Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 15963, for Albrow Reynolds, Connecticut

SERVICE
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Reynolds, Albrow
S 15963
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15287
Massachusetts.
Albro Reynolds
of Southbridge in the State of Mass who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain John of the Regt commanded by Col Aspden in the Mass line for 11 Months comm.
82 Waverly
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass at the rate of 36 Dollars 66 Cents per annum. to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th day of June, 1832 and Sgt Fred W. Milton Southbridge
Arrears to the 14th of March 1830 $ 3.32 Semest. allowance ending 21 Sept 1833
$91.65
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by J. H. McBlain Clerk Book 90 , Vol. 2, Page 72

10.021

(Declaration), in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June. 1832-
Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Worcester County ss.
On this Seventh day of August 1832 personally appeared Albron Reynolds of Southbridge in the State and County aforesaid before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace aged eighty one 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 7 th 1832 I Albron Reynolds enlisted into the Army of the United States in May 1775 with Captain Ephraim Manning of Woodstock Connecticut and served eight months at Roxbury near Boston. I belonged to the Regi- ment, commanded by Col Israel Putnam of Danfret Connecticut. Ephraim Manning was Captain of the Company to which I belonged William Lyon of Woodstock General was my Lieutenant and William Grizzle Ensign - my Term of Enlistment expired in December 1775 according to my best recollection. General George Washington was Commander in Chief of the Troops at Roxbury - the Company marched direct from Woodstock to Roxbury through Oxford and Boston in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the second year of the War, I served over one month at Providence in the State of Rhode Island - The Troops to Regiment I belonged to were stationed

in the college in that place - I went as a substitute for Stephen Blackmar, who was drafted as I understood - In 1778 I was drafted into the Army of the Revolution for two months and served out my time, in New London in Connecticut under Captain Croft. I do not recollect the names of the field officers either at Providence or New London. I have no documentary evidence whatever to prove my service in the Army of the Revolution. I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the provision declared that my name is not, on the pension roll of the Agency of any State whatever. Attest his  his Reynolds Witness: Frederic H. Bottom
We, Addison Barker a blacksmith residing in the town of Southbridge and Luther Annundson a engine riding, in the same town; here by certify that we are well acquainted with Abner Reynolds who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be eightyone years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood, where he resided, to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Addison Barker Luther Annundson
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Wood Test, Aug 7 1832
Then Addison Barker and Luther Annundson gave signed the above affidavit in my presence generally appeared and made oath that the same is true before me - Frederic H. Bottom Just Board

Continued with the Major General Warner's.
On the 7th day of August 1832. Personally appeared Adolphus Dickson and Luther Turnipseed junior and made solemn oath the truth of the within articles to them subscribed, before me.
Solomon Young Judge C.C.P.
not sworn to

The List of Interrogatories propounded to Abner Reynolds an Applicant for a Pension for services in the Army of the Revolution, by me the Subscriber a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas.
1. Where and in what year were you born?
Ans. I was born January 11th 1751 in the State of Rhode Island at a place called New Bedford as my parents always informed me.
2. Have you any Record of your age; and if so where is it?
Ans. I have not any Record of my age - I do not know that my parents had any -
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you since lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live?
Ans. When called into the service of the United States at Roxbury I lived in Woodstock Connecticut since the Revolution I have lived in Dudley adjoining Southbridge where I 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.
Ans. I first enlisted into the Army of the Revolution and served eight months at Roxbury in 1775 under Captain Ephraim Manning of Woodstock. I also went to Providence in Rhode Island as a substitute for Stephen Blackmore who report says is now dead. I served at Providence over four weeks the exact time I cannot now tell, Blackmore sent for me to take his place.

Particulars of Major Russell Worships.
On the 7th day of August 1892. Personally appeared Adolphus Parker and brother Gwynedd Jones and made solemn oath - the truth of the within articles being to them known to be, before me.
Solomon Jones Judge C.C. Fla.
THE END OF THE VOLUME

This was in 1776. The Third Service I performed I was drafted at Woodstock Connecticut 1778 for two months under Captain Croft - I served under this draft two months at New London Connecticut - The names of the Field Officers I do not now recollect either at Providence or New London.
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 service.
Ans. George Washington was the commander in chief of the troops stationed at Roxbury while I remained there. I belonged to Col. Israel Putnam Regiment of Connecticut - He was promoted to a General during the time - I do not now recollect the names of the Majors of the several regiments stationed there -
6 Did you ever receive a Discharge from the service and if so, by whom was it given and what was the name of it?
Ans. I believe that I did not receive a written discharge at the end of either time of service but if I did they are now lost -
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.

