Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 17712, Zachariah Davidson, Conn.

SERVICE
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Davidson, Zachariah Hannah
W 17712
CONTENTS
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Connecticut. N o 28,211
Zachariah Davidson.
of Wallingford in the State of Connecticut who was a priv. Inf ty in the Com ty commanded by Captain Thompson of the Reg t commanded by _____ in the Connecticut line for 12 mos Inf ty 40. 12 mos Cav ry 50.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut - at the rate of 90 Dollars . . . Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of April 1834. and Hon. S. A. Foot
Arrears to the 4th of Mar. 1834 . . . 270. 00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 th Sept. . . . 45. 00 $ 315. 00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by R. R. Brinsmead Clerk, Book E 2 . Vol. . . . Page 10 . . .

State of Connietical County of New Haven probate District of Wallingford ss Town of Wallingford. On this 11 th day of August 1832. Personally appeared in a Court of Probate for the District of Wallingford in open court. Zachariah Davidson a resident in Wallingford in said New Haven County aged 72 Years the 24 th July 1832 who being first duly sworn according to Law. doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7. 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following Officers and served as herein stated That in March or April 1776 he enlisted into a company of State troops commanded by Captain Joseph Thomson of New Haven - in said New Haven County - and was employed during the summer & fall in building one fort upon the East side New Haven Harbour - and one in Milford in New Haven County aforesaid - that they were Employed in this service until some time in December of the same year - during a term of time between Seven & Eight months - when they were verbally discharged & returned home - Applicant further says that in the ensuing Spring that is in the Spring of 1777 he again enlisted into a company commanded by the aforesaid Captain Joseph Thomson to keep guard at the fort in East Haven at the same fort he had assisted in building the preceding summer - that he remained until late in fall - when he was verbally discharged having performed between Seven & Eight months service - applicant further says that on the 13 th day of March 1779 he enlisted into a company of Infantry or artillery guards - which was then annually raised in the State of Connietical - for service in the Revolutionary war -

by Voluntary Enlistment - which Company was stationed at New Haven - & Commanded by Captain Phineas Bradley of said New Haven - and that he continued in said service until the 12 th day of March 1780. when he was verbally discharged having performed 12 months service - Applicant says that his memory is much broken and that of many of the occurrences, have gone from his memory it - but he says he relies principally upon the Evidence of an old pay roll now in the possession of William Storer of New Haven aforesaid - who is a descendant of the aforesaid Captain Phineas Bradley - but as the said Storer was unwilling to give up the said roll he has taken the deposition of the said Storer before Silas Mifflin Esq a Justice of the Peace for the said County of New Haven - which deposition duly authenticated is herewith transmitted to the War department attached to this declaration - Applicant claims pay for services in his tour in 1776. Seven months - in his tour in 1777 Seven months - & the one years Enlistment and service - makes him 26 months service -
In answer to the queries of the Department - applicant says. To the 1 st he was born in Wallingford in the year 1760 -
To the 2 d that he supposes it is recorded on the town record but he does not know -
To the 3 rd that he lived in the Town of East Haven in said New Haven County when called into the service - that he has since lived in Milford - Huntington - but that he has lived in Wallingford for about thirty years past -

To the 4 th that he has answered it to the best of his recollection in the body of this declaration
To the 5 th he says the same -
To the 6 th he says the same -
To the 7 th he refers to Rev James Noyes -
Rev Sedgwick Rice - Nathaniel Cook -
& Dr John Andrews all of Wallingford applicant relinquish all claims to any pension or annuity whatever except the present and declares his name is not on the pension roll of any agency of any State -
Subscribed and sworn to Frederick Dorrison this day and year aforesaid
We Sedgwick Rice a clergyman residing in the Town of Wallingford and John Andrews a physician residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Frederick Dorrison who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be seventy two years of age - that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he now resides & has been a soldier of the Revolution - that we concur in that opinion Sedgwick Rice John Andrews Subscribed & sworn to this 20 th day of Aug. 1832
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 died as he states. And the Court further certifies that John Andrews Sedgwick Rice who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman

residing in the town of Wallingford, and that John Andrew, who has also signed the same is a resident in the town of Wallingford and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit, and the Court further certify that the applicant was supported in his Declara- tions in relation to the losses in 1776 and 1777 by the deposition of Isaac Grannis duly authenticated in said Court
Zachariah Davidson 1245
11 32 10 1832 J. D. Hovey Judge of Probate for the District of Wallingford
I Randall Cook Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Wallingford do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the Matter of the application of Zachariah Davidson for a pension — In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said office this 11 th day of August A D 1832 —
Randall Cook Clerk

State of Connecticut, County of New Han- Probate District of Wallingford - ss Town of Wallingford On this 11 th day August 1832 - personally appeared in the court of Probate for the district of Walling- ford - in open court Zachariah Darian - a resident in the Town of  and New Han County of Wallingford aged seventy two years the 24 th day of July 1832 who first being duly sworn according to law doth on this oath make the following decla- -ration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of borrowing paper - Jan. 7. 1832 - That he entered the service of the United States under the following officers & conditions as hereinafter stated - That in March or April 1876 he enlisted into a company of State troops commanded by Captain Joseph Thompson of New Han - in said New Han County - and was employed during the summer & fall in building on fort upon the East side of New Han Harbor - and one in Milford in New Han County aforesaid - that they were employed in this service until some- time in December of the same year - using a term of time of between seven & eight months when they were verbally discharged & returned home - having served not less than seven months applicant further says that in the ensuing spring - that is in the spring of 1877 he again enlisted into a company commanded by the aforesaid Captain Joseph Thompson to keep guard at the fort in East Han at the same fort where he had assisted in building the preceding summer - that he remained there until late in the fall - when he was verbally discharged

having performed between seven and eight months service - not less than seven months -
Applicant further says that on the 13 th day of March # 1778 he enlisted into a company of marines or artillery guards - which was then annually raised in the State of Connecticut for service in the revolutionary war - by voluntary enlistment - which company was stationed at New Haven & commanded by Captain Phineas Bradley of said New Haven - and that he continued in the said service until the 12 th day of March 1780 - when he was honorably discharged - having performed 13 months service -
Applicant says that his memory is much broken - and that many of the occurrences have most of them gone from his memory  it - but he says he relies prin- cipally upon the evidence of the old pay rolls now in the possession of William Stone of New Haven aforesaid - who is a descendant of the aforesaid Captain Phineas Bradley - but as the said Stone was unwilling to give up the said rolls he has taken the deposition of the said Stone before Siles Mix Esq - a Justice of the Peace for the said County of New Haven - which deposition duly authen- ticated is herewith transmitted attached to this to the War Department - attached to this declaration -
Applicant claims pay for service in his town in 1776 - seven months - in his town in 1777 - seven months - and the

one year & 6 months service makes him twenty six months service.
1 st answer to the query by the Department applicant says - To the 1 st he was born in Wallingford in the year 1780 -
To the 2 nd - that he supposes it is recorded in the town records but he does not know
To the 3 rd that he lived in the Town of East Haven in said New Haven County when called into the service - that he has since lived in Milford - Huntington - but that he has lived in Wallingford for about thirty years past
To the 4 th that he has answered it to the best of his recollection in the body of his application -
To the 5 th he says the same
To the 6 th he says the same
To the 7 th he refers to Rev Samuel Hovey Rev Dr. S. Graywick Rev. Nathaniel Cook & Dr John Andrews of Wallingford -
applicant relinquishes all claim to any pension whatever except the present & declares his name is not on the pension roll of any army of any state
Subscribed & sworn to 3 Zachariah Dyer
We S. Graywick Rev a clergyman residing in the Town of Wallingford and John Andrews residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Frederick Garrison who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration - that we believe him to be seventy two

