Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17,650, for Martin Redfield, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Redfield, Martin
S. 17,650
CONTENTS
carded

22.9.82
Vermont
Martin Redfield Killed in the State of Conn who was a private in the Conn commanded by Captain of the Regt commanded by Col Ely in the Conn Troops time for 28 days
14 musician
Heirs of M Redfield
Inserted in the Roll of Conn at the rate of 74 Dollars 39 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension of w if the 28 day of Aug 1834 and sent Hon J Barker Rep
Annuity to the day of his death - Pension allowance ending
$203.24 $203.24
Revolutionary Pension Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by A. D. Dilliock Clerk, Book Vol. 3 Page 38
Cid 30 of April 1833

Mr. Martin Redfield
State of Connecticut, Middlesex County
Probate District of Saybrook in said County
On this tenth day of Sept r 1832 - personally appeared, in open Court, before the Court of Probate holden at Saybrook in and for the District of Saybrook in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut; the same being a Court of Records -
now sitting, Martin Redfield - - - - - a resident of Hillingworth in the County of Middlesex - and State of Connecticut, aged Seventy Six - years, who being first 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.
That he was born in Hillingworth in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, the 10 th day of January A.D. 1756 . That he hath lived in said Town ever since, and still doth live there. That his age is recorded in the family Bible of his late parents, but no where else that he is aware of -
That in March 1776. he was accepted to go to New York, and joined the company at said Hillingworth . Marched to Norwalk , and from there went to New York by water. Stayed in New York about two weeks, and then on the 1 st day of April , crossed over to Brooklyn , and there remained two weeks, and were then discharged, and then came home by water with Capt. Oliver Hale now dead. Major  Scramm Gage commanded the company, and Col. Graves , Regiment, but cannot recollect the other officers -
That in June 1776. he enlisted as a Fifer , for Six Months , joined the company and went to New York , and were stationed in the city until after the battle at Flat Bush , when the Regiment to which he belonged, crossed on to Long Island , marched down through Jersey and went into Cobles Hill Fort , remained there three days, and nights, and then retreated with the rest of the Army under Genl. Washington from the Island into the city - all in the night - dark and foggy. The said Regiment remained in New York , and then went out to the Ten Water pumps so called, & there pitched their tents and lived in them, until the British came up Flamstead at Little Bay . The said Regiment was then ordered in to an entrenchment, in full view of the British ships of War. Then at anchor. The applicant saw the British get into their Boats, and move off, under the fire of the ships, for the purpose of landing - The cannonade was terrible. The British landed - came down upon the back of the entrenchment, and the said Regiment broke and fled in all directions, losing their clothes, blankets &c. Their Col. was taken, and some other prisoners. Some men killed - They went

White plains, remained the short time - cannot say how long, expected to have a battle with them there, but did not - while the applicant was there - The Regiment then marched night and day to North-Castle, and there encamped, and remained until December when they, and the said applicant were then discharged having served out the whole period of six months, according to his said enlistment - Had no written discharge - The said company in which he served as a private was commanded by Capt. Fisher Chapman - John Hunt 1 st and Job Wright 2 d Lieut s and Jones Ensign. The given name he does not recollect - All are dead - The Regiment to which the applicant of said company belonged was commanded by Col. Jeremiah Slocum - First Lieut s Col. Lattimer - He does not recollect the names of the other officers.
That in June or Oct r 1777. at said Killingworth, he enlisted again to serve six months, as a Fifer - That the company in to which he enlisted and served was commanded by Capt. Josiah Buel - He thinks the name of the Division was Hillyer - but does not recollect the name of the other officers of the said company - The Regiment to which they belonged was commanded by Col. John Dyer, 1 st Lieut s Col. Arnold - does not recollect the names of the other other officers - That he immediately joined the company at Killingworth that the said Regiment was at New London, That in Oct r they marched to Providence Rhode. Island, stayed there one night, and then went to a place called Little Compton, where they met the Army under the command of Gen l Spencer, he thinks, - made three unsuccessful attempts on three different nights, to cross the water, on to the Island of Rhode. Island, where the British Army lay, The said Regiment then marched back to New London, remained there a short time. Then marched through Saybrook and New Haven to Norwalk, where the Regiment was divided, Three companies, one of which was Capt. Buel's, in which was the applicant. Went up to a place called North Purchase, remained there a few weeks - returned to Stamford. Remained a few weeks, then back to Norwalk, where they were discharged, by Lieut s Col. Arnold. Having served out the whole time for which he enlisted - there is six months - Had no written discharge - This was in Oct r about the 25 th - The rest of said Regiment, attempted to go on to Long Island, The Col. & many of the men were taken in the Sound

