Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 15,293, for Eldad Steel, Vermont

SERVICE
Ut.
Steel, Oldad
NUMBER
S. 15,293
carded.
CONTENTS

Lett M. M. coffee Sept 7-36 Cir. Tea Sept 26-36 Transf a to Ohio from Albany fr. 4-Sept 35- Oct 4-36-
1768 Ohio 8960
New York Eldad Steel
of Cayuga in the State of New York who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Clark - of the Reg't commanded by Col Fletcher in the Penna line for 7 mo
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 day of May 1833 and sent to A. Gould Auburn
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $46.66 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept 11.66
$58.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7 th 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk Book C Vol. 4 Page 75

11.768 Eldad Steel
admitted 7 mo. Private
A. Gould Esq. Auburn N.Y.

BRIEF in the case of  Edward Stock  of Cayuga  in the State of  New York  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? 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. As a Gen.     April In 1783 - 7 Private Col. Hakes Col. Fletcher  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Rutland Vermont  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Richard Cottle  Examining Clerk.

Eldad Steel
18768
admitted.
7 mo. Private.

State of New-York,
Cayuga COUNTY, ) ss.
On this 25 th day of September A. D. 1832
personally appeared in open Court, before the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Cayuga and state of New-York, now sitting, Eldad Steel a resident of Auburn in the County of Cayuga and State of New-York, aged 69 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 7th, 1832: — That in the month of April A. D. 1783 at the Town of Pollit in the County of Rutland and State of Vermont he enlisted into the Company of Vermont State troops commanded by Captain John Stark , and Lieutenant Briggs in the Regiment commanded by Col. Fletcher , for a term of nine months. that he marched with said company to Castleton in the State of Vermont where he was stationed in the Fort at that place for a term of seven months. that the station of said Regiment was at said Fort, from which place detachments were accustomed to go out in scouting parties to Crown Point and on the frontiers towards Canada . That the reason of his being discharged before his term of enlistment expired was that cold weather had then commenced, which prevented the incursions of the enemy from Canada , and one company was thought sufficient to guard said Fort, during the winter. and one company was accordingly enlisted from said Regiment and remained at said Fort whilst the remainder of said Regiment was discharged and returned home. that his services closed about the last of November or first of December . that he never received a written discharge from said service. that he has no documentary evidence of said service. that he has not the proof of any living witness to said service and has not been able to procure it. that he saw no continental officers during said term and served with no continental Regiment
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any State or territory
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Isabel Fitch judge
Eldad Steel

We, Josiah Hopkins a clergyman residing in Dubum in Coeymans County and John Groves residing in Dubum aforesaid do hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Eldad Steel who has subscribed and sworn to the preceding declaration; that we believe him to be 69 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Josiah Hopkins John Groves
Asahel Fitch judge
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 Josiah Hopkins who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman resident in Dubum and John Groves who has also signed the same, is a resident in Dubum aforesaid and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Asahel Fitch judge
I, Michael S. Myers Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Cohen and State of New-York, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Eldad Steel for a pension.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court the 25 th day of September AD 1832
M. S. Myers

Information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Goldad Steel Y.F. 15293
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr. 1783 9 mos Pvt. John Stark Fletcher Vt.                                                                 
Battles engaged in, Ver. at Pownal Vt. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Con. at Pownal Vt. Date of application for pension, Sept. 25. 1832. His cl. was ab. Residence at date of application, Auburn, Cayuga Co. N.Y. Age at date of application, 60 years
Remarks: ✓
Very respectfully,
2  ✓ Commissioner.

Eldad Steele
Slog A. H. C. to Ohio
to Oklahoma City Memphis of Memphis Washington City D. C.

