Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20278, for Elijah Norton, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Norton, Elijah Rebecca
N 20278
CONTENTS

8654
New York
Elijah Norton
of Cambridge in the State of New York who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg't commanded by Col. Chester in the Ar'ty. m'a. was for 14 mos?
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 4 1/2 Dollars 11 1/4 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 day of Ap't. 1833 and sent to Chas. Ingalls. Greenwich
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $93.32 Semest. allowance ending 4 Sept " - 23.33
$116.65
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk, Book C Vol. 4 Page 21

Elijah Norton - Pension Declaration
admitted.
14 mo.
Private.

State of New York County of Washington ss: ss: ss:
On the 29 th day of August in the year one thousand eight hundred & thirty two personally appeared in open Court before the court of Common Pleas of the same county now sitting a resident Elijah Norton, of Cambridge in the County of State aforesaid aged seventy three years & four months who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declara- tion, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1833. That he en- tered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as here- in stated. He enlisted into the army in the town of Hebron, in the then County of Hartford, now in the County of Tolland, state of Connecticut, into a company commanded by Captain John Isham, and into regiment command- ed by Colonel John Chester, - The time of his enlistment was June 1776 - he enlisted to be discharged at Christmas the period of six months. The company or- ganized in Colchester, and marched to New- Chatham Landing on the Connecticut, from thence they took a vessel for New York, at which

place they arrived in the early part of July, and joined the regiment aforesaid. staid at New York until the latter part of August in the same year. The regiment then moved over Kingsbridge & encled barracks on Valentines Hill - were on Valentines Hill till the latter part of October, when they removed to White Plains, where they remained a few days when the regiment moved to North Castle - thence to Kings ferry on the Hudson or North river, which they here crossed and marched to Morristown New Jersey - the regiment passed over the Delaware - and this Deponent was left to take care of the sick  to take care of the sick
The regiment was discharged, about Christmas at which time this Deponent had served out his period of enlistment. He was under the command of Major Gen Lee - after Gen Lee was taken the Regiment was under General Sullivan. (This Deponent was afterwards in the month of January (the year he does not distinctly recollect) drafted into the militia at Hebron aforesaid into a company commanded by Capt Downey. The names of the Lieutenants were Waters and Hill - Marched to Providence Rhode Island and was under the command of General Spencer - Remained there 2 months when he was discharged.
was as a substitute for William Rawby. This Deponent was again drafted into the militia in

at Hibern aforesaid in July, 1778 in Capt Miller Company, Colonel Chapman's regiment - the company then went to Hartford and thence to New Haven in Connecticut - staid in New Haven 2 or 3 weeks - he went from thence Fair- field, and from thence to a place called Campello & there remained a few days - thence returned to Hibern & thence to Providence Rhode Island, from thence to Westerstown crossed the ferry to Rhode Island proper and joined the Army under Gen Sullivan - was detached with others from his own regiment and put into a regiment of cavalry infantry and sent to the south part of the island - were attacked by the British and fired several rounds Then fell back and joined the main army Next day the 29 th of August 1778 was engaged in in the battle of Rhode Island for four hours The British were compelled to retire to Quaker hill - Our army retired to Butts hill and flying up entrenchments , and the same night the army was drawn off to the main land Was on the Island about 21 days - Marched to Providence and dismissed in Sept 1778 In June 1781 this respondent was again drafted at Hibern aforesaid into a company commanded by Captain Mansan, and a regiment commanded by Colonel Zebulon Butler. He was in what

was called a Class , to serve six months commencing in June 1781 - went to Hartford Ct and from thence to White Plains and joined the army under general Washington - Staid here 2 or 3 weeks and then marched to Peekskill on the Hudson. Remained there till the last of Octo- ber, and untill a substitute came and took his place. The name of the Substitute was Roderie Morrison. Defendant had served but 4 months in the class aforesaid. And the Defendant further saith that the whole amount of his actual service as a soldier in the Revolutionary army at different periods, was fourteen months. He has a record of his age in the family Bible at home. Since the Revolution he has resided in the town of Cambridge in this County. He was born in Egbert Town in Dutchess County in the year 1759. Never received a written discharge, saw one from Col. Butler, which he has lost. It was not the practice to give written discharges in the militia. He has no documentary evi- dence of his services. Sarah D. Fonda and John J. Wheldyn & Daniel Lupton & others give testimony to his services & length of service. He 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 of June aforesaid -
J. S. Leigh CLK
Elijah Norton

