Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1,730, Elisha Davis, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Conn.
Davis, Elisha Elizabeth
N. 1730
B.L.W. 29736-160-55-
CONTENTS

4626 Utica New York
Let to Isaac Lawrence 20 Sep 1838.
Elisha Davis of Fenton in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Dana of the Regt commanded by Col Ward in the Connecticut line for Vears —
Return of pay etc.
Inscribed on the Roll of Utica N.Y. at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of Janua- -ry 1833 — and sent to B.P. Johnson Rome N.Y.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 — $120.00 Pension allowance ending 4 Mar '33 40.00
$ 160 00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Enoch Brown Clerk, Book D Vol. 7 Page 153

STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Oneida County, }
On this 10th day of Sept 1832 personally appeared in open court now sitting, Elisha Davis , in the court of Common Pleas Oneida Co. state, aged seventy two 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 act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated: That he was born in Mansfield Co. 1759. May be record of age there. Resided there when he entered service - Since was has lived in Empire St. Saratoga Co., now at Trenton Oneida Co. N.Y. - That he enlisted on the 15th May 1776 for One Year in Capt. Dana's Comy. Col. Andrew Ward's Regt. and served in said corps for one year in N. York, N. Jersey & Penna., and was discharged at Chatham in New Jersey in May 1777 - but but did not receive a written discharge as he thinks. After return from army in May 1777 he enlisted a 2 d time under Capt. Dana for Eight Months in Col. Saml. Ely's Regt. - and served until 1st Jan'y 1778 when discharged at New London service having been performed in that quarter. That in fall of 1778 he volunteered under a Capt. Durgee in an expedition to Rhode Island and served abt 3 mos. In 1779 he went under Capt. Nathanial Hall in militia from Mansfield to New London and served about two months . Has no written discharges and refers to annuities as all the proof he has.
He 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.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Elisha Davis
C. D. Read (Deft Clerk)
We, John Farley clergyman and Thomas Pardee farmer residing in Trenton Oneida Co. hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Elisha Davis who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration: that we believe him to be about Seventy two 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. That he is a man of truth and necessity.
Geo. Brown Clerk
John Farley Thomas Pardee
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 John Farley who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in Trenton & is a Clergyman and that Thomas Pardee who has also signed the same, is a resident in Trenton & is a farmer and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
By the Court
C. Hayden, for the jury
I, George Brown Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas Oneida Co do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Elisha Davis for a pension. George Brown Clerk of said Court. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 10th day of Sept 1832
is a commissioner of said County and his signature appears to be in his proper hand writing
Geo. Brown Clerk

1 Brief N o 10990
Elisha Davis
4.5.14
13 Sept 1832 7 Oct 1832
P 139.
B. P. Johnson Rome NY

N o 10,990  BRIEF in the case of Elisha Davis of Onida County — in the State of New York (Act 7 June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?
Before a Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he?
72 years
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1776, 15 th May 1 — — private Gen. Capt. Dana Col. Andrus   1777 May — 8 — " Ward   1778 fall about 3 — — " Capt. Dana Col. Sam l Ely   1779 - about 2 — — " Capt. Durgin Capt. Nathl Hall  
5. In what battles was he engaged?
None
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
Mansfield Connecticut
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
3 living Witnesses - & traditional Evidence
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
They appear
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
James Od
Examining Clerk.

Reported
530. New York.
Elizabeth Davis widow of Elisha Davis
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
(Conn. Service)
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
1st Sept.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30th day of Mar. 1857 and sent to
Hon. A. Matteson Minister of Reps.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 71 Vol. 1
July 1 Book A
14

State of New York Oneida County ss
On this eleventh day of February A.D. 1850 Personally appeared before the Recorder of the Records Court of the City of Utica in said County of Oneida, Elizabeth Davis a resident of the Town of Trenton in said County of Oneida aged eighty five years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 29 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served in the Revolutionary war: That she is the widow of Elisha Davis who was a private in the Revolutionary army. That for the proof of the service of the said Elisha Davis this deponent's husband. This deponent begs leave to refer to the evidence thereof now in the Pension office, and on which evidence a Pension of eighty dollars per annum was granted to her said husband on the 25 th day of January 1833 from the 4 th day of March A.D. 1831 for and during his natural life. A copy of the Certificate for which said Pension is herewith annexed marked A.
She further declares that she was married to the said Elisha Davis on the 25 th day of November in the year nineteen hundred and eighty four and that her said husband the aforesaid Elisha Davis died on the first day of September A.D. 1848. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the second day of January eighteen hundred fifty: at the time above stated. She further swears that she is now a widow and that she has never before made application for a Pension, and that she is the widow of the said Elisha Davis proof of whose service in the revolutionary army - is now in the Pension office Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before.
A. Hackley
Elizabeth Davis
Recorder of the City of Utica Oneida Co. NY

