Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 16679, for Peter Penfield, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Penfield, Peter Hannah
N. 16679
CONTENTS

York (Alb) 490
Hannah Penfield, Peter Penfield, dec?
who died on the (year not recollected) of Delaware Co. in the State of N. York who was an En. Lt. & Capt. in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Conn. _____ commanded by _____ in the Connecticut line for
11 mos. 19 dys - En. Lieut. & Capt. Increased from $153 \frac{34}{100}
Inscribed on the Roll of N. York (Alb) 7 at the rate of 170 Dollars 21 Cents, per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of Jan- uary, 1838 and sent to Hon. J. T. Whittlesey, S. Rep.
Arrears to the 14th of Sept. 1837 (Diff) = $109: 25 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar. 38 = 85: 10
$194: 36
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 d }
Attest by S. A. Elliot Clerk, Vol. 2, Page 115.

Peter Penfield Junr. and Hannah Lewis were married Aug. 1. 1763. Pr Noah Hobart V. D. M.
I Lyman H. Atwater of Fairfield in Fairfield County and State of Connecticut do hereby certify, that I am the Pastor of the first Congregational Church in said Town of Fairfield and that the Records of said Church are in my possession and that the foregoing is a true Copy of the original entry on the Records of said Church now in my possession, and that said original entry, of which the foregoing is a copy, is made in an original Record Book of Marriages kept by the former Pastors of said Church and which has been transmitted with the other Records of the Church. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 9 th day of November A D 1836.
Lyman H. Atwater
State of Connecticut } p. Fairfield November 9 th A D 1836 Fairfield County } Personally appeared before me the Rev. Lyman H. Atwater to me well known to be the Pastor of the first Congregational Church in Fairfield & being duly sworn made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing Certificate by him subscribed in my presence.
Thomas B. Osborne Justice of Peace
State of Connecticut } p. I Thomas B. Osborne Clerk of the County Fairfield County } Court within and for said Fairfield County do hereby certify that Thomas B. Osborne whose own proper signature is annexed to the above Certificate, is a Justice of the Peace in & for said Fairfield County duly commissioned & duly authorized to administer oaths and take Depositions &c - Given under my hand and the Seal of said County Court in Fairfield this 9 th day of November A D 1836. Thomas B. Osborne Clerk

918. 3. sec.
Admitted
Ensign 2 mo
Lieutenant 5 "
Captain 3 " 8 days
10 - 8
Hull Seymore
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State of New York
Delaware County ss. On this third day of December in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty six before me Amos Douglas. Esquire one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the said County of Delaware, the same Court being a Court of record, at Harpersfield in the said County, personally appeared Hannah Penfield resident of said town of Harpersfield aged ninety two years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836
That she is the widow of Peter Penfield deceased, who was an Officer and Captain in the Revolutionary war and that she recollects, that the said Peter Penfield served in the army during the revolutionary war at different times and was absent a considerable period of time and especially during one winter season and also one summer season at New York - but from old age and the consequent loss of memory, she cannot recollect the different years and the length of time in each year, he served in the revolutionary war. She further declares, that her maiden name was Hannah Lewis and that she was married to the said Peter Penfield at Fairfield in the State of Connecticut, but from loss of memory, she does not recollect the year in which they were married and that her husband the aforesaid Peter Penfield died at said Harpersfield but she does not recollect the year, in which he died and that she has remained a widow ever since his death, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed and she further declares, that the name of the father of her husband was Peter Penfield and further
says not (Officer on craser)
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written
Hannah her Penfield
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before me Amos Douglas one of the judges of the court of Com- mon Pleas in and for the county of Delaware, the same being a court of record - and I certify that word. Officer was written on erasure. before subscribed and sworn to
And I the said Amos Douglas Judge of said court of Common Pleas, do hereby certify, that Hannah Penfield the above named Applicant is a resident of the town of Harperfield in said county of Delaware and by reason of bodily infirmity is unable and cannot attend or ap- pear before a court of record - and I do also declare my opinion, after the investigation of the matter, that the said Peter Penfield was a revolutionary officer, that he served as the said Applicant states, that said Peter is dead and that the Applicant is his widow having never been married since his death; and satisfactory evidence, from records in the family Bible and credible persons, has been produced before me, that she is of the age of ninety two years above mentioned. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, (having no seal of office) on this third day of December in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty six
Amos Douglas Judge of court of Common Pleas of the county of Delaware. State of New York

State of New York
Delaware County I, Cyrenus Gibbs of the town of Harpersfield in the County of Delaware and State of New York being duly sworn deposes and says, that he this deponent moved into the said town of Harpersfield in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine and has resided there ever since, and that Peter Penfield with his wife Hannah Penfield moved into said town of Harpersfield in the year one thousand eight hundred and five and they lived together in said town of Harpersfield and were respected and believed to be as husband and wife until the death of the said Peter Penfield in the year one thousand eight hundred and twelve, and that the said Hannah Penfield has remained a widow and resided in said town of Harpersfield ever since the death of the said Peter Penfield. And this deponent further says that he was well acquainted with the said Peter Penfield and that he was respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resided, to have been an Officer of the resolution and this deponent concurs in that opinion. And this deponent says that he is of the age of sixty eight years and further says not
Subscribed, affirmed and sworn to this third day of December 1836, before me
Amos Douglas, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Delaware, the same Court being a Court of record.
Cyrenus Gibbs

State of New York.
Delaware County p. James Ellis of the town of Harpersfield in the County of Delaware and State of New York, aged fifty eight years being duly sworn deposes and says, that he this deponent moved into said town of Harpersfield, in the year one thousand eight hundred and three and has resided there ever since, and that Peter Penfield with his wife Hannah Penfield, moved into said town of Harpersfield in the year one thousand eight hundred and five & they lived together in said town of Harpersfield and were reputed and believed to be as husband and wife until the death of the said Peter Penfield in the year one thousand eight hundred and twelve and that the said Hannah Penfield has remained a widow and resided in said town of Harpersfield ever since the death of the said Peter Penfield. And this deponent further says that he was well acquainted with the said Peter Penfield and that he was reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resided to have been an Officer of the revolution and this deponent concurs in that opinion.
Subscribed and sworn to
James Ellis
this third day of December
1836. before me
Amos Douglas, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Delaware, the same Court being a Court of record

