Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 10407, Ezekiel Bentley, R.I.

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R.I.
Bentley, Ezekiel Bentley
W. 10407
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Justice Court held in Groton in New London County 21 Day of July A.D. 1777 Present Robert Gere Justice of Peace for said County, Robert Stodder of said Groton Plaintiff vs Benjamin Galeap and Defendant In an Action of Plea of Trespass and conversion Demanding the sum of Forty Shillings Damage and cost The Defendant Plea not guilty in manner and form as the Plaintiff in his Declaration Hath alleged The Plaintiff moved for an Adjournment in the case, he having failed of some Evidence which he relied upon in said case and upon Hearing the Party, in the Plea, for adjournment were of Opinion that they should be Sustained, and Hearing the Party, the said Plaintiff and considered the same was of Opinion that the is not guilty in manner and form as the Plaintiff in his Declaration hath alleged, and thereupon find for the Defendant His cost Taxed 18/6 Larcena in money The Plaintiff moved for a Writ of Error from the Judgment of this Court which to the next County Court to be held at Norwich in New London County at the Term 1777 which was granted Bond for Prosecution given by the Plaintiff Stodder and his Sureties of Groton aforesaid, jointly bound in the sum of 15 Larcena in money to prosecute their appeal and answer damages, in they make not their Plea good
Given under my hand and seal this 24th day of August 1777 Then I married and joined together in Holy Matrimony Anatine Fadian Belonging to Charlestown in the State of Rhode Island and Elizabeth Charles Belonging to the Right Tribe in Groton in the State of Connecticut By Robert Gere Justice of Peace
Groton September 1 1777 Personally appeared William Tolton and Elizabeth Stodder Both of Groton and confessed solemnly that they were guilty of a breach of Sabbath by smiling or laughing in time of Divine Service &c and find according to Law Richard Bentley & Anna Chapman Groton January 25 1778 Richard Bentley of Stonington and Anna Chapman of Groton Both in the County of New London were married together and joined together in Holy Matrimony By Robert Gere Justice of Peace

At a Justices Court Holden in Groton in New London County June 24 th 1776 Robert Gere Justice of the Peace for sd County Robert Stodder of sd Groton Plaintiff (viz) James Stodder Defendant Action of the case Demanding the sum Twenty Shillings, Damages and costs This Court find for the Plaintiff the sum of the Defendant 20 Shillings money Damages and his cost taxed at 18-6 Lawful money This Judgment Paid and satisfied by the Defendant
At a Justices Court Holden in Groton in New London County June 24 th 1776 Robert Gere Justice of Peace for sd County Robert Stodder of said Groton Plaintiff (viz) James Stodder Defendant Action of Replevin This Court find the action not within the Jurisdiction of this Court and there- upon dismiss the same and for the Defendant to recover his cost taxed at eight Shillings and eight pence, the above Judgment Paid and satisfied by the Plaintiff
Groton July 9 th 1776 Jerome Wheeler of New London North Parish and Mary Chapman of sd Groton were married to each other and joined in the Bands of wedlock by Robert Gere Justice Peace
Groton June 16 th 1777 Nathan Hurd of Plainfield and Prudence Parise of sd Groton living in this State were married to each other, and joined in the bands of wedlock by Robert Gere Justice of Peace
New London County for Groton April 18 th 1802 Mr. Ezra Gere & Miss. Thankful Smith both of sd Groton were united together in the Marriage Covenant
Administered by
Ezra Gere Justice of Peace
New London County for Groton August 18 th 1802 Mr. Asa Parise & Miss. Mary or Polly Williams both of sd Groton were united together in the Marriage Covenant
Administered by
Ezra Gere Justice of Peace

Connecticut
Ezekiel Bentley of Stonington in the State of Connecticut who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Pierce of the Regt. commanded by Col. Lippitt in the Cont State line for nine months R.I.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of Thirty Dollars and Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of Augt 1832 — and sent to Hon. N. Barber Groton Cont
Arrears to 4th of March 1832 — 30. Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept 1832 15
$45
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Geo. H. Bramp Clerk, Book D. Vol. 3. Page 33

Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, SS. COUNTY OF Windham  Washington .
Redacted for District
On this 18th day of August A. D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court, before the County Court of the State of Windham  Washington , now sitting, Ezekiel Bently a resident of the town of North Scituate the County of Windham, and State of Connecticut, aged 93 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated: 1st I enlisted
the 1st of October 1775. in Col. Benjamin Lippincotts Reg. under Capt. Benjamin Pines Comp. and as such in said Reg. was ordered to Newport R.I. and there remained some time and from there we marched to Providence in the same State and occasionally marched back and forth from Providence to Newport. as we were wanted when the British Ships came in near the State and then continued in service in said Reg. until some time in the month of July 1776. I was then discharged by my Col. in consequence of my having a lame leg. I was in service during this time Nine Months or more. have no documentary evidence of my service.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
The following interrogatories were by said Court propounded to said applicant, viz:—
1. Where and in what year were you born? in Stonington Ct. in the year 1738
2. Have you any record of your age; and if so, where is it? on the Town Records of Stonington Ct.
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the revolutionary war, and where do you now live? Are in that part of Stonington which is now North Scituate, and have lived in said town since
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom? I have answered this in my declaration
5. State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops where you served; such continental and militia regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service. As no more than I have stated in my declaration
6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service; and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? I received a discharge from my Col. but I have lost it
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief in your services as a soldier of the revolution. Jonathan Allen his Ezekiel Bently mark
Jonathan Allen By Asa Fish Asa Fish

Probate District Stonington
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year aforesaid, before the Probate Court for the County of Washington in the State of Connecticut.
Mrs. Fish Judge
We Jonathan Miner a clergyman, residing in the town of North Stonington said Washington County, and Jonathan Allen residing in (the same,) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Ezekiel Bently who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration, that we believe him to be 93 years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Jonathan Miner Jonathan Allen
Probate District Stonington
Sworn, and subscribed, on the day and year aforesaid, before the Probate Court for the County of Washington in the State of Connecticut.
Mrs. Fish Judge
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Jonathan Miner who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman resident in the said town of North Stonington and that Jonathan Allen who signed the same is a resident in the said town of North Stonington and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. and also that Philip Prince and Joseph Estleton who signed the annexed certificates are credible persons, and that their statements are entitled to credit.
Probate District Stonington
I Nathan Daboll Clerk of the Probate Court for the County of Washington in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Ezekiel Bently for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this 8th day of August A. D. 1832
Nathan Daboll Clerk
I Philip Prince of North Stonington in the County of Washington in the State of Connecticut aged 71 years. a soldier in the war of the revolution. since a Division of the United States do hereby certify as say that I was enrolled when I was in the service of the war of the revolution. That I was in Col. Lippitts Regt. and in Div. I saw Ezekiel Bently in Capt. Benjamin Pierce Camp. in the same Regt. I was, and I saw him often in said Camp. and I agreed to him to be the same man I then saw I have lived in the same neighborhood with him. and believe the said Ezekiel Bently was in service at this time as long as he was a man.
In presence of J. B. Johnson
Philip Prince
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year aforesaid, to wit 8th Aug 1832 before the Court of Probate for the District of Stonington in the State of Connecticut
Mrs. Fish Judge

A Joseph Egleston of North Stonington in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut aged 85 years do hereby in the name of the Lord testify and say that in Silver- 45 I enlisted in Col. Hartline's Reg. and Capt. Oliver Babcock's Comp. of Genl. Hooker's unit to Boston. which there remained two months. then came home. in March 46 I enlisted in Col. M c Clusky's Reg. and Capt. Thomas Davis Comp. and remained to Newport. and there remained since March the in- vaded in said Reg. & Comp. and I do hereby certify that Ephraim Bentley of North Stonington was at said Newport when I arrived there. he was in the same Reg. I saw him but he was in Capt. Benjamin Dimes Comp. I often saw him and should think he was there in service from the different times I saw him as long as said months. and further saith not.
In Witness of J. B. Johnson
Joseph Egleston his mark
Sworn and subscribed this 25 th Aug. 1832. before the Court of Probate for the District of Stonington in the State of Connecticut
Asa Fish Judge