1848-505 Mar 3 July 6/50
Elizabeth Davis, wife of Elisha Davis Died
Capt Dana Col Sprout
En 1774 dis 1779
Revolution
July 48-530
Dr. 1600 Ac, Jan. 12/52 B.R. [unclear]
Hon. A.B. Matteson H: of Res: N.Y.
Vol. D. 13. a

Declaration for Bounty Land, by a Widow, under the act of Congress, of March 3d, 1855.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
COUNTY OF FOND DU LAC. } ss.
On this twentysixth day of May A. D. 1855, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Elizabeth Davis aged 90 years, a resident of the county of Fond du Lac and State of Wisconsin, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Elisha Davis deceased, who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Daina in the regiment of not known commanded by Colonel Sprout of residence unknown .
in the war of 1876 between the United States and Great Britain ,
that her said husband Enlisted at Mansfield E.T. on or about the day of day and month 1876 , for the term of Six months and continued in actual service in the said war for the term of two years and a half , and was honorably discharged at on the day of 1879 place and month not known
She further states, that she was married to the said Elisha Davis in the county of Worcester , and State of Massachusetts , on or about the 24th day of November , A. D. 1885, by one Elijah Coddin who was a Baptist Minister and that her name before her said marriage was Elizabeth Spink ; that her said husband died in the county of Oneida , and State of New York , on or about the first day of September , A. D. 1847; and that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she is entitled under the act of Congress approved March 3d, 1855; and declares that she has never received a Land Warrant on account of the services of her said husband under this or any other act of Congress
Two Witnesses—ATTEST:
J. C. Matterson C. H. Weston
Elizabeth Davis Applicant
We, Charles Weston and Chauncy Bester residents of the county of Fond du Lac and State of Wisconsin upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by the said Elizabeth Davis in our presence; and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, in her said declaration, and that they personally know her to be a widow and the widow of Elisha Davis deceased and that we know them to be habitually man and wife and that she has now a Pension certificate J. C. Matterson C. H. Weston
The foregoing declaration and affidavits were subscribed and sworn to before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be creditable persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
J. C. Williams
Justice of the Peace within and for the county of Fond du Lac and State of Wisconsin. See

STATE OF WISCONSIN,
COUNTY OF FOND DU LAC. } 88.
I, John J. Driggs, Clerk of the Circuit Court within and for the county of Fond du Lac, and State of Wisconsin, do hereby certify that D. G. Williams , Esq., whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate, now is, and was at the time of signing the same, an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid, duly elected commissioned, and qualified to office, and that the above is his genuine signature, and in his own proper handwriting.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court, at the Clerk's Office in the city of Fond du Lac this 25 th day of May , A. D. 1850.
John J. Driggs Clerk. By S. O'Keefe D.P. Clerk
This is to certify that I appoint Hon O. B. Matteson of the City of Utica Oneida County By my Lawful Agent and Attorney to receive for me and in my name the bounty Land Warrant that I may be Entitled to under the act of Congress approved March 3 rd 1855 Dated at Auburn Wis May 26 th 1855 Elizabeth Davis
154 303

March 28, 1932
BA-J/MCS cur
Elisha Davis 8-1730 Blanche Parker Tharp c/o Veterans Administration Office 127 W. Market Street Louisville, Ky.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of February 15, 1932, requesting information in regard to Elisha Davis, a soldier of the Revolution.
The data contained herein are obtained from papers on file in pension claim, W. 1730, based upon the military service of Elisha Davis.
He was born in 1759 at Mansfield, Connecticut.
While a resident of that place he enlisted and served as private with the Connecticut troops as follows: from May 15, 1776, one year in Captain James Dana's Company in Colonel Andrew Ward's Regiment and was in the battles of White Plains, Trenton and Princeton; from May, 1777, seven months in Captain James Dana's Company in Colonel Ely's Regiment; from the fall of 1778, three months in Captain Joseph Durkee's Company; from June, 1779, two months in Captain Nathaniel Hall's Company.
He stated that after the Revolution he lived in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 10, 1832, while a resident of Trenton, Oneida County, New York.
He died September 1, 1848.
He married at South Brimfield (later South Wales) Massachusetts, November 25, 1784, Elizabeth Fisk.
She was allowed pension on her application executed February 11, 1850, at which time she was a resident of Trenton, New York, aged eighty-five years.