Sept 5
Mr. Martin
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.
Albany to Mr. Little
Elmer Steel

The State of Ohio Licking County Of
On this 20 th day of July AD 1836 before me Nathan M c Cauff one of the Justices of the Peace within and for said County personally appeared Eldad Steel who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company Commanded by Capt. John Starks in the Regiment Commanded by Col. Fletcher Vermont State troops in the service of the United States in the War of the Revolution - That his name was placed on the Pension List, Rolls of the state of New York from whence he has lately removed, that he now resides in the County of Licking and State of Ohio where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable in future - He states that he recently disposed of his property in Auburn State of New York and with a view to provide for the settlement of his family, he removed to the County of Licking State of Ohio. He still holds in his possession the Certificate originally granted to him of $23.33 per annum bearing date at the War Office 2 May 1833 No 8960 - That he has drawn his pay in the State of New York on said Certificate up to the 4 th of September 1835. & further saith Not.
Eldad Steel Sworn & Subscribed this 20 th day of July AD 1836 before me N. M c Cauff Justice of the Peace

The State of Ohio Licking County ss
I Amos H. Caffer Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County do hereby certify that Mahlon M. Caffer before whom the foregoing affidavit of Eldad Steel appears to have been made was at the time and is now one of the Justices of the peace of said County duly Commissioned and qualified as such according to law. And that the signature thereunto purporting to him is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 20 th day of July AD 1836.
A. H. Caffer Clerk
The State of Ohio Licking County ss.
I do hereby certify that I am acquainted with Eldad Steel whose name is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit made on the 20 th July last in order to procure a transfer of his Pension. And that I am satisfied from my own personal knowledge that he is the same person he there represents himself to be. —
Given under my hand this 13 th day of September AD 1836.
Sworn to and subscribed this 13 th day of September AD 1836.
M. M. Caffer J.P. The State of Ohio Licking County ss
I Mahlon M. Caffer a Justice of the peace of said County do hereby certify that I am acquainted with Robert Davidson above named and that he is a person of veracity. Given under my hand this 13 th day of Sept. 1836 M. M. Caffer J.P.
I Amos H. Caffer Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Licking and State of Ohio do hereby certify that Mahlon M. Caffer is a Justice as above and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 13 th day of September AD 1836 A. H. Caffer Clerk

Newark 9 July 21. 1836
J. G. Edwards Esq Sir
Annexed hereto I send the Affidavit of Mr. Eldad Steel for the purpose of procuring a transfer of his pension. He has not drawn his pension since 4 th Sept. 1835. nor will he make any application to draw it until he is advised whether he can draw for it in this state from from Sept. 1835. will you please advise him as early as convenient
I am Respectfully J. G. Edwards
M. M. Magie for Eldad Steel
J. G. Edwards Esq Com: of Pensions

Ms. B. 1. 6 v. 2, p. 22
FREE
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comr. of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Q13
Ms. B. 1. 6 v. 13
James L. Edwards Esquire Chairman of Pension War Department City of Washington
James L. Edwards Esq. War Dept

Mech's & Farmers Bank Albany Pension Agency Sept. 29. 1836.
James L. Edwards Esquire Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir, In reply to your letters of the 14 th & 26 th inst. I have to state that Samuel Hanchett a Pension under the Act of March 18. 1818 was last paid to 4 March 1836; - and that Eldad Steel, a Pension under the Act of June 7. 1832, was last paid to 4 Sept. 1835.
I am, Sir, very Respectfully Your ob t Servt.
A. C. Stockwell Clerk in behalf of the Pension agt

Record Division.
January 16, 1908.
Miss Mary Van Buren, 862 West Church Street, Newark, Ohio.
Madam:
In reply to your postal dated the 7th. and received the 10th. instant, you are advised that in order to identify a claim for pension which may have been filed for the services of John Edwards in the Revolutionary War, some of the following data is essential: names of officers under whom he served, places of residence at enlistment and after service, approximate dates of birth and death and given name of widow.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

POSTAL CARD.
THE SPACE BELOW IS FOR THE ADDRESS ONLY
Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
62.518
Pension Dept.
Recd

262 W. Church St.,
Newark O., Jan. 7, '08.
Please send the War record of Eldad Steele who was born in Connecticut in 1768, lived for sometime in or near Auburn N. Y. until he came to Newark in 1835. In 1840 he made application for a pension.
Also war record of John Edwards of Virginia - Both supposed to have served in Revolutionary War and obliged, (Yrs) Mary Van Buren.

1908 Jan 16 High to Mary Van Buren V.L.M.
✓ 15.293 INVALID.
File No. 15.293
Eldad Steel Priv Rev. War
Act: _____
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 361
[Arrangement of 1870.]