Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 40043, Christopher Chester, Conn. Continental

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Chester, Christopher
S. 110043
Continental
CONTENTS

D. Jan'y 6. 1831—
7814
4 Rhode Island
Christopher Chester
of Westerly in the state of R. Island who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Parsons — of the Connecticut line, for the term of one year
Inscribed on the Roll of Rhode Island at the rate of 8 — Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 of March 1819 and sent to Amos Croff Esq Westerly, R. Island
Arrears to 4th of March 1819. 11 mos 30. 89. 3 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sep. 1817. 48 —
$ 137.3
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Discontinued Restoration mth 274. Oct 24 '20 not sent to Amos Croff Esq Westerly, R. Island.
Attorney General's pension sent to Amos Croff, Westerly, R. Island 28 June 1821. —

State of Rhode Island Washington County ss
On this first Day of April A D 1878 before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Washington and State of Rhode Island aforesaid personally Appears Christopher Chester of Resident of Westerly in the County aforesaid aged sixtyfour years who being by me first Duly Sworn according to Law Dath on his oath make the following make the following Declaration in order to obtain the pension made by the late act of Congress Entitled an act to provide for certain Persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States at in the Revolutionary war - That he the said Christopher Enlisted in the Town of Groton and State of Connecticut some time in the month of December for A D 1775 for one year in the company commanded by Capt Isaac Collop in Col Persons Regiment in the Connecticut line and the December following his time being out he was Discharged and in April A D 1777 he Enlisted in the Town of Litchfield in Massachusetts for twelve months under Capt Smith in Col Wormers Regiment of Green Mountain Boys and continued in the service of the United States until he was Discharged that he was in the Battles at the taking of Burgoyne that he was once taken by the Indians and made his escape and joined the army after that he Enlisted in the company commanded by Capt Avery Stationed at Groton Fort for three months that he continued to serve against the common Enemy until he was Discharged from the service that he is now in reduced circumstances and stands in need of assistance from his country for support sworn to and declared to be true on the Day and year above said and that he knows of no other evidence in his power of his to the contrary I Daniel Waterman Judge as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my full satisfaction that the said Christopher Chester did serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in

in the preceding Declaration against the common enemy and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid act of Congress
Given under my hand and seal of office the Day and year Afore said Daniel Babcock judge of C Commonwealth
I certify that Daniel Babcock Esq is now one of the Justices of said Court of Common Pleas, and that the Seal here impressed is the true Seal of said Court.
May 5. 1818.
Witness Thomas R. Wells Esq Daniel Babcock
I certify that the within is a true copy of the original with the attestation thereunto applicable as to Christopher Shipherd and that he has the character of a very honest man and a very good man.
Daniel Babcock judge of C Pleas
Christopher Shipherd

State of Rhode Island &c
Washington County Sc I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Christopher Chester of Westerly who is named in the above and foregoing declaration that he is a man advanced in years, and in indigent circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for his support
Given under my hand at Westerly this 10 th day of July 1819
Amos Crops C.J. 6.6. Phas
Washington Sc.?
State of Rhode Island &c
Clerks Office Court, Com: Pleas.
Feby A.D. 1819
I certify that the Honble Amos Crops whose signature is hereto Affixed is Chief Justice of the Court Aforesaid. Legally chosen and qualified as the Law requires & that full faith and credit ought to be given to his Certificate throughout the United States & Elsewhere and that the Seal here impressed is the true Seal of said Court. Witn. Sam l Helme Clk

