Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 23,718, Zebulon Buker, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Baker, Zebulon Grace
N. 23,718
CONTENTS

Vermont, 18.694
Zebulon Buker of Franklin co. in the State of Vermont. who was a private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Turner of the Reg t commanded by Col. Bailey. in the Madd. Ma. line for 9 months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont, at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of Sept r 1833 and sent to Pensioner St. Albans Vt
Arrears to the 4th of Sept r '33 $ 75.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 6 Mar. 34 15.00
$ 90.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E. Brown Clerk Book E Vol. 3 Page 54

N o 2.911 Declaration of Libel on Bakers for a Pension
Admit-
9 months
Pensioner St. Albans VI
Not to be used

DECLARATION. Revolutionary claim, under an Act of Congress, Passed June 7th, A. D. 1832.
STATE OF VERMONT, } Franklin County, Probate Court, May 22 o A. D. 1832. DISTRICT OF GEORGIA, ss. }
Personally appeared in open Court, being the Probate Court, for the County of Franklin, and a Court of Record, for said County, and State of Vermont, as will appear by the first section of a Statute Law of said State, entitled an act, constituting Probate Courts, Courts of Record, passed November 15th, A. D. 1821, [see 1st section of said act.]
Zebulon Baker aged 81 years, resident in Cambridge in said County, 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 7th, A. D. 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
In the month of April, (soon after the Battle at Lexington) he enlisted for eight months, in the company commanded by Capt Amos Turner, Lieut Prince Stetson, Ensign Joshua Baster, all of Hanover State of Massachusetts. Regiment commanded by John Bailey, Lieut. Col. David Jacobs, left (Hanover his place of residence) soon after his enlistment and marched to Marshfield, - mouth of the river Stationed there until July following - was then detached and marched to Plymouth there went on board of a Boat, in company with forty two other Boats - went to the head of the Bay (the name of the place he does not recollect) and took on board provisions and proceeded to Braintree. In this expedition the party to which he then belonged encountered a violent storm in which two Boats were much injured. The one in which the applicant was being so much damaged that it was left. After the provisions were landed he again joined his Regiment and marched immediately to Roxbury and there stationed until December, when he was discharged (received no written discharge)
In the month of August or September 1776 or 1777 he again enlisted for one month in the company commanded by Capt Shaw he thinks in led Shencers Regiment - marched from Abington Mass to a place called Little Hampton, Rhode Island - while there was detached and marched to a place called Quaker Pond - there manning between thirty and forty Boats for the purpose of taking them down the Creek or Pond; he understood the Boats were to be employed in transporting the men stationed at Hampton and vicinity to Rhode Island and in passing down the Pond were obliged to pass a point near where the enemy

again enlisted for one month in the company commanded by Capt Shaw he thinks in Col Shurcens Regiment - marched from Abington Mass to a place called Little Hampton, Rhode Island - while there was detached and marched to a place called Quaker Pond - there mannd between thirty and forty Boats for the purpose of taking them down the Creek or Pond; he understood the Boats were to be employed in transporting the men stationed at Hampton and vicinity to Rhode Island and in passing down the Pond were obliged to pass a point near where the enemy lay - they were discovered, fired upon, and obliged to abandon the Boats - was dismissed at Hampton
 1 The applicant further states that he was born in Scituate in the County of Plymouth and State of Massachusetts in the year 1750.  2 He has no record of his age excepting one made by himself in his family Bible.  3 When he was call d into service he was a resident of Hanover in the County of Plymouth and that he removed from thence to Windsor Massachusetts and from thence to Bennington Vermont, and from thence to Cambridge Vt where he now resides and has resided forty six years.  4 He enlisted at each time of service as stated in the foregoing declaration.  5 In addition to those officers under whom he served he can recollect the following (viz) Capt Hamilton, Lieut. Jonas Shaw, Capt Keith and Adjutant Bailey.  6 Heed no written discharge at any time.  7 The following are the names of gentlemen to whom he is well known, who will testify to his character for veracity and their belief as to his services as a Soldier of the Revolution. viz  Berry Johnson, Frederick Hopkins, Jonah Brewster,  John Warner, John Wires Esq, Nathaniel Read  Post Master, Lewis Parker Esq, Thomas Parker,  Isaac Griswold, Walter Cady, Nathan Smith,  Amos Page, Parker Page, James B. Gilmore Esq  Mr Rummell, Truman Powell, Salmon Green Esq   

