Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17331, Nathan Chittenden, Conn.

SERVICE
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Chittenden, Nathan
S. 17331
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Connecticut 17-591
Nathan Chittenden
of Guilford in the State of Conn who was a Pr. 60r. & Ser in the Conn commanded by Captain of the Regt  commanded by Col Sage in the Conn State Troops for 24 mo
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn at the rate of 87 Dollars 66 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of Aug 1830 and sent Claimant Guilford Conn
Arrears to the 4th of March 31. $ 175.32 Semi-ann. allowance ending
4383 $218.10
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E. D. Doolittle Clerk Book 6 Vol. 3 Page 9

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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of Connecticut, } ss. Guilford — 1832 County of New-Haven,
On this third day of August — personally appeared, — Reuben S. Pratt Esq. Judge of Probate in open Court, before the Probate Court of Guilford district now sitting, Nathan Chittenden a resident of said Guilford in the County of New-Haven, and State of Connecticut, aged 75 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 was
born at Guilford as appears by the annexed certificate Oct 19 th A D 1757 that he remained at Guilford until apprenticeship to a trade in his eighteenth year in Wallingford that he made his first enlistment at that place some time in January 1776 into a regiment of state troops commanded by Col. James Wadsworth of Durham & into a company commanded by Capt Jesse Morse of Cheshire, & was recruited by Lieut. Thomas Shepherd of Wallingford. The other officers of the regiment he does not remember except that his Lieut. Col. s name was Sage of Middletown — Marched next by separate companies to Cambridge where the regiment was collected about the first of February 1776 — went soon after to Roxbury thence in a detachment to Dorchester heights the first night the Americans broke ground on the hill — Had four of our men killed by the cannon balls fired from the shipping and the town — He was on the hill when the British left Boston. Went on to the Dorchester heights about the first of March 1776 — that the British left Boston on the 17 th of the same month — that on the next day his regiment marched into Boston. That they were afterwards stationed about a mile west of Roxbury until discharged — that they were discharged however at Cambridge about the first of May that he was out about three months and a half — He says that there are no officers of the regiment that are now living within his knowledge and no privates except Levi Parker of Wallingford whose deposition has been procured and accompanies this declaration.

The defunct further states in his own words that on returning to Malingford I was drafted in June 1776 into a company of which Joel Wall of Malingford was Capt. and attached to a regiment under Col Chester of Methersfield, I think his Christian name was John - though I do not certainly recollect. Our Lieutenant's name was Asa Cooley and our ensigns Andrew Bartholomew both of Malingford - we went to New York thence to Long Island and were in the retreat from Long Island to New York. I was one of several picked out for our men to the boats that brought off the troops from the Island. I was attached to a Whale boat which was the last boat but one in leaving the island. From New York we went to White Plains where we remained until discharged which was the last of September or the first of October. We were out about four months - I do not know of any living either officers or privates who were out with me in that campaign -
I returned to Malingford and in the Spring of 1777 I think about the first of May I enlisted into the state troops as a corporal for eight months under Capt. James Peck of Malingford into a Regiment commanded by Col Roger Emery of Salisbury - Our company collected at New Haven, and we went through Danbury and join'd our regiment at Fishkill - We did duty there with a corps of Continental troops composed of three regiments commanded by Col Webb Col Weights and Colonel Miller - On the evening of the day of Rejoicing for the capture of Genl. Burgoyne we were detached with a part of Col Weights Regiment Commanded by Major Leavensworth and by marching by nights, to to Grays Point in West Chester where we found a part of De Lancey's light horse - We were order'd to march with our guns unloaded and with our bayonets fixed - We succeeded in taking them by night by surprise - not giving the sentry time to hail us once before we were upon him - We took at that time forty two Prisoners -

