Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 39279, Hezekiah Cary, Conn. Continental

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn. Continental
Gary, Hezekiah or Gary
S 39279 B.L. Mt. 33,561-160-55
CONTENTS

4,505
Vermont
Jeremiah Carey
Huntington's Reg. Conn. Line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 24 of March. 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 of Novr 1818 and sent Hon ble  O C Merrill , House of Representatives
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1818  5 \text{ m } \frac{8}{11} \frac{4}{30}  43.12 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Mar. 1819  48.
Annual Pension  $ 91.12
3 years 1777
3 do { Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
the Certificate sent off before recorded Shastlebury Continue Bennington Co.
Hon H. Walden July 19. 1850
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Application sent Feb 21/50 to P. C. Merrill, Commissioner
197078

To the Honorable John H. Dine Judge of the County Court within & for the County of Bennington.
The Petition of Hezekiah Cary of Shaftsbury in the County aforesaid. humbly sheweth that he enlisted as a private soldier at Windham Connecticut, under Captain Srafton, in Col d Sherburne's Regiment, in the spring of the year A D 1777 - for the term of three years; that he served out his time faithfully & was discharged. He further sheweth, that at the time, his three years service expired, while the troops lay at Morristown in the spring of the year A D 1780, he enlisted into Capt d Hopkins Comp y . of the 3 rd Connecticut Regiment, commanded by Col d Huntington to serve during the war. That he served out his time; that he obtained a furlough from Col d Huntington for twenty days - in the spring of 1783 - that before his furlough was over - news of peace arrived. That he did not return to take his discharge being at a great distance from the army; which he did not consider necessary, as he listed during the war; he afterwards rec d his pay from paymaster Beers in final settlement notes which he sold for five dollars on the power - He further sheweth that by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, he is in need of assistance from his country for support -
Hezekiah Cary

State of Vermont } Shelburne March 24 th 1818 County of Bennington }
Personally appeared the within named Hezekiah Carey and made solemn oath that the facts set forth in his petition are just and true according to his best recollection & belief -
Before me John H. Ellis. App d Judge of County Court
Personally appeared the within named Hezekiah Carey and made solemn oath that the facts set forth in his petition are just and true according to his best recollection & belief Before me John H. Ellis. App d Judge of County Court The within named Hezekiah Carey resides in Shelburne, made the foregoing declaration, under oath; in order to obtain the provision made by the last act of Congress, entitled "An act to prohibit for certain persons engaged in the land and naval services of the United States, in the Anti-Slavery cause." John H. Ellis. App d Judge of County Court
State of Vermont } Bennington County } Shelburne March 24 th 1818

Hezekiah Lacy's Declaration
MSB
Shelburne
No 4505 Nov 1818.
copy (Mar 1819)

