Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17,369, Stephen Buckman, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Buckman, Stephen Abigail
W. 17,369
CONTENTS

Connecticut 737
Abigail Buckman widow of Stephen Buckman dec.
who died on the 2 nd June 1830 of Windham in the State of Ct who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Manning of the Regt. commanded by Col. Clarke in the Mass. line for 14 Mos & 15 Days. Mass Conn.
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn. at the rate of 48 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of April 1837 and sent John Fowler 2 nd  Resident N. Woodstock
Arrears to the 4th of March 1837 $289.98 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept., 24.16
$314.14
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 d }
Recorded by Abigail Addison Clerk Book A. Vol. 1. Page 87
see letter E. J. Fowler 2 nd May 20 th 1837.

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Abigail Buckman widow of Stephen -
Married March 1777 -
Allan 14 mo 15 days
Pr: $ 48 33. per ann no
deduction
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John Fowler 2nd Pres.
John Fowler 2nd present

State of Connecticut Windham County ss
on this 18 th day of March 1837 Personally appeared before the Hon John H Williams Esq Judge of Probate for the District of Woodstock widow Abigail Buckman a resident of Woodstock, in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut aged Eighty one years who being 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 4 th 1836. That she is the widow of Stephen Buckman late of Woodstock deceased who was a private soldier in the army of the Revolution at the following times and places — on the last of April 1775 my husband Stephen Buckman Entered into the company commanded by Capt Ephraim Manning Pkt Dungen Rugg for seven months. he marched from Woodstock to Cambridge Massachusetts then he did actual service as a private soldier the term for which he enlisted seven months — at the request of General Washington he volunteered and stayed two months longer under said officer until other troops could come in — In this tour he did actual service as a private soldier in the army of the Revolution nine months — on the last of August or first of September 1776 my husband Stephen Buckman went in the Militia to White Plains & New Jersey in the company commanded by Capt Stephen Buckman 1 st Lt Chandler 2 nd Lt Thomas Walker was Ensign William was Col William Denison 1 st Lt Col and Samuel McChellan was Major he did actual service in this tour under the above officers as private soldier three months and then he returned home — In the Summer of 1778 my husband went to New London & Groton and did actual service there in the army of the revolution four months as a private soldier in the company commanded by Capt Daniel Lyon — Samuel Mc Chellan was Col — In July 1779 my husband was drafted and went to New London and did actual service in the army of the Revolution

as a private Soldier one & half — months in the company commanded by Capt Daniel Syron Wash Mason was Lieut. Phineas Walker was Ensign Colonel Mc Clellan. was Col.
I have no documentary evidence in my possession. She further declares that she was married to the said Stephen Buckman on the 20 th Day of March 1777 and that her husband the aforesaid Stephen Buckman died on the second Day of June 1830 and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Sworn to and subscribed on the Day and year above written —
Abigail Buckman
State of Connecticut
At a Probate Court held at Woodstock within and for the District of Woodstock on the 18 th day of March A D 1837.
Present John H. Williams
Judge of said Court
Then personally appeared Abigail Buckman and made solemn Oath to the truth of the facts stated in the foregoing declaration by her subscribed. Before me
John H. Williams Judge of Probate for said District of Woodstock
I hereby certify that the foregoing name Abigail Buckman is a woman of good reputation; and that her testimony is entitled to full faith and credit.
John H. Williams Judge
West George Bowen Clerk

Know all men that I Wheeler Phillips of Woodstock in Mendham County and State of Connecticut aged fifty four years do depose and say under oath that I am Town Clerk for the town of Woodstock and that I find recorded in the town Records in Book No. 1 that Stephen Buchman was Married to Abigail Manning both of Woodstock March 20 th 1797 by Nathaniel Child Esq r - and further the deponent saith not - dated at Woodstock this 16 th day of March 1837 Wheeler Phillips Town Clerk for the town of Woodstock
Be it remembered that this 18 th day of March 1837 Personally appeared Wheeler Phillips who has signed the above deposition before the Subscriber and made solemn oath to the truth of the facts therein stated - And I hereby certify that he is Town Clerk for the town of Woodstock and that he is a credible witness John F. Williams Justice of the Peace

I George Bower. clerk. of the Court of Probate for the district of Woodstock, in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that John H Williams Esq. before whom the within affidavit was made is duly enrolled as a justice of the Peace in and for said Woodstock County that the within signature of his name is in his hand writing and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his acts as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the public seal of said court at Woodstock the 22 nd day of March 1837
George My Bower Clerk of Probate for the District of Woodstock

