Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26285, for Zachariah Padelford, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Navy
Pirateer
Padelford, Zachariah or Paddleford
Lydia
W 26285
B.L.H. 45-667-160-55
CONTENTS

28.038 / Vermont
Zachariah Paddison of Bennington in the State of Vt
who was a Pvt in the Conn. somn d by Captain _____ of the Regt somn d by Col. Carey in the Vermont line for
13 mtd
Inscribed on the Roll of Revolutionary at the rate of $13 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of Jan'y 1831 and Lett. No. 10. 10. No. Hall. H. or of R
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1833 $108.32 Semi-ant. allowance ending Mar 4. 34 21.66 $129.98
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Ed Burroughs Clerk.
Book 2 Vol. 3 Page 85
2 - 2 - 85
In Cir. Fr. Pay. Vt 16: 54:
Transf? to Master from 4th ar. 1834 - Sept 30: 34
708/200
19 1834
1834

224. 550
Act March 3, Nov. 26.
Card P
Sydia Paddleford, incl. Zachariah Paddleford, pri.
Private
Mass Mills
Ad. 160 ac's Oct 17/56
Ad 5908
Rev. war.
See Vapaid on file for Pender.
Mass Line 32-28078
Mr. Pease.
Senap - Mass.
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5907
Massachusetts. Lydia Paddock, widow of M ch Zachariah Paddock who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 11.3 dollars 33 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 20 th day of Sept. 1856. and sent to
Miss P. Concord, Mass.
Sept. 21. 1856
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 14. Vol. 126
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Zachariah Padelford's Declaration
20622
W. Haswell

STATE OF VERMONT, } ss. County of Bennington. }
On this 14 th day of August Bennington, now sitting, Lutheriah Reddelford County of Bennington and State of Vermont make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832.
A. D. 1832 personally appeared in open court, before the Hon. the Court of Probate for the District of Pownal in the 77 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath,
I entered the service of the United States As a volunteer in the month of June 1775 under Capt John King of Wrentham in the Massachusetts line, Noah Hall was our Lieutenant, and Abraham Hathaway our Ensign. Our Col. belonged to the Town of Bridgewater, his name I do not distinctly recollect but think it was Carey . I continued in the service for the term of Eight months. At the time I entered the service I resided in the Town of Taunton in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I marched from Taunton to Roxbury near Boston, and was stationed there during the whole Eight months, the period of my enlistment. We were employed principally in preparing fortifications for the defence of Boston. In the month of February 1776 I enlisted under Capt Noah Hall for the term of two months. We marched from Taunton to Winter Hill a little west of Powder Hill, from thence we marched to Dorchester, and was employed in erecting breast works fortifications, and was there at the time the enemy embarked from Boston. In June 1776 I again enlisted for the term of five months in the company commanded by Capt. Simonds Cobb, Lieutenant Silvanus Jones & Ensign Robert Cropsman. We marched from Taunton, to New Haven in the State of Connecticut, and from thence by water to the City of New York, where we landed the latter part of June 16 soon after we landed at New York, the British landed upon Long Island. We moved from New York onto Long Island under command of Genl Washington, where we had a battle, which contained the principal part of one afternoon. We were obliged to retreat into New York. Immediately after our retreat into the City the British shipping came up and commenced firing upon the Town. We marched from New York to Kingsbridge, and from thence to White Plains, for Winter quarters. While there my time expired, I was dismissed and returned to Taunton my native place. The names of the officers at White Plains which I recollect, were Col. Gallay or Garry, & Majr Mitchell. I further declare that I have no documentary evidence to substantiate the above statement.

