Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16066, Rejoice Camp, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
born.
camp, Rejoice
S. 16066
carded
CONTENTS

Connecticut. 17. 717
Rejoice Camp.
of Norwich in the State of Conn. who was a Private in the Connecticut commanded by Captain Robinson of the Reg. by Genl. Mc Dougall in the Connecticut line for sixteen months.
$ 53 33 /100
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut. at the rate of 53. Dollars 33. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of Sept. 1833 and sent to John Fisk. Middlesex Court.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. '33. — 133.33. Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 Mar. 34. 26.67.
$ 160.00.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm. J. Palmer Clerk, Book 6. Vol. Three Page Nine.

State of Connecticut County of Middlesex ss Durham August 3 rd D: 1832
On this 3 rd day of August D: 1832 Personally appeared in Open Court before the Court of Probate in & for the District of Middletown now sitting at Durham in Said Probate District Pejece Camp a resident of Said Durham aged Seventy Three 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 th D: 1832
That he entered the Service of the United States under the following named Officers and served as herein stated
That he enlisted a soldier for two months in the service of the United States as one of the State troops of the State of Connecticut on or about the first day of Feb y 1776 under Lieut s Simeon Parsons of Said Durham in the Company of Cap t  or Coach of the Independent Co. Goche. That he marched to Roxbury and assisted in building of the fortification on Dorchester hill & was present when the British evacuated Boston & on or about the first day of April 1776 he was dismissed having served two months that there were no written discharge given
That he enlisted a soldier for six months in the State troops of the State of Connecticut on or about the 25 th day of June D: 1776 under Lieut s Reuben Hine and Ensign Charles Norton of Said Durham the Cap t name not recollected; he marched with the Company to New Haven Court and thence went by water to New York, from thence to New Jersey, & back to New York & Long Island & retreated to New York; from thence we marched to Turtle Bay to Guane River, from which place we were drove by the Enemy, & 13 or 14 of our men taken, among which were Mayer Porter, & Elnathan Norton my particular Mesmate; from thence we marched to Harlem Heights & to North Castle at which place on or about the 25 th day of Dec r 1776 he was dismissed, having served six months there were no written discharges given
That he was a soldier for two months drafted in the Connecticut

State Troops in the Spring of the Year 1777 under Capt s Samuel Camp & Lieutenant Simeon Parsons both of said Durham  He was marched to Battlekill  Berkshire & was under the Command of General M c Douglass; & from thence he was marched to Bridgefield in Connecticut & found that the Enemy had passed after burning Danbury, we then marched back to Battlekill  Berkshire & & in the forepart of the Summer of 1777 he was dismissed having served two months there were no written discharges given
That he was drafted a soldier for two months in the Connecticut State troops some time in the month of August A: 1777 & served under Capt n James Robinson of said Durham and was marched to Serkiss, Red Hook & White Plains; & that some time in the month of October 1777 he was dismissed having served two months he had no written discharge. This was the time Genl. Burgoyne was taken.
That he was drafted a soldier for two months in the Connecticut State troops some time in the Month of August 1779 under Captain Bunnel, I think of Cheshire County & Simeon Parsons, of said Durham was Lieutenant; he was marched to Stratford & some time in Sept r 1779 he was discharged having served at he thinks two months that he had no written discharge
That he was drafted a soldier for two months in the Connecticut State troops some time in the Fall of 1780 under Lieut s Abraham Scranton of said Durham & was and was marched to Guilford & there served until the latter part of Nov r or fore part of December 1780 at which time he was dismissed having served according to the best of his recollection two four two months; there was no written discharge given. I went one or two more routes but they were short and perhaps it is not worth while to men- tion them.
I have no documentary evidence of the foregoing facts nor do I know of any living persons who can testify my statement except those whose Depositions are annexed hereto. He the said Rejoice Camp 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.
In answer to the first interrogatory, said applicant State, he was born in said Durham in the year 1758.
To the second. He does not know that he has any Record of his age.
To the third. That he has always resided and been an inhabitant of said Durham.
To the fourth & fifth. That he cannot state more particularly than he has done.
And to the sixth. That he was always a soldier and never received a discharge from service but was dismissed as was usual.
To the seventh. That Seth Seward, Dennis Lamb, John Whiteley, Daniel Bates, Gurney Bates, & others of said Durham will testify to his character for veracity and their belief of his services as a soldier in the Revolution.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Rejoice Camp
We David Smith a Clergyman residing in the Town of Durham & John White residing in said Town of Durham certify
that we are well acquainted with Rejoice Camp who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be seventy three years of age that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution & that we concur in that opinion -
David Smith John White
sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid

And the said Court do hereby declare their Opinion after the investigation of the matter & after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier & served as he states. —
And the Court further Certifies that it appears to them that David Smith who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman resident in the Town of Durham & that John White Esq who has signed the same is a resident in the Town of Durham & is a Credible person & that their statement is entitled to Credit.
Attest, Stillman K. Wightman. Judge of Probate for the District of Middletown.
I John Fisk Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Middletown do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Rejoice Camp for a Pension. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & affixed the seal of said Court this 3 rd day of Augt. AD. 1832.
J. Fisk
No 2 582

State of Connecticut } p. Durham 17 th Jany 1833. County of Middlesex }
On this 17 th day of January 1833 personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Probate within and for the District of Middletown now sitting in Durham in said District, Rejoice Camp, a resident of said Durham, at now aged 74 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration in addition to and by way of explanation of his first declaration made before this Court the 3 rd day of August AD 1832, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832.
Respecting my first tour to Roxbury I enlisted a soldier in the rank of a private for two months, the first of February 1776 and marched to Roxbury and the first of April 1776 at the expiration of two months service I was discharged and returned home. In proof of this service see the deposition of Asah Wright, Phinehas Sprague and Levi Hall.
Relative to my second tour to New York I refer to my first declaration for particulars. I enlisted on or before the 25 th June 1776 and was discharged on Christmas day the 25 th Dec. 1776 after having served in the rank of a private for six months.
In proof of my services this tour I can find no witnesses except Phinehas Sprague of Berlin Court whose deposition accompanies my first declaration. I shall send it to the subscribing justice of the Peace for his certificate to the truth and veracity of the deponent and then have it forwarded again to the department as I do not understand that in any other respect it is

objects to. He is the only person living who was with me this time and I hope therefore this part of my services will be considered as fully sustained by his deposition and my own statement. We went on to Long Island and remained about a week. We came to the water side about break of day. We were under particular orders not to carry our guns on our shoulders - and not a man was allowed to whistle. I was among one of the last of the boat loads that left the Island: the British fired upon us before we got across to New York. From New York we went to South Bay to guard flour. The British came there while I was on duty. From From South Bay we returned to Harlem. Subsequently on the 25 th Dec. 1776 we were discharged.
As to my third time to Peks Kill about the middle of  10 th March 1777 I was drafted a private for two months as stated in my first declaration and marched to Peks Kill. While we were at Peks Kill two men were shot for desertion. I was discharged between the 10 th  10 th and middle of May 1777: having served as a private two months. For proof of this time see the deposition of Manasseh Camp, Phinehas Squires and Timothy Cox.
Respecting my fourth time to Peks Kill, I refer to my first declaration. I was drafted that time for two months and served in the rank of a private and at the expiration of the two months service was discharged and returned home. John