DISTRICT OF VERMONT, SS.
ON this 22 d day of June 1820 personally appeared in open court, being a county court and court of record, which has power to fine and imprison, and is constituted a court of record by a special act of the Legislature of the state of Vermont, creating said court, within and for the county of Bennington, and state of Vermont, Hezekiah Gay aged 69 years, resident in Shaftsbury in said county of Bennington who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war, as follows:
I served in the company, commanded by Col. Nathan in the regiment, commanded by Col. Sherburn supposed to be of the Massachusetts line, although composed of Privates from Massachusetts Connecticut and Rhode Island . 3 d Regiment was attached to Gen. Parsons Brigade before the period of my enlistment expired I enlisted for & during the war was attached to Col. Webb's Regiment in Col. Hopkins company being the 3 d Connecticut regiment
on file in the War office, dated the 24 th day of March 1818 as will appear by my original declaration bearing no the number on which original declaration I have received a pension certificate
AND I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
The following is a schedule of all the real and personal estate, to wit:
5. Chairs, 1 Table, 2 sets of Tea sets, 2 sets tea saucers, sugar bowl and cream cup, 3 bowls and 2 tumblers 6 plates, one shell rail pot, 1 pot holds 8 quarts, 1 dish kettle 6 qt, 1 spider, 1 skillet, 1 set knives & forks, 2 pails, 2 tubs, 1 Meat Barrel, 1 soap barrel, 1 axe & 1 scythe, 1 tea kettle 2 iron pots, 1 old chest, 1 linen wheel, 1 woolen loom, 1 loom, 2 flat irons, 1 looking glass, 1 chopping axe, 1 hoe — My occupation was formerly a blacksmith lately a labour on a farm — by reason of rheumatism & other infirmities I am unable to labor much — I have a wife Deborah aged 58 years infirm by reason of age & white swelling cannot earn her subsistence — I have a daughter Clarissa aged 30 years sick about 1/2 of the time when in health she earns her subsistence. she has 2 children Clarissa & Adeline aged 6 & 3 they are dependant on me I have a son Henry aged 25 years a cripple he has no bone in one leg from the hip to the knee occasioned by a fever sore he is a bill of expense to me under my circumstances I cannot support myself without public or private aid — Hezekiah Gay
Sworn to and declared in Bennington in the county of Bennington , and state of Vermont , on the 22 d day of June 1820 in open court, before
Joel Pratt Clerk
I, Joel Pratt clerk of Bennington County Court do hereby certify that the foregoing Declaration, Oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is 16 dollars and 61 cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 27 th day of June 1820
Joel Pratt Clerk of the Court for the county of Bennington

197.078 Act Mar. 3. Aug. 2/58
Hezekiah Carey
Ms. B. 1. 6 v. 10 p. 10/50 Rev.
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Rev. Penn. Date of Btf. Nov. 18-1815.
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1970-78 Hezekiah Gage's Declaration
Howland P. Waldo Comr of Pensions Please report to Wm Hasdell Burlington Center Vermont

State of Vermont, } Bennington County, p. }
On this 24 th day of March, A.D. 1855, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, duly authorized to administer oaths for general purposes, Hezekiah Carey, aged Ninety One years on the 2 d day of July last, resident of Shaftsbury, in the State of Vermont, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Hezekiah Carey, who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution, and who, for his services, was placed on the Pension List, Roll of the Vermont Agency, at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, commencing on the 24 th day of March, 1818, and that his Pension Certificate was signed by John G. Calhoun, Secretary of War, and dated on the 18 th day of November, 1818, as will appear by the Records of the War Department.
He makes this Declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty said to be which he may be entitled under the act passed March 3, 1855. He also declares that he has not received

a Warrant for Bounty Sued, under this, among other acts of Congress, was made any other application thereof. Witness
Russell Fisk John Hastings
His Hezekiah X Garry Mark
We, Russell Fisk and John Hastings, residents of Shaftsbury, in the State of Vermont, upon our oaths declare, that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Hezekiah Garry in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that he is the identi- cal person he represents himself to be. Shaftsbury March 24, 1855, Russell Fisk John Hastings
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written, and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person he repre- sents himself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Dennis J. George Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont } Washington County } I, Samuel H. Blackmer, Clerk of the Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Dennis L. George is a Justice of the Peace for said County and that the within signature purporting to be his, is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said County, and sub- scribed my name this 24 th day of March, 1853. Sam l H. Blackmer Clerk

39279 INVALID.
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File No. 39279
Heshikiah Cane
His Wif
Act: 16 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8, Page 12
[Arrangement of 1870.]