" character for veracity and " his services as a soldier of the Revolution. viz " Berry Gehmore, Frederick Hopkins, Jonah Brewster, " John Warner, John Hires Esq, Nathaniel Read " Nathaniel Read, Lewis Parker Esq, Thomas Parker " Isaac Griswold, Walter Cady, Nathan Smith, " Jonas Page, Parker Page, James B. Gilmore Esq " Mr Rummell, Truman Powell, Salmon Green Esq " Hon. Lerah Willoughby, Col Safford Esq, Dea Solomon " Montague & Elias Green.
He has no documentary evidence and knows of no person whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his services
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency State.
Sworn to and subscribed } Zebulon Barker the day and year aforesaid
We Lerah Willoughby residing in Fletcher and John Warner, residing in Cambridge in the county of Franklin and state of Vermont, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Zebulon Barker of Cambridge, who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration that we believe him to be eighty years of age; that he is respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn, and subscribed this 25 th day of May 1833.
John Warner L. Willoughby
Before me
Col Safford, Justice Peace
And the said court do hereby certify and declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrog- atories prescribed by the war Department

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency State.
Sworn to and subscribed } Zebulon Baker the day and year aforesaid
We Israel Willoughby residing in Fletcher and John Warner, residing in Cambridge in the county of Franklin and state of Vermont, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Zebulon Baker of Cambridge, who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration that we believe him to be eighty years of age; that he is respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn, and subscribed this 25 th day of May 1833.
John Warner Israel Willoughby
Before me Col Safford, Justic. Peace
And the said court do hereby certify and 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 that Israel Willoughby who has signed the proceeding certificate, has been

to have been one of the Judges of the county court within and for the county of Franklin and that John Warner who has also signed the same is a resident in the town of Cambridge and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. I further certify that no clergyman lives in the vicinity of the applicant that can testify to his services.
Stephen S. Brown Judge
I Saron S. Beeman Clerk of the court of Probate, do hereby certify that the foregoing, contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matters of the application of Lebulon Butker for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand at St. Albans and the seal of said court this 2 d day of July, in the year of our Lord 1833.
Saron S. Beeman Clerk
State of Vermont } St. Albans this 2 d day of Franklin County } July A.D. 1833. I Horace James Clerk of Franklin county court, hereby certify that Col Safford Esqr who has affixed his name to the within, is a Magistrate duly qualified, and his signature is genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court at St. Albans this day and year aforesaid

Application of Lebulon Butcher for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand at St. Albans and the seal of said court this 2 d day of July, in the year of our Lord 1833.
Norah Burman Clerk
State of Vermont } St. Albans this 2 d day of Franklin County } July A.D. 1833. I Horace James Clerk of Franklin county Court. hereby certify that Col Safford Cady who has affixed his name to the within, is a Magistrate duly qualified, and his signature is genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court at St. Albans this day and year aforesaid
Horace James Clerk

received no written discharge
He has no documentary evidence whatever.
And he knows of no person who can testify to his services
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Zebulon Barker
(We) Ierah Willoughby, residing in Fletcher, and John Warner, residing in Cambridge, in the County of Franklin & State of Vermont, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Zebulon Barker, of Cambridge, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be eighty 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 Sworn to & subscribed 3 the day and year aforesaid 3
I. Willoughby John Warner
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 I. Willoughby, who has signed the preceding certificate, has been heretofore one of the Judges of the County Court for the county aforesaid and that John Warner, who has also signed the same is a resident in the Town of Cambridge and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit
And the Court do hereby, declare their opinion that, the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
William Bridges Judge
I, John Gates, jr. Register of the Court of Probate, for the district aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matters of the application of Zebulon Barker for a pension.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 20th July
A. D. 1832.
John Gates Jr. Register.

3 beets 1832, 1838, 1843 & 1844. Rep.
Poultney. Vermont. 6634.
Grace Buker widow of Zebulon Buker Mass who was a Private in the Mass. Militia Inc. from $30.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 32 Dollars 66
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5th. day of March 1847. and sent to
Stephen Thomas, West Fairlee, Vermont
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 60.

