Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22393, for Hezekiah Terrill, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Terrill, Hezekiah or Tyrell Betsey
N. 22393
B.L.W. 36 668-160-55
CONTENTS

Increase No. 6,460 New York (Albany) Betsey Terrill widow of Hezekiah Terrill Conn. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private,
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 144 Dollars 44
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
30 th Sept 1865. Credit pts made since Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of April 1869 and sent to Geo Downing, Albany N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 9, 1848, Page 198 Vol. 26, 302 Jt Res Feb 18/67
J. N. Smith Sent Clerk

198/43 Sept 2/55 Botany Section of National Service Capt Col Meigh M.P. 1955
Ans Dis
Rev. Col Webb Private Conn. Brooks M.P. NO Papers
Ad. 160 a/c's Aug 4/56 Dodge
[Signature]
Chas. L. Tucker Present
Vol T = 39

Additional evidence Revolutionary Pension Act July 7 th 1838 etc etc
Betsy Tarrill widow of Hezekiah Tarrill deceased Connecticut Continental Troops Revolutionary war
P. M. Henry Present
Sept. 15/60

Fulton County ss
I George Pease a Justice of the said County do certify that in the year 1857 or 1858 I took the affidavit of Widow Betsey Perrell in relation to pension, and when she signed her name I took hold of her hand and guided it at her request
Northampton Sept 6 th 1860
George Pease
Justice of the Peace of said County

State of New York
Herkimer County } ss
John Rosevelt of the Town of Providence in the county of Herkimer and State aforesaid being by me duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath depose and say that he is 87 years of age and was born at Hoosick A.D. 1773. that he moved to the town of Providence aforesaid in the month of December 1790. that said Providence adjoins what was formerly known as Coughnevaugh in the county of Montgomery now Broadalbin Fulton County that deponent resided in the same neighborhood and became acquainted with Ezekiel Terill within two or three and not exceed three years from the time deponent came to said town as deponent stated that about two years after deponent came into the Town of Providence as deponent stated a grist mill was built in the neighborhood within two or three miles of deponent's residence and deponent was acquainted with said Ezekiel Terill before said mill was built that when deponent first knew him as aforesaid he lived with Betsey Terill the present applicant for a Pension, now of the town of Mayfield Fulton County and State aforesaid as his wife that the said Ezekiel and Betsey Terill was reputed and understood to be husband and wife that they lived together as such from deponent's first acquaintance with them as aforesaid until said Ezekiel Terill died which according to deponent's best recollection was between thirty and forty years ago that he knew them both to the time of said Terill's death and has known the said Betsey Terill from his first coming to the present time the deponent was Seventeen years of age when he came to the said town of Providence as before stated and deponent has resided in said Town ever since deponent further says that he has known Ezekiel Terill from his infancy to the present time that he is a son of said Ezekiel and Betsey Terill and now resides in Mayfield Fulton County that when deponent came to said Town of Providence and when he became acquainted with said Ezekiel and Betsey Terill as aforesaid this region of country on almost unbroken wilderness and there were but six or eight families within several miles of the place where deponent resided deponent further says that he never knew any other Ezekiel Terill and never knew any person by the name of Betsey Terill except the wife of said Ezekiel Terill who resided in Mayfield aforesaid that said Terill who  resided was reputed and understood to have been a Revolutionary Soldier from the State of Connecticut and deponent firmly believes he was such soldier deponent further says within a short time after he came to the said town as before stated he became acquainted with De William Dewey