Chas. Chester
7814 7814
Not Entitled
worth 277#
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State of Rhode-Island & Providence-Plantations.
WASHINGTON, sc — Court of Common Pleas, Special Term, A. D. 1820
ON this fifth day of July 1820, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record within and for the County of Washington, in the State of Rhode-Island, &c. Christopher Chester aged Sixty Six Years residing in the Town of Westerly in said County who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his Oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: — That he served in Col. Parsons regiment of the Connecticut as a private one year.
That he made a previous Declaration on the first Day of April 1818, and that he has received a Certificate for a Pension, being No. 7814 — And in pursuance of the Act of Congress, passed May 1st, 1820, I do solemnly swear, That I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; And that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Christopher Chester.
A SCHEDULE of Property and Income, (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) of Christopher Chester. Vis. — one acre of land in said Westerly and a small one story dwelling House thereon much out of repair which is under several Mortgages to pay more than One hundred & Ninety dollars Some personal property. 1 Maple Desk 1 old Sawn 1 Case Drawers 2 Old Tables 9 Old Chairs 1 pine Chest 1 Small Trunk 1 Stand 1 Mail Chest 1 Table Some Old Crockery ware of little Value 1 Small Cooking Stove Some Old Carpenter's tools 2 Small Iron pots 1 Large pot 1 Old Kettle 1 Tea Kettle 1 Old pan Andersons 1 Shovel & Tongs 1 Woolen 1 Quil Wheel 1 Linen Wheel 1 razor and between 2 & 3 Acres of Swamp Land in said Westerly And this declarant further saith that he is a House Carpenter by trade but in consequence of ill Health cannot work much at that business that he has a Wife who has been sick fifteen Years & 3 Children dependant on him for support
Christopher Chester
Sworn to and declared, on the fifth day of July 1820 before said Court Wm. Sam. Helme Clerk of said Court
Washington, sc. Clerk's Office of the Court of Common Pleas. A D 182
I Samuel Helme Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Washington, in the State of Rhode-Island, &c. do hereby certify, that the foregoing Oath, and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Records of said Court; — And I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the amount in value of the Property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule, is in real and personal Estate Two Hundred & Ninety Seven Dollars, and five Cents. — In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this fifth Day of July 1820
Sam. Helme
Clerk of said Court.
real Estate. $260 personal Estate — 17.5 $277.50

June 2, 1908.
Dr. Frank Dyer Chester, o/o "The Bristol" Boston Mass.
Sir:
In reply to your letter dated the 29 th ultimo and received the 1 st instant, you are advised that from the papers in claim Sur. File No. 40,048, it appears that Christopher Chester enlisted in Groton, Connecticut, in December 1775 and served one year as a Private in Captain Isaac Gallup's company, in the 10th Continental Infantry commanded by Colonels Samuel H. Parsons and John Tyler. He next enlisted at Lenox, Massachusetts in April 1777; served one year in Captain Smith's company, Colonel Warner's regiment of Continental troops, and was at the capture of General Burgoyne. He was at one time (date not given) captured by the Indians but made his escape and rejoined the army, and subsequently served threemonths under Captain Avery at Groton fort.
Soldier was allowed pension on an application executed April 1, 1818 at which time he alleged that he was sixty-four years of age and a resident of Westerly, Rhode Island. In 1820 he referred to his wife and three children but did not mention their names. The Bureau record bears the endorsement that soldier "died January 6, 1831".
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Hist. to Room 60, C slight lib.
A. H. Burdick M.D. S. 44. 740 very in { Mrs Chapman
40.043
Rev INVALID.
June 2/94 Am. L. J. G. Babcock Mallory Bldg. Wash.
Aug. 3, 1904 Hist. to Batts. Md. Letter of inq.
1908 June 2. Hist. to Dr. Frank Dyer Chester
1912 Aug 16. Hist. to Rear Adm. C. M. Chester letter in N. J. 17611 Giles Chester. C
File No. 40,043
Christopher Chester Rev Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: — Vol. 8 , Page 88
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Record Techf. Revolutionary Action Section 1902 COMMISSIONER
For advice through desk.
ML
Yours very respectfully,
James M. Smith
188. Vol. 1 of the "Records" contains the following in the first part, and as an after- -stopping it possible that the Christopher Gist entries are a
Respectfully, D. C.
Professor of the Interior.
to the Gov.