Johnson was Ensign of the Company. Stephen Vota was Sergeant; also Benjamin Painted; all these officers belonged to said Durham. For proof that I was in service this town see the depositions of Capt. Jabez Shaler, James Francis, Capt. Manasseh Camp, Timothy Cox.
Respecting my fifth town to Stratford I was drafted and went as a private the fore part of August 1779 under Capt. Bunnell of Cheshire County and Lieutenant Simson Parsons and Sergeant Joseph Parsons both of said Durham. I was marched to Stratford County where I served two months and the last of Oct Sept. 1779 I was discharged. Nothing of importance happened while I was at Stratford. For proof of this town I refer to the deposition of James Bishop who is the only surviving soldier within my knowledge of those who were with me at that time.
As to my sixth town to Guilford I was drafted as a soldier in the rank of a private for two months in the fall of 1781 (wrongly stated in my first declaration by the annuities to be in the fall of 1780) and served as a private two months under the com- -mand of Lieutenant Abraham Scranton of said Durham in said Guilford County and was discharged the last of Nov. or first of Dec. 1781. James Arnett of said Durham was Colonel of the Regiment. Mr. Cook of Wallingford County was the Major. Refer to Abraham Scranton's deposition for

for proof of my services this time. He is the only survivor of those who were in service with me at that time.
I have thus stated the length of my service and the grades in which I served and have procured two depositions where I supposed the former ones were not satisfactory. The other deposition cannot again be obtained without being put to a very expense and trouble. Besides it is supposed the department considers them sufficient.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Attest. Stillman K. Wightman, Judge of Probate for the District of Middletown. Rejoice Gamp
State of Connecticut County of Middlesex ss. Deohan 17 th Jan y 1833.
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Middlesex, Rejoice Gamp, 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 service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below and in the following grades: For 2 mo s . and 6 mo s . and 2 mo s . and 2 mo s . and two mo s . and 2 mo s . - in all one year and four months; and for such service I claim a pension. Attest Stillman K. Wightman, Justice of the Peace.

P
16066
INVALID.
File No. 16066
Rejoice Camp
Fin Geo War
Act: June 7 th 32
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 62
[Arrangement of 1870.]

2582
Rejoin Camp
adm d
5. 14. 15.
John Fish Middletown Ct
A. m. d
Page 57

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Rejoice Camp
which require
further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? no VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?

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

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the 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.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡ QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end 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.

I Levi Hall of Middletown in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut being 77 years of age depose and say that the first of February 1776 being then a resident of Meriden in the County of New Haven I enlisted a soldier in the rank of a private into the company under the command of Capt. John Bouch of said Meriden at that time a part of Wallingford. I enlisted for the term of two months; and marched with said Company to Boston. Mr Parsons of Durham, Conn. was 1 st Lieutenant; Mr Newton of Cheshire, Conn. was the 2 d Lieutenant. James Hough of said Meriden was orderly Sergeant. Ezekiel Rice of the same Town was also a Sergeant. Mr Wadsworth of said Durham was Col. of the Regiment to which our company was attached. Rejoice Camp of Durham, Conn. was a private in the same company to which I belonged. We helped built a Fort on Dorchester Hill near Boston. The rest of the time we were mostly engaged in keeping guard and performing the duties of soldiers. our duty. We were on Dorchester Hill when the British evacuated Boston. A great number of casks of sand were prepared by our forces to and placed in the Fort to roll down the hill and break the ranks of the enemy. Our company served out their enlistment of two months, leaving Mr Rejoice Camp with the rest and the first of April 1776 were dismissed and returned home. I was sick at that time and did not myself return until some days after.
And further the deponent saith not.
Dated at Middletown, Conn. the 20 th Dec. A.D. 1832.
Middlesex County ss. Middletown 20 th Dec. 1832. Levi Hall
Then personally appeared Levi Hall known to me to be a person of truth and veracity and a credible person and made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed is correct and true, before me. A. Attest. Stillman K. Wrightman. Justice of the Peace.

