Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5245, Ebenezer Canfield, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Canfield, Ebenezer Tolly
W 5245
B.L.Wt 35843-160-55
CONTENTS
A widow (Elizabeth) also allowed pension but was dropped from the roll, see within

Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 th April 1838 from 4 Sept 1837 to 4 March 1838. Age Notified 13 Dec 1838.
New York 14/1/2
Ebenezer Canfield of Bego - in the State of New York who was a private in the Com y - commanded by Captain Godwise of the Reg t - commanded by Col. Vineult in the New York line for 18 Months
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 60 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of May 1833 - and sent to Horace Lathop Madella New York
Arrears to the 4 th of March 1833. . $120. Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 th Sep r 1833 . . 30
$150
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by George Taylor Clerk Book 6 Vol. 2 Page 49.

Benjamin Canfield
x 2 s. 00
15883
✓

State of New York / 3 Otsego County / 3
In this 15 th day of October in the year 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Judges of the Courts of Common Pleas & General Sessions of the peace in & for the County of Otsego now sitting Ebenezer Canfield a resident of the Town of Otsego in the County of Otsego aged sixty four  more 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 the 7 th of June 1832 — That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers and served as herein stated viz That on the 18 th of October 1777 he Engaged as a substitute for Titus Canfield on a tour of three months in Capt n Rosecrance's Company in Col o Brinkerhoof's Regiment New York Militia guarding various places on the North river — that he was with Gen l Putman at Peekskill Hillard when Fort Montgomery was taken by the British — that he served out said 3 months & returned home — that on the first of June 1781 he Enlisted at High Hill State of New York and was Mustered by Capt n Godwin for six months and was put into Captain Thompson's Company in Col o  Regiment Willems' and went to West Point from thence said Regiment went to the Northward but the said Company to which he belonged was selected and ordered to Orange Town State of New Jersey and was stationed at Orange Town guarding the lines &c while the Main Army went to the south — that while at Orange Town they had frequent skirmishes with small parties from the Enemy — in one of which Sargeant Wood was killed and five Men taken prisoners from Capt n Thompson's Company — That he was discharged at Orange Town in Dec r following by said Capt n Thompson after serving out said six months — that about the first of April 1782 he was drafted at New Paltz in Dutches County for the term of nine  three months and served in Capt n Dodge's Company in Col o Philip Van Courtland's Regiment — That they went to the Highlands on the North River — thence into the State of New Jersey doing usual Camp duty and building Huts &c and was discharged at Ringwood in New Jersey on the last day of Dec r or 15 th of January following by Col o Van Courtland which discharge he carry d home & don't remember to have seen it since — that he has no documentary evidence and that he knows of no person who has Testimony he can prove to prove his said services — that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State —
Sworn & Subscribed the day & year aforesaid in open court
Horace Lathrop Clerk
Ebenezer Canfield Mark

The Court then examined the said applicant upon the questions prescribed by the War Department to him under Oaths - to which he gave the following answers to wit That he was born in Bedford in Westchester County of New York in the year 1766 - that he has a record of it at home in his Bible taken from his Father's record - that he lived at Fishkill and at New Paltz when called into the Service - that he lived in Orange County about twenty years after the war and that since that he has lived in Otego in the County of Otsego where he now resides - that was drafted and Enlisted once and went as a Substitute once in the place of Elias Canfield that the names of persons in the Neighborhood where he resides who can testify as to his Character for veracity and belief of Service as a Soldier are Asahel Packard Esquire - Ransom Hunt. Thos. R. Austin Esq. Blackler
We Asahel Packard and Daniel Knap of Otego in Otsego County do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Elmer Canfield who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration - that we believe him to be about sixty nine years of age - that he is reported and believed in the Neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier in the Revolution and we concur in that Opinion Sworn & subscribed the day of year aforesaid in open Court. Asahel Packard Daniel Knap Horace Lathrop Clerk
And the said Court do hereby declare their Opinion - That after the Investigation of the Matter and after examining the said applicant and putting to him the Interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named Applicant was a Soldier in the Revolution and served as he states - And the Court do further certify that Asahel Packard and Daniel Knap - who has signed the preceding certificate are Residents of the the Town of Otego in the County of Otsego and that their statement

is Entitled to credit -
L. A. Morse } Judges E. Foster } S. Page }
State of New York } Otsego County } ss. }
I Horace Lathrop clerk of Otsego County courts do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Elmer Canfield for a pension -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 19 th day of October 1832.
 Horace Lathrop, Clerk 

15883
Ebenezer Canfield Otsego county N.Y.
   Period. Rate. Amount. Date. By. For.     200  
Horace Lathrop Clk Winadilla N.Y.
State his services as directed in the form annexed.
How old is he?
If a Lodge does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity
Was the declaration made before a Court or a Lodge?
of the case of
of the estate of
24th June, 1880

BRIEF in the case of  Ebenezer Canfield  of Otsego county in the State of  New York  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 64  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     substituted In 1777 for Titus Canfield 3 As a Gen. Capt. Rorer, Col. Blinkerhoof   enlisted 1781 6 Capt. Godwise, Capt. Thompson, Col. Vinewelt   drafted 1782 9 Capt. Dodge, Col. Van Forthland  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? skirmishes  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Fishkill, New York  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? traditional  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? correct (clerk's signature on each sheet) 
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
T. Bradburn Examining Clerk.

