Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1922, for Jesse Peck, Connecticut

SERVICE
Conn.
Peck, Jesse Sarah
NUMBER _____
1922
B. b. Wt. 31312-160-55-
CONTENTS

192107 chck num 3 July 19 { 5-5-
Sarah Peck (wid) Jesse Peck (hus)
13/12 W. W. Allen
Revolutionary Pension July 48-382
AD: 160000 pty 2.756 B. D. Allen
H. B. Bromley Bawlet vt
Vol P. page 57

382
Report
Connecticut.
Sarah Peck
widow of Jesse Peck
who served in the Revolutionary Conn n war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 45 Dollars 33
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of Oct r 1849.
and sent to
Hon d A. T. Judson, Canterbury. Conn.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 29 1848, Page 91 Vol. 1
Judy
Bank 2
Reg 3. m 55-192107

State of Vermont Probate District of Franklin  Franklin
On this 5 th day of June A. D. 1849 before the Honorable Court of Probate within and for the District of Franklin being a Court of Record, personally appeared Sarah Peck of the town of Canterbury in the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut, now temporarily residing in the town of Pawlet in the County of Rutland and Probate District aforesaid, aged 73 years and on oath doth declare and say that at the town of Canterbury aforesaid, on the 31 st day of March 1795 she was lawfully married to Jesse Peck then of said town of Canterbury - that before her said marriage her name was Sarah Carson, and by that name she was married to the said Jesse Peck on the day last aforesaid. And that on the 22 d day of September 1826 at said Canterbury the said Jesse Peck died and left the said Sarah Peck his widow, and that the said Sarah Peck has ever since the death of the said Jesse Peck remained his widow, having never intermarried since the death of her said husband; she is still the widow of the said Jesse Peck: and now on her oath the said Sarah doth make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 29 th . 1848, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving widows of officers and soldiers of the revolutionary army." And the said Sarah Peck, on her oath aforesaid, further declares that according to her best knowledge

and belief, her said husband Jesse Peck, served as a private soldier in the Army of the revolution, as follows to wit. The said Jesse Peck served in the Company Commanded by Capt. Nathaniel Wales, in Col. Levi Wells, Regiment, supposed to be Connecticut State troops, the term of Eight months commencing on or about July 1779 or July 1780 and terminating at the end of 8 months from the time of commencement, which service was rendered, as your Applicant verily believes at Hornestek and West Point, and other places in that vicinity.
2 d Term of service was in Captain Spalding's Company in Col. Duerke's Regiment of the Continental Army, from the 13 th day of May 1782 the full period of seven months and 18 days. Sworn to and subscribed this 5 th day of June A. D. 1849. 3 d Such other services as may appear from the records or papers in the Office. Sarah Peck
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of Probate aforesaid the day and year last above mentioned.
Almon Warren Judge

I Samuel P. Robinson of the town of Canterbury in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut on oath depose and say that I now am the Town Clerk of the town of Canterbury aforesaid duly chosen and sworn, and as such I have the care, custody and keeping of the Records of births, deaths and marriages in said town, and I find thereon recorded in the hand writing of Gideon Wells formerly town clerk, and many years dead, the marriage of Jesse Pack and Sarah Garton, and I certify that what doth follow, is a copy of said Record with the exception of the date, which is expressed on said Record in fair legible figures, to wit—
"Windham County March thirty first one thousand "Seven hundred and ninety five, Then Jesse Pack "and Sarah Garton both of Canterbury were "lawfully joined in marriage by me "Elihu Payne Justice of the Peace. "A true Copy Test Gideon Wells Register."
The above and foregoing marked (") is a true copy of the record of the town of Canterbury.
Attest. Samuel P. Robinson Town Clerk.
And I do further testify that the above, as subscribed by me, is a true copy or extract from the Records of said town of Canterbury, with the only exception named as above, the date of said marriage there being in plain figures as follows—(March 31. 1795.)
Samuel P. Robinson
Sworn to and subscribed
this day of June 1849. Andrew T. Judson Judge of the U.S. for the District of Connecticut.

