Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18795, for Ebenezer Reed, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Reed Ebenezer or Reid
W 18795
B.L.Wt 8185-160-55
Polly
CONTENTS

1024
Vermont Burlington Polly Reed widow of Ebenezer Reed
who served in the Revolutionary Conn.
war, as a priv. & sergeant.
Increased from $44 26 / 100 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 91 Dollars 26
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of August 1852. and sent to
Benj m H. Baldwin Present.
Date of death not on aB
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 85 Vol. 3

Declarations in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838. entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows
State of New York
County of Clinton On this 27 th day of August 1838, personally appeared before William F. Hail, first Judge of Clinton County, to wit:
Polly Reed a resident of Plattsburg in said county aged thirty four years, who being first duly sworn, according to law doth on her oaths make the following declarations in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7, 1838. entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows That she is the widow of Ebenezer Reed who was a private and sergeant in the Revolution and served as follows: He enlisted at Norwalk Conn in March 1777 into Capt. Tibbets Company Col. Waterbury's Regt Connecticut Continental line for three years; after serving about a year in that Company he was discharged on account of the small pox sickness. In 1779 he enlisted again at Norwalk Conn into Capt.
Company Col.
Regt Connecticut
Troops as a fifer. he served one year in that Company as she has understood from her said husband. In Dec 1781. He was appointed a sergeant in Capt. Nathan Slocum's Co Genl David Waterbury's Brigade of Connecticut Continental or State Troops. He enlisted into said Company & Regt at Norwalk, Conn. for during the war as a sergeant as she believes served until the end of the war in said Company & Regt & was discharged at Norwalk, but whether he received a written discharge or not, or whether he was actually entitled she cannot state. His father resided in Salisbury Conn & Deborah resided there also. She further declares that she was married to the said Ebenezer Reed on the nineteenth day of June seventeen hundred and eighty three (1783) by Peter Bishop Esq Justice of the Peace at Salisbury (alias Olney) Her maiden name was Polly Benton. That her husband the aforesaid Ebenezer Reed died at Jericho Vermont on the twelfth day of February eighteen hundred & twenty seven that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the army service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred & ninety four, viz at the time above stated. — She was left a

widow by his death and has remained a widow ever since that period & until now unmarried. —
I was and subscribed to before me the day & year first above written & do certify that deponent is a credible person & is unable by reason of bodily infirmity to attend court. She says she has the catarrh & fluxes & is quite feeble
The word "seventeen" written on an erasure & "comm" interlined. Dolly Reed
Wm F. Haile first Judge of Clinton County Courts
State of New York County of Clinton ss I the undersigned Clerk of said County certify that William F. Haile before whom the foregoing declaration of Dolly Reed was taken & sworn on the 27 th day of August 1838 was at the time a first Judge of Clinton County Courts & that his signature above is genuine & being acquainted with it I have affixed my hand & official seal at Plattsburg October 10 th 1838
E. H. McLaughlin Deputy Clerk
Dolly Reed ad. July 1. 1835.
6. 1835
Account January 6 220 days June 3 1/3 10. 03 3/4
J. D. Woodward Esq. Plattsburg N.Y.

67105 Act. Mar. 3/55- Apl. 13/55.
Willie Reed, id of priv. Edenburg Recd. (Camden & Seagr.)
capt.
Col.
Wilt & Pension under act. Sept. 1848.
Revolutionary War. Buxton
July 48-1824.
Sergeant Capt. Slopon ve. Court Troops
160 acs Oct 12/55
Bridge
Henry Weed, Stinestown Dist.
Vol. R. 33. - 5

John Reed
Esq.
Put the seal on in such a way that it will show upon all the papers attached together

State of Vermont Chittenden County V 3
On this 20 th day of January  March 1855 personally appeared before me a just of the peace in and for the County & State aforesaid Dolly Reed aged Ninety one years a resident of Richmond in the State of Vermont who being duly sworn according to law declares That she is the widow of Ebenezer Reed deceased who was a private Teamster and Sergeant in the Revolutionary war and resided in Newark Connecticut - She cannot particularly describe his service - That she is a pensioner of the United States under the act of February 2 nd 1848 at the rate of Ninety one dollars and twenty six cents and her name inscribed on the Vermont Roll and her certificate recorded in the pension office on the Roll under the act of February 2 nd 1848 page 85 Vol 3. She further states that she was married to the Ebenezer Reed in June 1783 or 1784 and that she has no public or private record of her said marriage she believes a record is on file with her papers in the pension office at Washington
She further states that her husband the Ebenezer Reed died at Jericho Vermont

on the 12 th day of February 1821 and that she has remained a widow since that time.
She further declares she has has never received a land Warrant for any service of her late husband or ever before applied for bounty land. And that she makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3 rd 1855-
Witness Myriilla Woodworth Polly X Reed mark
We Cyrus Allen and Elisha Andrews residents of Richmond in the state of Vermont upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Polly Reed in our presence and that we believe from our personal knowledge and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be
Cyrus Allen Elisha Andrews

I, Myrilla Woodworth, of Richmond in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont, aged fifty two years, being duly sworn, on oath say that I am the daughter of Ebenezer and Polly Reed; that I know of the existence of no public or private record of the marriage of said Ebenezer and Polly, but I know that they cohabited as husband and wife, and that they were reputed so to be; that the said Ebenezer died at Jerico Vermont on the 12 th February 1827, and that the said Polly is now a widow and is the identical Polly Reed, who has signed the declaration for Bounty Land hereto annexed. that the said Polly resides in my family and draws a Pension from the United States Government under the act of February 2 nd 1848 at the rate of Ninety One Dollars and twenty six cents.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 20 th day of March A.D. 1855, and I further state that I have no interest in the said Polly Reed's claim for Bounty Land herewith applied for.
Myrilla Woodworth
State of Vermont } On this 20 th day of March A.D. 1855 personally appeared Chittenden County } before me a Justice of the Peace within & for the County aforesaid, Myrilla Woodworth and made oath to the above affidavit by her subscribed.
Wm. G. Shaw, Justice of the Peace

The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Amly. Shaw Justice of the Peace
and I further certify that the word "February" in the foregoing application of Polly Reed was erased and the word "March" interlined before signing.
Amly. Shaw Justice of the Peace

(1. 115) Polly Reed w d of Ebenezer died March 3 d 1855 w d of the Puritan
Henry Reed Ebenezer Minneapolis Wash.

STATE OF VERMONT.
Office of the Secretary of State, Montpelier, April 2 d . A.D. 1856. }
I certify that William G. Shaw Esquire, whose name is subscribed in his own proper hand writing to the foregoing certificate, is and was at the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the county of Chittenden duly elected and qualified, and that to his official acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are, and ought to be given.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of this Office, this the Second day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five—
Geo. Thompson
Deputy
Secretary of State.

