Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R 714, David Belden, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Belden David
R 714
CONTENTS

31.569
David Belden Ohio
Act June '32-
Alex s McConnel Warren Ohio

The State of Ohio } on this twenty eighth day of June Trumbull county } A.D. 1834 personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Common Pleas now sitting in the Town of Warren within and for the County of Trumbull & State of Ohio. David Belden a resident of Farming- ton in said County of Trumbull aged seventy six years the seventeenth day of last June, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declara- tion, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. In the Middle or fore part of April A.D. 1777. I was drafted in the Town of Weatherfield. Hartford County in the State of Connecticut, and placed under the command of Captain Hobart Hobart. we were sent Danbury. saw the greese running in the streets from the Beef & pork that was burned by the British. from thence we marched to Groton Dane, where we had a light skirmish with the British we retreated, took three of the British light horse two officers & one private. & brought them into head quarters. This was a tour of three Months. our company was discharged & went home. And immediately was drafted again and placed under the command of Captain Elias Williams. Charles Butler was our Lieutenant we were sent to Fish kills. from there we marched up the Hudson River. This was a tour of Three Months. we were engaged this tour, some part of the time in standing, duty & guarding stores. a short time after Gen. Burgoyne's surrender we were discharged & am unable to recollect the names of any of our Field officers, our object in marching up the Hudson River, was to meet Burgoyne. But he had surren- dered before we got to the main American Army. I send the above tours as a private Soldier. in both tours a period of six months, for which I claim a pension.
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.
Sworn to and subscribed the day 27 David Belden
in open court George Parsons Clerk

We Daniel Miller — a clergyman residing in Township of Farmington in said County of Linnville Ohio, and Ambrose Hart of the same County & State. hereby certify that we are well acquainted with David Beldin who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy six 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, and we further certify that the said David Beldin is a person of strict truth and veracity and that his statements are entitled to credit. Daniel Miller Sworn to and subscribed in Ambrose Hart Open Court Before me George Parsons Clerk
1 st When & in what year was you born?
Ans. I was born in Weatherfield in Hartford County in the State of Connecticut in the year 1758.
2. Have you any Record of your age?
Ans. I have no Record of my age I had a record of my age but it is now in the State of N. York my daughter who is now dead, had it, and left it in my Bible.
3 When were you living when called into the service? when have you lived since the revolutionary war, and when do you now live?
Ans. In Weatherfield Hartford County when called into the service, I lived in Farmington Hartford, Connecticut about fourteen years since the Revolution & I now live in Farmington Linnville County Ohio where I have lived for the last twenty years.
4 th How were you called into the service?
Ans. I was drafted
I am unable to state at this time the names of any of my officers other than those I have stated. The present Mr. Miller of Farmington, and Esqr. Hart of Brookfield are persons with whom I am well acquainted & who have testified as to my character & the belief of my services. I know of no person living by whom I can prove my services as a soldier of the Revolution.
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.

Soldier and served as in States, and the board further certifies that it appears to them that David Miller who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in Farmington in said County of Franklin. Mrs. Ambrum Hart who has also signed the same is a Resident of the same County, and is a credible person and that their statements are entitled to credit.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Hanover this 1 st day of July Anno Domini 1834 George Purvis Clk By Sylvanus Potter dep

David Belknap Residence Oct 1832
State of Ohio
Port 5
Mr. Kelly

POWER OF ATTORNEY.
Know all men by these presents, That I, Harvey Belden of the County of Tuscarora and State of Ohio , and one of the children and legal representatives of David Belden a Revolutionary soldier, and Sarah Belden his wife, who is now deceased, do hereby, irrevocably, constitute and appoint John J. Kelley , of Washington City , my true and lawful Attorney, for me, and in my name, to examine into and prosecute any claim that may be due, or found to be due, the children and legal representatives of David Belden and Sarah Belden in virtue of said David Beldens service in the Revolutionary war, and the several acts and resolutions of Congress relative thereto, and that might have accrued to either of the said parties, and not drawn during their lifetime, and now due to their legal representatives, and to receive the certificate of Pension, &c., when issued by the Department: I hereby confirming whatsoever my said attorney may do, or cause to be legally done, either in person or by substitution, in the prosecution of said claim, except drawing money on the said claim, I revoking any other authority I may have given to any other person or persons in the premises whatsoever.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this Seventh day of December , 1852.
Signed in presence of 1 O. H. Belden 2 Josiah H. Wolcott
Harvey Belden
STATE OF Ohio County of Tuscarora ss. } Set.
On this Seventeenth day of December , in the year 1852, personally appeared before me, Harvey Belden , and acknowledged the within Power of Attorney to be his act and deed.
Joseph H. Wolcott J. P.

was taken, was at the time of taking the same, an acting Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly qualified, and further that I am acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice, and believe the signature thereof to be his is genuine. — I have herunto set
to be his is genuine. — I have herewith set in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the said court at Warrenton this 21 st day of December A D 1852 Fulton M c gall Clerk

January 10, 1934.
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Mrs. William S. Perry Roseville, California
BA-J/ady David Belden R.714
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to one David Belden, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, R.714, based upon his military service in that war.
David Belden was born June 17, 1758 in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, and no reference is made to his parents.
He applied for pension June 28, 1834 while a resident of Farmington, Trumbull County, Ohio, where he had lived twenty years, and stated that while a resident of Wethersfield, Connecticut, he enlisted in April 1777, served three months as private in Captain Hollister's Connecticut Company, that he was in a skirmish at Compo and that he immediately reenlisted and served three months as private in Captain Elias Williams' Connecticut Company.
His claim was not allowed as he did not furnish proof of service of six months as required by the pension law.
After the Revolution he lived about fourteen years in Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut.
Soldier and his wife, Louis, were dead in 1852.
Their son, Harvey Belden, was living in Trumbull County, Ohio, in 1852, his age not stated. The name O. H. Belden is shown at the same time in the same county, no relationship to the family stated.
A daughter of the soldier lived in New York State and in 1834 she was deceased, her name and age not given. There are no further family data.

This is the history of the only David Belden, all spellings of the surname searched, that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
In order to make a search of the Revolutionary War records for any other soldier with surname Belden or Belding, the full name of the soldier is essential with as much as possible of the following data: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

Ex'r.
INVALID.
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
David Bellen
P. O. _____
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
134 Jan. 10. Hist. to Mrs. Wm. S. Perry. A.D. 1934 1934 Oct. 10. Hist. to Mrs. Lawrence Clapp. A.D. 1934

Rejected, did not serve signature per letter 21. Octr 1834 to A. McConnel
Warren
do. 1 Dec 1834,
do. 6 July 1837 - do.
to same July 4 1837

Ohio
4 Aug 1839
Glo

War Dept. Pension Off. Aug. 4. 1837
Sir,
In answer to your letter of the 26 th ult o . I have to inform you that this Dept t . adheres to its decision in the case of David Belden.
Alex r . M c Connell, Esq r Warren Ohio
Encl re this on index act June 7. 1832 Ohio case N o 31,569-

A. M. Connell Ohio
6 July 1837
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Alexander M. Connell Esq. Warren. Ohio.

War Dept, Pen. Offin July 6. 1887
Sir
The affidavits of Ezekiel Smith of Hartford County Connecticut and of Theodore Wetcote of Trumbull Co. Ohio in support of the claim of David Belden have been rec d and filed with his other papers in this office. His claim was rejected in 1834 because it was believed that he did  had not served six months in the two terms set forth in his declaration. The testimony now exhibited much shows that the applicant was in service at the time Danbury was burnt by the British, and at the time of the surrender of Burgoyne. The militia belonging to Connecticut who were called out on those two occasions did not serve at each time so long as three months, and as the act of 7 June 1832, provides for none who did not serve six months at least six months, the claim was consequently rejected. The decision Dept. Adm adheres to its decision.

thereto for made cannot be reversed.
A. M. Connell Ohio
6 July 1837 AG
Alexander M c Connell Esq. Warren, Ohio.

Alex. M. Connell
1. Dec. 1834
O. L.
Record, Vol. 26, p. 213

War Dept. Pensions Office Oct 21 1834 December 1.
Sir
The declaration of David Balden has been again examined. The applicant claims for two terms of three months each in the Connecticut militia. Upon a very careful examination of the applicant's statement, and upon a comparison thereof with the facts, as it regards the service of the Connecticut militia, during the period set forth, it has been ascertained ascertained that he was not in service for the length of time claimed in each term. The act of June 7, 1832 provides for none who did not serve at least six months. The claim has therefore been rejected and the papers placed on file in this office.
Alexander McConnell Esq Warren Ohio.

The State of Ohio ss } I Theodore Woolcott of Humboldt Humboldt County } County State of Ohio, on my oath depose and say that I was well acquainted with David Belden during the Revolution- ary war, that he lived in Hartford County State of Connecticut, about one mile & a half from where I lived. I was known to him being from home two years in the war as I think three, but am certain that he was out two, when he came home heard him tell about being at Danbury after it was burnt. This was shortly after Danbury was burnt, but I am not able to recollect the year
Theodore Woolcott
Sworn to & subscribed before me Apr 21/1839 J. Kirtland Secy of State

714
31. 5-69 David Bell Ohio
Rev. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Missions Washington D. C.
Pensions Sac. unent. 67

Warren Oct. 15 th 1834.
J. L. Edwards Esq r
In Sir Inclosed is a card for your examination the declaration of David Belden, Mr Belden wishes me to say to you, that he knows of no person living by whom he can prove any part of his services, and that Col. Phelps Esq r Compt- roller of the State of Connecticut, he thinks has not Rolls of those who were drafted, but only those that were enlisted soldiers, which was not his case.
He respectfully submits his case, believing that he, as a soldier of the Revolution, honestly merits what he demands, and that he has com- plied, with the regulations of the department in every particular, within the limit of his power
I am very respectfully Your obed Serv t .
Alexander McComick

Deposition of Erskine Smith to be used for the benefit of David Belden taken and sealed up by me this 10th day of May A D 1837 Deborah Goodall Justice of Peace

I Ezechiel Smith of Wethersfield in Hartford County and State of Connecticut eighty-one years old on the 15 th day of May 1837 Depose and say that David Belden whom name was in the time of the revolutionary war sometimes written Belding that in October 1777 at the time of Burgoyne's defeat every man able to bear arms was called into actual service said Belden Belding was under the command of Capt Elias Williams of Wethersfield until we arrived at head quarters on the North River and there joined the Army under the command of General Putnam and was at Lishills when the British Fleet went up the North River after the surrender of Burgoyne and his Army said Belden was discharged and came home with me I further depose and say that the said Belden was drafted in April 1777 at the time the British burned Danbury in the State of Connecticut and further the deponent saith not Wethersfield 15 th May 1837 Ezechiel Smith
Hartford County ss Wethersfield 15 th May 1837 Be it remembered that on the day aforesaid Ezechiel Smith who hath subscribed the foregoing deposition appeared before me and after being examined and cautioned to speak the whole truth made solemn oath to the same deposition which is taken at the request of David Belden of Farmington

Linnabull County State of Ohio for the purpose of obtaining a pension for ser- vices rendered in the revolutionary war
Elmer Goodale Justice of Peace

1115 P. 1000 Lock 1-3
Mr
J. P. Bellows Esq. Commission of Deputies Washington City D. C.

Warren July 26 th 1837-
Sir,
Your letter of the date July 6 th (inst) acknowledging the receipt of the affidavits of Ezekiel Smith and Theodore Wolcott in the matter of David Beldens application for a pension is rec d . You state that his claim was rejected in 1834 because it was believed that he had not served six months in the two towns set forth in his declaration, that the testimony of Smith and Wolcott proves the applicant was in the service at the time Danbury was burnt, and at the surrender of Burgoyne, that the Law of Congress of June 7-1832 provides for none who did not serve at least six months, and that the claim was rejected &c.
I ever wish to be found bowing with submission to any and all decisions of the department, but from a deep conviction of the justice of Mr Beldens claim, I beg leave once more to urge his claim upon the consideration of the department.
The applicant in his declaration, on his solemn oath stated that he served as a soldier of the Revolution two tours of three months each, making a period of six months service. He has also as corroborating testimony, by the affidavits of Smith & Wolcott proved an actual service at two important eras of the Revolution, to wit, the burning of Danbury and the surrender of Genl. Burgoyne, I assume the position that the department requires such a degree of certainty as will make clear the applicants claim and avoid imposition, and to do this the best evidence in the power of the party ought to be admitted, to reject more than this, would defeat the —

Object of the Law - It would in almost every case be out of the power of a party to prove more than this applicant has proved - Mr Belden is a man of high standing for truth and veracity in the neighborhood where he resides -
For the character of the applicant, if need be I would refer the appointment to the Hon. M. Birchard Sol. of the Land office at Washington City
It strikes me that unless the appointment now evidence - in their possession, of which I have no knowledge, his claim on reconsideration will be favorably considered - I am unwilling to believe that Mr Belden has acted in bad faith in this matter -
I am most respectfully your ob't Serv't.
J. J. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Pensions
Abner M'Connell

Ohio June 5. J. Belden
Denison papers
H. B. Stanton Esqr.
Commissioner of pensions Washington City D.C.
Free

Warren May 29th 1837-
J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Sir
Enclosed I send you the affidavits of Theodore Wolcott and E. Smith, which I think establish the fact that David Belden was a soldier & served as such in the war of the Revolution. The applicant (David Belden) in his declaration under oath, on the files of your office has stated the number of towns that he served, and the length of each, as correctly no doubt as his recollection will permit. He has been at some expense, and taken much trouble to obtain more direct evidence of his service. The department have informed me, that the best evidence, in the power of the party should be produced, this he has used the utmost of his endeavours to do. He therefore hopes that his claim to a pension may be reconsidered.
I am very Respectfully your obt Servt. Alexander M c Connell

125 West Penn Street, Germantown, Philadelphia, January 30, 1934.
Veterans Administration Bureau, Washington, D. C. Mr. A. D. Hiller, Assistant to the Administrator,
My dear Mr. Hiller:
I am interested in finding Revolutionary service for Asa Belden, of Stepney Parish Wethersfield, Conn. born April 1720, died Feb. 1800, married Amelia Butler 1749. Will in Hartford, Conn.
He had a son xxx David who married Lois Wolcott of Rocky Hill in 1779. They were of Wethersfield, Conn. and later of Farmington, Conn. and moved to Farmington, Ohio about 1814. David Belden and his wife Lois had a large family. I very much wish to find Revolution- ary Service for this David also. He was probably born in Wethers- field, Conn. in or about 1756.
Any information of these two men, Asa, b. 1720, d. 1800 or David Belden or (Belding) b. 1756, d. after 1814, will be greatly appreciated.
Very truly,
Agnes Gendell Clark
Agnes Gendell Clark.
Mrs. Laurence Clark, 125 West Penn Street, Germantown, Philadelphia.
Any spelling of the name - Belden - Beldin Belton - or Belding - we find all four ways used.

This Elm, pride of the village, of Wethersfield, Conn., shades the original home site of Richard Bayldon, first of his name in America, 1641.
Mrs. William S. Perry
Compiler
BELDEN-BELDING GENEALOGY ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA
Dec. 10, 1933.
Member:
California Genealogical Society; New England Historic Genealogical Society; Wisconsin Historical Society; Society of Old Plymouth Colony Descendants; Daughters of Founders and Patriots; Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims; Sacramento Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution; Los Angeles Chapter, Daughters of American Colonists; California Society of Mayflower Descendants; The Patriot League; Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865; O. E. S.
Reference:
Bank of America, Roseville, California.
Department of Rev. War Pension Bureau Washington D.C.
Dear Secretary,
Can you give me a report of whether or not a pension for Revolutionary service was given David Belding of Farmington, Trumbull Co., Ohio , or his wife Lois Wolcott Belding ; they moved to Ohio in 1814, and he was a Rev. soldier; also whether or not there are other Beldens of that part of Ohio receiving pensions for rev. service.
This is to complete my own family record and is not being done for any financial return-simply a love for the work of having my fathers family records complete.
very gratefully yours,
Maude Belden Perry Maude Belden Perry Roseville, California.
Above David was born 1756 in Hartford Co. Conn. and served in the 4th Conn. Regiment for 1780. July 1 to Dec. 14.

February 10, 1934.
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Mrs. Laurence Clark 125 West Penn Street Germantown, Philadelphia
BA-J/ady David Belden R.714 aw
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to one David Belden, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, R.714, based upon his military service in that war.
David Belden was born June 17, 1758 in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, and no reference is made to his parents.
He applied for pension June 28, 1834 while a resident of Farmington, Trumbull County, Ohio, where he had lived twenty years, and stated that while a resident of Wethersfield, Connecticut, he enlisted in April 1777, served three months as private in Captain Hollister's Connecticut Company, that he was in a skirmish at Compo and that he immediately reenlisted and served three months as private in Captain Elias Williams' Connecticut Company.
His claim was not allowed as he did not furnish proof of service of six months as required by the pension law.
After the Revolution he lived about fourteen years in Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut.
Soldier and his wife, Louis, were dead in 1852.
Their son, Harvey Belden, was living in Trumbull County, Ohio, in 1852, his age not stated. The name O. H. Belden is shown at the same time in the same county, no relationship to the family stated.
A daughter of the soldier lived in New York State and in 1834 she was deceased, her name and age not given. There are no further family data.

This is the history of the only David Belden, all spellings of the surname searched, that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to show that a claim for pension or bounty land was ever made on account of the services of any Asa Belden, all spellings of the surname searched. M.C.S. search.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.