1 1 1 1 We Sabry Whelden residing in the Town of Easton County of Washington aforesaid and Jacob D. Fonda residing in the Town of Greenwich County aforesaid hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Elijah Norton who is described in the above named declaration, that we believe him to be 73 years of age; that he is respected and beloved in the nei- ghborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution & that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn & subscribed Jacob D. Fonda Sabry Whelden
The 13 th day of August 1832
before me - Charles S. Peall
a Judge of Washington County Courts.
And the said Courts do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interroga- tories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a re- volutionary soldier as he states And the Courts further certify that it appears to them that Jacob D. Fonda who has signed the preceding certificate is a resident in the Town of Greenwich in the County of Washington aforesaid and that Sabry Whelden who has also signed the same is a resident in the Town of Easton County of Washington aforesaid and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit.

John S. Leigh clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, in said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Elijah Norton for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 29 th day of August 1832 J. S. Leigh C.R.
5 Elijah Norton Pension Claims
Declaration
2

State of New York Washington County ss
Daniel Wells of the town of Cambridge in said County being duly sworn maketh oath and saith that he is well acquainted with Elijah Norton of the town of Cambridge, that he believes the said Norton to be seventy three years of age. And that he knew the said Elijah Norton when a soldier in the war of the revolution that the said Norton enlisted at Hebron in the State of Connecticut in the year 1776 in the month of June into a company commanded by Captain John Isham in Col. John Chesters regiment in General Wadsworths Brigade and to be discharged the next Christmas. That he was enlisted by Lieutenant Asa Farnsworth of the same company. And this deponent further saith that he this deponent enlisted the same month into the same company to be discharged the same time and served the same length of time to wit to the next Christmas and knows that the said Elijah Norton was in said service during the said time and that the said regiment was discharged on the Delaware river in Pennsylvania on the twenty fifth day of December 1776 and about two hundred miles from the homes of this deponent and the said Elijah Norton according to the best recollection impression and belief of this deponent and further saith not.
Daniel Wells
Subscribed and sworn before me
This thirteenth day of August 1832
Benjamin Clarke justice of the Peace
He sworn in open court
the 29th day of August 1832
J. S. Leigh Atty

State of New York
Washington County ss. I Benjamin Bracken late Justice of the Peace of the Town of White Creek in and for said County do certify that I am acquainted with Daniel Wells who subscribed to & swore to within affidavit - and that he is a credible person & his statement is entitled to credit - Dated February. 12 th 1833.
Benjamin Bracken late Justice
State of New York
Washington County ss I Jesse S Leigh Clerk of said County do certify that Benjamin Bracken before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn was at the date of the same one of the Justices of the Peace of the Town of White Creek in and for said County that I am acquainted with his hand writing and really believe his name subscribed to the said affidavit to be his proper hand writing and signature -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas in & for said County - the Sixteenth day of February 1833
J. S. Leigh CEB
In the matter of Elijah Norcross Providence
James H. [unclear]

State of New York
Washington County ss. I Jesse S. Leigh Clerk of said County do certify that Charles F. Ingalls before whom the annexed certificate of Isaac D. Fowler and Sabaz Whelden purports to have been sworn was at the estate of the same on of the Judges of County Courts in and for the County of Washington - & that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his name subscribed to the said certificate to be his proper hand writing and signature -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this 30 th day of August 1832 -
J. S. Leigh C.R.