and Dr Whitman, the former of whom resided in Coughnawaga of course and the latter in Galway Saratoga County, that they were both practicing Physicians at the place aforesaid that they both died a great many years ago as he is informed and believes by reason of further says he was acquainted with David Beer who died a short time since and with his Father and Mother, that he became acquainted with almost the sometimes he did with said Jerrell and wife that said Beer was a relative of said Jerrell family that none of said Beer family are living to deponent knowledge or belief that said David Beer was in deponent employ several months at one time many years ago and deponent was well acquainted with him up to the time of his death and deponent firmly believes that he was a man of truth and that his statements are and were at all times entitled to full credit and belief deponent further says that when he first became acquainted with Mrs Betsy Jerrell or before stated she was a very young girlish appearing woman and he believes she had been married but a short time but deponent was not present at her marriage and is not able to state its precise date but he always knew that they lived together as husband and wife and never heard it disputed, that the deponent is very confident that he was acquainted with said Betsy Jerrell as early as the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety two (1792) that deponent came to this conclusion from his recollection and the time he moved into this country, or before stated and his age at the time and the fact that the country was nearly all a wilderness at the time there was but a few families living within several miles of deponent one of which was said Jerrell family who resided within about two miles of deponent deponent further says that the great mill before mentioned was known as the Schoharie mill then deponent would further say the why he referred to the acquaintance of Doctor William Deerey and Whitman and David Beer, he was requested by Mr Jerrell to state if he recalled them and knew the man that at her request he made the above statements repeating Doctor Deerey and William and Beer he made the said statements as far as he could recollect, that said deponent has no intent in said claims subscribed and sworn to before me this
5 th day of September 1860
John R. Hunt
Henry J. Mansfield Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with John Roosevelt and have been for fifty years that he is a man of unsullied character and member of the Baptist church and I have known him that his statements are entitled to credit in all places
Dated 5 th Sept. 1860,
Henry J. Mansfield
Justice of the Peace

STATE OF New York
} SCI.
COUNTY OF Hamilton
I hereby certify that Henry G. Morgan Esq., before whom the foregoing affidavit and affidavit were made and was, at the time of taking the same, an acting justice of the peace within and for the county and state aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature above is genuine.
have been checked place
In testimony whereof, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, this 20th day of September , 18 50 .
M. B. Peck
Clerk.

Albany N.Y. Feb 11/69 Hon C.C. Cox Dr
Enclosed find Revolutionary claim for arrears and increase of pension under act Feb 18. 1867. As you will see this lady is very aged and she is poor and whatever is done for her will have to be done at once, if she gets any benefit from it Please give this your special attention & much oblige.
Yours Resp'y George Downing

Department of the Interior PENSION OFFICE.
Washington D.C. January 20 1869
Sir:
In reply to yours of 16 th inst, I have to inform you that by the Joint Resolution passed Feb. 18. 1867 - Widows of Revolutionary Soldiers who were married before the year 1800 are entitled to receive $100 in addition their present pension. All widows married since 1800 and now drawing less than $100 per Mo, are entitled to have their pensions increased to that amount.
Respectfully
George Downing Albany New York.
Chas. G. Cox. Commissioner.
W-ET. R 146.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that, in conformity with the act of February 2, 1848, Betsey Merrill, widow of Hemeniah Merrill, ————— who was a ————— Private ————— in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Sixty four dollars and forty four cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior this 13 th day of October one thousand eight hundred and Sixty—
L. Thompson
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
W. A. Walling
Commissioner of Pensions.
Amount due on Widow's certificate from 2 nd March 1848 to 1 st Oct 1861 confirming whatever her said attorney may do in the premises. Her post office address is Glensville

Payment to be made at Albany by
Isaac Vanderpool,
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
New York
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 198 Vol. A
G. J. Getty Clerk.
She retained her pension

State of New York } ss. County of Sullivan
On this Eighth day of February A. D. 186 9 , personally appeared before me, a Judge of a Court of Record in and for the County and State aforesaid, Betsey Terrill a resident of Kingsboro in the County of Sullivan and State of New York aged 95 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 provisions made by the Act of Congress, approved July 15, 1862 , granting Pensions: That she is the widow of Hezekiah Terrill who was a Private in company the commanded by revolutionary war in the regiment of and refer to proof in the war of 1861, who died (or was killed) at on file in pension office upon which certificate for pension unissued which is to be annexed to proof of his death as this deponent truly believes. She further on the marriage day of with declarant 186 , as this deponent truly believes. She further
declares that her maiden name was Betsey Taylor and that she was married to the said Hezekiah Terrill  on the day of Feb. 1, 18 in the State of New York
She further declares that she knows that no record evidence of said marriage exists
She further declares that she has had by said deceased husband child now living under the age of sixteen years, named, aged and residing as follows:
Declarant makes this application for the purpose of procuring arrears of pensions and increase of pension under joint resolution of Congress passed February 18, 1867 for the benefit of revolutionary pensioners
That her husband the aforesaid Hezekiah Terrill died on the day above mentioned as she verily believes, and that she remained his faithful wife until his decease, and that she has remained his widow ever since his death, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. She also declares that she has not in any manner been engaged in, or aided or abetted, the rebellion in the United States. And she hereby appoints George Downing of Albany N.Y. her lawful attorney to procure for her the Pension mentioned in the above application, and to receive and receipt for any certificate which may issue in her favor in connection with the same, hereby ratifying and confirming whatever her said attorney may do in the premises. Her post office address is Glenerville N.Y.
Two witnesses required if claimant makes a mark. William Henry Anthony Witness. Henry G. Enas Witness. Betsey T. Terrill Signature of Claimant. mark
Also personally appeared William H. Anthony and Henry G. Enas residents of Albany N.Y. persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Betsey Terrill sign her name (or make her mark) to the foregoing declaration; and