Widow Grace Baker 10800 Declaration
Manor of Gibrulum St
Act 7 July 1838
M 84039
adna g m Service
Please to communicate with Stephen Thomas Agent West Friesland V.C.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7th July 1838 entitled an "act granting half pay and Pensions to certain widows"
State of Vermont } District of Lamoille } ss.
on this 28 th day of September A.D. 1843 Personally appeared before me Samuel H. Willard Judge of the Probate Court for the district of Lamoille in the State aforesaid, Grace Baker a resident of Cambridge in the County of Lamoille in the State of Vermont aged 80 years who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7. 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and Pensions to certain widows
That she is the widow of Zebulon Baker who was a Private in the army of the Revolution and a Pensioner of the United States upon the Rolls of the Vermont agency at the rate of (Thirty dollars per annum she thinks), under the act of June 7. 1832
She further Declares that she was married to the said Zebulon Baker on the _____ day of _____ Seventeen hundred and eighty _____ in the Town of _____ in the Town of Bennington in the County of Bennington in the State of Vermont, and that her husband the aforesaid Zebulon Baker died on the Twenty third day of October Eighteen hundred and thirty nine that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but that the marriage

Took place previous to the first day of January seventeen hundred and ninety four (Viz) at the time above stated
Witness Colen Boker Sam A Willard
Gran his Boker mark
Sworn and subscribed this 29 th day of September AD 1843 before me and I certify that the said Gran Boker is a person of truth & credibility
Samuel A Willard judge In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of said court at Morris town in said District of Somerville this 29 th day of September AD 1843 Samuel A Willard judge

State of Vermont
Secretary of State's Office Montpelier September 30. 1843
I hereby certify that the Hon. Samuel A. Willard, whose name is subscribed in his proper hand writing, to the foregoing certificate, is and at the date thereof was Judge of Probate within and for the District of Lamoille, duly constituted and qualified; that the seal affixed to said certificate is the genuine seal of his said office; and that full credence is due to the official acts of said Judge of Probate. So authenticated.
In testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and affix the seal of this office this 30 th day of September A D 1843.
Ferrand F. Merrill Acting Secretary of State

Rev
WIDOW, &c. )
File No 23718
Grace Buker Wid of Sebaldon Buker Bri Mass Mil
Act Mar 3rd 1843 June 19th 1844
Index: Vol A , Page 106
[Arrangement of 1870.]

82
90 28.
Vermont.
Grace Buker
Widow of Zebulon Buker who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 23 d Octo. 1839 of Swanton in the State of Vermont who was a Pri. in the Company commanded by Captain Turner of the Reg. commanded by Col. Bailey in the Mass Gen. line for 9 mo. 24 ds. Inc. from $ 30.
Inscribed on the Roll of Poulney, Vt. at the rate of 32 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 1 st 4 th day of March 1836. 23 d October 1839
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of March 1847. and sent to Stephen Thomas, West Fairlee, Vermont
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by N.A. Wood Clerk, Book D. Vol. 1. Page 123

Vermont. 18.694.
Zebulon Baker, dec d .
Service in the State of Vermont who was a Private in the Co. commanded by Captain Turner of the Reg commanded by Col. Bailey in the Bragg's Ma. for 9 mo. 24 days.
Rep.
Ind. from p 30. which deduct
Inscribed on the Roll of Poulney, at the rate of 32 Dollars 66 Cents per mensem, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831, to 23 d October 1839, when he died.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of March 1847 - and sent to Stephen Thomas, West Fairlee, Vermont
Arrears to the 4th of Pensional allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by S. H. Wood Clerk, Book 6 2 Vol. 3 Page 57.
Payable to Grace Baker, surviving Widow.
Ms. A. 9. 2. 20 6634

2 Certs. if Union act - 38 1 " " 43 & 44
Dep
N o . 12 2. S. Res o 23 o
Jan: '45, 4 South
S. Thomas, W. Fairlee, Vt.
6634 Burlington Vermont
Grace Butler, widow of Zebulon Butler, who was a Private in the Revo. War.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of Jan'y 1845 and sent to
Stephen Thomas, West Fairlee, Vermont.
[Act of March 3, 1843.] and June, 17, 1844,
Recorded in Book Vol. 2 Page 60
Rev. Jan'y 12, 1845

