Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 19087, for Caleb Sheldon, Connecticut

SERVICE
Conn.
NUMBER _____
Sheldon Baker
S. 19087
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CONTENTS

Vermont 28.927
Caleb Sheldon of Chittenden in the State of Vermont who was a Pvt in the Colt's commanded by Captain ... of the ... commanded by Col. ... in the Colt's line for 6 mos.
Inscribed in the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 20 Dollars ... Cents per annum. to commence on the 24th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of Aug. 1840 at ... and sent - J.B. Haswell. Burlington
Arrears to the 24th of March: 36 00 Semi-annual allowance ending ... 10 6 70
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by C. H. Price - Clerk, Book E Vol. 3 Page 93 -

State of Vermont Chittenden County ss
On this 18 th day of March A.D. 1834, personally appeared before the Hon the County Court now sitting at Burlington within and for the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont, in open court, Calib Sheldon of Underhill in said County of Chittenden aged Seventy seven years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of an act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 -
I was born in the town of Hartford in the State of Connecticut on the 5 th day of July A.D. 1756, I have no record of my age but in my youth have seen my age recorded in my fathers hand writing in a book kept by him. I was called into the service of the United States at Middletown Connecticut where I then resided. Since the revolutionary war I have lived in Hartford Ct. - from thence removed to Rutland Vt. and for the space of more than forty years past I have lived in Underhill - where I now reside.
In the month of September 1775. I enlisted as a minute man for the term of six months at Middletown Ct. but was never called into ser- vice, nor do I remember the names of the officers under whom I enlisted - but held myself in readi- ness for service if called upon. In the latter part of July or first of August 1776 - I was called out with the militia of Middletown under Capt. Sared

Shepard - Col Matthew Falcon, regiment - in the Service of the United States - we went by Water to New York - where we remained for sometime - and from thence went to Long Island - and continued there until we retreated to New York - from thence we march to Turtle Bay, I was taken sick there and was sent to White Plains - and was permitted to return home with others - I returned home in the early part of October 1776 - and served at that time the full term of two months.
In the month of July 1777 - I was either drafted or went as a volunteer - (which I cannot remember) - with the Militia of Middletown to go into the United States Service - and marched in the same month under Capt Joseph Blake or Blague Col. Cooks regiment, to Stillwater passing through the towns of Hartford, Litchfield, and Albany, among others - While at Stillwater I was engaged in two battles - the first was about the 20 th of September - the battle commenced in the afternoon, and lasted until dark, when the enemy retreated, and so did we - our Regiment was at that time attached to Arnold's division - Ror's brigade -
The second battle was in the early part of October 1777 - the engagement was short, but the fighting severe - Genl. Arnold was wounded in this last battle - After the surrender of Burgoyne a part of our company was sent to take charge of the prisoners - the rest of us were marched to Albany - where we stay'd for a time and marched to Livingston Manor - and was discharged there and permitted to go home - This was about the first of November 1777 - During this last service I served the full term of four months.

I remember the names and persons of the following officers - Genl. Poor, Genl. Arnold, Col Cook Lt. Col Woodbridge Maj. Gay - Adj. Brownson who were in the Army during the time I served - I never received any written discharge - but was discharged verbally by our Capt. in words something like the following - "Boys you may go home"
After the above service - I was called out to go to West Haven at the time that place was burnt by the British - I marched with our Company under Capt Shepard - and was in this service from six to ten days - In all which service I served the full term of six months in actual service -
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 certify, that it appears to them, that Phineas Kimby, Peter Martin and William Barry
who have signed the annexed certificate and who are residents of the town of Underhill are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Attest
Saml S. Phelps John Mansfield Thomas Chittenden } Judges
STATE OF VERMONT, } Chittenden County, ss.
I Nathan H. Haskell Clerk of Chittenden County Court, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Caleb Sheldon for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 28 th day of March
A. D. 1834.
Nathan H. Haskell

Revolutionary Claims.
STATE OF VERMONT, } Chittenden County, ss. }
On this seventeenth day of August A. D. 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before the Honorable _____ Court for the County of Chittenden, now sitting, _____ a resident of _____ in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont, aged _____ years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832, That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.