Personally appeared before me, the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Washington, Elijah Norton who being duly sworn, deposes and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively as to 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 six months I served as a private in Captain John Ishams company in Colonel John Chettons regiment. For two months I served as a private in Captain Dways in  under Colonel Johnsons Regiment; For two months I served as a private in Captain Mellons company in Colonel Chapmans regi- ment. For four months I served as a private in Captain Mearsons company, and a regiment commanded by Colonel Jehulon Butts - and for such service I claim a pension -
Subscribed and sworn the 22 nd day of January 1833 before me -
Elijah Norton
Joseph Bates Justice of the Peace

State of New York Washington County ss I Joseph S. Leigh Clerk of the said County do certify that Joseph Boais before whom the within affi- davit purports to have been sworn in as at the date of the same one of the Justices of the Peace of the Town of Greenwich in and for said County - that I am acquainted with his hand writing and rightly believe his signature submitted to said affidavit to be his proper hand writing and signature -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court of Com- mon Pleas the thirteenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three - J. S. Leigh CCB

415.
New York Albany Rebecca Norton widow of Elijah Norton Count who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Reported
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 46 Dollars 66
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 day of June 1848 and sent to
Hon. O. Kellogg W of R
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 168 Vol. 1

State of New York } County of Washington }
On this 5 th day of April 1843 personally appeared Rebecca Norton a resident of the Town of Cambridge in said County Aged seventy seven Years last January who is unable from bodily infirmity to appear in open court and who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the resolution of 16 th of August last & Act 23 Same month explanatory of the Act of 7 th of July 1838 and also the benefits of the Act of March 3 rd 1843 supplementary to the said resolution and Act granting a pension for five Years from 7 th July 1838 & also one Year from 4 th March 1843 to certain widows. That she is the widow of Elijah Norton deceased who was a private soldier in the Revolution & a pensioner of the United States, that her said husband performed most of his service in the State of Connecticut and some in the State of New York has heard him say that he was at West Point on service, but she does not recollect the names of the officers under whom he served or the length of time he served and for evidence of his service would refer to the proof on file in the pension office on the application of her said husband for his pension. She further declares that she was married to the said Elijah Norton on the Thirteenth day of October in the Year one thousand seven hundred and eighty five and that the said marriage is recorded in the family Bible now in her possession in the hand writing of her said husband & the same was written therein upwards of thirty Years ago and is correct. That her said husband the aforesaid Elijah Norton died on the tenth day of December one thousand eight hundred and forty one and that she was married to him previous to the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety four viz at the time above stated.
Subscribed and Sworn before me this 5 th day of April 1843 The word. Seven, written on an erasure before execution
Rebecca Norton mark
John McLean a Judge of the County Courts of said County I John McLean the aforesaid Judge hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Rebecca Norton and that she is of good moral character & I fully believe that full faith and credit may be given to her declaration as above set forth. I further certify that the leaf on which appears the family records in the family Bible was taken therefore in my presence this 5 th day of April 1843. I also certify that she made her mark to her dec- laration, she not being able to write her name from a nervous infir- mity and not having practiced writing for many years.
John McLean Judge of Wash Co.

Elijah Norton Was Born the 9 of April 1759 Rebecca Norton Was Born the 23 January 1766 Elijah & Rebecca Was Married October 13 - - - 1785 Elizabeth Norton Was Born - - 14 August - 1786 Deborah Norton Was Born - - 12 August - 1788 Eunice Norton Was Born - - 18 May - 1790 Robert Norton Was Born - - 26 September 1792 Anna Norton Was Born 23 June - 1794 Ruben M Norton Was Born - 20 September 1796 Alexander Norton Was Born 11 February - 1799 Susannah Norton Was Born 22 October - 1800 Richard Norton Was Born 29 January 1803 Lydia Norton Was Born 8 January 1805 Delia Maria Norton Was Born 27 June - 1806
Elijah Norton died on the 10 th of December 1841

