Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17,339, Elijah Brace, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Brace, Elijah
No. 17,339
Catharine
CONTENTS

10. 361.
New-York
Elijah Brace
of Sweden in the State of N. York who was a private in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Burrill of the Conn t . line, for the term of one year.
Inscribed on the Roll of New-York at the rate of 5 Dollars per month, to commence on the 20 th of May 1810 -
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th of Nov. 1821 and sent to Paul Lake Esq. Batavia, N. York.
Arrears to 4th of Sept: 1821. — 316.15 Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 Mar: 1822. 40.00
$ 364.15
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
21 May 1820
Genesee County.

2586 New York
Catharine Brann
widow of Elijah Brann, d. a pension under act 1835, who died on the 11 Sept 1824 of Monroe in the State of New York who was a private in the Co. commanded by Captain Parmlee of the regt commanded by Col Burill in the Cont line for Conn. 12 months
78 Lester Grp, June 7, 1839.
Enscribed on the Roll of Albany N.Y. at the rate of 40 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1st day of April 1839, & sent to Hon. M. Fillmore, Buffalo, New York
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1839 $ 320.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep '39 20.00 $ 340.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the ... }
Recorded by J. M. Gundy Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 Page 125

State of New York Genesee County ss. Elijah Brace being by me duly Sworn according to law doth on his oath say that in making the annexed declaration his agent Mr. Buel made a mistake in writing the name of the Col. that the service therein mentioned was performed in Col. Burrell's Regiment of the Con- necticut line, that he makes this deposition in order to correct the error Sworn and subscribed This 15 th of November      Elijah Brace 1820. Before me J. Cuming Clk

State of New York County of Greene
ss: on this twentieth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the court of Common Pleas in and for the said county of Greene in the said State of New York, personally appeared Elijah Brace age sixty seven years the twenty fifth day of July last resident in the town of Luan in the said county of Greene who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war." That he the said Elijah Brace sometime in the month of February in the year 1778, enlisted into the service of the United States, in the company commanded by Captain Parnell, in the regiment commanded by Colonel — Buell of the Connecticut line in the town of Sharon in the State of Connecticut that he enlisted for one year, and continued to serve in the said corps or in the service of the United States until sometime in the month of February in the year 1779 when he received a regular written discharge (which has since been lost) at Mount Independence on Lake Champlain in the State of Vermont that he was in no battle but constantly on duty, that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support and that he has no other evidence of his power of his said service
Elijah Brace

Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid
James W. Stevens Judge as aforesaid
I James W. Stevens one of the Judges of the court of Common Pleas in and for the said county of Genesee do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Elijah Brace did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the com- mon enemy, and I now transmit the proceed- ings and testimony taken and had before me to the secretary for the department of war pursuant to the direction of the aforesaid act of Congress Dated June 12. Genesee Co May 1818
James W. Stevens Judge as aforesaid
Genesee County State of New York
Joshua B. Adams being by me duly sworn deposeth & saith that he has known Elijah Brace about three years during which time he has been in possess- ion of no property whatever to his knowledge & belief except some trifling household fur- niture that he is able to do some light work at farming & is dependent on his father or his sons for support  Carolina B Adams !  Sworn & Subscribed June 9. 1818 before me James W. Stevens
Elijah Brace

Elizabeth Brace of Sweden Pension for Pension May 20. 1814 Private Col Buell's Regt Cont. Div 1776-1780
It does not appear that Buell commanded a regiment in Connecticut continental establishments.
27 th Ap r 1819
Proof of service required, two credible witnesses certified to be such by a magistrate

State of New York County of Genesee
ss; I Simon Cuning Clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that James W. Stevens before whom the within affidavits were made was, at the time thereof a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County acting under the authority of this State, and that the above are his signatures.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and County seal at Batavia the 8 th day of August 1818
Simon Cuning By Sam Lake Dip 3

Elyah Brace Inventory
20 May 1810. 69.06
Col: Burritt's Conn. Ref. 1796 - 1 year -