Salisbury Ch for E Benton Esq Aug. 15 th
J Douglas Woodward Esq Plattsburg NY

District Mener. Livingston 12 th June 1783
I here certify that Ebenezer Ruel and Polly Benton were lawfully married this day by me Peter Bishop Justice Peace
To whom it may concern.
State of Connecticut } S S Salisbury August 13 th 1838 County of Litchfield
I hereby certify that the foregoing certificate of Marriage of Ebenezer Ruel & Polly Benton is a true copy of record to be found in this office - Attest Charles Benton } Town Clerk of Salisbury

March 18, 1938
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BA-J/ENL Ebenezer Reed-W.18795
Mrs. Floyd G. Hansen 327 Veterans' Memorial Building San Francisco, California
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of Ebenezer Reed, born in Salisbury, Connecticut, in 1760, and was granted a pension for service in the Revolutionary War, File No. 18795.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.18795, based upon the military service in that war of Ebenezer Reed.
Ebenezer Reed was born in Salisbury, Connecticut, in November, 1760. The names of his parents are not shown.
Ebenezer Reed enlisted at Norwalk, Connecticut, sometime in 1776, and served two or three months in Colonel Sheldon's Troop of Light Horse; he enlisted in March, 1777, served as a teamster under Captain Samuel Tibbals, Connecticut troops, and was discharged after serving one year, on account of sickness; after this, he was in the privateer service for sometime, no details given and served as fifer for sometime in the company of his uncle, Captain Eli Reed, in the Connecticut troops; he enlisted, date not shown, served in Captain Nathaniel Slason's Connecticut Company; was appointed 1 st sergeant of said company by warrant dated December 31, 1781, and continued in service until the close of the war. It was stated that during the service last named above, he was sent to New York with a flag of truce for the exchange of prisoners, and that he was very zealous in the American cause. The privateer service was indefinite, also fifer service.
In 1792 or 1793, he moved to Jericho, Vermont, where, it was stated, he was a Justice of the Peace for a number of years. He died at said Jericho, February 12, 1827.
The soldier married at Salisbury, Connecticut, Polly Benton, date and place of her birth and names of her parents not shown.

They were married June 12, 1783, as shown by a copy of the records of the Town Clerk of said Salisbury, or June 19, 1783, as stated by the widow. In 1838, Charles Benton was Town Clerk of said Salisbury, Connecticut; no relationship to soldier's widow, Polly Benton Reed, was stated.
Polly, widow of Ebenezzer Reed, was allowed pension on her application executed August 27, 1838, at which time she was aged seventy-four years and lived in Plattsburg, Clinton County, New York. In 1848, she was living in Jericho, Vermont and in 1854, at Bolton, Vermont.
March 20, 1855, Polly Reed, then a resident of Richmond, Chittenden County, Vermont, applied for the bounty land which was due on account of the service of her husband, Ebenezzer Reed, in the Revolutionary War. She was granted one hundred sixty acres of bounty land on Warrant No. 8155, under the Act of March 3, 1855.
In order to obtain information in regard to the location of the land cited above, you should address The Commissioner of the General Land Office, Interior Department, this city, and furnish that official the number of the warrant, the acreage and the act under which said warrant was issued.
Ebenezzer and Polly Reed reared a family of children, only names shown are oldest son, Zenny Reed, born August 14, 1784, in 1839, living in Plattsburg, New York; daughter Sally Fay, in 1854, aged fifty-seven years and a resident of Bolton, Chittenden County, Vermont; and daughter, Myrilla Woodworth, in 1854, aged fifty-two or fifty-three years, and a resident of Richmond, Chittenden County, Vermont. The names of their husbands are not shown. In 1854, one Wesley Fay was a Justice of the Peace for Chittenden County, Vermont, and the name Salmon Fay appears, also; no relationship of either to Sally Fay, daughter of the soldier, was stated.
In 1839, Isaac Benham, born in Salisbury, Connecticut, in October, 1760, in above year, residing in Jericho, Vermont, stated that he was a cousin of Ebenezzer Reed, and also his brother-in-law's wife, a sister of said Ebenezzer. He did not give the names of his parents nor that of his wife. Isaac Benham died in December, 1853. In 1854, John Benham, a son of Isaac, above named, was aged sixty-seven years and resided in Jericho, Vermont. The name Silas Benham appears, also, his relationship to Isaac not shown.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Polly Reed, widow of Ebenezer Reed(W. 18795), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
Polly Reed, widow of Ebenezer Reed Certificate No. 1024 Issued August 4, 18 Rate, $91. 26 per annum Commenced March 4, 1848 Act of February 2, 1848 Vermont(Burlington) Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Receipt signed by Ebenezer Reed
8 185 ✓
S
Mr. Ames

Amesburgh July 6 1854
My dear Sir
I enclose further evidence in the Polly Reed case - all I have prepared on the point - further might have been had that he was ever after troubled with fits - I think you had better get it on as soon as you can - I was not able to find any other paper among her old ones - I think he served in 1819 - 200 days his widow as she says he was in the service about all the time after he went into service in 1778 - I hope to hear from you soon
I am yours truly J H Ward
13 N Baldwin Esq Washington
State of Vermont,
COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
CHITTENDEN, ss.
J. S. Adams -
I, Deacon H. Burrows , Clerk of the County Court for the County of Chittenden, being a court of record and having a seal, as hereto attached, do certify that N o M. Miller, Elias Bartlett, Moses Spaulding, Meloy Luce Esq. & and A. A. Forbes -
was at the date of the paper writings to which this is attached, and now is are Justices of the Peace -
within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his signature to the foregoing jurat and certificate are genuine; that the said paper writings are executed according to the laws of this State, and are in due form; and
that as such Officer they are duly authorized by the laws of this State to take acknowledgments of Deeds and Depositions, and to administer oaths. &c.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Court, at Burlington, this Fifth day of July - Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and fifty- four
J. S. Adams - CLERK.

V A. York Polly Reed let. to J. D. Woodward 16. Ap. 1839 to same 29. April 1839
Ad July 1838
Rev. Mr. Green Rev. Mr. Green Smith
※

V A. York Polly Reed let. to J. D. Woodward 4. Ap. 1837 to same 29. April 1839
Ad July 1838
Received May 12: 1779 of Capt Isaac Smith five Hundred Continental Dollars and five Silver Dollars in full for a Bounty to Serve as a Recruit for a Class whereof Reuben Sutherland and the Sons of Richard Bullock Lieut. Parks & William Cash Do belong for which I Promise to go forthwith and join Capt Robert Wood at Mumbachus or wherever he may be and to Serve until the first Day of January next
Glenerger Reed

Information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. W. File 18795  Cheney Reed
Rev. and 1812
Vers Sec
   DATE OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Nov. 1777 1 year Private James M'Clure William M'Clure Conn.   1778 several mo. - James M'Clure William M'Clure   Spring 1779 - sergeant City Reed (widow) ✓ Conn.   Dec. 1781 several mo. 1st Sgt. Nathaniel Plason ✓ Brigade  
Battles engaged in, None stated Residence of soldier at enlistment, Roxbury, Conn. Date of application for pension, Aug. 27, 1832 Residence at date of application, Plattsburg, N.Y. Age at date of application, she was then 74 years
Remarks: Her husband was born in Nov. 1760, married at Litchfield, Conn. June 12, 1783, Polly Benton. He died Feb. 12, 1827 at Genoa, N.Y. Their son was born June 14, 1784. In 1854 widow resided at Bolton, Chittenden Co., Vt., with her daughter Sally Gay, 57 yrs. & Myrill Woodworth 53 yrs.
Very respectfully

THE MARY FLETCHER HOSPITAL, B. J. ANDREWS, M. D., SUPT.
BURLINGTON, VT., June 26 1905
Pension Bureau
Washington, D. C.
Messrs, Can you tell me where I can find the war record of our Ebenezer Reed. His wife Polly Reed drew a pension for a number of years.
Any information you can give me will be gladly received.
Thanking you in advance for your trouble I am yours sincerely, B. J. Andrews.