1814
Yea
Dr. FRANK DYER CHESTER, V. Wurm-advar, 21, "The Bristol" Boston, Mass. BUDAPEST, HUNGARY.
May 29th. 1908.
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To the Hon. Secretary of the Interior, Washington, D. C.
Sir:
Finding it possible that the Christopher Chester mentioned on p. 395, vol. 3 of the "Mass. Soldiers & Sailors in the Rev. War" may be my great-grandfather, I have the honor to inquire whether the records show that said soldier received a pension as a resident of Lenox, Mass., or where?
My great-grandfather married in Boston April 11, 1796 as per Boston Record Commissioners' Reports vol. p. 467. I cannot now prove him identical with the Christopher Chester who was born in Groton, Conn. Oct. 28, 1757 and settling in Westerly, R. I. died there Jan. 6th, 1831.
Perhaps the land-records of those times may show the exact residence of my great-grandfather.
Thanking you in advance for such information as you can elicit.
I remain
Yours very respectfully,
Frank Dyer Chester (Ph.D.)

Christopher Chester, Sur. File No. 40,043, enlisted at Groton, Connecticut, in December, 1775, and served one year as a Private in Captain Isaac Gallup's company, in the 10th Continental Infantry commanded by Colonels Samuel H. Parsons and John Tyler. He next enlisted at Lenox, Massachusetts, in April, 1777; served one year in Captain Smith's company, Colonel Warner's regiment of Continental troops, and was at the capture of General Burgoyne. He was at one time (date not given) captured by the Indians, but made his escape and rejoined the army, and subsequently served three months under Captain Avery at Groton Fort.
Soldier was allowed pension on an application executed April 1, 1818, at which time he alleged that he was sixty-four years of age and a resident of Westerly, Rhode Island. In 1820, he referred to his wife and three children but did not mention their names. The Bureau record bears the endorsement that soldier "died January 6, 1831".

State of Rhode Island ss
Washington
Land Office Westerly March 7 th 1820
The undersigned Christopher Condit of said Westerly (a Revolutionary Pensioner) has demanded the pecuniary proportion of his house and Lots (agreeable to the provision of the Statute in such case made and provided) into Brown Babcock's savings portion to the late firm of Brown & Benjamin Babcock, in consequence of a Mortgage which the said Brown & Benjamin held thereon bearing date April 3 rd A D 1809. Wm Sims Mason & Clerk
To whom it may concern

Rhode Island
Christopher Chester, Private 1 year (1776)
His Age 68, House Carpenter, but in consequence of ill health unable to labor. Wife (age not stated) who has been sick 15 years — 3 children (age not stated) dependent on him for support
Schedule dated July 5. 1820. 1 Acre of Land, and a small House & 200 acres of swamp land & undry articles of household furniture — all valued at $277. 5 —
The Real Estate was was mortgaged for $200 in 1809 & Jan'y 1810. (Certified Copies within)
Application for restoration made & rejected 28 June 1821
over
2 Schedule dated Feb'y 16. 1821 —
Amount only $24 — 3
He fears that if his pension is withheld he must throw himself upon the charity of his friends & the public for support
Restored — Amos Goff.
Westerly, R.I. Restored 1 April 1823.

REVOLUTIONARY SERVICE.
O. W. & N. Div.
MEMORANDA.
Please supply as much as possible of the data called for below.
Full name of soldier:
Christopher Chester
Place of residence before service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Groton, Conn.
Place of residence after service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Hopkinton, R. I.
Date of death (as near as possible):
January 6, 1831
Christian name of widow:
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
It is believed that he received
Remarks: a pension
Your name and address:
J. A. Babcock Room 60 Walnut Building City.