In 1855 she was living in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
In 1850 children were referred to but no names were given.
There is no discharge of this soldier, nor copy of one, on file in this office.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

1907 Mch. 2. History to Hon. Elmer J. Burkett
1925 Feb. 15. Hist. to Allene Dayton, M.C.A.
1932 Mar. 28. Hist. to Blanche Parker Sharp. M.C.A.
From  WIDOW, &c.
File No.
1738
Elizabeth Davis,
Widow
Elisha Davis,
Rev. Rev. War.
Act: July 29, 1848.
Index:—Vol.
A
Page
166
[Arrangement of 1870.]

29.736
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Sto Camp

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The
Minuteman
Frank Cole Esq.
Chief Clerk Perkins Sch.
Washington D.C.

State of New York } Town of Elba } ss
Thomas Turner of the Town of Elba in the County of Erie being duly sworn before me E D Davis a Justice of the Peace of said County doth on his oath depose and say that he was acquainted with Elisha Davis (now living in the Town of Tanton Ovid County) in the time of the Revolutionary War and that he was an Enlisted Soldier under Capt Dancy under the command of Col Ely in the State Troops of the State of Connecticut and that he has always understood that he was a soldier in the Battle at Trenton and a participant in taking the Hessians and that his information he obtained from Capt Dancy that he knew of his serving for more than six months and how much longer he is unable to state This Deposition further saith that he was a Mesonates in the same Company from the first of July until the Battle of the in the year Seven hundred seventy Eight as near as he can recollect and further saith not
Subscribed and sworn July 14th 1872
Thomas Turner before me E D Davis Justice of the Peace
And I certify that I am acquainted with the above named Thomas Turner and he is a man of credibility with me
E D Davis Justice of the Peace

State of New York Genesee County Town of Elba
Thomas Davis of the Town County & State aforesaid hereby certify that he was acquainted with Elisha Davis of the Town of Tiptonville Oneida County in the time of the Revolutionary war that the said Elisha then lived in the Town of Mansfield Connecticut that he recollects that said Elisha enlisted under Capt. Bena and went into the service that said Elisha was absent from home a considerable length of time during the Revolutionary war but how long he served this Deponent cannot say but he was always reputed to have been a soldier of the Revolution and to have been at the Battle of Trenton and Princeton at the taking of the Hessians there in the service of the British and further this Deponent saith not
Thomas Davis
this 24th day of July 1832
I certify that I am acquainted with Thomas Davis and that he is a man of credit & belief State of New York Genesee County ss. I Timothy Fitch Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Elisha D. Davis before whom the above and the within affidavits purport to have been taken was on the days that they were severally taken a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and that I am well acquainted with the signature of the said E. D. Davis subscribed to the said affidavits and verily believe them to be genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of said County this twenty fourth day of July A.D. 1832 - Timothy Fitch Clerk By B. Pringle Dep. Clk.

State of New York Oneida County
Elisha Davis brother named being only known says — That he served in the Revolutionary War as follows
That he enlisted on the 15 th May 1776 for one year — at Mansfield Conn — in Captain James Dana's Company Lieut Wells — Ensign Bale, in Colonel Andrew Ward's Reg t Conn. Troops — Marched from Mansfield to New London and there took shipping to New York City, and remained in New York about one week, and then were ordered to Fort Lee — and remained there not far from a month — Then were ordered to Fort Washington and remained there a short time — then encamped at a place called Valentine's Hill, Manchester — and from there moved to White Plains — There at the battle of White Plains — Then moved to North Castle — Then to Peekskill and crossed the river and marched through New Jersey — and crossed the Delaware river above Trenton near Meigs and at Eddington — and then came down about Nine miles above Trenton and crossed into Jersey and marched to Trenton and were there engaged in capturing the Hessians Christmas day 1776 — Marched against them took them on the morning of the 26 th December
11 Nine miles above Trenton

foregoing is a correct statement of his services according to his best recollection and belief. Elisha Davis
Personally appeared before me the above- named Elisha Davis known as a man of credibility with veracity and made oath to the foregoing affidavit and additional declaration - this 24th day of December 1832
Abba Whiston Justice of the Peace
Clerks office Oneida County ss George Brown Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that above which before whom the foregoing aff. was taken is a true copy of the original That I am a acquaintance with his handwriting and the above is his proper signature - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County this 1 st day of January 1833. Geo Brown Clerk Jos B. Read Dep. Clk

