Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6045, for Josiah Sheldon, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Sheldon Josiah Chloe
W. 6045- B.L.M. 40683-160-55-
CONTENTS

18.826.
Vermont
Isaiah Sheldon
of Chittenden Co. in the State of Vermont who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Lyman of the Regt. under by Col.  in the  line for Gen. 28 th reg.
Inserted on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 23 Dollars 8 Cts per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of October 1833 and sent to D. Russell. Burlington
Arrears to the 14th of Sept. 1833. $ 57.70 Pension, allowance ending March 3 rd . 11.54
$69.24
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk Book C Vol. 3. Page 92

Increase no. 2,430 Vermont (Rut) Chloe Sheldon widow of Joshiah Sheldon who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 76 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
In July 1865, Andrews Certificate of Pension issued the 12 day of Mar. 1869 and sent to Claimant
Chloe P. Sheldon Skaneateles Monroe Co N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 182 Vol. 16
J. M. Smith

Nov 7/56 - caveat filed & letter to Agent calling Warrant No 26809 for 160 acres Act 55 - Jan 17/57 - Lett: To Com d Gen l Land Office, withdrawing caveat - No. 26.809 for 160 having been cancelled. Lett: To Hon: H. S. Skinner Ho. of Reps. R.R.G.S. advising him of caveat withdrawal. R.R.G.S. Undated
2411. 611 Clet Amos. B. 33 April 12. '76
Abeloo Sheldon. mid. Joseph Sheldon. Jun.
Revij. war. Penn. Clet Feb. 3. 1853. Vt. agency.
July 53- 2450 R.H. McRae, April 30/56 B. G. G.
H. S. Skinner Norfolk N.H.

Nov 7/56 - Caveat filed & Letter to Agent recording Warrant in Wt No 26809 for 160 acres Act 53 - Jan 7 17/57 - Lett: to Com. P. Genl. Land Office, withdrawing Caveat - No. 26.809 for 160 having been cancelled. Lett: to Hon: H. S. Skinner Ho. of Reps. R.D. 6.5 advising him of Caveat withdrawn. R.D. 6.5 Ind. 86
2411. 611 Oct 1 Mar. 3. 53 April 12. 76
Chloe Sheldon. mtd. Josiah Sheldon. Vin.
Wt No 26809
Rev. - war. Penn. Oct 26. 3. 1853. V. Agency.
Feb 53 - 2450 RE: 160 acres Act 53 B. G. 1856
H. S. Skinner Massapequa N.Y.

94931

State of Vermont, } 88. COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, }
On this 18th day of April 18 53 , before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths within and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Chloe Sheldon aged 82 years, a resident of St. Albans County of Franklin in the State of Vermont who made oath in due form of law, that she is the identical Chloe Sheldon to whom, under the provisions of the Act of February 3 d , 1853 , a pension of Twenty three dollars per annum has been allowed for the services of her late husband Jeriah Sheldon a Soldier of the Revolutionary war and late of Underhill County of Franklin of Chittenden & State of Vermont . She further states that her Pension Certificate, under the aforesaid Act of February 3 d , 1853 , is numbered 2450 and bears date the fifteenth day of October , 18 53 , and is made payable at the Burlington Agency. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the Act of 3 d March, 1855, never having received or known herself entitled, or made application, under any previous act of Congress. In evidence of her marriage and proof of service of her said husband, she respectfully refers to the proofs heretofore adduced, now on file in the Pension Office, and upon which her annuity as aforesaid was granted.
That, since being placed on the list of Revolutionary Pensioners, she has not intermarried, but continues the widow of the said Jeriah Sheldon .
Emeline D. Gilman.
Chloe Sheldon mark
Anna S. Duling
Sealed, sealed, and acknowledged before me, the day and year above written, and I hereby certify that I know the aforesaid Chloe Sheldon to be the identical person she alleges herself to be—a Pensioner of the United States, and at the date of the execution of this declaration a widow; and that I am not interested in her claim as Agent, Attorney, or otherwise.

State of Vermont. ss.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
On this Eighteenth day of April 1855
before me, undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, authorized by law to administer oaths within and for the County and
State aforesaid, personally appeared Leonard Gilman and Paraclete Sheldon
residents of St Albans County of Franklin in the State of Vermont known to me as credible persons, who made oath in due form of law, that
Chloe Sheldon who in their presence has sworn and subscribed to the foregoing declaration, is, to their personal knowledge, the identical person to whom, under the provisions of the Act of Feb'y
3, 1853. a pension of $23,50 dollars per annum has been granted for the service of her late husband Josiah Sheldon deceased, a Soldier of the Revolutionary war.
That since being placed on the roll of Pensioners, she, the said Chloe Sheldon has not remarried, but remains and now is, a widow: That they have known her for Twenty years and derive their knowledge of the facts herein named from the following circumstances, to wit: said
Sheldon is a Son of the applicant a Preceptor of an Academy. Dr L. Gilman is well acquainted with applicant one of her sons married the sister of said Dr Gilman.
They further state that they are disinterested witnesses. Leonard Gilman Paraclete Sheldon
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year above written.
William Bridges Justice of the Peace
State of Vermont, County of Franklin ss.
James Davis Judge of Probate
I HEREBY CERTIFY, That William Bridges Esq. before whom the foregoing Declaration, Power of Attorney, and affidavits were made and acknowledged, and who has thereunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing an authorized Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, and that his signature thereto is genuine. I further certify, that in the within application I am not interested as Agent, Attorney, or otherwise.
James Davis Judge of Probate
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Probate Court for the County aforesaid, this 19 th day of April 1855
James Davis Judge of the Probate Court
Thelma P. Davis Register of the Probate Court
Applicant requests that your answer be returned to me the subscriber Wm Bridges

