Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 11399, for Elisha Scofield, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Scorfield, Alaska Abigail
Ph 11399. Q.L.Wt. 15425-160-55
CONTENTS

6774 New York Mng. Miriam Scofield, widow of Elisha Scofield
who served in the Revolutionary
N.Y.
war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 74 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853. 6 th September 1859-
Certificate of Pension issued 9 th . day of January 1860 and sent to
Frederick G. Ely.
Watertown
New York
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 28. Vol.
1853

4163 New York
Elisha Scofield
of Jefferson in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Williams of the Regt commanded by Col. Cramfield in the New York line for 9 months private 1 Yr. Corporal
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 74 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17th day of Dec. 1833 — " — " and unto Mr. Elisha Evans Miller
Arrears to 14th of Sep. 1832 $111 Semi-annual allowance ending 14th Mar '33 37 $148
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Book D.
Vol. 5.
Page 287
Geo. H. Steele
Clerk,

Act March 3/55 124.943 May 9/55
Elisha Scofield 54
Capt Richard Sackett Col 54
Revolution War & a Pension Act 7 th June 1832 Misses N.Y. Series
N.Y. June 32- 1465
Ad. 160 acs Feb 2 nd 56 Dodge
James H. Bowen Albany N.Y.
Vol 11. page 30.

1 st Brief
No. 10741
Elisha Sheffield
admitted
14. 1832 19 Sept. 5 Dec.
1832
J. W. Tumbling Evans Mill N.Y.

No 10741
BRIEF in the case of  Elisha Sheffield  of Seneca County  of  Seneca  in the State of  New York  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?  In Open Court.  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?   3. How old is he?  69 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.     March In 17 81. 9. As a Gen. Col Hamilton, Capt Williams   April. 1 2. Corporal Col Saml. Purfield  
 5. In what battles was he engaged?  None stated.  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?  Bedford, County of Westchester, New York  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?  By one living witness.  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?  
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
James Ord  Examining Clerk.

In the Matter of the Application of Elisha Scofield for a pension

State of New York Jefferson County
On this Eleventh day of September in the year 1832 personally appeared in open court before the judges of the court of common pleas in and for the county of Jefferson in the state of New York now sitting, Elisha Sheffield a resident of the town of St. Ray in the county of Jefferson and state of New York, aged Sixty nine 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, pass June 7 th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein after stated. That he volunteered in the state troops of the state of New York and served in the army of the Revolution for and during the time of one year and nine months that the said period of service was at two several times. That the company in which he served was enrolled was divided into a certain no of companies each of which was compelled to furnish a man for nine months. That in the month of March 1781 he volunteered for the state to which he belonged for the term of nine months. That at the time he resided in the town of Bedford in the county of Westchester in the state of New York. That he joined the army the first of April 1781 in the said town of Bedford that they were stationary about three months at Dobbs Ferry, about twenty five miles from New York. The continental army was in the vicinity at the time part of the time they were at Dobbs Ferry they were under the command of Col. Hambleton and part of the time under Col. Scamwell. When the army left for the south his company went with them near Kingsbridge as if to attack the British in New York. The general army then

crossed and crossed the river at Kings Ferry, and left five companies of the New York Troops. The companies afterwards employed in ranging on the line till the end of their term of service as it had been before it was stationed at Kings Ferry, that the company which he belonged did not join any regiment or part of the Troops raised were up to the south might be part of the regiment, that only two companies were together of the State Troops except when at Kings Ferry the other company was commanded by Capt. Williams that he served in a company commanded by Capt. Richard Sackett first Lieutenant Moses Seaborn Peter Moyer Van Dinter occasionally was with the company, that they were discharged at the end of their term of service about the first of January, Capt. Sackett was wounded a doubt towards Kings Ferry and was taken prisoner — That he served the further term of one year as a corporal in Capt. Stoddards Company the first Lieut. none was Bosworth and the Second Smith in Col Samuel Campfields Regiment about the first of April he volunteered for a stop in the State of Connecticut and served in the Connecticut Troops and joined the army about the first of April at Stamford in Connecticut. Thinks the fort was built the year before by General Waterbury The fort was commanded the whole time by Col Camp- field was stationed at the fort except when scouting and ranging, that they were discharged at Stamford the first of April 1783
That he was Born in the town of Bedford in the county of Westchester in the State of New York the 21 st of May 1764 That he has no Record of his age — That he lived in West- chester a short time after the war In 1789 he removed

