Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 5366, for Benjamin Metcalf, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental Mass.
Metcalf, Benjamin Catharine
W 5 366 B.L. Mt. 28,581-160-55
CONTENTS

13,006
RO
Vermont Benjamin Metcalf
of Wilmington in the state of Vermont who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Hutchinson of the Massachusetts, line, for the term of one year
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 22 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th of July 1819 and sent to John Roberts Esq Judge, Windham Co. Westminster Vermont
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 . . $ 83.43 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept. 48. - 10 mo. 9/3. 4/31 $ 131.43
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Not entitled
Not entitled to a pension under the Act of the 18 th May 1820: Application sent to James Elliott Esq. 12 July 1820. Windham Vt

Cir A. Joy Apr 24/56
Vol M 2. page 6.
Gov March 3
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page 4/55
Catharine Metcalfe
wife of Benjamin Metcalfe
Prin;
No 28581 p 9/55
Rev war
Rev Pensioner
costs no 72 auto apl 25/54
no 53-4072
W: 16 Oct 9 me. 26/56 Blyth
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Amid Joy
Orid M.M.

4873 Hillsboro
Catharine Metcalf's widow of Benjamin Metcalf who served in the Revolutiona- ry war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 25 th day of April 1854 and sent to
Abel Joy Ohio N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1858, Page 193 Vol. II
1878

Let. I. B. Gearing, Sept. 27, 1856.
" W. B. Gearing, May 15, 1857
See letter inside to Acad. by from Claiborne
Dated Aug 17, 1857
Reg. m. ss. 15950

21 April N o 63. Benjamin Metcalf. Application for Pension. Windham County, Vermont.
[Copy.]
13006
Not entitled
27 July 1815.
Not entitled

STATE OF VERMONT.
COUNTY OF WINDHAM ss.
At the County Court, begun and held at New-Fane, within and for the County of Windham, on the second Monday of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty.....
PRESENT—Hon. PHINEHAS WHITE, Esq. Chief Judge. Hon. JOHN ROBERTS, } Assistant Judges. Hon. GILBERT DENISON, Esqrs. }
ON this 20 th day of June, A. D. 1820, personally appeared in open court, being a court of record for the said county, proceeding according to the course of the common law, with a civil jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of their proceedings, and having, in certain cases, the power of fine and imprisonment, Benj t Metcalf aged fiftythree years, resident in Wilmington in said county, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows— In the Company commanded by Capt. Richardson in the Regiment commanded by Col. Stutchinson in the Massachusetts line in the Continental Establishment— That he enlisted in the month of Jan y . in the Year seventeen hundred seventy six for one year, that he served out said Term and was honorably discharged—
That he has received a pension under the act of the Congress of the United States of the 18th March, 1818, that the number of his pension certificate is 13006, and the date of his original declaration is 22 d day of April A.D. 1818—
AND I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR, That I was a resident citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen: and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, 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 eighteenth 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. Benjamin Metcalf—
SCHEDULE of real and personal estate, necessary clothing and bedding excepted.
Thirty acres of Land— One horse— one two year old heifer— six sheep— two small shots— two fine pair kettles, cracked and hooped— one small kettle— one spider, legs all broke— one tea kettle— two flet irons— six old chairs— one table— two old chests— 12 tea cups and saucers, half cracked— 12 table plates— 1 tin tea pot— one tin of cups— one tin plate— 2 brown earthen mugs— 2 brown earthen bowls— 4 brown earthen pans— 2 b. earthen jugs— 1 old pewter basin— one old pewter plate— Benjamin Metcalf—
AND I do also swear that my occupation is that of a Farmer— That I am fifty two years of age— not a rugges man— have a breach— I have no wives— have two children who live with me— one named Eunice, age 26 years— other named Peletiah age 18 years—
SWORN to and DECLARED in open court on the 20 th day of June, A. D. 1820, Before John Roberts JUDGE.
I James Elliot Clerk of the County Court for the County of Windham, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the files and records of the said Court: And I do 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 two hundred fifty two dollars, and sixty five cents. Real Estate $210. Annual income $12— Personal property $42.65 IN testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, in open Court, on this fourth day of June 1820.
CLERK OF THE COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF WINDHAM. James Elliot

in a plea of the cause for that
sent
Dec 4 th 1845
Hon John C Calhoun Secretary of War Washington C. A.
Returned for further evidence of service.
Wilmington, Pa.
Benjamin M'Clusky

Benjamin Tuttle
Wilmington, Vt.
Returned for further evidence of service.
July 11 th 1848
Hon John C. Calhoun Secretary of War Washington - C. C.
5 sent

Benjamin Metcalf of Wilmington in the County of Windham and State of Vermont a citizen of the United States deposes & testifies and declares that in the fore part of January A 1795 he enlisted into the army of the United States as a private soldier under Captain Richardson for one year and served the whole term of one year in the in the Company Commanded by the said Captain Richardson in Colonel Hutchinson's Regiment in the Massachusetts line and was regularly and Honorably discharged in the month of January A 1797 and in the month of June A 1798 he enlisted again into the army of the United States under Captain John Ellis and served faithfully as a private soldier in the Company Commanded by said Captain John Ellis in Colonel Poore's Regiment in the Massachusetts line as he verily believes from his best recollection and was dismissed from the service by his said Captain and left the army by his permission and not by desertion  that some time in the month of January 1799 and that about thirty years ago he had the misfortune to have his house burned and that he verily believes that his said discharge was burned in it he further testifies that the service rendered as aforesaid was on the continental establishment in the war of the Revolution against the common enemy he further testifies that he has about thirty acres of Poor land in the Town of Wilmington aforesaid and that a part of the same is improved and a mere shell of a small house and no barn that he has no kind of cattle except an old horn worth about fourteen or fifteen dollars and that he has no other personal property except farming tools and a very trifling household furniture and is considerably in debt and is now in sixty years old and has an expensive family to maintain relying on him for support and that from his reduced circumstances he stands in need of assistance from his country for support
Benjamin Metcalf
Sworn to and declared the 22 nd day of April 1818 before me John Roberts Judge of Windham County Court in the State of Vermont

