Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20,328, for Simon Kilborn, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Kilborn, Simon Eunice
N. 20,328
CONTENTS

Gen. Col. H. Parsons P.C. Feb 10, 1840
19.310
Connecticut
Simon Kilborn of Wethersfield in the State of Conn who was a Pri in the Conn commandea by Captain _____ of the Reg commandea by Col Willis in the Conn line for
7 mo
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of August 1833 and sent S. H. Parsons, Hartford Ct
Arrears to the 4th of March 31 $46.66 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sep " 11 66
$58.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E. D. Beebe Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 3 Page 23.

Reported
4144
Worcestershire
Eliza Stillborn
widow of Simon Stillborn
who was a Private
in the Sherston
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 22 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2nd day of Jan y 1844. and sent to J. H. Parsons Hartford Conn.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 2 & Vol. 1. Page 71

Hupse Lusk affidavit the Session to be bound

I Hapse Bush of Wethersfield in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut aged Seventy five years, do depose & say that I am the sister of Simon Kilbourn of said Wethersfield who is now an applicant for a pension under the Act of June 7. 1832. and have always resided in the same Town with him. That I distinctly re- collect that my brother (who is seventy two years of age & younger than myself) left home to go to New London as a substitute in the militia from Wethersfield, and return no home to said Wethersfield after an absence of 2 months: The year & month I left home & the names of his Captain I do not recollect, but from my brother understood from my brother, that he served under Captain Jeremiah Wells, 1st Han- mer. H. ol. Beldin in the year 1778.
I also recollect that my brother the said Simon Kilbourn left home again for New London as an enlisted soldier and returned in about three months: I have understood that the service was performed from about July to October, and that one Hubbard was the Captain & Miller, Lieutenant & Jeremiah Wells Colonel, in the year 1779 - I have
I also recollect that my brother, the said Simon Kilbourn left home at this time for New London as a substitute for my father, Timothy Kilbourn, who was drafted

but being much occupied in farming, and having been a Lieutenant he was unwilling to go pass a private, and therefore sent his son Simon, - who went then and served about two months; and returned to Wethersfield at the end of his term of service - The year in which he served I do not distinctly re- collect, but believe that it was in the year 1780 according to my best impression and I have understood I believe that Robert Wells was his Captain, and James Wells was his Lieutenant; - I recollect distinctly the fact of my Brother then then in Milford performing three tours of service at New London but my memory is too imperfect to recollect the year year of his service, or the names of his officers -
Sworn to and Subscribed this 17 th day of August 1832.
Before me
Samuel H. Parsons Notary Public
Kapre Lusk
I hereby certify that said Kapre Lusk who has signed the preceding affidavit is a person of veracity.
Samuel H. Parsons Notary Public

4843.
Eunice Kilborn
born:
at 4 July 36.
m 87- d 39-

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the latter section of the Act of Congress of the 4 th July, 1836, and the joint resolution of July 7, 1838.
State of Connecticut } ss: Hartford. County of Hartford }
On this 7 th day of December 1839, before the Probate Court for the District of Hartford personally appeared Eunice Kilborn a resident of Wethersfield, in said County of Hartford, aged Seventy Six years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 4, 1836, and the joint resolution of July 7, 1838: That she is the widow of Simon Kilborn, who was a pensioner of the United States on the roll of the Connecticut Agency under the Act of June 7, 1832 at the rate of $23 33 / 100 per annum.
She further declares that she was married to the said Simon Kilborn at said Wethersfield on the twelfth day of April one thousand Seven hundred & Eighty Seven; that her husband, the aforesaid Simon Kilborn died on the sixth day of November 1839; and that she has remained a widow ever since that period,

as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed -
Witnesses, to the mark of Mrs. Kilborn J. B. Parsons. Oliver Richards Junr.
Eunice X Kilborn mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written - before me -
Witness my Official Seal & Signature. Seth Farny Judge
I further certify that on this 7 th day of December 1839 - personally appeared Oliver Richards Junr of Wethersfield a credible person & made oath that he is well acquainted with Mrs. Eunice Kilborn the above named applicant, and knows her to be widow of Simon Kilborn dec d who was a pensioner of the United States on the roll of the Connecticut Agency under the Act of June 7. 1832 - and that said Simon Kilborn died at said Wethersfield on the 6 th day of November 1839. and that he, the deponent, was at the house of the said Simon Kilborn on the day  when he died & attended his funeral.
Sworn to & subscribed
on this 7 th day of December 1839 Oliver Richards Junr.
Before me.
Witness my Official Signature -
Seth Farny Judge