I Abraham Scrantom of Durham in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, being now 83 years of age, depose and say, that in the fall of the year 1781 I took command of the troops then stationed at Guilford, Conn. in the rank of Lieutenant. The Regiment to which my company belonged, was stationed at various places along the coast from Stratford to Connecticut River. James Arnold of said Durham was Colonel of the Regiment and was stationed at New Haven Conn. The Major was a Mr Cook of Wallingford Conn. : he was stationed part of the time at Guilford and part of the time east of Guilford. I was drafted this town and served two months; and in the latter part of the fall of the year 1781, having completed my service, I was discharged and returned home. Rejoice Camp of said Durham was drafted at the same time and served in my company as a private the two months that I served. He was discharged with the rest of the Company and we returned to Durham. I have known and been well acquainted with Rejoice Camp from a boy. Durham is our native place. My deposition has once before been taken by John White Esq in behalf of Mr Camp which was attached to Mr Camp's first declaration. And further the deponent saith not. Dated at Durham, Conn. the 17 th day of January AD 1833.  Abraham Scrantom
State of Connecticut } p. Durham 17 th Jany 1833, County of Middlesex } Then personally appeared Abraham Scrantom, known to me to be a person of truth and veracity and a credible person and made solemn oath, that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed, is correct and true, before me. B. Stillman K. Wightman, Justice of the Peace.

I, James Bishop of Durham in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut being 70 years of age depose and say that ever since my fourteenth year of my age I have been well acquainted with Rejoice Camp of said Durham. We have both resided within a half a mile of each other since that period. I well remember that in the forepart of the month of August 1779 the said Rejoice Camp and myself, were drafted and both of us went as privates in the company  and served as such at Stratford, Conn. in the company under the command of Capt. Bunnell of Cheshire, Conn.; Simeon Parsons was Lieutenant and Joseph Parsons was Sergeant, both belonged to said Durham. We were on service as above stated one month; I was then dismissed and returned home. When Mr Camp returned to said Durham I can't say, or how long he served on duty after I left the camp is beyond my knowledge. And further the deponent saith not.
Dated at Durham, Conn. the 17 th Jany 1833.
James Bishop
State of Connecticut Middlesex County ss. Durham 17 th Jany 1833.
Personally appeared James Bishop, known to me to be a person of truth and veracity and a credible person, and made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed is correct and true,
Before me, Stillman K. Wightman.
C. Justice of the Peace.

State of Connecticut } John Fisk Clerk of the County Middlesex County } Court of P. County of Middlesex do Certify that Stillman S. Wightman Esq. was on the 20 th Dec. last & now is a justice of the Peace within & for P. County of Middlesex as per Court on file in my Office & that his name subscribed to the preceding Certificates mark A. B. C. are his proper Hand writing & signatures -
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & affixed the seal of said Court this 27 th day of March A.D. 1823
J. Fisk Clerk

2582
Rejoice Camp
adm d
16 mo-pre
$53.33 2\frac{1}{2}
106.66 26.67
133.33 26.67
160.00
A. M. d

I John Trull Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Middletown do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the additional proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Rejoice Camp for a Pension -
In Testimony whereof I have here to set my Hand & Seal of Office this 27 th day of March A.D. 1833
J. Trull Clerk

I Jabez Chalker of Durham in Middlesex County & State of Connecticut being now Seventy five years of age depose and say that on or about the 25 th of September August 1877 the Deponant was drafted for a term of two months and served under Capt. James Robenson of Durham & John Johnson of Durham was our Ensign, Stephen Norton of Durham & Benjamin Tainter were Serjeants. we were marched to the North River near Dish kills & from thence were marched to Red hook & from thence marched to Pictkill & from thence to White Plains & back to Crompond near Pictkill; & the Deponant further saith that Rejoice Camp of Said Durham was drafted & performed Said term of duty in the same company, & the Deponant was then particularly acquainted with Rejoice Camp & has ever since resided in the neighborhood with him; & the Said Rejoice Camp served in Said Company as a Private and after serving two months the Deponant and Rejoice Camp were discharged and returned to Durham in company and further the Deponant saith not. Dated at Durham this 17 th day of January A.D. 1833 Jabez Chalker
State of Connecticut } Durham January 17 th 1833 Middlesex County
Personally appeared Jabez Chalker known to me to be a man of truth & veracity & a credible person & in a solemn Oath that the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed is correct and true before me B. Worthington G. Chauncy Justice of Peace
State of Conn. } Midd. County
I John D. Bulk Clerk of the County Court of the S d County of Middlesex do certify that Worthington G. Chauncy Esq. was on the 17 th Jan y last & now is a Justice of the Peace within & for S d County of Middlesex as p r Com d on file in my Office & that his name subscribed to the preceding Certificates much? A.B. are is his proper Hand writing & signatures
In testimony whereof I have here to set my Hand & affixed the seal of S d Court this 27 th day of March A.D. 1833. John D. Bulk Clerk