I remember the names and persons of the following officers - Genl. Poor, Genl. Arnold, Col Cook Lt. Col Woodbridge Maj c Gay - Adj t Brownson who were in the Army during the time I served - I never received any written discharge - but was discharged verbally by our Capt. in words something like the following - "Boys you may go home"
After the above service - I was called out to go to West Haven at the time that place was burnt by the British - I marched with our Company under Capt Shepard - and was in this service from six to ten days - In all which service I served the full term of six months in actual service - and six months as a minute man -
I have no other proof of services rendered than the depositions of Ephraim Sage and Joseph Stocking - which and Josiah Sheldon - which are herewith attached -
The names of individuals to whom I am known and will testify to my character as to truth and respectability are among others - Primus Kingsley - Clergyman - Peter Martin William Barney - all of said Underhill -
- Caleb Sheldon
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written - in open court.
Before Nathan Russell Clerk

1908 4 INVALID.
File No. 17037
Colt Shiloh
Dr Rev 1860
Act: June 7 th 82
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 341
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Caleb Sheldon (Vermont)
Suspended.
Set to N. H. Haswell Burlington Vt. July 11. 1834
Admit a pro- batio $20
Set 7 June 1834

We Phinehas Kingsley a clergyman, residing in the town of Underhill, and Peter Martin Just peace residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Caleb Sheldon who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 77 years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion
Phinehas Kingsley Clergyman
Peter Martin Just peace
At Underhill on the 12 th day of March A.D. 1834 Phinehas Kingsley a clergyman residing in Underhill Personally appeared Caleb Sheldon Oath that the foregoing certificate by him sub- scribed was the truth and nothing but the truth before me William Barney Justice of the Peace
At Underhill on the 14 th Day of March A.D. 1834 Peter Martin A justice of the Peace Residing in the Town of Underhill Personally Appeared and made solemn Oath that the foregoing cert- -ificate by him subscribed was the truth and Nothing but the truth Before me
Henry Caleb Austin Peace William Barney Franklin Chamberlain Zebina Bliss

State of Vermont Chittenden County
I Nathan B Haswell Clerk of Chittenden County Court do hereby Certify that Peter Morton & William Burney Esqrs. before whom and at the time when the within Certificates were signed, were each of them Justices of the Peace duly qualified acting under the authority of this State, and that their names thereto subscribed are their own proper signatures. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Burlington this 28th day of March A.D. 1834 Nathan B Haswell

I Josiah Sheldon of Underhill in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont Being Seventy nine years of age
Depose and Say That I was In the Service of the United States in the Revolutionary war That I Saw Caleb Sheldon on the day of the Battle of Bennington at Stillwater between the troops under General Burgoyne and those under General Gates and I know that he Belonged to the American Army at that time he and I were Standing to gether when the drums Beat to arms to com- mence the Battle he Immediately went to his Post and I to mine and further the deponent saith not
10 th of December 1833 In presence of
Josiah Sheldon mark
William Barney
on the day of the above date the above named Josiah Sheldon Personally appeared - being duly cautioned Made solemn Oath that the above Statement by him submitted was true
before me Wm Barney Justice of the Peace
and I hereby certify that I have been acquainted with the above named Josiah Sheldon for forty years and more and that he is credible as a witness as any man in Society William Barney Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont - Chittenden County }
I Nathan B. Harnell Clerk of Chittenden County Court do hereby certify that William Romney Esqr. before whom and at the time the within Certificate was given, was a Justice of the Peace duly qualified acting under the authority of this State, and that his name thereto subscribed is his own proper signature. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Burlington this 29 th day of March A.D. 1834 Nathan B. Harnell.

