Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R 1658, Andrew Canfield, Conn.

SERVICE
bonn.
banfield, Andrew Eunice
NUMBER
P 1658
CONTENTS
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11.949
Pennsylvania
Andrew Canfield
of Luzerne Co in the State of Pennsylvania who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by Col. Meads. in the Chama line for Lyann.
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 80 Dollars and Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of July 1833 and sent to Asa Dimock  Minotross
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $ 160.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept. 40.00 $ 200.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk, Book E Vol. 5 Page 9
Dead
Order to pay 215 Sep. 1843.

State of Pennsylvania, 3 Susquehanna County ss 3
On this Eleventh — day of September, AD 1832 personally appeared in Open Court before — William Thomson and Davis Dimock, Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Susquehanna County, Now sitting — Andrew Canfield a resident of the Township of Middleton, in the County of Susquehanna and State of Pennsylvania, aged Seventy Two 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 1832 —
That he entered the United States Service under the following named Officers and served as herein stated —
He enlisted in the State Troops at New Milford in the County of Litchfield in the State of Connecticut, some time in the Month of August 1776 under Capt Benjamin Brownson for three Months and Marched directly to New York — That he remained there a short time and returned home again on a furlough from his Captain, being considered by him as too young and small for the service at that time — that after the term of his enlistment had expired he was discharged by Capt Brownson, with whom he had served four or five years before his enlistment.
And the said Andrew Canfield on his Oath further states, that before the end of the year That in 1777 he took the place of his brother Elijah Canfield who was a soldier in the Continental Service for three years, & served two Months longer in the Months of September and October at the White Plains. but does not recollect the names of the Officers under whom he served.
And the said Andrew Canfield on his Oath further states, That he again entered the Service of the United States at New Milford aforesaid the first of June 1777 as a volunteer in the Connecticut State Troops under Capt Reuben Postwick Leach — Dodge, Marched from New Milford and joined a Regiment Commanded by Col t Mead, near Peekskill on the North River — Marched from thence to Pigeon and on to Horse Neck in the State of New York and remained in the Service at Horse Neck until the first of January 1778 was then discharged by Col t Mead and returned home to New Milford.
That he again entered the Service of the United States at New Milford aforesaid on the first of October 1779 as a substitute for one Ichabod Postwick who was drafted into the

Connecticut Militia for three Months, but that he the said Andrew Canfield has forgotten the names of the Company Officers - That he Marched to Stratford in Connecticut and remained there in Garrison until the first of January 1780. That he then there volunteered in a company the names of whose Officers he has also forgotten - for Two Months and Marched to Horse Neck in the State of New York and was there joined to a Regiment Commanded by Col. Mead and remained there until the first of March and was discharged by Col. Mead. That he again entered the service of the United States at New Milford aforesaid about the first of October 1780 as a Volunteer in the Connecticut State Troops for three Months under Capt. Noble Hine and Marched directly to Norwalk in the state of Connecticut and joined a Regiment, Commanded by Col. Samuel Canfield and remained in the service at Norwalk aforesaid until the first of January 1781 - was then dismissed by Col. Canfield and returned home.
That he has no documentary evidence and that he knows of no person except the one whose affidavit is affixed to this application whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service - He further states that within two or three years last past he had had several severe fits of sickness which have very much impaired his memory - to which he imputes the reason of not recollecting the names of the Officers under whom he served with more distinctness -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the Agency of any State to his knowledge. Sworn and Subscribed in New Milford the 3rd day of September A.D. 1832 . } That the said Andrew Canfield in addition to the foregoing further states on his oath, that in June 1781, at New Milford aforesaid, he entered the service of the United States as a substitute for one Stephen Stewart.
WE Davis Dimock a clergyman residing in the township of Bangor and Russell Parts of the township of Middletown in the County of Susquehanna and State of Pennsylvania -

hereby Certify that WE are well acquainted with Andrew Gangula who has subscribed and sworn to the above Dec- laration that WE believe him to be Seventy One years of age, that he is respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that WE concur in that Opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed, in Open Court the eleventh day of September AD 1832.
Asa D. M'Cloud h. Prob.
Davis Dinnock Russel Pratt
And the said Court do hereby declare their Opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states - And the Court further Certify, that the person to them David Dinnock who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the township of Bragwater and that Russel Pratt who has also signed the same is a resident of the township of Middleton, Susquehanna County and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
By the Court.
Asa D. M'Cloud h. Prob.
State of Pennsylvania Susquehanna County ss.
I Asa Dinnock h. Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, do hereby Certify - that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Andrew Gangula for a pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office, at Montrose the eleventh day of September AD 1832.
Asa D. M'Cloud h. Prob.

And the said Andrew Canfield on his solemn oath, in addition to the foregoing, further states; that he again entered the service of the United States at New Milford aforesaid as a substitute for one Stephen Stewart, in June 1781 and went directly to Fishkill, then on to Peks Hill and crossed the river near Haverstraw, and joined a Company (the names of whose officers he has forgotten) in New Jersey and was encamped for a considerable length of time, at a place called "Musketoe Hill" (the name of his Orderly Sergeant was Knapp and the Sergeant Major's Name was Tarbox) after remaining in that vicinity until about the last of October or the first of November was marched back to the Highlands and encamped on the east side of the river and remained there and assisted in building barracks or huts until between the fifteenth & twentieth of November 1781 when he was discharged as he thinks, by Col Swift - having remained in the service, within a few days of six months.
Sworn to and subscribed in Open Court, September 11 th 1832
Andrew Canfield
Asa D. Dinsmore
State of Pennsylvania
Susquehanna County
I Asa Dinsmore Notary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, do hereby certify, that the foregoing and annexed contains the original proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the application of Andrew Canfield for a pension.
In testimony whereof
I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office at Montrose the third day of June AD 1833.
Asa Dinsmore