5.489
New York. A
Polly Canfield widow of Ebenezer N Y Canfield who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 60 dollars or cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 1 st day of October 1853 and sent to
J. O. Parker Franklin
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 13- Vol. 75
Reg 3 mar 55 1729 219484

State of New York Delaware County } ss.
On this 22 d day of December A D 1854 personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Ichabod Bartlett, Esq., a resident of Franklin in the County and State aforesaid, who being by me, duly sworn according to law depose and saith, that in the Year 1819 he was acting justice of the peace in the Town of Franklin, County & State aforesaid. That he was well acquainted with Ebenezer Canfield then a resident of Franklin in said County, and Polly Hearn, of Walton in said County, that said Ebenezer, and Polly were lawfully joined in marriage by this deponent, at Walton on the 11 th day of May in the Year 1819. That Polly Canfield, of Walton, County and State aforesaid, is the identical person who is the Widow of the said Ebenezer Canfield deceased, whose marriage took place as above stated. Deponent further swears that he is a disinterested witness.
Ichabod Bartlett
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 22 d day of December 1854. And I certify that Ichabod Bartlett Esq. the above named deponent is a man of truth and veracity. I further certify that I am not concerned in the prosecution nor in any manner interested in the result of the case above referred to.
W m Smith Justice of the peace

State of New York Delaware County } ss.
Declaration
On this 14 th day of Decemba A.D. 1854 personally appeared in Open Court before me, W m Gleason Jr Surrogate of the County of Delaware, in the State of New York Polly Canfield, a resident of Walton in the County and State aforesaid Aged 68 Years, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3 rd of February 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War; That she is the Widow of Ebenezer Canfield, who was a Private in the Revolutionary War, that she cannot state the particulars respecting the service of her said husband, the time when he entered and left said service, or name the Officers under whom said service was performed, she thinks he resided at the time he entered said service in Dutches County, in the State of New York. For proof of service she would respectfully refer the Department to the evidence filed in her said husbands Application for pension. that her said husband was enrolled on the Pension Rolls, under the act June 7 th 1832. the annual amount that he received was Sixty (60) Dollars, which was paid by the Agency at the City of Albany, N.Y. That she does not know what was done with her said husbands Original Certificate for pension after his decease. That she was lawfully married to the said Ebenezer Canfield, on the Eleventh (11) day of May, in the Year 1819. That her said husband died at Unadilla, in the County of Otsego and State aforesaid, on the Ninth (9) day of September in the Year 1849. That she was not married to him prior to the second of January Eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated, and she further declares that she is now a Widow & has remained a widow since the death of her husband as aforesaid. She further says that she does not write her name. that she never wrote but a little was now too infirm to write & has long only made her mark in subscribing instruments. Sworn & subscribed before me this day & year aforesaid - W m Gleason Jr Surrogate of Delaware County, New York Polly Canfield Mark

Subscribed and sworn in Open Court before me, Wm Gleason Surrogate of the County of Delaware in the state of New York aforesaid, on the day first before written In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my Seal of Office at Delhi in the County of Delaware this 17 th day of December, in the Year One thousand Eight hundred and fifty four & I further certify that said Polly Canfield is unable to write her name
Wm Gleason County Judge and Surrogate of Delaware County New York

219489 C.A. Mar 3 Dec 172995 Oct 22 } 55
Polly Canfield (H. 2)
Ebenezer Canfield Pri.
17035843
Rev War
Pensioner July 53- 5489
Ad: Wed Oct 28 1850 B. G. H.
Miss O Parker Franklin Delaware co N.Y.
Vol 6-1-21

Claim of Polly Canfield for Bounty Land under Act 3 d March 1855-
James O Parker Franklin Del Co N.Y.
Subscribed and acknowledged before me, on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiant to

Declaration
State of New York } Delaware County } ss.
On this 22 nd day of October A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five Personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Polly Canfield. Aged 69 years, a resident of Walton in the State of New York, who being duly sworn according to law, Declares that she is the widow of Ebenezer Canfield deceased, who was a Private in the Revolutionary War, and a Pensioner of the United States, that she cannot state the Particulars respecting the service of her said husband, or name the Officers under whom said service was performed for proof of which she would respectfully refer the Department, to the evidence which was filed in his application for Pension
She further states that she was married to the said Ebenezer Canfield in Walton, in the County & State aforesaid, on the 11 th day of May in the year 1819 by Ichabod Bartlett a Justice of the peace, and that her name before her said marriage was Polly Tread
That her said husband died at Unadilla in the County of Otsego and State aforesaid, on the Ninth (9 th ) Day of September in the year 1849. And that she is now a widow. She also states that she is now a Pensioner of the United States, and for proof of her said marriage and the death of her said husband, she respectfully refers the Department to the evidence which was filed in her application for Pension under the act of 3 rd February 1853. — She makes this Declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the act of March 3 rd 1855. And appoints James Parker of Franklin Del Co. N.Y. her Attorney to receive a Warrant therefor from the Secretary of the Interior. She further states that she has never received under this or any other act of Congress any military land Bounty, or made any other application therefor, and that by reason of infirmity she is unable to write her name
Polly X Canfield
We William S Noble and John Tread residents of Franklin in the State of New York upon our oaths declare that the foregoing Declaration was signed and acknowledged by Polly Canfield in our presence; and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, that she remains the Widow of said Ebenezer Canfield
William S Noble John Tread
The foregoing Declaration and Affidavit were sworn to subscribed and acknowledged before me, on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to

State of New-York, Delaware County Clerk's Office.
I, BENJAMIN CANNON, Clerk of the County of Delaware, and and also Clerk of the Courts of said County, do hereby certify that William Smith Esquire, before whom the annexed deposition purports to have been taken, was at the time of taking such deposition, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Delaware aforesaid, elected and sworn, and duly authorised by law to take the same, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, this 22 o day of October 185 5
Benj Cannon CLERK.
219 489

