Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20,802, Elijah Bugbee, Conn.

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Dugbee, Elijah Sarah
N 20,802
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State of Connecticut } ss Windham County } ss
on this first-day of September 1837 personally appeared before the Hon Court of Probate for the District of Woodstock Mrs Sarah Bugbee a resident of Pomfret in the county of Windham and State of Connecticut aged 86 - 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 act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836 that she is the widow of Elisha Bugbee who was a private soldier in the army of the Revolution at the following times and places (viz) In May 1775 my husband enlisted into Capt Ephraim Mansfield's Company of Col Dyer's Regt - for seven months and at the expiration of the seven months he volunteered and served two months longer under the same officers - in this campaign he served as a private soldier nine months at Cambridge, Massachusetts on the first of September 1776 my husband went to New York and New Jersey in the company commanded by Capt Stephen Tucker - Col Ebenezer Williams Regt Samuel McClellan was Major - in this tour he served as a private soldier three months - In January 1778 my husband went to Providence Rhode Island in the company commanded by Capt Jason Shipps one Johnson was Col - and Major - in this tour he served as a private soldier three months - In August 1778 my husband went to Rhode Island on the Island at Fort - he volunteered - in the company commanded by Capt Aaron Whitmore belonged to Col Chapman's Regt - he retreated off the Island in the night in this tour he served three months as a private soldier - It was called Sullivan's Expedition In July 1779 my husband was drafted and went to New London in the company commanded by Capt Daniel Dyer Col Samuel McClellan Regiment in this

to her he served as a private soldier three months. She further declares that she was married to the said Elijah Bugbee on the Sixth Day of March Seventeen hundred and Seventy Seven that her husband the aforesaid Elijah Bugbee died on the 13 th Day of November 1827 and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written
Sarah Bugbee
State of Connecticut
Windham County ss Woodstock Septem ber  A D 1837
At a Court of Probate held within and for the District of Woodstock personally appeared Sarah Bugbee who hath subscribed the fore- going declaration and made solemn oath to the truth of the facts therein con- tained before me
John F Williams Judge of said Court
Assistant George Bowen Clerk of Probate for the District of Woodstock

Let P agt. May 9. 1838
Connecticut 1469 Sarah Bugbee widow of Elijah Bugbee born who died on the 13 th November 1827 of Mendham in the State of Conn. who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Manning of the 1 st Regt. commanded by Col. Burbeck in the Conn line for 21 months
Increased from $60 Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 70 Dollars 00 Cents, per annum, to commence on the 14 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of May 1838 and sent Hon. Cabin Wood Secy of War.
Arrears to the 14 th of March 1838 $490.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 1 st Sept. 35.00 $525.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Not July 4, 1836, Section the 3 rd }
Recorded by N. H. Adison Clerk. Book 4. Vol. 2. Page 65

I advise you From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 20802, it appears that Elijah Bugbee enlisted and served as a private with the Connecticut troops as follows:
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From May 1, 1775 seven months in Captain Ephraim Manning's Company, Colonel Durkee's Regiment, then volunteered and served two months longer under the same officers; from September 1, 1776 three months in Captain Stephen Tucker's Company, Colonel Ebenezer Williams' Regiment; from January, 1778 two or three months in Captain Jason Phipps' Company, Colonel Johnson's Regiment; from August, 1778 three months in Captain Aaron Whitmore's Company, Colonel Chapman's Regiment, and was in General Sullivan's Rhode Island expedition; from July, 1779 three months in Captain Daniel Lyon's Company, Colonel Samuel McClellan's Regiment.
He died November 13, 1827.
It is stated that he was of Pomfret, Connecticut.
The soldier married March 6, 1777, in Pomfret, Connecticut, Sarah Bacon. She was allowed pension on her application executed September 1, 1857, at which time she was aged eighty-six years and resided in Pomfret, Windham County, Connecticut.
There are no further family data.
Her death not on agency Book
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This letter was sent to Hon Richard P. Freeman for Mrs. Mary B. Bishop. The beginning is in al. of Ebenezer Holmes, W.18058-4 is dated Aug 20, 1929.