State of Pennsylvania Susquehanna County ss
Personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the County of Susquehanna, Pa. Andrew Canfield of the township of Middletown in said County, and an applicant for a pension under the Act of Congress of the 7 th day of June 1832, and being duly sworn according to Law, in answer to the inter- rogatories prescribed in the Regulations of the War Department under said Act, doth depose and say -
1 st That he was born in the town of New Milford, Litchfield County & State of Connecticut, the third day of February 1761 - according to his record age. 2 nd That he has a record of his age now in his possession, taken from the family record of his father. 3 rd That he entered the service of his Country, at New Milford aforesaid, when he was then living. That about three years after the Revolutionary War, he left New Milford & moved to Pownal, in the State of Vermont - resided there about three years. then returned to the town of Kent, adjoining New Milford aforesaid, and resided there five years - then moved to Pennsylvania, where he now resides. 4 th That he entered the service of his Country and as a substitute as stated in his declaration; as a Volunteer, except the last time in June 1781, when he went as a substitute for one Stephen Stewart who was drafted into the Connecticut State Troops or Militia for the purpose who was drafted into the Connecticut State Troops or Militia for the purpose of filling up the Continental establishment. That he served as stated in his declaration and was discharged, or dismissed, at the Highlands on the east side of the North River - by one Col. Swift - or if it is possible it might have been Col. Johnson - which, he does not distinctly recollect - That at the time Stephen Stewart (for whom he was a substitute) was drafted, the "Three years Men" belonging to the Continental establishment were being discharged, and the draft was made, as he understood, for the purpose of raising soldiers to take their place, until others could be enlisted. 5 th That he now recollects the names of Col. Meads, Col. Canfield, Col. Swift, Col. Johnson & a Ser t . Major Tarbox - of these Col. Swift, Johnson, and Major Tarbox belonged to the Regular Service, the others to the Militia or State Troops - those were with the troops when he served. That the general circumstances of his services are detailed in his declaration, excepting one town, which was forgotten when he made his declaration - and that was as follows - That shortly after harvest time, in the year 1779 according to the loss of his recollection he turned out with the Militia of Connecticut under Capt. Daniel Camp, and marched into the State of New York where the British had burned the "Red Mills", which were occupied as a Continental store house, and was out six weeks, as near as he now recollects.

6 th That he never received a written discharge from the Service, but was merely dismissed by his Commanding officer.
7 th That Elias Davis Demock & Russell Pratt have testified to his character for veracity and their belief of his services as a Soldier of the Revolution - That he truly believes his Neighbours generally to whom he is known would testify to the same.
And the said Andrew Canfield in his Oath doth further depose and says that by reason of Old age, sickness 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 three months, in 1776 he was enlisted in the Connecticut State troops under Capt. Bronson. In 1777 for two months as a substitute for his brother Elisha Canfield - and from the first of June 1777 to the first of January 1778 under Capt. Reuben Postwick, in the Connecticut State troops - For four months & 14 days in the year 1779 in the Connec. Militia - For three months in 1780 in the Connec t State troops under Capt. Noble Hine. For five months and a half in 1781 as a substitute for Stephen Stewart, in the Connec t State troops, who served with the Continental Soldiers. and for such Service I claim a pension - And that for the time during which such services were performed he was not employed in any other pursuit.
Andrew Canfield
Sworn to and subscribed before me, June 3 d 1833, by the said Andrew Canfield, who is to me well known, and who I certify to be a man of credibility and whose testimony may be relied upon -
Philo Bostwick Justice of the Peace
State of Pennsylvania,
Susquehanna County ss I Asa Demock & Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Susquehanna do hereby certify - That Philo Bostwick Esq r , whose signature in his own proper hand writing appears subscribed to the attestation of the foregoing deposition, is an Acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County (Residing in the township of Middletown) duly Commissioned & qualified as appears of record; and that full credit should be given to his official acts - In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, at Montrose the third day of June AD 1833.
Asa Demock & Pro

16629
Andrew Canfield Susquehanna Co. Pennsylvania
2 years
Asa Dimock Montrose Susquehanna Co. Penn.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Andrew Caufield Susquehanna County Penn.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     enlist. Aug. 1776 3 Priv. None given Age 71 Traditionary   disch. Sept. 26 1777 2 " so - so New Milz Living Witness   Vol. June 1777 7 " Col. Meads ford, Litch   disch. Octr. 1779 3 " None given field 60-   Vol. Jan 1780 2 " Col. Meads bonnt.   Vol. Octr. 1780 3 " Col. Samuel Caufield —   Sub. June 1781 6 recd. " Maj. Parlor. Col. Supt. —  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or place- where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
His name cannot be found on the rolls of Swift's Regiment - see note j. above. Never enlisted into the Continental Service - See Answer to 1st interrogatory.