No. 994. Eliza Davis, Onond Co. N.Y.
Private
1776 Col. Andrew Ward,
Rept. 1 Year
1777 Col. Saml Ely, Rept.
— 7 months
1778 Capt Joseph Durkee
3 months
admitted
2 years private
80 $
1779. Capt Nathaniel Hall — 2 mos.
W. P. Johnson Agent Rome.
Pension to be payable U.S. Branch
Utica N.Y.

State of New York Oneida County ss. Ruth Greenfield of Hunter in said County, aged 75 years and upwards being duly sworn deposes and says that she is wife of Elisha Davis named in the annexed papers - That she well remembers that he enlisted for one year in May 1846 in Capt Dana's Company at Mansfield Conn - and that the said Elisha Davis was absent from home during that time, and continued to serve as she understood & greatly believes, as the troops enlisted with him returned with him - Shortly after his return from service he went out again in the eight months service under Capt Dana, and was absent during that time and no doubt served as stated in the annexed papers - And this deponent further says that she well recollects that the said Elisha Davis was out in the expedition at Rhode Island but she cannot state particularly the time, though her very strong belief is, that it was about three months. That she has no distinct recollection of his being out again though she believes he went to New London. And further this deponent says not.
Ruth Greenfield
Oneida County ss. On this 7 th day of July 1852 before me personally appeared the above named Ruth Greenfield made known to me as a person of truth the facts, and made oath to the above affidavit over and to justice - J. P. Johnson Com. of Asses.

Personally appeared before the subscriber to me known as a person of credibility, truth & veracity, the within named Ruth Greenfield and made oath to the foregoing affidavit this 25 th day of December 1832.
John Storrs , Justice of the peace
Clerk's office
oneida county
I George Brown clerk of the said County do hereby certify that John Storrs before whom the foregoing aff d was taken was on the said 25 th day of December 1832 a justice of the peace in & for said County - And that I am acquainted with his hand writing and believe the above to be his proper signature. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County this 29 th day of December 1832.
Geo. Brown Clerk
Joseph B. Read Dep. clk
Eliza Davis
Paid 4 3/4

Elizabeth Davis widow of Elisha Davis 661 New York, (Onond Co)
admitted, P. $80 per an com 1 Sept 1848, when he died,
Act 29 July 1848
Hon. O. Matheson N. R.

a.
War Department. Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States of the 7th June 1832 Elisha Davis of the State of New York, who was a private in the Revolutionary Army is entitled to receive Eighty dollars 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 25 th day of January one thousand Eight hundred and thirty three.
Examined and Counter signed J. S. Edwards
Genl. C. C. Secretary of War

State of New York
Oneida County ss. James Parker of the Town of Trenton in said County of Oneida being duly sworn says that he is eighty seven years old and that he was well acquainted with Elisha Davis and Elizabeth his wife during the life time of the said Elisha Davis. That he was present at the marriage of the said Elisha Davis to Elizabeth his wife whose maiden name was Elizabeth Fisk. That they were married at South Bromfield (now Wales) in the State of Massachusetts on the 25 th day of November 1784 by the Reverend Elijah Wooding. That at the time of the said marriage of Elisha Davis to the said Elizabeth Fisk this deponent was residing with the father of the said Elisha Davis in the Town of Mansfield in the State of Connecticut about twenty miles distant from South Bromfield & that this deponent accompanied them from Bromfield to Mansfield where a second day wedding, as it was then called, was given to them & their friends at his father's. That this deponent is enabled to recollect the time of said marriage from the fact that it was in November previous to his own marriage which took place in the 20 th day of March 1785. That the said Elisha Davis & Elizabeth his wife resided in the Town of Trenton for the period of about forty years previous to his death, and that this deponent knows the said Elizabeth Davis to be the widow of the said Elisha Davis.
Sworn to and Subscribed
this 11 th day of February 1850
before me
Daniel Warren Justice
James Parker

