Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17524, for Thomas Reynolds, Rhode Island

SERVICE
NUMBER
Reynolds, Thomas Sally
W.17524
CONTENTS

Connecticut 9503.
Thomas Reynolds of Stonington in the State of Conn. who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Peley of the Reg t commanded by Col. Stanton in the Conn. State Troops time for
2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn. at the rate of 80. Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 d day of May 1833. and sent to F.B. Johnson, pro L. Davis, present
Arrears to the 14th of March 1833. 160. 00
Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept. " 40. 00
$ 200. 00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Francis Clerk, Book E. Vol. 3 d Page 37.

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832
State of Connecticut } ss. County of New London }
On this 26 th day of December A D 1832 personal- ly appeared in open court before the Court of Probate for the District of Stonington now sit- ting Thomas Reynolds a resident of the town of North Stonington in the County of New London and State of Connecticut aged 79 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 th 1832
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers and served as herein stated. 1 st that on the 16 th day of December 1776. I enlisted at N.H. in Col. Joseph Stanton's N. Eng. & Capt. Pelay Hovey's Comp. of R.I. State Troops, and marched in D Company to Providence R.I. and remained there a few days, and then marched to Newland as Vaux R.I. where we soon joined to said Joseph Stanton's Regiment. where we remained in service at this place during the winter, in keeping guard in Garrison, the Lieut. in my Comp. was John Wilks, & Garrison. W m Barton was the Lieut. Col. in D Reg. & Nathaniel Hawkins was the Major There was no other Regiment stationed at this place at this time, aside from D o Stanton's Reg. in the spring of 1777. we were marched to Wickford in the same State, and at Boston Neck so called in D o State, and Point Is- dite in D o State, and we were stationed at Bristol in said State, and Col. A. Clegg's Regiment was there

Stationed at the time. I was then in a part of said Stanton's Reg. Col. George Licut. Col. Selom Sopius, do not recollect any other officers in said Regiment. I then returned to Newland's Ferry aforesaid. and from thence to Warwick Neck in said State in the said Hovey's Company, which was late in the fall of 1777. we then returned to Newland's Ferry aforesaid where I remained in D Company said Reg. where I remained in guarding the quai- sonage until the 16 th day of March 1778. There was no other Regiment stationed in this place the winter of 1778 except said Stanton's Regiment, as said 16 th day of March 1778. I was honorably dis- charged from service in D Regiment. That he has no documentary evidence and knows of no person who has knows of no person who can testify to the above service except John Pitkin and Joseph Brown.
2 d Some of service 1 st that on the 1 st day of April 1778. I enlisted as a private in Col. Joseph Vose's Regiment and in Capt. Oliver Babcock's Company. Eliza- th Mills was Lieut. and marched in D Company to Providence R.I. where I remained in service a third time in D Reg. & Company in guarding the the Battery. Col. Sopius with his Regiment was at this place at that time. Charles Hovey was detached in said Sopius Reg. from this place I marched in D Babcock's Company to Wickford in D State and there remained some time in guarding the shores. the enemy there had the possession of Newport Island and frequent- ly made their appearance near D Wickford. the Companies were stationed at this place at the same time I was there, but I cannot remember the names of the officers in the different Companies as they were from other Regiments than the D Col. Vose, to which my Company belonged. I marched from this place as aforesaid to Newland's Ferry in D State to guard the there and from thence to Boston- Neck so called in said State in the performance of a like service as before. and from thence I marched to Providence aforesaid in said Company.

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
The following interrogatories were by said court propounded to said applicant, viz —
1. Where and in what year were you born?
Ans. That he was born in Hopkinton State of Rhode Island in the year 1752. Dec. 8
2. Have you any record of your age; and if so, where is it?
Ans. It is recorded in S. Hopkinton Records
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
That he lived in Stonington when called into service, now called North Stonington, where has ever since lived and now lives
4 How were you called into service; were you drafted; did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? and if a substitute, for whom?
Ans That he has stated in his declaration
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 service.
Ans That he has answered as far as he can recollect and has no documentary evidence of his services or any part thereof
6 Did you ever receive a discharge from the service; and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it?
Ans That he never rec d a written discharge
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 in your services as a soldier of the revolution? Ans — Jonathan Miner Clugyman & Capt Forster — Deacon Keyes