I Phinehas Squires of Berlin in the County of Hartford & State of Connecticut - being about of the age of Seventy one years - do Testify declare & say, that I was out in three campaigns during the Revolutionary War & then I enlisted during the War I firstly enlisted in February 1776. for the term of two months - went to Boston was stationed near Grotonbury, under Capt Coach & Col Wadsworth - and I further Testify, that I rejoined camp of Durham in the County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut, now living of the age of about Twenty Three years, enlisted in the same Company & did duty for the term of two months -
My next enlistment was for 6 months from the month of June the same year to the 25th of December, on a campaign to New York, and I further testify that the said I rejoined camp & served the same length of time in Col Douglass Regiment - during which time we were encamped at Turtle Bay, Harlem Heights & North Castle where we were discharged -
My next enlistment was for 2 months on the North River in the year 1777 in the Spring of the year - we marched to Pittsfield, then marched on to Bridgefield in Connecticut to meet the enemy after they had burnt Danbury - But they had passed Bridgefield on their retreat before we arrived -
And I further Testify that the said I rejoined camp was in the same Company with me during this campaign & that he did duty through the whole of said three campaigns excepting such time as he lay by on account of sickness -
I have been acquainted with said I rejoined camp from my Infantry being a native of the same town - after the three campaigns I have mentioned were finished I enlisted during the War, and I am now a Pensioner of the United States
Phinehas Squires
Hartford County ss. Berlin August 2 d 1832 -
Personally appeared Phinehas Squires whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Deposition, well known to me as a Pensioner of the United States, and made solemn oath to the truth of the same
Before me Daniel Simbar Justice of the Peace

I further certify, That the Character of said Rhinehas Squires has been known to me for many years as a credible person, whose veracity is not to be doubted — Dated at Berlin February 20. 1833 —
Daniel Dunbar Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut Middlesex County ss Durham July 28 1832
I Timothy Cae of Hartland in the County of Hartford and State of Conne- cticutt being of Lawfull age depose and Say that I have been acquainted with Rejoice Camp and Manoah Camp both of Durham for Sixty years at that time we all of us resided in the town of Durham since that time I have removed to the town of Hartland and resided there for forty nine years
and the the deponent further saith that in the time of the Revolution- war and he believes in the year 1777 that the deponent was in the Service of the United States for the term of two months and he verry well remembers that Rejoice Camp & Manoah aforesaid were with him during the aforesaid term they were stationed at that time at Peekskill hallow in the State of Newyork
and the deponent further states that afterwards to wit in the year 1777 he and the aforesaid Rejoice Camp and Manoah Camp were together drafted and went to Fishkill and served for the term of two months this Service he believes was rendered in the fall of the year
and further the deponent saith not Timothy Cae
Middlesex County ss Durham July 28 th 1832
Personally appeared Timothy Cae and made oath that the above deposition by him Subscribed is the truth
before me John White Justice of the peace

State of Connecticut Middlesex County } I John Fiske Clerk of the county court of said county of Middlesex do certify that John White Esquire was on the 28 th day of July 1832, and now is a Justice of the peace within and for said county of Middlesex as per Commission on file in my office and that his name subscribed to the within Certificate is his proper hand writing and signature.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Middletown in said county this second day of August A D 1832.
W. F. W. Clerk
State of Connecticut, Middletown 17 th January 1833. County of Middlesex } I certify, (John White Esq the subscribing Justice of the Peace to the within deposition being absent in the Southern States,) that Timothy (go) the subscribed of said deposition is a credible person and a man of veracity and that his deposition is entitled to credit.
Attest, Stillman K. Wightman
Justice of the Peace and Judge of Probate for the District of Middletown.