they further swear that they have known the parties above described to have lived together as husband and wife for ten  her years previous to and up to the time of deceased going into the aforesaid service of the United States, and they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, and that they know her still to be the widow of Hezekiah  Hezekiah  Tirrell deceased, and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
Two witnesses required if wit- nesses make a mark.
William Rice Witness. Henry Rice Witness.
Subscribed and sworn to by both applicant and witnesses before me, this Eight day of February 1869, and I hereby certify that I read over and explained the foregoing to the parties hereto, and that they swore to the same with full knowledge of its contents: and further that I have no
interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim. The words & figures "Appointed July 14, 1862" "Company" "Commanded by" "in the" "Regiment of" "in the war of 1861 who died or was killed at" "on the" "day of" "1862 as this department verily believes" in the words of the "act for relief of the widows & orphans of soldiers" and "follows" words "William Rice" "Sign and include" and "follows" words "William Rice" "Sign her name" "the parties above described to have lived together as man and wife" "ten" "previous to and up to the time of deceased going into the aforesaid service of the United States" obliterated and "her" interlined & letter "h" written over obliterated and "her" written The words "William Rice" stricken out and "Henry" written in margin before execution -
John Stewart Henry Rice William Rice
STATE OF NEW YORK, FULTON COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE,
I, MORTIMER WADE, Clerk of said County, and of the Courts of Record thereof, do hereby certify that John Stewart Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Sworn Certificate and to which this is attached, was, on the date thereof, a County Judge in and for said County, dwelling in said County, and duly authorized to take the same. That I am well acquainted with his handwriting, and verily believe that the signature is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Johnstown, this 8th day of February 1869
Mo. Wade Clerk. By P. Bartholomew Dept Clerk
application for arrearages and unpaid pensions of Betsy Tirrell, widow of Hezekiah Tirrell of revolutionary war
Applicant's Address
Gloversville N.Y.
Attorney's Address
George L. Downing
Albany N.Y.

Pension Act July 7, 1838 Revolutionary War
Betsy Tyrell wid. of Hezekiah Tyrell deceased Private
Conn. Continental Line or State Troops Revolutionary War
Claims service for about 14 months —
Received by me from L. Anibol Esq Pension N.Y.
P. M. Henry Present
May 9/60

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th of July, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
State of New York } ss. County of Hamilton
On this 19 th day of April, 1860, before the Court of the Pioneers and County of Service held in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Mrs. Betsy Tyrell, a resident of Mayville in the County of Fulton and State of New York, aged 85 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 7 th July, 1838. That she is the widow of Hezekiah Tyrell deceased, who was a private in the State or Continental Troops, (she does not know which) of Connecticut, in the Revolutionary war, that he served at different periods altogether between twelve and fifteen months during said war, that he first entered the service at _____ on or about the _____ day of _____ 17_____, and served until on or about the _____ day of _____ 17_____, when he was honorably discharged, and returned to his home. He again enlisted for a second term and served about eight months, that he enlisted the second time at _____ on or about the _____ day of _____ 17_____, and served until on or about the _____ day of _____ 17_____, when he was discharged and returned home. - for dates she refers to her land paper on file. She further declares that she was married to the said Hezekiah Tyrell on or about the 19 th day of November, 1790, that her husband, the aforesaid Hezekiah Tyrell, died on or about the 21 st day of August, 1821.

