Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9,126, for Solomon Le Barron, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Le Barron, Solomon Qada
W.9.126
B.L.Wt. 27673-160-55.
CONTENTS

33 333
Connecticut Solomon Le Barron dec d
of _____ in the State of _____ who was a Private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution , time for 8 Months & 10 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of Hartford , at the rate of 27 Dollars 75 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. and ending 3 d April 1839.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of February 1856. and sent to
Arrears to the 4th of M c H. Buell , Semi-annual allowance ending Clinton, Ct.
(Payable to his widow)
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by S. V. D. D. D. Clerk, Book 6. Vol. 1. Page 75.

99542
Ad March 3/53
June 26/53
LeBaron, Zadah L. Barson widd Solomon L. Barson
2767346
Pm
Rev. war
ad Feb 53-5662 Crown Ind June 32
W. 160th St. May 21/56 [Signature]
[Signature]
Wm H. Bull Clinton Conn
Air Wm H. Bull Decr 10/55 Let Hon. J. Woodmfg gang 2/56 " W.H. Bull " 15 "
Vol Lhage 55.

5.662 Connecticut,
Mada Le Barron widow of Solomon Le Barron Conn who served in the Revolutionary
Act Jan'y 4, 1797
war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at a rate of 27 dollars 75 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 15 th day of February 1853.
and sent to W. H. Buell Clinton
W. H. Buell, Jan. 3, 1857
Recorded on Roll of Pensioner act February 3, 1853, Page 201

19322 Solomon Le Barron 6, t
X
Return this in Feb 9/56
To my friend the
can should be allowed
for 9 months Coast
Grand room at killing-
work. See papers of star
Inat. and of James, Conn
53 Ad. no 2036
Mr
V. Ingham

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Solomon Le Barron C t
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     April 1782 m o 18 d private Capt Bristol Shore Guard 66 born at Killingsworth and still lives in Killingsworth 66 Service proved by Living Witness - Certificate of Churchman and a citizen  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; 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.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will procure such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit."
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must fix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

Dan Buel says the guard was enlisted to serve from April '82 to July '83, that he served from Apr to Aug 82, that Le Barron served all the time he did & he left him in service, & believes he continued to July 83
Jas Treat (pensioner) served with him from Apr '82 to July 83,
Hal Buel, son of the man at whose house, the guard had its head quarters says it was enlisted to serve as stated by Le Barron & that Le Barron was a member of it & served the whole time,
If John Treat's case was properly allowed, and I think it was, Le Barron is good for 8 months, 400 days,  Triflett

State of Connecticut, Middletown County
Probate Court of Saybrook in County
On this Seventh day of Nov r 1832 — personally appeared, in open Court, before
the Court of Probate held at Killingworth in and for the Probate District of Saybrook in the County and State aforesaid —
now sitting, Solomon L d Barron — — — a resident of Killingworth in the County of Middletown — and State of Connecticut, aged 66 — — — years, who being first 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, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers, and served as herein stated.
Solomon L d Barron
That he was born in Killingworth, in the County of Middletown and State of Connecticut, where he hath ever since resided. That he is 66 years of age, and that there is no record of his age that he is aware of —
That he enlisted at said Killingworth in March or April 1782. to serve in the Shore Guard seven months and served out the time in said Guard at said Killingworth, and was honorably dismissed, in the month, he thinks of October or November of the same year. That the service in said Guard was constant. And that the said Guard was commanded the present of the time by Capt. Francis, but there being some suspicions of his fidelity to the Country, he was dismissed, or in some way removed, and Capt. Beriah Bristol succeeded to his command, and continued there in, until, the applicant was discharged. There was no fighting during the time —
The applicant saith that he never made application for a pension before now —
Solomon L d Barron

The said Solomon L. Barron 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 the agency of any State. Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Samuel Ingham Judge of Probate
Solomon L. Barron
We, Luke Wood — a clergyman, residing in the town of Willingnath and Jared Elliott — residing in the same, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with M c Solomon L. Barron — who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 66 — years of age; 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.
Sworn and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Samuel Ingham Judge of Probate
Luke Wood Jared Elliott
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 abovenamed applicant was a revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that the Rev. Luke Wood — who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the town of Willingnath and that Jared Elliott — who has also signed the same, is a resident in the town of Willingnath — and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Samuel Ingham Judge of Probate
I, Richard P. Williams Clerk of the Court of Probate Counts in the county of New London - Connecticut do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Solomon L. Barron for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office, this Seventh day of Nov r 183 2
Rich d P. Williams Clk