We then went half a mile farther down the river where we found two British sloops loaded with provisions, we took the sailors prisoners and burnt the sloops and returned with our prisoners to White Plains the next day at or near which place we remained till January ensuing when we were discharged at or near Horseneck - We were out in this service eight months - I do not know of any officers living that were out with us in this campaign though there are several privates of whom I know John Potter and Elisha Foote and Sergeant Joseph Barnes all of P. Brenden Jeremiah Hall and Ichabod Ives of Wallingford of Wallingford and John Fields of Chester - Elisha Foote's deposition has been taken and will appear annexed to this declaration and also that of John Fields -
I returned to Wallingford where I was drafted the last of July or first of August AD 1778 as a Sergeant into a Company commanded by Capt. Chas. Norton of Durham belonging to a Regiment under one Col. Worthington whose Christian name I do not recollect. We went by companies and joined our regiment at Providence Rhode Island. Our Company was afterwards detached and went from Providence to Warwick neck as a guard; this was about the time the French fleet under D'Estaing came up Narraganset Bay and failing in taking Newport afterwards left and sailed for Boston.
We were on duty in this tour three months and were discharged at Providence - I do not know any officer or soldier now that I recollect having been out with me in this service -
I went next after my return to Wallingford as a volunteer in the year 1779 to Danbury at the time that town was burnt and Genl Wooster was killed. I went in the general excitement which then prevailed - We went without much order through New Haven Derby & Newtown and followed the British down after Danbury was burnt. After we heard the British had gone aboard their fleet at Compo Hill we returned home. I was attached to a company commanded by

Stephen Andrews of Wallingford - we were out but one week I do not know that any officers or soldiers are now living that were out with me in this service -
I next enlisted at Wallingford into a company which was stationed for a guard at New Haven commanded by Capt. Ephraim Cooke of Cheshire we enlisted for three months and went from Walling- ford to New Haven and were there during the whole period. This was in 1779 I think we commenced service in March - I went after completing my time of enlistment to Wallingford - I believe there are none living that were out with me in this town.
About the first of July following AD 1779 I went as a volunteer at the time Fairfield was burnt through S. Haven & New Haven to Fairfield. We did not arrive till the British had retired and we then returned after having been out one week. I was in a company commanded by Capt. Stephen Andrews of Wallingford. I believe there are none living either officers or privates that were out with me in this service.
In the Spring of AD 1780 I should think about the middle of May I enlisted at Wallingford for five months into a company of State artillery commanded by Capt. Nott I think his Christian name was Ephraim. We lived afterwards at Wallingford. Our Lieutenants were Stephen Osborne and Samuel Lewis both of Wallingford. After the company was formed we went to Middletown and got two - 3 Pounds - brass Cannon, that had been taken from Burgoyne and Ammunition. We had 3 horses to each piece - We went next to Wallingford where we remained except we marched once or twice to New Haven. We did duty every day except Sundays; we had a Capt. sent to us from the Continental Army whose name was Bryant and who had lost an arm sent to us to instruct us in the use of Artillery - We then our wages & provisions. At the end of our time we were discharged - I have made enquiries and cannot learn that there is one individual now living who was in this service either officer or private.

I make my whole time of service about two years and three months in all the campaigns in which I served - I have no official papers - and never received any discharges - The custom was to call the company together at the end of service and tell them they were discharged - After my last discharge I remained at Wallingford until 1801 when I removed to Guilford where I have ever since remained - It may be proper to state that I never was employed as a substitute nor ever employed anyone as a substitute for myself - For my neighbours as a reference I would refer to Deacon Samuel Robinson of Guilford Deacon Abraham Chittenden Judge Nathaniel Griffing, Samuel Bowler Esqrs. Also to John D. Scott Esqrs. of Cheshire and John D Reynolds of Wallingford  He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to any pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State, except that of the State of
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. Nathan Chittenden before me Reuben Elliott Judge
We, Aron Dutton a Clergyman, residing in Guilford and Nathaniel Griffing residing in Guilford hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Nathan Chittenden who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration; that we believe him to be 75 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 day and year aforesaid. Aron Dutton  Nathaniel Griffing
before me Reuben Elliott Judge
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 Aron Dutton who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in Guilford and that Nathaniel Griffing who has also signed the same, is a resident in Guilford and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, George Griswold Clerk of the Probate Court of Guilford District do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Nathan Chittenden for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this Third day of August 1832
George Griswold Clerk