from Taunton, to New Haven in the State of Connecticut, and from thence to New York, where we landed the latter part of June 16. Soon after we landed at New York, the British landed upon Long Island. We moved from New York onto Long Island under command of Genl. Washington, where we had a Battle, which contained the principal part of one after noon - we were obliged to retreat into New York - Immediately after our retreat into the City the British Shipping came up and commenced firing upon the Towns - We moved from New York to Kingsbridge, and from thence to White Plains, for winter quarters - While there my time expired, I was dismissed and returned to Taunton my native place - The names of the officers at White Plains which I recollect, were Col. Caley & Garry, & Majr. Mitchell - I further declare, that I have no documentary evidence of my enlistment & service, and at present I have not the knowledge of any person whose testimony I can procure to my service - In the Spring of 1777 I volunteered as a Private man in a 16 gun Hoop named the Eagle commanded by Capt. Avery, which sailed from Boston, was out four months, during which time we captured four prizes - In May 1778 I went on board a Hoop of War of 22 Guns, at Boston commanded by Capt. Manley, was out about 7 months we captured one prize and that was taken - I was born at Taunton in the State of Massachusetts in the year 1755 - I have a Record of my age in my old Bills, and I suppose it is also on the Town Records in Taunton - I resided in Taunton until I entered the service - After the Revolutionary war I resided in the town of Haver in the State of Massachusetts until the 1818, when I moved to Pownal in the State of Vermont, where I now live - I entered the service as a volunteer - I never had any written discharge from the service - Benjamin Gardner Esq. & Eldad Green, in my neighborhood are personally acquainted with me, and can testify as to my character for morality, and their belief of my services during the Revolution - I hereby relinquish any claim to a Pension or annuity, except the present, and I declare that my name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any date -
Zechariah Padelford
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Wm Haswell Register
We, Benjamin Gardner, Edward Green residing in the town of Pownal and State of Vermont hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Zechariah Padelford who has sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 77 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Wm Edward Green 3rd Gardner
Sworn, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Wm Haswell Register
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the court further certifies, that it appears to them, that Edward Green who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman resident in the town of Pownal and that Benjamin Gardner, who has also signed the same, is a resident in the same Pownal and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, WILLIAM HASWELL, Register of the court of Probate for the District of Bennington, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Zechariah Padelford for a pension. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 14th day of August A. D. 1832
Wm Haswell

20,622
Zachariah Paddleford
6 mi o from June 1775
2 mi o 1776
5 mi o " 1776
13 mi o private
43.33
Gen Hiland Hall A.D.R.
86.66
21.66
Wm Maswell 108.32
Bennington
Vermont

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
June 5. 1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will show what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the Service of Zachariah Paddleford of Bennington County Vermont
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Yrs. Months. Days.     Oct. June 1775 8 Private Leaps Elin a Leaps Coarey Battle from Bns to Rox Bnstal County   end Feb 1776 2 " Hale " bury - 11th Mesa Traditionary   " June 1776 5 " Cobb Long Islan several times Chissetto Evidence   Nov 1777 4 Private Avery on board Eagle } to New Haven aged 77 years   Jan 1778 7 " Manley on board Wolf of War then by water to N. York  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

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

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

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Berkshire County ss
On this 11 th day of July one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me the judge of Probate in and for said County (She being by reason of bodily in- firmity unable to appear in open Court) Lydia Paddleford a Residence of Adams in the County of Berkshire & State of Massachusetts, aged Eighty Years, who being duly sworn according to law, on her oath makes the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed, the third of February 1853; Entitled an act granting half pay and Pensions to certain Widows, That she is the Widow of Zachariah Paddleford late of Adams in said County deceased; Who was a Soldier in the War of the Revolution, and for the partial services of his services she refers the Commissioner Pensions to his Declaration on file in the War Department at the City of Washington D.C. And that her said Husband Zachariah Paddleford drew a Pension at the rate of $48. per Annum under act of 1878, and was enrolled on the Mass- achusetts Pension agency at Boston; She the said Lydia Paddleford further declares that she was Married to the said Zachariah Paddleford on the 16 th day of June - eighteen hundred and three; at Tunkton Massachusetts. That her said Husband Zachariah Paddleford died on the Seventh day of April Eighteen hundred and forty; That she has not intermarried since the death of her said Husband but still continues his Widow. Attest J. H. Bliss. Lydia Paddleford Darius D. Dacey Judge of Probate mark