Jan 5-96 Ex by me Aspinwall Rd after H. B.
Jan. 8-97-Hist. to E. L. Bugbee City.
1929-Aug 20, Hist to H. Richard P. Freeman for B. Bishop, See also Ebenezer Holmes W.H. M.E.E.
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 20802
Sarah Bugbee Widow of Elijah Bugbee Priv. Rev. War.
Act: July 4, 1836
Index:—Vol. 105 —, Page 105 —
[Arrangement of 1876.]

$ 60 per ann
Hon. O. Holt H. R.
allowed by St. Francis

1832 64 1768 13 1781
Coll. say, Hampstead Co a W. of Tot.
Anker say Robin Co. in the off.

Connecticut — 1469
Hon O'Holl Apr 11 1838
Sarah Bugbee, widow of Elijah Bugbee, dec?
who died on the 13 th of November, 1827; of Windham in the State of Connecticut, who was a private in the company commanded by Captain E. Manning of the regt. commanded by Col. Dwyer in the Conn. — line for 18 mos. private.
Great Falls 870
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 60 Dollars — Cont. per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of Oc- tober 1837 — and sent to Hon. O. Holt, Treasurer of Pensions.
Arrears to the 4 th of Sept. 1837 = $340:00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 th M. 1838 = 30:00
$420.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Not July 4, 1836, Section the 3 }
Recorded by S. S. Elliot, Clerk, Book A, Vol. 2, Page 65.

V2622 2646 Sarah Dugbee wid of Elyah Comm.
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Mr. G.
Mr Orin Holt AR
Hon O. Holt AR

Know all men by these presents that Aaron Tucker - of Pomfret - in Windham County and State of Connecticut aged thirtyseven years do depose and say that I have always been acquainted with the widow Sarah Bugbee and do testify and say that she is the widow of Elijah Bugbee and has remained his widow ever since the death of her husband and that her husband Elijah Bugbee died on the 13 th day of November 1827 - and further the Deponant saith not. Aaron Tucker
Be it remembered that on the 5 th Day of September 1837 Personally appeared the above named Aaron Tucker and made solemn oaths to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed and I certify that he is a credible witness - Before me John F. Williams Justice of Peace
I George Bowen Clerk of the court of Probate for the District of Woodstock in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that John F. Williams before whom the within affidavit was made is duly enrolled as a Justice of the Peace in and for said Windham County that the within signature of his name is in his hand writing and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his acts as such -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the public seal of said court at Woodstock this 5 th Day of September 1837
Attest George Bowen Clerk of Probate for the District of Woodstock

Know all men by these presents that I Job Williams of Pomfret in Windham County and State of Connecticut aged 52 years do depose and say that I am town clerk for the town of Pomfret and that I find recorded in the town records that Elyah Buehler was married to Sarah Baron on the Sixth Day of March one thousand seven hundred and Seventy Seven
and further the deponent saith not
Dated at Pomfret this 5 th Day of September 1837
Job Williams Town Clerk
Be it known that on this 5 th Day of September 1837 Personally appeared Job Williams who has subscribed to the above deposition and made solemn oath to the facts therein contained - and I certify that he is town clerk for the town of Pomfret and that he is a credible witness
Before me
Otho M. Groveson Justice of Peace

I George Bowen Clerk of the court of Probate for the District of Woodstock in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that Thomas M Grosvenor Esq before whom the within affidavit was made is duly enrolled as a justice of the Peace in and for said Windham County that the within signature of his name is in his hand writing and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his acts as such. -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court at Woodstock this 5 th Day of September 1837
Attest George Bowen Clerk of Probate for the District of Woodstock

