Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 12,339, Christopher Brown, Continental (Conn.)

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (Conn) Brown, Christopher Eunice
W. 12,339
B.L.W. 35,844-160-55
CONTENTS
no. 12,339. Christopher Brown died in Providence, R.I. Sept. 9, 1807

4,338 New York Albany
Eunice Brown widow of Christopher Brown
who served in the Revolutiona-
ry war, as a Sifer.
Conn.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 88 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued
13 th day of July 1854 and sent to
G. C. Ames Present.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 89. Vol. A
217976
Alb. Rev. G. W. Jones Mch. 1/58

Uel of Mar 3 rd Oct 13. 1885.
217.976.
Eunice Brown widow of Christopher Brown dec. Father
07035844p ✓
Refers to her certificate for proof.
Now a pensioner.
Certificate No. 4338. July 53-4338
Rev. War,
Willoughby 28/5/87 W. J. G.
James M. S. fan Norwich Chenango Co N.Y.
Vol B=2=76

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the 2 d section of the act of February 1853.
State of New York } County of Chenango }
On this 27 th day of August 1853 personally appeared before the County Court of the County of Chenango and State of New York — My Eunice Brown a resident of Norwich in the County of Chenango aforesaid aged sixty seven years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 d February, 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of Christopher Brown, deceased, who was a musician, (Fifer principally,) in the Revolutionary army.
That he enlisted, as she verily believes, in February 1778, and served for several years, as she verily believes, in said army, a part of the time in Col. Sherburne's Regiment, and also in Col. Webb's Regiment.
She further declares that she was married to the said Christopher Brown on the Ninth day of August eighteen hundred and three, that she has no record of her marriage and does not know of any, and does not know of any person, that now living, that was present at her wedding, that her said husband died in Preston in the County of New London and State of Connecticut on the Ninth day of September eighteen hundred and seven; that she was married to him as aforesaid in Groton in New London County aforesaid by Amos Gere Esq. (now deceased.) That soon after her marriage she commenced house keeping with her said husband, and lived in a house belonging to her Aaron Brown, in that part of the then town of Groton that is now the town of Ledyard in the County of New London aforesaid.

said, and lived there until the spring before her said husband died, and then moved to Preston aforesaid, where her husband died as aforesaid, in September 1807.
That she was not married to him prior to the second of January, eighteen hundred, but at the time within stated. She further declares that she is now a widow.
Eunice Brown
Sworn to and subscribed on this 27 th day of August 1853.
Before me in open court
Roswell Hudson County Judge
In presence of Roswell Hudson Coddington B Brown
I certify that the within named Eunice Brown is a credible person and that her testimony is entitled to credit.
Roswell Hudson County Judge
State of New York County of Chenango
I Horace S. Read County Clerk of the County of Chenango and State of New York do hereby certify that Roswell Hudson Esq. before whom the above deposition of Eunice Brown was taken & executed was County Judge of said County & State aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn, and that the foregoing declaration was executed before him, and that his signature thereunto attached is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this Court this 27 th day of August 1853.
Horace S. Read of Chenango County

I Jesse Brown of Norwich in the County of Chenango and State of New York, aged Eighty - years do depose and say that I was well acquainted with Christopher Brown late of Preston in the County of New London and State of Connecticut deceased, that he was reputed and believed to have served several years in the revolutionary army as a musician (Pifer) — That he was reputed to have been married to Eunice Lee, sister to my wife (Abigail Brown) and according to the best of my recollection in the summer of eighteen hundred and three, that after their reputed marriage they commenced housekeeping and lived together as husband and wife until his death which occurred as I believe in September 1807, — That the said Christopher and Eunice had one child, whose name is Goddington B. Brown who now resides in the State of New York, town of Norwich aforesaid, and with whom, the said his Mother, the said Eunice Brown has resided for some eighteen years last past, and that the said Eunice has remained a widow since the death of her husband, the said Christopher Brown, and further I depose and say not.
In presence of Roswell Hudson Goddington B. Brown
Jesse Brown
Sworn to and as subscribed on this 27. day of August 1853 before me, and I certify that the said Jesse Brown is a creditable person.
Roswell Hudson County Judge