No. 67105
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received Apr. 13, 1855.
Ebenezer Reed Rev. War
Warrant 8/85 - 180-55
Henry Reed Hainesburg Vt

Albany 28 47
Letter to Hon. A. C. Hamar 21. April 1840 to same 28. April 1840
Polly Reed widow of Ebenezer Reed
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 12. Feb. 1827 of Clinton Co. in the State of New York who was a Pr. V. Sergh. in the company commanded by Captain Tiltbit of the Regt. commanded by Col. Waterbury in the Com. line for 3 months & 18 days Pr. — 11.43 " 6 " " 20 " Sergh. — 33.33 $44.76
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 44 Dollars 76 Cents per annum. to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 th day of May 1839 and sent to J. D. Woodward, Plattsburgh, N.Y.
Arrears to the 14th of March '39 134.28 Semi-annual allowance ending 6 Sep. " 22.38 $156.66
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book 4, Vol. 2, Page 99

2847
Vermont, Burlington
Jolly Reed, Ebenezer
widow of who died on the of _____ in the State of Vermont who was a private Sergeant in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution line for
Increased from $ 44 76 / 100
Inscribed on the Roll of Burlington at the rate of 91. Dollars 26 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 th day of August 1854 and sent to
Arrears to the 4th of Benj m H. Baldwin Semi-annual allowance ending Present
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by G. J. Gitty Clerk, Book D. Vol. 1 Page 137.

New York 2930 Albany
Polly Reide. widow of Ebenezer Reide who was a priv & sergeant in the Connecticut Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 44 Dollars 76 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of November and sent to J. D. Woodwards Plattsburg N. York.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 112

2930 Vermont, Burlington Nelly Reed, widow of Ebenezer who was a priv. & serg t in the Revolution
Increased from $117 76 / 100 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 91 Dollars 26. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of August 1851. and sent to
Benj a M Baldwin Present.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 69.

Aug 3 1854 Cer. to Albany P. Ag. Aug 7, transferred Reported from Albany to Burlington Ct. P. 1 S. 15 2
10234 New York Albany Polly Reid widow of Ebenezer Reid who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private Sergeant. Entitled to $91:26.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 44, Dollars 76.
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 day of July 1848, and sent to
Hon. S. Lawrence Hof R
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 175 Vol. 4.

Ebenezer Reed Wheel W. 18795 Conn.

DAVID WATERBURY B. R. Genl.
Commendations a Brigate in Connecticut
to Elmer Root -- G. M. 1774
My Dear Friend I trust & Convince in your Friendship knowledge that I do for Connecticut I appoint you the ... to be just ... in ... company ... improve your business ... in a due discharge of the duties ... to the exception of ... which shall be your sufficient ...
Newark Decemr 1701 Nathaniel Slason Capt.

Ms. A. 9. 2. 20. 18 Rush to Reed
H. C. ... Reed — ( ) Vermont
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Elmer ... Reed (born ...) 1818-1895

Additional Ev. in case of Polly Reed
Depositions that the said Polly Reed was in the company of the said John Reed at the time of the said crime, and was in charge of the said John Reed.
W. H. Baldwin Atty. - Present

I, William Weston, of Burlington, Vermont, testify and say that I was well acquainted with Isaac Benham, late of Jericho, Vermont, deceased, during his lifetime. I became acquainted with him as early as 1832, I think, and from that time to a short time before his death, I usually made out his pension vouchers to enable him to draw his semi-annual stipends. He was a pensioner of the United States under the act of June 7, 1832, and, for many years I paid him his pension, while acting as Clerk for different Pension Agents in this State. Said Benham was a man of intelligence and of undoubted truth, and retained his mental faculties well up to the time of his death. Any statements made by him relating to facts within his own knowledge, would have been believed by those who were well acquainted with him.
I have no interest in the claim of Polly Read for a pension, nor am I concerned in the prosecution thereof. Wm. Weston
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5 th day of July 1854, And I certify that said Weston has been Senator in the Legislature of this State W m M. Miller Justices of the Peace

I John Benham of Jericho Vermont aged Sixty seven years do from a say I am the son of Isaac Benham of said town who was a pensioner of the United States & died on the 1 st of December last my father retained his mind & mental faculties in a remarkable manner to near the close of his life - he often drove his waggon after he was eighty one years of age & sometimes as far as Burlington - My father often stated that one Glenzer Reed served with him as a teamster in the war of the Revolution & Reed was my father's cousin & my mother was his sister & the family were intimate from childhood - I Reed lived in this town for many years before his death & died about 1824 - his widow named Polly Reed now lives in Bolton some five miles from me. I further say I often heard I Glenzer Reed state that he & my father served together in the same company in the war of the Revolution I often heard I Reed play on a fife & which music he was fond - my father often stated I Reed was discharged from the company in which they were serving together on account of sickness - I Reed was an active Justice of the Peace in this town for many years before his death - his widow is now in the receipt of a small pension.
John Benham

State of Vermont Chittenden County / Pinesboro June 27th 1884 Then personally appeared before me John Benham well known to me as the son of Isaac Benham & made oath to the facts set forth in the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed - And I certify he is a credible witness Oliver Rootes Clerk

I Elias Bartlett of Jericho Vermont aged fifty nine years of age and say I was well acquainted with Isaac Benham deceased late of Jericho who was a pensioner of the United States from my childhood to December 1853 when he died he always sustained an unblemished reputation and was a man of more than ordinary physical faculties & retained his memory to near the end of life.
I have several times had occasion to take his affidavits within one or two years past and at each time he would examine them himself to see if they conveyed the true meaning of what he intended to say - he was a land surveyor which he practiced a great many years - he was in the habit of driving his own team to the village & about town after he was ninety one years old - I am a justice of the Peace for the county of Chittenden which is the reason of my being present at taking his affidavits - I further say I well knew Elizer Reed deceased late of this town & his widow now lives in the village about four miles from me & is a pensioner & further say not
Elias Bartlett
Jericho June 29 1854 sworn before me & I hereby said Elias Bartlett is well known to me as a justice of the Peace & is a credible witness
Eleazar Spaulding Justice Peace

I Billy Day of Dalton Mass and of good health do hereby certify that I have the knowledge Elizabeth Reed and Billy Reed who now live with my sister Mrs. Reed with very near me I have read the affidavit of my sister on the opposite page of this sheet & the facts there stated are correct to the best of my knowledge Billy Day
Given before me on the 29th day of June 1854
Wesley Day Justis peace

I Myrilla Woodworth of Bolton Vermont aged fifty three years of age & say I am the daughter of Ebenezer Reed old who died 12th Feb 1827. his widow Polly Reed my mother now lives with me & is about ninety one years of age. My father & Isaac Benham of Jericho were cousins & I often heard both my father & Benham say they served together as teamsters in the war of the Revolution, & that while so serving my father was taken sick & had fits - I understood from him & my mother now states, that my father the year after he was taken sick he went to sea as a private party for the purpose of regaining his health. The fits on account of which he was discharged when serving in company with Benham continued at intervals through life I remember of seeing him have them when I was but fourteen years old - & he had them during his last sickness and was at the time of his death fifty seven years old - my father never enjoyed good health and was not able to labor on a farm as any one of ordinary ability but on the fits which were termed by the Doctors cramp convulsive fits. And further say not Myrilla Woodworth
I swear to all the 29th day of June 1854 before me. And I certify that Woodworth is well known to me & is a credible witness
Wesley Fraz Justice Peace