I of the town of Canterbury in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut on each depose and say, that Jesse Park late of Canterbury aforesaid, died at said Canterbury on the 22 nd day of September 1826; I was at his funeral and saw his body buried. Mrs. Sarah Park then his lawful wife, being the foregoing applicant, is now the widow of the said Jesse Park. She has never been married to any one else since the death of her said husband, but still continues the widow of the said Jesse. and further say not true 1849.
Sworn to and subscribed this day of June 1849. and I certify that the above named is a credible witness.
Attest. Andrew S. Judson Judge of the U. S. Dist. Ct. Conn.

I Franklin Fanning of Guilford City in the County of New London and State of Connecticut, of lawful age on oath depose and say that I am the son of Charles Fanning Esq d a Lieutenant and Paymaster in the Continental Army, and now have in my possession, care, and keeping the Army Books, papers and rolls kept by my Father, in his hand writing, on examination whereof, I find one Book at the head of which stands the following to wit, "Balance due Capt. Spalding's Company 1 st Connecticut Regiment for 1782," and on a page of said Book or pay roll among other names in regular order the following cloth appear, as written by my Father. — viz —
"Jesse Peck Common pay May 13.
"Term of service 7 months 18 days
"Pay per month $6.60 — Amount $50.60"
And I certify that the above is a true copy of said pay roll, so far as the name of Jesse Peck is connected therewith.
And further say not.
Guilford City April 12. 1849
Franklin Fanning

United States of America, p. District of Connecticut. Personally appeared before me the subscriber the within named Franklin Fanning, who has subscribed the foregoing Affidavit, and made solemn oath to the truth of the same
And I further certify that said Franklin Fanning is a credible witness
Andrew S. Pease Judge of the U. S. for the District of Connecticut

I Walter Peck of Canterbury in the County of Windham and State of Conn on oath depose and say that I am the son of Jesse Peck and Sarah Peck, and am 51 years old; My Father died at his own house in Canterbury on the 26 th day of September 1827, I was at the place of his death within half an hour of his death - I attended his funeral and funeral and set up his grave stones, and have this day visited his grave and find it so engraved on the monument erected at his grave. I have read my Mother's statement in her declaration stating that my father died "Sept. 22 d 1826" She is mistaken as to the precise time of my father's death. My Mother is now in Vermont, away from any records of the death, and she has doubtless stated it from her best recollections , but I have been to the grave, and state the time to be " Sept. 26. 1827 " and have taken it from his grave stone, erected at the time. Canterbury June 23 d 1849. Walter Peck
Sworn to & subscribed this 23 rd day of June 1849. And I certify that the above witness is a credible witness. Andrew S. Johnson Judge of the U.S. District Court.

I certify that Abiel Converse Esquire who has subscribed the following  foregoing certificate as a Justice of the Peace in and for Worcester County and that his signature is genuine
*
Andrew J. Fearn Justice of the Peace M. S. Dist. 1861

I Daniel Fitch of Killingly in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut - having been duly cautioned and sworn depose and say that I am eighty seven years old. That I was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, that I listed in 1777 for the war and remained in the army until the close of the war. I knew Jesse Peak as a soldier, who I think was in the same Regiment with me, but am unable to say how long he was in the service. I was in Col. Durkee's Regiment and I think Peak was in the same Regiment. I recollect distinctly that Jesse Peak was in the army. I knew him when a boy and have always known him up to his death.
Daniel Fitch
State of Connecticut
Windham County ss. Killingly March 21 st 1849
Then personally appeared Daniel Fitch who has subscribed the foregoing Deposition or Affidavit in my presence, and after being cautioned to speak the whole truth - made solemn oath to the truth of the same. Which is taken at the request of the widow of the said Jesse Peak, for the purpose of procuring a pension for said Widow before me. And I certify that said official is a credible witness.
Ablebodied Justice of the Peace
*

Honab d Andrew T Judson
Canterbury
Canter

I Daniel Waldo of the Town of Geddes in the County of Onondaga & State of New York, aged 86 years. In oath do say that I am by profession a Congregational Clergyman, & am able to preach. And I further say that during the revolutionary war I was in the service as a private soldier from my native State Connecticut, & served eight months at Horse neck, in the company commanded by Capt Nathaniel Wales of Windham, in Col. Webb's Regiment. Commencing my service in July 1779 & was taken prisoner Decm 25-1779 where I was two months, for which I now receive a pension from the U s States. And I further say that from early life I have been acquainted with Jesse Peck who was a native of Canterbury and myself a native of the adjoining town Windham, & were brought up near each other. And I further say that said Jesse Peck served with me in the same company until I was taken prisoner; & I believe that he served the whole of the eight months. And further the Deponent saith not.
Daniel Waldo.
Geddes February 17 th 1849

