Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 12166, for David Mc Clure, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
McClure, David Luce, Lucy (Former widow.)
No. 12166.
CONTENTS

Lucy Luce widow of Con. David Williams who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Lt. Inf. Cav.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 116 Dollars 66 2 / 3 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
to 29 Jany 1838 Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of Sept. 1833 and sent to J. E. Massie Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848. Page 302 Vol. 1

Ms. A. 9. 2. 10 p. 15
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Langport Dr -
185
John Smith Esq. 185
I have the honor to send you the following list of names
the names of the persons who have been admitted into the several
prisons of the county during the year 185
the names of the persons who have been admitted into the several
prisons of the county during the year 185
the names of the persons who have been admitted into the several
prisons of the county during the year 185

James Conn's Jan'y 15. 1846
J. L. Edwards Esq Sir
A Grandson of the applicant, living in Vermont, is assisting her in her application for a Pension but if any additional evidence is wanted, by way of Testimony, it must come from this quarter. & not from Vermont, as the family lived there, but a short time before the Deuter's Death.
The Widow is living within a few rods of me, aged poor & feeble, and if any communication be necessary, she requests it may be made to me.
At the bottom of her declaration, I supposed signed my name, as Judge, being Judge of Probate for this District, it may not have been necessary - if so, it is only surplusage & cannot vitiate her declaration.
accept Sir. the assurance of my friendly consideration -
Walter A. Kibbe

day the 29 day of April 1784 when was Born Lucy & Lucy Tibbs by of Rev. Charles Breken at Somers- day y e 16 day of October 1784 at one o'clock in the morning Born Lucy M c Cluer
December y e 12 th 1786 when was Born Oranda M c Cluer at 4 o'clock & 18 minutes after noon at Stafford
August Sunday y e 3 rd 1788 when was Born Sophia M c Cluer at 2 o'clock Afternoon & Died September y e 19 th 1808 at 2 o'clock in y e morning
September y e 9 th 1791 when was Born Batsey Gill M c Cluer at 5 o'clock Afternoon at Stafford
February y e 28 th 1794 on Friday about 11 o'clock at night, was Born Daniel M c Cluer
Wednesday y e 13 day of June 1797 when was Born Samuel M c Cluer at 22 minutes after 12 o'clock in the morning
April 22 nd 1800 when was Born Simon Tibbs M c Cluer
December y e 23 rd 1804 when was Born William M c Cluer at 4 o'clock & 10 minutes Afternoon at Roxbury
David M c Cluer was Born at Brookfield in the County of Franklin
1733 on y e first day of January
wife of David M c Cluer was Born in the same place (April 1736)

1765 She was born by Rev John Williams at Stafford March 24 th 1769 when was born Miriam Wheeler at in Friday May 9 th 1771 when was born Samuel Wheeler at after 5 son & 3 d October 23 rd 1776 at Somers on Saturday May 4 th 1773 when was born Samuel Wheeler at 4 o'clock 8 3/4 minutes in the morning & died October 19 th 1776 at Somers on Monday Jan 22 nd 1778 when was born David Wheeler at 4 o'clock 8 22 minutes after noon at Somers on Sunday Jan 27 th 1781 when was born Hannah Wheeler about 3 o'clock in the morning at Stafford Thursday March 28 th 1782 when died Hannah Wheeler wife of David Wheeler in the 35 year of her age at Stafford
McClure, David Conn W 12.166

State of Connecticut } County of Tolland. } Probate District of Somers
It is hereby certified that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me Solomon Fuller Jr judge of the Probate Court, that Lucy Suee the widow of David McClure who was during her life time an applicant for a pension from the U.S. Government for the services of her said husband David McClure during the Revolution and that she died on the twenty ninth day of January in the year 1850. leaving surviving her Penuel: Samuel; Oranda and Betsy Gil McClure - and that Penuel, Samuel Oranda and Betsy Gil McClure are the only surviving children of the aforesaid Lucy Suee
In Testimony Whereof. I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this thirty first day of March in the year one thousand eight hundred fifty three -
Solomon Fuller Jr Judge

I Joseph Vail of Somers in Tolland County & State of Connecticut of lawful age, on oath, depose & say, that on examination of the Records of marriages. Solemnized, in the Town of Somers, by the Rev. Charles Backus, formerly Pastor of the Congregational Church, in this place & whose ministry extended, from the year 1764 to the year 1803, - I find in the records of marriages, kept by him, in its regular place in the series of entries, the following entry to wit, Marriages - April Twenty ninth, one thousand seven hundred and eighty four, Doctor David McClure of Stafford & Lucy Kibbe of Somers. The foregoing is a true copy of the records with the exception of the date, which is expressed in the records in fair legible figures, as follows. "Marriages April 29 th 1784." Doctor David McClure of Stafford & Lucy Kibbe of Somers
Joseph Vail
I Joseph Vail above named, depose & say, that I held the office of Pastor of the Congregational Church, in said Somers, & have custody of the Marriage record, kept by the above named Rev d Charles Backus, and the above is a true transcript transcript from the said Records, with the exception above named, as certified by me, -
Joseph Vail
I hereby certify that the above Certificate of the Rev d Joseph Vail was signed & sworn to before me, in Somers, in Tolland County & State of Connecticut on this 8 th day of January A D 1846, and the Deponent is a credible man, or person and at this time a Pastor of the Congregational Church, in said Somers, & I have also examined the record, original, & know it to be, in the hand writing of the said Rev d Charles Backus, with which I am perfectly acquainted -
attest - Walter R Kibbe Justice of the Peace

