Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17,829, for Elijah Smith, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Smith, Elijah
No 17829
Prudence
CONTENTS
In 188 aged 64 yrs & res of Granby & left to leave where died Nov. 24, 1824.

15.400 Connecticut R
Elijah Smith
of Granby in the state of Connecticut who was a Musician in the regiment commanded by Colonel Asahel Root of the Connecticut line, for the term of One year.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 21 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 of Dec r 1819 and Sent to Jonathan Brace Hartford Conn e
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1819 131.75 Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 March 1820 48
10 1/4 30
$ 179.75
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Information sent to Thomas Chase Esq. no Del pay John H. a. Clark

Connecticut - 880.
Prudence Smith, widow of Elijah Smith, who died on the 24 th November 1824, of Granby in the State of Connecticut who was a Member in the Company commanded by Captain [blank] of the Reg t commanded by Colonel [blank] in the C o . line for 20 weeks
In ar s p r $ 51.33
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 73 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of June '39, and said Widow Rachel Smith, 1839 Granby, C t
Arrears to the 4 th of Mar. - $ 586.64
Semi-annual allowance ending $ 6.66
$ 623.30
Special
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the }
Recorded by R. Cushing Clerk, Book [blank] Vol. 2 Page 76
State Bank m.p.m. 93-

E Smith
Indefinite for the
Elizah Smith Musician May 1776 to May 1777 Ward's Connecticut Regt. Col. Ward's
Regiment of the Connecticut Line Infantry Adm  Adm do

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, } ss. Hartford and County of Hartford.
I JONATHAN BRACE, Judge of the County Court, within and for said County, the same being a Court of Record, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction that Elijah Smith  who swore to and subscribed the foregoing affidavit, served as a Musician until appointed a Corporal in the Revolutionary war against the common enemy, and on the Continental establishment, for at least the term of nine  twelve months, and is a resident citizen of the United States, in reduced circumstances, and in need of assistance from his country for support. His discharge he also swears is Lost .
And in addition to the proof contained in the foregoing affidavit, and in support thereof, I further certify that it is proved to me by the testimony under oath of Pliny Hillyer Esq ,
who is credible witness, that the said Elijah Smith served in the revolutionary war, as aforesaid ;
and from the like testimony of Pliny Hillyer Esq that the said Elijah Smith is in reduced circumstances, and in need of assistance from his country for support.
In testimony whereof, I have caused the seal of the said Court to be hereunto affixed, and subscribed my name at Hartford aforesaid, this 21 st day of April -
A. D. 1818.
Jonathan Brace Judge of the County Court for the County aforesaid
April 21 st 1818 Sealed with the seal of said Court by direction of the Honorable Jonathan Brace who is the Presiding Judge of said Court
Thomas Cheshire Clerk
I am satisfied that Elijah Smith the person within named served nine months at one period on the Continental establishment that he is in indigent circumstances. Jonathan Brace Judge of the County Court for the County of Hartford aforesaid

State of Conn } ss county of Hartford }
Elijah Smith of Granby in s d county, being duly sworn doth depose & say, that he served in the Revolutionary War on the continental establishment of in the Connecticut line for one year, that he enlisted as a musician in a com- pany commanded by Noah Phelps  Deas Pettibone in Col Andrew Ward's Regt that he entered the service in the month of May 1776 that he faithfully served his country against the common enemy in the various posts  departments near New York & in New Jersey, untill the 14 th day of May 1776 1777, when his term of service expired, his Regt disbanded & he honorably discharged, and that he is not now in possession of his discharge, which has long since been lost  lost that he is a resident of the United States, has never had a pension, is now in the 62 nd year of his age and in reduced circumstances, and in need of assistance from his country for support.
he makes the foregoing declaration in order to obtain the provisions of the late act of Congress, intitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War.
Sworn to & Subscribed                      Elijah Smith this 28 th day of April 1818.
Sworn Before me Jonathan Brainerd Judge of the County Court for the County aforesaid
State of Connecticut } County of Hartford } ss I hereby certify that the above named Elijah Smith is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support
Jonathan Brainerd Judge of the County Court for said County