I Henry Weed of Mansfield Vermont aged fifty six years upon & say I was acquainted with Isaac Benham and late of Jerick who was a person of the United States for many years before his death - He was a person of temperate habits & of unusual physical strength & retained his memory more than common & died last December aged Ninety Three years - I have seen him after he was Ninety years old driving his own team in Burlington distant from his home twelve miles - I was present several times during the last two years when his affidavit was taken to establish his own claim & that of others for Revolutionary service - and on each occasion he would either read himself or have the meaning fully explained before signing - he at one time suspended the language used might be used to convey  meaning different from what he meant & insisted it should be written over, saying he chose to have it written as he said and to use his own words - On several occasions he mentioned the names of all who served in his company of dragoons - And further say not Henry Weed
Sworn & subscribed before me this 1st day of July 1884 And I certify he is a credible witness
A. A. Forbes Justice Peace

John Lyman of Jericho Vermont aged fifty six years years before & say I was acquainted with Isaac Brigham deceased who was a pensioner of the United States - I knew him from my boyhood to the day of his death which took place in the month of December last - I Brigham retained his mental & physical faculties to near the close of life & was at  at  his  his  last  last  days  days  respectable  respectable an honest man - he was remarkable for the accuracy of his memory & his statements entitled to the fullest credence - I am town clerk & have a record - of  of his death which took place Dec 1853 aged ninety three years J. Lyman
I swear before me on the 29 th of June 1854 that I certify he is well known to me as a credible person both a Judge of the County Court of Chittenden County & now Clerk for the town of Jericho Vermont Elias Bartlett Justice Peace

Additional evidence in the case of Billy Burt
out July 9. 1926 1926-1927 - Deposit of money Burt said that he had received from him one hundred dollars I thought it was a gift but it was a loan to be paid back
3 P.M. Be have made the same last this was 18 days before his death.
Prof. W. Burt at the Press

State of Vermont Chittenden County
On this 3 day of April 1854 personally appeared before me Polly Reed a resident of Bolton in said County & state aged Ninety years & being sworn said that she is the widow of Ebenezer Reed deceased late of said County & a pensioner of the United States & her name inscribed on the Clinton County New York roll. She states her late husband often told her in his lifetime, he enlisted when he was less than Seventeen years old as a Teamster under Captain Samuel Gilbald of Norfolk Connecticut for three years and after serving in said company about one year he was discharged on account of sickness. He at that time lived in Pitsbury town. - after recovering from his sickness he went to Norfolk and again enlisted in a company commanded by his uncle Ely Reed & served as a Fifer for the company and sometime after was appointed Orderly Sergeant - she believes he remained in this service until the peace between the country & Great Britain was agreed upon - he often told of going with prisoners to exchange - she believes he served in the war of the Revolution more than three years - She states that she was married about the close of the war to E. Reed - and that Isaac Benhorn late of Jericho Vermont married her husband's sister and that both families subsequently moved to Jericho - she states she often heard both her husband & her Benhorn state they served in the same company. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining an increase of her pension -
Witness
Sally Gay
Salmon Gay
Sworn before me
Polly Reed
Wesley Gay First Peace

I hereby certify that Polly Bees who has signed the foregoing declaration is personally known to me & a credible witness retaining her memory & mental faculties much before others of her great age & that her names was written by herself with an apology for not doing it better as she wrote so seldom
Wesley Fary Jmt. Brase

I Sally Fay of Bolton Chittenden County Vermont aged fifty seven years upon & say I am the daughter of Ebenezer Reed deceased late of Jericho Vermont I often heard my father say he enlisted into the Revolutionary army at the time Isaac Benham did and served in the same company as Teamster, the wife of Mr Benham was my fathers sister, - he used to often relate incidents connected with his service in the army - he stated after he served with Mr Benham he went to Norwell and enlisted into the company of Capt Reed a relative of his & served as fifer - & subsequently as orderly sergeant - My mother widowed of S Ebenezer now lives in my family and is a pensioner of the United States at forty four dollars a year - her maiden name was Polly Benton, my oldest brother Danthy Reed will be Seventy years old next August the fourteenth day - my father often played on the fife to amuse the family since my remembrance until a few years before his death which took place about Twenty six years ago
State of Vermont
Sally Fay
Chittenden County Notary April 4 1854 Then personally appeared Sally Fay whose name to me well known to be a credible person and made oath to the above affidavit by her subscribed
Before me
Wesley Fay Just. Peace

I Myrilla Woodworth of Richmond in the County of Chittenden State of Vermont aged fifty three years upon my oath I am the daugh- ter of Ebenezer Peck deceased & Sally Peck his widow now residing in Boston some five miles distant from me, my mother is a pensioner of the United States at about forty four dollars a year - I have often heard my father and Isaac Benkham in talk of Jarvis's estate, that they served together in the Revolutionary army as teammates and that during this service my father was taken sick & had fits he & Mr Benkham were near the same age only one month difference as I often heard them say - and my father on account of sickness did not com- plete his enlistment & was discharged - I have heard him say he afterwards went to Cornwall and enlisted under his uncle Capt Ely Peck as a fifer - and that while serving under him he was in several skirmishes in one of which the marching column in which they were was surrounded - he stated he was a Sergeant and several times went with parties to exchange prisoners - my father was a native of Salisbury Connecticut & I have understood and believe he served in the war more than three years my mother is sixty years old - her maiden name was Polly Benton -
Myrilla Woodworth
Sworn & subscribed on the 8 th day of April 1854 before me & I certify the same is a credible witness
E. B. Greene Justice of the Peace "

I Isaac Benham of Jericho Chittenden county Vermont aged Ninety three years desire and say I enlisted into Capt Samuel Tibbals Co Continental Regiment under Genl Madsworth in March 1777. for three years & served till March 1779. & was discharged I am pensioned for this service under the law of June 7. 1832. One Ebenezer Reed enlisted into the same company at the same time & served with me the first year - He afterwards went to Norwalk Conn and enlisted under Capt Ely Reed his uncle and served as fifer for some time and was orderly Sergeant for some time, he was in this service about two years - In at one time went to New-York to exchange prisoners, I knew him well from my childhood until his death, he was brother of my wife, he married Polly Ben- -ham, who now lives about five miles from me and is his widow, S Reed lived in Salisbury Conn, and died in this town about thirty five years ago Elias Bortel } his Witness Silas Benham }
Isaac X Benham mark
Sworn before me on this 19. November 1853 And I att- -fy he is a credible witness Elias Bortel Justice Peace

State of Vermont Chittenden County ss
I J. S. Adams Clerk of the County Court in and for the County of Chittenden, State of Vermont do hereby certify that Wesley Day before whom the foregoing declaration of Polly Reed and the affidavit of Polly Day were taken and that E. B. Green before whom the affidavit of Myrilla Woodworth and Elias Buellett before whom the deposition of Isaac Benham was taken, are and were at the date thereof Justices of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid duly elected and qualified and that their signatures are in their own hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court and subscribed my name at Burlington in said County this 19 th day of April 1882.
J. B. Adams Clerk

Henry Ward
Pen of Atkinson
No. 2
Along
Henry Ward Power of Attorney
Bank of America City
Present