Southville, Monroe County, Jan. 26, 1890 Dear Cousin,

1847 Nov 22 Pittsburgh My dear Cousin, I have just received your letter of the 14th inst. and in reply to inform you that I have not the pleasure of being able to comply, as I have no kind friend to take it. I am obliged to do the business of an attorney. It is now the 79th year and I have not left here since at all for several months. She has been in this state a number of years past and will most very likely depart from it. It is your wish that the place of pay be left to be determined, please inform me by what age you wish payment to be made up. Wattsville is about twelve miles south of the City of Rochester.

State of Vermont } Personally appeared before me the undersigned, Chittenden County ss } a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County of Chittenden, Josiah Sheldon, who being duly sworn, deposes and saith, that by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his services, but, according to his best recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following quarters. For three months from Dec. 1775 to Feb. 1776. I served as a Soldier in Capt. J. Symon's company. For two months in 1776 in Capt. Hale's company and Col. Mosley's Regiment. I served as a Soldier. For one month in 1777 under Lieut. Hunt I served as a Soldier. For two weeks in 1781 in Capt. Burney's company I served as a Soldier. For two weeks at the time of the battle of Bennington I served as a Soldier. Making in the whole not less than seven months. And for these services I claim a pension. Josiah his Sheldon mark.
Witness: Nathan Bicknell
State of Vermont } Underhill July 4 th A.D. 1833 Chittenden County ss } Then personally appeared Josiah Sheldon and made solemn oath that the above declaration by him subscribed con- tains nothing but truth, according to his best recollection, and belief.
Isaac J. Brown Justice of the Peace
Mr. Ralph Woodworth a Clergyman residing in Jerico and Harvey Smith residing in the same, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Josiah Sheldon, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 78 years of age; that he is respected and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Witnesses: Ralph Woodworth Clergyman Harvey Smith Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, and credible witnesses. Thomas Reed Justice of the Peace
State of Vermont } I Nathan B. Howell Clerk of Chittenden County Court Chittenden County ss } do hereby certify, that Isaac J. Brown and Thomas Reed Esquires before whom the annexed affidavits were taken, were at the time thereof Justices of the Peace, duly qualified, acting under the Authority of this State, and that I believe their names thereto subscribed, to be their own proper signatures.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Burlington this ninth day of July A.D. 1833
Nathan M. Merrill

Revolutionary Claims.
STATE OF VERMONT, Chittenden County, ss.
On this seventeenth day of August A. D. 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before the Honorable County Court for the County of Chittenden, now sitting, Josiah Sheldon a resident of Pittsfield in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont, aged seventy eight 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 Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832, That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. That he volunteered in the service of the revolutionary war Nov. 1775 in Capt Josiah Lyman's Company for three months and was dismissed February 1776 That he marched from Northampton to Roxbury and Dorchester in Massachusetts. It was in the Massachusetts Militia September 1776 he volunteered and joined the army at Valley Forge and went to White Plains at the time of the battle at that place. Was in Capt Wales Company Col. Morley's Regiment under General Lincoln was out two months or more and returned in December 1776.
No 2967
In September 1777 he volunteered for one month's service under Lieutenant Col. Hunt, marched from Northampton to Stillwater and from there Saratoga was at Stillwater at the battle at the time Burgoyne retreated.
In the fall of 1781 he was called out in an alarm and marched from Manchester where he then resided to Castleton in Vermont under Capt Thomas Barney and was out five weeks. Previous to this last tour he was called in an alarm at the time of the Burgoyne battle marched from Northampton as far as Williams Town where he prisoners taken in said battle and guarded them as far as Northampton when he was dismissed. He knows of no person except his brother Caleb Sheldon who can testify personally to any part of his service. That he is now so blind that he cannot write his name.
Answers to Interrogatories pronounced by the Hon. Court as directed by the Secretary of war
 Answer 1 I was born at East Hartford in Connecticut 1754  " 2 I have in my possession a record of my birth  " 3 I was living at Northampton in 1775  " 4 I volunteered when the country called for recruits  " 5 I knew General Sedgwick in the service  " 6 I had no written discharge - was dismissed  " 7 John Facer, Justice Fremore, William Barney De 

State of Vermont } Underhill August 14 th 1832 Chittenden County ss } Personally appeared the above named
John H. Laver Josiah Woodworth Nathan Woodworth Nathan Bicknell B. H. Burbank C. Church Jeremiah Cookson & L. H. Taxon and William W. Cookson Cookson was oath to the several statements by them made that
Before me They are credible persons Peter Martin Justice Peace
I Caleb Sheldon testify that I was in the service in the 1777 at the same time Josiah  William in service at Stillwater as he has stated Sworn and subscribed August 17, 1832
Caleb Sheldon
Before David Russell Justice Peace
I certify that Caleb Sheldon is a credible witness David Russell Justice Peace
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn to and Subscribed } the day and year aforesaid, } Nathan B. Mansell
Before
his Josiah X Sheldon mark
Nathan B. Mansell Clerk
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 certify, that it appears to them, that John H. Laver, Josiah Woodworth and others
who have signed the annexed certificate and who are residents of the town of Underhill are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Attest
John Mansfield } County Court John Mansfield } Clerk
STATE OF VERMONT, } Chittenden County, ss. }
I Nathan B. Mansell Clerk of Chittenden County Court, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Josiah Sheldon for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 17 th day of August
A. D. 1832.
Nathan B. Mansell

