Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 41373, Roger Woodworth, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Conn.
Woodworth, Roger
S. 41373
CONTENTS

9989 R Vermont
Dead. See let. to Mrs. Bridges F.P. apt 23. 1836.
Roger Woodworth Fletcher in the state of Vt who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Huntington of the Conniet line, for the term of 3 yrs. 1777-
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 17 of April, 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 29. of April, 1818 and sent to Mrs. Victoria Woodworth St. Albans, Vt
Arrears to 4th of Mar. 1819 — $4.76 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept. 1819 48. —
10 mo. \frac{14}{30}  \frac{11}{31} $132.76
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
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Dear J. L. Edwards

St. Albans April 15 th 1836
Dear J. L. Edwards
Sir
Enclosed I send you the certificate of the Court of Probate in the case of the widow of Roger Woodworth deceased. More than two years having elapsed since the death of Mr. Woodworth, it therefore becomes necessary that the subject be submitted for your consideration.
Mrs. Woodworth the widow of the above named deceased informed me that she was told by her neighbours that it would cost her more than the amount due to obtain the balance and therefore she had delayed, not having been advised to the contrary until of late. She has made out a power of attorney and lodged the Pension certificate with me.
You will please examine the enclosed and make your order thereon and return the same.
Yours with Due Respect W. Bridges
Dear J. L. Edwards Court of Pensions

Roger Woodworths Declaration copy of Record
Signature
John
Feb 19
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Revolutionary Claim, under Act of Congress, May 1, 1820.
STATE OF VERMONT, Franklin COUNTY, ss.
Supreme Court July Term 1820 ON this Eleventh day of July
1820 personally appeared in open Court, being the Supreme Court for the County of Franklin and a Court of Record for said County, having the Power of fine & Imprisonment Roger Woodworth aged 64 years, resident in St. Johnsbury in said County, who being duly sworn,
according to law, doth on his oath, declare that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows:—
I enlisted February 8th 1777. in the three years service under Capt. Ely in a Regiment raised by Genl. Huntington and transferred to Col. Prentiss and then to Col. Starr that I served my time out was discharged February 18th 1780. at Morristown N. Jersey by Genl. Washington that My Original declaration is dated April 17th 1818 that my Pension Certificate is Number 9989
And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me: nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. one mare 15 dollars one cow 15 dollars ten sheep ten dollars two hogs 5 dolls. a poor Log house 4 old chains one old Table 1/2 doz plates, 1/2 dozen Forks and sundry articles of small value such as a Pine chest: and one low chest, one Iron Pot, one dish kettle one tea kettle one ax, one hoe, and one part of a plough. one calf about 5 months old that I owe about forty dollars and have no debts due me I am by occupation a farmer. am unable to labour having in some measure lost the use of my right hand and arm my wife is 70 years old is quite infirm have one daughter that has been sick for a great number of years Roger Woodworth

Pine chest, one low chest, one iron Pot, one dish kettle one tea kettle one ax, one hoe, and one part of a plough, one calf about 5 months old that I owe about sixty dollars and have no debts due me I am by occu- pation a farmer, am unable to labour having in some measure lost the use of my right hand and arm my wife is 70 years old is quite inf- irm have one daughter that has been sick for a great number of years Roger Woodworth
Sworn to and declared on the 11 th day of July 1820 }
Before the court Attest Horace Sanes Clerk
STATE OF VERMONT, } Franklin COUNTY, ss. }
I Horace Sanes Clerk of the Supreme
Court, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is Sixty dollars, free from debt twenty dollars and no cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 18 th day of July 1820
Horace Sanes
Clerk.