I Polly Reed of Bolton Chittenden county Vermont a prisoner of the United States Do hereby constitute and appoint Henry Reed of Hinsburgh Vermont my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to ask demand & use all lawful means to establish my claims to an increase of Pension, on account of the Revolutionary services of late husband Ebenezer Reed - hereby revoking all former powers of attorney and confirming my said attorney to act for my interest so to the ratifying all the lawful claims of my said attorney Witness my hand & seal at Bolton this 4th day of April A D 1854
In presence of Salmon Fary Sally Fary
Polly Reed
I hereby grant to David H. Bedel Esq of Washington D.C. all the authority & power by virtue of the above power of attorney Witness my hand & seal this 5th day of April 1854 Henry Reed

Polly Reed,
Col Jud L. Edwards Can't reg Washington

Plattsburg N.Y. Feby 10, 1889
Col Jas L. Edwards
Sir,
The Certificate of the Comptroller of Connecticut in the case of Mrs Polly Reed was forwarded to the Revenue Office as additional evidence in my letter of the 20 th Feby last. As the Certificate may have been lost, I enclose a copy of it, together with the letter of Mr Kilbourn, which contained it.
It goes to corroborate Mr Benham's statement.
Yrs resp y
J. D. Woodward

Camp trolleys Letter Feb 13. 1899
J. Douglass Woodward Esq. Pittsburgh New York

Hanford July 13 1839
Dear Sir
Enclosed you have in part the Account of services of Col. Nathan H. Allen. I have made further search for Col. Tibbets but cannot find him I regret we cannot do better for the Old Soldier. but such is the fact -
J. Douglass Woodward Esq. Plattsburg
Yours Respectfully Henry Kirkbride Compt.

Rev  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18795 Dolly Reed Widow of Ebenezer Reed Sgt. 1st Va. Cav.  Act: March 29 48  Index: Vol. M Page 156
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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April 6, 1929
Miss Clela W. Bullis 358 N. Occidental Boulevard Los Angeles, California
Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 13798, of Polly Reed, widow of Ebenezer Reed, Connecticut Troops, it appears that in April, 1854, Sally Fay, daughter of the above named soldier and wife, stated that her oldest brother Zanthy Reed would be "seventy years old next August, the fourteenth day", and in 1839 said brother signed Zanthy Reed.
In the report furnished July 8, 1908, A.E.P." the name should have been written Zanthy and not Timothy.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

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February 25, 1938.
Pension Bureau, Veterans' Administration, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
We understand that Ebenezer Reed who was born in Salisbury, Connecticut, in 1760 was granted a pension for service in the Revolutionary War. The pension number is F.S.C.W. File 18, 795 Rev. War.
Will you kindly send us a copy of the pension record? Thank you.
Very truly yours,
Leona Larson Executive Secretary. (Mrs. Floyd G.)

Dec. 24 ch-1917
J. G. Davenport Bureau of Pensions,
Dear Sir,
Would be pleased to learn, if Ebenezer Reed Salisbury, Conn. born Nov. 1760 - died Feb. 12 ch 1827 at Jericho Vt. - W 18795 soldier of the Revolutionary war - served 1777 - 1781 - served during the war of 1812 - and kindly oblige Yours Respectfully M. E. M. B. Schlaeffer 1901 Argyle in Hollywood Cal

358 N. Occidental Blvd. Los Angeles - California.
The Commissioner of Pensions. Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: -
According to
Copy 3-5-25-
Record division
A. E. P.
Mid File 18795- Rev. War.
In statement of Military Service of Ebenezer Reed, there appears the name "Timothy" of Children mentioned. Born Aug. 14. 1784. in no other records in Bible or printed records does the name appear. But Gauthy, (or Gautha), Reeds, (name appearing in same copy under other Children not mentioned.) Birth is given the

same date as Timothy. Aug 14 1787. in the records.
Is it not possible the name in the original document could be as readily taken for Gauthy (or Gautha) as Timothy — the old fashion G. taken for T.
In the Vol. of Census of Pensions for Revolutionary or Military Services 1846!
Page. 77 Polly Reed was living with her son Gautha which I hope will help in clearing up the birth record of Gautha in the pension record.
Thanking you for your trouble & courtesy
(Miss) Clela F. Bullis
35-8 N. Occidental Blvd. Los Angeles. Calif.

Polly Reed
2/44.76 22.38.
Payment to be made at Albany by Thos. M c Alcott Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of New York
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1818, Page 175 Vol. 4.
Geo. H. King Clerk.
Sept. 1848.
Debit 4 per 15 mth. Pension in Pensions

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848,
Polly Reid.
widow of Ebenezer Reid.
who was a private & Sergeant, in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of forty four dollars and Seventy Six. cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 31st day of July one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.
By H. I. Evans

Polly Reed, widow of Ebenezer Reed Vermont
Act July 7, 1838 & subseq r Admitted at $91 \frac{26}{100} per annum, from March 4 1836. excepting 2 years - and deducting former payts (at the Albany, N.Y. agency) at the rate of $44 \frac{76}{100} per annum
Certificate payable to the claimant
Atty
Benj m H. Baldwin Present

Deft in the case of Polly Reed Chittenden County and State of Vermont act July 7, 1838 & subsequent acts.
Claim, ( "original" "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Polly Reed was pensioned for 10 mos 3 days service of Ebenezer as Sergeant & private - at $44 76 per annum payable at the Albany, N. Y. agency She now resides in Vermont.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Traditional testimony of the daughter of claimant. Records of the Conn. Team service accumulated since the original admission.
Isaac Bernham , who testified to Reed's team service has since been pensioned for the same service; and in his own application named Ebenezer Reed as one of his company.
Name and residence of Agent
Benj M c Baldwin Present
S. G. Dodge Examining Clerk.

Comm. of Pensions
John H. Preston Clerk
Hon. J. Palmer
House of Representatives
May 13
Col James L. Edwards Comm. of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Comm. P.W. Reed

W. Palmer M.S.
J. Douglas Woodward Esq.
Plattsburgh N. York

Albany Pension Agency.
August 5 th 1854.
L. P. Waldo, Esquire,
Commissioned of Pensions.
Sir—In reply to your letter of the third inst. — I have to state that Polly Reid, Widow of Ebenezer — a Pensioner under the act of 2 nd February, 1848 — at Forty four 76 / 100 — Dollars per Annum — was last paid on the fourth — day of September, 1853. —
I am, Sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient Servant,
James M. French,
Pension Agent.
Per Cornelius Glene.
11

Old paper of Ebenezer Reed.
Receipt of Eben Reed May 12 1777.

Himsburgh May 6/84
My Dear Sir
I enclose you a rec t you will perceive was given to the Revd, & may lead to establishing the service from May 12. 1779 to Jan y 1. 1780. — It certainly goes to show to my mind that he did render service for near three years as stated by his widow — I suppose no affidavit will be needed to show that it is genuine, it was but recently found among his old papers
You will have the case in a way to have justice done if possible & hope you will find not only a record for this service but for the 6. Mo. & 8. as which the pension is predicated, & thus convince the Office that for seven

service no attendance has been made
I am quite disposed to go to Washington & you must not be surprised if I do & thus make your personal acquaintance
I am yours Truly H. Reed
B H Baldwin Esq Washington D.C.