Rev. War Section.
June 23, 1916.
Mrs. George Hofstetter, 312 South Fourth Street, Lyons, Iowa.
Madam:-
In response to your letter dated the sixteenth instant, you are advised that from the papers in claim W. File No. 5,345 Rev. War, it appears that Ebenezer Canfield was born at Bedford, Westchester County, New York, and resided at Fishkill, New York, when he first enlisted and served in the New York Troops as follows: from October 1, 1777, in Captain Rosecranse's company, Colonel Brinkerhoff's regiment for three months. Enlisted June 1, 1781, in Captain Thompson's company, Colonel Weissenfel's regiment; six months. Enlisted at Nine Partners, New York, April 1, 1782, in Captain Dodge's company, Colonel Philip Van Cortland 's regiment and served nine months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 15, 1832, while a resident of Otego , Otsego County, New York, and "sixty-four" (changed from "sixty-nine") years of age.
Ebenezer Canfield married at Walton, New York, May 11, 1819, Polly Frear as his second wife. He again married at

Otego, New York, October 23, 1841, widow Elizabeth Bovee,- name of her former husband is not stated.
Ebenezer Canfield died September 9, 1849, at Unadilla New York, and Elizabeth Canfield was allowed pension,,but dropped from the rolls on the ground that she was not lawfully married to the soldier, and the pension was granted to Polly(Frear) Canfield on satisfactory proof that she was the legal widow of Ebenezer Canfield, as set forth in her application December 14, 1854, while a resident of Walton, New York and sixty-eight years of age.
In 1854, David and Esther Canfield testified that Polly Canfield was their step-mother; in 1855, David Canfield and Mrs. Tracy (Christian name not stated), were referred to as children of Ebenezer Canfield and his first wife, whose name is not stated. There are no other children mentioned.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

v. 35,843
} Mrs. Ames

1907 Janu. 12, History to Fredk. A. Canfield c 1907 Janu. 31 - letter to above - c 1908 Nov. 18. Hist to Geo. H. Canfield c 1914 May 21. Fredk. A. Canfield - ad no further family data. c 1916 June 23. Hist. to Mrs. Geo. H. Canfield 1929 Sept. 6 - Geo. H. Canfield a of photo - mss 1929 Oct. 1. Photo mailed to Canfield + Fin. Rev. mss.
Rev  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5245
Polly Canfield
Widow
Ebenezer Canfield
Print Rev War
Act: Feb. 3 d 18 53
Index: — Vol. A , Page 114
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Pa: No: Ma: Died in Sept. 9 th 1919 "Hinton."

Pension Office, 29 August, 1853.
Sir,
Be pleased to inform me to what time the Witham's pension was paid, or the date of his death.
Yours Respectfully,
J. S. Cole Acting Commissioner
Ebenezer Canfield, act 7 th June 1832, $60. p. an. Paid to 4 th Sept 1849. no date of death on our Books.
F. Burt Auditor.
Francis Burt, Esq., The Auditor General,

Locke June 17. 1853
Sir
Enclose you the Application of Mrs. Elizabeth Canfield for a Pension under the act of Feb. 3. 1853. On which I hope to hear a report in due time.
Commissioner
W. Bailey

1708 New York, Albany Elizaetta Canfield widow of Eleazer who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Set by P. Agent and 3 rd Auditor 6 July 1833 "Mrs E. Canfield" " 6" /55, A. O. Parker, " 6" /55, " " " Apr. 30 /55 " " " Sep 12 1833
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 60 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on  the 4th day of March, 1848.
3 rd February 1833 Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of Sept r /53 and sent to
N. Bailey Locke N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act  July 29, 1842 Page 70 Vol. A
Albany 3 rd /53
1832

Brief in the case of Polly Canfield Widow of Ebenezer
Delaware County and State of N Y
act 3 Feb 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Her husband was a pensioner under the act of June 7 1832 at $50 00 a year
Record of marriage
Cohabitation and general reputation of marriage, identity,
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Her husband's death & her widowhood proved by credible witnesses,
Name and residence of Agent
Jo s O. Parker Esq Franklin N Y
Thornton Lipton Examining Clerk.

Elizabeth Canfield widow of Ebenezer Canfield Pension Claim Act of February 3 d 1853
W. Bailey Attorney Locke N.Y.

State of New York Chenango County ss
On this 9 th day of April Eighteen hundred and fifty Three personally appeared before the Supreme Court of the State of New York Mrs Elizabeth Canfield a resident of Unadilla in the County of Otsego and State aforesaid aged seventy four years, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth on her Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3 d of February 1853 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. — That she is the widow of Ebenezer Canfield who was a private soldier in the Revolutionary War, That her husband the afore- -said Ebenezer Canfield resided in Unadilla in the County of Otsego and State of New York and was placed on the Pension Roll at sixty dollars per Annum May 11 th 1833, and that his pen- -sion was paid at the Pension Agency at Albany in said State For proof of his services she refers to the evidence filed in his application for a pension —
She further declares that she was married to the said Ebenezer Canfield deceased on the twenty third day of November in the year of Our Lord Eighteen hundred and forty one — That her said husband died on the ninth day of September in the year Eigh- -teen hundred and forty nine, at Unadilla aforesaid — That she was not married to him prior to the second day of January Eighteen Hundred but at the time above stated — She further declares that she is now a widow
her Elizabeth F Canfield
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
L. Crippen Just Sup Court

The reason given by Mrs Elizabeth Canfield for not writing her name is that she never learned to write having lost the fore finger of her right hand when a child.
STATE OF NEW YORK. Chenango County Clerk's Office, } ss.
I, HORACE S. READ, Clerk of said County, DO CERTIFY, That J. Griffin Esq., before whom the annexed instrument was proved or acknowledged, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE  Supreme Court , in and for said County, duly authorized and qualified to take the same. And further: That I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe the signature thereto, purporting to be his, is genuine; and that the said instrument is executed in accordance with the Laws of the State of New York.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my official seal, at Norwich, this 9 th day of April 185 3 -
H. S. Read Clerk.