5,033
Connecticut
Anna Bentley
widow of Ezekiel Bentley R.I. who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 — Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of August, 1849, and sent to
Oliver Hewitt North Stonington Conn.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 260 Vol. 1.
1884 May 1. G W Squires that Rev are not entitled to any pension Sent Circular
Died Aug 22, 1853

Declaration of the Widow Anna Bentley in order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the act of Congress of the 4 th July 1836 & the joint resolution of July 7 th 1838.
State of Connecticut } ss County of New London } On this 18 th day of August 1838 personally appeared in open Court now sitting before Christopher Newton Esq r Judge of the Court of Probate in & for the District of Sedgwick Anna Bentley a resident of North Stonington in the County of New London & State aforesaid aged eighty one years who first 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 act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836 & the joint resolution of July 7 th 1838 That she is the widow of Ezekiel Bentley who was a private in the Revolutionary War as she believes she was a pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress passed the 7 th day of June 1832 as per his declaration now in the pension office & sec d thirty three dollars & thirty three cents per annum during his life & she knows of no further proof she can obtain than that which is attached to his declaration now in the pension office. She further declares that she was married to the said Ezekiel Bentley on the 25 th day of January in the year 1778 as per the records of Robert Tice Esq r Justice of the peace for said County hereto annexed The certificate of said marriage is the last on records & is drawn around with red ink that her husband the aforesaid Ezekiel Bentley died on the 2 nd day of February A.D. 1832 & that she still is the widow of said Ezekiel Bentley that

remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed
Anna Bentley
Sworn & subscribed on the day & year aforesaid before the said Court
Certified by
Christopher Newton Judge

January 15, 1938
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Mrs. Henry C. Bowen 330 Dennis Street Adrian, Michigan
BA-J/HEL Ezekiel Bentley-W.10407
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of Ezekiel Bentley, of Connecticut, who served in Captain Pierce's Company, Colonel Lippett's Regiment.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.10047, based upon the military service in that war of Ezekiel Bentley.
Ezekiel Bentley was born in 1738, at Stonington, Connecticut and his birth was recorded on the town records of that place. The names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of North Stonington, Connecticut, Ezekiel Bentley enlisted October 1, 1775, served as a private in Captain Pearce's Company, Colonel Lippitt's Rhode Island Regiment and was discharged in July, 1776.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 8, 1832, while residing in North Stonington, New London County, Connecticut. He signed Ezekiel Bentley (by mark), was borne on the pension rolls as Ezekiel Bently.
He died February 3, 1834.
The soldier married January 25, 1778, at Groton, Connecticut, Anna Chapman, date and place of her birth and names of her parents not shown. She was then of Groton and he of Stonington, Connecticut.
Soldier's widow, Anna, was allowed pension on her application executed August 18, 1832, at which time she was aged eighty-one years and resided in North Stonington, Connecticut. She signed Anna Bentley, was borne on the pension rolls as Bentley.
Capt Pearce I could find in Heitman no of mass. Lippett was Christopher there was no Col. Percy Lippitt so I left out both names Christian names but spelled Capt's name Pearce as there were several R. I. Captain Pearce!

AB, ————— Anna Bentley died August 22, 1853, place not stated.
The only name of a child of Ezekiel and Anna Bentley shown is son, George W. Bentley, who, in 1838, was aged fifty-six years and resided in North Stonington, Connecticut.
The following appears in the claim:
July 9, 1776, Geron Wheeler, of New London and Mary Chapman, of Groton, were married. No relationship of Mary Chapman to Anna Chapman Bentley was shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