I Abigail Brown of Norwich in the county of Chenango and State of New York aged Seventy one years do depose and say that I was well acquainted with Christopher Brown formerly of that part of the late town of Groton that is now the town of Sedyam in the County of New London and State of Connecticut, that he was reputed and believed to have been a Musician in the Revolutionary Army and to have served therein for several years. — That he was reputed to have been married to my sister (Eunice Lee) and according to the best of my recollection in August 1803, in that part of the then town of Groton that is now the town of Sedyam aforesaid, and when after their reputed marriage they lived together as husband and wife until the spring before he died, when they moved to Preston in said New London County, when he (the said Christopher) died in September 1807, as I verily believe, that after his death, his widow the said Eunice returned to her Father's, in that part of Groton above mentioned, and lived there for some time, but for some eighteen years past she has lived with her son Coddington B. Brown in the town of Norwich and County of Chenango aforesaid, and has remained a widow since the death of her said husband, and further I depose and say not.
My presence Roswell Judson Coddington B Brown
Abigail Brown
Sworn to and subscribed on this 27. day of August 1833 before me, and I certify that the said Abigail Brown is a credible person.
Roswell Judson County Judge

State of New York } ss. County of Chenango }
I Horace S. Read County Clerk of the County of Chenango and State of New York do hereby certify that Roswell Judson Esq. before whom the within and annexed depositions of Jesse Brown & Emmice Brown were executed, is The County Judge of Chenango County and State of New York — duly commis- sioned and sworn and that his signatures written to the certificates annexed to said depositions are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 27. day of August 1853
Horace S. Read Clerk of Chenango County —

State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office Hartford August 9 th 1853
I certify that on application for evidence of the service of Christopher Brown , as a Musician in the war of the Revolution, I have examined the documents remaining in this office and find the name of Christopher Brown as follows viz. 1 st On a Pay Roll under the following heading viz. "Settlement with 3 Companies in Col. Henry Sherburne's Regiment before January 1780," where the said Brown is credited with service as a Fifer , from Feby. 12 th 1778 to Jan'y. 1 st 1780 = 1 yr. 10 mos. 19 days 2 nd On another Pay Roll under the following heading viz. "Settlement with the 9 th Connecticut Regiment, Jan'y 1 st 1780," where the said Christopher Brown is credited with service as a Fifer from Jan'y. 1 st 1780 to Jan'y 1 st 1781 = 1 year . From documents in this office, it appears that the service in Col. Sherburne's Regiment, and also in Col. Webb's Regt. as above certified, was performed by the same Christopher Brown.
R. G. Pinney Comptroller, by Geo. Robinson Clerk,

State of Connecticut New London County } vs. Town Clerk's Office, Groton April 2 d 1853
I Sanford Morgan of Groton in the County of New London and State aforesaid, do depose and say that I have examined the records of said town to find the record of the marriage of Christopher Brown and Eunice See but that I do not find said marriage on the records of said town,
I further depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk of said town, and further I depose and say not.
Sanford Morgan Town Clerk
State of Connecticut vs. New London County.
Personally appeared on this 2 d day of April 1853, Sanford Morgan Esq. named in the foregoing deposition and made oath, before me, that said deposition by him subscribed is true — and I certify that he is a credible person —
Sam d W m Wood Notary Public

I Aaron Brown of Sedyard in the county of New London and State of Connecticut aged seventy two years last November, do depose and say that I was acquainted with Christopher Brown late of Preston in said county, deceased, that he was reputed and believed to have been a Fifer in the revolutionary army as to have served therein for several years, and that he died, and according to the best of my recollection, about forty six years ago, in said Preston.
I further depose and say that I was well acquainted with Eunice Brown the widow of said Christopher, that her maiden name was Eunice See, that the said Christopher & Eunice were reputed to have been married, and that after their reputed marriage they lived together and kept house as husband & wife in that part of the then town of Groton that is now the town of Sedyard of Sedyard aforesaid and thence moved to Preston aforesaid, where he died as aforesaid.
That the said Eunice is now reputed to reside in Norwich in Chenango county State of New York and has remained a widow, as I verily believe, since the death of her said husband, and further I depose not.
Sedyard Sept 8th 1853.
AARON BROWN
State of Connecticut of New London county
Personally appeared on this 8th day of September 1853, Mr Aaron Brown named in the foregoing deposition and made oath, before me, that the above deposition by him subscribed is true. And I certify that he is a credible person.
Samuel W. Wood Notary Public