I James Bishop of Durham in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut being 70 years of Age depose and say that in the revolutionary War in the year 1779 in the service of the United States I very well remember that Rejoice Camp was with me at Stratford State of Connecticut and that we were both of us two Months in the service James Bishop
And further the deponent saith not James Bishop Durham August 4 th 1832
Middlesex County ss Durham August 4 th 1832 Personally appeared James Bishop and made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is the truth before me
John White Just of the peace State of Connecticut County of Middlesex ss Middleton 17 th Aug 1833. I certify, (the above named John White being absent in the Southern States,) that James Bishop the above deponent, is a person of truth and credit. Attest, Stillman K. Wightman Justice of the Peace and Judge of Probate for the District of Middleton.

I Iobez Chalker of Durham County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut being 74 years of Age depose and say that in the Revolutionary War in the year of 1777 I was in the service of the United States and I very well remember that Brigadier Camp was with me at Fishkill in the State of New York also at Red Hook and White Plains and that we were there five months in the service
and further the the deponent saith not dated at Durham the 3 rd Day of Iobez Chalker Aug 1832
Middlesex County ss Durham August 3 rd 1832
Personally appeared Iobez Chalker & made oath that the above Deposition by him subscribed is the truth before me
D. John White Justice of State of Connecticut County of Middlesex ss. Middleton the peace 17 Jan y 1833. I certify (the above named John White being absent in the Southern States) that Iobez Chalker the above deponent is a man of truth and veracity and will know to me as such Attest. Stillman K. Wightman Justice of Peace and Judge Probate for District of Middleton.

I. Manoah Camp of Durham in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut being at 71 years of Age depose and says that in the Revolutionary War in the service of the United States in the year 1777 and I very well remember that Rejoice Camp was with me at Peekskill and Danbury and that we were both of us two Months in the Service
And the deponent further testifies and says that the said Rejoice Camp was in the year 1777 with me at Peekskill White Plains and Redhook and that we were both of us Two Months in the service — Rejoice Camp
And further the deponent saith not Manoah Camp Durham August 4th 1832
Middlesex County ss Durham August the 4th 1832 Personally appeared Manoah Camp and made oath that the above Deposition by him Subscribed is the truth before me
C. John White
State of Connecticut County of Middlesex ss Middletown 19th Jan'y 1833 I certify, John White by above named now being absent in the Southern States, that Manoah Camp the above deponent is well known to me to be a person of truth and veracity. Attest, Stillman K. Wrightman Justice of the Peace and Judge of Probate for the District of Middletown.

I James Francis of Hillingworth in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut being 78 years of Age depose and say that in the Revolutionary War in the year 1777 I was in the Service of the United States and I very well remember that my own camp was with mine at Fishkill in the State of New York also at Red Hook and White Plains and that we were both two months in the Service
James Francis
and further the deponent saith not Dedham August 3 rd 1832
Middlesex County ss Dedham August 3 rd 1832. Personally appeared James Francis and made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is the truth before me
John White Justice of the Peace State of Connecticut County of Middlesex ss. Middleton 17 th Jany 1833,
John White Esq. the above subscribing authority now being absent in the Southern States, I hereby certify that James Francis the above deponent, is well known to me to be a person of veracity and a credible person. Attest. Stillmark Wightman, Justice of the Peace and Judge of Probate for the District of Middletown.