Nathan Chittenden son of Nathan & Ruth Chittenden born October 19 th 1757.
A true copy from the Records of the Town of Guilford Attest Samuel Fowler Town Clerk
I George Griswold Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Guilford do hereby certify that Samuel Fowler is in Town Clerk of the Town of Guilford in New Haven County duly qualified & that the foregoing Certified Copy of Record bears his genuine Signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of this Office this 6 th Day of October 1832
George Griswold Clerk of the Court of Probate for Guilford District

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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
June 4 1833
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. Those 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 Nathan Crittenden Gullford etc.
   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.     July '76 not Specific 1st Col Wadsworth - 75 Tradg Certificates   June '76 about 4. " " Chester -   Enlisted May '77 8. Corpl. " Ennis -   July - Aug '78 out 3 mos. Sergt. " Worthington -   Nov '79 7 Capt. Androff -   Enlisted '79 3 1st " Cooke -   July '79 7 " Capt. Androff -   Enlisted May '80 5 for Artillery " Bryant -  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
Nathan Crittendon

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) 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

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 enquiry 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 _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which 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 [j] 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.

17 331 INVALID.
File No. 17 331 Nathan Chittenden  as Sergt Rev War
Act: June 7 89
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 427
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Guilford Augt 20
Phid. 1831/11
Mr Joel Gullendon Georgetown District Columbia

Guilford August 19 D 1833
Mr Crittenden Sir your Letter of the 17th & Recieved the 19th my Claim was sent to the Pension Office the last time was the 22 of June last all the papers together Mr Edwards Wanted & should state the day of the month & Enlisted & Discharged Remember the exact day of the month I was Enlisted of Discharged but the time & served in the Battle of the time & served as a Private and Non Commissioned Officer I have stated & lived in Ballenfers the Battle of the War untilt Peace took place my testimony is all there the witness of 2 Gammersons I have sent on the other Campains I do not no of one Officer or Private living but the Officers names that I was Under I have sent on & served as truly where I have no proof but my Borne Birth as I did so have I have proof those that lived with me have Recieved their Certificate Some months for it reflects my Character as a man of truth I have got the testimony of Mr Dutton and Nathaniel Griffith Esq & as you can give Mr Edwards my Character as you think it Devans Mr Eliot and Gaiswoods say my Claim is the most correct and first they have examined it if you will attend my Claim with Mr Edwards and if any thing more is wanting perform me you will much Oblige me and you shall be well rewarded what was wanted more by Mr Edwards when my papers was sent back I think I have answered My respects to you and Yours Sincerely
Nathan Crittenden

State of Connecticut } Gt Gifford Augt 2. 1832 New Haven County }
Be it remembered that on the day and year aforesaid Personally appeared before me Reuben Elliott Esqr a Justice of the Peace within and for New Haven County duly qualified Elihu Foote of North Branford and being first duly sworn on his oath declares and says that he was in the service of the United States under the command of Capt Samuel Park of Wallingford in the year 1777 and I very well recollect that Nathan Chillenden was a Corporal in my Company and that my Chillenden continued to do duty in my Company for the term of Eight months and that the Company was verbally discharged at or near Horseneck in the State of New York that said Company did duty at Horseneck part of the time and were had at the time on the North River marching up and down said North River following the British shipping then in the River and that Roger Dyer was Col of the Regiment and further the deponent saith not — sworn and subscribed on the date above — before me
Reuben Elliott Justice of Peace & Judge of Probate for Gifford District
I certify that the above named Elihu Foote who came before me on the day & year aforesaid and swore to the above deposition is a man of truth & veracity and a credible witness — Reuben Elliott Justice Peace and Judge of Probate