I know all men by these presents that I Elizabeth Canfield of the County of Otsego and state of New York and the Widow of Eleazer Canfield, deceased, who was a Revolutionary Soldier, do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint Norman Bailey of Locke in the County of Cayuga and state of New York my true and lawful Attorney, for me, and in my name, to examine into and prosecute any claim for a pension, against the General Government, which may be due me by virtue of my deceased husband's service in the Revolutionary War, and the several acts of Congress relative thereto, and to receive the certificate of Pension when issued by the Department. I hereby confirm whatsoever my said Attorney may do, or cause to be legally done, either in person or by substitution, in the prosecution of 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 twenty seventh day of May A.D. 1853 Signed in presence of Jarnd C. Gregory Elizabeth Canfield Canfield her mark
State of New York } Otsego County } set
On this twenty seventh day of May — in the year eighteen hundred and fifty three, personally appeared before me, Elizabeth Canfield, and acknowledged the within Power of Attorney to be her act and deed; and I certify that I well know the said Elizabeth Canfield and that she is the person now present, and who executed the above Power of Attorney Jarnd C. Gregory Justice of the Peace.

STATE OF NEW YORK, OTSEGO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, WILLIAM C. FIELDS, Clerk of the County of Otsego, do hereby certify that David C Gregory whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE of the County of Otsego, dwelling in said County, duly authorized to take such proof or acknowledgment, and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and verily believe that his signature to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine, and that said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the Laws of the State of New-York.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said County, the 14 th day of June A. D., 1853
Wm C Fields CLERK.

State of New York Otsego County 38
On this Eleventh day of April in the Year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and fifty three personally appeared before the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for the County & State aforesaid Elisha Shepherd a resident of Oneonta in the County of Otsego and State of New York who being duly sworn according to law, declares and says that Mrs. Elizabeth Canfield is the widow of Ebenezer Canfield deceased who was a pensioner of the United States for services in the Revolutionary War, that she was married to the said Ebenezer Canfield deceased at Otsego in the County of Otsego and State of New York on the twenty third day of October A.D. Eighteen hundred and forty one - That this deponent was at that time an acting Magistrate in & for the said County of Otsego duly sworn and authorized to solemnize marriages and that the said Ebenezer Canfield and the said Elizabeth Canfield were duly joined in Marriage by and before this deponent at the time above stated - and further that she the said Elizabeth Canfield lived with the said Ebenezer Canfield as his wife until his death and that her said husband the said Ebenezer Canfield died at Unadilla on the ninth day of September in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and forty nine -
That the said Elizabeth Canfield is still a widow
Elisha Shepherd
Subscribed and sworn before me on this 11. th day of April 1853. And I hereby Certify that the said Elisha Shepherd is a credible witness & entitled to full credit & belief
Samuel J. Cooke Justice of the Peace

STATE OF NEW YORK, )
OTSEGO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. }
I, WILLIAM C. FIELDS, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify, that Elisha Shepherd Esquire, was, on the 23 rd day of October 184 1 a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Otsego, duly authorized to act as such, and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal of the said County, at Cooperstown, this 27 th day of May 185 3
Wm. C. Fields CLERK.
STATE OF NEW YORK, )
OTSEGO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. }
I, WILLIAM C. FIELDS, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify, that Samuel J. Cooke Esquire, was, on the 11 th day of April 185 3 , a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Otsego, duly authorized to act as such, and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal of the said County, at Cooperstown, this 27 th day of May 185 3
Wm. C. Fields CLERK.

State of New York Delaware County } ss
On this twelfth day of April Eighteen hundred and fifty three personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the peace within and for the County & State aforesaid John Winn, a resident of Oneonta in the County of Otsego and State of New York, who being duly sworn according to law declares and says that Mrs Elizabeth Canfield is the widow of Ebenezer Canfield deceased who was a Pensioner of the United States for his services in the Revolutionary War, That she the said Elizabeth Canfield was married to the said Ebenezer Canfield now deceased at Otsego in the County of Otsego and State of New York on the twenty third day of October in the year Eighteen hundred and forty One. That the marriage ceremony was performed by Esq Elisha Shepherd. That this deponent lived a near neighbor to the said Ebenezer Canfield & the said Elizabeth Canfield and that they lived together after their said marriage as husband and wife until the death of the said Ebenezer Canfield, That the said Ebenezer Canfield died at Unadilla in the County of Otsego and State of New York on the ninth day of September Eighteen hundred and forty nine, and that the said Elizabeth Canfield was a widow at the passage of the Act of the 3 d February A.D. 1853 and is still a widow
John Winn
Subscribed and sworn before me this 12 th day of April 1853 and I hereby certify that the above named deponent John Winn is a credible witness
Wm D Fiero Justice of the Peace

State of New-York, Delaware County Clerk's Office.
I, William D. Fero Benjamin Cannon, Clerk of the County of Delaware, do hereby certify, that William D. Fero Esq., whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed Instrument and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, elected and sworn and duly authorized to take the same.
And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of such Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine, and that said Instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of the State of New-York.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, this 12 day of April 185
Benj. Cannon Clerk.

Stephens County, Oregon January 16 1885
Dear Sir,
Dear Sir,
We have been having a communication with you & Mrs. Elizabeth Comfield in relation to her having obtained a pension. We have been acquainted with her late husband Comfield & his widow Elizabeth for a great length of time and we have no doubt that what she at the time of her marriage with said Comfield believed his wife or the woman that now claims to be his wife & have been dead & that such was her belief at the time of her present husband's death. When she married him she was a daughter of her mother & at the time of her marriage was unmarried with him in such a manner that he became a much esteemed Citizen, she provided and took care of him in the best possible manner, and in as much as such is the case that he agreed at the time of her marriage that he was free & she had good & law at right to do so & that she was also at the time of her marriage at the time when obtained the pension we are clearly of the opinion that no legal steps would be taken with her in the pension. She is an old aged lady & has little or nothing to support herself with; and we hope & trust that the Department will take no great trouble in the matter, it will be a sufficient loss to her to lose the right to draw any further pension after receiving about so much time extra for it.

