Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 25,241, James Bishop, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Bishop, James Elizabeth
N. 25,241
CONTENTS

17789 Connecticut James Bishop of Durham in the State of Conn who was a Pri — in the Conn commanded by Captain — of the Regt commanded by Col Grafton in the Conn Troops time for 11 Mo. 26-
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn at the rate of $ 9 Dollars 54 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of Sept Fish 1833 and Rent John- Fish - Middletown Ct Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1833 $ 98. 85 Semi-ant. allowance ending Nov. 36 - 19 77 $118.62
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. } Recorded by E D Beebe Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 3 Page 6
March 31. 1834 (disputed) ipd Ment to James Dodd Esq Hartford Conn te
The 2 d April 1834 — Orig. Cert. returned as dead letter, June 4. 1834 - (see inside.)

The Army at this time suffered
No 6365.

State of Connecticut
County of Middlesex
Sp. Durham Aug 14 th 1832.
On this 14 th day of Augt. A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Probate Court in & for the District of Middletown now sitting in Durham in said District James Bishop a resident in Durham in County aged 70 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 provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832.
That he entered the Service of the United States as a Drafted Soldier for two months as I think on or about the 1 st of August 1879 and that he went to the town of Stratford in Connecticut and served for the term of two Months as high as Secan recruited; we had no Colonel at that time; our Captain was Mr Brimble of Stratford his first name I do not know. Recd. our Lieutenant was Simson Parsons of Durham the name of our Ensign I think was Hotchkiss. Joseph Parsons of Durham was our Orderly Sergeant that he served his time out for two months and was dismissed there were no written discharges given at that time
That he went into the Continental Army on or about the 27 th of June 1780 as a substitute for Simson Parsons of Durham in said Middlesex County; we joined the Army at Peekskill in the State of New York; we stayed at Peekskill a while from there we went to Tappan in New York from there to Patankill then to Totoway where we stayed a long time; we went also to what was called the English Neighborhood; we were at Tappan when Major Andre was hung; we were in the Service six Months; our officers in

the Army at this time as follows Brigaded General Mr Parsons our Col was John Dirge, he belonged in the Eastern part of Connecticut, what town I do not know; our Lieut Col was Mr - Sumner of Middletown; our Major's name was Trapp, he also belonged to the Eastern Part of the State; this same Major Trapp had the Command of the Company to which I belonged. Our Adjutants name was Loonis; our Orderly Sergeants name Mr Beckwith, he belonged to the town of Lyme. we were dismissed at the Highlands. There was no Discharge given me at that time. We served the six months. We know where we were at the Highlands before we were dis- missed.
That in the year 1781 then he went in the Service of the United States as a Substitute for Samuel Squire of Durham in said Middlesex County, for the term of three Months; the principal part of the time we were stationed at West Point; our duty at West Point was to work on the fortifications; the remainder of the time we were employ- ed on Polipus Island; about three miles above West Point; our work here was to work at the Pridough. our officers at West Point were as follows; Brigadier Genl. McDougal. I do not recollect that we had any Colonel or Major Stationed there at that time; one Captain's name was Crane, he belonged in the town of Killingworth in the State of Connecticut; the Lieutenants name I do not recollect; we had no Ensign. Our Sergeants names was Standard he belonged to the town of Saybrook in Connecticut.

He thinks he was a Serjeant with us at that time the time that he went to west point or about was the 24th of June 1781 and he served his time out and was dismissed in the latter part of Septem- ber 1781: there was no Discharge given but was dismissed in the usual way
that he was drafted and went to Horse Neck in the latter part of March or the first part of April in the year 1782 for two Months: we were stationed at a place called Tenmile  at  the  actual Fort Stanwix or Stanwix if my memory serves me and guard our officers were Col. Cranfield I don't Recollect where he belonged; our Major I do not Recollect: This is all he distinctly  remembers remem- bers of his service the latter named town except that a company of the British horse fell upon the guards at the guard house by the miles and killed one of the guards before he could escape from the guard house. This happened just before he joined the men at that Station. He saw the blood upon the walls in the guard house. He had several other little tours but they were short: He was out when the British landed at New Haven: also when Norwalk was burned. Then he was afterwards drafted and was gone about a week to Fishkill.
He has no documentary and evidence of the foregoing facts nor does he know of any living persons who can testify his statement except those whose Depositions are annexed hereto.
He the said James Bishop 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.
In answer to the first interrogatory, said applicant states that he was born in Guilford, Cont. in the year 1762.
To the second. That he believes he has a record of his age at home in his bible.
To the third. That he was living in Said Durham when called into service and that it has ever since except as above named been the place of his abode.
To the fourth & fifth. That he cannot state more particularly than he has done. That in consequence of epileptic fits and
other infirmities his memory has become quite impaired and he has forgotten many facts that were once fresh in his memory. To the sixth. That he was always a Soldier and that he never received any formal discharge from service but was dismissed as was usual.
And to the seventh. That Mr Joseph P. Clark, John White, John Swathel and others of Said Durham will testify to his character for veracity and their belief of his services as a Soldier in the Revolution.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. James Bishop
We David Smith a Clergyman residing in the Town of Durham - & John White residing in S d Town of Durham in S d County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut certify that we are well acquainted with James Bishop who has subscribed hereto to the above declaration that we believe him to be Seventy Years of age that he is respected & believed in the neighborhood where he resides

to have been a soldier of the revolution & that we concur in that Opinion David Smith John White
sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
And the said Court do hereby declare their Opinion after the investigation of the matter & after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department that the above named applicant was a revolu- tionary soldier & served as he states - and the Court further Certifies that it appears to them that David Smith who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman resident in the Town of Durham & that John White Esq. who has also signed the same is a resident in the Town of Durham & is a credible person & that their statement is entitled to Credit - Attest, Stillman K. Wightman Judge of Probate for the District of Middletown.
I John Peck Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Middletown do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the applica- tion of James Bishop for a Pension
In Testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand & seal of Office this 4 th day of Aug t AD 1832.
J. Peck Clerk