years of age - That he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he now resides to have been a soldier of the revolution & an earnest in that opinion So subscribed & sworn to This 11 th day of August 1832
Sledgebrook Hill John Andrews
And the said Court do hereby declare their Opinion, after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories proposed by the War Department, that the above named Applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states, and the court further certifies that Sledgebrook Hill who has signed the foregoing certificate was a revolutionary soldier is a clergyman residing in the town of Wallingford and that Dr John Andrews, who has also signed the same is a resident of the town of Wall- ingford; and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit And the court further certify that the applicant was supported in his declaration in relation to the tours in 1776 and 1777 by the deposition of Sarah Francis duly authenticated in said Court -
Sledgebrook Hill
M c Laughlin Sledgebrook Hill For the District of Wallingford
J Randall Cook Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Wallingford do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Zachariah Davidson for a pension In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said office this 11 th day of August 1832
Randall Cook Clerk.

Ladakh Bandan
12 private infantry 12 mi. div. Artillery #90
H. S. A. K. D.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Zachariah Davidson
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1776 .. 7 .. Private Capt. Joseph Thompson 73 in Allegany Co. Dep. Grants Comp. certf.   1777 .. 7 .. " " " Comp. certf.   1779 .. 12 .. " " " Dep. Storer & Certf. Comp. certf.   " 26 —  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of } On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) 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 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d), with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same), who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 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 and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his
It should appear by a certificate from the Comptroller whether the company of Capt Thompson was in military service at the per

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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 _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each 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. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years, in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
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State of Connecticut } District of Wallingford } S f Wallingford
On this twenty seventh day of September A D 1838 personally appeared before the Court of Probate for the District of Wallingford Hannah Davidson a resident of the town of Wallingford aged seventy three years - who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th A D 1838 Entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows That she is the widow of Zackariah Davidson who was a Resident of town of Wallingford and County of New Haven That her said husband was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States and placed on the Connecticut Pension Roll April the 11 th A D 1834 She further declares that her maiden name was Hannah Gibbs she was married to said Zackariah Davidson in the month of February A D 1783 by Lewis Mallet Esq. a justice of the peace within and for the County of New Haven That her husband the said Zackariah Davidson died on the sixth day of June A D 1837 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 A D 1794 at the time above stated and all of which will more fully appear from the evidence herunto annexed
Hannah Davidson
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me Elisha M. Pomeroy Judge of the Court of Probate for the district of Wallingford

State of Connecticut } New Haven County ss }
I Elisha M Pomeroy Judge of the Court of probate for the District of Wallingford in the County of New Haven and State of Connecticut hereby certify that the above and foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of the Widow Hannah Davidson for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court on this twenty seventh day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight
Elisha M Pomeroy Judge of the Court of Probate for the district of Wallingford

2119. Connecticut Hannah Davidson widow of Zachariah Davidson who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Com. Gri't Matross
Rep
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 90 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of Sept. 1848, and sent to
S. Hall 38 Wallingford Box Ct
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 280 Vol. 1.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
am
File No. 17712
Hannah Davidson
Widow of
Zechariah Davidson
Pris. Her was
Act: Feb 2 d 48
Index:—Vol. 14 , Page 171
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Connecticut
Hannah Davidson widow of Zachariah Davidson
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June 1832 and who died on the 6 th June 1837 - of New Haven in the State of Connecticut who was a S gt Major in the Company commanded by Captain Thompson of the Reg t . commanded by _____ in the Connecticut line for 2 years -
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 90 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836. & ending 7 June 1837.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th day of December and sent to Benef. Colton & Hartford Conn. Ct.
Arrears to the 4 th of Semi-annual allowance ending
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Wm. Hales Clerk, Book A. Vol. 1 Page 175
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.
Act. Aug. 31. 1843 to A Hall 2 d

