Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17,695, for Reuben Spalding, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Spalding, Reuben Spaulding or
S 17695
Carded
CONTENTS

33. 106
Connecticut
Reuben Spaulding deceased
of Private in the State of who was a Private in the command by Captain of the command by in the Conn. line for Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll of Hartford at the rate of 20 Dollars Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. ending 13. April 1832
Certificate of Pension issued the 11th day of March 1853 and sent to J. P. Mealdo Esq Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending Present
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by R. M. McRae Clerk, Book 112 Vol. 3 Page 42

Josiah Spaulding Discontinued

Be it known that I Josiah Spalding of Eastford in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut aged eighty seven years do testify and say that I was brother of Reubin Spalding late of Eastford deceased, that I well remember that my said brother enlisted into Captain Reubin Mancey's Company, in Colonel John Chester's Regiment in the campaign of 1776 in the War of the Revolution I very well remember that Reubin Mancey of Ashford was Captain of said Company and that John Holmes of said Ashford then my nearest neighbors was 1 st Lieutenant and Samuel Mancey of Union was the 2 d Lieutenant of said Company and Daniel Knowlton of Ashford was Ensign that my said Brother enlisted as a private soldier but was taken as waiter to Lieut. Holmes the first part of the campaign, that the said Lieut. Holmes died soon after their arrival in New York in August of that year that ever after said Holmes' death my said Brother served as a private soldier, that I well recollect very many members of that Company who belonged to Ashford also most of them who belonged to the town of Union, and that I never knew any other Reubin Spalding in those days, other, than my said Brother, that Reubin Spalding now living in Eastford is the only surviving son of my said Brother Reubin Spalding, deceased, and that I very well know that my said Brother Reubin Spalding deceased is the identical man who served in Captain Mancey's Company as aforesaid I very well remember that Lieut. Holmes came to my father's house and negotiated with my father for the enlistment of my said Brother, he, my said Brother being a minor (of about sixteen years of age) sworn to and subscribed at Eastford { Josiah Spalding This 21 st day of Sept. 1852

State of Connecticut { ss County of Windham {
On this twenty first day of September in the year 1852 before me Horace Gaylord a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid personally appeared Josiah Spalding above named and made oath to the truth of the statement by him subscribed, and I hereby certify that I have been well acquainted with the above named Josiah Spalding and sincerely believe that his statement above named is to be relied upon as correct and I further certify that the above named Josiah Spalding seems to have a very clear and distinct recollection of many circumstances relating to the company of which his brother was a member, as after I had taken his deposition (and without any names being suggested to him by any one,) I asked him to name over the persons that he recollected to have belonged to Capt Mancey's company, and he and his sister Howe named the following persons as belonging to that company and with whom they were acquainted and even told the house in which they each of them lived at that time, and as they named them I took down their names with my pencil as follows viz
Capt Reubin Mancey of 1st Regt 1st Lieut. John Holmes " 2d Lieut Samuel Mancey, Union Ensign Daniel Knowlton, Adjnt Reubin Spalding Moses Fitts Chester Rogers Alexander Bernys Josiah Eaton Samuel Brown Jed Ward Saml Ward { Twins Daniel Ward {

Asaph Burley Jeremiah Badger Daniel Badger } Union Jonah Badger John Broughton Hamilton Grant Nathl Brooks Isaac Hendal William Watkins Billy Snow Leah Watkins John Snow Sam Walker John Russell Ebenezer Lawson Jacob Boutell & James Boutell
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed my Notarial seal at Eastport the day and year last above named Horace Gaylord Notary Public

Cynthia Horoi's Disputation

I Cynthia Howe of Eastford in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut aged eighty five years do testify declare and say that I was sister of Reubin Spalding late of Eastford deceased, that I well remember the Revolutionary War, that I also very well recollect Lieutenant John Holmes who lived about one half mile from my father's house that said Holmes came to my father's in the year 1776 and wanted my father and mother should consent that my said brother Reubin should enlist into the army and go with him, as war then that I recollect that my father and mother talked the matter over and said that as Lieut. Holmes was a very kind man and would take good care of my brother and that he (my brother would probably be soon drafted from the Militia to go into the army if they did not let him go with Lieut. Holmes) therefore gave their consent that he might enlist for six months, and that he did so enlist into Capt. Reubin Mancey's Company of which said John Holmes was 1 st Lieutenant, that my brother said after his return that Lieut. Holmes died soon after they arrived in New York with the camp distempers and that after Lieutenant Holmes' death he served as a private soldier, and I also remember that he said that John Broughton took care of Lieutenant Holmes while he was sick, that Broughton was an excellent man and also took care of him (my said Brother) while sick with the same disease, that said Broughton was a neighbor to us and my father and mother always respected him while he lived for his kindness to Lieut. Holmes and my brother Reubin, that I never knew any other Reubin Spalding other than my said brother in all this region of Country and that I believe my said Brother was the identical Reubin Spalding

who enlisted and served in Captain Reuben Mancey's Company in the year 1776 sworn to and subscribed this twenty first day of September A.D. 1852 Cynthia Howe
State of Connecticut County of Windham } ss
On this twenty first day of September in the year 1852 before me Horace Gaylord a Notary Public in and for the County & State afore- said personally appeared Widow Cynthia Howe above above named deponent and made oath to the truth of the statement by her subscribed, and I hereby certify that I have, for many years, been acquainted with the deponent and truly believe that her statement above named may be depended upon as correct In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed my seal of Office the day and year last above named
Horace Gaylord Notary Public

Reuben Spaulding Silerstown.
The muster Roll of Capt. Marcy. filed as evidence in this case is filed among the miscellaneous Rolls of Connecticut,
L. D. Waldo Tolland Lt.