She further declares, that she has received a Land Warrant under the Act of 1855, as the widow of the aforesaid Hezekiah Syrell, and she respectfully refers the Commissioner of Pensions to her papers on file in his office upon which her land warrant was issued, for proof of identity, marriage, and her present widowhood, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the 1 st of January, seventeen hundred, and ninety four, viz: November 19, 1790. She further swears that she is now a widow, that she has never before applied for a pension, for the following reasons, viz: that she never heard that she was entitled to a pension until since she has received her Bounty Land Warrant that she has been informed that she is entitled to a pension on account of her husband's service in the Revolutionary war, and she hopes the said reasons will be entirely satisfactory to the Commissioner of Pensions. Betsy Syrell
Betsy L Fyrell mom
Sworn to and subscribed before the said Court, on the day and year first above written, and it is hereby certified by said Court, that the applicant is known to be a resident of the said County and State, is of the age as above represented, and is a highly credible person
State of New-York } Hamilton County } ss, I Hereby Certify that Cyrus H. Brownell Esq. before whom the foregoing Declaration and affidavit was made and who has thereunto sub- scribed his name was at the time of so doing the County Judge and Surrogate for said County duly Commissioned and sworn and that his signature is genuine In witness whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of the several Courts for the County aforesaid this 27 th day of April 1860
Wm Q. Beck
Clerk of the County of Hamilton

Bounty Land claim
Act of Mar 3. 1855
Betsey Terrell
wid. of Hezekiah
Rev. services
198 643
Chas. C. Tucker
Atty.
Present

State of New York Hulton County } ss: On this 26 th day of July 1883- before me a justice of the Peace of in and for the County and State above named personally appear- ed Betsy Terrell aged Seventy nine years on the 8 th day of May 1853- a resident of the Town of Mayfield in the said County and State above named who being by me duly sworn according to Law declares that she is the widow of Hezekiah Terrell who was a private soldier in the Revolutionary War. That deponent has repeatedly heard her said Husband and Hezekiah Terrell say that he enlisted as a soldier in the War of the Revolution, in the State of Connecticut for the period of three years, and that he continued in actual service in said War as a soldier for the period of three years, and that he was honorably discharged by General George Washington a very short period before the close of said war. That deponent was informed by her said husband and verily believes that he was in the service of the United States as a soldier, and under the Command of General George Washington at the time of the capture of Major Andre, and was appointed by the Commanding Officer and acted as one of the guard at the execution of Major Andre at Tappan on the 2 nd day of October 1780. That her said husband Hezekiah Terrell was born at North Stratford in the State of Connecticut as deponent is inform- -ed and verily believes on the 2 nd day of July 1759 That he received a written discharge from General George Washington as he informed deponent but the said discharge has been lost and deponent cannot find the same. That deponent is not acqu- -ainted with any person by whom she can prove the facts of his actual service in the said War. Nor does she know the names of the Officers except that of

Washington and Colonel Meigs, under whom her said husband served, but she verily believes that the Record will show the facts that her said husband Hezekiah Laniel enlisted as a soldier in the State of Connecticut & served in the American Army under Washington in the State of New York and that he was in the service under Washington at the time of the capture and execution of Major Andre - and that he served as a soldier in the Continental Army for the period of three years, beside serving a period of three months before he enlisted, which service was rendered as a substitute for a soldier who was drafted, but his name deponent does not now recollect. Deponent further says that at the time she was married to the said Hezekiah Laniel, and for several years thereafter he had in his possession several bills of the Old Continental Money which he informed deponent he received at the time of his discharge in part payment for his services as a soldier.
She further states that she was married to the said Hezekiah Laniel at the Town of Caughna-waga in the County of Montgomery in the State of New York (now known as the Town of Broadalbin in the County of Fulton and State of New York), on the 19 th day of November 1790 by Elder Smith a baptist clergyman, who was quite adorned in years at that time, and deponent verily believes that he died many years since. That she has no Record of the marriage, nor does she know that any Record was kept by any one - that she does not know of any person by whom she can prove her marriage with said Hezekiah Laniel, except