Know all men by these presents that Jason Phipps of Thompson in Windham County and State of Connecticut aged eighty years do depose and say that I was formerly well acquainted with Elijah Bugghe now deceased - In the year of 1776 Sept 1 st he went to New York and New Jersey in the company commanded by Capt Stephen Trumbull Col Ebenezer Williams was Col - and Samuel McElliam was Major in this tour he served as a private soldier three months - I was out at the same time and belonged to the same Regiment - In the year 1778 in January - Elijah Bugghe went to Providence Rhode Island in the company commanded by my father Jason Phipps Major Johnson of Canterbury was one of the skilled officers his given I do not remember the other officers names I cannot recollect - in this campaign Elijah Bugghe served as a private soldier two months -
In August 1778 Elijah Bugghe went with me to Rhode Island in the company commanded by Capt Aaron Whitmore belonged to Col - Chapman's Regiment - in this tour Bugghe served as a private soldier three months - on this expedition Bugghe and I both of us were present - The British was on the Island at the time and we had to retreat and get off of the Island in the night - In the year of 1779 in July Elijah Bugghe was drafted and went to New London in the company commanded by Capt Daniel Lyon belonged to Col McElliam's Reg't in this tour he served as a private soldier three months - and further the Deponent saith not - Dated at Thompson this 2 nd day of Sept 1837 Jason Phipps

Be it remembered that on this 2 nd Day of September 1837 Personally appeared Jason Phelps who has signed the within Deposition and made solemn oath to the truth therein contained and I certify that he is a credible witness ~
Simon Davis Justice of the Peace
I George Bown Clerk of the Court of Probate for the district of Woodstock in the state of Connecticut do hereby certify that Simon Davis Esq before whom the within affidavit was made is duly enrolled as a justice of the Peace in and for said Woodstock County that the within signature of his name is in his hand writing and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his acts as such
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and I affixed the Public Seal of said Court at Woodstock this 5 th Day of September 1837
Attest George Bown Clerk of Probate for the District of Woodstock

know all men by these presents that I Chester Clapp of Thompson in Windham County and State of Connecticut aged 82 years do depose and say that I was well acquainted with Elyah Brighe formerly of Lorrill and now deceased and that he served with me in the army of the Revolution nine months in the company commanded by Capt Ephraim Morning of Col Durgin's Reg t  at Connecticut he served as a private soldier & he enlisted the first of Mar 1775. the two last months he served as a volunteer and further the deponent saith not. Dated at Thompson this 2 nd Day of September 1837
Chester Clapp
Be it remembered that on this 2 nd Day of September 1837 Personally appeared Chester Clapp and made solemn oath to the deposition by him subscribed and I certify that he is a credible witness, Before me John Paine Justice of the Peace

I George Bown Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Woodstock in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that John Paine Esq. before whom the within affidavit was made is duly enrolled as a Justice of the Peace in and for said Windham County that the within signature of his name is in his hand writing and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his acts as such
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court at Woodstock this 5 th Day of September 1837
Attest George Bown Clerk of Probate for the District of Woodstock
C. Chaplin
John Paine Esq. Justice of the Peace

Know all men by these presents that John Fox of Woodstock in Windham County and State of Connecticut being aged 88 - years do depose and say that I was well acquainted with Elijah Buegle formerly of Lorpit and deceased Deceased - Said Elijah Buegle Entered into Capt Ephraim Morning Company of Col Dugue Regt the first of May 1775 for Seven months - and at the Expiration of the Seven months at the request of General Washington he volunteered for two months longer and in this campaign he served as a private soldier Nine months at Cambridge & I was in the same company and served with him the same length of time - in Sept 1776 Elijah Buegle went to New Jersey and served as a private soldier three months in the company commanded by Capt Stephen Gush - Ebenezer Wellman Col - and Sergeant McEllison was Major - In the month of January 1778 Elijah Buegle went to Providence Rhode Island and served as a private soldier in the company commanded by Capt Jason Phelps - Johnson of Canterbury was Col or Major in given month of not remember - I was in the same company - John Fox
Be it remembered that on this 4 th day of Sept 1887 Personally appeared John Fox who has subscribed the above deposition and made solemn oath to facts therein stated and I certify that he is a credible witness -
Before me - H. Huler Phillips Justice of the Peace