At a court of Common Pleas held at the Court-House in the village of Batavia, in and for the county of Genesee, in the State of New-York; on the sixteenth  eleventh day of November of the term of November 1820, being a Court of Record, in pursuance of the 41st article of the Constitution of the state of New-York, which has unlimited jurisdiction, keeps records of its proceedings, and has immemorally exercised the power of fine and imprisonment.
Present, the Hon. Moses Hayden Richard Smith Ralph Parker Judges
GENESEE COUNTY, ss.—On this sixteenth  eleventh day of November 1820, personally appeared in open Court, (being a Court of Record,) Elijah Brace aged 70  75 years, resident of the town of Sweden in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows:— One year from February 1776 to February 1777 in Capt. Parmach's Company in Col. Burrill's Regiment Connecticut line, the his Declaration is dated the 20th of May 1811 & accompanying this schedule
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, since that time, by gift sale or in any manner whatever, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Inventory of Schedule
Real Estate I have none I live with Chester Brace my son who is a poor man & is not able to render me much assistance — Personal Property — 1 Small Horse worth $ 30.00 1. Hog 2.50 8. Sheep which I have let for 1lb. of wool per head per annum 8.00 1. Old ax .50 1. Sickle .25 2 Old Spinning wheels 3.00 1. Old Meat Barrell 1.00 4. Tables 2.00 1. Half Bushel Measure .50 4. Chairs (old & poor enough) .75 1. Common Pitched Table 1.00 1. Chest with one drawer 2.00

  1. Sickle .25-   2 Old Spinning wheels 3.00   1. Old Meat Barrell 1.00   4. Tables 2.00   1. Half Bushel Measure .50   4. Chairs (old & poor enough) .75-   1. Common Kitchen Table 1.00   1. Chest with one drawer 2.00   1. pail .25-   1. 3 pail Kettle 2.25-   7. 8 Quart Kettle .75-   1. small Pot 1.00   1. Tea Kettle 1.00   1. Hat Iron .37   1. Small Crane 1.50   1. pair Iron and Loos 1.25-   1. pair Small Stutyards .75-   1. Old warming pan 1.25-   1. pair Old Shovel & Longs 0.75-   1 Pewter Platter   3 Pewter Basins Old 1.75-   1. Pewter Napot   8. plates .50   1. Tin Basin & 2 Cups .37 \frac{1}{2}   1. Wash Bowl .37 \frac{1}{2}   1. Pint Bowl .08   4 Cups & Saucers } 0.75   5. Spoons   5. Tea Spoons   1. Cream Cup & Tea Canister .50   1. Pepper Box } 1.00   2 small Glasses   1. 2 Quart Bottle   3. small Bottles   4. Knives & forks old .25-   1. Candle Stick/61. Calendar .19   1. pair Old Shears .37   2 Tin Milkpans Old .50   69.36 

At a court of Common Pleas held at the Court-House in the village of Batavia, in and for the county of Genesee, in the State of New-York; on the eleventh  twelfth day of November  November of the term of November 1820, being a Court of Record, in pursuance of the 41st article of the Constitution of the state of New-York, which has unlimited jurisdiction, keeps records of its proceedings, and has immemorally exercised the power of fine and imprisonment.
Present, the Hon. Messrs Hayden Richard Smith Walter D. Parker Judges.
And the Deponent further says he is a farmer by Occupation but is not able to labor, that he has a wife Catherine aged sixty nine years who is a weakly woman confined to the House the greatest part of the time -
Sworn and Subscribed Elijah Brace This 15 th day of November 1820 Before me in Open Court S. Cunnings Clk
I Simon Cunnings, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Genesee do hereby certify that the foregoing Oath (or affirmation) and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the Record of the said Court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount

and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the Record of the said Court; And I do further certi- fy that it is the Opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is sixty nine dollars & thirty six Cents —
$69.36 In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court this seventeenth of November 1820 S. Cummings

State of New York } Monroe County } ss:
On this 25 day of October 1838 personally appeared before me a Judge of the County Courts of the County of Monroe Catherine Brace, a resident of the town of Clarkson in the County of Monroe in said State, aged eighty eight years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 4. 1836 - That she is the widow of Elijah Brace who was a Private in the war of the Revolution and who served one year in the years 1776 and 1777 in Capt. Parmelee's Company in Col. Burrell's Regiment in the Connecticut Line and who was a Pensioner under the Act of 1818 and at the rate of ninety six dollars her annum -
She further declares that she was married to the said Elijah Brace in the month day of June in the year Seventeen hundred and sixty six that her husband, the aforesaid Elijah Brace died on the Eleventh day of September October in the year Seventeen hundred and twenty four and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
She further declares that her maiden name was Catherine Watkins and that she was married by my Grandmother. That she only believes that there is no record of her marriage. That she has no record and that she was married in the town of Sharon, in the State of Connecticut.
Sworn and Subscribed on the day and year above written before me. f
Catherine her + Brace Mark
Wm. Mead Judge of Monroe County Courts.