Recd 20 Mar 1823
J. L. Edwards Esquire
Washington

Westerly March 13 th 1923
Sir, Christopher Cheshire is very anxious to hear the fate of his case, If he should succeed on the ground of a reconsideration, will he not be restored & entitled to draw from March 4 th 1920. I am Sir Very Respectfully your Your obt servt Amos Root
P.S. Please to advise me as soon as convenient for the benefit of this poor indigent fellow creature

J. L. Edwards Esquire Washington
Mr. Edwards

Wistful July 5 th 1823
Sir, Your letter of the 24 th ult. has been rec d in reply to my two last letters, I embrace the earliest opportunity to forward you the certified copies of the Montgomery  Montgomery on the late property of Christopher Chester, I rejoice that you have thought proper to receive his case, you may rest assured Sir, that Poverty and Indigence have invaded his Territories and are so strongly fortified as to bid defiance to any means of resistance within his power, He is old and infirm and almost past labour, his wife very infirm and I am informed by him past labour. His children are all poor and neither of them in a situation to render him the least aid or assistance, He lives in my neighbourhood and I can say without the least hesitation that I don't know of a more distressed Family within its limits. He visited me a few days past, his lamentations were truly distressing, so much so that he has not escaped my attention but a small proportion of the time since it was? have been one of my principal objects in visiting was to know

as I wrote you, (had my business carried me as far South as was then expected) to have endeavored to have prevailed on you to receive his case Pardon me Sir, I intend a little further That in case that a decision should be made in his favor, how desirable it must be to him to be enabled to draw the arrearage of his Pension on the fourth of March ensuing, will you please to acquaint me with the result as soon as convenient
I am Sir, Very Respectfully Your most Ob t Servt
Arrowcroft
J L Edward Esq
Washington

November 2nd 1820
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Since since my arrival and settlement I have not been to visit Rhode Island with much pleasure Rec. 20 Oct 1820
In last week's letter I mentioned that I was at the house of my friend
at the house of my friend I was there for a few days and I was very much pleased to see him
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Nov.
John
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Wickly Oct 12 th 1820
Sir
Enclosed you will find the declaration of Christopher Blake respecting a new continuation of his former certificates. It appears that Blake has stated in his declaration that he owed on the 5 th day of July more than $190, But it will also appear by the certificates of his creditors known to be by them who are all men of truth & veracity that he actually owed on the 5 th day of July the time he made his declaration $357-00 which debts still remain due with accruing interest from the time afore- said
Christopher Blake is now with whom I have been acquainted for more than 20 years and believe him at this time perfectly within the meaning of the act of Congress of the 1 st of May 1820 as well as that of the 10 th of March 1810 and very justly entitled to the discharge of the Government
I am very Respectfully your obed servt
Isaac D. Ladd

old case.
March 23. 1819.
Westerly Ind 25 ¢ Free
FREE
Hon. John C. Calhoun Secy of War Washington

Westport (R. Island) July 23 10/19
Sir,
Enclosed I transmit to the Secy of War, The Declaration of Christopher Chester with his other evidence in support of his claim for a Pension under the act of Congress of March 1810. I am instructed by him to state that the reason why the original Roll was not forwarded, is that he could only obtain the loan of it for a few days of the Representatives of Capt. Gallup
I am Sir Very Respectfully Your most obedt Servant
Amos Root

Winstery March 8 th free
Hon. John C. Calhoun Secy of War Washington
Chas. D. [unclear]
Rev. [unclear]

Westerly March 7 th 1921
Sir
Enclosed I transmit the Declaration of Christopher Chester recently made, the enclosed certificate from the Town Clerk will show that he has given possession of his House & lot to the Mortgagees, The papers that accompanied his former Declaration for an annual which are now at the War Office will fully demonstrate the Value of this House & lot which was $250 exclusive of a small swamp lot which will be found in the Inventory attached to his last declaration Value @ $10, It will also be found amongst the papers alluded to that the several liens upon the House & lot amounted to more than its Value, This is proved by the testimony of several Respectable Gentlemen of course the fee in this House  lot cannot be worth any thing, Chester is a poor man
I am Sir, Yours Obedient
Forest (20/3)

