Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 37818, Abijah Cady, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
CONN.
Cady Abijah
S 37818
CONTENTS

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Aug. 9, 1906
Eng. L.

Body, Abijah
His name appears on a list of claimants to be placed on the pension list returned by the Circuit Court for the District of Connecticut, submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War on April 25, 1794, and printed in the American State Papers, class 9, page 114.
Rank: Private
Regt: 4 th Connecticut.
Disability: From hardships contracted diseases that fell into his limbs, and lame him.
When disabled: 1777.
Residence: Canterbury.
Monthly allowance: $3.33 1 / 3
Arrearages: $200.00
Remarks: Enlisted June 11, 1777; discharged August 26, 1779.

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July 13, 1906,
L. M. H.

Gady, Abijah
His name appears on a list of applicants for invalid pension returned by the Circuit Court for the district of Connecticut, submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War on Dec. 14, 1792, and printed in the American State Papers class 9, page 65.
Rank : Private
Regt. : 4 th
Disability : Incapacitated by lameness and infirmity of body, caused by severe cold.
Date of certificate : Oct. 4, 1792.
Monthly allowance : $ 3.33 \frac{1}{3}
Arrears due : $ 200.00
Remarks : Discharged Aug. 26, 1779.

3,858
Connecticut Roll
Abijah Cady Capt Bacon Private Connecticut line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence the 7 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd of October 1818 and sent to Saby Clark Esq Judge Windham
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1818. $47.46 28 / 30 — 39:46 Semi-ann. all'ee ending 1 st March 1819 — 48
$ 87:46
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
11 — 15 months
Canterbury, Windham Co.

Revolutionary War
Abijah Gady's Application to be placed on the Pension Bill - April 6. 1818.
To the Hon. Iabes Clark Esq. Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Windham, a Court of Record in the State of Connecticut.
The memorial of Abijah Gady of Canterbury in said County respectfully represents that on the 11 th day of June 1777 he enlisted as private soldier into the Company under the command of Capt. Ebenezer Bacon, Col. John Durkee's Reg t in the Conn. Line, during the war and served as such against the common enemy in the Revolutionary war on the continental Continent until the term of fifteen months when he was honorably discharged on account of sickness and lameness which discharge was and is lost and destroyed by accident that I cannot produce it - and that by reason of his reduced circumstances in life he is in need of assistance from his Country for support Whereupon he prays Your Honor to receive this his application to be placed on the Pension Bills of the United States conformable to an act of Congress of March 18, 1818. And Your memorialist as in duty bound will ever pray. Dated at Canterbury April 6 th 1818.
Abijah Gady

"I Abijah Gady of Canterbury in the County of Windham solemnly swear that on the 11 th day of June 1777 I enlisted as a private soldier in the company under the command of Capt. Abner Beman, in the Reg. d of Col. John Durkee and immediately joined the Connecticut Line in the service of the United States in the revolutionary war where I faithfully served in the revo- lutionary war against the common enemy on the continental establishment the term of fifteen months from the period of my said enlistment when I was honorably discharged in consequence and for the only reason of sickness and lameness which came upon me while in the service. My said enlist- ment was during the war but as I became unable to serve was discharged as aforesaid which discharge is not in existence to my knowledge but hath been lost and destroyed by accident so that I cannot produce it."
so that I cannot produce it. I further say that I am now eighty-eight years old and very infirm, have never been able to perform labour since my said discharge and by reason of my reduced circumstances in life I am in need of assistance from my country for support. And further say not.
Declared to be true this 1 th day of April A.D. 1818
Before me James Clarke Judge of the Court of Sessions for Windham County Connecticut

I Abner Bacon of Connecticut in Windham county do hereby swear that in the year 1777 I commenced as company in Col. John Durkee's Reg t in the Army of the United States, against the common enemy, on the continental establishment and that on the 11 th day of June 1777 Abijah Gady, then and now of said Connecticut, enlisted into my said company as private soldier and served with fidelity the term of fifteen months when he was honorably discharged on account of lameness and infirmity acquired by taking a violent cold on guard after making use of Starch ointment, which falling into his limb rendered him unfit for service and hath ever since effected him to his great disadvantage so that he has been unfit and unable to labour. By means whereof the body of him so reduced in circumstances in life that he is in need of assistance from his country for support. Dated at Connecticut this 7 th day of April 1818—
Abner Bacon
Sworn this 7 th day of April AD 1818
Before me Jabez Clarke Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for Windham County, Connecticut