Deponent David Bull of Billingsworth in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, do hereby and saith that he is 71 years of age. That from his youth up, he hath been well acquainted with Solomon L. Barron of said Town who hath signed the annexed application for a pension. That the said David Bull enlisted into the Shore Guard in said April in 1782. and served in said Guard at said Town until August of the same year, when he went into the Boat Service. and that the said Guard, while the deponent was in it, was commanded by Capt. Francis. and the said deponent further saith that while he served in said Guard the said Solomon L. Barron, was a member of, and also served therein, as a common soldier during all of said term - and when the deponent left said Guard, he left said L. Barron in said Service, and the deponent hath always understood and supposed, and still doth understand and suppose, that said David L. Barron served therein until Oct r or Nov r of that year - and the deponent further understood and always supposed, that after he left said Guard, Capt. Francis was superseded in his said command by Capt. Bristol on account of some suspicions, there were resting upon the former - and further the deponent saith not -
Sworn and subscribed in open court of Probate at Hartford this 7th day of March 1832 - and I certify that said John Bull is now known to me and that he is a credible witness - John Bull of Billingsworth in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut do hereby and saith that he is 82 years of age. That he hath from his youth up, been well acquainted, with Mr. Solomon L. Barron of said Town, who has signed the within application for a pension. That the deponent enlisted into the Shore Guard in said Billingsworth in March, or April of 1782. to serve seven months and served out the whole of said time at said Town according to his said enlistment. That the said Solomon L. Barron was a member of said company and served in said company as a common soldier the whole of said time of seven months - and was with the deponent honorably discharged at said Town after serving out said time - And further the deponent saith not -
Sworn and subscribed in open court this 7th day of March 1832 - and I certify that said John Bull is now known to me and that he is a credible witness - Ezechiel Ingham Judge of Probate

That Bull son of Bellingham, in the county of Middlesex and state of Connecticut as per the annexed certificate, that during the Revolutionary War, his Father, as per certificate, was the See Store. That the Store General was always paid all money owing and all collect, in front of his Father's House, and that the deponent was then living in his Father's family, and always knew the several soldiers of said General from time to time. That the deponent is 67 years of age. That he has been well acquainted with Solomon L. Barron, of said town, who last signed the annexed application for a pension. And that the deponent well remembers that the said L. Barron belonged to, and served therein during the summer which he thinks was 1782, and that he probably served seven months and was honorably discharged.
And further the deponent saith not.
Phil Bull
Sworn to subscribed in open Court of Probate this Seventh day of Nov r 1832. And I certify that I am well acquainted with the said Phil Bull and that he is a credible witness.
Samuel Ingham Judge of Probate.

I Richard P Williams. Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of New Britain. County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Solomon L. Beers on therein named for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office at New Britain in said District this 22. day of June 1853
Richd P Williams Clerk

Yada L'Barrow Revolutionary
1954-55 1955-56

State of Connecticut } County of Middlesex } ss. Killingworth,
On this 13 th day of April in the year eighteen hundred and fifty five. Before me a Notary Public within & for the county of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, personally came Fada L t Barron, aged 87 Years; a resident of the town of Killingworth in the county of Middlesex, and State of Connecticut; to me well known; who being duly sworn according to law. Declares & says; that she is the Widow of Solomon L t Barron. deceased who was a Revolutionary Soldier and served in the Revolutionary War for about six months. and who during his life time made application for a Pension under the act of 7 th June 1832. and did not obtain an allowance of his claim. That her husband the said Solomon L t Barron did serve in the Revolutionary War as above stated.
That she was married to the said Solomon L t Barron in Killingworth aforesaid on the 30 th day of November in the Year Eighteen Hundred; That her name before her marriage was Fada Hull and that her husband the said Solomon L t Barron died in said Killingworth on the 3 rd day of April A d 1839. That she has not intermarried but continues the widow of said Solomon L t Barron and is now a widow. She makes this Declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be