Know all men by these Presents That I Christopher Chester of Westport in the County of Washington do hereby in consideration of the sum of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars and Sixty Six Cents paid by Thomas Noyes and Nathan P Dizon of Westport the Receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge do hereby give Grant Bargain sell and Convey unto the said Noyes and Dizon their Heirs and Assigns forever one certain Lot of Lands situated in the Town of Westport, and County of Washington on the Post Road leading from Pawcatuck Bridge to Newport Bounded Northerly on the angle of two Highways Easterly on one of said Highways being the Post Road Southerly by Lands of Aaron Sheffield and Westerly on the other Highway called the new highway containing about one acre to the same more or less with a house and other Buildings thereon standing To have and to hold the said Granted and Bargained Premises with the Privileges and Appurtenances thereof to them the said Noyes and Dizon their Heirs and Assigns forever to them and their use and behoof forever And I the said Christopher Chester for my Heirs Executors and Administrators do covenant with the said Noyes and Dizon their Heirs and Assigns that I am lawfully seised in fee of the Premises that they are free from all Incumbrances except a Mortgage to Rowe and B Babcock and that I will warrant and defend the same to the said Noyes & Dizon their Heirs and Assigns forever against the lawful Claims of all persons Now this is on Condition That If the said Christopher Chester pay to S r Thomas Noyes a certain Note of Hand which he holds against me dated January 21 st 1818 for Ninety Five Dollars and Int and to Nathan P Dizon on other Note which I have this day executed to him for the sum of Fifty Five Dollars and Sixty Six Cents with Interest and pay to S r Dizon such other Sums as he may pay for or advance to me then this deed to be void otherwise to Remain in full force January 31 A D 1818
William P Dizon } Asa Potter }
Christopher Chester

D 1818 March 20 th at Providence in the forenoon I Received this deed and lodged the same in file in my Office Nathl Clegg Maxson Cur d Clerk
State of Rhode Island & Washington G ty Matituck March 23. 1820 Christopher Chester subscribed to the within Instrument acknowledged the same to be his free voluntary act Before me Nathl Maxson Clerk
Entered March 28. 1820 p s Nathl Maxson Clerk
Town Clerk's Office Westerly R.I. February 5. 1823
Certify that the foregoing is a true Copy of Record attest James Mansfield S t Clerk

Know all men by these presents that I Christopher Chester of Westerly in the County of Washington and State of Rhode Island for the considera- -tion of the sum of One Hundred and Sixty dollars paid to me by Rowse Babcock and Benjamin Babcock of Westerly aforesaid Merchants and traders in Company under the firm of Rowse & Benjamin Babcock the Receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge do give grant Bargain sell and Convey unto them the said Rowse & Benjamin their Heirs and Assigns forever one certain tract or Lot of Land situate (lying) and being in Westerly aforesaid Containing by Estimation one Acre be the same more or less and is Bounded as follows Easterly on the Post Road Westerly on the new Highway so called Southerly on Lands belonging to Rowlands Benedict (lying) directly in the angle formed by the two said Roads and is the same Premises which the said Chester now improves together with the Dwelling House and other Buildings thereon standing To have and to hold the said Granted and Bargained Premises with the Privileges and Appurtenances thereof to them the said Rowse & Benjamin their Heirs and Assigns to their use and behoof forever And the said Christopher Chester for myself my Executors Heirs and Administrators do covenant with the said Rowse and Benjamin their Heirs and Assigns that I am Lawfully seised in fee of the Premises that they are free of all Incumbrances that I have good right to sell and Convey the same to them to the said Rowse & Benjamin to hold as aforesaid and that I will warrant and defend the same to the said Rowse & Benjamin their Heirs and Assigns forever against the lawful Claims and Demands of all Persons For as do nevertheless that if the said Christopher Chester my Heirs Executors or Administrators shall well and truly pay to the said Rowse & Benjamin their Heirs Executors or Administrators a certain note of hand by me executed made payable to the said Rowse & Benjamin Babcock dated March 23 rd 1809 for the sum of One Hundred and Fifty nine Dollars and Sixty Six Cents on demand with Interest till paid at or within Two Years from the 23 rd day of March 1809 and furthermore do pay on demand to be paid such further demands as the said Rowse & Benjamin may Lawfully have against me previous to the discharge of this deed then and in that case the foregoing deed shall be void otherwise shall remain in full force and virtue
CW