April twelfth One thousand Seven hundred eighty seven. "April 12, 1787 Married Simon Kilborn & Eunice Hircum"
I hereby certify that the preceding extract is a true copy of the marriage Record. with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair, legible figures, as follows. "April 12 1787" Joab Brace Pastor
I Joab Brace above named, depose & say: that I hold the office of Pastor of the 2d Ecclesiastical Society of Wethersfield in the Town of Wethersfield County of Hartford & State of Connecticut and that the above is a true extract from the records of said 2d Ecclesiastical Society (with the exception above named, as certified by me).
Joab Brace Pastor of 2d Ecclesiastical Society Wethersfield Sworn to before me the 4th day of Decemr. 1822 Samuel H. Watson Notary Public for the State of Connecticut.

11-6000.

PENSION ACT OF 1832.
Declaration of Simon Kilbourn
in order to obtain the benefit of the
Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT } ss. Hartford COUNTY OF Hartford
On this 20 th day August 1832, before the Probate Court for the District of Hartford in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut being a Court of Record, having by law a Clerk and Seal, personally appeared Simon Kilbourn a resident of Methersfield in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut aged Seventy 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, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States as a private in a company commanded by Captain Hezekiah Wells  Lieutenant  Hammer and Ensign don't remember at Methersfield in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut on or about the month of October 1778; that said company belonged to a regiment of militia commanded by Colonel Thomas Belcher Lieutenant Colonel don't remember and Major don't remember . That he the deponent was drafted for two months, and continued to serve in the said Corps, until on or about the month of October or Nov 1778 when he was discharged from the service, at or near a place called Norlandon in the County of New London and State of Connecticut ; that when he entered the service, he resided in Methersfield in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut and was marched from Methersfield to Norlandon  across the river Thames to Groton , and there was employed in building a fort called Fort Griswold . The deponent does not distinctly recollect the day in month or year of his entering the service but can only state according to his best impression . His sister Hannah Lusk , who is older than himself, was at home when he entered the service at Groton . The deponent entered the service at Groton and has given her deposition as to the service, and also as to two other tours of service herein after stated. The deponent further declares, that he entered the service a second time by enlisting into the company of one Captain Hubbard of Hartford , one Miller

was Lieutenant or ensign, and Hercheah Wyfflys was Colonel of the regiment; that he left Wethersfield according to his best impressions about the month of June 1779 and went to New London where he served three months; that he was employed to keep guard near the light house on the New London shore or beach of Long Island sound - and was also employed at Mohe- gan, between the towns of Norwich & New London in cutting fascines, which were used in building the fort on the outside - that he was honorably dismissed after having served, and returned home to Wethersfield - 9. And the deponent further declares that he entered the service of the United States a third time as a substitute for his father Timothy Kelbourn, who was drafted in the militia at Wethersfield; that he served two months at New London under Captain Robert Wells of Wethersfield James Wells Lieutenant - about the months of March & April 1780 according to his best recollection, which is very imperfect from the long lapse of time & the infirmities of age - that he finds it very difficult to recollect dates although certain little incidents remain clear with his service as perfectly familiar to his mind. That he recollects distinctly being employed in building a fort west

of the City of New London City upon the hill, which the soldiers called "Fort Mousante" being considered with the others —
The deponent has no documentary evidence to substantiate his service , & knows of no person now living who served with him.
And in reply to certain interrogatories prescribed by the War Department and propounded by the Court, the deponent further declares,
1st. That he was born at Wethersfield in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut on the 23 d day of November 1700
2d. That the day and year of his birth is recorded in the Town Records of Wethersfield, as he has been informed, and also in the family bible with others of his family
3d. and 4th. That when he was called into service, he resided at the place or towns as herein before stated; and served in the manner set forth in the preceding declaration. viz at said Wethersfield.
5th. That the general circumstances of his service are detailed in the preceding declaration, and also the names of such officers, &c. as he distinctly recollects.
6th. That he never received a written discharge from the service
7th. That he is personally known to The Rev. Job Brace a Clergyman, said Wethersfield & Origen Wells & many others
who are respectable persons in the neighborhood where he now resides, and can testify as to his character for veracity, and also their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution.
And the said Simon Kelbourn 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.
Simon Kelbourn
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 The Rev. Job Brace is a Clergyman of said Wethersfield & that Origen Wells & Mr. Hapse Cook
whose affidavits are hereto annexed are credible persons, and that their statements are entitled to credit.
I, William Whitman Clerk of the Probate Court for the District of Hartford do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Simon Kelbourn for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 20 day of August 1832
Wm Whitman, Clk of court of Probate for district of Hartford