And I the said Amos Douglas Judge do hereby certify that I am and have been for more than twenty years, well acquainted with witnesses Gibbs and James Ellis, who have signed the preceding depositions, that they both are residents of the town of Harpersfield in the county of Delaware, that they are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, (having no seal of office) the third day of December in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty six
Amos Douglas Judge of Court of Com- mon Pleas of the County of Delaware
State of New York County of Delaware ss. I Crawford B Sheldon Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Delaware (it being a Court of record) do certify that Amos Douglas Esquire the person before whom the foregoing affidavits purports to have been Sworn, was at the date of the same a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for Court of Common Pleas for the County of Delaware duly commissioned and sworn, and that I am well acquaint- ed with the hand writing of the said Judge, and that his name subscribed to the said affidavits & the foregoing certificate is his proper hand writing and signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court December 19 th 1836. C B Sheldon Clerk

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Mr Ebenezer Penfield Harpersfield State of New York

Danbury January 26. 1837.
Dear Uncle,
Yours of the 18 th instant, came duly to hand yesterday. We are disappointed at the  that contents of the letter from Washington. We thought the case was fairly made out to receive 14 or 15 months pay — Mr Booth says that Col. Waterbury was undoubtedly in commission in the winter of 1776 when Grand Father served 2 months & 2 weeks — as to the 8 months services testified to by Dea c Taylor he thinks we shall not be able to alter that — and the several terms of service as Capt they have cut down one month which we shall not be able to alter neither — We will send to Hartford and endeavour to obtain a certified copy of Col W s Appointment Mr Booth thinks you had better secure what you can now — If you accept the certificate as they propose it will not hinder your getting more if the proof can be made hereafter — if Grandmother should be taken away before a certificate should be issued you would lose the whole — I would write to Mr Seymour and say to him they must be mistaken regarding Col. Waterbury being in commission in the Winter of 1776 — Mr Booth has obtained a pension for a Widow here for services rendered by her husband the same time Grand Father was there which they

in his case have struck out - I think it is a mistake of some of the Clerks of the department - We shall endeavour to see Dea d Taylor regarding the 8 Months service which they have cut down to 5 - If we obtain any more testimony we shall send it directly to Washington to Mr Seymour - You had better say to him that he may expect some - We will write to Mr Whittlesy a member of congress from this Town to assist -
I would loose no time as I have before stated in receiving what you can - it is possible Mr Seymour will be able to get the 2 Months & 1 or 2 weeks added if he should I apprehend that will be all that can be obtained - We very cold weather and pretty good sleighing -
all well as usual - love to all friends,
yours respectfully
Russell Hoyst

FREE
14 Feb
Hon Mr Seymour Case Hancock Portland
These two letters to be returned to
Hon. William Seymour Mr Seymour Member of the House of Representatives Washington City
Leicester
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(Dankeny Feb. 7 th 1837)
Hon d William Seymour
Dear Sir
I take the liberty of writing you regarding the pension of Hannah Penfield Widow of Peter Penfield — The Husband of the applicant lived in this county when the services were performed and being Nephew to the deceased I have procured most of the testimony which has been forwarded to the department — They say in their letter to you of Jan y 6 th 1837 that two Months & two weeks services said to have been performed in 1776 under Col David Waterbury cannot be allowed because he was not at that time in command of a Regiment — I inclose a certificate from the Controller of the State which shews that he was, and upon presenting to the pension department I think they will at least add that service to that which they have already allowed — The 8 Months services testified to by Mr Taylor which the department have reduced to 5 I have no doubt was performed under Col. Silliman — Mr Booth a lawyer in our Village who has had great experience in procuring pensions says he has got several for men who was in the same service — Mr Taylor is a man of sound mind and memory and of strict integrity and cannot be

mistaken - You would confer a favour on me as well as on the Messrs Penfield, if you would endeavour to procure the alteration in the certificate if one has been issued - You will please communicate with the Messrs Penfield if you succeed in getting any time added Before you receive this you will have been advised by the Messrs Penfield regarding taking the certificate -
I am Sir yours very respectfully
Russel Hooyt
be a corr the

December 26, 1933.
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Mr. Sherman J. Penfield 718 North Broadway Dayton, Ohio
BA-J/ady Peter Penfield W.16679
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter relative to one Peter Penfield, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, W.16679, based upon his military service in that war.
The date and place of Peter Penfield's birth and the name of his mother are not given. He was the son of Peter Penfield, Sr., who lived and died, date not stated, in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Several years before the Revolution soldier moved from Fairfield, Fairfield County, to New Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut.
While residing there he entered the service in the winter of 1776 and served about two months and two weeks as ensign in Captain Gaylord Hubbell's Company, Colonel David Waterbury's Connecticut Regiment. From the spring of 1776 he served eight months as first lieutenant in Captain William Gaylord Hubbell's Company, Colonel Gold Selleck Silliman's Connecticut Regiment and was in the battles of Long Island and White Plains. From September 1777 he served six weeks as captain in Colonel Joseph P. Cooke's Connecticut Regiment. From August 1778 he served three weeks as captain in Colonel Joseph P. Cooke's Connecticut Regiment. From April 1779 he served as captain in Colonel Joseph P. Cooke's Connecticut Regiment to November 1779.
Soldier married August 1, 1763 in Fairfield, Connecticut, Hannah Lewis of said Fairfield. Their marriage was recorded on the records of the First Congregational Church of Fairfield, Connecticut.
In 1805 soldier moved from New Fairfield, Connecticut, to Harpersfield, New York, and died there in 1812, day and

month not stated, nor is it shown where he was buried.
Soldier's widow, Hannah Penfield, was allowed pension on her application executed December 3, 1836 at which time she was aged ninety-two years and a resident of Harpersfield, Delaware County, New York.
Peter Penfield and his wife Hannah, reared a large family, no names are designated.
In a letter dated January 26, 1837, at Danbury, written by one Russel Hoyt and addressed to his uncle, Ebenezar Penfield, Harpersfield, New York, said Hoyt referred to the soldier and his widow Hannah, as grandfather and grandmother. However, in a letter dated February 7, 1837, at Danbury, in regard to the pension of Hannah Penfield, widow of Peter Penfield, he, Russel Hoyt, stated that he was a nephew to the deceased.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.
Date of widow's death not on A.B.