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Declarations in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows,"
State of Connecticut
County of New London } Probate District of Ledyard
On this 24 th day of November A D 1838 personally appeared before the Probate Court of the District of Ledyard in open Court now sitting Anna Bentley a resident of the Town of North Stonington in the County of New London and State aforesaid aged eighty one years. Who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration as an amendment to her former Declaration now in the pension office In order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay & pensions to certain Widows" That she is the widow of Ezekiel Bentley who was a private in the war of the Revolution and at the time of his death was a pensioner of the United States Under the act of 7 th June 1832 That I am unable to set forth the services of the said Ezekiel Bentley as a soldier in the Revolutionary War more fully than is already set forth in his declaration now in the pension office and on which a pension was allowed him under the act of the 7 th June 1832 and to which declaration I refer for a full statement of his services & to my former declaration & the proof thereto annexed now on file in the Pension office She further declares that she was married to the said Ezekiel Bentley on the 25 th day of January 1778 That her husband the aforesaid Ezekiel Bentley died on the 2 nd day of February in the year 1834 That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, But the marriage took place previous to the first day of January seventeen Hundred and Ninety four
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(Viz) at the Time above stated Anna Bentley Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year aforesaid Before said Court.
Certified by,
Christopher Newton Judge.

At a Court of Probate held at Ledyard, in & for the District of Ledyard, on the 24th day of November A. D. 1838.
Present - Christopher Newton Judge,
In open Court, now sitting in the District of Ledyard, in the State of Connecticut, the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after investigation & examination, of the declaration of Mrs. Anna Bently, being an amendment to her former declaration, now in the Pension office, that Mrs. Anna Bently is the widow of Ezekiel Bently who was a private in the war of the Revolution, & that she was married as she has stated in this & her former declaration, & that her husband died on the 2nd day of February A. D. 1834.
Attest,
Christopher Newton Judge,
I Demington H. Newton, Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Ledyard in the State of Connecticut, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Mrs. Anna Bently for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court, on this 24th day of November 1838
Demington H. Newton Clerk

State of Connecticut County of New London } ss George W Bentley of North Stonington County & State aforesaid aged fifty six years after being duly cautioned & sworn according to Law do testify & say that Ezekiel Bentley died on the 2 nd day of February A.D. 1834 & I am the son of Ezekiel & Anna Bentley & Anna Bentley signer of the foregoing declaration is now present & that she still is the widow of said Ezekiel Bentley & has remained a widow ever since the death of said Ezekiel North Stonington August 18. 1838
George W Bentley
On this 18 th day of August A.D. 1838 personally appeared George W Bentley signer of the above affidavit whose testimony as a witness is entitled to full credit & belief & made solemn oath to the truth of the facts therein contained Before Me, Christopher Newton Judge

State of Connecticut } County of New London } Latham Hull of North Stonington County & State aforesaid aged fifty five years who first being duly cautioned & sworn according to Law do testify & say that Ezekiel Bentley depart this life on the 2 nd day of February 1834 & Anna Bentley now present is the widow of said Ezekiel Bentley & has remained a widow ever since the death of said Ezekiel Bentley North Stonington } Latham Hull August 18 th 1838
On this 18 th day of August AD 1838 personally appeared Latham Hull Esqr Signer of the above affidavit whose testimony as a witness is entitled to full credit & belief & made solemn oath to the truth of the facts therein contained Before me Christopher Newton Judge

Charlotte Mich. April 16/84
O. P. Clark Esq. Dear Sir
Your enclosed bill was sent in which you say a claim that there is found made for the Service of Ezekiel Bentley in the Revolutionary war Will you please tell me if his heirs are entitled to any Pension money unpaid? also please tell me if there is any on hand unpaid, due for such Service.
Yours Respectfully Geo. W. Egle
X Rejected Sott. Ch. Newton Oct. 12. '38
Act. 4 July - 1836 Act. 4 July 38

Letter to H. M. Bradley & 3 Auditors 21. Nov 1846
Elizabeth
3877.
Connecticut
Anna Bentley widow of Ezekiel Bentley, who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15th day of Decr 1842, and sent to
E. Hewitt North Stonington Conn
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book Vol. 1 Page 63.