State of Connecticut County of Middlesex } p. Middletown 12 th June 1833.
On this 12 th day of June 1833, personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Probate in and for the District of Middletown now sitting in Durham Middletown in said District. James Bishop a resident in Durham in said County and District now aged 71 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following Declaration in addition to his former Declaration made before said Court the 14 th Aug. 1832 in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7 th A.D. 1832.
The objections to my application I understand to be that I have not stated with sufficient precision the period and length of my several terms of service nor given the names of the officers under whom I served in conformity with the regulations of the Department. I have to state that for the three past years I have been afflicted once in about three weeks with an epileptic fit which have contributed much to weaken my energies and badly injured the strength of my memory. It is therefore utterly out of my power to relate the particulars of my service as I could do four years ago. I will do the

As I can,
As to my first Tour to Stratford. The 1 st Aug. 1779 I was drafted and served as a private for two months at Stratford in the Company under the command of Capt. Bunnell of Cheshire Lieutenant Simeon Parsons of Durham and Ensign Hotchkiss. Joseph Parsons of Durham was the orderly Sergeant. No Regiment was stationed at Stratford while I was there on duty. I served two months, and the 1 st Oct. 1833, was dismissed and returned home.
In proof of this service see the Deposition, of John Loveland and Rejoice Camp.
Respecting my second Tour. Timothy Coe of Durham was drafted the 27 th June 1780 to serve in the rank of a private in the Continental Army for the term of six months. He requested me to go as his substitute and I accordingly went. The 27 th June 1780 therefore I marched and joined the Army at Peks Kill, New York. Major Troop of the Eastern part of Conn. commanded the company to which I belonged. Mr Beckwith of Lynde, Conn. was orderly Sergeant; Mr Herrick was also a Sergeant. Mr Deming was Lieutenant. Mr Parsons of Middletown Conn. was Brigadier General. John Burgess of the Eastern part of Connecticut was the Colonel. Mr Sumner of Middletown was Lieutenant Colonel. The name of the Major as above stated was Troop; he had the command of

our Company. The name of the Adjutant was Loonis. I remained in service on duty six months and at the expiration of the time being the last of December 1780 I was discharged and returned home. In proof of this service see the Depositions of Chas. White, who has already received a pension for his service at the same time, and of James Parrale. I cannot conceive it necessary that I should say more of my services this far.
Relation to my third tour. The 24 th June 1781 Samuel Squire of Durham was drafted to serve in the rank of a private for the term of three months and at his pressing request I went as a substitute for him to West Point. I therefore marched for West Point the 24 th June 1781 and served the term of three months in the Company under the command of Capt. Crane of Killingsworth (forst. Sergeants Starnard of Gaybrook, Court and Jacob Clark of Durham: we had no ensign. Genl. Mc. Douglass was Brigadier General. my duty was to work on the fortification at West Point a part of the time; part of the time on Poloppos Island at the Trapp: consequently I had but little opportunity to become familiar with the names and characters of the officers. While stationed at West Point I went out to get wood to cook with

and seeing a fox in the bushes I caught up a stone and threw it at him - hit him in the head between his eyes and killed him. I skinned him and sold the skin to Silas Hull now decd formerly of Dunham for fifty cents. I was engaged some of the time in boating stone with others across the River from Polypus Island to what was called the hook. At the dusk of evening I was near the landing by the Brewough the Sentinel was at his post.
A man came out from the Brewough with plates under his arms. The Sentinel enquired who he was. He replied he had been to the Brewough with food for his friends.
The Sentinel declared that he knew him and ordered him back. He went back and left his plates and then returning attempted to run past the Sentinel. The Sentinel levelled his piece and shot him through the back: he fell dead and there lay for three days afterwards.
All who were with me this June are dead and I can find no proof of my service from living witnesses. I have an old roll which was made by John Capt. Johnson late of Dunham decd lately presented me by his heirs wherein it is written as follows:
June y 24 1781
Samuel Spier was Detached to serve three months at well point." which is in Capt. Johnson's handwriting purporting to have done in the day and time of it.