I George Bower Clerk of the court of Probate for the District of Woodstock in the state of Connecticut do hereby certify that Wheeler Phillips Esq before whom the within affidavit was made is duly enrolled as a justice of the Peace in and for said Windham County that the within signature of his name is in his hand writing and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his acts as such
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the public seal of said court at Woodstock this 5 th day of September 1887
Attest George Bower Clerk of Probate for the District of Woodstock
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I William Barrett of Brooklyn in the county of Windham State of Connecticut, now pensioner of the United States - testify and say, that I was acquainted with Elijah Bugbee, for- merly of Pomfret in said county & State, who is now, deceased, and that the said Bugbee served as a private soldier, in the Grenadier Company commanded (from the best of my recollection by Capt. Baker,) as I did not serve in the same Com- pany am not sure as to the name of the Captain; the field officers however were, Ebenezer Wil- liams Col. William Danison Lieut. Colonel, and Samuel M c Clellan Major, the said Bugbee served the campaign in New Jersey for the term of three months commencing the first of September A.D. 1776 - and further the Deponent says not. Date at Brooklyn William Barrett the 2 nd day of August, 1837.
State of Connecticut } ss. Pomfret Windham County - }
I Tho s M c Govern a Justice of the Peace within the said county of Windham - do hereby certify, that I am acquainted with Mr. William Barrett, the subscriber to the above deposition, he is a creditable person and in my opinion full faith should be given to his statements. Tho s M c Govern Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut Windham County } ss. Brooklyn August 2 nd 1837 -
Then personally appeared Mr. William Barrett, the subscriber to the within disposition (which was drawn up by the subscriber) and made solemn oath to the truth of the same, and that the same contains the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth -
Sworn before me
Thos M. Grosvenor Justice of the Peace
I George Bower Clerk of the court of Probate for the District of Woodstock in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that Thomas M. Grosvenor Esq before whom the within affidavit was made is duly qualified as a Justice of the Peace in and for said Windham County that the within signature of his name is in his hand writing and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his acts as such
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Public seal of said court at Woodstock this 5 th day of Sept 1837
Attest George Bower Clerk of Probate for the District of Woodstock
Aug 2 1837

Know all men that I Jason Phipps of Thomaston in the county of Washington and State of Connecticut aged Seventy nine years as before and say that in that campaign where I was out under Capt Aaron Whetmore I volunteered for three months and it was a three months tour and Elijah Buehler served his three months under the same Capt at Rhode Island (and the same year) 1778 - but after I had been there a little over two months I got discharged as I had been out something like a year previous - and I left Buehler there in the service and he stayed the three months out - As for my knowledge to Elijah Buehler served at New London in the year 1779 under Capt Daniel Lyon is this I was not out with him - but he lived in the neighbourhood and was a wagon maker by trade and I recollect of his being gone to New London three months when Walker was ensign and that makes me remember it more particular is that twenty five and thirty years ago when I have been to his shop to get work done we have sat down and talked these services all over and told of his serving at New London under Capt Lyon three months - and I am as well satisfied as if I had been with him and further saith not Jason Phipps -
Be it remembered that on this 28 th day of Sept 1837 Personally appeared Jason Phipps the sign of the above deposition and made solemn oath to the truth therein stated and I certify that he is a credible witness -
Before me Simon D. Davis. Justice of the Peace

I George Bowen Clerk of the court of Probate for the District of Woodstock in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut do hereby certify that Simon Davis Esq. before whom the within affidavit was made is duly enrolled as a Justice of the Peace in and for said Windham County that the within signature of his name is in his hand writing and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his acts as such
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Public Seal of said court at Woodstock this 2 nd day of Oct 1837
Attest George Bowen Clerk of Probate for the District of Woodstock
In it
Henry O. Holt H. R.