entitled under the Act granting Bounty Land to the Officers & Soldiers (or their Widows) of the Revolutionary War passed on the 3 d day of March 1855, and she further declares that she has never before made application for Bounty Land or Pension under this or any other act of Congress nor received Bounty Land for the above service in any way whatever.
In presence of Asa S. Pelton
Zadah L t Barron
at the same time personally came Asa S. Pelton of Clinton & Jerusha L t Barron of Killingworth who upon their oaths depose & say that they were present and saw said Zadah L t Barron sign & acknowledge the above declaration, and that they believe from the statements of the Applicant and from acquaintance with declarant that she is the identical person she represents herself her to be; and that they know said Zadah L t Barron to be a widow; and that they have no interest in said claim.
Asa S. Pelton Jerusha L t Barron
Sworn to and subscribed on this thirteenth day of April AD 1855 by said Zadah L t Barron & by her subscribed; and I certify that I guided the hand in the signature of Zadah L t Barron & that said Asa S Pelton & Jerusha L t Barron made oath to the truth of the of the above deposition by them subscribed before me; and certify that I believe the declarant is the person she represents herself to be and that the affiants are credible.

witnesses and that I have no interest in said claim.
M rs . H. C. Bull, Notary Public.
State of Connecticut } County of Middlesex } ss Killingworth On this 21 st day of April 1855 Before the subscriber a Notary Public within & for the State of Connecticut & County of Middlesex; Personally came, Heman Hull aged 70 Years & Lucy, B. Hull, aged 62 Years both residents of the town of Killingworth in the County & State aforesaid Who being duly sworn according to law; (Depose & Say each for themselves, That they know Mrs Zada Le Barron who makes the accompanying Declaration. That her Declaration for Bounty Land has been read in their hearing. Deponents further say that they knew Solomon Le Barron husband of said Zada Le Barron. That said Solomon Le Barron was reputed to be a Revolutionary Soldier. Deponents heard said Solomon Le Barron speak of serving in the Revolutionary War. Deponents heard it reported at the time that said Solomon Le Barron made applic- ation for a Pension. Deponents well knew said Solomon Le Barron for many years before the death of said Solomon, and have for Forty Years lived near neighbors of said Le Barron & his Family, and the said Heman Hull for himself says that he was born & has always lived a near neighbor of said Solomon & said Zada Le Barron, and Deponents both declare & say.
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That they believe said Solomon Le Barron made application for a Pension for service in the Revolutionary War during his life time. That they know said Solomon Le Barron died about fifteen years ago, and they further depose & say that said Zada Le Barron has ever since that time lived a widow, and that they know said Zada Le Barron to be now a widow, and that they have no interest in this claim
Herman Hull
Lucy B. Hull
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year first above written before me; and I certify that Herman Hull & Lucy B Hull are credible witnesses and that I have no interest in this claim
Wm H. Buell
Notary Public.
The Commissioners of Pensions may send the war record to Mrs H. Buell, Clinton Conn

This certifies that Solomon L d Barron & Zada Hull were married on the thirtieth day of November in the year one thousand eight hundred, as appears from the records of the Congregational Church in Killingworth
Hiram Bell, Pastor I Hiram Bell, above named, do hereby certify, that I am pastor of the Congregational Church, in the town of Killingworth County of Middlesex, State Connecticut, & that the above is a true copy of the records, (with the exception of dates) in my possession, kept in the hand writing of the Rev Henry Ely, at that time pastor of said Church, & is expressed on the records, under the head of marriages, in the following form.
1800.
"Nov 30 - Solomon L d Barron & Zada Hull."
Hiram Bell, Pastor
State of Connecticut } ss Killingworth County of Middlesex }
On this 21 st day of April 1885 Personally appeared Hiram Bell and made oath to the truth of the above certificate by him subscribed and I certify that Hiram Bell is Pastor of the Church aforesaid. & that I have no interest in this claim
M rs . H. C. Buell.
Notary Public
of viewing the country and to which she may be

State of Connecticut } Probate Court County of Middlesex } ss. District of Killingworth On this 25 th day of January in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and fifty six. Before me Alfred Hull a Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Killingworth in the County & State aforesaid. Personally came Zada L m Barron aged 87 Years a resident of the town of Killingworth in the County & State aforesaid. Who being duly sworn according to Law, declares & says, that she is the widow of Solomon L m Barron deceased who was a private in the Revolutionary War, and served in the Connecticut troops in the service of the United States for more than six Months, & who during his life time applied for a Pension under the act of 7 th June 1832. which application was not allowed. That she was married to the said Solomon L m Barron in Killingworth aforesaid on the 3 rd day of November 1800; That her name before her said marriage was Zada Hull. That her husband the aforesaid Solomon L m Barron died in said Killingworth on the 3 rd day of April in the year 1839. That she has not intermarried but, continues the widow of said Solomon L m Barron, and is now a widow. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the the  Pension to which she may be entitled as the widow of said Solomon L m Barron under the Act of February 3 rd 1853 and also the arrears of Pension due said Solomon L m Barron at the time of his death. She further declares that she has never before made