State of Vermont Windham County, ss. April 22 d 1818 Then Personally appeared before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the County Court within and for the County of Windham in the state of Vermont the before named Benjamin Metcalf, who being by me duly sworn, hath on his oath made the foregoing declaration in order to obtain the provision of 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;" Therefore I John Roberts Judge as aforesaid do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Benjamin Metcalf did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy for the term of nine months 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 direction of the aforesaid act
John Roberts, Judge of Windham County Court State of Vermont
State of Vermont. Windham County Court Clerk's Office, Brattleborough, May 21 st A.D. 1818.
I certify that the Honorable John Roberts, Esquire, is one of the Assistant Judges of the County Court aforesaid, and that the signatures of the foregoing certificates are in the hand writing of the said Judge.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my hand, and affixed the Seal of said Court, the day and year above written.
Attest. James Elliot, Clerk.

I John Roberts Ass't Judge of Windham County Court as of course do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction from the reputation of Messrs Smith will prove to be a man of credibility as well as from some little personal knowledge that Benjamin Melick the applicant afore named is in reduced and needy circumstances
June 29 th 1819 John Roberts Ass't Judge of Windham County Court

Benjamin Metcalfe Application for Pension Windham County, Vermont. Sept. 1823.

State of Vermont.
COUNTY OF WINDHAM, SS. County AT the Supreme Court, of Judicature begun and held at New Fane, within and for the County of Windham, on the fourth Tuesday of May, in  second Monday of September in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty three.—Pant—
Hon. JONATHAN P. VAN COTT, Chief Judge.  Hon. JAMES D. DILLON, } Esq., Assistant Judges.  Hon. LEONARD H. WILKINS, }
Hon. John Roberts, Chief Judge. Hon. Jairus Hall, & Ebenezer Huntington, Assistant Judges.
On this Twelfth day of September  May , A. D. 1823 personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record, within and for the County of Windham, and State of Vermont—proceeding according to the course of the common law—with a civil jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of their proceedings; and having the power of fine and imprisonment:— Benjamin Metcalf, resident in Wilmington in said County of Windham—Aged sixty six years—Who, being first duly sworn according to law—doth, on his Oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of Congress, of the 18th of March, 1818, and the 1st of May, 1820,—That he, the said Benjamin Metcalf enlisted for the term of one year on the first day of January in the year 1776 in the State of Massachusetts in the Company commanded by Captain Richardson in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Hutchinson in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the continental establishment: that he continued to serve in the said Corps until about 1 st of Jan y 1777 when he was discharged from said service, in Mendow in the State of New Jersey — that his name has been placed on the pension list, and dropt therefrom on account of his property.
And, in pursuance of the Act of the 1st May, 1820, I do hereby swear—that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th 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 thereof, 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, 1818. 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.
Schedule of real and personal Estate—necessary clothing and bedding excepted.
  One Cow — — —  $12.00    One Horse — — —  20 —    One Heifer — — —  5 —    Two Shoats — — —  2.50    Six small lambs — —  4.75    One Iron Bar — — —  —    One pitch fork — — —  50.    One old ax — — — —  30    Six old chains — — —  1.50     47.55  
  Am't brought up. —  $47.55    Iron Ware: Pot, &c. —  1.50    Tea board & table furniture —  1.25    Two old tables — — —  75.     $51.05  
That, since the exhibition of my first Schedule, the following changes have been made in my property:—
   Names of persons to whom sold.  Time of Sale.  Amount of money, or description of property received in return.      Thaddeus Coleman  June 16 th 1821.  About thirty acres of poor land sold for $150. consisting of $50 cash, one old mare and one two year old colt—   

One pitch fork ————— " 50. One old ax ————— " 30 Six old chairs ————— 1 50  47 55.
That, since the exhibition of my first Schedule, the following changes have been made in my property:—
   Names of persons to whom sold. Time of Sale. Amount of money, or description of property received in return.     Thaddeus Coolman June 16 th 1821. About thirty acres of poor land sold for $150- consisting of $50 cash, one old mare and one two year old colt—  
And have paid the following Debts which were justly due from me at the time of making out my former Schedule in June 1820- viz- For a horse (the only one that died and in the former Schedule) $16.50. To Thaddeus Coolman for book account, for grain and other necessaries about $20- To Nathan Bridges for a Note of hand $15- To Orange Alvord $13.50 for a note of hand originally given to John Barnard. To Fitch & Millin (Store keepers) for Note & book acct. about $20- To Goodwin Lincoln for Note of hand $10- The colt which I had of Coolman, at the price of sixty dollars, in part pay for the land sold him, I now have- which by reason of lameness with ringbones is not worth more than twenty dollars- And I am now owing to sundry persons more than twenty dollars.
Benjamin Metcalf—
And I do also swear—that my occupation is that of a Farmer- I have a wife aged thirty six years, one daughter aged 14- and one 11 years- one son aged ten years, named Isaac, one son aged ten months, named Frederick- SWORN to and declared, in open Court—on the twelfth  September day of May A. D. 1820. Benjamin Metcalf
Ebenezer Huntington — Judge.
I James Elliot Clerk of the Supreme  County Court of Judicature within and for the County of Windham in the State of Vermont—do hereby certify, that it appears, to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said Benjamin Metcalf did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, under one engagement, on the Continental establishment—I also certify, that the foregoing Oath and Schedule thereto annexed, are truly Copied from the records of the said Court—And I do 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 files & fifty four dollars and thirty cents.
(L. S.) In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court, on this twenty ninth day of September A.D. 1823—
James Elliot, Clerk.