State of New York Onondaga County ss
Guides On this seventeenth day of February 1849 personally appeared before me the undersigned Justice of the peace. Rev. Daniel Waldo, signer of the foregoing affidavit and made oath to the same - and certify that the said affiant is well known to me to be a credible witness
Attest:
James H. Larkin Justice of the peace

Geddes Febr 17-1849
Dear Friends
It gives me sincere pleasure to revive an old acquaintance, since they are growing scarcer every day.
I rarely see a new paper which does not announce the death of some old acquaintance. I have to select my friends among my juniors, or go on friendless in this disappointing world.
I hope Mr. Howler will not mar his christian character by going to Congress. I have not the most exalted opinion of the purity of Congressional morals. Indeed if I wished to find the climax of dissipation I would go to Washington.
If I had the offer of being President of the U S for four years or preaching the same term to an enlightened christian assembly, I would infinitely prefer the latter.
My children send love in abundance,
with your affectionate friend
Daniel Waldo.

192107
BOUNTY LAND.
Sarah Peck
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Claim of Sarah Peck Widow of Jesse Peck
PRESENTED BY Jerome B. Bromley REUBEN R. THIRLBY, Parolit Attorney, Rutland, Vt.

FORM OF DECLARATION
TO BE MADE BY THE WIDOW OF A DECEASED PERSON WHO HAS NOT HAD A LAND WARRANT.
State of Vermont,
County of Rutland ss.
On this Seventeenth day of May A. D., one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Sarah Peck aged 80 years, a resident of Pawlet in the State of Vermont who being duly sworn, according to law, declares that she is the widow of Jesse Peck deceased, who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain in the Regiment of commanded by in the
that her said husband at on or about the day of A. D. 18 for the term of and continued in actual service in said war or the term of and was honorably discharged at on the day of A. D. 18
She further states that she was married to the said Jesse Peck in Cantbury Ct on the day of A. D. 18 by one Mr Paige Esqr a Justice of the Peace and that her name before her said marriage was Sarah Carver that her said husband died at Cantbury Ct on the 25-th day of September A. D. 1828 and that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3d, 1855. She further declares that she is a pensioner of the United States at the rate of forty five dollars and thirty three cents per year on account of the services of her said husband in the Revolutionary War and for the evidence of his services & of her marriage & his death she refers to the evidence now in the Pension office on file filed on her application for a pension
Sarah Peck
We, Jonathan B. Clark and Henry Lath residents of Pawlet in the State of Vermont upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Sarah Peck in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
J. B. Clark
Henry Lath
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
N. Allen Justice of the Peace.

Know all Men by these presents That I Sarah Peck of Poultney County of Rutland and State of Vermont and widow of Jesse Peck deceased, who was a soldier in the service of the United States, do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint Jerome B. Prouty of Poultney Vt my true and lawful attorney, irrevocably, for me and in my name, to prosecute and receive from the United States the Bounty Land certificate, or warrant, due me by virtue of my deceased husband's service in the United States, under existing laws granting Bounty Lands to the officers and soldiers, or their widows and minor heirs, for services rendered in the different wars, and generally to do all lawful acts and things whatsoever touching the premises, an attorney or attorneys under him, for the purposes aforesaid to make, and at his pleasure to revoke, hereby confirming all and whatsoever my said attorney shall in my name legally do or cause to be done in and about the premises, as much so as if present myself.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 17th day of May 1855.
Acknowledged and subscribed before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Rutland and State of Vermont this 17th day of May 1855.
N. Allen Justice of the Peace.
STATE OF VERMONT, COUNTY OF Rutland } ss. I J. M. Hopkins Clerk of the County Court, in and for the County and State above mentioned do hereby certify, that Sarah Peck whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration, affidavit and power of attorney is, and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn; that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid County Court is a Court of Record, having general jurisdiction.
GIVEN under my hand and seal of Office, at Rutland this 25th day of May 1855. J. M. Hopkins Clerk.
192107
BOUNTY LAND.
Sarah Peck
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Claim of Sarah Peck
Widow of Jesse Peck
PRESENTED BY  Jerome B. Prouty ATTORNEY, Rutland, Vt.