Sworn and Subscribed on the day and year aforesaid before the Probate Court for the District of Stonington in the State of Connecticut
John H. Bishop Judge
We Jonathan Miner a Clergyman residing residing in the Town of North Stonington in Said New London County and Jeremiah York residing in the Same Town hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Thomas Reynolds who has Sub- scribed and Sworn to the foregoing declaration that we believe him to be 79 years of age, that he is respected and beloved in the Neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion
Sworn & Subscribed the day and year aforesaid before the said Court
Jonathan Miner Jeremiah York
John H. Bishop Judge
And the Said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories presented by the Ward party, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary Soldier and served as he states, and the Said Court further certifies that it appears to them that Jonathan Miner who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident of Said Town of North Stonington and that Jeremiah York who signed the same is a resident of Said North- Stonington, and is a credible person, and that their Statement is entitled to Credit and that it further appears to said Court that John Bilgood & Garrison Ray of Voluntown State of Connecticut, and Joseph Cook of North Stonington of said who have signed such a certificate annexed, are all credible persons, and that their statements are entitled to credit
John H. Bishop Judge
I Nathan Daboll Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Stonington Ct. do hereby certify that the fore- going contains the Original proceedings of the Said Court in the matter of the application of Thomas Reynolds, for a pension In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the Seal of Said Court this 2 nd day of December January 1833

I John Bitgood of Pownton in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut aged 71 years, a soldier in the war of the rebellion, do testify and say that in the Month of December 1776 the 16 th day I enlisted in Col. Joseph Stanton's Reg. and Capt. Piley's Horse Art. battery, and marched to Providence R.I. from thence to States Ferry & thence to Newland Ferry in the same State, and was there stationed, for the purpose of repairing the Post & guarding the same, as well as the shores. I continued in service in said Reg. & battery until the 16 th day of March 1778 when I was discharged, and I testify and say that Thomas Reynolds of North Sturminster in the County of Windham, enlisted in the same Reg. and battery, at the same time I did, and continued with me in service as aforesaid in said Reg. and battery, during the full period I served, and we were discharged at the same time. I was well acquainted with the said Reynolds during our service together as aforesaid, and have been ever since. and further saith not John Bitgood
Windham County ss. Pownton December 24 th 1832.
Personally appeared John Bitgood signor of the above affidavit, whose testimony as a witness is entitled to credit, and made solemn oath to the truth of the facts therein stated.
Before Me Francis B. Hinckley Justice of Peace

Since in a further South Not John Fitzgore
Windham County ss. Watertown December 24 th 1832.
Personally appeared John Fitzgore signor of the above affidavit, whose testimony as a witness is intitled to credit, and made solemn oath to the truth of the facts therein stated.
Before Me Francis B. Johnson Justice of Peace
I, Armin Bolles Clerk of the County Court within and for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that Francis B. Johnson being whom the foregoing subscribing affidavit was made is duly enrolled as a Justice of the Peace in and for said Windham County, that the foregoing signature of his name is in his hand writing, and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his acts as such -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Brooklyn in Placenty this 20 th day of February A.D. 1833 -
Armin Bolles Clerk

Gylesham Bay of Placentia in the County of Mindham and State of Connecticut, aged 72 years as soldier in the war of the re- bellion do testify and say, that in March 1778 I enlisted in Col. Dufresne's Reg. in Capt. Sim- on Babcock's Comp. and marched with my Lieut. Hanton, to Providence R. I. and from there to Liverton in the same State, where we join- ed Capt. Babcock's Comp. and Col. Dufresne's Reg. and there remained in service in Col. Reg. & Comp. until March 1779. which was the full term of my enlistment, and was then discharged by Capt. Babcock under whom I had served, and I do further testify and say that, during the time of my service in Col. Reg. & Comp. as aforesaid, I well recollect that Col. Jos- iah Hoxie Reg. was in service in Col. State of R. I. at Point Judith &c. and that I saw Thomas Reynolds, then & now of North Stonin- gton Ct., also was a private in said Hoxie's Reg. and in Capt. Oliver Babcock's Com- pany, from April 1778. to January 1779. that during this period I often saw the said Thomas Reynolds in said Reg. & Comp. and well knows that he did service in Col. Reg. & Comp. during the above period. I was well acquainted with the said Reynolds, when he was ...