I Mary Hobart of Fairfield in Fairfield County Connecticut being duly sworn To testify and say that I was born & have always lived in said Town of Fairfield - that I was well acquainted with Peter Penfield who removed from Fairfield to the Town of New Fairfield in Fairfield County & knew him from my earliest childhood - He was the Son of Peter Penfield of Fairfield - Peter Penfield the Son married Hannah Lewis of this Town - His marriage took place long before the death of his father - I was well acquainted with his wife who was in the habit of visiting her friends in Fairfield & often came to our house before the Revolutionary war & afterwards - I have no personal knowledge of the fact that her husband, the said Peter, served in the war of the Revolution; but always understood & believe that he so served and I well remember hearing his wife converse regarding his services in the Revolutionary war - He was called Capt. Penfield & during the war and long afterwards lived in said New Fairfield - His father Peter Penfield Sen. lived and died in said Town of Fairfield - Mary Hobart
State of Connecticut } } p. Fairfield December 3 rd A D 1835 Fairfield County } Personally appeared before me Mary Hobart to me well known & who is a credible witness & who being duly sworn made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition before me subscribed - Thomas Blossorne Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut } p. I Thomas Bloome Clerk of the County Fairfield County } Court within and for the County of Fairfield in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that Thomas Bloome before whom the Deposition of Mary Hobart written on the other side hereof was sworn whose own proper signature is annexed to the Certificate attached to said Deposition is a Justice of the Peace within and for said Fairfield County duly commissioned & duly authorized to administer oaths and take Depositions &c Given under my hand and the Seal of said County Court in Fairfield this Third day of December A D 1836 Thomas Bloome Clerk

Amos Stevens of New Fairfield in the County of Fairfield and State of Connecticut aged eighty years, being duly sworn, doth depose and say, that he was born and has all his life time resided in said New- Fairfield. That Peter Penfield formerly of said New Fairfield, removed from Fairfield in said County into said New- Fairfield, several years previous to the Revolutionary War. That at said time of his removal Hannah Penfield, now of Housatonic in the State of New York came with him, and was reputed to be his wife. That they lived together at said New Fairfield, as husband and wife, until they removed to said Housatonic about the year 1805, and reared a large family of children. This deponent was during all the time aforesaid, intimately acquainted with said Peter and Hannah and never had, nor has he now, any doubt that they were in fact, as they were reputed to be husband and wife. During the Revolutionary War, the said Peter Penfield at said time, was a Captain of militia, and was very frequently engaged in military service. This deponent has personal knowledge of the following account of service performed by said Penfield, to wit -
In the fall of the year 1777 said Peter Penfield served six weeks as a captain in the Regiment of Connecticut militia commanded by Colonel Joseph P. Cooke. Said Regiment was employed on the Hudson River at Peekskill, Redbank, and other places.

1. 12 on said River - The Respondent served as a Private soldier in said Captain Penfield's company -
1. 12 In the summer of the year 1779, the said Regiment was again called into the service of the United States, and served six weeks, at a place called Crounkh and in the County of Dutchess in the State of New York - A large body of Connecticut militia under the command of General Mudduck was stationed at Crounkh Pond at the time.
Said Peter Penfield served the said last mentioned term of six weeks, as a captain in said Company, and the Respondent served the same term in his company as a Private soldier -
In July 1779, when Norwalk and Fairfield in said State of Connecticut were burned, said Penfield served two weeks as a captain in said Regiment of Militia, at said Fairfield and Norwalk.
- 14 This Respondent, on this term did not serve under his command, as the Respondent belonged to the Cavalry, but he knows that said Penfield performed said service, having been with him while there almost every day -
3. 8 In the winter of 1776, and after the return of the American Troops from the Northern Campaign, a Regiment was raised for two months, commanded by Colonel David Waterbury. This Respondent enlisted in said Regiment as a Private soldier in a company commanded by Captain Gyles Hubbard. Said Regiment served at New York two months and one or two weeks more. The said Peter Penfield was an Ensign.

5.10 in said company, and served at all 1778-21 during said term of two months and 6.26 one or two weeks more, and that defendant served in said company as a Private soldier - said Regiment was retained in said service one or two weeks after the term for which it was enlisted, as afore said, because the American troops employed before Boston, and a unit had been ordered to Boston New York, did not arrive as soon as was expected. The word "Boston" crossed before dating.
Amos Stearns

Gideon Hubbell of New Fairfield in the County of Fairfield and State of Con- necticut, aged seventy four years, being duly sworn, doth depose and say, that he well knew and was acquainted with Peter Penfield, formerly of said New Fairfield but now deceased, and knew him before and during the Revolutionary War - This Deponent saith that he used to reside in said New Fairfield before the Revolutionary War and has resided there ever since - The said Peter Penfield also then resided in said New Fairfield and continued to reside there until many years after the War when he removed to Harpersfield in the State of New York, where he died - At the time this Deponent first knew the said Peter Penfield, Hannah Penfield was his wife, and they lived together at said New Fairfield, as husband and wife, from the said time when the Deponent first knew the said Peter Penfield and before the Revolutionary War, until they removed to the State of New York, as aforesaid - said Peter Penfield was a Captain in the Regiment of Connecticut Militia commanded by Colonel Joseph P. Cooke, during the greater part of the War, and this Deponent was a Private soldier in the said Company - and served under his command and such Captain as follows -
In the fall of 1777 and while Gen. Burgoyne was marching southward from Canada said Regiment of Militia was called into the service of the United States, for the protection of property on the

12 Hudson River and to aid in preventing an apprehended junction between the troops under Burgoyne's command and the British troops from New York. said Regiment served the term of six weeks in September and October 1777, at Beekskill, Fishkill, and other places on the Hudson River, and marched as far north as Redhook. The said Peter Penfield served the said term of six weeks as captain of said company, and the defendant served the same term as a Private soldier in his company, and under his command.
In the year 1778, or 1779, and this defendant does not recollect in which year, the said Regiment performed a tour of service of three weeks, at Fishkill, Beekskill, and Patterson in the State of New York. In this tour of service of three weeks, the said Peter Penfield served as a captain, and the defendant as a Private soldier under his command. This was in the month of August. And when the towns of Norwalk and Fairfield in the State of Connecticut were destroyed by the British, in July 1779, the said Regiment entered the service of the United States, and served two weeks at said Norwalk and Fairfield. said Peter Penfield again served the said term of two weeks as captain of the said company, and the defendant as a Private soldier therein.
Gideon Hubbell