State of Pennsylvania County of Susquehannah ss. Personally appeared before me the subscriber a sister of the Bear of the County afore- said Amos Canfield of Middletown in said County aged Sixty three  three Years after being duly sworn under to law deposes and says That Eunice Canfield late widow of Andrew Canfield who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and a Pensioner of the United States was this deponents Mother. That the said Andrew Canfield was this deponents Father That this deponents aforesaid parents were living together as Husband and wife at the earliest period of this deponents recollection - and continued so to live until the death of the said Andrew Canfield this deponents Father which took place on the 13th day of June 1843. Eighteen hundred and forty three. leaving his widow the said Eunice Canfield who remained his widow until her death which took place December 3 d 1844. Eighteen hundred and forty four leaving the following named children her only surviving children one Sarah Child - Wilson - Noble - and Eunice wife of Catharine Pierce and Ruth - wife of James W Pratt all of Pike - Bradford County State aforesaid - also Polly wife of Siler Eccles of Warren Bradford County State aforesaid and  and  Andrew Canfield  Andrew Canfield and this deponent of Middletown Susquehannah County State afore- said all of the age of twenty one Years and upward - as - The above being her only surviving child- ren - That the attached family Record is the original family Record of the above named Andrew Canfield & Eunice Canfield as kept by them during their lifetime as a true Record of the ages of their children That it has been in use thirty seven Years to the knowledge of this deponent. That since the death of her said Mother it has been in the possession of this deponents Sister the above named Polly Eccles Subscribed and sworn before me Amos Canfield On this 16 th day of July - 1845
Sam l Taggart Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Amos Canfield is a Respectable person and worthy of credit
Sam l Taggart Justice of the Peace

State of Pennsylvania } County of Susquehannah } ss. Personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace of the county afor- esaid Joseph Ross of Middletown in said County aged Seventy One Years - after being duly sworn deposes and saith he became acquainted with Andrew Canfield and his wife the late widow Eunice Canfield forty nine Years since - That since that time he has lived a near neighbor to the said Canfield and have been well ac- -quainted with his family The said Andrew and Eunice Canfield have lived together as husband and wife since his depar- ture from this life until the death of the said Andrew Canfield which occurred in June 1843. That the said Andrew Canfield was a pensioner of the United States while living and at his death left his widow Eunice Canfield who remained his widow until her death which took place on the 3 rd day of December 1844. That the said late widow Eunice Canfield left the following named children they being her only surviving children viz Fairchild Canfield - Wilson Canfield, and Noble Canfield of Pike Bradford County Pa. - Amos Canfield and Andrew Canfield of Middletown Susquehannah County Pa. - Polly wife of Jesse Edsell of Warren Bradford County Pa - Eunice wife of Calvin Pierce of Pike Bradford County Pa. - Sally wife of Nathaniel Billings of Elmira Chemung County in the State of New York - Ruth wife of James W. Pratt of Pike Bradford County Pa. - That the aforesaid named Children are the only Children of the late widow Eunice Canfield the late widow of the aforesaid Andrew Canfield late a pensioner of the United States - in surviving - and that each of them is of the age of twenty one years and upwards - That I am well acquainted with all the above named Children and from my knowledge of their ages I believe that the attached family record is substantially correct - Subscribed and sworn before me } this 4 th day of Feby - 1845 } Joseph Ross per Sam l Taggart Justice of the Peace } S. Taggart the said Ross being blind
I hereby certify that the above named Albert Camp is a respectable person and worthy of credit
Sam l Taggart Justice of the Peace

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
BIRTHS.
Andrew Canfield - Was born Feb. 11 th 3 1760.
Eunice Canfield - was born June 18 th 1779
Eunice Canfield - Was born Feb. 11 th - 1764
Sally Canfield - was born Sept 12 th 1775
Amos Canfield - was born Oct. 11 th 1762
Noble Canfield - was born March 12 th 1802
Polly Canfield - was born Feb. 11 th 1782
Ruth Canfield - was born April 5 th 1804
Canfield Canfield - was born Jan. 11 th 1785
Andrew Canfield Jr. was April 13 th 1808
Deborah Canfield - was born April 12 th 1787
Wilson Canfield - was born Dec. 28 th 1787
Mosley Canfield - was born April 5 th 1792

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
DEATHS
Andrew Canfield died June 13 th 1843 Age: 83: " "
Eunice Canfield died Dec r 18 th 1844 Age 80 years
Mosley Canfield died December the 2 1811 Age 14
Deborah Elsworth died October the 10 th 1835
12195 Sept 15, 1845

August 1, 1938
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Mrs. Arthur J. Sanderson 3528 - 37th Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota
ANDREW CANFIELD R. 1658 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of Andrew Canfield, of Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania at the time he applied for pension on account of his service in the Revolutionary War.
The record follows of the only Andrew Canfield found in the Revolutionary War records of this office. The data therein were obtained from the papers in pension claim, R. 1658, based upon his service in the Revolution.
Andrew Canfield was born February 3, 1760 or 1761, in New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut. The names of his parents are not shown.
While residing with Captain Brownson in New Milford, Connecticut, Andrew Canfield volunteered and served as a private in the Connecticut troops, as follows: from August, 1776, three months in Captain Benjamin Brownson's company; from early in 1777, two months, no officers given, for his brother, Elijah Canfield; from June 1, 1777, to January 1, 1778, in Captain Reuben Bostwick's company, Colonel Roger Enos' regiment, and was discharged by Colonel Mead; from shortly after harvest in 1779, six weeks in Captain Daniel Camp's company; from October 1, 1779, to January 1, 1780, at Stratford, Connecticut, names of officers not given; from January 1, 1780, two months under Colonel Mead; from October 1, 1780, to January 1, 1781, in Captain Noble Hines' company, Colonel Samuel Canfield's regiment (relationship to soldier not stated); and from June, 1781, five and one half months under Colonel Swift or Colonel Johnson.
About three years after the Revolution the soldier moved from New Milford, Connecticut, to Pownal, Vermont, where he remained about three years, thence to Kent adjoining New Milford in Connecticut, where he lived five years, then moved to Middletown, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.