in service as aforesaid, and will prove him to be the same person whose name is affixed to his declaration for a pen- sion in this document. And further Swith not. Dec. 26 1832
Genl Shem Ray
Sworn to & subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Before the Court of Probate, for the District of aforesaid.
Asa Fish Judge
I Joseph Cunn of North Scituate in the County of Norfolk and State of Connecticut, aged Seventy four years, being duly sworn according to Law, do on my oath, certify, declare and say, That I am well acquainted with Thomas Reynolds of S. North Scituate who subscribed the preceding Declaration. I believe him to be aged Seventy nine years. That in the year A.D. 1777. I resided in the Town of Wester ly, Washington County & State of Rhode Island & went, with the intention of enlisting as a soldier in the R.I. State Troops to the house of Capt Peter Rossie, in Charlestown in S. Washing- ton County & there in the month of June 1777, did enlist as a Private in the Company commanded by S. Capt P. Rossie Lieut Wm Gardner, in Col. Joseph Stanton's For Nine months, that on or before the 10th June 1777. I joined a part of S. Company at S. Charlestown, thence marched under S. Hovey & Gardner to Warwick Neck, & served there several Weeks, while there the S. Company served in Col. Criswell's Regiment, thence marched in S. Company to Tiverton near Howland's Ferry & continued in service, at that place, while there worked on a Fort called Fort Barton, and constantly keeping Guard till the 16th day of March 1778, when the term of my enlistment, having expired I was honorably discharged - That I well remem- ber the year month and day of my discharge to wit the 16th March - That Lt Col. Barton served a part of the time in S. Regt. & that the S. Stanton's Regiment was in Genl. Spen- cer's Brigade - That while serving at Warwick Neck afore- said a Party of the Americans, commanded by Col.

Cornell went in Boats to Providence Island & there surprised a Watering party of the British, early in the morning & took 15 Prisoners & killed one midshipman that I was in & Expedition
That I well remember
Thomas Reynolds served in said Capt Housier company as a private the whole time I served in the said Company until such time as he was discharged at the same time I was discharged to wit the 16th March 1778 - that I found him serving in said Company at the time I joined said Company in June 1777 - That I know the said Thomas Reynolds who signed the Declaration preceding is the identical person who performed the 9 Nine Months Service in said Rhode Island Troops January 22 nd 1833
I have subscribed the day and year aforesaid before the Court aforesaid J. M. N. Judge
Joseph Coon
24151 First Box notes - P. Papers - Return to be made to Dennis D. Dyer
I Nathan Daboll Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Stonington Ct do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the said Court in matter of the application of Thomas Reynolds for a pension for testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of office this 2 nd Day of January 1833 Nathan Daboll Clerk

Amount is to be paid to Betsey Reynolds, Luke & Rey- olds & Charlotte Parks only surviving children of Sally Reynolds, deceased.
A new certificate was issued in this case under the opinion of the Attorney General of the 2 September 1842, which was given in consequence of the Resolution of Congress of the 16 August 1842.
For Report, see letter to P Agent. Dec: 3: 1842.
Connecticut. No. 1628.
Sally Reynolds, dec. d widow of Thomas Reynolds who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 6 Decem r . 1836 of New London in the State of Conn: who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Conn. of the Regt commanded by Col. Hunter in the Conn: line for 3 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut, at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836 & ending 6 Dec. 1836
Certificate of Pension, issued the 15 day of Dec: 1842, and sent to Benj Wetton Esqr. Hartford, Conn:
Arrears to the 6th of Dec. 1836
Remained allowance ending
See endorsement 60.38
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Lucas Smooty Clerk
1. Page 206

✓ Sally Reynolds?
Leon:
abt 7 July 38
Spn certificate 808 N o an on
from 4 March 36 to 6 Oct. '36 To - Betsy - Luke C. & John H. Reynolds & Charlotte Forks only surviving children of Sally Reynolds dec.
Benyn Colton Esq. Hartford Conn

State of Connecticut } County of New London } ss Norwich
On this twenty eighth day of Nov r 1842 personally appeared before Asa Root a Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Norwich in the aforesaid County & State Luke C Reynolds who first being sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain arrears of pension allowed to Sally Reynolds Now dec d . That he is the lawful child of the said Sally, and she left the following named children who now survive her viz. Betsey, Luke C, John H. Reynolds and Charlotte the wife of Cyrus Parks. That his mother the sd Sally died in the Town of Preston in the aforesaid County & State on the 5 th day of March 1842 and that she was a pensioner under the act of the 7 th of July 1838 and her pension commenced on the 7 th of Dec r 1836 the day of the death of her husband Thomas Reynolds and he now claims in behalf of himself and the above named lawful heirs of the sd Sally, arrears of pension from the 4 th of March 1836 to the 7 th of Dec r 1836 at the rate of 80 dol rs p r annum ————— Luke C Reynolds
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me. I certify that the sd Reynolds is a credible witness & I have no doubt of the truth of the above statement ————— Asa Root Judge of the Probate for the District of Norwich