N. 5670 Elijah Norton
admitted
14 mos. Private
P 42.
5. H 16
Apr 5 1832 Nov 9 1832
Chas. F. Ingalls Greenwich N. Y.

BRIEF in the case of  Elijah Norton  of Cambridge  in the State of New York  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? in open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? Seventy three years & four months  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Enlisted in June 1776, discharged about Christmas following, at which time the term of his enlistment expired As a Gen.   Year not recollected 2 Mo. Private Col. In o Chester - Connec t   Engaged as a Substitute in July 1778, and discharged in Sep r 1778. Gen l Spencer   Conscripted Drafted in June 1781 Served 4 Mo d Private Col. Chapman   Col. Leb t Butler  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Battle of Rhode Island  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Hartford County - Connecticut  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary evidence, and one living witness as to his first term of service  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? The papers are defective in authentication 
X  Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Wm. Forster Examining Clerk.

May 10, 1932
BA-J/AWF XXXXXXXXXXXXX Elijah Norton W. 20278
Mr. Charles H. Gray 329 South 42nd Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Elijah Norton, a soldier of the War of the Revolution.
The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 20278, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Elijah Norton.
He was born April 9, 1759 at Edgartown, Massachusetts.
He enlisted at Hebron, Connecticut and served as a private with the Connecticut troops, as follows:
From sometime in June, 1776, six months in Captain John Isham's company in Colonel John Chester's regiment; from sometime in January, 1778, two months in Captain Dewey's company in Colonel Johnson's regiment; from sometime in July, 1778, two months in Captain Miller's company in Colonel Chapman's regiment, and was in the battle of Rhode Island; from sometime in June, 1781, four months in Captain Munson's company in Colonel Zebulon Butler's regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 29, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Cambridge, Washington County, New York.
He died December 10, 1841 at Cambridge, New York.
The soldier, Elijah Norton, married October 13,

1785, Rebecca, her maiden name is not stated. She was born January 23, 1766, place not given
She was allowed pension on her application executed April 5, 1843, then a resident of Cambridge, New York.
The children of Elijah Norton and his wife, Rebecca:
Elizabeth born August 14, 1786, married ——— Wells Deborah " August 12, 1788 Eunice " May 18, 1790 Robert " September 26, 1792 Anna " June 23, 1794 Ruben M. " September 30, 1796 Alexander " February 11, 1799 Susannah " October 22, 1800 Rebecca " January 23, 1803 Lisa " January 8, 1805 Delia Maria " June 27, 1806
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

2306.
Mar. Jan R Albany
Rebecca Norton
widow of Elijah Norton who was a Private
in the Conn. line.
for 14 months,
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 46 Dollars 25 Cts Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20th day of Oct. 1843 and sent to Wm. Calender Albany N.Y.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book D Vol. 1 Page 110 .
Paid at the Treasury in the Act 6. April 1838 for 4 Sep to 10. Dec 1841. agt Notified 22. Oct 1841 Capt Oct 70

Report May 20
New York 7274 -
Rebecah Norton widow of Elijah Norton - who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June 22. and who died on the 18th December, 1841 - of Wash Co - in the State of New York who was a private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt - commanded by Col. Chester - in the Connecticut line for 14 months -
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany - at the rate of $16 - Dollars 66 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19th - day of May, 1843 - and sent to Mrs Valentine Albany - New York
Arrears to the 4th of _____ Semi-annual allowance ending
$233.33
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Stetson Clerk, Book 4 - Vol. 2 Page 95