and later in taking care of and reclaiming old Mr. Campfield, to say nothing of her duplicity in coming on him during his sickness & death. The woman who now claims the pension as his wife has not lived with him & had nothing to do with him in any way for thirty years, all of which we respectfully submit.
Yours very respectfully Henry Bond Admin. Follett
We refer you to Rev. Saml Beach in the P.O. Department
Atsea County
Elizabeth Campfield being duly sworn says that she is widow of the late George Campfield of Madilla & that at the time she married said Campfield she was by him informed that he had no wife but that she was dead all of which she then had good reason to believe & did believe and that she so believed until within a very short time.
Given & subscribed before me this 16th day of January 1853
Elizabeth K Campfield Mark
Samuel R Follett Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Elizabeth Campfield is a person of truth & decency Samuel R Follett Justice

Additional evidence in the case of Polly Vanfield N.Y. For a Pension
Jas Parker Franklin N.Y.

State of New York
County of Delaware } ss.
On this 20 th day of September A.D. 1855 Personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace within and for the County and state aforesaid. John Edgerton and Oziel Waters residents of Franklin in the state of New York who being duly sworn according to law depose and say that they have resided in said Town of Franklin for the space of 50 years or more, that they was personally well acquainted with Ebenezar Canfield a Pensioner of the United States, late of Unadilla, Otsego Co. N.Y. and formerly a resident of Franklin, Del Co. N.Y. That they are well acquainted with Widow Polly Canfield now a resident of Walton in the County and state aforesaid, was acquainted with her before her marriage to the said Ebenezar Canfield, that said Ebenezar & Polly were generally known in this community and it is reported and generally believed that they were lawfully married By Ichabod Bartlett Esq in 1819, that they did not witness said marriage but they well recollect the circumstance, that from the time of their marriage to the time of his death said Polly Canfield has always been considered and believed to be the lawful wife of the said Ebenezar Canfield, and since his death she has remained a Widow to the present day - Deponents further state That said Ebenezar Canfield was a man of intemperate and reckless habits, that after living with his wife Polly a few years (just how long deponents do not recollect) said Canfield forsook her it is believed without just cause and took an other woman by the name of Elizabeth Bovee with whom he lived till his death, and it is now understood that said Canfield married this Elizabeth Bovee without a divorce from Polly and without her knowledge or consent. that said Polly Canfield is and has been since her said marriage to the said Ebenezar Canfield consid- ered and believed to be his lawful wife, and that his subsequent marriage to said Elizabeth Bovee was unlawful - And they further swear that they are disinterested witnesses
John Edgerton Oziel Waters
Sworn to and subscribed before me. the 20 th day of September 1855 and I Certify that John Edgerton and Oziel Waters the above named deponents are known to me to be men of high standing and whose character for truth and veracity are unquestionable, I also Certify that I have no interest in this Case
Wm Smith Justice of the peace

State of New-York, } Delaware County Clerk's Office. }
I, BENJAMIN CANNON, Clerk of the County of Delaware, and and also Clerk of the Courts of said County, do hereby certify that
William Smith Esquire, before whom the annexed deposition purports to have been taken, was at the time of taking such deposition, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Delaware aforesaid, elected and sworn, and duly authorised by law to take the same, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, this 20 th day of September 1850
Benj. Cannon CLERK

No 6 230 Polly Canfield Widow of Ebenezer Delaware Co NY
Adm d 3 d Feby 1853 18 mos pri In $60 00 per annum from the estate of the ad m
Beeth Ja s O. Parker Esq Franklin NY

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Canfield, widow of Ebenezer, Otsego County and State of New York, act 31 Febry: 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Her share was a portion, under the act of June, 1832, Parole proof of marriage,
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
N. Bailey, Esq., Lockport, N.Y. Name and residence of Agent
S. C. Boynton, Examining Clerk.

Franklin April 25 th 1855
Comm ee of Pensions
Sir
Mrs Polly Canfield of Walton, N.Y., wishes me to enquire what disposition has been made with her claim for Pension. She is feeling quite anxious to know the result of investigation. I think there can be no doubt as to the validity of her claim -
Probably the said Elizabeth Bovee who claims to be the Widow of Ebenezer Canfield, has by this time been able to show that Ebenezer was divorced from Polly previous to her marriage to him if such was the fact -
Please inform me soon as practicable
Respectfully Your Obt Servt
James O Parker
Franklin N.Y.
L P Waldo Comm ee Pensions
Washington DC

See this letter,
"Rep. Mr." Jan'y 29/55.

Franklin Jan 22 d 1855
L P Waldo
Comm r of Pensions
Sir
Agreeably to request I now forward you all the information I am in possession of touching the case of Polly, Elizabeth , Widow of Ebenezer Canfield Pensioner deceased
Mrs. Polly Canfield, is the second wife of said Ebenezer Canfield, and was lawfully married to him as set forth in her Declaration and accompanying Affidavits
I am informed by said Polly, that her husband Ebenezer Canfield left her without cause, and without her knowledge or consent went off with Widow Elizabeth Bovee, and finally married her - that her husband never obtained a divorce from any quarter to her knowledge
Hon John Edgerton, Ichabod Bartlett Esq., Austin Edwards and many other worthy men of our town, who are somewhat familiar with Canfield's history hold the same opinion, they say no one pretends or believes that Ebenezer and his wife Polly were ever divorced, that the fact of his going off with and marrying said Elizabeth Bovee without first obtaining a divorce from Polly created a good deal of talk and some excitement in the community
Mr David Canfield a son & Mrs Tracy a daughter of said Ebenezer Canfield by his first wife inform me that their father was not divorced from Polly, at least they have never heard that such was the fact
Mr John Fiske in company with Mr Edgerton not long since called on the said Elizabeth, had conversation with her on the subject, she confessed to Mr Fiske that her husband the said Ebenezer was not divorced from Polly, that she (Elizabeth) was aware of that fact before she married him, but she did not care for that. She appeared quite irritable as usual
It has been intimated to me, by Mr Edgerton & others, that the Declaration of Elizabeth for pension, was worded so as to avoid responsibility, she swore that she was married to the said Ebenezer Canfield &c, but did not swear that she was lawfully married to him, thus by omitting the word (lawfully) dodged a perjury, as this is mere intimation or conjecture I cannot vouch for its correctness, the Department will discover it by examining her papers if such is the fact
The children of Ebenezer by his first wife are respectable people, and if they swore that said Elizabeth was the widow of their father no doubt they thought so, and were conscientious, but they will be unwilling now to