the rest of the men scattered, and the expedition, broken up - In the year 1778 - he served in the Shore Brigade at said Rillingsworth, one month, under Lieut. John Creamer The applicant says, that he never made applica- tion for a pension until now -
The said Martin Redfield 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. Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Before me Samuel Ingham Judge of Probate
Martin Redfield
We, Luke Wood - a clergyman, residing in the town of Rillingsworth and Charles Stevens Doy - residing in the same, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Martin Redfield - who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 76 - 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 day and year aforesaid.
Before me Samuel Ingham Judge of Probate
Luke Wood Charles Stevens
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 abovenamed applicant was a revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that the Rev d Luke Wood - who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the town of Rillingsworth - and that Charles Stevens Doy - who has also signed the same, is a resident in the town of Rillingsworth - and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Samuel Ingham Judge of the Court of Probate for the County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut -
I, Richard D. Williams - Clerk of the Court of Probate for the Probate District of Saybrook State of Connecticut do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Martin Redfield - for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of this Tenth - day of September 183 2 -
Office,
Rich d D. Williams Clerk

I Ruben Bull of Saybrook in the county of Middlesex and state of Connecticut, aged eighty one in November last. Depose, testify and say - That in Jan A.D. 1776. he enlisted at Saybrook aforesaid, under capt. Fisher Chapman, who was the recruiting officer, & went round from Town to Town for that purpose. I enlisted for six months, as a corporal. The company in which I served under said enlistment was commanded by the said Chapman as captain. John Hunt first & Col Wright 2 d Lieut & Katherine Jones Ensign. I served out the whole term and was discharged at North Castle. And the Regiment further south, then Martin Redfield of Killingworth in said county, was a member of said company and served the whole term of six months, and was discharged at the same time that I was. He was a piper. The Regiment was commanded by Col. Samuel Slocum (who was taken only at Island, he being unwell and in a small house) The Regiment to which we belonged went to New York and there remained until the Enemy took Long Island. We were then called on to Long Island, and stationed in Cobleskill Fort, Gally camp, when the enemy came up in sight of us, and pitched their tents. The night after we were all set off from the Island in boats at Brooklyn - &c &c - and the said Martin Redfield being now present, I say that he is the same man above spoken of - and further this deponent saith not.
Ruben Bull
State of Connecticut Middlesex County ss. Saybrook Sept 1 st 1832
Personally appeared Mr. Ruben Bull & made solemn oath, that the above deposition of him subscribed contains the truth & nothing but the truth - and I certify that said Ruben Bull is well known to me & that he is a very credible witness.
Samuel Dyer Justice of Peace Judge of Probate

James Wright Deposition for 1776

I, James Wright of Killingworth in Middlesex County State of Connecticut of lawful Age testify & say that I am well acquainted with Martin Redfield of said Killingworth - That the said Martin Redfield enlisted into Col. Israel Baldwin's Company in Col. John Cady's Regiment in June 1777 & that the said Redfield served in said Company as a fifer for the full term of six months. (In James Wright's) The Deponent further says that, belonging to said Company for the same period of time that said Company was raised to be stationed at New London at which place it remained until Oct 1777 when the said Company was marched to Little Compton in Rhode Island from thence the said Company was marched to the State of New York & that on the 25 th Dec 1777 it was discharged at or near White Plains & further the Deponent saith not. Killingworth June 22 d 1832
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James Wright
State of Connecticut Middlesex County ss Killingworth June 22 d 1832 Then personally appeared before me John Stanton a Justice of the Peace for the County of Middlesex. James Wright of said Killingworth the signer of the foregoing Deposition & after being duly cautioned to tell the truth made solemn Oath that this Deposition by him subscribed contains the truth the whole truth & nothing but the truth.
Before me John Stanton } Justice of the Peace. And I further certify that the said James Wright is well known to me & that he is a credible witness John Stanton } Justice of the Peace.