Elijah Smith
15.960
March 1890

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, County of HARTFORD,
ss. Special County Court, or Court of Common Pleas, holden by order of the Chief Judge of said Court, on the first Tuesday of August, 1820.
ON this 2 nd day of August, 1820, personally appeared in open Court, the same Court being a Court of record for said County, having the power of fine and imprisonment,
Elijah Smith — aged sixty four years, resident in The town of Granby — in the County of Hartford, & State of Connecticut who being first duly sworn according to law doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolu-
tionary War, as follows: in a Reg t commanded by Col o Andrew Ward in Capt. Noah Phelps' company enlisted about the middle of May 1778 to serve for one year, that he served out the term of his enlistment in 8 th Reg t which joined the continental army near New York & from thence were ordered to the State of New Jersey where they remained the principal part of 8 th term & was discharged about the middle of May 1779 at the general discharge of 8 th Reg t .
"And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed." to wit:
  one round leaf table 2.50 one table with drawers 2.50 85.00   1 square table .50 1 chest with drawers 1.50 2.00   1 low chest .83 1 peal & tongs 1.00 1.83   1 pair andirons 1.00 1 spoke shave .50 1.50   1 stove jointer .12 1 hand saw .25 .67   2 drawing knives 1.25 1 adz .42 1.67   1 ax 1.00 1 sickle .25 1.25   2 chisels .25 1 taper bit .8 .33   8 narrow beeth .83 1 dung fork 2.5 1.08   1 hoe .32 1 pitch fork 1.2 .46   1 scythe snath .22 2 nairs ors 3.2 .76   1 pair shears .12 1 iron flat 2.5 .37   1 roasting iron .25 6 knives & forks 2.5 .50   6 dining plates .24 13 earthen plates 39 .63   8 tea cups & saucers .17 1 tea pot 1.2 .29   2 pitchers .12 1 Bible 1.75 1.87   6 earthen bowls .36 3 Earthen cups 2 .38   1 looking glass .17 9 tin pans 2.00 2.17   1 coffee pot .25 1 tin dipper 6 .31   23.87 

Brot up
  4 bottles 0.40 2 earthen jugs 50 23.04   3 wine glasses 15 1 vinegar cruet 10 90   1 gallon bottle 34 6 chairs 2.00 2.34   2 iron pots 1.00 2 iron dish kettles 42 1.42   1 tea kettle 67 1 lantern 17 84   3 cloth baskets 34 6 small baskets 50 84   3 tin pails 1.00 2 wooden pails 34 1.34   1 band box 25 2 small chests 83 1.08   1 foot wheel 50 1 great wheel 67 1.17   1 lamp 8 1 candlestick 4 12   4 tin cups 12 3 earthen pots 50 62   2 tubbs 1.58 1 beer barrel 34 1.34   1 spider 42 1 wooden bowl 34 76   1 kneading trough 25 15 lb old pewter 2.50 2.75   1 pair steel yards 34 1 tin canister 17 51   1 churn 50 1 tin churn 58 1.08   1 kettle 67 1 bake kettle 30 97   1 womans saddle 5.00 5.00   82 6.60 
The said Elijah Smith is by occupation a farmer, is now sixty four years of age & for several years past has been very feeble & unable to perform much labor - His family consists of his wife only, who is years of age & very infirm - both with their united efforts unable to support themselves & have been dependant on two sons (who each of them have families) for their principal support for a number of years. His first application for a pension was dated 21 st April 1818 & his certificate of being inscribed on the pension list was dated the 26 th day of November 1819.
Sworn to and declared by said Elijah Smith  Elijah Smith  his mark on the 2 nd
day of August, 1820, before said Court, and it is the opinion of said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is
forty six dollars and sixty  cents.
I, Thomas Chesler
Clerk of the County Court or Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Hartford aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the record of said Court. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 20 day of August 1820
T. Chesler
Clerk of the County Court or Court of Common Pleas in and for said County of Hartford.
No of pension certificate said to be 15. 9.00.