I Asa A Gore of Boston in the County of New London and State of Connecticut, aged Seventy five years do depose and say that I was acquainted with Christopher Brown late of said Boston deceased, that he was reputed and believed to have been a Fifer in the revolutionary army and to have served therein several years, that he died in said Boston and according to the best of my recollection more than forty years ago,
I further depose and say that I was well acquainted with Eunice Brown the widow of said Christopher Brown that her name before she married said Christopher was Eunice See, that I was acquainted with her before her marriage to said Christopher, that after her reputed marriage to him they lived together as husband and wife until his death, and that after that she returned to her Father and live with him for sometime in the then north part of the then town of Groton, and in what is now the town of Scotland in the County aforesaid, but that she is now reputed to reside in the town of Connecticut of Chenango and State of New York and has as I verily believe remained a widow since the death of her said husband, and further I depose and say not.
Boston Sept 8th 1853, Asa A Gore
State of Connecticut vs. New London County.
Be it known that on this 8th day of September 1853, personally appeared Asa A Gore by name in the above deposition and made oath, before me, that said deposition by him subscribed is true. And I certify that he is a credible person.
Saml W Wood
Notary Public

I Ebenezer Avery of Preston in the County of New London and State of Connecticut, aged ninety two years do depose and say that I was well acquainted with Christopher Brown late of said Preston deceased, that he was he was reputed and believed to have been a Trifer in the Revolutionary Army and to have served as such therein for several years, that he died in said Preston and according to the best of my recollection more than forty years ago.
That I was acquainted with his widow Eunice Brown that her maiden name was Eunice See, that the said Christopher & Eunice were reputed to have been man and wife together as husband and wife until his death.
That she is now reputed to live in Norwich New York State and is reputed to have remained a widow since her said husband's death.
Preston Sept 7th 1853.
In presence of
Sonny A. Cook
Ebenezer Avery
State of Connecticut ss. New London County
Personally appeared on this 7th day of September 1853 Mr Ebenezer Avery named in the foregoing deposition and made oath before me, that said deposition by him subscribed is true and I certify that he is a credible person, and that his testimony is entitled to credit.
Sam W Wood
Notary Public

I Samuel Main of Sedgwick in the County of New London and State of Connecticut aged eighty one years, do depose and say that I was well acquainted with Christopher Brown late of Boston in said County deceased, that he was reputed and believe to have served as a soldier in the Revolutionary Army, and to have served therein for several years, that I well recollect of his leaving home and going away to join the army, that I then lived between one and two miles from where his parents lived, with whom he made his home, that he died in said Boston and according to the best of my recollection about forty six years ago.
I further depose and say that I was well acquainted with Eunice Brown the widow of said Christopher, that her maiden name was Eunice See, that I was acquainted with her, before her marriage to said Christopher, that after their reputed marriage they (the said Christopher & Eunice) lived together as husband and wife until his death, and after that she came home and lived with her Father (Squire See) (now deceased) who then lived in the same neighbourhood where I then lived and still continue to live, — but that for several years past she has been reputed to live with her son (Goddington B Brown) in Norwich in the State of New York, and that she is still reputed to remain a widow, and further I depose and say not.
Sedgwick Sept 8 th 1853 Samuel Main
In presence of Mary E Main
his mark
State of Connecticut ss. New London County
Personally appeared on this 8 th day of September 1853, the Samuel Main named in the above deposition, and made oath, before me, that said deposition by him subscribed is true, and I certify that he is a credible person.
Sam d W Wood Notary Public

State of Connecticut County of New London
vs. Probate Office District of Scotland,
September 13th A. D. 1853.
I Edmund Spicer Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District aforesaid do hereby certify that Samuel W. Wood before whom the depositions of Sanford Morgan Esq., Aaron Brown, Asa H. Gore Esq., Ebenezer Avery and Samuel Main hereto annexed, purport to have been executed, is a Notary Public within and for said State of Connecticut, duly commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized by the laws of this State to take depositions, and that his signature to the certificates annexed to said depositions are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court.
Edmund Spicer Clerk