No 24752 Thos Reynolds conn.
Admitted Pm into 24 months Conn. State Troops
Junius B. Johnson at Plainfield Connecticut

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 subjunct notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will show what is necessary to be done. These 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, showing the Service of Thomas Reynolds, of New London Conn.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Enlisted 1776 1 3 Private Capt Joseph Stanton Lieut Col Wm Barton Major Nathaniel Hinckley Younger connection Aged 79 Traditionary & Living Witness   Enlisted 1778 9 Capt Joseph Boye  
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) _____, who has 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 days 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 transmit 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 _____ 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 each 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. 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 affix 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.

V 3828
Sally Reynolds widow of Thomas.
Cox:
act. 4 July '31
Married in 1782.
Deed in Dec. '31

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the White section of the act of Congress of the 4 th July, 1836
And the joint resolution of July, 7, 1838
State of Connecticut } New London County } p. Probate District of Ledyard
On this 8 th day of September A D 1838 personally appeared before the Court of Probate of the District of Ledyard, Sally Reynolds a resident of the Town of Preston, in the County of New London, and State of Connecticut aged 77, 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 passed July 4, 1836, and the joint resolution of July 7, 1838: That she is the widow of Thomas Reynolds, who was a Pensioner of the United States, under the act of 7 June 1832. That I am unable to set forth the services of said Reynolds as a soldier in the war of the Revolution more fully than is already set forth in his declaration now in the pension office on which a pension was allowed him under the act of 7 th June 1832 and to which document I refer for a full statement of his services.
That she is the widow of Thomas Reynolds
She further declares that she was married to the said Thomas Reynolds on the 15 th day of March in the year seventeen hundred and eighty two. That her husband, the aforesaid Thomas Reynolds, died on the 6 th day of December 1836; and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed

And she further declares that Thomas Reynolds never kept any family records of Marriages or Births of his children and that she was married to Thomas Reynolds by Eleazar Brown Then Pastor of 1 st Baptist church in North Stonyton and that Elder Brown gave her Reynolds a certificate of his marriage, which certificate has been lost many years ago.
Sally the Reynolds Reynolds
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written before me Christopher Newton Judge

State of Connecticut County of New London
I Margret Dewey wife of Christopher Dewey of North Stonington County & State aforesaid aged Seventy one year after being sworn according to Law do testify & say that I have been married fifty three years Last November 2 1837 & Thomas Reynolds & Sally Marshall was married about three years before I was & I was acquainted with the said Thomas & Sally before that, was married & ever after till the death of said Thomas Reynolds which took place about two years since & the said Thomas & Sally lived together as man & wife till the death of said Thomas
Margret Dewey
County of New London 3 p North Stonington September 8 th 1838
Personally appeared Margret Dewey signer to the above affidavit who is known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit & belief and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed my Notarial Seal of said office
Latham Hull Notary Public

State of Connecticut County of New London (ss) Jonathan Allen of North Stonington County & State aforesaid age Eighty three years after being sworn — according to Law do testify & say that Thomas Reynolds & Sally Marshall was married by the Rev. Ezekiel Brown as said at the time, in the year Seventeen hundred & Eighty two & I was well acquainted with them till the time of said Thomas Reynolds death which took place about two years since & that always lived together as man & wife till said Thomas death
Jonathan Allen
New London County ss North Stonington September 8 th 1898 Personally appeared Jonathan Allen signifying the above affidavit who is known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit & belief and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my notarial Seal of said office
Latham Hull Public Notary

State of Connecticut & I Christopher Dewey County of New London of North Stonington County & State aforesaid aged Seventy five years old after being sworn according to Law to testify & say that I have been married fifty three years last November A 1837 to Thomas Reynolds & Sally Marshall was married about three years before I was - & that the said Thomas & Sally Reynolds always after they was married live as man & wife in the same town till within four years before the death of said Thomas when he remove to Preston from North Stonington where I have always live Christopher Dewey
New London County & p. North Stonington September 8 th 1898 Personally appeared Christopher Dewey signer to the above affidavit who is known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit and belief and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me
In witness whereof I have hereunto — subscribed my name and affixed my Notarial Seal of said office
Latham Hull Notary Public