Know all men by these presents that I William Town of Thompson in Windham County and State of Connecticut aged Eighty years Do depose and say that I was act in the army of Revolution at New London in the company commanded by Capt Daniel Lyon three months McEllen was Col - this was in the Summer of 1779 - Elijah Bugbee who lived in the age of Pomfret was out at the same time with me and served under the same officers and in the same company with me and served three months as a private Soldier - I think it was according to my best recollection in July when we went down to New London - and further the Deponent saith not -
Be it known that on this 3 rd Day of March 1838 Personally appeared was Town who has signed the above Deposition under solemn oath to the truth of the above Deposition - and I certify that he is a credible witness
Simon Davis Justice of the Peace
I George Bower Clerk of the court of Probate for the District of Woodstock in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that Simon Davis by before shown the within affidavit was made it duly enrolled as a Justice of the Peace in and for said Windham County that the above signature of his name is in his hand writing and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his acts as such
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Public seal of said court at Woodstock this 5 th Day of March 1838
Attest George Bower Clerk of Probate for the District of Woodstock

Comptroller's Office
Hartford Connecticut
September 8. 1837
On application for evidence of the Military service of Elijah Bugbee, I have examined the papers and books remaining in this office relating to the Revolutionary War, and find as follows:—
In the "Pay Table" Books, the following entries, —
"May 17. 1775 Cap. Ephraim Manning, Col. Putnam's Regt. — Dr."
To order on Treasurer in acct. for his Company. . . . . £ 520.
"June 30 — " — Cap. Ephraim Manning, Genl. Putnam's Regt. . . . . Dr."
To order on Treasr. in acct. your Comp y for Saml. Chandler. . . . . 48.
"Dec. 14 " — Cap. Ephraim Manning — Putnam's . . . . . Dr."
To order on Treasr. in acct. his Co y Roxbury. . . . . 900.
"Jan y 17. 1776 — Cap. Ephraim Manning — Putnam's Regt. . . . . Dr."
To 1 Month's Wages for your Comp y paid by General Washington in Sept r . last. . . . . } 226. 8.
To order on Treasr. for Balance . . . . . 153. 2. 6
and is on same day credited "By acct. rend d for his Co y viz:—
"Enlisting Bounties — Blankets, &c. Guns, &c. — Wages (1450.22)
"Billeting Mileage, Commiss n " the several sums for which } 1847. 10. 6 as added, amount to . . . . . }
And from same books it appears that Maj. John Durkee was of Putnam's Regiment, and is credited
"Jan y 17. 1776 — By acct. rend d for his Comp y — (Enlisting Bounties &c.) . . . . . £ 2124. 16. 7
and is charged for Advs & cash from May 1775 to Jan y 1776 in various sums to the same Am t ?

In another book relating to Military affairs remaining in this office, is this head, —
"Col o Eb t Williams " 11 th Reg t Militia to New York 1776 "
"Ordered to N London Sep. 1 — to N York Sep. 6. 1776 "
And in Pay Table Journal, this entry, —
"Feb. 28. 1777 — Col o Eben t Williams. . . . . Dr
To Cash advanced by Col. Ellsworth Esq r . to sundry " Officers of your Reg t Militia for their Comp t at } £420. 1 " West Chester for their rest s . of your order Sep r . 1776. "
In "Harkness Receipts," are these entries: —
under head of "The United States Dr r To the State of Connecticut, for sundry expenditures for Bounties, Extra allowance, Wages &c. of Militia from said State, who served in the State of Rhode Island, Viz:"
   Date  Bill & a/c o  Remarks  Specie Value      1779 April 9  — Col o Obad h Johnson — his Reg t   £128. 16. 3 — And,    " Sep. 29  — Col o Sam l Chapman — his Reg t   65. 5. 10 — And under head of "Militia Service from April to November 1779" these entries, —    Date  Officers Pay Rolls.  amt. p l in Nominal Money.  Computed Value &c    1779 Oct r 19  — Cap t Daniel Lyon  £93. 11. 6  £4. 1. 1     ditto . . . . .  231. 6. 2  9. 18. 4     ditto . . . . .  2284. 13. 5  173. 13. 2 1   
The date of the a/c o of Col o Johnson & Chapman are those of the time of settlement, or rendering of the accounts.
Also, there is recorded in the Journal of the Council of Safety a Proclamation of the Governor recommending the enlisting of Volunteers