9028
Vermont
Grace Butcher widow of Zebulon Butcher who was a pensioner under the Act of '32 and who died on the 23 d October 1839 of Lemoville in the State of N.Y. who was a Private in the Com. commanded by Captain of the Reg t commanded by in the Revolution line for 9 Mos
Inscribed on the Roll of Burlington at the rate of 30 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836 23 d Oct r 1839.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of Jan y . 1845 and sent to Stephen Thomas, West Fairlee Vermont
Total amount, $150.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by J. L. Swann Clerk, Book D Vol. 1 Page 123.
Resolution, of 23 Jan y 1845.
N o 122 St. Reso. Jan. 23 d '45 issued 17. Apr l 1845.

I Lucy Kinsley of Fletcher, Franklin County and State of Vermont, of lawful age do testify and say; That I am now 79 years of age and for several years previous to 1885. I resided in the Town & County of Bennington & State of Vermont, at which place I became acquainted with Zebulon Bunker & Grace Rice; That somewhere from two to five years previous to 1885 said Zebulon Bunker & Grace Rice, were duly joined in marriage; In the year 1785, I removed to Cambridge, now Grand Isle County & State of Vermont, and as near as I can recollect about the year 1788, the said Zebulon Bunker with his family, also removed to Cambridge, where they continued to reside until the death of said Zebulon; The Widow Grace Bunker, together with some of her children are now living in Cambridge; And further deponent saith not.
Lucy Kinsley
State of Vermont: Fletcher 8 th Novr. 1844. Then—
Franklin County Personally the above named Lucy Kinsley made solemn oath to the facts set forth in the above deposition.
Before me,
Lucy Kinsley Justice of the Peace
STATE OF VERMONT.
Secretary of State's Office,
Montpelier, November 16. 1844 }
I certify that Lucy Kinsley, Esq., whose name is subscribed in his own proper hand writing to the foregoing certificate, is and was at the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the county of Franklin duly elected and qualified, and that to his official acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of this office, at Montpelier, this the 16 th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four.
Jerrand H. Merrill Deputy Secretary of State.

Leviathan Broken aff't in support of his Declaration in regard to time

State of Vermont } St. Albans May 22 d A.D. 1833 Franklin County ss) Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace within and for the county of Franklin Zebulon Barker who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age and the conse- quent loss of memory, he cannot state positively as to the very day he enlisted or was discharged but is positive that he served eight months in his first campaign and one full month in his last term of service, as a private for which service he claims a pension
Zebulon Barker sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Before me John Gates Jr. Justice Peace I further certify that the deponent is a credible witness John Gates Jr. Justice Peace
State of Vermont } I Horace James Clark of Franklin County ss) Franklin County, do hereby certify that John Gates Jr Esq who has affixed his name to the above, is a Magistrate duly qualified, and the same is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said Court, at St. Albans this day of July 1833 Horace James Clark

Certificate of the Town Clerk of Bennington

I, Wm Haswell, of Bennington, in the County of Bennington, and State of Vermont, depose and say, that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the Town, County and State aforesaid, and by virtue of said office have had the custody of the Records of said Town for nearly Twenty Three Years, viz. from the 28 th day of March, A.D. 1821, and I further say that I have made diligent search for a record of the marriage of Zebulun Bunker & Grace Rice, but cannot find one. — I further say that the record of Marriages from the year 1763 to the year 1800 is very imperfect.
Wm Haswell, Town Clerk
Bennington, February 1, A.D. 1844.
Sworn before me, and figures "21" in 8 th line written on an erasure before signing. O. C. Merrill, Justice Peace.
State of Vermont, } Bennington County ss. } I, Samuel H Blackmer, Clerk of the Court of Bennington County certify that Orsamus C. Merrill is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name, this 1 st day of February, A. D. 1844.
Sam l H. Blackmer Clerk.