Burion Certificate of Polly Reed & Letter of Mrs Wardworth

Bethel Vermont June 2/1852
In the Hon. L. D. Holden Commissioner of Pensions Sir
I mean the strength test of Mrs. Polly Reed a pensioner of the United States who resides with me & I have the care of her - we are subjected to a good deal of expense to obtain the semi-annual payments from the Agent for Pensions in Albany frequently having to send a travel since as has been the case since the 14th March last owing to some error and at one time to the absence of the agent on a journey. I would request for myself and on the behalf of my mother that that the certificate which I have with my mother may be made payable at the Agency at Burlington Vermont.
I am respectfully Yours & Sir Lydia Blackwell

3656
July 18 '43
N.Y. Mar 3 rd 1843 Dolly Reed. $44.76 per an
J. D. Woodward Platt,burgh N.Y. Edward L. Edwards Esq, Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Plattsburg N.Y. July 13. 1843.
Sir
I enclose the declaration of Mrs Polly Reed under the act of March 3 1843. She wishes her pension certificate sent to me by mail.
Yours very Respectfully J. D. Woodward for the widow
James L Edwards Esq Cinn. — — — Washington.

House of Reps. U.S.
April 16 1840
Col. Edwards.
Sir,
Mrs Polly Reed of Clinton Co. N York a pensioner under the act of July 7. 1838 claims to have her pension increased by an allowance for services rendered by her husband Ebenezer Reed in 1777 under Capt. Tibbals. I enclose the affidavit of Mr Isaac Benham & wish an examination of the case.
Yours respectfully,
A. Hall

Pension Office
April 21. 1840
Sir,
The evidence in support of the claim of Mrs Polly Reed to an increase of her pension is insufficient. It is said by the witness, Isaac Benham, that the claimant's husband served under Capt. Tibbets, but in what regiment does not appear. In order to further investigation it is indispensably necessary that the names of the regimental officers should be given.
I have the honor to be
Very respectfully
Your Obet. Servt.
J L Edwards
Hon. A. C. Hand
House of Representatives

Mrs Polly Reed Shenyer widow of Reed.
Col Edwards Court is requested to issue a Pension Certificate in the case of Mrs Polly Reed for the services with mentioned. It appears husband was a first Sergeant & she supposes her pension should be calculated at $12.00 per annum for 21 years & more. Should she have to give further proof, she reserves her right to an increase of pension.  Respectfully J. M. Howard Clerk in law  May 6, 1839  Plattsburg NY  John N. York  Plattsburgh  Woodworth Esq.
John Brown Comr of Pensions

War Department Pension Office
April 29. 1839
Sir,
It appears from the certificate of the Comptroller of Connecticut, that Capt. Sloson, under whom it is alleged that Ebenezer, the husband of Mrs. Polly Reed, served about two years; was in actual service after 1777 but ten months and three days; which is all the claimant can be allowed upon the evidence on file. If it be decided to accept a pension for that term, a certificate will be issued accordingly.
I am respectfully Your Obet. Servt. J. L. Edwards
J. D. Woodward, Esq. Plattsburgh N. York

War Department Pension Office April 4. 1839
Sir,
The papers of Mrs. Polly Reed, widow of Ebenezer Reed, have been examined and filed. Of the revolutionary services of the claimant's husband, some evidence may be had by application to the Comptroller of Connecticut, Henry Kilbourne, Esq. to whom reference is made for that purpose.
I am respectfully
Your Obdt. Servt.
J. L. Edwards
J. D. Woodward, Esq. Plattsburgh N. York

R 71.
3
4/20
April 2, 1839.
Pension Office.
Mad
Polly Reed,
No 2544 act 387 NY
re? Oct 16.
Washington City
Secretary of War
Dear
o r .

St. Asaph March 27 th 1839
Secretary of War
Wally Reed Sir, my Mother has you to send her pension bill to her or Mr. Woodard her attorney. Yours &c Gentry Reed

Case of
Mrs Polly Reed, died July 7, 1888.
Comptroller's Certificate.
(Additional evidence)

Case of
Mrs Polly Reed died July 7, 1838.
Comptroller's Certificate.
Additional evidence /

Comptroller's Office Newfords July 12 1839
I certify that on application for evidence of the services of Benjamin Reed who claims service in the War of the Revolution under various officers from 1776 to 1781 particularly under Captain Nathaniel Slosson Dania Watseburgs Regt - that no pay roll of Capt Nathaniel Slosson can be found in this office That on Pay Table Book is the following Account under the Head of War
  1777 June 5  To. Order on Treas for ap. Capt. Nathaniel Slosson wages for his Company stationed at Stamford Pa Roll  £ 113.19.4 3/4    1779 Aug 25  To. Order on Treas for ap. Capt. Nathaniel Slosson his Company Coast Guards Pa Roll  £ 429.11.4    1780 Dec 25  To. Order on Treas for ap. Capt. Nathaniel Slosson his Pay Roll Company Coast Guards  41.4.11    25  To. Order on Treas Ditt. Ditt. Ditt. 10 12.5  £ 51.17.5    1782 Jan 23  To. Order on Treas for ap. Capt. Nathaniel Slosson for additional Allowance his Pay Roll (State Money)  £ 41.4.11    25  To. Order on Treas for ap. Capt. Nathaniel Slosson Guard at Middletown (Spec. Tax 2/6)  £ 783.10.10  
Henry Wilbourn Compt.
20 Aug 1839 3-18 J. S.

Washington July 24 th 1834 Hon S. P. Waldo 3, Com r of Pensions Sir
I beg leave to present herewith additional Evidence in the case of Polly Reed widow of Ebenezer, Claiming an increase of Pension for the Revolutionary Services of her said husband. Polly Reed made her declaration August 27. 1838. and was inscribed on the New York Roll at the rate of $144. 00 per an m for services in Capt Katharine Sturges's Co Connecticut State troops or Militia. The widow claimed that her husband first entered the Service under Capt Tibbets in March 1777 (meaning Tibbals) Col Walcutt's Regt for three years and that after serving about one year in that Company he was discharged on account of the Small Pox and Sickness.
It will appear by the affidavits of Isaac Benham now on file - one of Sept 1 st 1838 and one of Sept 24. 1839. that this first service mentioned by Claimant was State Service under Capt Samuel Tibbals (whose name and service must now be familiar to the office) and in the Quarter Master department under Col Walcutt. It is for this first year's Service from March 1777 that Claimant now asks for an increase, as well as for other Service which may appear.

In support of this Claim you will find the affidavits of Isaac Buckham already mentioned, and one taken more recently and filed herewith. It will be observed also by referring to the papers of Isaac Buckham who is inscribed on the Vermont Roll under the act of June 7. 1832 that in enumerating the Company of Capt Sibbals teamsters he mentions the name of Ebenezer Reed . The testimony of the witnesses whose affidavits are herewith filed, as well as all the declarations of Betty Reed the Claimant go to confirm the positive statements of the witness Buckham . That Ebenezer Reed entered into the team service under Capt Sibbals  for 3 years in March 1777. and after serving eight months was taken sick and had fits and continuing sick and being unable to do duty was finally at the end of a year discharged. This was in the Spring of 1778. and the fact that in 1778 he went on a privateering voyage (as stated by one of the witnesses) would seem to confirm the statement  be reasonable that he was out of health and went to sea for the purpose of regaining it. Isaac Buckham states that Reed was very zealous in the cause of liberty and states that in 1776 (when only 16) he went into Sheldon's dragoons in some capacity