This roll I herewith present to this Court, but as there are other rolls for other purposes, &c. &c. upon it I have not the liberty to forward it to the department unless it should be absolutely required. The fall of September 1781 I was dismissed having served the three months, the period of the draft and I returned home.
The first of April 1782 I was drafted a private with Moses Seward and two or three others of Durham for the term of two months, to serve at Horseneck. We accordingly marched to Horseneck and were stationed at Fort Stannage: perhaps I do not spell the word right but it sounded like Fort Stannage. Guards were kept at Peter's Mills, Col. Canfield was our Colonel; and Lieut. Hingham was Lieutenant of the Company to which I belonged. It is a subject of regret to me that with my utmost diligence I have been unable to remember the names of the other Officers more especially because their names were once in my mind but they are now gone entirely from my recollection. While in service at Horseneck the Fort which was surrounded with pickets was always guarded by pickets  Sentinels . one night I will remember a fellow soldier and myself were ordered out on patrol. We proceeded perhaps two miles from the fort and then returned. On our arrival at the Fort the Sentinel did not hail us. We thought him asleep. I climbed up the pickets and

getting within the Fort Fort found the Sentinel standing in one corner of the Fort asleep with his head on the picket and his gun in another corner of the Fort. He very hated to get possession of his gun I awoke him and he both seized it at the same moment. He threatened to shoot me but I told him I supposed him to be asleep and that he should not attempt to kill me for doing my duty. However it was not in his power to shoot me as I had had control of his gun and thus the matter ended. Lieutenant Hungerford told me the next day that I ran a great risk and he was surprised at my audacity.
From this circumstance I remember the name of Lieut: Hungerford. I can mention a great many things of this character and other trifling facts, if it would be useful in support of my claim in support of this or either of my other forms of duty. The first of June 1782 I was discharged having served two months, the term for which I was drafted and I returned home. All that I know of who were with me are dead and I can get no further proof. I ask for a pension for 13 months, being the amount in service of my four several forms above named. I have

given all the names of the Officers that I can now remember. I always served in the rank of a private. If any thing further is necessary I will attend to it if possible.
It seems hard that I can't get a pension when others who have not done a tenth part of what I have, are every day receiving them. I am a man without property; I have been sick a great deal and need a pension if I deserve it.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year above written.
James Bishop
Stillman K. Wightman Judge of Probate for the District of Middletown.
I certify that I have this day seen the roll above alluded to of which the extract is a true and correct copy and that from its purport and the antiquated nature of its appearance I have no doubt of its genuineness and applicability to the case under consideration.
Stillman K. Wightman Judge as above.

I John Trusk clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Middletown do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the original & additional proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the Application of James Bishop for a Pension
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & seal of Office this 12. th day of June A.D. 1853
J. Trusk Clerk
Oct 20th 1780 in 6th year No 26

Middlesex County
Durham July 18. 1839.
I hereby certify that I have on my records of deaths, the name of Sally Bishop aged 13, daughter of James & Elizabeth Bishop, she died June 28. 1803. And I can further testify that I attended her funeral. I have no doubt that said James & Elizabeth Bishop were lawfully married, as they lived together as man & wife, brought up a family, & were respectable people. I have no record of the baptism of any of their children.
Attest. David Smith
Minister of the Gospel.
Note the word no was intended before
signing John White Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut Middlesex County
Durham July 18 th 1839
Personally appeared the Rev David Smith known to me to be a person of truth and veracity and made oath that the above certificate by him subscribed is the truth before me
John White Justice of the Peace

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th day of July 1838 entitled "an Act granting half pay to certain Widows"
State of Connecticut } Middlesex County of Middlesex }
On this fifteenth day of September Eighteen Hundred & thirty eight Personally appeared before the Court of Probate for the district of Middlesex Elizabeth Bishop age Sixty Nine Years a resident of Durham, in Middlesex Probate district who being first sworn according to law doth on her Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed on the 7 th day of July 1838 entitled "an Act granting half pay and Pensions to certain Widows" - That she is the Widow of James Bishop late of said Durham who according to the best of her knowledge & belief served as a Private in the War of the Revolution about One Year and part of the time in Col d Minge's Regiment in the Connecticut line of the Continental Army and was a Pensioner of the United States under the Act of June 7 th 1832 as per Pension Certificate dated March 31 st 1834 & number 17.789 may more fully appear
And she further declares that she was married to the said James Bishop on the Eighteenth day of October Seventeen Hundred & Eighty Nine That her husband the aforesaid James Bishop died on the Thirty first day of March Eighteen Hundred & thirty Eight. 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 Seven hundred & ninety four or on the Eigh- teenth day of October, Seventeen Hundred & Eighty Three, and she had remained a Widow ever since the thirty first day of March Eighteen Hundred & thirty Eight Witnesseth - the words above sixty nine years old John White entertainments before signing Timothy Swanton Elizabeth Bishop
Sealed & subscribed on this fifteenth day of September A.D. 1838 before me In testimony whereof I have hereunto caused the Seal of said Probate Court to be affixed and subscribed my name the day and year last above mentioned
Sam l Cooper Judge of Probate
State of Connecticut
Middletown Prob. District
Hereby Certify that Sam l Cooper Esq. is Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Middletown & that the signature above made by him is his proper Hand Writing & signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & affixed the seal of said Court this 15 th day of Jan y . A.D. 1839 -
McGill Clk

4082
Connecticut
Elizabeth Bishop widow of James Bishop who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 39 Dollars 54 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of Feby 1849. and sent to Asahel Robinson Durham
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2. 1848, Page 260 Vol. 1
Letter from S. D. Hubbard March 7, 49

