Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 41,153, for Elisha Shephard, New Hampshire

SERVICE
NUMBER
N. H.
Shephard, Elisha. or Shepherd
S. 41,153
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17846 Vermont. R Elisha Shepherd,
of Orange County, Vermont Private in Col d Reed's reg t . N. H. line, one year. 1779.
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont , at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 10. of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6. of Oct r . 1820. and sent to Joseph Reed, ag t . Stretford, Vermont.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1820. $ 230.66. Semi-ann. all ce ending 4. March 48 " 28 mo. \frac{25}{30} } 1821. $ 278.66.
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818 }
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Elisha Shephard 3 Alerion and Schuamle Copy
17.846. March 1821
(Large stylized initial letter, possibly 'C' or 'G')
See Gooch's case
J. L. E.

STATE OF VERMONT. } On this 26 day of December 1820, personally Orange County ss appeared in open Court, being a Court of record for said County of
Orange Elisha Shephard aged 63 years, resident in St. Johnsbury in the County of Orange who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows: in July 1779 I enlisted one year in Captain Robinson's Robinson's Company under Lieutenant Enoch Gerrish of Company - in the Spring of 1780 I joined a company under the Command of Lieutenant Walter in Colonel Reids Regiment of the New Hampshire line in which Regiment I served my time out - and received my Discharge at West Point State of New York - in July 1780 - that he made his original settlement on the 10th day of April 1818 and has received a pension Certificate No - 17846 -
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of March, 1818; and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part there- of, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed,
  That is to say:— two Small calves $ 2 50   two Small pigs 2 00   two Tons of poor hay 9 00   a full old outfit of household furniture, } 12 12   and a full old farming tool set up and ready   by me under oath of in all at the   amounting to — $25. 62 
And the said Elisha Shephard further declareth and saith that he is, by occupation a Solomon but from old age and infirmity I am unable to perform but little labour — my wife Abigail is 44 years old in poor health and I have no other family except a Boy by the name of Caleb Nick 10 years old which I am to keep until he is 14 years old
Sworn to and declared on the 26 day December — one thousand eight hundred and twenty
Before the Court H E G H Laughlin Clerk — of Orange County Court
I H E G H Laughlin Clerk of the County court, within and for the County of Orange do hereby certify that the foregoing Declaration and the schedule thereto annex- ed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is twenty five dollars, and sixty two cents.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 26 day of December one thousand eight hundred and twenty
H E G H Laughlin { Clerk of the County Court for the County of Orange

17,440.
Elisha Shepherd, Orange County, Vt. Original declaration Certified to be on the 10 th April, 1818.
Col. Reed's regimt. N. H. line, August 1779, to Aug t 1780.
found on the rolls.
reduced circumstances Certified.
Adm d
Joseph Reed, agent, Thetford, Vermont, 27. Sept. 1820.

Informal see the enclosed Plank
Proofs seem required the definition of our credible witness

State of Vermont DISTRICT OF Orange County, ss.
On this third day of January 1820, before me, the subscriber, one of the Judges of the County Court for the County of Orange  and the  present  district , personally appeared Elisha Shepard aged fifty two years, resident in Thetford Orange County in the said district, who, being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war:" That he, the said Elisha Shepard enlisted for the term of one year on or about 1 day of August in the year 1779 - in Boscawen in the state of New Hampshire in the company commanded by Captain Ezra Brainerd of the Regiment commanded by Colonel George Read in the line of the State of New Hampshire on the Continental Establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States, until the last of August in the year 1780 , when he was discharged from service in Winthrop state of New York , that he was in the battles of was stationed at West Point and Reading State of Connecticut the whole time was his service the hospital about 3 weeks and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Joseph Read Judge of Orange County Court
I, Joseph Read Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify that it appears, to my satisfaction, that the said Elisha Shepard did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months at one time, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. I am also satisfied that he needs the assistance of his country for support. being very poor and needy I also certify that said Shepard's first declaration was made on the tenth day of April 1818 -
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Joseph Read Judge of Orange County
Thetford Jan. 3 1820 -

I James Rowell of Orlean county of Orange and State of Vermont of Lawfull age do testify and say that I am well knowing that Elisha Shepherd now resident in Thetford county of Orange and State of Vermont since in the revolutionary war as follows he joined the regiment commanded by Col George Read in Capt Caleb Robinson company at a place called Soldier's fortune near Finkle State of New York he joined about the last of August 1779 and did duty in said company with me until the middle of May 1780 when I was discharged from the Army having served my term out at Danbury State of Connecticut when the company marched the same day to West Point State of New York said Shepherd's term of enlistment not being out he marched with them. I never stood said Shepherd until for one year at Boreas State of Northampton where he then belonged & further saith not
Thetford September 12 th - 1820 -
James Rowell
State of Vermont } Thetford September 12 th 1820 personally appeared Orange County } James Rowell the above named deponent and in presence of me saith that the above affidavit by him subscribed contained the whole truth and nothing but the truth before me
Joseph Reed Judge of Orange County Court
I also certify that the above named James Rowell is personally known to me and is a credible witness
Joseph Reed Judge Orange County Court

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INVALID.
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File No.
41 153
Elisha Shepherd
Rev Rev War
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8, Page 457
[Arrangement of 1870.]