I Jabez Clarke Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Windham State of Connecticut - Do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Abijah Gady, did serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration and affidavit, against the common enemy. And I do attest the proceedings & testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of war, pursuant to the directions, of the above mentioned Act of Congress.
Attest Jabez Clarke
Abijah Gady
Abijah Gady
Abijah
Jabez Clarke, Esq.
Judge,
Windham
Country, Connecticut.
Abijah Gady
Edmeston, Maine.
Revolutionary Claim.
found on the rolls of col.
Dunkeeps Regiment -
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For testimony relative to the applicants reduced
circumstances,
see endorsement in the case of Abel Franklin.

Abijah Clarke Abijah Clarke Abijah Clarke Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Windham state of Connecticut - Do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Abijah Clarke, did serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration and affidavit, against the common enemy. And I do understand the proceedings & testimony taken and had before me to the premisses for the Department of War, pursuant to the instructions of the aforementioned acting judges
Attest Jabez Clarke
Abijah Clarke Abijah Clarke Jabez Clarke, Esq., Judge, Windham Woodstock, Windham County, Connecticut.
Abijah Clarke, Adm. Connecticut Line, Revolutionary Claim.
found on the rolls of col. Durkee's regiment -
For testimony relative to the applicants reduced circumstances, see endorsement in the case of Abel Franklin.

I Samuel Gray Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut do Certify that Iabez Clarke Esq. is Judge of Pleas, that the above Signitures are his own hand Writing and the Seal Annexed is the Seal of Pleas - In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my Name at Windham this 12 th Day of May A Dom 1818
Sam Gray
Windham October 13 th 1818 I Iabez Clarke do now further certify that it appears to my satisfaction, that Abijah Ledy the applicant, is reduced in his circumstances, and stands in need of the Assistance of his Country for support - And I do certify that Capt. Abner Bacon & Rufus Hibbard, the Opponents in this case are men of good character for truth, and full faith & credit is to be given to their Testimony Attest Iabez Clarke

March 23, 1933
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Mr. James C. E. Leach 62 Summit Street Norwich Connecticut
Abijah Cady S. 37818 BA-J/MCS
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of Abijah Cady.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 37818, based upon the disability of Abijah Cady, which disability was incurred while in service.
He enlisted in Canterbury, Connecticut, June 11, 1777, as private in Captain Abner Bacon's company in Colonel John Durkee's Connecticut regiment and was discharged, August 26, 1779, on account of lameness and infirmity of body caused by a severe cold which he had contracted in service.
An account of the above mentioned disability, he was pensioned from October 4, 1792.
In April, 1818, he was a resident of Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut, and stated that he was then eighty-eight years of age.
He died May 16, 1819.
A daughter, her name not stated, resided in Canterbury, Connecticut, in 1854. There are no further data relative to the soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

37 818
INVALID.
Rev
File No. 37 818
Elijah Cady Rev Rev Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: Vol. 2, Page 67
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Apr. 2-1907 Augusta C. Packard St. Paul. Neb
May-23-1907 Augusta C. Packard St. Paul. Neb. widow was not per nor her name mentioned
1914. Apr 13: History to Mrs. Sybil Blossom Ward. Letter in S.14775 M.B.H. Ichabod Ward
1929 Jan 14 hist. to Mrs. Frank B. Cum- mings. See case of Richard Cady. W. 105-70 J. Mc
1933 Mar 23 hist. to Mr. Jas. C. E. Leach. Mc S