1 N o 217.976.
County Land Claim.
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Claim of Emilia Brown
Widow of Christoph. Brown
Please send the Warrant when made to
J. H. M. D. Brown Storrs Chautauqua Co N. York

Form of Declaration for Widow of a Deceased Officer or Soldier.
[Who has never before had a Land Warrant.]
State of New-York, } Chautauqua County, } N.Y.
She further states that she was married to the said Christian Brown in the town of Groton C.T. on the 11th day of August A. D. 1803 by one Amos Gear a Justice of the Peace and that her name before her said marriage was Eunice Lee that her said husband died at Preston  near  Yantic on the ninth  day day of September  1807 A. D. and that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the "act approved March 3d, 1855."
Eunie Brown
We, Codington B. Brown and William F. Brown residents of Norwich in the State of New York upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Emma Brown in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
C. B. Brannon N. H. Brown
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
James M. D. Carr Justin of the Place

POWER OF ATTORNEY.
By these Presentes , That I, County of _____
By these Presents , That I, _____ of _____ County of _____ do hereby irrevocably make, constitute and appoint _____ my true and lawful Attorney, for me and in my name from the Department of the Interior of the United States, the Certificate of Husband's Military Services, as mentioned in the foregoing declaration : and for good and lawful consideration to me in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby revoke and countermand any and all other powers of attorney, or other authority, that may have been heretofore given to any person or persons for any such purposes, and vest the same solely and irrevocably in my said Attorney, said
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this _____ day of _____ one thousand eight hundred and fifty-
Acknowledged and subscribed before me, a of _____ of _____ 185 .
and State of New-York, this
185
in and for the County day

STATE OF NEW YORK, Chenango County Clerk's Office, } ss.
I, THOMAS MILNER, Clerk of said County, do CERTIFY, That James M. Carr Esq., before whom the annexed instrument was proved or acknowledged, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgement, a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County, duly authorized and qualified to take the same. And further: That I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe the signature thereto, purporting to be his, is genuine; and that the said instrument is executed in accordance with the Laws of the State of New York.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my official seal, at Norwich, this 9 th day of October 185 5  Thomas Milner Clerk.
one thousand eight hundred and fifty-
Acknowledged and subscribed before me, a of of
and State of New-York, this
185
in and for the County day

I Aaron Brown of Sedyaw in the county of New London and State of Connecticut aged seventy two years last November, do depose and say that I was well acquainted with Christopher Brown late of Preston in said county, deceased, from my childhood or youth to his death, that during said time he was reputed to have been a Sifer in the revolutionary Army and to have served therein for several years, and that such has been his reputation since his death, that he died in said Preston, and according to the best of my recollection about forty six years ago last fall.
I further depose and say that I was well acquainted with Eunice Brown the widow of said Christopher Brown, that her maiden name was Eunice See, that they Christopher & Eunice were reputed to have been married and that after their reputed marriage they lived together and kept house as husband and wife in that part of the then town of Groton that is now the town of Sedyaw aforesaid, and in the same neighbourhood where I then and now reside, and thence moved to said Preston, where he died as aforesaid.
That said Eunice is now reputed to reside in Ithaca in Chenango County in the State of New York, and, as I verily believe, has remained a widow, since the death of her said husband, and further I depose and say so. At Sedyaw June 14 th 1834.
AARON BROWN
State of Connecticut vs. New London County
Personally appeared on this 14 th day of June A.D. 1834. Mr Aaron Brown named in the above deposition and made oath that said deposition by him subscribed is true. And I certify that he is a credible person.
Sam l W. Wood
Notary Public