State Frag
Hon L. P. Waldo
Please return your answer to the Declaration of Mrs. Chloe Sheldon to the subscribers. Very Respectfully yours A. H. Scott
W m Bridges atty for Chloe Sheldon
Hartford Ct Aug t 31 st 1853
application for a pension - Chloe Sheldon

State of Vermont ss) On this 30 th day of May Franklin County, 1853. Personally appeared before the subscribing authority, Chloe Sheldon of Alburgh in the County of Grand Isle & State of Vermont aged Eighty one years who being duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 d day of February, 1853; that she is the widow of Josiah Sheldon late of Underhill in the County of Chitten- den in the State of Vermont, deceased, who was a private in the army of the Revolution, and a pensioner of the United States, at the rate of Twenty three dollars and Eight cents per annum a resident of Underhill aforesaid & paid (she believes) at the Burlington agency, act of June 7 th , 1832.
She further declares that she was married to the said Josiah Sheldon in the month of December, Eighteen hundred and five, and that her husband, the afo d Josiah Sheldon, died on the Thirteenth of February eighteen hundred & forty three
And she further swears that she was a widow at the passage of the act, of February 3 d 1853, & is still a widow, & that she has never before made an application for a pension Chloe Sheldon

Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year above written, before me
Augustus Young { Judge of Franklin County Court
And I further certify that the applicant Mrs Chloe Sheldon is unable to appear in open court in consequence of old age and bodily infirmity.
Augustus Young { Judge of Frank- lin County Court

I Martha B. Campbell of St Albans, in the county of Franklin, & State of Vermont, aged Sixty two years, do depose testify and say, that I am personally acquainted with Mrs Chloe Sheldon of Sturbridge, now residing in Underhill, Vermont, widow of Josiah Sheldon deceased, & their family. They formerly resided in in Bakersfield Vt, my former place of residence, where the said Josiah & Chloe formerly lived for many years as husband & wife. They removed from thence to Underhill aforesaid, where I have been informed & believe the sd Josiah died; that the said Chloe is the widow of the sd Josiah. I am credibly informed and verily believe that the sd Chloe has not united in marriage since the death of her sd husband, Josiah Sheldon aforesaid, deceased.
Sworn to & subscribed this 30 th day of Augt A D 1853. before me
Martha B. Campbell.
William Bridges Justice of the Peace
And I further certify that I am person- ally acquainted with the deponent & know her to be a person of truth.
W m Bridges Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont } I James Davis Judge Franklin County } of the Probate Court, in & for the District of Georgia do hereby certify that William Bridges who has affixed his name to the within is a Magistrate duly authorized by law, to administer oaths; that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the Probate at St Albans in 3 d district this 30 th day of August 1853.
James Davis, Judge.

Clinton County D 3
Underhill Town Clerks office August 17 th 1853
I hereby certify that I have carefully examined the Records of the Town of Underhill from the year one thousand eight hundred, down to the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty inclusive, & that the said Records contain no Record of the Marriage of Josiah Sheldon, late a resident of this town & a Revolutionary Pensioner deceased, & Abigail Bixby, wife of the said Josiah Sheldon.
Abel Burbank, Town Clerk
I hereby certify that Mr. Burbank personally appeared & made oath that the foregoing Certificate by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth. Underhill August 17 th 1853
Alfred Bicknell Justice Peace

I hereby certify that I was an acquaintance & near neighbor of Josiah Sheldon late Revolutionary Pensioner, of the town of Under- hill and Chloe Bixby his wife, from the year one thousand eight hundred & twenty seven till the time of the decease of the said Josiah Sheldon in February one thousand eight hundred & forty three and that the said Josiah Sheldon & Chloe Bixby lived together in good spirits as man & wife & were Members of the Congregational Church in the town of Underhill in regular standing.
State of Vermont Chittenden County ss } Underhill August 17 th 1853
J. B. M. Prulank, Town Clerk
STATE OF VERMONT, { CHITTENDEN, S. S. COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, Dan H. Buckley, Clerk of the County Court for the County of Chittenden, being a court of record and having a seal, as hereto attached, do certify that
Alfred Bicknell Esq.
was, at the date of the paper writings to which this is attached, and now is a
Judge of the Peace
within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his signature to foregoing jurat and certificate is genuine; and that the said paper writings are executed according to the laws of this State, and are in due form; and that as such Officer, he is duly authorized by the laws of this State to take acknowledgements of Deeds and Depositions, and to administer oaths, &c.
To Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Court, at Burlington, this 24th  day of  August Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-three.
Dan H. Buckley
CLERK.