And I further certify that the said Catherine Bruce is unable to appear in a Court of Record on account of extreme old age and bodily infirmities— and also the reason she did not write her name, is her extreme old age. that she never learned to write—
Samuel Mead one of the Justs of Monroe County Courts—
State of New York Monroe County
ss.
I, Ophraim Gop, Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby Certify that Samuel Mead is a Judge of the Monroe County Court, in and for said County, duly Commissioned and qualified, and that the foregoing Signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my official Seal of office and subscribed my name this 17 th day of November in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight.
Ophraim Gop Clerk of Monroe County

State of New York } ss: Monroe County }
Luther Brace of the town of Clarkson in said County, being duly sworn, doth depose and say, that he is the son of Elijah Brace, and Catharine Brace, and that he was fifty eight years old last December and that he has an older Brother living in the State of Pennsylvania who is seventyone years of age and also an other Brother living in the State Michigan who is sixtyone years of age and this deponent further says that he had two Brothers between Daniel and Elisha (Daniel lives in Pennsylvania and Elisha in Michigan) who lived to have families but are since dead, and from the best information that he can get his Father and Mother were married in the Month of June in the A.D. 1769; and that his Father Elijah Brace died on the eleventh day of September in year 1824, and that his Mother Catharine Brace has remained a widow ever since and now resides with this deponent that time; and he further states that his Father Elijah Brace drew a pension under the act of Congress of 1818 of ninety six dollars per annum, and further this deponent says not.
Sworn and subscribed me This 25 th day of October 1838
Luther Brace
Sam l M c Lead Sub r of Monroe Co. Courts
I hereby certify that the above named deponent to me personally known is a man of unquestionable integrity and veracity.
Sam l M c Lead Sub r of Monroe Co. Courts

State of New York Monroe County 3rd.
I Ephraim Laps Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify, that Samuel Mead is a Judge of Monroe County Court, duly Commissioned and qualified and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I hereunto affixed my official Seal of Office and subscribed my name this 17 th day of November in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight.
Ephraim Laps Clerk of Monroe County
211 11 1/2

Rev War Section
February 2, 1914.
Mr. J.S.Brace, Bloomsburg, Penn.
Sir:-
In response to your letter dated the 24" ultimo. you are advised that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford information in regard to any soldier named William Brace.
In the pension claim of Elijah Brace, W. File #17,339, it does not appear that soldier rendered any service other than that furnished you on January 23, 1914, when you were also given the names of all the children mentioned in said claim. He lived at Sharon Conn. before moving to New York. He was allowed pension at the rate of ninety-six dollars per annum, and his widow, Catharine, received forty dollars per annum. The names of his parents and the place of his death are not stated. For date and place of the widow's death, you should write to the Auditor for the Interior Department, U.S. Treasury Department, citing as follows: Catharine, widow of Elijah Brace, Certificate No.2,580, issued April 1, 1839. rate $40. per annum, to commence March 4, 1831, Act July 4, 1836, New York Agency.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
19th Jan'y 23 Hist. to J. S. Brace 19th Feb'y 2 J. S. Brace V. L. M. I have herewith stated in his par- ticular Jan'y 23 is all he gives to V. L. M.
File No. 17339
Catharine Brace
Widow of
Elijah Brace
of New York
Act: July 25th 36
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 80
[Arrangement of 1870.]

