Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 10869, for Charles Pease, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Pease, Charles Elizabeth
W. 10869
CONTENTS

Connecticut 92.858
Charles Pease
of Somers in the State of Conn who was a Private in the Conn commanded by Captain Wright of the Regt commanded by Coln Bradley in the Conn Troops time for 7 mo. 3 days 9 " 12 " musician
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn at the rate of 58 Dollars 12 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of November '33 and sent Charles Pease Somers Ct
Arrears to the 4th of Sept '33 $ 115. 30 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 th Mar '34 29. 00
$ 174.30
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by C Laurie Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 3 Page 35

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Connecticut, Elizabeth Pease widow of Charles Pease
Reported
who served in the Revolutionary Conn. war, as a private Mus ts
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 58 Dollars 12
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 day of June 1848, and sent to Jesse Charlton East Windsorhill Conn s
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 32 Vol. 1

9477 His Death & her identity & Widowhood

State of Connecticut } S s Somers. Tolland County, }  16
On this 14 th day of August 1843, personal ly appeared before the Court of Probate for the District of Somers, in said County
Elizabeth Pease a resident of said Somers, aged Seventytwo 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 provisions of the act of Congress of July 7 th A 1838, and of its various explanations, additions, and amend ments, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the Widow of Charles Pease, late of said Somers, who served as a private Soldier in the Revolutionary War, and was pensioned for his services at the rate of Fifty Eight dollars and twelve cents per Annum. She further declares, that she was married to said Charles Pease on the 20 th day of September 1789 & after he left the service by Rev Charles Backus pastor of the Congregational Church in sd Somers

She further declares that her husband the said Charles Pease died at said Somers on the 29 day of March 1839 and that she has remained a Widow ever since his death, and that she is now a Widow.
Elizabeth Pease
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above written, before said probate Court.
In testimony whereof, I do hereunto subscribe my name, and affix the Seal of said Court, at Somers in said County of Tolland, on the day and year first written: and do certify that the declarant is well known to me, as the Widow of the said Charles Pease the Pensioner within described.
Attest Orson Wood Judge of Probate.
And I further certify, that I am well acquainted with James Spencer Caggard with Rev James P Terry, pastor of the congregational church in said Somers & with Betsey Pease whose depositions are annexed & they are all credible persons & said James P Terry is Pastor of the sd Church as he has stated.
Orson Wood Judge
G. C. Wood
Clerk of the probate Court for the Dis
trict of Somers aforesaid, do hereby certify that the Hon. Orson Wood who has signed the foregoing certificate is sole Judge of said Court & the above is his genuine signature. In testimony whereof I do hereunto subscribe my name & affix the Seal of said Court at said Somers this 28 th day of October 1843.
G. C. Wood Clerk of Probate

I James Spencer — a resident of Somers, in Tolland County & State of Connecticut do hereby depose & say, That I was acquainted with the late Charles Pease of said Somers, who was pensioned for his services in the Revolutionary War; & I was also well acquainted with Elizabeth Spencer of this town, who he married sometime in the year 1789; I was not present at the marriage but heard of it very soon after it took place; and I know that from that time down to the day of his death (which took place four years ago last Spring, That they lived together as man & wife, and brought up a family of children together, sever- al of which are now living in this town: and I know that the present widow Elizabeth Pease is the identical widow of the said Charles Pease the Soldier and Pensioner as aforesaid.
James Spencer
State of Connecticut Tolland County Is Somers. I Jesse Charlton. Notary

Public of and for the State of Connecticut, duly authorized by the Laws of said State, to administer oaths and take depositions. "See Statutes of Connecticut for 1833" do here by certify, that James Spencer Esq, who signed the within deposition before me then & there made solemn oath to the truth of the same, & he is a credible & respectable person, well known to me, a resident of said Somers, & a revolutionary Pensioner, & for many years a Magistrate for said Tolland County.
In testimony whereof, I do hereby subscribe my name, and affix my Seal of Office, on this 14 th day of August 1843
Attest Jesse Charlton Notary Public

I James P Terry — a resident of Somers, in the county of Tolland, and State of Connecticut do hereby depose and oral say; That in the Record of Marriages I have examined by the Rev Charles Backus D.D. a former Pastor of the Congregational Church & Society in said Somers, I find the following entry, Viz. Marriages Seventeen hundred & Eighty nine, Septem- ber twentieth; Charles Pease, & Elizabeth Spencer both of Somers.
And I the said James P Terry, do further depose and say, that the above is a true copy of the record with the ex- ception of the date which in the original record is entered in fair and legible figures as follows. Marriages 1789 Sept 20 th
And I further depose that the foregoing entry appears in its regular place in the series of entries.
And that I now hold the office of Pastor in said Church and Society and that the above is an exact transcript of the record with the exception above expressed by me, James P. Terry Pastor

State of Connecticut Tolland County
S.S Somers
on this 14 th day of August 1843, personally appeared before me the subscri- bing authority, Jesse Charlton a Notary Public of and for the State of Connecticut duly authorized by the Laws of said State to administer oaths and take deposi- tions Rev James P Terry, — a resident of said Somers a credible person and who is at this time Pastor of said Church and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed in my presence, & he has custody of its records.
In testimony whereof, I do hereunto subscribe my name, and affix my Seal of office on the day & year last expressed.
Attest Jesse Charlton Notary Public.