I hereby certify that I was an acquaintance & near neighbor of Josiah Sheldon late Revolutionary Pensioner, of the town of Under- hill and Chloe Bisby his wife, from the year one thousand eight hundred & twenty seven till the time of the decease of the said Josiah Sheldon in February one thousand eight hundred & forty three and that the said Josiah Sheldon & Chloe Bisby lived together in good spirits as man & wife & were Members of the Congregational Church in the town of Underhill in regular standing.
State of Vermont Chittenden County ss
Underhill August 17 th 1853
J. B. M. Burbank, Town Clerk
I hereby certify that J. B. M. Burbank personally appeared & made oath that the foregoing certificate by him subscribed contains the truth & nothing but the truth. Underhill August 17 th 1853
Alfred Birchill Justice Peace

State of Vermont, Franklin County ss.
and that the is genuine
I Joseph H. Brainerd Clerk of Franklin County do hereby certify that Susustus Young who has affixed his name to the annexed declaration of Chloe Sheldon is Judge of the County Court within and for the County of Franklin and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and Seal of said Court at St. Albans in said County this 30 th day of August A.D. 1853. Joseph H. Brainerd Clerk

Case of Socials Sheldon
Admit- Tmrs 280's
20 3.08 23.08 48.16 11.54 57.70
David Ruppel Esq Burlington op

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
19 April 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
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1775—6 " 3 Soldier Capt J Lyman   1776 " 2 " " Capt Wols Col Morley   1777 " 1 " " " Lieut Hunt   1781 " " 14 " " Capt Briney   " " 14 " " at the time of Bunkerhill Butte Office is not authorized   6 28  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.
Mr Jonas Field

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 days 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.
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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 should fail 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 when 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 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 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 place, 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 a 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.
12 The notes from [a] to [i] 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.
[k] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
Caleb Sheldon's credibility is not established, nor that of another witness, when

Can of Doris Sheldon
St. Louis
Missouri
 20  3.08  23.08  46.16  11.54  57.70 
David Russell Esq
Burlington
Oct
Burlington September 10, 1833
Sir,  I have corrected my certificate as to Caleb Sheldon, and Peter Markins Esq has done the same as to eight others and William Burney Esq has done the same as to Justin Hemenway. Thus is all that Doris Sheldon can do to prove that he is entitled to a pension. I personally know the persons who have testified to his integrity, and believe that they would not misrepresent. Please to send me the final result as soon as is convenient, and consistent with your arduous other duties.
Your obedient servt
David Russell

Record Division.
November 6, 1911.
Mr. Eben Putnam, # 6 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the 2 d and received the 3 rd instant, you are advised that Josiah Sheldon was allowed pension on his application executed August 17, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Underhill, Chittenden County, Vermont.
He stated that he was born in 1754, at East Hartford, Connecticut, and resided at Northampton and Manchester when he served in the Massachusetts troops as follows.
Enlisted in November, 1775, in Captain Josiah Lyman's company; 4 months.
Enlisted September, 1776, and served until November 1776, under Captain Wallis, Colonel Moseley; 2 months.
Called out on alarm to Bennington, but did not reach there in time for the battle; 2 weeks.
Enlisted in September, 1777, under Lieut. Seth Hunt, and was at the battle at Stillwater when Burgoyne retreated; 1 month.
Enlisted Fall of 1781, under Captain Thomas Barney; 2 weeks.

Soldier married in December, 1805, Chloe Bixby, he died February 11 or 13, 1845, and she was allowed pension wid. File No. 6,045, on her application executed May 30, 1853, at which time she was a resident of Alburgh, Grand Isle County, Vermont, and eighty-one years of age.
In January, 1869, son Parachute Sheldon testified that she was alive. The date of widow's death is not shown.
For the date of last payment of her pension, and name of the person to whom it was paid, apply to the Auditor for the Interior Department, U. S. Treasury Department, citing the following data;
"Chloe Sheldon, widow of Josiah Sheldon. Certificate No. 2,450, issued March 12, 1869, under the Acts of February 3, 1853, and July 27, 1868, at the Rutland, Vermont Agency."
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

1911 Nov. 6. History to Elena Putnam 1939 May 16. Hist. to Mrs. Clifton P. Rodenmayer A.D.Y.
Ray WIDOW, &c.
File No. 6045
Chloe Sheldon Widow Josiah Sheldon Pat. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 2, 1839 July 27, 1848
Index:—Vol. 16 , Page 205
[Arrangement of 1870.]

94931
Act March 3/55
April 24/55
Chloe Sheldon - widow of Josiah Sheldon
Pensioner
Act Feb 2/55
Cancellation
Jan 10/55
Vt. B. 53 2450
William M. Page
B. 1811
PK
Wm Bridges St Albans vt
Cir. W. Bridges Nov 29/55
Rev. Jany. 14/57 Lett. to Com. of Rev. Land Office.
V. 81. page 79.

May 16, 1939.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Mrs. Clifton P. Rodenmayer 88 South Union Street Rochester, New York
BA-J/ady Josiah Sheldon W.6045
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Josiah Sheldon, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claims for pension and bounty land based upon the military service of Josiah Sheldon in that war.
Josiah Sheldon was born in East Hartford, Connecticut, in 1754, day, month, and the names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Northampton, Massachusetts, Josiah Sheldon enlisted and served as private in the Massachusetts troops as follows: from November 1775, three months in Captain Josiah Lyman's Company; from September 1776, two months under Captain Wales and Colonel Moseley; two weeks at the time of the battle of Bennington, names of officers not shown; from September 1777, one month under Lieutenant Seth Hunt, and was in the battle of Stillwater when Burgoyne retreated; while a resident of Manchester, Massachusetts he enlisted in the fall of 1781 and served two weeks under Captain Thomas Barney.
He lived in Bakersfield, Vermont, many years and then moved to Underhill, Vermont.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 17, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Underhill, Chittenden County, Vermont.
Soldier married in December, 1805, in Underhill, Vermont, Chloe Bixby.
Soldier died February 11 or 13, 1843, in Underhill, Vermont.