In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this 3 day of April 1809
In Presence of Isaac Mason Esq John Wood
Christopher Weston
State of Rhode Island & Washington Jr at Westerly on the day and date above written Personally appeared Christopher Weston subscribed to the foregoing Instrument & acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed hand and Seal
Before me Isaac Mason Esq Clerk
1809 April 3 at six O'clock in the afternoon I Received this deed and lodged the same on file in my Office
Attest Isaac Mason Esq Clerk
Entered February 3 1821
Isaac Mason Esq Clerk
From Clerk's Office Westerly R.I.
February 3 1823
I Certify that the foregoing is a true Copy of Records Attest James Mansfield Esq

We the subscribers hereby certify that And Christopher Chester the Mortgagor herein before named was on the 8 th Day of February A.D. 1821 given Rose Babcock surviving partner to the late firm of Rose & Benjamin Babcock the Mortgagees named in the foregoing Mortgage deed the peaceful possession of the Premises herein before described and that the said Rose Babcock surviving partner as aforesaid at the same time in and pursuant to said Mortgagee's interest took actual possession of the same The date of the foregoing interest before signing
Westerly February 8 th 1821
Joseph Noyes Samuel Brown
State of Rhode Island & Washington Co. Westerly Feb. 6. 1821 Christopher Chester subscribed to the foregoing Mortgage deed presented to me the foregoing certificate signed by Joseph Noyes and Samuel Brown of his having delivered the possession of the premises herein before described to Rose Babcock surviving partner to the late firm of Rose & Benjamin Babcock the Mortgagees therein named and acknowledged the same to have been voluntarily done
Before me Jesse Mason Clerk
A.D. 1821 Feb. 6 at Twelve O'clock at noon I received this Certificate for Record
Attest Jesse Mason Clerk
Entered Feb. 6. 1821 Jesse Mason Clerk
Town Clerk's Office Westerly R.I. February 8 th 1823
I Certify that the foregoing is a true Copy of Record Attest James Mason S.C.

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State of Rhode-Island & Providence-Plantations.
Washington sc — Court of Common Pleas, February Term, A. D. 1821
ON this Eleventh day of the Term 1821, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record within and for the County of Washington in the State of Rhode-Island, &c. Christopher Chester aged Sixty Seven Years residing in the Town of Westerly in said County who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his Oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: — In Col. Parsons Regiment of the Connecticut Line in the Continental Service as a private one year.
That he made a previous Declaration on the first Day of April 1818, and that he has received a Certificate for a Pension, being No. 7814 — And in pursuance of the Act of Congress, passed May 1st, 1820, I do solemnly swear, That I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; And that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Christopher Chester
A SCHEDULE of Property and Income, (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) of Christopher Chester (to Wit) one Acre of Land in s. Westerly and a small House one Story Stone much out of repair which is Mortgage for more Money than the same are Worth and the Mortgagees are now in possession by due course of Law some personal property to Wit some Maple Desk one Old Saw one Case of Drawers Two Old Tables Nine Old Chairs one pine Chest one Small Trunk one Stand one Steel Chest one Bible Some Old Crockery (Ware) of little or no Value one Small Looking Glass. Some Old Carpenter's tools two Small Iron pots one Old pair of Andirons one pair of Shovel & Tongs One Woollen Wheel one Spinning Wheel one Raygor about Three Acres of poor Swampy Land. Worth in the Whole Ten Dollars and no more Situate in said Westerly and the s. Christopher Chester further declares and saith that he is by trade a House Carpenter but in consequence of Ill Health he is unable to Work. that he has a Wife who now is and has for the last fifteen Years been Sick. That he has three Children who are Dependant upon him for Support and the said Christopher further says that should his Pension be withheld he must through himself upon the Charity of his friends and the Public for Support.
Christopher Chester
Sworn to and declared, on the Sixteenth day of February 1821 before said Court Wm. Sarr. Helme Clk. of s. Court
Washington, sc. Clerk's Office of the Court of Common Pleas. A D 1821.
I Samuel Helme Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Washington in the State of Rhode-Island, &c. do hereby certify, that the foregoing Oath, and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Records of said Court; — And I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the amount in value of the Property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule, is real & personal Twenty four Dollars, and Cents both
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this Sixteenth Day of February 1821
Sam. Helme Clerk of said Court.