State of Connecticut County of New London ss Joshua Bliven North Stonington County & State aforesaid aged sixty five years old after being duly sworn according to Law So I testify & say that I married the daughter of Mr Elzer Brown who departed this life about forty three years ago. & that according to the Best of my knowledge he never kept any record of Marriages & there never had been any found among his his papers since his death to my knowledge & his papers came in to my possession
Joshua Bliven
New London County ss North Stonington September 8 th 1838 Personally appeared Joshua Bliven signers to the above affidavit who is known to the subscriber as a witness, whose testimony is entitled to full credit and belief and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my notarial seal of said office Latharn Hull Notary Public

I Charlotte Parks of North Stonington County of New London & State of Connecticut age forty seven years old after being sworn according to Law Do Testify & Say that I am the Daughter of Thomas & Sally Reynolds - & I have frequently heard my parents say they was married in the year 1782 & my Father Departed this life December 6 th 1836 & I am the third child of Thomas & Sally Reynolds & my - Mother is has remained single & unmarried ever since the death of my Father & is still the Widow of my Father
Charlotte Parks
County of New London ss North Stonington September 8 th 1838 Personally appeared Charlotte Parks signer to the - above affidavit who is known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit & Belief and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my Notarial Seal of said office
Latham Hull Notary Public

State of Connecticut } ss. New London County } I Luke G. Reynolds of Preston aged fifty two years am the second child of Thomas & Sally Reynolds & that Thomas Reynolds my father departed this life 6th day of December A.D. 1836, & that Sally Reynolds his widow has remained his widow ever since and has lived in my family ever since and according to my understanding they were married in the year 1782 & that my father never kept a family record either of marriage or birth of his children, and further saith that I am a member of the second baptist church of North Stonington, and that to my knowledge Elder Elazar Brown kept no record of marriage, but Elder Simeon Brown did keep a record of marriages Luke G. Reynolds
On this 8th day of September 1838, personally appeared Luke G. Reynolds the signer of the above affidavit, whose testimony as a witness is entitled to full credit & belief, and made solemn oath as the truth of the facts therein contained
Before me, Christopher Newton Judge

State of Connecticut ss New London County ss I Betsy Reynolds of Preston aged fifty four, after being duly cautioned & sworn, testifies & says that Thomas Reynolds my father died the 6th day of December A.D. 1836 and that Sally Reynolds is his widow, & has remained so ever since her husband Thomas Reynolds deceased, & remains single & unmarried at this time, and that my father Thomas Reynolds and my mother the Sally Reynolds often told me that they were married in the year A.D. 1782. Betsy Reynolds
On this 8th day of September 1898 personally appeared Betsy Reynolds signer of the above affidavit whose testimony as a witness is entitled to full credit and belief and made solemn oath to the truth of the facts therein contained.
Before me Christopher Newton Judge.

At a Court of Probate held at Ledyard within and for the District of Ledyard on the 8th day of September 1838.
Present Christopher Newton Judge.
In open Court now sitting in the Probate District of Ledyard in New-London County & State of Connecticut, the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after investigation & examination of the matter of proof of the declaration of Mrs. Sally Reynolds that Sally Reynolds is the widow of Thomas Reynolds, & that she was married as she has stated in her declaration, and that her husband died on the 6th day of December 1837, as she has stated in her declaration.
Attest Christopher Newton Judge
I Demington H. Newton Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Ledyard in the State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Sally Reynolds for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court on this 8th day of September 1838.
Demington H. Newton Clerk

December 29, 1924.
Mrs. Ellsworth Kelley, 25 Seward St., Putnam, CONN.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.17524, it appears that Thomas Reynolds was born in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, December 8, 1752.
While a resident of Stonington (later North Stonington) Connecticut, he enlisted December 16, 1776, served as a private in Captain Peleg Hoxsey's Company, Colonel Joseph Stanton's Rhode Island Regiment, and was discharged March 16, 1778. He enlisted April 1, 1778, served as a private in Captain Oliver Babcock's Company, Colonel Joseph Noyes' Rhode Island Regiment, and was discharged January 1, 1779.
He was allowed pension on his application executed December 26, 1832, while a resident of North Stonington, Connecticut. He died December 6, 1836.
Soldier married March 15, 1782, Sally Marshall. She was allowed pension on her application executed September 8, 1838, while a resident of Preston, New London County, Connecticut.

icut, aged 77 years. She died there March 5, 1842.
The following children were alive in 1838: John H., Betsy, aged 54 years, and Luke C., aged 52 years, both residents of Preston, Connecticut, and Charlott, aged 47 years, who married Cyrus Park and resided in North Stonington, Connecticut.
There is no further data as to family.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Mar. by Elizar Brown of Bap Church in North Stonington but not stated that they were mar. there so have omitted that. W.M.