State of Connecticut
County of Hartford - ss. Granby
On This 11 th Day of November 1936. Personally appeared in your court, before the court of Probate for the District of Granby formed, now sitting, Prudence Smith, a Resident of said Granby aged Seventy Six Years. Who being first duly sworn according to Law, Dth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act passed March 1 st 1918, as amended July 4. 1936. That she is the Widow of Elish Smith late of Granby deceased Who was a Soldier & Musician in the Army of the United States & who was a Prisoner of the United States, & was inscribed on the Pension List under the act of Congress of the 18 th of March 1918, in the agency of Connecticut and for the service of his late husband service as follows. She begs leave to offer to the proof set forth in his document in his application under act of 1918. Which she believes are in the Pension Office at Washington.
She further declares on her oath aforesaid, That on the first day of June 1919. She was Lawfully Married to the late Elish Smith, by the Rev. Aaron H. Bogue, then a Baptist Clergyman in the 2 nd Ecclesiastical Society in said Granby, Who some years ago removed from this part of the country into some of the Western States & is dead - and further, that within about four or five weeks after they were married, her said husband was drafted & went away into the service in the War as a Soldier & Musician & as she believes, under Capt Samuel Bates, of the Connecticut Militia New a Company of Col. H. H. Harkness, two months of her believe at West Hartford, or Hartford such as she thinks during the life of John, she says. She cannot remember with certainty what Militia Office made the draft or under what officer he served, but the fact of his going into the War so soon after they were married, and her peculiar circumstances -

Anxiety about it, are Matters, about which she says, - She cannot be mistaken. -
She further Declares That her late Husband Died at Providence on the 21 st Day of November 1824 - and that she had since again Married, but Remains his Widow at the present Time - She further Declares that she has no Documentary Evidence of her late Husband's Service in 1779, and that she knows of no Living Witness to whom the same prove Service but what is her own affidavit ————— J Providence Smith
Sworn to before me The Day & Year aforesaid
Above Me — Joel C. Holcomb Judge
I Joshua R. Jewett Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Cranston do hereby certify that Joel C. Holcomb is Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Cranston, Rhode Island, duly appointed, qualified & sworn, & that full faith & credit are to be given to his official acts as such — further that his Signature hereon is his genuine Signature
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand Seal of Office this 11 th Day of November 1836 —
Joshua R. Jewett, Clerk

I Isaac Porter of Granby in Hartford County and State of Connecticut, aged 70 years; depose and say that in the year 1798 I was settled as a Minister of the Gospel, in the first Ecclesiastical Society in Granby aforesaid. That I remained so settled in said Society until the the year 1832. And that during all the time aforesaid I kept a Parish record of marriages, deaths &c in the Parish. And further, I find by a reference to my parish register aforesaid that I preached a funeral Sermon and attended the funeral services of Elijah Smith of this Parish on the 22 d of November 1824 and therefore conclude his death must have happened on the 21 st of November 1824. I had been acquainted with said Elijah Smith, from the time of my settlement in the Parish up to the time of his death, and have understood that he was a Pensioner of the United States, by reason of his services in the war of the Revolution.
I further depose and say that he left a Widow by the name of Prudence Smith, who was a daughter of the late Deacon Benjamin Dibble of this Parish - That she has never since Married, and remains his Widow - and lives in the same Parish as aforesaid.
Isaac Porter.
Hartford County ss Granby November 15. 1836. Personally appeared the above named Isaac Porter & made solemn oath to the truth of the above deposition by him Subscribed - before me - John D. Darrow Justice of Peace

N o 648. 3. dec.
Prudence Smith, widow of Elijah Coun!
adm d 14 mo musician
40
old case no deduction p st to 4 Sept 1824
Josh. R. Jewett Granby Conn.
44.00 7.33 51.33

I Samuel Mespenger of Granby in Hartford County and State of Connecticut aged Seventy five years do hereby test that I have known him acquainted with Elijah Smith of this Town from his youth to the time of his death I further know that he married Prudence Dibble a Daughter of the late Deacon Benjamin Dibble of this place & that after he was married lived in June or July 1779. he was drafted & went to Horse neck where a term of two months or more & I think underwent several Battles of Litchfield, near Granby. I was drafted in the Autumn same year. He came back with the Elijah Smith I am personally knowing that he served as above stated in the War of the Revolution
Samuel Mespenger
Hartford County ss Granby November 9. 1836 Personally appeared the above named Samuel Mespenger & made solemn oath to the truth of the above deposition — before me Joshua R. Root Justice of Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Samuel Mespenger is a Man of Truth & Veracity —
Joshua R. Root Justice of Peace