Westerly August 28. - 1820. I certify that there is due and unpaid on a Mortgage Executed by Christopher Chester of Westerly to the late firm of Rowe and Benjamin Babcock of a House & lot of Land which the said Chester is now in possession & Improvement of the sum of sixty eight dollars and thirty three Cents And that there is a further sum due me on Book Account of Twenty Eight dollars and thirty eight Cents which still remains due with accruing Interest Rowe Babcock Survivor
State of Rhode Island &c. } Washington County ss - } At Westerly on the 28 th day of August 1820 personally appeared Rowe Babcock Subscriber to the preceding Certificate and made solemn Oath to the truth of the same before. Amos Crops. C. J. C. C. Pleas.
I hereby certify that there was due to me from Christopher Chester of Westerly by Note and Mortgage on the 5 th day of July A.D. 1820 the sum of sixty three dollars Twenty Cents and that the same still remains due with accruing Interest on the House and Lot which he occupies in said Westerly and that I then had & still have in my hands for collection debts against said Chester in amount over thirty dollars Westerly. August 28. A.D. 1820. Nathan T. Dixon.
State of Rhode Island &c. } Washington County ss - } At Westerly on the 28 th day of August 1820 personally appeared Nathan T. Dixon Subscriber to the preceding Certificate & made solemn Oath to the truth of the same before. Amos. Crops. C. J. C. C. Pleas.
I hereby certify that I hold a Mortgage Deed (as Executor to the last Will & Testament of my late Father Thomas Noyes dec d .) on the House & lot of now occupied by Christopher Chester of Westerly the amount of which on the fifth day of July 1820 was One Hundred & Eight dollars & twenty eight Cents with accruing Interest. Thomas Noyes
State of Rhode Island &c. } Washington County ss - At Westerly on the 2 nd Day of October. 1820. In his proper person came Thomas Noyes Subscriber to the preceding Certificate and made solemn Oath to the truth of the same before Amos Crops. C. J. C. C. Pleas.
I hereby certify that I now hold a Note of Hand Against Christopher Chester of Westerly the amount of which on the fifth day of July 1820 was fifty Nine dollars and Nineteen Cents with accruing Interest. John Thompson.
State of Rhode Island &c. } Washington County ss - At Westerly on the 2 nd Day of October 1820. In his proper person came John Thompson Subscriber to the preceding Certificate & made solemn Oath to the truth of the same before. Amos. Crops. C. J. C. C. Pleas.

State of Rhode Island & c } Washington County. ss }
Clerks Office Court Comm. Pleas & Pm. Sessions of the Peace Oct. 1820.
I certify that the Honble Amos. Cady Esq. a copy of whose several signatures is hereto before inserted is Chief Justice of the Courts aforesaid legally chosen and qualified as the law requires that full faith and credit ought to be given to his Certificate throughout the United States and that the seal here impressed is the true seal of the Courts aforesaid.
Witm. Sam l Helme Clk of said Courts