to the County of Saratoga in the State of New York where he resided till he removed to the County of Jefferson in the said State of New York in the year 1812
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity thereby except the present and declares that his name is not on on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State
Sworn and subscribed the
Elisha Scoville
day and year aforesaid
P. Barnard Clerk
We Mathew Wilkie — a clergyman residing in the town of Le Roy in the County of Jefferson and John Macculloch residing a Judge of the court of common pleas residing in the town of Le Roy hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Elias Scoville who has subscribed and sworn to the above decla- ration that we believe him to be of the age stated in his declaration, 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.
Mathew Wilkie
Sworn and subscribed the
J. Macculloch
day and year aforesaid
P. Barnard Clerk
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 Matthew Wilkie who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the town of Belling, and that John Macomber who has also signed the same is a resident in the said town and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit
I Poly Burchard Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the county of Jefferson do hereby cer- tify that the foregoing contains the original pro- ceedings of the said court in the matter of the ap- plication of Elias Scofield for a pension In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 11th day of September 1832.
P. Burchard Clerk

State of New York Jefferson County ss
Jonathan Ingersoll of the town affirmed of killing in the County aforesaid having duly sworn deposes & says that he was acquainted with Eliza Scofield the person who signed the above decla- ration during the time of the revolutionary war and afterwards and is now acquainted with him that the said Scofield at the time of the war resided in the town of Bedford in the County of Westchester in the State of New York and a near neighbor to this deponent that he served nine months in the New York Troops in Captain Sackett's Company Thinks it was during the year 1781 that he frequently saw the said Sco- field when in the service at the place where the Troops were stationed — That the next year the said Scofield served in the army in Captain Stoddard's Company and in Col. Campfield's Regiment Thinks he served the whole year that he did not see the said Scofield in the army the last year but it was said at the time that he was stationed at Stamford that he knew when the said Scofield left home to go into the army and when he returned home after being dischar- ged and saw him once when at home on a fur- lough That the said Scofield has always

been reported to have served in the army of the revolution. as stated in the foregoing declaration
Subscribed and affirmed JOHN MACAULEY before me the 22 d day of December 1832 before me J M Macaulay Judge & Justice of the Peace
I John Macaulay the justice of the peace before whom the foregoing affidavit was was taken do certify that I have been a long time acquainted with Johnathan Grogan the above mentioned deponent and that he is a person of creditability and undoubted veracity December 22 d 1832
J Macaulay Judge and Justice of the Peace
State of New York Hills County Clerk's Office
I Peter Burchard clerk of said county do hereby certify that John Macaulay whose name is subscribed to the proof of the foregoing affidavit was at the time of taking such affidavit a justice of the peace in & for the said county commissioned & sworn and duly au-
thorized to take the same And further that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his signature to the said proof as acknow- ledgement subscribed is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County at Watertown day of December 1832

State of New York } ss: County of Jefferson }
On this sixteenth day of December 1859 personally appeared, before me, the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, Abigail Scofield, a resident of Philadelphia in the said County of Jefferson, aged 92 years who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 1st 1848. That she is the widow of Elisha Scofield who was a Private in the Revolutionary Army, and was inscribed on the pension list under the act of 7th June 1832 - the 17th day of January 1833 at the rate of Seventy four dollars per annum, payable at the New York Agency, by the Hon. Lewis Cass Secretary of War - which Pension Certificate was recorded in Book D. Vol 5 page 207. So the evidence on file in the War Department, for which his pension was granted she refers you for proof of his service, being unable now to obtain proof of such service.
She further declares that she was married to the said Elisha Scofield on the twentyfourth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eightyfive and that she knows of no record of their marriage; that her husband, the aforesaid Elisha Scofield, died on the sixth day of September 1859 in the town of Theresa, in the said County of Jefferson and State of New York. She further swears that she is now a widow, and that she has never before made

any application for a pension, and she hereby appoints Fred G. Ely of Watertown New York her attorney to present and prosecute this her claim.
Witness
Abigail her + Scofield mark
Wilson Clark
Subscribed and sworn to before me on the day and year first above written, and I certify that the above named declarant is personally known to me, and is a credible person, and that I have no interest in her claim. The reason why she does not write her name is by reason of the infirmity of old age.
Phoebe Clark of De Ray
State of New York } ss: Defferson County }
Phoebe Clark a resident of De Ray Defferson County aforesaid, being first duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that she was seventy six years old, last November; that Abigail Scofield, widow of Elisha Scofield who was a pensioner of the United States is her sister; that she has been told and always believed that her sister the said Abigail was married to Elisha Scofield in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty five; that her sister's maiden name was Abigail Ingerson; that she was about one year old when they were married and too young to be present at the wedding; that she has lived within a few miles of them for a number of years, and has known them to live together in the relation of