I Betsey Pease do hereby depose and say that I am a resident of Somers in Tolland County Connecticut, and that I was well acquainted with the late Charles Pease of said town, and I well know that he was a pensioner of the United States for his services in the Revolutionary War.
I am well knowing to the fact that the said Charles Pease was husband of the present Widow Elizabeth Pease, that they lived together as man and wife and brought up a family of children together.
And that the said Charles Pease died at said Somers on the 29 th day of March in 1839. And the said Elizabeth Pease still remains his Widow and has never again married but still remains a widow.
Betsey Pease Sworn to and subscribed before me, the subscribing authority; authorized by Law to administer oaths and take depositions (See Statutes of Connecticut for 1833.) and I certify that the deponent is a credible & respectable person. Done at said Somers on this 14 th day of August 1843.
In testimony whereof I do hereunto set my hand & Seal of office on the day and year last written.
Attest Jesse Charlton Notary Public

State of Connecticut. County of Tolland ss - On this 23 d day of August A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court, before Asa Wetherby Esq. Judge of Probate for the District of Ellington in said Tolland County, now sitting at Farmers, in said District as a Court of Probate Charles Pease of Farmers, in said County, aged sixty eight years who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declarations, in order to ob- tain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832, that he entered the service of the United States under the following officers, & served as herein stated.
1 st That in August 1776, he went as a Volunteer to New York on the arrival of the British shipping at that place, in a Company commanded by Capt. James Chamberlain of Tolland Ct., Lieut. Tolland Ct. & Ensign Noah Chapin of Farmers Ct., the Company rendezvoused at Tolland Ct., & marched by Hartford & New Haven to New York & were there annexed to a Regiment, commanded by Capt. Samuel Chapman of Tolland Ct. & that he com- tinued in said Company, doing the duty of a Drummer for the term of four weeks, that he was removed from the City of New York, the afternoon previous to the re- treat, & was discharged about the 1 st day of October - 1776 - that he was present, & witnessed the distressing scenes, which occurred in the vicinity of New York at that unutterable period -
2 d - That about the 6 th day of October 1776 - he went to New London Ct. to perform a tour of duty of three months as a Substitute for Francis Pease, who had enlisted as a Drummer in a Company under the command of

Capt Alvin Pease of Torrington, Lieut Israel Converse of Stafford Co. & Ensign Abner Wood of Stafford Co. that he entered said company at New London & performed the duty of Drum- mer in said company for the term of three months, said company was annexed to a Regiment commanded by Colo Erastus Wolcott of East Windsor Co. & laboured on Fort Trumbull. That he was discharged about the 1 st day of
Jan y 1844-
3 - About the 1 st day of March 1844. he went, as a sub- stitute to New London Co. for Stephen Pease, who had been drafted from the militia in Torrington to do a tour of duty of two months. at New London Co. that he joined a company under the command of Capt Abner Wood of Stafford Co. Lieut West of Tolland. Co. Lt. & Ensign Townsend of Willington Co., as he now believes, the company moved towards at Windham Co. & marched to Fort Trumbull at New London Co. to garrison the fort, - the company received orders from Colo L. Dyer, that about the close of said two months service he was detached the command of under Lieut West, to guard some British prisoners to the goal in Hartford Co. & was there discharged by Lieut West, having served in said company two months -
4 th
That in the first part of June 1844. he enlisted in a company of state Troops at Torrington, commanded by Capt. Daniel Allen of Stafford Co. Lt. Knowlton of the same place & Ensign Simon Fales of Torrington - to perform the duty of Drum- mer in said company for the term of eight months that the company was stationed at New London to per- form Field Duty, was annexed to a Regiment under the command of Colo Levi Wells of Ellington Co. and an- nexed to a Brigade commanded by Genl. Spencer, the company continued at New London Co. until about the 14 th

day of November 1779. - When the Company was marched into Winter quarters, at East, Haver Ct. & was discharged on the first day of March 1780. at East-Haver Ct.
5 th That in June 1780. at James. he enlisted for the term of six Months, to join the Connecticut State line. Then sta- tioned at Nelson's Point, in the State of New York, that he Resided at Hartford Ct. that between Two & Three hundred persons marched from Hartford, by Danbury Ct. to Nelson's Point, under the command of a Lieut. name not recollecting, that he was there placed in the 5 th Company in the 5 th Regiment, in the 2 d Brigade of Connecticut State Troops. - The Company was commanded by Capt Wright of Norwalk Ct. the Regiment by Colo Bradley, & the Brigade by Genl Huntington Lt; that at the expiration of about four Days, he was transferred from Capt Wright's Company to the 5 th Company, in the 1 st Regiment, in the 2 d Brigade of Light Infantry, the Company was com- manded by Capt. Elijah Chapman of Talland Ct - the Regiment by Colo Sherman Swift of Kent Ct. & the Brigade for a short season by Genl Poor, after his fall in a Duel by Colo Nash Shepherd of Westfield Mass - The Infantry when embodied, was under the command of M on guis La Fayette - The Division of Infantry, called 3,000 Strong, moved down the River & crossed at King's Ferry, & marched into the State of New Jersey, & passed through Elizabethton & other places, not recollecting; the Division, shortly afterward crossed the River, at King's Ferry & went into Winter quarters, at the Highlands, & were there employed in cutting huts for the regular Troops, & were there discharged in the latter part of December 1780. having done duty for the term of six Months -

