Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 41,002, for Elias Metcalf, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Metcalf, Elias
S. 41,002
732.14 26249-160-55
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0226
Vermont Roll
Elias Metcalf
of Montpelier in the state of Vermont who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel J. Hutchinson of the Massachusetts line, for the term of One Year 1776.
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont
at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence the 26 th of March 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th of March 1819 and sent to George Rich Esq r Clerk of Montpelier Vt
Arrears to 4th of March 1819. 11 mths & 10/31 - 90:66
Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4 th Sept r 1819 — 40.
130:66
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
E. Metcalf
Elias Metcalf of Montpelier Vt 1756-1820 Revolutionary War
198407

14.174 } Act March 3, 1874 14.174 } sec 21 94.174
Elias Metcalf Rev
Capt Richardson
Col Hutchinson
Major General
Ent. Jan 1. 1796 (Rev Dis Jan 1. 1797) War
Rev Penn- ant dated March 26. 1818
W. Williams May 20/50 B.H.R.
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Wm H. Richardson East Montpelier Vt
in 1810, 1811, Richardson, No 28/53
Vol @ May 6.

Elias Metcalf 26 March 1878
Half Adm. on roll
03 To the Clerk Geo. Rich, Esq. Montpelier, VT
Williamstown 1878

STATE OF VERMONT,
COUNTY OF Washington ss.
Elias Metcalf of Montpelier in the County of Washington and State of Vermont being
duly sworn, doth declare, depose and say, that, on or about the first day of January A. D. 1776 he was duly enlisted into the service of the United States, for the term of one year that he belonged to Captain Richardson's Company, and Colonel Israel Hutchinson Regiment, of the Massachusetts line and served therein, against the common enemy, for the term of one year until hon- orably discharged at Fishkill or P'kill by En. Putnam Subsequently the first of January 1777 who had the command of a party of sick and disabled men being taken at Fort Washington Further testify that I was commanded by Col. Hutchinson to assist in taking care of said party of sick
He further deposes and says, that he is now, and ever since has been a citizen of the United States and that by reason of his reduced circumstances in life he is in need of assistance from his country for support Montpelier March 26 th
A.D. 1818
Elias Metcalf
Declared, sworn, and subscribed, by the above named Elias Metcalf before me at Montpelier in the County aforesaid, this 26 day of March A. D. 1818.
Stephen Patten Judge of County Court

I Whitman Jacobs of Croydon County of Cheshire & State of New Hampshire do Declare upon oath and Say that I Enlisted into the United States Service the first of January A. D. 1876 under Capt Richardson Col Hutchinsons Regiment in the Massachusetts line and Elias Metcalf Enlisted with me and served in the same Company and regiment above said we Enlisted for twelve months and served that term of time and then we were legally discharged in January A. D. 1877 at at the Southward but being then Sick the place I cannot Recollect Whitman Jacobs
State of New Hampshire Cheshire ss
Croydon April 27 1818
Then Whitman Jacobs personally appeared and made solemn oath that the above certif- icate by him signed is just and true before me
Stephen Eastman Jus Pacis

STATE OF VERMONT, } Washington County, to wit. }
Stephen Pitkin I One of the Judges of the County Court, within and for the County aforesaid, Bliss Nuttall Do certify, That it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Bliss Nuttall did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding Declaration, against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the Act of Congress, passed the 18th March, 1818, entitled, "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War."
said applicant, is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of a subsistence allowance. Given under my hand, at Montpelier this 24 day of April A. D. 1818. Stephen Pitkin
I further certify that the above applicant is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of a subsistence allowance from his country for support. Stephen Pitkin
STATE OF VERMONT, } Washington, ss. } aforesaid, Do certify, That the Hon.
George Rich Clerk of the County of Washington Stephen Pitkin who made the above CERTIFICATE, and before whom the annexed Declaration was taken, was a Judge of the County Court within and for the County aforesaid, at the respective dates thereof, acting under the authority of this State, and duly qualified for that purpose; and that his name subscribed thereto, is his own proper signature.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said County, at Montpelier in said County, this 24 day of April in the Year One Thousand Eight hundred and Eighteen.
George Rich Clerk.