We Almond Gillit & Hiram F. Chapin both of Granby in Hampshire County State of Connecticut of lawfull age Upon Oath that We knew this Benjamin Dabben old Family Bible of the late Benjamin Dabben whose daughter Prudence is now the Widow of Elijah Smith late of Granby, En. and We further find in that Bible an Ancient Record as follows. "Wit- ness Prudence Dabben Married to Elijah Smith June 1. 1779" Almond Gillit Hiram F. Chapin
Hampshire County ss Granby November 12. 1836 - Personally appeared the above named Almond Gillit & Hiram F. Chapin & made solemn Oath to the truth of the above Deposition by them subscribed. Your servt Joshua D. Swift Justice of peace
I hereby certify that the above named Almond Gillit and Hiram F. Chapin are men of Truth & Veracity Joshua D. Swift Justice of peace

I, ROYAL R. HENNER, Secretary of the State of Connecticut, and Keeper of the Seal thereof, do hereby certify and make known to whom it doth or may concern.
THAT Joshua H. Jewett Esquire, is, and for more than six months last past, has been a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Hartford in said State, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified, having full power and authority, by the laws of said State, to take the acknowledgment of Deeds and to certify the same; also to administer oaths to witnesses and to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give certificates thereof; and that full faith and credit may and ought to be given to the official acts and attestations of the said
Joshua H. Jewett in Court and Country
In testimony whereof, I have, in my capacity of Secretary as aforesaid, hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of said State, at the City of Hartford, in said State, the 18 th day of Nov r in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty six
Royal R. Hinner Secretary

November 30, 1936
Elijah Smith W. 17829 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. C. E. Rossman 12795 Marlowe Detroit, Michigan
Dear Madam:
The data which follow were obtained from pension claim, W. 17829, based upon the service of Elijah Smith in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of Elijah Smith are not given, nor are the names of his parents stated.
Elijah Smith enlisted sometime in May, 1776, served one year as a musician in Captain Noah Phelps' company, Colonel Andrew Ward's Connecticut regiment. He served in the summer of 1779, two months as musician in Captain Lemuel Bates' company of Connecticut militia. He enlisted November 1, 1780 and served six months as corporal of the guard at New Gate Prison, under Lieutenant Elisha Owen, Commandant of the Guard.
Elijah Smith was allowed pension on his application executed April 21, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut, then in the sixty-second year of his age. He died at said Granby, November 21, 1824.
Elijah Smith married June 1, 1779 in Granby, Connecticut, Prudence Dibble, daughter of "Deacon" Benjamin Dibble of said Granby.
The widow, Prudence Smith, was allowed pension

on her application executed November 11, 1836, at which time she was aged seventy-six years and a resident of Granby, Connecticut.
Reference was made in 1820 to two sons of the soldier, Elijah Smith, and his wife; names of sons not stated. There is no further reference to children.
Benjamin Dibble a resident of Granby, Connecticut in 1819, stated that he was sergeant in the year 1776, in Captain Ozias Pettibone's company, Colonel Andrew Ward's Connecticut regiment, and James Dibble in 1819 was Justice of the Peace in Hartford County, Connecticut. Their relationship to the widow, Prudence Smith, is not designated, nor is it shown that they were related to each other.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of Prudence Smith, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and give the following:
Prudence Smith, widow of Elijah Smith Certificate # 880 Issued June 26, 1839 Rate $73.33 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of July 4, 1836 Connecticut Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

1936-Sept 2-Inf. for Col Mark L. Ireland in re-three clms See Ch. Dan Quick, H. 5174 61
1936-Nov. 30. list to Mrs. O. E. Rossman awt
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 17829 Providence Smith Widow of Elijah Smith prior Rev. War
Act: July 4 th 1936
Index:—Vol. M , Page 223
[Arrangement of 1870.]

THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Pension Dept. (Revolutionary War Dept.) Washington D.C.