One David Beers who was present at the time deponent was so married, and knows the fact that said Beers resides in the Town of Edinburgh County of Saratoga and State of New York.
That she lived with her said husband Hezekiah Leavell until the 9 th day of April 1821 when he died at the Town of Mayfield in the County of Montgomery, now in the County of Fulton & State of New York.
That her name before her Marriage was Betsey Taylor, and that she is now a widow
Betsy Leavell
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty land to which she is entitled under the act of March 3 rd 1833 never having received bounty land or knowing that she is entitled except for the above service. And she hereby constitutes and appoints Charles C. Lueker of Washington D.C. her Attorney to prosecute her claim and procure her warrant hereby authorizing and empowering her said Attorney to obtain from the proper authorities at Washington City or elsewhere Certified Copies of any Army or Navy Records or documents in which her said husband's services may be recorded and to procure any and all other evidence that may be necessary to establish her claim as fully as if personally present & recognizing & countersigning all former authority that may have been given for the above specified purpose.
Betsy Leavell

Sworn to subscribed and acknowledged before me the day and year first above written; and on the same day personally came before me David Page a resident of the said County of Fulton in the State above named and John Trofworth a resident of the said County of Fulton in the said State, to me known as credible witnesses who being duly sworn declare that they are personally acquainted with Betsy Terrell widow of Hezekiah Terrell, who has made and subscribed the foregoing declaration, that they were personally acquainted with said Hezekiah Terrell and his wife during the lifetime of the former and know that they lived together as man & wife & were so reputed and they believe that the husband of the said Betsy Terrell was the identical person who performed the service mentioned in the above declaration; that the above named Hezekiah Terrell is now dead and the said Betsy Terrell is now a widow. And they further swear that they are disinterested in this claim.  George Rose, Justice of the Peace { David Page John Trofworth
Sworn to and subscribed before me and I certify that I am not interested in the claim or concerned in its prosecution.  George Rose Justice of the Peace

State of New York Fulton County } ss:
On this 26 th day of July 1833- before me a justice of the peace in and for the County of Fulton and State above named, personally appeared David Beers who being by me duly sworn deposes and says that he is seventy eight years of age and was born in North Stratford in the State of Connecticut on the 2 nd day of July 1777. That deponent was born in the same town with Hiezekiah Merrill and was acquainted with him from the time deponent can first recollect. That deponent well recollects that said Hiezekiah enlisted as a soldier in the American Army in the war of the Revolution, though this deponent was at the time but three or four years of age - that said Hiezekiah Merrill enlisted at North Stratford in the State of Connecticut and was in the actual service as a soldier as deponent is informed & duly believes - that deponent saw said Hiezekiah Merrill when he returned from the war. that he first came to the house of deponent's father and had his uniform on at the time. that deponent has repeatedly heard his father who was in the Army with said Hiezekiah Merrill say that said Merrill was in the service as a soldier, and he has also heard said Merrill relate many incidents which occurred while he was a soldier in the said war - that deponent saw the Continental money said Merrill brought home & which he said he received as pay for his services. that he has repeatedly heard him say that he was in service at West Point and was one of the guard at the time Major Andre was executed at Tappan. That deponent is of the opinion and duly believes that said Hiezekiah Merrill enlisted under

Captain Middlebrooks, or in the Company Commanded by him. That he has heard said Hezekiah Linnell repeatedly state that he was at West Point in service under General George Washington on or about the day that General Arnold proved traitor and left his Army - and that he was honorably discharged just before the war closed by General Washington. Deponent further says that the said Hezekiah Linnell removed from the State of Connecticut to the State of New York about five years after the close of the war of the Revolution and settled in Coughnawaga in the County of Montgomery in the State of New York (now known as Broadalbin in the County of Fulton & State of New York) That about two years after he became a resident of the State of New York he intermarried with Betsy Taylor daughter of Miles Taylor of Coughnawaga in said County of Montgomery (now Broadalbin in Fulton County). That he was so married with her as aforesaid on the 19 th day of November 1790 by Elder Smith a Baptist Minister. That deponent was present at said wedding as a guest & saw them married. That deponent knew said Hezekiah Linnell from the time of his marriage as aforesaid until the time of his death & knows that said Hezekiah Linnell and Betsy Linnell (whose maiden name was Betsy Taylor) lived together as man and wife until the time of his death in the month of April 1821 & deponent believes he died on the 9 th day of April 1821. That he has been acquainted with Betsy Linnell the widow of said Hezekiah Linnell since her marriage with said Hezekiah Linnell & knew her for two years before her marriage with him & is now well acquainted with