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
Rev
File No. 17369
Abigail Harkness Widow of Stephen Harkness Pri New Was
Act: July 4th 86
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 104
[Arrangement of 1870.]

know all men by these presents that I Chester Chapman of Thompson windham County & State Connecticut aged Eighty two years do testify and say that I was always well acquainted with Stephen Buckman late of Woodstock deceased - He entered with me into Capt Ephraim Manning Company the last of April or the fore part of May 1775 - immediately after the battle at Lexington - he marched from Woodstock in the State of Connecticut with me in Capt Ephraim Manning Company to Roxbury in Massachusetts - He enlisted for seven months and at the end of seven months at the request of General Washington he stayed as a volunteer two months longer - until other troops could come in - I therefore testify that Stephen Buckman did actual service as a private soldier in the army of the Revolution Nine months in the years of 1775 and 1776 -
I am well acquainted with Mrs Buckman widow of Stephen Buckman and do testify that she is the widow of the said Stephen Buckman and has remained his widow ever since the death of her husband - dated at Woodstock this 13 th day of Feby 1837
Charles Skelton
Be it known that on this 13 th day of Feby 1837 Personally appeared the above named Chester Chapman and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed and I further certify that he is a credable witness -
Before me
John Laine Justice of the Peace

I George Bowers Clerk of the court of Probate for the District of Woodstock in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that John Laine Esq before whom the within affidavit was made is duly enrolled as a Justice of the Peace in and for said Woodstock County that the within signature of his name is in his hand writing and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his acts as such -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the public seal of said court at Woodstock this 22 nd Day of March 1837
George Bowers Clerk of Probate for the District of Woodstock
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Know all men by these presents that Charles Child and Elizabeth Child his wife of Woodstock in Windham County and State of Connecticut Charles Child aged Eighty five and Elizabeth Child wife of the said Charles aged Eighty one years - - do testify and say that we was married on the 3 rd Day of April 1777 - That we have always been acquainted with Stephen Buckman and his wife Abigail - always lived near by them in the same Society and know they were married before we was - That is we was not present to see them married but they had the reputation of being married before we was - and we have no doubt of the fact That Stephen Buckman was married to his wife Abigail about two weeks before we was as near as we can recollect - - and we further testify and say that Abigail Buckman wife of the said Stephen Buckman is the widow of the said Stephen and that she has remained a widow ever since the death of her husband - and we certify that she is a credible person - Given at Woodstock this 28 th Day of July 1837
Charles Child Elizabeth Child
Be it remembered that on this 28 th Day of July 1837 Personally appeared Charles Child and Elizabeth Child and made solemn oath to the truth of the deposition by them subscribed - and further certify that they are credible witnesses
Before me James Lamson Justice of the Peace

George Bower Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Woodstock in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that James Salomon Esq before whom the within affidavit was made is duly enrolled as Justice of the Peace in and for said Windham County That the within Signature of his name is in his hand writing and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his acts as such
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the public Seal of said Court at Woodstock. This 22 nd day of March A.D. 1837
George Bower, Clerk of Probate for the District of Woodstock

At Woodstock May 17/73
May
Abigail Betts Eb. adm
737.
Hon. James L. Edwards free Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

North Woodstock May 15 th 1837
Sir
In the case of widow Abigail Buehman for a pension I find that all of the time that she claims service of her husband - has not been allowed I should like to know what services and how long each term of service has been allowed and what has been rejected - your early attention will much oblige
Yours De John Hoxler
J. L. Edvards

Know all men by these presents that I Abraham Morcy of Woodstock in Windham County and State of Connecticut aged Seventy seven years do testify and say that I was acquainted with Stephen Buckman late of Woodstock Deceased - do testify that he was drafted with me in the same company Capt Daniel Byron was captain and Noah Mason was Lieutenant - we marched to New London where we was stationed one month th I came home before the rest of the troops I do therefore testify that the said Stephen Buckman was drafted in the first part of July 1789 as a private soldier and did actual service in the army of the Revolution at New London in the company commanded by Capt Daniel Byron one month as a private - The British lay off in sight of us while we were there and further testify that Stephen Buckman at the time he went to New London was a married man - and further the deponent saith not -
Dated at Woodstock this 24 th of Feb 1837
Abraham Morcy
Be it remembered that on this 24 th Day of Feb 1837 Personally appeared Abraham Morcy the signer of the above Deposition and made solemn attestation to the truth herein contained and I testify that he is a credible witness -
Before me - Wheeler Phillips Justice of the Peace

I George Bower Clerk of the court of Probate for the district of Woodstock in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that William Phelepps Esq before whom the within affidavit was made is duly enrolled as a justice of the Peace in and for said within County that the within signature of his name is in his hand writing and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his acts as such
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court at Woodstock this 22 nd day of March A 1839
George Bower Clerk of Probate for the District of Woodstock
A handwritten signature in dark ink, appearing to read "George Bower". The signature is stylized with a long horizontal line extending from the end of the name.