Ovid N.Y. April 14. 1854
Sir
I inclose declaration of Catharine Metcalfe for a pension under law of 1853
Most Respectfully
Your Ob t Serv t
Abad Joy
Hon L. D. Waldo
Court of Pensions

State of Vermont Windham County ss } Be it remembered that at Wilmington on this 30 th day of July 1820. Mr Benjamin Mockelf and the Widow Catherine Philips both of sd. Wilmington were duly joined in Marriage by me.
Mansfield Bruce } Elder This is a true Copy from my Book of Records of Marriages Attest Mansfield Bruce } Elder
Town Clerks Office, Wilmington Feb 1 st 1854
I certify the foregoing to be a true copy of Record,
J. H. Blagg, Town Clerk

State of Illinois County of Iowan
} ss
On this 27 th day of March 1884 personally appeared before the subscriber a Judge of the County Court in and for said County & State, Catharine Mortcalf a resident of said County & State aged sixty five years, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed 3 rd February 1853, granting Pensions to Widows of Persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the Widow of Benjamin Mortcalf a pensioner, deceased, that her said husband first received his pension in Vermont.
She further declares that she was married to the said Benjamin Mortcalf on the 30 th day of July 1820 in Windham County Vermont, that prior to her said marriage, she was the Widow of Joshua Phillips, that her said husband Benjamin Mortcalf died on the 13 th day of April 1846 in the County & State last above mentioned, and that she has not since his death married, but is still a Widow
Sworn before me & subscribed this 27 th day of March 1884 Benjamin L. Smith County Judge
Catharine Mortcalf
I certify that the above named Catharine Mortcalf is a respectable person, and I further certify that I have no part or hand in the agency of this case Benjamin L. Smith County Judge

State of Illinois } ss Purdue County }
Moses Dix and Winslow R. Bruce after being duly sworn according to law, depose and say that they were acquainted with Benjamin Mortcalfe deceased late a pensioner and the late husband of Catharine Mortcalfe whose declaration is on the first page of this sheet.
That these deponents knew the parties when living together as husband and wife; and they know her to be the identical person who was the wife of the said Benjamin Mortcalfe deceased late a pensioner, that the said parties formerly resided in Windham County Vermont, and that the said Benjamin Mortcalfe the said Pensioner died in the above named County last mentioned in the year 1846 leaving his Widow Catharine Mortcalfe the applicant for a pension, and who is still his Widow not having married since his death
Sworn and subscribed } before me this 27 th day } of March 1851 } Benjamin L. Smith } County Judge }
Moses Dix Winslow R. Bruce
I hereby certify that the above named Moses Dix and Winslow R. Bruce are respectable persons and worthy witnesses and residents of the town of Clarion  the town of Clarion in the said Purdue County & State of Illinois, I further certify that I have no part or hand in the agency of this case.
Benjamin L. Smith County Judge

State of Illinois ss Bureau County } ss
J. Joseph V. Thompson
Clerk of the County Court in and for said County do hereby certify that Benjamin L. Smith whose name is subscribed to the annexed affidavit was at the time of his taking the same an acting Judge of the County Court in and for said County, duly commissioned, sworn and authorized to take the same; and full credit and faith is due to all his official acts, and his signature is genuine
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County Court this 27 th day of March 1854
Joseph V. Thompson Clerk

REVOLUTIONARY WIDOWS.
STATE of Illinois } COUNTY of Bureau } ss.
On this 1 st day of May 1855, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the said County and State, Catharine Metcalf , aged 67 years, a resident of said County and State, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Benjamin Metcalf — deceased, who was a Soldier of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States, and that she is in the receipt of a Revolutionary pension under the Act of 3 February 1853 ; her pension certificate is No. 40,72 , and is dated April 25 th 1854 . She further declares that she was married to the said Benjamin Metcalf — in the county of Windham , and State of Vermont , on the 30 th day of July 1829 , by Rev. Marshall Bruce , and that her name before her marriage was Catharine Philips —, that her said husband died at or in the State of Vermont County, Windham , on the 13 th day of April 1846 , —
and that she is now a widow. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the Act, approved March 3, 1855. She also declares that she has never applied for nor received under this or any other Act of Congress, any bounty land warrant,
Sworn & Subscribed before me this 1 st day of May 1855
Jonathan J. Holbrook
Catharine Metcalf
STATE OF ILLINOIS, } BUREAU COUNTY, } ss.
J. JOSEPH V. THOMPSON , Clerk of the County Court in and for said County, do certify that Jonathan J. Holbrook whose name is subscribed to the annexed _____ was at the time of signing _____ the same, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned, sworn and authorized to take the same; and full faith and credit is due to all his official acts; and that the signature is genuine, and the said _____ is executed in conformity with the laws of this State.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the official seal of the said County Court, this 10 th day of May A. D., 1855
J. V. Thompson Clerk of the County Court.
By George O. Ide Deputy

REVOLUTIONARY WIDOWS.
STATE of Illinois — COUNTY of Bureau } ss.
On this 1 st day of May 1855, personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace, within and for the said County and State, Catharine Metcalf , aged 67 years, a resident of said County and State, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Benjamin Metcalf — deceased, who was a Soldier of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States, and that she is in the receipt of a Revolutionary pension under the Act of 3 February 1853 ; her pension certificate is No. 4072 , and is dated April 25 th 1854 . She further declares that she was married to the said Benjamin Metcalf — in the county of Windham , and State of Vermont , on the 30 th day of July 1820 , — by Rev. Mansfield Bruce , and that her name before her marriage was Catharine Philips —, that her said husband died at or in the State of Vermont County, Windham , on the 13 th day of April 1846 , —
and that she is now a widow. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the Act, approved March 3, 1855. She also declares that she has never applied for nor received under this or any other Act of Congress, any bounty land warrant,
Sworn & subscribed before me } Catharine Metcalf this 1 st day of May 1855 Jonathan H. Hosbrook, Jr.
We Orion Williams and Isaac Metcalf residents of Lamoille in the County of Bureau and State of Illinois — upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Catharine Metcalf — in our presence, and that we believe, from what we know of, and from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents her self to be. These deponents further upon their oaths say, that the above named Catharine Metcalf is now a widow.
Sworn & subscribed before me } Orion Williams this 1 st day of May 1855 } Isaac Metcalf Jonathan H. Hosbrook, Jr.