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Berkshire County p
I Andrew Waterman Register of Probate and for the Probate Court within and for said County of Berkshire, do hereby certify that Daniel N. Dewey whose signature is affixed to the annexed declaration and certificate, is Judge of the Court of Probate in and for said County of Berkshire. That full faith and credit are and ought to be given to his acts done in his capacity as Judge of said Court and that the signature subscribed thereto is his genuine signature
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hands and caused the Seal of said Court to be hereunto affixed this 11th day of August in the year Eighteen Hundred and fifty five at Lenox in said County of Berkshire
Andrew Waterman Register as aforesaid

I Apollo Cushman of Pawtucket in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Esq; being in the seventy third year of my age do hereby avow say, that I was present at the marriage when Deborah Padelford then a resident of the town of Savoy in the County of Berkshire avowed Commonwealth was married to Lydia Padelford of Taunton in said County of Bristol by the Rev John Pison, the settled congregational minister in the first Parish in said Taunton. The marriage took place at the house of Peleg Padelford the father of said Lydia in the year 1803 or 1804. I cannot now recollect the precise year or time of year when the transaction took place, but the fact is vividly in my memory having taken place at the house of my grandfather, the said Lydia being my aunt in whose care many of my youthful days were spent at the residence of my said grandfather. Pawtucket June 20 1855-
Apollo Cushman
Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Bristol ss - June 20 th 1855-
Then the above named Apollo Cushman well known to me made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him signed Before me George Madison { Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Bristol ss
I, James Sprout, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Bristol, do hereby certify that George Mason Esq. when deposed is affixed to the within Certificate is & was on the day of the date thereof, a Just of the peace in said County of Bristol, and duly qualified to administer oaths.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said Court, at Taunton, this twenty seventh day of June, in the year Eighteen hundred and fifty five.
J. Sprout

Rudolfsam
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts Berkshire County ss,
On this Eleventh day of July A.D. 1855, Personally appeared before me Henry J. Bliss a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Berkshire & State of Massachusetts; Benjamin Bourn of Adams in said County & State aforesaid who being duly sworn according to Law do de- pose and say that I was well acquainted with Zacheriah Paddleford in his lifetime and that the said Zacheriah Paddleford died on the Seventh day of April 1848, and I was present at his death and attended his funeral; And I further say that Lydia Pad- dleford who has this day made a Declaration in order to obtain a Pension as the Widow of said Zacheriah who drew a Pension of $48 dollars per annum under act of 1832 and that I was well acquainted with said Zacheriah Paddleford in his lifetime and the said Lydia Paddleford is the Widow of said Zacheriah Paddleford who drew said Pension as a Revolutionary Soldier and Pensioner of said Adams and drew his Pension at the Massachusetts, agency at Boston.
Benjamin Bourn
Berkshire ss. July 11 th 1855 —
Subscribed & sworn to Before me
Henry J. Bliss, Justice of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
BERKSHIRE SS.
I, CHARLES SEDGWICK, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth for the County of Berkshire, do certify that Henry J. Bliss Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificate on the paper hereto annexed, was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth
and that full faith and credit are and ought to be given to his acts and attestations done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Henry J. Bliss and believe his signature to said certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Court at Housatonic for said Commonwealth, this Twentieth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five
Charles Sedgwick CLERK.
[Handwritten flourish]

224.550

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
BERKSHIRE SS.
I, CHARLES SEDGWICK, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth for the County of Berkshire, do certify that Henry J. Bliss Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificate on the paper hereto annexed, was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth
and that full faith and credit are and ought to be given to his acts and attestations done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Henry J. Bliss and believe his signature to said certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the Great Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for said Commonwealth, this fourth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty five
Chas Sedgwick CLERK.