P. Office, Ledyard Ct. 5 th December 1835.
Hon. J. L. Edwards.
Dear Sir,
This accompanies papers containing additional proof of Mrs. Sally Reynolds for a pension. If they are sufficient, I wish you to forward the certificate to me, if not, the notice of their insufficiency to me.
Respectfully Yours,
Christopher Newton

Thomas Reynolds bon: act 7. June when last pd?
J.M.E.
Jan 14. 35
Due 1 st December 1836 paid for the period 14

413 Third St. Brooklyn, N.Y. July 16. 1925
The Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
May I have full information regarding a Thomas Lynde- C. Stonington, Conn 1752; d. Preston, Conn. 1836-
I understand he received pension as of New London Co., in 1832-
His widow was Sarah (Sally) Marshall who I understand received pension after his death-
If records give his parents name please include them.
Thanking you for same.
I am
Most Sincerely (Mrs) Anna L. Rippin Rippin

December 29, 1924 you were furnished the history of Thomas Reynolds (W. 17524), who was pensioned for his services in the War of the Revolution, and of his widow Sally Marshall Reynolds, who was granted a pension in 1838, while a resident of Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
It is not the practice of the Bureau to send the same history twice to the same person.
Respectfully,
Letter of inquiry re Cyrus G. Park. Ward 18, 2-W.C. 26036 Acting Commissioner.
Acting Commissioner.
The 1 st of June rather cool in part - Pankra 5 3 3 4 3 5 advised 6 mo 3. 9. Kelley - 25 - Second trip - Hudson - Colo.

Westerly, R.I. Feb 23 rd 1897 To the Pension Bureau Washington D.C.
Having seen in the book intitled " Connecticut men in the war of the Revolution ", among the names of Pen- sioners according to the act passed in 1832 that of Thos. Reynolds residing in the town of Preston, New London Co. and state of Connecticut, and for further particulars referred to Sen. Doc. 1 st Sess. 23 Cong - 1833-1834 - from which I would like the mil- itary records, especially the date of birth, death also the enlist- ment and capacity in which he served — all of which

would assist me in tracing my ancestry in order to join the D. of A. R.
In the same book I found that Sally Reynolds his wife drew this pension at his death according to the census of 1840, and her age at the time was 76 yrs.
The person in question would be great grandfather to me.
Any information that you could give me on the subject would greatly assist me and be thankfully received.
Respectfully
Fannie D. Holmes # 53 Elm St. Westerly R.I.

Dear Sir,
Indian Orchard, Mass. March 2 nd 1894.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Thomas Reynolds received a pension, and was living, in 1832, in New London Co. Conn. I would like to know the date and place of birth and death, and also names of his parents.
Samuel Reynolds was in the Army three years, having enlisted May 26 th 1777. He was in the fifth Reg. Conn. Line. Col. Philip Burr Bradley of Ridgefield and Capt. Josiah Child from Woodstock. Lt. commencing

I want very much to know the date and place of birth and death, and names of his parents, so I can know if he was my great grandfather. I have searched records and books, and have as yet not been able to find out.
If I could learn anything in regard to either of them, without too much trouble for you, shall be pleased to receive a reply.
Yours Respectfully, J. E. Wight.
// Address
Mrs. H. K. Wight Indian Orchard Mass.

Post Card
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Per Mr. Dept.
THIS SIDE FOR THE ADDRESS ONLY.

Dec. 5. 1924
Commissioner of Pensions Dear Sir
Will you please send me copy of Pensions of Thomas Reynolds of Stonington, New London Co. Connecticut Born 1752 Stonington Conn. died Dec. 1836 Preston Conn. Yours Truly Mrs. E. L. Kelley Putnam Conn.