Chas. R. Hale
Apr 30, 1930
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 1922, it appears that Jesse Peck, while residing in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut, enlisted in July 1780 and served eight months as a private in Captain Nathaniel Wales' Company, Colonel Levi Wells' Connecticut Regiment.
He enlisted May 13, 1782 and served seven months and eighteen days as a private in Captain Spalding's Company, 1st Connecticut Regiment.
Used but Comy. + not Col. Burkee, he raised Col died May 29, 1782 just after he enlisted. Rec. Miss Nelson's note on form
General date of exact pension used the one given by son which he said he copied from tombstone
He died September 26, 1827, at his home in Canterbury, Connecticut. His age is not stated.
The soldier married March 31, 1795, at Canterbury, Connecticut, Sarah Carver. Both were then of said Canterbury.
She was allowed pension on her application executed June 5, 1849 at which time she was aged seventy-three years and resided in Canterbury, Connecticut.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

Gardenbury 6 th January 25 A.D. 1849.
Sir
Under the law of 1818. Jesse Peck then of this town, now deceased, made application for a pension, through Hon. Jabez Clark of Windham then Judge of the County Court for this [Windham County] and as it turned out Mr. Peck, was then worth a little too much money, or had too much property in his hands, to receive the pension under that act, the application was abandoned or denied.
Mr. Peck has been dead many years. His widow is alive and would be entitled under the last act of Congress. She is informed that her husband's services were performed in the " Continental line ".
Whether there or in the Militia we cannot learn by any one here. The Continentals are all gone! There are several persons now alive who knew that Mr. Peck was in the service; and have often heard him relate his story to
The widow wishes you to cause the old papers transmitted to you, for Windham County by Jabez Clark, to be examined, for the

finding her husband's declaration & proof and also the Continental rolls, to see if his name may there be found.
I make this request for her and assure you, that she will be very gratefull for the information.
Truly
Your ob st S r Andrew D. Jackson
Hon J. S. Edwards Comt. of Pensions.

Hon. J. L. Edwards
Comm ee of Pensions

Canterbury 6 th June 14.
1849
Sir
I have Yours of June 11. '49 saying that the rules of your Department do not allow sending from the Office either the original papers or copies of applications, made under the law of 1818.
The widow of Jesse Park now makes her application, and as she was married in 1795, so long after the war, that it cannot be supposed, that of her own knowledge, she can direct how or what service her declaration shall embrace.
Again, there are only one or two now alive, in this quarter, from whom information can be obtained. And then we have the impaired recollection incident to old age in all those to whom we make application for evidence.
The reason of my desiring the original papers of Jesse Park taken before Judge Clark in 1818, was, that by those papers we should have all the service attained by Mr. Park himself, whose knowledge was then perfect.
Now we have to encounter numerous difficulties - And perhaps meet with contradictory statements.

The deposition of the Rev. Daniel Waldo, as honest a man as ever lived, may be mistaken as to the year of his services. He says it was 1779, but it might have been in 1780.
The papers of 1818, will undoubtedly furnish accurate information, and if this applicant has not claimed enough, I trust you will nevertheless give her all to which she may be entitled.
Yours Ob. Serv. Susan T. Fessan
Hon. J. L. Edwards Govt. of Pennsylvania

P. S.
I have not been able to send you a certificate from the Clerk of Oneida County N. Y. that Mr. Luther is a Justice of Peace. He has administered the oath to Rev. Deut. Waldo of Gadsden.
You will see his deposition is in his own hand, and his character as a clergyman is well known to me.
Still if that should be required I will send to Oneida and get the certificate of the County Clerk
A. T. H.