Andrew Canfield was allowed pension on his application executed September 11, 1832, while a resident of Middletown, Pennsylvania. He died there June 13, 1843.
The soldier married in January, 1781, in Kent, Litchfield County, Connecticut, Eunice Fairchild who was born February 11, 1764, place not given, and who died December 3, 1844, in Middletown, Pennsylvania.
The following names of children of Andrew Canfield and his wife, Eunice, are shown in the claim:
Amos born October 17, 1782 Polly " February 10, 1783; married Jesse Edsell, date not given. Fairchild " January 1, 1785 Deborah " April 12, 1787; died October 10, 1833 Wilson " December 28, 1789 Mosely " April 5, 1792; died December 2, 1811 Eunice " June 8, 1795; married Catlin Pierce Sally " September 2, 1796; married Nathaniel Billings Noble " March 12, 1802 Ruth " April 5, 1804; married James W. Pratt Andrew " April 13, 1808
In 1845, the places of residence of the surviving children named above were as follow: Fairchild, Wilson, Eunice Pierce, Noble, and Ruth Pratt, in Pike, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; Amos and Andrew in Middletown, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania; Polly Edsell in Warren, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, and Sally Billings in Elmira, Chemung County, New York.
In 1832, one Russel Pratt was living in Middletown, Pennsylvania; his relationship to James W. Pratt who married soldier's daughter, Ruth, not stated.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

1916 June 20. History to Mrs. J. P. Layman.
✓ 158.
M. B. H. 1918 Feb. 11 Hist. to Mr. P. R. H. Giffin
Lawrence Burnfield Widow of Andrew
1925 Oct. 22 - Hist. to Freder- ica E. Keller. MMNF - Service: 1926 Mar. 16 F.E. Keller ad. names of record parents not on record etc. etc.
REJECTED
1927 Oct. 13 - Hist. to Nettie B. Shelt. MMNF - 1929 Sept. 10 - Hist. to Mrs. M. D. Schwenke - MMNF - 1938 Aug. 1, Hist. to Mr. D. Sanderson -
Enlisted: _____, 18 Discharged: _____, 18 Application filed: _____, 18
Notes: List of rejected claims print- ed in 1852, shows cause of reenlisted: rejection as follows: "Not a widow at the date of the act"
Attorney: _____ P. O. _____ _____ _____ Recognized. _____ Contract. _____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

8521
Eunice Canfield
Rejected - Penn.
Pa - act 7 July 38
not allowed at the date of the act
act 7 July 1838
J. J. Co. etc.
June 5. H. S. L.

8521.
Tilden July 2. 1846

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed March 3 d 1843 and June 17 th 1844. Granting Pensions to Certain widows.
State of Pennsylvania ss On this second day of February 1846 in Open Court held in and for said County at Towanda in said County, personally appeared before the Court Francis Hainchild Canfield of Pike in said County Aged Sixty Years the 1 st day of January last, 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 of March 3 d 1843 and of June 17 th 1844 Granting Pensions to Certain widows. That he is a son of the late Widow of Andrew Canfield (Viz) Eunice Canfield, whose Husband was a Pensioner of the United States, at the rate of Eighty Dollars Per Annum and died on the 13 th day of June 1843. (Eighty six hundred & forty three) leaving a widow Eunice Canfield, to whom he was married in Schuylkill County Penn. in January 1781. (Seventeen hundred & eighty one) and who died on the 3 rd day of December 1844 (Eighteen hundred & forty four) That as one of the children, and in behalf of all the surviving children of the aforesaid late widow Eunice Canfield, who was the widow of the aforesaid Andrew Canfield, late a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of Eighty Dollars Per annum - This Deposition makes the aforesaid Declaration and Application for the Pension due to his said late Mother Eunice Canfield - being the widow at her death of the said Andrew Canfield, who was a Soldier in the War of the Revolution & a Pensioner of the United States
Sworn and subscribed before the Court the day & year first above written John N. Corry Presiding Judge of the Court Montgomery County Penn
Francis Canfield
State of Pennsylvania ss I Adair M c Lean Borthy of the Court of Common Pleas in & for said County do hereby certify that John N. Corry who is now, and was at the time of signing the above Presiding Officer of the Court - That the signature of John N. Corry to the above purporting to be his, is genuine and that the above proceedings were had in open Court
Witness my hand and the Seal of said Court at Towanda this 2 nd day of February 1846
A d M c Lean Borthy

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the acts of the 7th July 1838 Granting half pay and pensions to certain widows - and the act of 3 rd March 1843 - and 17 th June 1844
State of Pennsylvania } County of Bradford } ss. On the first day of September 1845. in open Court held in and for said County at Towanda in said County. Personally appeared before the Court Fairchild Canfield of Pike in said County, aged fifty years last January - who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the acts of Congress of the 7 th July 1838. and of the act of the 3 rd March 1843. and of the act of 17 th June 1844 Granting Pensions to certain widows - That this deponent is a son of the late Widow of Andrew Canfield (Dr) Eunice Canfield. late of Middletown whose husband was a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum - and who died. on the 13 th day of June 1843. Eighteen hundred and forty three - leaving a Widow Eunice Canfield to whom he was married. prior to 1794. Seventeen hundred and ninety four - or as early as the month of January 1781. Seventeen hundred and eighty one - and who died on the 3 rd day of December 1844. Eighteen hundred and forty four - That the aforesaid applicant Fairchild Canfield. as an of the children of the children of the late widow. Eunice Canfield - and in behalf of all the surviving children of the aforesaid Eunice Canfield. Makes the following and above Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress granting half pay and pensions to certain widows. and all the acts and Resolutions. Supplementary thereto - That as an of the children and in behalf of all the surviving children of the aforesaid late widow. Eunice Canfield late of Middletown in said County - who was the widow of the aforesaid Andrew Canfield late a pensioner of the United States. at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum - having been married to him after the last period of her husband's service and before the first day of January. Seventeen hundred and ninety four - or . in Seventeen hundred and eighty one - The aforesaid Fairchild Canfield makes the aforesaid declaration and application for the pension due to his aforesaid late Mother Eunice Canfield being a widow at his death. and the widow of Andrew Canfield. late a soldier in the war of the Revolution and a pensioner at the Rate of. Eighty Dollars per annum - That the attached family Record is the original family Record of the above named Andrew Canfield & Eunice Canfield as kept by them during their