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Elijah Norton 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 20,278
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     April 76 6 mos. John Isham John Chester Conn.   May 78 2 mos. Dewey Johnson   * July 78 2 mos. Miller Chapman   June 78 4 mos. Mumford Zebulon Butler    Bible record in case Oct. 2, 1907
Battles engaged in, Battle R. I.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓ 1755 at Hiram, Conn.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 29, 1822. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Cambridge, Washington Co., N.Y.
Age at date of application, ✓ 1759 at Egbertson, Mass. April 9 - 1759
Remarks: Sol. mar. Oct. 13, 1785. Rebecca b. Jany. 23, 1766
Sol. died Cambridge Dec. 10, 1841.
His appl. Oct. 5, 1843 at Cambridge aforesaid
Children given
Very respectfully,

Elizabeth Wells Deposition

I Elizabeth Wells do hereby depose and say that I am a resident of the Town of Greenwich, County of Washington and State of New York, am a daughter of Elijah and Rebeccah Norton & was born on the fourteenth day of August in the Year one thousand eight hundred and eighty Six & that my said birth is recorded in the family Bible now in the possession of my mother, that my father Elijah Norton died in the Town of Cambridge County & State aforesaid on the tenth day of December in the Year one thousand eight hundred and forty one, and at the time of his death was a pensioner of the United States, that my said mother has not married since the death of my father but now remains his widow, that the births and marriage of my said parents are recorded in the family Bible now in the possession of my said mother which is the acknowledged family record & is correct, and that the same was written then by my said father in his own hand writing upwards of thirty Years ago, —————
Elizabeth Wells
Subscribed & Sworn before me this 5 th day of April 1843 — " —
John M c Lean Judge of Washington Co. N. York
I John M c Lean the aforesaid Judge hereby certify that the above named Elizabeth Wells is a competent and credible witness, and I truly believe full credit may be given to her deposition as therein set forth. I further certify that the family records above alluded to is now in the possession of the widow of Elijah Norton deceased, and that the leaf containing the said record was taken from the Bible in my presence & I truly believe it is the original & genuine. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand the 5 th day of April 1843. John M c Lean Judge of Washington Co. N. York

State of New York County of Washington } p I Edward Dodd clerk of the said county hereby certify that John M c Lean Esquire is a Judge of Washington County Courts as within and that the within signatures purporting to be his are genuine. I further certify that said courts are courts of record.
Given under my hand and the seal of the said county this 7 th day of April 1843
Edward Dodd Clerk

Washington June 21 st 1848
Col. Edwards -
Sir - I enclose to you a Pet n & aff t Rebecca Norton for a Pension under the act of 2 nd Feb y 1848 - You will oblige me if you will look at the papers and send me an answer at once - as her papers are all on file by which she claims a former Pension
I am Yours
Respectfully W. Hall

Zither " "

Albany July 5 th 1843
Sir
Enclosed is the declaration of Rebecca Norton widow of Elijah Norton under the Act of 5 March 1843
I am Yours very respectfully And ob d Serv t , Thos Valentine
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions

Payment to be made at New York by Pres t U S Br Bank Agent for paying Pensions in the Agency of New York
Recorded in the Pension Office in Book C, Vol 4 Page 26 by ——— W S Williams Clerk

War Department
Revolutionary Claim
I certify that in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7 th June 1832 Elijah Norton of the State of New York, who was a private in the War of the Revolution is entitled to receive Forty Six Dollars and sixty Six cents per Annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4 th of March 1831 and payable semi annually on the 4 th of March and 4 th of September in every Year.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 22 nd day of April one thousand eight hundred and thirty three
Examined & countersigned
J. S. Edwards
commissioner of Pensions
Gertraps
Secretary of War
I John McLean one of the Judges of the court of  supreme court in for the county of Washington and State of New York, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an original certificate now in the possession of Rebekah Norton of the Town of Cambridge in said County & State and that the said certificate is desired to remain in her possession for the purpose of receiving the balance due her (the widow of Elijah Norton deceased) being payable at the Agency of Albany.
John McLean Judge of Washington County, New York