man and wife for seventy years, and during that time they have ever had the reputation of being husband and wife; that she truly believes they were married prior to the year 1794; that the said Elisha Scofield died on the sixth day of September 1859 in the town of Theresa in the County of Jefferson and State of New York; that her sister Abigail Scofield has not married since the death of her husband, but still continues the widow of the above mentioned Elisha Scofield, and that she fully believes her to be entitled to a pension under the laws of the United States. She further says that she has no interest in her claim.
Phebe Clark
Sworn to & subscribed before me this fifteenth day of December 1859, and I certify that I am well acquainted with the above named affiant and that she is a credible person, and that full faith and credit should be placed in her affidavit.
Jason Clark J. Pease

State of New York } 53: Saratoga County }
Rhoda Reed a resident of Greenfield in the said County of Saratoga, being duly sworn according to law, depose and says that she has been in Bedford Westchester County New York on the sixth day of April, 1795; that she is a sister of Abigail Scfield; that her said sister's maiden name was Abigail Ingerson; that the said present Abigail was married to Elisha Scfield on the 24 th day of April 1785 at Bedford in the County of Westchester and State of New York by William Brewster a Justice of the Peace; that she was ten years old at that time and was present at the wedding; that she distinctly remembers of seeing the marriage ceremony performed and has known them to live together as husband and wife for a great many years; that she knows the fact of their being married in that year from the fact that she was 10 years old when Abigail was married to Elisha Scfield at her father's house in Bedford that she knows they were married prior to the year 1794; that she has heard that her brother in law, the said Elisha Scfield died on the sixth day of September 1859 in the town of Theresa Jefferson County New York, also that he has been a pensioner of the United States for a number of years, and that she fully believes her sister the said Abigail Scfield to be entitled to a pension under the laws of the United States. She further says that she has no interest in her claim. That she does not distinctly remember the day of the month they were married, but knows it to be in April 1785 Sunday evening. Rhoda Reed
Witness to the truth Herman G. Schuyler

day of December 1859, and I certify that the above named affiant is a credible person, and that full faith and credit should be given to her affidavit.
A. H. Scott Justice of peace

State of New York } ss: Jefferson County }
We Benjamin Watts and Madison Rappole residents of Theresa Jefferson County and State aforesaid being duly sworn depose and say, that we were well acquainted with Elisha Scofield, who was a pensioner of the United States and husband of Abigail Scofield; that we were present at his death and attended his funeral; that he died on the sixth day of September 1859 in the town of Theresa Jefferson County & State of New York; and we further declare that we have no interest in the said Abigail Scofield's claim for a pension sworn to & subscribed
before me this thirteenth day of December 1859.
Benjamin Watts Madison Rappole
and I certify that the above named affiants are persons of veracity & truth.
Jason Clark J. Peace
STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Jefferson County Clerk's Office.
M c Connelly adp
for said County, do hereby certify that
I, ROBERT D. BIDDENBACH , Clerk of the County of Jefferson, and of the Courts of Record Esq., before whom the annexed Affidavit
was taken, was at the time of taking such Affidavit a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE in and for said County, duly authorized to take the same; and that I am well acquainted with the seal of said Justice, and verify believe his signature thereto is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of said County and Courts thereof, this 24 day of December 1859.
M c Connelly def CLERK.

1211,943
Application of
Elisha Scofield FOR BOUNTY LAND, Under act March 3, 1855.
PRESENTED BY JAMES H. BOWEN, Albany, N. Y.

DECLARATION
Of a Soldier who claims a Land Warrant under Act of March 3, 1855.
State of New York,
Jefferson COUNTY. On this 30 th day of March A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five, personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace within and for the county and state aforesaid Elisha Scofield aged 91 years a resident of Thuseu in the State of New York, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Elisha Scofield who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Richard Sackett in the Regiment of New York State Troops commanded by Major Van Schooten in the War with Great Britain, declared by the United States, on the 18th day of June, 1812. Revolutionary War with Great Britain that he is in the receipt of a Pension of $100.00 Seventy five Dollars, per annum under act of June 7 1832
and continued in actual service in said war for the term of fourteen days, and was honorably discharged at Macheste County on or near the day of in said State A. D. 18 of New York on or about the first day of January 1787
He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which he may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855. He also declares that he has not received a warrant for bounty land, under this or any other act of Congress, nor made any other application therefor, and I hereby request the commissioner of pensions to forward my warrant to James H. Bowen, Albany, N. Y., and appoint him as my attorney to obtain the same for me.
We Benjamin Watts and Rowland Tarter residents of in the State of New York, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Elisha Scofield in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that he is the identical person he represents himself to be.
Benjamin Watts Rowland Tarter
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written, and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons, that the claimant is the person he represents himself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
U. S. Wright Justice of the Peace
State of New York,
Jefferson COUNTY. I, John S. Marsh Clerk of the said county, do hereby certify that U. S. Wright was on the day of the date of the above certificate, a Justice of the Peace within and for the said County, duly appointed and qualified, and that the signature above, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 4 th day of April A. D. 1855.
John S. Marsh Clerk