swear that she is the lawful widow of their Father. I have no doubt these same children will also swear that Polly Canfield of Walter Del Co NY is their step Mother and Widow of their Father. I cannot believe that either of his children would intentionally state an untruth - I am personally acquainted with some of them, have had conversation with them on this subject, and they do not speak very favourably of said Elisabeth, their feeling are decidedly in favour of Polly as the lawful wife and Widow of their Father
Should the Commissioner desire further information from I will take the first opportunity to call on said Elisabeth, by so doing may perhaps be able to furnish something more decisive
In conclusion allow me to say As I now view this matter it falls upon said Elisabeth to show that her husband Ebenezer was divorced from said Polly, should she succeed in this (which is very doubtful) then of course the claim of Polly will be urged no further
Respectfully Your Obed Servt
James O. Parker
Franklin, Del Co 184
J. P. Waldo Comm r Pensions Washington City DC

Com d of Pensions Washington City D C

Franklin Jan 1 st 1855
Comm t of Pensions
Sir I herewith send you the claim of Polly Canfield, Widow of Ebenezer Canfield deceased. The Old lady has no distinct recollection of any thing relative to her husband's service therefore respectfully refers to the evidence filed in his application.
In order that the Department may come to a correct understanding of this case Allow me to say, that Ebenezer & Polly were lawfully married in 1819 by Jehobad Bartlett then a Justice of the Peace, and a worthy man of our town. That said Ebenezer & Polly lived together several years (just how long I am not informed) in the mean time Canfield became intimate with another woman by the name of Bovee, (Known as Widow Bovee) And in a fit of intoxication or for some other cause not known to me, left his wife, and went off with this Widow Bovee with whom he lived till his decease - Whether they were ever married or not, I am not informed, but one thing is certain (is) Polly Canfield the present Claimant is his lawful wife & Widow.
I will further state, I am informed that this Widow Bovee is now receiving Canfield's Pension as his lawful widow - if so, there is evidently a mistake to say the least somewhere - who procured her pension I am not informed, but no doubt her case was well managed or she could not have recovered.
I am informed that the above circumstances can be fully sustained by the most reliable evidence.
I would therefore respectfully request the Department to look favourably upon the case here presented and report soon as practicable.
Very Respectfully Your O bt Servt
J. O. Parker Franklin Del Co N.Y.

In the case of Fanny Vanfield N.Y.
James O'Park

Franklin Aug 9/55
J P Waldo Comm Pension
Sir I herewith send you the Certijet of Ichabod Bartlett Esq, in the Case of Polly of Delle? Canfield for Pension embracing a true Copy of the Record of her Marriage Also County Clerk's Certijet proving that said Ichabod Bartlett was, at the date of said marriage a justice of the peace duly authorized to act as such. which I believe establishes the legality of her said marriage. and her right to husband's pension
As to husband's divorce previous to his subsequent marriage to Elizabeth Booe, I will say that it is generally understood that there was no divorce, and that Canfield's last marriage was unlawful, but Polly being a peaceable woman permitted him to live with said Elizabeth Booe unmolested
Please cause a Certijet to issue soon as practicable
Respectfully Your Obedt Servt
James O Parkin Franklin R.I.
Comm Pension Washington D.C.

Claim of Polly Canfield for Pension
Jas. O. Parker Franklin Del Co N.Y.

State of New York } ss. Delaware County }
On this 16 th day of December A.D. 1854 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid David Canfield, & Ester Canfield residents of Franklin in the County & State aforesaid, who being by me, duly sworn according to law, depose and say, that they are relatives of Ebenezer Canfield late of the Town of Unadilla Otsego Co & State aforesaid who was a Revolutionary Pensioner. that said Ebenezer Canfield died at his residence in said town of Unadilla, Otsego, Co. N.Y. on the 9 th day of September, in the year 1849, that they were present at his funeral. that Polly Canfield of Walton in the County of Delaware and State aforesaid, is their step mother and that she is the lawful Widow of the said Ebenezer Canfield deceased
Wm Smith
David Canfield Esther Canfield
Sworn to and subscribed this 16 th day of December before me, on this 16 th day of December 1854, and I hereby Certify that David, & Ester, the above named deponents, are persons of truth and veracity. I further Certify that, I am not concerned in the prosecution nor in any manner interested in the result of the case above referred to
Wm Smith Justice of the peace

State of New York Delaware County Clerk's Office }
I Benjamin Cannon, Clerk of the County of Delaware, and also Clerk of the Courts of said County, do hereby certify that Ichabod Bartlett Esq of Franklin in said County, was, on the 11 th day of May in the year 1819, a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Delaware aforesaid Appointed and sworn, and duly authorized by law to act as such
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court and County, this 8 day of August 1855-
Benj. Cannon. Clerk
IS
State of New-York, Delaware County Clerk's Office. }
I, BENJAMIN CANNON, Clerk of the County of Delaware, and and also Clerk of the Courts of said County, do hereby certify that Earl D. Bartlett Esquire, before whom the annexed deposition purports to have been taken, was at the time of taking such deposition, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Delaware aforesaid, elected and sworn, and duly authorized by law to take the same, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, this 4 day of July 1855-
Benj. Cannon CLERK.