State of Connecticut } County of New London } ss. I Amos Gore of Ledyard county and State aforesaid aged sixty five years after being duly cautioned and sworn according to law do testify & say that the leaf or page having thereon the record of marriage of Ezekiel Bently of Stonington & Anna Chap- man of Groton of the County & State aforesaid, was taken by me from a record book kept by my Grand Father Robert Gore, & now in the hand of Christopher Newton Judge of Probate of the district of Ledyard and it is my firm belief that said record is substantially correct. Ledyard Ct. August 18. 1838
Amos Gore
State of Connecticut } New London County } ss. On this 18th day of August A.D. 1838 personally appeared Amos Gore Esqr. signor of the above affi- davit, whose testimony as a witness is entitled to full credit & belief, & made solemn oath to the truth of the facts therein contained Before me Christopher Newton Judge

State of Connecticut,
County of New London } ss North Stonington,
On this 23 rd day of May A D 1843 (personally) appeared before the Court of Probate for the District of North Stonington in open Court now sitting Anna Bentley a resident of North Stonington in the County of New London and State aforesaid aged eighty six years who being first 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 3 rd March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war That she is the widow of Ezekiel Bentley who was a private in the Revolutionary war. reference being had to her declaration now in the pension office who drew under the act of Congress passed July 15 th 1836 and the joint resolution of the 7 th July 1838. She further declares that she is still a widow, and the widow of said Ezekiel Bentley — Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year aforesaid before said Court
Anna Bentley
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year aforesaid before said Court
Elias Huntington Judge —

State of Connecticut New London County } To John D e Witt Clerk of the County Court in and for said New London County do hereby Certify that Elias Hewitt Esq r before whom the annexed deposition of George W Bently was sworn was on the 23 rd day of May 1843 a Justice of the peace for said New London County - and I further Certify that the said Elias Hewitt Esq r is Judge of the Court of Probate for the district of North Stonington in said New London County and that his signatures to the annexed docu- ments are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and af- fixed the Seal of said County this 5 th day of September A D 1843
John D e Witt Clerk
Anna Bentley
$30 per an
E. Hewitt
Nath Stonington
Con

State of Connecticut County of New London ss. North Stonington. I, George W. Bentley of North Stonington County & State aforesaid aged Sixty one years, after being duly cautioned and sworn according to Law do Testify and say that I. am the son of Anna Bentley now Present, and she is the widow of my late Father Ezekiel Bentley, Deceased, and she still remains the widow of said Ezekiel Bentley, and said Anna Bentley now lives with me, and has ever since the death of her Husband, Ezekiel Bentley
State of Connecticut } ss North Stonington May 23. 1843 } Geo W Bentley New London County }
Personally appeared George W. Bentley signer of the above affidavit whose testimony as a witness is entitled to full credit & belief and made solemn oath to the truth of the facts therein contained. Elias Hewitt Justice of the Peace Before Me
At a Court of Probate held at North Stonington within and for the District of North Stonington on this 23 rd day of May 1843
Present Elias Hewitt Judge
The said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation & examination of the matter & of the proof that Mrs Anna Bentley is the widow of Ezekiel Bentley & that the facts stated in her declaration are true
Attest
Elias Hewitt Judge book no 1

✓ Anna Bentley Declaration for Pension 3877

State of Connecticut New London County ss. At North Stonington on this 12 th day of September A.D. 1848 Personally appeared before me Oliver Hewitt a justice of the peace within and for the county of New London in said State Anna Bentley a Resident of North Stonington in New London county, aged 91 years who being first 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 2 nd February 1848 Granting pensions to widows of persons who served During the revolutionary war - That She is the widow of Ezekiel Bentley D.D. who was a Private _____ and has Received Thirty Dollars annually Under the act of Congress passed June 17 th 1844 & has no certificate in her possession (that having formerly been Surrendered) - And She further Declares that She is still a widow and has not intermarried -
In presence of Geo. V. Bentley Oliver Hewitt day and year just above Written
Anna Bentley Sworn to and subscribed on the
Before me Oliver Hewitt Justice of the peace I certify that the above named affiant is personally known to me and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing affidavit Oliver Hewitt Justice of the peace