10800 Grace Barker vt
Set to S. Thomas Sep 17 1844
at 7. July 1838

6.634
Grace Baker
vt. .
Let. to S. Thomas, Jan. 8, '47
act '47.

Mrs Grace Baker, declaration under joint resolution of 23 d January 1845 & act of July 7. 1838 —
Adm'd : c $30 per ann: from 4 March, 1836 to 23 d October, 1839 —
122
Please Communicate with Stephen Thomas West Fairlee Vt
Stephen Thomas Esq. West-Fairlee, Vermont,

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Resolution of Congress of the 23 rd January, 18215
Whereas the act of the 30 th of April 1824, prohibited me from drawing a pension for the same period during which my husband was a pensioner. I now make the following Statement under Oath, to obtain the benefits of the resolution above mentioned -
I am the widow of Zebulon Baker, who was a Private in the war of the Revolution; I have been pensioned at the rate of Thirty dollars per annum from the 23 rd day of October 1839, and now ask for the amount due me from the 4 th day of March 1836 to the 23 rd day of October 1839, when my former Pension commenced, in the year 1839 at Thirty dollars per annum - Cambridge, Lamoille County Vermont February 24 th 1845
Greece her X Baker mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me, on this 24 th day of February A.D. 1845 B. G. Miner Justice of Peace
I certify that the declarant is personally known to me and that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit B. G. Miner Just of Peace

STATE OF VERMONT.
Secretary of State's Office,
Montpelier, February 26 1845 }
I certify that B. S. Miner Esq. whose name is subscribed in his own proper hand writing to the foregoing certificates is and was at the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the county of Lamoille duly elected and qualified, and that to his official acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of this office, at Montpelier, this the 26 th day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty five.
Gerard F. Merrill Deputy Secretary of State.

18.694 - Roll No. Zebulon Baker, decd. Vt.
Act 7 June 1832
Increase from $30 to $32.66 per annum, from 1 March, 1831, to 23 d October, 1839, when he died - payable to Grace Baker, his widow.
Deducting what has been paid at the rate of $30 n for the same time
Stephen Thomas West Fairlee Vt.

West Fairlee Vt Dec. 24 th 1846
Hon Sir,
I herewith forward the Deed of Grace Baker for an increase of Pension under the act of July 7, 1838, and under the act of June 7, 1832,
On looking at the certificate of the Secretary of Mass, when I was at Washington last winter it was discovered that there was 24 days more of service proved than had been allowed, I was then informed that if the widow would make the necessary declarations and forward them to the Department that amount of service would be allowed.
You will please to communicate with me at West Fairlee Vt.
I have the Honor to be very Respectfully Your Ob t Serv t Stephen Thomas
Hon: J. L. Edwards Comm r of Pensions Washington D C 14

6634 - Roll '43.
Grace Baker
Vt.
Act 7 July 1838.
Increase from $30 to $32.66 per annum from 23 d October, 1839.
Also
Acts '43 & '44
accounting what has been paid at the rate of $30 00 for the house.
Stephen Thomas Esq West Fairlee Vt.

Declaration
In order to obtain an increase and arrears of pension under the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838, and the subsequent acts in addition thereto
State of Vermont } Lamoille County ss } On this 10 th day of December A.D. 1846 before the undersigned a justice of the Peace within and for said County personally appeared Grace Baker a resident of Cambridge in the County of Lamoille and State of Vermont aged 83 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain an increase and arrears of Pension due her under the act of Congress passed July 7, 1838 and the subsequent acts applicable to her case
That she is a Pensioner of the United States, under the act of Congress passed July 7, 1838, of March 3 rd 1843, and July 17, 1844, receiving at the rate of Thirty dollars per annum; that she considers herself to be entitled to a larger sum than Thirty dollars per annum, to wit: the sum of Thirty two dollars Sixty six cents per annum as she believes that there was 24 days of her late husband's Zebulon Baker deceased, service which has been proved that was not allowed; that she has not again intermarried but continues the widow of the said Zebulon Baker
Grace her  X Baker Mark
State of Vermont } Lamoille County ss } Subscribed and sworn to on the day and year first above written by the above declarant
Before Me Christopher C. Chadwick Justice of Peace

State of Vermont
Secretary of State's Office
Montpelier December 9. 1846
I hereby certify that Christopher C. Chadwick Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the accompanying certificates, is, and was at the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Lamoille in said State, duly constituted and commissioned as such, and that full credence is due to the official acts of said Justice so certified.
Given under my hand and the seal of this office this 9 th day of December A.D. 1846.
Fernand J. Merrill Deputy Secretary of State