BOUNTY LAND DECLARATION.
State of Massachusetts } ss. County of Berkshire }
ON THIS Second day of August A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, Henry J. Bliss a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, Lydia Paddock aged eighty seven years, a resident of Adams in the State of Massachusetts who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Zacheriah Paddock deceased, who was a Soldier in the company commanded by Captain Atkins in the regiment of Artillery commanded by Col ... in the Revolutionary War in the war with Great Britain declared by the United States on the 18th day of June, 1812.
that her said husband was drafted at Turnerstown in the State of Massachusetts on or about the ... day of ... A. D. for the term of Fourteen Months & one year in the actual service and continued in actual service in said War for the term of Fourteen Months & one year in the actual service and was honorably discharged at ... on the ... day of ... A. D.
She further states that she was married to the said Zacheriah Paddock in Turnerstown on the fifteenth day of June A. D. 1808 by one Dea. Pason a Baptist Minister and that her name, before her said marriage, was Lydia Paddock that her said husband died at Adams on the Seventh day of April A. D. 1860 and that she is now a widow. And as for the particulars of evidence of Service, Marriage & Death she refers to the Evidence now on file at said Pension Department which is now pending for her Pension on account of Service.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the "act approved March 3d, 1855." all engagements were made before signing and authorize Col Pease to receive my certificate Attest. Henry J. Bliss Chas Marsh Sanford Stetson
We, Charles Marsh and Sanford Stetson residents of Adams in the State of Massachusetts upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Lydia Paddock in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. And is now the Widow of Zacheriah Paddock & has not married since his death Chas Marsh Sanford Stetson
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Henry J. Bliss Justice of the Peace.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Jeremiah Padelford 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.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June 1775 6 mos. Pvt. John King Mass.   July 1776 2 mos. Isaac Hall   June 1776 5 mos. Simon Cook   Spring 1777 4 mos. Quincy on privateer Eagle   Jan'y 1778 7 mos. John Manley on ship of war of 28 guns  
Battles engaged in, Long Island. Captured 1st prize
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Sutton Bristol County, Mass.
Date of application for pension, Nov. 14 1833
Residence at date of application, Concord, Brimfield Co. Vt.
Age at date of application, born in 1755 at Sutton, Mass.
Remarks: Wed Apr. 7, 1840
He married June 16, 1803 at Sutton Mass. Lydia daughter of Phebe Padelford. She was also on an application enatled July 11, 1855 while a widow Adams Berkshire Co. Mass. aged 87 yrs. After Rev. lived in Salem Mass until 1841 then moved to Concord to Adams Mass. 1833 to 1841 there until he died. He died Sept. 21, 1856 *
Respectfully, There is no reference to any other wife or to any children.
Commissioner.
* from L.R.

1921, Apr. 6 Letter to Eugene K. (Mrs. C. H.) Alder - "There is no mention in claim of wife Abigail Williams" Ex 1922 Feb 28 Test. to Mr. C. H. Alder.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 26285
Sydia Paddelford Widow of Zachariah Paddelford Priv. Res. War.
Act: Feb. 5, 1853
Index:--Vol. 9 , Page 116
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Rev. 3 3/4
Vermont
Suspended act y Jan 1832
See letter to
W. Knowell Esq at H Hall - Hq B Barnington 26 Dec 33. pc
28 Sept. 1833.

Ms. A. 9. 2. 11
FREE
J. Minot Eddy Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.