Genl. Thos. & Mrs. H. K. Wright Indian Orchard, Mass.
30-1897- History Miss. Fannie D. Holmes Edm St. Westerly R.I.
1924, Dec. 29 - Hist to Mrs. Ellsworth Kelley - n.m.
1925. mch. 9. Mrs. Ellsworth Kelley ref. not I knew sent same person. See letter in Cyrus P. Park. 1812 War.
W.C. 26036 1925-Sept. 21- Hist to Anna C. Rippon Aug.
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
Apr. 21/19
Mar. to 53-
File No. 175-24
Sally Reynolds
Widow of
Thomas Reynolds
Apr 21st 1919
Act: July 7th 1938
Index:—Vol. M , Page 155
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Connecticut 1628
Let to Hon E Haley Nov 2 1839
Sally Reynolds, widow of Thomas Reynolds, deceased - who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June, 1832 - and who died on the 6 th Dec r 1836 of New London in the State of N. London - who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Peleg - of the Reg t commanded by Col. Huntington in the Cont. St. L. line for 2 years private
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 1 st 7 th day of March 1836 } Dec r }
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 day of Jan-uary 1839 and sent to Hon. E. Haley, N. R.
Arrears to the 4 th of Sept. 1838 $126.66 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mo. '39 - 40.00
$166.66
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by S. A. Elliot Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 1 Page 206

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
L. W. B. W. 17524.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
March 30, 1897.
Madam:-
Replying to your request for information concerning the military record of Thomas Reynolds, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on December 26, 1832, at which time he was 80 years of age and residing at Stonington, Conn., and his pension was allowed for two years' actual service as a private in the Conn. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Hoxey and Col. Stanton. He enlisted at North Stonington, Conn.
His widow, Sally, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Miss Fannie D. Holmes,
53 Elm St., Westerly, R. I.

Hartford Conn't. Nov. 28 th 1842
Sir
I send you herewith the claims of the heirs of Sally Reynolds and the heirs of Mary Clark for arrears of Pension —
You will please issue a certificate in favor of the lawful heirs of Sally Reynolds & Mary Clark
Respectfully y r obed Servt.
Ben n Cotton
J. L. Edwards Esq r Comm ee of Pensions
Bethany. Luke C. John H. Reynolds & Charles G. Clark

Sally Reynolds
1628 3789
Sally Reynolds act 7 July 38
adn d O 2 yrs hi 80 $
died - 6 dec. '36 pen: com: 8 Dec. '36
Hon. E. Haley H.R.

2 Declaration. In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows"
State of Connecticut } County of New London } ss. Probate District of Ledyard
On this 24 th day of November A D 1838 Personally appeared before the Probate Court of the District of Ledyard, now sitting, Sally Reynolds, a resident of the Town of Preston in the County of New London and State aforesaid aged 77 years. Who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, as an amendment to her former Declaration made before this court on the 8 th day of Sept. 1838, in order to obtain the benefit of the Provision made by the act of Congress, Passed July 7 th 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and Pensions to certain Widows"; That she is the widow of Thomas Reynolds, who was a Private in the war of the Revolution and at the time of his death was a Pensioner of the United States under the act of 7 th June 1832.
That I am unable to set forth the services of said Reynolds as a soldier in the Revolutionary war more fully than is already set forth in his Declaration now in the Pension office and on which a pension was allowed him under act 7 th June 1832 and to which Declaration I refer, for a full statement of his services, and to my former Declaration & the Proof thereto annexed now on file in the Pension Office. She further Declares that she was married to the said Thomas Reynolds on the 15 th day of March in the year of Seventeen Hundred and Eighty Two. That her husband, the aforesaid Thomas Reynolds, died on the 6 th day of December Eighteen Hundred and Sixty six. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen Hundred and Ninety Four at the time above stated.
Sally her X Reynolds mark

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year aforesaid. Written, before said Court, Christopher Newton Judge.

I Saxton Miner of North Stonington in the County of New London and State of Connecticut aged 69 years After being duly sworn do Depose and say that I have known Thomas Reynolds and Sally Reynolds his wife. ever since I can remember persons in the neighbor- hood. He the said Reynolds always, since my recollection until within about 15 years last past, lived within about one mile of me, and that ever since I have known them they have lived together as man and wife and I always understood and believed that said Reynolds and his wife, were married, ever since I have known them. Saxton Miner
State of Connecticut } New London County } for North Stonington Nov 24 th 1838
Personally appeared Saxton Miner Esq signer to the above deposition who is known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit and belief and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me
Latham Hull Notary Public