No 501 Sarah Peck wid of Jesse H. son: act 29 May 1848
admitted Pr: 13 mo. 18 day $45. 33 100 Com 4 March 1848
on roll Bab Spaulding Col. Barker from 13 May 1782 seven months 18 days.
Wm. A. T. Judson Canterbury Com

State of Connecticut, Comptrollers Office Hartford Feb. 28 th 1819
I certify, that upon application for evidence of service by Jesse Peck, alleged to have served in Col. Levi Wells Regiment, Capt. Nathaniel Wales' Company, in the war of the Revolution, I have examined the books & documents remaining in this Office, relating to that war, and find no Pay or Muster Rolls of said Regiment, or any part thereof in this Office.
Upon the books of the late Payable Office, I find the following account with, "Capt. Nathaniel Wales" Dr. May 25 th 1781 To Ord r on Treasurer £ 1757. Dec 21. " " Cash at sundry times for Col. Wells not accounted for in his settlement, State Money 190. 6.3 Oct. 1 1782 " Cash for Col Levi Wells 159.1.4 £ 2106.7.7
Cr. Jan 1 st 1782 By Account rendered 2079. 17.3 " Ord r on Treas. r return 26.10.4 £ 2106.7.7
The credit of £ 2079. 17.3 above referred to is charged to account of War, as follows.
1 st Jan. 1782 War Dr. To Amount of Capt. Nathaniel Wales Acct. rendered } £ 2079. 17.3 Pay Roll Wells' Regt. 1780 State Mo.

In the Journal of the Governor & Council of Safety, mention is often made of Col. Levi Wells Regiment, as being in service at Horseneck & West point. And the last entry I find during the year 1780, is under date of Dec. 6. 1780, viz., "Lt. Col. Wells has sent an Express from Horseneck, to obtain some money and supplies for the use of the troops under his Com d ." "Voted, That the Com tee of Pay Table draw on the Treas ry in favor of said Col. Wells for the sum of Three hundred Pounds for the use of the Troops or their supply there, He to be accountable." "Order given Capt. Wales the Express."
Under same date £300. stands charged "Col Levi Wells, L.C" (Lawful currency).
Abijah Gattins Comptroller

State of Connecticut ss. Office of Secretary of State.
I, John B. Robertson, Secretary of said State of Connecticut and Keeper of the Seal thereof, do hereby certify and make known to whom it doth or may concern, That, at a General Assembly of the Governor and Company of said State, holden at Hartford, on the first Thursday, (being the sixth day,) of January, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, seven hundred and eighty, was passed and enacted an act providing for raising, by enlistment, certain companies of guards, "for the purpose of defence against the incursions of the enemy and to prevent unlawful intercourse with them";—and also providing, (in the words following, to wit;) "that there be raised and equipped for the service aforesaid, two Regiments, under the command of one Lieutenant Colonel Commandant, and one Major, each Regiment to consist of eight Companies, each Company to consist of one Captain, one Lieutenant, one Ensign, four sergeants, four corporals, one drummer, one fifer and fifty five privates, to be continued in service till the first day of January

"next, unless sooner dismissed:"
And I further certify that said General Assembly, at its said session, did appoint Levi Wells to be Lieutenant Colonel Commandant, and Elias Buell to be Major, of the first of said Regiments so ordered to be raised, and did further appoint Nathaniel Wales 3 d to be a Captain, in said first Regiments, — which appointments, together with the act raising said Regiments, are recorded in the Public Records of this State, preserved in this Office.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said State, at Hartford, this 28 th day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-nine.
John B. Root Secretary of State.

Judge Lyon's Affidavit

I Chester Lyon of Canterbury in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut aged 70. years, on oath say that Jesse Park the late husband of Sarah Park who now makes application for a pension, was a resident of Canterbury, at all times since I can remember, that his place of residence was within 2 miles of my birth place and residence, so that said Jesse was my neighbor and acquaintance. I have at all times intimately known the widow of said Jesse Park. Her name is Sarah Park. They were both born in Canterbury as I have always understood. She is now a widow, and has not intermarried since the death of her said husband Jesse Park, who died at Canterbury about the year 1824 and I attended his funeral. Chester Lyon
Windham County ss. Canterbury October 16th 1849. Personally appeared Chester Lyon Esquire, a respectable and reputable person and made oath to the above affidavit. Andrew S. Pease Judge of the M. S. District of Connecticut