Roger Woodworth Private yy to 80 Huntingdon Conn Mass Samuel
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State of Vermont } I Luther Brigham Georgia District } Clerk of the Court of the Probate in and for the District of Georgia in the State of Vermont do hereby certify that
Seth Witter on Esquire, before whom the annexed Declaration of Roger Woodworth was made, was at the respecting date then of Judge of Probate in and for the District of Georgia and State of Vermont, and duly qualified for that purpose acting under the authority of this State, and his name thereunto subscribed is his own proper signature Also the Court over which he presides is a Court of Record In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court of Probate this 22 nd day of July A.D. 1818.
Luther Brigham Clerk

State of Vermont
District of Georgia , ss.
On this 17 day of April 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the  Judge of Probate Judges of the Circuit Court of the United States for the said district, personally appears Roger Woodworth
aged Sixty two years, resident in Fletcher
in the said district, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war:" That he the said Roger Woodworth enlisted in Providence in the state of Rhode Island , in 1777 in the company commanded by Captain
Col. Huntington of the Connecticut Line
; that he
continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the year 1780
, when he was discharged from service in Norristown
state
of New Jersey  which is now Pa. that he was in the battles of
and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support;
and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Seth Watson Judge of Probate for said District

I Seth Wetmore Judge of Probate for the District of Georgia and State of Vermont do Certify that it appears to my satisfaction that Roger Woodworth did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in his said declaration against the Common Enemy for the full term of Nine Months or more at one period of service - that I am personally acquainted with the said Woodworth. that he is absolutely in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support. that prior to his declaration he has been released from Gaol under a Capien Statute entitled "an Act relating to Crying Creditors & to poor debtors." that he is in person of body. & I further Certify that the Court over which I preside is a Court of Record. And I now transmit the the proceedings taken & had before me to the Secretary of the department of War pursuant to the Act of Congress described in the preceding declaration. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 20 day of July 1818 — Seth Wetmore Judge of Probate

Rev. War Section. and 1812 Section AW/cel
February 14, 1929
Honorable Richard P. Freeman House of Representatives Washington, D.C.
My dear Mr. Freeman:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.41373, it appears that Roger Woodworth enlisted February 8, 1777 and served in Captain Ely's Company, Colonels Huntington's, Prentice's and Starr's Connecticut Regiment, and was discharged February 8, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 17, 1818, while a resident of Fletcher, District of Georgia, Vermont, aged sixty-two years.
In 1820, he referred to his wife as aged seventy years, and to a daughter, but did not give any names, nor is the age of the daughter mentioned.
Soldier died October 21, 1834, leaving a widow, her name is not given.
There are no further data as to family.
Very truly yours
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

August 16, 1928.
Mattie Woodworth, 22 Marcy Street, Edgewood Station, Providence, Rhode Island.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 41373, it appears that Roger Woodworth enlisted February 8, 1777 and served in Captain Ely's Company, Colonels Huntington's, Prentice's and Starr's Connecticut Regiment, and was discharged February 8, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 17, 1818, while a resident of Fletcher, District of Georgia, Vermont, aged sixty-two years.
In 1820, he referred to his wife as aged seventy years, and to a daughter, but did not give any names, nor is the age of the daughter mentioned.
Soldier died October 21, 1834, leaving a widow, her name is not given.
There are no further data as to family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

Ans
March 23, 1928.
Mrs. Arthur F. Short, 22 Marcy Street, Edgewood Station, Providence, Rhode Island.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 41373, it appears that Roger Woodworth enlisted February 8, 1777 and served in Captain Ely's Company, Colonels Huntington's, Prentice's and Starr's Connecticut Regiment, and was discharged February 8, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 17, 1818, while a resident of Fletcher, District of Georgia, Vermont, aged sixty-two years.
In 1820, he referred to his wife as aged seventy years, and to a daughter, but did not give any names, nor is the age of the daughter mentioned.
Soldier died October 21, 1834, leaving a widow, her name is not given.
There are no further data as to family.
The Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Baltes Keifver, all spellings of the name searched.