William Lloyd - Apr. 11 Hon. James L. Garfield
Im at Comb Adolph abt 1836
Washington City Congressional Library

North Woodstock April 7 th 1837
Sir
Enclosed is the certificate of the Comptroller in favor of widow Stephen Buckman
Your Early attention will much
oblige
Yours
John Fowler and [Signature]

in 1775 & 6. S. 2124-127,
It appears by the Pay Table Books that the 11th Regt Militia, commanded by Col Ebenezer Williams was ordered to New London Sept 1st and to New York Sept 6th 1776,
Col Ebenezer Williams is charged Feb 28th 1777 as follows, to wit, "To Cash advanced by Oliver Elsworth Esq to sundry officers of your Regt Militia for their companies at Westchester, for their Receipts and your Order Sept 1776. £420-,,
I further certify that the name of Stephen Buckman has not been found, and that the books & papers in this office do not show the length of service of either of the above named officers,
Wm Field Comptroller

Comptroller's Office Hartford Connecticut April 7th 1837
On application of Widow Abigail Buckman widow of Stephen Buckman for evidence of of Revolutionary services of said Stephen Buckman I have examined the books and papers in this office relating to said service and find and certify, That Capt Ephraim Manning is credited on Pay Table Books 75 as follows May 17th 1775 To order on Treasurer in account for his company Col Putnam's Regt £520, June 30th 1775 To order on Treasurer in account for your company Same Regt £43. Dec 14th 1775, 75 To order on Treasurer in account his company Roxbury £900 same Regt, Jan'y 17th 1776 To 1 months wages 76 for your company paid by Gen Washington in Sept last £226 3-, same date. To order on Treasurer for Balance £153 2 6, same date he is credited for Enlisting Bounties, Blankets, Guns, Wages Billiting &c £1847 10 6, It appears by the Pay Table Books that John Durkee was a Major in in Col Putnam's Regt in 1775 & 1776, Major John Durkee is credited for Military service &c

in 1775 & 6 - S 2124-16-7,
It appears by the Pay Table Books that the 11th Regt Militia, commanded by Col Ebenezer Williams was ordered to New London Sept 1st and to New York Sept 6th 1776,
Col Ebenezer Williams is charged Feb 28th 1777 as follows, to wit, "To Cash advanced by Oliver Elsworth Esq to sundry officers of your Regt Militia for their company at Westchester, for their Receipts and your Order Sept 1776. S 420-,,
I further certify that the name of Stephen Buchman has not been found, and that the books & papers in this office do not show the length of service of either of the above named officers,
Wm Field Comptroller

Apr. 3.
The within relates to the cases left by Mr. Howler which I left on your desk this morning. The law promised him a re- quest to-morrow morning in the cases.
In: Howler vs.
James J. Brennan Esq. Washington City Apr 3

Washington City April 1 st 1836
Sir That part of the comptroller certificate which relates to Capt Daniel Dyer from April to November 1779 and likewise the account rendered for services of Samuel McEllor during 23 rd 1779 and that of March 19 th 1779 is intended in part to substantiate the claim of widow Abigail Beckman & it likewise goes to show the services of Thomas walking under Capt Daniel Dyer in the year 1779
I am yours of John Fowler 2 nd James L. Edwards