That he has no documentary evidence whatever -
In answer to Interrogatories propounded by the Court in allusion to the Circular issued by the Secretary of War - says that he was born at Saratoga N.Y. March 6 th 1764, that he has no record of his age, except the Town records - that he lived in Saratoga, when called into service, that since the Revolutionary War he has lived in Saratoga, & now lives in Saratoga, that he was called into service, three by one voted, once as a Substitute for Erastus Pease, once as a Substitute for Stephen Pease, & once as a Volunteer that Genl. Washington, Lieut. Genl. Baron Steubens - Genl. Huntington, Colo. Brady, Colo. Swift, Colo. Shep- herd, Colo. Deyo, were with the Troops. There he served, that his service was as a Minuteman part of the Time, and on guards, patrols, & camp service generally that he received a Discharge at the Highlands sign- ed by Colo. Hovey or Swift, last is now dead - That he is known in his present neighborhood, by Genl. Kibbe, Aaron Kibbe, Major Ebenezer Clark, Ben- jamin O'Keefe, Walter O'Keefe, Ebenezer Chapin & Asaph, who can testify to his character for veracity, & their belief of his services as a Soldier of the Revolu- tion -
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 A- gency of any State -
Charles Pease
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year of our Lord -
Adah Kelley Judge
We James Spence - residing in Saratoga in Fulton County & Benjamin O'Keefe, residing in the same County Cor-

tify, that we are well acquainted with Charles Pease of said Tarners, who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be sixty eight years of age, that he is reputed & believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, & that we concur in that opinion -
Sworn & subscribed the day & year of onesaid
James Spencer Benjamin Phelps
Asa Willey Judge -
And the Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories presented by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Soldier of the Revolution and served as he states - And the Court further certify that it appears to them that James Spencer and Benjamin Phelps who have signed the preceding certificates are residents in said Town of Tarners & are credible persons & that their statement is entitled to credit - And the Court further certify that it appears to them that William Wight - Issa Chapman - Thomas Morehouse James Spencer & Benjamin Phelps who have subscribed the Depositions enclosed herewith and accompanying this declaration sustain fair character for truth and that their statements are entitled to credit -
A Willey Judge

Charles Pease's Declaration
28-1833
Williamstown ch 6

I Mrs B Bull clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Ellington in the County of Tolland & State of Connecticut do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the Application of Charles Dure for a Pension - In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office this 23 rd day of August 1832
Attest Mrs B Bull Clerk
Charles Dure Declarant
WILLIAM NORTH ch 6
23-1833
Heartford Ct. Atty
I do hereby certify that Mrs B Bull who has been sworn the foregoing transcript, by her m ty as Clerk of the Probate Court of the District of Ellington is Clerk of said Court, and that the foregoing copy is true to the best of her knowledge -

I do hereby certify, that atlas is B Bull, who has sub- scribed the foregoing certificate, by him made, as Clerk of the Probate Court of the District of Ellington is Clerk of said Court, and that the foregoing sig- nature by him made is true & genuine - Hartford Oct 10th 25 - 1833
Wm Ellsworth att 6
Charles D. Dyer Declaration

P. H. Layman

Declaration!
In order to obtain the benefits of the resolution of Congress, of the 23 d of January 1845.
Whereas the act of the 30 th of April 1844, prohibited me from drawing a pension for the same period during which my husband was a pensioner.
I now make the following statement, under oath, to obtain the benefits of the resolution above mentioned.
I am the widow of Charles Pease, who was a pensioner and who was a private in the War of the revolution.
I have drawn a pension, at the rate of Fifty eight Dollars and twelve cents per annum from the 29 th day of March 1839. and now ask for the amount due from the 4 th day of March 1836, to the 29 th day of March 1839, when my former pension commenced.
Elizabeth Pease
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this sixth day of March 1845, at Somers, in the County of Tolland, and State of Connecticut.
Orson Wood Justice of the Peace. I certify, that the declarant, is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual she represents herself to be, in the foregoing affidavit.
Orson Wood Justice of the Peace.

State of Connecticut, S
Office of Secretary of State I hereby Certify that on the 6 th day of March 1845, Orson Wood Esq was a Justice of the Peace in & for the County of Tolland Duly Appointed & Commissioned; and that I believe the within to be his genuine Signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of the State, at Hartford this 17 th day of March AD 1845
Alas. L. Dyer Secretary of State
J. W. Seymour

Isaac Davis, & Nath l T. Hovey, Depositors. Additional declaration of Charles Pease -