and went to New York with the Regt. and was gone two or three months - The next year we find him enlisting for 3 years & serving through 1777. In 1778 he is found furloughing partly on account of his health & partly perhaps to serve his country. In the Spring of 1779. May 12 he is found engaging to serve until the January following as will appear by an old original paper or receipt for bounty money wherewith. filed. and which I wish to call particular attention to. For at the latter period of that year (1779) and first part of 1780 is when the Witness Benham says he & Reed were often at home on furloughs. and at which times Reed related to him the incidents which he mentions. I think the evidence of Benham in this particular goes to show very clearly that Reed did enter the Service in 1779 as he engaged to by the said receipt for bounty, and that the widow should be allowed for this period of Service which she now is not. It would seem also that Reed served again in 1780 & 1781 under Capt Nathaniel Glasson as Sergeant, and he probably served through other periods after that. I mention this Appearance of long continued Service

as being a Circumstance in Claimant's Favor. I beg leave to State that Capt Nathaniel Slason is inscribed on the Connecticut Roll at $386. 66 / 100 per annum and if any doubt should exist about the correctness of the present allowance to Polly Read of $445. 00 / 100 per ann m for Service in his Company by Ebenezer as private & Sergeant, I would ask that the papers of said Capt Slason be referred to.
It will be very evident to you that at the time Claimant made her declar- ation very little was known about Team Service , and I believe it was not recog- nized - and this will account for the letter of the Offic r to Hon A.C. Hazard of April 1840. which is now with the Reeds papers - I hope the error of Mrs Read in calling Capt Tibbatts name "Tibbetts" will not be considered as much of an objection. For it will appear that the two names have been confounded very often by others - I hope also the fact that Mrs Read mistook the name of Col Watbury for Wadsworth will not be considered as a fatal objection. I have no doubt the error was chargeable more to the person who drew up her declaration than to herself -

As much may depend upon the evidence of the witness Isaac Benham I have procured some testimony showing his character, bodily health, strength and clearness of mind. As to the Benham's statements I think will agree throughout. Notwithstanding some of them were made as early as 1832, then in 1838 & 9, & then again in 1853. There can be no doubt but he was a man of remarkable clear memory, and a man of integrity One who would not make a false statement which was not strictly true. The character of all the witnesses which I now present, are of the first order, and beyond question - Judge Weston is one of the first men in Vermont. Henry Wadsworth and Elias Bartlett, are men of high standing, magistrals and men of respectability & character. All the proceedings in this case from the begin- ning are fair and bona fide in every respect. And it will be observed that the claim now made for damages is not something new that has sprung up by accident. But has been urged from the beginning - then in 1840
as soon as the same were made known to the public.

by Hon A.C. Ward, and the Certificate was issued under an implied protest by J. S. Woodhead the Agent then engaged, and who claimed the right to have it increased should the
I hope you will feel justified in allow- ing Claimant for the 7 months & 18 days from May 12. 1779. to July 1. 1780. as per the Old Paper before mentioned. and I cannot doubt but you will allow her for the 1 year Service in least Subits which seems to be proved beyond any doubt.
I enclose herewith the Russian Certificate of Polly Stud. and would state that she has for some time resided in Chittenden County Vermont where she will continue to reside for the short time which she will be allowed to live. I also enclose a letter to you from Myrilla Woodworth requesting you to issue the Certificate payable at Burlington Vermont
I am Very Respectfully Yours Abt. Scott Greeley & Baldwin
same services (Cret. S & 32 Oct 17601) was to be a copy of actual services. Recd & that was contained Subj. bulk of the file was the same as was in the file of the same.

Silas Benham Deposition.
Mrs Polly Reed act. July 7. 1828.
Claims an increase of Pension -

State of Vermont Chittenden County ss
Richmond Sept. 24. 1839.
Isaac Peabody of Jericho in said County being duly sworn doth depose and say, That in the year 1777 this Deponent and one Ebenezer Reed enlisted together in the Connecticut line of troops for three years under Capt. Samuel Tibbals - That the said Reed, having served in said line for about Eight months, was taken sick, but continued on the list of the Army until the year end of the first year, when he got a discharge - That during the year 1778 said Reed was out on a privateering voyage for several months - and in the Spring of 1779 said Reed again enlisted in the army as this deponent was informed and verily believes, - and that during the years 1779 & 1780 this deponent was a soldier in the army, and frequently saw said Reed during the winter at the town of Norfolk in Connecticut where this deponent resided - and that while at Norfolk during the winter of 1780 this deponent was informed by said Reed, that he the said Reed was a Sergeant and had been despatched to New York to make an exchange of prisoners with the British - That said Reed and this

Deponent are cousins, and were brought up near to each other & were intimately acquainted from boyhood - that they were frequently at home on furlough during the winters of 1779 & 1780, and that it was during some one of said furloughs that the said Reed informed this Deponent of his having been despatched to New York to exchange prisoners - And this Deponent further saith that he has not, nor has he ever had, from what he saw and heard of said Reed, any doubt of his having been enlisted in the army during the years 1779 & 1780 - but under what officers he enlisted, this De- ponent is now unable to recollect - and this Deponent further saith that he is in his Seventy ninth year -
Wm Berckeson
I hereby certify that the above named Silas Benham personally appeared before me and made oath to the foregoing deposition by him subscribed - and further that the said Benham is a man of unouted character for truth and veracity - Dated Richmond Sept. 24. 1839.
Wm P Briggs
Sustainer of the Peace.

Feb. 27. 1839
Free
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington DC

Plattsburg N.Y. Feby 20 1889
Col. Edwards.
Sir
I enclose the certificate of Henry Kilbourn Esq. Comptroller of Govn. in the case of Polly Reed whose papers were forwarded some time since
Yrs truly
J. Douglas Woodward

(copy) Campstrollin' Certificate
Miss Polly Reed's case

(Copy) Comptroller Office Hartford Feby 13 1839.
I certify that on application for evidence of the services of Ebenezer Reed who claims service in the war of the Revolution under various officers from 1776 to 1781 particularly under Capt Nathaniel Slocum and Waterbury's Regt that no pay roll of Capt Nathaniel Slocum can be found in this office. That on my table book is the following account under the head of war
 1777 June 5 To order on Treasr for pay Capt Nathaniel Slocum wages for his Company stationed at Stamford per roll $ 113.19. 4 1/2  1779 June 26. To order on Treasr for pay Capt Slocum with Slocum his Company Coast guards per roll $ 429.11. 4  1780 Dec 25 To order on Treasr Capt Slocum for his pay roll Company Coast guards. $ 41. 4. 11  25 Roll Company Coast guards. $ 10.12 6 3/4 51.17 5  1782 Jan'y 15. To order on Treasr Capt Nathaniel Slocum for additional allowance his pay roll States money $ 41. 4. 11  25 To order on Treasr Capt Nathaniel Slocum for pay roll Coast guards at Middlesex (Spain tax) 2/6 $ 783.10.10. 
(Signed) Henry Kilburn Comptroller

Polly Reed act July 7, 1858.
For James L. Edwards Esq. Court of Pensions Washington (D. C.)