I hereby certify that According to the best of my best judgment the Real Estate of belonging to Christopher Chester Situate in Westerly in the County of Washington and State of Rhode Island is now worth Two Hundred and Sixty dollars free of all encumbrances Jed. W. Knight.
Special Court Com. Pleas July. 6. 1820 Sworn to in Open Court Witn. Sam l Helme Clk of s d Court
State of Rhode Island &c Washington S s Town Clerk's Office Westerly. July. 13. 1820
This Certifies that the Firm of Aaron and Benjamin Brown of Westerly held a Mortgage on the Real Estate of Christopher Chester consisting of one Acre of Land more or less with a dwelling house thereon standing conditioned to pay a certain promissory note of hand dated March 25. 1809. for the sum of One hundred and fifty Nine 66 / 100 Dollars with Interest until paid at or within Two Years from the 25 th March 1809 and furthermore to pay or cause to be paid such further demands as the said Mortgagees may have against him previous to the discharge of said Deed which Deed remains uncanceled. And also that Thomas Noyes and Nathan T. Dixon hold a Mortgage on the same premises conditioned to s d Noyes a certain Note dated January 1818 for Ninety five dollars on Interest and to Nathan T. Dixon one other Note dated January 31. 1818 for the sum of fifty five dollars 66 / 100 with Interest & to pay to s d Dixon such other sums as he may pay for him or advance to him remaining uncanceled. Attest Jesse Mason T. Clk.
To whom it may concern
16/100
A true copy taken from the Original
Witn. Sam l Helme Clk

State of Connecticut vs. New London
On this 5 th Day of February 1809 before me Francis H. Brainard One of the Judges of the Superior Court of said State of Connecticut personally appears John Daboll 24 of Groton in said State of Connecticut a Person to me known and understood to be a Man of Truth and Veracity - who being by me duly sworn according to Law - on his said Oath declares and says - That at said Groton sometime in the Month of November last - but at perhaps about the first of December 1795. he enlisted as a private Soldier into a Company commanded by Capt. Isaac Gallup in a Regiment then commanded by Colonel Samuel H. Parsons - for the term of One year - the Regiment being raised by Congress for the Revolutionary War - and afterwards continued by General Gates -
That he knows Christopher Fletcher formerly of said Groton now of Westerly in the State of Rhode Island - and has known and been well acquainted with him from his Youth - That at said Groton on or about the same Day on which he the said John enlisted - the said Christopher Fletcher enlisted as a private Soldier into the same Company in said Regiment for the term of One year - That a few Days after he with the said Christopher and a number of other Recruits marched from said Groton and joined their said Company and Regiment at Roxbury near Boston - where he the said Christopher remained in said Company and with said Regiment doing Duty as a Private until the Spring following - he then in said Regiment with the rest of the Continental Army marched to New York - and that the said Christopher Fletcher marched with his said Company and Regiment then

There we continued in said Company and Regi- ment during Duty as a Private during the whole of that Campaign - and then the various Officers and Movements - until such Regiment at the Disbandation of the Genl the Term for which it was raised - was discharged which was in or near the High Lands on Scott River about the last of December 1776 - John Daboll 2nd
Second before me the Day and year aforesaid
James G. Brainerd a Judge as aforesaid

I certify that I have this day seen a Paper purporting to be - and appearing to be an attested Document. It is headed thus:
"A Roll of Capt. Gallup's Company - including their Arms and Accoutrements." It is not signed but is in my hand.
"A Roll of Capt. Gallup's Company with their Military Accoutrements - New Haven November 6 th - 1776"
This Roll contains the names of the commissioned Officers - vizt. Isaac Gallup - Capt. Stephen Keyes Lieut. Thomas Avery Smith, James Clift Ensigns - with the names of 4 Sergeants & Corporals - 2 Musicians and 76 Privates - among whom I find the names of John Daboll and Christopher Chester -
Capt. Isaac Gallup I well know - he has been dead several years. Stephen Keyes I well know - he removed from Connecticut to Burlington in Vermont many years ago - and I understand is dead. Thomas Avery I also well know - he removed from Connecticut into the State of Massachusetts several years since - and I believe is still living - the Roll I gave a short Certificate respecting the Officers now living belonging to Parsons' Regiment (the 10 th ) in the Cols of Gads - Griffin and Ebbes who belonged to the 5 th Company of that Regiment as they claimed - I am not certain that Thomas Avery was an Officer in it - Of James Clift I have no particular knowledge - Jeremiah Brainard a Major of State of Connecticut Sup t Comt. Connecticut February 5 th - 1819
The muster Roll of Capt. G's Company is filed with others.