Gentlemen:
What can you tell me concerning the service of Elijah Smith from Hartford Co. Conn. and have you any references to his family? Your information will be appreciated.
Respectfully yours,
Mr. C. E. Rossman 12795 Marlowe Detroit Mich.

Gentlemen:
What can you tell me concerning the service of Elijah Smith from Hartford Co. Conn. and have you any references to his family? Your information will be appreciated.
Respectfully yours,
Mr. C. E. Rossman 12795 Malouf Retrait Mich.

November 30, 1936
BA-J/AWF
Mrs. C. E. Rossman 12795 Marlowe Detroit, Michigan
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War records of Elijah Smith of Hartford County, Connecticut, and Jacob and John Rupel.
The Revolutionary War records of this office have been searched and no claim for pension found based upon the service of Jacob Rupel, under any spelling of that surname.
In order to identify the record of the John Rupel in whom you are particularly interested, some of the following data relative to him are essential: approximate dates of his birth and death and place of residence at enlistment and after service. Upon receipt of this information another search of the records will be made and a report sent you.
The Revolutionary War record of Elijah Smith of Hartford County, Connecticut, is furnished herewith as found in pension claim, based upon his service in that war.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Am: J. R. Gentry, Rev. 5-1836-

Elijah Smith born Oct 1815 Musician 8 p.m. when east p.d.?
g.m.
May 18. 1839.

Connecticut 880 Prudence Smith widow of Elijah Smith decd. who died on the 21 November 1824 of Granby in the State of Connt who was a Musreian in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by Col Ward in the Brig line for 14 months
Sec. Joshua H. Smith, Jan 15: '39.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connt. at the rate of $1- Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of May 1837 and sent Jos. R. Israel Granby Connt Arrears to the 4th of March 1837 $307.98 Pension allowance ending 4 Sept. 25.66 $333.64
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 d . }
Recorded by M. L. Addison Clerk, Book, 7. Vol. 1. Page 80

See Asa Hillyer's case for authentication of mag- istrate's signature.
Taken & Sealed up by James W. H. Justice

Benjamin Dibble and Seth Hayes both of Granby in the county of Hartford & State of Connecticut of lawful age respectively depose and say that in the month of May 1776 they entered into the service of the the United States, the s d Dibble as Serjeant in a company of which Ozias Pettibone was Captain, and the s d Hayes as Corporal in a company of which Noah Phelps was Captain and both companies in Col. Andrew Ward's Regiment, that they joined the Continental Army and served in the States of New York & New Jersey for more than nine months, to wit for one year, and were discharged with the rest of s d Regiment about the middle of May 1777. and the deponents well know that Elijah Smith served in the company of s d Noah Phelps during the whole time the s d Ward's Regiment was in the field, and was discharged with s d Regiment as above.
The deponents further say that the s d Elijah Smith is in reduced circumstances as to property, unable to support himself and stands in need of assistance from his country for his support, and the deponents further say not.
Benjamin Dibble Seth Hayes
State of Connecticut Hartford county ss Granby 15 th day of November 1819. Personally appeared before me Benjamin Dibble and Seth Hayes the above named deponents, and each being duly cautioned to declare the truth & nothing but the truth, made oath to the foregoing declaration by them subscribed, taken at the request of the s d Elijah Smith to be improved before the Hon. Secretary of War of the United States in support of his application for a pension in conformity to a certain act of the Congress of the United States in that case made and provided.
Sworn before me J. D. H. 1.
James Dibble first subscribed

Comptroller's Office Hartford, Connecticut January 23 d 1837
On application for proof of the Revolutionary services of Elijah Smith I have examined sundry Books, and papers remaining in this office relating to Revolutionary service, and find, and certify as follows:-
In a Journal of the late "Pay Table Office", this entry - "War D r . To order in Great. Cap. John Porter Pay Roll his Co. Coast Guards Horsemenh . . . . . £2.575:6.8
[and after sundry other items, all for service at Bone Neck, as above]
" . . . . . To d r . Cap. Samuel Bates, d r . d r . . . . . £2.077:17:3" which entry is under date of 5 August, 1779. And also, a corresponding entry in "Haskells Receipts", in an account of "Militia Service from April to November 1779", where, under the column of "Officers Pay Rolls" and at the date of 5 August, is the name "Cap. Samuel Bates £2.077:17:3 - Computed Value &c. £167:16:0."
I also certify that in the account last above named, is the name of "Col o . Noah Phelps", under head of "Officers Pay Rolls", and opposite thereto, the sum of £477:12:8 - Computed Value &c. £55:3:0."
In the absence of the Comptroller Royal S. Holleman Secretary