State of Vermont } On this 29 th day of June 1820 Personally Washington } appeared in this court being a court of record to wit the Honorable Supreme court of the state of Vermont holding a Session of said court within and for the county of Wash- ington aforesaid
Elias Metcalf aged sixty years resident in Montpelier in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the revolutionary war as follows - Enlisted January 1 st 1776 for one year in Capt. Richard son's company and Col. Hutchinson's Regt. of the Massachusetts Line and served therein until January 1777 - that my Original Declaration is dated March 26 th 1818 and my pension certificate issued thereon is numbered 8226 and dated March 24 th 1819 -
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress entitled "an Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818 -
And that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed (to wit) One cow. One yearling heifer, one sheep. One five-pail kitte. one tea kitte. two small kettles. Six chairs. One Table. thirty four sap tubs. One chest. Four tubs. one axe. one hoe. two chests. - one trunk. two chest drawers. six poles. one tea set. twenty eight earthen plates. One Pitcher. one bread tray. three table spoons. six silver tea spoons. seven milk pans. two butter platters. three plates. one black tin tea pot. one tin coffee pot. three pails. a few books and and some other small articles not named of but little value.
That I am by occupation a farmer rather than I pursue it when able - I have a wife who is tolerably healthy - & one son by the name of Bethuel of the age of ten years who is a cripple
Elias Metcalf Sworn to and declared in open court on the 29 th day of June A.D. 1820. Before the Court Geo. Rich Clerk of Court

I George Rich Clerk of the Supreme Court for the County of Washington in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that the foregoing list and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said court. And I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property enumerated in the aforesaid schedule is eighty three dollars and eighty two cents,
$83.82
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said court on this 12. day of July A.D. 1820
George Rich, Clerk of Sup. Court Washington County.

Edw. Metcalf
Metcalf
P226
Sept 1819
C
1.52

94/94
Act of Mar. 3. 1855-
Application of Elias Metcalf-
War of 1812
W. H. Richardson East Montpelier - Vermont Attorney
Elias Metcalf.

STATE OF VERMONT.
Washington
County, ss.
ON THIS fourteenth day of April A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, Samuel S. Kelton a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Elias Metcalf aged ninety five years, a resident of East Montpelier in the State of Vermont who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Elias Metcalf who was a private soldier in the company commanded by Captain Richardson in the infantry regiment of continental troops commanded by Col. Ethan- Allen in the war with Great Britain declared by United States on the _____ that he enlisted _____ at Cambridge Mass on or about the first day of January A. D. seventeen hundred and seventy six for the term of one year and continued in actual service in said war for the term of fourteen days , and was honorably discharged at near New York on the first day of January A. D. 1877 .
He also appoints W. H. H. Richardson of East Montpelier as his agent to prosecute his claim and receive his warrant therefor.
He further is in receipt of a pension of eight dollars per month his certificate bearing date from March 26 th 1818 signed by John C. Calhoun Sec. of War .
He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which he may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855. He also declares that he has not received a warrant for Bounty under this or any other act of Congress, nor made any other application therefor.
Elias his Metcalf
We, Spaulas Metcalf and Wm Carlin , residents of East Montpelier in the State of Vermont upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Elias Metcalf in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be.
Spaulas Metcalf Wm Carlin
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 he represents himself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Samuel S. Kelton Justice of Peace.
STATE OF
STATE OF VERMONT.
in the State of Verm
Office of the Secretary of State,
Montpelier, April 18 th 1855
the laws of this St ting, and belie
I Certify that Samuel S. Kelton Esq., whose name is subscribed in his own proper hand-writing to the foregoing Certificate, is and was at the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace , within and for the county of Washington duly elected and qualified, with full power and authority under and by virtue of the laws of said State to administer Oaths and take Depositions, and Acknowledgments of Deeds, and that to his official acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are, and ought to be given.
Given under my hand and the Seal of this office, this 18 th day of
April A. D. 1855
George Thompson D. Secretary of State.