I James Wright of Killingworth in Middlesex County State of Connecticut of Lawful Age do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Martin Redfield of said Killingworth & that the said Martin Redfield enlisted in the month of June in the year 1770 into Capt. Oliver Chapman's Company belonging to Col. Samuel Hildreth's Regiment of Light Infantry; that the said Redfield served in said Company as a private during the term of six months at the expiration of which term of time he was discharged at North Castle on the East side of the Hudson River then Deponent further states that in June 1770 he enlisted at the same time as in June 1770 & was discharged at the same place & time that the said Redfield was discharged ————— & further the Deponent saith not  Killingworth June 22 nd AD 1832
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James Wright
State of Connecticut Middlesex County ss Killingworth June 22 nd AD 1832 Then personally appeared before me John Stanton a Justice of the Peace for the County of Middlesex. James Wright of B d Killingworth the signer of the foregoing Deposition and after being duly cautioned to tell the truth made solemn oaths that this deposition by him subscribed contains the truth the whole truth & nothing but the truth..
Before me John Stanton } Justice of the Peace
And I further certify that the said James Wright is well known to me & that he is a credible witness.
John Stanton } Justice of the Peace

William Wellmans Deposition for 1776

I William Wellman of Killingworth in Middlesex County State of Connecticut of lawful age testify say that I am personally acquainted with Almon Rulfield of said Killingworth that the said Rulfield enlisted in the month of June in the year 1776 into Capt. Oliver Chapman's Company belonging to Col. Samuel Selden's Regiment of Light Infantry; that the said Rulfield served in said Company as a Fifer during the term of six months at the expiration of which term of time he was discharged at North Castle in New York State on the East side of the Hudson River - I deponent further states that he the deponent enlisted into the said Company in June 1776 & was discharged at North Castle on the expiration of six months from the time of his enlistment. Dated at Killingworth July 5 th A D 1832
William Wellman
State of Connecticut Middlesex County ss Killingworth July 5 th A D 1832 Then personally appeared before me John Stanton a Justice of the Peace for the County of Middlesex. William Wellman of said Killingworth the signer of the foregoing Deposition and after being duly cautioned to tell the truth made solemn oath that this Deposition by him subscribed contains the truth the whole truth & nothing but the truth.
Before me John Stanton Justice of the Peace
And I further certify that the said William Wellman is well known to me, and that he is a credible Witness.
John Stanton Justice of Peace

William Dethmers
Deposition
for 1777

I William Wetman of Killingworth in Middlesex County State of Connecticut of lawful age, testify say that I am personally acquainted with Martin Redfield of said Killingworth & that the said Martin Redfield enlisted in to Capt. Israel Baldwin Company in Col. John Ely's Regiment in June 1777 & that the said Redfield served in said Company as fife for the term of six months, the Dispersant further says that (in the Dispersant) enlisted into the said Company for the same period of time, & that said Company was raised to be stationed at New Bedford, at which place said Company remain- ed until Oct 1777, when the said Company was marched to Little Compton in Rhode Island, from thence the said Company was marched to the State of New York & that on or about the 25 th day of Dec 1777 the said Company was discharged at a place in New York called the White Plains. — Dated at Killingworth July 5 th A D 1832
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William Wetman
State of Connecticut Middlesex County ss Killingworth July 5 th A D 1832 Then personally appeared before me John Stanton a Justice of the Peace for the County of Middlesex, William Wetman of said Killingworth the signer of the foregoing Deposition & after being duly cautioned to tell the truth made solemn oath that this Deposition by him subscribed contains the truth the whole truth & nothing but the truth.
Before me John Stanton Justice of the Peace And I further certify that the said William Wetman is well known to me & that he is a credible witness. — John Stanton Justice of the Peace