23561
3 New Aug

State of Vermont } Bennington County } Personally appeared before me
as I testify of the Peace in & for Said County of Bennington, Hezekiah Cary a Resident of the Town of Shapsbury County of Bennington and State of Vermont aforesaid and made Oath according to Law - In Order To Obtain his Bounty Lands from the United States for Services he has rendered as a Soldier during the War of the Revolution in the United States Army - Deposes and Says - I am now a Pensioner of the United States for Services I rendered as a Soldier in Said War of the Revolu- -tion I Enlisted first under Capt- Hrafton & Col Sherburn for 3 years I served at White Plains & Fishkill Red Bank & was at the Capture of Burgoyne my first Enlistment was in January 1777 for 3 years & when my 3 years was expired in 1780 I Enlisted for during Said War I served under Capt Hopkins Col Hutton was at the Capture of Corn Wallis under Gen General Hentugton's Brigade under Major Wilts and many other Officers during Said War of the Revolution - Declarant - Says he was Promised $750 Continental Money and Bounty Lands from the United States at the time of his Enlistment and he has no Education and has at many different Times employed Attorneys to Obtain his Bounty Lands and he has been disappointed by his Attorneys who have neglected his Claim - his Declaration on file and his Pension Papers in the City of

Washington on file in the Pension Office will show and give a more perfect history of his services as a soldier & private during said War of the Revolution also the rolls & records at the City of Washington where his name & services are also — Declarant now receives $96 per Annum under the Act of Congress passed in 1818 all which will be found at the Pension office in the City of Washington and the Declarant is unfortunately poor & is at least 88 years old and has never been able to obtain his Bounty Lands and does now here by in his old age declare for his said Bounty Lands from the United States as was promised to him and which is due him now from the United States — Declarant enlisted in Windham in the State of Conn- -ecticut and served through the whole of said War from January 1777 to the end & close of said War as aforesaid — and as this Declarant has been so unfortunate & has never had his Bounty Lands — and has always been disappointed and told by attorneys & others it would cost him more than the land was worth to obtain it he has been discouraged in his efforts — but he now prays his petition & declaration will be heard and the United States will allow him his said Bounty Lands — which induced him to enlist & suffer for his Country's cause subscribed and sworn to before me this 22 day of April 1850  { His Herekiah Cary mark  Aaron Davis Witness  witness Jacob Hays also

and I Certify that I am well acquainted with the within named Old Revolutionary Soldier Hezekiah Cary and I know him to be a Pension- er of the United States he is here recognized as an Old Revolutionary Soldier & I have full Confidence in his foregoing Declaration as stated before me by him
Sarah Darius Clerk of the
State of Vermont Burlington County ss.
I Samuel H. Blackmer Clerk of Burlington County do hereby certify that Alan Darius whose name is subscribed to the above was at the date thereof was a justice of the peace within & for the County of Burlington Duly authorized to administer oaths and that his signature is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the Seal of said County this 22 nd Day of April A.D. 1850
Sam l H. Blackmer Clerk

Hezekiah Carey
Petition
Correct

To the Honorable John C. Calhoun Secretary for the Department of War
I John H Olin Judge of the County Court within & for the County of Bennington of State of Vermont, having duly cautioned & carefully examined, under oath, Hezekiah Carey of Shaftsbury, am satisfied that he served in the revolutionary war against the common enemy; as stated in the affidavit by him subscribed; I have also examined him respecting his property; from my own knowledge & I consider that he is in need of assistance from government for support; I therefore herewith transmit the affidavit of the said Hezekiah, together with the certificate of Nathan H Botton Draper and others. In witness whereof I have hereunto caused the seal of our Court to be hereunto affixed. Done at Shaftsbury this 24 th day of April A D 1818 -
John H Olin Pres d Judge Co. Court.

12 State of Vermont, Bennington County, Shaftsbury 27/Aspn.
We hereby testify & say that we are acquainted with Hezekiah Cady of Shaftsbury, & from our knowledge of his circumstances, we fully believe him to be in need of assistance from his country for support.
Nathan H. Bottom - Philip Willoughby
State of Vermont Bennington County ss
Shaftsbury April 27 th 1818 -
Personally appeared before me the above named Nathan H. Bottom and Philip Willoughby Free holders & citizens of S. Shaftsbury and made solemn oath to the above written declaration
Simon Bottom Justice Peace