her - that she resides in the Town of Mayfield in the County of Fulton and has since the death of her said husband and that she is now a widow Deponent further says that he saw the said Betsy Levick sign the annexed declaration and knows her to be the identical person he saw married to said Hughish Levick, and deponent verily believes that said Levick served in the War of the Revolution and that record evidence will be found showing the facts that he enlisted as a soldier & served for three years and was honorably discharged by General George Washington under whom he served - that he was in service at West Point, that he was one of the guard at the execution of Andre, and all the necessary evidence of his service entitling him to bounty land - and a pension. That deponent has no interest in this claim nor is he concerned in its prosecution.
David Beers
The above named David Beers was duly sworn before me on the day and year first above written and acknowledged the foregoing affidavit - and declared upon his oath duly administered by me that the matters therein stated were true - And I certify that the affiant is a credible person and entitled to belief and that I am not interested in the claim or concerned in its prosecution
George Pease
Justice of the Peace

State of New York 7
Tioga County Clerk's Office 8/
I Mich a Anderson Clerk of the said County do hereby Certify that George Pease was on the date of the above Certificate a Justice of the Peace within and for said County duly elected and qualified and that the signature above purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office and Subscribed my name this 30th day of July 1855
Mich a Anderson

Additional Evidence
Revolutionary Pension Act July 7. 1838.
Betsey Merrill (Typd) Widow of Hezekiah Merrill
Connecticut Troops Recd. near.
J. M. Henry Present Sept. 1/60.

Hamilton County ss
Betsy Tyrell being duly sworn according to Law deposes and says that she is the identical person who has applied for a Pension on account of the services rendered by her late husband Horatio Tyrell in war of the Revolution. That at the time I made my application for Bounty Land, the Justice of the Peace before whom I made oath to my application took hold of my hand I held the Pen and he wrote my name to the application while I held the pen between my finger, and when I made the last declaration I made my mark I am unable to write my name I never could write my name I would further certify that my late husband Horatio Tyrell formerly resided in Stratford Connecticut. I always understood so from him Subscribed and sworn to before me. Betsy Tyrell mark this 12 th day of August 1860
Henry M. Manser Justice of the Peace
I certify that I am well acquainted with Betsy Tyrell and that her statements are entitled full credit and that after the above offidavit was read to her she said its contents was true to the best of her knowledge. Dated 12 th August 1860
Henry M. Manser Justice of the Peace
[Handwritten signature: C. Green]

Hamilton County } ss
Harding Taylor who being duly sworn under -ing to Law before me say that he is Eighty six years of age and that he well acquainted with Betsey Tyrell widow of Nicholas Tyrell. Said now on application for a Pension that said deponent was Present at the Marriage of Nicholas Tyrell and Betsey Tyrell the present applicant they were married by a Minister in the Fall of the year 1790 should think in November that he Recollects the time of their marriage that his Father died the same fall and that soon 1790. that the deponent was born in Stratford Connecticut and Resided there for ten or twelve years and Nicholas Tyrell resided there a near neighbour from the time the deponent was Resided until they both came to New York State, and that said deponent has been acquainted with said Nicholas Tyrell since he died and is acquainted with Betsey Tyrell his widow
Subscribed and sworn to before me the 12 th day of August 1860 Henry J. Manger Justice of the peace
Harding Taylor
I Certify that I am acquainted with Harding Taylor and that he is a man of truth and worthy credit. Date 12 th day August 1860
Henry J. Manger Justice of the peace
State of New York Hamilton County } ss
I hereby Certify that Henry J. Manger Esq before whom the foregoing Affidavit was made and who has subscribed his name thereto is doing a justice of the peace in and for said county duly commissioned and sworn and that his signature thereunto is genuine. In witness whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of the county court for said county. Special the 17 th day of August 1860 Wm B. Peck Clerk

36.668.
160 acres.