Soldier's widow, Chloe Sheldon, was allowed pension on her application executed May 30, 1853, at which time she was a resident of Alburg, Grand Isle County, Vermont, and aged eighty-one years.
Soldier's widow, Chloe Sheldon, applied for bounty land March 22, 1856 in St. Lawrence County, New York. She was allowed one hundred sixty acres of bounty land, on account of the Revolutionary War services of Josiah Sheldon, on warrant No. 40683, under the Act of March 3, 1855.
Chloe Sheldon was living in Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York, in 1866, and in 1868, she was residing in Wheatland, New York, her post office address was Scottville, Monroe County, New York.
Chloe Sheldon's son, Paraclete Sheldon was living in St. Albans, Franklin County, Vermont, in 1855, in 1867 he was residing in St. Lawrence County, New York, and in 1869 he was living in Scottville, New York. In 1868 said Paraclete Sheldon stated he had lost his only son, name not given, fighting for his country, under Grant, in the last year of the late war.
In 1855 Dr. Leonard Gilman, a resident of St. Albans, Vermont, stated his sister, name not shown, had married, date and place not stated, one of the sons, name not given, of Chloe Sheldon, the widow.
In 1855 one Emeline S. Gilman witnessed the signature, by mark, of Chloe Sheldon, in Franklin County, Vermont, no relationship to the family given.
In 1832 soldier's brother, Caleb Sheldon, was of Chittenden County, Vermont, his age not stated.
Soldier's widow, Chloe Sheldon, had brothers, Jacob, Samuel and Jonathan Bixby, their residences and ages not stated.
In 1856 N.H. Bixby and Harriet Bixby were living in Norfolk, St. Lawrence County, New York, their ages and no relationship to the family are given. There are no further family data.

For information in regard to the location of the land you should address The Commissioner of the General Land Office, this city, and furnish that official the number of the warrant, acreage and the date of the act.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid and possibly the date of widow's death, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and cite the following data: "Chloe Sheldon, widow of Josiah Sheldon, Certificate No. 2450, issued March 12, 1869, rate $96.00 per annum, commenced July 27, 1868, Acts of February 3, 1853 and July 27, 1868, Rutland Vermont Agency".
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Publican issued September 13th 1867 and sent to R. Sheldon Bolton, N.Y.
Vermont 24150 B Chloe Sheldon widow of Josiah
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 23 Dollars 08.
Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14th day of Octr. 1853 and sent to Mrs. Bridges. St. Albans Vermont.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 33 Vol. A
(32) - sent
24150-11

110.683
St. Louis

Marshall Ky Apr 20
2411.611
To the Secretary of the Interior Washington City D.C.

Dear L. P. Waldo
commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
PAID
18 3/4

Pension Office Oct 11/53
Sir Please report time of last payment, to or death of within named pen- -sioner Respectfully &c
H. Burt Esq. 3 rd and
for Council
Present
Josiah Sheldon, act 1832 $23.08. p. annum. — Died 11 th Feb. 1843, Paid to his death.
J. Burt Auditor.

For President of the United States Washington D.C.
To the President of the United States Washington D.C.
Free
Department of the Interior Washington City D.C.

For the Minister of the Interior Washington D.C.
To The Department of the Interior Washington City D.C.
Three

Abbie Sheldon, widow of Isaac
*110.483 - 26 809 140, to be paid
Caret to be removed
Rept to Mrs. J. E. Spina M. J. K.
*Locust - removed
Also answered other letter
Warrant on file
No cavar entered in this case R.D.G.

Recd 1833 -
94.931
- 24,1611
Chloe Sheldon, wid: of Josiah Sheldon
Prio:
Rev. war.
Memorandum.
Aug. 17/57
✓ Land - want.
No. 26.809 for 160 acres
Cancelled - See No.
40.683 - 160.
A.D.C.
MR
Vol. S.
Page 79

1818
20. Trichostema dichotomum L. 1885.
Commissions of authors.
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convers in all manner of the world. He was the first poet who had been seen there. I found him in at 10 o'clock, and he was assembled in the last 26 of whom 12 are a family of have sent a letter to him last Sunday, having had their brother, Isaac, Samuel and Jonathan Bixby in the Convention, some of them served France. He was a true and faithful and he has been a faithful been promised by me the world, and I think I have not yet written to her as well as to some who are now going to this world, and I have not yet written to her as well as to some who are now going to this world, and

and I am in the habit of using the same. I am a member of the 1st. Dist. of the 1st. Regt. N.Y. Cav. I have been a member of the same since the 1st. of March last. I was observed when growing a letter in the N.Y. Times at such officers' language mistake is made. The last named will stand this to the proper papers.
Returned for Seal of Court - also Dues and Certificate to be sent to this office. It should be stated that there is a member of the also makes known to the signs by mail.

