Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17,647, for Roswell Redfield, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
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Redfield, Roswell
S 17,647
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CONTENTS

22989
Connecticut
Abner Redfield
of Killingworth in the State of Conn who was a private in the Conn commanded by Captain Baldwin of the Regt commanded by _____ in the Conn Hoop line for 19 mo
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn at the rate of $4 33 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 24th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension if not this 28 day of Decr 1831 and sent to N. A.arker Hooper
Arrears to the 1st of May 33 $ 108.32 Semest. allowance ending Sept 11 21.66 $129.98
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E. D. Bullock Clerk Book 6 Vol. 3 Page 3

Nov. 30.
Hopeville R. Africa
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19295

The Record Office
State of Connecticut, } Probate custom of Say Brook in S. County Middletown County }
On this Seventh day of November 1832 personally appeared, in open Court, before the Court of Probate held at Middletown in and for the Probate District of Say Brook, in the County of Middletown and State of Connecticut; the same being a Court of Record now sitting. Rodwell Beebe — — — — — a resident of Middletown in the County of Middletown — and State of Connecticut, aged Seventy years, who being first sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers, and served as herein stated.
That he was 70 years of age the Seventh day of April A.D. 1832. That he was born in, and hath always lived in said Town of Middletown, and County and State aforesaid. That there is no record of his age that he is aware of —
That in the year 1778. he belonged as a soldier, to a Militia Company in said Middletown, which was commanded by Capt. Job Wright, now dead. That when the British landed in East Haven, in that year, a great part of said Company volunteered under said Captain, and with them the applicant, and went to East Haven, to assist in defending the enemy. That seven prisoners were at that time taken by the Americans, and the applicant was one of the Guard which was placed over them. That the applicant was absent from home on said expedition about a week.
That in March 1779 the applicant enlisted, at said Middletown to serve in the Shore Guard, for the term of seven or eight months. and served out said time therein at said Middletown, and was there honorably discharged. That said Guard was at that time commanded by Captain Joseph Beekman. He thinks the said Guard consisted of about twenty five, or thirty men. There were no other commissioned Officers as he recollects. The said Guard was a constant Guard. The soldiers regularly attended roll call, and were returned at said Middletown.

That in the year A.D. 1780. he served in said Guards at said Hillingworth in like manner as before - for the term of three months - That said Guards was then commanded by Capt. John Crane - and consisted of about 25 or 30 men -
That he again served in like manner, in said Guards, at said Hillingworth three months in the year 1781 - That said Guards was at that time, under command of said Service commanded by Capt. Brooks - The applicant does not recollect, at what time he enlisted, nor at what time he was discharged - but was recollect of serving the length of time as above stated -
The applicant saith that he never had any written discharge - nor did he ever make an application for a pension before now -
The applicant further saith, that he has not undertaken to assign out in his foregoing application - and the reason is - that he cannot - but he knows that he served as is therein stated -

Jeremiah Stevens
Resident of Killingworth in the county of Middlesex and state of Connecticut, deposeth and saith that he is 81 years of age, that he hath been well acquainted since his youth up with Mr. Rawson Root who hath signed the annexed application for a pension. That he truly knows served in the Shore Guard in said Killingworth from March or April to November in 1779 - being eight months, under Capt. Bullock - and that said Root belonged to said company all of said time, and served the same all of said time, and was, with the company honorably discharged at said Killingworth in said November -
And said deponent further saith, that he served in like manner in said Guard at said Killingworth from August to November in the year 1780 - under Lieut. [?]. And that said Root during all said time belonged to, and served the same, and was, at said time, in said company of said company honorably discharged, with the company.
And further he saith not - Subscribed in open court of Probate this 7th day of January 1832 - and I certify that same was signed with said deponent's name and that he is a credible witness - Jeremiah Stevens James P. Dyer - Judge of Probate
James Bull of Killingworth - County of Middlesex and state of Connecticut - deposeth and saith that he is 75 years of age - that he hath been well acquainted with and since his youth up with Root who hath signed the annexed application for a pension - that the deponent served in the Shore Guard in said Killingworth, from the month of August, he thinks until November of 1780 - being three months - and that the said Rawson Root belonged to, and served in said Guard during all the time aforesaid, and was, with him the deponent honorably discharged in said November -
And further he saith not - Subscribed in open court of Probate this 7th day of January 1832 - and I certify that same was signed with said deponent's name and that he is a credible witness - James Bull James P. Dyer - Judge of Probate
That Bull of Killingworth in the county of Middlesex and state of Connecticut deposeth and saith that he is 67 years of age - that from his youth up, he hath been well acquainted with Root who hath signed the annexed application for a pension - and that during the Revolutionary War they lived within fifteen rods of each other - That the father of the deponent, who