Washington, Sep. 15, 1860.
Sir:
Herewith I enclose further proof to establish the claim of Mrs. Betsy Terrell (Tyrell) widow of Hezekiah for pension under the Revolutionary Act of July 18, 38.
I am well assured that all the requirements of your last communication to me concerning this claim, have none been complied with, and I trust that it may be speedily adjusted.
Very Respectfully, P. M. Henry
Geo. C. Whiting } Comm r of Pensions }

Washington D.C. Aug. 14. 1860.
Sir:
Herewith please find an affidavit in the support of the claim of Betsy Terrell (Tyrell) for Revolutionary pension under the act of July 1838; and which affidavit would have been filed long since but for the fact that it was mislaid.
The proof of at least 13 or 14 months service of this man in the Continental service of Connecticut is on file with her bounty land & pension papers; and as there can be no doubt of her identity & widowhood and she can get no further proof at this late day and time I trust that the Commission will take a favorable view of her meritorious claim. Sec. 6. Military } Commiss. of Pensions } Very respectfully P. M. Herring

Washington, D.C. Sept. 1. 1860.
Sir:
Herewith I send additional evidence in support of the claim of Betsey Terrell or Spel of New York for pension under act of July 1838 as widow of Hezekiah Terrell dec.
As there can be no longer any doubt of the marriage , identity and widowhood of this claimant, I hope that the claim will now be promptly adjusted.
Very Respectfully Yours ob t Servt.
P.M. Henry
Geo. C. Whiting } Comm r of Pensions }

PENSION OFFICE SEP 3 1860.

94 State Street Albany N.Y. April 11/56
Joshua Barrett Esq. Dearer
Your favor of the inst was duly received. You will pardon me for again addressing you for information, which we can only obtain from your department when we offer as our apology that we think a fraud has been committed by some parties, in relation to pension certificates obtained for Mrs. Betsey Jerrill, Widow of Hezekiah Jerrill of New York. and we are endeavoring to discover the parties.
We have discovered from your dep- artment, that on the 5th of August 1856. a Land Warrant No 36668 was issued to Betsey Jerrill Widow of Hezekiah

Jerrill of New York. The Widow is still living, and Hezekiah, never drew any of his back pay from the Government. Will you please inform us whether any back pension has been granted or any certifi- cates have ever been issued to Mrs. Betsey Jerrill, or any person purporting to be of kin to Hezekiah Jerrill, a Revolutionary pensioner.
Of none, has been issued, to Betsey Jerrill as widow of Hezekiah Jerrill entitled to such certificate, upon the same evidence, furnished to your department, upon which the aforesaid Land Warrant was issued with the further proof, from a proper court of record that she is his widow, and that he is dead, and was entitled to a pension etc.
Hoping to hear from you soon we are Truly yours obedt Servts Davidson & Olin

Increase
6.466
Brief in the Case of
Betsy Terrill Widow of Ezekiah Terrill
Private Rev War
Gloversville Kingston
Albany
Father
County and State of
New York
Act
Feb 2. 1848.
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
One Joint Res. Feb 18. 1867
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Pension roll of New York at $44.44 per annum Certificate returned -
Claim increased as provided by Joint Res. of Feb 18. 1867 - Married Nov 19 1790.
Resumed identity and continued widowhood thereon
Admitted March 29. 1869 to a pension at $44.44 pr. annum. Under Joint Res. of Feb 18. 1867 to commence Sep 30 1865. deducting pay since -
W. S. Frask Examining Clerk.
Name and residence of Agent.
George Downing Albany New York

Brief in the case of Betsy Terrell, widow of Nezariah Terrell, Hamilton County and State of N. York. Allow? act of July 7. 1838 & its supplements.
Claim, ("original," or " for increase .")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Claimant's husband served in Connecticut militia Thirteen months & 10 days as shown by report of Comptroller of that State. His death is proved by parole testimony to have occurred on the 3 rd of April 1821. Marriage (November 19. 1790), identity of widow, and continued widowhood, proved, also, by testimony of witnesses. Allowed for 13 months and 10 days, at the rate of $44.44 1 / 3 to commencing from the 4 th March 1836
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
P. M. Henry, Esq. Present.
Name and residence of Agent
W. H. Woodley Examining Clerk.

94 State Street Albany
N.Y. Feb. 8th 1862
Joseph H. Barrat Esq. Comm. of patents Washington D.C.
Dear Sir. Can you give us any information, in respect to Hezekiah Serill of Fulton County New York, a Revolutionary pensioner having obtained, back pension or Land Warrants. If the Land Warrants have been obtained please state the number of the same and the amount. And if he was intitled to anything else and if so what amount. If any has been paid. If you have the names of the parties who drew the Warrants. and money please give them. Respectfully yours &c
Lawrence & Olin Albany N.Y.

