Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 13729, for Eber Lee, Connecticut

SERVICE
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Lee Ober
S 13729
B. L. Wt. 26107-160-55-
CONTENTS

6694
9675 Connecticut
Eber Lee
of New Haven in the State of Conn. who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Smith — of the Regt. commanded by Col. Mead — in the Conn. line for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn. at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 day of June 1833 — and Rev. Mr. Ely. Rutford
Arrears to the 4th of Mch 33 $ 60 Semi-annual allowance ending 4th Mch 33 15 $ 75
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by G. C. Miles Clerk, Book E. Vol. 3 Page 24

54.313 - Act March 3/55 9/5/55 April 9/55 1955
Ebenezer Lee and Mary Smith May 19/58
Capt. Ebenezer Smith Col. Andrew Mead 1st Lt. Ebenezer Lee 2nd Lt. Ebenezer Lee 1st Mil 779 " "
Revolutionary war May 17/56 B. B. B. Conn 32 - no 9675
Buxton
disbanded 1779
C. Lounsbury Meriden Conn.
Cir. C. Lounsbury Sept 21/55 R.R.
Set to agh recalling Lt. Grant Loper - Aug 24/58 Aug 9/55 - Lett. to Conn. Genl. Land Office.
Oct 4/58 Spne Duplicate to be sent to C. Lounsbury West Meriden Conn.
Original cancelled
Vol L. page 55.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, COUNTY OF New Haven
} ss. Meriden March 30 th 1855
On this Thirtieth day of March A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me Cooke Townsend  before me , a Notary Public, within and for the County and State aforesaid,
Eben Lee aged Ninety four years, a resident of Meriden in the State of Connecticut who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Eben Lee who was a
Private in the Company commanded by Captain James Smith in the Infantry of State Troops regiment of Infantry , commanded by Col. Matthew Mead in the war between Great Britain, declared by the United States on the 18th day of April 1775 , June, 1812 , commonly called the war of the Revolution that he was drafted at Guilford in said New Haven County
on, or about the 15 th day of July A. D. 1779 , for the term of 7 1/2 months or until the first day of March next succeeding and continued in actual service in said war for the term of fourteen days, and was honorably discharged at Horse Neck in the town of Greenwich on the or about day of December A. D. 1779 . as will appear by the muster rolls of said  Deponent does not remember that he received any written discharge, but if so it is lost and cannot be herewith presented.
He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which he may be entitled under the act approved March 3d, 1855. He also declares that he has not received a warrant for bounty land under this or any other act of Congress, nor made any other application therefor, but has received a pension of Thirty dollars per annum, since the 4 th of March 1831 as will appear by a certificate of pension signed by John Robb Acting Secretary of War and now of record in the Pension office of the U.S. Book E Vol. 3. page 24.
We, Ira Meriman and Ebenezer Lee  his mark  Elah Camp both residents of Meriden in the State of Connecticut , upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Eben Lee in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be.
Ira Meriman Elah Camp
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons, that the claimant is the person he represents himself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Cooke Townsend Notary Public.

16.694. Eber Lee
Admutter Private q mrs Count drililin
Prisoner Guilford Count.

16.694.
BRIEF in the case of Eber Lee County of New Haven in the State of Connecticut (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? —  3. How old is he? 72.  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.     Defeated In 1779 June — 9 — Private Gen. Col. Mc. Neill, Capt. J. Smith  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Guilford Conn.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary & a witness.  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Court 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. Waugh Examining Clerk Feb. 25. 1833.

Ebenezer Lee
18094

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of Connecticut, } ss.
County of New-Haven, }
Probate Court Guilford District
On this third day of August personally appeared, in open Court, before the Probate Court of Guilford District now sitting, Eber Lee a resident of Guilford in the County of New-Haven, and State of Connecticut, aged 72 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, 1832:—That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated:—
I Eber Lee of Guilford in New Haven County  State of Connecticut Was born in Guilford Dec 23 A.D. 1760 as will appear by the Certificate thereof attached to this declaration. In June 1779 I was drafted & served nine months viz from June 1 st to Feb. 28 th 1780 Under Col Matthew Mead of Newark we were stationed at Housatonic , — Abraham Tyler was Major & James Smith Capt. both of Haddam in Connecticut . I was honorably discharged by Col. Mead . I lived in Guilford when I was first drafted, have ever since lived there and do still live in the same place.
The Rev. Amos Dutton & Capt. Samuel Elliott inhabitants of the same Town can testify of my character for truth & honesty. I am also personally known to Capt. Abraham Tyler the Thomas Scrantom , Nathaniel Giffing and Samuel Fowler Esq. who can testify as to my character & service.