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
See Ans
February 8, 1927
Mrs. Mary L. Curtis 1427- Second Ave Columbus, Ga
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 25241, it appears that James Bishop was born in 1762 at Guilford, Connecticut.
While residing at Durham, Middlesex County, Connecticut, he enlisted and served as a private in the Connecticut Troops, as follows-
From August 1, 1779, two months in Captain Bunnell's Company; from June 27, 1780, six months in Colonel John Durkee's Regiment; from June 24, 1781, three months in Captain Crane's Company; from April 1, 1782, two months in Colonel Canfield's Regi- ment.
He was out when the British landed at New Haven; and when Norwalk was burned; and at Fishkill one week, no details of any of this service given.
He was allowed pension on his application exe-

outed August 4, 1833, while a resident of Durham, Connecticut. He died March 31, 1838.
Soldier married October 18, 1789 at Durham, Connecticut, Elizabeth Hall. She was allowed pension on her application executed September 15, 1838, while living at said Durham, aged sixty-nine years.
They had a large family of children, the only name stated being that of Sally, who died June 28, 1803, aged thirteen years.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

WIDOW, &c.
ms. Walter Curtis.
Jan. 9. '08. Hist. to Mr. W. Cone. Letter with S. F. 45,281 John Bishop.
No. 25-241
Feb. 12. '08. Hist. to Mr.
Elizabeth Bishop
1977. Feb. 8 - Hist. and to Mrs. Mary S. Curtis
Widow of James Bishop Rev. Rev. Mr.
Act: Feb 29 48
Box:--Vol. A , Page 65
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Connecticut - 3953
Elizabeth Bishop widow of James Bishop, who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 th June '32 and who died on the 31 st March 1838 of Middlesex in the State of Connecticut who was a P er in the County commanded by Captain [blank] of the Reg t commanded by General [blank] in the Col o line for 11 wks or 26 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 39 Dollars 54 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836. 1 st Clp c 1838
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of Aug t 39, and signed by J. Smith Middlesex Co. Conn.
Swears to the 4 th of Mar. - $ Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Act July 7 } 1838 }
Recorded by R. Burdick Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 - Page 167.

Connecticut
Elizabeth Bishop widow of James Bishop dec d who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June 32 and who died on the 31 st March 1838 of Middlesex in the State of Connecticut who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by Canfield , in the Connecticut line for 11 mo. 26 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 39 Dollars 54
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836, & ending 31 st March 1838
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of December and sent to Benjamin Colton, Esq d Hartford, Connecticut.
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by W m H. Fales Clerk, Book A. Vol. 1. Page 167
Rep.
A new certificate was issued in this case under the opinion of the Attorney General of the 2 d Sept. 1842, which was given in consequence of the Resolution of Congress of the 16 th Aug. 1842.

2480
Connecticut
Elizabeth Bishop widow of James Bishop who was a Private
in the Conn. line
for 11 mo + 26 days
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 39 Dollars & 54 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20th day of Nov. 1843 and sent to
John White Durham Conn
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 4 Vol. 1 Page 63
Act no 20

Rev John Fisk, Jun 10: '39.
James Bishop bon: ad 7 June 89 \frac{24}{100} when fasted? G. W. C.
22 aug 39
p. 4 th March 1838
29

I Asahel Robinson of Durham in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut being of Lawfull age depose and say that I held the office of Town Clerk in the Town of Durham aforesaid and that I have diligently examined the records of said Town and cannot find any record of the Marriage of James Bishop and Elizabeth Hall (which was the name of Mrs Bishop before her Marriage) in my possession or in the record of said Town Durham November 21 st 1838 Asahel Robinson Clerk of the Town of Durham

Sworn and subscribed this 21 st day of November 1838 before me J. John White Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut & County of Middlesex ss. Durham Nov 21. 1838. —
I David Smith of Durham, in the county & state aforesaid, depose & say, that I sustained the office of Pastor of the Congregational Church in the town of Durham, county & state aforesaid; & that I have faithfully examined the records of my predecessor Rev. Elizer Goodrich D.D., & can find no record of the marriage of James Birkah & Elizabeth Hall, nor of any other marriage later than 1779.
(David Smith Minister of the Gospel. Sworn and subscribed this 21 st day of November A 1838 before me J. John White Justice of the Peace

I Rhoda Seward of Durham in the County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut being 70 years of age depose and say that I was formerly acquainted with James Bishop late of Durham and both before and after his Marriage with Elizabeth Hall which was Mrs Bishop's name before she Married the aforesaid James Bishop that the said James Bishop prior to his Marriage boarded in my Father's family nearly one year I also say that I am well acquainted with Mrs Elizabeth Bishop widow of the said James Bishop and have been ever since we were children. I recollect the circumstances of their Marriage although I was not at their Wedding I recollect perfectly well being at Church and heard them Published. They have always lived in Durham since their Marriage as husband and wife until the Spring of the year 1838 at which time James Bishop died and I never heard any one doubt but they were Lawfully Married Dated at Durham the 15th day of January 1839 Rhoda Seward
State of Connecticut Middlesex County Durham January 15th 1839 Personally appeared Rhoda Seward known to me to be a person of Truth and Veracity and made oath that the above deposition by her subscribed is the truth before me John White Justice of the peace

State of Connecticut, Middlesex County
I John Peck Clerk of the County Court of the County of Middlesex
do certify that John White Esq. was on the 26 th of Nov last & now is a Justice of the Peace within & for said County of Middlesex as per Com d on file. That his name sub- scribed to the preceding Certificates mark d A. B. C. are his proper Hand Writing & Signatures -
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & affix d the seal of said Court this 15 th day of Febr y . AD 1839 J. Peck CLK

V 4346
Elizabeth Bishop widow of James.
Con.
abt 7. July '38.
died 1838.
aged 11 mo. 26 d pr
$39 \frac{54}{100}
Died 31. March '38
Pen: com: 1 April '38.
Jno. Fisk Esq. Middletown Con.