life time as a true Record of the ages of their children - That it was made in the Year Eighteen Hundred and Nine That since the death of the defendants mother the said Emma Canfield the said Record has been in the hands of the defendants sister Polly Eddell Subscribe and swear before the court in open court at the day and date last above written Frederick Canfield Wm. T. Orlyng Pro. Judge
The court certify that the above named Frederick Canfield is a respectable person - and that it appears to the satisfaction of the court Andrew Canfield late a purchaser of the United States died on the 13 th day of June 1843. leaving his widow Emma Canfield - who died his widow on the 3 rd day of December 1844. leaving the following named children - being her only children - her surviving. to wit Anna Canfield of Middletown Susquehanna county State of Pennsylvania - Polly wife of Lifer Eddell of Warren Bradford county Pa. - Frederick Canfield of Pike Bradford county Pa. - Wilson Canfield of Pike Bradford county Pa. - Emma wife of Calvin Piner of Pike Bradford county Pa. - Sally wife of Nathaniel Billings Noble Canfield of Pike Bradford county Pa. of Elmira Chemung county in the State of New York - Noble Canfield of Pike Bradford county Pa. - Ruth wife of James W Pratt of Pike Bradford county Pa. - Andrew Canfield of Middletown Susquehanna county Pa. - That the aforesaid named children are the only children of the said late widow Emma Canfield the late widow of the aforesaid Andrew Canfield late a purchaser of the United States her surviving - and that each of them is of the age of twenty one years and upwards - Thus it appeared to the satisfaction of the court from the annexed testimony of Anna Canfield - Joseph Rapp and Albert Canfield
Wm. T. Orlyng Pro. Judge Sep: 1. 1845

State of Pennsylvania 3 County Susquehannah 3 ss. Personally appeared before the Subscriber a sister of the Prisoner in and for said County Albert Camp of Middletown in said County aged Seventy Years - after being duly sworn according to law deposes and saith. That for the last forty five Years he has been personally acquainted with Emmeline Campfield late widow of Andrew Campfield who was a Prisoner of the United States - and who died on the 13th day of June 1843. Eighteen hundred and forty three. Leaving his widow the late Emmeline Campfield who died on the 3rd day of December 1844. Eighteen hundred and forty four - That the said Emmeline and Andrew Camp- field were living together as husband & wife forty five years since and continued so to live until the death of the said Andrew Campfield - That at the decease of the said late widow Emmeline Campfield she left the following named children her surviving - They being the only surviving children viz. Sarahfield Campfield - Wilson Campfield - and Noah Campfield of Peter. Bradford County Pa. Anna Campfield and Andrew Campfield of Middletown Susquehannah County Pa - Polly wife of Sister Edsall of Warren Bradford County Pa - Emma wife of Catherine Pierce of Peter. Bradford County Pa - Sally wife of Nathaniel Billings of Elmira Chemung County in the State of New York - Ruth wife of James W Pratt of Peter. Bradford County Pa - That the aforesaid named children are the only children of the said late widow Emmeline Campfield the late widow of the aforesaid Andrew Campfield - late a prisoner of the United States her surviving - and that each of them is of the age of twenty one Years & upwards - That I am well acquainted with all the above named children and from my knowledge of their ages - I believe the above attached family Record is substantially correct Subscribed and sworn before me Me this 16 th day of July - - 1845 3
Albert Camp
Sam l Taggart Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Albert Camp is a respectable person and worthy of credit
Sam l Taggart Justice of the Peace

State of Pennsylvania Susquehanna County
J. John Blanding Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Susquehanna County Do certify that Sam l Saggart Esquire before whom the foregoing Affidavits appear to have been taken is a justice of the Peace in and for the said County - duly commissioned and qualified for taking the same - And that the signature thereto purporting to be his is genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Montrose the ninth day of August A.D. 1843 - John Blanding Prothonotary
State of Pennsylvania Bradford County
J. Aaron Chubbuck Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Bradford County do hereby certify that John N. Canyngham before whom the within proceedings were had, is the President-Judge of our said Court duly commissioned and qualified And that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Towanda this first day of September A.D. 1845 - Aaron Chubbuck Protho. By N.I. Keeler S ty
Answer to John H. Curtis, Huron Wayne Co NY Some of the dates in the attached family Record has recently been marked over, as the original marks had become so obliterated that they were hardly recognizable. So I am informed John H. Curtis
this letter was received date 1:17 PM

Pennsylvania } ss Susquehanna County } ss
Personal appeared before me the Subscriber one of the justices of the peace in and for the County of Susquehanna Isaac Brownson Esquire and being duly affirmed with in his affirmation say that he is well acquainted with Amasa Campfield & that to his knowledge he served in the Revo- lutionary war from about the middle of October Seventeen hundred and seventy seven to the first of January seventeen hundred and seventy eight in Captain Ruben Bostwick's Company and Col Roger Enos Regiment. & that this affidavit was made Sergeant in the same Company at the time above mentioned
Affirmed & Subscribed
before me the 10 th day
Isaac Brownson
of September A.D. 1832 and certify that the person so called Isaac Brownson
David Post Justice of Peace
State of Pennsylvania } ss Susquehanna County } ss
I Asa Dinnick & Plottoustay of the court of common pleas of said county do hereby certify that David Post Esq. whose signature in his own proper hand writing appears subscribed to the attestation of the above affidavit - is an acting justice of the peace in and for the County of Susquehanna duly commissioned and qualified as appears of record.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said county at Montrose the tenth day of September A.D. 1832.
Asa Dinnick & Plott

Sep - 26.
Andrew Canfield Pension Application
16629

Comptroller Office, Connecticut } Hartford Decem 1st 1845 }
On application for evidence of the service of Andrew Canfield in the war of the revolution, I certify that I have examined the documents in this office relating to that war, and find no payrolls of the Capt's under whom he alleged to have served, but find the following in relation to their service
July 16-1777 Capt Reuben Postwich — Dr. Enos Peet, 77 To order on Treasurers in Acct for his Co for Peet £ 150 August 16-1777 Capt Reuben Postwich, Col Enos Peet 77 Dr To order on Treasurers in Acct your Co for Dr. Lewis Peet £ 70 Sept 23 1777 Capt Reuben Postwich, Col Enos Peet, 77 Dr To order on Treasurers in Acct his Co, for Peet — 4 00 Nov 11-1780 Col John Mead Post at Greenwich 195-18-8 March 10-1780 Capt Noble Thorne at Norwalk — £ 1627-10-7 March 10 1780 Col Samuel Canfield Field Staff 2090-16-3
Harrington Comptroller

8521, Feb. 28 1848
Penn a be Eunice Canfield, do Andrew March 9 1843.
Eliza J. [unclear] Edward Mary [unclear] Present 1658

Washington Feb y 21 st 1846
Sir
Agreeably to your instructions, a declaration under acts of 43 & 44, are furnished in the case of Eunice Canfield wid d , of New York and also the Connecticut Comptroller, certificate with regard to the services of her husband, which, it is hoped will be found to be satisfy act to the Department in the allowance of the claim
Very Respectfully
Your O bt Servant
Nathan Seake
N.B. in your former report the proof of marriage is said to be satisfactory. L
Wm J. L. Edwards Court of Pensions

March 10th 187
Rel: to Cassius Eunice Banfield H. G. ... John F. ...
John F. ... Eunice Banfield Cassius ... Washington D.C.
John F. ...

Huron Mayn Co My Feb-25, 1857
Hon. Jas. Estabrook, Com. of Pensions
Permit me to call your attention to the case of Eunice Canfield Dec d . Widow of Andrew Canfield of Pa. who was a Pensioner — application in this case was made by one of the heirs in 1845 — Proof of Service, and additional proof of marriage was required. This proof was obtained and filed in the pension office by Mr Leake of Washington, on the 21. day of Feb y 1846. — Since that time no Report has been made — altho the attention of the department has frequently been called to the case
I shall hope that you will cause the papers to be looked up and reported on to me as soon as is practicable
Very Respectfully &c
John H. Curtis

Copy
June 5, 1851.
John F. Curtis Esq. Huron, N. Y. Sir:
The application in the case of Eunice Canfield dec'd, was rejected because she was not a widow at the date of the passage of the act of 7 July 1838, and the reason was explained to her agent.
J. S. Evans for Commt

July 9-1938
Pension Commissioner Veterans Bureau Washington D.C.
Will you please send me a copy of information furnished by Andrew Canfield Susquehanna County Pennsylvania
when he applied for a pension as a soldier of the American Revolution? Am anxious to know his wife's name and his children's names - Thank you
Mrs. Arthur J. Sanderson 3528-37 Avenue South Minneapolis Minnesota

# 847 N. Cuyler Ave. Oak Park, Ill. 10/10/27
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:- I am writing to you for information relative to Andrew Canfield , a pensioner.
He enlisted Aug. 1, 1880 as a private in 3 rd Co., Maj. Albert Chapman's 3 rd Regiment Col. P. B. Bradley Commanding. His residence was New Milford, Conn. After the war he moved to Penn. Middletown Cent. Will appreciate any & all information you can give of himself & family. Names & dates as well. I wrote several months ago but have received no answer. Letter must have miscarried. Yours truly Sarah M Shett Mrs. M. R.

September 14, 1926
United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
Re Andrew Canfield, Revolutionary War pension claim R. 1658 Rev & 1812 Wars Section
In a letter I received from you dated Oct. 22, 1925 about the above soldier, Andrew Canfield, mention was made of his service as follows "-----from October 1, 1780 to January 1, 1781 in Captain Noble Hines' Company, Colonel Samuel Canfield's Regiment and ----"
Will you please advise me what relation if none stated any Colonel Samuel Canfield was to Andrew Canfield the private. no pub. cl. for the Col. Samuel Canfield
Also do your records show who were the parents of Andrew Canfield? not stated
Your advice on these points will be greatly appreciated in tracing genealogy and data for D. A. R. application.
Thanking you in advance for past and future courtesies, I am,
Respectfully yours,
Frederica E. S. Keeler
OK Address: Miss Frederica Keeler, 854½ Sanborn Ave. Los Angeles, Calif.

✓ 1-37 stamp recd with W) at Wyalusing Pa. Per the Rev. Feb. 2, 1918.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, -
Would you please send me the military record of Andrew Canfield, born in New Milford, Conn. Feb. 3, 1760, et al, - married in Kent, Litchfield Co. Conn. in Jan. 1781 to Eunice Fairchild. - died at Middletown, Bradford Susquehanna Co., Pa., Dec. 3 1844, and fought in the Revolution. Awaiting my answer and thanking you for your courtesy, I remain Sincerely
Mrs. R. W. Giffin, Wyalusing, Pa.
Andrew Canfield moved to Pennsylvania before the Revolution.

Rev.-1
C.A.R. Troy Pa
June, 12, 1916
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions - Washington
Dear Sir - I am sending you the war record of Andrew Canfield. He served as a private of Major Chapman's Company 5 Conn. Regiment Commanded by Colonel Phillip B. Bradley. He enlisted Aug. 1. 1780. discharged Dec. 9. 1780. Resided at Middletown Susquehanna Co. Penna.

His wife's name Eunice Fairchild Canfield Andrew Canfield - Died at Middle Town Center
June 13, 1843 Age 83
His wife Eunice died Dec. 3, 1844 age 80.
If there was a claim for pension made and you can tell me anything about him, it would be very much appreciated
Respectfully
Mrs. F. P. Layman Troy Pa.

228 H. Street Chula Vista, Calif.
Sept 12. 1925
Pension Bureau Washington D.C. Gentlemen
Please advise me how I may get the war service record of Andrew Canfield (born Feb. 3 1760 probably at New Milford, Conn. d. June 13. 1843 probably at or near Le Rayville Pa.). He served in the Continental Line of Connect- icut troops in American Army in Revolutionary War. I need this information for Daughters of American Revolution application
Thanking you I am Very truly Frederica E. Keller

847 N. Cuyler Av. Oak Park, Ill.
May 15, 1927
Bureau of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:-
Will you please send the Revolutionary service record of private Andrew Canfield, (Pensioner) who served in the Connecticut Continental Line?
He is buried in Middletown Center Pa. We have his date of death as June 13, 1843.
Will you please

847 N. Cuyler Av. Oak Park. Ill.
May 15, 1927
Bureau of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:-
Will you please send the Revolutionary service record of private Andrew Canfield, (Pensioner) who served in the Connecticut Continental Line?
He is buried in Middletown Center Pa. We have his date of death as June 13, 1843.
Will you please

2. send us his place and date of birth if they are shown in the records?
Is his wife's maiden name and the date of their marriage recorded?
Do the records give the name of his parents?
We shall greatly appreciate any information you may be able to send us.
Yours truly,
Nettie E. Shelt.

357 W. Gray St. Elmira, N. Y. June 11, 1929.
Comm. of Pensions Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you please tell me if there was a pension granted to Andrew Cannfield , who was born Feb. 3, 1761, married to Eunice Fairchild in Jan 1781 and died June 13, 1843. He served several enlistments from 1776 to

1781 with the Connecticut Troops.
Sincerely,
Wm. D. Schwenke

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Andrews Canfield a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. R. 1658.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug 1776 3 mos. Pvt. Benjamin Brownson Conn   Early in 1777 2 mos. Officers not stated Served at White Plains   June 1777 June 1778 Benjamin Bostwick Mead   1779 6 wks. Daniel Camp   1780 Oct. 1. 1779 Jan. 1. 1780 Officers not stated Served at Stratford Conn   Jan. 1. 1780 2 mos. Mead   Oct. 1. 1780 Jan. 1. 1781 Noble Hine Samuel Canfield   June 1781 5 1/2 mos. Swift or Johnson  
Battles engaged in, None stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, New Milford, Litchfield Co. Conn.
Date of application for pension, Sept 11. 1832. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Middletown Township, Susquehanna Co. Penn
Age at date of application, Born in New Milford, Litchfield Co. Conn. Feb. 3. 1760 or 1761
Remarks: he married at Kent, Litchfield Co. Conn. in Jan. 1781 Eunice Fairchild, b Feb 11. 1764, he died June 13. 1843 and she died Dec. 3 1844 leaving only following children in 1845: Amos; Fairchild; Nelson; Noble; Eunice wife of Calvin Pierce; Ruth, wife of James W. Pratt; Polly wife of Jesse Edsell and Sacey wife of Nathaniel Billings (or Bittings) Andrew.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

June 30, 1918.
Mrs. F. P. Layman, Troy, Pennsylvania.
Madam:
In addition to the military history of Andrew Canfield R. 1658, Revolutionary War, you are furnished the following family data from the papers on file.
Children.
Amos born October 17, 1782. Polly " February 10, 1783. Fairchild " January 1, 1785. Deborah " April 12, 1787. Wilson, " December 28, 1789. Mosley " April 5, 1792 died December 2, 1811. Eunice " June 8, 1795. Sally " September 3, 1798. Noble " March 12, 1802. Ruth " April 5, 1804. Andrew " April 13, 1808. Deborah Elsworth died October 10, 1833.
Very respectfully,
E. C. Tieman

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
November 18, 1926.
Miss F. Keeler, 854½ Sanborn Ave. Los Angeles, Calif.
Madam:
I have to advise you, that in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 1858, the names of the parents of Andrew Canfield are not on record, nor is it stated whether he was related to Colonel Samuel Canfield.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

mmhf
October 22, 1925
Frederica E. Keller 228 H St., Chula Vista, Calif.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim R. 1658 it appears that Andrew Canfield was born February 3, 1760 or 1761 in New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut.
While a resident of said New Milford he enlisted and served as a private in the Connecticut Troops as follows:
From August 1776, three months in Captain Benjamin Brownson's Company; from early in 1777, two months as a substitute for his brother Elijah Canfield, no officers stated; from June 1 - 1777  June 1777 to January 1, 1778 in Captain Reuben Bostwick's Company, Colonel Roger Enos' Regiment; from shortly after harvest in 1779, six weeks in Captain Daniel Camp's Company; from October 1, 1779 to January 1, 1780 at Stratford, Connecticut, officers not stated; from January 1, 1780 two months under Colonel Mead; from October 1, 1780 to January 1, 1781 in Captain Noble Hines' Company, Colonel Samuel Canfield's Regiment and from June