Dundee
John H. Barrett Esq. Commissioner of Patents Washington D.C.
Botany Bay
1881

Rev. James M. [unclear]
Pension Act July 7, 1838
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.
36668 Rev. James M. [unclear]
for services [unclear]

Additional evidence Revolutionary Pension Act July, 1838.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City D.C.
Patsey Terrell, widow of Muzeriah Terrell B.H. Mrs. Terrell - ad. m.

No.
Betsey Ferrill. widow of Hezekiah. Hamilton Co. N. York.
Cromwell Act July 7. '38 and its supplements at rate of $14.44 per annum, commencing on 4 th March 1836 - (omitting 2 years).
Service 13 mths. & 10 days as private.
Certificate to be sent to P. M. Henry. Pres.

Additional Evidence - Revolutionary Pension Act July 1838.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington City, D.C.
add. evi - filed Sep 18, 1860
Watson Service early
Hezekiah Service Nov 11
Col. Mosley

Add l Evidence - Revolutionary Pensions Act July 7. 1838,
Commission of Pensions, Washington City D.C.

No 15516.
Betsy Terrell widow of Hezekiah New York
Ltr. P. M. Henry June 19. 1860 Ltr. to P. M. Henry Aug. 27/60
Feb 7. 1838
36.668
For evidence of service, the Bonyon's land war- -ants, No 36.668. He was Act. S.S. last. Mch. 8 - 7 days Capt. Field's Co. S - 3 "
13.10

Very Mr Joseph H. Baker Commissioner of Patents Washington D.C.

New York  9720 Betsey Terrell, widow of  Hezekiah, who was a  Private in the  Revolutionary war.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of  44  Dollars  44 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the  12 th  day of Oct. 1860. and sent to
P. M. Henry Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book  A Vol.  1  Page  147 G. J. Getty

11.885
New York
Betsey Terrill , widow of Hezekiah , who died on the 9th April 1821. of _____ in the State of _____ who was a private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolutionary war line for 13 mo. + 10 days —
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 44 Dollars 44 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of October 1861 . and sent to
Arrears to the 4th of J. M. Henry . Semi-annual allowance ending Present
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1888. }
Recorded by Y. J. Getty Clerk, Book 44 Vol. 11 Page 92

6,460 New York Albany Betsey Tarrill widow of Hezekiah, who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 11 Dollars 11
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of Oct. 1860 and sent to J. M. Henry Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 198. Vol. H
G. J. Getty
Lt. M ch Davidson & Olin.
Feb. 13. 1862.
36,668 Same April 1 st 1862.
Warrant issued
Aug. 5 '62 sent
to E. C. Tripp
Present
Lt. M ch Davidson & Olin.
April 16. '62

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 22393
Betsy Ferrill Widow of Wesekiah Ferrill Rev Rev War.
Act: Feb 2nd 1848 " 18th 1867
Index: —Vol. M , Page 268
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Act March 3, 1855. 198543. August 6, 1855.
Betsy Tivell, widow of Hezekiah Tivell, Private.
Revolutionary War.
Original brief enclosed.
No. 36.668
Chas C. Tucker, Present.

198. 643.
Bounty Land. Act'ss
Betsey Terrill wid. of Hezekiah
"additional."
Bynton, March 29/
Chas. C. Tucker Atty. Present

State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office Hartford Sept. 24 th 1855
I certify, that on application for evidence of the service of Herekiah Terrell , formerly of Stratford, in the war of the Revolution, I have examined the documents remaining in this office, and find the name of Herekiah Terrell, on a Pay Roll under the following heading, viz, "Pay Roll for the Short Levies in Capt. Fitch's Company, in the 10 th Connecticut Regt. who have served for the Campaign 1780," where the said Terrell is credited with service as a private, from July 1 st to Dec. 3 rd 1780 - 5 months 3 days ; It is also stated on the Roll that the said Terrell belonged to the town of Stratford. Said 10 th Conn t . Regiment was commanded by John Durkee as Colonel. I also find the name of Herekiah Terrell on a pay Roll under the following heading, viz, "Return of Levies who served in the 3 rd Conn t . Regiment part of the year 1782," where the said Terrell is credited with service as a private from April 24 th to Dec. 31 st 1782 - 8 months 7 days . Said 3 rd Regt. was commanded by Sam l B d Webb as Colonel. Alex. Merrill Comptroller by Geo Robinson Clerk