2804
Connecticut
Hannah Davidson widow of Zachariah Davidson who was a Brig Master in the Conn. line
for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 90 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22nd day of Mar. 1843 and sent to
S. Heald Esq. New Haven Conn.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 4 Vol. 1 Page 66.
Mar 22

Connecticut - 2441
Hannah Davidson widow of Zachariah Davidson who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June 1832 and who died on the 6 June 1837 - of N. Haven in the State of Connecticut who was a Pr. & M. in the Comp y commanded by Captain Thompson of the Reg t commanded by [blank] in the Connecticut line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 90 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836. 7 June 1837
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 d day of Apr l '39, and sent to F. H. Merriam Hartford, Conn.
Arrears to the 14th of March - $157.50 Semi-annual allowance ending 45.00 $202.50
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by R. Burdick Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 - Page 175

Zechariah Davidson (son): all 7 June 32 when last fed?
Died 6 June 1837 p st to that period age 19. 35. JH
G.M.C.
Zechariah Davidson of happened to be in relation to Rolls 2697

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1870.
2697
P. O. _____
Zachariah Davidson
Service: _____
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: See _____, 18
Admitted Soldier — also widow
Hannah F 17. 7 12
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

2071
Martin Perrot Connecticut suspended in Rolls
see letter P. & E. mixed H. S. Store relative to Rolls
17 46 18 32 5 6 1 6

I, William Storer, a citizen and resi- dent of the town and county of New Haven, State of Connecticut, hereby certify, that I had in my possession, which I obtained from the family of the late Capt. Phineas Bradley now deceased, of said town of New Haven, an original pay roll of a company of matrosses or artillery stationed at New Haven during the revolutionary war, raised by authority of the State of Connecticut for defence of said town, - that I took an exact copy of said pay-roll and sent said pay-roll on to the War Depart- ment, where I suppose said original is now lodged, as it has not been sent back; - that on the copy which I took & which I declare to be exact, Zachariah Davidson is put down for pay for 12 months for the year 1779-80. To wit from March 3, 1779 to March 23, 1780, it being an enlistment for the year; and that I was myself a member of the same compa- ny for the year 1780, for which I have now a pension. Dated at New Haven Ct. Feby. 12th. A. D. 1834. William Storer
New Haven county Ss. New Haven 12th. day

of February A.D. 1834. Personally appeared William Storer, subscriber to the foregoing depo- sition & certificate and made solemn oath to the truth thereof before me: The reason of taking this deposition thus, is that the depo- nent lives 12 miles from the district where the applicant makes his application for a pension, and it would be inconvenient for the deponent to attend there to give his depo- sition and certificate.
Silas Mix Justice of the Peace for New Ha- ven County.
State of Connecticut County of New Haven } ss. Wallingford Probate District. I. Randall book clerk of the Court of Probate - for the district of Wallingford - hereby certify that Silas Mix, whose name is above written is a justice of the Peace for the county of New Haven - duly qualified to administer oaths - & that the signature purporting to be his is genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and af- fixed the seal of the said court this fourteenth day of February One Thousand Eight Hundred and thirty four -
Randall book clerk
Hon. S. H. Foster HQR
29/12/34

I Jered Gannons of East Haven in New Haven County State of Connecticut aged 76 years - I depose and say that in the month of March or April in the year 1776 I enlisted as a private in the service of the State in the year of the revolution under the command of Capt. Joseph Thompson of New Haven and was employed in assisting to build a Fort on the east side of New Haven harbor and also at Milford in said County and continued in service until the latter part of Decr. following - And in the early part of the Spring of the year 1777 I enlisted again under Capt. Joseph Thompson and was employed in keeping Guard in East Haven and New Haven until the commencement of the following winter embracing a term of seven or eight months each year - And I am well knowing that Jeremiah Davidson at that time a resident in said East Haven but now residing in Wallingford in New Haven County was both of the above said years a private in the company under Capt. Joseph Thompson - and served as a private during the whole time with us in building a Fort in Milford and on the east side of New Haven harbor and in keeping guard in East Haven and New Haven - during a term of seven months years in each of the above years
Jered Gannons
New Haven County ss East Haven August 2 nd 1852 Personally appeared before me Jered Gannons who hath subscribed the foregoing Deposition and made oath to the truth of the same - Bela Farnham Just Peace