I John Phillips of Somers. in Tolland County & State of Connecticut of lawful age, on oath, depose & say, that I hold the office of Town Clerk, in said Town of Somers, & have the custody of the Records of said Town, and that, on examination of the Records of Marriages solemnized, in said Town, I find on the Record, in its proper place the following entry, to wit, .
" This may certify, that on the Twelfth day of May one thousand, eight hundred and thirty six, I joined Luke Luce and Lucy Pinney both of Somers, in the Marriage covenant agreeable to the laws of this State
H. A. Hamilton Justice of Peace"
The foregoing is a true copy of the Record, with the exception of the date, which is expressed, in the record, in fair legible figures, as follows " 12 th day of May 1836" John Phillips
I John Phillips, above named, depose & say, that I held the office of Town Clerk in the Town of Somers, in the County of Tolland & State of Connecticut, and that the above is a true extract from the Records of said Town of Somers, with the exception above named, as certified by me
John Phillips
State of Connecticut, County of Tolland /3
I hereby certify, that the above Certificate of John Phillips, was signed and sworn to, before me, in Somers, in said County, this 9 th day of January A D 1846, - that the Deponent is a credible person, and at this time, holds the office of Town Clerk, in said Town of Somers
Wallis A. Kibbe Justice of the Peace

Revolutionary Papers Lucy Luce connecticut Susped Oct 1838 =
Ely M c Hassler Oct 8 - 1852

POWER OF ATTORNEY
For ascertaining whether any increase or arrears of Pension are due the Widow or heirs of Revolutionary Pensioners, &c.*
STATE OF Connecticut } Somers COUNTY OF Tolland } Be it known that before me
E.E. Hamblton a Justice of Peace personally appeared Penuel McElaine aged 57 years, who being duly cautioned and
then sworn in due form of law, states that he is the Son & heir of David McElaine who was a Revolutionary Soldier in the State of Connecticut
and that he died on the 16th day of May 1813 and that his mother, named
Lucy Luce died on the 29th day of June 1850 and that they were married on the 29th day of April in the year 1783 and that they were residents of Somers
in the State of Connecticut and that they resided there eleven years, and that he resides in Somers and that furthermore he BY THESE
PRESENTS, constitutes, appoints, and fully empowers and authorizes, irrevocably and with powers of substitution, F. E. HASSLER, of Washington city, D. C., as his true and lawful Attorney for him and in his name and stead, to examine into, to prosecute, to demand, and to receive from the U. S. Government and State officers his rights in all and in any manner of claim for increase or arrears of Pension or Land, that may be due him as Son & heir of David McElaine who died leaving the same undrawn, as in right of law he may be entitled.
In witness whereof, he has on this seventh day Sept 1852, hereunto signed his name, and affixed his seal.
Witness: E.E. Hamblton Witness: U.E. Hamilton Penuel McElaine SEAL.
Signed, sealed, acknowledged, and sworn to before me; and I further certify, that said Penuel McElaine has always by the community been known as the Son & heir of David McElaine
Dated on this seventh day of September 1852 E.E. Hamblton J.P. Justice of Peace
State of Connecticut } to wit: Tolland Sept 8th 1852 COUNTY OF Tolland }
I hereby certify, That E.E. Hamblton Esq., before whom the foregoing affidavits and acknowledgment were made, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature above written is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County Court, this 8th day of September one thousand eight hundred and fifty two
Cosmo Bishop Clerk.
* If a Widow applies, state "the date of marriage, and date of death of her husband." * State under what act pensioned, or when pension commenced, if a pensioner—and amount of pension.

124 52
Lucy Luce Conn.
Act of July '38
Lucy Luce died 29 Jan'y 1850
M married 1784
Penuel M c Clure Mum d M c Clure Oranda M c Clure & Betty Gil M c Clure only children
Penuel M c Clure administrator