State of New York Delaware County } ss.
I, Ichabod Bartlett of Franklin, in the state of New York, do hereby certify that on the 11 th day of May, in the year 1819, while holding the office of justice of peace within and for the county and state aforesaid, was employed to perform the marriage of Ebenezer Canfield, to Polly Grear, that said marriage was recorded by me, soon after, in a Book of Records, in my possession, and the following is a true Copy, of the original
Married by Ichabod Bartlett May 11 th Ebenezer Canfield 1819 To
Polly Grear
I further certify that, it is reported and generally believed in the community, that said Ebenezer Canfield was never divorced from his wife Polly, and that his subsequent marriage to one Elizabeth Bovee was unlawful and criminal
Ichabod Bartlett
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 3 rd day of August 1855, and I certify that Ichabod Bartlett is known to me to be a man whose character for truth and veracity is unquestionable, that said Book of Records referred to has frequently been exhibited in my presence, and that the above Record of marriage was copied from said Book of Records, and the same is correct. I further certify that
Polly Canfield of Walton in the county and state aforesaid is the identical person whose marriage took place as above recorded.
Calvin D. Bartlett
Justice of the peace

State of New-York, DELAWARE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss
I, BENJAMIN CANNON, Clerk of the County of Delaware, and also Clerk of the Courts of said County, do hereby certify that William Smith Esquire, before whom the annexed deposition purports to have been taken, was at the time of taking such deposition, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Delaware aforesaid, elected and sworn, and duly authorised by law to take the same, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, this 29 day of December 1854
Benj. Cannon Clerk.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Ebenezer Fairfield of Otsego county New York which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

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

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

Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office,
December 6 th , 1838.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Ebenezer Canfield, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany, N.Y. Agency, at the rate of Sixty — Dollars and — Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th — of Sept. 1837 — to the 4 th March 1838.
Respectfully, yours,
Albin K. Parris Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

Air Compressors and Engines.
CONTRACTS TAKEN FOR ALL CLASSES OF MACHINERY Castings in IRON, BRASS AND BRONZE.
OFFICE OF
The Morris County Machine & Iron Co.
No. 78-86 North Sussex Street.
DOVER, N. J.,
W. 5489
Dover, New Jersey, Jan 4 1907
The Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.,
Dear Sir
The name of Ebenezer Canfield, a private in the New York State Militia was placed on the pension roll 11 May 1833, at which time he was living in Otsego County, N.Y.
Will you kindly tell me what statements as to names of wife, children, next of kin - age etc. were made in this application? I should also like to learn when he ceased to draw his pension. Thanking you in advance for your favor I am
Yours truly Fred erick A. Canfield

Air Compressors and Engines.
CONTRACTS TAKEN FOR
ALL CLASSES OF MACHINERY
Castings in
IRON, BRASS AND BRONZE.
OFFICE OF
The Morris County Machine &amp; Iron Co.
No. 78-86 North Sussex Street.
DOVER, N. J., January 22, 1907.
V. Warner, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I wish to thank you for your very full reply to my letter about Ebenezer Canfield, a Revolutionary pensioner. Quoting from papers in Claim Widows file No. 5245, you say Ebenezer Canfield was born in 1768 and that he enlisted October 1, 1777.
This would make him only nine years old. Is not this the error of the copyist. I do not wish to criticise, but I am trying to prove the pensioner was the Ebenezer Canfield who was born in Bedford, New York, December 16th, 1764. Can I ask you to have the date of birth of the pensioner examined again?
Thanking you again for your favors, I am,
Yours truly,
Fred H. Canfield

Pen Eun Vacaville Calif. Nov. 2 nd 1908. Commissioner of Pensions. Dear Sir,
I have been told that I can obtain from your office, information concerning the Revolutionary War record of Ebenezer Canfield. He served 3 enlistments during that war and obtained a pension in 1832. I would like to know the dates of his birth & death, the companies & regiments in which he served & the battles he was in. Can you also tell me if he was in the War of 1812, I have reason to believe that he was? Answers to any or all of these questions

will greatly oblige Yours Truly Geo. H. Canfield. Vacaville Calif.
I would also like to know the name of his father if you have it.
GHC.

FREDERICK A. CANFIELD MINING ENGINEER ECONOMIC MINERALOGIST
DOVER NEW JERSEY
Dover, N. J., May 15 1914
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir
On 15 October 1832 Ebenezer Canfield of Otsego Otsego County, New York applied for a pension which was allowed. (1) Are the names of his children mentioned in this application? Ebenezer died in 1849 and the pension was allowed to Elizabeth the third wife. The second wife Polly (Frear) Canfield was finally accepted as the lawful wife and received the pension. Polly Freear was a widow at the time of her Marriage to Ebenezer Canfield. The papers are in Widow's File No. 5245. - (2) Is the name of Polly Frear's first husband mentioned in these proceedings? The name of a daughter of Ebenezer is given as "Mrs Tracy" (3) Is the given or christian name of Mrs Tracy given? or the given name of her husband?
Yours truly F. A. Canfield
(4) Elizabeth the third wife was the widow of Bovee Is his given name mentioned in the papers?

Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
MMHF
September 6, 1929.
George H. Canfield, 1214 Central Bank Building, Oakland, California.
Dear Sir:
I advise you that photostatic copies of papers on file in Ebenezer Canfield's application for Revolutionary War pension will be furnished you at the rate of fifteen cents a page, and twenty-five cents additional for the set should you desire to have them certified.
The number of pages to be copied is three.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

GEORGE H. CANFIELD
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER
1214 CENTRAL BANK BUILDING
PHONE LAKESIDE 846
OAKLAND, CALIF.
August 27th, 1929.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.,
Gentlemen:
Will you please advise me as to the cost of a copy of the Application for Pension of Ebenezer Canfield, a revolutionary soldier, who was allowed a pension on an application executed October 15th, 1832.
Yours very truly,
George H. Canfield
GHC:BPC

660 Boulevard Way, Oakland, California. September 13th, 1929.
M.O.# 964597 - 70 cents
The Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C.
Dear sir,-
I am enclosing P.O. order for 70¢ drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior, to cover the expense of making photostatic copies of papers on file in the application of Ebenezer Canfield for Revolutionary War pension. I would like to have them certified.
This is in accordance with your letter to me dated September 6th and which I enclose.
Yours very truly,
George H. Canfield George H. Canfield,

IN REPLY REFER TO
3-1865
Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
MMHF
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
September 6, 1929.
George H. Canfield, 1214 Central Bank Building, Oakland, California.
Dear Sir:
I advise you that photostatic copies of papers on file in Ebenezer Canfield's application for Revolutionary War pension will be furnished you at the rate of fifteen cents a page, and twenty-five cents additional for the set should you desire to have them certified.
The number of pages to be copied is three.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE.
1-681
PHONE Branch 476
35706
All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. _____
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications, Room G 139.
September 20, 1929.
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering Pension
Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job photostatic copies of three pages from Revolutionary War pension claim of Ebenezer Canfield, N.Y. Tps. W. 5245.
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For further information see
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Rev Sec En Lyons Iowa June 16 th 1916
Pension Dept. Washington D. C.
Gentlemen:-
Will you please send me proof that Ebenezer Cannfield was allowed a pension for services rendered in the Revolutionary war, on Oct. 16 th 1832, at which time he was a resident of Otsego, Otsego Co. New York and 68 years old - And oblige
Mrs. Geo. Hofstetter
312 S. 4 th ST. ✓

3-871.
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by L. D. L.
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Ebenezer Canfield
Service (W. L.)
Additional Service Rev. War War 1812
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No claim except W. # 5245 No 1812 Surv. or Wid

Feb. 2, 1907.
Mr. Frederick A. Canfield, 78 North Sussex Street, Dover, New Jersey.
Sir:
In reply to your letter dated the 22nd ultimo and received in this Bureau on the 23rd, relative to the claim of Ebenezer Canfield, Widow's File #5,245, you are advised that a careful examination of his declaration, which was executed October 15, 1832, shows that he changed his original statement of his age, sixty-"nine" years to sixty-"four" years, and duly subscribed and swore to the same; and on the day and year aforesaid his witnesses testified that they believed him "to be about sixty-nine years of age."
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Record Division.
November 18, 1908.
Mr. George H. Canfield, Vacaville, California.
Sir:
In reply to your letter dated the 2 nd and received the 7 th instant, you are advised that from the papers in claim Widow's File No. 5,245, it appears that Ebenezer Canfield was born at Bedford, Westchester County, New York, and resided at Fishkill, New York, when he first enlisted and served in the New York troops as follows: from October 1, 1777 in Captain Rosecranse's company, Colonel Brinkerhoff's regiment for three months. June 1, 1781 in Captain Thompson's company, Colonel Weissenfel's regiment for six months, and while a resident of Nine Partners, New York, enlisted April 1, 1782 in Captain Dodge's company, Colonel Philip Van Cortland's regiment and served nine months.
He was allowed pension on an application executed October 15, 1832 at which time he was a resident of Otego, Otsego County, New York, and "sixty-four" (changed from "sixty-nine") years of age.
Soldier married at Walton, New York, May 11, 1819, Polly Frear as his second wife. He again married at Otego, New York, October 23, 1841, widow Elizabeth Bovee, name of her former husband not stated.
Ebenezer Canfield died September 9, 1849 at Unadilla, New York and Elizabeth Canfield was allowed pension, but dropped from the rolls on the ground that she was not lawfully married to the soldier, and the

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pension was granted to Polly (Frear) Canfield on satisfactory proof that she was the legal widow of the soldier, as set forth in and on her application executed December 14, 1854, at which  time she was sixty-eight years of age and a resident of Walton, New York.
✓ In 1854 David and Esther Canfield testified that Polly Canfield was their step-mother; in 1855 David Canfield and Mrs. Tracy (Christian name not stated) are referred to as children of soldier and his first wife-- whose name is not stated. no other children mentioned.
Soldier did not state the names of his parents, or alledge any service in the War of 1812.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Jan. 14, 1907.
Mr. Frederick A. Canfield, 78 North Sussex St., Dover, N. J.
Sir:
In reply to your letter dated the 4th instant and received in this Bureau on the 5th, you are advised that from the papers in claim Widow's File #5245 it appears that Ebenezer Canfield was born 1738 , at Bedford, Westchester county, New York, and resided at Fishkill, New York when he first enlisted and served in the New York troops as follows: from October 1, 1777 in Captain Rosecranse's company, Colonel Brinkerhoff's regiment for three months; June 1, 1781 in Captain Thompson's company, Colonel W Neissenfel's regiment for six months, and while a resident of Nine Partners, New York, enlisted April 1, 1782 in Captain Dodge's company, Colonel Philip Van Cortland's regiment and served nine months.
He was allowed pension on an application executed October 15, 1832 at which time he was a resident of Otego, Otsego county, New York, and sixty-four (changed from sixty-nine) years of age.
Soldier married at Walton, New York, May 11, 1819, Polly Frear as his second wife. He again married at Otego, New York, October 23, 1841, Elizabeth Bovee (widow), and died at Unadilla,

Mr. Frederick A. Canfield.
New York, September 9, 1849.
Elizabeth Canfield was allowed pension, but dropped from the rolls on the ground that she was not lawfully married to the soldier, and the pension was granted to Polly (Frear) Canfield on satisfactory proof that she was the legal widow of the soldier, and on her application executed December 14, 1854, at which time she was sixty-eight years of age and a resident of Walton, New York.
Esther Canfield David Canfield ^ and Mrs. Tracy, children of soldier and his first wife (whose name is not stated), are the only children mentioned in the case.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.