2 Eben Lee, son of Elon Lee, by Elizabeth his Wife was Born December 23 rd 1760. _____
A true copy from the Records of the Town of Guilford Attest Samuel Fowler Town Clerk _____

State of Connecticut, County of New Haven ss Guilford Aug t 3-1832
Be it remembered that on the day and year aforesaid Personally appeared before me Reuben Elliott Esq r a Justice of the Peace within and for New Haven County duly qualified - John Coan of said Guilford to me personally known & who I certify to be a credible witness and being first duly sworn on his oath declare & say that He was detached with others of the Militia and marched to Horseneck and did duty there as a Soldier most of the time for nine months and that he very well recollects that Eber Lee was there and did duty there as a Soldier in the same company with him and that said Lee was in service nine months - this service was performed in the year 1779 and 1780 and further the Deponent
saith not.
John Coan
Sworn & subscribed on the day & date above before me Reuben Elliott Justice of Peace & Judge of Probate
I George Griswold Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Guilford in N. Haven County, Legally qualified - Do hereby certify that Reuben Elliott above named is a Justice of Peace & Judge of Probate for Guilford District Duly appointed & qualified according to Law That the Signature above is his genuine Signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office this 3 rd Day of August 1832 -
George Griswold Clerk -

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to any pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State, except that of the State of
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Ebenezer Lee before me Reuben Elliott Judge of Probate
We, Aaron Dutton a Clergyman, residing in Guilford and Capt Samuel Elliott residing in Guilford hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Ebenezer Lee who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration; that we believe him to be 72 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.
Aaron Dutton Sam Elliott before me Reuben Elliott 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 Aaron Dutton who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in Guilford and that Capt Samuel Elliott who has also signed the same, is a resident in Guilford and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, George Griswold Clerk of the Probate Court of Guilford District do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Ebenezer Lee for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this third day of August 1832
George Griswold Clerk

The Application of Eber Lee of Guilford Co. for a pension under the Law of 1832 taken before the Probate Court of Guilford District —
Eber Lee 18694

26.107 — 160
Ebenezer -
MR
S
FREE
Hon J Morris of Commission Washington City D.C.

No. 107
Duplicate Feb 1853
Geo. L. L.

5-4: 3/3
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Hon. Loren P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by L.D.L.
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Ebenezer Lee
Service Conn.
Additional Service Rev War
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190____
No claim, combination records _____, 190____
REMARKS:
No claim except I.#13729

Reserve
13429 INVALID.
1908 Oct. 17. Hist. to W.W. Cone p. letter in S.F. 16,808.
File No. 13.729
Ebene Lee Rev. Proctor
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 221
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Apr 1 st 1833
54. 313
Ebenezer Lee, Priv:
Capt. Smith
Cl. Mil.
Rev. War.
Memorandum
Aug 9/56
Warrant No. 26.107 for 160 Can. Celle ds - Warrant died before issue.
P.226
NY

West Meriden Conn
Sept 28 th 1838
To the Honorable:-
The Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir
I learn that a law has been passed by Congress, providing that when a land warrant has been issued after the death of the claimant, the widow, or if no widow then the heirs or legatees of the claimant shall be entitled, to receive the warrant. &c.
About two years since I made application on behalf of Eber Lee of Meriden Conn. for a Land Warrant, which was issued and sent to me. Mr Lee, who was a revolutionary soldier, and a very old man, died after the filing of the application, and before the issue of the Warrant, and consequently the warrant was returned to the Department.
If his heirs are entitled to the warrant under the circumstances they would be glad to receive it. Please inform me if any farther proof is requisite; and if not, and you will forward the Warrant to me as their Atty you will confer a favor
Very Truly Yours
C. Lounsbury

Meriden Aug 2 d 1856
Hon J. Minot Sir
Please find enclosed Land Warrant No 26.107 issued in the name of Eber Lee which I return in accordance with your directions, he having died before it was issued.
Yours Respectfully
C. Lounsbury

Meriden Conn. July 8/56 Hon. J. Minor, Dear Sir
The Land Warrant of Eber Lee of this town, a Revolutionary Soldier, was received by me some time ago, and is now in my possession.
The application was made about the first of April 1855. Mr Lee the applicant died on the last day of May 1855 and the Warrant was issued on the 19 th of May 1855. There is no one else entitled in right of his service.
I wish to know whether the warrant vests in his heirs, or lapses to the government. It is held by me subject to your order. Please answer.
Respectfully Yours
C. Lounsbury
P.S. The No of the Warrant 26,107 and of the application 54,313

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Bounty Department
Land (of the Interior)
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS
It is hereby certified, that under the Act of March 3rd 1855...
Ebenezer Lee
Private
Revolutionary War
is entitled to locate ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY ACRES, at any Land Office of the United States...
Given under my hand and seal this 19th day of May 1856
No 26,107
G. B. Lusk
H. Stuart
Commr.
SECRETARY OF THE NAVY

Meriden Conn Apr. 5 th 1855 Hon V. P. Waldo Dear Sir
Please find enclosed, applications for land warrants, of Eber Lee & Sidney Merriam both of this town. When the warrants are issued please forward them to the subscriber and and oblige
Yours Truly O. Lounsbury

In reply to your request of _____, received for a statement of the military history of Ebenezer Lee a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. File 13729
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June 1, 1779 to July 28, 80. Priv. James Smith Mattias Mead Conn.                                                   
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, Guilford Conn. Date of application for pension, Aug. 3, 1832 - allowed Residence at date of application, Guilford Conn. Age at date of application, B. Dec 22, 1760 D. Conn.
Remarks: 1st marriage to Elizabeth Lee