REVOLUTIONARY WIDOWS.
STATE of Illinois — COUNTY of Bureau } ss.
On this 1 st day of May 1855, personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace, within and for the said County and State, Catharine Metcalf , aged 67 years, a resident of said County and State, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Benjamin Metcalf — deceased, who was a Soldier of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States, and that she is in the receipt of a Revolutionary pension under the Act of 3 February 1853 , her pension certificate is No. 40,72 , and is dated April 25 th 1854 . She further declares that she was married to the said Benjamin Metcalf — in the county of Windham , and State of Vermont , on the 30 th day of July 1829 , — by Rev. Hunsdick Bruce , and that her name before her marriage was Catharine Philips —, that her said husband died at or in the State of Vermont County, Windham , on the 13 th day of April 1846 , —
and that she is now a widow. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the Act, approved March 3, 1855. She also declares that she has never applied for nor received under this or any other Act of Congress, any bounty land warrant,
Sworn & Subscribed before me } Catharine Metcalf this 1 st day of May 1855
Jonathan Y. Holbrook L.L.D.
We Amos Williams and Isaac Metcalf residents of Linnville in the County of Bureau and State of Illinois — upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Catharine Metcalf — in our presence, and that we believe, from what we know of, and from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents her self to be. These deponents further upon their oaths say, that the above named Catharine Metcalf is now a widow..
Sworn & Subscribed before me } Amos Williams this 1 st day of May 1855 } Isaac Metcalf
Jonathan Y. Holbrook, L.L.D.
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 her self to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Jonathan Y. Holbrook L.L.D.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Benjamin Mottealf . a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. W. File 5366
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Jan'y 1. '76 1 year Pri. Richardson Hutchinson 27 Cont. Inf. Mass.   June 78 to Jan 79 " " John Ellis Poor " Mass.                                                          
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Ebenezer Mass.
Date of application for pension, Apr. 22. 1818. Ald.
Residence at date of application, Wilmington, Windham Co., Vt.
Age at date of application, 60 yrs.  born 22 yrs. 1846  died Apr. 13, 1846  Windham Co. Vt.
Remarks: In 1820 he stated he had no wife but children Eunice 26 - Abigail 15 yrs.  in Sept 1823 wife 36  daughters 14 & 11 yrs. sons Isaac 10 yrs + Frederick 10 mos.  at Wilmington  1820 Catherine wife of Joshua Phillips  He on July 30, 24.  she was all here in her application Mch 27. 1854 while 65 yrs of age & a res. of  Bureau Co., Illinois. Very respectfully,

1910 Nov. 2. History to Hon. F. M. Crosby. P
Rev.  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5366.
Katharine Metcalf Wid.
Benj n Metcalf Rev. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 3 rd 1853
Index:—Vol. Me , Page 41
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Vermont
Benjamin Metcalf
Supplementary Brief.
In a letter from Mr. Edwards of the 23 d . October, 1824, the affidavits of the creditors of this applicant is called for, to show in what manner he became indebted to them, & how the said debts were paid. - Those affidavits (9 in number) are within, and are duly authenticated.
Returned May 1 st 1824 per 30 th April 1824 to James Elliot Esq.
Brattleboro'
Vermont
Joy

21 April 1854 48
Will the 3 rd and 4 th please state the time of the death of Benjamin and to what time passed G. Butler Esq. 3 Quato 3 April 20. 1854
Benjamin Mitchell, and died 10 April 1856
G. Butler Quato

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158,980
Man sent May 29/16
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Parsons

Catharine Metcalf B 895 M 1873
not an infant land from Washington Iowa
Additional evidence

158940
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Hon L D Waldo
Counl of Pres.
Washington
DC

Vermont
Benjamin Metcalf, Minister.
Born 1. year, 1776,
1 st Schedule, July 1820
30 acres of Land - $210 Horse, heifer, sheep - pigs & a few articles of furniture - Total amt of schedule $253, 65
2 nd Schedule dated Sept 12. 1823
1 Cow, $12 - 1 Horse $20 - 1 Heifer - 2 pigs - 6 Lambs, & a little furniture - amt of schedule $54. 30
The land was sold to T. Coleman, June 16. 1821. for $150 - which was applied to the payment of debts due from him to sundry persons - names & sums given -
A duly authenticated Copy of said will - acknowledged June 16. 1821. Rec d & recorded.
Sept 22, 1821 -
His age 66 - a farmer Wife 36 - 2 daughters aged 11 & 14 - two sons aged one aged 10 & the other 10 months -
see letter Oct. 23. 1823, to
James Elliot.
Brattleboro,
Vermont
Evidence of Creditor J. Wall

Ovid N.Y. June 1. 1855
Sir
I inclose application for Catharine Metcalf for bounty land
Most Respectfully Your Ob st Serv t Abad Joy
Hon S P Waldo
Com d g Genl

Orion N.Y. April May 9 - 1856
Sir
As the record evidence restriction has been removed, I beg leave to call for a land warrant for Catharine Metcalf N o 158,980
I am respectfully Your ob d Serv t Adad Loy
Hon J. Murch Com d

Engraving by a boy
One case only I ask to see

✓ Catharine Metcalf - wid Benjamin Ills A033-no 4092
✓ Sythe Orceand - wid Michael - Wis A033-no 4490
✓ Mary Linderman - " John Ohio A033-no 2201
Elizabeth Shaffer - wid Benact - Wis Jan '35 - no Paper
Exp. Jan'y 23/58
Jan'y 23/58