DEPARTMENT OF NOTARY PUBLIC INTERIOR

Scottsville Monroe County N.Y.
Nov. 11 th 1860
Christopher L. Cox Esq.
Comm. Secy of Indian.
Dis.
Yours the above Mr. J. Smith is received. for with regard the Union Coloniats and you direct
respectfully re. J. B. Holden

Chloe Sneed
40.688
No
26.809
or Jenkins
These two cases are charged to you on the file
Gowley
Rec'd 21st Nov 56 Mr. Pritchett

Norfolk Delaware New York
To the Secretary of the Interior Sir In reply to yours of the 7 th inst would say that Chloe Sheldon has received Land warrant No 40683 and Sold the same and the individual to whom she Sold has Sold it again to an individual in Minnesota Territory. She has received a letter from a Son in Canada since she received said warrant No 40683 stating that he had warrant No 26807 in his possession I have written to him to forward it me, when he does I will send it to the department. Mrs Sheldon says she never made any application for Land except the one before me upon which No 40683 was issued As I showed her to see the

Application upon which Warrant no 2689 was issued if consistent with your regulations. If you think proper to do so I will return it safely to you
Yours truly &c H. S. Munson.

241.611

To the Secretary of the Interior Sir I send to you department an application for Bounty land for Miss Chloe Sheldon. If there are any irregularities or omissions of facts you, will please let us know & oblige
Yours Truly &c
H. S. Wilson Crocker Statehouse } County New York } for Miss Chloe Sheldon April 8 th 1858

We the undersigned hereby certify that we are personally acquainted with Josiah Sheldon and believe him to be a person of truth and veracity and we have been acquainted with him for many years we also have personal conversation with him and are able to believe that he was out in the revolutionary war as a soldier
Pandolph August 20 th 1832
STATE OF VERMONT, Chittenden County, ss.
I Nathan Branswell Clerk of Chittenden County Court, do hereby certify that David Root John Mackay & W m Barney Esqrs before whom the annexed Affidavits are taken, was at the time thereof, Justices of the Peace, duly qualified, acting under the authority of this State, and that I believe their his name thereto subscribed, to be his  their own proper signature.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, at Burlington, this 17 th day of Augt A. D. 1832
Nathan Branswell
and that I have a record of the foregoing as a soldier from Manchester & Castleton under Capt. Thomas Barney in the revolutionary war William Barney / his place

We the undersigned hereby certify that we are personally acquainted with Josiah Sheldon and believe him to be a person of truth and veracity and we have been acquainted with him for many years we also from personal conversation with him are able to believe that he was out in the revolutionary war as a soldier
Underhill August 20 th 1832
John H. Fowler. Town Clerk Justin Chase James Woodworth Misses Winne Nathan S. Smith B. M. Burdick C. Church Jedediah Calkins D. M. Dyer
In addition to the foregoing I can add that I have been acquainted with Josiah Sheldon for nearly fifty years and have always considered him worthy the character above stated and that I have a recollection of his going on an expedition as a soldier from Manchester to Castleton under Capt. Thomas Barney in the revolutionary war
William Barney / Witness

State of Vermont } Don't remember that it was in Chittenden County } on the 14 th day of August in 1832 I, Justus Varnum the Subscriber to the within testi- fied personally appeared and made Oath that the said Affidavit by him subscribed was true in all its parts
By me William Barney Justice of the Peace
and I hereby further certify that the above named Justus Varnum is one of the persons whose names are qualified and that he is entitled to full credit
William Barney Justice of the Peace

My dear sir,
Burlington Sept 16, 1833
Herewith I return Mr Sheldon's papers and hope the corrections are all that will be required to place him on the pension list, he can do nothing more. Several other claimants whose papers I forwarded are very anxious to know the result of their claims, to wit, Evans, Chas. John Palmer, Simeon Hoben, Elisha Meech, and Theodorus Tuttle. I sent Tuttle's by Mr Haswell who says he left them in your Office, but Mr Allen informs me that you wrote to him that they were not found. I presume they may yet be found. Tuttle is failing, in all probability not long to live, but is anxious to obtain something to cheer his last moments.
Your obedient servant Quincy Russell
J. S. Edw. Esq.

Brief in the Case of
Chloe Sheldon Wid of Josiah Pvt in the Revolutionary War St Lawrence County and State of New York Act 3 rd Feby 1853.
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
The name of the pensioner was inscribed on the roll on the 14 th Oct 1853, at $23 68 / 100 per annum commencing on the 3 rd Feby 1853.
She now applies for a duplicate certificate alleging that the original has been lost.
Name and residence of Agent.
P. Sheldon Potsdam St Lawrence Co N.Y.
W. Sauck
Examining Clerk.