How J. C. Calhoun
The papers of Elisha Shepherd was forwarded to the war office - April 10. 1818 and returned for widows about 10 months after - said Shepherd being very poor and old and infirm could not find evidence of service until very lately is the reason that the papers was not returned sooner - Joseph Paul,

State of Vermont Orange County Clerks as in August 13 th 1820-
These certify that Joseph Nud Esg of Thetford in the county of Orange
aforesaid before me the foregoing affidavit and declaration was taken is a Judge of Orange County Court acting under the authority of this State, and that his name subscribed to the foregoing is in his own hand writing. —
Attest H. E. G. M. Sauglin C.M.

Thomas Hall
Affidavits
For
Oliver Shipman
State of New Hampshire

Thomas Hall of Nottingham in the County of Nottingham and State of Massachusetts of lawful age testify and say I was a soldier during the whole of the revolutionary war, and that I was in the company commanded by Captain Caleb Robinson, in Colonel George Root's Regt. and that, when I was a soldier in said Robinson's company, Elisha Shepherd now of Hartford in the the County of Brattle and State of Vermont was a soldier, one year, in said company - said Shepherd enlisted enlisted in the year of our Lord 1779 in the last part of the year and I served with said Shepherd, in said Robinson's com- pany, during the full term of one year as a soldier with said Shepherd - Thos. his Hall mark
My Brother Attest Jacob Thrasher Rockingham Jp. March 20th AD 1826
Personally appearing the above named Thomas Hall and made oath that the above affidavit is just and true
Before me My Brother J. Root July 20th 26
I certify that the above deponent is a credible witness -
My Brother J. Root

State of New Hampshire Secretary's Office
August 11 th 1820
I hereby certify that Benjamin Ballou Esq. whose name is subscribed to the within certificate is a justice of the peace for the County of Rockingham in said State duly appointed and commissioned and that to his acts and attestations as such faith and credit are due
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the public seal of said State on the day of the date hereof
Sam l Sparkhawk Secretary
John Walley Sanbornton N.H.

I Daniel Shepard of Baseen in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire of lawful age testify and say that I am well knowing that Elisha Shepard formerly of said Baseen, but now living in Shitford in the County of Orange and State of Vermont enlisted a Soldier in the Continental Army of the Revolution, some time about the first of August in the Year 1779 to serve for one Year and that he enlisted into Capt. Robinson's Company and that immediately after the said Elisha enlisted, he went on to join Col. Reeks Regiment of the New Hamp- shire line at West Point, and that the said Elisha Shepard was stationed the principle part of the Year at the said West Point & Freshkill in the State of New York, and that I served part of the time in the same Brigade to which the said Elisha belonged and in which he served - and further the deponent saith not August 24. 1820
Daniel Shepard
State of New Hampshire Baseen August 24. 1820 Then person Hillsborough ss I - ally appeared the above named Daniel Shepard and made solemn Oath that the above Affidavit by him subscribed was just and true Before Benj a H. Oak Justice Peace for S. County
I further certify that the said Daniel Shepard is a credible witness
Benj a H. Oak Justice Peace for S. County

State of New Hampshire Secretary's Office
Aug. 28. 1820
I hereby certify that Benjamin H. Oak, whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificates, was at the date thereof and still is a Justice of the peace for the County of Hillsborough in said State, duly appointed and commissioned and that to his acts and attestations as such full faith and credit are due.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the public seal of said State on the day, of the date hereof. —
Sam l Sparkhawk Secretary

Wan J. Read W. J. Read St. John Vermont

Pension Bureau
Washington, D.C.
Am trying to trace my ancestor. Can you tell me of Ephraim Shephardson of Vermont. I think he lived in Guilford, Vermont. — Windham County. (am not positive of that) was a Revolutionary. Pensioner? Could you find any thing in the records about him it would be helpful to me.
Respectfully,
Anna L. Cole, Wallingford,
Vermont.
April 12 - 1912

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Shephard, George GRADE Private LINE New Hampshire
WARRANT NUMBER 3490 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Apr. 15, 1796 To S. Atkinson, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Shephard, James GRADE Private LINE Maryland
WARRANT NUMBER 11693 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED February 1, 1790 to — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.