State of Connecticut } ss. Probate District of Eastford County of Windham }
On this twenty fifth day of May A.D. 1852, personally appeared in open court before the Court of Probate for the District of Eastford, Reuben Spalding a resident of Eastford in the county of Windham & State of Connecticut aged sixty two 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 passed June 7 th 1832 — That I am the surviving son of Reuben Spalding late of Eastford deceased, that my said father entered the service of the United States in a company raised in Ashford commanded by Captain Reuben Marcy in Colonel John Chester's Regiment, during the campaign of 1776 as by the documents herewith transmitted will more fully appear That the name of my said father has never been on the pension roll of any State, to my knowledge. Sworn to and subscribed this twenty fifth day of May A.D. 1852.
Reuben Spalding
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court the day and year last above written
John B. Adams Judge of Probate for the District of Eastford
1112 478

17695 INVALID.
File No. 17623-
Rember Spaulding
Br New Mex
Act: Cann 7" 39
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 324
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Reuben Spalding S. File 17695.
A pay abstract of Capt. Reuben Marcey's co., Col. Chester's regt. dated Oct. 1. 1876 has been removed from this case to be forwarded to the War Department.
Oct. 30, 1909.
jms.
Sent to War Dept. Jan. 16. 1913

Oct 11. 52
Reuben Spaulding for arrears of pension due his father Reuben. dec d
Oct. 11/52
Hon Samuel E. Wheat
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.

V N 38. 896
Reuben Spaulding dec bon
Hon. L. B. Waldo Aug 28 1852
Ad- June 7 1832

June 12 th 52
Appel of Reuben Shaulding
Hon. G. P. Gerald: Tolland Ct.
Yours E. Heath Commissioner of Public Works D.C.

Soren P. Waldo's Statement of the cost Newbury building.

Washington June 11. 1852
Hon. James E. Heath Comd. &c
The accompanying application of Reuben Spaulding is for the allowance of pension due his father Reuben Spaulding late, in the army of the Revolution.
In this case it is claimed that Reuben Spaulding, the father, was a private in a Company commanded by Capt. Reuben Meary in Col. John Charles Regiment, and served therein in the army of the Revolution a period of six months in the year 1776. - The said Reuben Spaulding having deceased on the 13 th day of April 1832, the claimant his only surviving son, seeks to obtain under the act of July 4. 1836, the amount of pension that would have been due the said deceased at the time of his death, under the act of June 7. 1832.
In evidence to support this claim the claimant is respectfully referred to the documentary and other evidence filed in the case of Chloe Doolittle widow of James Doolittle under the act of July 7. 1838
This consists 1. of an original muster roll of the Company of Reuben Meary upon which the name of Reuben Spaulding is borne. Second, of an original receipt dated April 3 rd 1777 signed by said Reuben Spaulding acknowledging the receipt of Reuben Meary the whole of his pay, travel money, Disbursing, remainder of same money due for the six months campaign in the year 1776 at New York. - Third. The travel roll of said Meary's Company for the campaign of 1776 upon which the name of said Spaulding is borne. -
The genuineness of these documents is verified by the deposition of Reu-

ben May also filed in the case of Chloe Dootle. -
The certificate of John D. Adams Judge of Probate for the District of Eastford shows the death of Newben Spaulding on the 13 th day of April 1832, and that Newben Spaulding the claimant is his only now child. -
Upon these facts I claim a pension for six months service for to commence on the 4 th day of March 1831, and to continue until the 13 th day of April 1832, the time of said Newben Spaulding's decease. -
I have the honor to remain Your Ex
Joren P. Waldo
Holland
Conn.
The deposition of Ebenezer Dits will identify the said Newben Spaulding with the documents within mentioned. -

John P. Waldo's Letter to Hon. James E. Heath
Claims of Reuben Spaulding for services of Perkins and Reuben Spaulding und. - for Revolutionary services additional evidence