Granby, Con. January 30. 1837
Sir -
Enclosed is a Certificate from the Office of the Controller of the State Relating to the Application of the W d Andrew Smith, which is presumed will be satisfactory - It will be seen that the State in her Declaration, that they were married June 1 st 1779, & that very soon after Smith was drafted for a short term - & by the deposition of Samuel McSpurgeon it is shown that Smith was drafted in the summer of 1779 & that he served a short term, after he was married & under both Service Bills - By a short note on the 2 nd page of the Controller's Certificate, which is in hand writing of the Secy. of State, & sent on them unresisted, will be found that his opinion is, that Smith served as she has stated -
Some eight or ten weeks past, the application of the W d Jane Willym was made here for the Pension Office at Washington, since which I have heard nothing from them - Please to inform me the situation of their affairs -
I am, Sir, Very Respectfully, Your Most Ob t Serv t
Joshua R. Jewett
Hon. J. E. Edwards
Washington

- State of Connecticut Probate District of Granby Hartford County -
On this 6 th day of October 1932 Personally appeared in open court before the court of probate for the District of Granby, Connecticut now sitting Prudence Smith, a Resident of Granby aged twenty eight years, who being first duly sworn, and being known to me or her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain an increase of her Rate of Pension granted to her under the provisions of the act of Congress passed July 4, 1936 - That she yet remains the Widow of Elijah Smith late of the Town of Granby Connecticut who was a soldier & musician in the Army of the Revolution & who was a Pensioner of the of the United States & was entitled to the Pension Rate in the Connecticut agency under the act of Congress of the 18 th of March 1910 - That in addition to her 1 st husband serving in the War of the Revolution as stated set forth in his application under 1 st act her 1 st husband served one other term of six months as a corporal & one of the guards at New Gate Prison in this State - That her 1 st husband, on or about the first of November in the year 1780, served as a corporal & one of the guards at said New Gate Prison for the term of six months, under Lt. Elijah Durn who was Commandant of said Prison; & That he went into service at the time above stated, served as a corporal in said Prison the full term of six months, including his discharges & was discharged on or about the first of May in the year 1781 - and for the evidence of the term of service above may be had to the deposition of Rufus Goodwin

and for the duration of her marriage, and of her said husband's death, the Ward Respectfully Paps the Non Commission of Pensions to her original Paps, now in the office.
The further Deems that she has no documentary evidence of the term of her 1 st husband's service as herein before stated & knows of no other living wife by whom she has been from it but what is above stated — That she has no children intermarried since her 1 st husband's death, but now remains his Widow — Providence Smith
Sworn & Subscribed. The } Geo. Holcomb Judge day & year aforesaid — }
I Joshua D. Dwyte Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Granby do hereby certify that Thomas Hawkins Esq. is Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Granby aforesaid, duly appointed, commissioned, sworn, & has full power & jurisdiction in the execution of his official acts as such — Further that the signature herein, purporting to be his is genuine — In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand Seal of Office this 6 th day of October 1830 —
Joshua D. Dwyte Clerk —

I Rufus Goddard of Granby in Hartford County State of Connecticut aged Twenty Seven years Depose & say, That I was acquainted with Elyah Smith late of Granby deceased. That I knew him from his youth to the time of his death. I further Depose & say, That about the first of November in the year 1700. The sd Elyah Smith convicted as a Corporal & one of the Guard at New Gate Prison in this State for the term of six months under Lt. Elyah Smith, who was Commander of sd Guard. That Elyah Smith went into Prison at the time above stated & served his time of six months fully and was discharged about the first of May 1701. I was at Prison with him during the time above mentioned. I participated & was discharged at the same time with him, & am personally knowing that he served as above stated.  Prudence Smith, the Widow of Elyah Smith, is now living in the Town, and is a Pensioner of the United States, in virtue of her said husband's services in the War of the Revolution as a Soldier & Musician, and she has never intermarried since her said husband's death.  Rufus Goddard
Hartford County ss Granby November 6. 1830. Personally appeared the above named Rufus Goddard, to me personally known, & who is a Respectable & Credible Witness, & made solemn oath to the truth of the above Deposition by him Subscribed.  Before me Joshua D. Jewett Justice of the Peace