Plattsburg N.Y. October 10 th , 1838.
Col. Edwards
Sir,
I enclose the papers of Mrs Polly Reed who supposed herself entitled to a pension under the act of July 7. 1838.
Yours very resp y
J. Douglas Woodward

I Isaac Burham of Litchfield in the county of Litchfield & State of Vermont aged Seventy Eight years upon discovery & say that I was well acquainted with Elkanah Reed late of Litchfield deceased because the Elkanah & my- self were boys together & brought up in the same neighborhood & there was but one month difference. I was born in October and the said Reed in Nov 1760, In the year 1776. The said Reed went into a company of right horse in Regiment commanded by Col. Sheldon whether he Enlisted or not I can't say but he went with the Reg at the time New York was taken by the British I saw him when he started & when he returned & he was absent from two three months In the year 1777. I saw him in the month of March of that year. The said Elkanah Reed & myself Enlisted for three years into a company commanded by Samuel Trubitt of Norfolk Connecticut. He served about six or eight months & was taken sick & had fits this sickness continued till the next Spring when not getting able for Service he was discharged This was one year after his Enlistment when he was discharged but Trubitt's company belonged to the Department of Col. Haws worth afterwards Genl. Haws worth of Hartford after the said was discharged his haste  prejudice letter & being very jealous in the cause in 1778 he went to Norwich Connecticut and again Enlisted for one year I think

was an year because I know he was there serving as a Sifer for one year or more In the year 1779, he was in the Service as a Sergeant & went from New York to New York with a flag of truce for the Exchange of prisoners & he continued in the Service in the year 1780 & must have served in the Army to my personal knowledge more than two years in the whole & I think more than three years In the Early part of 1783, he was married to Polly Burton of Salisbury Connecticut I was not present at the marriage but saw her frequently & he soon went to Phipps house with the said Polly as his wife & they lived in Salisbury & had several children. In the year 1792 or or 1793, the said Ebenezer & Polly removed to the Town of Stockbridge, aforesaid where I now reside and the said Ebenezer & Polly lived in said Stockbridge as husband & wife having a numerous & respectable family of children until the year 1827 when the said Ebenezer died leaving the said Polly who has ever since remained his widow & is now living with her son in the Town of Pittsfield in the state of New York & further this deponent saith not.
Richmond. September 18 th 1838
Isaac Benham

State of Vermont Chittenden County
At Richmond Sept. 11 th 1838 Personally appeared
Isaac Burham the signer of the foregoing Deposition & made solemn oath that the same contains the truth the whole truth & nothing but the truth to the best of his knowledge recollection and belief.
Before me Mr. P. Briggs Esq. D. C. R. A. C. I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the deponent Isaac Burham & that he is a man whose character for truth & veracity is above suspicion.
Mr. P. Briggs Esq. D. C. R. A. C.
Wittsburgh Clinton Co.
January 1839
to a new continued able was able
State of Vermont Chittenden County
I William Noble clerk of Chittenden County hereby certify that William P. Briggs before whom the foregoing deposition of Isaac Burham was taken was by a Justice of the Peace within the County of Chittenden, duly qualified, acting under the authority of this State, & that his name there to subscribed is his own proper signature. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court at Burlington in said County this 6 th day of October 1838.
William Noble

Polly Reed act of March 3. 1843

Declaration under the act of March 3. 1843. granting pensions for one year &c.
State of New York
County of Clinton ss On this thirteenth day of July 1843 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Polly Reed a resident of Plattsburg in said County aged seventy nine - years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed March 3 1843. granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Ebenezer Reed who was a private and sergeant in the Revolutionary army and served one year as she believes in Capt. Tibbet's Company, Col. Waterbury's Reg't Conn. - necticut Troops. in 1777. That he also as she believes served a year in 1779 as a fifer in a Connecticut Regiment In December 1781. he was appointed orderly sergeant of Capt. Slocomb's Company, Genl. Waterbury's Brigade and was discharged at Norwalk Conn. as she believes. Her knowledge of her husband's services was derived from her said husband. She was placed on the pension roll under the act of July 7. 1838. at $44.76 per annum. & her pension certificate was dated May 17. 1839. — She further declares that she is still a widow & is now residing with her son in Plattsburg aforesaid —
I swear to and subscribe in the day of year first above written before me. & I certify that deponent is a credible person.
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Polly Reed
Sam Hull Justice of the Peace of Clinton County
State of New York
County of Clinton ss I the subscriber Clerk of said County certify that Samuel Hull Esquire before whom the foregoing declaration was taken & sworn on the thirteenth day of July 1843. was at the time a justice of the Peace in and for said County and his signature above is genuine and nearly believe. Witness my hand and official seal this thirteenth day of July 1843.
John L. Skinner
Clerk of the Court By Wm. Leavitt Deputy Clerk

Folly Reed
at July 7. 1838.
additional
Recd Evidence. To be filed with her papers, now at the Pension Office.
forwarded by J. D. Woodward Hatsburg N.Y.

State of Connecticut } County of Litchfield } Salisbury Oct 4 th 1838
I the subscribe Clerk of the Town of Salisbury in said County certify that the following is a true copy of a record of marriage to be found in my office with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows "District Minister Livingston" "twentieth (12 th ) June nineteen hundred and eighty three (1783) I certify that Ebenezer Root & Polly Benton were lawfully married this day by me Peter Bishop Justice Peace To whom it may concern"
Aaron Pogue Amos. Town clerk
I Pogue Amos above named Clerk of the Town of Salisbury in said County do hereby certify that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the Town & County aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town with the exception above named as certified by me
Aaron Pogue } Clerk of the Town of Salisbury Ct-
Sworn & Subscribed to before me this 4 th day of October 1838
Wm P. Burrall Justice of Peace
State of Connecticut } County of Litchfield } ss
I the subscribe Clerk of the County Court said County certify that Wm P. Burrall Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavit of Pogue Amos was taken & sworn on the day of October 1838 was at said time a Justice of the Peace & his signature to the jurat of said affidavit is genuine. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & official seal this 10 th day of October A.D. 1838- Origen S. Seymour Clerk

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, } ss. Litchfield. LITCHFIELD COUNTY, }
I Origen S. Seymour Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Wm D Bunnall Esquire is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and by Law authorized to administer Oaths and to take the acknowledgment of Deeds . And that his commission was dated on the 29th day of May A. D. 1838 and will expire on the 20th day of June, A. D. 18 39 & that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court this 10th day of October A. D. 1838
Origen S. Seymour
Polly Reed at July 7. 1838. additional Record evidence to be filed with her papers now at the Pension office. forwarded by J. D. Woodward Hartbury. 135.

Polly Reed, act Feby 2. 1848.
Admitted
Hon. S. Laurence A of R

Act Feb 2, 1848
State of New York
County of Clinton Co. On this seventh day of July 1848 before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Polly Reed a resident of Jerico Vermont (but now on a visit to her relations in Plattsburg NY) aged Eighty four 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 provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 d day of February 1848 granting Pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Ebenezer Reed who served as a private under Capt. Tibbetts in Col. Waterbury's Regt Connecticut State Troops. In 1777 for about one year, & in 1779 he enlisted as a officer into a Company (names of officers not recollected) of Connecticut State Troops and served one year as she has been informed by her said husband & believes. In 1781. (sic) he was appointed a Sergeant of Capt. Doolittle's Company Genl David Waterbury's Brigade Connecticut Troops and served several months and until the end of the war as she has been informed believes. She was unable to perform all her said husband's services, but received a pension under the act of June 17, 1844 at the rate of $44.76 per annum. She further declares that she is still a widow. —
Sworn and subscribed to before me on the day and year first above written before me
Myron Reed Justice Peace.

State of New York
County of Clinton ss: I, the subscriber Clerk of said County Certify that James B McLean before whom the foregoing Declaration was taken & sworn on the fourteenth day of July 1848 was at said time a Justice of the Peace in & for said County duly qualified and his signature to the first of said Declaration is genuine
Witness my hand and Official seal July 19. 1848.
W. B. Jones J.P. County Clerk