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
Aug June 7, 1927
Honorable Hiram Bingham United States Senate.
My dear Senator:
In response to your request of the fourth instant, enclosing letter from Mr. F. C. Bissell, 1009 W. Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut, I have the honor to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 20328, it appears that Simon Kilborn was born November 23, 1760 at Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut.
While residing at said Wethersfield, he enlisted and served as a private in the Connecticut Troops, as follows-
From September or October 1778, two months in Captain Hezekiah Wells' Company, Colonel Thomas Belden's Regiment; from June 1779, three months in Captain Hubbard's Company, Colonel Hezekiah Wylllys' Regiment; and from March or April 1780, as substitute for his father, Timothy Kilborn, two months in Captain Robert Wells' Company.
He was allowed pension on his application exe-

outed August 20, 1832, while a resident of Wethersfield. He died November 6, 1839.
He married April 12, 1787 at Wethersfield, Eunice Kiroun. She was allowed pension on her application executed December 7, 1839, while a resident of Wethersfield, aged seventy-six years.
There is no data relative to children.
Herewith is returned your letter from Mr. F. C. Bissell.
Very truly yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

WIDOW, &c.
File No. 20328
Eliza Wilson 1871 Eliza Wilson 1871
Act: Mary 1871
Index:—Vol. 24 Page 3402
[Arrangement of 1-70.]
1927- June 7-1927 to Hon. Benjamin Russell for 3 rd Record

Letter from F. C. Bissell - 1009 N. Boulevard - Hartford - Conn - returned, with - list of Sinner Kelborn - N. 20328 aug.

United States Senate,
Washington, 6/4/27, 19
The Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Sir:
I have the honor to submit the following com- munication for your consid- eration, and to ask that the request made therein be com- plied with if possible.
When the matter is dis- posed of, will you kindly have the letter returned to my office, and oblige.
Yours truly, by direction of HIRAM BINGHAM
U. S. S.

4843 Con. Rejected
see let. to S. H. Parsons, Feb'y 10, 1840. " " same August 2, 1843
act 4 July 36

7754
Connecticut
Eunice Kilborn widow of Simon Kilborn
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 6th day of 1839 of Hartford in the State of Connecticut who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg't commanded by Col. Dyer in the Conn. line for 7 months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 23 Dollars & 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17th day of Oct. 1843 and sent to Sayville Hartford, Connecticut.
Total amount, $ 116.65.
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Thomas Sampson Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 Page 191.

6555
Vine and Willow
1 st private 23.83
Sam. H. Parsons
Hartford
Conn

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Simone Silbourn which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? No IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes V. Has he mentioned 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? Yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? No - not field officers VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? Yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? [Handwritten line]
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? [Handwritten line]
XIV. * If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? Yes Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? No
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? Yes
XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? Yes
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. 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 _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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.
QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end 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.

1093 Oct 16 43
Oct. Mar 3 rd 1843 p. Ames Kellogg
$23: per an
James L. Edwards Esq. Comm missioner of Pensions Washington
J. H. Parsons Hartford Can
vol.

for Eunice Kilborn Cont. Act July 7 th 1878
Admitted
7 mo Pro
$ 23.33 per An
Sam H Parsons Hartford Cont

Aug 1. 1843,
Robert Edm. Atty. J. Edwards Esq.
Clk. Commr Commission of Pensions Washington.

Hartford July 28 1843.
Sir,
On the 26 th of last April, I sent to Henry H. Sylvester Esq several pension documents, among them was an application under the Act of March 3. 1843 in favor of Eunice Kelborn of this State, who had previously (viz in Dec 1839) lodged in the Pension Office an application for a pension under Act of July 1838.
These documents were sent to Mr Sylvester with a request to present them for examination at the Pension Office, but having heard nothing from Mr S on the subject, although I wrote him the 5 th inst desiring an immediate reply, I am apprehensive he may have left Washington; and I would be much obliged to you to inform me if such is the fact, whether or not he has lodged the application of Mrs. Kelborn in the Pension Office.
Presuming from his frequent intercourse with your Office, you would probably know whether or not Mr Sylvester is now in Washington, I have ventured to make the enquiry of you, as Mrs Kelborn is very impatient to know the result of her application.
I. L. Edwards Esq Commr of Pensions
Very Resp y Serv t of y rs Samuel H. Parsons.

Samuel H. Parsons Hartford ct
Oct 2. 1843
Emmett Kelborn
J. J. Edwards Esq. Counsel to the Washington.