I Asa Gore of Boston in the County of New London and State of Connecticut aged Seventy Six years, do depose and say that I was well acquainted with Christopher Brown late of said Boston, deceased, from my childhood or youth to his death, that during my acquaintance with him, he was reputed and believe to have been a Musician in the revolutionary Army and to have served therein for several years, and that such has been his reputation from the time of his death to the present time, that he died in said Boston, and I should think as much or more than forty five years ago.
That there were several brothers of the said Christopher Brown that were reputed to have been in the service in the revolutionary war, and among them, John, William, Gershon, and Reuben, that several of said brothers were reputed to have been musicians in the revolutionary army.
That I was well acquainted with Eunice Brown the widow of said Christopher Brown, that her maiden name was Eunice Lee, that I was acquainted with her before her marriage to said Christopher Brown, that they were reputed to have been married, and after their reputed marriage, they lived together as husband and wife until his death.
That she is reputed to reside in the town of Danvers, Chenango County and State of New York at the present time, and has remained, as I truly believe, a widow since the death of her said husband, and further I depose and say not.
Boston June 17. 1834
Asa A Gore
State of Connecticut ss. New London County.
Personally appeared on this 17 th  1834 day of June 1834 Asa A. Gore by name in the above deposition, and made oath, before me, that the deposition by him subscribed is true, & I certify that he is a credible person and that his testimony is entitled to credit, and
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I also certify that the word, "was," was interlined in the within deposition before signing
Sam W Woods
Notary Public

Ebenezer Avery of Preston in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut aged ninety three years, do depose and say that I was intimately acquainted with Christopher Brown late of said Preston, deceased, before in the time of the revolutionary war, that his place of residence was then (when at home) in the then town of Groton, in part of the then town of Groton, that is now the town of Sedgwick, and within two miles of where I then, and since have continued to reside. That during the time of the revolutionary war, the sd Christopher Brown was reputed and believed to have been a Fifer in the revolutionary army, and to have served therein as such for several years, and that such has been his reputation from the time of said war to the present time, and there is not, in my opinion, the least reason to doubt it, that he had several brothers that were reputed to have been in the service in the revolutionary army, and among them, were John, Gershon, Reuben and Humphrey, that the sd John, Reuben, and Gershon were also reputed to have been musicians in the revolutionary army.
That I was acquainted with the widow of said Christopher Brown, that her maiden name was Eunice See, that the said Christopher & Eunice were reputed to have been married, and that after their reputed marriage, they lived together as husband and wife until his death, that he died in said Preston, and according to the best of my recollection more than forty years ago, that his widow, the said Eunice, is now reputed to reside in Norwich, in the State of New York, and has remained a widow since the death of her said husband, as I really believe, and further I depose and say not.
Preston June 17, 1884.
In presence of
Ebenezer Avery
Arthur Cook Wm. H. Young.
*(over

State of Connecticut vs. New London County
Personally appeared on this 17 th day of June 1854 Mr Ebenezer Avery named in the within deposition and made oath, before me, that said deposition by him subscribed is true — And I certify that he is a credible person. I also certify that the word "been" was interlined in the within deposition before signing
Sam W Wood Notary Public

No 3345
Enrice Drown,
Wid: of Christopher —
Sit to S.W. Wnd. 22 d Oct: /53 " " Geo: C. Amer. 6 th Apr. /54.
Act 3 d Feby: 1853

Sept. 16, 1853.
Appl. of Panic Brown, widow of Christopher, Chenango Co. N.Y.
FREE
W. H. H. H. H. H. H. H.
Original Yam. R. Wood. Edward Glowmn.
place at his Dwelling House, Ledyard, and at Col. Coit's Store, Norwich, Ct.; also at Messrs. C. W. Strickland & Co.'s store, New London, Ct.

No 217.976
J.
J. P. Noble Esq. Grand Prison of Auburn Washington
FREE

V. 35. 844
Ms. Ams

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 12339
Emmice Brown
Widow of
Christopher Brown
Guifer Rev War
Act: Feb 24 53
Index:—Vol. a , Page 86
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Sedgwick Sept 13 th 1853
Hon S P Waldo Commr of Pensions Sir,
Herewith I send you the application of Mrs Eunice Brown widow of Christopher Brown, decd for a pension under act of Feby 3 rd 1833.
Be pleased to make returns to your Ob t Serv t Sam l W th Woods Sedgwick Br.