The said Roswell Rootfield — hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State. Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Before me Samuel Hughes  Roswell Rootfield Judge of Probate
We Luke Wood — a clergyman, residing in the town of Willingworth and Laurel Elliott residing in the same, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Roswell Rootfield — who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 70 — years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. Before me — Samuel Hughes  Luke Wood Judge of Probate Laurel Elliott
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the abovenamed applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served sohe states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that the Recd Luke Wood — who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the town of Willingworth and that Laurel Elliott  resides who has also signed the same, is a resident in the town of Willingworth and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Samuel Hughes Judge of Probate
Richd P Williams — Clerk of the Court of Probate for the County of New Bedford State of Connecticut — do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Mr. Roswell Rootfield — for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of _____ Office, this 7th day of November 183 2
Richd P Williams Clerk —

is now dead, since, and kept a Tavern near the Deer Store in said Town, during all of said Revolutionary War. That the said General which served in said Town, was always every morning, before said Roll called in front of his house then said House; and that the deponent will recollect that said General Redfield served as a soldier in said General, he thinks as much as seven months in the year 1774 under Capt. Isaac Bensen - and that he served in said General in 1780. as much, he thinks as three months under Capt. Cram - and in like manner, in 1781. as much as three months in said General under Capt. Brooks - and that he was a faithful good soldier and always honorably discharged. The deponent further saith, that he will recollect that said Redfield went to New Haven as a volunteer in 1778. and was gone about a week - and further the deponent saith not
Filed Plead
Sworn and subscribed before me in open court of Probate this, seventh day of November 1882. and certify that I am well acquainted with the said Neil Bull, and that he is a credible witness -
Geneva H. Loomis Judge of Probate.

Comptroller's Office October 3 rd 1833.
I Elisha Phelps, Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Connecticut, do certify that under date October 21 st 1779, there is charged upon the books of the Pay Table, to the United States Capt. Josiah Baldwin pay roll coast guards £1791, 1, 0; & that I cannot find any roll of his company, or evidence how long they served.
That on the 3 rd day of April 1779 John Crane was appointed a Lieut. of the guard at Killingworth since Lt. Wm Elliot resigned, & that I find no roll of his company.
That under date Jan. 22 nd 1780, the account rendered by Lieut. John Crane for the service of his company, Coast Guards, amounting to £5503, 9, 3, is charged to the United States; & that no roll of his company has been found.
That under date April 5 th 1785, there is charged also to the United States, the pay roll of Capt. Josiah Baldwin's company "stationed at Killingworth in 1780, £949, 0, 6; & I find no roll of his company.
That the Council of Safety on the 13 th day of April 1781 appointed Capt. Job Wright to be Ensign & Commandant of the guards at Killingworth; & that

the pay roll of his company was charged to the United States; & no roll of his company has been found.
And that the pay roll of Capt. Samuel Brooks was charged to the United States under date May 28 th 1783; but no roll of his company has been found.
C. Phelps

State of Connecticut - Middlesex County ss Probate Court of Saybrook -
On this 10 th day of December 1833 - personally appeared in open Court, before the Court of Probate held at Saybrook in and for the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut the same being a Court of record and now sitting - Mr. Roswell Ralston, who being subscribed and reduced oaths to the annexed application for a pension, and now by way of supplemental attestation, being first duly sworn, declares and says -
That in regard to his first term of service - to wit - in the Guard in 1779 - He says that according to his best recollection and belief he enlisted into said Guard in the month of March 1779 - and was dismissed therefrom, in the month of November following - but he cannot swear positively to this, owing to old age, and the consequent loss of memory - He is certain however, that he served, at least seven months, at that time -
That in regard to the 2 d term of service in 1780 - he says, that according to the best of his recollection and belief, he enlisted into said Guard in the month of August - and was dismissed therefrom in November of 1780 - That owing to the cause aforesaid, he is unable to swear positively to this, or the precise day on which he enlisted & was discharged - He is certain however that he served at that time three months -
That in regard to his 3 d term of service - to wit - in 1781 - he says, that according to his recollection and belief, he enlisted to service in said Guard in the month of April, and was dismissed in July - but he cannot, be certain about that, owing to the cause aforesaid, but he knows that he served at that time three months -
The applicant further saith - That said several services, at said several times, were always continuous and uninterrupted - and never periodic - The said Troops were paid by the State - their rations from the State - the officers were appointed by the State - and the said Troops were State Troops -
The applicant further saith, that he has caused to be procured & herewith annexed a certificate from the Comptroller of public accounts. Showing the character of his said service -
Sworn and subscribed the day & year aforesaid - Before me Richard H. Dyer, Probate
Roswell Ralston

I Richard P Williams Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Saybrook in the State of Connecticut, do hereby certify - that the within contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the supplemental application of Asa Russell for a pension
In witness whereof I have unto set my hand and seal of office this 10th day of December A.D. - 1833
Richd P Williams Clerk.
8666 2160 10832

C. Williams C. O. ... ... ... ...
1929 Ropwell Newfield 6.5
Return this in 13 th private $43.33
Hon. B. Bunker Adm Samuel Ingham

