamin Peck and was employed on West end of Long Island & at New-York , when the city was taken the Company was employed at Harlem & the Company belonged to Col Thompson's Regiment Col Thompson was killed when New-York was taken—he enlisted at Milford each time.
In 1778 he was drafted into a Company of militia commanded by Capt James Darrow for three months and served said three months in the Company which was employed in guard ing the sea coast —at Branford — then the Company went to Long Island in Milford .
In the spring of 1779 he enlisted for one year in a Company of State troops com- manded by Captain Peter Heppburn & served one year in guarding & defending the sea coast — the Company having its head quarters at the fort in Milford .

In the spring of 1780 he enlisted for one year in a company of State Troops commanded by Captain Joseph Davidson and served since year in said company, which was employed as a garrison in the fort at said Milford for guarding & protecting the sea coast. The services & enlistments were begun in Milford.
He was born in Milford January 1, 1756 and has always lived in said town where he now resides, & his age is recorded in the family books.
His services in the spring of 1776 can be proved by Samuel B. Smith & Benjamin Gillet.
His tour in the fall of 1776 can be proved by William Clark & Samuel Hinds.
His tour in 1778 proved by William Clark.
His service in 1779 proved by Samuel Derrill & Joseph G. Clark. His service in 1780 proved by his service in 1780.
He is acquainted with the Rev. B. Parsons and Chas. H. Parsons who he believes can testify to his veracity - & also their belief in his services as a soldier in the war of the Revolution.
I understand the duty before affirmed.
It being understood that said Fort was paid for by this State - that the commanders of said Fort were commissioned by the Governor of this State pursuant to authority given him by the Legislature - and in settling the accounts between this State and the United States the cost of said Fort was charged to the United States by this State & the charges were allowed.
He never received any written discharge but always served out the time for which he engaged.

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to any pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State, except that of the State of Connecticut
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid
Isaac D. Smith
We, Bereahel Pinnco a Clergyman, residing in Milford and Col. H. Pond residing in Milford hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Isaac D. Smith who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration; that we believe him to be 76 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Bereahel Pinnco
Col. H. Pond
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 the Rev. Bereahel Pinnco who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in Milford and that Col. H. Pond Esq. who has also signed the same, is a resident in said Milford and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, D. L. Baldwin Clerk of the Probate Court of Milford District do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Isaac D. Smith for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office,
this 22 d day of August 1832
Attest Daniel L. Baldwin clk
State of Connecticut Probate District of Milford Augt. 22 d 1832
J. William Strong Judge of the

Probate Court for said District do hereby certify that David S. Baldwin whose signature is to the above certificate is Clerk of said Court and has the signature of the Seal of said Court, that full faith and credit are due to his official acts, that the foregoing is the seal of said Court and that the foregoing attestations are in due form -
I hereby attest the declarant and the deponents, Samuel B. Smith, Benjamin Gillet, William Clark, Samuel Wine, Samuel Smith and Joseph C. Clark are generally known to me to be men of truth and their statements are entitled to full faith and credit. Agreeably to the request of the War Department the Court hereby comes to an opinion that the statements of the applicant are true and fully proved -
William Strong Judge of Probate
Isaac H. Allen Clerk. Michigan Co.
4816.
Adkins 2 years from date 80 A. H. Baldwin

State of Connecticut County of New Haven Probate District of Milford J. S. At a Court of Probate held at Milford within and for the Probate District of Milford on the 22 nd day of August 1892
Present William Strong Judge
Personally appeared in open Court Samuel B. Smith of the aforesaid Town, County and State and being duly sworn doth depose and say that the spring of  in 1861 he enlisted for three months in a Company of State Troops, commanded by Capt. Samuel Park of said Milford and served for said three months in said Company which was employed on the West end of Long Island and most of the time in working at the Fort on Brooklyn Heights - and he further depose and say that Individual Men of the aforesaid Town, County and State served in said Company during said term of Three months against the Common enemy in the War of the Rebellion - and further the deponent saith not Samuel B. Smith
Sworn to in open Court and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Attest David L. Dalemblc

State of Connecticut County of New Haven Probate District of Milford ss —
At a Court of Probate held at Milford within and for the Probate District of Milford on the 22 d day of August 1832.
Present William Strong Judge
Personally appeared in open Court Benjamin Gillet of the aforesaid Town, County and State and being duly Sworn doth depose and say that, in the spring of  the year 1776. he enlisted in a Company of State Troops commanded by Capt Samuel Park and served in said Company for Three and half months and was employed in working at the Fort at Brook- lyn West end of Long Island and about the City of New York. said Company belonged to General Sterling's Command as he thinks and he further deposes and says that Jedidiah Hoxie of the aforesaid Town, County and State, served in said Company during the term of Three Months, against the Common enemy in the War of the Revolution and further the deponent saith not —
Benjamin Gillet
Sworn to and subscribed to open Court the day and year aforesaid
Attest David L. Doolittle Clerk