State of New York Oneida County ss } Luther Hall of the town of Marcy Oneida County aforesaid being duly sworn, deposes. That he is well acquainted with Elizabeth Bishop of the town of Durham Middlesex County Connecticut. Widow of James Bishop deceased, and was well acquainted with said James & Elizabeth at the time of their marriage. That this deponent was present & witnessed the marriage of said James & Elizabeth, that such marriage took place in the month of September or October seventeen hundred and eighty nine as near as this deponent can now remember. That they were married in the town of Durham aforesaid by Daniel Hall Esq. then an acting magistrate of that town.
Subscribed & sworn this Fifth day of January 1889 before me
Luther Hall
W. M. Atmore Clerk of Court
I certify that the above deponent Luther Hall is a resident of the town of Marcy Oneida County N.Y. of about seventy years of age that he is a man of respec- tability & of good character for truth & veracity.
Dated Jan 1. 1889
W. M. Atmore Court Clerk

STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. COUNTY OF ONEIDA, }
I, JAMES DEAN, Clerk of the said county of Oneida, do certify, that William S. Wetmore whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument in writing, and endorsed thereon, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Commissioner in and for the said county, dwelling in the said county, and duly authorised to take the same; and that I am well ac- quainted with the hand writing of the said 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 my official seal, the day of January, 1839.
1839.
James Dean, Clerk.
testify of good character for truth & veracity.
Dated Jan 1. 1839
W. Wetmore Court of Sedg

I, ROYAL B. HINMAN, Secretary of the State of Connecticut, and keeper of the Seal thereof, do hereby certify and make known to whom it doth or may concern,
THAT John White Esq.
and for more than one month last past, has been a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Middlesex in said State, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified, having full power and authority, by the laws of said State, to take the acknowledgment of Deeds and to certify the same; also to administer oaths to witnesses and to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give certificates thereof; and that full faith and credit may and ought to be given to the official acts and attestations of the said White
in Court and Country.
In testimony whereof, I have, in my capacity of Secretary as aforesaid, hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of said State, at the City of Hartford, in said State, the 29 th day of July in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine
And I certify that the signature of said White hereunto annexed is genuine.
R. B. Hinman Secretary.

I Henry Gleason of Durham in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut Depose and say that I was acquainted with James Bishop late of Durham deceased at the time of his death which took place in the Spring of the year 1838. and am acquainted with Mrs
Elizabeth Bishop widow of the said James Bishop. They always lived together as Husband and wife had a large number of children and I never heard or doubted but that they were Lawfully Married. and I further say that there is in the grave yard in the Town of Durham a Stone Monument with the following Inscription thereon.
In memory of Miss Sally Bishop Daughter of Lieut James and Mrs Elizabeth Bishop She died Very suddenly June 28th 1803 Aged 13 years
And I further say that I have Examined the account Book which formerly belonged to John Johnson late of Durham Stone cutter and find the following charge.
Lieut James Bishop Dr To pair of Grave Stones for Daughter December 24th 1804 £2 5 00
and further the deponent saith not
Dated at Durham this 17th day of July A 1839
Witness S. L. Childs John White
Henry Gleason { Minister of the Congregational church of Durham Conn

State of Connecticut
Middlesex County ss Durham July 17th 1839
Personally appeared the Reverend Henry Gleason known to me to be a person of truth and veracity and made oath that the within Deposition by him subscribed is the truth before me
John White Justice of the peace

I Charles White of Durham in the County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut being 85 years of age depose and say that in the time of the Revolutionary War in the year 1780 I was drafted to join the continental army in the State of New Jersey for Six Months and I very well remember that James Bishop of Durham in said County was with me through the said war, we marched from Durham and joined the army the last of June 1780 & were discharged the last of December following and the most part of the time we were stationed in New Jersey and were present when Major Andre was hung, said Bishop belonged to the same Regiment that I did which was Col Dingley's Regiment which belonged to Genl Parsons's Brigade and the deponent further saith not
Durham June 5th 1833
Witness John White } Israel Cump }
Charles White mark
Middlesex County ss Durham June 5th 1833
Personally appeared Charles White known to me to be a person of truth and veracity and made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is the truth before me
John White Justice of the peace

I James Parmelee of Durham in the County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut being 71 years of age depose & say that in the time of the Revolutionary War I was in the Continental Army in the year 1780 for the term of 12 months the Army the greatest part of the time were Stationed in the State of New Jersey I very well Remember that James Bishop of Durham in Delaware was with me in the Service at that time we Joined the Army the last of June 1780 and were discharged the last of December following while in Service I belonged to Genl. Lafayette's Brigade of Infantry in Col. Swift's Regiment & Capt. Hall's Company. The said Bishop I believe while in Service belonged to Genl. Parsons's Brigade and Col. Dergees Regiment and the deponent further saith not
Durham June 5 th 1833
James Parmelee
Middlesex County ss Durham June 5 th 1833 Personally appeared James Parmelee known to me to be a person of truth and veracity and made oath that the above Deposition by him subscribed is the truth before me
B. John White Justice of the peace