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Martin Rapié
1931

State of Connecticut Middletown County, ss
I Samuel Ingham a Notary Public in and for the State of Connecticut. Hereby certify that John Stanton Esq d before whom the foregoing Affidavit of James Wright marked A - of James Wright, member of William Williams marked C - and of William Williams marked D - are sworn, was at the time, & at all times for more than one year now last past held him a Justice of the peace within and for said County of Middlesex, and that his name severally subscribed there to, was his proper hand writing and signature -
Witness my hand and official seal at Say Brook, in the county & State aforesaid this 22 nd day of November 1839
Samuel Ingham Notary Public

To the Hon. Secretary of War of the  of the
The petition and application of Matthew  Matthew Redfield of Billingworth in the county of Middlesex, and State of Connecticut, respectfully represents —
That, Martin Redfield late of said Billingworth, died, on the 30 th day of April 1833 — That his wife died more than nine years since — That he was unmarried at the time of his death — That he never had but three children — to wit — Roswell Redfield — Matthew Redfield the Petitioner — and Daniel G. Redfield — That the said Roswell Redfield died on the 27 th day of April 1833, leaving a widow and nine children — to wit — William Redfield — Fanny Redfield — Daniel Redfield — Martin G. Redfield — Susan Redfield — John Redfield — Fanny Redfield — Benjamin Redfield — and Henrietta Redfield — And that the Petitioner is the sole Administratrix of the Goods — chattels — credits — and estate of the said Martin Redfield and is duly and legally appointed —
And said petitioner and applicant further represents and says, that said Martin Redfield at the time of his death was 77 years of age — That he was born, and lived, and died his whole life time in said Billingworth — That in the month of March 1775 1776 — he was drafted to serve in the Army of the Revolution, and did so serve in the City of New York, and on Long Island, in a company comman- ded by Capt. Samuel Gale — One month —
That in June 1776 — he again enlisted, as a fifer, to serve in the Army of the Revolution for the term of six months, and served out the whole period of his said enlistment, at New York — Long Island — White Plains — North Castle — and other places, & was discharged at said North Castle in December — That his Company Officers were Major Chapman — Captain — John Hunt 1 st & John Wright 2 d Lieutenants — & — First Ensign — The Regimental Officers, were Samuel Dole — Colonel — & — Lieutenant — Col.
That in June 1777 — at said Billingworth, he again enlisted, to serve as a private soldier in the Revolutionary Army six months — Served out the whole term at New London Court Providence Rhode Island — New- burgh Court North Puerbeck &c. and was discharged about the 25 th of Oct 1777 — That the Company in which he served was commanded by Capt. Josiah Buel (and the Regiment by Col. John Day — & Lieut. Col. Arnold — and that he never had any written discharge. &c. &c.
See over.

all of which is more fully and at large set forth, by the said Martin Redfield himself, in his life time, in his said application, made and submitted by him, on the 10 th day of September 1832. before the Court of Probate in and for the District of New Britain. County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut. which said application and the proofs in support thereof, are hereto annexed, as proof in support of this application, and are referred to, for a more full and minute description of said services.
That said application of said Martin Redfield was transmitted to the Pension office in Washington, & returned for correction, but not received until after the death of said Martin Redfield; of course no correction can be made by him - That said papers are now properly authenticated. and attached together.
The said petitioner further says, that, if said Martin Redfield were now living, he does not think, that from old age and the consequent loss of memory, he could be more definite in the description of his services.
It will be noticed, that he states his 1 st term in Sept r June 1776. to have commenced in June & ended in Dec r  March , Six Months . and that the next commenced in June 1777. & ended the 25 th of Dec r  March  Six Months . The Petitioner would respectfully submit, that this is as definite, and certain, as, under the circumstances ought to be required.
The said Martin Redfield Daniel G. Redfield therefore respectfully prays, that the pension, or sum, due his said Father Martin Redfield, at the time of his death may be allowed to the heirs at law of the said Martin and that a certificate may be granted to the Petitioner accordingly -
Dated at Birmingworth Dec r 11. 1833.
Daniel G Redfield