Princeton, Bureau C. Ills. 2 nd May 1857. Comm r Pensions Respected Sir
Mrs Catharine Metcalf (widow of Benjamin Metcalf who served in Revolutionary War) is now drawing a pension from the U. S. Government. I am informed the late Act of Congress allows her "arrearages," & she is determined not to employ "Washington Agents," but have Will you permit me to intrench upon your time and request a copy of the law or a "Form," & Oblige
With Esteem Very Truly Yours, H. M. my Learing

Tamouille Bureau 60 St
Augt 17-1857
I am a pensioner of the State of Illinois under the act of 1850 I have appointed my friend Arad Gay of Ovile New York my Sole & only agent to present my claim for a back increase of pension and I do hereby revoke & annul any power of attorney to any other person, & request you to correspond with no other person as my agent but Arad Gay
Yours obt Servt
Bartholomew McKee
Hon Geo C Whiting Comd of Genl Washington D C

State of Illinois County of Bureau } ss: Town of Princeton
On this 27 th day of August A.D. 1856 personally appeared before me W. M. Zearing a Notary Public in and for the Town of Princeton in said County of Bureau and State of Illinois, Catharine Metcalf, a resident of said County of Bureau State of Illinois, aged 67 years, who, first being 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 on the 3 rd February 1853, & to obtain the benefits & claims she has for arrears of pension under act of Congress of 3 rd February 1853 from 4 th day of March 1848 to 3 rd day of February 1853 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary War; that she is the Widow of Benjamin Metcalf who was a private in the Revolutionary War. She further states that her name is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Ninety Six dollars per year in conformity with the 2 nd section of the act of February 3 rd 1853 and Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of pensions under act February 3 rd 1853, Page 193 Vol. A. She further declares that she was married to the said Benjamin Metcalf about the year A.D. 1820; that her said husband died on or about the 13 th day of April about the year A.D. 1846 that she was not married to him prior to the second of January Eighteen hundred, but at about the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a Widow.
Signed & sealed in presence of Catharine Metcalf (Seal)
Billings Metcalf Sarah Metcalf

State of Illinois } County of Bureau } ss Town of Princeton }
I, W. M. m earing, Notary Public in & for said Town of Princeton in said County & State, do hereby certify that the foregoing affi- davit was sworn to and subscribed before me on the day & year above written; And I certify that I know the affiant Catharine Metcalf to be a credible person and the person she represents herself to be. Witness my hand & seal Notarial at Princeton aforesaid this 27 th day of August A. D. 1856.
W. M. m earing N.P.

Please Address,
J. B. Zearing
Princeton
Bureau County
Illinois.

A riot in the case of Catherine M'Intosh , widow of Benjamin Barnum County and State of Illinois act Feb. 3. 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
marriage proved by marriage certificate & marriage doubt by two affidavits
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Claim at 890 per annum from the 3rd February 1853
Name and residence of Agent
Bradley Lord, N. Y.
J. H. Adams Examining Clerk.

Benj m Metcalf Pensylvania & Vt
Jan 1818
from Brad In

STATE OF Illinois } ss. Catharine Metcalf — being duly County of Bureau } sworn according to law, deposes and says that she is the widow of Benjamin Metcalf — deceased, to whom a pension was probably due  late a pension , that this deponent is directly interested in said claim. for a pension Sworn and subscribed before me this 28 day December 185 3 and (I do hereby certify that the said Catharine Metcalf — is a respectable person, and that I have full faith in the truth of the above statement sworn to by her as being directly interested in said claim.) Timothy Edwards
Know all Men by these Presents, That I Catharine Metcalf widow — of Benjamin Metcalf deceased, to whom a pension was probably due, do hereby constitute and appoint ADAM JOY, of Ovid, N. Y., my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name as one directly and personally interested in the claim or application for a pension Witness my hand and seal, this 28 day of December 185 3 Sealed and delivered in } the presence of } Timothy Edwards  Catharine Metcalf (L.S.)
STATE OF Illinois } Be it known that on the 28 day of December 185 3 County of Bureau } before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State, duly authorized by law to administer oaths and take acknowledgements, personally appeared Catharine Metcalf above named, and duly acknowledged the above power of attorney and affidavit to be her act and deed. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand the day and date above mentioned. Timothy Edwards

Catharine Metcalf
Brown
Pensioner of Ill. law '53
I was her agent, I only ask this file with her paper
Her agent  and  brother I read her
Ill
Confidential
...know all Men by these Presents...

Know all Men by these Presents, That I Catharine Metcalf _____ of the State of Illinois _____ claiming a back pension, _____ do hereby constitute and appoint ARAD JOY , of Ovid, N. Y., my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name, being directly and personally interested in the claim or application for a back pension, all business is to be done with him
Witness my hand and seal, this 17 th day of August 185 7
Sealed and delivered in the presence of {
Catharine Metcalf [L.S.]
A. J. Metcalf
State of Illinois { County of Bureau {
Be it remembered that on this Seventeenth day of August one thousand Eight Hundred and fifty Seven before me Jonathan Y. Holbrook a Notary Public personally appeared Catharine Metcalf to me known to be the real person who subscribed and executed the annexed power of attorney and acknowledged that she had executed the same for the uses and purposes therein expressed
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal of office the day and year first above written
Jonathan Y. Holbrook Notary Public