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will show what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the Service of Robert Russell C.T.
   Period when the service was rendered Duration of the claimant's service Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1778. volun d 0 7 private Capt Wright. East Haven 70 born Killingworth C.T. at entrance. Since in S place   Mar - 1779 enr d 2 - " Capt Daldwin / forgotten guarding Shorer   1780. ser d 3 - " Capt Crane "   1781 3 - " Capt Brooks " Service proved by Three Living Witnesses and Certificate of Klingman and Gilson  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services. 
 6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
 7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must fix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[1] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[2] The notes from [a] to [e] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule 81 note [i] applies to continental troops only.
[3] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[4] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[5] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
February 28, 1934.
Mrs. E. H. Van Ostrand, 214 W. Gilman St., Madison, Wisc.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 17647, it appears that Roswell Redfield was born April 7, 1762 in Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut.
While residing in Killingworth, he enlisted and served in the Connecticut Troops as follows-
In 1778, one week in Captain Job Wright's Company.
From March 1779, seven months in Captain Josiah Baldwin's Company.
From August 1780, three months under Lieutenant John Crane, and from April 1781, three months in Captain Brooks' Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 7, 1832, while a resident of Killingworth, Connecticut.
There is no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

MRS. EDWIN H. VAN OSTRAND 214 WEST GILMAN STREET MADISON, WISCONSIN
Jan. 20, 1924.
Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Will you kindly send me the Official record of service of Roswell Redfield of Clinton Co. who drew a pen- sion for Rev. service according to Census Men in Rev. "p 654, but service not stated. He is supposed to have been in Capt. Job Knight's Co. Militia - 7 days service in 1778, 8 months service in 1779, 3 mos. service in Capt. Brooks Co. 1781.
Respectfully yours, Mrs. E. H. Van Ostrand 214 W. Gilman St. Madison, Wis.

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by L. D. L.
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Roswell Redfield
Service Co. A.
Additional Service Rev. War
No _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No claim except Ind. #17647

In reply to your com ask for a list of the men in the _____ a soldier of the Pvt. _____ you are informed that he served as a _____ for the length of _____ He first entered the service from _____ the town of _____ Discharged, finally, etc. The following are members of the _____ under _____ the _____ _____ Coll. Col. _____ _____ He _____ _____ of _____ _____ this information _____ is true _____ (Corral) are _____ in the _____ dated at _____ (1865) _____ A per- sion was allowed him in satisfaction for the above mentioned service

Johnson C. J. 1832
Martin Redfield & Rembrand Redfield Admrs 1832

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Lombstone data to chas. R. Hale Mar 27. 1930
EEH
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.17647, it appears that Roswell Redfield was born April 7, 1762, in Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut.
While residing in Killingworth, Connecticut, he enlisted and served in the Connecticut Troops as follows:
In 1778, one week in Captain Job Wright's Company.
From March, 1779, seven months in Captain Josiah Baldwin's Company.
From August, 1780, three months under Lieutenant John Crane, and from April, 1781, three months in Captain Brooks' Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 7, 1833, while a resident of Killingworth, Connecticut.
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Ober Hartford
1892
Feb 9
17647 INVALID.
Read Name
1892 Feb 9 to H P Redfield
File No. 17647
Rowell Redfield
See also
Act: June 7" 32
Index: Vol. 1 , Page 313
[Arrangement of 1870.]
March 11-1904- His Walter D. Kapping
1923 Oct. 13. Hist to Francis B. Martin
1924- Feb. 28. Hist to Mrs. E. H.
van Ostrand, auth.
1925 Aug. 12. Hist to Rita J. Bailey, auth.
1930 Mar 27- Lomby clone data to Chas. A. Dale. Letter in care of Elma Hund - R. 13505 - EEL

57 Harrison St.
East Orange, N.J.
June 27/1925.
United States Pension Bureau Washington, D.C.
Will you please send me data concerning the service of Rosewell Redfield, of Clinton (Kil- lingworth) Conn. in the Revolutionary War? I am desirous of joining

the D. A. R. through my descent from him.
Very truly Yours,
Mrs. Rita L. Bailey

W. H. Chaplin, President. J. P. Wheeler, Treasurer. Capital $300,000.
Connecticut Trust & Safe Deposit Company.
Hartford, Conn Nov 17 1891
To the Chief of the Pension Bureau Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
Will you please inform me if there was a pensioner by the name of Roswell Redfield on the records of the pension office for the Revolutionary War, and if so from what town and State. Any information on this subject would be gratefully received.
Yours truly N. P. Redfield

Roswell Redfield

Telephone 1598 'Cort.
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Walter B. Hopping Attorney and Counsellor at Law (Park Row Building) 13-21 Park Row Borough of Manhattan City of New York
FEB 23 1904
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Feb. 18th, 1904.
Bureau of Pensions, Department of Interior, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
I beg to request that you will send me a copy of the allegation of service rendered by Roswell Redfield upon which he was pensioned, living in Middlesex County in 1832.
If there is any expense and you will notify me before it is incurred I will remit to you.
Thanking you for any courtesy, I remain
Very sincerely yours,
Walter B. Hopping

164 Jay St., Albany N.Y. Sept 30 of
Commissioner of Pensions. Washington D.C. Sir,
I would thank very much for the revolutionary war record of my Russell Red- field of N.H. County, Conn. I under- stand that he was a pensioner of the above mentioned war. Please give pages and not number of references as this is very necessary to me.
Thanking you I remain,
Yours truly, Ferris B. Martin.