U. S. District Court Room Canterbury 6 th October 12. 1849
Sir
I have received Yours of the 9 th inst t and you will allow me to say that the Clerk who has examined the papers, which I had the honor to forward to your Department, in the case of Sarah Peck, widow of Jesse Peck, has greatly mistaken both the application and the evidence in the case.
Jesse Peck was a native born citizen of Canterbury he always resided there, and died there.
The application of Mrs. Peck states that her husband was of Canterbury - that he died there - that she married him there - That she was also of Canterbury but was only temporarily residing in Pottel Farms.
The affidavit of Walter Peck shows that the Applicant's husband (his father,) was late of Canterbury - that he died there , that he was present at the time of his death - and attended his funeral - that he visited his grave, and took the time of his death from the stone.
The testimony of the Rev d Daniel Waldo, shows that Jesse Peck was of Canterbury, that he knew him, that they were brought up near by each other, one in Windham and the other in Canterbury - The fact is, that Mr. Peck's residence was near

the west line of Canterbury and Mr. Waldo's residence when Zorah, was near the east line of Windham, being in the same neighborhood.
In addition to this, I knew Jesse Park myself from 1809 to the day of his death, and am well acquainted with Mrs. Park the Applicant, and have been a resident with them in Canterbury from 1809.
Now as to the time of Jesse Park's residence when he made application for a pension, it may not have been sufficiently stated in her application. I might, and ought to have been more particular, but that was left to be inferred from the all the papers, without considering it a material point. He, Jesse Park, was then a resident of Canterbury.
This deficiency I will supply by additional evidence, in a few days.
It was not stated, any where, that Jesse Park ever received a pension. He never did. It was understood and believed by Mrs. Park, that her husband applied to, or through Judge John Clark, Common Pleas Court for Windham County, under the law of 1818 or 1820, but his property was too large to allow the grant, and that it was either rejected by Judge Clark, or by the Pension Office, on account of the property in his possession.

His services were never doubted, and Mrs. Peak's Application, as You will see, by a re-examination only refers to that Application for the evidence of his services which she earnestly hoped might be found in Your Office. She did not mean to state, that a certificate had been granted to her husband. She did not know that Judge Clark ever returned the papers of her husband. She only hoped they might be found there, and that if found there, a longer period of service might be found, in proof, than she was now enabled to produce.
As to the last clause in Your letter, it will be seen, that the Clerk has mistaken her claim.
That Clause is as follows— "The papers presented in Mrs. Peak's case "are not at all satisfactory, to identify her "as the widow of Jesse Peak, who is found "upon our rolls."
In reply to this You will see, that this Applicant makes no such claim. She states that her husband was a private, and such is the evidence.
She does not state that her husband was ever a pensioner, and of course his name could not be on any roll.

There were many applicants under the laws of 1818, and 1820, who could not obtain a certificate on account of the amount of property owned at the time.
Such was supposed to have been the case with Jesse Peak's Application, if he actually made one. Judge Clark has long been dead and he cannot tell - Mr. Jesse Peak is dead, and he cannot tell - Mrs. Peak does not remember herself, what became of his Application. All she remembers is, that her husband went to Windham with others with the view of getting a pension, and that he never obtained one.
Mrs. Peak is still with her Children  brother in Pullet F. but expects to return to her son's in Canterbury, where her home is.
I trust the Commissioner will be so obliging as to review this case , and let me know his opinion, after this statement shall have been examined.
I am Sir
With great respect
Your O.B. S.
Andrew T. Johnson
Hon. J. L. Edwards -

✓ 31. 312
5 Mortons

N 501 Sarah Peck VT
Letter Andrew T. Judson 9 th Oct 1849
Oct 29 July 1848

Rev  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1922
Sarah Peck
Widow
Jesse Peck
Sci. Rev. War
Act: July 29, 1895
Index: Vol. M. Page 119
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1915 July 19. Heir. to Clarence D. Smith aw 1915. Oct. 5. Heir to Sheldon Peck of Blair Nebr. on personal prop. &c
1916 Feb 14. History to Mrs Vernon H. Hodges M.B.H.
1919 Feb 15. Heir. to Mrs. Henry Gorn.
1930 Apr 30. Tombstone data to Chas. R. Hale - see letter in case of Jacob Bacon p. 15306. Etch

Rome W.P. RFD 6 III July 13 1915 2. Rev. Secy
Com J Panoram Washington DC
Can you give the information desired in the foregoing correspondence?
Very truly yours Clarence D. Smith

2247081 WAR DEPARTMENT, THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, WASHINGTON, January 14, 1915.
Respectfully returned to
Mr. Clarence D. Smith, R. F. D. No. 6, Rome, New York.
The records of this office show that several persons named Jesse Peck served in organizations of Connecticut troops in the War of the Revolution, but from the data furnished it is impossible for this Department to identify any of them with the subject of inquiry.
In view of the statement made within that the man inquired for received a pension, it is probable that his full military history can be obtained from the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C., who is the custodian of the pension records of all wars.
H. J. McLean The Adjutant General.