The within deposition is taken by the request of Zachariah Dowdian to be used in his favor in making application for a pension under the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 - the reason of taking it out of Court is that the Deponent being at a distance from Court and other causes which renders it difficult for him to attend -
Bela Farnham Just. Peace
State of Connecticut County of New Haven ss New Haven Aug 8 th 1832 I J. M c Beck Clerk of the County Court in & for said County of New Haven, certify that Bela Farnham Esq. whose name is above written subscribe is a Justice of Peace in & for said New Haven County, & duly qualified to administer Oaths In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County Court the day & date above written
Attest J. M c Beck Clerk

Declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2 d February 1848, entitled "An Act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
State of Connecticut County of New Haven } ss -
On this 24 th day of August, 1848, before me a Magistrate in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Hannah Davidson a resident of Wallingford in the County of New Haven, in the State of Connecticut, aged Eighty Two Years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 2 d February 1848, granting Pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the Widow of Zachariah Davidson who was a Private and Matross in the War of the Revolution.
That she received a pension under the Act of June 17 th 1844, at the rate of Ninety Dollars per annum.
She further declares that she is still a Widow.
Sworn to and subscribed in the day & year above written
in presence of Hannah Davidson
Augustus Hall 2 d
Before me
Hannah Davidson marks
Augustus Hall 2 d Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the within declarant and she is the same person who drew a pension as stated in the within and foregoing Declaration
Augustus Hall 2 u
Justice of the Peace

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, } County of New Haven } ss. COUNTY COURT, CLERK'S OFFICE.
THAT,
I, Henry G. Lewis Esq., Clerk of the County Court, within and for the County of New Haven and keeper of the seal thereof, and of the Commission of the Justices of Peace for said County, hereby CERTIFY:—
Augustus Hall D d
Esquire
was on the 24 th day of August 1848
and now is a Justice of the Peace within and for the said County, duly appointed, commissioned and sworn, with power by the laws of this State, to administer OATHS, and take the acknowledgment of DEEDS and other instruments; that I am acquainted with his hand writing, and that the signature to this instrument hereto annexed, purporting to be his, is his genuine official signature, and I hereby further certify that his commission bears date the 30 th day of June A.D. 1843 and will expire on the 20 th day of June A.D. 1849.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and seal of the said Court this 26 th day
of August 1848
Henry G. Lewis
Clerk.

1951
H. Davidson
$90 per ann
A. Hall, 2 d Esq. New Haven Conn.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, County of New Haven, COUNTY COURT, CLERK'S OFFICE. } ss.
I, R. H. Osborn Esq.,
Clerk of the County Court, within and for the County of New Haven, and keeper of the seal thereof, and of the Commission of the Justices of Peace for said County, hereby CERTIFY:—
THAT,
Augustus Hall 2 o Esquire was on the 3 o day of June
1843 and now is a Justice of the Peace within and for the said County, duly appointed, commissioned and sworn, with power by the laws of this State, to administer OATHS, and take the acknowledgment of DEEDS and other instruments; that I am acquainted with his hand writing, and that the signature to this instrument hereto annexed, purporting to be his, is his genuine official signature.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and seal of the said Court this 5 th day of September 1843
R. H. Osborn Clerk.