No 5968
Lydia Paddleford wid of Zachariah, of Mass
Let. Miss Pease Aug 18/55 same Aug 25/56
Ad. Feb. 3/58

Lydia
Elizabeth Saddleford Widow of Zakeriah Saddleford
Sister  Emm
Nov 10th 35
ad. wi - found in Mr Johnson room
Dec 22 nd 57
W m S Tucker
Commonwealth of Mass

5 A5.667
3 Rev Amos

Lydia Paddleford - widow of Zachariah Pittsfield Co. Mass s Adm d . Act February 3, 1853 commencing at date of said Act.
= Husband 13 months private of Infantry
pay widow
Certificate to
Neal Pease, Lenox, Massachusetts

3 w R. Atkinson Esq Sept 11 Act. Comm. Zachariah Paddelford, State Map at $43 33 a year. Please state when he can collect? Perfoot Puff Pen. St. Aug 25 1832
P. Auditor's Office. Aug 26/32
Sir:
Zachariah Paddelford, Maps Act 1832, $43 33 per annum, has been paid to 4 March 1840.
J. Prince Esq Commr of Pensions
Very Resp'y Nola Jonima Auditor

G. Puddlesford
Mr Hall requests certificate of service for military service, omit- ting naval
Hon H Hall Adm R

State of Vermont, } County of Bennington, } S.
On this 8 th day of January, A. D. 1834, personally appeared in open court, before the Hon. the Court of Probate for the District of Bennington, now sitting, Zachariah Paddleford, aged 78 years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration; — That in January, 1778, he entered the service of the United States, on board a vessel of 23 guns, commanded by Capt. Manly, then lying in Boston Harbour; — In the month of February or March following we captured a British vessel bound to Halifax. — Myself and thirteen others were put on board the prize by Capt. Manly, and directed to run her into Port Royal. When within about a mile of the landing, we discovered a British frigate lying directly in our path to the Port, and finding it impossible to escape with our vessel, myself and one other preferring to trust ourselves to the mercy of the waves than the British, jumped over board and swam ashore; in about two months we were put on board an American vessel bound to Boston, and on our passage taken prisoners by the British, carried into New York, put on board the prison ship, where we remained about two weeks, when we were exchanged, and returned via New London C. and Providence, R. I. to Taunton, where I arrived late in July or early in August, having been absent seven months, from the time of my entering the service at Boston; — I cannot positively recollect the name of the vessel commanded by Capt. Manly, but think it was the Hazard, and a public vessel.

From lapse of time and loss of memory, it is not possible for me to be more definite.
Zechariah Dadd
Sworn to and subscribed,
The day and year aforesaid,
Before me
Wm Haswell, Register.

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
County of Berkshire ss.
On this fourth day of Sept. 18 34 - before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Berkshire personally appeared Zephaniah Padelford who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Eden in the Regiment commanded by Colonel in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Vermont from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State, (District, or Territory,) of Massachusetts where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. The following are his reasons for removing from Barnesville Vt. to Adams Berkshire Co. Mass. - Wiz - a desire to reside with my connections, who reside in Berkshire Co.
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, } the, day and year aforesaid. }
Zephaniah Padelford
W. C. Hastings } Justice of the Peace
☞ The oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated. The county Clerk, Secretary of State, or some other officer, must certify, under his seal of office, that the officer who administered the oath is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, Mayor, Alderman, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
☞ The oath must be supported by the testimony of some respectable person, as to the Pensioner's identity. He must swear, that the person who has taken the above oath is the person described in the affidavit. The Magistrate must certify, that the witness is a person of veracity; and the affidavit must also be authenticated in the manner above directed.

I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Zachariah Paddilford within whose house I have in my presence taken the within oath, and he is the same person described in the within affidavit - Emanuel D. Phillips
Sworn & subscribed before me this 4th day of Sept. 1834 - W. E. Brayton } Justice of the Peace
I certify that Emanuel D. Phillips above named is a person of trust & veracity - W. E. Brayton } Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts W. E. Brayton
Berkshire ss: I Richard Sedgwick clerk of the said Court for said County of Berkshire do certify that William E. Brayton Esq. before whom the foregoing power of attorney was executed is a Justice of the Peace within for said County that his commission is dated February 3. 1831 and expires February 3. 1838. & that the foregoing legislative, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this eighth day of September A.D. 1834
Chas Sedgwick Clerk