Olind Taylor of Danbury in the County of Fairfield, and State of Connecticut, aged seventy eight years, being duly sworn, doth depose and say, that in the spring of the year 1876, he enlisted for the term of eight months, in the Regiment of Connecticut State Troops commanded by Colonel Allen, and in the company commanded by Captain Gaylord Bullock, and he served as a Private soldier in said Regiment and company the full term of eight months, and was discharged the last of December - The said Regiment served in that campaign in New York, on Long- Island in Nassau, at White Plains and other places in Westchester County in said State of New York, and was engaged in the Battle of Long Island, and White Plains.
The deponent further says, that Peter Penfield, then of New Fairfield in said County of Fairfield, was the first Lieutenant of said company in which the deponent so served, and served as such throughout the whole of said campaign, the full term of eight months - said Penfield was such Lieutenant when deponent enlisted, and he continued therein in said company at the time which Lieutenant thereof, having been engaged in all said battles, until the Regiment was discharged, as aforesaid, the last of December 1876, near Peekskill - Olind Taylor

State of Connecticut Fairfield County ss. A.D.
on this 8th day of
November 1836 before the Court of Probate within and for the district of Danbury in the said county and state, the same being a Court with Record and holden at Danbury in the said district, on the day and year aforesaid, personally appeared the witnesses above named to wit, Amos Stevens, Gideon Hubbell, and Elihu Taylor, all of whom are well known to the said Court and are persons of good character for truth, and credible witnesses, and several they each acknowledged the foregoing deposition by them respective to have been so before by them acknowledged and generally made solemn oath to the truth of the deposition by him respectively acknowledged that is to say, said Amos Stevens made oath to the truth of the deposition by him acknowledged, Gideon Hubbell made solemn oath to the truth of the deposition by him acknowledged, and Elihu Taylor made solemn oath to the truth of the deposition by him acknowledged.
In testimony whereof I, Nathl. H. Wildman Clerk of said Court of Probate have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court of Probate on the said 8th day of November 1836.
Nathl. H. Wildman Clerk
I, Nathaniel H. Wildman of Danbury in the county of Fairfield, State of Connecticut Judge of the Court of Probate for the district of Danbury in said county and state, do hereby certify that Nathl. H. Wildman Esq. who has subscribed the foregoing certificate is Clerk of said Court of Probate duly appointed and sworn, that the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is in the right hand writing of the said Nathl. H. Wildman; and that full faith and credit are due to his official acts as such Clerk given under my hand at Danbury aforesaid, this 8th day of November 1836.
Nathl. H. Wildman Judge
1776 sent 1777 Capt

At a General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the English Colony of Connecticut in New England in America holden at Hartford in said Colony on the second Thursday of May (being the ninth day of said month) and continued by several adjournments until the eighth day of June following Annoq. Dom ni 1776—
This Assembly do establish Peter Penfield to be Lieutenant of the sixth Company or Train band in the 16 th Regiment in this Colony—
State of Connecticut ss. Office of the Secretary of State September 24, 1836—
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of record in this Office. In testimony whereof I have affixed the seal of this State & signed the same—
Royal Allen new Sunday 9 th State

State of Connecticut "S", Office of the Secretary of State Hartford September 24 th 1836—
I hereby certify that it appears from the records in this office that at a special session of the Legislature of the Colony of Connecticut in June 1776, they appointed officers for six Battalions to be raised and march directly to New York, of which Colonel Silliman was ap- pointed to the command of the first Battalion, and Peter Penfi- eld was appointed first Lieutenant of the third company in said Battalion
In testimony whereof I have affixed the seal of this State & signed the same
Dayal Silliman Secretary of State

At a General Assembly of the Governor and company of the State of Connecticut in New England in America, held at Hartford on the second Thursday of May (being the eighth day of said month and continued by several adjournments until the seventh day of June next following). Annoq. Dom 1777 —
This Assembly do establish Peter Penfield to be Captain of the 6th Company or Train band in the 16th Regiment in this State —
State of Connecticut ss, Office of the Secretary of State September 24, 1836. I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of record in this office. In testimony whereof, I have affixed the seal of this State & signed the same —
Doyal A. Kimman Secretary of State

Comptrollers Office
Hartford Nov 1st 1836
I certify that the name of Capt Peter Penfield appears on Haskells Receipts under the following head to wit, "The United States Dr To the State of Connecticut for sundry expenditures for Bounties, extra allowances, wages &c of Militia from said state who served with the main Army at and near Peekskill in the state of New York, and he is credited August 31st 1779 £12-2-8, he is also named as belonging to Col J B Coches Regt,
His name is also on the same book under the head of Militia service from April to Nov 1779, and he is credited £223-16,
His name also further appears on the same book under the head of Militia service for the defence of the State, and he is credited Feb 24th 1781 £3-17-3,
Wm Field Comptroller
Royal American Society

At a general Assembly of the Governor and Company of the English Colony of Connecticut in New England in America, holden at Hartford in said Colony by Special Order of the Governor on the 14th day of June A. Dom. 1776.
An act for raising seven Battalions to join the Continental Army in New York.
Whereas this assembly have received a requisition from the Honorable Continental Congress for Troops to reinforce the Continental Army in different departments.
Be it therefore enacted by the Governor, and Council and Representatives in general Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, that seven Battalions inclusive of the Regiment or Battalion voted to be raised for the general service by this Assembly in May last, be forthwith raised by voluntary enlistment, to march directly to New York and there join the Continental Army in that place; each Battalion to consist of one Colonel, one Lieut. Colonel, one Major and eight Companies with one Captain, two Lieutenants, one Ensign, four Serjeants, four Corporals, one Drummer and one Fifer and Seventy nine privates to each Company; and a Staff to consist of one Chaplain, one Adjutant, one Quartermaster, one Surgeon and one Surgeon's mate to each Battalion, and to be holden in said service until the 25th day of December next, unless sooner discharged; and each able bodied effective man, who shall so enlist into the service