I Rejoice Camp of Durham in the County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut being 74 years of age depose & say that in the term of the Revolutionary war in the Month of August 1779 I was Drafted to go to the town of Stratford in Connecticut for the term of two Months it was on or about the 1 st of August 1779 we Marched from Durham under the command of Lieut Simson Parsons in the Service of the United States and went to Stratford I very well Remember that James Bishop of Durham was drafted and went with us and Served with us during the term of two Months our officers at Stratford were Capt Burnell of Cheshire Lieut Simson Parsons of Durham the name of our Ensign I think was Hethkip Joseph Parsons of Durham was our orderly Sergeant then was but one Company stationed at Stratford and our duty was to guard the coast and at the expiration of the two months the said Bishop and myself were dismissed & returned home and the Dependant further saith not Durham June 5 th 1833 Rejoice Camp
Middlesex County of Durham June 5 th 1833 Personally appeared Rejoice Camp known to me to be a person of truth and veracity and made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is the truth before me C John White Justice of the peace

I John Loveland of Durham in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut being 69 years of age Depose and Say that in the time of the Revolutionary war in the year 1779 I was drafted to go to Stratford in the State of Connecticut for two Months and I very well Remem er that James Bishop of Durham in the County aforesaid was with me at that time we Marched from Durham the fore part of August 1779 and went to Stratford and joined the Company at Stratford our officers Names were as follows Capt Bunnel of Cheshire in Conn our Lieutenant was Simon Parsons of Durham Conn our Ensign was Hotehkip I think he belonged to Cheshire Conn our orderly Serjeant was Joseph Parsons of Durham Conn the S d Bishop was drafted at the same time that I was we Marched together from Durham in the fore part of August 1779 and were Dismissed in October following the S d Bishop served with me in the same Company and returned with me to Durham after we were Dismissed there was no Regiment stationed at Stratford at that time the company that we belonged to was a Captain's Guard and the Deposition further saith not  Durham June 6 th 1833 John Loveland
Middlesex County ss Durham June 6 th 1833 Personally appeared John Loveland known to me to be a person of truth and veracity and made oath that the above Deposition by him subscribed is the truth before me John White Justice of the peace

State of Connecticut } John Pirk Clerk of the Middlesex County. } County Court of S d County of Middlesex do Certify that John White was on the 5 th Inst t known to be a Justice of the Peace within & for S d County of Middlesex as of C o ms t on file in my Office & that his name subscribed to preceding Certifi- cates mark s A. B. C. D are his proper handwriting & signa- tures - In Testimony whereof have hereunto set my Hand & affixed the seal of S d Court this 12 th day of June 1893 J. Pirk Clk

State of Connecticut } ss: Hartford Hartford County, -
On this 27 th day of March 1834. before me, the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Personally appeared James Bishop of Durham in said State, who, on his Oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company Commanded by Capt. Shrop, in the Regiment called Col d Dencey's, in the Brigade of General Parsons, in the service of the United States, that his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of Connecticut the 19 th day of September 1833 at the rate of thirty nine dollars forty four cents per Annum; but that he has never received a formal Certificate and now wishes to obtain one. — Sworn & Subscribed this 27 th day of March 1834. before me.
Henry Seymour Justice of Peace
James Bishop
State of Connecticut } ss. Hartford Hartford County, -
Personally appeared, before me a Justice of the Peace in for said County, James Rose of said Hartford - well known to the subscriber as a person of veracity, who made Oath, that James Bishop the person mentioned in the above Affidavit, is the Identical person therein described, and well known as such to the Deponent for the term of forty years last past, having during said time lived as Neighbour to said Bishop in Durham in said State. — James Rose Sworn and subscribed this 27 th day of March 1834.
Before me Henry Seymour, Justice of Peace

I certify that James Rose, is a gentleman I am well acquainted with & have been for the last thirty five years & that full faith be as right to be given him for truth concerning
Yours S t H d .
W. J. for paying. Pensions Hartford. Ct
Henry Seymour Justice of the Peace
James Rose
Henry Seymour Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut, County of Hartford ss
I James G. Rollins Clerk of the County Court for said county of Hartford do hereby certify that the before named Henry Seymour Esq is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Hartford, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County Court this 28 th day of March, A.D. 1834
James G. Rollins
James Dodd, Esq Hartford, Conn.

Elizabeth Bishop Coni. act 7. July 38 Certificate for $39.54 3/4 from 4 March 36 to 31. March 1838
Benjn Collon Hartford Coni.