Know all men by these presents that I willard Child of Woodstock in Windham County and State of Connecticut aged Seventy Eight years do depose and say that I was allways acquainted with Stephen Buckman late of Woodstock. Because I immediately after the Battle at Lexington in April 1775 Stephen Buckman Enlisted into the Company commanded by Capt Ephraim Mansfield William Lyon 2 d was Lieutenant. he went to Cambridge and there served his Enlistment out which was Seven months - he stayed as a volunteer two months longer and then returned home - so in the whole time that he did actual service in this war was nine months Stephen Buckman was married to Abigail Manning his wife in March 1777 by common report - I was not present but I have no doubt of the fact - at any rate they lived together as man and wife at that time - and Abigail Buckman widow of Stephen Buckman has remained unmarried ever since the death of her husband - and further the deponent saith not. done at Woodstock this 1 st Day of March 1837 H. Willard Child
Be it remembered that on this 2 nd Day of March 1837 Capt Willard Child the signer of the above Deposition personally appeared and made solemn oath to the truth therein contained. and I hereby certify that he is a credible witness - Before me Luther Branson Justice of Peace

I George Bown Clerk of the court of Probate for the district of Woodstock in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that Luther Rabson Esq before whom the within affidavit was made is duly enrolled as a justice of the Peace in and for said Woodstock county that the within signature of his name is in his hand writing and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his acts as such
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the public seal of said court at Woodstock. This 22 nd day of March A D 1837
George Bown Clerk of Probate for the District of Woodstock

Know all men by these presents that I William Shepherd of Woodstock in Windham County and State of Connecticut aged Seventy Seven years. Do testify and say that I was well acquainted with Stephen Buckman late of Woodstock deceased - he was drafted from the militia to go to New London at the same time that I was and under the same Captain - The fore part of July 1789 Stephen Buckman was drafted and went to New London where he did actual service as a private soldier in the army of the revolution Six weeks in the company commanded by Capt Daniel Lyon. Noah Mason was Lieutenant Phineas G. Loomis was Ensign The other Officers names I do not recollect - only Samuel H. Collins was one of the field officers The British fled off in sight the most of the time we was there - and further the Defendants saith not - Dated at Woodstock Feby 24 th 1837 -
William Shepherd
Be it remembered that on this 24 day of February 1837 Personally appeared William Shepherd the signer of the foregoing Deposition and made oath to the truth of the facts therein contained and I hereby certify that he is a credible witness Before me
Elmeritchfield Justice of the Peace

I George Bower Clerk of the Court of Probate for the district of Woodstock in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that Eleazer Sillifield Esq before whom the within affidavit was made is duly enrolled as a Justice of the Peace in and for said Windham County that the within signature of his name is in his hand writing and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his acts as such
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Public Seal of said Court at Woodstock this 22 nd Day of March 1837
By George Bower Clerk of Probate for the District of Woodstock
George Bower

Know all men by these presents that I Jason Dhips of Torrington in Windham County and State of Connecticut aged Seventy Nine years do testify and say that I was well acquainted with Stephen Buckman of Woodstock late of said Woodstock deceased & Stephen Buckman left Woodstock in August 1776 as a private soldier in the company commanded by Stephen Seevers Phineas Walton was Ensign Denison was his left and Samuel Miller was right he went to White Plains with me there we crossed over to New Jersey marched down to Dover, Hook there we had some skirmishing - and skirmishing  afterwards after Stephen Buckman had served as a private soldier in the army of the Revolution on this tour three months in the service he was discharged and returned home with me - In the year 1778 in the summer Stephen Buckman went with a Brother of mine to New London and Groton and was stationed there four months the company was commanded I think by Capt Daniel Dyer of Woodstock Samuel Miller was Col he was a private soldier - I therefore testify and say that Stephen Buckman was out and  in actual service as a private soldier in militia in both tours seven months in the army of the Revolution - and further the deponent saith not dated at Torrington this 25 th Feb y 1837 Jason Dhipyer
Be it remembered that on this 25 th day of Feb y 1837 personally appeared Jason Dhipyer and made solemn oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed - and I hereby certify that he is a credible witness
Caleb Crosby Justice of the peace

I George Bower Clerk of the court of Probate for the District of Woodstock in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that Talcott Crosby Esq before whom the within affidavit was made is duly enrolled as a justice of the Peace in and for said Windham County that the within signature of his name is in his hand writing and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his acts as such
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Public Seal of said court at Woodstock this 22 nd day of March 1837
George Bower Clerk of Probate for the District of Woodstock

Abigail Buckman -
apt 75. Manning Dackie - 1.2.3.
aug 76 Tucker Williams 12 (1 mo)
Jan. 78 Lyon McEllan 1.
Aug 79 " " " 1 2
for 7 mo - 9
3.
4
0.15
16.15
2
14.15
Phips - as to 2 & 3 rd tours
Chaffee as to 1 & 2.
Chasey as to 4 th
Child as to 1 st
marriage of record March 1777
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