Application for a Pension or receive any Pension whatever under the above or any former act of Congress. and she makes constituted and appoints Mr. H. B. Bell of Clinton in the County & State aforesaid her true and lawful attorney to prosecute her claim and to receive her pension and to all necessary business in prosecu- ting said claim.
In presence
William Threlkeld
Lada Le Barron
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written, Before me, and I certify that in con- sequence of the bodily infirmity of the said Lada Le Barron I appeared at her residence and that the said Lada Le Barron made her own signature with my as- sistance in guiding her hand. And I certify that I have no interest in this claim.
Alfred Neull Judge of Probate

State of Connecticut } County of Middlesex } ss Clinton,
On this 30 th day of January in the year Eighteen hundred and fifty six Before me Alfred Hall Judge of the Court of Probate for the district of Killingworth in the County & State aforesaid duly authorized by law to administer Oaths. Personally came Gideon Helsey aged 89 I was a resident of the town of Clinton in the County & State aforesaid Who being by me duly sworn according to law. Deposes and says, "That Solomon L t Barron was a private in the Coast Guard at Killingworth Harbor in the time of the Revolutionary War; and served in the company commanded by Lieutenant Francis". Deponent well recollects That said Solomon L t Barron served at least "one term" at Killingworth Harbor and Lieutenant Francis was the commander of this Guard. There was a Guard maintained at said Killingworth (now Clinton) during the whole war and this Guard was regularly on duty and had a Guard House; and ammunition; and arms; and provisions; from the Public Stores. Deponent was born and lived at the time of the Revolutionary War within a stones throw of the parade & Guard House of said Guard; and has always resided on the same spot at the head of Killingworth Harbor aforesaid. Deponent remembers well the said Solomon L t Barron from the fact that said L t Barron was a good wrestler and was frequently engaged in the sport of wrestling with the other soldiers. Deponent well recollects that Deponents Father was engaged in a Vessel carrying freight, and said vessel was fired into by one of Lieutenant Francis Guard at the time

of said service. Deponent further says that a Guard was maintained at said Harbor except during the winter season. Deponent does not recollect the exact period of said L d Barrons service, not having any dates, or records of said service. And deponent avers he is wholly disinterested in this claim.
Gideon Kelsey
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written before me, and I certify that Gideon Kelsey is a credible witness and that I have no interest in this claim.
Alfred Hall Judge of Probate
State of Connecticut
County of Middlesex ss Probate Court District of Killingworth I John L Hall Clerk of the Probate Court for the District of Killingworth in the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Alfred Hall before whom the within declaration of Lada L d Barron; and the above deposition of Gideon Kelsey were made, and whose true signature is thereunto affixed, was at the time of subscribing the same Judge of the Probate Court for the District of Killingworth aforesaid, and whose term of office expires on the fourth day of July 1856, and that he is duly authorized by law to administer oaths
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this Court at Clinton this thirtieth day of January Eighteen hundred and fifty Six.
John L Hall Clerk of Probate Court Dist Killingworth

State of Connecticut
County of Middlesex
ss. Killingworth
On this, thirtieth day of January in the year Eighteen hundred and fifty six. Before me a Justice of the Peace duly authorized by law to administer Oaths within for the County & State aforesaid. Personally came Herman Hull aged 70 years & Lucy B Hull aged 62 years; both residents of the town of Killingworth in the County & State aforesaid. The being duly sworn according to Law, before & say, that they are acquainted Mrs Zada L a Barron who makes the accompanying declaration. That said Zada L a Barron is the widow of Solomon L a Barron deceased who resided in said town of Killingworth and who had the reputation of being a Soldier in the Revolutionary War. Deponents were personally acquainted with the fact that said Solomon L a Barron during his lifetime made application for a Pension; said Solomon L a Barron & said Zada L a Barron; lived together as husband & wife and were so considered by the community where they lived; and deponents verily believe them to have been married on the 30 th day of November 1800 as set forth in the accompanying declaration. That said Solomon L a Barron died in said Killingworth more than ten years since; and that said Zada L a Barron has ever since remained a widow, and is now a Widow. That they have no interest in this claim. Deponents resume & further say that they verily believe that said Solomon L a Barron died on the third day of April in the year Eighteen hundred and thirty nine, as set forth in the records of the Congregational Church in said town of Killingworth; which records Deponents believe to be true & reliable records of Marriages & Deaths for said Killingworth.
Herman Hull
Lucy B Hull
In presence of
Philander Hull
Sworn to and subscribed on the

day and year first above written before me; and I certify that Herman Hull & Lucy B Hull are credible witnesses and that I have no interest in this claim.
Henry Hull Justice of the Peace