✓ N. York
Catharine Brace widow of Elijah
Letter to Hon. M. Fillmore 15 Dec. 1838
Act. 4. July 1836. —

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In at Dec 11.
NY
July 36
Catherine Dancer
J.
Prison Office
30 West 29th
M. M. Fullinw
612 W. 114th
HR

Elijah Brane
Appointed year 70 yrs.
river with his son - a poor man.
servant from 1775  1776 for 1 yr.
Proof of that service, together with the other letters from Paul Lake, ref. to Hon. Secy of War.
Cred: $ 69.36.
Adm. 160 228 m

Alam Vg | June Apr 1
Rev. W. H. Hon. J. L. Edwards Pension Office Washington D. C.

Alden Erie County N.Y. April 1 st 1839
Dear Sir,
Will you have the goodness to inform me whether you have received an affidavit of the Marriage of Widow Catharine Brace, and whether there is any probability of her drawing a pension from the Papsas Received, if not what more will be necessary to be done to enable her to draw the pension sought for, please write to me in relation to the same as soon as convenient after receiving this
I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Yours &c Lister Crops
Hon. J. C. Edwards Pension office

House of Rep. Feb. 25. 1839.
Sir,
I have the honor to enclose you some additional proof in the case of Catharine Grace an applicant for a Widow's pension.
Respectfully Yours William Munroe
P. L. Edwards Esq. Pension Office

House of Rep. Dec. 10. 1888.
Sir,
I have the honor to enclose you the application of Catharine Brace for a pension.
Respectfully Yours Millard Fillmore
J. L. Edwards, Esq.

Batavia New York August 10, 1821
Sir I herewith enclose you the claim of Elijah Brace which was returned for proof - The Depositions are not as positive as to the whole service as I could have wished, but when I consider that Mr. Brace is a pious man aged 70 years, and just dropping into his grave, I could not doubt his services from his own statement - If the Secretary of war cannot allow his claim from on the testimony enclosed I fear the old man will be forever precluded, as he has outlived the most of his acquaintances -
Yrs respectfully
Hon. J. C. Calhoun Secy. of war
Sam. Lake

Proof of Service of Elijah Brann

State of New York } Livingston County } ss. Roger Orvis a citizen of said County being by me duly sworn, says that he was a Soldier in Col. Burrill's Regiment of the Connecticut Line one year in the year 1776 That Elijah Brace now a citizen of Genesee County was a Soldier in the Regim- =ent above mentioned during the same period. (According to the best of the deponent's recollection he served in Capt. Parmele's Company) and that the year men were discharged in the beginning of the year 1777 - but the deponent cannot state that the said Elijah Brace was discharg- -ed, but has no doubt of the fact. —
Sworn and subscribed
This second day of May — 1821
Roger Orvis ss
Before me
Cyrus Field J.P.
I certify that the above Deponent is in my opinion a credible Witness. —
Cyrus Field J.P.

State of New York Genesee County ss. I Chauncy L. Sheldon Clerk of the Court of common pleas in and said County do certify that Cyril Child was duly Commissioned a Justice of the peace and Sworn into office the 1 st of May 1819 by the clerk of this County. That the said County has since been divided and the part in which the said Justice resides, is now called Livingston County. That the signature of the said Justice is in his own proper hand writing as ap- pears from the record in this office -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of the said Court The 10 th of August 1821
— C. L. Sheldon Clerk By R. Moffat Clerk

State of New-York Saratoga County } 1821- On this the 11 th day of July appeared before me Benjamin Cowles one of the Justices of said County Nathaniel C Calkins of the Town of Corneth in said County who being by me first duly sworn doth on his oath deposit and say that he was acquainted with Elijah Brace when he served in the army of the Revolution and knows that the said Elijah Brace Enlisted in the Town of Sharon in the County of Litch. field in the State of Connecticut in the Month of January 1776- in a Company Commanded by Capt d Parmachuee in Col d Ferrill's Regiment in the Connecticut in the Connecticut Line for the Term of one year and that he frequently saw the said Elijah Brace during that year in the army. And that he is not interested in the matter in any shape nor manner-
Nathaniel Calkins
Sworn and Subscribed before me this the 11 th day of July 1821-
Benjamin Cowles Justice
I do hereby certify that the above named Nathaniel Calkins is a credible Witness witness 11 th July 1821 Benjamin Cowles
Signature