I Ephraim Sage of the town of Middletown in the County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut aged 76 being duly sworn depose & say that either in the latter part of July or the first part of August in the year 1776 I was called out as a part of the Militia of the State of Connecticut in the Revolutionary Ser- vice & then belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Jared Shepard in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Matthew Talcott & was marched from said town of Middletown to New York from thence to Long Island then back to New York thence to Turtle Bay so called & from thence to Harlem Heights where I remained until discharged when I returned to said Middletown. I know & well remember that Caleb Sheldon then of said Middle- town now of Underhill in the County of Chittenden State of Ver- mont was a member of said Company, was called out as one of said Militia with me & at said time when I was, belonged to said Company & Regiment, & marched with us from the time I started from home until I returned home & returned home but a few days before his. I think he has a uncle & returned home a few days before I did. I served at said time two months & said Sheldon served for the same time in the Army of the Revolution. In the month of July 1777 I and said Caleb Sheldon were drafted as a part of the Militia of Connecticut to go on revo- lutionary service & in the latter part of said month of July 1777 we marched to Stillwater in the State of New York where the Company commanded by Captain Joseph Blague & in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Shadrach Cook. and I together with said Sheldon was then engaged in said service & served for the full period of four months - I was detailed to take charge of some of the prisoners of Burgoyne's army to bring them to Hartford & did so, & said Sheldon remained with the Revolutionary army and arrived home only a few days after I did - & I afterwards went with said Sheldon to Hartford in this State & drew our pay. - I & said Sheldon during said four months service last mentioned were engaged in two battles. -

I further state that during the year that East- ham in this State was burnt by the British Said Sheldon was called out & marched to the sea side in this State in the company under the command of Captain Jared Shepard in the 11 th Regiment which I think was commanded by Colonel Comfort Sage but am not positive as to the Colonel — I further that in the year that New London was burnt by the British Said Sheldon & I were called out & marched to New Haven & Killingworth in the company com- manded by said Captain Jared Shepard in a Regiment of which I think but am not certain Comfort Sage was Colonel — Said Sheldon & myself served in each of said towns I do not recollect exactly how many days — but I am confident certain as many as ten days and perhaps as much as a fortnight. Comfort Sage
I further saith not —
Middletown Conn Feb 1. 1834.

I Joseph Stocking of the town of Middletown in the County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut aged 79 being duly sworn depose & say that I have always lived in said Middletown. I know that in 1776 in the latter part of July or fore part of August Caleb Sheldon who then lived in Middletown was absent as one of the militia of said State at New York & in its vicinity as I understood & have no doubt for the period of (I should think & have no doubt) two months when he returned to his home in said Middletown — & that in the latter part of July in the year 1777 (as I think) said Sheldon was absent on revolutionary service as one of said Militia for the period of (I should judge & have no doubt) four months when I understood & have no doubt I believe he marched to Stillwater — I know also that he the said Sheldon was absent when Last known to Mrs. Sheldon was respectively friend on militia duty — at the same time — & I am con- fident he was absent on duty as much as ten days at each of said times & perhaps more tho' I cannot certainly state. Said Sheldon lived then in my immediate vicinity — I knew him well — & had full opportunities to know when he was at home or when absent & what business called him away. Said Sheldon now lives in Underhill in the County of Chittenden & State of Vermont. Date Middletown Febry 12 th 1834 — Joseph Stocking

State of Connecticut County of Middlesex ss. Town of Middletown Feby. 1 st 1834.
Then & there personally appeared before me Ephraim Sage & Joseph Stocking & given respec- tively of the foregoing Depositions & made solemn oath to the truth of the said Depositions by them signed. I know said Sage & Stocking personally & well. They are each persons persons of respectability & fair character for integrity & veracity. Entitled to full credit & belief.
William L. Storrs Justice of the peace within & for said County of Middlesex
State of Connecticut } ss. I, John Smith Clerk of the County Middlesex County } Court of ss. County of Middlesex do Certify that Will m L. Storrs Esq r is a Justice of the Peace within & for said County of Middlesex as to him on file in my off ce & that his name subscribed to the preceding Certificate is his proper hand writing & signature.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of ss. Court this 1 st day of Feby. A.D. 1834 J. Smith Clerk.
J. Smith Clerk Washington Vermont