State of Connecticut
County of New Haven ss.
On this 3 rd day of June A.D. 1843 Personally appeared before Augustus Beale 2 d a Justice of Peace for the Town of Wallingford, County of New Haven Hannah Davidson a resident of said Town of Wallingford & County of New Haven, aged twenty six years who being first duly sworn according to law, hath on her Oath, make the following declarations in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by an act of Congress passed on the 3 rd March 1843, granting pensions to Widows of Persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the Widow of Lachariah Davidson who was a private in the Army, and the annual amount of the pension which he received under the act of July 7 th 1838 was Ninety Dollars per annum
She further declares & says that she is still a Widow
Hannah Davidson
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
Augustus Beale 2 d Justice of Peace

Kunat Davidson
Con:
act 7 July 38
Open certificate
90 $ p. am from 4 march 36 to 7 June 37. the day this death
Henry Cotton Hartford Con:

State of Connecticut } County of New Haven } ss Watertown
November 30th. A.D. 1842
On This — 30th. day of Nov r 1842 personally appeared before Randall Cooke Justice of the Peace in the s d County Hannah Davidson 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 Zachariah Davidson who was a pensioner up to the day of his death, which took place on the 7 th of June 1837 and that she was pensioned under the Act of the 7 th of July 1838 and her pension commenced on the day of her said husband's death and she now claims Arrears from the 4 th of March 1836 to the 7 th of June 1837 at the rate of
Hannah Davidson
Signed by Hannah Davidson
in presence of
Randall Cooke Justice of the Peace
Randall Cooke
William Willes
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written and I certify that she is the widow of Zachariah Davidson and was a pensioner as she has stated and is a respectable & credible person
Randall Cooke Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut ss.
Office of Secretary of State Dec. 2. 1842
I certify that Randall Cook Esq., whose signature is attached to the within instrument, is, and since the 20 th day of June last past has been a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of New Haven in said State, duly appointed & commissioned as appears of record in this office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said State the day & year above written.
Noah A. Phelps, Secretary of State

2233
Hannah Davidson
Conn
act. 7. July 38
m 83. a. 37
admd
12 mo private
12 - Matrop
908
died. 6 June 37.
per: com: 7 June 37.
J. H. Merriam
Hartford
Conn

I, ROYAL R. 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 Samuel B. Gunn Esq is
and for more than two months last past, has been a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of New Haven 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 Gunn 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 3 d day
of October in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight
And I certify that the signature of said Gunn hereto annexed is genuine.
Royal R. Hinman
Secretary.

I William Storer, of the City, & County, of New Haven, & State of Connecticut. Depose and say, that I have now in my possession, three several copies of pay rolls, of a company of Matross, or Artillery Guards, in the state of Connecticut's service, in the war of the Revolution, Annually raised by Voluntary Enlistment, in the years, 1778. 1779. & 1780. and stationed at New Haven in said State, Under command, in the year 1778. of Lieut d Phineas Bradley, and the two, succeeding years, of Capt d Phineas Bradley, of New Haven. and I have also in my possession, the three commissiages of Capt d Bradley for those three years with sundry enlistments, and other papers, relating to his Military services during that period; all of which, I received of a surviving daughter of said Capt d Bradley, now residing in this City, by whom, they have been preserved & kept more than thirty years, since the death of her Father. I was well acquainted with the hand writing of Capt d Bradley, at that period, having been a member of his family, six years, commencing at the age of fifteen years, in the spring of 1780. and Verily believe that those return pay rolls, are in his hand writing and are Authentic Copies of the originals, which, he forwarded to the proper Department, at the close of each year, of his services. I have compared them, with other writings of his, of that period, now in my possession, with which they agree. — The three commissiages, of Capt d Bradley, above mentioned, are all, signed by Jonathan Trumbull, Governor, of the State of Connecticut. On the return pay roll. of Capt d Phineas Bradley, for the services of 1779. I find the name of Zachariah Davidson, returned, entitled, March 13 th 1779. served untill March 12 th 1780. Term of service, returned, 12 Months. — That an aged man calling him William Storer self Zachariah Davidson, & saying that he now lives in Wallingford in New Haven County, and that he is the same person, who served as above and whose name is on said pay roll, requested this certificate or deposition from me this 9 th . day, August. 1882. William Storer
New Haven County ss. City of New Haven, August 9 th . 1882. Personally appeared William Storer, who has signed the above certificate or deposition, and made solemn oath to the truth of the same, before me. The reason of taking