New York  June
For the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the act Supple- mentary to the act "Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the army of the Revolution Approved on the 7th day of June 1832
I Elisha Scofield of the town of Sackay in the County of Jefferson in the state of New York Do hereby declare that I volunteered in the State Troops of the state of New- York and served in the Army of the Revolution for and during the term of One year and nine months. that the said period of service was at two several times. the first as a private soldier for the term of nine months in Captain Richard Sackett's Company in a Battalion com- manded by Major van Sleeton that I joined the army the first of April 1781 and served till the first of January 1782 that the second term I served one year as a Corporal in Captain Stoddard's Company in Col. Samuel Cannfield's Regiment joined the army at Stamford in the State of Connecticut the first of April 1782 was stationed in the fort in that place the most part of the time was discharged in April 1783 at that place
And I further declare that I have not received and am not receiving any annuity or pension under any law of the United States providing for Revolutionary officers & soldiers
Witness my hand this 27th day of June 1832 - Elisha Scofield
Before me John M ... a Judge of the Court
The most Eminent Part of the most Eminent Part of the

State of New York & Jefferson County ss. Jonathan Ferguson of the town of Sackett in the County of Jefferson being duly Sworn deposes and saith that he was acquainted with Elisha Scofield the person who signed the above declaration during the time of the war of the revolution and afterwards and is now acquainted with him that the said Scofield at the time resided in the town of Bedford in the County of Westchester in the State of New York and a near neighbor to this deponent that he served nine months in the New York troops in Captain Sacketts Company, thinks it was during the year 1781 that he frequently saw the said Scofield when in the service at the place where the troops were stationed — that the next year the said Scofield served in the army in Captain Stoddards Company, and in Col. Campfields Regiment. Thinks he served the whole year. That he did not see the said Scofield in the army the last year but it was said at the time that he was stationed at Stamford. That he knew when the said Scofield left home to go into the army, and when he returned home after being dis- charged and saw him when at home on furlough That the said Scofield has always been reported to have served in the army of the Revolution as stated in the foregoing declaration. Jonathan Ferguson Subscribed & Sworn to this day of June 1832 before

New Bedford June 27 1832
For the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the act supplementary to the act "Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the army of the Revolution" Approved on the 7th day of June 1832
I Elisha Scofield of the town of Litchfield in the county of Jefferson in the state of New York Do hereby declare that I volunteered in the State Troops of the state of New York and served in the army of the Revolution for and during the term of one year and nine months. That the said period of service was at two several times. The first as a private soldier for the term of nine months in Captain Richard Sackett's Company in a Battalion commanded by Major Van Sleet. That I joined the army the first of April 1781 and served till the first of January 1782. That the second term I served one year as a corporal in Captain Stoddard's Company in Col. Samuel Garfield's Regiment. I joined the army at Stamford in the State of Connecticut the first of April 1782 was stationed in the fort in that place the most part of the time and was discharged in April 1783 at that place.
And I further declare that I have not received and am not receiving any annuity or pension under any law of the United States providing for Revolutionary officers & soldiers.
Witness my hand this 27th day of June 1832 Elisha Scofield
Before me John Mather a Judge of the Court
The most Eminent Part of the most Eminent Part of

Robts
3 d Auditor's Office Jan'y 6. 1860.
Sir:
Elisha Scofield, Albany, N. Y. June 7. 1852, appears to have been paid to Sept. 4. 1859.
Very Resp'y a former Auditor
Genl. C. Whiting Commr. of Pensions
Warren Office Jan'y 4/60 To the 3 d Auditor and please notify the late British custom named previous war prior and name of his mother if she received the annuity due at her death. Very respectfully Richd. D. Webb Chief Clerk

Pension Office, Jan'y 4/60 The 3 rd auditor into place certifies the date to which within named pensioner was paid; and name of his widow if she waived the annuity due at his death.
Very respectfully, John Dobb Chief Clerk
End
3 rd Auditor's Office Jan'y 6. 1860.
Sir: Elisha Scofield, a brng. N. 4. June 1. 1858, appears to have been paid to Sept. 4. 1859.
Very Resp'y A. Somers Auditor Dept. of War Genl. C. Washington Comd. of Forces

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Rev. Eliza C. Whiting Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
not for me Rev. Eliza C. Whiting 1832- Vid. ...