This certifies that Solomon L d Barron & Zada Hull were married on the thirtieth day of November in the year Eighteen Hundred, as appears of the Records of this Church.
Hiram Bell, Pastor
I Hiram Bell above named do hereby certify, that I am Pastor of the Congregational Church in Killingworth in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, and that the above is a true copy of the records (with the exception of the date) in my possession, kept in the handwriting of Rev Henry Ely at that time Pastor of said Church, & is expressed on the records under the head of Marriages, in the following form.
"1800
Nov 30 "Solomon L Barron & Zada Hull".
Hiram Bell Pastor
I Hiram Bell do further certify that said Solomon L d Barron died on the third day of April in the year Eighteen hundred and thirty nine as appears of the records of this Church.
Hiram Bell Pastor
I Hiram Bell above named do hereby certify that the above is true copy of the record of the Church of which I am Pastor; according to my best knowledge and belief is intended to record the death of said Solomon L d Barron & is found on the record in my possession; kept in the handwriting of Rev Ephraim G Swift at that time Pastor of said Church and is found on the record under the head of deaths as follows
1839
April 3 "Old Mr Labarron, a member of the - 72. Church."
Hiram Bell Pastor

State of Connecticut } ss Middlesex County }
On this 30 th day of January in the year 1886. Before me a justice of the Peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths within the County & State aforesaid. Personally came Hiram Bell to me well known & made Oath to the truth to the above & several Certificates by him subscribed; and I certify that said Hiram Bell is Pastor of the Congregational Church aforesaid and that I have no interest in this Claim.
Henry Hall justice of the Peace

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, } ss. COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, }
COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, ) Superior I, Arthur Bleale Clerk of the County Court in and for said Middlesex County, (the same being a Court of Record,) do hereby Certify that Henry Gould Esq., whose signature, known by me to be his genuine hand writing, is affixed to the foregoing Certificate is, and since the fourth day of July, A. D. 1854, has been a Justice of the Peace, in and for said Mid- dlesex County, duly elected and qualified, as by the proper return and certificate on file, in my office. And as such Justice of the Peace, he is by law authorized to administer oaths, and take acknowle- dgement of deeds.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said County  Suffolk Court, at Mid- dletown, in said County this 1 st day of Feb. A. D. 1856.
A. Blealef Clerk.

House Reps. Washington Dec 29 th 55 Mr Cummings Indi
The enclosed letter I have received from one of my constituents - Will you have the goodness to give it your attention and report the same to me as early as convenient
Yours truly John Woodruff

19322.
Connecticut Solomon Le Barron
Rejected
(Under act 7 June 1832)
See letter to J. Brigham Lt. Genl. H. K. Barker Cpt C Jan'y. 21. 1834 20 July '33

27673
5 New Long

Mr Boynton will mean answer early - 99542
Sam Gadiah de Barron and Boynton woman
Evans 1832
Free J Woodruff M.C.
Union of Pensions Washington D.C.

Department of the Interior Feb 10 free
Hon J Minot Comrs Pension Washington D
Boylston
99 542
Yada Le Bar
Fire Solon
Conn Jan June 32