Mr.
Hartford 28 Sep 1843.
The papers of Mrs Eunice Kelbourn widow of Simon Kelbourn deceased (an applicant under act of July 7. 1838) were forwarded to your office the 15 th ulto. She applied in Dec r 1839. but some objections then existing have since been removed & she is very desirous of realizing the benefit of the pension before her death . I would therefore by her earnest & repeated requests urge an immediate examination of her claim as soon as your convenience will permit.
Very Resp y Samuel H. Parsons
J. S. Edwards Esq Com r Pension Washington

Aug 18 43
to J. S. Sprague James Kilborn
Edward Esq. Commissioner of Pensions (Washington)

Hartford Aug. 15. 1843
Sir:
Enclosed is an application for a pension under acts of July 7. 1838 & March 3. 1843, in favor of Eunice Kilborn of Wethersfield. Conn. the widow of Simon Kilborn late a pensioner with the Conn. Agency. Her application under act of March 3. 1843 was returned to me the 2 d instant as premature, her application (under a former act) in Dec. 1839 having been rejected for causes then existing but since removed.
The evidence in support of her marriage &c. was forwarded 7. Dec 1839. & I presume are on file in your office.
I am Sir
Very respectfully Yr. Ob. Servt Samuel H. Parsons.
J. G. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington
I should be glad to hear from Mr. Sylvester on his return from to Washington & compensate him for his trouble in this case. J. H. Parsons.

Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the
file.
archived
1924

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the act of Congress of the 4 th July, 1836, and the joint resolution of July 7, 1838.
State of Connecticut } Hartford, August 15, 1843. County of Hartford }
On this 15 th day of August A D 1843 personally appeared before the Probate Court for the District of Hartford in the County of Hartford Eunice Kilborn a resident of said Methuenfield in said County of Hartford, aged seventy nine years, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4, 1836, and the joint resolution of July 7, 1838; That she is the widow of Simon Kilborn who was a pensioner of the United States under the act of June 7, 1832, in the roll of the Connecticut Agency; at the rate of of Twenty three 33 100 dollars per annum. She further declares that she was married to the said Simon Kilborn on the 20 day of April 1787. That her husband, the aforesaid Simon Kilborn died on the 6 th day of November 1839; and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof on file in the office of the Commission of Pensions transmitted the 7 th day of December 1839 by G. H. Darrow of Hartford Conn.

She also declares that being entitled to a pension under the Act of July 7. 1838. She is likewise entitled to now claim a pension under the Act of March 3. 1843, "An act granting pensions for one year to certain widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war." Sworn to & subscribed this 15 day of August 1843 Before me . Emeline Mrs Milborn. mark.
In presence of John Russell J. H. Parsons.
Attestimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Probate Court & my official signature the day & year last above written.
John Russell. Judge of Probate for the district of Hartford.

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Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3 d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7, 1838. State of Connecticut County of Hartford } ss Hartford
On this 14 th day of October A D 1843, personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the peace in & for the County of Hartford Eunice Kilborn, a resident of Meridenfield in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut aged Seventy nine years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 d March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Simon Kilborn who was a pensioner of the United States on the roll of the Connecticut Army at the rate of twenty three dollars & thirty three cents per annum. She further declares that she is still a widow and received under the act of July 7, 1838, a pension of $23 33 / 100 per annum as per her certificate under the last mentioned act dated October 5, 1843, may more fully appear.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written.
Before me. Sam l H. Parsons. } Eunice X Kilborn Justice of the peace. } mark. also in the presence of Nancy Kilborn

State of Connecticut Office of Secretary of State
I certify that Samuel H. Parsons Esq. is a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of Washington in said State, duly appointed & commissioned, as appears of record in this office — and that the within signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said State this 14 th day of October 1843.
N. A. Phelps Secretary of State

Please reply to S. H. Parsons, Hartford Connecticut Resp J. S. H. Parsons.

24843
Dec 12
Ch
July 4 1836
Albany
32
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.
1

Hartford Ct. December 7. 1839
Sir,
Herewith I enclose an application for a pension under the Acts July 4. 1836 & July 7. 1838, in favor of Mrs. Eunice Hilborn of Wethersfield; the widow of Simon Hilborn who died November 6. 1839 & at the time of his death was a pensioner on the roll of the Connecticut Agency under the Act of June 7. 1832.
Be pleased to direct your reply to me at this place.
Very Respectfully I am Your Ob t Serv t Samuel H. Parsons
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington.