STATE OF VERMONT.
Washington
County, ss.
ON THIS fourteenth day of April A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, Samuel S. Kelton a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Elias Metcalf aged ninety five years, a resident of East Montpelier in the State of Vermont who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Elias Metcalf who was a private soldier in the company commanded by Captain Richardson in the infantry regiment of continental troops commanded by Genl. Gates in in the war with Great Britain declared by United States on the _____ that he enlisted _____ at Cambridge Mass on or about the first day of January A. D. seventeen hundred and seventy six for the term of one year and continued in actual service in said war for the term of fourteen days , and was honorably discharged at near New York on the first day of January A. D. 1877 .
He also appoints W.H.H. Richardson of East Montpelier as his agent to prosecute his claim and receive his warrant therefor.
He further, is in receipt of a pension of eight dollars per month his certificate bearing date from March 26 th 1818 , signed by John C. Calhoun Sec-y of War .
He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which he may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855. He also declares that he has not received a warrant for Bounty under this or any other act of Congress, nor made any other application therefor.
Elias his mark X Metcalf
We, Spencer Metcalf and Wm. Carlin , residents of East Montpelier in the State of Vermont upon our oaths, declare that the fore- going declaration was signed and acknowledged by Elias Metcalf in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that he is the identi- cal person he represents himself to be.
Spencer Metcalf Wm. Carlin
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 per- son he represents himself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Samuel S. Kelton Justice of Peace.
STATE OF VERMONT, } I, COUNTY,....SS. } County Court for the County of
Clerk of the
in the State of Vermont, which is a Court of Record, hereby certify that Esq. is an acting Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly qualified by the laws of this State to administer Oaths for general purposes; that I am acquainted with his hand-wri- ting, and believe his signature to the foregoing to be genuine.
In testimony whereof, I hereby set my hand and affix the seal of said County Court, at in said County, this _____ day of _____
A. D. 185
Clerk.

41 002
INVALID.
Rev
Rev
File No. 41 002
Eliza Metcalf Dr. Rev. Rev.
Act: 18 th March 18 th
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Bony & Nutcalf, app.

State of Vermont Windham County ss Benjamin Metcalf of Wilmington in the County aforesaid being duly sworn deposes and says that he is personally acquainted with Elias Metcalf of Montpelier in the County of Washington and State of Vermont who has applied for a pension from the United States under the provisions of the act of Congress of the 18 th day of March 1878 and for whose benefit this affidavit is taken, and does well know that said Elias Metcalf on or about the first day of January 1866 did enlist in Capt. Richardson's Company in Col. Hildreth's Regiment in the Massachusetts line for the term of one year. That said Metcalf did faithfully serve at that time more than nine months to wit the full term of his enlistment and was discharged about the first of January 1867. That this deponent did enlist and serve in the same Company and Regiment with said Metcalf the term aforesaid. And that this deponent has no interest in the event of the decision on the said Elias' application for a pension.
Benjamin Metcalf
State of Vermont, Windham ss. Wilmington Nov. 27 th 1878 Sworn and subscribed before me this 27 th day of November 1878
And I further certify that the above deponent is a man of respectability, and a credible witness in my opinion.
Jairus Hall Justice of Peace

State of Vermont, Washington ss.
State of Vermont, ss. George Rich Notary Washington, ss. Public in & for the County aforesaid do certify that James Hall Esq. before whom the within affidavit was taken, at the date thereof, was a true & correct copy of the original now on file in my office & that his name subscribed thereto is his free act & hand writing
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & official seal, this 28th day of December A.D. 1818.
George Rich, Notary Public

State of New Hampshire } Whitman Paeles of Graydon Cheshire County ss. } in the Colony aforesaid being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is from orally acquainted with Elias Mearl of Montpelier, in the County of Washington & State of Vermont, who has ap- plied for a pension from the United States, under the provisions of the act of Congress of the 18th day of March, 1818, and for whose benefit this affidavit is taken, and does well know, that said Elias Mearl, on or about the first day of January 1775 did enlist in Capt. Richard- son's Company, in Col. Hutchinson's Regiment in the Massachusetts line, for the term of one year. - That said Mearl did faithfully serve at that time more than nine months, to wit, the full term of his enlistment & was discharged about the first of Janu- ary 1777. - That this deponent did enlist & serve in the same Company & Regt. with said Mearl the term aforesaid.
Sworn & Subscribed before me this third day of December A.D. 1818. Stephen Eastman Justice of the Peace
And I further certify that the above deponent is a man of respectability and a credible witness in my opinion.
Stephen Eastman Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire Cheshire ss.
I Levi Chamberlain, Assistant Clerk of the Courts for said County hereby certify that Stephen Eastman Esquire of Groton in said County, is a justice of the peace for said County duly commissioned & qualified - and that the within certificate is Subscribed by his proper hand.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the seal of the Superior Court at Indecation this 4 th day of January A.D. 1820
Levi Chamberlain