and for the term aforesaid, and sufficiently cloath himself therfor, shall receive a premium of three pounds lawful money, and every such man so enlisted as aforesaid, who shall provide for himself a good Blanket, Knapsack, Gun, Bayonet and Cartouch Box to the acceptance of his Captain, shall receive a further premium of one pound two Shillings money therfor, and at the same rate and proportion for so many of the articles aforesaid as he shall furnish himself with, as was allowed and given by this assembly to the Troops raised for the defence of this Colony in April 1775, and shall receive one month's pay in advance before he marches out of this Colony, and all those who have enlisted as minute men and will lay claim to the forty Shillings given to them as encouragement to furnish themselves and stand ready as minute men, and shall also enlist into the service established by this Act, shall be entitled to a further sum of forty two Shillings, they furnishing and equipping themselves in the same manner as abovesaid, that they may be on an equal footing with the other Troops now to be raised for the same service. And that each Serjeant shall receive forty eight Shillings, each Corporal forty four Shillings, each Drummer and Fifer forty four Shillings and each private forty Shillings pr. Callender month for wages, during their continuance in said service; and in case any Gun, Bayonet or Cartouch Box shall be lost by inevitable providence, the man so providing the same, shall be paid the just value thereof, and

and a particular account shall be taken of all the arms that shall be used; and the same be appraised by indifferent men under oath, and each man so engaging as aforesaid, shall, upon enlistment, be entitled to six pence per day for billeting money until he shall march, and shall then be allowed one penny per mile in lieu of rations for travelling expenses, and one day's pay for every twenty miles between home and the general Rendezvous, going and returning.
And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the sum of forty Shillings shall be given as a further premium and encouragement to each man as aforesaid, who shall enlist into the Continental Regiment voted to be raised in the last session of this assembly, and destined to Boston over and above the sums already promised to them by this assembly; and all the aforesaid Troops, while in service, shall be subject to the same general commands, law and regulation, and entitled to the same pay, wages, privileges and allowances as the continental Troops are.
And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the act entitled "an act for raising and equipping a body of minute men to be held in readiness for the better defence of this Colony &c," made and passed by this assembly at their session in May last, so far as it respects the raising of such minute men pursuant to said act, be repealed, and the same is hereby repealed.
This assembly do appoint the persons hereafter named, to the respective offices hereinafter mentioned, to take the command of the six Battalions

by this assembly ordered, to be raised and marched directly to New- York, and there to join the Continental Army in that place; and His Honor the Governor is hereby desired, authorized and empowered to give com- mission according to the form provided, and or- dered for each respective officer, according to his office and Rank; and Warrants to such as are appointed in the Staff viz. (here follows a list of the names of all the officers of the aforesaid six Battalions) —
This Assembly do appoint Gold Selleck Silliman Esqr. to be Colonel of the first Battalion —
This Assembly do appoint William Gaylord Hubbel Captain Peter Penfield 1st. Lieut. } of the 3d Company Seth Abbott — 2d. Lieut. } in said Battalion. Benjamin Hiccox, Ensign }
State of Connecticut, ss. Secretary's Office Hartford October 28, 1837. I hereby certify that the within and foregoing (with the exception of what is above enclosed in a parenthesis) is a true copy of record in this office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the public Seal of said State and signed the same.
Royal S. Himmann Secretary 9 th State

Hon Wm Lloyd
Jan 6. 1837
Q.C.
Chamberlain John Lloyd Jan 10 1837
Recorded Vol. 39 Page 446

War Department Pension Office Jan. 6. 1836
Sir
The papers relating to the claim of Hannah Penfield widow of Peter Penfield have been examined and placed on file; It is stated by one of the witnesses that the claimants husband served two months & two weeks in Col David Waterburys reg t in 1776 and by another that he served Eight months in Col Sillimans reg t in 1776; To the first it is objected that Col Waterbury was not then in command of a reg t ; to the second, that the regiment under the command of Col. Silliman was authorized to be raised in June 1776 to serve until the 20 th of December following unless sooner discharged, very few of the men composing that reg t were in service over five months - All that can be allowed upon the proof now before the Department is three months and Eight days as a Captain & five months as a Lieutenant - If the claimant is so inclined  decides to accept a pension for that term a pension certificate will be issued accordingly
Yours William Seymour Horn Reps NCS
When the honor to be Respectfully Your Ob t serv t

Comptrollers Office Hartford, Connecticut February 1. 1837.
Extract from the Journal of the "Council of Safety" remaining in this Office:—
"At a meeting of the Governour & Council of Safety Friday 22 March 1776, &c. —
"Voted, That Eliph t . Dyer & W m . Williams Esq s be a committee "to confer with the Commandant in Chief at New York concerning the "necessity of the two Connecticut Battalions under command of "Colonels Waterbury & Ward continuing in service &c. — and concert "proper measures relative to both, and to consult the two Colonels "named on the circumstances of their respective Regiments, to dis- "rect and order them (if need be) to continue in the service "till advice can be received from the Continental Congress, and "conform themselves to such orders as shall be recv d . otherwise to "order them as emergency do require, as well as the two Militia "Battalions, and report to the Governour and Council accordingly.
Certify the foregoing to be a true extract from the Journal of the Council of Safety remaining in this Office.
In the absence of the Comptroller Royal R. Hinman Secretary of State

Pete Rerfer u.?
J. J. McIlhenny Hon. F. F. Whittelsey H. R.

War Department Pension Office July 6 th 1837
Sir
The papers relating to the claim of Hannah Penfield Widow of Peter Penfield have been examined and placed on file: It is stated by one of the witnesses that the claimants husband served two months & two weeks in Col David Waterbury regt. in 1776 and by another that he served eight months in Col Sillimans regt in 1776. To the first it is objected that Col Waterbury was not at that command of a regt. To the second that Col Sillimans regt. was not authorized to be raised until June 1776 & then to serve until the 25 th of December following unless sooner discharged; Very few of the men composing the regt served over four months: All the applicant can be allowed upon the proof now before the Department is three months and eight days as a Captain and five months as Lieutenant-- If it shall be decided to accept a pension for that time a pension certificate will be issued accordingly.
I have the honor to be Respectfully
Hon William Seymour House Reps U.S.
Your Obedient Servt J. L. Edwards

War Department
Pension Office
June 6. 1837
Sir The papers relating to the claim of Hannah Pinfold Widow of Peter Pinfold have been examined and placed in file. It is stated by one of the witnesses, that the claimant's husband served two months & two weeks in Col David Wats bry's reg. t in 1776, and by another that he served Eight months in Col Silliman's reg. t in 1776. To the first it is ob- jected that Col Wats bry was not at that time in Com- mand of a reg. t to the second that Col Silliman's reg. t was not authorized to be raised until June 1776 & then to serve until the 25 th of December following unless sooner discharged very few of the men composing the reg. t served over five months All the applicant can be allowed upon the proof now be- fore the Department, is three months and Eight days as a Captain and five months as a Lieutenant. — If it should be decided to accept a pension for that term, a pension certificate will be issued accordingly
I have the honor to be
Respectfully
Yours obedt servt
J. L. Edwards
Hon William Seymour House Reps N.Y.