This deposition or certificate out of Court, is that the de- ponent, from distance of residence from the Court of Ap- plication at Wallingford, cannot, without too much ex- pense and inconvenience to the applicant, be produced in open court in the Probate Court of said Wallingford. And the subscriber, hereby certifies, that he is well acquainted with said William Stone of New Haven, & that he is a man of veracity entitled to credit, and that he is a resident in the town of New Haven.
Silas Mix, Justice of the Peace.
State of Connecticut, County of New Haven ss. New Haven Aug. 14: 1832 I J. B. Beach Clerk of the County Court in & for said New Haven County Certify that Silas Mix Esq. whose name is above written subscriber is sworn on the 9 th inst. a Justice of the peace in & for said New Haven County, & duly qualified to administer Oaths -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County Court the day & date above written
Attest J. B. Beach Clerk

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 Elisha M. Pomeroy Esq. is and for more than two months last past has been a Judge of Probate, within and for the Probate District of Wallingford in this State, duly appointed and commissioned, as appears on record in this Office, with power to settle estates of deceased persons, testate or intestate, and to certify any official acts in said Probate Office by his seal of office and signature, to which full credit is to be given 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 Office of the Secretary of said State, in Hartford, the 3 rd day of October A. D. 1838 And I certify that the signature of the P o Pomeroy hereto annexed is his genuine signature.
Royal B. Hinman Secretary

State of Connecticut County of New Haven } ss
Milford in the County of New Haven State of Connecticut August the 18 th A D 1834
I Anna Davidson of Milford in the County of New Haven State of Connecticut - being of the age of eighty three years - being duly sworn according to Law, before v say -
That Zachariah Davidson, late a Resident in the Town of Wallingford in the County of New Haven. State of Connecticut - (late deceased) - was the Brother of my late Husband - William Davidson - (now deceased) and the said Zachariah Davidson - when a Young Man Resided in the aforesaid Town of Milford a number of years - and boarded with the said William Davidson his Brother my late Husband aforesaid - he then was Married in said Milford & was boarding with his said Brother at the time of his Marriage - he Married a Young Woman by the name of Hannah Gibb - who survives the said Zachariah Davidson her late Husband and now resides in the aforesaid Town of Wallingford
The said Zachariah Davidson died, in the Month of June last past & was at the time of his death a Revolutionary Pensioner, of the United States
The Marriage of the said Zachariah Davidson and the said Hannah Gibb took place in the Month of Feby A D 1783 - I was myself present at the time of their Marriage - the Marriage Ceremony was performed by Lewis Mallett Esq r a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of New Haven
I well remember some circumstances, which happened about the time of their Marriage - my Eldest son & Child Patrik Davidson was Born on the 20 th day of December A D 1782 - of which Birth I have a Record in my family Bible - & I myself was so far recovered from my illness as to be able to attend the Wedding of the said Zachariah Davidson & Hannah Gibb - said Marriage was therefore performed in the Month of Feby A D 1783 The precise day of the Month not recollected
Anna Davidson State of Connecticut, County of New Haven } ss
Milford August 18 th A D 1834
Then personally appeared before me Samuel B. Gunn a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of New Haven - Anna Davidson the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing deposition - who is a person of undoubted credit & veracity - and being duly sworn according to Law made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by her subscribed
Attest Samuel B. Gunn Justice of the Peace

I David L. Baldwin Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Milford hereby Certify that Samuel B. Gunn whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate is a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of New Haven & State of Connecticut duly appointed and sworn, and that the foregoing signature is his hand writing — I also certify that that I am personally acquainted with the deponent Anna Davidson, that she is a Woman of Truth and veracity; and full faith and credit may be placed on her attestation
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 18 th day of August 1837
David L. Baldwin Clerk