Clinton Conn Jan'y 9 th 1886.
Hon J. Minot.
Com r Pensions. Washington D.C.
Dear Sir.
Your letter of Jan'y 2 1886. relating to the claim of Zada L s Barron widow of Solomon of Connecticut, Revolutionary, for Bounty Land Act of 3 d March 1855. came duly to hand. (Claim registered and no 9,9542.) through the hands of Hon J. Worthington, Me. Conn. We think we can assure your Honor that Connecticut did not call these Militia men among whom was Solomon L s Barron into service on her Sea Coast as "Videttes or Patrols" The British during the whole of the Revolutionary War had the entire possession of Long Island Sound; and, would have laid waste every town; as they did New London & other places; had it not been for the strength & vigilance of these Coast Guards. Killingworth at that day (now two towns) had a population of nearly 2000. and maintained a Guard at that point during nearly the whole seven years of the war generally, by order of the State. Killingworth Harbor was a Military post, had a Guard House, Guard Boats, Cannon & Stores. There should be no doubts in the mind of your Honor in relation to the "Military character" of the service of this Solomon L s Barron, asking your Honor to reconsider and approve the claim of Zada L s Barron I remain Yours Truly, Wm. H. Russell.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 9/26 Le Barron Lydia Le Barron Wid Solomon Le Barron Print Rev. War
Act: Febry 3 d  1853
Index: — Vol. A , Page 427
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Brief in the case of Zada L. Barron, wd. of Solomon Middletown — County and State of Connecticut.
act
Feb 3 d 1853,
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
• Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Directly identified as the widow of Solomon L. Barron, whose claim under the Act of June 7, 1832, has this day been admitted. The name of her son is the 13 th of November 1860 established by Record proof.
See case of Anna Treat Conn. Feb. 3 d 1853, (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
W. H. Buel Contra, Conn.
Examining Clerk.
C. S. Miles

Brief in the case of Solomon L. Barron , ad Middlesex County and State of Connecticut , act June 7. 1832.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Satisfactory parole and Record proof that he served eight months and ten days in the Connecticut coast guards at Killington. He died June 3 d 1839.
See record of Anna Trust. Feb. 9 th 1853 (Com. Roll)
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
W. M. Buell Clinton, Conn.
Examining Clerk.
Orde Muley

Cann. Roll A o 6242
Leda L. Barron, mother of Solomon, who has a private Cann. book, —
Ad. ct. Feb 3 d 1853.
$27: 75 per atm.
W. H. Buell
Clinton
Middletown Conn.

2

Conneaut Port
Solomon L Barron, who was a private bank keeper, —
Ad d't June 7. 1832. 8 months and 10 days private.
$27:75 per An.
On March 4. 1831. and April 3 d 1831,
To Zadoc L Barron, widow &c
W. H. Buck, Clinton, Middlesex Co. Conn.

Clinton Conn Dec 29 th 1856. Hon Geo. C. Whiting. Commissioner Pensions. Washington D C
Dear Sir.
Sometime in the month of Feb 1856 I should think A pension was granted to Zada L a Barron widow of Solomon L a Barron. Killingworth Middlesex County Conn, Revolutionary, Two certificates, one to Solomon & one to Zada as his widow, under the act of Feb 3 rd 1853. after the money was drawn, at Hartford Conn and before it could be well paid into her hands, the pensioner died. 1 st Is the Pension to be paid to the Administrator or to the heirs? (There are three children of the Pensioner now living) 2 nd Does the payment of the same by the Agent, into the hands of the Administrator release the Agent from all claim on the part of the heirs? 3 rd Can the Pension be used as assets of her estate to pay the debts of the Estate, or must it be divided equal among the heirs? 4 th Can the Probate Court administer on this money
Very Truly Yours Mrs. H. C. Drell Agent.

Clinton Feb 5 th 1856. Conn.
Hon J. Minor.
Commissioner Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
The undersigned, Attorney for Fada L ds Barron widow of Solomon L Barron, a Soldier of the Revolution and, under the act of 7 th June 1832 from Middlesex County, Connecticut; an Applicant for a Pension, beg leave to file her claim for the small Pension due her under the act of Feb 3 rd 1853. And the Arrears that may have been due her husband, the said Solomon, at the time of his death on the 3 rd of April 1837, from March 4 th 1831. Will the department please notice the deposition of Gideon Relsey who was at the time of the said service a boy some 14 years of age, residing on spot where the "Killingworth Coast Guards" were stationed, and who has always resided there, and whose dwelling overlooks the Harbor of Killingworth; and adjacent parts of Long Island Sound. Believing that the said service was Military, and continuous, and fully within the meaning of the act contemplated.
I am Yours Very Truly M r H. C. Buell! " " "

Immediate Attention
Elizur Prentiss
Rejected
Q ✓
I. L. Morrison
do
Hn. N. Barber

J. L. Edwards
Poffin 9 Oct 1834.
Please examine J. Warren & E. Prather papers also furnish an answer to Bishop Tyler's letter inquiring why his papers are not examined, also I call your attention to the Elias Brown letter inquiring after Mr. Col. Wheeler's being stricken from the rolls. Yes -
M. P. Colson H. P. R.