State of Connecticut } County of Middlesex } ss
Durham Nov 30 th 1842
On this 30 th day of Nov r A D 1842 personally appeared before John White a justice of the peace in the said county Elizabeth Bishop who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain arrears of Pension. That she is the widow of James Bishop who was a pensioner up to the day of his death which took place on the 1 st day of Ap l 1838 and her pension commenced on the day of her said husbands death, and she now claims arrears from the 4 th of March 1836 to the 1 st of Ap l 1838 at the rate of 39 54 / 100 per annum
Elizabeth Bishop
I worn to and subscribed on the day of your first above written & I certify that she is the widow of James Bishop and was a pensioner under the act of 1838 and is a respectable & creditable person
John White Justice of the peace

State of Connecticut ss.
Office of Secretary of State
Hartford Dec. 6 th 1842.
I do hereby certify that John White Esq. whose signature is attached to the within certificate was, on the 30 th day of Nov. last past a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of Middlesex in said State, duly appointed & commissioned as appears of record in this office; — and that I believe the said signature to be genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said State the day & year first above written.
Noah A. Phelps, Secretary of State

Eliz. Bishop
$39:54 per ann
John White Durham Can.
3183

State of Connecticut
Middlesex County ss Durham July 7th 1843
On this 7th day of July 1843 personally appeared before me John White a Justice of the peace within and for the County of Middlesex Elizabeth Bishop a resident of the Town of Durham in the County of Middlesex Aged 75 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 provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the third day of March 1843 granting Pensions to Widows of persons who served in the Revolutionary War
That she is the Widow of James Bishop who was a private in the Army of the Revolution
That she is unable to tell in what Regiment her said Husband served she can only refer you to her former application and proof of her Husband services which are on file in your office
She further declares that the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of July 7th 1838 was thirty nine Dollars and fifty four cents
and she further declares that she is still the Widow of the above said James Bishop Elizabeth Bishop
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written before me John White Justice of the peace

I hereby certify that the within named declarant Elizabeth Bishop is personally known to me and that She is a person of truth and veracity
B. John White Justice of the Peace
That the word (Declaration) on the other side was interlined before signing
C. John White Justice of the Peace State of Connecticut Middlesex County
I John Pirk Clerk of the County Court of said County of Middlesex do certify that John White Esq was on the 7 th day of July 1843. & now is a Justice of the Peace within & for said County of Middlesex as per Com- mission on file in my Office & that his name subscribed to the preceding Certificate mark? A. B. C. are his proper Hand writing & signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my Hand & affixed the seal of said Court this 11 th day of July A.D. 1843.
J. Pirk Clerk

Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 24 th February 1828, entitled An Act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution State of Connecticut County of Middlesex } as Durham
On this eighteenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty eight before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County duly author- ized by Law to administer oaths personally appear- ed Elizabeth Bishop a resident of said Durham in the County of Middlesex and State of Connec- ticut aged Eighty one 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 24 th February 1828 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War: That she is the widow of James Bishop who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution- but in what Regiment or Corps she has no mean of stating and refers therefor to the Records of the War Department in Washington: That she was a pensioner under the Act of Congress passed the 17 th of June 1824 and received under that Act an annual pension of Thirty nine dollars and fifty four cents per Annum. She further declares that she is still a Widow— Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above writing Elizabeth Bishop Before me
Ashe Robinson Justice of Peace

I further certify that the said declarant Elizabeth Bishop is personally known to me and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing Affidavit.
Asher Robinson
Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut County of Middlesex ss: I (Elihu Spencer Clark) of the County Court for said County of Middlesex hereby certify that Asher Robinson Esq. is & since the 20 th day of June last has been a Justice of the Peace in said County (as by Commission on file in my office) Also that I verily believe the above and within signatures of the said Asher Rob- inson to be his genuine handwriting
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County Court at Middletown in said County this 13 th day of December 1848
Elihu Spencer Clerk of said County Court

J. L. Edwards Esquire Am. of Indiana — Washington D. C.

Milledstown Aug 6 th 1839 -
Sir
I herewith enclose some further testimony to prove the relation of Husband & Wife of James & Elizabeth Bishop of Durham, last Sept I sent Mr. Bishop a declaration with what other testimony could then be obtained - and in June last John Fritts (Clerk of Probate) sent some further testimony which by your letter to him of June 19 th it appeared was not quite satisfactory - but from the tenor of that letter I suppose the testimony now enclosed is about what you claim, at any rate let all that can be obtained be as Mr. Bishop rec d a portion I hope his Widow who is newly & a very respectable Woman will not lose her claim for want of further testimony. your answer as soon as convenient will be very acceptable
J. L. Edwards Esq. Com. of Pensions Washington
I am with respect your ob d Serv t
Sam l Cooper

Jan. 19. 1839.
Conn.
4546
July 1838
J. J. Edwards Esq.
Wadsworth Esq.
Washington City

Middlesex Co. S. Jan. 16. 1839
Yrs Enclos. is the application of Eliz. Bishop for Pension Be pleas'd to notify me when grant. Yrs W. C. Hill

3184 July 29. 1843.
cc. March 5/43.
Cam.
E Bishop H-Carl
to Hon J. L. Cameron Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

Durham Connecticut July 26th 1843
Sir enclosed I send the declaration of Huldah Gore & Elizabeth Bishop to obtain the benefit of the Act of March Last
If the papers are correct you will please to direct the certificates to me
Yours Respectfully
John White
Hon J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Canceled March 31 st 1834
Payments to be made at Watford by Rev. W. D. Bank Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of
Connecticut
Rec? June 4 th 1834
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E Vol. 3
Page 6 by E. D. Bullock Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, James Bishop of the State of Connecticut — who was a Private during the Revolutionary War
is entitled to receive Thirty nine dollars and Fifty Four cents per annum , during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this — 19 — day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three
Lew. C.
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