Adams White June 31 1852
L. May 16 1819

Rev
L. P. Ward Esq Court of Pensions Washington City

Brooklyn Conn May 31 1857
J. P. Ward Esq—
Sir
I am aware that you have little time to devote to the many applications made you for information
But in behalf of a poor woman I would ask you if there is any pension law giving to the heirs of the old Revolutionary soldiers a pension
Abijah Cady of Canterbury was I believe pensioned on the pension list of Conn by virtue of the law of 1818 at the rate of $96/yr. Annuity.
A daughter of his is now living in Canterbury very poor and would be glad to avail herself of the benefits of a pension if she is entitled to it
I presume you know Abijah Cady & also the woman who has I believe always lived near the old Revolutionary House
Respectfully Yours Deacon White

We the subscribers of Canterbury in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut, of lawfull age testify and say that we are well acquainted with Elijah Cady of said Canterbury and know that he is poor and so reduced in circumstances that he needs the assistance of his bounty for immediate support as he is from homelss and indigence entirely unable to support himself. Canterbury Sept. 21. 1818.
Reuben Hubbard Abner Bacon
State of Connecticut ss. Canterbury Sept. 21. 1818
Personally appeared Reuben Hubbard and Abner Bacon, signers of the foregoing deposition by them subscribed and made solemn oath to the truth of the same: and I do also certify that the said Reuben Hubbard and Abner Bacon are both credible persons and in good standing in community and fully entitled to credit.
Andrew D. Judson Justice of the Peace

I. Samuel Gray Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut, do Certify that Andrew P. Judson Esq. before whom the within Affidavit hath been taken is duly enrolled as One of the Justices of the Peace in and for s d Windham County, & that the within Signature is his own hand writing, and full faith and Credit ought to be given to his Acts & deeds as such. —
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto subscribed my Name and Affixed the Public Seal of s d Court at Windham this 24 Day of Septemb. A.D. 1818.
Sam Gray

Rev. Joseph Hubbard & Capt. Abner Barrows Dep. To circumstances of Majah bady

Watch Red War
St. Paul, Nebraska
May 16, 1901.
Com'r Pensions:
Wash'n. D. C.
Dear Sir: Will you tell me if one Miriam Cady , wife of Abijah Cady - a Rev. Soldier who went from Conn. ever drew a pension. He was my g-grand father, & drew a pension himself after his return from the war. Our family record says that she out lived him 2 yrs & came to Ohio. of this we are not certain, as it is a copy - If we find that she drew a pension it will help us to verify some historical facts - I already have his military history sent from your office, but her name does not appear. Is it not on Pension Records at all?
Yours truly Augusta Cady Packard

St. Paul. Nebraska
March 23. 1901
Com'r Pensions.
Wash'n. D.C.
Abijah Cady who was a soldier in Rev. War - was dis- charged from service Aug. 26. 1779 Drew a pension - died 1819 - Kindly inform me of full name of widow to whom pension was paid, & where she lived - Also record if you have them, of whose command he was in, & any battle he was in - He went from Conn.
Very truly Yours Augusta L. Packard

March 9. 1933.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir,
Would be very glad to receive a copy of the application for Pension for Revolutionary service of Abijah Cady of Canterbury Conn.
Very truly yours
James C E Loach

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Elijah Gady a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. L.F. 37818.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June 11. 1777 Aug 26 1779 Pvt Abner Bacon. John Durkee Conn.                                                   
Battles engaged in, None stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Canterbury
Date of application for pension, April 6 1818. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Canterbury, Windham Co Conn.
Age at date of application, 88 years; died May 16 1819.
Remarks: A daughter named not stated, resided in Canterbury Conn. in 1854. There is no further family data on file.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section MCS/eel
January 14, 1929
Mrs. Frank B. Cummings 11 Breamore Road Newton, Massachusetts
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 37818, it appears that Abijah Cady enlisted in Canterbury, Connecticut, June 11, 1777, as a private in Captain Abner Bacon's Company, in Colonel John Durkee's Connecticut Regiment and was discharged, August 26, 1779 on account of lameness and infirmity of body caused by a severe cold which he had contracted in service.
On account of the above mentioned disability, he was pensioned from October 4, 1792.
In April, 1818, he was a resident of Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut, and stated that he was then eighty-eight years of age.
He died, May 16, 1819.
A daughter, her name not stated, resided in Canterbury, Connecticut, in 1854. There are no further data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT