Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18600, Allen Bidwell, Continental (Conn.)

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (Conn.)
Bidwell, Allen
W. 18600
Anna
CONTENTS

Let to H. H. Hubbard, Mar. 8. 1837.
Application sent to John H. Hubbard Esq. Glenmont N. H. July 21. 1820
11. 518 R New Hampshire.
Allen Bidwell, of Cheshire Co. 4 in the state of N. Hamp 2 . who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Wyllis, of the Connecticut line, for the term of one year.
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 18. of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7. of June, 1819 and sent to Elisha Huntley, judg. Keene, Cheshire Co. N. Hamp.
  Arrears to 4th of March, 1819. 84.50   Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4. Sept r , 1819. 48 "   10 mo. \frac{13}{30} } 8 \frac{4}{31} } $132.50   { Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. } 
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State of Hampshire Cheshire ss April 18 th 1814. Then before Elisha Huntley a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County of Cheshire personally appeared Allen Bidwell Before named and made solemn Oath that the foregoing declaration by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth and it having been made to appear to my satisfaction that the said Allen Bidwell did serve in the revolutionary war against the common enemy in manner as by him is stated in said declaration thereby certify and transmit the testimony in his case being his Oath - to the Honble John Calthorne
Secretary of war
Elisha Huntley } one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas
Cheshire ss Levi Chamberlain, Assistant Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County hereby certify, that the above is the signature of the Hon Elisha Huntley a Judge, of said said Court, duly commissioned and that no particular impression is used as a seal by said Court
In witness whereof I have hereto sub- scribed & affixed a seal in form as used by said Court this 20 th day of May AD 1816
Levi Chamberlain
To the Honorable Secretary of war
This May certify that I have inquired into the circumstances of the within named Allen Bidwell and find him to be poor and standing in need of the assistance of his County for Support Mansfield Decem 23 rd 1813 Elisha Huntley - { one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for said County -

I Allen Bidwell of Langdon in The County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire — Husbandman do make the following declaration upon oath
That in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven hundred and Seventy Seven in the month of February I enlisted as a private soldier in the continental army in the united States of America at Concord Glastonbury in the State of Connecticut under Capt Samuel Wright and was attached to a Regiment Commanded by Col. Samuel Wells and for one year — and marched marched for Boston and from That to New York City where we stayed until we were drove out by the Enemy when we crossed over Kings bridge and was I discharged at Stamford from the service  service  though a week before my time was out I being Sick I never had any Written Discharge because I was Sick and the Doctor gave me leave to go home about a week before my time was out I belonged to the Connecticut line Also I further say under oath that I am poor and I stand in need of assistance from my country for support — Allen Bidwell
Heene, N. H.
Adm o
Allen Bidwell priv te Willis' Conn Reg t 1776. First of Service registered

Allen Biawell
11.510
(Sept. 1849.)
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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
CHESHIRE COUNTY SS.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
ON this eleventh day of July 1820 personally appeared in open Court
being a court of record for said county, proceeding according to the course of the common law, having a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, and keeping a record of its proceedings, Allen Bidewell , aged sixty years, resident in Langdon in said county, who being first duly sworn, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows: He enlisted into Capt Samuel Wright's Comp y & Col. Willis Reg t in the Connecticut line of the continental establishment in Jan y 1776 - for the term of one year was stationed at Boston, New York and other places - He was aboard of the Roe gally in North River in the battle at Westpoint, was wounded in his right hand and leg, was also in a battle at Long Island, New York & White Plains - that he faithfully served his time and was then discharged The date of my original declaration in order to obtain a pension is the 18 th day of April 1818 The number of my pension certificate is 11,518
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March, 1818: and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
I am a farmer by profession - I have tolerable health for my age, but not able to perform much labour owing to my lameness occasioned by the wounds which I received in the service above stated. - I have a wife aged sixty years middling health for age can labour but little My children are as follows - Joseph Bidewell aged 38 - has not a capacity to do business, Fanny eighteen years old able to support herself - Numa 16 years old able to support herself - Polly 13 years of age a feeble child is not able to support herself - Paul Bigford 12 years old has as good health as other children
Allen Bidewell
Sworn to and declared at Charlestown in said County, on the eleventh day of July 1820 before
Rose { Judge of said Court.
I, SALMA HALE, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Cheshire, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property in the aforesaid schedule, is thirtyfour dollars and thirty cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 14 th day of July A. D. 1820
S. Hale

SCHEDULE,
Of the whole estate (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) and income of Allen Bidwell of Langdon in the County of Cheshire and State of Newhampshire, Applicant for a Pension under the act of Congress of May 1st, 1820.
  One pot $1.00   1 Pair Bed irons 1.00   1 Tea kettle 50   1 high pan 40   1 Spider 42   Crockery for family use 1. 50   One tin pan 30   1 wire sieve 40   1 kitchen table 30   1 pail 30   1 fall leaf table 1. 25   5 broken chairs 40   1 Beam of fire hooks 1. 30   1 Lanthorn 25   1 broken cake pan 25   1 pr shovel & tongs 1. 50   1 hog & 1 plow 75 8. 75   2 draft chains 2. 50   1 pr of train chains 50   1 hoe & the ss nath 1. 25   1 rake & pitchfork 40   1 chest 25 - 4 cedar barrels 250 2. 75   1 set of Looms 5   1 old axe 25. bench & wedges 100 1. 25   1 thinglefio - 75 case knives, & forks 47 1. 22   34. 30 
Allen Bidwell
We the Subscribers testify and say, that we have viewed the property contained in the above Schedule, shewn to us by Allen Bidwell above named, as his property; and are of opinion that the sums set against the respective items are their true value.
Cheshire ss.
182 Personally
appeared,
above named, and made oath to the truth of the above statement, by them subscribed. Before me,
Justice of the Peace.
I certify, that named, are disinterested and credible witnesses.
above
Justice of the Peace.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838 (State of New Hampshire) Sullivan County ss—
On this eleventh day of June One thousand eight hundred and fifty three personally appeared before me Samuel Egerton a Justice of the Peace in and for said county Grove Bidwell a resident of Langdon in said County aged fifty one 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 July the seventh eighteen hundred and thirty eight, granting Pensions to certain Widows whose husbands served in the war of the Revolution, That his father Allen Bidwell was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and served according to his best recollection from what he formally heard him say about his services some over three years in all

= That he well remembers hearing him frequently speak of his services, and of the different times and places where he was stationed when he was out and the different battles which he was in; but that he cannot remember at this time many of particulars; but thinks he was at Bunkerhill Battle and well remembers hearing him say he helped to fill Hogsheads of sand on Dorchester heights which he believes was in 1776. That he well remembers hearing him say that he was present when General Putnam rode down the stone steps, and that he was present at the time the British burnt New London; That his father said Allen Bidwell always told him he was a resident of the town Lime in the State of Connecticut at the time he went into the service; That he was a pensioner under the act of 1818 - That he died in the town of Langdon in said county on the second day of August 1822, That his Mother Anna Bidwell was a Pensioner under the act of July 7 th 1838 - for the sum of forty dollars per annum; That she died in said Langdon July 10 th 1840, That he trusts and believes that his Father said Allen Bidwell rendered service sufficient to entitle his Mother the said Anna Bidwell to a full Pension -

- Under said act of 1838 He further says that his Mother Anna Bidwell left at her decease five children; three sons and two daughters who now survive viz. himself Grove Bidwell Joseph Bidwell, Erastus Bidwell, Fanny Griffin, and Numa Aplin, The the three sons are residents of said Langdon and the two daughters are residents of Marlow in said state That he the said Grove Bidwell makes this declaration in his own behalf and in behalf of his before named brothers and sisters in order that they may obtain the balance between the sum allowed their Mother under said act of 1838 and the amount which she was entitled to had she been allowed full pay; and for the proof of their said claim he respectfully refers to the evidence filed with his Father's declaration by which he obtained his pension under said act of 1818 and the evidence filed with his Mother's declaration by which she obtained her pension under said act of 1838
Grove Bidwell
Subscribed and sworn to the day and year before written - Before me
Samuel Egerton Justice of The Peace I hereby further certify that said Grove Bidwell is considered a person of truth and veracity - Samuel Egerton

I am Francis of Alstead in the County of Cheshire & State of New Hampshire aged fifty six years Depose & say that I formerly resided in the Town of Langdon in the County of Sullivan in said State that I was acquainted with the before named Allen Bidwell & his wife Anna Bidwell both late of said Langdon and I well remember the death of both of them but do not recollect the exact time of their death I think the said Allen died about thirty years ago I was present at the Funeral of the said Anna Bidwell but cannot state from recollection the exact time but have raged to her Tomb Stone and find that she died July 10 th 1840, the said Anna left at her decease only five children who now survive (viz), Grove Bidwell, Joseph Bidwell, Erastus Bidwell, Fanny Cragin, and Anna Aplin I further say that I always understood that the said Allen Bidwell was a Pensioner & that his widow, the said Anna Bidwell obtain- ed a pension some years previous to her death.
See Francis
State of New Hampshire Sullivan County ss Langdon June 13 - 1853 Subscribed & Sworn to the day & year above written Before me Samuel Egerton Justice of the Peace I further certify that I am well acquainted with the above deponent and he is a person of truth and veracity Samuel Egerton

1618 Concord, N. Hampshire
Jacob W. L., Aug 13 d /53
Anna Bidwell widow of Allen Bedwell
Con n who was a pensioner under the Act of 18. March 1818 and who died on the 2. August 1823 of Sullivan Co. in the State of N. Hampshire who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg't. commanded by Col. Myllis in the Conn. line for 1 year.
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 40 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of Jan. 1839 sent to _____ and Hon. H. Hubbard Senate U.S.
Arrears to the 4th of Apr. '38 100.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4. Nov. '37. 20.00 $120.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2 / . Page 34

1618 Anna Bidwell. Declaration.
3768
Ad 7 July 1836
Manna 1781
Wed 1823
Allee $40 per ann
Hon. S. Hubbard, Senate U.S.

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress,—passed July 7, 1838.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, } S. S. County of Sullivan,
On this twentieth day of September 18 38 , personally appeared in open Court, before the Judge of the Court of Probate, now sitting, Anna Bidwell a resident of Langdon in the County of Sullivan and State of N. H. aged 78 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, entitled, "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows;" That she is the widow of Allen Bidwell — who was a
private in the army of the Revolution, and a pensioner of the United States on the New Hampshire agency, under the act of 18 March 1818 at the rate of eight dollars per month. He belonged to Captain Wright's company in Colonel Miller's regiment, and served therein one year. He was also in the service in 1781 at New London Court at the time it was burnt, and afterwards was stationed in the guard boats under the command of Captain Amos Judson.
fifth She further declares that she was married to the said Allen Bidwell  on the  twenty day of August A. D. 17 80 that her husband the aforesaid Allen Bidwell died on the second day of August A. D. 18 23 that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, A. D. 1791, viz. at the time above stated.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day & year above written Anna Bidwell mark. Before John D. Putnam Judge of Probate J. J. Gilchrist Register of the Court of Probate do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original Declaration and proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Anna Bidwell for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 31 st day of Decr 18 38 J. J. Gilchrist Reg Prob

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WIDOW, &c.)
Rev
File No. 18600
Anna Bidwell
Widow of
Henry Bidwell
Dein Rev. Wm
Act: July 9th 1938
Index:—Vol. 81 , Page 64
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Hon. L. P. Waldo Comr of Russians Washington D. C.

Paper Mill Village N.H. June 21-1853
Hon. L. B. Waldo Comr of Pensions Sir, Enclosed is the Declaration of Grove Bedwell made in his own behalf and in behalf of his brothers & sisters, under the act of 1834, in order to obtain an increase of their Mothers Pension, from March 4 th 1836 to the time she died, they believe she was entitled to a full full pension. It is probable that their Father Allen Bedwell set forth all his services at the time he obtained his pension under the act of 1818 and on refer- ring to his declaration you will find how much service he set forth and if you have no proof of only one year which was all was allowed the widows you will inform me and state what he did say about his service as I may then be able to show it from the old Rolls in Connecticut, I trust you will act on

this as soon as possible & make return to me at Paper Mill Belloye N.H.
Truly Yours Jacob Wales

I Henry Hubbard a member of the Senate of the United States for the State of New Hampshire do hereby certify that I was formerly well acquainted with Allan Pitcairn, living then at Charleston. The town where I reside - He was a prisoner under the act of March 1818 I also knew his family - his wife and children - I was the administrator of the Pitcairn estate - I think he has been dead eight or ten years perhaps longer. My own age is a little over fifty two - Mr. Allen Pitcairn, oldest son Joseph was a member

I am older than myself - I think also his oldest daughter was older than I am - and his son Enes too can not be far from my age - The family when I first knew them lived near the village in which I live - and after ward they moved to the south part of the town - I knew both Mr Allen Mudgett and his wife - and the children - heads of the family They always lived together as husband and wife - and she was reputed to be his wife and I have no doubt of that fact - They were living to- gether at the time of his death

and she was recognized as his widow at the settlement of his estate — She has lived since her husband's death the principal part of the time with her oldest son Joseph. It is more than thirty years I think since I first knew the family. Mary Hubble
Detroit of Columbia
Washington D.C. March 18th 1839 Then Henry Hubbard personally appeared and made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him signed was just and true
Before me S. Brooke Lee D.M.

Free
John Mann
J. K. Bruns Esq.
Pension Office
Washington

Santa Church March 4. 1897
Mr. Hubbard would be obliged to Mr. Edwards to procure him as soon as he can a copy of the declaration of Allen Midwell who is now deceased He was in the New Hampshire Agency when living — Mr. Hubbard would wish to be informed whether Mr. Edwards will make any new regulations in consequence of the explanatory

1 Hunsucker - approved system - - day - with reference to the munition act of July 4. 1836

State of New Hampshire Sullivan County ss
I T. McLilmore Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature within and for the county and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Samuel Ezerton is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned & qualified; that his commission was dated May 17. 1851 and took effect on the 17 th day of May 1856. and that the signatures of the several Justices purporting to be the signatures of the several Justices are in my belief genuine. I also certify that evidence has been filed in this Office showing that the widow Anna Bedwell late of Danford in said County deceased died the tenth day of July 1840, that she left only five children, who now survive viz Grover Bedwell, Joseph Bedwell, Eunice Bedwell, Nancy Beagin and Maria Aplin
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court the 11 th day of June A.D. 1853.
T. McLilmore Clerk

I, Ernest Bridwell, depose and say, that I am son of Anna Bridwell and Allen Bridwell. That said Allen died on the 2 nd day of August AD 1823, and my mother Anna Bridwell aforesaid has remained a widow ever since that period. I am 46 years of age, and have always understood and been informed that my parents were married before New London was burned by the British in 1781.
Ernest Bridwell
31 Decr 1838 Sworn before me and I certify that said Bridwell is a credible witness.
J. H. Gilchrist J. Pease

The deposition of George Goodrich & Joseph Scott both of Plaquemine County of Hartford & State of Connecticut testify & say that they are acquainted with Albin Bridwell, that they served with him in Capt Samuel Wright's Company in Col Samuel Hillyer's Regiment in the Continental Establishment in the year one thousand seven hundred seventy six that they lived with him in the same mess that he served in Wright's Company Nine months & more that he was in the Battle on Long Island & on board the Ships five Agally up the North River & fought the British Frigates the Phoenix & the Rose that he received a wound in his right hand in the Battle. that he was a good & faithful Soldier & was Honorably discharged
George Goodrich
Joseph Scott
Hartford County ss Plaquemine State of Connecticut May 6 th 1819 Personally appeared George Goodrich & Joseph Scott before the subscribing authority & made solemn oath to the truth of the above subscribed deposition that the subscribed authority is personally acquainted with the said Goodrich & Scott that their characters are fair & respectable that the subscribing authority is acquainted with the above described Albin Bridwell that he was born in the Town of Plaquemine County of Hartford & State of Connecticut that he enlisted in Wright's Company in the seventeenth year of his age & is now in his sixtieth year of his age
Eliza Hale Just. Peace
State of Connecticut ss Hartford County May 6. 1819. I Thomas Chester Clerk of the County Court of said County certify that Eliza Hale Esq. is a Justice of the Peace of said County & I believe that the above signature of his name is his signature. Witness my hand & the seal of said Court Thomas Chester Clerk