Adison Basket and Litter. Inverness Mrs. Lutter. Inverness. Interdial and Lutter. Inverness. All knew me and will testify to my character for veracity and their belief that I was a soldier in the War of the Revolution Attest Frederick H. Brown? Albrov his + Reynolds Mark
Aug 7

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Worcester ss.
I the subscriber a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts the same being a Court of Record having in Clerk and seal do hereby certify that the within is the true copy of the original I proceeded to Southbridge the place of residence of the within named Wilson Reynolds to take his examination for a deposition The said Wilson Reynolds from old age and bodily infirmity is unable to attend Court The said Wilson Reynolds signed the foregoing declaration interrogatories and answers in my presence and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me. And I do hereby declare my opinion after the investigation of the matter and after getting the interrogatories prescribed by the Court Department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states that I further certify that it appears to me that Estlin Parkhurst has signed the preceding certificate as a Clergyman residing in the town of Southbridge and that Luther Annis - junior who has also signed the same is a resident in said town of Southbridge and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Solomon Strong Judge P.C.P. Bland.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Whereas, I Abijah Bigelow, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, of the Commonwealth aforesaid, for the County of Worcester, do hereby certify, that the Honorable Solomon Strong, Esquire, is one of the Justices of said Court; and that his signature to the within certificate in the matter of the application of Abner Reynolds for a pension, and his signature to the foregoing certificate of the oath by him administered to Addison Parkes and Luther Ammidown, are in his own proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the Seal of said Court, this tenth day of September A. D. 1832.
Abijah Bigelow, Clerk.

I John Edwards of Cranstons in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Gentlemen being now in my Eightieth year do declare that I have been acquainted with Mr Abner Reynolds now of Southbridge formerly of Dudley for many years I know him in the time of the revolutionary War. He served Eight Months in Roxbury near Boston in the year 1775. - He belonged to the company commanded by Captain Nathaniel Healy of Dudley in County of Worcester He did not belong to the same com- pany I did - but belonged to the same Regiment I did. He both be- longed to the Regiment, commanded by Col Ebenezer Learned of Oxford I frequently saw him and know he did duty in said Regiment Eight Months during the time I served further the Deponent with not
John Edwards
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Worcester ss. July 28 th 1832 Then personally appeared before me John Ed- wards who signed the above Affidavit, and made solemn oath that the same is true before me - Frederick, ss, 82 Attorney for Plaintiff

I hereby certify, that I have been acquainted with John Edwards who signed and swore to the within Affidavit more than thirty years and know that he has always been reputed to be a man of good character for veracity and truth by his neighbors and townsmen.
Benedict, 38, 83 Stone Justices

I Joseph Dinton of Dudley in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts being in my seventy fourth year of Age - do declare that I was acquain- ted with Mr Albrod Reynolds before The War of The Revolution - before the Revolution He lived in Woodstock Connecticut a Town adjoining Dudley where I then and now reside. Reynolds lived within two miles of my Residence. I know that Mr Reynolds was absent during the first year of The War 1775 - I well remember where he left Wood- stock and where he returned Home He was absent Eight Months according to my best recollection - It was said at the time that he was stationed at Rox- bury near Boston with Connecticut troops - I do not personally know that he served Eight Months at Roxbury because I was not there myself - but I have no Doubt - but he rendered Eight Months Service in the Army of The Revolution at Roxbury with the Connecticut Troops stationed there - In 1776 I served about two Months in the Militia stationed at Providence in Rhode Island, I know that said

Reynolds was a Soldier in the Militia at that time - Reynolds was stationed at the College in that State - I never remember seeing him there a number of times - He did not belong to the same company I did and I can not say positively the time he served - but know he did duty as a soldier there a while
Joseph Dinton
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcester ss. July 23 1832 Then personally appeared before me Joseph Dinton who signed the above Affidevit in my presence and made solemn oath that the same is true before me
Frederick H. Dutton Justice -
I hereby certify that I have been acquainted with Joseph Dinton more than twenty years and know he is respected to be a man of truth by his high boss.
Frederick H. Dutton Justice