Declaration
In order to obtain an increase and arrear of Pensions under the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832 State of Vermont
Lamoille County ss ) On this 8 th day of December A.D. 1846, personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of The Peace within and for said County, Grace Baker a resident of Cambridge in the County of Lamoille and State of Vermont aged 80 years who being first duly Sworn doth on her Oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain an increase and arrear of Pension due her late husband Zeb- ulon Baker deceased, under the act of June 7 th 1832
That She is the widow of Zebulon Baker who was a private in the war of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States upon the Vermont pension Roll, at the rate of Thirty dollars per annum; That She considers him to have been entitled to more than Thirty dollars per annum he having served more than 9 Mon- ths. the proof of which Service She has heretofore forwarded with her declaration under the act of July 7. 1838, to which she refers; That She is the widow of said Zebulon Baker and for the proof of her Marriage to the said Baker and the said Zebulon Baker's death She also refers to her said declaration and accompanying documents under the act of July 7 th 1838 -
Grace her Baker Mark
State of Vermont
Lamoille County ss ) Sworn to and Subscribed by the above declar- ant on this 8 th day of December A.D. 1846
Before me Christopher E. Chadwick
Justice of the Peace

Clark Baker, affidavit

I Clark Baker of Cambridge in the County of Lamoille and State of Vermont aged 55 years depose and say that Zebulon Baker who was a Pensioner of the United States upon the Rolls of the Vermont agency was my Father. that he died at Cambridge aforesaid on the 23 d day of October A.D. 1839. that I was present when he died. that Grace Baker (my Mother) of Cambridge aforesaid is his widow.
And further I say not
Clark Baker
Sworn to and subscribed on this 29 th day of September A.D. 1843 before me. and I further certify that the affiant Clark Baker is a Person of truth and credibility.
Samuel Allill my judge of Probate for Lamoille District Vt
State of Vermont } District of Lamoille }
I G. H. Parker Register of the Probate Court within and for the District of Lamoille in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that Samuel H. Willard is Judge of the Probate Court for said District duly qualified & commissioned that his Commission was dated on the first day of December 1822 and will expire on the 30 th day of November 1843 and that his signature above written is genuine - In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed

the seal of said Court this 30 th day of September A.D. 1843, (at Morristown)
Chas. W. Parkers Register

Widow Grace Baker's proof of Marriage & Service

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston;
(Nov.) 1844.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Lebulon Baker of Hanover is borne on a return of Capt n Amos Turner, Brigadier Gen l John Thomas, 8 months Service in 1775, and on the Coat Roll dated Roxbury Camp Dec r 22 d . — On a Roll of Capt n Edward Cobb, Col. Edward Mitchell, from Dec r 9. 1776, "marched from Abington" "on an alarm to Rhode Island" — 2 weeks, 1 day; — On a pay Roll of Capt n Nathan Snow, Col. Hawes, "on the Secret Expedition in October 1777 from Sept r 24 — 1 month 9 days. — No other Service appears upon any of the Rolls in this department.
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And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Perry, Secretary of the Commonwealth.

State of Vermont, County of Lamoille Town of Cambridge —
The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is hereby requested to furnish evidence from the Rolls in his Office of my late husband Zebulon Bakers service in the War of the Revolution. I am informed that he enlisted in April 1775 for 8 months under Capt. Amos Turner, & Col. Bailey, and in 1776 or 1777, he again enlisted for one month under Captain Shaw, & Col. Spencer. I am now 81 years old, and my memory does not enable me to state his services more fully than above — And I do hereby constitute Stephen Thomas of West Fairlee, Orange County Vermont my Attorney in the premises.
Witness my hand this 29 th day of Oct. A. D. 1844 Signed by said Grace Baker } Her in my presence — } Grace X. Baker Del Safford — Justice of the Peace. } mark

West Fairlee Vt. Jan'y. 27. 1827
Hon: Sir
I herewith forward the Pension Certificate of Grace Baker in compliance with your request, upon her application for an increase of Pension.
You will Please forward the new Certificate to me -
I have the Honor to be Very Respectfully your Obt. Servt Stephen Thomas
Hon: J. L. Edwards Comr. of Pensions Washington D.C.