I Isaac Davis of Torrington in Tolland County Ct. aged Twenty five years, on oath Depose & say, that in August 1776 on the arrival of the British Fleet before the City of New York the Militia of Torrington were sent for, to go to the relief of that City, — I was a private in a Company under the com- mand of Capt. Dorr, Chamberlain, in the Regiment com- manded by Colo Samuel Chapman in Genl. Wadsworth's Brigade, for the same Company, & subject to the same command, Charles Pease of said Torrington, appointed for a position, was a Drummer; we were both Volunteers & we both served in the same Company in & near the City of New York during that Campaign, — The Deponent arrived home, at Torrington, in September afterward; — at this length of time, the Deponent cannot say, the precise length of time, which the Deponent & the said Charles Pease ser- ved, in that Campaign. — Isaac Davis
State of Connecticut ss Torrington Oct. 14. 1833 — County of Tolland ss
Personally appeared Isaac Davis the aforesaid Deponent & sub- scribed his Name to the above deposition in my presence, & being duly sworn, made oath to the truth of the same before me — Walter R. Kibbe Justice of Peace
I hereby certify, that Isaac Davis the aforesaid Deponent is personally known to me, & that he sustains the character of a man of Truth, likewise has a good moral character — attest Walter R. Kibbe Just. of Peace

I Nathaniel Tiffany of Somers, in the County of Tolland, Ct. aged 71. years. on oath depose & say, that in the Summer of 1779 - & as I now believe in the first part of July, I enlisted into the Connecticut State Service for the term of eight Months; that I was placed in a Company under the command of Capt. Allen, Lieut. Knowlton & Ensign Simon Foley of said Somers - the Company was annexed to a Regiment commanded by Colo. Levi Wells & attached to Genl. Spencer's Brigade; the Company was stationed at New London, Ct. & continued on duty there, until cold weather commenced, & was then Marched into Winter quarters at East Haver, Ct.; that the Company was discharged at East Haver, in March 1780 - after having performed a term of Duty of 8 Months - In the same Company with me. I knew Charles Pease of said Somers (applicant for a pension) he was an enlisted Drummer, enlisted at the same time with myself; performed a term of Duty of 8 months as a Drummer, in said Company & was discharged, at East Haver, at the same time with myself, in March 1780. The previous term not recalled - Nathaniel Tiffany
State of Connecticut County of Tolland S. S. Somers October 14 th D 1833
Personally appeared Nathaniel Tiffany, the aforesaid Deponent, & signed the above Deposition in my presence & being duly sworn made oath to the truth of the same before me
Walter R Kibbe Justice of peace
I hereby certify, that Nathaniel Tiffany, the aforesaid Deponent, is personally known to me to sustain a character for truth & likewise sustains a good moral character
Attest Walter R Kibbe Justice of peace

State of Connecticut } B. Somers. October 14 th 1833. County of Tolland }
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace within and for the County of Tolland. Charles Pease of Somers of age, who being duly sworn, in addition to, & explanation of his original declaration, depo- seth & saith, that in the Summer of 1776, when in the 13 th year of his age by the consent of his Father, Robert Pease, he went as a Volunteer to New York, & performed the Duty of Drummer, for the period 5 weeks, as stated in his 1 st Specification of Service; That he saw the American Troops re- treat from Governor's Island, under a severe cannonade of the British that he was present, when the Americans fired upon the British ship Cornwallis, in Turtle Bay; that he was removed from the City, on the day previous to the surrender, but remained on York Island until dis- charged — That in October 1776, by the consent of his Father, he was ac- cepted, as a substitute for Ebenezer Pease, & performed Duty as a Drum- mer at New London for the period of 3 months, as stated in his 2 nd Speci- fication of Service, that while at New London, the British Fleet lay off the harbor & the Town was in great alarm, but did not enter, & retired to Newport R.I. That That about the 8 th day of March 1779 by the consent of his Father, he was accepted as a substitute for Stephen Pease & performed a tour of Duty of 2 Months at New London, as stated in his 3 rd Specification of ser- vice, while there the British sent in a Flag, & there was a communi- cation from Fort Trumbull with the British Fleet, — also 2 American Pri- soners took a British armed Vessel, & the prisoners were sent to Hartford Jail — That in the first part of June, 1779, by the permission of his Father he enlisted into a company of State Troops, commanded by Capt. Depeb Allen for the term of 8 Months as a Drummer, & that he performed the Duty of Drummer, in said com- pany, at said New London, during said period of 8 months, as stated, in his 4 th Specification of Service; — While there a British Deserter calling his name John Rogers, joined the Regiment as a Drummer, but afterward deserted; Also Israel Dodge a Drummer in said Regiment, deserted, whose real name, was afterwards ascertained to be Elijah Hutchinson — That in June 1780, by the consent of his Father, he enlisted for the term of 6 months, to join the Connecticut State line of Troops, then stationed at Nelson's Point N. York, that he joined said line, and performed a tour of Duty of 6 Months, in summer & form as stated in his 5 th Specification of Service — that while encamped at Hartford, & under said enlistment, the Officer, who had the command, of the recruits for the Connecticut State line, constituted Sir; great Lord Richardson, & nine others, including himself a guard, to con- duct, in Erons a Deserter, named Elijah Ebery, from the jail in Hartford & to Nelson's Point — said Guard conducted the prisoner to Nelson's Point & de- livered him to the Provost guard, & their names were then enrolled in Colo Bradley's Regiment — the Guard, as he now believes, were from 7 to 10 days in can-