Lt. to E. Hewitt 31 Aug. 1843.
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Connecticut - 1884
Anna Bentley widow of Ezekiel Bentley, bdd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June, 1832 and who died on the 2 d of Febry, 1834 of New London co. in the State of Conn t who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Pierce of the Reg t commanded by Col. Lippit in the Connecticut line for 9 months private. P.D.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 30 Dollars Conns per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 d day of Feb- ruary 1839 and sent to Hon. E. Hale, H. Rep.
Arrears to the 14th of Sept. 1838 = $75.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4th Mo. 39 = 15.00
$90.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by S. S. Elliot Clerk, Book 9, Vol. 1, Page 166.

P. O. Ledyard Ct. 28th November 1838.
Hon. J. L. Edwards,
In Sir,
This covers Mrs. Anna Bently's amend- ment to her former declaration, now in the Pension Office; if the evidence be sufficient to establish her claim for a pension, I wish you to forward the certificate to me, if insufficient, the no- tice thereof also to me. A certificate for a pension in favor of Mrs. Sarah Swan, widow of John Swan is received.
Very Respectfully Yours,
Christopher Newton

North Stonington May 23. 1843.
Sir,
Enclosed I hand you the declarations of Mrs Bridget Le Ray, Anna Bentley & Dolly Baldwin for a pension - for your examination - I have the honor to be resp ly your obedient & humble servant -
Hon. J. V. Edwards. Commissioner of Pensions
Elias Hewitt

State of Connecticut } County of New London } S.S.
I James Steadman Clerk of the County Court in and for said County, do hereby certify that Oliver Hewitt was a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of New London, duly empowered to take acknowledgment of Deeds, to take depositions, administer Oaths &c. from the 20 th day of June A.D. 1845, to the 20 th day of June A.D. 1849.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and prefixed the seal of said Court on this 6 th day of August A.D. 1849.

Post Office Ledyard Ct. 1838. Hon. J. P. Edwards,
Dear Sir, I enclose in this, papers for Mrs. Mary Swan & Mrs. Anna Bently, if they, or either be insufficient, you will oblige me in acquainting me wherein.
Very Respectfully Yours, Christopher Newton Postmaster
Ledyard Ct.
P.S. Also I enclose one paper prepared by S r . Hills Esqr. of No. Stonington
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At a Court of Probate held in the District of Ledyard on the 18 th day of August 1838. Present Christopher Newton Judge.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation & examin- -ation of the matter & of the proof & of the original records that Anna Bentley is the Widow of Ezekiel Bentley that she was married as she has stated & that her husband died died as she has stated in her declaration Christopher Newton Judge
I Demington H. Newton Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Ledyard in State of Connecticut do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Anna Bentley for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of said Court on this 18 th day of August A. D. 1838. Demington H. Newton Clerk

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Ezekiel Bentley Pri. Rev.
Act: Feb. 2 d 1848
Index:—Vol. a , Page 50
[Arrangement of 1870.]
June 6/96 rec pensed to H Bradley. Boor ny. SWB
Apr. 10-1897-His Mr. C. H. Bentley H. st. N. H. City.
Feby. 4/98. Anna. Hotlie - Buffalo -
1909 Nov. 16. To Mrs. F. D. Brown 1926 Dec. 8. Photos mailed To Miss A. S. Curry
1938-Jan 15. List to Mrs Henry C. Brown - Ex

Buffalo, N. Y.
Jan. 24 - '98.
Pension Agent,
Bureau of Pensions -
Washington - D. C.
Dear Sir;
Is it possible for you to give me any as- sistance in finding the Revolutionary record of Ezekiel Bentley , who en- listed from H. Sturminster , Conn. He applied for a pension Aug 8, 1832 or 22, I would very much like to know what record of his

Service, & forward in the Pension Office, & if you can please see me there, shall be very much obliged.
Very Respectfully,
Anna Maude Hoxie -
636 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, N.Y.