and ordering the detachment of five companies of Militia, in addition to the nine companies before detached to march to Providence in Rhode Island to be under the orders of Genl. Sullivan, and to cooperate with the Count de Estaing. The Proclamation is dated Aug. 1 st 1778.
Certified, in the absence of the Comptroller, to be true extracts from the books mentioned herein.
By me Deziel & Shinner Secretaries of said State
Having made the above certificate, and carefully ex compared the copy with the original, I declare the same to be correct.
E. Benjamin — only Atk in his office.

Payment to be made at Hartford, by Sam! L. Pitkin, Esq. Agent for paying Pen- sioners, in the Agency of Connecticut.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Vol. 2 Page 65, by
S. A. Elliot, Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the 3d section of the law of the United States, of the 4th July, 1836,
Sarah Bugbee, of Connecticut, — widow of Elijah Bugbee, deceased, — who was a private in the
War of the Revolution, is entitled to receive Sixty ————— dollars and ————— cents per annum, during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March and 4th of September.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this eleventh ————— day of October ————— one thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven.
J. R. Poinsett
Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. §
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

  + May 75. Capt. E. Manning  7 mo  for add 2 mo  1 yes  9    Sept 76 " S. Tucker  N York  3 -  - yes  3    # Jan 78 " J. Phipps  R 5  2 1 / 2 -  - yes  2    # Aug 78 " -  Colchester  a - 3 -   3    # July 79 " -  D. Lyon  N London 3 1 / 2 -   17    Mrs. Mad 6. 1777 - died 13 Nov 1827
19
# Jan Phipps 2 mo (nd then)  + Chester Chaffer  + M c Hox.  1 Comptroller Cat.

House of Reps April 28 th 1838
Sir
I have the honor to transmit the pension certificate of Mrs Sarah Wright for the purpose of receiving an additional allowance -
Very respectfully Yours Obedient
Orion Holmes
Hon S. L. Edwards Com of Pensions Washington D C

Hann of Ralston
April 7 th 1838
G.
I herewith transmit some additional testimony in the case of Mr Bangs and the letter of John Gould Esq in explanation of what was required further by the Dept — hoping the additional testimony will be satisfactory and that the Dept may feel disposed to grant a further allowance —
Very respectfully your Obt Servt
Orin Stoll
Rev J. L. Edwards Comm of Pensions Washington D.C.

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No. 605 North Carolina Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C., Dec. 14, 1896.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Sir:
Can you furnish the military record, or any part thereof, or refer me to the Department, or Bureau where it may be obtained, of Elijah Bugbee, of Woodstock, Windham County, Conn., a soldier of the Revolutionary War, whose widow, Sarah Bugbee, drew a pension. She died in 1849.
I desire all, or any information that I may be able to obtain concerning his services, as a matter of family history.
I would also request any information obtainable relating to the pension.
I suppose the records of your office will show to what regi and company he belonged, which may be a means of identification at the War Department.
Respectfully,
E. L. Bugbee

L. W. B. W. 20802.
January 8, 1897.
Sir:-
Replying to your request for information concerning the military record of Elijah Bugbee, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that Sarah, widow of Elijah Bugbee, made an application for pension on September 1, 1837, at which time she was 86 years of age and residing in Windham County, Conn., and her pension was allowed for the actual service of her husband as a private in the Conn. troops, Revolutionary war, for a period of twenty-one months; a part of the time he served under Capt. Manning and Col. Durkee. Place of his enlistment not stated.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. E. L. Bugbee,
605 North Carolina Ave., S. E.
Washington, D. C.