State of Connecticut (County) of New Haven Probate District of Milford Co- At a Court of Probate held at Milford within and for the Probate District of Milford on the 22 nd day of August 1832 Present William Strong Judge
Personally appeared in open Court William Clark and Samuel Hine of the aforesaid Town, County and State, and being duly sworn, do depose and say that in the fall of the Year 1776 they served for two months in a Company of Militia commanded by Capt Benjamin Tuck and was employed on the west end of Long Island and at New York and when the City was taken the Company was employed at Harlem. The Company belonged to Col Thompson's Regiment and Col Thompson was killed when New York was taken. They enlisted at Milford — and they further depose and say that David Stone of the aforesaid Town, County, State served in the Company during the term of two months, against the common enemy, in the War of the Revolution — and further the deponents say not —
William Clark
Samuel Hine
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court the day and year aforesaid
Notary David L. Palmin Clerk

State of Connecticut County of New Haven Probate District of Milford Ss -
At a Court of Probate held at Milford within and for the Probate District of Milford on the 22 nd day of August 1832
Reverend William Strong Judge
Personally appeared in open Court William Clark of the aforesaid Town, County and State, and being duly sworn doth depose and say that in the year 1778 she was drafted into a Company of Militia commanded by Capt. James Davidson for three months and served three months in said Company which was employed in guarding the War Court at Branford and there said Company went to Bunnell Farms in said Milford and he further deposes and says that Judith Stone of said Milford served in said Company during said term of three months against the common enemy, in the war of the Revolution - and further the deponent saith not William Clark
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court the day and year aforesaid
Attest David S. H. Parsons clk

State of Connecticut County of New Haven Probate District of Milford ss
At a Court of Probate held at Milford within and for the Probate District of Milford on the 22 nd day of August 1832
Present William Strong Judge
Personally appeared in open Court Samuel Taint and Joseph B. Clark both of the aforesaid New Haven County and State, and being duly sworn do depose and say that in the spring of the year 1779 they enlisted for one year in a Company of State Troops commanded by Col. Peter Hylburn and served said one year in guarding and defending the sea Coast said Company having its head quarters at the Fort in said Milford and they further depose and say that Jeremiah Stow of said Milford served in said Company during said term of one year against the Common Enemy aforesaid
Said deponents further depose and say that in the spring of the year 1780 they enlisted for one year in a Company of State Troops commanded by Col. Joseph Davenport and served said year in said Company, which was employed as a garrison in the Fort at said Milford & in guarding and protecting the sea Coast The aforesaid services and enlistments were begun in said Milford and they further depose and say that Jeremiah Stow of said Milford served in said Company during said term of one year, against the Common Enemy, as above stated, and further the deponents say not
Attestation on the other side Joseph B. Clark

The within Sum to and subscribed on open Court the day and year as for said -
Attest David L. Daldwin clk

Wed Nov 6 am 32
H.H. Addison Resent

State of Connecticut New Haven County } ss.
I Deborah Stow of the town of Milford County and State aforesaid, relict of Deborah Stow deceased, who was a pensioner of the United States, under the act of 7 th June 1832, at the rate of $80. per annum, do hereby constitute and appoint D. D. Addison Esq. of Washington City, my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name, respect- fully to request the Commissioner of Pensions to review my father's pension papers on file, with such additional evidence as may be presented, and allow such an increase of pension as he may justly and equitably be entitled to.
In testimony whereof I have herunto sub- scribed my name this 1 st day of January. A.D. 1857. Deborah Stow
In presence of L. H. Readney }

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BRIEF in the case of  Ebenezer Stow  of  Milford  in the State of  Conn  (Act 7th June, 1839.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 76 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years. Months. Days.     Spring In 1776 — 3 — — Capt Sam Peck's Co. State   latter part of Summer 1776 — 2 — — Capt Benj Peck's 8th Mil.   1778 — 3 — — Col Thompson — Regt   Spring 1779 1 — — — Capt Jas. Dayton Co. 2nd   Spring 1780 1 — — — Capt Peter Hopkins 1st   Capt Jos. Davidson 8th  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none stated  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? not stated  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? by witnesses. & the traditional evidence of two others — one a Clergyman — the latter certified by the Court to be credible persons —  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? not attached according to the regulation 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
E. Stephens Examining Clerk.

W.H.Y.
September 25, 1925.
Miss Edna L. Smith 321 Winthrop Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S-14593, it appears that Jedediah Stow was born January 1, 1756 at Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut.
While residing there he enlisted and served as a private in the Connecticut Troops as follows:
From the spring of 1776, three months in Captain Samuel Peck's Company;
From the late summer of 1776, two months in Captain Benjamin Peck's Company, Colonel Thompson's Regiment.
During 1778, three months in Captain James Davidson's Company.
From the spring of 1779, one year in Captain Peter Hepburn's Company.
From the spring of 1780, one year in Captain Joseph Davidson's Connecticut Company.