Saratoga County ss: Clerks Office I, Hunloke W Palmer Deputy Clerk of said County. Do Certify that Benjamin Bowles before whom the within affidavit was taken was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Saratoga. Duly commissioned and sworn, and that the signature of Benjamin Bowles subscribed to the Jurat of said affidavit is his proper hand writing. In testimony whereof I have here- unto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of said County this 26 th day of July 1820 H. W. Palmer Dep. Clerk
Proof of Service of Elizabeth Brant

In the Matter of Cathann Brace Affidavit of Vine Adair
Hon. M. Fillmore FR

State of New York,
Genesee County ss, Vine Hubbard of the town of Alexander in said county being duly sworn doth depose and say, that he was acquainted with one Elijah Brace of the town of Sherron in the State of Connecticut, and was also acquainted with one Catherine Collins of the same place, and this deponent also recollects, that a marriage took place between the said Elijah and Catherine at the house of Mr. Collins (Catherine's father) about the year A.D. 1766, in one of the Spring or Summer months of said year and this deponent further says, that he was present at the Marriage of the said Elijah and Catherine and that they were married by one Elisha Griswold of said town of Sherron, and this deponent also says, that he was well acquainted with the said Elijah Brace at the time that the said Marriage took place and further this deponent says not
Subscribed and sworn before me this 12th day of February A.D. 1839 Clinton T. Tinker Commissioner of Pleadings of Genesee County
Genesee County ss I do hereby certify that I am acquainted with Vine Hubbard above named and that he is a credible Witness and reputable for truth and veracity - Dated February 12. 1839 Clinton Tinker Commr. of Pleadings

State of New York Genesee county ss:
I Horace H. Soper clerk of said county do hereby certify that Moulton Tunkham before whom the preceding affidavit was taken was at the time of taking the same a commissioner of Deeds in and for said county duly authorized by law to take the same and that full faith and credit should be given to his official acts and further that I am well acquainted with his handwriting and verily believe that the sig- nature to the jurat of said affidavit is his and genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official seal at Batavia this 13th day of Feby A.D. 1839
H. H. Soper Clerk
By J. L. Brown Deputy

The Deposition of Lemuel Calkin of them in the County of Litchfield and State of Connecticut of lawful age who testifies and says, That he is of the age of Seventy two years old and was born in said town and has always resided there - that this Deponent when quite a youth knew one Elijah Dyer who then resided in said town. This deponent also knew Catherine Dyer the wife of the said Elijah Dyer, who was called "Aunt Katy" she was the daughter of one John Calkin of said town who was a companion of this Deponent. The said Elijah Dyer during all said time very near this Deponent's father and this Deponent is sure that this was before the Revolutionary war and that the said Elijah & Catherine were then then living together as husband and wife and had two or three children - while they lived at the place last mentioned this Deponent recollects that one child was born to them who was a cripple, being destitute of hands and in this deponent thinks feet. The said Dyer and wife left this part of the country a long time since and this Deponent has never heard from either of them since until yesterday when he was informed that the said Catherine was still living. During all the time this Deponent

know the said Elijah Hetherin they are living together as man and wife and are reported to be lawfully such - And further this Deponent saith not -
Garnet Eakin
State of Connecticut p. Litchfield county Jan 23. 1828 -
Personally appeared Garnet Eakin of Sharon in said County and made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed before me - and I further certify that the said Garnet Eakin is a credible witness
Chas. F. Sedgwick Justice of the Peace.
The Deposition of George King of Sharon in the County of Litchfield and State of Connecticut of lawful age who testifies and says that he is John Black of the said town of Sharon affirmed. That he has carefully examined the records of said town and can find no record there of any marriage performed by any person herein Elijah Mass was minister to the town of Sharon. The Deponent

Further say, that many few of the proceedings, returned in said term were inserted in said Record until within a few years when a new law of the state required it to be done within a certain time.
Geo King
State of Connecticut - Litchfield County to wit. 1818. Personally appeared George King who signed the foregoing deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of the same. Before me
Chas. F. Sedgwick Justice of the Peace I further certify that the said George King is a credible witness -
Chas. F. Sedgwick Justice of the Peace