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11 m o 26 days private
39.54
Letter Letter caption
John Fike
Maddelorn
Co

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of James Bishop which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? — IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? No VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? No VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

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

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service . The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

22 D. G. Schwartz Esq. Cabin of Prussian P. H.

Durham Oct 18 th 1848
Sir
The enclosed are two applications for pensions when received and examined you will please send them to me and Obey
Yours
John Robinson

ESTABLISHED 1828
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA.
Feb 1 st 1908
Mr D Warner.
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir.
Will you kindly give me all the information you can about "—— Bishop". Revolutionary soldier from Durham, Conn. near Middle Town. His wife drew a pension as long as she lived. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully Yours Mr Walter Curtis Box 59 . Columbus Ga.

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by S. D. Lamparter
Claim No. ....
Certificate No. ....
Claimant .....
Soldier James Bishop
Service Conn.
Additional Service Rev. War
No. .... claim, State records ....., 190....
No claim, combination records ....., 190....
REMARKS:
No claim as above except Wid. # 25241 Ins. 16641 not ident

Rev. Sec N.Y.G. ,-
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Aug. 19-1916.
Bureau of Pensions. U.S.A.-
I would be pleased to have sent me, -all data concerning James Bishop (W. F. 25,241) who resided in Durham, Conn. in 1832.-
Thanking you.
Helen C. Hall 226 Ivanhoe Ave Delhi Cincinnati, Ohio

Please return this letter with your reply.
"Button Gwinnett"
MEMORIAL CONTINENTAL HALL
Washington, D. C., .....September 25th.....192..2....
Mrs. Emmett Curtis Kelley (Harold Strong).....
Columbus, Georgia.
Registrar ..... Charles D. A. R.
DEAR MADAM:
In examining the record of .....your paper.....on James Bishop I find that it lacks completion. I give below a list of certain things necessary for a complete paper; and have marked with an * what is needed in this case in order that we may verify it.
Awaiting your reply, I am, Very sincerely,
..... Emma T. Stride ..... REGISTRAR GENERAL.
 1. Place of birth of Revolutionary ancestor.  2. Date of birth of Revolutionary ancestor.  3. Place of death of Revolutionary ancestor.  4. Date of death of Revolutionary ancestor.  5. Name of wife of Revolutionary ancestor, and date of marriage. If married more than once, please give the names and dates of all wives. I enclose a circular letter showing the substitutes that will be accepted in case the exact data is not known.  6. Names of children of Revolutionary ancestor; and if possible, dates of births, places of birth, and to whom married.  7. Date and place of birth of.....  * 8. Statement from Pension Office. (It will be returned, if desired.)  9. Certificate from War Department. (It will be returned, if desired.)  10. Family tradition, if there is any.  11. Give volume and page of the record where the services of your ancestor can be found.  12. Send certified copy of the quotation from..... to which you refer in your application. 
Enclose this letter with your reply.

complete my paper. Respectfully Yours - Mrs) Mary L Curtis Mother of 1427 2nd Ave (Mrs Keller) Columbia University
James Bishop. Rev D. born 1762 Conn. Guilford Co died Mch 31 1838 Served as private under Capt Burnell Co. Aug 1 1779 Col Durkee June 27 1780 Col Crane June 24-1781 Col Canfield April 1-1782 His application for pension Aug 4 1832. His wife received or was granted a pension in 1838 while 69 years old

Columbus Ga Dec 18 - 26
Pension Dept. Washington D.C. Dear Sir
Will you please send Statement or copy of fruition given Elizabeth Hall Bishop, wife of James Bishop Rev. Soldier. All information I think is required, is en- closed. D. A. R chapter regarding this to

complete my paper. Respectfully Yours - Mrs. Mary L. Curtis 1427 2nd Ave (Mother of Mrs. Keller) Column bus for
James Bishop. Rev. D. born 1762 Conn. Guilford Co died Mch 31 1838 Served as private under Capt Burnell Co. Aug 1 1779 Col Durkee June 27 1780 Col Crane June 24-1781 Col Canfield April 1 - 1782 His application for pension Aug 4 1832. His wife received or was granted a pension in 1838 while 69 years old

for a statement of the military history of James Bishop a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his and  for his widow's application for pension on file in this Bureau. Wid. F. 25,241.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug. 1, 1779 2 mos. Pri. - Bunnell - Conn.   June 27, 1780 6 " " - John Durkee "   June 24, 1781 3 " " - Crane - "   Apr. 1, 1782 2 " " - - Canfield "   out when New York was burned   Afterwards was out one week at Fishkill.  
Battles engaged in, -
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Durham, Middlesex Co. Conn.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 4, 1832. His claim was all'd.
Residence at date of application, Durham Middlesex Co. Conn.
Age at date of application, Born in Guilford Conn. 1762. Died Mch. 31, 1833.
Remarks: He married at Durham, Conn. on Oct 18, 1789 Elizabeth Hall. She was allowed pension on an application executed Sept. 15, 1838, while 69 yrs. old & a res. of Durham, Conn. They had a large family of children, The only name stated being that of Sally Very respectfully, who died June 28, 1803, aged 13 yrs.
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