State of Connecticut } Midddlesex county ss } Probate District of Saybrook in said County On this Thirteenth day of December A.D. 1833, personally appeared in open court, before the court of Probate held at Killington in and for the District of Saybrook and State of Connecticut. The same being a court of record, now sitting. Solomon P. Beman a resident of said Killington in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, aged 67 years, who being first 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 he was born in the said Town of Killington, and State of Connecticut, and hath resided in said Town ever since and that his age is recorded in the public records of said Killington.
That in April 1782. he then being the 20 th at said Town of Killington, he enlisted to serve in the General so called, in said Town, until the 1 st day of January 1783. That he immediately joined said Guard, and served therein as a common soldier, at said Killington, until the 1 st of January 1783. when he was honorably discharged at said Town. That said Guard was commanded by Ensign Thomas Francis. That said Guard was raised, and stationed in said Killington, upon the northern shore of Long Island Sound, to guard the coast against the public enemy. That it was stationed, near, and had its head quarters at the House of Capt. Nick Bull, near the shore that the roll of said Guard was called every day. That said Guard consisted of about Twenty men. That they were regularly enlisted men. And their rations from the State. were paid by the State. and were State Troops. That said service was constant, and uninterrupted. And that he the said applicant attended to no other employment. And that there are no other survivors of said Service, except those whose dispositions are hereunto annexed.
That he presented his declaration for a pension in Nov r 1832. which was returned, upon the ground that the Tape with which the papers were fastened together did not.

pass under the seal of the certifying officer - that it was corrected, and transmitted to the Pension office, and there rejected, upon the ground, he understands, that there was no evidence that said Green was called in to service by competent authority - He says that he had no knowl- edge that more evidence was required, until it his said application was rejected - If he had been informed of it, he thinks he could have furnished sufficient evidence of the said service - That the evidence herewith annexed the Vouches & trusts, will be sufficient to prove the Justice (and equity) legality of his claim - He never had any written discharge, nor did he ever make application for a pension except as above -
The said Solomon LeBaron - 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 the Agency of any State - Sworn and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. before me - Samuel Ingham - Judge of Probate -
Solomon LeBaron
We Luke Wood a clergyman residing residing in the Town of Killingworth, and Edward Wils of residing in the same hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Solomon LeBaron, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 67 years of age, that he is respected and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution - & that we concur in that opinion - Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Before me - Samuel Ingham. Judge of Probate.
Luke Wood Edward Wils

And the said Court doth hereby declare its 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 heretofore. And the Court further certifies that it appears to him, that the Rev. Luke Wood, who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman residing in the Town of Willingworth, and that Edward Wilcox who has also signed the same is a resident of said Willingworth, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Samuel Brigham. Judge of Probate.
I Richard P Williams Clerk of the Court of Probate in & for the District of Saybrook - County of Middlesex - & State of Connecticut. Do hereby certify that the original within contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Solomon D. Barron for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 13 th day of December A.D. 1833.
Richard P Williams Clerk

Comptrollers Office December 30 th 1833
I Elisha Phelps, Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Connecticut do certify, that the Council of Safety, on the 4 th day of March 1779, appointed William Elliot a Lieutenant, "to command a company of twenty men to be raised for the defence of the town of Killingworth."
On the 13 th day of April 1781 The Council of Safety appointed "Capt Job Wright to be Ensign & commandant of the guards stationed there," at Killingworth.
That under Date, 5 th April 1785, upon the books of the Pay Table, "the amount of Capt. Joseph Baldwins pay roll for his company of guards stationed in Killingworth in 1780," is charged to the United States.
Under Date February 8 th 1782 there is also charged to the United States for the pay roll of Job Wrights guard at Killingworth.

And that on set date May 29 th 1783 there is charged to the United States on the books of the Pay Table, vii, "To order of Treasurer D Hillingworth setmen allowance for guards in 1782."
No rolls of these guards have been found or any evidence showing how long they served.
D. Helps.