ducting the Prisoner to Nelson's point, for which service he claims a per diem - while on this tour of duty he was present at the Interment of General Pease at Hackensack, New Jersey - and that his corps were drilled three days to acquire a knowledge of the funeral service - That his Revolutionary services were performed during a state of minority but were always voluntary & by the permission of his Father, & that his services were satisfactory to his commanding officers - That at the present time he knows of no further testimony by which he can substantiate his services -
Charles Pease
Sworn to & Subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Walter R. Kibbe Justice of Peace
State of Connecticut } ss. Tolland November 5 th 1833 Tolland County
I, Votatus Chapman Clerk of the County Court within and for said Tolland County do certify that Walter R. Kibbe Esquire before whom the within and foregoing Depositions were taken and whose certificates are annexed thereto was on the 14 th day of October 1833 a Justice of Peace within and for said County of Tolland duly qualified and legally authorized to administer Oaths and take Depositions and that the signature to said certificates purporting to be his is genuine and I believe the same to be his own proper hand writing
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my Seal of Office at Tolland the 5 th day of November in the year of our Lord 1833
Votatus Chapman Clerk
Spencer D. Dinsmore Nathan T. Hovey John H. Hovey Additional declarant Charles Pease

admitted
Sesse Charlton East Windsorhill Hartford Ct. etc

Declaration,
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress, of 2 nd February 1848, entitled "An act making further provision for surviving Widows, and Soldiers of the Revolution."
State of Connecticut, } Tolland County, } ss Somers.
On this 18 th day of April  May 1848, personally appeared, before me John Phillips, one of the Justices of the Peace for said Tolland County & a resident of said Town of Somers, M rs Elizabeth Pease, a resident of said Town of Somers, in the County & State aforesaid aged seventyseven 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 nd February 1848, granting pension to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Charles Pease, late of Somers aforesaid, who was a private in the Continental Service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War, as may be seen in the application of the said Charles Pease, who was pensioned for his said services under the act of June 7 th 1832. That she was pensioned for the services of her said husband, at the rate of Fifty eight dollars & 12 cents which she received under that act of 1838, and under the act of June 17 th 1844.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on Elizabeth Pease the day & year above written
Before me John Phillips Justice of Peace I certify that the declarant is known to me & is the identical person she claims to be. John Phillips Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut County of Tolland } s.s. County Clerks office
I Jeremiah Parish Clerk of the County count within and for the County of Tolland aforesaid hereby Certify that John Phillips Esq of Somers in the sd County is a Justice of the Peace within said County duly & legally appointed commissioned & sworn into and is acting in sd Capacity of a Justice of the Peace as aforesaid, that sd John Phillips Esq is the identical person before whom the within declaration was sworn to and authenticated by Elizabeth Pease on the 18 day of May 1848 — That the name of sd Justice Phillips is enrolled in the Commission of Justices for for the County of Tolland now in this Office which bears date the 22 nd day of June 1847 and will continue until the 20 th day of June 1848 — I further Certify that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of sd Phillips and Certify that the signatures to the within Certificates purporting to be the official signatures of sd Justice Phillips are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed My name and Affixed the seal of sd County at sd Tolland this 27 th day of May in the Year of our Lord 1848
Jeremiah Parish Clerk

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Elizabeth Pease
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Hon. J. H. Seymour H.R.

East Windsor Hartford County Conn ie August 15 1843
Sir I herewith send the application of Widow Elizabeth Pease of Somers in Tolland County Connecticut under the act of July 7 th 1838.
And am Sir.
respectfully your Obedient Servant
James W. Charlton Ag t
James L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

East Windsor Hartford County Connecticut October 20 th 1843
Sir.
I received on the 14 th instant, the papers of Elizabeth Pease of Somers, Widow of Charles Pease of said Somers; with letter of 10 th instant requiring the credibility of the witnesses to be certified by a judicial Officer. That is now done, by the Judge himself, who well knew all the witnesses. And the Clerk of the court has now certified to the proceedings before the Court
I am Sir, respectfully, Your Obedient Servant J W Charlton Atty
J L Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

Wadsworth March 17 1845
S. L. Edwards Esq Counsel of Pensions
Sir
Herewith I forward you the application of Elizabeth Pease of Limerick Conn. to obtain the benefits of the Resolution of Congress of the 23 d of Jan y 1845 to which your attention is respectfully requested.
Respectfully
Your obed serv t
Thos W Seymour

Certificate of Clergyman

State of Connecticut County of Tolland ss I Rodney G. Dennis, a Clengyman, residing in said Town of Somers, hereby certify, that I am well acquain- ted, with Charles Piss, of said Town of Somers, who filed his declaration, for a pension, on the 23 rd day of August 1832, before Asa Willey Esq., Judge of probate, for the District of Ellington, in said County; that I believe him to be sixty eight years of age; that he is reported & believed, in the neighbourhood, there he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, & that I concur, in that opinion, R. G. Dennis.
Sworn & subscribed the day & year of our Lord
Walter R. Kibbe Justice of Peace
I hereby certify, that Rodney G. Dennis, who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clengyman, residing in the Town of Somers, in the County of Tolland, Connecticut, is a credi- ble person, & that his statement is entitled to credit,
Somers June 17 th 1833
Walter R. Kibbe Justice of Peace.
N.B. There was no Clengyman in Somers, when the original declaration was filed
Kibbe