State of Connecticut
County of Tolland Ss. Probate District of Somers
On this 17 th day of January A.D. 1846, personally appeared Lucy Luce, a resident of Somers, in the County of Tolland aged seventy eight years, who being first duly sworn, according to Law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision, made by the acts of Congress passed July 7 th 1838. and the 23 rd of August 1842. granting pensions to Widows of persons, who served during the Revolutionary War, that she is the Widow of Doctor Daniel M c Clune, who served as a Lieutenant, in an enlisted Company of Infantry, commanded by Capt. Elijah Robinson of Stafford Connecticut, in the Northern Army for a period of five months, or more, the exact time she cannot say, in the summer & fall of the year 1776. at & near Tienderoga, in the State of New York. he left Somers, in June or July, returned in the first part of Winter, afterward. In October 1776. while absent in the Army, two of his children died, she distinctly recollects seeing him and his Companions, in arms, when leaving Town, in Company form and his return, after Winter had commenced.
She also declares that Doct. M c Clune served, in the Northern Army, in the campaign of 1777, at Saratoga and as she now believes, in the capacity, both of officer & sergeant officer & sergeant, in what Company, or under whose command, she cannot say. She has often heard him mention, Colo. Mott's Regiment and Colo. Wyllys Regiment that he was absent from his family in the fall of 1777, and it was said, he was, in the Northern Army, that she has often heard him, after their marriage, say that he was at the surrender of Genl. Burgoyne, what a high day, it was, among the American Troops, & what a glorious day it was for his Country. She had often heard him speak of that Battle, that the balls often whistled about his head. also of the sufferings of the wounded, - and that in 1776 & 1777, while in the Northern Army

he attended upon the sick & wounded, in the Hospitals as a Surgeon. - That he brought home his surgical instruments from the Army, & kept them many years. He often said, that the people generally, knew but little of the privations & suffer- ings of those, who were called into the army.
She also further declares, that she was married to the said David W. Colburn, at said Somers, on the 29 th day of April A.D. 1844. - That her husband, the aforesaid David W. Colburn died on the 6 th day of May A.D. 1843: at Roxbury Vermont. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place just the mar- riage took place , previous to the first day of January A.D. 1844 viz. at the time above stated.
She also further declares, that after the death of her husband, David W. Colburn, she was married to Dan- Pirney, in the Month of March A.D. 1814, that he died in the Month of September A.D. 1822, the days of either month, she cannot now recollect.
She also further declares, that after the death of her husband Dan Pirney, she was married to Luke Luce on the 12 th day of May A.D. 1826 - that he died on the 29 th day of April A.D. 1837: and that she is still a Widow.
Lucy Luce Sworn to & subscribed the Day & year aforesaid.
Attest Walter R. Kibbe Judge
I, William Henry Kibbe Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Somers, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Lucy Luce for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office, this 14 th day of January A.D. 1846.
William Henry Kibbe
Clerk of Probate for the District of Somers

N. 13. The words "at Saratoga" & "second" "maxim" intoned before expiration after Walter R. Kibler's death of Decem

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of David McElaine or McEluer 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. No 12166.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June 1776 5 mos Lieut Elijah Root Samuel Mott Conn.   Serg   1777 ✓ Serg ✓ Samuel Mott      
Battles engaged in, Saratoga
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated
Date of application for pension, Jan 7. 1846. Her claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Somers, Tolland Co. Conn.
Age at date of application, 78 yrs.
Remarks: Soldier was born in Brimfield Mass Jan 1. 1733, he mar. at Stafford Apr 7. 1764 Hannah Richardson & Apr 5. 1746 d. Mch 22, 1782. Soldier then mar. at Somers, Conn. Apr 29. 1784 Lucy Keible he died at Roxbury Vt May 16. 1813 and Lucy mar. in Mch 1814 Dan Pinney who died in Sept 1822, she then mar. May 12. 1826 Luke Luce who died Apr 29. 1837 and Lucy was at pension as the former widow of David McElaine. She died Jan 29. 1850.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
See family data on separate slip

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 12166
Lucy Luce
Wid
David McClure
Leit Graft & Co.
Act: Feb 2 d 1/18
Index:—Vol. A , Page 140
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Oct. 23/95 Hist. to David McClure C/o H.P. Hitchcock, Hartford Conn. Mch. 2/96 Sold in pursuance of Will, Col. Wm. H. McClure, C. Falls, Del.
June 3/96 Sold pension to Miss Louisa McClure So. Hadley Mass. Inv. 3
Nov. 4/98 Geo. A. Tilden Roxbury, Mass.
1916 Apr. 15. History to Me G.L. Fisher. Inv. 3
1920 May 29. Hist. to Emily B. Ellsworth, au.

9.361 Connecticut Lucy Suce deed widow of David M c Clure who was a S t Inf t & Cav. in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 110 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of Oct r 1857 and sent to J. E. Hasler Prest.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book 2 Page 54

11.478 Connecticut Lucy Luce deed widow of David McClure who died on the of _____ in the State of _____ who was a Lt. M aj H. Cary, commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the _____ line for Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll of Hartford at the rate of 111 Dollars 66 2 / 3 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8. day of Apr. 1833 and sent to J. E. Maples Arrears to the 4th of present . Semi-annual allowance ending
Recorded by _____ (Revolutionary Claim,) Book _____ Vol. _____ (Act July 7, 1838.) P. M. _____ Clerk, Page 87.

V Lucy Luc B. 402 Om
Lt. A. R. Kibbie 1 ap c 1846
to Hon. J. Dixon 11. April 1846.
to them August 18 c 46
Act of the July 1838.