I Daniel Bull of Killingsworth in the County of Middlesex and state of Connecticut, depose and say - That I am 72 years of age - that I was born, and have always lived in said Killingsworth - that during the War of the revolution - and in the year 1782 - I served as a common soldier in the Guard at that time stationed on the north shore of Long Island sound in said Town of Killingsworth - that I served therein from April, until August of that year - that said Guard was entitled to service until the 1 st of January - that the head quarters were at the House of Capt. Abel Bull, near the shore in said Town - that it consisted of about 20 men - that the roll was called every day - that the men were regularly enlisted soldiers - that they served constantly & attended to no other business - that they drew rations from the state - were paid by the state - and were state Troops -
And I further depose and say - that I am, and from my youth up have been well acquainted with Solomon L d Barron of said Town, who hath subscribed and made oath to the annexed application for a pension - and that I well recollect that said L d Barron belonged to, and as a common & enlisted soldier served in said Guard, during all the time that I did - and that he attended to no other business and served daily, and constantly - I have always understood and nearly believe, that said L d Barron served therein until the 1 st of January - The said Guard was commanded by Ensign Thomas Francis -
And further I say not.
Sworn to and subscribed in open court of Probate holden at
J. Allen
Killingsworth in and for the District of Saybrook State of Connecticut. This 13 th day of Dec r 1833 - And I certify that I am well acquainted with said Daniel Bull - and that he is a credible witness -
Samuel Fishman Judge of Probate -

I James Treat of Preston in the County of New London and State of Connecticut, do Depose and say that I was seventy years old the 8 th day of March last. And that I am well acquainted with Solomon S. Barron of Killingworth in the County of Middlesex in s d State, and that during the Revolutionary War, I lived in said town of Killingworth, and that during the time s d war lasted, there was a guard stationed at s d Killingworth to guard the Harbor, town & adjoining Coast. And that the head quarters of said guard were kept at the house of Capt. Abel Buell, and the Roll of s d guard was daily called there during its continuance, and that I served with the s d Solomon S. Barron a bout nine Months, I think in the year 1782, and am well knowing to his being one of said guard, and that he actually did service as a regular enlisted soldier under Ensign Thomas Francis, and that we were on duty every day, & had no other employment.
Dated at Killingworth this 10 th day of October A.D. 1833.
James Treat
State of Connecticut Middlesex County ss. Killingworth October 10 th 1833 Personally appeared before me Elisha Thelsey a Justice of the Peace for the County of Middlesex James Treat of Preston the signer of the foregoing Deposition before subscribed contains the truth and after being duly cautioned to tell the truth made solemn Oath that this Deposition by him subscribed contains the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
Elisha Thelsey Justice of Peace
State of Connecticut Middlesex County ss. Killingworth October 10 th A.D. 1833 I Elisha Thelsey a Justice of the Peace for the County of Middlesex do hereby certify that the above named Deponent James Treat is a credible witness.
Elisha Thelsey Justice of Peace
See Comptroller Certificate to John Buell.

I Niel Bull of Killingsworth - County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut do now testify - and say - That I am 69 - years of age - that I was born and have always lived in said Killingsworth - that when a Boy I lived with my Father Niel Bull late of said Killingsworth now deceased - The House was near the shore of Long Island - and was generally the head quarters of the Guard - and parti- cularly in 1782 - that the Guard in that year was commanded by Thos. Francis - consisted of about 20 - men - had its head quarters at my Father's - the men were enlisted Soldiers - served from April until the 1 st of January - were paid by the State - drew rations from the State - and were state troops - They served constantly, and attended to no other business - They were never allowed to go away without a permit from an officer - The roll was called every morning in front of my Father's said House -
And I further depose and say - that from my youth up I have been well acquainted with Solomon D. Barron, of said Killingsworth, who with signed the annexed application for a pension - and that I well recollect that he served in said Guard from April 1782 - until the 1 st of January following - when he was honorably discharged - He served constantly, and as a common Soldier -
And further I say not -
Niel Bull
Sworn and subscribed, this 13 th day of Jan y 1833 - in open Court of Probate in and for the District of New Britain - and I certify that I am well acquainted with the said Niel Bull and that he is a credible witness -
Samuel Ingham Judge of Probate

State of Connecticut Middlesex County - ss I William D. Fiske Assistant clerk of the county court for Middlesex County do certify that Elisha Hossey Esq was on the 10 th day of October last and now is a justice of the Peace within and for said said County of Middlesex as per commission on file in my office and that his name subscribed to the within certificates is his proper hand writing and signature.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court this 28 th day of Dec anno Domini 1884 Wm D. Fiske Asst Clerk
Henry H. Noyes Esq.
Salomon J. Beman