Rev. Joel Prace & Origen Wells dep. or appt of Simon Kilbourn

WE, Joab Brace a clergyman, residing in the town of Wethersfield in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut and Origen Wells residing in the same town hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Simon Kelbourn a resident of said Wethersfield who is an applicant for a pension under the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832; that we believe him to be Seventy three — years of age; that he is generally reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he now resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
J. Brace Origen Wells
STATE OF Connecticut } ss. Wethersfield, New Britain parish COUNTY OF Hartford }
On this 17 th day of August 1832 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid, personally appeared the Rev. d  Joab Brace who is a clergyman residing in the said town of Wethersfield and Origen Wells who is a credible person residing in the same town—and made oath that the preceding certificate by them subscribed is true, and I further certify that I further certify that I am acquainted with said Simon Kelbourn, and that he sustains a fair character for honesty and veracity—
Martin Kellogg Jus. of the Peace

I hereby certify that I am forty three years of age: that I have always lived in \frac{3}{4} of a mile of Simon Kilbourn, that by being one of the Board of relief for the Town, I know his age to be about 73 years; that I have always understood that he was a soldier in the revolutionary war, and that I have heard my Father Justus Francis, and John Kirkham, (who were both cotemporary with Mr. Kilbourn but now deceased) speak of Simon Kilbourn's services in the revolutionary war.
Newington August 7 th 1832
Hervey Francis

I hereby certify that I have been acquainted with Mr Simon Gilburn and lived in the same district with him for more than thirty years and have often heard heard him speak of his being in the revolutionary war and relate scenes which then took place of which he was an eye witness and I have likewise heard my Father James Wells relate anecdotes which took place when he was at New York, on Long Island and at New London and have often heard heard speak of Mr Simon Gilburn's being in the army with him especially at New London Origen Wells Newington August 7 th 1832

This will certify that the subscriber is of the age of forty nine years: & has lived as a near neighbor to Mr Simon Wilbourn for more than twenty years past — have frequently heard him make a statement of his services as a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and particularly of anecdotes that took place in the Army when he the sd Wilbourn perform'd several month's service at NewLondon.
Newington.
August. 7 th 1832.
Wm Deming

Newington August 8, 1892 -
By this writing I certify that I have been acquainted with Simon Kilbourn, twenty seven years, & more - and I am well assured of his having been a soldier of the Revolution - both by specific accounts which, for years, I have received from his own mouth, & by the testimony of others that were with him - so that I have no more doubt of the fact than I have of his being alive, this day -
D Brace - Pastor -

State of Connecticut County of Hartford } D. Hartford
On this 22nd day of May 1833 before me the subscriber a justice of the peace for said County of Hartford personally appeared Simons Kelbourn of Wethersfield and made oath that by reason of old age and the conse- quent loss of memory he cannot swear pre- cisely 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 in the following grades viz -
1 st . In 1778 I served at New London not less than two months as a private in Captain Hester's at Wells company of foot in Colonel Thomas Beldens regiment was employed in building Fort Griswold on the Groton Road of the River Thames. - 2 nd -
In 1779. I served at New London as a private in Captain Hubbard's company of foot - in Colonel Mytts regiment at least three months - 3 rd -
In 1780 I served at New London at least two months as a private in Captain Robert Wells company of foot - The Colonel's name I cannot recollect neither can I state distinctly the names of any field officers other than such as have been already enumerated in my declaration taken before the Probate Court for the district at Hartford the 20th day of August 1832,

hereto prefixed - My actual services as a private soldier in the revolutionary war amount to at least seventeen months and for such services I claim a pension under the act of Congress of 7 th June 1832.
Sworn to subscribers this 22 nd day of May, 1833
Simon Kelborn
Before me En. Parsons
just. Pub

State of Connecticut.
Secretary's Office, May 24. 1833.
I, Thomas Day, Secretary of the State of Connecticut and Keeper of the Seal thereof, do hereby certify Martin Kellogg Esq., before whom the foregoing affidavits of Joab Brace and Origen Wells were taken, and Enoch Parsons Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit of Simon Kilbourn was taken, are, and at the time of taking said affidavits, were justices of the Peace in and for the county of Hartford; and that Samuel H. Parsons Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit of Rapse Lusk was taken, is, and at the time of taking said affidavit, was, a Notary Public within and for the county of Hartford aforesaid; each of said Officers having been duly appointed, commissioned and qualified, with full power and authority to administer oaths to witnesses and to take affidavits out of court and certify the same; and that I verily believe, that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be the signatures of said Officers respectively, are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said State, the day and year above written.
Thomas Day