8-1708.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Family Record
PRINTED MATTER.

Jan 10/53
Proof Adl
Lucy Suce
Revolutionary
Pension
Suspended
Connecticut
filed Jany 15/53
J.E. Paskell

State of Connecticut Tolland County ss Somers Probate District
This May certify that the annexed family record of the marriage of Doctor David Mc Clure & Miss Lucy Tibbee was taken from the family of Mr Daniel Mc Clure and I have no doubt is an authentic record
I further certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to this court that Doct David Mc Clure died on the 6 th day of May 1848 and his widow Mrs Lucy Luce on the 29 th day of January 1850 and that Daniel Mc Clure is the son of the said Doct David Mc Clure and Mrs Lucy Luce above named formerly Lucy Mc Clure
In witness whereof I have signed and fixed the seal of said Office thereunto this 16 th day of November A.D. 1852.
Solomon Fuller Jr Judge

American Archives p 871, 6 vol.
4 Series, by an act of the Connecticut Legislature passed June 1778. Several bat- tallions were ordered to be raised to serve un- til 25 Dec & that of the 1 st Bat. Elijah Robinson was Capt & David McClellan was Lieutenant

I William Patten of Stafford in Tolland County & State of Connecticut. Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States. aged Ninety Three years, on oath depose & say, that in the year 1776, as I now believe, I performed a tour of Military Duty at Limerick in the State of New York, in an enlisted company for the period of five months. - The Company officers were, Capt. Elijah Robinson of said Stafford, Lieut. David McElaine of Torrington in Tolland County. & Ensign Mills of Simsbury in Hartford County, Connecticut. The Company formed in Torrington aforesaid, marched to Suffield, in Connecticut thence up the River to Bennington, thence to Limerick in the State of New York, the Company performed a tour of five months Duty & were there discharged. Lieut. McElaine performed Duty in said Company. During the whole period of five months, said Company was attached to the Regiment commanded by Colo. Mott, our Company rendered service principally, at a place, called Mount Independence, I am now receiving a Pension for the above service. - The Department further testifies & says. that Lieut. David McElaine was an educated Physician & Surgeon, & performed the Duty of Physician & Surgeon to said Company, & to Colo. Mott's Regiment, after we joined it, - on our March in Suffield Connecticut, he sat a horse in the saddle of Jacob Bennett a Private in said Company. I have no knowledge of any other Surgeon or Physician, attached to said Company, or to said Regiment, during said Period of five months service. -

The Company marched from Samson, in the first part of July, we were discharged in December, & after the Lakes were frozen, - the Period of enlistments was four months, which was wholly served by said Company.
William Patten
Sworn to & Subscribed Jan y 10 th 1846
Before me Walter R. Kibbe Justice of the Peace for Tolland County
State of Connecticut, Tolland County ss. Jan y 10 th 1846 I hereby certify that I have known William Patten, the General Depositionant more than forty years, he is nearly an one hundred years old & a Revolutionary pensioner, and sustains the character of a credible person Attest Walter R. Kibbe Justice of the Peace
N.B. The words "of Infantry & Duty" interlined before signing
Attest Walter R. Kibbe Justice of the Peace

I Jonathan Clark of Somers, in Tolland County & State of Connecticut of lawful age, on oath, depose & say, that Luke Luce the husband of Lucy Luce, late of this Town, died on Saturday the 29 th day of April A.D. 1837. I assisted, after his death, in preparing the body for the grave, and attended his burial, on Monday the 1 st day of May A.D. 1837.
Lucy Luce his late wife, lives near me, and has so, ever since his death, has never married, since his death, & is now, in a state of widow- hood.
The Deponent further testifies & says, that he was personally acquaint- ed, with Doctor Daniel M c Clure, a former husband of Mrs. Luce, - & hence often heard him repeat the tales & incidents of the War of the Revolution, and he had the reputation of being a Soldier of the Revo- lution -
Sworn to & subscribed
Jonathan Clark
before me - Walter A. Noble Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut, Tolland County ss - Jan y . 10 th 1846
This certifies that I have known Jonathan Clark the aforesaid Deponent more than thirty years, he is about forty five years of age and sustains the character of a credible person attest Walter A. Noble Justice of the Peace

I Asa Arnold of Somers in the County of Tolland and State of Connecticut aged 77 years being duly sworn do testify and say that in a conversation with Doctor Broadbush of the town of Floyd Onondaga County and State of New York in the month of November eighteen hundred and twelve he told me he was made Surgeon of a Regiment at the taking of Burgoyne's Army at Saratoga and Doctor Daniel McClure was next Surgeon to him but was taken from the Medical Staff by the commanding General to carry expresssies from from one point of the army to another
Asa Arnold
State of Connecticut
Tolland County } ss Somers October 25 th 1852
Be it known that before the subscriber a Notary Public within and for the State of said personally appeared Asa Arnold above named and made oath in due form of law to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed And I certify he is a credible witness
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and signed my hand officially the day and year abovenmentioned
Samuel D. Carver Notary Public