George C. Woodruff Assistant Clerk of the County Court for the County of Litchfield in State Connecticut, do hereby certify that Charles F. Sedgwick Esq. of Sherrill in Litchfield County is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, and that the foregoing official signature, by him granting the same in presence whereof my hand and the Seal of said Court at Litchfield this 6 th day of August A.D. 1852 George C. Woodruff Assistant Clerk

Logius Tillm ois
(Disposition)
25 augt. 1838
In the matter of Catharine Braun

State of New York Erie County ss Cyrus Fillmore being duly sworn deposeth & says, That he was well acquainted with Elijah Brase & Catherine Calhoun who lived in Sharon, in the state of Connecticut; That he was well acquainted with them some time before they were married which he thinks and truly believes took place in 1766. That to the best of his recollection he was not at their wedding; but was well acquainted with them after their reputed marriage, that they lived together as husband & wife and he has no doubt but that they were married in 1766 other to which he further deposeth & says that his own age is eighty years last February Cyrus Fillmore Sworn & subscribed before me A Com. to acknowledge (Dued &c in & for said County) This 25 day of August 1838 Leeman H. Pitcher Com. of Dued &c
This may certify that I am well acquainted with Cyrus Fillmore, and have been this forty years; that he always has sustained, and does
STATE OF NEW-YORK, ERIE COUNTY, CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
I, Cyrus K. Anderson Clerk of said County certify that Leeman H. Pitcher 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 Commissioner of Dued appointed and sworn and duly author- ized to take the same; and further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Commissioner and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said County, the 27 th day of August A. D. 1838.
C. K. Anderson Clerk By R. W. Padelford Dep. CLK

State of New York One County ss e e e e Ebenezer Fillmore being duly sworn deposeth & says, That he was well acquainted with Elijah Brace & Catherine Watkins who lived in Sharon, in the state of Connecticut; That he was well acquainted with them some time before they were married which he thinks and truly believes took place in 1766. That to the best of his recollection he was not at their wedding; but was well acquainted with them after their reputed marriage, that they lived together as husband & wife and he has no doubt but that they were married in 1766 other To each he further deposeth & says that his own age is eighty years last February Ebenezer Fillmore Sworn & subscribed before me A Com. to acknowledge (Dued &c in & for said County) This 25 day of August 1838 Nem an H. Pitcher Com. of Pubs &c
This may certify That I am well acquainted with Ebenezer Fillmore, and have been this forty years; That he always has sustained, and does now sustain, a good character for truth, & veracity, and in my opinion full credit ought to be given to the statement made in the above deposition to which he has signed his name
Nem an H. Pitcher Com. of Pubs &c 25 August 1838

Bloomsburg. Pa. 1-24-1914.
Bureau of Pensions:-
I much appreciate data furnished me in regard to Elijah Brace. Can you however furnish me more data, I wish to use same in work and publishing on genealogy. would especially appreciate more data regarding his service in the war, name of his parents if given. place of his residence. amount of Pension granted to him also to widow. date of widow's death and place. names of his children etc. etc.
Also the same kind of data regarding the Revolutionary services and family of William Brace of Vermont or New York. Thanking you for your courtesy in this matter.
Yours Very Truly J. S. Brace.

Bloomsburg, Pa. 1-20-14.
Comm. of Pensions. Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:- I understand that Elijah Brace drew a pension for services in the Revolution- ary War. Was from one of the following states New York, Vermont. Mass. or Conn.
Will you kindly give me his war record and what data you have on him.
Thanking you for your courtesy. Yours very truly
J. S. Brace.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
Rev 17339
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Abraham Brase 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.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July 1776 July 1776 Pat. Brumlee Burrall Conn.                                     
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Wethersfield, Conn.
Date of application for pension, May 20 1864
Residence at date of application, Wadsworth, Conn.
Age at date of application, July 25 1750 d. Sept. 11 1824
Remarks: Soldier was at Sharon Conn. June 1776 Catherine daughter of John Robbins. She was al. Penn. on an application dated Oct. 25-1837 while a resident of Clarkson Monroe Co. N.Y. aged 80 years. Children: Daniel living in Penn. in 1828 & 71 yrs old. Enlisted living in Michigan 61 yrs old. Father of Pro. 1779. Children with whom soldier lived in U.S. no sons are referred to. Between the ages of Daniel and Elizabeth no names are stated.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.