I Alpheus Bowers of Dudley in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachus- etts, being in my seventy first year of Age - do declare that I was acquainted with Mr Albro Reynolds formerly of Woodstock Connecticut a Town adjoining Dudley. Said Reynolds lived before the Revolutionary War at Woodstock - & died 1775 within two miles of him - I had a Brother by the name of Ephraim Bowers who is now dead, that served at Roxbury Eight Months in 1775 in the Company of Captain Manning - & remembers well where Mr Reynolds left Home and where he returned - He was absent according to my mother's story about Eight Months - Reynolds left Woodstock for the Army with my Brother and returned back with him - I always under- stood that said Reynolds belonged to the Company of Captain Manning of Woodstock - Captain Manning is dead I believe Mr Reynolds served Eight Months in Connecticut Troops at Roxbury with my said Brother - He was always so labeled and understood - I further declare that I positively know that Mr Albro Reynolds served two Months in the Army of the Revolutionary War at New London - in Connecticut in

1778 - The battle belonged to the same company, commanded by Captain Croft - further the deponent with notes
Alpheus Bowers
Alme Respondeo.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcester July 23 1832
Then personally came before me Alpheus Bowers who signed the whole Affidavit in my presence and made solemn oath that the same is true - before me
Frederick W. Boston Jus Bois
I hereby certify that Alpheus Bowers is reported to be a man of truth by his neighbors. Frederick W. Boston Jus Bois
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcester ss. Abijah Bigelow Clerk of the Judicial Court, holding within and for the County of Worcester, do hereby certify, that Frederic W. Boston Esquire, before whom the above affidavit of Alpheus Bowers, and the annexed Affidavit of John Edwards and Joseph Vinton were made and sworn to, as Justice of the Peace within and for said County of Worcester, and that his signature thereto appears to me to be in his own proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the County Seal, this tenth day of September A.D. 1832.
Abijah Bigelow, Clerk

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcester April 2 nd 1838
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the Peace at the Borough of Southbridge Massachusetts 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 periods mentioned below and in the following grades for the years 1773 I served Eight months at Roxbury, Massachusetts as a soldier in the Army of the Revolution, for the year 1774 I served as a soldier in the Army of the Revolution as near as I now recollect one month at Providence Rhode Island, for the year 1775 I was drafted and served two months as a soldier in the Army of the Revolution at New London in the State of Connecticut under Captain Croft. Under the two last terms of duty named herein owing to my loss of memory I cannot remember the names of the officers under whom I served other than as I have herein before stated during the above periods I served as a soldier and had no other employment, pay for above services I claim a pension. Attest. Frederick W. Boston
Albro Reynolds
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Worcester April 2 nd 1838
Then personally appeared before me Albro Reynolds who signed by her mark in my presence the above Affiant and made solemn oath that the same is true. Frederick W. Boston
I hereby certify that Albro Reynolds is reported to be a Mass of truth. Frederick W. Boston

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcester, fs.
I, Abijah Bigelow, clerk of the court of Common Pleas, within and for the said County of Worcester, do certify, That the Honorable Solomon Strong, before whom the original Declaration of Albro Reynolds, hereto annexed, was sworn to; and before whom the affidavits of Addison Parker & Luther Annisdown, hereto annexed, were also sworn to, was, at the time of administering such oaths, one of the justices of the said court of Common Pleas - and that his signature to the certificate of such oaths, and the examination of said Reynolds, appears to be in his own proper hand writing.
I also certify, that Frederic W. Bottom, Esquire, before whom the additional statement of said Reynolds, hereto annexed, was sworn to; and before whom the Depositions of John Edwards and Joseph Tinton, hereto annexed, were, also, sworn to, was, at the time said statement and depositions were so sworn to, a justice of the peace, within and for said County of Worcester - and that his signature to the certificate of said oaths appears to be in his own proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand, and affix the seal of said Court, this third day of April, in the year eighteen hundred and thirty three.
Abijah Bigelow, Clk.

10.021 Albron Reynolds
Photo 11 Mathis
1606
March 21. 1939
P. 308.
$08.66 1/2
Frederick W. Bottoms
Southbridge
Mass
Abijah Briggs E
Haverston
Mass

10.021  BRIEF in the case of Albron Reynolds County of Worcester in the State of Massachusetts (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Judge  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? yes  3. How old is he? 81  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. As a Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served. Gen.   Years, Months, Days.     Enlisted In 1775 May 8 private Capt. Ephraim Manning, Col. Israel Putnam, Genl. G. Washington   Sub. 1776 over 1 do. None mentioned   Drafted 1778 2 do. Capt. Croft  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Woodstock, Conn:  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional & witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? They are not connected with the Clerk's seal as required. 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. Waugh Examining Clerk. Feb. 9, 1833.

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Act: June 7 th '82
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 313
[Arrangement of 1870.]