Letter

Albany April 11 th 1843
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir
I herewith enclose the Declaration & proofs in the application of Rebekah Norton, widow of Elijah Norton, deceased, for a pension.
I trust that the documents will appear satisfactory & therefore would respectfully submit the case without comment.
I am Yours very respectfully and Ob t Serv t W m Valentine

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
Feb'y 9 th 1844.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, (The widow of Elijah Norton, decd., a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany, N.Y. Agency, at the rate of Forty Six — Dollars and 66 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. — to the 19 th Dec. 1841.
Respectfully, yours,
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
RECEIVED
MAR 7 1895
DIVISION.
1120
OLD WAR & NAVY MAR 9 1895 FILES.
Mar. 5, 1895.
Townsend, Elizab a , 304 Tenth Ave, Bridgeport, Conn.
Service information whether Elijah Norton, Cambridge, N.H., drew a pension as a soldier in the Revolution.
W.P.C. 2072
DEPT OF THE INTERIOR.
Mar. 8, 1895.
Respectfully referred to the Com'r of Pensions.
E. Womack
Chief Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
RECEIVED
MAR 7 1895
1120
DIVISION
304 Grantland Ave. Bridgeport, Conn.
My Dear Sir,  I have the honor to inform you that the Department of the Interior has been instructed to suspend the operation of the following described lands, situated in the County of ... State of ...  Respectfully,  [Signature]

Dear Sir,
I have the honor to inform you that I have the pleasure to send you the following to the Committee.
Hoping to receive a prompt reply.
Yours respectfully,
Oliver H. Burroughs
March 15th 1895

Commissioner of Pensions. Dear Sir:
Buffalo N.Y. Sept. 2, 1877.
Record is desired of Oliver Norton - private Const. Militia, residing Washington Co. N.Y. pensioned Apr. 22, 1833, ae. 70. [Senate Document No. 514, 1 st Sess., 23 rd Cong., 1833 -4 "New York", page 449].
also, of Elijah Norton, private Conn. Militia; pensioned April 22, 1833, ae. 74. [Same Vol. and page]
Respy. Yours George C. Norton Buffalo N.Y.
228 445 Oak St.

[Faint, illegible text covering the body of the document]

Aurora, Illinois, April 1st, 1918.
Dear Sir:--
I would thank you to send me the pension record S. 4,376 of Caleb Hill born in Orange Co. N.Y. 1756 and died in 1841 in Ohio. he rec'd a pension in 1832 for service in N.Y. He married Julia-do not know last name.
W. 20,278 Did Elijah Norton who was born 1759 in Edgartown Mass and married Rebecca Moore receive a pension. He died in Cambridge N.Y. Have heard from the ollder members of the family that he in 1831 was placed on pension list in Wash. Co. New York.
respectfully yours,
(Miss) Laura Guempelein,
332 Spring Street,
Aurora, Ill.

329 South 42d Street Philadelphia, Pa. April 6, 1932
Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C. Dear Sir:
2 Will you please furnish me a copy of the pension record of
ELIJAH NORTON, born at Edjerton, Mass.; April 9, 1759. Died, Dec. 10, 1841, at Cambridge, N. Y.
Enlisted, at Hebron, Conn., June 17, 1776; served 6 mos.
Enlisted again, Jan., 1778; served 2 mos.
Enlisted again July, 1778; served 2 mos.
Application for pension, Aug. 29, 1832, at age 73; residence, Cambridge, Washington Co., N. Y. Claim allowed, according to family papers . Widow applied for pension in 1843. Claim allowed. " " " "
Yours very truly,
Charles H. Gray
Charles H. Gray. (Descendant on mother's side Mary Norton Gray.)