State of New York Oneida County ss.
John Billings of the Town of Trenton in said County of Oneida being duly sworn says that he was well acquainted with Elisha Davis in his life time and is now acquainted with Elizabeth Davis his widow that they have resided in this Town as man and wife to the knowledge of this deponent for about thirty five years: That this deponent was on intimate terms of acquaintance with the said Elisha Davis and Elizabeth his wife during the period aforesaid and has transacted a large amount of business with them and that have at all times sustained a good reputation for honesty and morality and behaved themselves as good Citizens should do: That since their residence here they have reared a family of children some of whom this deponent believes were born in this Town, and this deponent has many reasons to, and does believe that the said Elisha Davis and Elizabeth Davis were legally married, that this deponent has often heard the said Elisha Davis speak of the said Elizabeth Davis as his wife and of the time & place when & where they were married and they were well known to the whole community as husband & wife. That said Elisha Davis died about two years ago and that said Elizabeth Davis has not again intermarried but remains a widow.
Sworn to & Subscribed this 11 th day of February 1850 before me
John Billings
Daniel Warren Justice
State of New York
Oneida County ss
Daniel Warren a justice of the Peace of the Town of Trenton in said County of Oneida and before whom the

depositions of James Parker and John Billings above set forth were taken do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the said James Parker and John Billings and that they are both of them men of respectability and the statements & proofs made by them entitled to the Utmost Credit
Feby 11 1850
Daniel Warren Justice

For Penruin office,
Mar 7/82
Elisha Davis
n 3 3/4
Brallin
Hon O. Matteson H R

State of New York Onondaga County S.S.
Deeter Gillmore of the City of Utica in said County being duly sworn says that has made due search for the record testimony of the marriage of Elisha Davis and Elizabeth Davis & that there is none now extant which this deponent has been able to find. That this deponent has corresponded with the Town Clerk of the of the Town of South Wales (late South Brumfield) and has learned from him that there are no town Records at early a date as said marriage took place and that the Rev Boddeng who performed the marriage ceremony of the said Elisha Davis & Elizabeth Davis has been dead for a long time and his descendants removed to parts unknown to this deponent. That there is no family record of said marriage in the family of said Elisha Davis or that of his father that can be found
Sworn to & Subscribed this 16th day of February 1850
Attest
Recorder of the City of Utica
D. G. Gillmore

State of New York Oneida County ss.
I Dexter Gellmore Clerk of the Recorder's Court of the City of Utica in said County of Oneida that Aaron Huckleby before whom two of the foregoing affidavits were taken is the Recorder of the said City of Utica, duly authorized to administer oaths, and the signatures thereto are his. I further certify Daniel Warren before whom the other two of the foregoing affidavits were made as a justice of the Peace of the Town of Trenton in said County of Oneida, duly authorized to administer oaths, and the signatures thereto are his
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal this 16th day of February A D 1850
Dexter Gellmore Clerk of the Recorder's Court of the City of Utica, Oneida Co. N.Y.

Sacramento, Cal.
Jan 15, 1925
United States Pension Bureau, Washington D. C.
Gentlemen:-
Certain information regarding one of my ancestors is in order that I can join the Daughters of the American Revolution. Am asking you for any information, or inform me as to where I can secure same, regarding the services of Elisha Davis, who resided in Ennfield, Conn., in the Revolutionary War. His widow, my great-great grandmother, name before marriage Mary Fiske, drew a pension up to the time of her death.

I would appreciate whatever attention you can give this.
Thanking you for your consideration, I am,
Yours very truly
Alleene Dayton
1830 P. St.
Sacramento
California

CONGRESSIONAL.
No. _____
NAME OF CLAIMANT;
Elisha Davis
P. O. { _____
NAME OF SOLDIER: _____
Was Body Guard to Washington, In Revolutionary from Connecticut and served 7 years
Please give me his record
[Signature] U. S. S. _____, 1907
These slips are exclusively for the use of Senators in Congress, and when used by any other person will not receive consideration.
Senators will greatly aid the Bureau of Pensions in giving them an early answer, if they will fill and use these slips in making calls in pension cases.
V. Warner Commissioner.
CONGRESSIONAL
O. W. AND N. DIVISION.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Feb. 27 , 190 7
Searched by Gill
Original No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant, _____
Soldier, Elisha Davis
Service, Conn Service Rev. War
Remarks: _____
No claim as above except wid 1730
----- Chief of Division.