Exhibit A Clingsman
State of Connecticut } County of Tolland } s. s. Tolland
I Jeremiah Parish Clerk of Tolland County Court certify that Walter R. Webb Esq before whom the within deposition of Rev. Rodney G. Dennis on the 17th day of June 1833 was taken & executed was at that time was & still is a Justice of Peace in & for sd Tolland County legally authorized to administer oaths and take depositions - and that the signatures to the within certificate purporting to be the signatures of sd Justice Webb I believe to be genuine - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office This 18th day of June 1833 Jeremiah Parish Clerk

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPROLLER'S OFFICE,
Mar'y 23 d , 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 widows of Charles Pease, decd., a Pensioner on the Roll of the Hartford, Ct. Agency, at the rate of fifty eight — Dollars and 12 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March — to the 29 th March 1839.
Respectfully, yours,
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

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official business 1885
Hon. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions. Washington D. C.

East Windsor Hill Hartford County Conn June 1 st 1848
J. L. Edsards Esq Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
I herewith transmit the application of Elizabeth Hase of Somers, Connecticut, Widow of Charles Hase, a Revolutionary Pensioner.
The application is under the Act of 2 nd February 1848
Very respectfully, Your obed Servt.
Jesse Charlton.

✓ 9477 Elizabeth Pease Cont — Suspended
Set to J. J. Charlton, Oct. 10 1843
Act July 7 th 38

Reported
8377
Connecticut
Elizabeth Pease widow of Charles Pease
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 29th March 1839 of Tolland (in the State of Connecticut) who was a First Musician in the Company commanded by Captain Wright of the Regt commanded by Col. Bradley in the Conn. Inf. line for 7 mo 3 dy per. 9 12 Mus.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 38 Dollars 12 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. 29th March, 1839.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11th day of May, 1844 and sent to Hon. J. W. Seymour, H. C.
Total Amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Mr. Campbelle, Clerk, Book Q Vol. 1. Page 91

Reported Dead
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of April 1838 from 4 March to 29 March 1839. Age Notified 21. Oct 1844
No 32.
Social resolution certificate 23 Jan. 1845 } issued for many March, 1845. Letter to P.W. age 27 March 1847. up 25 Jan 45
5458
Connecticut
Elizabeth Pease widow of Charles Pease who was a Pri. & Musician in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 58 Dollars 12 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11th day of May, 1844 and sent to
Wm T. W. Veynour West R.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 6 Vol. 1 Page 14

8377
Connecticut
Elizabeth Pease widow of Charles Pease
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 29 March, 1839 of Tolland (in the State of Cont.) who was a priv. known in the company commanded by Captain Wright of the Regt: - commanded by Col: Bradley in the Connecticut line for 7 mo: 3 days priv 9 " 12 " " " "
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 58 - Dollars 12 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. and end 29 March 1839, when former pension commenced
Certificate of Pension issued the 25th: day of March 1845 and sent to Hon. J. H. Seymour, Hartford, Cont. -
Total amount, $222.78
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Joint resolution Recorded by W. H. Stewart Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 1 Page 91

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 10869
Elizabeth Pease Wid. of Charles Pease Pris. & Invs. Rev. War.
Act: Feb. 2 d 78
Index:—Vol. 91 , Page 121
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Charles Peale
10.092
Drummer 1. 12 } 1776 2 }
mills ref 6 m o 1779
Pirate 9.12 2
53 7.30
Ed Wells reg d discharge 1 Jan y 1780 by Captain 6 m o only allowed 7 m o 3 day pirate 9 m o 12 musician
23.66 $ 58.12 33 1 40
58.12
Claimant
Lowers Co.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Charles Peell which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes V. * Has he mentioned 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? Yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes  No
The regulations inferiorly require, either the use of a seal that will authenticate the proceedings, or the certificate of a member of Congress. Here is neither.

 XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?  XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?  XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?  XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? yes If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? yes Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes  XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes  XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes  No see page 16  XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them, is not so answered? yes 
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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.
‡ QUERE XVI.  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 paper 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.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, 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.
It seems the claimant was but 12 years old when he alleges he went into service. Service under such circumstances requires the fullest proof & explanation.
The best evidence must be produced to establish same.
By the rolls of the Cont d Line it appears he served 5 mo s 3 days in Bradley Reg t