Payment to be made at Burlington, Vermont. by John Peck Esq. Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Burlington
Vermont.
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Vol 2 Page 60
J. L. Swann, Clerk.
Payable at Burlington -

War Department.
Widow's Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of March 3, 1843, and June 17. 1844 Grace Bunker of Vermont, _____ widow of Zebulon Bunker, _____ who was a Private, _____ and died on the 23 rd day of October, 1839, _____ is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Thirty, _____ dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 4th March, 1843, and terminating on the 4th of March, 1848, unless the Pensioner shall marry or die before the last mentioned date; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 29 th day of January, one thousand eight hundred and forty-five.
Wm Wilkins
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.
60 yrs. 46-

10800
Grace Putnam Miam of Grafton
VT
Act 7 July 1838
Adm o 9 mo private $30 per Ann from 23 Oct. 1839 to 4 th March 1841.
Recd. 23 Oct 45
Adm o 3 March 1843 and 17 June 1844
$30. per Ann
no. set 32 10800 " " 43 6922 " " 44 - 396
Stephen Thomas West Fairlee Vermont

I John Safford of Cambridge Lamoille County and State of Vermont of lawful age do testify and say, That previous to 1785 I was personally acquainted with Zebulon Bunker in the Town of Bennington, Vermont where I then resided; I was also partially acquainted with Grace Rice of Bennington. I was not present at the Marriage of Zebulon Bunker & Grace Rice, but common report was, that they were duly joined in Marriage. Mr Bunker & his wife, removed to this Town near the same time I removed myself, which was in the year 1785, raised a numerous family of children and to my certain knowledge lived together as Husband & Wife until the Death of Mr Bunker, I am now seventy nine years old, and consequently I am troubled to recollect periods of time, but from my best recollection I should be inclined to believe the reported Marriage of Mr & Mrs. Bunker, was in 1784. And further Deponent saith not. John Safford
State of Vermont } Cambridge Nov: 9 th 1844. Then personally appeared Lamoille County ss } before the undersigned authority, John Safford of Cambridge. County of Lamoille and State of Vermont, a credible witness, who made oath that the facts set forth in the foregoing deposition by him subscribed as therein contained, are true according to his best knowledge information and belief.
Before me O. Safford, Justice of the Peace
I, Clark Bunker of Cambridge, Lamoille County and State of Vermont of lawful age do testify and say, That I am 56 years old, and that I am a son of Zebulon Bunker of Cambridge, who was a Revolutionary soldier, and that Grace Bunker, who is my mother, is the widow of Zebulon, and that they have ever since my recollection (to the decease of my Father, which was on the 23 rd day of Oct. 1839) lived together as Husband & Wife; And further Deponent saith not. State of Vermont } Cambridge 11 th Nov: 1844 } Clark Bunker Lamoille County ss } Then personally appeared — } over

before the undersigned authority, Clark Bunker of Cambridge, Lamoille and State aforesaid a credible witness, who made oath that the facts set forth in the foregoing deposition, by him subscribed, as therein con- tained, are true according to his best knowledge, information & belief. Before me, Orl Gafford, Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that in the 1 st Volume & on the 12 th Page of the Book of records kept in the Town of Cambridge, Lamoille County & State of Vermont, the following Births are Recorded. Polly, the daughter of Zebulon Bunker & Grace his wife, was born at Bennington March 2 nd 1785. Dolly, the daughter of Zebulon Bunker & Grace his wife was born at Cambridge August 24-1786. Clark the son of Zebulon Bunker & Grace his wife, was born at Cam- bridge Jan'y. 18 th 1788. Silas the son of Zebulon Bunker & Grace his wife was born at Cambridge August 9 th 1789.
State of Vermont { Cambridge 12 th Nov. 1846. I hereby certify the Lamoille County (ss) foregoing list of Births is a true copy of Records Attest Willard Gervase Town Clerk

STATE OF VERMONT.
Secretary of State's Office, Montpelier, November 16 th 1841 }
I certify that Col Safford Esq whose name is subscribed in his own proper hand writing to the foregoing certificates, is and was at the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the county of Lamoille duly elected and qualified, and that to his official acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of this office, at Montpelier, this the 16 th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four.
Ferrand T. Merrill Deputy Secretary of State.