Miss Eliza Ave. M. El.
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
No. 20278
Rebecca Norton
Widow of
Elijah Norton
Pris. New Mar
Act Feb 2d 46
Ex: Vol. M Page 89
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Apr. 7/95 Prol. Dist. 6 B Townsend, 304 Union Bridgeport, Conn. 1907 Oct. 2. Hist. to Geo. C. Norton 1918 Apr. 4. To Miss Laura Greenpelein. P. 1926 Oct. 14. Hist. to Mrs. George A. Robinson. Letter of inquiry referred to Rec. Div. for reply to Civil War soldiers 1932-May 10. Hist. to Charles H. Bray

Rev. and 1813 War Section.
Aut
October 14, 1936
Mrs. George A. Robinson 381 Farmington Ave Hartford, Conn
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 20378, it appears that Elijah Norton was born April 9, 1759 at Edgartown, Massachusetts.
He enlisted at Hebron, Connecticut and served as a private in the Connecticut Troops, as follows-
From June 1776, six months in Captain John Isham's Company, Colonel John Chester's Regiment.
From January 1778, two months in Captain Dewey's Company, Colonel Johnson's Regiment.
From July 1778, two months in Captain Miller's Company, Colonel Chapman's Regiment, and was in the battle of Rhode Island.
From June 1781, four months in Captain Munson's Company, Colonel Zebulon Butler's Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application ex-

outed August 29, 1832, while a resident of Cambridge, Washington County, New York. He died there December 10, 1841.
Soldier married October 13, 1785, Rebecca (her maiden name not stated). She was born January 23, 1766, and was allowed pension on her application executed April 5, 1843, while a resident of Cambridge, New York.
Their children were-
Elizabeth born August 14, 1786, married --- Wells Deborah " August 12, 1788. Eunice " May 18, 1790. Robert " September 26, 1792. Anna " June 23, 1794. Ruben M. " September 20, 1796. Alexander " February 11, 1799. Susannah " October 22, 1800. Rebecca " January 23, 1803. Lisa " January 8, 1805. Delia Maria " June 27, 1806.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.
added before your inquiry relative to Civil War soldiers sending out has been referred to the proper Div. for reply
Stamped self addressed envelope returned with this letter and letter of inquiry referred to Record Division for reply to Civil War soldiers

Rev. War Section.
April 4, 1918.
Miss Laura Guempelein, 332 Spring Street, Aurora, Illinois.
Madam:
In addition to the military history of Elijah Norton, W. File No. 30,278 Rev. War, you are furnished the following family data from the papers on file in the claim.
Elijah Norton born April 9, 1759, died December 10, 1841, married October 13, 1785, Rebecca ----- born January 23, 1766.
Their children were,
*Elizabeth Born August 14, 1786. Deborah " August 12, 1788. Eunice " May 18, 1790. Robert " September 26, 1792. Anna " June 23, 1794. **Ruben M. " September 20, 1796. Alexander " February 11, 1798. Susannah " October 22, 1800. Rebecca " January 23, 1803. Lisa " January 8, 1805. Delia Maria " June 27, 1806.
* In 1843, her name was Elizabeth Wells, and she resided at Greenwich, Washington County, New York.
** Reuben M. N orton resided at Cambridge, New York in 1843.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

Reuben M. Norton Deposition

I Reuben M Norton do hereby depose and say that I am a resident of the Town of Cambridge, County of Washington and State of New York, am a son of Elijah and Rebecca Norton & was born on the twentieth day of September in the Year one thousand seven hundred and ninety six and that my said birth is recorded in the family Bible now in the possession of my mother. That my father Elijah Norton died in the Town of Cambridge, County & State aforesaid on the tenth day of December one thousand eight hundred and forty one and at the time of his death was a pensioner of the United States. That my said mother has not married since the death of my father but remains his widow. That the births of my said parents and also their marriage and the births of their children are recorded in the family Bible now in the possession of my said mother in the hand writing of my said father which is the acknowledged family record & correct and I verily believe it to have been then written upwards of thirty Years ago. Subscribed & sworn before me this 5 th day of April 1843 } Reuben M Norton
John McLean Judge of Washington County New York.
I John McLean the aforesaid Judge, hereby certify, that that the above named Reuben M Norton is a competent & credible witness and I verily believe full credit may be given to his deposition as therein set forth. I further certify that the family record above alluded to is now in the possession of the widow of Elijah Norton deceased, and that the leaf containing the said record was taken from the Bible now in possession & I verily believe it to be original & genuine. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 5 th day of April 1843.
John McLean Judge of Wash: Co: County