Increase Brief in the Case of
2450 Gloe Sheldon Widow of Josiah
Rev Rev War.
Rutland Vt
County and State of
Act 2 o Sec Feb 3. 1853
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Pension roll of Rutland Vermont as of 23.08 6 at return.
Claim increased as provided by Act of July 27 1868.
Personal Identity - widowhood shown.
Admitted March 6. 1869 to due pension at $96. per Annum to commence July 27. 1868.
Cashier in Rutland agency.
Name and residence of Agent.
Clarmir Lean P. Sheldon Scottville Monroe Co New York
W E Gaily Examining Clerk.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  Bounty  Department of the Interior  OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS  Land  160 ACRES  160 ACRES
It is hereby Certified, that under the Act of March 3, 1855, and the Act for in addition to certain Acts granting Bounty Land to certain invalid soldiers who have been engaged in the Military Service of the United States, for the Service of the Revolution, Desiah Sheldon is entitled to ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY ACRES , at any Land Office of the United States, in one body, and in conformity to the legal subdivisions of the public lands, upon any of the public lands subject to sale at either the minimum or progressive graduated prices.  Given under my hand, at the City of Washington, the 18th day of March, 1855.  W. L. 2630
Note. You can locate this Certificate at any of the United States Land Offices, or direct to the General Land Office, on the return of this with your request to that effect endorsed thereon, specifying the State and Land District in which you wish the location made. If you locate it fill up and sign the following application.  To the Register of the Land Office at _____  I with this Certificate, in the _____ quarter of section _____ in township _____ of range _____  _____  Register.

Brief in the case of Chloe Sheldon widow of Josiah Stannard County and State of Vermont act of Feb. 3 1853
Claim. ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited. (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband a private in the Massachusetts line Comd? 28 day and pension of the U.S. under act of June 7. 1832. at $23 18 / 100 per annum and paid to his estate Feb. 11. 1843
Allowed $23 18 / 100 per annum
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Marriage proved by B. M. Burbank credible witness and resident of sd. family.
Death " " auditor's report
Identity " credible witnesses
Name and residence of Agent
Wm. Bridges Esq. St. Albans Vermont.
Examining Clerk.
H. C. Gray

PAYMENT TO BE MADE
at Rutland
by Newton Kellogg Esq. Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Vermont
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 53 Vol. 11
William Schwenk Clerk.

2450.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Priscilla
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that, in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853,
Chloe Sheldon widow of Josiah Sheldon who was a Private in the Revolutionary War, is inscribed on the Pension List, at the rate of Twenty Three dollars and eight cents per annum, commencing on the 5 th day of February 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry: in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this Thirteenth day of September one thousand eight hundred and sixty seven.
H. T. Otto
Acting Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and countersigned.
Joseph A. Barnett
Commissioner of Pensions.

H. S. Munson Norfolk - St Lawrence New York post marked Decr 31. 1856
(Envelope - no letter) Transmitting Bounty land Warrant, No 26.809, date May 24. 1856. for 160 acres issued to "Chloe Sheldon widow of Josiah Sheldon Private, Revolutionary War"
Respectfully referred to the Committee of Pensions Dept. of Jan 3/57      Moses Kelly Chf Clk
Recd January 3 rd 1857

2411.611
of St. Lawrence, and also Clerk of the Courts of Record... therein, do hereby CERTIFY that Horatio S. Millanson before whom the annexed affidavit 3 were made, was, at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and duly authorised to take the same; and I further Certify that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of said Justice, and verily believe his signature to the jurat of the annexed affidavit 3 genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said County and Courts, this 3 rd day of April 185 6
B G Baldwin CLERK.
with to and and ersons to be Peace

State of New York } ss St Lawrence County } On this twenty second day of March 1855 before me, a justice of the Peace in and for the County and State above named personally appeared Chloe Sheldon aged about eighty two years who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of Josiah Sheldon who was a soldier (private) in the revolutionary war between the United States and Great Britain and continued in actual service fourteen days and upwards She further states that she was married to the said Josiah Sheldon about fifty five or fifty six years ago at the town of Underhill in the State of Vermont by one William Barney a justice of the Peace and that her name before her marriage was Chloe Bigby. That her said husband died in 1840 or 1845 and she is now a widow, and that she believes that no public or private record of her marriage exists. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she is entitled under the act of March 3 1855 never having received Bounty Land or knowing that she is entitled except for the above service. The said Chloe Sheldon states that she is a Pensioner of the United States and has been such Pensioner since the third day of February 1853 said Pension having been paid by the agent for the Government at Burlington in the State of Vermont. She further states the following is a true copy of her Pension Certificate

Department of the Interior Widows Pension
I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853. Chloe Sheldon widow of Josiah Sheldon who was a private in the Revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of twenty three dollars and eight cents per annum, commencing on the third day of February 1853 and continuing for life unless she should again marry, in which case the pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior this fourteenth day of October one thousand eight hundred and fifty three
R McLelland
Examined and countersigned Secretary of the Interior L.P. Dole Commissioner of Pensions
Chloe Sheldon
We N H. Bisby and Harriet Bisby residents of Norfolk St Lawrence County State of New York upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Chloe Sheldon in our presence
STATE OF NEW YORK, St. Lawrence County, ss: Clerk's Office,
I, BENJAMIN G. BALDWIN, Clerk of said County of St. Lawrence, and also Clerk of the Courts of Record directed by law to be held therein, do hereby CERTIFY that Horatio S. Ellenson before whom the annexed affidavit 3 was made, was, at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same; and I further certify that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said Justice, and verily believe his signature to the jurat of the annexed affidavit 3 to be genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said County and Courts, this 3 rd day of April 1854
B G Baldwin CLERK.
to and and ersons to be Peace
241.611