I Frezift Coggeshall of Milford in the County of New Haven in the State of Connecticut - being of the age of sixty seven years having been sworn in due form of Law before v say - That Zachariah Davidson (now deceased) late a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States - v who resided for a number of years, previous to, v at the time of his death - at the Town of Wallingford in said New Haven County in said State of Connecticut - v who formerly in his youth for some years resided in the Town of Milford aforesaid - where he married his Wife who now survives him v is now Residant, in said Town of Wallingford he married a Young Woman by the name of Hannah Gibbs v was married, in the Month of February A D 1783 I was myself present at the time the Marriage took place, v well remember all the circumstances - attending said Marriage - the Marriage Ceremony was performed, by Lewis Mallet Esq rs a Justice of the Peace for New Haven County then the Young Woman whom he the said Davidson now is the half sister of my own Wife and further say not
Frezift Coggeshall
State of Connecticut - County of New Haven ss
Milford August 17 th A D 1837
Then personally appeared before - Samuel B. Gunn a Justice of the Peace within v for the County of New Haven State of Connecticut Frezift Coggeshall the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Deposition - v with whom I am intimately acquainted v whom I know to be a man of undoubted credit & veracity - v brings dath to the truth of the foregoing Deposition by him Subscribed -
Attest Samuel B. Gunn Justice of the Peace

I David L. Baldwin clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Milford hereby certify that Samuel B. Gurn whose name is subscribed to the forgoing certificate is a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of New Haven & State of Connecticut duly appointed and sworn, and that the forgoing signature is his hand writing.
I also certify that I am personally acquainted with the deponent Joseph Coggshall, that he is a man of truth and veracity, and full faith and credit may be placed on his attestations.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 18 th day of August 1837.
David L. Baldwin Clk

223 Oct 8,
ck 7 July 1838,
Hon.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.

State of Connecticut Heartford Oct 3 rd 1838
Sir,
Enclosed I send you the papers in the case of the widow Hannah Davidson who makes application for a pension. I told the Judge of Probate for Wallingford District, how the declaration should be drawn, as to form, but I see he has omitted to embody the usual averment that the widow has not been married since the death of her husband, Davidson: I know that she has not married since his death, but the Judge forgot to put it in the declaration. I suppose that fact will appear however, from her name on the declaration and her signature
Hon.
L. L. Edwards
Washington
Respectfully
Yours
F. H. Merriman

April 19
No 2233 Oct 8.
Hannah Davidson act 7 July 1838.
Rev. J. J. Chamber Washington D. C.
✓

Hartford April 16 th 1839
Hon. J. L. Edwards,
Sir, six months ago I sent you the papers in the case of Hannah Davidson who applied for a pension. The widow is very anxious to know your decision; as she is in needy circumstances, & other widows in her neighborhood have received their certificates, she feels disposed to blame me. Her husband was a pensioner, & she has proved her marriage & everything required by the Act of 1838 to entitle her to a pension. If there is any informality about the papers I would thank you to inform me that I may correct it. From the time that has elapsed since I sent the papers, I did not know but her case might have been overlooked during the press of business. Will you please to inform me of your decision on the subject as soon as convenient.
Respectfully Yours J. H. Merriman
Hon. J. L. Edwards Washington

Hartford Conn. t
Dec. r 2 1842
Sir
I send you herewith the claim of Hannah Davidson the widow of Zachariah Davidson for arrears of pension —
I forward to you on the 22 nd ultimo the claim of Temperance Smith the widow of Jeremiah Smith for arrears of pension. Lest the Sec. y of State's certificate is required, you will please return it
I am very respectfully y r . ob t Serv t .
Bayliss Colton
J L Edwards Esq r Comm. r of pensions