(Revolutionary Pension) Claim
J. Minot Esq. Washington City D C

Lebanon August 2 d 1856 J. Minot Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Sir, I send you the Deposition of Mary
Brown in the case of Lydia Paddleford Widow of Zachariah Paddleford, the case has been continued along for some time & she is in very feeble state of health & very poor & in need at this time - This Deposition should have been sent on long ago But there has been one forwarded but must have miscarried
Respectfully yours Nial Pierce

Lydia Paddleford Revolutionary Pension Claim

I the undersigned in the County of Bristol State of Mass Charles Glazier in the defense of the claim I am Town Clerk of said town of Scituate, and have the possession of the Town Records of said town. That I have examined said Records and cannot find therein the marriage of Zachariah Puddiford and Lydia Puddiford. And I further say that said records are incomplete until within the last few years. The earlier Records having been destroyed by fire about the year 1837.  Wm Brewster Town Clerk
State of Massachusetts Bristol County ss Scituate September 1 st 1836 Then personally appeared Mr. Brewster Town Clerk of Scituate to me well known and a credible person and made oath to the truth of the above statement by him subsc- ribed before me  Geo B Alvord Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Bristol ss
I William A. S. Sprague Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for the County of Bristol, hereby certify, that George B. Atwood Esq. whose signature is affixed to the within certificate, is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Bristol, duly qualified to administer oaths, and that full faith and credit are due to his official acts and attestations -
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this first day of September in the year eighteen hundred and fifty six.
Wm. A. S. Sprague

War Department Pension Office
December 24. 1833
Sir
On examination of the papers of Zackariah Paddleford, it is found that the naval service claimed by him cannot be allowed unless the name of the vessel on board of which he served is stated in order that the declaration may be verified as was stated in my letter to William Heaswell Esq on the 28 th of September last.
The military service will be allowed upon the relinquishment of this doubtful service, but the latter cannot be taken into computation except it is specified as is required by the regulations.
The papers remain on file —
I have the honor to be Your obed. Servant J. L. Edwards
Hon. Mr Hall House of Representatives

20.622
Zachariah Paddleford.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, July 17. 1833.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that there are no Rolls of any public armed Vessel commanded by Capt. Manly remaining in this Office — but it appears from various records and documents, that, in the years 1776, and 1777, and 1778, there was a Public Armed Vessel, (a Frigate) called the Hancock, and that in '77 and '78 she was commanded by Captain John Manly, and was captured by the British in the latter year. — It is also a matter of public notoriety that during the Revolution, Captain Manly commanded several other public vessels beside the Hancock, both before and after her capture — but I do not find any Documents relating to them, showing their names or periods of service. — Edward D. Bangs Secy

Bennington, July 22, 1833. Hon. James L. Edwards.
Sir,
I return the Declaration of Mr. Zachariah Paddleford, together with the certificate of the Secretary of State of Massachusetts, which I think from the honorable and liberal course which has hitherto been pursued by you in deciding our pension claims will place Mr. P. on the List for a pension of $73 33 per annum.
I am, Sir,
Yours respectfully,
Wm. Haswell

Lydia Paschalino

Brief in the case of Lydia Paddleford, widow of Zachariah Paddleford Berkshire County and State of Massachusetts. act. February 3. 1858.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under act of June 7, 1832, at rate of $43.33 1 / 3 per annum - and was paid to 4 th March 1840, as per F d Auditor's certificate - He died in April 1840, as shown by parcel.
Marriage, in 1803, proved by Benjamin Brown, and Apollo Cushman - credible witnesses - the latter having been at the wedding.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
The same witnesses prove the identity of the claimant as the widow of above named pensioner, his death, and his present widowhood.
Real Peace Esq.
Name and residence of Agent
Lenox, Mass.
Bedford Examining Clerk.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
BERKSHIRE SS.
I, Henry W. Taft Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth for the County of Berkshire, do certify that Henry J. Bliss Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificate on the paper hereto annexed, was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth.
and that full faith and credit are and ought to be given to his acts and attestations done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Henry J. Bliss and believe his signature to said certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Court of Common Pleas for said Commonwealth, this Second day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty- 8
Henry W. Taft
CLERK.