Breit in the case of Emmice Brown, Widow of Christopher Chenango County and State of New York act 3 d Feby: 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a Sifter in the War of the Revolution for nearly three years, as per the Certificate of the Comptroller of the State of Ct. & traditionary evidence. general reputation of Mariah & cohabitation proven by several witnesses. Solomon died 1807. Widowhood & divinity satisfactory.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
G. C. Ames Esq. Name and residence of Agent Present
"[Signature]" Examining Clerk.

Hon L P Maydo Sir
Washington June 30 1854
I inclose herewith the indorse required in the case of Eunice Brown widow Christopher Brown of Amue- tical act 3 July 1853, to establish her husband's identity with the locain for whose services she claims
Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt G. B. L. Ames

Washington March 31 '54 Hon L. P. Mueo Sir
Enclosed you will find two affidavits in support of the claim of Annie Brown widow of Johnstohn of Canoecheal- showing that Mrs. Brown believes was believed to have been a soldier in the War of the Revolution and also proving their marriage
Very Respectfully, Yours afft Servt Geo. B. Ames

28 I Sally S Greene of Sedyard in the County of New London and State of Connecticut aged sixty nine years last August, do depose and say that I was well acquainted with Christopher Brown late of Preston in said County, deceased, that he was reputed to have been in the military service in the revolutionary army, and that he served therein as a Musician as I verily believe, and that he died in said Preston, as I verily believe, more than forty years ago.
I further depose and say that I am well acquainted with Eunice Brown the widow of said Christopher Brown, that her maiden name was Eunice See, that she is Cousin to me, that the said Christopher & Eunice were reputed to have been married, and that they lived together as husband and wife and had one Child.
That I well recollect of hearing the said Eunice talk about her said husband, being in the service in the revolutionary army, years ago, and that she thought she ought to have a pension as well as other widows, and that I well recollect of going with said Eunice to see Mr. S.W. Wood of Sedyard, several years ago, (and I should think as much as ten or twelve years ago,) to make inquiry of him relative to her claim for a pension, but that it appeared that she was not then entitled to a pension, on account of her not having been married soon enough to come within the provisions of any law then in existence, that at said time she was on a visit at my house in said Sedyard, her residence being then and still, as I verily believe in the town of

Norwich, State of New York, and that she still remains a widow as I verily believe, and further I depose and say not.
Ledyard March 37 th 1834.
Sally S. Greene
State of Connecticut ss. Litchfield County.
Personally appeared on this 27 th day of March 1834, Mrs. Sally S. Greene, named in the foregoing deposition, and made oath, before me, that said deposition, by her subscribed, is true, and I certify that she is a credible person.
Saml W. Wood
Notary Public.

I Mary Lee of Sedgwick in the County of Drew London and State of Connecticut, aged fifty four years last June , do depose and say that I was well acquainted with Christopher Brown late of Preston, in said County, deceased, that he was reputed and believed to have been in the military service in the revolutionary army and to have served therein for several years, and that he served therein as a Musician, as I verily believe, that I have heard my Father (Mr John Packer) late of said Sedgwick, deceased, (who died in February 1845,) repeatedly speak of said Brown's being in the service with him in the revolutionary army, and that I have repeatedly, years ago, heard the widow of said Brown (viz Eunice Brown) speak of her husband (the said Christopher Brown) being in the service in the revolutionary army, and that she thought she ought to have a pension as well as other widows.
That I am well acquainted with said Eunice Brown, the widow of said Christopher Brown, as aforesaid, that her maiden name was Eunice Lee, that she was sister to my husband Mr John Lee late of said Sedgwick, deceased, that the said Christopher & Eunice lived together as husband and wife at and prior to the time of his decease.
That she now resides in Norwich in the State of New York as I verily believe, and still remains the widow of said Christopher as I verily believe.
And that I have heard my Father (the said John Packer) and the said Eunice Brown talk about her said husband's being in the service in the revolutionary army, and that he told her that they were both in the said service together at the same time, and further I depose and say not.
Mary Lee
Sedgwick March 9. 1834.
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State of Connecticut vs. New London County,
Personally appeared on this 9th day of March 1854, Mrs. Mary Lee, named in the within deposition, and made oath, before me, that said deposition, by her subscribed, is true, and I certify that she is a credible person.
Sam J. Wood Notary Public.