State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office Hartford March 16 th 1853
I certify that on application for evidence of the service of David McLelure as a Surgeon in the war of the Revolution, I have examined the documents remaining in this Office and do not find any Pay Roll, which shows the term of the said McLelure's service in that capacity.
On a Pay Table day book, in this Office, I find the following charge to the United States, under date of "March 3 rd 1777." "To Ordnance Trust. Doct. David McLelure for medicines used in Col. Mott's Regt. £ 21. 9. 0."
On the Pay Table Ledger is an account under heading "Col. Samuel Mott's Regt. raised in June 1776, to serve till 1 st December 1776." And under heading "Pay Rolls etc." is entered, "March 3 rd 1777. Doct. McLelure's bill £ 21. 9. 0." }
On the same account I find an entry "for Capt. Robinson's Pay Roll £ 534. 1 Equipping £ 94 12. 1 Billeting £ 60. 11. 6 Wages £ 197. 12. 1 Commissions £ 13. 8. 9 Total £ 900. 4. 3"
On the same book I find an account under heading "Col. Wyllis' Battalion 1777, etc," in which I find a charge to the United States for, "Doct. McLelure's bill for Hospital expense £ 2. 14. 6." This battalion is supposed to have been raised to serve for the term of

one year,
D. G. Pinney Comptroller by Geo Robinson Clerk

Lucy Lucy dec? former widow of David McClellan.
Tolland County, Ct.
adm. July 7 1838 40
5 mes St Int. $66.66 2 / 3
3 " " Cal. 50
$116.66 2 / 3
per annum from
4 March 1836 to
29 Jan'y 1850
when she died
except 2 yrs
— be to Pennuel McClellan adm. for the benefit of himself & Mrs. McClellan, Oranda McClellan, & Betty Gil McClellan
surviving children
be to F. E. Hapler Esq Present

Brief in the case of Lucy Luce former wife of David Luce County and State of Connecticut act 5 July 7 1838
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Record of proof of service, Record proof of marriage
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent H. H. Phelps Esq Present
Martha Kiplett Examining Clerk.

Connersville } July 31 }
\ fr-
Hon. James Dixon
M.C.
Washington City

Lowers July 30 th 1846-
J. Dixon Esq.
At the urgent importunity of Mrs Lucy Luce, I again address you, in relation to her application for a pension & to solicit your friendly assistance
Yours respectfully
W. R. Giblee
In the case of Lucy Luce for a pension, Mr. Edwards replies & says that D ct M c Clure must have been paid for his services as a Private Practitioner!
Mr. Parish of Vermont her Counsel & adviser informs her friend, that he is not aware, that Private Practitioners were paid by the Government, and that he always supposed, that when a Bill of a Surgeon, for services, in the War of the Revolution, was allowed & paid by the Government, that it was strong evidence, that he was attached to the Army, performed the services & therefore justly entitled to all the benefits of the Pension law.
Mrs Luce procures by living testimony, by a Pensioner for the same service, that D ct M c Clure served five months in 1776, in Colo. M c Intosh's Regt, as a Lieutenant, and as it is impossible to prove the grade, by record or documentary evidence, as the rule requires, she believes she is justly entitled to receive a pension for that service, as a Private, on the legal principle, that the greater contains the less & the whole rank & file of the Army are considered, as Soldiers of the Revolution -

Mrs Lee believing, she has proved, that David M c Clure was attached to Colo. Wylly's Reg t in 1777 - and that he actually performed Medical Service in said Reg t in the Campaign of 1777 and that his Bill for services rendered in 1777, as attested & paid by the Government is plenary evidence of the fact & strong presumptive evidence, that he served the whole of that Campaign in Colo. Wylly's Regiment.
Mrs Lee is of opinion, that if she cannot substantiate her claim to a pension of a higher grade, she ought not, when services are actually performed & proved, to be deprived of the rights accorded to the common Soldier.
Mrs Lee thinks, if a sense of Justice dictated the Pension Law, the poor & afflicted Widow ought not to be deprive- d of its benefit, because death has deprived her of that Testimony, which would have rendered her case more explicit & satisfactory and believes, that that she has presented a case, which justly entitles her to the friendly consideration of the government.
As Mrs Lee has no personal Friend, in Washington, as the Representative of this district, she humbly submits your friendly co-operation, & requests that you would press her case upon the consideration of the Commission. Yours &c -
K

Comptroller Office, Connecticut } Hartford January 10 1846 }
On application for evidence of the service of Doct David Mc Clure in the war of the revolution, I have examined the documents in this Office relating to that war, and find among the Bills & Accts of Col Samuel Mott, Recd "supposed to be raised in June 1776 to serve in the Northern Army till the first of December 1776" the following entry March 3. 1777
Doct Mc Clure Bill, Hospital expense - 21-9-0 Also among the bills & Accts of "Col Samuel Wyllys's Battalion 1777," I find this entry Feb 27-1778
Doct Mc Clure Bill Hospital expense 2-14-6
A Harrington, Comptroller

Penuel McClure Administrator

Solomon Gullon Homer
Esq., Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of in the State of Connecticut.
To Pennel M c Clure of said Homer
GREETING.
Whereas Lucy Luce
late of Homer deceased, having while she lived, and at the time of her Death, Goods, Chattels, Credits, and Estate in said Homer now lately died intestate: by virtue whereof the power of Administration, and full Disposition of all and singu- lar the Goods, Chattels, Credits and Estate of the said deceased; and also the hearing, examining and allowing the Accounts of the Administration thereof appertains unto me: And I being desirous that the Goods, Chattels, Credits, and the Estate of the said deceased should be well and truly administered,
Do Therefore, (trusting in your Fidelity and Care,) commit unto you the said Pennel M c Clure
full Power to administer the Goods, Chattels, Credits and Estate of the said deceased, which to her while she lived, and at the time of her death did appertain: And to pay all debts in which the said deceased stood bound, so far as her Goods, Chattels, Credits and Estate can extend, according to the value thereof; and to make a true and perfect Inventory of all and singular the Goods, Chattels, Credits and Estate of the said deceased, and exhibit the same into the Registry of the said Court of Probate on or before the 1 st day of June next ensuing; And also render to the said Court a true and plain account of your Administration, on or before the 1 st day of April Anno Domini 1854 And I do, by these presents, ordain, depute and constitute you Administrator of all and singular the Goods, Chattels, Credits and Estate aforesaid.
In witness whereof, I have signed these presents, and fixed the Seal of said Office thereunto, this * 31 day of March in the year of our Lord, 1853
Solomon Gullon for Judge

Lorain Probate Office
March 31, 1853
I hereby certify that the within letter of Administration is a true copy of the original
Solomon Fuller
Judge of Probate
Penuel Clance Administrator

I Pennell W m Clune of Somers in Tolland County & State of Connecticut aged fifty one years, on oath, depose & say, that I am the Son of Doctor Daniel W m Clune formerly of Somers. - he removed from Somers to Roxbury Vermont in February 1813 - and died on the 6 th day of May afterwards, at said Roxbury aged 84 years -
And the Deponent further says, that his Father in his lifetime held two Commissions: one a Captain in the Cavalry - the other a Lieutenant in the Infantry. I believe they are lost or destroyed & have been so for many years, I recollect our children getting them and tearing off the seals, to get the red wax, by which the seals were affixed to the Commissions; they were considered of no use to any one, & no care taken of them -
I have heard my Father often speak of being in the Army at Saratoga; and also at the taking of Betsyayne. he was a Surgeon by education & practice, and I have often heard him speak of attending to the sick & wounded in the Army.
And the Deponent further says, My Mother Lucy W m Clune returned from Vermont to Somers, Conn t , and married Dan. Pinney of Stafford, Connecticut, in March 1814, & lived with the said Pinney till September 1822 when the said Pinney died. Afterward on the 12 th day of May 1826 she married Luke Lee of Somers and lived with him till the 29 th day of April 1837, when the said Lee died - and my mother has never since married, but now lives a Widow in said Somers.
1826 intalined before signing attest W m R Kibbe S r of the Peace
Pennell W m Clune
Sworn to & subscribed before me } Jan y 12 th 1846 Walter R Kibbe Justice of the Peace
Tolland County, State of Connecticut ss. Somers January 12 th 1846
This certifies that I have known Pennell W m Clune, the foregoing Deponent, from his infancy, he is about fifty years of age and is a Credible person - attest Walter R Kibbe Justice of the Peace

I Mary Bourn of Somers in Tolland County & State of Connecticut wife of Samuel Bourn aged sixty four years on a certain day that my Father Peter Hunt died February 22 nd 1804 aged sixty three years, that when I was young Doctor David McCloud used to visit my Father's House often, and have heard him & my Father talk much about their being in the Army together; they used to talk about living in the Northern Army & about the circumstances & events which took place there, about my Father acting as his Waiter, and the surrender of Burgayne, that they were out together in two campaigns & that Doctor McCloud officiated as Surgeon in the Hospitals, & had the care of the sick & wounded & that my Father was his waiter in the Hospitals & elsewhere.
And the Deponent further says, that when Doctor McCloud was not present, I have heard my Father say, that they were out in two campaigns together, that he was the Doctor's Waiter, that they were together at the surrender of Burgayne, that the Doctor officiated as Surgeon to the sick & wounded, that the Doctor had a Commission in the Army, and distinctly recollect my Father saying, that he was Waiter to Doctor McCloud, in two campaigns, and always spoke of him as a Surgeon in the Army and attending upon the sick & wounded in the Hospitals.
And the Deponent further says, that after I was married, I lived near neighbours to Doctor McCloud, he was often at our House, and often referred to his being in the Army with my Father, that my Father was his Waiter, that they were out two seasons together, that they were at the taking of Burgayne, that he officiated as Surgeon in the Army, he was aged & seemed to delight in talking about what he had done in the Army -
Mary Bourn
Sworn to & Subscribed Jan y 10 th 1846
Before me Walter A. Kibbe Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut. Tolland County ss. Somers Jan y 10 th 1846 This Certifies, that I have known Mary Bourn, the above said Deponent, more than forty years, she is about sixty five years old and is a credible person
Walter A. Kibbe Justice of the Peace