Be now all Men by these presents, that I Benjamin Metcalf of Wilmington in the County of Windham and State of Vermont, in consideration of the sum of One Hundred and fifty Dollars, received to my full satisfaction of Thaddeus Coleman of Greenfield in the County of Franklin and State of Massachusetts, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have given, granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents do give, grant, bargain, sell, alien, release, convey and confirm, unto the said Thaddeus Coleman his heirs and assigns forever, a certain piece or parcel of land situate lying or being in Wilmington aforesaid described as follows viz / Beginning at the southwest corner of Mettiah Wares land on the east bank of the Pond, thence running eastwardly on said Wares south line, and on the south line of land now owned by said Thaddeus Coleman, untill it comes to Ariel Wares land, thence southerly on said Ariel's west line to Henry Chandlers land, thence westwardly on said Chandlers land to the road, thence southwardly on the west side of the road to Medad Smiths land, thence westwardly on said Smiths north line to the Pond, thence northwardly on the east bank of the Pond to the place of beginning, containing fifty five acres by measure, - Being the same land on which S d Benjamin Metcalf now lives.
TO Have and To Hold the above granted and bargained premises, with the privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging to the said Thaddeus Coleman his heirs and assigns, to his and their own proper use, benefit and behoof forever; and I the said Benjamin Metcalf for myself my heirs executors and administrators, do covenant to and with the said Thaddeus Coleman his heirs executors administrators and assigns, that at and until the enrolling of these presents, I am well seised of the premises in fee simple; that I have good right & lawful authority to sell and convey the same to the said Thaddeus in manner and form aforesaid, and that they are free of all incumbrances, and that I will warrant and defend the same to the said Thaddeus Coleman his heirs and assigns, against all lawful claims and demands of any person or persons whatsoever.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this sixteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one.
Signed sealed & delivered
Benjamin Metcalf L.S.
In presence of
Jacob L. Streeter
Ephraim Smith

State of Vermont Windham ss
Whitingham June 16 th 1821.
Personally appeared Benjamin Metcalfe the signer & Sealer of the above written instrument and acknowledged the same to be his free act and Deed.
Before me Ephraim Smith Justice of Peace
Wilmington September 22 d 1821. Then received & Entered the foregoing Deed on Record in this Office attest Garrison Hall Town Clerk
Wilmington Town Clerk's Office September 5 th 1823. I hereby certify the within and foregoing, to be a true copy of a Deed, Recorded in this office Libro 6 th page 44/2. attest Garrison Hall Town Clerk & Reg r .
State of Vermont. Windham County Court Clerk's Office, Brattleborough, Sept 27. 1823.
I certify that Garrison Hall is the Town Clerk and Register of Deeds for the town of Wilmington in said County, and that the above is his signature. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my hand and affixed the Seal of said County Court.
James Elliot, Clerk.
True copy of the foregoing Deed as shown to Benj. Metcalfe by Garrison Hall

Azor Smith's Affidavit —

I Azor Smith of Wilmington in the County of Windham & State of Vermont of Lawful Age Do Depose & Say, that on or about the eleventh day of September A. 1823. Benjamin Metcalf of said Wilmington, applied to me for some money to defray the expense of attending the County Court in said County of Windham, for the pur- pose of making his schedule of his property, to be replaced on the Pension List, - and that I advanced the said Metcalf three Dollars in money, and agreed to take some of his Lambs for the same, which had been a few days previous appraised by myself & Nathaniel Dunn. Dated at Wilmington this 22 d day of March A. 1824. Azor Smith
State of Vermont Windham County ss Wilmington March 22 d 1824 Then personally appeared Azor Smith, and after being carefully examined, & duly cautioned, made solemn Oath, that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed, contains the truth and nothing but the truth, - Before me Gaius Hall Justice of Peace

Jon & Barnard's Affidavit

Jonathan Barnard of Whinnington in the County of Windham & State of Vermont, of Lawful Age do Depose and say, that Benjamin Metcalf of Whinnington aforesaid, was indebted to me for labour done & performed in building a Barn for said Metcalf, I think, in the Summer of 1818. or 1819. for which said Metcalf gave me his Note to the amount of about Fifteen Dollars, which note I afterwards sold to one Orange Alwood and that I was knowing, that said Metcalf paid said note to said Alwood, sometime in the Summer of 1821. and as I understood, with money said Metcalf received of Thaddeus Coleman for his Land — Dated at Whinnington this 22 d . day of March A. 1821.
Jonathan Barnard
State of Vermont } Windham County } ss Whinnington March 22 d 1821 Then personally appeared Jonathan Barnard and after being carefully examined & duly cautioned, made solemn oath, that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed, contains the truth and nothing but the truth
Sworn before me, Gaius Hall Justice of Peace
(Signature)

Godding Lincoln's affidavit -

I Gooding Lincoln of Wihnington in the County of Windham & State of Vermont, Trader, of Lawful Age, Do Depose and say, that Mr Benjamin Metcalf of said Wihnington, on or about the first day of October, A. D. 1822. did pay to me on a note which he owed to me, the sum of Nine Dollars & twenty five cents. which note was dated April 16 th 1821. and was given on settlement of Book Account for Nails to Build a Barn, & other necessaries Dated at Wihnington this 8 th day of March 1824
Gooding Lincoln
State of Vermont } Windham County } Wihnington March 8 th 1824 Then Gooding Lincoln personally appeared & after being carefully examined & duly cautioned made solemn oath, that the foregoing Affidavit by him subscribed contains the truth & nothing but the Truth
Before me Jairus Hall Justice of Peace

Nathan Bridge Affidavit

I Nathan Bridge of Wilmington in the County of Windham & State of Vermont of Lawful Age, do Testify and say, that Benjamin Metcalf of Said Wilmington was indebted to me for Labour done, and performed in Building a Barn in the year 1817. or the year 1818. the sum of Fifteen Dollars, — and that the said Benjamin Metcalf, paid me the said sum of fifteen Dollars, some time in the summer of the year 1820. as the Defendant believes, and that said Metcalf informed the Defendant, that he had the money of one Thaddeus Coleman, towards his hands
Dated at Wilmington this 19 th day of March 1824
Nathan Bridge
State of Vermont } Windham County ss } Wilmington March 19 th 1824 Then Nathan Bridge personally appeared, and after being carefully examined & duly cautioned, made solemn oath, that the foregoing Affidavit by him subscribed, contains the truth & nothing but the truth
Before me
Jairus Hall Justice of Peace