Deposition of
James Spenser Esdaile
1796
Dr

Chas. Pease I James Spencer of Larnes in Tolland County, in the State of Connecticut testify & say - that in October  the fall 1796, Charles Pease of said Larnes, was at New London Lt. performing the duty of said Larnes, as a substitute for Erastus Pease of said Larnes, in a company commanded by Capt. Abiel Pease of Larnes. A. det. Israel Converse of Stafford Lt. & Ensign Almer Wood of Stafford Lt. that the said Pease continued, in said company, until said company was discharged, which took place, in the first part of the Month of Jan y 1797 - The Company was annexed to a Regiment commanded by Col. Erastus Wolcott of East Windsor Lt. the full term of time, in which the said Charles Pease served, the Deponent does not distinctly recollect -
James Spencer
State of Connecticut - Tolland County ss } On this 3 rd day of September 1832
Personally appeared James Spencer Esq. whose genuine signature was affixed to the foregoing Deposition, in my presence. & being duly cautioned examined & sworn, made oath to the truth of the Deposition of record by him subscribed. Taken at the request of Charles Pease, for the purpose of obtaining a Pension - attest - Walter R. Noble Justice of Peace
I hereby certify that James Spencer Esq. the aforesaid Deponent is an inhabitant of the Town of Larnes, personally known to the subscriber, & sustains a character for Truth attest Walter R. Noble Just. of Peace
I hereby certify that the above mentioned Deponent, James Spencer Esq. is a Man of Truth, & sustains a good moral character
attest Walter R. Noble Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut } S. S. Tolland County of Tolland }
I Jeremiah Parish Clerk of Tolland County Court certify that Walter R. Kibbe Esq. before whom on the 3 rd day of September 1832 the within deposition of James Sprague was taken and executed was then & still is a Justice of Peace in and for sd Tolland County & legally authorized to administer oaths & take depositions and that the signatures to the within certificates purporting to be sd Justice Kibbe's I believe to be genuine — In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 18 th day of June 1833.
Jeremiah Parish Clerk
Deposition of
James Sprague Esq.
1796 32

Deposition of — Thomas Morehouse
1779
2 Mo.

I Thomas Morehouse of Saratoga, in Tolland County in the State of Connecticut. testify & say. That Charles Pease of said Saratoga, in 1779. in the months of March & April in said year (as he now believes) performed a tour of Military Duty at Fort Trumbull St for the term of two months, that he belonged to a company commanded by Capt. Oliver Wood of Stafford St. said West of Tolland St. said company of Union St. & En- sign Townsend of Stafford St. the company under command at Windham St. & marched to Fort Trumbull St. to per- form garrison duty in said Fort. the said Pease at the close of his tour of duty was detached with himself & others to guard some British prisoners from New Bedford on to New Bedford jail, under the command of Lieut. West - and the said Pease was there discharged by the said Lt. West - Thomas Morehouse
State of Connecticut Tolland County ss On this 3 rd day of September A.D. 1832, Personally appeared Thomas Morehouse, whose signature was affixed to the foregoing Deposition in my presence, & being duly cautioned, examined & sworn, made oath to the truth of the Deposition of one said by him subscribed. - Taken at the request of Charles Pease for the purpose of obtaining a pension -
attest Walter Whible Justice of peace I hereby certify that Thomas Morehouse, is an Intelligible of the Town of Saratoga, is personally known to the subscribers & sustains a character for Truth -
attest Walter Whible Justice of peace -
I hereby certify that the foregoing Deposition of Thomas More- house is a man of Truth & sustaining a good moral charac- ter
attest Walter Whible Justice of peace

State of Connecticut } s. s. Tolland County of Tolland }
I Jeremiah Parish Clerk of Tolland County Court Certify that Walter R. Kibbee Esq. before whom on the 3rd day of September 1833 the within deposition of Thomas Monkhouse was taken and executed was then & still is a Justice of Peace in & for sd Tolland County legally authorized to administer oaths & take depositions - & that the signatures to the within certificate purporting to be sd Justice Kibbee, I believe to be genuine —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 18th day June 1833.
Jeremiah Parish Clerk
Deposition of Thomas Monkhouse
2 No.

Deposition of
Benjamin Phelps Osborn
1744
Dr.
Memor.
8th day of September A.D. 1832 Benjamin Phelps Osborn

Charles Phelps I Benjamin Phelps of Farmers, in Tolland County, in the State of Connecticut. testify & say; that about the 20 th day of August 1776, he was at the City of New York, doing Duty, as a Private, in a Company of Militia, Commanded, by Capt. James Chamberlain of Tol- land. Lt. annexed to a Regiment, commanded, by Col. Samuel Chapman, in Genl. Wadsworth's Brigade. In the same Company, Charles Pease of said Farmers did Duty as a fifer Drummer for about six weeks: after the retreat from the City of New York, on Sunday, the 15 th day of September 1776. the Deponent has no further knowledge of the said Charles Pease doing Duty, in said Company, & further saith not -
Benjamin Phelps
State of Connecticut Tolland County } On this 16 th day of Septem- ber 1832, personally appeared Benjamin Phelps Esq. (whose genuine signature was affixed to the foregoing Deposition in my presence) & being duly cautioned ex- amined & sworn made oath to the truth of the Deposition of which, by him subscribed - Taken at the request of Charles Pease for the purpose of ob- taining a pension -
Attest Walter R. Kibbe Justice of peace I hereby certify that Benjamin Phelps Esq. the afore- said Deponent is an inhabitant of the Town of Farmers in said County - is personally known to the Subscribers & sustaining a character for truth Attest Walter R. Kibbe Justice of peace

State of Connecticut County of Tolland
s. s. Clerk's office
I Jeremiah Parish Clerk of Tolland County Court do certify that Walter R. Kibbe Esq before whom the foregoing depositions of William Wight, Asa Chapin, Thomas Morehouse, James Spencer & Benjamin Phelps - on the 9 & 10th days of July & 3rd & 8th days of September 1832 were taken & executed was then & still is a justice of peace in & for sd Tolland County legally appointed & authorized to administer oaths & take depositions and that the signatures to the foregoing certificates purporting to be sd Justice Kibbe, I believe to be genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 8th day of September A D 1832
Jeremiah Parish Clerk
Deposition of Benjamin Phelps Esq 1746 Gr. 1/2 m.
of Henry's estate, that the within named Deponent, Benjamin Phelps Esq, is a man of truth, & entering a good moral character attest Walter Kibbe a justice of peace

I hereby certify, that the within named Deponant, Benjamin Phelps Esq. is a man of truth, & sustains a good moral character. attest Walter Whipple Justice of peace
Deposition of Benjamin Phelps Esq. 19th Oct. 1882
8th day of September A D 1882 Benjamin Phelps Esq.