I Phebe Pendleton of North Stonington in the County of New London and State of Connecticut aged 52 years being duly sworn do Depose and say that when I was five years old Thomas Reynolds lived under my Father Sands Cole of North Stonington at that time Thomas Reynolds and Sally Reynolds lived together as man and wife and they so continued to live together under my Father until after I was married, and when I was five years old they had three children, Betsey Luke and Charlotte. It was, at the time, they lived under my Father, reputed & believed that they to wit, Thomas Reynolds & wife were legally married and I at the aforesaid time, heard it stated by said Reynolds Family that they were married together one year or more before their first child Betsey Reynolds was born.
That Luke Reynolds was their second child and it was said, at the time they lived under my Father, that Luke was about 3 months older than myself.
Phebe Pendleton
State of Connecticut } New London County } to North Stonington Nov 21 1838
Personally appeared Phebe Pendleton Widow of General Nathan Pendleton late of N. Stonington Ld who has signed the above Deposition and who is known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit and belief and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me Latham Hull Notary Public

I Polly Wells of Hopkinton in the County of Washington and State of Rhode Island aged 75 years after being duly sworn do depose and say that I was married on the 21 st day of February D 1782 and that I was acquainted with Sally Reynolds Wife of Thomas Reynolds at the time I was married I knew S c Reynolds wife or she that was Sally Marshall before she was married to S c Reynolds. I lived within about half a mile of S c Sally Marshall before she or I was married That from report at the time or about the time I was married the S c Sally Marshall and Thomas Reynolds were married within one or two months of the time that I was married That it was always believed and reported generally that they were married and lived together as man and wife Polly Wells
State of Rhode Island } And Providence Plantation } ss Washington County Hopkinton November 21 st 1888
Then Personally appeared Polly Wells signer to the foregoing affidavit who is personally known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit and belief and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me.
Rowland Babcock Justice of the Peace

State of Rhode Island &c - Washington County ss - Hopkinton. Probate office - ) November 21 st A 1838 }
I Christopher C. Lewis clerk of the Court of Probate of the Town of Hopkinton aforesaid do hereby certify that Newland Wakwick Esqr is a Justice of the Peace in, and for said Town of Hopkinton that he is duly commissioned as such. That to my knowledge he has been duly engaged to his said Commission. That the Signature to the petition and foregoing certificates. purporting to be his. I believe to be genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court the day and date above written
Christopher C. Lewis. Clerk of the Court of Probate of the Town of Hopkinton

I Daniel Babcock of Hopkinton in the County of Washington and State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations aged 76 years and upwards, Having been sworn according to law do depose and say That I have been acquainted with Thomas Reynolds and Sally Reynolds his wife for about 60 years. That I always lived within 4 or 5 miles of said Reynolds & wife since they were married until within about 15 years last past That Thomas Reynolds wife's name before she was married to said Reynolds was Sally Marshall.
That from the best of my recollection said Thomas Reynolds and Sally Marshall were married about the year 1781 or 1782 as was commonly reported at the time they were married. Such was the common report at that time and that they always lived together as man and wife while they lived in this neighborhood after their marriage.
Daniel Babcock
State of Rhode Island } and Providence Plantations } In Hopkinton Nov 21 st 1838 Washington County }
Then Personally appeared Deacon Daniel Babcock signer to the above deposition who is known to the subscriber as a witness whose testimony is entitled entitled to full credit and belief and made solemn oath to the truth of the same
Before me Rowland Babcock Just Peace

At a Court of Probate held at Ledyard, in & for the District of Ledyard, on the 22 nd day of November 1838.
Present - Christopher Newton Judge.
In open Court now sitting in the District of Ledyard in the State of Connecticut, the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after investigation and examination, of the declaration of Mrs. Sally Reynolds, being an amendment to her former declaration, now in the Pension Office, with the matter of Proof following. that Mrs. Sally Reynolds is the widow of Thomas Reynolds, who was a private in the war of the Revolution & that she was married as she has stated in this and her former declaration & that her husband died on the sixth day of December 1836.
Attest,
Christopher Newton Judge.
I Derrington H. Newton Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Ledyard in the State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Mrs. Sally Reynolds for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court on this 24 th day of November A.D. 1838.
Derrington H. Newton Clerk

Sally Reynolds
1628 3789
Sally Reynolds abt 7 July 38
abn d
2 yrs hi
80 $
died - 6 Oct. '36
pen: com: p. Dec. '36
Hon. E. Haley
H.R.

and Regiment, where I remained a short time, and on the 8 th day of January 1779, at said Providence, I was honorably discharged, verbally from both stages. (my list) since then I came home. That he has no documentary evidence of this term of service and knows of no person who can testify to the same except Sashow Ray, of Voluntown in the same State of Connecticut.