Ashe Wrought Dep Rejoin Camp

State of Connecticut Middlesex County ss Killingworth July 30th 1832 I Asher Wright of Killingworth in the County aforesaid being seventy Seven years old depose and say that I have been acquainted with Rejoice Camp of Durham in said County for the term of Sixty years last
and the deponent further says that during the Revolutionary war he the deponent and aforesaid Rejoice Camp were in the Service of the United States in the year 1776 for the term of three months we were stationed at that time at Roxbury Mass
and the deponent further saith not Asher Wright
Middlesex County ss Killingworth July 30th 1832
Personally appeared Asher Wright and made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is the truth before me
A. John White Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut ss. Middleton 27th Jan'y 1833. County of Middlesex ss. I certify, (John White by the Justice of the Peace above named being absent in the Southern States) that Asher Wright the subscriber of this deposition is a man of veracity and a credible person being personally known to me and that he is entitled to credit. Asst. Stillman K. Wrightman Justice of the Peace and Judge of Probate for the District of Middleton.

I Abraham Scrantom of the Town of Durham in the County Middlesex and State of Connecticut being 82 years of Age depon and say that in the Revolutionary war in the year 1781 in the service of the United States Army will remember that Rejoice Camp was with me at Guilford State of Connecticut and that we were both of us two months in the service
And further the deponent saith not Durham August 4 th 1832 Abraham Scrantom
Middlesex County ss Durham August 4 th 1832 Personally appeared Abraham Scrantom and made oath that the above Deposition by him subscribed is the truth before me
J. John White Just of the Peace State of Connecticut County of Middlesex ss. Middleton 17 th Jany 1833. I certify, (the above named John White Esq., being absent in the Southern States) that Abraham Scrantom the above deponent is well known to me to be a person of veracity and a credible person and that his statement is entitled to credit. Attest, Stillman K. Wrightman, Justice of the Peace and Judge of Probate for the District of Middleton.

State of Connecticut Middlesex County
I John Pirk Clerk of the County Court of the County of Middlesex do Certify that John White Esq. is a Juror of the Peace within & for the County of Middlesex as per Com d on file in my Office - & that his name subscribed to the preceding Certificates mark d . A. B. C. D. E. F. are his proper Hand writing & signatures
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & affixed the seal of the Court this day of Aug t . A.D. 1832
J. Pirk Clerk

I Manoah Camp of Durham in Middlesex County and State of Connecticut being now Seventy two years of age do depose & say that the latter part of August 1777 the deponent was drafted as a private for a four days duty of two months & served in the Company commanded by Capt s James Robinson of Durham John Johnson of Durham was our Ensign & Stephen Vortick & Benjamin Painter were Sergeants; we were marched to Fishkills & Peksills & the deponent further saith that Rejoice Camp of said Durham was drafted as a private and served for the term of two months with the deponent & that they were both dismissed and returned back to Durham together having served out the period of two months; and further the deponent saith that on or about the 24 day of March A: 1777 he was drafted as a private for a four of two months in the Company commanded by Capt s Samuel Camp of Durham Simeon Parsons of Durham was our Lieutenant & was annexed to the Reg t commanded by Col o Noadiah Hooker we were marched to Peksills & to Danbury & back to Peksills & on or about the 24 day of May 1777 we were dismissed & the deponent further saith that Rejoice Camp of said Durham was drafted & served as a private in said Company & that they were dismissed and returned to Durham in Company having served the term of two months & the deponent further saith that he has resided the most of his life in the neighborhood of Rejoice Camp from my infancy to the present time and further the deponent saith not Dated at Durham this 17 th day of Jan y A: 1833
Manoah Camp
State of Connecticut Middlesex County — ss Durham 17 th January A: 1833 Personally appeared Manoah Camp known to me to be a man of truth & veracity and a credible person and made solemn Oath that the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed is correct & true before me A. Worthington G. Glaucey Justice of Peace