I Elijah Owen of the Town of Lee in the County of Berkshire in the State of Massachusetts and County since then I have been that I was well acquainted with Elijah Smith late of Granby in Hartford County State of Connecticut in? — I further say that the said Elijah Smith on or about the first of November in the year 1780 enlisted as a Corporal & one of the Guard at New Gate Prison in the State of Connecticut for the term of six months under my Father S t Elijah Owen who was the Commandant of Guard — That S t Elijah Smith went into Prison at the time above stated & served his time of six months fully and was discharged about the first of May 1781 — I was a soldier with him in the same Prison during the term above stated, and am personally knowing to his service as above stated, & I am now receiving a Pension from the U United States on account of my service in Prison —
Elijah Owen
State of Connecticut?
Hartford County
ss. Granby December 7. 1838. Personally appeared the above named Elijah Owen, to me personally known, to be a Disputable Honorable Witness, & made known unto me the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed —  Before me Deborah P. Dingle Justice of Peace

I, ROYAL R. HINMAN , Secretary of the State of Connecticut, and keeper of the Seal thereof, do hereby certify and make known to whom it doth or may concern,
THAT Joshua R. Jewett Esq is
and for more than three months last past, has been a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Hartford in said State, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified, having full power and authority, by the laws of said State, to take the acknowledgment of Deeds and to certify the same; also to administer oaths to witnesses and to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give certifi- cates thereof; and that full faith and credit may and ought to be given to the official acts and attestations of the said Jewett
in Court and Country.
In testimony whereof, I have, in my capacity of Secretary as aforesaid, hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of said State, at the City of Hartford, in said State, the 10th day of December in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight
And I certify that the signature of said hereunto annexed genuine.
Royal R. Hinman
Secretary.

Granby, Dec. 11. 1830
Sir,
Enclosed is the Application of Prudence Smith of this Town for an Increase of her Rate of Pension — Since making her first Declaration she has found that her Late Husband, Elisha Smith who was a Soldier & Musician in the army of the Revolution, served a term of six months at New Gate Prison in this State, which she omitted to detail in her said Declaration not knowing that it had been Prisoner in Military Service — Her Claim, as she therefore believes rests upon a foundation similar to that of Elisha Brown, Rufus Gadsden or whose affidavits she has provided to establish the facts of her Late Husband's said six months Service — Please to communicate to the widow as Granby, Hartford County, Conn —
I am, Sir, Very Respectfully
Your Obed Servt
Joshua P. Jewett
Hon. J. P. Edwards

Sir -
Grenby, Conn, June 21. 1839 —
I enclose the certificate of Prudence Smith Widow of Hiyah Smith dec. To whom an Increase of Pension has been granted — — Please address to the subscriber, at Grenby, Hartford County — Conn 
Respectfully. Your most
Obedt Servt
Joshua R. Root —
Hon' J. P. Edwards —

Payment to be made at Hartford Ct. by Saml. L. Pilkington Esq. Agent for paying Pen= sions, in the Agency of Connecticut
Issue new Certificate for 14 mo Musician b. Corp.
$73.33
deduct what has been paid.
Recorded in the Pension
Office in Book A V. 1 Page 89 by W. H. Addison Joshua K. Jewett Granby Conn: Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the 3d section of the law of the United States, of the 4th July, 1836, Mrs. Eunice Smith of Connecticut widow of Elijah Smith dec d who was a Musician in the war of the Revolution is entitled to receive - Fifty One dollars and Thirty Three cents per annum, during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March and 4th of September.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 19th day of May one thousand eight hundred and thirty- Seven
J. R. Poinsett Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.