Owing to the very large number of similar inquiries, and the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, the Bureau is unable to make immediate reply to each inquiry pertaining to soldiers of the Revolution.
Such information is furnished by courtesy of the Government and without fee, and letters are being answered as rapidly as possible in the order of their receipt.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
Aug
December 13, 1927
Honorable Jesse H. Metcalf United States Senate
My dear Senator:
In response to your letter of the ninth instant, I have the honor to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 41373, it appears that Roger Woodworth enlisted February 8, 1777 and served in Captain Ely's Company, Colonels Huntington's, Prentice's and Starr's Connecticut Regiment, and was discharged in February, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 17, 1818, while a resident of Fletcher, District of Georgia, Vermont, aged sixty-two years.
In 1820, he referred to his wife as aged seventy years, and to a daughter, but did not give any names, nor is the age of the daughter

mentioned.
Soldier died October 21, 1834, leaving a widow, her name is not given.
There are no further data as to family.
Very truly yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

41373 INVALID.
Rey
File No. 41373
Roger Woodworth Rev. Rev. Rev.
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Index: Vol. 8 , Page 578
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1927- Dec. 12-His to Hon. Jesse H. Metcalf Aug 1928- Mch. 23- " " Mrs. Arthur J. Shoup and 1928- Aug. 16-His to Mattie Woodworth A.D.Y. 1929- Feb. 14- " " Hon. Richard P. Freeman for Mrs. many B. Bishop - see letter in Edward Babbitt S. 31543 any 1932- Nov. 25- Photo mailed to Mr. H. H. Titus miles.

22 MARCY STREET EDGEWOOD STATION PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
July 23. 1927
Mr. Winfield Scott Com. Dept of Interior Washington. D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly send me any information you may have concerning my mother's great grandfather, Roger Woodworth. Enclosed is a copy of a letter from the Vermont Historical Society. I wrote to the Conn. Historical Society but while they verified these statements, they could not find any record of his birth.

22 MARCY STREET EDGEWOOD STATION PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
Also any information relative to my father's great grandfather Baltus Keifer (Keifer) or Kiefer as it is now) son of Hendrick Keifer, born about 1758 (from the old family bible). He served as private in an Ulster County regiment and tradition tells us that he had some part in the capture of Benedict Arnold.
Very truly yours.
Josephine Kiefer Short
Mrs. Arthur P. Short

22 Marcy Street -
- Edgewood. Providence R.I.
October 19 th 1927
Mr. Winfield Scott: Com. Pension Department:
Dear Sir -
Would you kindly send me any information you may have concerning - Roger Woodworth - (grandfather of my father the late Rev. Geo. Woodworth) who enlisted in the Rev War at Selawon Ct. Salem he drew pension.
Cordially
(Miss) Mollie Woodworth. en T.X.S.

JESSE H. METCALF RHODE ISLAND
United States Senate
WASHINGTON, D. C.
December 9, 1927.
Honorable Winfield Scott, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear Commissioner:
One of my constituents has written me concerning her desire to obtain information concerning one of her Revolutionary War ancestors, Roger Woodworth. She states that he enlisted in Connecticut in 1777, served three years and was later pensioned. I shall very greatly appreciate any data you may be able to furnish me regarding the date of his birth, marriage, death, and place of residence.
Thanking you for your interest, I am
Yours very truly,
Jesse Ke. Metcalf

November 11, 1933
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
District 2900, Branch 970
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Rev. War pension claim of Roger Woodworth,
S. 41373
Actual 1 of this page
Soldier's declaration Dated July 11, 1820
25 cents 1 pages
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Kindly leave margin of 1½ inches at top of each page and return papers in each case in folder with corresponding name and number. The word, omit, is written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.
Chief of Rev. & 1812 Wars Sect.

November 11, 1933
Administrator of Veterans' Affairs Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Please furnish me photostatic copy (not certified) of 1 page from Rev. War pension claim of Roger Woodworth, S. 41373.
Very truly yours
H. H. Titus
2222 Pine St. N.W.
Washington D.C.