1781 five and one half months under Colonel Swift or Colonel Johnson.
About three years after the Revolution he moved to Pownal, Vermont and lived three years and then moved to Kent, Connecticut and then to Middletown Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania where he was allowed pension on his application executed September 11, 1832. He died June 13, 1842  1834 in Middletown, Pennsylvania.
Soldier married in January 1781 in Kent, Litchfield County, Connecticut, Eunice Fairchild born February 11, 1764. She died December 3, 1844 in Middletown, Pennsylvania. Their children were:
Amos born October 17, 1882. Polly " February 10, 1783, married Jesse Edsell. Fairchild " January 1, 1785. Deborah " April 12, 1787. Deborah Elsworth died October 10, 1833. Wilson " December 28, 1789. Mosley " April 5, 1792, died December 2, 1811. Eunice " June 8, 1795, married Catlin Pierce. Sally " September 2, 1796, married Nathaniel Billings or Bittings. Nobbs  noble " March 12, 1802. Ruth " April 5, 1804, married James W. Pratt. Andrew " April 13, 1808.
In 1845 Fairchild, Wilson, Eunice, Noble and Ruth were living in Pike, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, Amos and Andrew in Middletown, Pennsylvania, Polly in Warren, Pennsylvania and Sally in Elmira, New York.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Rev.&1812 Wars Section HNH
October 13, 1927
Nettie E. Shelt 847 North Cuyler Ave., Oak Park, Ill.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim R. 1658 it appears that Andrew Canfield was born February 3, 1760 or 1761 in New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut, names of parents not given.
While a resident of New Milford, Connecticut he enlisted and served as a private in the Connecticut Troops as follows:
From August 1776, three months in Captain Benjamin Brownson's Company; from early in 1777, two months as a substitute for his brother Elijah Canfield, no officers stated; from June 1, 1777 to January 1, 1778 in Captain Reuben Bestwick's Company, Colonel Roger Enos' Regiment; from shortly after harvest in 1779, six weeks in Captain Daniel Camp's Company; from October 1, 1779 to January 1, 1780 at Stratford, Connecticut, officers not stated; from January 1, 1780 two months under Colonel Mead; from October 1, 1780 to January 1, 1781 in Captain Noble Hines' Company, Colonel Samuel Canfield's Regiment and from June

1781, five and one half months under Colonel Swift or Colonel Johnson.
About three years after the Revolution he moved to Pownal, Vermont and lived three years and then moved to Kent, Connecticut and then to Middletown Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania where he was allowed pension on his application executed September 11, 1832. He died June 13, 1843 in Middletown, Pennsylvania.
Said Andrew Canfield married in January 1781 in Kent, Litchfield County, Connecticut, Eunice Fairfield born February 11, 1764. She died December 3, 1844 in Middletown, Pennsylvania. Their children were:
Amos born October 17, 1782. Polly " February 10, 1783, married Jesse Edsell. Fairchild " January 1, 1785. Deborah " April 12, 1787, Deborah Elsworth died October 10, 1833. Wilson " December 28, 1789. Mosley " April 5, 1792, died December 3, 1811. Eunice " June 8, 1795, married Catlin Pierce. Sally " September 2, 1796, married Nathaniel Billings or Bittings. Noble " March 12, 1802. Ruth " April 5, 1804, married James W. Pratt. Andrew " April 13, 1808.
In 1845 Fairchild, Wilson, Eunice, Noble and Ruth were living in Pike, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, Amos and Andrew in Middletown, Pennsylvania, Polly in Warren, Pennsylvania, and Sally in Elmira, New York.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
MMHF/HMM
September 10, 1929.
Mrs. William D. Schwenke 357 W. Gray Street Elmira New York.
Dear Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 1658, it appears that Andrew Canfield was born February 3, 1760 or 1761 in New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut, names of parents not given.
While a resident of New Milford, Connecticut, he enlisted and served as a private in the Connecticut Troops as follows:
From August 1776, three months in Captain Benjamin Brownson's Company; from early in 1777, two months as a substitute for his brother Elijah Canfield, no officers stated; from June 1, 1777 to January 1, 1778 in Captain Reuben Boatwick's Company, Colonel Roger Enos' Regiment; from shortly after harvest in 1779, six weeks in Captain Daniel Camp's Company; from October 1, 1779 to January 1, 1780 at Stratford, Connecticut, officers not stated; from January 1, 1780, two months under Colonel Mead; from October 1, 1780 to January 1, 1781 in Captain Noble Hines' Company, Colonel Samuel Canfield's Regiment and from June 1781, five and one half months

under Colonel Swift or Colonel Johnson.
About three years after the Revolution he moved to Pownal, Vermont, and lived three years and then moved to Kent, Connecticut and then to Middletown Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, where he was allowed pension on his application executed September 11, 1832. He died June 13, 1843, in Middletown, Pennsylvania.
Said Andrew Canfield married in January 1781 in Kent, Litchfield County, Connecticut, Eunice Fairfield, born February 11, 1764. She died December 3, 1844 in Middletown, Pennsylvania. Their children were:
Amos born October 17, 1782 Polly " February 10, 1783, married Jesse Edsell Fairchild " January 1, 1785 Deborah " April 12, 1787, Deborah Elsworth died October 10, 1833. Wilson " December 28, 1789 Mosley " April 5, 1792, died December 2, 1811. Eunice " June 8, 1795, married Catlin Pierce Sally " September 2, 1796, married Nathaniel Billings or Bittings. Noble " March 12, 1802, Ruth " April 5, 1804, married James W. Pratt. Andrew " April 13, 1808.
In 1845 Fairchild, Wilson, Eunice, Noble and Ruth were living in Pike, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, Amos and Andrew in Middletown, Pennsylvania, Polly in Warren, Pennsylvania, and Sally in Elmira, New York.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Canfield, Azariah GRADE Private LINE Connecticut
WARRANT NUMBER 5601 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Feb. 23, 1797
to Ithamar Canfield
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.