State of Massachusetts Berkshire County p. Be it known, that before me Henry J. Bliss, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Berkshire duly authorized by Law to administer oaths, personally appeared Benjamin Bourn and made oath in due form of Law, that he was well acquainted with Zachariah Paddleford, now deceased, that for several years prior to the year 1817 he resided in Surry, in said County, that on or about that time he removed to Pownal in the County of Bennington & State of Vermont, and resided in said Pownal, till about the year 1833 or 1834, when he removed to Adams, in the County of Berkshire aforesaid, where he resided till his death. Attest: Henry J. Bliss
State of Massachusetts. Berkshire County p. July 30, 1855 Subscribed & sworn to Before me. Henry J. Bliss Justice of the Peace.

Lancaster August 14 th 1855,
L. P. Waldo Esq.,
Sir I send you the Declaration of Lydia Paddleford wid ow of Zachariah Paddleford late of Adams deceased, of the said Zachariah was a Revolutionary Pensioner at the time of his death of the Mass Agency
Respectfully yours Wm. Pease

Revolutionary Period Claim

Lenoir September 3 rd 1856,
J Minot Esq,
Sir, I send you the certificate of the Town Clerk of Lenoir respecting the Marriage of Johnathan Paddleford & Lydia Paddleford &c - I sent the same certificate three months ago or more & it must have miscarried or overlooked by the Clerk but in all Probability has miscarried
Respectfully yours Nial Pierce

W m Brewster of Taunton County of Bristol and State of Massachusetts of lawful age depose & say that I am Town Clerk of said Town of Taunton and have the possession of the Public Records of all the Marriages that are now on Record in said Town & I have by Certify that I have made a careful & thorough search thereof and cannot find among said records the Marriage of Rachel Paddleford & Lydia Paddleford, and I am then say that said Records are very imperfect & that but few marriages are recorded till quite lately
W m Brewster
Town Clerk
State of Massachusetts, County of Bristol and Town of Taunton, October 10 1855 Then Personally appeared W m Brewster Town Clerk of said Town of Taunton to me well known and a credible Person and made oath to the above statement by him sub- scribed before me
A. M. Dyer Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Point A.
I, I am Joseph, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Bristol, do hereby certify that A. M. Lath herein whose signature is subscribed to the within affidavit, is, and was on the day of the date thereof, a true Clerk of the Court in for said County of Bristol, duly qualified, and that full faith and credit is due to his official acts & publications.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, at Taunton, this tenth & fourth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & fifty-five. (J. L. Groat)

I, Benjamin Bourn of Adams, in the County of Berkshire & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, of the age of Sixty Eight years, on oath depose & say, that I was well acquainted with Zechariah Paddleford late of said Adams deceased, and am now well acquainted with Lydia Paddle- ford his widow, that after her marriage with the said Zechariah she resided with her said husband in Tacony in said County of Berk- shire from the year 1803 to the year 1818, they then removed to Pownal Vermont, and remained there till the year 1833, when they removed to Adams aforesaid, where they lived till the said Zechariah's decease. The said Lydia has resided in Adams aforesaid, from the time of said Zechariah's decease to the present time Benjamin Bourn
Berkshire ss. Adams Nov. 12 1855 Then personally appeared the above named Benjamin Bourn and made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true.
Before me Henry J. Bliss Justice of the Peace. We certify that we are well acquainted with the above named Benjamin Bourn & believe him to be a credible witness.
H. J. Crandall Justice of the Peace Henry J. Bliss Justice of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Berkshire ss. William S. Tucker Clerk pro tem of the Court of Common Pleas of the Commonwealth for the County of Berkshire do certify that Henry J. Bliss Esq. was on the 12 th day of Nov. 1885 & now is one of the Justices of the Superior Court and duly qualified and that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said Court at Lenox this twenty first day of November 1885 Wm. S. Tucker Clerk pro tem
Elizabeth Paddock wife of Gardner Paddock