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by Geo M. Moore Claim No. Nov 11, 1909 Certificate No. _____ Claimant _____ Soldier Ezekiel Bentley Service Rev Additional Service _____ _____ _____ No _____ claim, State records _____, 190____ No claim, combination records _____, 190____
REMARKS:
No O. S. S. work as above except St. F. No. 10407
REVOLUTIONARY SERVICE.
O. W. & N. Div.
MEMORANDA.
Please supply as much as possible of the data called for below.
Full name of soldier:
Ezekiel Bentley
Place of-residence before service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
North Stonington N. London Co, Ct.
Place of residence after service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
The Same Place
Date of death (as near as possible):
About 1833
Christian name of widow:
Nina.
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
I think both but am sure the Remarks: widow did several years
A Certificate from The Adj't General of Connecticut Says he was a Pensioner.
Your name and address:
C. W. Bentley
801 H St. N.W. Washington D.C.
March 20 th 1897.

Henry W. Bentley, Counselor at Law, Boonville, N.Y.
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June 1. 1896
The Hon. Commr. of Pensions.
My dear Sir.
In tracing a little family history I find that in a printed volume published by the Adjutant General of Connecticut, and entitled "Record of Connecticut Men in the War of the Revolution" etc. it is shown that in 1832 Ezeikel Bentley (who was my gr. gr. father) was a Revolutionary Pensioner, and a resident of New London County, Connecticut. Col. Ainsworth of the Record and Pension Office, kindly informs me that I can "doubtless obtain a full statement of his military history from the Commissioner of Pensions, who is in charge of the pension records of all wars."
I will esteem it a favor, in the line of genealogical study, if you will give me such statement as your records may show concerning his military history.
Very Respectfully Yours
H. W. Bentley
(formerly M.C.)

The First Bank of Miller. NO. 267
To W. W. Warner, Com. of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Miller, Nebraska, November 4 th '09.
Dear Sir:—
Will you kindly send to me the Pension Record of Ezekiel Bentley, who enlisted in the Revolutionary War in 1775— and greatly oblige,
Yours truly,
Mrs. F. D. Brown, Miller,
Nebraska.

6769
3-2233
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
Nov. 30, 1926.
Dec. 1 1926
Chief Rev. War Section Division.
I have this day received from Mrs. Kate L. Curry cash No. for $90.00, requesting
photostat copy post office addresses as per
letter herewith.
1926 Dec 8 photo mailed J. Randall
O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Division.
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To C.C. Dec 6

Nov. 30, 1926.
Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir: Please furnish two sets, negatives, of three pages each, from Rev. War Pension claim W. 10407. Ezekiel Bentley. A
Rec'd payment 90 cents A. Wilson Chief Rev. War Section
Miss Kate L. Curry 1420 Girard St. N.W. Washington, D.C.
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All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 11258
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
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December 6, 1926
please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering Pension
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LUCT WOLCOTT BARNUM CHAPTER ADRIAN, MICHIGAN
320 Dennis Street, Adrian, Mich., Dec. 31, 1937
Dep't of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
I would be very grateful for the record in your office of Ezekiel BENTLEY , who enlisted in the Revolutionary War from Conn., as private in Capt. Pierce's Company, Col. Leppitt's Regiment, Stonington, Conn.
His widow applied for a pension, I think, 1832 . Granted.
The 2d wf was Anna Chapman. Would like all details on record in your Dep't.
Thanking you in advance, I am
Very truly,
Harriet C. Bowen, Chrm. Rev. Sol. Graves for D.A.R.
(Mrs. Henry C.)

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Ezekiel Bentley a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
Mr. File 10407
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Sturminster Conn.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 8, 1832. Allowed.
Residence at date of application, North Stonington Conn.
Age at date of application, born in 1738 at Stonington, Conn.
Remarks: Sol. mar. Yoston, Conn. Jan. 25, 1778 Anna Chapman he died Feb. 2, 1834
1838 am Geo. N. Bentley, at 56 testified in case.
Very respectfully, Benj. Pearce , Capt., Babcock's regt. of which Lippitt was Lt. Col., R.V.
Commissioner.