I Daniel Griffin of Billingsworth - County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut - depose and say, that I am 70 years of age - That I was well acquainted with Martin Redfield, late of said Billingsworth and who hath signed the annexed application for a pension - That said Martin Redfield married my sister Lydia Griffin in the year 1778. I think the 26 of Aug t - I was at the wedding & saw them married - They had three children - to wit - Roosevelt Redfield, who died the 28 th of April 1833. I attended the funeral. He left nine children - Nathan, John and Daniel, G Redfield - The Wife of the said Martin Redfield died the about the 23 rd of Aug t 1823 - I attended her funeral - The said Redfield then continued a single man until the 30 th of April 1833 - when he died - I attended his funeral also -
I did not live near him - and knew but little about him during the Revolutionary War - but have always understood he was a faithful soldier and that he served in the Revolutionary Army -
And further I say not
Daniel Griffin
I sworn to and subscribed before me in open Court of Probate held at Billingsworth in for the District of New Bedford & State of Connecticut - on the 12 th day of Dec r 1833 - And I certify that I am well acquainted with said Daniel Griffin and that he is a credible witness -
Samuel English Judge of Probate -

I Daniel Bull of Killingworth in the county of Middlesex and state of Connecticut do hereby say - That I am 72 years of age - that I served in a company commanded by Capt Josiah Baldwin - Lieut. Story & Luffingwell & Ensign Viles - from about the 20 th of June 1777 - to about the 25 th of Jan. of the same year - That said company marched through New London - Providence to Little Compton. to Rhode Island - and made three unsuccessful attempts to get on to the Island of Rhode Island - but were repulsed - Then returned by the same route - through Saybrook - New Haven - to Norwalk - The Reg t was then divided - Part attempted to go on to Long Island & the remainder, being 3 companies under the command of Lieut. Col. Arnold, went to North Purchase & soon returned to Norwalk where they were discharged as aforesaid - That the officer of said Regiment was John D. Col. Lieut. Col. Arnold - and Lieut. Bull was
I further depose and say. That from his youth I have been well acquainted with Martin Rootfield late of Killingworth now deceased who signed the annexed application for a pension - and that he belonged to said company & served therein as aforesaid, during all of said time, as a Fifer - in company with the other elements - that he & the deponent went in said company to said North Purchase returned to Norwalk & were discharged as aforesaid -
That I always understood & supposed that he married Lydia Griffin - about the 26 th of Aug t 1778 - that they lived together as husband and wife until or about the 23 rd of Aug t 1823 - when she died - and that he died the 30 th of April 1833 - I attended both funerals - They had three children - to wit - Roswell - Nathaniel - & Daniel G. Rootfield - Roswell Rootfield died the 28 th of April 1833 -
and further I say not - David Root

The within Deposition of Daniel Buell 2000 subscribed and sworn to before me in open Court of Probate held at Killingsworth in and for the District of New Britain on the 12 th day of Jan y 1853. And I certify that I am well acquainted with the said Daniel Buell & that he is an credible witness Saymond Ingham Judge of Probate
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At a Court of Probate held at Say Brook in and for the District of Say Brook in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut on the 11 th day of December 1833.
The foregoing petition of Mrs. Martha Rootfield of Milford in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, was presented to this Court - and the said Martha Rootfield, appeared in this Court, and made solemn oath, that said petition and the matters therein contained are true, according to her best knowledge and belief.
And the said Court, doth hereby declare its opinion after the investigation, of the matter that the said statements and allegations of the said Martha Rootfield in said petition are true -
Samuel Ingham Judge of Probate.
Probate District of Say Brook. H Say Brook Probate Office Dec. 11. 1833 -
I Richard P. Williams, Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Say Brook - State of Connecticut - do hereby certify that Martha Rootfield who has signed the annexed petition is the Sole Administratrix of the Goods - chattels & estate of her late Father - Martin Rootfield, late of said Milford, now deceased as appears by the files and records in this office -
Richard P. Williams Clerk.