No. 7408 Abigail Scofield, widow of Elisha Scofield Jefferson Co. New York. Admitted Ad Hdg 3. 1853 at rate of $74 per annum commencing from 6 th Sept. 1859, when her husband died
Certificate of Frederick G. Ely Esq Watertown, New York.

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[Large cursive flourish] Geo Am

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Elisha Scofield a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his and (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. N. 11399
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     April, 1781. 9 mos. Priv. Richard Lackett Hamilton Scammell N.Y.   Apr. 1782 1 yr. Corpl. Stoddard Samuel Canfield Conn.  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Bedford, Westchester Co., N.Y.
Date of application for pension, June 27, 1832. His claim was al.
Residence at date of application, L'Ray, Jefferson Co., N.Y.
Age at date of application, B. May 31, 1764 at Bedford, Westchester Co., N.Y.
Remarks: Soldier mar. Apr. 24, 1785, Abigail Ingerson; he died Sept. 6, 1859 at Thraen, Jefferson Co., N.Y. and she was allowed pension on an application executed Dec. 16, 1859 while 92 yrs. of age and a res. of Philadelphia, Jefferson Co., N.Y.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner. 86 216

Revolutionary Claims
In the matter of the application of Elisha Scofield for a pension
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Subscribed & sworn to the 27 th day of June 1832 before me
J. M c Laughlin Judge of Jefferson Co. County Court
I hereby certify that Jonathan L. Garrison who signed and swore  affirmed to the above affidavit is a person known to me to be as a credible witness and undoubted veracity June 27 th 1832
J. M c Laughlin, Judge
Clerk's Office } Jefferson County } J.S.
I Peleg Burckhard Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in the County of Jefferson in the State of New York do hereby certify that John Macomber before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn was at the time a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of said County and duly empowered to administer oaths
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Court this 2 nd day of July 1832
Peleg Burckhard Clerk By M c Leishman Deputy

Brief in the case of Abigail Scofield, widow of Eliza. Jefferson County and State of New York act February 3, 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner of the United States, under act of June 7, 1832, at rate of $74 per annum, and his allowance has been paid to 4 th September 1859, as shown by 3 rd Auditor's Certificate. He died on the 6 th of September following; as per roll (If for increase.) by pass.
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Marriage, (date not essential in this case) death and widowhood proved by two credible witnesses.
Frederick G. Ely Esq.
Name and residence of Agent
Watertown,
New York.
R. Goddard Examining Clerk.

State of New-York, } ss. SARATOGA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. }
I, JAMES W. HORTON, Clerk of the said County, do hereby CERTIFY that
A. H. Scott was, on the day of the above Affidavit, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly elected and sworn, and that the signature to the above Affidavit purporting to be his, is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the Seal of said County, this 7 th day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty nine

Watertown New York
Dec r 25, 1859
Hon Geo C. Whiting Commissioner of Def s
Enclosed please find the application of Abigail Seafeld widow of Elisha Seafeld for a pension under the act of July 1845.
By giving immediate attention you will oblige Yours truly Fred G. Ely