Payment to be made at Albany N.Y. by First Natl Farm & Bank Agent for paying Pension= ers, in the Agency of Albany N.Y.
Your new certificate Ensign 2 mo $20.00 Lt. b. 118 84.88 Capt. 3. mo. 8 dy 65.33 $170.21
Hon J. J. Whittier
Recorded in the Pension Office in Book A Vol. 1 Page by N. R. Addison Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the 3d section of the law of the United States, of the 4th July, 1830, Hannah Penfield of New York widow of Peter Penfield dec d who was an Ensign Lieutenant Captain in the War of the Revolution is entitled to receive One hundred fifty three dollars and thirty four cents per annum, during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March and 4th of September.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 10 th day of February one thousand eight hundred and thirty-Seven
J. P. Butler Secretary of War interim
Examined and Countersigned. S
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

NY.
4 July '36 30 Sec.
Registered
Hon.
Wm Lloyd
H.R.

Service of Peter Penfield well established
1776. In the winter, 2 mo. - and 1 or 2 weeks of the time out - at New York } mo. wks. as by affidavit of H. Stevens } 2. 1 as Ensign
In May & and into Oct. - as per Oliver Taylor } 0. as Lieut.
1777. In Sept. & Oct. at Poughkeepsie Fishkill Redbank etc - as per affidavit } 1. 2 as Capt. of Amos Stevens & Gideon Burdell } - 3 as Capt.
1778. In Aug. at Poughkeepsie, Fishkill & Patterson } - 3 as Capt.
1779. In the summer at Brumfield - 6 weeks - H. Stevens In July, at Harnings for as well as Fairfield 2 weeks H. Stevens & G. Burdell It appears from the books of the comptroller that Capt. Penfield was credited for militia service on the 31st Aug. £12. 2. 0. & afterwards from "April to Nov. 1779" £223. 16. 0 - This credit undoubtedly includes the services under Col. Stevens & Burdell & shows that he was in service the whole of that season - The amount credited would include a Captain's pay & rations for more than 8 months, including both April & Nov. - But rejecting both & it is conclusively shown that he served that year at least six months. No. B. More than one week's service appears from the credit in 1781 } 6. 0 as Capt. £3. 17. 3 - . 1
Re-capitulation
   mo. wks     Ensign - 2 1   Lieutenant - 8 0   Captain - 8 2  
A. B. Peter Penfield was appointed Lieut. May 1776 Capt. May 1777

153.34-
W. Penfield 986.54 Jan 15
Ch. 1333 2/6 80.00
1333 4.88
18.21 153.34 172.35
24/480
60. 30. 20. 8. 5.33 6553307160 (5.33)
James L. Edwards
Com. Pensions
Hon. J. J. Whittier
80 72 1320
30 20 11/20
30/220 (7) 710 1012 1
30. 80. 11 30/880 (29) -4
60 280 270 10 10/3
10 480

Washington Jan. 12. 38
James L. Edwards Esq
Sir -
I have received and return to you the enclosed certificate; for the purpose of having another granted, enlarging the pension —
Yours very respectfully J. J. Whittier

New York
Hannah Penfield
widow of
Peter Penfield
Deceased
Let to H. Wm. S. G. our
Jan. 6. 1837

Albany N.Y. 490
Captain Penfield
Delaware in the State of N.Y.
who was a in the commanded by Captain of the commanded
by in the widow of Peter Penfield dec. late an Ensign Lieutenant Captain
See letter to Hon. T. T. Whittlesey H.R. 11 Dec. 1837
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 153 Dollars 34 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16th day of Feb 1837 and sent per Wm Seymour No. of P. 2
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1836 $ 843.37 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mar 37 76.67
3 Sect act } $920.04 4 July 1836 } Revolutionary Claim, } Not June 7, 1833. }
Recorded by N.H. Addison Clerk, Book 4. Vol. Page 136.

16,679
Re WIDOW, &c.
File No. 16679
Hannah Penfield Widow of Peter Penfield Adopt. Bro. Mar.
Act: July 4 th 1886
Index: Vol. M , Page 122
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1916 Feb 20. First to Sherman J. Penfield. 910 y. 1933 Dec 26. First to Sherman J. Penfield. 910 y.
field. P.L.M. L. Brown ill. at he has rd or. eld.

June 23/94 - Hist. to Rev. S. Penfield Kansas City - Mo.
Oct. 13-1900
J. K. Penfield. Delhi N.Y.
Dec - 21-1900
Notation as to furnishing other copies of history.
Jany. 4-1901 Hist. to Miss Fanny Mayhew Penfield Quincy Ills. " " " " " " " " " "
Orrin L. " Franklin "
Mrs. Julia Pitkin Syracuse "
July 15-1902 - Hist. to
J. K. Penfield - Delhi N.Y.
1908 Oct. 5 Hist. to Jas. R. Penfield V.L.M.
1912 Oct. 18 Hist. to James R. Pen
1913 Apr. 19 Hist. to Jennie P.
1914 June 12 Jas. R. Penfield
Notice been furnished Rec.
1914 July 2 Hist. to Orrin L. Penfield

718 North Broadway,
Dayton, Ohio,
Nov. 28, 1933.
Pension Dept., Washington, D. C.
I am compiling a record of the Penfield family and I ask you if you can furnish me with the information as to the date of death and place of burial of Peter Penfield , an ancestor of mine who participated in the Revolutionary War. At the close of his service he held the rank of Captain. His service was with the Connecticut troops.
His widow, Hannah, was allowed a pension on an application executed Dec. 3, 1836,,while a resident of Harpersfield, N. Y. His record will be found at the Pension Dept."Claim "W" File #16679. Also see National Number N. S. D. A. R. 96372 and 79604. Verified by National Number 194043 (add. 197).
If you can give me the desired information I will greatly appreciate it.
Yours respectfully,
Sherman J. Penfield.