I Samuel Bourn of Samson in Tolland County & State of Connecticut aged sixty four years, on oath depose & say that Peter Hunt, the Father of my Wife died Feb. 22 d 1844. aged sixty three years; that in his life time I have often heard him & Doctor David McClure converse together on the subject of the War of the Revolution, that they were in the Army together, in 1776 & 1777, that they were at the taking of Burgayne, that D r McClure officiated in the Army as a Surgeon, and attended to the sick & wounded in the Hospitals - I have heard them often speak of the scenes & events of the revolution, of the sufferings of the sick & wounded. Doctor McClure was an educated man, a Surgeon & Physician and a Lieutenant in the Army but from his conversation I inferred, that he had been a Surgeon in the Northern Army, for he often spoke of his attendance upon the sick & wounded, in the Hospitals.
And the Deponent further says, I have heard Father Hunt say, in the presence of Doctor McClure, that they were in the Army of the North together, that they were at Saratoga together and at the surrender of Burgayne, that he was the Doctor's waiter, in two campaigns: that the Doctor attended upon the sick & wounded, in the hospitals although he had a Commission of Lieutenant.
And the Deponent further says that for many years Doctor McClure was his nearest neighbour, was at my house often, he was then old & lame, & not many years before his death, in his conversation he often spoke of the scenes of the Revolution, of his being in the Army of the Revolution, of his being in the Army, with his Father Hunt, that they were together at Saratoga & at the surrender of Burgayne, that Father Hunt acted as his waiter, and that Doctor McClure officiated as Surgeon in the Hospitals - Doctor McClure had the reputation of being a Soldier of the Revolution. Samuel Bourn Sworn to & subscribed before me Jan y 10 th 1846
Walter R. Kibler Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut Tolland County ss Samson Jan y 10 th 1846 I hereby certify that I have known Samuel Bourn, the above said Deponent, more than forty years, and that he is a credible person and is about sixty five years of age -
Attest Walter R. Kibler Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut County of Tolland - To County Clerks office
I Jeremiah Parish Clerk of the County Court within & for said Tolland County Certify that Walter R. Kibbe Esq of Somers in said County is a Justice of Peace within sd Tolland County - before whom the accompanying Depositions of Joseph Vail, William Patten, Jonathan Clark, John Phillips, Samuel Bourn, Mary Bourn, Daniel McClure, and Peter Kibbe were taken - and authenticated, that said Justice Kibbe was duly appointed a Justice of Peace, commissioned, sworn & acting in said County that his Commission now in this office bears date the 11 th day of June A D 1845 and will continue untill the 20 th day of June 1846 and also that the signatures to the certificates attached to sd Depositions wherever they occur purporting to be the official signatures of said Justice Kibbe are all genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County at Tolland this 13 th day of January A D 1846
Jeremiah Parish Clerk

I Peter Kibler of Fallond in the County of Fallond and State of Connecticut, aged Eighty five years, on oath depose & say that I was born in Torrington in said County, & lived there until 1821. When I removed to Fallond, I was always acquainted with Doctor David McClure formerly of said Torrington; - I was at his wedding; he was married to Lucy Kibler, now Lucy Luce of said Torrington, by the Rev. Charles Backus in April 1784, at said Torrington, - D r . McClure was a Soldier of the Revolution, was in the Northern Army, in 1776, but in what Company or under what officers, I cannot now say. In October 1776, while absent in the Army two of his children died. In 1777 Doctor McClure was in the Northern Army, and was at the surrender of Burgoyne, - in the fall of 1777. I was in the em- ploy of the Government, as a Teamster  an officer . I was hired at Springfield Massachusetts, to go with a team & carry provisions or stores for the Northern Army, - before we arrived with our teams, Bur- goyne had surrendered. I was at the British Camp, on the morn- ing of the third day, after the of Burgoyne surrender. I there saw D r . David McClure dressed in the garb of an officer, I saw him, with his Company paraded, several times, & saw his sword, holster & pistols he was either captain or lieutenant, in a Company of Horse, - At the American Camp, were under arms, & marched & countermarched it was a time of rejoicing & merriment. I staid there several days, and then returned to Springfield Mass, with my team, bring- ing baggage for a detachment of Prisoners, which were sent to Boston, - I accompanied them from Springfield to Watertown Mass, & was there discharged. I have heard D r . McClure relate all the circumstances concerning the surrender of Burgoyne & of the Army which he witnessed in the Northern Army, - How long he staid after I left, I cannot say, - but he was there till the Campaign closed, - His wife Lucy Luce is now living at said Torrington in a state of Widowhood -  Sworn to & subscribed July 13. 1846, Peter Kibler before me Walter A. Kibler Justice of Peace for Fallond County