Department of the Interior Widows Pension
I certify that in conformity with the 2 nd section of the act of February 3, 1853, Chloe Sheldon widow of Josiah Sheldon who was a private in the Revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of twenty three dollars and eight cents per annum, commencing on the third day of February 1853 and continuing for life unless she should again marry, in which case the pension is not payable after the time of such marriage
Given at the Department of the Interior this fourteenth day of October one thousand eight hundred and fifty three
R McLelland
Examined and countersigned Secretary of the Interior
L P. Balao Commissioner of Pensions
Chloe Sheldon
We J. H. Bixby and Harriet Bixby residents of Norfolk St Lawrence County State of New York, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Chloe Sheldon in our presence and that we know her to be the identical person that she represents herself to be and that we are not interested in this claim J. H. Bixby Harriet Bixby
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed, 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
H. S. Munsell
Justice of the Peace

APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE.
A blank space is left at the close of applicant's affidavit that the time, place, and manner of the loss or destruction of the original certificate may be set forth.
The pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The witness must swear that he or she well knows applicant to be the same person described in his or her affidavit, and the magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity.
When a person acting as agent or attorney for a pensioner loses the certificate, the affidavit of that person, duly authenticated, is also required.
The official character and signature of the officer before whom the affidavits are made must be authenticated by the certificate of the proper officer, under his seal of office, and in every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or small ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer.
STATE OF New York COUNTY OF St. Lawrence , ss.
On this 33 rd day of August , 1867, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for said county, personally appeared Chloe Sheldon , who, on her oath, declares that she is the widow of Isaiah Sheldon who was a private in the 2 nd Vermont Infantry and belonged to a who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain of the 1 st Regt of N. Hampshire in the service of the United States; that her name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Vermont ; that she received a certificate of that fact under the signature and seal of the Secretary of the Interior ; which certificate, on or about the 10 th day of October , 1866, at or near her dwelling house in the village of Holton in the State of Vermont
was lost or destroyed and cannot be found and the original
Sworn and subscribed to before me the day and year aforesaid.
all erasures & interlineations made before signing
D. C. Cram Justice of the Peace
Chloe Sheldon
STATE OF NEW YORK, Lawrence County Clerk's Office.
I, JOHN MILLER, Deputy Clerk of said County of St. Lawrence, and also Clerk of the Courts of Record directed by law to be held therein do hereby CERTIFY, That St Cram before whom the annexed affidavit was made was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same; and I further certify that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice and verify believe his signature to the jurat of the annexed affidavit is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office at
Canton, this 26 day of Aug 1867
John Miller Deputy Clerk

APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE.
A blank space is left at the close of applicant's affidavit that the time, place, and manner of the loss or destruction of the original certificate may be set forth.
The pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The witness must swear that he or she well knows applicant to be the same person described in his or her affidavit, and the magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity.
When a person acting as agent or attorney for a pensioner loses the certificate, the affidavit of that person, duly authenticated, is also required.
The official character and signature of the officer before whom the affidavits are made must be authenticated by the certificate of the proper officer, under his seal of office, and in every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or small ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer.
STATE OF New York COUNTY OF St. Lawrence , ss.
On this 33 rd day of August , 186 7 , before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for said county, personally appeared Parasite Sheldon , who, on his oath, declares that he is the identical person who was a private in the service of the United States during the late war and belonged to a in the Regiment commanded by Colonel  of the 11th Regt. N.Y. Cavalry in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of New York ; that he received a certificate of that fact under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War ; which certificate, on or about the 10 th day of October , 186 6 , at or near the village of Addison in the State of New York  he lost the same and cannot find it after diligent search and enquiry .
Sworn and subscribed to before me the day and year aforesaid.
all erasures & interlineations made before signing
J. C. Cram Justice of the Peace
Chloe T. Sheldon mark
STATE OF New York COUNTY OF St. Lawrence , ss.
On this 33 rd day of August , 186 7 , before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for said county, personally appeared Parasite Sheldon , who, on his oath, declares that he well knows Parasite Sheldon who has executed the foregoing affidavit, to be the identical pensioner named therein.
Sworn and subscribed to before me the day and year aforesaid.
that said deponent is a man of veracity
J. C. Cram Justice of the Peace

The within copy of my paper was never published
State of New York
County of Monroe
On this day personally appeared Mary Ann ... of the County of Monroe State of New York, known to me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that she executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. My Commission expires July 1, 1849.  Given under my hand and the seal of said Notary Public this 10th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.  Notary Public in and for the State of New York  My Commission expires July 1, 1849.
Notary Public in and for the State of New York My Commission expires July 1, 1849.  Given under my hand and the seal of said Notary Public this 10th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.

IRONDEQUOIT CHAPTER
MRS. CLIFTON P. RODENMAYER, TREAS. 88 SOUTH UNION ST. ROCHESTER, N. Y.
Mar 19-1939
Will you please give me the war record of Josiah Sheldon of Bakers- field, Vermont who served in the Revolutionary war? His widow, Chloe Sheldon held a pension of $25 a year.
Thank you for past favors Yours very truly Mrs. C. P. Rodenmayer

6 Beacon St., Boston, Mass., Nov. 2, 1911.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:--
I very much desire to know when Chloe Sheldon was pensioned, and when she died. (supposed to be 1865-70)
I should be very much gratified if the office would render me a brief abstract of the papers in her pension case. She is reported as having reached the remarkable age of 101 years.
Her husband, name unknown, was a veteran of the Revolutionary war, either from Vermont or New York.
With sincere regards, I am
Very truly yours,
Edna Putnam
EP-H