He was allowed pension on his application executed August 22, 1932 while residing in Milford, Connecticut.
His son Jedediah resided in Milford, Connecticut, in 1851.
The name of the soldier's wife is not stated and there is no further family data on file.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

1915 Oct. 16. Hist. to Nathan Dove Letter in V. T. 36, 819 Red for Samuel Star. 1919 June 10 Hist. to George C. Bryant. 1919 June 23. Hist. to Mrs. T. E. Franklin. 1920 Sept 26 Hist to Miss Ethel L. Smith. 21129
Revman
✓ 14.593 INVALID.
File No. 14.593
Jedediah Smith
Priv. Rev. War
Act: June 2 th 1832.
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 361
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Rev Sec Winsted Conn. Dan June 9, 1919
Bureau of Revolutionary Records.
Dear Sirs:
I am looking for data in regard to Jedediah Stowe of Milford, Conn. who was a prisoner. I should like the dates of his birth, death, and marriage, and those of his wife Sarah Clarke. I am making out my papers for the D. A. R. and must have more information about these people.
Yours very truly Mrs. W. G. Franklin Strong Terrace Winsted Conn.

BRIDGEPORT, CONN. SEP 22 9-PM
THE SPACE ABOVE IS RESERVED FOR POSTMARK POSTAL CARD. THE SPACE BELOW IS FOR THE ADDRESS ONLY.
The Pension Office Washington D.C. PENSION OCT 19 1906 U.S. OFFICE FILES OCT 20 1906 O.W.N.

To the Pension Office - 2 I am the great grand son of Phebeiah Stowe, born and died in Milford Ct. born 1757 - died Dec 11 1845 He had a pension in 1832 and 1840 list of pensions - His wife was Sally Clarke who died in 1843 I would like a copy of this pension, as all I know is he was a pensioner -
I would also like a copy of Hiles Judson's service in the war - He was born in Stratford Nov 15 1812 and died in Stratford His wife was Naomi Lewis - I am about to join the S. A. R. My address is
Charles H Judson King Street Stratford Conn

GEORGE C BRYANT ANSONIA, CONN.
Per See see
May 28, 1919.
Bureau of Pensions, Revolutionary War Records Section, Washington, D. C..
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly send me a copy of the service record in the Revolutionary War of Jedediah Stow of Milford, Connecticut? I should like much to have all that the pension papers show about him, including date of his birth, marriage and death. Also name of his wife and any further information about her.
I am writing a genealogy of the Clark family of Milford. The wife of Jedediah Stow is supposed to have been Sarah Clark. Following this genealogy I plan to publish genealogical outlines of a large number of Milford families. As only a small part of the births and marriages are recorded in Milford such information as your office has is of the highest importance.
Yours truly,
George C. Bryant

321 Dinturf Ave New Haven, Conn.
July 26 th , 1925
Business Bureau Washington, D. C.
Sir:—
Will you kindly give me information regarding the Revolutionary service of Jedidiah Storrs (or Storr). He was residing in New Haven County - pensioned under acts of 1832 and 1840. His wife's name was Sally Clarke
I want to use this information

on my application paper for membership in the D.A.P.
Thank you -
Very truly
(Miss) Edna L. Smith.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
J. G. 14523
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Jedediah Hott a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Spring 1776 3 mos. Pvt. Samuel Peck Conn.   Letter part Summer 1776 2 mos. Benjamin Peck Thompson "   1778 3 mos. James Davidson "   Spring 1779 1 year Peter Hephurn "   Spring 1780 1 year Joseph Davidson "  
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, Milford Conn. Date of application for pension, Aug 22 1832  His widow Residence at date of application, Milford New Haven Co. Conn. Age at date of application, born Aug 1 1756 at Milford Conn. Remarks: Com. Jedediah Hott served at Milford Conn. in 1837 name of wife is not stated and there is no other family data on file
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Jehediah Stow 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? 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? — grades not stated 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? — no Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
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?
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?
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.

Sir:
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Jedidiah Stow, S 7 14,593 , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Spru 1776 3 mos. Private. Samuel Peck. Gonn.   Fall 1776 2 mos. Private. Benjamin Peck. Thompson. Gonn.   1778 3 mos. Private. James Davidson. Gonn.   Spring 1779 1 year Private. Peter Hepburn. Gonn.   Spring 1780 1 year Private. Joseph Davidson. Gonn.  
Battles engaged in, None stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enlisted at Milford, New Haven Co Gonn.
Date of application for pension, August 22, 1832; His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Milford, Gonn.
Age at date of application, Born Jan 1, 1756 at Milford Gonn.; date of death not known.
Remarks: Son, Jedidiah, a resident of Milford Gonn in 1857.
Very respectfully,
Mr Charles F. Judson.
Penquituel
Stratford Conn
Commissioner.