State of Connecticut to Tolland County Sept 23 rd 1846
This Certifies That I have known Peter Kibbe the aforesaid Deponent more than forty years. he is an aged man, and a Credible Person
attest Walter A Kibbe Justice of the Peace
N.B. The words Francis D. Burroughs interlined before signing
attest - Walter A Kibbe Justice of the Peace

Washington City D.C.
October 11 th 1832
Honorable J. C. Heath Commissioner of Pensions
Sir,
I as attorney in behalf of Mrs Lucy Luce widow of Dr McClure respectfully request that a reexamination of her suspended claim for a Revolutionary Pension for the services of her husband may be made; upon the Grounds 1st = That the previous decision is erroneous in not having made an allowance for services in 1777 as certified by the Comptroller of Connecticut =
2nd That the fact of his having made expenditures which were allowed & approved by the commanding officer, & that these expenses were expenses for Hospital expenses and not expenses for pay, and it must appear absurd to suppose that Dr McClure would for pleasure or the paltry sum of $2.50 100 go to see the taking of Burgoyne or have left his

his home and gone 300 or more miles as an amateur Doctor or otherwise seeking pleasure in the battle field, consequently it was service.
3 d There is good testimony on file that he served two or three towns as will appear by the affidavits -
4 th That a reference to the Pension papers of William Patten on the Connecticut Rolls acc 25832 will doubtless confirm his affidavit
I am respectfully
J. E. Vassler

Stamp ret'd One 24 stamp received Hartford Conn April 4 th 1916
Genl. P.W. Revo. Sec.
Department of the Interior Revolutionary Div
My Sir
Will you please send me the military record & showing also issuance of pension to widow etc.
of 1 st Lieutenant David W. Clure. in Capt. Elijah Robinson's Co. of Col. Samuel Mott's (Conn) Regiment Revolutionary war.
Yours
A. Fuller
61 Burton St. Hartford Conn

(M c E)
South Hadley Mass
May 26/896
Mr William Lockren
One of my relatives has a copy of the seripts of Dr David McClure in the Revolutionary War it was procured by Gen Geo R Howle of Connecticut and I am a descendunt of Dr McClure I would like a copy as it is necessary for membership in the Society of Daughters of the Revolution where I have been for some years collecting all information possible of that branch of the McClure family. Took your name from the copy of record I saw and as I know of no way to get one for myself wish to ask if you can send me a copy or tell me how to procure one for which I shall be very grateful. My ignorance no doubt amuses you but it is unfortunately real
Yours respectfully
Louise McClure South Hadley Mass

G. A. TILDEN, Dealer in GENERAL MERCHANDISE.
Successor to A. N. Tilden & Son.
1001 Pen.
NOV 11 1898
Roxbury, St., 8/6 1898
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
I have made applications for membership in the "Vermont- Society" of the "Sons of the American Revolution" on the following lines as an ancestor of "Denis M c Clure" and give you the following references O. W. & N. Dir F. S.
M. E. b. W. 12/166
Would like a certificate from the U.S. Pension Bureau to attach to my application
If you can comply with

G. A. TILDEN, Dealer in GENERAL MERCHANDISE.
Successor to A. N. Tilden & Son.
Roxbury, St.,.....189
my request, — I will remit — for the fees when I know how much to send you. Please advise me in advance and I will send by return mail. Thanking
Yours truly Geo A. Tilden

HERBERT E. ELLSWORTH PORTLAND, CONN.
Rev J.C.
May 9, 1920.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
I am seeking information in regard to an ancestor of mine named Dr. David Mc Clure, born January 1, 1733 and who died May 6, 1813. I wish to know of his record in the Revolutionary War.
I should like to have this information in such form that I may use it in filling out an application blank for membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Respectfully,
Emily Bates Ellsworth
1180 Main Street South Manchester, Ct.

April 15, 1916.
Mr. C. C. Fuller, 61 Burton Street, Hartford, Conn.
Sir:
In addition to the military history of David McClure or McCluer W. File 12186, Revolutionary War, you are furnished the Following family data from the papers on file.
   ✓ Miriam McCluer   born March 24, 1769. at Stafford    ✓ Pemele  "  " May - -, 1771 died October 23, 1776. at Danvers    ✓ Pamel Penuel  "  " May 15, 1773 died October 19, 1776. "    ✓ David  "  " June 29, 1778. at Danvers    ✓ Hannah  "  " June 7, 1781.    ✓ Lucy  "  " October 16, 1784.    ✓ Oranda  "  " December 12, 1786. at Stafford    ✓ Sopha  "  " August 3, 1788 died September 19, 1808.    ✓ natural Betsey Gill"  "  " September 9, 1791. at Plofford    ✓ Penuel  "  " February 28, 1794. res Danvers, Conn in 1852    ✓ Samuel  "  " June 13, 1797   

Simeon Kibbe McCluer born April 23, 1800.
Almira " " December 23, 1804. m 74
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.