224.00
J Minot Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Conway Nov r 21 st 1857,
To Minot Ely Commissioner of Pensions
Sir, I send you the Declaration of Lydia Paddleford for her Bounty Land under act of 1857, said Lydia Paddleford is the Widow of Jeremiah Paddleford who was a Revolutionary Pensioner, and her Pension is now pending & the Proof of Marriage and Death is proved in her Declaration for a Pension &c
Respectfully yours Nial Pease.

EP RD
WAR DEPARTMENT, THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, WASHINGTON, March 1, 1921.
Respectfully returned to
Mrs. C. H. Olds, #32 Villa Beach, Cleveland, Ohio.
For information relative to the subject of pensions, inquiry should be addressed to the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
The postage stamps are here- with returned.
C. L. Harris
The Adjutant General.

2 d Street
Res Sec cu
Feb. 2 nd 1921
Commissioner Pension Bureau War Dept
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir -
I'm making application for membership in our local society of the daughters of the American Rev- olution I am not able to find the marriage date of the Revolutionary ancestor whose services in the War for Inde-

pendence are my basis for membership
It has been suggested that if I applied for a pension you would be in possession of such data. I so will you kindly inform me in which case I will forward any necessary fee at once.
The name was Zachariah Padelford , he was born in 1755 His wife's name was Abigail Williams . Their son Manly Padelford was the father of Rodolphus Williams Padelford my maternal grandfather
REC'D
EB

Abigail Williams wife of Zachariah Padelford was the great great granddaughter of Roger Williams founder of Rhode Island.
I write these particulars to assist in identification Zachariah Padelford born in 1755 married April 20 1775 with the second son of Capt. Jas. Williams Jr. Co.
Appreciating your attention to this matter.
I am Sincerely Yours
Eugene K. Olds (Mus. C.H.)
32 Villa Beach Cleveland O.
3 1921

Rev. War Section.
April 6, 1921.
Mrs. C. M. Olds, 34 Villa Beach, Cleveland, Ohio.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated February 2, 1921, you are advised that from the papers in the Revolutionary War claim of Zachariah Padelford, Widow File No. 86886, it appears that he left a widow Lydia, whose maiden name was also Padelford, whom he married in 1803.
It is not stated that he ever had a wife named Abigail Williams.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

RECORD FEB 2 1922 DIVISION

17155
Cleveland O Jan 30-1922
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir;
In making application to join the local Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution I find I lack certain data that I am told you can give me.
My Revolutionary Grandfather's name was Zachariah Radcliff - born in 1755 His father of the same name

born in 1733 was also in the war but it is the son whose record I am searching.
His first wife Abigail Williams was the mother of his children but his second wife Lydia Padelford (probably a relative) survived him and drew pension.
I want the date of his death. The date of his marriage to Lydia and her death date if possible.
Also if any date of first wife Abigail

Also where Zachariah Padelford, born 1755, died .
Will greatly appreciate an early reply
Sincerely Yours
Eugenia K. Olds
Mrs C. H Olds 32 Villa Beach Cleveland Ohio.

Map 14 for transfer
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commission of Pensions - City of Washington -

North Adams Mass Sept. 10. 1834
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir - I enclose Frederick
Paddiford's application for transfer - When transferred - please forward the notes to me -
Resp y . Yours &c
W. B. Brayton

Vermont
Zachariah Paddison
28.038
transfer
Rec d Sept. 16 th 34 -

30 1/2 1847
PAID
J. L. Edwards Esq. Doom of Knave Washington D.C.

Bank of Burlington Sept 24. 1834
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Pension Sir
Lachlan Paddleford has been paid at this Agency to the 4 th of March last, 3 Years — $129.99
Very Respectfully Your Servant J. L. Ginglesby, Pres.