Nathan Chittenden 14090. Report for 1840

I George Griswold Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Guilford Do hereby certify that Reuben Elliott the subscribing Authority to the within foregoing Deposition is a Justice of Peace and Judge of Probate duly qualified as such by law authorized to administer oaths, and that the signature attached thereto is his genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of this office this sixth day of October A.D. 1832
George Griswold Clerk

I John Field of Cheshire County of New Haven of the age of twenty three years depose and say that in the month of May 1777 I enlisted into the Company of State Troops commanded by Capt James Peck and into the Regiment commanded by Col. Eno for the term of seven or eight months and we were discharged the last of December 1777 after having been stationed on the Connecticut coast the fore part of the season and the latter part we were on the North River and in the vicinity until our discharge and in the same Company and Regiment with myself Nathan Whittenden now living in Guilford in said County then residing in Wallingford in said County served with me thro the whole of said term - said Whittenden is now before me and he is the same Whittenden who served thro' town with me and further dep't saith not
John Field
New Haven County S.S. Cheshire Oct 4 th 1832
Personally appeared John Field subscriber to the foregoing Deposition to me known as a credible person and made solemn oath to the truth of the same
before me
J. H. Root Jus Peace

I Clement Peck Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Cheshire do hereby certify That John A. Fort Esq is a Justice of the Peace qualified to administer oaths and that the accompanying Deposition of John Fields bears s d Forts genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of this Probate Office This 4 th day October A.D 1832
Clement Peck Clerk

Guilford probate office New Haven County State of Connecticut June 18 th 1833
The within named Nathan Chittenden amends his declaration as follows - Personally appeared before me Reuben Elliott Justice of the peace and Judge of Probate for this district Nathan Chittenden the within named Claimant for a pension who being duly sworn deponeth and saith that by reason of old age and 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 below and in the following grades for three months as a sergeant for eight months as a corporal and for one year and three months and twenty nine days as a private and for such service I claim a pension - Nathan Chittenden Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid before me Reuben Elliott Judge of Probate

State of Connecticut New Haven County of Guilford ——— June 21 st 1833 —
Personally appeared Nathan Chittenden the applicant herein named, and In order to amend the foregoing Declaration - as to the precise length of his services, makes the Affidavit attached hereto —
We have also procured the Certificate of Judge Reynolds to the credibility of Levi Parker as a Witness - Which Certificate I do not hesitate to say is genuine — Judge Elliott has also Certificate to the Credibility of Eliezer Root as a Witness.
I George Griswold Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Guilford Do Hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the additional proceedings of said Court in the case of the application of Nathan Chittenden for a Pension —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of office this 21 st day of June 1833 —
George Griswold Clerk

I Levi Parker of Wallingford in New Haven County & State of Connecticut aged seventy-five years depose and say That I am well acquainted with Nathan Chittenden of Guilford in S d County of New Haven - That sometimes in the month of January 1776 said Chittenden and myself enlisted as soldiers in a company of State Troops under Capt Jesse Morse of Cheshire in S d New Haven County - That said Chittenden and myself joined the Regi- -ment commanded by Col James Wadsworth at Cambridge in Massachusetts about the first of February 1776 - That said Chittenden & myself remained members of S d Company until some time in the month of May follow- -ing when we were discharged
Levi Parker
County of New Haven ss. Wallingford July 11 th 1832 Personally appeared Levi Parker subscribed to the foregoing deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me John D. Dagnall

I George Griswold Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Guilford Do hereby certify that the within named John D. Reynolds is a Justice of Peace for New Haven County Duly appointed & qualified as such to administer Oaths and the within Signature & attestation to the foregoing deposition is his Genuine Signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of this Office this 6 th day of October A.D. 1832
George Griswold Clerk
New Haven County ss Wallingford June 20 th 1833.
I hereby certify that Levi Packer who has subscribed and sworn to the within deposition is well known to me and that he swears as a fair character for truth & veracity I no doubt for his