England Post, No. 142,
Dept. N. Y., G. H. R.
Delhi, N. Y., October 6 th 1900.
To the proper official Pension Dept. Washington D.C.
My dear Sir
I wish to learn if any of my ancestors by my family name were in the Revolutionary war .
My Grandfather David Penfield was in the war of 1812 too young for the Rev- olutionary struggle but my Great Grand- father Peter Penfield may have been there At one time he lived in Fairfield Conn
I would be specially thankful for any information you can give me under this head - If Major Burton Fitch is in your Dept. I think if he showed me this he would take some interest in the search as he is an old friend & comrade Very reply
James K. Penfield

W 16679
England Post, No. 142,
Dept. N. Y., G. A. R.
Delhi, N. Y., Dec. 4 th 1900.
To the Honorable Commissioners of Pensions Washington D.C. Respected Sir
I recently rec'd copy of the Military record of Peter Penfield who served in a Connecticut Regt. during a portion of the Revolutionary War , thro. the courtesy of some one in your office.
There are five (5) other Penfield familys descendents of Peter Penfield who would be pleased to receive copy of this same record. the young people wish the proof they are eligible to join the daughters of the Revolution. If the rules of your office will permit sending these additional copies they would be thankfully received & we would willingly pay fee if desired. Peter Penfield's widow obtained pension while she lived in Housatonic U.S. He was Great Grand Father to the writer very respy James K. Penfield

England Post, No. 142,
Dept. N. Y., G. A. R.
Delhi, N. Y., Dec. 24 th 1900.
Hon. H. Clay Evans Communion Pensions Washington D.C.
Respected Sir
Replying to your valued favor of 21 st would say I would thank you to send copy of the military history of Peter Penfield veteran Rev. War to each following -
Miss Fanny Hoyt Penfield Kurn Hattin St. Quincy Ills. Miss L. Penfield Esq. Franklin Del. Co. N.Y.
Miss Alida Penfield % Mrs. Judge Nutting Oswego N.Y.
Mrs. Julia Pitkin Syracuse N.Y.
P.S. Perhaps it would be better to send Mrs. Pitkin copy to me as I cannot give her street & number as this writing - she is a daughter of a granddaughter of Peter Penfield J.K.P.
Very truly Jas. K. Penfield

507 Delaware St Kansas City Mo. May 29. 1897.
Revolutionary Pension Department, Washington D.C.
I am anxious to get the Military or War record of my Grandfather, Peter Penfield if I can. He was born in Fairfield Ct Sept. 1743 & died in Harpersfield Delaware Co N.Y. at June 12. 1812. I think I have heard our folks say he was Captain. His wife, (that was Hannah Lewis) I remember drew a pension the last few years of her life. She was living then, & died in Harpersfield N.Y. Sep 15. 1839.
As said Peter P. died in 1812, said pension must have been for services in in the revolutionary war. Having no other way that, I know of, to get the above sought record, I send this. & shall feel very greatly obliged

for a reply containing the desired information. Direct as above,
Yours Truly Rev. S. Penfield

The Penfield Milling Co.
Dealers in Flour, Feed, Grain, Seeds, Salt, Fertilizers, Etc.
J. K. PENFIELD. C. O. PENFIELD. S. F. PENFIELD.
Branch Store at Hobart, N. Y.
S. F. PENFIELD, MANAGER.
O.W. & N.
Delhi, N. Y., July 24 th 1902.
To the Honorable Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C. Respected Sir
I would be very thankful to receive the military record of Peter Penfield a soldier of the Revolution. May I trouble you to this extent -
Very respectfully
James K. Penfield
O.W. & N. Sir J. R. W. 16679 Will. Rev. was

HEADQUARTERS OF
England Post, No. 142, Department of New York, G. A. R.
Delhi, N. Y., Sept. 23 rd 1908
To the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C. Respected Sir
I have lost or mislaid my blank for next payment of my pension. My Pension No. is 1116653. Please send me a duplicate.
I would like a copy of the military history of Peter Penfield war of the Rev. I ask for this for Mrs John R. Arbuckle a great great granddaughter of Peter Penfield - she wishes to join the Daughters of the Rev.
I would thank you in advance for this favor.
Very resp'y
James K. Penfield

PENFIELD MILLING COMPANY
DEALERS IN FLOUR, FEED, GRAIN, COAL, FERTILIZERS, ETC.
DELHI, N. Y., Oct. 11 th 1912.
Hon. J. E. Davenport Commission of Pensions Washington D.C.
Respected Sir
One of my lady friends a descendant of Peter Penfield wishes me to secure for her the military record of Peter Penfield a Revolutionary Soldier from Fairfield Ct. We would very much appreciate this favor & thank you in advance for it.
Very Respectfully
James K. Penfield

HEADQUARTERS ENGLAND POST DEPT. N. Y., G. A. R.
DELHI, N. Y., April 11 th , 191 7 .
Hon. J. L. Davenport Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Respected Sir
My niece Mrs Jennie Penfield Lynch Brownell by name in order that she may join the Daughters of the Revolution. Would be pleased to receive copy of the military record as a Revolutionary Soldier of Peter Pen- field. He was a resident of New Fairfield Conn at the time he enlisted 1776. His widow Hannah Lewis Penfield was granted a pension when she was 92 years old Dec. 3 - 1836.
I would thank you in advance for this favor. Very respfy
James K. Penfield
V. L. M W. J. 16677

Taber Alberta Canada
June 20 - 1914
Pension Department Washington D.C. Dear Sir
I would thank you for a copy of military service of Peter Penfield He was a Revolutionary Soldier, lived in Fairfield Ct, when he enlisted, He married Hannah Lewis & she drew a pension the latter part of her life by virtue of being his widow, I would very much appreciate this favor
Yours respectfully, Orin L. Penfield Taber Alberta Canada

SIXTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
JAMES T. LLOYD, CHAIRMAN. JAMES A. HAMILL. JAMES A. HUGHES. JOHN W. ABERCROMBIE. WILLIAM W. GRIEST. WILLIAM B. FRANCIS. JAMES B. PARKER. P. G. TEN EYCK. ROY O. WOODRUFF. FRANK PARK. GEORGE W. LOFT
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U. S.
COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTS
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Feb. 21, 1916.
Hon. E. C. Tieman, Bureau of Pensions.
My dear Mr. Tieman:-I enclose you letter from Mr. H. L. Penfield of Hannibal, Mo. I will take it as quite a favor if you will furnish me the information he desires and return his letter with your reply.
Sincerely yours,
James A. Lloyd
Mr Penfield's letter returned -

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by L. D. L.
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Peter Penfield
Service _____
Additional Service Rev. War
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190____
No claim, combination records _____, 190____
REMARKS:
No claim except Wid. # 16679

at once, soon The time has of J.R.P. Peter P. furnished you would be available for the other five descendants if they live in your neighborhood or purpose to join the same society. If this plan of residence is such that this is impracticable, separate histories will be done to each on receipt of their name & address names & addresses.
To J.R.P.
12-21-1908

February 23, 1916.
Hon. James T. Lloyd, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Lloyd:
In response to your letter of the twenty-first instant, and the enclosed letter of Mr. H. L. Penfield, of Hannibal, Missouri, I have the honor to advise you that this Bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolution, unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made on account of his services and a careful search of the records fails to show such claims on file for William Harper an officer of the 1st New York Regiment, and Lieutenant Ephriam (Ephraim) Humaston or Humeaton of the 2nd Connecticut Regiment.
You are herewith furnished the histories of Jedidiah Gaylord and Peter Penfield.
From the papers in the claim Sur. File No. 22,784, it appears that Jedidiah Gaylord was born in March 1762, at Southington, Connecticut, and while residing at Walcott (then called Waterbury) New Haven County, Connecticut, enlisted in April 1777 and served eight months as Private in Captain Peter Curtis' company, Colonel Roger Enos' Regiment.

He again enlisted in April 1782 and served eight months and Captain Roswell Ransom's company of teamsters.
He was allowed pension on an application executed October 9, 1832, while living in Harpersfield, Delaware County, New York. There is no data of file as to his family.
From the papers in the claim W. File No. 16,679, it appears that Peter Penfield while residing at New Fairfield, Connecticut, enlisted in the Connecticut troops and served as follows.
During the winter of 1776, as Ensign in Captain Gaylord Hubbell's company, Colonel David Waterbury's Regiment, two months and two weeks.
In May or June 1776, he became a Lieutenant in the 6th company, 16th Connecticut Regiment, length of service not stated. From June 1776 served eight months as First Lieutenant in the 3d company, Colonel G. S. Silliman's 1st Battalion, and was in the battles of Long Island and White Plains;
From September 1777, as Captain of the 6th company, Colonel Joseph P. Cooke's 16th Regiment, militia, six weeks.
From August 1778, as Captain in the same regiment, three weeks, and from April 1779 to November 1779, also as Captain in the same regiment.

Connecticut. There is no record of the date of his death. He was pensioned on an application executed December 3, 1836, while a resident of Harpersfield, New York.
Soldier married August 1, 1763, at Fairfield, Connecticut, Hannah Lewis and died in 1812, at Harpersfield, New York, and his widow Hannah was allowed pension on an application executed December 3, 1836, while a resident of Harpersfield, New York, aged ninety-two years.
Soldier's father Peter Penfield lived and died in Fairfield, Connecticut.
The date and place of soldier's birth are not stated. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Date of application for pension, Very truly yours, Residence at date of application, Age at date of application, Remarks:
E. C. Tienan Acting Commissioner.

tion as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion file in this Bureau. Peter Penfield wid. file 16679
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     ✓ March 1776 { 2 mos. Ensign Gaylord Habbell David Waterbury Conn.   June 1776 { 2 mos. Light 6 th Co. 16 th Conn. regt. "   June 1776 8 mos. Lieut. 3 rd Co. G. S. Silliman 1 st Battery "   Sept - 1777 6 mos. Capt. 6 th Co. Joseph P. Cooke Conn. Militia   Aug. 1778 3 mos. Capt. " " " "   Apr - 1779 to Nov. 1779 Capt. " " " Conn. Militia  
Battles engaged in, Long Island and White Plains.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, New Fairfield Conn.
Date of application for pension, Dec. 3 1836. Her. d. no. ab.
Residence at date of application, Harpersfield, Delaware Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, 93 years.
Remarks: Soldier married at Fairfield Conn. Aug. 1. 1763. Hannah Lewis. a large family referred to as "the only child whose name is stated" stated. Soldier died at Harpersfield N.Y. in 1812. His father Peter Penfield lived and died in Fairfield. Record says a grand-son was living in 1837 at Danbury
Very respectfully,  names of son & grand son taken from letter of grand-son dated Jan 26 1837 see other side
when he served not stated. He enlisted in Fairfield County, Conn.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

July 2, 1914 In reviewing this case I find that in Jan'y 26, 1837 Hoyt refers to Soldier as his grandfather, and NEW in 1837 in a letter to Hon Wm Seymour he says he is the nephew of Soldier As I have omitted him in record list on this date, also the name Ebenezer as one of Soldier's children as that cannot be determined either. V. L. M.

war Section.
Ms. A. 9. 2. v. 16579
June 12, 1914.
Mr. James K. Penfield, England Post, G. A. R. Delhi, New York.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the 8 th instant, you are advised that the record of Peter Penfield, W. F. No. 16,579, Rev. War, was sent you October 5, 1908, and again on October 18, 1912. It is not the practice of this Bureau to continue furnishing the same record to any one person.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

June 23, 1897.
Sir:-
Replying to your request for information concerning Peter Penfield, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that his widow, Hannah, made application for a pension on December 3, 1836, at which time she was 92 years of age and residing at Harkersfield, N. Y., and her pension was allowed for the actual service of her husband as an ensign, lieutenant and captain in the Conn. troops, Revolutionary war, for a period of eleven months and nineteen days. Officers under whom he served not stated. He enlisted in Fairfield County, Conn.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Rev. S. Penfield,
Kansas City, Mo.
507 Delaware Ave.