Russell Fitch's Affidavit

I Russell Fitch of Wilmington in the County of Windham & State of Vermont, Merchant of Lawful Age, do Depose and say, that M c Benjamin Metcalf of said Wilmington, on the 16 th day of April A. 1821. was indebted to me on Book Account for sundries articles of Merchandise before that time delivered him, and that on the said 16 th day of April A. 1821. the said Benjamin Metcalf settled his Book Account by note, to the amount of about Ten Dollars, which note, since that time, & previous to September A. 1823. the said Metcalf has paid to me, & has since paid the principal part thereof. Dated at Wilmington this 8 th day of March 1824.
Russell Fitch
State of Vermont } Windham County } Wilmington March 8 th 1824 Then Russell Fitch personally appeared & after being carefully examined, & duly cautioned made solemn oath, that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed, contains the truth, & nothing but the truth. — Before me. Jairus Hall Justice of Peace

David Haskins affidavit

I David Haskins of Wilmington in the county of Windham and State of Vermont, of Lawful Age Do Testify and say, that sometime in the month of November in the year 1821. I purchased of Benjamin Metcalf of said Wilmington a certain Mare, for which I agreed to pay him the sum of Twenty five Dollars, and turned him out one hour, I think at the price of Sixteen Dollars, & the remaining part of said Twenty five Dollars I paid to Gooding Lincoln Merchant, on a debt said Metcalf was owing said Lincoln - and, I further say, that said Metcalf informed me at the time, that he had said Mare, of one Thaddeus Coleman towards his Land.
Dated at Wilmington this 19 th day of March 1824.
David Haskins
State of Vermont } Windham county } Wilmington March 19 th 1824 Then David Haskins personally appeared, and after being carefully examined & duly cautioned, made solemn oath that the foregoing Affidavit by him subscribed, contains the truth & nothing but the truth - Before me, - Jairus Hall Justice of Peace

Gilbert Pommelé's affidavit —

I Gilbert Parmele of Wilmington in the county of Windham & State of Vermont, of Lawful Age do Depose and say, that some time in the Fall of the year A. D. 1821. I sold to Benjamin Metcalf of Wilmington aforesaid, a second hand, single horse harness, for the sum of Five Dollars, which he paid me in Bank-Bills, - that I asked said Metcalf if the Bills were good, he answered, he presumed they were good, for he took them of Capt. Coleman towards his Loans
Dated at Wilmington this first day of April A. D. 1824 Gilbert Parmele
State of Vermont } Windham County ss. } Wilmington April 1 st 1824. Personally appeared Gilbert Parmele, & after being carefully examined & duly cautioned, made solemn Oath, that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed, contains the truth, & nothing but the truth. Before me Gaius H. Hall Justice of Peace

Thaddeus Coleman affidavit —
[Handwritten signature or initials]

I Thaddeus Colman of Greenfield in the county of Franklin and Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Lawful age, do Depose and say, that in the month of June A. D. 1821. Benjamin Metcalf of Wilmington in the county of Windham & State of Vermont, gave me a Deed of his farm in Wilmington aforesaid wherein he then lived, and that in consideration thereof I sold him two Horses estimated at one Hundred Dollars, also paid him at the time Fifty Dollars in money, that said Metcalf informed me he was indebted to sundry people and must sell his Land, or he could not possibly meet the demands against him - and as I owned Land adjoining his, was induced to bargain with him - That said Metcalf was then indebted to me for Grain & other necessaries, a part of which I had previously let him have, & the remainder I let him have soon after to the amount of about Twenty Dollars, which he has since paid me. Dated at Wilmington 18 th this first day of April. D. 1824. Thaddeus Colman
State of Vermont } Windham county } Wilmington April 1 st 1824 - Personally appeared Thaddeus Colman, and after being carefully examined & duly cautioned, made solemn oath, that the foregoing Affidavit by him subscribed, contains the truth & nothing but the truth - Before me Jairus Hall Justice of Peace

State of New Hampshire,
Cheshire County ss - I Whitman Jacobs of Croydon in the County of Cheshire aforesaid being duly sworn, Deposes and says, that he is personally acquainted with Benjamin Metcalf of Wilmington, in the County of Windham and State of Vermont, who has applied for a pension from the United States, under the provisions of the Act of Congress, of the 18 th day of March A.D. 1818. And for whose benefit this affidavit is taken, and does well know, that said Benj- amin Metcalf, on or about the first day of January A.D. 1776. did enlist in Capt. Richardson's Company in Col. Hutchinson's Regiment, in the Massachusetts line, for the term of one year, - that said Benjamin Metcalf, did faithfully serve at that time, more than nine months, - to wit, the full term of his said Enlis- tment, - and was discharged, about the first of January A.D. 1777. That this Deponent did enlist, and serve in the same Company and Regiment, with said Benjamin Metcalf, the full term aforesaid. - And that this Depon- ent has no interest in the event of the decision on the said Benjamin's application for a pension
Signed                      Whitman Jacobs
State of New Hampshire,
Cheshire County ss - I The foregoing affidavit was subscribed, and sworn to before me, this seventh day of January A.D. 1818. And I further certify that the above named Deponent is a Man of respectability, and a credible Witness in my opinion Stephen Eastman Justis Peace

Cheshire Co. June 15. 1819
I Salma Hale clerk of the Superior Courts in said county certify that Stephen Eastman is a true copy of the Seal in said County, & I have no doubt that the foregoing is his signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of our Superior Court of Judicature
S. Hale