State of New York County of Washington ss. I Edward Dodd clerk of the said county hereby certify that John M c Lean Esquire is a judge of Washington County Courts as within and that the within signatures purporting to be his are genuine. I further certify that said courts are courts of record.
Given under my hand and the seal of the said county this 7 th day of April 1843 Edward Dodd Clerk

Rebecca 8892 Norton Declaration
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Wm Valentine Esq Albany N.Y.

State of New York County of Washington ss. I Edward Dodd clerk of the said county hereby certify that John McLean Esquire is a Judge of Washington County courts as stated in the foregoing and that the signatures there written purporting to be his are genuine. I further certify that said courts are courts of record.
Given under my hand and the seal of the said county this 7 th day of April 1843.
Edward Dodd Clerk.

2470 Rebecca Vorles Sectarian Feb 3. March 1843
$46.66 per ann:
Wm Valentine Albany N. York

State of New York } Washington County } On this 24 th day of May one thousand eight hundred and forty three personally appeared before me Titus Baily a Justice of the Peace in and for said county Rebekah Norton a resident of Cambridge in said county Aged seventy seven Years last January 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 March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War, That she is the widow of the late Elijah Norton who was a private in the Revolution that he and served most of the time in the State of Connecticut and some in the State of New York has heard her husband say that he was at West Point on service but she does not recollect the names of the officers under whom he served or the length of time he served, she further declares that she has now a pension certificate, payable at the rate of forty six Dollars and sixty six cents per Annum for the term of five Years from 4 th March 1836, she further declares that she still remains a widow  Subscribed & sworn to before me this 24 th day of } May 1843 "two words interlined before execution" } Rebekah her Norton also "Elijah" written in an erratum before execution } Mark  Titus Baily Justice Witness Lyman Norton
I Titus Baily the Justice of the Peace above named hereby certify that I am acquainted with the above named Rebekah Norton and that she is personally known to me to be the identical widow of the said Elijah Norton deceased, and that she could not write her name from a tremor of her hand. Titus Baily Justice
State of New York } County of Washington } I Edward Dodd clerk of the said county hereby certify that Titus Baily Esquire is a Justice of the Peace and that as above and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine. Given under my hand and the seal of the said county this 20 th day of June 1843. Edward Dodd Clerk

State of New York
County of Washington ss; On this Eighth day of June 1848 personally appeared before the undersigned a Judge of the peace in and for said county, duly authorized by law to administer oaths Rebecca Norton a resident of the town of Greenwich in the county of Washington aforesaid, aged 82 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 d day of February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war.
That she is the widow of the late Elijah Norton who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and served in the manner mentioned in the papers on file in the pension office on which her former pension was granted under the acts of July 9 th 1838, and June 17 th 1844. That under the acts last mentioned she drew a pension of $44, 66 / 100 dollars per annum. She further declares that she is still a widow.
David Boies - Witness -
Rebecca her x Norton mark
Subscribed & sworn to on this day & year first above written by Rebecca Norton who is known to me to be the identical person who drew a pension under the act of June 17 th 1844 - and I further certify that by reason of old age & bodily infirmity the said Rebecca cannot write.
David A. Boies
Justice of the Peace of said county.

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Andrew
State of New York Washington County ss. I, Henry Shipstead Clerk of said County do hereby certify that at the time the within Inuit and certificate purports to have been made David A. Boice Esq was a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly elected and sworn and that his signature subscribed to said Inuit and certificate is genuine
Witness my hand and official seal this 18 th day of June AD 1848 H Shipstead Clerk