Deposition of William Wight
1779
Dr.
8 months

I William Wight of Tunbridge in the County of Orange in the State of Vermont, of lawful age testify & say - That in the summer of 1779 I enlisted into a Company of State Troops under the command of Capt Daniel Allen. Lieut Jonathan & Ensign Simon Tabor. we were stationed at New London Ct. and annexed to a Regiment commanded by Colo Lewis Mills. Ct. we remained at New London until cold weather or winter set in - we were then removed into winter quarters, at East-Haven, Ct. & we continued there until March 1780, & were then discharged having served & performed a tour of Duty of eight months - In which said Company Charles Pease of Torrington, Ct. was a Drummer, doing military Duty in said Company - and continued in said Company doing Duty thereon, until the time of his discharge, having served & performed a tour of Duty of eight months, and was discharged, at the same time, with myself, & further the Deponent saith not -
William Wight State of Connecticut Tolland County ss - On this 9 th day of July A.D. 1832, personally appeared William Wight, the aforesaid Deponent & being duly cautioned, examined & sworn, made oath to the truth of the deposition aforesaid, by him subscribed, taken at the request of Charles Pease, for the purpose of obtaining a pension -
Walter Wible Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut, County of Tolland ss This certifies that William Wright the forsoaid Deponent is personally known to the subscribers, described, the deponent of overaid in my presence & sustains a character for truth attest Walter R. Kibbe Justing Deed
State of Connecticut } S. S. Tolland County of Tolland }
I Jeremiah Parish Clerk of Tolland County do hereby certify that Walter R. Kibbe Esq before whom the within deponent of William Wright on the 9th day of July 1832 was sworn and still is a justice of peace in and for the County of Tolland & that the certificate herewith signed by sd Justice Kibbe are as I believe genuine signatures of sd Justice Kibbe. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 18th day of June AD 1833
Jeremiah Parish Clerk
I hereby certify that the within named Deponent William Wright, is a man of truth & sustains a good moral character
Walter R. Kibbe Justice of peace
Deposition of William Wright
1789 Dr.
1833

I Asa Chapin of Mansfield in the County of Tolland in the State of Connecticut. testify & say. That in the year 1780. I enlisted into the United States Service, at Farmers Ct. was soon thereafter removed at Hartford - & was soon after removed to Nelson's point, in the State of New York, and there joined the Connecticut State Line of United States Troops - my Company was under the command of Capt. Wright of New Britain Ct. my Regiment was commanded by Colo. Bradley, and annexed to the Brigade under the command of Genl. Huntington Ct. our Company performed a tour of Duty, in the States of New York & New Jersey - for the term of six months - our Winter quarters, were at the Highlands - & our Company was there discharged - after having served & completed a tour of Duty of six months - and the said Chapin further testifies & says - That Charles Pease of Farmers Ct. enlisted at the same time with himself, belonged to the same Regiment Company, Regiment & Brigade & served a tour of Duty therein for the term of six months. & was discharged at the same time & place with himself, at the Highlands & further, the Deponent saith, that that the said Pease was transferred to the Chapin's Company into a Company of Infantry, under the command of Capt. Elijah Chapin - soon after his arrival at Nelson's point, & performed the Duty therein for a period not more recollect- ed by the Deponent - and further the Deponent saith not -
Asa Chapin

State of Connecticut Tolland County ss I know this 10 th day of July 1832 personally appeared Asa Chapin, the fore- said Deposition & being duly sworn, exam- ined & sworn, made oath to the truth of the Deposition of said by him subscribed -
Taken at the request of Charles Pease for the purpose of obtaining a pension -
Deposition of Asa Chapin June 17 th 1832
Attest Walter R. Kibbe Justice of Peace I hereby certify that Asa Chapin the aforesaid Deposition is personally known to the subscribers & contains a character for truth, & subscribed the Deposition of said in my presence - Attest Walter R. Kibbe Justice of Peace
I hereby certify that the within named Deposition of Asa Chapin is a true & correct copy of the original & contains a good moral character -
Attest Walter R. Kibbe Jus, Peace,
State of Connecticut County of Tolland ss S.S. Tolland
I Jeremiah Parish Clerk of Tolland County Court certify that Walter R. Kibbe Esq before whom the within deposition of Asa Chapin on the 10 th day of July 1832 was taken & executed was then & still is a Justice of Peace in and for sd Tolland County and that the signatures to the foregoing certificates purporting to be to be the signatures of sd Justice Kibbe & believe are genuine in testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 18 th day of June 1833
Jeremiah Parish Clerk