State of Vermont ) Washington County ss: I Elias Metcalf of Montpelier in the County of Washington aforesaid, being duly sworn, deposes and says, that he is personally acquainted with Benjamin Metcalf of Wilmington in the County of Windham and State of Vermont, who has applied for a pension from the United States, under the provisions of the Act of Congress of the 18 th day of March A. D. 1818. and for whose benefit this affidavit is taken, and does well know, that said Benjamin Metcalf, on or about the first day of Janua- ry A. D. 1776. did enlist in Capt. Richardson's Company, in Col. Hutchinson's Regiment, in the Massachusetts line, for the term of one year, — that said Benjamin Metcalf did faithfully serve at that time, more than nine months, — to wit, the full term of his said enlistment, — and was discharged about the first of January, A. D. 1777. That this Deponent did enlist, and serve in the same Company and Regiment, with said Benjamin Metcalf the full term aforesaid. And that this Deponent has no interest, in the event of the decision on the said Benjamin's application for a Pension.
Elias Elias Metcalf
State of Vermont ) Washington County ss: The foregoing Affidavit was subscribed and sworn to before me this 21 st day of December A. D. 1818. And I further witness that the above Deponent is a Man of respectability, and a credible Witness, in my opinion Joel Bassett Justice Peace

State of Vermont, Washington County
I George Rich, Clerk of the County of Washington do here by certify that Joel Buffum Esq. before whom the with- in affidavit appears to have been taken, was at the time thereof, a Justice of
The Peace duly qualified according under the authority of this State, & that his name subscribed thereto is his own proper in signature
Witness my hand & the seal of said County this 26 th day of December A.D. 1818.
George Rich, Clerk

Know all men by these Presents, That I Benjamin Metcalf of Wilmington in the County of Windham and State of Vermont, in consideration of the sum of One Hundred & fifty Dollars, received to my full satisfaction of Thaddeus Coleman of Greenfield in the County of Franklin and State of Massachusetts, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have given, granted, bargained, and sold, and by these presents, do give, grant, bargain, sell, alien, release, convey and confirm unto the said Thaddeus Coleman, his heirs and assigns forever, a certain piece or parcel of Land, situate lying or being in Wilmington aforesaid described as follows, vizt Beginning at the southwest corner of Melatiah Ware's land, on the east bank of the Pond, thence running eastwardly on said Ware's south line, & on the south line of Land now owned by said Thaddeus Coleman, until it comes to Ariel Ware's land; thence southwardly on said Ariel's west line to Henry Chandler's land; thence westwardly on said Chandler's land to the road; thence southwardly on the west side of the road to Medad Smith's land; thence westwardly on said Smith's north line to the Pond thence northwardly on the east bank of the Pond to the place of beginning, containing fifty five Acres by measure, being the same land on which said Benjamin Metcalf now lives
Do Have and To Hold the above granted & bargained premises, with the privileges & appurtenances thereto belonging to the said Thaddeus Coleman his heirs and assigns, to his & their own proper use, benefit and behoof forever. And I the said Benjamin Metcalf for myself my heirs executors & administrators do covenant to and with the said Thaddeus Coleman his heirs executors, administrators & assigns, that at and until the sealing of these presents, I am well seized of the premises in fee simple, that I have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same to the said Thaddeus in manner and form aforesaid, and that they are free of all incumbrances; and that I will Warrant and defend the same to the said Thaddeus Coleman his heirs and assigns against all lawful claims & demands of any person or persons whatsoever.
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one
signed sealed & delivered in presence of us Benjamin Metcalf S.S. of Jacob T. Street } State of Vermont } Wilmington June 15 th 1821. Personally appeared Benjamin Metcalf, the signer & seal of the above written instrument and acknowledged the same to be his free act & deed. Ephraim Smith Justice Peace

State of Vermont
Shaddacus Coleman's Deed from Benj a Metcalf copy
State of Vermont.
Windham County Court Clerks Office Brattleborough, April 8 th 1824.
I certify that James Hall, Esq r is one of the Justices of the Peace for the County of Windham aforesaid, and also Town Clerk of Wilmington, and that the signatures of all the annexed papers are in his hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the Seal of said Court.
James Elliot, Clerk.

Wilmington September 22 d 1821. Then received and Entered the foregoing Deed, on Record in this Office. Attest Jairus Hall Town Clerk
State of Vermont, Wilmington April 1 st 1824 I certify the within, & also as, to be a true copy of a Deed on Record, in the Records of Wilmington, in Libro 6 th page 412.
Attest Jairus Hall Town Clerk
Wilmington in the County of

Melad Smith of Wilmington in the County of Windham and State of Vermont of lawful age maketh Oath that he has been acquainted with Mr Benjamin Atwater for about thirty years and has Uniformly understood as well from General report as from his own statement that he was a soldier in the revolutionary war and has ever considered him to be a poor man and in needy circumstan- = ces that he is now poor has but a small farm and little or no personal property and merely believing that from his recent circumstances he stands in need of assistance from his country in his advanced age for support
Melad Smith
Affirmed this 22 d day of April 1818 before me John Roberts Judge of Windham County Vermont

Ad.
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by A. M. D. 28/10/10
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Benjamin Metcalf
Service _____
Additional Service Rev.
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 191_____
No claim, combination records _____, 191_____
REMARKS:
No Ins. of any service Wid. F. 5, 366 { mas. gll. No other Wid. of any service " Rej: " " "

OFFICE OF CLERK OF COURT, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA. ===== JOHN RAETZ, CLERK.
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, DAKOTA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA. =====
JUDGES, HON. F. M. CROSBY, HASTINGS. HON. W. C. WILLISTON, RED WING. =====
GENERAL TERMS. FIRST TUESDAY IN MAY. FIRST WEDNESDAY AFTER FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER.
HASTINGS, MINN., Oct 25 1960
Commissioner of Pensions, Dear Sir;
Benjamin Metcalf was pensioned under the Act of March 18, 1818 when residing in Waukon County, IA
Will you send me what the records of your office show with reference to his military service residence age, family, &c.
Yours truly F. M. Crosby