Tolland, Connecticut October 8. 1852
Sir
In your letter of August 21. 1852 respecting the claim of Newben Spaulding for the arrears of Pension due his father, Newben Spaulding deceased, you say that "The affidavit of Fitz so far from identifying him" (Newben Spaulding) "if it proves any thing as to his services, proves that Newben Spaulding in Captain Mary's Co. is a different man, for Fitz says he was a waiter to Lieutenant Geo. Holmes, but according to the Roll referred to above the Lieutenant in Mary's Co. was Samuel Mary!"
The facts are these. Geo. Holmes of Ashford was a Lieutenant in Captain Newben Mary's Co. and went to New York, leaving in that grade for a short time when he deserted, after which Samuel Mary was the Lieutenant of that Company. — The deposition of Josiah Spaulding and Cynthia Horne both of Eastford in this State most clearly establish this fact. Besides their deposition, I herewith transmit to you "a pay abstract of Capt. Newben Mary's Company," found among his old papers, in which you will find the name of Lieut. Geo. Holmes, that he arrived in New York July 27. and died August 21. This old document will verify the two depositions and establish the fact, that Holmes was a Lieutenant in Mary's Company. Fitz is therefore right in saying that Newben Spaulding was a waiter to Holmes. — Newben Spaulding's name also appears on this abstract. The papers are old and are verified by their appearance. —

The deposition of Sitz is now supported by the testimony of Josiah Spaulding and Cynthia Howe as to the identity of Newben Spaulding. They both swear that they knew Holmes, that he was Lieutenant of Mearns Company, that Newben Spaulding did enlist into said Company for six months, and that he was waiting to Lieutenant Holmes until he decamped in the month of August. From the Rolls, and the deposition of Sitz, Josiah  Newben Spaulding and Cynthia Howe, I submit that Newben Spaulding  the father of the applicant is identified as the man who served in Capt. Mearns Company. I am acquainted personally with Josiah Spaulding, and knows him to be a respectable man and entitled to credit. —
I would now respectfully solicit you to reexamine this case with the new evidence herewith filed, and communicate the result to me. The new evidence is the old Roll, and the deposition of Newben Spaulding and Cynthia Howe. —
I have the honor to remain Yours Respectfully Soren P. Waldo
Hon James E. Heath Commissioner of Pensions

Brief in the case of Reuben Spaulding Ct. County and State of Connecticut act June 7 1832,
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Record of my pension, found in Roll in office,
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent L P Waldo Esq Tolland Ct.
Thomas L. Hill
Examining Clerk.

Reuben Spaulding, Dec? Conh adm? June 7 1832 6 mos pri $20 per annum from 4 March 1831 to 13 April 1832 when he dies
Pay to Reuben Spaulding only child,
Asst to L. P. Waldo Esq Tolland Ct

Prentiss Spalding Power of Attorney
121

Know all men by these presents that I. Reuben Spalding of Eastford in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut do hereby constitute and appoint the Hon. Loren P. Waldo of Tolland in the County of Tolland and state of Connecticut my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to prosecute my claim for arrears of Pension before the general government on account of the Revolutionary services of my late honored Father Reuben Spalding deceased, and I hereby empower him the said Waldo to do any and all acts necessary in my name and for me to complete the same Witness my hand and seal this 25 th day of May A.D. 1852 Sealed and delivered in presence of Horace Gaylord
Reuben Spalding
Maria Spalding
State of Connecticut Windham County ss
Be it known that before the subscriber a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Reuben Spalding above named and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be his free act and deed
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name the day and year last above mentioned.
Horace Gaylord Notary Public

Ebenezer D. Fitch Deputy Clerk of New London County

Be it known that I, Ebenezer D. Fitts of Ashford in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut aged seventy three years last December do depose, declare, testify and say that I was well acquainted with Reuben Spalding, formerly of that part of the town of Ashford now included in the town of Eastford, that I lived with the said Spalding from the 1 st of April 1793 to December 1799 a period of more than six and a half years, that I have often heard him say that he was a soldier in the Revolutionary Army, that he served as waiter for Lieut. John Holton in the Company I believe of Capt. Reuben Marcy, and that he was at New York during the Campaign, also at White Plain and that said Spalding died about twenty years ago I further testify and say that I am also well acquainted with Reuben Spalding of Eastford, the surviving son of the above named Reuben Spalding, that at the time I went to live with his father, he the said Reuben Jr was not more than five or six years of age and that I have been well acquainted with him ever since that time and know him to be the surviving son of the above named Reuben Spalding Senior and further deponent saith not. Sworn to and subscribed this twenty ninth day of May A.D. 1852. Ebenezer D. Fitts

State of Connecticut { S.S. County of Windham }
Be it hereby known that on this twenty ninth day of May A.D. 1852 before me Horace Gaylord a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid personally appeared Ebenezer F. Fitts the signer of the foregoing deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of the statement by him subscribed. And I, hereby certify that I am, and have been for many years personally acquainted with said deponent and verily believe that his statement therein contained may be implicitly relied upon as being correct. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed my Notarial Seal the day and year last above mentioned.
Horace Gaylord Notary Public

Finding of the Court in the cause
Newton Spaulding
Died Apr. 13, 1882

State of Connecticut { S.S. Probate District of Eastford County of Windham }
It is hereby certified that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before this Court, that Reuben Spalding late of the town of Eastford within said District, was a Revolutionary Soldier in Captain Reuben Marcey's company in Colonel John Chittenden's Regiment in the campaign of 1776 and that he died on the 13 th day of April A.D. 1832, aged seventy three years that he left him surviving, one son, Reuben Spalding who is still alive, that he left no widow In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 25 th day of May A.D. 1832
John B. Adams Judge of Probate for the District of Eastford