I Richard P Williams Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Say Brook in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that the within contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the supplemental application of Nathaniel Resolved for the pension due his wife Martha Martin Resolved deceased
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 11 th day of December A.D. 1833
Richd P Williams Clerk
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19317 —
Martin Redfield
6, 7 attorneys Redfield Carnegie Redfield and children heirs of the other heirs of Martin Redfield
1 st 28 day private 12 th municipal
N Barker S Ingling

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
June 14 183 3
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 subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew 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, shewing the Service of Martin Redfield C.T.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     March 19/16 28 private Capt. Hall Col. (H. H. H.) North Brook Lynn born in 67 of Middlesex entered the service at 20   June 11 6 piper Capt. Chapman Col. S. S. S. North Brook Lynn 67. and now living there   " 17/79. " 6 piper Capt. Baldwin Col. H. H. H. North Brook Lynn   17/78 " 1 p. band two loas of 6 th east in move by surviving witness certificate of 6 th Lynnman and Citizen  
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) _____ 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 day 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 [e] 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.

September 16, 1936
Martin Redfield-S.17650 BA-J/AWF
Wilma Carruthers Campbell Hill Illinois
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Benjamin Stone, born in Guilford, Connecticut in 1743 and died April 10, 1812, and the Revolutionary War record of Martin Redfield, born January 10, 1756 in Clinton, Connecticut and died April 30, 1833.
The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to afford any information relative to a Benjamin Stone as described above.
The data furnished herein relative to Martin Redfield were obtained from pension claim, S. 17650, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Martin Redfield was born January 10, 1756 in Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut; the names of his parents were not stated.
While residing in said Killingworth, Martin Redfield served about one month in the spring of 1776 in Captain Samuel Gale's company, under Colonel Graves. He enlisted sometime in June, 1776, served six months as fifer in Captain Elisha Chapman's company, Colonel Samuel Selden's Connecticut regiment, was in the retreat from Long Island and in an engagement at Turtle Bay. He enlisted June 20, 1777, served six months as fifer in Captain Josiah Baldwin's company, Colonel John Ely's Connecticut regiment, and was in General Spencer's Expedition to Rhode Island. He served in 1778 about one month as Shore Guard at Killingworth, under Lieutenant John Crane.
Martin Redfield applied for pension, September 10,

1832, while a resident of Killingworth, Connecticut, where he had always lived. He died there April 30, 1833. The pension was allowed.
She entered Martin Redfield , Martin Redfield, married August 26, 1778, Lydia Griffing, names of her parents not given, nor date and place of her birth; she died August 23, 1823.
Martin Redfield and his wife, Lydia, had three children- Roswell, Nathaniel, and Daniel G. Redfield. Roswell Redfield died April 27 or 28, 1833, leaving a widow (name not given) and nine children, namely- William, Fanny, Daniel, Martin G., Susan, John, Lydia, Benjamin, and Harriett Redfield.
Son, Daniel G. Redfield, was a resident of Killingworth, Connecticut in 1833.
David Griffing, brother of the soldier's wife, Lydia, was seventy years of age in 1833 and living in Killingworth, Connecticut.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

17650 INVALID.
1926- Sept. 16- Lieut. Gen. Nelson Carruthers
File No. 17635
Martin Redfield
Dr. Geo. W.
Act: June 7 th 32
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 313
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Campbell Hill, Illinois August 26, 1936
Pension Bureau Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please, send me copies of the services of Martin Redfield and Benjamin Stone in the Revolutionary War?
Martin Redfield was born in Clinton, Connecticut Jan. 10, 1756. and died, April 30, 1833.
Benjamin Stone was born at Guilford, Connecticut in 1743 - died April 19, 1812.
Yours truly, Hulma Carruthers, Campbell Hill, Illinois.