Re; Davis. Elisha Revolutionary War Soldier.
Louisville, Ky 2-15-32
Director of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,
1796) I have been referred to you by Mr C.N. Bridges, to obtain war records and a copy of the discharge of My Great great grand father, Elisha Davis , as he said that there were a number of Elisha Davis who were in the Revolutionary War. This is my history of the case, He married XXXXXX Elizabeth Davis in her 18th year and shortly after they settled in Eufield, Ct., where they resided about thirteen years. In 1807 they moved to Trenton Oneida Co N.York, where they lived over 40 years. Elisha Davis died in 1848 , five years after which they she removed to Wisconsin. She died at the residence of her son Porter Davis.
Please send me his war record and a copy of his discharge, Please.
Blanche Parker Tharp.
Sincerely, Blanche Parker Tharp. % Veterans Administration Office 127 W Mkt Street Louisville, Ky.
If you are unable to give War Record and discharge please give me identification of his service so that I can get data desired from the Adjutant General of the A.

16-53-58-109-386-566-614
John Shy

Wit File 1730 Elisha Davis Appln - Sept. 10, 1832 res Trenton, Oneida Co. N.Y. b. Mansfield Conn 1759 res there at end.
Mansfield, Conn. Conn May 15, 76 Capt. James Dana Col. Andrew Ward batnh. Pl. Trenton, Princeton
1 yr. May 77 Capt. James Dana Col Samuel Ely
* 7 mos. Fall 78 Capt. Joseph Burke. 3 mos.
June 79 Capt. Nathaniel Hall 2 mo.
* Upper & R. d.
Sol. mar. South Brimfield, Mass. Nov. 25, 1784 Elizabeth Fisk
Hed - Sept. 1, 1848
Wit appln - Feby 11. 1850 res Trenton, N.Y. ae 85

Rev. & 1812 War section
February 15, 1925
Alleene Dayton 1830 P St. Sacramento, Calif.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.1730, it appears that Elisha Davis was born in 1759 at Mansfield, Connecticut.
While a resident of said place he enlisted May 15, 1776, and served one year as private in Captain James Dana's Company, Colonel Andrew Ward's Connecticut Regiment, was in the battles of White Plains, Trenton, and Princeton.
He enlisted in May, 1777, served seven months in Captain James Dana's Company, Colonel Ely's Connecticut Regiment.
He enlisted in the fall of 1778 and served three months in Captain Joseph Durkee's Connecticut Company.
He enlisted in June, 1779, and served two months in Captain Nathaniel Hall's Connecticut Company.
He stated that after the Revolution he lived in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut.
I omitted Col. Ely's given name as it is Geo. instead of Samuel Ely, according to Conn. Military Records, page 614
W.C.S.

He was allowed pension on his application executed September 10, 1832, while a resident of Trenton, Oneida County, New York, He died September 1, 1848.
He married at South Brimfield (later South Wales) Massachusetts, November 25, 1784, Elizabeth Fisk. She was allowed pension on her application executed February 11, 1850, at which time she was a resident of Trenton, New York, aged eighty-five years. In 1855 she was living in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
In 1850 children were referred to but no names given.
The above noted is the only Elisha Davis who served with the Connecticut Troops, found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,
Commissioner

March 2, 1907.
Hon. Elmer J. Burkett, United States Senate.
My dear Senator:
In reply to your personal inquiry of the 27th ultimo, I have the honor to furnish you with a statement of the military history of the only Elisha Davis of Connecticut found on the Revolutionary War pension records of this Bureau.
Elisha Davis (Widow's File #1730) was allowed pension on an application executed September 10, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Trenton, Oneida county, New York. He stated that he was born in 1759, at Mansfield, Connecticut, where he still resided and enlisted May 15, 1776, in Captain James Dana's company, Colonel Andrew Ward's Connecticut regiment, was at the battles of White Plains, Trenton and Princeton, and served one year; again enlisted in May, 1777, in Captain James Dana's company, Colonel Samuel Ely's regiment, and served seven months; enlisted in the Fall of 1778, in Captain Joseph Durkee's company, was in expedition to Rhode Island, served three months; enlisted June, 1779, in Captain Nathaniel Hall's company and served two months. No mention of any service in General Washington's Body Guard.

Hon. E. J. Burkett.
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It is further alleged that soldier married at South Brimfield, Massachusetts, November 25, 1784, Elizabeth Fisk. He died September 1, 1848, and she was allowed pension on an application executed February 11, 1850, at which time she was eighty-five years of age and a resident of Trenton, New York.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.