Rome N.Y. R.F.D. 6 Jan 11, 1915
Inquiry Division War Dept. Washington, D.C.
Will you please give me record of Revolutionary service of
Jesse Peck b near Canterbury Ct Oct 3, 1764 - d there Sep 26 1827
I have been told that he was wounded in the service and received a pen- sion until his death.
Yours truly
Clarence D. Smith
Rome N.Y. R.F.D. 6
Received A.G.O.,
JAN 13 1915

19 Norton Street New Haven, Connecticut
Rev Sec ✓
H
Feb 7-1916
To The Hon. Commissioner of Pensions; Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir;
Is it possible for your department to furnish me with the Revolutionary record of one Jesse Peck? Born in 1764 - enlisted when a very young boy toward the close of the war. Died September 26-1827 and is buried in

Canterbury, Conn. His wife Sarah Carver Peck, received a pension, as the widow of a Revolutionary soldier until her death came when around 1859 or 1860. It has been impossible for me to find if he enlisted from Connecticut - Rhode Island or Vermont and I felt that there would be an official, therefore accurate record among the pension Records. I am a great grand daughter

of the aforesaid Jesse Peck and would appreciate very greatly this information along with any facts which may be recorded of his service. Thanking you in advance I am
Very Respectfully
Theresa Peck Hodges
Mrs. Vernon H. Hodges. 79 Norton St. New Haven Conn.

end history of Jesse Peck, born, W. 1922. to Sheldon Peck
Plain Nebr.
personal inquiry of Oct. 4 1915

Rev Sec off Rockwell House
Geo. M. Taylor, Prop.
Glens Falls, N. Y. Aug 28 th 1916
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C. Please send me a copy of the Military Record of Jesse Peck. a soldier of the Revolutionary war I believe a member of Colonel Wells Regt 1 st Conn. Enlisted from Canterbury Conn I wish to put a portion of his Military record at or on his grave he was buried in Canterbury but there is nothing at the grave showing he was a soldier is the the govt furnishing markers for Revolutionary soldiers graves Jesse Peck's wife was a Carver Sarah Carver I think she drew a Pension after his death Why I ask this he was my Grand Father address. Sheldon Peck Pawlet. Vt

Rev. Sec
311 Greenwich Ave
Staten Island Comm
Feb 5 1919
Dept. Interior Washington D.C.
I want to inquire of my Grandfather Jesse Peck. Son of Ruben Peck who served in the Revolutionary War. I know he did for my Grand Mother Sarah Curver Peck received a Pension from the Government. I do not know what State he enlisted from Mass or Vermont. Jesse

Peck married Sarah Carver Canterbury, Windham County Conn. but I do not believe he enlisted from the above town &c. I have been accepted in the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mary Clark Worcester Branch. but I find I know but little regarding my Grandfather. he was born in 1734. but I do not know the day, or month; he died 1827. Whatever information I receive will be very pleased Respectfully yours Isobel Peck Zorn

Mrs Henry Gorn 311 Greenmilk Ave New Haven Conn

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Jesse Peck a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July 1780 8 mos. Pvt. Nathaniel Wales Levi Wells Conn.   May 13, 1782 7 mos. 18 days Spalding 1 st regt "        
Battles engaged in, none stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Canterbury, Windham Co. Conn.
Date of application for pension, June 5, 1849. Herch. was al.
Residence at date of application, Canterbury Conn.
Age at date of application, 73 yrs.
Remarks: She was at Canterbury Conn. Mar. 21, 1795, Sarah Barber both of them were natives of said place. Date of birth not stated. Her died there Sept. 26, 1827. In 1849 she lived with her son Walter in Canterbury but was visiting her children in Pawlet Vt. Their names are not stated.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
Office note. 79 not used as date of 1 st service as the regt was not organized until 1780. - Dunfee not used as date of 1 st because he died May 29, 1782 just after man enlisted. A.W.