Hist. to Huld H. Thompson Mar. 8, 1906. July 12, 1912 History to C. M. Walton. Err.
Re: WIDOW, &c.
1915 Jan 15: History to Mrs. Frank H. McRimmon Err. enter with cl. 9.7.13978, Josiah Mosher. File No. _____ 1929 June 15. Photo to Charlotte J. Luck- hurst & Fin. Div. ntlg. A.P.O. 41 1930 - Mch. 6 - Mrs. C. J. Luckhurst ad- cast of photos. Corres. in cl. of Esau King S. 23750 - MMT 1930 Mar. 22. Photo mailed to Charlotte J. Luckhurst. see Esau King, S 23750. err.
11399
Abigail Scalfeld widow of Elisha Scalfeld Pri Rev War
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All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 528311
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications, Room G 137.
June 6, 1929.
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering Pension Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job photostatic copies of 15 pages from Revolutionary War pension claim of Elisha Scofield, W. 11399, Conn. Troops.
No. of copies 1 of each Shall form be kept standing? days
For further information see Mrs. M. M. H. Finch Room No. 5033 Phone No. 541
Approved: Ad. V. Williams Chief Clerk of Bureau.
Margaret M. H. Finch Chief of Branch or Division XXXXXX
NOTE: No order made "SPECIAL" unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering
CHECK WORK DESIRED
Duplicate
Multigraph single or double space? Facsimile signature?
Mimeograph one side or both sides? Facsimile signature?
Folding once or twice?
Assembling Once? Twice? Side? End?
Stapling
Electric typewriter Fill in addresses? Dated?
Addressograph from lists
  Envelopes, size Cards, size   Proof list Pay rolls   Labels (submit sample) Corrections   Fill in letters Tabulation sheets 
  Photostat Size actual  Official use?  Repay? yes  $ 2.25    Blue Print Size  Official use?  Repay?  $  
Remarks

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Mrs. CHARLOTTE TAYLOR LUCKHURST REGISTERED GENEALOGIST 156 WESTERN AVENUE ALBANY, NEW YORK
May 29, 1929
M.O.# 68418 - $2 25
FINANCE DIVISION BOOK-KEEPER'S DESK JUN 4 1929 BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C. Rev. & 1812 Section, MMHF.
Dear Sir-;
Enclosed please find money order for $2.25 for photostat copies of 15 pages of pension claim of Elisha Scofield and his widow Abigail W. 11399, as per your quotation of May 27th, Certification is not desired.
Very truly yours,
Charlotte T. Luckhurst
REVOLUTIONARY & 1812 WARS SECTION MAY 31 1929 BUREAU OF PENSIONS

May 27, 1929.
Mrs. Charlotte T. Luckhurst, 156 Western Avenue, Albany, New York.
Madam:
I advise you that photostatic copies of papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claims of Elisha Scofield, and his widow, Abigail, W. 11399, will be furnished you at the rate of fifteen cents a page with twenty-five cents extra for certification if that is desired.
The number of pages to be copied is fifteen.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Respectfully,
EARL D. CHURCH, Commissioner. (over) 15 75 5 2.25

MAY 27, 1839.
List:
Sal. dec. June 27-1832 - 1 p
Jonathan Dugerson's ag. June 30-1832 - 1 p
Court Dugerson's affid July 2-1832 : 1 p
Sal. of. Sept. 11-1832 4 p
Clerk's ac -
Jonathan Dugerson's ag. Dec 22-1832-27
Wid. of Dec. 16-1859 + Phebe Clark's ag. Dec. 15
1859 3 p
Phoebe Clark's ag. Dec 5-1859 2 p
Benj. Waite + Madison Rappole. ag. 1 p
Dec. 13-1859
RAIL D. CHURCH, Commissioner.

MRS. CHARLOTTE TAYLOR LUCKHURST REGISTERED GENEALOGIST 156 WESTERN AVENUE ALBANY, NEW YORK
1929
Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen-;
Please advise me as to cost of a photostat (negative) of the application papers of Elisha Scofield who enlisted in Westchester Co., N.Y. and died at Theresa N.Y.
Should it appear to be one of those cases long pending, where numerous affidavits are but repetitions, please select only pages of importance giving service and any genealogical records or history that would be interesting to the family, and quote me price on that,
Very truly yours,
Charlotte T. Luckhurst-

OFFICE FEB 19 1906 PENSION
C. W. DIV. FEB 19 1906 FILES

1510-5th Ave
Bay. City Mich Feb 14/06
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
Will you please furnish me with any information you can relation to Elisha Schofield who enlisted as a soldier in the Revolutionary Army in 1781 at Bedford N.Y. and served in the war I believe he was a prisoner and that you may be able to furnish me correct data Thanking you in advance I am Respectfully Yours Hulda M. Thompson

July 6, 1912.
Pension Office, Washington, D. C.
Sirs:-
Will you please send me copies of the application and records of war service, or any family records of Elisha Scofield who enlisted during the revolution, probably from Stamford, Connecticut, or possibly from New York State, also the same for the War of 1812?
Did Bartholomew Weeks , whose name, and Elisha Scofield's appear on the list of those who took the oath of fidelity to the State of Connecticut Sept. 16, 1777, serve in the Revolution? If so, kindly send the same as requested regarding Elisha Scofield .
Yours truly,
G. M. Walton
#262 Bedford Street, Stamford, Connecticut.